Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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A crowd turned out to watch kids compete in the annual Spelling Bee at the Skamokawa Grange on Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Grays River Grange and the Skamokawa Grange. Several members from the Cathlamet Woman's Club volunteered. There were eight children participating in the bee, with about 70 people in attendance. "It was a fun, exciting event," Pearl Blackburn said. Next year, they may add an adult class. Fourth grader Jesse Deweber took first and won $75 in the 3rd, 4th and 5th...
COOLER/WET?--According to the forecast, we may actually see some showers this week but as of Monday morning, it was just cloudy, but drizzle Tuesday morning was a possibility. We'll also have to wait and see if the Friday forecast for 30 percent chance of drizzle comes true, and considering it's Fair time, well, we almost expect it! You see, it's sort of a running joke with all us locals as it can be dry for weeks and months on end but come Fair time, well, we wind up with some rain! Not always of course, but about 9 out of 10 times, I'd say...
Dear Readers: Last week's obituaries made me pause and reflect. Chuck Parker, Liz Goodfellow Sears, and Ken Kandoll. All meant so much to the area and all ended good, meaningful lives after doing so much for others. If you're looking for something to help you pause and reflect, may I suggest you get a copy of this poetry book, Skyfixer, or borrow it from the Appelo Archives Library? If you have not been to the second-floor library, how about spending an afternoon there? You'll find book...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments invites the public to comment on the Draft 2022-2025 Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Improvement Program (M/RTIP). The M/RTIP identifies transportation projects for a four-year period funded with Federal Highway Administration or Federal Transit Administration dollars, sponsored by the States of Washington or Oregon, or any projects of regional significance. The Draft 2022-2025 Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Improvement Program will be available online at www.cwcog.org or by reques...
The Cathlamet Public Library offers an array of services including the following: • New Back to School reading challenge for children and teens. Log reading minutes at www.cathlamet.beanstack.org to win free books from the library prize shelf. • Continued reading challenges for adults (enter drawings for prizes including a Kindle), and for families with preschoolers at Beanstack. • Discovery Passes available for patrons to check out to enjoy Washington State Parks. • Mobile Hotspots available to check out for patrons who don’t have acce...
Wahkiakum Youth Football is back, after a Covid year off. Practices for youth team (3rd -6th graders) begins weekdays starting August 23 at 3:30 p.m. Practices will be by the elementary school parking lot in the baseball outfield each day. A parent meeting will follow the first practice. Questions about Mini- Mule football should be directed toward Head Coach Brad Moon at 360-798-8721....
The Hotel Cathlamet has announced Live And Direct From Bourbon Street, an evening with legendary New Orleans jazzman and piano artist Davis Rogan, scheduled in the Hotel Lobby at 6 p.m., Sunday, August 29. The Tavern at Hotel Cathlamet will reopen for the occasion, but masks will be required in the Hotel Lobby area. A freewill donation of $10 is requested. Mr. Rogan’s original repertoire is suggested for mature audiences only. Proceeds from the event after costs will benefit the Hotel Cathlamet. Davis Rogan plays classic New Orleans rhythm a...
Inslee requires vaccination for most state, health, care workers Gov. Jay Inslee on Aug. 9 issued an emergency proclamation mandating that most state executive branch employees and on-site contractors and volunteers, along with public and private health care and long-term care workers, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18. Inslee announced the proclamation at a press conference in Seattle. Individuals included in the proclamation's mandate must receive the final dose of their vaccination no later than October 4 so as to be...
DAMPNESS/HEAT--As this new week begins, we are enjoying a mild, dry day after a pretty good soaking on Saturday. Here in West Valley, it was a nice steady mist which lasted most of the day and I was very thankful for that. However, temperatures are on the rise again and it could bring temperatures back up into those dangerous mid-90s or higher range, so I hope everyone has prepared themselves for that. Please keep yourself and all your critters hydrated and remember, the sun is not your friend if you're out in it very long, even with...
SR 4 is a pain. We all agree on that. I know using SR 4 for jobs and appointments is a pain. Trying to keep to a schedule can be brutal, but the DOT has to work on highways within a certain summer time frame. I guess the issue is understanding we're all in the same boat. I take the ferry, drive HWY 30 to the Longview bridge and "cross over the bridge," as the old song says. Let's all be as patient as we can! Photo of the Week: For those new to the area, logging trucks may sometimes be annoying,...
Are invasive species hiding in your trees? State officials ask you to check trees, lights, outdoor equipment and standing water in your yard for harmful bugs as part of National Tree Check Month in August. “August is the ideal time to look for invasive insects and report any species that seem out of place,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator of the Washington Invasive Species Council. “Trees, lights and standing water such as pools, dog bowls, buckets, birdbaths, etc., near homes are great places to look for insects. Trees provide natural...
