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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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FAIRLY WET--As I begin this column, the sun is actually shining but there have definitely been some wet moments to the day, and from the looks of it, we’ve got more of that kind of weather headed our way. So, while we may see some dry days now and then, there just doesn’t look to be a string of nice dry days coming our way, which we’d hope to see by now. But as we all know, these Spring forecasts can change at the drop of a hat, so I’m hoping those days that are showing “50 percent chance of rain” wind up being 20 or 30 and that those rain...
Greetings from the fair office! Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day weekend. This Saturday is the Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are still available for only $10. Call the office to reserve yours (360)795-3480. Otherwise just come on down to the fairgrounds and grab a few treasures. Also on Saturday we will have a clean up day from 10 a.m. to ? Lunch will be served at noon. If you have a pressure washer or tools to weed with please bring them. Thanks for helping us get the fairgrounds ready for all the summer events. We are looking...
Carlton Appelo’s 100th birthday is today: When we talk about Carlton, there is no question he made his mark on Wahkiakum County in so many ways. His father was the founder of Wahkiakum West Telephone Company. Carlton took it over after his early years in World War II and his education at University of Washington and his master’s from the University of Sweden. When he came home, he took over the telephone company and built it up for many years. His nephew, Steve Appelo, is now Board President there. Carlton grew up in Deep River along with his...
By Bonnie LaDoe, Portland, Oregon Although I purchased all of Carlton's phone books with the historic supplements, I did not get to know him until the late 1990's while visiting with Glenrose Hedlund in Deep River. My mom, Irene Upton, who grew up in the Grays River area, knew the Appelo family and when visiting the area over the years, we had stopped at Deep River to visit with Carlton Sr. and at the Grays River store to visit with Agnes. My Smalley, Upton and Kessell roots go deep into the...
By Kayrene Gilbertsen Carlton Appelo had a passion for his community and its history: past, present and future. He loved telling stories, sharing ideas and working to make the county more user friendly. I first worked with Carlton as a Port 2 commissioner, a port district which he and several others worked to establish when a large portion of the county was outside the boundary of Port 1. He went on to become the longest serving port commissioner in Washington State. Knowing the entire history of the Port was a great asset for the board. Vista...
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is beginning its annual hunt for pests that threaten the state’s environment and agricultural industry. Trappers will set thousands of traps statewide to monitor for the introduction or spread of over 130 invasive pests and diseases, including spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth), Asian giant hornet, apple maggot and Japanese beetle. Trappers have already started setting the first traps for Japanese beetle in the Grandview area where more than 24,000 beetles were trapped last year. T...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on its draft periodic status review for snowy plover. The Department is recommending maintaining the species' classification as Endangered in the state of Washington. The draft periodic status review for the Western snowy plover is available for review at WDFW’s Species Status Review webpage. The public can provide comments on the drafts through Aug. 5. The public can submit written comments on the review and recommendation via email or by mail to Taylor Cotten, W...
Vanessa (Elliott) Leigh graduated from WSU Vancouver with Suma Cum Laude honors with an Ecology and Environmental Science Bachelors Degree on May 7, 2022. She is shown here with her grandmother, Lore Twiet of Cathlamet. She starts her career with an internship in the Forestry Division of Weyerhaeuser Company. Vanessa is the daughter of Kelly Hammond of Longview....
Community members are invited to Lower Columbia College (LCC) on May 18 for an interactive celebration of our local volcano. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of LCC’s annual Earth Science’s annual celebration of the May 18, 1980 eruption of the Mt. St. Helens volcano, known as Lawetlat’la to the local Cowlitz tribe. This year’s event will be an in-person, interactive presentation where participants can color the geology of Lawetlat’la volcano on their own personal geologic map while listening to a live discussio...
The Friends of Skamokawa has announced the following events: Their “Shred Day” fundraiser will be located at the Bank of Pacific parking lot in Cathlamet on May 21 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is a limit of two banker boxes per car. No clips, rubber bands, or plastic are allowed. A $5 donation is requested. The “Grand Ol’ Flag” patriotic exhibit will be on display at Redmen Hall June 11 through August 28. The hall is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. The exhibit will reflect the history of flags and their meanings and inclu...
Master Gardener Joyce Orr and another volunteer, Denise Doughty, were enjoying a little sunshine last Wednesday as they prepared the Community Garden for planting. Orr was sowing lettuce in the section of the garden that provides fresh produce for local food banks every year. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
A WSU Extension On-line Workshop: Pasture Management, will be held May 18, from 6-7 p.m. This class will show how to integrate soil, plants, livestock and environmental factors into a workable plan for healthy pastures. Learn how to manage your property throughout the year to maximize grass production. Topics include grazing management, hay quality, weed control and forage species. The hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have...
