Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Outdoor Café - Summer Fun 2019 will be held at JA Wendt Elementary School, July 8 - August 8, Mon – Thur, Noon-2 p.m., with games, crafts, activities and lunch., all free. For those not able to get into Cathlamet, lunches can be prepared and delivered to the locations at the times below. Call Ginger Hake at 360-795-8630 Ext. 236 to order lunch to be delivered. You will be asked to provide a name, contact phone number, number of lunches and ages of kids, and which stop you will meet the bus at. The bus operates on a Fixed Schedule, so ti...
Healthcare costs have continued to rise over the years, hitting nearly $3.5 trillion in 2017, which represented a 45 percent increase since 2007. Americans are struggling to cope with the escalating costs of medical care and prescriptions. It’s crucial that they find affordable solutions. This list of helpful resources serves needy American families, veterans, and seniors who aren’t insured or who are having difficulty paying for their medical care. · FreeClinics.com - Offers a list of free dental and medical clinics; includes detailed info...
The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06. The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog. The 26th annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 10 at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop. According to the explorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, retriever, companion and diplomat during the two-and-a-half year voyage of discovery. The park has invited some guest Newfoundl...
Lest We Forget Throughout our lives we all have had events, people, and places, especially, that have influenced our memories. We still at times gaze into space recalling a past place we wish we could see again, but it is gone. Many of you remember when Johnson Park was the Rosburg School. Some of you were students who loved to romp the halls but now have children and grandchildren of your own. Others were the teachers who had a great influence on their young minds. The nice thing is that the...
Since 1985, The Astor Street Opry Company has been producing the historical, hysterical, musical melodrama "Shanghaied in Astoria." Their 35th season opens July 11 at the ASOC Playhouse in Uniontown, Astoria. They will have over two dozen of the hundreds of community members who have performed in the show since it started in 1985. They've had Astoria's police chief, Clatsop County's sheriff and district attorney and many, many others as part of the show through its 35 year run. The story is about a heroine who is part owner of a fishing...
The Wahkiakum Blooms have completed their summer planting season and would like to thank all who made it a success. Dan Silverman of Skamokawa Gardens supplied the flowers for the blue pots, the Wahkiakum Chamber provided financial support, and businesses and individuals are sponsoring and watering flowers. Anyone interested in sponsoring a pot or who wish to be part of the Blooms watering team may pick up a Blooms brochure at Daisy Chain Floral, 65 Main St., in Cathlamet. New to their...
State fishery managers are reminding anglers that the mainstem Columbia River – both above and below Priest Rapids Dam – is closed to fishing for salmon due to projected low returns of summer Chinook and sockeye salmon. These closures are reflected in the 2019-20 Washington Sport Fishing Rule pamphlet, which is available online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations. Areas of the Columbia River above Priest Rapids Dam typically open for salmon fishing around July 1, but those areas will remain closed to protect the lower number of sum...
Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is opening its Master Hunter Permit Program to new applicants. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful, and ethical hunting, and to strengthen Washington's hunting heritage and conservation ethic. WDFW enlists master hunters for controlled hunts to remove wildlife that damage property. Master hunters also provide approximately 15,000 hours each year on volunteer projects involving landowner relations and access to private lands, conservation projects for game and diversity species, a...
The sale and discharge period for consumer fireworks begins Friday, June 28. Unless a city or county has enacted an ordinance to limit or prohibit the sale, purchase, possession, or use of consumer fireworks, the following chart details the dates and times consumer fireworks may be sold or discharged: Date Sales Period Discharge Period June 28 Noon -- 11 p.m. Same June 29 - July 3 9 a.m. -- 11 p.m. Same July 4 9 a.m. -- 11 p.m. 9 a.m. to midnight July 5 9 a.m. -- 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. A state license is required along with a local permit to...
Members of a vintage car club toured Puget Island last week and stopped for respite at the residence of members Tom and Laura Tronson, who provided this photo....
COOLED OFF--This past Saturday morning we woke up to wet roads and wet grass and lots of clouds, so this was definitely a cool down from what many thought was going to be a "sunny and hot" weekend. However, it seems the forecast changed and the temperatures dropped enough in the evening hours so that some were even kicking on the heat, or putting that extra blanket back on the bed! SPECIAL DAYS-- Those celebrating birthdays from June 27-July 3 are Don Speranza, Cliff Garrison, Austin Luthi,...
Climate in Wahkiakum County "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." This is a quote that has been credited to Mark Twain, but has not been verified. True or not, Mark Twain has not to my knowledge been in southwest Washington in June. It has been so cold this month we should rename the month "Juneuary" in honor of Jack Frost's late departure. For those of you who are relatively new to the community and for those who have been here forever, you may still like to...
The tall ships of Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are calling on their followers and fans for help. GHHS has just announced a new campaign to raise $120,000 by July 31 to fund new sails and critical maintenance needs for both vessels. The two tall ships last purchased a new set of sails in 2008. The impact of 4,000 days of howling wind, bright sun, rain showers, and salt air have taken a toll on their existing sails, which have a lifespan of 8-10 years. For the past few years the crew has carefully sewn...
