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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Mrs. Fudge's kindergarten class began robotics last week with mentoring help from Mr. Rooklidge's high school robotics class. A good time was had by all. It is also educational, as Mrs. Fudge remarked after seeing robotics in action: "Robotics ticks off many of the skills we are trying to teach these young learners, including procedural thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking. They also learn about teamwork and to see themselves as creators, scientists and mentors for each other....
Sharyl Iblings, who serves the rural mail customers from Skamokawa and Grays River-Rosburg Post Offices, will be retiring March 31, 2018 after 28 years. She started as the relief carrier for Hermina Carroll in 1999 and was awarded the USPS Highway Contract Route (HCR) in 1999 when Hermina retired. Hermina left her with a few useful items that Sharyl has continued to use.; a coin cup (a plastic thermos lid/cup), a box that stays on the dash of her mail car that holds the coin cup, stamps, and...
The United States Postal Service Highway Contract Route (HCR) Division has awarded the fourth contract in the 82 year history of the “Skamokawa to Pillar Rock” contract route to Shelby Hoiland, a Cathlamet resident. The route consists of delivering the mail to the rural addresses originating from the Skamokawa and Grays-River Post Offices. There have been only four contractors awarded this route; Frank Faymonville, Hermina Carroll, Sharyl Iblngs and now Shelby. In past transitions to the next carrier, it was hardly noticed as Hermina and Sha...
Washington State University is bringing the third of five candidates for a new position as elk hoof disease research leader to Olympia for a public presentation today (Thursday). The presentation is set for 9 a.m. in the South Puget Sound Community College Lecture Hall, Room 105, 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, in Olympia. The Lecture Hall building is designated as #26 on the SPSCC Olympia Campus map that shows limited parking availability. The map is available at https://spscc.edu/sites/default/files/imce/about/maps/SPSCC-Campus-Map.pdf . The candidate,...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce March 30 Easter Bingo 6pm, Location Tbd ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360.795.3480 30 Spring/Easter Celebration 5-7pm Cathlamet: Tsuga Gallery ~ Nell Coulson ~ 360.849.4116 30-31 Hook The Hawg Spring Salmon Derby Elochoman Slough Marina ~ Wahkiakum Chamber ~ 360.795.9996 31 River Mile 38 Brewery’s 3rd Birthday Celebration ~ 360.355.4662 April Tbd Open Mic Music Night Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 7 Crime Victim / Identity Theft Workshop & Fundraiser 6pm-8pm, Location Tbd ~ Caleb Luther ~ 360...
Here's a quick look at some of the activities that our CTE and FFA programs have participated in over the month of February: -- Presentation of the farm forest plan to the school board: Students in Mr. Hurley's Natural Resources class spent many weeks coming up with a plan to make the farm forest more productive. After they came up with this plan, a volunteer group of a few students presented what their group had come up with to the school board. -- Crab and Oyster feed: FFA students were a...
Photos courtesy of Wahkiakum High School Four works created by Wahkiakum High School art students were selected to join an exhibition in the 2018 ESD 112 Regional High School Art Competition Exhibit. The event is in its 45th year. Freshman Hannah Musick and sophomore Zak Kennedy's compositions were done in repousse, a kind of metalwork where the design is created using a hammer on the back of a piece. Senior Morgan Bashore used acrylics to paint a scene from halftime at the homecoming game....
NOT SO GREAT--I suppose it depended on where you were, but as this week began, Sunday was definitely on the wet side in West Valley. We did have our dry moments, but for the most part, it was damp. Saturday was a bit better with more sun than rain, so I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the dryness on that day at least. However, the work week began dry after some very thick fog, which kept the ships' horns blowing all night long. Unfortunately the forecast for this week shows more rain than sun, and some very cold temperatues in the...
Good day everyone, just a few updates....... It has been a good year so far, we have had several events. In February we had an Appreciation Dinner for Wahkiakum County Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency First Respondors. It was a great turnout. We also had a Valentine Craft Day; the children enjoyed making cards for loved ones. Pictures posted on Grays River Valley Center on Facebook. A special thank you to Cliff and Kaye Weimer for attending, and we had the honor of hearing Cliff sing several songs. Some jokes and sayings were read...
The Cathlamet Fire Department will hold an open house next Sunday, 2:30 p.m., to dedicate its new fire truck. Chief Vernon Barton said the public is invited, including men or women who might want to learn more about becoming volunteer fire fighters. All departments in the county are looking for new members, he added. The fire hall is located at the intersection of Una and 2nd streets in Cathlamet near the Elochoman Slough Marina....
With the spring turkey season set to begin April 15, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) urges prospective hunters to sign up now for hunter education courses to avoid missing out on any hunting opportunities in 2018. "While other major hunting seasons don't open until September, now is the time to enroll in hunter education to ensure you can participate in the exciting spring turkey seasons," said David Whipple, hunter education division manager for WDFW. Spring turkey hunters enjoy a high success rate, with 52 percent of hun...
