Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Greetings from the fair office! Hope everyone is busy making things to enter in the fair. The T-Building has a new coat of paint; thanks to the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation for doing this as their project this year. Also, Neil has been working hard on the insulation in the Youth Building and the back corner is almost done. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have made these projects happen. Fair is only three weeks away so the fairgrounds will become a very busy place. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who will make this fair wonder...
News from Naselle: Students in the Naselle schools will return to classes on September 5. The following schedule is for registration of high school students: Seniors will register at 6 p.m. on August 7 and Juniors will register at 7 p.m. on that date. Sophomores will register at 6 p.m. on August 8 and Freshmen will register at 7 p.m. on that date. Parents or gardians must attend the registration with your student. If you need to make alternate arrangements with Mr. Laine. please contact him at (360) 480-9634, (360) 484-7121 ext. 301 or e-mail j...
The Friends of Skamokawa has announced their annual fundraiser “A Cornucopia of Wines,” Wine Tasting & Auction, Saturday, September 9 at the Skamokawa Grange from 6:30-10 p.m.. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Skamokawa. This event draws visitors from throughout the Northwest. There will be fine wines to sample with a menu prepared by Don and Kitty Speranza. Join them for a spirited evening of bidding on auction items including getaways to local bed and breakfasts, paintings, ceramics, blo...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in Raymond. Training is scheduled as follows: Saturday, October 21 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29 - 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The course will be held in Raymond, specific location information will be sent out at time of registration. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 24 participants. The CERT program is an all-ris...
Jacob Hammond has been involved with the Wahkiakum County Fair in one way or another for over a decade. This year, he decided that he wanted to express his appreciation by vying for a fair crown, which would allow him to formally fundraise for the event. "I wanted to run because I like helping the fair," Hammond said. "I realized that the fair princesses can benefit the fair a lot by raising money and I wanted to do that. Where are the guys? When they decided I could run for Fair King, I...
This past week was busy for the Wahkiakum 4-H Robotics Club, giving two presentations. The first one was Monday evening to the Marine Council. The kids were a bit nervous but it didn't take long and they gained confidence speaking about the different teams in the club with emphasis in the Marine Advanced Technology Education. "I think the behavior of your students tells it all," said Chair Mr. Culbertson. He could tell by their enthusiasm in their presentation that they enjoy what they are...
Our Free Family Bingo last Saturday was a lot of fun! We will be planning another event soon. Stop in and pick up an August Calendar for upcoming events and daily activities. Due to this excessive heat we will be experiencing this week, the Community Center will remain open as a Cooling Center until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday. This way folks can get out of the heat and relax in an air conditioned facility, stocked with plenty of water and snacks. At 2:00 p.m., the Library will be open upstairs to welcome you as well. We will have board...
On Friday, August 4 at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Ned Heavenrich and Larry Moore will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Call Rob Stockhouse for further information, 360-560-3785. On Saturday, August 5 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., Downhill Billies and Friends will perform from 2-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. Wooden Boat Show and Ugly Car Show. For more information call 360-366-4662. The Skamokawa Grange is being rented out August 4-5 to the Portland Tango Community d...
Cathlamet Yacht Club spent the weekend sanding (photo by Genie Cary) and painting the double-ended gillnet boat (photo by Kopi Carmine) that is on display at Skamokawa Vista Park....
On August 12, the public is invited to attend a program, “Conversations About Race,” presented by the Southwestern Washington Women of the ELCA’s Racial Justice team, Today’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Stella Lutheran Chapel, 124 Sherman Road (off Germany Creek Road), Longview. The program runs 9-11:30 a.m. and is sponsored by Thrivent Financial. Call 360-849-4340 to let Mary Ann know you are coming....
How dry has it been? Pearl Blackburn observes that the children's sidewalk art from the first day of the Bald Eagle Festival, July 14, is still visible on Main Street. Photo courtesy of Pearl Blackburn....
Tribes, commercial gillnetters and sports anglers began fishing August 1 as the two-state Columbia River Compact met last week to set fishing times for the fall season. Some 613,840 fall chinook are forecasted to return to the Columbia River, 96 percent of 2016’s actual return of 642,400 fish and 84 percent of the 10-year average (2007 – 2016). Of those, nearly 403,600 upriver chinook will pass Bonneville Dam, a run that is typically half done by September 9. The forecast for coho salmon returning to the Columbia River is 319,300 fish, 93 per...
Submitted by Jessica Vik and Ron Wright Photo by Jessica Vik When you think of dairy farming, you think of making hay, stinky air, milking cows, but how about robots? That's right! Gary and Susan Burk-halter installed two robotic milking machines three and a half years ago and the Wahkiakum 4-H Robotics Club went last weekend to check them out. "I've got to see it to believe it," mentor Ron Wright said. "I grew up on my grandfather's farm and I just don't believe it. Cows don't milk themselves." Grays River Holsteins was started by Gary's paren...
