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I recently interviewed Ron Wright for our 28th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Ron at the 117th Wahkiakum County Fair, where we sat in the shade of the Friends of Julia Butler Hansen pop-up tent. As we began, there were five "well-worn" paperback books, which Ron had brought, laid out on the table before us. The titles were "Atlantis," "Empire of the East," "Adiamante," "The Dragon Never Sleeps," and "Future Shock."...
The Pioneer Community Association’s (PCA) mission is to preserve and maintain the historic Pioneer Center for community use as a performing arts center and a public meeting venue. Over the last 18 months, the center has seen performers Mel & Leah and Friends 20 times and Skamokawa Swamp Opera three times. The center was also host to the Summer Theater Camp, the Bald Eagle Days Variety Show, the traditional Christmas community sing-along “Fa La La,” and American folk duo Phoenix. As a public meeting venue, the center served as a meeting space...
HELLO. Your library now has over 1,600 members (1,608), which is approximately 33 percent of our county. You have made this happen, and we thank each of you who have recently signed up, received a library card, and have become a member. We will now move on to our next upward step of 1,700 members, as we continue to reach out to all residents and make everyone aware of what our public library has to offer. Thank you so much and let’s keep moving forward to make our library even better. COUNTY FAIR. The library had a booth at the 117th Annual W...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a potential $35,000 college scholarship, a patriotic middle school student interested in winning a potential $5,000, or an elementary school student interested in winning a cash award, these scholarships may be for you. Voice of Democracy Established in 1947, the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to e...
For years, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church has hosted the annual Veterans Dinner. However, last year's event was cancelled due to lack of funds. Thanks to generous donors who have made this possible, the Veterans Dinner will return this year and will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. "This year, we are partnering with local churches and organizations to put together this tribute evening for our veterans and their families," said Coordinator Susan Gentry. According to Gentry, retired Sheriff...
PLENTY HOT. If you made it to the fair last week, you will have to agree with me that it was a tad warm, as we had temperatures up to 100 degrees at my house and the fairgrounds, too. We were definitely feeling the heat while we were there. We hate to complain, though, as sometimes it’s been pouring down rain and that’s not so great either. I was happy to see some big fans get brought in as the poor animals that are usually enjoying some wide-open spaces were confined to tighter quarters than they are used to, so I’m sure they were happy to ge...
On Friday, Aug. 22 at around 9 a.m., the Cathlamet Public Library staff was setting up its booth for the second day of the Wahkiakum County Fair. Even that early in the morning, the temperature was already beginning to get hot. Librarian Vicki Franklin said, "We need to open the library today and tomorrow as a cooling shelter for people to get out of the heat." The staff then discussed further who would be available to remain at the library for this emergency cooling shelter. Wahkiakum County...
It's coming, good people. Yes, I know it's warm. Hot, even, with Portland hitting the century mark this past weekend. You know what, though? We're not in Portland. True, I had a young man tell me that further up the Elochoman Valley, the thermometer nudged 93 degrees. That's warm enough, I reckon. The point is fall is coming. I'm not trying to speed-read the calendar, but there's no getting around the fact that August is almost over and September's seasons (dove, archery, deer and elk, muzzleloa...
As I've interviewed and gotten to know vendors from the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market, one theme has stood out to me: dedication. Our community is comprised of dedicated and hardworking individuals who consistently bring high-quality products to sell each week. One such person is Carillon Nicol, the co-organizer of the farmers market. Her dedication is remarkable as she harvests and sells produce for her neighbor, Jan. Every Friday during the market season, she and her husband, John, spend the...
Wild chervil is a Class B weed native to Europe. This weed is not known to be toxic but is on the Washington State quarantine list. This plant is highly adaptable and will grow in almost any type of soil. It has an aggressive growth habit which quickly creates monocultures. It poses a serious threat to native plants and agriculture. Wild chervil is an upright biennial or short-lived perennial. It can reach a height of one to three feet. The flowers grow in umbels up to 3.1 inches wide, with...
Cardinal Services is a workplace and employment services business based out of St. Helens. Recently, their Business Development Manager, Annie Hughes, spoke at the Rainier Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting to discuss current hiring and employment trends and offer best practices to employers. “What we've seen and what is kind of happening everywhere is the workforce is changing,” said Hughes. “They have coined that a lot; the great reset for it. It's a convergence of trends that really have reshaped what our workforces look like. The natio...
United Way of Columbia County is excited to announce a collaborative Used Book Donation Drive in partnership with Natalia’s Books for Kids and several local businesses and organizations, including MonkeyTree, Snoopeeland, St. Helens Parks & Recreation Program, Beyond the Forest, Sass at Home, and Wauna Credit Union Scappoose. The drive, which began Aug. 7, will run to Tuesday, Sept. 9. The aim of this drive is to provide access to books for children in the St. Helens and Scappoose communities. Throughout the donation period, community m...
Starting Monday, August 25, the Rainier Senior Center is testing out selling “grab-n-go” breakfast items Monday thru Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast options will be available this week and next through Labor Day and, depending on response, may continue further into the fall. “The proximity of the Senior Center to the boat ramp and the foot traffic there could create a new revenue opportunity for us by offering early-morning breakfasts for anglers as they head out on the water,” said Rainier Senior Center President Jan Rich. “Depend...
