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Harvest of grain on Puget Island is pretty rare, reported lifelong Island resident Paul Vik. He shared these photos of his son, Jon, harvesting oats last week....
SUNNY BEGINNING--The temperatures here haven't been super hot during this last week of July, which is fine by me, but for those beach and heat lovers, well, it's been sort of disappointing, as we had hotter days in the spring time! As this work week begins, we not only saw a little less sun and cooler temperatures, but we also saw a new month show up! You know what that means don't you? Well, it means everyone with kids will be frantically getting those vacation days figured in their schedule before the kids have to go back to school and fall...
This has been a tough summer on the haymakers in our neck of the woods, never knowing when or if the rain is coming. As I work on this article, we have rain in the forecast, so the farmers are scurrying to get their baled hay under cover before it gets here. News from Naselle: Registration for high school classes will begin next week in Naselle. On Wednesday, the 10th at 6 p.m. for 12th grade students and at 7 p.m. for 11th grade students. On Thursday, the 11th for 10th grade students at 6 p.m. and 9th grade students at 7 p.m. Have you made...
Wow! August is here. The fairgrounds will be getting busy over the next three weeks. If you would like to volunteer at the fairgrounds after two is a good time to catch me there. First off this week I would like to congratulate the winners of the "Silver Buckle Series" so far. June 25 winners: 19-35 Kaylee Paulson, 12-18 Shaya Breeze, 11 & under Jade Mahitka, and Novice Lexie. July 23 winners: 36 & over Becky Ellis, 12-18 Shaya Breeze, 11 & under Jade Mahitka and Novice Lexie. Congrulations to all the winners and hope to see them all at the...
For National Night Out on Tuesday, several Elochoman Valley residents gathered at Terry and Nancy Cannon's home for snacks and conversation while they waited for members of the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office to arrive. NNO was created to strengthen communities and their relationship with local law enforcement. From left to right: unknown, Dorothy Davenport, Paula Cothren, Esther Roche, Nancy Cannon, Cheryl Wright, and Beth Johnson. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
It was Wacky Wednesday at the Summer Food Rocks program in the J.A. Wendt Elementary School's multipurpose room and volunteers dressed up to put a smile on the faces of local youth as they served teriyaki chicken. There were 35 kids that day, a big increase from the usual 20-25 that volunteers have been seeing Monday through Thursday. It was loud, bright and happy as the kids chatted, ate, and played together. The volunteers gave out goofy glasses with a mustache and nose to all who attended....
This sailboat smashed into the Puget Island bridge on the night of July 31 and lost its mast. Photo by Genie Cary....
The Finnish American Folk Festival has announced the raffle winners of the day as the following: #1. OIva Toikka Bird; iittala -Finland; donated by Finn Ware; Judy Perkiomaki. #2. $400 Donated by the FAFF; Steve Lampimaki. #3. Gift Basket; donated by FAFF members; Anita Raistakka. Martini Knife and fish cleaning accessories; donated by Finn Ware; Julia Timm. Marimekko Tray, Hot Pad, Napkins and scrubber; donated by Finn Ware; Loren Ross. Gift Basket; donated by Bayshore Animal Hospital, Warrenton; Cheri Juhala. 3-piece cooling racks with tool;...
The Finnish American Folk Festival Golf Tournament was held at the Long Beach Peninsula Golf Course on Thursday, July 28. Thirty-eight golfers participated. The winning team of Cliff Kilponen, Nick Nikkila, Rod Smith, and Dave Batt were 10 under par. Second place went to Dave Leeland, Trevin Leeland, Cary Bloom, and Drew Sykes with eight under par. Mike Swanson took first in KP’s. Third place went to Regan Wirkkala, Lamar Wirkkala, Paul Wirkkala, and Quinn Donlon with seven under par. Long Drive winners were Paul Wirkkala and Nancy M...
Planning is underway for the 2016 Cathlamet Wooden Boat Festival to be held September 3 and 4 at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Organizers have chosen to expand the festival to two days this year. To entice exhibitors with their boats, invitations are being forwarded to a substantial and growing potential exhibitors list. Organizers say they are going to extend a hardy welcome and present each exhibitor with an attractive participation collector's plaque as well as their own event T-shirt. Each year, viewers are invited to vote for their...
Columbia River anglers preparing for the fall salmon season should be aware of several new rules scheduled to take effect Aug. 1. Approximately 960,000 fall chinook salmon are projected to return to the river this year, well above the 10-year average, said Ron Roler, a Columbia River fishery manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in a July 28 news release. However, some coho and steelhead runs are expected to be down this year. “A big part of the challenge this year is to conserve coho and steelhead while providing a...
As of August 1, 2016 all non-school age children receiving childcare subsidies in Washington are being cared for by providers who are committed to high-quality early learning experiences. The 2015 Early Start Act created a mandate for quality improvement via participation in the state’s Early Achievers program. There are now 3,072 providers enrolled in the program and on the path towards quality ratings. As the Department of Early Learning drives forward towards its goal of getting 90 percent of children ready for kindergarten by 2020, with r...
