Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Friends of Skamokawa has announced “Farm & Flowers,” an exhibition of photography by Desiree East Craven (Backwater Farm, Puget Island) and Brian Winner (Blue Skies Farm of Puget Island). Capturing the intensity of the natural world from the vast to the minuscule, these photographer/farmers capture the true essence of life on a Puget Island Farm. Their photos will be displayed in Skamokawa’s historic 1894 Schoolhouse/River Life Interpretive Center, 1394 W SR 4. Opening day is Saturday, April 20; a grand event with the Farm & Flowers exhib...
Skamokawa Swamp Opera will present a concert Saturday, April 20, 7:00 p.m., at Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4. Skamokawa Swamp Opera is comprised of Andrew Emlen, Kyleen Austin, Erik Friend, and Jillian Raye. From hip-hop, to opera, to folk, to pop, these four exceptionally talented musicians have something for all musical tastes. A fun and lively evening of musical excellence, laughter, and a celebration of Skamokawa. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation. T...
The Lions Club honored Seth Kuljis as the February Student of The Month. Seth is active in leadership. He has plans to attend Central WA University majoring in ELL. His goal is to teach English in other countries. He is pictured with his Mother, Therisa Kuljis, and Lions President Terri Elfers as he receives his certificate of Accomplishment and a check for his achievement. Courtesy photo. Zach Johnston is The Lions Club March Student of The Month. He is on the golf team at school and enjoys welding and carpentry. He works with a local...
With a record-setting winter finally in the history books, the arrival of spring means drivers in Washington have until Sunday to remove studded tires. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds drivers that state law requires all studded tires to be removed by the end of the day March 31. Starting at midnight on April 1, drivers with studded tires face a $136 fine. Studded tires also damage pavement, so removing them promptly after winter has passed helps preserve state roadways. Tire removal services can get crowded...
GORGEOUS--With blue skies and sunshine and temperatures in the 60s, it meant those with outdoor chores were in seventh heaven. Even if you didn't want to start a garden or work out in the gorgeous weather, it was definitely time to take a walk and soak in a little Vitamin D, along with some warmth, which had been missing from some of those other clear days, as we got up to the mid-70s here; wow! I hope you've enjoyed the sunny days we've had, as according to forecasters, it looks like we may have a few Spring showers by the time you read this....
My New Friends the Corvid Family Most people have met corvids yet did not know that was their name. The family of corvids I am referring to is birds of the Corvidae of which there are 120 species worldwide. Commonly recognized in English they are known as the crow family, corvids or the genus Corvus which including the jackdaws, crows, rooks, and ravens, constitutes over a third of the entire family. Where I grew up, I only occasionally saw a raven or a crow and I didn’t know the difference. The reason I became interested is that while I was sl...
On Saturday, March 23, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be an 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....
Sugar & Spice 4-H members will host a soup fundraiser and bake sale on March 30 in the Grays River Valley Center located at Johnson Park, Rosburg, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Featured soups will be Split Pea, Chicken Noodle and Taco accompanied by a flatbread. The suggested donation of $5.00 will go to benefit the West End Food Pantry. The bake sale, spearheaded by Brooke Davis and Aubrey Katrynuik will support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Thrivent has provided a grant for the "Hands to Larger Service" project....
What do you do when your town is overrun by ravenous rats? You call the Pied Piper! Take a trip to Hamelin Town this Saturday, March 23 with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and local students as they perform a musical adaptation of the classic tale, The Pied Piper. The local cast features Cadence Guest as the Pied Piper, Novella Hokkanen as Sara and Marius Winn, Abigail McKay-Beach and Allen Russell as the Mayor’s Kids. Also featured are Genevieve Fleming, McKenzie Murray, Katelyn Winter and Montana Stephens as the Council. Playing the Coo...
Left: Irish wolfhound enthusiasts gather at noon Sunday for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Above: Judy Brawn, left, admired one of the hounds. Photos by Rick Nelson....
Local resident Pearl Blackburn spoke to a group of about 35 attendees from several towns at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs at their Columbia District Spring Conference, hosted by the Cathlamet Woman’s Club at St. James Family Center on Saturday. Blackburn shared memories of her time in the Air Force and told the ladies about one of her favorite projects, Dress a Girl Around the World, which makes dresses for young girls around the world. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Missoula Children’s Theatre is here this week with two performances Saturday afternoon. The two directors, Melissa Trentacoste and Ryan Pierce, held auditions on Monday and about 35 students, from 5-17 years of age showed up to tryout. See story on Page 5. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Story and photos by Laura Rose The 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams traveled to Spokane this past weekend to play in the State Tournament. Both teams earned a ticket to go to state by winning multiple tournaments throughout the year. The 7th grade team played hard but started off shaky in two tough match ups and fell in their first two games. But they picked their heads up and battled in the last two games to win both in tight games both decided by less than five points. They went 2-2...
