Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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by Maude Kimball Butler, (1880-1963) Edited by Karen Bertroch As I read accounts of the pioneer Christmas celebrations it occurs to me that the observances depended on the locality and the backgrounds of the settlers. For that reason, it may be interesting to know how we celebrated the day of days in an isolated spot in Southwestern Washington. The few settlers included ex-employees of the Hudson's Bay Company, New Englanders, Irish, Californians, and Mid-westerners. In 1882, my parents, both...
WHAT WILL WE GET?--As this week begins, the forecast is a mixed bag, with some saying we could get some snow and some saying it’s just going to freeze, while others are saying rain every day, so I guess we will just have to wait and see what shows up. As we all know, the weather can vary around here from Skamokawa to Cathlamet and even from valley to valley and day to day, so it’s just best to be prepared for the worst scenario and then hope for the best, as it’s much easier to deal with the worst if we’re ready for it. I’m not a lover of...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. This weekend is the Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hope to see everyone there. On Saturday December 10 we will have the monthly Flea Market. Tables for both events are $10. Also, the fairboard will have the T-building sale open and we have several new items donated....
On Thanksgiving, I spent the day in my robe just watching football and movies. My recommendation for this holiday season is on Netflix: "Slumberland." Enjoy! Venue Change for FAFF Concert from Barbara Swanson: The Finnish American Folk Festival group presents its annual Christmas concert/tour of homes and soup supper on Sunday, December 4. The concert will be held upstairs at the Naselle Community Center: 14 Parpala Road, Naselle, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Memorial for Kenny Chapman: A service for...
Submitted by Paige Lake, Parade Organizer The Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade and Holiday Market will take place at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet on Saturday, December 10. The event starts at 3 p.m., at the Marina and River Mile 38 Brewing Co., with the Holiday Market and Craft Beer Garden. At the market there will be food vendors and handcrafted items perfect for holiday gift giving. Fun activities are planned for the whole family. Enjoy a hot cocoa while kids craft a holiday ornament, and take a picture with Santa in the photo...
Hark! Whether you sound like a “Herald angel” or not, the Pioneer Community Association is inviting the community to sing Christmas Carols and enjoy some goodies at the Pioneer Community Center, 125 Columbia Street, on Dec. 17, from 7-8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pioneer Community Association volunteers Suzanne Holmes at 360-430-3771 or billsueholmes@msn.com or April Peterson at 971-404-6184 or pcacathlamet@gmail.com....
Wahkiakum High School FFA is selling Christmas ornaments and wreaths until December 16, according to this year’s FFA reporter, Nyomie Kuljis. The ornaments are $5 and will be sold at basketball games. The Christmas wreaths, made by Wahkiakum FFA students, are $25 each. Anyone interested in purchasing either item can contact FFA advisor and teacher, Kyle Hurley, at khurley@wahksd.k12.wa.us or by calling Wahkiakum High School at 360-795-3271 and asking for Hurley....
In the first 11 months of 2022, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has coordinated a total of 77 missing person alerts utilizing the Washington Missing Persons Alert System, including: · 5 Amber Alerts looking for missing children; · 47 Silver Alerts looking for missing seniors; · 8 Endangered Missing Persons Alerts looking for individuals with unique vulnerabilities; · 17 Missing Indigenous Person Alerts (MIPA) looking for missing indigenous persons. Law enforcement agencies across the nation have found the alerts help raise the public con...
In an effort to help students who suffer from sensory overload, the Wahkiakum Autism Awareness fund purchased and donated 12 sound canceling wireless headphones for use by special needs students within the Wahkiakum School District. Four were donated to J.A. Wendt Elementary School, while John C. Thomas Middle School also received four and Wahkiakum High School two. An additional two headsets were donated to Quest Academy in Longview which also serves Wakiakum students with special needs. A large percentage of special needs students suffer...
The Puget Island Fire Department Auxiliary reminds the community that they are still collecting new or gently used warm clothing items for those in need and they say children’s sizes are really needed. Drop off bins are located at the Puget Island Fire Hall and Rivermile 38 Brewery. Those in need may receive free clothing items at the Puget Island Fire Hall, 475 SR 409 on Friday, December 2 from 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, December 3 from 2 to 5 p.m....
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the WSU Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) will discuss the program expectations, training schedule,...
There’s a another way to pay a Stanley’s Sanitary Service bill, thanks to a new online billing option which became available in October. “It’s been a few years in the making,” Holly McKay-Beach said. “We were finally able to get it started.” Check the bottom of the bill for the web address and a 12 digit number which will be used to set up an account. The account allows customers to receive bills by email, pay a bill, set up auto pay, and send messages to Stanley’s. It also allows Stanley...
