Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Random Acts of Kindness jar has been overflowing! I am happy to announce that good deeds are not hard to come by in this diverse and spunky town. Next week I will publish a handful of the notes you have submitted. The RAKS jar is visiting Patty Cakes this week, so be sure to add to it. Speaking of kindness, we at the community center want to give a warm thank you to Mike Passmore. He continually helps create amazing presentations for Wahkiakum Outdoors, he creates helpful data for the CC, he is an avid mentor, a good friend and...
The Department of Health is collaborating with Safeway Inc. and Albertsons Companies LLC and with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to offer free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination for uninsured child care workers and volunteers. As of July 28, 2019, Washington state law will require staff and volunteers of licensed child care centers to be immunized against measles. Fifteen Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies across the state will offer MMR vaccine free of charge through June 2020 to uninsured child care staff and...
The Friends of Skamokawa Foundation will host its 29th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction Benefit, "A Cornucopia of Wines" on Saturday, September 14. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Skamokawa Grange, 18 Fairgrounds Road in Historic Downtown Skamokawa. The wine portion of the event features fine wines from around the world for sampling by participants as well as a variety of appetizers for attendees to enjoy. During the wine tasting, guests will have the opportunity to bid on an extensive variety of unique, specialty items created...
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and Lower Columbia College Foundation have announced the selection of Dick Peters as the 2019 LCC Alumnus of the Year. Peters graduated from RA Long in 1950 and attended LCC from 1950-53. After graduating from LCC, he went on to study forestry at the University of Washington, graduating in 1956. In 2012, Peters was inducted into the RA Long Hall of Fame. His extensive local community service includes the Citizen Vocational Advisory Committee for Cowlitz County, Cowlitz Farm Forestry Association, RA Long Hall of...
Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting, outdoor stewardship, and other outdoor skills in a September weekend workshop that includes sessions led by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) experts and other certified instructors. Washington Outdoor Women (WOW) present and coordinate the annual workshop at Lazy F Camp near Ellensburg on Sept.13-15. Now in its 22 year, WOW is an outdoor skills education program of the Washington Wildlife Federation, a non-profit program dedicated to teaching women outdoor skills and natural...
Stroll among the 25+ artisan vendors located on the north end of the Civic Circle across from the library in Longview during Columbian Artists “Art in the Park” on Saturday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will take place in conjunction with the Squirrel Fest once again. Art and high quality crafts from Pacific Northwest artists will be presented and sold, such as pottery, watercolors, acrylics, and oil paintings, fabric art, jewelry, leather work, photography, scrimshaw, fused glass and metal designs. Talk with the artists about the...
Contractor Tim Hoven went high in the sky to paint the steeple and cross at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Photo courtesy of David Whitney...
Boy oh boy, this county really shines in the summer. It is curiously gratifying when you enjoy a perfectly beautiful day here. The community center is bustling with activity and we invite you to join in on the fun. Tomorrow night is Free Movie Night, enjoy a great film and some popcorn in the A/C @ 7 p.m. Do you have a kid at home with an interest in robots? Tuesday, July 30 is a Wahkiakum Outdoors presentation on Robotics! Ron Wright will lead the discussion and there will be hands-on robotic demonstration-don’t miss out. Our monthly h...
The painting of the Redmen Hall/1894 Central School is now complete and restored to its original color scheme. Photo courtesy of Friends of Skamokawa....
SUPER NICE--This past weekend was super nice and it looks like we'll have some more great weather this week, although one forecaster did say we may get a bit of drizzle on the coast mid-week, but that is really up in the air as of this writing and totally depends on where you are located. I'm thinking we have it pretty good here in the Pacific Northwest! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthday from July 25-31 are Suzet Parker, Adam Fletcher, Kyler McKinley, Levi Helms, Ebby Blouin, Mike Anderson, Robert Fritzie, Carol Cooper, Jon Hauff, Mandi...
Wahkiakum Search and Rescue, Part Two I have only touched on a small part of what search and rescue is all about. Wahkiakum County Search and Rescue does have four K-9 teams including trailing, air-scent, and evidence search. Their K-9 teams work with a trainer, attend conferences, and practice in order to maintain and improve their skills. They are proudly sponsored by AKC CAR, Cowlitz Animal Clinic, Healthy Hound, Intervet, Mule Country Pet Sitting, and Petco. Wahkiakum County Search and...
The Cathlamet Wooden & Classic Boat Show is set for August 3rd and 4th at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet. This year’s festival is shaping up to be a great time with plenty of activities and classic boats of types and vintage for all to enjoy. Classic craft are welcomed, including those of various construction materials. All sizes are encouraged, the only limit being the ability to tie off at the marina dock. Also wanted are boats of all modes of propulsion and function, be it boats used for work, pleasure or recreation. The goal is to expand...
Organizers presented Rex Czuba (center) of River Mile 38 Brewing Co. the People's Choice Award for the second year in a row at the Crafted Beer Festival in Longview this weekend. There were 24 breweries participating in the event, including Fort George and Buoy Beer, according to Czuba. "We should all be proud that we have good beer that can beat out the guys with way more money than us," Czuba said. "Quality over quantity!"...
