Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The southern accent is largely undetectable, but as Jerzie Coleman became more animated, the y'alls started flying. It was fun to hear, as were some of the descriptions of the cuisine she's been missing. "The food here," she said. "I don't know how y'all survive. I'm sorry, but it's really bland. What's the key thing over here? Game and fish? Hunting is really big down in the south too, but stuff would have flavor. It would have some kick to it. It was so good, but it was really bad for...
SOGGY--As this week begins, it's definitely a cloudy, drippy and dreary day, which might be the forecast for most of the week, while the weekend is looking a little nicer, but then, we all know how these forecasts can change on a dime. One can hope the drier but chillier forecast materializes, as I think some sunshine about now would do us all some good. However, considering that the Midwest and the East coast were getting hammered with a huge amount of snow and wind that has even shut down part of New York City, I won't complain too much...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone had a wonderful January. I am sad to say that Valentine's Bingo has been canceled. I will let you know next week if we are able to have a flea market or not. The fair board is pushing forward with the Cruzin’ to the Fair Car Show; this year’s date is June 5. Mark your calendars now and we will get registrations out soon. If you would like to be a sponsor for this event call the office and leave your name and number and I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you would like to be added to the...
On February 9 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Carolyn Winchell will present a free on-line class on when to plant your garden, and ways to safely plant summer vegetable plants earlier. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary). Phone Call: +1 2...
John C. Thomas Middle School has released the list of 2nd quarter honorees. 8th grade: 4.0- Alaina Nakonsky and Montana Stephens. Phillip Goldinov, Kavi Welker and Savannah Ellis. 7th grade: 4.0- Josiah Garrett, Evelyn Hogue and Parker Leitz. Margarita Goldinov, Kamden Scuito, Maddi Grangroth, Preston West, Joslynn Kuljis, Cooper Carlson and Rylie Wills. 6th grade: 4.0- R. Samantha Del Cruz and Henry Wilson. Lucas Jacobs, Malia Scott, Charles Pascoe JR, Abigail McKay-Beach, Tucker Kangas, Evelynn Miller and Raylynne Ogle....
Booklets containing 1040 and 1040-SR tax forms, Schedules 1 through 3, and Schedule LEP (request for change in language preference) for 2020 have been delivered to the Cathlamet Public Library. Detailed instruction booklets for the forms have not yet arrived. The library is currently providing curbside service only and closed to public entry, but patrons may knock on the front door to request tax forms during scheduled open hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. For further questions phone 360-795-3254, or email carol@t...
Submitted by Suzanne Holmes President, Pioneer Community Association Perseverance is persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Over the years of seemingly never-ending projects, there is no single word that better describes the actions of the Pioneer Community Association than perseverance. We see the Cathlamet Pioneer Center as a work in progress and during the crazy Covid-19 Summer of 2020, despite difficulty and delay, we were able to complete major structural projects that will keep this historic build...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) will conduct a series of business forums over the course of the year, focusing on recovery and resilience for businesses in the region. Forums will generally cover updates on grant and loan options for continuing operation, legislation that may affect businesses, and other topics that may be of interest to local business owners. The most significant portion of time in each forum is reserved for business owners wanting to share their thoughts and experiences with other members of the business...
Submitted by VFW Wahkiakum Post 5297 Photos courtesy of Nicci Reese On January 27 and 28, Veterans of Foreign Wars Wahkiakum Post 5297 presented certificates and cash awards to winners of the 2020 Patriots Pen and Youth Essay contest at the John C. Thomas Middle School and Julius A. Wendt Elementary School. Working alongside America's youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been a VFW priority. Each year VFW posts hold three essay competitions, the Voice of Democracy for grades...
Paige Mace If you are looking for Paige Mace, she'll be in one of two places: the gym or the woods near her home. Paige picked up a basketball the first year she could, and has been stealing, looking for the assist, and driving fearlessly to the basket ever since. "I play basketball for 12 out of 12 months a year," she said, when asked about other sports or hobbies. As an eighth grader, Mace got called up to the Mule varsity team. She counts herself lucky to have played with Peyton Souvenir,...
Every weekend, Damion Curl heads over to DeBriae logging to wash the pickups that come in at the end of the week, as well as 14 log trucks, service rigs, and dump trucks. It's quite an opportunity for this future mechanic. "It's what I want to become in my life," Damion said. "I'm a really hands on learner. I like to get my hands dirty. Growing up, I would build a lot with LEGO bricks. When my dad got quads, I'd work on them with him, and help him run our personal vehicles." "I remember there wa...