The Washington State Department of Health is urging parents to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up-to-date before heading back to school this fall. “Summer is a busy time, and immunizations are often overlooked. Vaccines are critical protection for our children and help keep other kids around them safe from many diseases such as whooping cough and measles,” said State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. Last school year, 85 percent of kindergartners had all their required immunizations. However, the number of kids with exemptions from recomme...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced its fall production of “Barefoot in the Park,” by Neil Simon. Open auditions will be held August 14-15 at 6 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse. Rehearsals will begin the following week in a near-by off-site venue. Performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays, October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. There will be one matinee, October 16 at 2 p.m. For more information about this and other shows, go to www.astorstreetoprycompany.com or email info@astorstreetoprycompany.com....
After weeks of testimony and argument about the Tesoro-Savage oil terminal proposal, at least two things are clear: first, this project will not benefit Washington citizens and consumers, and second, the risk of an oil spill into the Columbia River is too great. "For Washington, this project is all risk and no reward. A remarkable coalition came together to oppose this project—these are the voices of Washington's future," said Kristen Boyles, Earthjustice attorney representing many parties intervening in opposition to the proposed oil t...
Following extensive outreach, the Department of Ecology adopted a water quality rule that safeguards the health of Washington’s people and its economy. The fish consumption rule, as it is widely known, updates Washington’s water quality standards for toxics, establishing how clean our lakes, rivers and marine waters need to be. The standards set pollution limits for businesses and municipalities that discharge wastewater. They are based, in part, on the amount of toxics contained in the fish that people eat from Washington waters and are req...
This famous original Musical Melodrama continues through September 10 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the box office opening at 6 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m., and show at 7 p.m. Sunday Matinees are July 24, August 14 and September 4, show time 2 p.m., with the box office opening at 1 p.m., and doors at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $21 and can be purchased online by going to their website at www.astorstreetoprycompnay.com or by calling the Shanghaied Ticket Hotline at 503-325-6104. Seats can also be purchased at the door beginning one...
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, August 5, Cliffs of Cathlamet (Jillian Raye and Erik Friend) will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. For more information call 360-560-3785....
Students interested in cheerleading at Wahkiakum High School are invited to meet the new coach and attend a mini-camp on Tuesday, August 9 from 10-2:30 in the WHS gym....
NOAA Fisheries research indicates that after accounting for harvest, in some years as many as 45 percent of the salmon tagged in the estuary disappear before reaching Bonneville Dam, according to a presentation in mid-July to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. In 2010, researchers for NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency that oversees the Endangered Species Act for Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead, began a research project to better understand what happens to the fish in the 140 miles between the ocean and Bonneville Dam when...
GETTING WARMER--We ended last week with a few showers and some cloudiness, but that was ok, as those extra high temperatures don't thrill me much anyway. However, for all those "want it hot" folks, Sunday began with clear blue skies and warm sunshine right off the bat, so I'm guessing they were mighty happy! If the forecast holds, it looks like Summer is returning this week, so keep lathered up with sun screen and enjoy! Sadly, another child was left in a car in the heat this past week and she is struggling to survive as temperatures rose to...
News from Naselle: This is it! Bring the family to Naselle for a fun filled weekend of FinnFest, including speakers, films, music performances, games, dancing and food. The event will take place at the Naselle-Grays River Valley School on July 29 and 30 and will conclude on Sunday morning, July 31 with a worship and closing ceremony. FinnFest takes place every other year in Naselle with free admission (although donations are always welcome and appreciated). This event highlights much of the Finnish culture and daily life over the years, with...
Greetings from the fair office. Wow, the fair is almost here! The Silver Buckle Series was a big hit again this past weekend. Thanks to Val and her crew for a job well done. The Fair Royalty will have a Car Wash at the Bank of Pacific on August 6. Come get your car washed and buy your Fair Pass. This year’s 7 p.m. entertainment is all returning bands from last year. Thursday at 7 p.m. will be the King Brothers, Friday's 7 p.m. show will bring back Country Band Sacred Road, and Saturday night the Journey tribute band TouchN, LoveN, SqueezeN w...
The eighteenth biennial Finnish American Folk Festival will take place at the schools in Naselle this weekend, July 29th-31st. This cultural event presents a feast for all the senses--sight-authentic costumes, folk dancers, exhibits such as art, a museum, historic photos, arts and crafts, Finnish war memorabilia, and genealogy charts. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the schools which are located at the junction of SR 401 and SR 4. The Tori (marketplace) is open until 6 p.m. as are all the exhibits and food vendors. The featured film at...
The Care Careers Academy will offer a day Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program from August 2-4, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Included are 35 hours of classroom education, 32 hours of skills training and 40 hours of clinical instruction. Becoming a CNA allows graduates to work in a variety of medical settings including nursing homes, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals, as well as in-home senior/disabled care. CNA training is also a prerequisite for many nursing schools. There is currently a shortage of CNAs l...