COOLER--The summer heat took a break, cooled down a bit and added a splash of dampness this weekend. That's not to say it was cold though, as it was extremely humid. With lots of festivities in the works, we're hoping the skies get cleared of those dark, drippy clouds and are replaced by some blue skies and just a skiff of clouds to keep it from being too hot, with no humidity, that would be perfect! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July 18-24 are Luke Schmitz, Bev Moonen, Rick Benfit, Stuart Bosch, Brian O'Connor, Frank Webb,...
Wahkiakum County Search and Rescue The images seen on television showing people searching for a missing person gives the impression to many people that the searchers are just going for a casual walk. Nothing is farther from the truth. I had the opportunity to sit down with Arlene Stefan and her daughter, Jean Kelsey, who are both a part of the local search and rescue team and listen to them explain some of the processes it takes to become a part of the search and rescue team. Arlene, who is now...
Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson plans to visit Wahkiakum County officials at the county courthouse on Thursday, July 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner's third floor meeting room in Cathlamet. He will discuss some of the programs of the Office of the State Treasurer aimed at helping local governments and the citizens they serve. In his third year as state treasurer, Davidson has increased access to resources for local governments and citizens alike. With the launch of the Washington Fund Directory, he helped local...
The Willapa Hills Audubon Society annual picnic will be held on Sunday, 2- 5 p.m., at the Brandt residence in Cathlamet. Members and guests are invited to an afternoon of lively chat, good food and, of course, bird watching. Attendees are asked to bring one covered dish (a salad, entree, dessert or snack) to feed four to six people. Each person should bring their own plates, cups and tableware. Ice, water, iced tea, napkins, paper towels, tables and chairs will be provided. Sun and rain protection is available if needed. The Brandt residence...
A local photography club took a break from their conversations about cameras and headed over to Elochoman Slough Marina one Saturday morning this summer to practice what they were learning. They were having so much fun, they decided to do it again soon. For more information about the club, contact Diana at diana@waheagle.com. See more photos at www.waheagle.com....
Coast Community Radio, the not-for-profit community radio station in the lower Columbia-Pacific region, presents the Ferry Street Friday Block Party on 14th Street between Commercial Street and Marine Drive in Astoria. Join the fun on Friday, July 19 from 2-8 p.m. Ferry Street Society businesses will host pop-ups featuring local makers, artists, and farmers at their shops from 2-8 p.m. Hosts include Chariot, Doe + Arrow, 4 Seasons Clothing, Street 14 Cafe, Lodestar Goods, Gimre’s Shoes, Purple Cow Toys and Creations Studio & Gallery. Ferry S...
Auditions are set for Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m. (plan to stay for Monday rehearsal) at the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, for students entering 1st grade through 12th grade. Rehearsals are set for Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There is no charge to participate, but plan to bring lunches. Performances will be Saturday, July 20, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. The Missoula Children's Theatre is based in Missoula, Montana, and also runs many local programs. These include musical theatre day camps and p...
Wahkiakum alum Ashley Calvert recently earned a Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University's College of Optometry. Courtesy photo....
WEATHER--How did this past holiday weekend treat you? I hope you had a good time with family and friends and were able to enjoy some nice weather where you were. I was happy that we had a pretty rainy day last Tuesday prior to the fireworks going off, as having a little moisture to combat the fire danger made me feel a bit more at ease. It also meant I didn't have to water the flowers and I'm sure the lawn liked the drink as well, so like a lot of us out here in the sticks, it was okay by us! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July...
Greetings from the fair office, hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. Wow! Where has time gone? It’s almost time for the fair! This year’s fair theme is "Overall Good Times." Hope everyone is busy getting entries ready. We have two fair princesses: Madeira Wynn and Genevieve Fleming. The girls have fair passes for sale and will be at Bald Eagle's Day. This Saturday July 13 is the Flea Market at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., so come on down to the fairgrounds and find yourself a treasure or two. When you’re done at the flea marke...
The Last Badger It is with sadness to announce to those of you who knew Dean Badger that he passed away in Yuma, Arizona, of a heart attack at the age of 80. He was my neighbor and one of the first in the county to befriend me. On my arrival here, Tom Zimmerman and his brother, John, and John's three boys, helped me move in next to Dean Badger. Dean welcomed us with apple pie a la mode. This was my first encounter with Dean. The Badger family has had five generations in 100 years. Raymond...
The dead will talk this Saturday at the Bunker Hill Cemetery off SR 4 just west of Stella. Members of the Stella Historical Society, Cowlitz County Historical Museum and the Bunker Hill Cemetery Association will lead 45-minute tours and tell the stories of the people buried there, of their experiences in settling the area and working in logging camps. Bunker Hill Cemetery is located at 353 Bunker Hill Road west of Stella off Ocean Beach Highway. The tours will be offered Saturday, 5-7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 a person. Tours run on the...
