Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It’s time for the fall 2022 semi-annual Blanche Bradley Library Foundation book sale. The donations have been piling up since last spring so the back room is full of donated books. In addition to providing money to purchase reading materials, the money raised from previous sales recently purchased the chair and table that lives on the porch by the front door. In the past, the proceeds have been used to pay for things not covered by the Town of Cathlamet budget. The foundation has also donated to a library scholarship program which provides l...
Puget Island Fire Auxiliary will host their second annual Warm Winter Clothing Drive. Donation bins will be available at the Puget Island Fire Hall on SR 409 and also at Rivermile 38 during October and November. Distribution will take place in December. Donations of new and gently used hats, gloves, socks and warm clothing will be accepted. For further information contact Sherrill 360-951-3985 or Liz 360-200-2247....
NICE BEGINNING--As this work week begins, it's a very pleasant 75 degrees in West Valley, so this Fall weather isn't too bad, but by the time you read this, you may have experienced some raindrops, or are just doing so if you get this on Thursday. With ever changing weather models, we never know exactly who will see the "wet stuff" but I'm actually hoping for a bit of it so that all our springs and plants get a bit of a drink! As we end yet another month, I'd say we've had a pretty pleasant...
Greetings, dear readers: I know it sounds strange, but I have discovered the world's greatest mouse trap. A neighbor suggested I try it since I have tried almost every type of mouse trap, as Trudy Fredrickson will attest, and finally I've found it. It's called the "Intruder," and it is so simple. Available on Amazon, it is simple, clean, and gives them a gentle "passing on." The first time I used it, I put out four and within only a few hours, I had trapped three. This morning I trapped two....
A new Washington state report highlights the stark reality that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) would need to buy more than 140,000 houses in the state to achieve parity with white homeownership on a percentage basis. The housing gap is even more significant today than in the 1960s, when housing discrimination and redlining were legal....
On Tuesdays at noon, WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. October 4 -...
Wahkiakum County is conducting a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic Review as a related but separate effort to the recent Comprehensive Update (nearly complete). This periodic review will consider the April 2022 Draft SMP that is currently pending state review and final approval. Where the comprehensive update was a complete overhaul and rewrite, the periodic review is focused on specific issues of consistency as well as any new local considerations; both are required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.080). The public is invited...
NICE START--As this third week in September begins, it’s a pretty nice day and looks to be until the end of the week when we could possibly get a shower. Last Friday saw a pretty substantial “shower” for a much longer period of time than was expected, but most of us in West Valley were certainly not complaining because we sure needed it. I understand that many folks in the area stayed dry but we certainly didn’t in my neck of the woods and that was fine by me. Actually, it was a good reminder of all the things that still need to be done wh...
Greetings from the fair office. The fair was a huge success. A huge thank you to all the volunteers for all their hard work to make the fair so wonderful. Without the volunteers the fair wouldn't be so wonderful. The new ride and bouncy house were a huge hit with the kids. Thank you to Sheriff Howie for sitting in the dunk tank. Thank you to the Fair King Devin Helms and Queens Aubree Helms and Emily Kangas for doing such a wonderful job and raising over $10,000 for the fair. A huge thank you to Lakeside for getting the paving done by the...
"God save the King." I heard that for the first time this morning (Monday) as Britain laid Elizabeth II to rest at Windsor Castle. And the new King cried. And I cried. She's been in my world every day of my life. My maternal Grandmother instilled in me that I am of British descent. Ancestry may say I am part Scandinavian, but she would never accept that, I'm sure. As for the Queen, I think the whole world mourns her loss. She was known by people from five years old to 95 years old for so long...
Wahkiakum County resident Diane Hollenbeck was named Caregiver of the Year by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. This first time award was created to honor an individual in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County who provides exemplary caregiving services to seniors. Hollenbeck was honored for her many volunteer hours serving seniors, including transporting boxes of food to the community each week from Ilwaco. She also helps women get to doctor's appointments, obtain...
The Annual Loggers Reunion event will be held October 1, beginning at 1 p.m., at The Appelo Archives Center, 1056 SR4 Naselle. “Annual Loggers Reunion and BBQ, honoring those in the timber industry, is family fun and open to the public,” said Annika Kay, Director, at The Archives. It is an opportunity for families, community members, and visitors to share stories and is intended to celebrate the hard work of loggers, truck drivers, and operators of all ages. Come experience and explore the local logging history and culture of the Lower Columbia...
