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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County Fair Board's Easter Bingo was a successful fund raising event! By 6:30 p.m. the multi-purpose room at the grade school was filled with people ready to play bingo. The first number was called, the room turned quiet and all attention was focused on watching bingo cards. Each bingo game winner would take home a big delicious ham or two fresh frozen chickens! After 10 rounds of bingo, it was time for some raffle tickets to be drawn. The generous donations from our community were piled high on a table, raffle ticket numbers call...
Preschool registration starts St. James Family Center's preschool pre-registration for fall, 2011 opens April 28 for the community. Parents may fill out a pre-registration form at the front desk of the family center. Classes are on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact St. James preschool at 795-8612. YAP program seeks teaching volunteers The Summer Youth Adventure Program (YAP) is approaching and St. James Family Center is seeking volunteers to teach classes. Those with special talents or hobbies such as arts and...
Thank you, Wahkiakum County Commissioners Blair Brady and Dan Cothren for stepping up to the plate and passing an ordinance, two votes to one, restricting the use of septic sludge and any biosolids not determined to be Class A in Wahkiakum County. Also a thank you to Prosecuting Attorney Dan Bigelow for putting it all together to be voted on. Another thank you to the folks who have supported passing an ordinance, through their letters and phone calls and for attending meetings with regard to this issue. You all know who you are. News from Nasel...
SUN!--As this week began, the area saw some sunshine, that was the good part. The bad part was that it was below freezing a couple of nights in our area and other parts of the state. Some even saw snow! It was great to see the sun shining, and I know folks were busy mowing their lawns and washing their cars, but the temperatures sure could have been warmer. With some areas back east expecting over a foot of snow this week and over 200 tornadoes tearing through the south and killing dozens of people last weekend, I guess we shouldn't complain...
At least we are seeing some real spring like weather the past few days. The temperatures are still colder than normal, I think. The poor cherry trees and apple trees aren’t sure whether they should start to bloom or not. I guess we just have to chalk it up to “global warming.” News from Naselle Naselle-Grays River Valley School sports calendar for the coming week: Thursday-baseball at Naselle vs. Northwest Christian at 3:30 p.m., track at Wahkiakum at 3:30 p.m.; Friday-JV baseball at Wahkiakum at 3:30 p.m.; Monday-fastpitch and baseball in Nase...
The Fairgrounds were the site of the Wahkiakum County Fair Board's Used Book and Rummage Sale last weekend! We had lots of people stop by and purchase books and other good, useable items that were for sale. It was nice to visit with everyone that stopped by, seemed like a mini-fair get together. We plan on having used book sales and rummage sales at least once a month. Our community has donated items we still need to pick up for our next sale in May and we will also be receiving 20 boxes of good books to sell at this sale. Watch this column...
DIFFERENT DAYS--As the week began, it was absolutely miserable in West Valley, with rain coming down so hard on Sunday night that I wondered if I should be building an ark! However, it was great to see the work week begin with sunshine, as Monday was great, albeit windy, but that's okay, as at least we were able to let things dry out a little bit and the wind sometimes helps that happen a little faster. With a couple of nice days to follow, we are all quite pleased as the grass seems to grow faster than we can get the lawn mower filled up, so...
I have a message for the many people who have inquired about the Silver Buckle Series Game Show. We are planning the Game Series! I will have the three event dates in my Fair column next week. This year we plan to run these events at each game show: Poles, Figure 8, Key Poles, Speed Barrels, International Flags and Texas Barrels. We may add another game event or two to the above list. I am studying three new patterns that I think would be fun for the gaming crowd. If you have a horse gate key and would like to volunteer to run the patterns in...
Welcome sunshine! At least intermittently, for the past few days. Looks like more wet stuff on the way, but at least we know there is a sun. I found my first trillium on the hill above the house. Kinda late but beautiful. They always remind me of my mom. News from Naselle: The Naselle-Grays River Valley sports schedule for the coming week: Thursday-track at South Bend, fast pitch and baseball with Ocosta in Naselle at 3:30 p.m.; Monday-fast pitch and baseball at North Beach at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-middle school track at North Beach. Go Comets!...
A spring garden plant sale on April 30 will help with garden planning and benefit the St. James Family Center. A wide selection of plants will be available in the center's gym from noon to 3 p.m. including houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, bedding plants, trees, vegetable starts and herbs. Plants are being donated by Skamokawa Gardens Fred Meyer, Stockhouse's Farm, Island's End Farm, Logee's Tropical Plants, Rachael Wolford, Tsugawa Nursery, and more. Unusual plants such as tea plants, ornamental bananas, cymbidium orchids, and aloe vera,...
Due to further requests, another vegetable starts workshop has been set by WSU Extension. On April 21 at 6 p.m., Cowlitz County Master Gardeners will assist participants in starting fall vegetable plants that only include squash, pumpkins, cantaloupe, watermelons and cucumbers. Pre-registration is required by April 18; contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext. 3 or at garyf@wsu.edu. Participants will pre-select their seeds and will pick them up that night. Those attending will take home 18 pots that they planted with seeds of their choosing to...
The auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Pinocchio will take place on April 18 at 3:15 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at J.A. Wendt Elementary. There are roles available for students from kindergarten through high school senior, and approximately 50-60 students will be cast to appear in the show alongside the MCT actor/director. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two hour session. The first rehearsal begins 15-30 minutes after the audition. Some students will...
