Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Is it ever going to be spring? It has been so cold; I’m surprised any gardens are growing. Some folks haven’t even planted yet. Hopefully it will warm up soon. News from Naselle: It’s hard to believe another school year is about to end. The kids that are graduating this year are the class that I volunteered in when we first moved here. This class has come a long way and we should be very proud of them. No matter what they choose to do, I wish them well, and much success. On that note, I have received a graduation invitation from one of those...
MIXED BAG--Last weekend was nice and even as the work week begins, the sun is shining after some night time showers. However, it's pretty wet out there this Tuesday morning, and it looks like rain is going to fall most of the week. I guess we'll have to be busy as beavers while the sun is shining and hope the following weekend is nice, but it only looks like Sunday will be. Temperatures are supposed to drop mid-week and the snow levels are dropping to 3,000 feet so I guess we can't put away those warm jackets just yet. SPECIAL DAYS--Those...
I’m sure everyone is aware that the iconic Rosburg Store is closed as of Monday, the 17th. The only information I have is that it will be closed indefinitely. What a gorgeous weekend. Now it looks like some more unwelcome rain and stormy weather is on the agenda for the rest of the week. News from Naselle: There will be a District track meet on Thursday at Raymond. Girl’s pole vault will start at 3:30 p.m. and the other events will follow. Go Comets! Are you looking for something fun to do on a weekend or two this summer? Hosts are needed at th...
St. James Family Center's Youth Adventure Program is seeking volunteers to teach a class to children in the community. They are looking for people to teach woodworking, pottery, gardening, tennis, painting or any other skill or hobby. The program runs from June 28 to August 6. Fridays are field trip days and the center is also looking for volunteers to chaperone the trips. For more information, or to volunteer contact Charl Melton at 795-8612....
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services, WSU Extension, 4-H and the Town of Cathlamet are inviting the public to join in the planting of the community garden at Erikson Park this weekend. The planting will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday; for those interested in having their own plot to tend, planting will begin at 1 p.m on Sunday. Some plant starts and seeds are available but participants are asked to bring their own tools. The WSU Extension's 4-H Media Club will be on hand to film activities. Dress for the weather; light showers are...
Kari Schillios, a 2009 Wahkiakum High School graduate, was awarded the WSU Mortar Board Outstanding Freshman Scholar recognition. Students are chosen for this award based on leadership as well as scholastic achievement. Schillios is majoring in Hospitality Business Management with a minor in Communications and is the daughter of Susan Schillios of Cathlamet....
GREAT WEEKEND WEATHER--Mother's Day weekend couldn't have been nicer--sunshine and warmth! It's about time! I know it seemed to bring everybody out and most folks seem to have perked up and got into a better mood; the sunshine will do that for you, so I hope we see more of it in the days ahead. Of course, I'm talking the hours prior to Sunday evening, as the wind picked up, the clouds rolled in and it got pretty nippy, but up until then, it was great. The beginning of this work week has not been so kind; it was wet and nasty for most of Monday...
There will be a Republican Party meeting to hear candidates for Congress and Senate on May 18 at 7 p.m. Speakers include Paul Akers, who is running for Senate and David Castillo, Jaime Herrera and Chris Boyed who are all running for Congress. The meeting will be on the third floor of the Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street in Cathlamet. For more information, contact Richard Riley at 562-6586....
I hope everyone enjoyed the couple of days of sunshine we had last weekend, and that all the Moms had a wonderful day on Sunday. I had a wonderful weekend with some of our family in Oregon. The weather wasn’t the greatest but the company was. The weatherman says we may have some nice days this week, so I’m hoping to get the lawn mowed before it’s tall enough to make into hay. News from Naselle: The school year is winding down for this year with a little more than a month to go. Lots of last minute activities for many of our students, espec...
St. James Family Center's Youth Adventure Program (YAP) is looking for volunteers this summer. The center is looking for people with special talents or hobbies or those who just want to volunteer. Those interested should call Charl Melton at 795-8612....
Participate in the 26th annual Great White Tail Run this Saturday (May 15) on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge. Registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Skamokawa Vista Park. Fees will be $12 without a shirt and $25 with a shirt. A family or youth group discount is included with the first two entries of immediate family/group regular price, each additional entry is $3 off the regular price. Add $1 if you are bringing your dog and want to compete for awards in this division. Walkers or runners will choose...
Tangled Roots Genealogy club will meet May 19 at Cathlamet Public Library, from 2 - 4 p.m....
Bill and Cindy Faubion will open their pond at 314 Greenwood Road for fishermen 12 years and under this Saturday (May 15). All fishermen must be accompanied by a parent or other supervising adult. To avoid congestion, fishermen aged 8 and under begin at 8:30 a.m., older fishermen to age 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pond is full of trout averaging 7 inches in length. The limit is five fish per person. For more information, call 795-3367....
Brandi Boyington has been appointed Noxious Weed Control Manager for Wahkiakum County. She began part time work with the county on April 20 and also works with Cowlitz County's Noxious Weed Program as a weed inspector. Boyington began working with Clark County's Noxious Weed Program in 2003, including two years of field work controlling weeds in county wetlands and stormwater facilities as well as private properties for special grant projects. She will be in her office at the WSU Extension at 25 River Street in Cathlamet on Monday mornings...
