Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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LOOKING SOGGY--We may have slipped into some Fall like weather a bit early, as our week began cooler and wetter this past Sunday, with a couple of really good "gutter testers," as I call them. It looks like more of that kind of weather may be happening this week, so it's definitely time to drag out the water-proof jackets, boots and umbrellas. The big story this past Saturday was the huge lightning show up North of us, which even caused a huge, hours long, delay of a Husky game and even the evacuation of the crowd from the stands. I heard...
Lost Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight I love to do research into the history of the area, and I get surprised by the amount of information that leads to new discoveries for me. This gives me insights as to who, what, when, where, and why the area is the way it is. I have started on many stories only to get sidetracked by something I feel would best benefit the readers as well as my editor. As a result my stories take on a more personal feel so the history comes alive again. While researching for...
The 12th annual Covered Bridge Dinner, sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H, will be held on October 5 at 4:30 p.m., in Grays River. Attendees will be served a meal with local flavor and enjoy the music provided by Jeffrey Reynolds on his violin. The evening ends with a poetry reading and auction. Ticket prices are $35 and $25 for Grand Americans (72 and older) and veterans. They can be purchased at the Bank of Pacific and Wahkiakum County Extension Office located in Cathlamet or the Rosburg Store. Proceeds go to the Wahkiakum 4-H program. For further...
The sun is setting earlier and the leaves are starting to turn – signs of another change of season. Fall is in the air, and hunters are heading out for the first major hunting seasons of the year. Salmon fisheries are also underway in the Columbia River, Puget Sound, and other waters, and anglers are still reeling in trout from lakes throughout Washington. September highlights include: · Deer and elk: Early general archery hunts will open for deer and elk in many areas of the state. · Youth-only hunts: The special pheasant hunt for hunters und...
Laura Knight and Ron Relethford invite the community to their wedding on Saturday, September 14 at 3 p.m., at Duffy’s Irish Pub in Grays River. They report that there will be lots of Irish music. The couple will retire and make their home in Skamokawa....
Friends of Skamokawa will present a new art exhibit beginning September 21. This open media art exhibit echoes the autumn theme of fall colors with a creative variety of media including acrylic, watercolor, photography, clay, ceramic, and beading. Various artists’ techniques will be on display. Artists include Mitzi Christensen, Noreen Fitts, George Borg, Ruth Doumit, Beth Bailey, Carol Bodreau, and Adrienne Stacey. “Falling Leaves” will run from September 21 through October 29. The artists will be present at the opening reception Satur...
Robert Michael Pyle to visit Cathlamet Public Library Local author, scholar, biologist, and poet, Robert Michael Pyle, will visit Cathlamet Public Library on Saturday, September 21 at 3 p.m., to share information about his current and upcoming writings, and his passion for butterflies and the protection of their habitats. His extensive educational and practical experience include a Ph.D. in Lepidoptera Ecology and Conservation from Yale University, and work as a Ranger-Naturalist in Sequoia National Park, butterfly ecologist in Papua New...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. John Colter’s Impact on American History by Christopher Hodges will be held Sunday, September 15, at 1:00 p.m. Private John Colter was a principle hunter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. He was the only soldier in the permanent party to leave the expedition before its conclusion, and he returned to the west five more times. This presentation will include comparisons between Colter and another A...
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering a free, six-week grief education group in Longview. Class started Tuesday, September 10, from 1-3 p.m., at The James Avery Center, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview, and continues weekly through October 15. “Grief is not something we enjoy learning about, as it means we are hurting,” said Erin Orren MSW, LCSW, Support Services Coordinator. “The benefit of participating in a group like this is that grievers help each other through the shared experience of grief. The more you learn about it the more equippe...
Although North Coast Chorale (NCC) officially began its new season September 10 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the corner of 16th and Franklin St., it’s not too late to join. Weekly rehearsals run from 6:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening. The Chorale and Director, Dr. Denise Reed, are looking for singers in all four parts with all levels of talent, including students with strong voices in grades 7-12, senior citizens and those in between. Clatsop Community College students can earn credits when they sign up for Group V...
Razor clam diggers may be able to return to Long Beach for a three-day opening beginning Sept. 27, pending favorable marine toxin results later this month. The upcoming dig is proposed for the following dates and morning low tides: · Sept. 27, Friday, 5:52 a.m. -0.9, Long Beach only; · Sept. 28, Saturday, 6:36 a.m. -0.8, Long Beach only; · Sept. 29, Sunday, 7:19 am -0.6, Long Beach only. Final approval of the scheduled opening will depend on whether results of marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat. No digging would be allowed after...
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering a free, six-week grief education group in Longview. Class started Tuesday, September 10, from 1-3 p.m., at The James Avery Center, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview, and continues weekly through October 15. “Grief is not something we enjoy learning about, as it means we are hurting,” said Erin Orren MSW, LCSW, Support Services Coordinator. “The benefit of participating in a group like this is that grievers help each other through the shared experience of grief. The more you learn about it the more equippe...
