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

Janessa Tarabochia, a 9th grader at Wahkiakum High School was the winner of the 38th annual art contest for the Great White Tail Run. Her design was selected from 148 entries submitted by students within the Naselle-Grays River Valley and Wahkiakum School Districts. She will receive $25 and a shirt with her winning entry.

Second place was awarded to Jaden Baldino, an 8th grade student at Naselle Grays River Valley Middle School. Third place award went to Anita Doubilo, a 4th grade student at J.A. Wendt. Jaden and Anita will receive art supplies.

Honorable Mentions include Chloe Sutton, Dalton Bruntmyer, Hauer Gumucio, Lilliana M. Fest, Lily Holt, Maddi Thoreson, Max Ohrberg, Mia Foreman, Shea Hurley, Taylor Smith, Vienna Paradise Gregoire and Zoey Ware.

Winning entries are displayed at the Tsuga Gallery in Cathlamet.

The Great White Tail Run will be held on May 14, 10 a.m., on a route through the Julia Butler Hansen National Refuge.

You may register on line at: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Cathlamet/GreatWhiteTailRun. Registration forms can also be picked up at the WSU Wahkiakum Extension Office located on River Street in Cathlamet. For more information contact Carol Ervest at 360-465-2275, email carol.ervest@gmail.com or lfrink@wsu.edu.