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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum High School students will undertake a variety of activities next week to raise money for Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. Sunday is Family Fun Day, with food, games and prizes starting at 2 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room at Wendt Elementary School. Admission is $5. Students will have a variety of daily activities March 13-17, including a candy jar guessing contest, vote for a high school teacher to go to jail, and selling root beer floats. Students will host a dodgeball competition on Wednesday, 6 p.m. There will be...
The Spring Chinooks of the Lower Columbia River are said to be some of the best tasting salmon and spring fishing season is here! The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Hook the Hawg” Salmon Derby on March 31 and April 1, at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. This is a two-day event commencing at 4:30 a.m., on Friday, March 31, and finishing in the evening on Saturday, April 1. Check in at the chamber’s booth in the morning before heading out to fish. All salmon should be gilled and not gutted. Weigh-in each day will...
Cathlamet writer Lilly Robbins Brock, who is dedicated to telling the stories of World War II veterans, will appear at the Cathlamet Public Library on Saturday March 18 at 2 p.m. She is the author of Wooden Boats & Iron Men: A World War II Sailor's Life Story and His Passion to Help Save One of the Last Surviving PT Boats, a biography of WWII vet Maury Hooper and his efforts to have PT-658 restored. Coming with her will be a member of Save the PT Boat, Inc., the group that rebuilt and...
Senior Alex Mellis admits that he likes to be goofy and the center of attention, so when the staff at Wahkiakum High School responded to his interest in being Rowdy the Mule Mascot by asking him to take on the role this year, it was a no brainer. "Where do I sign?" he asked. The best part of his role as Rowdy have been the interactions with youngsters. "At a football game a little kid gave me a red race car," Mellis grinned. "He said 'This race car matches you. You are the best mascot ever. If...
A couple who recently moved to Cathlamet have brought a couple of new businesses to the area. Formerly residents of northern California, Forrest and Beth Mora have purchased a house on Greewood Hill. "My parents, Boone and Jean Mora, live here in Skamokawa, and we wanted to move close to them," Forrest stated. Forrest took up ornamental horticulture in college, earned a bachelor degree in the subject, and has worked in many phases of landscaping, from wholesale and retail nurseries to landscape maintenance, design and construction. He has opene...
The Cathlamet St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Friday, March 17. They will start at the north end of Main St., Cathlamet, at noon. Leashed dogs are welcome to participate. Plan for a late lunch at Duffy’s Irish Pub in Gray's River. Dogs are welcome inside if the weather is damp or cold. For more information call 360-562-1925....
A group of well wishers were on hand for the ribbon cutting at the community center in Cathlamet. Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, the Saturday event celebrated the re-opening of the center. Coordinator Kelly Patterson makes the cut. Refreshments were served; local musicians provided entertainment, and a good time was had by all. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
MIXED BAG--As February came to an end, we've had some sun, some rain, some hail, some snow and some very cold temperatures, so we've had it all it seems! The snow we got last Thursday was a little more than many of us expected, but thankfully, it had stopped and was mostly gone by that night or next day. The nippy temperatures of Saturday morning made for icy puddles and slick conditions but the sun that was shining was certainly a welcome sight. That snow that fell in the very early hours of Sunday morning, which left us back in our winter won...
It’s hard to tell whether Mother Nature wants it to be Spring or remain Winter. One day sun, then rain and snow. Last Saturday was a gorgeous day, and my sister happened to have the day off, so we decided to have lunch at the Grays River Cafe. After a yummy cheeseburger, we took a drive out Altoona-Pillar Rock Road. We drove some distance and spotted a car parked on the side of the road. As we approached, we noticed three unusual animal buddies coming towards the two guys next to their car. It was a friendly little brown and white goat (who c...
Redmen Hall will reopen on Saturday, March 4. They will exhibit their new panels displaying the photographs that were in the "History of the Tugs and Steamboats operating in the Lower Columbian Estuary." They will be open Saturday and Sunday the first weekend in March and start the usual Thursday-Sunday 12-4 hours on the next weekend. Redmen Hall is located in Skamokawa at 1394 State Route 4 and will have exhibits, a new collection of books, and local crafts especially selected for visitors enjoyment. For further information call 360-795 3007...
Professor Bamboozle entertained some families at the St. James Family Center on Saturday. Here, he enlisted Kaylee Dahl to help him with one of his illusions. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Some of the best advice that University of Idaho animal science professor and researcher Matt Doumit ever received about teaching came from an uncle who was a professor at Fresno State University. “Before I started graduate school, my uncle Marvin suggested that if I had the opportunity to teach, I needed to make a point of getting to know my students,” Doumit said. “That simple advice has been the cornerstone of my interaction with over 3,400 students in my classes. By taking a genuine interest in students, an instructor can build a rappo...