For the past few years our parade has boasted of having more Irish wolfhounds than the Seattle and Portland parades. This year Seattle had 14 wolfhounds, and we had 13 wolfies and one great Dane, so we’ll grudgingly concede a tie. The group marched up and down Main St., Cathlamet and grouped in front of the courthouse. The marchers regrouped for great Irish dinners at Duffy's Pub in Gray's River....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Hook the Hawg” Salmon Derby on March 30 and March 31, at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. This is a two-day event commencing at daylight on Friday, March 30, and finishing in the evening on Saturday, March 31. Turn in tickets with weigh-in of the catch. Weigh-in times for both days will be 4-6 p.m. All salmon should be gilled and not gutted. Prizes will be awarded for the largest salmon caught in four categories: adult male, adult female, youth and kid. The “Hook the Hawg...
Pigs on the Wing, A Tribute to Pink Floyd: Finding the Dark Side of the Moon is set for March 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Tickets are $20 general admission, $22 DOS. About Pigs on the Wing: Tracing its roots to a one-off performance in Portland in 2006, Pigs on the Wing has steadily developed a reputation for delivering a high quality, high energy take on Pink Floyd's music steeped in the NW's own rich musical heritage. All of the members of the band are seasoned veterans of the original rock scene and...
On Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m., Wahkiakum Health and Human Services will host an open house at the former Congregational Church building on Maple and 3rd in Cathlamet. Light refreshments will be provided. Please park at the High School. Staff on hand for tours, to answer question and/or concerns about proposed use of the building by our department of Health and Human Services. Hope you can join us! We have a daily walking group that starts from the community center at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Our Walking Group loves to talk so we keep...
Live Music on Saturday, March 24 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., “Christine Darby” guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet, call 360-366-4662. On Sunday, March 25, 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 2:45 p.m., the music starts at 3 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information con...
Regulars to the Liberty Theatre in Astoria may notice an updated plaque in their lobby cookie stand. The plaque entitled, “Chez Jo” has been updated to honor longtime volunteer, donor, and Friend of the Liberty Jo Robinson. Before the renovation of The Liberty Theatre, Ms. Robinson gathered together friends and formed The Liberty Theatre Guild to assist in any way they could – cleaning, moving, setting the stage, ushering for events, and selling cookies and coffee from a small table in the lobby....
GORGEOUS--In spite of some cold nights, the sunshine that shone through my windows on Saturday and Sunday was certainly welcomed! It was even into the 60s, which was a far cry from those cold, wet, windy and nippy 30 and 40 degree temperatures we've been having lately. I hope you got to enjoy the sunshine while it was here, as we all know that after a few of those, the rains return. Hopefully the sunshine will return, as we already mowed the lawn, and we know what happens once you do that, you'll be remowing it after every rain storm, as it...
Greetings from the fair office. It’s been a beautiful week. We are half way through March. We are cancelling the St Paddy's carnival that was going to be this Saturday. The Fair theme this year is "BARN IN THE USA" and the fair book is being dedicated to Neil and Jean Beerbower. The fair board will be looking for fair royalty soon. If you are interested in running please contact the fair office and leave your name and I will get back to you. The fair office number is 360-795-3480. Watch this column for upcoming events. We will be starting o...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts its first trail run of the year on March 31, at Fort Clatsop to bid adieu to winter and greet the arrival of spring. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes exhilarating events along beautiful trails through forest landscapes, complete with a welcoming and friendly race atmosphere. These events are open to walkers and runners of all ages and provide the opportunity to experience the northwest coast the way people have for thousands of years – on footpaths. The March 31 event can be either an approx...
The Rosburg store has been a local icon since Mable and Leoni Olsen built it at its present location in 1951. The original store, according to to Mike Swanson, was next to the Rosburg Community Hall. He should know because he owned and operated the store for 27 years from 1981 until he sold it in 2008. Ed and Roni Miller along with Ed's brother, Landen, have bought the store and are in the process of remodeling. Ed and Landen's father grew up in Cathlamet. The two brothers often hunted in the co...
Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a two-day opening beginning March 16. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. The best digging will take place before sunset each night of the opening. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides: March 16, Friday, 7:03 p.m.; +0.2 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks. March 17, Saturday, 7:36 p.m.; +0.2 feet; Long Beach,...
Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, will host a telephone town hall event for 19th District community members, Thursday, March 15. The community conversation, which is similar to a call-in radio format, will begin at 6 p.m. and last an hour. Walsh will take questions and provide an update on the outcome of the 2018 Legislative session. To participate residents can call (360) 499-8353. Once connected, callers can listen-in and press STAR (*) on their telephone keypad to ask a question. Residents with questions prior to the event, or those unable to...
The Wahkiakum County Democratic Party Convention and Legislative District 19 Caucus will be held Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m., at J.A. Wendt Multi-purpose room. County Democrats will gather for the purpose of adopting a county Democratic Party platform and electing a delegate to represent the Wahkiakum Democrats at the Washington State Democratic Party Convention to be held June 16 in Wenatchee. In accordance with the Washington State Party Delegate Selection Plan, all Wahkiakum County registered voters who declare that they are Democrats are...
Next Monday, March 19 from 10 a.m. – noon we will have a presentation on Diabetic foot care and footwear at the Community Center. If you are diabetic and have insurance, Medicare or are on a Washington funded Medicaid Plan the cost of shoes from Priority Footwear are covered. Please stop by for a free foot screening and receive a free pair of Diabetic socks. Snacks provided. On Wednesday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m., Wahkiakum Outdoors will host a presentation on Honey Bees and beekeeping by guest speaker Bill Holmes, President of the Cowlitz Bee K...
