Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Greetings from the fair office! Wow, we are four weeks away from the fair. I hope everyone has been getting their entries ready. Thank you to all the old and new superintendents; this is going to be a great fair. We will have fair shirts available for sale soon. The fair princesses are selling fair passes and raffle tickets. This year’s grand prize is a "One Night Stay for Two at Chinook Winds Casino" donated by Chinook Winds Casino Resort, an Enterprise of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. A huge thank you to them for their g...
Puget Island Fire Auxiliary & Volunteers will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3 from 6-8 p.m., at the Puget Island Fire Hall, 475 SR 409. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police/fire community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie. The community is invited to meet local law enforcement and Puget Island Fire Department volunteers. Hotdogs, popcorn and root beer floats will be provided....
Washingtonians will begin to see fewer plastic bags beginning Oct. 1 when the statewide plastic bag ban goes into effect. The bag ban prohibits the distribution of single-use plastic carry-out bags by restaurants, retail, small vendor, and grocery stores. The ban was originally scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2021, but the limited availability of compliant bags prompted Gov. Jay Inslee to delay it through a proclamation. The proclamation was recently rescinded. “Single-use plastic bags are not easily recyclable, which makes managing them at the e...
A yellow swallowtail butterfly enjoyed a fresh patch of lavender. Photo by Rick Nelson....
LOOKING GOOD--As this week begins, we started out with a very sunny Sunday morning and with temps in the low 80s, it's just what the hay makers wanted to see. The forecast is looking dry with maybe a few days with a bit of cloudiness and temperatures in the low 70s, so that's sounding perfect to me. FIRE DANGER--It's still very important to be wary of anything that could cause a spark which could start a fire. As we have seen, there are thousands of acres in our Pacific NW area that are currently burning out of control and we really don't want...
Wow! What an awesome Bald Eagle's Day; thank you Chamber of Commerce and all your volunteers. The Fair has three young ladies running for fair royalty: Helen Lewis, Madison Meyer and Ka'vi Welker. They are selling Fair Passes ($7.00 for the three day pass) and also Raffle Tickets (1.00 each.) The lucky Grand Prize Winner will receive a night stay for two at the Chinook Winds Casino and Resort and dinner for two at the Rogue River Steakhouse. This was all donated by Chinook Winds Casino Resort, an Enterprise of the ConfederatedTribes of Siletz...
Firewatch: Towers in the National Forests used to be common years ago. College students would stay at a tower for the summer to watch for smoke indicating a fire. They would contact the agency so fire crews could get to the fire ASAP. Can we all be like those firewatchers? If you see some smoke, call the landowners to check on the fire, or call the Sheriff's Office at (360) 465-2654 or in Pacific County, (360) 642-9404 in Long Beach. From Kaye Weimer: Karen, thank you for the birthday greetings...
Living on the Land teaches small acreage landowners in Southwest Washington practices that will improve their property and protect the environment. This course deals with the real-life issues landowners must address when trying to manage their land. The class will be held virtually by Zoom on Tuesday nights from September 7 till November 2, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. Learn how to improve the soil, reduce mud and weeds, protect water quality, manage a small forest, develop a farm plan and more. Find out practical tips for making a small acreage farm m...
On Tuesdays at noon, WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (You must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320. Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops will be held: · August 3-Noon: Controlling the Top 10 Noxious Weeds. Gardens would be...
STILL WARM--It's not blazing hot outside like it was for awhile there, but it's still plenty warm, so don't forget to keep that hat on and slather the sunscreen on as well, as it doesn't take much to become a "crispy critter" when you're out on the water or playing on the beach! The forecast this week for temps in the high 60s and low 70s are much more welcomed to me, so here's hoping that these perfect temps continue for our upcoming big events this weekend; fingers crossed! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July 15-21 are Mariett...
Celebrate: Let's start by honoring a couple folks who mean so much to this community: Kay Weimer and Wilho Saari who both had birthdays this past weekend. Wilho turned 89 and Kay turned 81, so there were celebrations for each of them. Each of them has given so much to our area and both are loved by so many. God bless you both. Sad Loss: Beth Wirkkala passed away last weekend at 60 years old, way too young. Our hearts and memories and prayers are with her family at this time. We lose too many to...
Cathlamet resident Gary Backman, 70, died and another man was severely injured when their vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier on July 2. According to information from the Washington State Patrol, the vehicle crossed the centerline of SR 4 at the Coal Creek Road intersection on the west side of Longview and collided with the concrete barrier. Backman, a passenger in the vehicle, died at the scene, and the other man, the driver, sustained severe injuries and has been hospitalized. Neither were wearing seatbelts. The accident is under...