A hunter education course is scheduled for August 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and August 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Elochoman Marina covered area. This is a traditional course designed for new or inexperienced hunters and includes handling firearms safely, conservation, sportsmanship and field training. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife state guidelines for Covid-19 will be followed. Further information is available in the registration notice. All students must pre-register online at WDFW-hunting-hunter ed-traditional course. Anyone...
Your garden is growing well, but when is the best time to start picking vegetables? On August 17 at noon WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will discuss how and when to harvest vegetables for the best taste and longer shelf life. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary). Phone Call: +1 253 215...
Reed's Canary Grass seed heads catch the evening sunlight. Photo by Rick Nelson...
The annual Wooden Boat Show will take place this Saturday at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. Under new management, the festival will be more low key than in previous years, but visitors should be able to see a wide variety of vessels constructed from wood. River Mile 38 Brewery is hosting a hot rod cruise-in on Saturday, so visitors should also be able to check out some nice vehicles....
A crew replaced the roof of Naselle Lutheran Church last week. The photo of the church shows this old building’s primary support system originally built for cedar shakes with light showing through the slats. Photo by Karen Bertroch....
STILL DRY--While we have had some morning clouds and it's been cooler in our area, compared to the areas east of us, it's still plenty dry out there, so I can only hope that the forecast for showers at the end of this week, actually materialize. As seen by our tree lined highways, our once very green trees are really looking very burned and while it was just the Cedar trees that looked bad at first, now it's the Fir, Hemlock and Spruce trees as well, so that's really alarming as I don't remember ever seeing them look this way. Needless to say,...
Good morning, readers! May the Saints of Rain bless us in the coming days. My yard is brown and my flowers are thirsty. Thanks to all the great gardeners in the area. As I drive around I appreciate the beautiful yards and gardens. Wolverines: Reports from several sources support the increased sightings of wolverines in the area. These small wild animals are usually up high in the Cascade range, but recently one was seen on the peninsula beach. Two of them have been seen in upper Salmon Creek...
Astoria Sunday Market has announced that they now accept food stamps. Food stamps, often referred to as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer), help to put food on the table for millions of people throughout the United States. They provide low-income households with benefits that they can use like cash at grocery stores and farmers markets. It’s especially exciting for farmer’s markets, for the consumer gets to interact with the farmers and food producers that grew and/or processed the food tha...
We all appreciate our gardens and even more when it includes birds and other wildlife. On August 10 at noon, WSU Master Gardener Adam Weeks will discuss which plants you can grow that are wildlife friendly and will attract animals to your garden. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary)....
The Naselle Community Center officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, July 24. Carl Wirkkala and his "Whistle Punks" band members played for a very welcoming crowd of listeners. Before the concert began, Travis Boggs, local caterer, and his wife Jennifer Boggs, the Finnish American Folk Festival (FAFF) chairman, served hamburger and hot dog combos. "The Whistle Punks" band consists of talented musicians from the Vancouver/Portland area. The band members are Carl Wirkkala on lead...
STILL DRY--While Germany, Belgium and other countries are getting hammered by massive amounts of rain, and even our southern states are getting wet, most of us around our area are staying pretty doggone dry. Some areas got some slight mist, but for the most part, dry is the word for the month and it looks to stay that way until this month is over and even into the next one, so please continue to be vigilant when it comes to fire or anything that could accidently start one. I hope you're able to sufficiently keep yourselves and your animals...
Taking Care: After being sick over the weekend, it's good to be up and moving and back to thinking about what's going on outside the house. News from Bonnie LaDoe made me sad this morning, though. She fell and broke her pelvis and her arm. She'll be at Adventist Health in Portland for quite awhile. She would love to hear from all of us, I'm sure. OK, so let's talk about health. First, because each and every person in our area is just as important as every other person, please get vaccinated if...
Following is a list of winners of the Bald Eagle Days Chalk Art Contest as announced by coordinator Martie-Lynn Vavoudis: Age 9 years and younger: 1. Autumn Leaves by Taryn; 2. Cheesy Pizza by Lucas; 3. Stairway to Nowhere by Lyra, and honorable mention, Deer by Owen M., Goblin by Kasper S. and Happy by Charlotte. Ages 10-15: 1. Sky Eagle by Lilly G.; 2. Jellyfish by Nevaeh; 3. Zazu and Nala by Jordan, and honorable mention, Rocket on the Moon by Lily, Narwhale by Talia, Flower Bouquet by Harley P., and Tank Soldier by Laith J. Ages 16 and...
The Friends of Skamokawa will host an online auction, “A Cornucopia of Treasures” via 32auction.com on Oct. 9 at 10 a.m., and run through Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to operate and maintain the historic River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall-1894 Central School. This is their 31st auction and their second online auction. The link for the auction is www.32auction/fos. If you have any items to donate for this event, contact FOS at 360-795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com. Items can be dropped off on T/T...