SPOTTY--Our sunshine has been sort of hit and miss lately, and the days that had been forecast for sunny last week, were pretty spotty. Wound up being more clouds and rain showers than sun I think. Of course, it all depended on where you were, as I heard some folks were able to mow their lawns, while others would have been needing a snorkel to manage that! It looks like we may have a few days of dry weather by the time this gets delivered, so I sure hope so as the "April Showers" are getting a little old and the hail and the pounding rains...
The Two Islands Farm Market will begin it's 2010 season this Friday at Stockhouse's Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, on Puget Island. Farmer's Market hours have been extended and the market will run Fridays from 3-6:30 p.m. through October. Fresh, Wahkiakum grown vegetables, cut flowers, veggie starts including 23 varieties of tomato plant, perennial plants, artisan breads, local art, eggs from pastured chickens will be available as well as USDA certified beef, lamb and goat by the cut. Vendors for opening day include the Farm at 172, Little Isl...
The Honor Roll as announced by Wahkiakum High School this week includes full time students grades 9-12 (3.25) or above for the third quarter ending April 12, 2010. The following students earned 4.00: Erin Turner, Jordyn Wirkkala, Ryan Helms, Ashley Silva, Haylee Budd, Eli McElroy and Eva Mari Vik 9th grade: Bonnie Beck, Lars Blix, Cody Bodine, Bryan Burchim, Brysen Coleman, Mitchel Dault, Cody Hauff, Shanna Havens, Elia Hoover, Jo-Ceph McCall, Kevin Niemela, Bradley Peek, David Tsybikova, Marissa Washington and Peter Weiler. 10th grade: Kyle...
The Wahkiakum County Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with WSU Extension, 4-H, and the Town of Cathlamet to create a youth and community oriented garden. The garden is in Erickson Park and is roughly 100ft square. There will be communal and individual plots available. An open house will be held at the River Street Meeting Room on May 10 from 5-7:30 p.m. for those interested to register for garden plots or to volunteer for planting days. WIC families are encouraged to participate. For more information, contact Kelly Guest...
“Fashion and Fun” is the theme for this year’s Grays River Friendship Circle’s annual Spring Tea and Luncheon to be held on Sunday, May 16 at the Rosburg Community Hall. There will be a short fashion show featuring a variety of styles for special occasions, some of them from the very distant past. Some will be on display as well. The Maddox School Dancers from Warrenton will perform a dance from a popular Broadway play under the direction of Jeannie Peterson. Doors open at noon. Lunch will consist of tea sandwiches, savories and dessert...
It’s hard to decide if you need shorts and sunscreen or your heavy coat and raingear with this unpredictable weather. We actually had snowflakes this morning. I’m sure the gardener’s are scratching their heads and wondering when to plant. News from Naselle: This year Naselle Elementary School celebrated Earth Day on April 22. Grades K-5 students were engaged in several activities, which focused on protecting our earth throughout the day. The key objectives taught were reuse, recycle and reduc...
SAW THE SUN--Between the rain and the wind, we did see some sun last week and as this week began, it was nice all day Sunday. However, with rain coming in for the rest of the week, it looks like the rain coats and boots will be staying by the door. The heavy rains and strong winds on Monday afternoon made it miserable and seemed to chill me to the bone; with plenty of rain on Tuesday, it was still a time to huddle by the fire. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from April 29-May 5 are Shannon McClain, Connie Luthi, Wally Wright, Marcia M...
HALF NICE--I think Saturday took a lot of us by surprise, as we'd heard there was just a chance of a shower. Well, beings it rained a good deal of Friday night and almost all of Saturday, it was not a picnic pleaser by any means. It was great to see the sun return on Sunday though. The rains did not seem to slow down the traffic on SR 4, as clam season and fishing season were in full swing. With tides just right the beaches were full and the boats were thick at the Cathlamet marina and elsewhere. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthda...
The Finnish-American Folk Festival of Naselle is asking people of all ages to share stories about their grandmothers, more familiarly known as Mummu in Finnish. The theme of the 2010 festival is “My Mummu and Me.” To make the entries even more inclusive, grandmothers may submit their own stories; also folks may submit stories of women epitomize the characteristics of a grandmother. Organizers suggest participants recall that special moment that reveals connections between the generations and the wisdom of everyday life, and they welcome bot...
WAS NICE--We had a pretty nice weekend, although there was rain in the middle of the night on Saturday, but that was okay because it was sunny during the daylight hours and that's all that mattered to most of us. But now the work week has begun and so did the rain. It's this kind of weather that makes things grow like crazy, unless they drown! Let's hope we see the return of the sunshine real soon! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from April 15-21 are Janine Helms, Bryan Ledtke, Dan Keilwitz, Lori Smith, Floyd McClane, Brock Cothren,...
April 24 is the date for the annual Salad Luncheon sponsored by the Naselle Lutheran Church. The luncheon offering a wide assortment of salads for a donation of $6 will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Along with the luncheon, a Plant, Bake and Craft Sale will begin at 10:30 a.m. Al Simmuka has over 500 tomato plants of several varieties he is tending and various other plants will be available. The Lutheran bakers offer traditional goods including Finnish delicacies such cardamom bread and prune tarts. The craft room holds promise of hand...