Join Cowlitz attorney Jeff Petersen on Monday, May 23 from noon to 1 p.m., as he presents fascinating celebrity examples about what not to do when planning your estate – including the effects of dying without a will or trust, the very public probate process, and more. This free presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a Zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us). Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/77...
The Cathlamet Woman's Club annual Pie Social at Tsuga Gallery was the place to be on Friday for anyone with a sweet tooth. Word on the street is that the goodies were gone by 1:30 p.m. Left to right, WC President Caroline Walton, Connie Kyser, and Pearl Blackburn. Courtesy photo....
Sue Zabel, owner of Jabber Shack in Cathlamet, has issued a challenge to area businesses to enter the first annual “Cup of Sunshine” food bank donation challenge to support local food banks. The winning business will receive a prize. Bring non-perishable food items to any participating business in Wahkiakum County from May 23 through June 3. Donations should not be more than six months past the expiration date. Watch for signage to indicate a participating business. This effort is supported by the Wahkiakum Lions Club. For further inf...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), as the Longview-Kelso-Rainier Metropolitan Planning Organization and lead agency for the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization, invites the public to comment on the draft 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP is a regional transportation planning work program describing how state and federal funds will be used by the CWCOG in the next fiscal year (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023). The work program is developed by CWCOG staff in cooperation with cities...
MIXED BAG--This past weekend wasn’t too bad compared to other ones and to other places who saw much more rain than we did in West Valley, so I was happy for the sunshine we received. Even this Monday started out a bit drippy but the blue skies that appeared by mid-day were quite enjoyable. Unfortunately they didn’t last, as more rain came in as the day progressed. The forecast is for a couple of drier days early in the week but by the time you read this, it looks to be a pretty soggy weekend. Like it or not, those April showers are lin...
May and Mothers: We made it to May so hopefully a full blown spring is just down the line. Spring is so much better when the full sun is present for days at a time. But alas, it doesn't seem to be so. May is a tough time for me. Those of us who have the right to expect a phone call for Mother's Day, must accept the silence and let it go every year. She is always busy and there are no calls. My daughter's birthday is the same day as Carlton Appelo's, May 12. So this year I am focusing on Carlton...
In an effort to reinvigorate enthusiasm for 4-H, volunteer leaders held a Super Saturday event at the Skamokawa Fairgrounds this weekend. "We are trying to get kids back and actively engaged," Deb Gribskov, one of the 4-H Leaders who organized the event said on Tuesday. "We wanted kids to try things they aren't doing in their clubs, or to see something new." The kids made stepping stones, little rabbits containing bath balls, and tie-dye kitchen towels to give to their moms for Mother's Day....
The 38th Great White Tail Run will be held May 14. The run, sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H, begins at 10 a.m. on a route through the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa. A choice of 2 mile, 5K or 10K distance is available for participants with medal recognition for the top winners. Register on line or download a run registration form by going to https://extension.wsu.edu. Day of race registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. in Vista Park located in Skamokawa. For further information contact Carol Ervest at...
Lower Columbia College students Vanessa Davis, Christina Lomasney, Yuuki Matsunari, and Corenna Messinger have been named to the 2022 All Washington Academic Team. The program is a showcase for Washington's community and technical colleges because it honors the academic high achievers; students who have demonstrated a commitment to success in the classroom and in the communities where they live. This recognition demonstrates the state's commitment to scholarship and community service on the part of those attending the state's public community...
On May 18 from 6-7 p.m., WSU Extension will present an online class on pasture management. This class will show how to integrate soil, plants, livestock and environmental factors into a workable plan for healthy pastures. Learn how to manage your property throughout the year to maximize grass production. Topics include grazing management, hay quality, weed control and forage species. The hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must...
Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon recently announced an opportunity to catch and retain legal-size white sturgeon in the lower 40 miles of the Columbia River beginning May 11. Staff with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife agreed to open the sturgeon fishery on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 11 through June 4, from Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River upstream to the Wauna powerlines, which cross Puget Island near Cathlamet. Adjacent Washington tributaries will...
Submitted by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society The Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum's newest interpretive exhibit, ntsayka ilii: our place, features the photography of Amiran White together with creatives from the Chinook Indian Nation to explore the resiliency of the Chinook People and their relationship to their ancestral lands as they seek to preserve and restore the legacy of their ancestors and the inheritance of their descendants. The Chinook Indian Nation The Chinook...
Early registration is nearly over for the annual Great White Tail Run on May 14 in Skamokawa. The registration deadline for a combination race/T-shirt ends May 2. Day of the race registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the races start at 10 a.m. Awards will be presented after the race ends at 12 noon. Events include 10K, 5K and 2-mile runs. There will be recognition given for overall male and female winners in each event with ribbons for top three finishers in each age division. This race is traditionally held in Skamokawa around The Julia...
