Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The WSU Extension held its 4th annual Agricultural Summit this Saturday, where "organic" was the key word of the day. Twenty seven local farmers and residents turned out to hear speakers including Tim Crosby, of 21 Acres Farm in Redmond. Crosby spoke on the amount of energy used in food production. Local dairy farmer Gary Burkhalter of Grays River Holsteins spoke of his experiences in becoming a certified organic farmer and his associations with Organic Valley Co-op. Erin Mirrett, inspector with WSDA Organic Certification Program explained the...
Governor Christine Gregoire has proclaimed the week of May 14 through 20 as Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Week. This proclamation was signed by the Governor on April 23 to celebrate the program's 34 years of service. This model of volunteer service has been emulated in all 50 states and numerous other countries. There are over 3,500 WSU Master Gardener volunteers who serve more than 330,000 Washington residents each year. We salute these dedicated volunteer educators for their love of gardening used to address critical...
The Wahkiakum Community Foundation's Board of Trustees this week announced that they will receive State funding to support the purchase of five acres at the Grays River Covered Bridge. The acreage will become the "Ahlberg Park," named for the pioneer family who homesteaded the area. Located at the southwest corner of the bridge, the acreage is well known as a destination site for visitors and residents alike. Two large historic trees on the property provide shade and rest for visitors who take the time to visit the bridge. The property will be...
Cathlamet water system customers should use water carefully, Mayor Dick Swart recommended this past weekend. The town has drained the Greenwood Hill reservoir so that it may be refurbished and painted. The project was planned for this year, but good weather and other conditions brought the contractor to work sooner than expected, Swart said. Swart said the town is requesting its customers, including water customers of Wahkiakum PUD on Puget Island, to begin voluntary water conservation, through May 25. Normal household water uses for cooking,...
When hikers or hunters turn up missing, or swimmers or fishermen are lost, we have an organization here in Cathlamet that deals with these problems. It's call The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (WCSO SAR). This is a dedicated group of civilian volunteers attached to the county Sheriff's office. Deputy Sheriff Bill Tawater and Correction Officer/Dispatcher Vernon Barton head it. They have an active membership of approximately 30 men and women ranging from 16-70-plus years of age. Members are train first aid, radio...
A new website makes it easier to apply for the annual Rod & Reels Rod Run and the Dollars for Scholars Sturgeon Derby in Cathlamet. The Annual Sturgeon Derby, BBQ and Rod Run Car Show are scheduled for June 2 at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa. The event raises money for local scholarships. Anyone can sign up a vehicle for the car show or register for the sturgeon derby by going to the new website and printing off the application. The new website is www.wahkiakumchamber.com/DerbyCarShow.htm. Call Diane Tischer at 360-849-4257 or...
The 23rd annual Great White Tail Run will be held May 19 on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge between Cathlamet and Skamokawa on SR 4. The course is an our and back run on Steamboat Slough Road which will be closed to traffic from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. on the morning of the run. This is a family event with a two mile walk/run, and five kilometer and 10 kilometer events. Awards fare given to the Top Over All male and female in the 5k and 10k and the first three places in all distance and age divisions. The registration fee is $10...
A new map of regional sites has been installed on the Ferry Wahkiakum, replacing one that had deteriorated. The map is to scale, with a blown-up area for the details of Puget Island. Created and crafted by Cathlamet artist Mike Swift, the colored map features sites such as Redmen Hall, the Covered Bridge and the Pioneer Church, and the eight Lewis and Clark sites in Wahkiakum County. It has details like elk, kayakers, salmon and logging trucks throughout the image. Funds for the map came from the Wahkiakum Community Foundation, with...
The Wahkiakum Mule fastpitch softball team closed their 2007 season with a 4-1 win over the Knappa Loggers last Friday. "The season ended on a great note," said Coach Cindy Fudge. "Shelby Deaton pitched her best game of the season. She struck out 10 batters and gave up only three hits. She did a wonderful job, not only pitching, but fielding her position, too. "Courtney Helms played tough defense; she was like a vaccuum at shortstop and went 2/3 at the plate." The Mule defense made several good plays. In the first inning, the Loggers' leadoff b...
The Wahkiakum Mules lost their opening game of district baseball play but won their nightcap to stay alive on Tuesday. They'll play Saturday, 12 noon, in Adna. The Mules lost their opener 13-10 to the Adna Pirates. Ty Briscoe smashed a three-run home run and a two-run double to lead the Mule attack. Travis Bain had two hits, including a double, and scored two runs, and C.J. Bridges had two hits, too, including a two-run double. The Mules topped Northwest Christian 11-1 in the second game of the day. Matt Willette pitched four innings and...
Seven teams participated in the 25th Annual Cathlamet Invite including Morton, Mossyrock, Wishkah Valley, Willapa Valley, and Mary M Knight. The Wahkiakum girls placed first in their division with a total of 118 points, winning the Top Female Award. The Wahkiakum boys placed second in their division with a total of 112 points. Toby David, won Most Outstanding Male and was recipient of the Terry Bonny Outstanding Athlete award. David won the 100m, 200m, 400m relay and the 1600m relay. Jasmine Bingham won Most Outstanding Female, and was also a...
A Cathlamet woman is joining a group of other women to bring school supplies and health care to Kenya in Africa in July. Julie McKinley, a registered nurse employed by the Hotel Cathlamet Assisted Living Center, will join four other volunteers in the Imani Project, which was started by a Portland woman to distribute school supplies and basic health care to outlying villages. McKinley said the group is focusing on orphanages where children don’t have the support of families. “There are so many grandparents and relatives raising the kids who have...
A former Cathlamet woman is helping coordinate an observance of National Cancer Survivor’s Day June 3 in Olympia. Sandra Groves, who grew up in Cathlamet and attended Wahkiakum High School, is coordinator of the event, which is designed to be part of a worldwide celebration of life. She is also a cancer survivor. The Olympia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association is the Olympia sponsor of “Celebration of Life.” It will take place on the steps of the Capitol Building from 1-4 p.m. that Sunday. “You will find our community...
A mentor orientation is scheduled March 17 at 6 p.m. at the St. James Family Center for adults in the community and Wahkiakum County wanting to know more about the program. Adults will learn more about being matched with young boys and girls in grades kindergarten through five. The program is geared towards linking each child with an adult friend who is supportive and reliable and will spend an hour per week together. The orientation is offered by mental health professional staff and lasts approximately two hours. “This is an opportunity for a...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday took steps to separate the county’s Public Works and building departments. Public Works has long included County Road, Solid Waste, the building and permit section and other departments. Commissioners Dan Cothren and George Trott said they were making the move to realign responsibilities, relieve Public Works Director Pete Ringen of some of his responsibilities and the time demands they create, and to align department functions more closely with the duties of Permit Coordinator Chuck Beyer, as d...
Local youth mentors LaRita Bennett and Fred Bennett of the Chinook District of the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America will be presented the prestigious volunteerism award on May 29 at a special recognition ceremony in their honor. The Silver Beaver Award, to be presented to the Bennetts is the top award that a local Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer mentor. Recipients are selected by confidential nominations of adult peers, and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops, making it a prominent honor. Cascade...
