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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is kicking off this holiday season with the 12th Annual Festival of Trees beginning on Monday, November 21. For the past 11 years, citizens have donated unique Christmas trees, such as a fishing themed tree, a football themed tree, and even Mule themed trees. Join the fun; the designer with the donation that receives the highest bid wins a $100 cash prize. Those interested in donating a tree, wreath, garland, or other holiday related decoration, are welcome to sign up. Entry forms are available at the Bank of...
Volunteers for the Star Program report that they are experiencing a low response from the public so far and hope that citizens will step up to help those in need. They will close the acceptance of applications on November 21. Those needing assistance with providing Christmas gifts for their children, through the age of 17 are urged to contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. All applications need to be turned in by Monday, November 21. Trees will be up at local businesses from November 21 to December 15....
Fishery managers have approved three days of razor clam digging beginning Nov. 17 at various ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the opening at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks after marine toxin tests confirmed the clams on those beaches are safe to eat. A list of razor clam recipes is available on WDFW's website at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/recipes.html The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides: Nov. 17, Thursday, 8:37 p.m.; -1.3 feet;...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is offering anglers opportunities for tight lines rather than long lines on the day after Thanksgiving. The "holiday specials" include thousands of large trout averaging 15 to 16 inches in length and weighing up to three pounds. The department is currently preparing to stock lakes in time for Black Friday, Nov. 25. In eastern Washington, hundreds of thousands of smaller trout stocked in lakes last spring should have grown to catchable size. Some of the lakes scheduled to receive fish before...
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Troopers conducted a statewide “Slow Down, Move Left, for Emergency Lights” emphasis from October 27, through October 29. The purpose was to bring increased awareness to the “Move Over Law” which helps both troopers and citizens get home safe. RCW 46.61.212 Approaching Emergency Zones is the “Move Over Law.” It requires that vehicles approaching an emergency zone should proceed with due caution, slow down, and if safe move over, or change lanes. The inclement weather season is about to start and this is when we...
There's more than one way to put a turkey on your table for Thanksgiving. Rather than head to the grocery store, thousands of hunters plan to get their birds during the hunting season for wild turkey that gets underway Nov. 20 in eastern Washington. Then again, who says turkey has to be the center of attention on Thanksgiving Day? November is prime time to head outside and hunt for game, or cast for fish at lakes around the state. Popular opportunities include: Deer and elk: Hunters can go afield for deer and elk this month. Check the big game...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. On November 20, at 1:00 p.m. Rex Ziak will present "No account of Capt. Lewis...I fear Some accident has taken place," the Untold (& unknown) Dramatic Story of Lewis and Clark's Search for a Winter Campsite near the Pacific. Lewis and Clark’s arrival at Fort Clatsop contains one of the last remaining mysteries of their entire expedition. The events are so confusing that Lewis and Clark authors, from Bernard DeVoto to Step...
HALF AND HALF--We had quite a variety of weather at the end of last week, as it was absolutely gorgeous last Friday, with t-shirt type weather and absolutely horrible on Saturday, which brought out the boots and umbrellas! Sunday morning wound up being pretty dry and decent but by afternoon, it was back to clouds and drizzle, so it was one of those half and half days. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Nov. 10-16 are Ray Lindsey, Jonnie Knowles, Jeff Twiet, Jeff Hedges, Shannon Moore, Mark Helms, Ashley N. Helms, Pat Ohrberg, Ty...
Hope everyone had a chance to visit the Halloween Carnival and Haunted House. November is a busy month; the Flea Market will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of treasures are to be found there. The next big event the fair is having is the Turkey Bingo on November 18 at 6 p.m. Watch for more details next week. In December the fair grounds will have a Holiday Bazaar on December 3 then on December 10 the Flea Market will be in the youth building. A lot of volunteers have been putting hours in to help raise money for the youth...
By the time the paper is published this week, we will know the results of this unprecedented presidential election. Hopefully the nastiness, name calling, lying and other negative news will at least taper off. It would be nice to be able to watch real news again. I voted and I hope you did too. News from Naselle: Naselle Comets sport calendar for this week includes: Thursday, middle school girls basketball with Raymond in Naselle at 5:45 p.m.; Friday, District Champions Naselle Comettes head to the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament in Yakima...
A new book featuring a dozen gripping profiles of Washingtonians who served in World War II has just been released by the Office of Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington team. “Washington Remembers World War II” tells personal stories from the global conflict in which the state played a key role. The book is a tribute to the veterans and citizens who lived through unimaginable horrors, as well as the “Rosie the riveters” on the home front who helped win the war. About 6,000 Washingtonians gave their lives in the war. The book is available...
John C. Thomas Middle School has announced the first quarter honor roll which included the following students: 6th grade – 4.0 – Nadia Goldinov, Sofiya Goldinov and Klayton Scuito. 3.2 – 3.95 – Malia Ana Silva, Iliya Goldinov, Alyssa Montgomery, Reigha Niemeyer, Titan Niemela, Tanner Collupy, Selena Salas, Miya Kerstetter, Hannah Mendez, Landon Nielsen, Kamryn Watkins, Adriana Ashe, McKenna Mendez, Ryan Robinson, Ava Thomas, Breyonna Montgomery, Sebastian Britt, Jade Hauff-Mahitka, Mercedes Menard, Dominic Curl, Ava Wilderspoon, Elijah Thompson...
