The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

There is still time to get raffle tickets for the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation Summer Raffle. The drawing will be held on Saturday, October 5 during Country River Days.

Raffle prizes include a 20 pound box of salmon, handmade afghan in Southwest design, western motif mirror, $50 gift certificate from Hair by Kandice, $45 gift certificate from Western World Feed and Supply,dinner for two at the Diner on Main, paper products from Wauna Mill and Pepsi products.

The WFF is a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to preserving the fairgrounds and its family tradition. They earn funds for projects needed at the grounds not covered by the county budget. This year they achieved their set goals by purchasing and mounting a new flag pole dedicated to Veryl Chamberlain and painting the Youth Building floor.

Tickets are available from WFF members Lore Twiet, Kay Walters, Jean Beerbower, Carol Blalock, David Blalock and Daria Lacy.