The first cameras were quite cumbersome, it was a delicate process that involved mixing chemical potions just to develop a single print. Something is truly timeless about taking a photograph, but now-a-days cameras are everywhere. On your phone, in your car, on your TV. The lens has definitely gone through some transitions, but a picture can still say a thousand words. If you have interest in learning about cameras and photography, a new class will start on April 6, 10 a.m. to noon. It is open to the public and will be an ongoing class...
On March 26 at 6 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Anne Wolff will talk about the different beneficial insects, pollinators and decomposers that can be found in a garden. We often think of honey bees as the only pollinators for your garden, but they come in many shapes and sizes. Find out what plants will attract different beneficial insects to your yard. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For...
A Shorebird Identification Class and Shorebird Walk will be held March 30 at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Rd., Long Beach, with Tim Boyer. An indoor class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with lunch from 1-1:30 p.m. The field trip will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Willapa Hills Audubon Society. Donations will be accepted. Bring a sack lunch, all-weather gear, a camera and binoculars. Tim Boyer is an award winning nature photographer. His images have been published in many bird and nature...
Wahkiakum High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Career Technical Education (CTE) students were busy in February. In a fisheries class (above, upper photo), they sorted viable and non-viable eggs and calculated the weights of each to calculate the percentage of loss. They have been visiting Beaver Creek Hatchery to check on their eggs and to see how the steelhead are developing. FFA students volunteered at the Wahkiakum Chamber Crab and Oyster Feed on February 16. "They did an amazing...
SUNSHINE--This past weekend started out with two of my favorite things: sunshine and no snow! With several days last week ending with very cold, freezing temperatures and a couple of mornings beginning with quite a bit of snow, it was fairly challenging to think spring would be here soon. However, as I'm getting ready to send this in, we're back to rain after a gorgeous beginning on Monday which turned to rain by evening, and the forecasters say we're in for some milder temperatures this week with some clouds, some rain but yet maybe some sun...
Ingenuity in Wahkiakum County People have migrated as individuals, in small groups, and, in many cases, entire peoples have moved their life’s possessions and cultures to new horizons with the intention of creating a better life. Those who settled here in Wahkiakum County brought with them their talents and courage. Those who left their homes from other countries or from the eastern part of the United States braved the new frontiers in the Pacific Northwest. Those who traveled west by wagon train are the ones that fascinate me for several r...
Only 2 months to go until the first gaming show of the series, May 11. Gates open for warm up at 8 a.m. Registration available at 8 a.m. First event starts at 10 a.m. I'd like to thank our sponsors: Troy and Corrine Slobig for donating the series high point buckles, again. They are for 12-18 yrs. old age group and the 19-35 yrs. old age group. New sponsor Rob Dixion, of Dixion Quarter Horse Ranch for the travel/gaming box. High point prize winner of the Novice group. Brim's Farm and Garden will also be joining as a series sponsor this year. I...
Join students, friends and family members for the 1st Annual Wahkiakum Autism Walk on Saturday, April 13 at the Wahkiakum High School track in Cathlamet. Starting at 10 a.m., participants can choose from a 5K or 1K walk. The purpose of the walk is to raise funds for a sensory room and pathways for children with Autism and special needs in Wahkiakum. Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children with special needs to go to calm or stimulate their senses. Indoor Sensory pathways for Autism, ADHD, and ADD students help to increase cognitive...
Bernadette Goodroe of Cathlamet, and Pearl Blackburn of Rosburg were recently appointed to the Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW), representing Wahkiakum County. Ms. Goodroe is a former member of the Cathlamet Town Council. Ms. Blackburn is a current member of the Skamokawa Grange #425 and the Wahkiakum County Fair Board. The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington is a state-appointed public agency whose mission is to promote independence, choice, well-being, and...
The 25th annual Cathlamet St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place this coming Sunday on Main Street. The parade started in 1994 with Judy Brawn marching one wolfhound, Misty Rivers Echo, up and down Main Street. It grew slowly for the next few years, and then blossomed after Rick Nelson put a photo on the front page of The Eagle. Since then the parade has often been able to boast of having more Irish wolfhounds than the Portland and Seattle parades – usually between 15 and 20. The parade will assemble across the street from Bank of the Pac...
Students at J.A. Wendt Elementary school particpated in the 40th Birthday of the American Heart Association’s Jump for Heart event last Thursday. Teacher Mary Moonen has been leading students through this fun fundraising event for more than 30 years. This year, 53 of her students jumped ropes to raise more than $1,900. Moonen wanted to give special thanks to the J.A. Wendt PTO for cutting and serving healthy fruit snacks to jumpers during the two hour event. She also had heartfelt thanks to a...