The Challenge of Champions Bull Riding Tour scheduled for this Friday at the fairgrounds in Skamokwa has been cancelled. Lore Twiet, local coordinator for the event, said the promoter canceled last Wednesday because of a shortage of riders. The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation will refund the pre-event tickets that were purchased. "We will have a booth at the Bald Eagle Days on Saturday if you still need to return tickets," Twiet said. She added that the Foundation would like to thank the sponsors who donated support for the event--Cathlamet Realty...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday July 16 at 2 p.m. in Cathlamet. Lisa Walgdovel, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will help individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. If you are interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up you must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381. Northwest Justice Project provides free...
Lower Columbia College (LCC) will reopen many areas for in-person services beginning July 19. Because LCC is closed on Fridays during the summer, the hours for most services will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A detailed list of services and hours is available at lowercolumbia.edu/status. College staff will host a ‘Welcome Back’ booth between the Student Center and Admissions Building on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 19 - 22. Booth visitors will be eligible for daily drawings for $25 LCC Bookstore gift cards and...
On July 20 at noon WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will explain how to water your garden, lawn, and landscape. How much is enough? What are the best ways to water? Join them for an informative and timely talk. 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 8782 775 605...
Twenty Lower Columbia College (LCC) students will be selected to receive $500 “shot of a lifetime” vaccine incentive scholarships as part of a vaccine incentive program funded by the state of Washington. LCC will award scholarships to 20 students whose names are randomly drawn and who can show they’ve received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 22. Eligible students must have completed at least six credit hours during spring quarter 2021 and intend to take classes this fall, winter or spring. Winners must verify that they have...
Bywater Books has announced that its novel, As If Death Summoned by Alan E. Rose, was named a winner in the 22nd annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Rose’s haunting novel about the AIDS epidemic won the gold award in the LGBT category. Foreword Reviews editors cited it, writing: “As heartwarming and hope-giving as it is heartbreaking, As If Death Summoned showcases the best and worst aspects of the fight against HIV.” The novel was released on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2020, by Amble Press, an imprint of Bywater Books. The news...
The LCCF Alumni of the Year award is to acknowledge Lower Columbia College alumni who have made significant contributions to the community, and whose accomplishments, relationships, and careers have exemplified the legacy of excellence at LCC. Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation have announced the selection of Dr. Edward L. Smith as the 2021 LCC Alumnus of the Year. Ed graduated from Castle Rock High School in 1949. In 1951, Ed’s music career took off and he traveled the U.S. It was during this time that Ed m...
With recent and long term declines in coastal steelhead and last season’s early closure to the 2020-2021 coastal steelhead sport fishery, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishery managers will host a suite of virtual public town hall meetings this summer and fall to gather feedback from the public as they prepare for next season. Anglers and other interested members of the public are invited to attend a 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, virtual town hall and workshop to hear initial indications for 2020-2021 fishery returns, get more i...
The Washington State Patrol is looking for applicants to be community representatives assisting the patrol's Community Investigation Division in potential Wahkiakum County cases involving a peace officer and the use of deadly force. The representatives will serve on independent investigative teams (IIT); each county in the state will have one. With the passage of Washington State Initiative 940 in 2018 and SHB 1064 in 2019, incidents where the use of deadly force by a peace officer result in death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm...
COOLER--I don't know about you but these cloudy mornings, with sunny afternoons and more moderate temperatures, like in the 70s, is just right for me! I think the plants enjoyed a break from the intense heat as well, as there were many trees and shrubs showing a lot of burned areas on them, along with the curling, dead leaves on other plants. From some of the pictures I saw, some very sunburned people might be happier without the extreme heat too! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July 8-14 are Jaiden Mahitka, Irene Martin, Patty...
I hope everyone enjoyed their July 4 holiday weekend. Lots of fireworks in Grays River Valley. From east to west we had big shows of color and lights. It was about an hour of sitting in my yard to watch them. July 4 is a great summer holiday. Lots of traffic headed to the beach. Visitors and travelers came from everywhere it seemed. Moving into July let's look at what I have for you, and be sure to check Kay's column to learn about activities over KM. And don't forget Bald Eagle Days. Let's...
Greetings from the fair office; hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. Now it is time to start thinking about the fair; it is right around the corner and it is coming fast. Animal entries are due in my office by July 23. I am sorry to say but rabbits will not be allowed at the fair this year due to a disease they can spread. So if you were planning on bringing a rabbit to fair please call the office and I will let you know what to do. The new ramp is almost up on the T-Building and it is going to be awesome. We also have a walkway around...