In Clark County, Battle Ground Seniors Citizens just celebrated its 50th anniversary of their newly remodeled senior center, which is a vibrant community hub of fun and enriching activities for older adults and those living with disabilities. When you hear the term “senior center,” what comes to mind? For some, it might conjure images of nonstop games of bingo, or quiet afternoons spent knitting. While knitting and bingo are certainly activities you might encounter and enjoy participating in at a senior center, summing up the experience wit...
Effective Aug. 5, former Cathlamet Town Councilmember Jeanne Hendrickson resigned from her position, which resulted in a vacancy for Position No. 4. According to the Town website, Hendrickson "expressed hope that one of the candidates running for election would be considered for appointment, enabling the appointee to actively participate in the upcoming budget process." With the elections for Town Council coming up, the existing candidates were contacted to "gauge their interest in this...
During public comment at the Tuesday, Aug. 21 Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting, Kay Walters of the fair board announced that tickets for the fair can be pre-purchased for $7 or $8 at the gate. Also commenting, Westend resident Robert Torppa brought to the commissioners’ attention a situation on Loop Road where the river has eroded a slide area near his home. “I have over 20 years of experience in road maintenance and road construction in the Grays River drainage,” said Torppa. “The river will wash the rock out from underneath the blocks,...
Puget Island News 1975 Reprinted from Wahkiakum County Eagle August 21, 1975 VISITORS Mrs. Ed Frank and daughter Monica of Boring, Ore., visited her parents, the Cecil Eatons from Wednesday to Saturday. Jeffry, Lonnie and Randy Eaton of Rosburg spent Thursday through Sunday with their grandparents, the Cecil Eatons. graduate-Bill Wood. Masters and mistresses of ceremonies for the evening were, for the Class of ’64, Donna McAdams and David Sotka; Class of ’65, Evart Smith and Myron Metcalf. Visitors at the Earl Morrison home last weekend wer...
I recently interviewed Heidi Heywood for our 27th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Heidi for our conversation at her home in Skamokawa. As we began, Heidi shared her reading interests and authors who appeal to her. "Fiction is what I enjoy the most," she said. "I look for an author who captures your attention and sucks you in [and] takes you to another place. An author who introduces you to fabulous, evocative people."...
HELLO. We are narrowing in on 1,600 library members, so thank you one and all. With a county of roughly 4,800 residents, that’s approximately 33 percent who have a library card. Though this is wonderful, we keep moving forward, engaging with you through local events as we reach out to all residents. Our next step is to attain 50 percent membership here in Wahkiakum. Let’s make Wahkiakum “library strong!” COUNTY FAIR. The library has a booth near the front gate entrance at the 117th Annual Wahkiakum County Fair. Please stop by to get a library...
Cover crops, compost, or both are good for winter garden beds Soils that are high in clay tend to resist root, water, and air penetration. This can seriously hinder plant growth for both vegetables and perennial plants. These soils compact easily if worked when too wet. That lessens, even further, soil pore spaces needed to move air and water. Fine roots can't move in compacted clay soils easily. Nutrient uptake by plants (which bind to clay) and water release may both be compromised. Larger...
WET/CLOUDY START. As I begin this column, it’s been a very wet start to this Sunday morning for us out here in West Valley, but then things dried up a bit and it wasn’t too bad. However, the last couple of days of last week saw us wading through almost three inches of rain, so it was pretty soggy. Considering we’ve had such dry conditions, I was more than happy to see this rain come down. Because it started out nice and easy, it gave the ground a chance to soak up the water and not just run off, so I was truly grateful for that. I’m pretty...
Why do you hunt? Over the past 53 years, during which time I've called myself a hunter, I've answered that question a thousand times; or, I've at least attempted to answer it. To me, to an extent, it's akin to 'why do you prefer blue' or 'why do you put your left shoe on before your right?' It's this, that, and the other thing, but we'll get to that soon enough. First, I'll give this disclaimer. I'm not trying to convince you that hunting is something you should do, something you should...
If you’ve lived in the Grays River Valley for any length of time, you have probably met Mark Latham in some capacity. He serves as the chair commissioner for Wahkiakum County Fire District 3 and is seeking re-election in November. In his capacity as a volunteer firefighter, he consistently responds to calls that come in over the radio. Just this past Friday, while overseeing his honey table at the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market, a call came in. He didn’t hesitate to rush out the door to att...
Teachers and staff across the Rainier School District reported back to work this week, gearing up for the return of students on Monday, Aug. 25. The 2025-26 school year promises to bring both fresh opportunities and new experiences, with the district launching its first ever four-day school week. While most students will begin classes on Aug. 25, families of preschool and kindergarten students should note that a staggered start schedule is in place. Specific information about start dates and times can be found through contacting Hudson Park...
During the holidays, most of us have encountered a Salvation Army bell ringer at the entrance to stores. What many may not know is that the funds collected by those drives stay local. In addition to a wide range of services, the Salvation Army offers a voucher program to help community members weather emergency situations. That program is solely funded by donations collected from bell-ringing activities. "In addition to the bell ring and the thrift stores, the Salvation Army has a fairly large...