Companies in and around Wahkiakum County are invited to host a table at the Wahkiakum Career Day on March 29. The event will help 9th through 12th grade students learn about the area’s companies, industries and career opportunities. Employers from all industries, including health care, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, apprenticeship and transportation are encouraged to participate. Table space is free. Companies should reserve their spot by March 22. To reserve a table or for more information contact A...
Irene Martin, author and historian of the Wahkiakum area will speak to the Cathlamet Book Club on Friday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. This gathering will be held at the Cathlamet Community Center located at 101 Main Street under the Library in the same building. “Irene Martin, is author of Legacy and Testament: The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters; and A History of Wahkiakum County: Beach of Heaven (among others). She is also a librarian, commercial fisherman, freelance writer, and active supporter of community historic preservation e...
There have been a couple of changes since last week’s edition. *Seed Exchange Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WSU Extension and Master Gardeners. Come in and exchange seeds and learn from the Master Gardeners. It’s that time of year to get your garden going! *WorkSource Resume and Job Workshop, Monday, March 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Resume writing and valuable job skill information. This is perfect for the new job seeker, as well as for updating a previous resume. *Wahkiakum on the Move Presentation Tuesday, March 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Lea...
The Cathlamet Community Center, located at 101 Main St., will host a free seed exchange on Wednesday, March 15, from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners, the Cathlamet Community Center, Skamokawa Grange, and the Wahkiakum Community Garden. Participants are invited to come to the Community Center with their seeds between 11 a.m., and 1 p.m., to exchange with other gardeners in the community. Seeds may be from seed packets or home collections, and can include flowers, vegetables and herbs of any variety. Seeds...
On Sunday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m., St. James Episcopal Church will host a study of the Dead Sea Scrolls, considered to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, maybe of all time, containing documents that include all of the Old Testament, except the Book of Esther. The public is invited to attend the free sessions, facilitated by Gerry Brennan, using videos and other resources. The first and subsequent sessions will be held at the church, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. This Road We Traveled with Purposeful Pioneering Women will be shared by Jane Kirkpatrick on Sunday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m. Jane Kirkpatrick is the award-winning author of 31 books, most based on the lives of actual historical men and women. She has spoken around the world about the power of stories in our lives. Her latest book, This Road We Traveled, is based on the life of Tabitha Moffat Brown, her daughter Pherne...
The Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 2 has been moved to Thursday, March 9 at the library, 12:45 p.m. The public is welcome to attend....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the first of a trail run series on Saturday, March 25, to “bid adieu” to winter at Fort Clatsop and greet the arrival of spring. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes several events along trails through forest landscapes. All three events are open to walkers and runners of all ages. This first event in the Lewis & Clark Trail Series is Saturday morning, March 25. Come for either an approximately 5k or a 10k course that features the Kwis Kwis Trail. The 10k run will include some long steep sec...
NanoCon Mk. IV Science Fiction Convention expands to a two day event beginning with the NanoCon International Science-Fiction Film Festival on March 24, from 5-10 p.m., in the Rose Center for the Performing Arts at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Enjoy the food and beverages at the red-carpet event featuring award winning science-fiction short films selected among submissions from more than 100 countries. NanoCon Bronze-level membership is just $10 and includes free, all-day access to the film festival and the NanoCon Mk. IV convention on...
Drivers urged to plan ahead for nighttime bridge closures this summer Community members are invited to an open house Thursday, Feb. 23, to learn more about construction work beginning this summer on the State Route 409 Puget Island Bridge. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will replace the bridge deck and repaint the structure. The project will remove worn asphalt and aged timber decking and replace it with a new steel grate bridge deck. The steel...
CHANGES--I think all of us in this area could agree that last Friday, Feb. 17, was just a gorgeous day! It was a "get outside, take a walk, hoorah for the sunshine" kind of day; very nice! Of course, then came Saturday, and the clouds and drippy weather returned, but even that day looked good compared to Sunday, which was a real soaker! I am hearing that we are going to get cold again, which means more snow in the mountains and below freezing temperatures here, so I do hope you didn't plant too many things outside just yet, or they may not enjo...
Spring is in the air, daffodils are beginning to bloom, the frogs are singing but I’m still looking for my first trillium of the year. I have even seen a few eagles in the trees near the Grays River waiting patiently for the fish to come in. News from Naselle: Great job, Naselle Comet and Comette basketball teams! They will both advance to the regional playoffs. On Friday, the Comets will take on Taholah once again at Tumwater high school at 8 p.m. On Saturday, the Comette team will play Neah Bay at Mt. Tahoma high school at 10 a.m. Winners o...
A new study used the same kind of models that scientists use to track disease to instead examine how some California sea lions have learned to prey on salmon gathering to ascend fish ladders at Bonneville Dam. Although sea lions commonly feast on fish, their predation on salmon at Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River poses wildlife management challenges. The sea lions that gather on the Columbia each spring are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act while the salmon they are eating are protected by the Endangered Species Act. In 2008...
