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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Nine members of the Wahkiakum High School Class of 1962 gathered at the Duck Inn on Saturday for their 60th reunion. They are, left to right, Diane O'Brien Sigler, Myrna Fudge Brown, Darlene Klecker Nutter, Robert Wegdahl, Vernon (Jake) Dodge, Janice Peek Freeman, Joel Watters, Carolyn Hughes McClaine, and Becky Neilson Doxtater. The Class of '62, which was the last class to graduate from the old high school in Cathlamet, has decided to make the reunion an annual event. Photo by Diana...
STILL SUNNY--As I begin this column, we’re still enjoying the sunshine although a few sprinkles did appear in a couple of spots over the weekend but as usual, not everyone got them. I was happy that the plants around my place are mostly “leaf feeders” and they got a little drink at least. One can tell Fall is in the air as the evening temps dropped considerably and the leaves are starting to crackle and drop, so it won’t be long and my “green” view will give way to an orange and brown view prior to the bare look, which isn’t nearly as nic...
It feels like fall to me. It was cold this morning (Tuesday). Wet mornings, fog, plants nearing their last days, kids back at school and our lives move on into a new season. Fall is often a time of dying leaves, but it can also be a time of new blessings, like warmth from a good fire and the love of old friends. May God bring a season of blessings to all of us, no matter what season we are living in our lives. "All good things around us are sent by Heaven above." Amen. Photo of the Week: Last...
"Clue on Stage," a mystery farce based on the classic board game, will be presented Sept. 9-Oct. 2 at Stageworks Northwest Theatre in downtown Longview. One of the performers is Sarah Lawrence of Cathlamet, who plays the Cook, the Motorist, the Singing Telegram Girl and an FBI agent. This is her debut show with Stageworks. "Clue" is directed by Janeene Niemi. Others in the cast are William Brauné as Wadsworth the Butler, Shae Coleman as Yvette the French maid, Scarlett Clark as Mrs. Peacock,...
From the National Office of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Edited and Submitted by Wahkiakum Post 5297 September 11, 2001. It was the day when across the country, daily tasks and meetings were put on hold. Millions of Americans were frozen in horror as we witnessed a brand of ruthlessness and evil beyond the realm of comprehension. It was difficult to grasp the scope of the tragedies that day. It was the single most tragic day in terms of fatalities in our nation’s history next to the battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. Many of us thought i...
By Diana Zimmerman The Wahkiakum Farm 2 Fiber Festival begins on Friday at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa and goes through the weekend. There are a lot of classes being offered, and there will be demonstrations, and vendors too. Willing students can learn about wet felting, needle felting, tatting, knitting, punch needles, rug hooking, spinning, and more. One teacher is coming from Sequim, and another is coming from Montana to teach punch needle classes. Walk ins are welcome, but to sign up for classes in advance, or see a...
WordFest will offer a variety of stories and experiences on Tuesday, September 13, 6-8 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Avenue in Longview. Caroline Kurtz will read from her memoir of growing up in Ethiopia, A Road Called Down on Both Sides, and from her second memoir, Today is Tomorrow, about returning to the area in the midst of a brutal civil war. Steve Anderson reads from the third installment of his Book of Hours trilogy. Marc Imlay recently published his first poetry book, Pilgrimages to a Bullfrog Buddha. Craig Allen H...
The Town of Cathlamet is conducting a periodic review of the 2019 Shoreline Master Program (SMP) as required by state law. This project is focused on any needed fine-tuning and house-keeping revisions, not another complete overhaul or rewrite. The purpose of the review is to ensure that local requirements for use and development along the waterfront stay up-to-date with changes to state laws and rules; other town plans and regulations and local circumstances, new information and improved data. The review process will determine if program...