Terrific Kids of JA Wendt Elementary were announced as Kindergarten through 2nd grade back l-r: Kaydin Jaksha, Lilliahna Jensen, Angela Carroll, Ember Urias, Koda Clark, Luke Johnston, and Lee Ray Casey. Front l-r: Jeffrey King, Teagan Miller, William Adams, Lilly Snead, Adalynne Ogle and Raylynne Ogle. Courtesy photo....
Terrific Kids of JA Wendt Elementary were announced as 3rd - 5th grades back l-r: Galina Goldinov, Peytunn Cleveland, Kyler Sause and Thomas Whiddon. Middle l-r: Alli Grangroth, Grant Wilson, Haileeahna Nielsen, Parker Leitz, Margarita Goldinov and Nathan Garrett. Front l-r: Albert Dovbilo, Camren Mendez, Owen Evans, Kaitlynn Talbot, Emily Robinson, Ayla Adams and Leigh Henry. Courtesy photo....
Jeff Sorenson was in a vehicle accident October 22 and is now at Craig Hospital in Denver, CO. He is married to Heather Sorenson, the niece of Nancy McCoy of Cathlamet. There will be a fundraiser held this Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Kelso Eagles. There are a lot of great items for auction, raffle and silent auction. Rivermile 38 Brewery has donated and also Tina and Shawn Merz have donated a two hour horse riding lesson for 1-2 children or one adult. Search "Sornystrong" on Facebook for more details. Donations continue from the community. This...
Several students from one of Kyle Hurley's Vo-Ag classes, including Sydney Hansen, left, and Savannah Burdick, above, helped first grade students get creative with pumpkins for Halloween. "It was a great time," Hurley said. "I think the elementary students really enjoyed their time with the high school students." The Cathlamet FFA donated the carving kits and the 25 pumpkins were donated by Stockhouse Farm. Photos courtesy of Kyle Hurley....
From the Columbia Basin Bulletin As it reviews preliminary results of the 2016 commercial gillnetting and recreational angling season on the Columbia River at its meeting this week, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will also begin considering statutory changes to Columbia River fishery harvest reform that could extend gillnetting on the mainstem river in 2017, beyond the reform deadline. The controversial harvest reform of 2013, also known as the Kitzhaber Plan, would effectively remove commercial gillnetters from the mainstem Columbia...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has canceled five days (Nov. 12-16) from a razor clam dig that was tentatively planned at Twin Harbors and Long Beach, due to elevated marine toxin levels. However, shellfish managers still hope to move forward with three days of digging (Nov. 17-19) at four Washington ocean beaches, pending the results of further testing for domoic acid. A natural toxin produced by certain types of algae, domoic acid can be harmful or even fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Neither Long Beach nor...
On Tuesday, November 8, WordFest will offer plays and poetry at Cassava Coffee shop, 1333 Broadway Avenue in Longview. In 1891, Washington state was two years old. Homesteaders were staking claims on unsurveyed land, loggers were cutting trees along the north fork of the Lewis River, and four people were lynched in the new state that year, including two in nearby Pacific County. This is the background for "The Harder Courage," an historical drama written by Leslie Slape, that tells the true story of Sheriff Ben Holmes of Kalama and his...
Last Saturday, the Wahkiakum County Search and Rescue (SAR) conducted a joint training with Cowlitz County SAR on US Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter operations. This was a wonderful opportunity for our local responders to conduct actual hands on training with the USCG. The training began with the arrival of the new USCG J-hawk helicopter. The helicopter is stationed out of Astoria and had no problem finding a good landing site at the Hancock Forest Management sorting yard near Cathlamet. The rescu...
NOT TOO BAD--I am so glad we were able to have a really nice couple of days at the end of last week, as Friday was gorgeous and a good deal of Saturday was nice as well. This gave a nice break from the rain, that we needed, and which had our lawns perking right up, so I wasn't surprised when I heard several lawn mowers running as everybody was trying to get a handle on those uneven lawns and get them looking nice and neat before it was time to put away that lawn mower for the winter. With rain returning by Sunday morning, it was almost a good...
Greetings from the office: Thank you to everyone who attended the Halloween Carnival! A great time was had by all. Thank you to all the people who donated their time and for baking cakes. The kids love the cakes. We had three age groups for the contest 0-3 year old winners where Madelyn Bodine and Devin Helms, 4-7 year old winners where River Most and Aleena Kuljis and 8 to 13 year old winners where Nyomie Kuljis and Jawslin Williams. Congrats to all the winners; the judges had a tough time making their decision. Also thank you to all who...
October has been a wet one, and hopefully it's not a predictor of what the rest of the winter will bring as far as precipitation. My rain gauge here in Grays River reads over 18 inches for the month. Fortunately we were only flooded in one time. It's a really good idea to get prepared for the worst. Make sure you are equipped with supplies for yourself and your family, your pets and even keep an eye on your neighbors--just in case. Fuel for your generators and vehicles is also a must--just in case. Carry an emergency bag in your vehicle with...
Willapa Hills Audubon will host a program by well-known Washington photographer, naturalist and mountaineer Alan Bauer. Bauer is a professional photographer specializing in the natural history of the Pacific Northwest and coverage of local history. He is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, having grown up on a large family farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley and now calling Washington his home for the past 29 years. The title of his program is, "The Natural World Puts on a Show--Celebrating What's Right With the World!" His work has...
