Afterschool program funded by network

To The Eagle:

I’m writing in appreciation of your coverage of the Skamokawa Grange’s Family Movie Night featuring short films by Wahkiakum 4-Hers, and also to make a couple corrections.

We’re grateful the Wahkiakum school district allows use of the middle school gym for movie nights and helps to get the word out about our activities; however, the afterschool program is not offered through the school. Funding for the program comes from the Wahkiakum Community Network. The Network’s funding allows us to hire a part-time afterschool coordinator, Lisa Frink. Lisa arranges events, recruits volunteers, and meets with the youth Tuesday through Friday.

Also, this program and all Wahkiakum 4-H programs are successful as a direct result of our volunteers’ hard work and support! Members of our community, like Mike and Jan Rees, help create learning opportunities like this one that build our youths’ confidence and skills. These kids are learning by example the value of serving and engaging in their community.

Carrie Kennedy,

4-H Youth Development Educator

WSU Wahkiakum

County Extension