Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Snow seems to be the word for the New Year! Nine days of snow is overboard a bit. It sure was fun for kids out of school and many off work at home with kids and grandkids. There's another slide on SR 4 east of Cathlamet so some folks will be getting more and more frustrated, first stuck at home from snow and then a landslide from heavy rain. Denise Blanchard is at Columbia Memorial; Denise, we're all pulling for you. My weather forecast calls for more rain so it seems we all need to hunker down...
Naselle/Grays River Valley School District’s Mission Statement says: “Our mission is to create a caring educational environment where relevant life-long learning is promoted, citizenship is honored, and each student is inspired to excel.” In the district’s October, 2021, newsletter, emphasis was based on character and culture. While everyone in the school district received the newsletter, others in Wahkiakum County did not. It is being shared here in order to inform everyone (both east and west) that the district is aware of the need to emph...
I became a great big fan of the Lions Club in early November. I found myself in a bit of a bind, unable to travel too far, and looking at a long wait for an online order. I needed a wheelchair and I needed it fast. It turns out the local Lions Club has been collecting donated wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes, bath chairs, and more, for situations similar to mine. They even have a hospital bed available right now, as well as a cart to move oxygen. The items are available to anyone who needs...
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) now has COVID-19 vaccine information available online in 40 languages. The new webpages include information on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, safety and effectiveness, vaccine requirements, school and child care, life after the vaccine, and vaccine booster and additional doses. The pages also include links to other in-language resources. DOH will review and update the webpages regularly. The pages are easy to navigate and include visual tiles for different topics. You can check out the new...
After nearly eight weeks of playing Christmas Music, 101.5 has officially become “Solid Rock, The All New 101.5 The Blitz.” The Blitz General Manager/Program Director John Paul said, “We’ve been hearing from people who are unhappy with all the commercials and talk on Rocket 107. The Blitz isn’t Classic Rock, it’s Solid Rock. We’ll be focusing on iconic rock songs from the 1990’s, 1980’s, 2000’s with some massive songs from the 1970’s. You’ll hear The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Staind, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Linkin Park, Metallica, AC/DC and mo...
Cathlamet Public Library is just finishing Beanstack reading challenges for 2021, and winners of the adult challenge prizes will be notified soon. "New Horizons" is the theme of the new Winter challenges being launched for the new year, from January 1, through March 31, 2021 for children, teens and adults. The "1,000 books before Kindergarten" challenge is still ongoing. Children and teens can earn new books from the library's prize shelves by logging book titles as they are read, while those 19 and above can place tickets they earn for...
Wahkiakum Lions Club reports that with the sports activities and other scholastic challenges that students are involved in, it is difficult to find a time to be able to meet with them. Kassandra Hongel is the Lions Club October Student of The Month. She is the daughter of Gary and Pam Hongel. This year she is a Community Health Care Advocate helping students when they may have a problem. She plans to go to LCC and get her Associate degree and go on to Wentworth College to get her teaching degree. She has been a cheerleader in high school and...
Bigleaf maple syrup is delicious with a unique flavor that is arguably better than the syrup produced from sugar maples in the northeast. Hobbyists have been producing bigleaf maple syrup for years for personal enjoyment, and this high-value syrup is just starting to be produced commercially to meet demand from consumers, including high-end restaurants. In this introductory webinar for beginners,WSU Extension will explain the basics of bigleaf maple syrup production at the hobbyist scale, including equipment needed, weather and site...
WHITE CHRISTMAS--For all those folks who were wishing for a white Christmas, it certainly looked like you got your wish! I had hoped we'd just get a couple of inches but Sunday's snowfall was quite impressive, that's for sure! The heavy snow brought branches and trees down and caused some power bumps and even power outages. Then there were the clumps of heavy snow/ice which fell from the trees and caused some windshields to break, so the snow caused some extra hazards to watch for that some...
Hunters who report their 2021 black bear, deer, elk, or turkey hunting results by Monday, Jan. 10, will have the opportunity to win one of nine deer and elk incentive permits for fall 2022, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials said Monday. WDFW Game Division manager Anis Aoude said the Department is offering the special permits, which will be awarded through a drawing this spring, as an incentive to encourage hunters to report their results as soon as possible. The special permits will be valid from Sept. 1 through Dec. 3...
Jean Kandoll Johnson: For my classmates and school friends who knew Jean Kandoll Johnson. Jean Helen (Kandoll) Johnson died in Astoria on December 13, 2021. She was born February 13, 1944 in Berkeley, CA, to Wiljo and Helen Kandoll. She graduated Valedictorian from Naselle High in 1962. Darlene Bjornsgaard has the full obituary, so contact her for the full document at (360) 484-3337. Herb Matta: While looking through my computer where I have many of the interviews Carlton Appelo did with some...
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from Dec. 30 through Jan 5. Shellfish managers confirmed the following digs during evening low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health showed razor clams were safe to eat: · Dec. 30, Thursday, 3:49 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks. · Dec. 31, Friday, 4:42 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis. · Jan. 1, Saturday, 5:...