The Washington Department of Revenue is warning businesses to be aware of an email phishing scam targeting Washington state businesses. The scammers are sending emails that appear to come from Revenue and provide them with instructions to renew their business license using alternate links to the “My DOR” business licensing system. Businesses are encouraged to be on the lookout for this, and other similar scams, and never click on an unusual link in an email. To avoid falling victim to this scam, businesses should: --Confirm the sender’s email...
As part of the National Night Out community building program, the Puget Island Fire Department will host an event next Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the department fire hall on SR 409. Chief Mike Beutler said fire fighters will serve root beer floats; he also expects a visit from the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department. This is the Island department's first Night Out event. "It's kind of a last minute decision," he said. "We said, let's just do it."...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) Economic Development Program will host an event focused on using census data to strengthen grant proposals. This valuable event will be held on Thursday - August 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Cowlitz County Event Center located at 1900 7th Ave SW, Longview. Workshop participants will learn where to locate census demographics on census.gov and how to use this information to build an effective case for project funding. Major topics will include how to search and use current and relevant...
NICE WEEKEND--Our heat wave has continued and once again we've had some pretty doggone nice weather with only a hint of dampness last Thursday morning, but by afternoon, the sun was up and shining again and it warmed right back up. The fact that we've had over 80 inches of rain this year, makes it hard to believe that our dry spell has already caused our lawns to turn brown! It has also meant a lot of fires in the Western state, with 70 percent of them being caused by man, so it's truly imperative to be careful with any fire or hot metals or...
News from Naselle: It won’t be long now before our kids will return to their classrooms in the Naselle-Grays River Valley high school, and begin another school year. School will start on September 5. In the meantime, every high school student must participate in a designated registration session for their grade level. Please check the following schedule: Seniors will register at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 7 and Juniors will register at 7 p.m. on that date. Sophomores will register at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 and Freshmen will register at 7 p...
On Friday, July 28 at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Kerrie McNally will perform with guitar and vocals, many songs about the Pacific Northwest, from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Call Rob Stockhouse for further information, 360-560-3785. Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., Saturday, July 29, “Open Mic” from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Pierce Allen Fritzie was born June 12, 2017 to Blain Fritzie and Nicole Laney. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 19.5" long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Tina Laney of Naselle; paternal grandparents are Robbie and Krista Fritzie of Cathlamet. Courtesy photo....
The Cathlamet Wooden & Classic Boat Show is set for August 5 and 6 at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. The festival is expanding from wooden boats to include classic craft of various construction materials. All sizes are encouraged, the only limit being the ability to tie off at the marina slip. Also wanted are boats of all modes of propulsion and function, be it boats used for work, pleasure or recreation. "Our goal is to expand the slate on display for enjoyable viewing and...
1 Paddles! is an opportunity for people to join in a human-powered water journey. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park invites the public to travel by water into the park, similar to how the Lewis and Clark Expedition members traveled during their winter here in 1805-06. On the day of Saturday, August 19, experienced kayakers will meet at the Astoria Recreation Center (former Astoria Yacht Club site by the Old Youngs Bay Bridge) for a 10:30 a.m., launch and group paddle across Youngs Bay into the Lewis and Clark River. Less experienced fo...
Kayla Bowcutt is one of two people vying for top spot in the Fair Court this year. The 18 year-old Wahkiakum High School senior decided to run when her best friend, last year's Queen Novella Hokkanen, encouraged her to give it a try. Bowcutt moved to Skamokawa last year to live with her grandparents, Melvin and Sherry Wright, after growing up in the Portland area. She's got a 4.0, according to her very proud grandmother, and she's been participating in all kinds of activities at WHS, including...
August 5-6 Wooden Boat Festival, Cathlamet: Elochoman Slough Marina, Julius Dalzell, – 503 484-7103 17-19 Wahkiakum County Fair, Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler,– 360 795-3480 19 Rat Rodded, Rusted And Underconstruction Roadkill Saloon, April - 360 606-0179 September 8 Flea Market 9-3 p.m., Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler– 360 795-3480 9 Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; Skamokawa Grange, Friends Of Skamokawa– 360 795-3007 9 Flames, Pipes & Chrome Show, Roadkill Saloon April - 360 606-0179 16 Oktoberfest--Cathlamet: River Mile 38 Bre...
July 22 Silver Buckle Series; Skamokawa Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler; – 360 795-3480 August 5-6 Wooden Boat Festival, Cathlamet: Elochoman Slough Marina, Julius Dalzell, – 503 484-7103 17-19 Wahkiakum County Fair, Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler,– 360 795-3480 19 Rat Rodded, Rusted And Underconstruction Roadkill Saloon, April - 360 606-0179 September 8 Flea Market 9-3 p.m., Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler– 360 795-3480 9 Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; Skamokawa Grange, Friends Of Skamokawa– 360 795-3007 9 Flames, Pipes & Chrome...