The Peninsula Association of Performing Artists will present their summer production of Mary Poppins, the Broadway musical, based on the stories of P. L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film, June 28 - July 28, at the historic Fort Columbia Theater, above the tunnel at the Fort Columbia State Park, Washington. This is a fantasy story of the nanny, Mary Poppins, and her two mischievous charges, changing the life of a dysfunctional London family with the help of a chimney sweep. All PAPA productions are located at the Fort Columbia State Park Theater...
Community Home Health and Hospice is offering a new grief group in Longview. The group will run from 4-5 p.m., the first and third Tuesdays of the month from June 4-September 10, (except July 16) at the Avery Grief Center, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview. Attendees will learn how to explore their grief and find healing using writing. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the many losses surrounding death. All in a gentle, non-judgmental atmosphere. Drop-ins are welcome, preregistration is requested. To inquire or register for grief s...
The Washington State Department of Health is urging people to know the symptoms and act fast if they suspect a stroke. Stroke is the sixth leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in Washington state. “Getting the right treatment in time can mean the difference between life and death,” said Kim Kelley, manager for the Department of Health’s Washington Coverdell Stroke Program. “One of the biggest challenges in stroke treatment is the first step: making sure people recognize symptoms and know to call 911 immedi...
We had a very good turn out for our second gaming show, 22 entries for the six events. We also had 10 entries for the Texas Barrels 50/50 jack pot. We made over $700. That money will go into improving our arena. The weather was perfect, and with the 30 yards of screened dirt that we added to the arena, the footing was improved, which shows in the improved times. Results are as follows: PeeWee (11& under) 1. Abby Doan won a head stall, 2. Sophia Bitner won a feed dish, 3. Kaitlyn Jessee won a fleece throw and 3. Tru Most won saddle soap. 12-18...
Rea Trim loves to talk to groups about hospice and grief. Currently, she is working as a chaplain at Community Home Health and Hospice and is available for presentations on grief and hospice. She draws on personal experience with a touch of humor to connect with audiences in the same way she connects with patients and families during times of great stress. It’s that connection that lights her up. “I want to educate people about hospice so they have conversations about it earlier,” said Trim. “My wish for families is that they would transit...
Anglers who fish for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River basin will no longer be required to purchase an endorsement to do so beginning July 1. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has collected an $8.75 annual fee – known as the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement – from anglers to fish for salmon and steelhead in the region since 2010. The department has used revenue from the endorsement to monitor and enforce fisheries in the Columbia River Basin. WDFW’s legislative authority to implement the Colum...
An osprey hauls a captured fish to its nest along Puget Island’s Welcome Slough. Photo taken June 23 by Andrew Carson of Sacramento, Calif....
NICE--Last weekend wasn't too bad, as Saturday started out with some cloudiness but by noon, the breeze blew those clouds away and the sun came out, which made for a decent day. Anytime temps are in the 70s, I'm a happy camper, as once they reach the 80s, I'm ready to hide in the house! Father's Day was the same way, and even with the clouds moving in later, we got to see the "Strawberry Moon" just over the dark cloud bank in the evening so that was pretty neat. I hear some dampness is forecast for sometime this week, so while most will not be...
Dogs and Goats Throughout the Westend all the way to Naselle, I have had the opportunity to talk with many who have a variety of animals from cattle for meat and/or dairy and goat farmers. All these people I talked to have dogs. These dogs are used as work dogs, guard dogs, and pets. They protect the property, animals, and the owners. I have met some who have a goat or goats as pets and they have dogs as well. I acquired a brown and white chested pit bull as a rescue dog a little over a year...
The Astor Street Opry Company will present Junior Shanghaied “A Night at the Olios!” June 29-30 at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria. These performances feature a dozen ASOC Youth Performers ages eight to 17. Directed by Ashley Mundel with Music Direction by ChrisLynn Taylor, ASOC Junior Shanghaied “A Night at the Olio’s” is an old ASOC tradition of song, dance and comedy, all in traditional American musical hall theatre style, with young performers. All acts and performances will be appropriate for families...
It was a great weekend for Howard & Judy Brawn's Misty River Irish Wolfhounds. Sorcha O'Quinn of Misty River completed her AKC Championship at the Cascade Hound Specialty Show in Hillsboro, Ore., on Saturday, June 15. On Sunday, June 16, her litter mate, Brawn's Misty River Drifter O'Quinn completed his AKC championship. Photo Drifter with friend/handler, Julie Brown and Sorcha with owner/handler Mary Horton. Photo by MyDogPhoto....
Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during their summer library program. Activities may include space-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, group games, and more. The 2019 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, Grades K through Middle School, with programs, prize drawings, story times, reading incentives, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Programs will be held Wednesdays startin...