Join students, friends and family members for the 2nd Annual Wahkiakum Autism Walk on Saturday, October 22 at the Wahkiakum High School track in Cathlamet. Starting at 10 a.m., participants can choose from a 5K or 1K walk. The purpose of the walk is to continue to raise funds for a sensory room and other educational tools for children with autism and special needs in Wahkiakum schools. Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children with special needs to go to calm or stimulate their senses. Indoor Sensory pathways for Autism, ADHD, and ADD...
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Alan Rose will be featured at the September 28-29 Northwest Voices event in Longview. The event features the author's latest work, As if Death Summoned. Set in 1995, the novel chronicles one man's journey through the AIDS epidemic. On September 28, the author will present a writing workshop at 2:30 p.m. in the Health & Science Building, Room 101 (HSB 101) on the Lower Columbia College campus. On September 29 beginning at 7:00 p.m., he will hold a...
Field of dreams, that is, sunflowers outside of Skamokawa on SR4. Photo courtesy of Frans Eykel....
DAMPNESS--This week begins with a bit of moisture in West Valley and a big sigh of relief from all my plants and brown grass I’m sure! We started this Sunday with just a smidgen of rain in the morning hours but by evening time we had some “real rain” and it was almost surreal to hear the sound of some steady rainfall coming down as it’s been awhile. I’m pretty sure everyone who got some rain is happy that it definitely helped clear out the smoky conditions we had been having, so besides watering my lawn for me, it’s helped me breathe better. Lo...
Fall is coming: One week from today will be the first day of fall. Small leaves are already starting to fall on Loop Road and the corn is looking good on the Zimmerman's farm. The new property assessments came in the mail which rocked the world for several landowners. Don't forget that you can apply for the senior discount if you qualify. Take your tax returns to the Assessor's office and see if you can get in that program. You must be over a certain age and meet the other criteria, but it's...
The Cathlamet Yacht Club held their annual auction on Saturday at the Elochoman Slough Marina to raise funds for future activities. Auctioneer Brian McClain entertained the crowd as they bid on a variety of items, from art to equipment. Prior to the fundraiser, club members enjoyed a social hour and a rib dinner catered by The Spar. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
The Writer’s Guild will present three Oregon authors in celebration of their new book releases on Saturday, September 24 at 7 p.m. Authors will read from their new book publications and sign copies afterwards. Drinks will be available for purchase. Winekraft Wine Bar is located on the water at 80 10th Street, Astoria. This event is free and open to the public. Humanity’s Grace by Dede Montgomery was released January 2022. It is primarily set in Astoria with a few backstories based in Portland. Reviewer Mikko Azul summed up this book: “Humanity...
The public is invited to a POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony on Friday, September 16, at 9 a.m. at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse flagpole. The event, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Wahkiakum Post #5297, will pay tribute to those men and women who served and sacrificed to keep America free and to recognize the families of those still missing in action....
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) has published a Transportation Priorities Survey to better understand transportation system needs and help prioritize future funding for transportation projects or programs over the next 25 plus years. Results from the survey will be used to develop an updated Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Plan for Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties in Washington and the City of Rainier in Oregon. Rainier is part of the Longview-Kelso-Rainier metropolitan area. Everyone...
The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SWRTPO) will hold a Zoom meeting September 21, at 10 a.m. Public participation and comments are welcome. Join via Zoom with meeting ID 851 6466 1947, passcode 303825. The meeting agenda is located at https://www.cwcog.org/transportation/#Boards by scrolling down to SWRTPO and clicking on the “Meeting Materials” button. For more information or assistance, call 360-577-3041....
The Wings Over Willapa, a multi-day bird and nature festival is slated for September 22-25. The family friendly festival has events on Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and other sites on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. “The festival, hosted by the nonprofit Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, is a great introduction to birding and an ideal way for advanced birders to experience fall migration in a region filled with vast birding opportunities,” said Nancy Marvin, event coordinator. Events include expert-led bird identification walks...
Come learn of the ecological recovery of Mount St. Helens during the 40 years “After the Blast.” On Saturday September 17 at 2 p.m., Dr. Eric Wagner will describe the dramatic changes in the landscape over the years. This presentation will take place at the Hope Center in Cathlamet, 320 3rd St., across from the elementary school. Call 601-831-0360 (Cathlamet) for more information....
How To Haiku with Sam Blair will be presented Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., via Zoom. What is haiku? What does it mean to have a haiku mind, and to experience and convey those peak moments of the human experience, called haiku moments? Why does haiku have the power to change lives? This basic, introductory course will answer those questions, and show you the way toward reading, reflecting upon, and ultimately writing haiku. Sam Blair holds a B.A. degree in English from the University of Denver, and a J.D. degree from Lewis and...