People have been raising and eating apples for thousands of years. Starting as a small bitter fruit in the Caucasus Mountains, they traveled the Silk Road to Greece, then Rome and with the Romans to all of Europe and the British Islands. The first apples got to the US on the Mayflower, the early colonists needing them not for their great flavor but because cider was an important part of their diet and economy. The lightly fermented beverage was safer to drink than water. Sometimes goods and...
NEW BEGINNING--Fall is right around the corner! But until then, let's enjoy the nice weather that the first week in September brings us and hopefully it won't get too hot, as starting school when it's real hot outside isn't something most kids look forward to, nor football players! Luckily, we had perfect weather for the Labor Day weekend, which just had to include a BBQ with friends, so I hope you had a good time, too! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Sept. 5-11 are Tristan Collupy, Carla Keilwitz, Glenn Wiest, Ed Johnson, Britta...
Grays River Then and Now My life forever changed when I was drafted into the United States army in 1969 right out of high school. Throughout my experiences in the military, I found myself for the most part not thinking about the past or the future. I was just living in the moment like most GIs at the time, not knowing my destiny. The years went by so fast, as if my life was a blur, that when it was my time to return home, I still visualized everything in my hometown to be the same and everyone...
Tsuga Gallery has announced the featured artist of the month is the late David Goodroe. "Even though he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on," the announcement states. "Goodroe was a friend, teacher, mentor and more. His love of art was displayed by his enthusiasm and compassion. "Goodroe started painting with watercolors in the 1970’s but it wasn’t until the early 1990’s that he had time to cultivate his abilities in different mediums such as oil paints, pastels, and pen and ink. His oil paintings reflect his interest in the human body...
Friends of Skamokawa presents “A Cornucopia of Wines” wine-tasting and auction/benefit on September 14 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Skamokawa Grange Hall. Pre-sale tickets are $15.00 for a single and $25.00 per couple. Tickets are also available at the door. Bank of the Pacific, Daisy Chain Floral, Skamokawa Store, and River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall are selling tickets. Bidding for silent and live auction items will take place. Items include art by local artists, gift certificates to many local businesses, new and vin...
Do you have a favorite tomato, pepper, or other veggie that you'd like to grow next summer? On September 12 at 6:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will explain about gathering and storing seeds for next year and beyond. The class will be held for free in the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Carlee Dowell at 360-577-3014, Ext. 0 or DowellC@co.cowlitz.wa.us....
The fourth show of the series had a good turn out. We had a couple of new riders, lots of returning riders and ties in two age groups. We had two new riders in the Pee Wee Class, Kaitlyn Jessee and Whitney Ellenbolt, both from Kelso. A new rider in the novice class was Jessi Harmon, and we welcomed back Baily McKinley. Placings for the show are as follows: Pee Wee: 1. Kaitlyn Jessee, 2. Abby Doan, 3. Tru Most and 4. Whitney Ellenbolt. There was a tie for second place, between Abby Doan and Tru Most. We did a polo run to break the tie. These...
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering an eight-week, free grief support group for survivors of suicide loss at the James Avery Center for Grief Support, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview. The group meets Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m., from September 18–November 6, facilitated by Mary Fleming, MSW, and Brian Wiele, Hospice Chaplain. This small support group focuses on the profound grieving process of suicide bereavement. They ask that only one member of a family participate in each eight-week session. This allows that person to focus on their gri...
I feel like spring was just yesterday and tomorrow is Christmas. Anyone else experiencing a lovely dose of time these past few weeks? They came, they conquered. I’m still trying to catch my breath from the last rush of summer. The fair was such a good time, I was overwhelmed by a sincere and humbling gratitude towards this bucolic county. Most impressive by far, were the kids. I saw a lot of well behaved, well mannered, hardworking young folk. It was a pleasure to meet the fair queen Genevieve and the living embodiment of Victoria Birnie, b...
In the archives of the Doumit Building, Cathlamet artist Ruth Doumit came across the Aug. 17, 1939, jubilee edition of The Eagle, celebrating the opening of the Puget Island bridge 80 years ago. A highlight of that event in 1939: President Franklin D. Roosevelt activated a switch via telegraph to open the bridge....
Carol Danker, Teller III at the Cathlamet Branch of First Interstate Bank, is retiring August 30 after 34 years in banking. Carol started her career with Seattle First National Bank in August 1985. Through multiple mergers and acquisitions, she came to First Interstate Bank in August of 2017 when Bank of the Cascades merged with FIB. Carol has been an avid volunteer in the community, serving as treasurer for the local Kiwanis Club. In this role, she has helped to organize many fundraisers with the local Key Club. Carol will be greatly missed...
WEEKEND WEATHER--This past Saturday morning saw us dodging a little moisture but by afternoon, it was dry again. Sunday was truly a wonderful day, and by the looks of the traffic, half the people in the state were headed to the beach! They say we will have a heat spike by the time you read this. Depending on which weather station you listen to, there could be a chance of some light showers creeping in to the weekend forecast but I guess we'll have to wait and see what shows up. STILL DRY--As of this writing, the burn ban in our county is still...
