Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The merit of a piece of art is often measured through a romantic lens. A painting can evoke emotions in its viewer, so it is judged to be of high quality. The viewers' assessment, however, is largely a response to the techniques of the painter. Contrasting shade, complimentary colors, and other factors unite to bring a sense of cohesion. The viewer measures quality in emotional terms but, in doing so, speaks to the technical or intellectual merit of the piece. To put it simply, when art is made...
The Skamokawa Fernhill Cemetery has long been a cherished site in the community. Since its inception in 1895, it has served as a resting place for an estimated 1,000 or so deceased. Most of these are residents of Skamokawa and the surrounding region, each with their own unique legacy and life story. Few, if any people alive today know the cemetery and the stories it holds as well as Kent Martin. Kent has been the board of the Skamokawa Cemetery District for at least a decade. He is a...
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the rise of a new social organization across the United States. The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, or National Grange, was founded in 1867 to promote progress and cooperation in sectors vital to rural communities. Most prominent among these campaigns were advancements in agriculture, although the Grange also lobbied for other causes. Among these was free national mail delivery to rural areas. Though the National Grange has remaine...
It could be said that a place is made up of its people, and that people are made up, in a way, by the place where they live. This interplay of people and place was apparent in a recent interview with Connie Bassi. A Skamokawa resident since 1996, Connie's career has found her working at such familiar establishments as the old Duck Inn, the Skamokawa General Store, the Oasis Tavern, and Skamokawa Gardens, as well as St. John's Hospital in Longview. Additionally, she has worked locally in the...
