Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Kites filled the sky in Skamokawa this weekend, as enthusiasts returned to Vista Park to take advantage of the sun and wind and as they said repeatedly, a lovely location. This community of kite lovers hail from many places, and travel to many places to practice their craft. They not only love to play in the wind, but they delight in the art of the kite, appreciating the designs, colors, craftsmanship and sometimes the humor, of kite makers. And making new friends. Some of them are kite makers,...
It was another successful weekend for sellers and shoppers at the annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale. There were 62 sites this year, dotting Puget and Little Island. As per usual, enthusiastic shoppers were ready and waiting for garage doors to open on Friday morning, but the pace remained steady if a bit slower the rest of the weekend. Shoppers stopped by the Norse Hall, where they were offering pulled pork sandwiches, to rest a bit and converse, get something to eat, and plan their next...
The 38th annual Bald Eagle Days are nearly here and this year we will be “Reelin’ and Rockin’ on the River.” “It’s all about fishing, and rocking, and lots of music and fun,” Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Elliott said of the theme. The event opens on Friday, July 19, with the annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in front of the Bank of the Pacific. Participants will get a coupon for a free taco or ice cream cone from Maria's and a medal will be awarded to wi...
BIG HOLIDAY--It's the Fourth of July holiday! I trust you will enjoy this special day and with a little luck, we won't hear any reports of incidents due to wayward fireworks, like a grass fire or injury, as that will definitely turn your holiday fun into a nightmare. Here's hoping you have a great one, whatever you do. Happy Fourth of July, everybody! NO EXCUSES--Depending on where you are, you may get to enjoy some rather warm/hot temperatures in the days ahead. Last year, 52 children died in hot cars, and already this year, there have been...
THURSDAY Happy 4th of July! FRIDAY Wahkiakum County Injury Prevention Workgroup, Riber St. Meeting Room, 4 p.m. Community Center, Cathlamet, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch, Community Center, Cathlamet, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. River City Strippers, quilters, St. Catherine Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. AA Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 7 p.m. Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, Rosburg, 9:30-11 a.m. Community Library & Computer Center, Johnson Park 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY Community Library & Computer Center, Johnson Park, 11 a.m.-4 p....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce sponsored two events last week, a grand opening ribbon cutting for the new chiropractic clinic and a Business After Hours gathering at The Venue, an event center on Little Island. Right: Dr. Dyana Mulvihill, center, cut the ribbon last week to celebrate the opening of her new Cathlamet practice, Care 31 Chiropractic. Holding the ribbon were her parents, Jim and Teresa Mulvihill. Photo courtesy of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. Bottom, left: Owner Dick...
More great summer opportunities are available for families throughout Wahkiakum County. The Outdoor Café program will provide free games, activities, craft projects and a healthy lunch for kids up to age 18. Meals and activities are offered at two sites, and volunteers will also deliver meals via the Wahkiakum On the Move bus service (see adjacent article). In Cathlamet, Outdoor Café 2019 kicks off July 8 in the J.A. Wendt Elementary Multi-purpose Room and runs July 8 – August 8, Monday-Thursday, 12 noon to 2 p.m. In Rosburg, Outdoor Café West...
The Outdoor Café - Summer Fun 2019 will be held at JA Wendt Elementary School, July 8 - August 8, Mon – Thur, Noon-2 p.m., with games, crafts, activities and lunch., all free. For those not able to get into Cathlamet, lunches can be prepared and delivered to the locations at the times below. Call Ginger Hake at 360-795-8630 Ext. 236 to order lunch to be delivered. You will be asked to provide a name, contact phone number, number of lunches and ages of kids, and which stop you will meet the bus at. The bus operates on a Fixed Schedule, so ti...
Healthcare costs have continued to rise over the years, hitting nearly $3.5 trillion in 2017, which represented a 45 percent increase since 2007. Americans are struggling to cope with the escalating costs of medical care and prescriptions. It’s crucial that they find affordable solutions. This list of helpful resources serves needy American families, veterans, and seniors who aren’t insured or who are having difficulty paying for their medical care. · FreeClinics.com - Offers a list of free dental and medical clinics; includes detailed info...
The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06. The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog. The 26th annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 10 at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop. According to the explorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, retriever, companion and diplomat during the two-and-a-half year voyage of discovery. The park has invited some guest Newfoundl...
Lest We Forget Throughout our lives we all have had events, people, and places, especially, that have influenced our memories. We still at times gaze into space recalling a past place we wish we could see again, but it is gone. Many of you remember when Johnson Park was the Rosburg School. Some of you were students who loved to romp the halls but now have children and grandchildren of your own. Others were the teachers who had a great influence on their young minds. The nice thing is that the...
Westend firefighters responded to a smoldering fire last Wednesday at 5:04 p.m. "Fire was called in, not any too soon," said Fire District 3 Commissioner Mark Latham. "This could have gone deep into the trees, and if that were the case, it would have required DNR to be called out. "The home owners were not at this house at the time of the fire; they were called by a neighbor and told of the fire; they stated that they put the fire out June 22, one day after the burn ban was in place. It is...
Since 1985, The Astor Street Opry Company has been producing the historical, hysterical, musical melodrama "Shanghaied in Astoria." Their 35th season opens July 11 at the ASOC Playhouse in Uniontown, Astoria. They will have over two dozen of the hundreds of community members who have performed in the show since it started in 1985. They've had Astoria's police chief, Clatsop County's sheriff and district attorney and many, many others as part of the show through its 35 year run. The story is about a heroine who is part owner of a fishing...
The Wahkiakum Blooms have completed their summer planting season and would like to thank all who made it a success. Dan Silverman of Skamokawa Gardens supplied the flowers for the blue pots, the Wahkiakum Chamber provided financial support, and businesses and individuals are sponsoring and watering flowers. Anyone interested in sponsoring a pot or who wish to be part of the Blooms watering team may pick up a Blooms brochure at Daisy Chain Floral, 65 Main St., in Cathlamet. New to their...
State fishery managers are reminding anglers that the mainstem Columbia River – both above and below Priest Rapids Dam – is closed to fishing for salmon due to projected low returns of summer Chinook and sockeye salmon. These closures are reflected in the 2019-20 Washington Sport Fishing Rule pamphlet, which is available online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations. Areas of the Columbia River above Priest Rapids Dam typically open for salmon fishing around July 1, but those areas will remain closed to protect the lower number of sum...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 24 – 10:22 a.m. Deputies and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Cathlamet home after a medical pendant was activated. Lifeflight was en route. 2:07 p.m. A caller reported seeing smoke in the Beaver Creek area. The District 4 Fire Department responded. The Department of Natural Resources was notified and responded as well. 2:13 p.m. The Town of Cathlamet notified the sheriff’s office that they wou...
Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is opening its Master Hunter Permit Program to new applicants. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful, and ethical hunting, and to strengthen Washington's hunting heritage and conservation ethic. WDFW enlists master hunters for controlled hunts to remove wildlife that damage property. Master hunters also provide approximately 15,000 hours each year on volunteer projects involving landowner relations and access to private lands, conservation projects for game and diversity species, a...