Teylor Sauer's favorite hour of the day is spent in the office, as a teacher's assistant. It's a bit like an internship, and it allows her some creative freedom. As part of ASB leadership, she sometimes uses the period to work on projects and plan for committees. She has a lot to be proud of, whether it's planning the Veterans' Day assembly, Christmas activities, or a project that improved life for many students at Wahkiakum High School. The locker room showers have always been communal, but...
MIXED--At the end of last week, we woke up to thick frost and temperatures in the low 20s in West Valley, so that certainly meant another log on the fire for those who use wood heat! Sunday it was back to cool but damp conditions with a moment or two of thick stuff hitting our windshield here, but, just about a mile up the road on KM Mountain, there was some accumlation starting to build, so the snow was not very far away and I heard there were several inches of snow on Beaver Creek. On this Monday morning, we currently have snow falling in...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is conducting a survey to assess the housing needs and issues of availability and affordability in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. Results from this survey will be incorporated into the finalized Housing Needs Assessment document that will serve as an in-depth study of regional demographics, housing availability, housing affordability, and overall housing challenges in the southwestern Washington region and Rainier, Oregon. The Housing Needs Assessment Survey includes questions related to...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), as the lead agency for the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO), invites the public to comment on the draft 2020 Southwest Washington Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan (CPT-HSTP) Amendment. The CPT-HSTP is a planning document that identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, seniors, young people, low-income individuals and others dependent on accessible transportation services to get them to where...
On February 2 from 12:00-12:45 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will go over crucial gardens tasks for the month of February, and help you solve problems that may occur in your garden, landscape, and lawn. With spring around the corner, now is the time to plan ahead. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password:...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. An “Introduction to Backyard Owls” with Barbara Linnett will be on www.youtube.com/user/Lewisandclarknhp at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Sunday, February 14. This presentation is part of the February 12-15 worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities. Owls are amazing birds. Owls are found in urban, suburban, rural and forested areas of the world and that includes Clatsop County and the many varied habitats of Oreg...
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). Shona Heywood of Skamokawa made the list. Heywood was among more than 5,300 students named to the fall 2020 dean's list. She is the daughter of Heidi Heywood and Duncan Cruickshank of Skamokawa....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has announced that their annual calendar of events is now available. They may be accessed in the chamber’s building hall display, the community center and many businesses in town....
Samara Haver is a researcher at Oregon State University where she uses underwater microphones to study ocean sounds. Sound in marine environments is generated by many types of marine life, natural phenomena, and man-made sources, such as whales, sea ice, and vessel traffic. In this presentation, Haver will explain how she and her colleagues listen to the ocean, and what they have learned by eavesdropping in underwater ecosystems all around the United States. This free event is online. The 7...
Check Out Washington makes a limited edition Discover Pass available through participating libraries. Cathlamet Public Library now has two Discover passes available for patrons to checkout and use for free admission to visit millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington, including: · More than 100 developed state parks; · More than 350 primitive recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas; · Nearly 700 water-access points; · Nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land recreation trails; · More than 80 natural are...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team earned multiple team and individual awards at the Viking Invitational hosted by Western Washington University – the final Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season. The team won first place in the community college division of the tournament and was also honored as a Division III Gold Program in the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska. Ilinca Slabu of Longview won the prestigious Orv Iverson A...
Bill Ammons, of Kelso, invites everyone to join him in celebrating a Day of Kindess on February 1. Ammons started the campaign several years ago in the hopes that people will take the time to share kindness with one another. Share a smile with someone, pay for the person behind you in line, offer to help an elderly neighbor, there are many ways to spread kindness in your community....
Mist rose from Puget Island pastures at sunset last week. Photo by Rick Nelson...
NICE START--As this week begins, it's actually a pretty decent day after a somewhat cloudy and dampish beginning but the sun popped out this Sunday and gave us a very nice break. Last week, I turned in my column prior to all wind and rain that crashed down upon us and boy, it was really something! From mudslides to high water closing multiple roadways, it was quite the sight. Once again, we got a chance to see how prepared we were as some couldn't leave their houses until the waters receded and others found themselves "trapped" in places they d...