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services will not host their normal vaccine clinic on December 5, 7, 12 and 26 of December. The clinic is normally open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Shot clinics are scheduled to be held on December 14, 19, 21, and 28. For more information about the vaccines visit the CDC, DOH, and/or the Public Health Collaborative. Getting vaccinated is the best possible protection from COVID-19 and the flu. WHHS encourages everyone who hasn’t already been vaccinated to contact the Health D...
Submitted by Nick Nikkila With only 23 days left until Christmas Eve, the speed of life tends to accelerate this time of year. As a result, one has to pick and choose which Christmas season events to attend. One set of events that is a “must see” and should be high on everyone’s list is the Naselle Finnish-American Folk Festival Christmas Concert, the Tour of Homes and the Soup Supper occurring on December 4. The three events are a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas Season. The concert will take place in the Naselle Community Center locat...
Local photographers encountered a variety of wildlife on Puget Island this past week. Above: It was lunch time for this Birnie Slough otter. Photo by Ian Brandon. Below right and left: A juvenile bald eagle enjoyed lunch, and others gathered to watch. Photos by Sarah Lawrence....
BRR--We have certainly had some chilly temperatures in West Valley this past week and I can say with all certainty that I’m not at all fond of those mid-20 degree temps we were having, as that’s just too cold for me! Plus, what happened to our fall? It seems we went from hot and dry to frigid and miserable without any cooler but dry and pleasant days! However, the weather folks say it’s going to warm up this week but it doesn’t come with any dry weather, but plenty of rain instead, so we won’t be dealing with icy roads anymore but we will be h...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) to discuss the program expectations, training schedule, costs,...
Happy Thanksgiving to all! May your day be full of gratitude for all we have in our county, region, state, country, and world. Love is everywhere, but especially in our hearts. I pray for God's blessings on each heart, home and family, large or small. Ben dog and I wish you the best. It's a busy time but when out and about shopping or just checking out what's new, please stop by Slim Pickn's Antiques and Collectibles, the new antique store in the Grange Building in Naselle, next to Post Office....
The Friends of Skamokawa will host their annual “Deck the Hall” Holiday Open House November 25 through December 11 this year, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 12-4. Enjoy refreshments and the company of friends while shopping and supporting local artisans.There are handmade items, gifts, books and more. All proceeds help to maintain the property and provide programs and services for the community through the FOS/River Life Interpretive Center. For further information contact Lori Cagle, office manager, Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m...
King tides are naturally occurring tidal events that bring high water levels to local shores. King tides will occur monthly in November through January. Researchers throughout the region aim to utilize king tides to visualize sea level rise impacts and are calling on the community for help. Community members can contribute to the research efforts by sharing photos of king tides’ impacts to infrastructure, habitats, homes, and other places of interest. Researchers request that these photos are uploaded to the free MyCoast phone app or M...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments will host a series of public-engagement events for its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy’s (CEDS) planning process. Members of the public are invited to the following locations to learn about the CEDS process and provide their thoughts on various aspects of the strategy. The final event on December 7, will be virtual and those interested may join using the provided meeting information. All events will present the same information but are hosted in varied locations around the agency’s two...
The Clatskanie Arts Commission presents Never Come Down, in concert, Sunday, December 4, 3 p.m., at Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem in Clatskanie. After a national tour and a showcase at the recent IBMA Awards, the Clatskanie Arts Commission is excited to present this group as part of its 33rd annual Performing Arts Series. Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is conducting its third Economic Vitality survey to better understand residents’ priorities with respect to economic development, transportation, housing, and other topics. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and responses help local agencies, and state and federal partners, better plan future projects and investments. Use the following link if interested in participating: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EVS-22 The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a multi-purpose association o...
NIPPY--I’m not sure everyone has had the cool temperatures at their house, but mine have been below freezing for several evenings, so I hope you’re staying warm with this chill in the air! The sunny days are nice however, so I think it beats the wet, nasty days that we had and while they may not be quite as cold, they certainly are more miserable when they hang around very long. Beings we’ve had some very nasty weather around Thanksgiving time, which included some major flooding, I’m crossing my fingers that this year we will have none of that...
The sailboat had been moored nearby, according to scuttlebutt, but got loose in the storm last week and has been beached at Vista Park ever since. The owner is seen now and again at low tide trying to dig it free, but one person said it will probably need a king tide for it to go. Photo by Ian Brandon....