The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation had to cancel their Chicken and Dumpling dinner on Sunday, April 10 due to a family emergency of "chef" Janet Bryan. Bryan's brother Gordy Souvenir was injured and in the ICU at a local hospital on Sunday, leaving the Foundation without her to prepare her fantastic chicken and dumplings. Foundation members felt it was best to cancel the dinner rather than struggle through without her. The Foundation plans to reschedule the dinner as soon as feasible. Reports are that Souvenir is out of the hospital at this time....
The Two Islands Farm Market is preparing to open for the 2011 season on May 6. The market will be open every Friday from 3-6:30 p.m. and will feature local vendors presenting their Wahkiakum grown or produced products. All returning vendors and new vendors interested in having a booth at the farmer's market are invited to an informational meeting on April 17 at 7 p.m. at Stockhouse's Farm, 62 W. Birnie Slough Road. For more information, contact either Stockhouse's Farm at 849-4145 or Little Island Farm at 849-4492....
Breakfast at Applebee’s is being served on April 30, as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society’s Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Relay For Life. An all-you-can-eat breakfast of sausage, pancakes, coffee, juice and other beverages will be served from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Applebee’s is located in the Triangle Shopping Center in Longview. Tickets are being sold in advance for $5. Sponsor of the breakfast is the Hanson Family and Friends Relay team, and tickets can be obtained from any team member. Call Karen at 423-5096 or Dorothy at 423-7144 to purch...
April 30 marks the date for the 35th annual Spring Salad Luncheon held by the Priscilla Circle of the Naselle Lutheran Church. "Farm Fresh," this year's theme, will be used throughout the event, which will feature a garden area with Alfred Simukka's tomato plants totalling well over 500 and other starts to add to Spring planting. The Lutheran bakers will provide an assortment of products including traditional Finnish fare as well as a signature chocolate bar created by Kathy Hamilton. Quilts constructed by members will be on sale in both the...
GRAY START--As this week begins, it's gray but dry and I woke to temperatures in the 30s. This is Spring? They say we're going to get lots of rain and by the end of the week it will be below freezing, so obviously Old Man Winter has not let go of his cold and miserable grip on us just yet. On Saturday we were even dodging heavy hail storms, between some sun breaks, so we had a bit of everything. SPECIAL DAYS--It seems I looked at the wrong month and got some dates mixed up last week so if you see a repeat of names this week, you'll understand...
Saturday we had a group of 10 volunteers painting the horse barn stalls and poster wall. Horse Barn Superintendent Valerie Antijunti bought blue paint for the poster wall that matches the color of the metal on the outside of the barn. The inside of the stalls were painted red, the color made them look very clean and bright. At noon the volunteers took a break from painting and were served a picnic lunch with hamburgers barbecued by Lois Wakefield. The volunteers worked until they ran out of stalls that were ready to paint, a combined total of...
Saturday we had a group of 10 volunteers painting the horse barn stalls and poster wall. Horse Barn Superintendent Valerie Antijunti bought blue paint for the poster wall that matches the color of the metal on the outside of the barn. The inside of the stalls were painted red, the color made them look very clean and bright. At noon the volunteers took a break from painting and were served a picnic lunch with hamburgers barbecued by Lois Wakefield. The volunteers worked until they ran out of stalls that were ready to paint, a combined total of...
News from Naselle: Naselle-Grays River Valley Students will return to their classes on Monday, after a week of spring break. I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation. Sports coming up this week include: Monday-fast pitch and baseball at Taholah at 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Comet Classic track meet at 3 p.m. in Naselle; Wednesday-middle school track at Valley at 3 p.m., fast pitch at home vs. Knappa at 3:30 p.m., JV baseball at Wahkiakum at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets! The Comet Booster Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is...
On April 11 at 6:30 p.m., Debbie Caffall will demonstrate how to bring texture, form, shape, functionality, balance and color into landscape lots. She will lead participants through common mistakes made by the novice landscaper. Caffall has owned and operated her own landscape business for over 25 years. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview on the fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext...
St. James Church is sponsoring their third annual English Tea from noon to 2:30 p.m. on April 30. The gym at the St. James Family Center will be transformed into a tea garden with flowers, linen and fine china. Savory and sweet items will be available along with scones and jam and unlimited cups of tea, all overseen by two expatriate Brits. A basket raffle will be held with five specially created theme baskets from which to choose, with themes including Coffee and Chocolate for Two, Pamper Yourself Spa, Everything Garden, and Tea Time. To view...
There are still slots available in AARP's Driver Safety Program being held in Cathlamet on April 27-28, sponsored by Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services. The eight hour program is being held at the River Street Meeting Room in Cathlamet from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day. People of any age are welcome to attend; all participants must bring a valid drivers license. A certificate will be issued to all participants upon completion. This certificate is recognized by most insurance companies for a discount on auto insurance for those 55 and...
The Leroy Burns Rock Pit Pond will be open weekends beginning the last weekend of April until the last weekend of May. The pond will only be open to children under 14 years old; those aged eight and under begin fishing at 8:30 a.m., all children under 14 begin at 9:30 a.m. The ponds close at 7 p.m. The pond is located at the Leroy Burns rock pit site approximately 4 miles up Elochoman Valley Road and all anglers must bring their own bait and tackle and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No anglers over 14 and there is a limit of five...
This year’s Cispus trip for all 8th grade students is being scheduled for May 14-16 and the school is seeking participants and parent chaperones. Cost of this program is covered through a grant from Wahkiakum Community Network, Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services, and Wahkiakum School District. Registration materials will be sent home after Spring Break and will be due back before May 6. A meeting to answer questions for parents will be offered at Wendt Elementary School library on April 12 from 6 – 6:30 p.m. For more details go t...