COLD/WET/SNOW?--Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? According to my current weather reports, that's exactly what they say is going to happen! Some may get excited about that, but if you have travel plans, that may make you rethink those. As we all know, these forecasts change constantly so just in case, be prepared if you're hitting the highways this weekend! ANIMALS--My weather app is saying we are going to get snow and be freezing for several days and we may even get down to 21 degrees in Skamokawa in the upcoming week and those kinds of t...
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! So say we all as the blessed day comes. My prayer is for all travelers and loved ones to arrive safely with their families and have a loving, gentle day of giving and receiving. All the lights are up, I hope, and presents under the tree for the cat to play with. Animals are family, too. I hear snow might be coming. Soon we can settle and just be with friends and family to enjoy the day. December is full of activities as we prepare for the Big Day;...
On Dec. 17, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 presented certificates and cash awards to winners of the 2021-2022 Patriots Pen and Youth Essay contest at the middle and elementary schools. Working alongside America's youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been a VFW priority. Each year local VFW posts hold three essay competitions, the Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12, the Patriots Pen for grades 6-8, and the Youth Essay for grades 3-5. Students write essays based on...
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office hosted another successful Shop With a Cop event over the weekend, perhaps the largest ever, according to Sheriff Mark Howie. "With the help of a Walmart grant and local donors, we were able to treat 30 kids to a wonderful day of shopping with deputies and fire/EMS personnel," Howie said. "Kids were able to buy gifts for their household family members and themselves in a festive and supportive atmosphere, and afterwards, treated to Poppa Pete's Pizza!"...
COLD/SNOW--As I begin this column, there are snowflakes falling and I must say, "I am not amused!" Actually KM Mountain at MP 22 is very white indeed so that may catch a few people off-guard, but hopefully everyone is prepared for these wintery conditions. Maybe by the time you read this, it will all be gone and we won't have to worry about it as we go into the weekend; fingers crossed! It seems when we have a million holiday things to do and places to go and events happening, that the weather opts to dump some horrible weather event upon us....
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team hosted and competed at the 49th Annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic on December 4 – 6. Ten colleges and universities from around the Pacific Northwest attended the virtual tournament. Though LCC was not eligible for team sweepstakes awards at their own tournament, each member of the team experienced individual success. Left to right: Penelope Anderson, Tyler Tremain, Adah Moore, Sarah Tran. Courtesy photo....
Washington State Parks invites the public to take a First Day Hike on Jan. 1, 2022. At least 42 state parks have scheduled staff-led hikes, self-guided hikes, dog strolls, cross-country ski trips and more for New Year’s Day. State parks in every part of Washington will host free, family-friendly activities. Jan. 1 marks the first free day of 2022. Visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to park on state recreation lands. First Day Hikes will range in difficulty from paved, flat ADA-accessible trails to moderate hill climbs. A few parks will host mo...
Photo by Dan Westlind: We got our first snow of the winter season up here in the Willapa Alps, also known as Beaver Creek Rd., on Thursday morning. There was about 1/2" accumulation." More snow has come since then, and the National Weather Service is predicting a snow level around 2,200 feet this weekend, with a high temperature of 44o and a low of 38o down along the river....
Submitted by Ron Wright Photos by Jess Vik Last weekend the Wahkiakum Mecha-Mules ran into tougher competition than the first tournament. We finished 2-3-1 for our six matches. Overall in our Region (29 teams, SW Washington, from Olympia to Vancouver to Skamania) we are 9-1, since only the best 10 of 12 matches are counted. And we still lead in our region by over 100 competition points. The team circled up right after the tourney to discuss how to improve for the next tournament (Jan 15). Our bi...
We have nine days till Christmas. We can either use it for more shopping or we can recognize that the days we have left give us time to pause in gratitude for all this Holy Day means. Advent is a time to open our hearts to the mystery of God the Creator, God in Flesh and God the Comforter. May you all be blessed by the coming days with the message of light in the darkness. And may the coming of the shortest day of the year (winter equinox) remind us that light has indeed come with the increased...
Bobby Miller of Deep River installing Christmas lights on his barn on SR4 just past the Deep River highway bridge. He and daughter June installed them as they have been put up for many years. Photo by Karen Bertroch....
BREAKFAST Monday--French Toast Sticks or Cold Cereal. Tuesday--Yogurt & Graham Cracker or Cold Cereal. Wednesday--Blueberry Muffin or Cold Cereal. Thursday--Mule Muffin or Cold Cereal. Friday--Cinni-Mini Bagels or Cold Cereal. LUNCH All lunch entrees include the "5-Star Salad Bar" offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, toppings and condiments. Lunch choices include Salad Bar and Milk. Dec. 13--Popcorn Chicken w/Baby Baker Potatoes. Dec. 14--Taco Burger. Dec. 15--Teriyaki Chicken w/Rice. Dec. 16--Pizza. Dec. 17--Corn Dog....
