Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
The Julia Butler Hansen House, built in 1867-68 will be open for tours on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The house is located at the corner of Main and Butler Streets in Cathlamet. The JBH House is the oldest house in Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County and was the home of the late Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen. Four generations of the Kimball, Butler and Hansen families have resided in the house. The house contains the awards Julia Butler Hansen received during her 43 years in public office. Also on exhibit are watercolors of early...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) issued a call for project applications for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (otherwise known as Transportation Alternatives) inviting eligible applicants in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties to apply. The application period began May 29 and the deadline is July 24. Transportation Alternatives is a federal-aid transportation program which provides funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities; recreational trails; safe routes for...
Sport anglers will have the opportunity to reel in salmon off the Washington coast starting Saturday, June 22. That’s when all four marine areas open daily to fishing for Chinook and coho salmon, said Wendy Beeghley, a fishery manager with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). “Anglers can expect some great opportunities to fish for coho this summer,” Beeghley said. “With increased numbers of coho projected to return, we have a much higher catch quota for coho this year in comparison with the last few years.” The coho quot...
On Saturday, June 22, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 3:45 p.m., the music starts at 4:00 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke, 1-360-795-3434....
A plump white-tail doe grazes in a Puget Island field. Photo by Rick Nelson....
WARMED UP--We've had some wild weather recently, with last Friday being really wet, wild and windy at times, which meant falling trees on SR 4 and people's yard things getting blown all over. The pounding rain certainly did not do my flowers any good; poor things look pretty squashed now! However, this week the weather has turned on its summer switch and it's much hotter and drier, and is supposed to be so for over a week. While we shouldn't have to say this, it's already happened, so once again, if you see animals or children left unattended...
According to information received from the Friends of Skamokawa, due to painting, Redmen Hall will be closed for the next three weeks, beginning June 13, with the exception of Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m....
Wow, what a Car Show! We had 100 cars at the 1st Annual Cruzin to the Fair. It was a huge success. Mark your calendars for next year, the first Saturday after Memorial Day. Thank you to the many sponsors of the car show. This Saturday at the fairgrounds will be the second leg of the Silver Buckle. Also there will be a multiple party sale happening in the Youth Building starting at 9 a.m. There will be something for everyone from tools, to household items, baby items, books, movies and lots more. The Fair foundation will hold a bake sale and...
Finns and Flowers In 1959 Washington State officially designated the coast rhododendron (Rhododendron acrophyllum) as the state flower; however, in 1892 it was really selected as the state flower by the women of Washington for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. This coastal rhododendron was first discovered in 1792 by Archibald Menzies when he and George Vancouver landed near present day Port Discovery. By 1850 rhododendron seeds were being sent to England by William Lobb. There are only two natural...
A new, two year old program at Wahkiakum High School is helping to prepare seniors for some of the issues that they will soon face as they look for employment and manage their own homes. Adulting, JAG specialist Renea Freeman likes to call it. JAG stands for Jobs for America's Graduates, and is a leadership class that teaches soft skills for employment. Students learn how to put together a resume, practice interview skills, and problem solving. This year, they learned how to handle money, even...
The Wahkiakum High School band performed a few selections from Mass Band and Pep Band for friends and family at the Spring Concert last week....
Quentin Nelson was The Lions Club April Student of The Month. He was honored by Lions Secretary Carol McClain with a certificate and a check for his accomplishment. Quentin has been a 3-sport athlete all through high school. After graduation he will be going to basic training with The National Guard and serving our country with them. Courtesy photo....
Blind Pilot, with 45th Parallel Universe Orchestra, will perform June 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m, at The Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. General admission tickets are $35. Blind Pilot, which consists of Israel Nebeker, Ryan Dobrowski, Kati Claborn, Dave Jorgensen, Ian Krist and Luke Ydstie, was formed in Portland in 2007 when songwriter Israel Nebeker and co-founding member Ryan Dobrowski went on a west coast tour via bicycle. Twelve years later, Blind Pilot has released three studio albums, 3 Rounds And A Sound (2008), We Are The...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency and the Washington Geological Survey are set to introduce Draft Tsunami Walk Maps to the PCEMA Council. Tsunami and earthquake experts will be in Pacific County June 19 for presentations and discussions to the PCEMA Council on newly drafted tsunami evacuation walk maps. This will be an opportunity for community stakeholders and government leaders to see the preliminary drafts of these products for the Ilwaco/Cape Disappointment area, as well as for the Seaview/Long Beach area. Leaders will also be...
Lower Columbia College’s 83rd annual Commencement will take place on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m., at Kelso High School’s Schroeder Field. This year’s Commencement speaker is Dr. Tonya Drake. Dr. Drake has been the chancellor of WGU Washington since 2018. Approximately 415 LCC students are expected to participate in the ceremony, which is a celebration of degree and certificate student completers in addition to those earning their high school diplomas. Over 100 faculty and staff, in addition to college administration, will also be in atten...
Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners are offering a class on tips for entering flowers and flower arrangements in county fairs. On June 25 at 6 p.m., two floral judges, Pat Huson and Jean Davolt, will pass on "secret" tips to give a winning edge. Davolt will demonstrate how to create winning arrangements with a line design and vertical design. Huson will explain the basics on entering flowers and arrangements into the fair for judging. This is a demonstration only. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition...
NICE--This past weekend some of the mornings were a bit cloudy and gloomy but the sun came out so all the goings on over the weekend were enjoyed in the afternoon and evening sunshine. It was a bit breezy at times, but hey, it keeps us from being too hot, right?! I hear there may be a chance of a few sprinkles in the forecast but that's going to depend on where you live, so here's to good weather if you're having some sort of outdoor activity planned this weekend. USE CAUTION--Please remember that it is extremely dry around here, so even...
Hidden in plain sight The demographics of both Wahkiakum and Pacific Counties have indicated a rise in people moving into the area who are not familiar with the history or customs of the area. The names of roads and towns are peculiar and unfamiliar. Then they enter a quaint little town in Pacific County called Naselle. What kind of name is that? Is it Finnish because of the amount of Finns who were the early pioneers of the area? All kinds of conjecture and speculation come to their mind. I...
The Silver Lake Grange invites the public to the 8th annual “Arts of the Mountain” Art and Music Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. This is a free event. Over 30 regional artists will present their wares along with 16 acoustic music acts at this 2-day event. Visit all three venues spaced five miles apart along the scenic Spirit Lake Highway (SR 504), just off I-5 at Exit 49. Silver Lake Grange is at Milepost 5; Toutle Lake School at Milepost 10 and Twosome Art Studio at Milepost 15. Arts include an eclectic ble...
