Skamokawa News

STILL SUNNY. Well, if you're a sun and heat lover, I guess you love this weather. The forecast looks warm and sunny too, so I hope you're getting out and enjoying it. I’m one of the people who hide from the sun so I love the morning clouds and the cooler weather after the sun goes down behind our hill. With all the dryness comes extreme fire danger, which is such an easy tragedy to avoid. So please don't be one of "those people" who think they can light campfires and wind up causing massive wildfires in our parks. Please be extremely cautious out there, even hot mufflers from cars and farm equipment can create a grass fire which spreads easily in the wind. If you don’t have an emergency kit in your vehicle, this is a reminder to get one. Maybe we should add a fire extinguisher to the kit, especially with all the car fires lately!

SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from Aug. 8 through 14 are Jenny Benfit, Marsha Helms, Treasure Collupy, Jana Jacobs, Tim Schmitz, Mike Backman, Marjorie Williams, Lisa Watkins, David Zacher, Brian Taylor, Judy Fritzie, Rick Bryan, Travis Wegdahl, Devlynn Ferguson, Kassy Burdick, Ezra Hoven, Judy Smith, Denis Everest, Paydn Pedersen, Jeff Nicol, Sally Palmer and Maddox Wilder. Here's wishing you all a very wonderful birthday celebration! Those celebrating anniversaries this week are Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Gribskov, Larry and Deb Holland, Steve and Janna Doumit, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Kuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hoven, and Gene and Karen Healy. May all your anniversaries be extra special this year.

HUGE SALE THIS WEEKEND. If you are looking for just about anything, you might find it at the sale this weekend at the Skamokawa Grange Hall, which is located right next to the fairgrounds here in Skamokawa at 18 Fairgrounds Road. Indeed, they are listing tools, antiques, furniture, baby items, clothes, books, sewing items, heaters, kitchen items, and much more. Come on down on Aug. 10 and 11 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to find something you need for a very great price! All purchases go towards the Skamokawa Grange members' insulation and window project so every little bit helps!

MUSIC TIME. After doing some shopping at Skamokawa Grange Hall, why not head to the Pioneer Center in Cathlamet and take in their live, themed Music Show? The show will be followed by an open mic at 4 p.m. The show will be fun and this week they are doing movie themes. There is no entry charge but donations are deeply appreciated. The Pioneer Community Association has been working to keep this historic building up and running so the community has a space to come together and enjoy many special events.

BINGO TIME. Once you've shopped at the Skamokawa Grange Hall and enjoyed some music in Cathlamet at the Pioneer Church, then you can head over to the Norse Hall on the evening of Aug. 10 and play some Bingo! Yes, the monthly Bingo games at the Norse Hall, at 444 SR 409, are just waiting for you. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m.

MORE AND MORE. To top things off, the Elochoman Slough Marina will be the site of the Street Market on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., as well as the Wooden and Classic Boat Show on Saturday. Also, the Brewery will be having a car show, so there will be plenty to do in that area. This weekend is packed with things to do, either you'll be running from place to place to take them all in or you'll just have to pick a couple of favorites. Here's to all of those taking part in all these special events this weekend!

STILL HAPPENING. As usual, there is the Senior Friendship Group that meets over at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Puget Island from noon to 3 p.m. every Wednesday. They have many special groups: art lovers, kayak lovers, books, etc. and they invite you to come over to meet and greet new folks where you can just chat and have a cup of coffee. You can also take part in some other activities with like-minded folks like a game of cards or puzzles. The choice is yours!

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST. Every Thursday you are welcome to come down here to the Skamokawa Grange hall between 10 a.m. and noon to enjoy a Community Breakfast get-together. Folks can enjoy this time to chat, have a bite to eat, and maybe donate some food to the food pantry or a few bucks to help keep this event going. It’s such a great way to get together!

FRIENDS OF SKAMOKAWA Now every Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4, the Friends of Skamokawa welcome you up to the old Central School/Redmen Hall/Interpretive Center at Milepost 29 on SR 4 to check out their Gift Shop and Book Store and take a tour of the upper level as well. The River Life Interpretive Center is currently showcasing the creamery industry. On these gorgeous days, the second level and the bell tower are the perfect places to take pictures of the area. While you're there, why not take a chance on winning a two-hundred-dollar gift basket? The prize is filled with homemade soaps, pottery, wine, books, and more. Tickets are only two bucks each or three for five dollars and will be sold until Aug. 31. Come and visit and help support the FOS!!

COMING UP. It's almost time for the Wahkiakum County Fair, which will take place next Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 15 through 17. Buy those season passes for just seven dollars and enjoy all three days at a lower cost. It will be full of things to do and see and, the best part, the food. It's my yearly tradition to enjoy all my dinners at the fair because it helps support them and, well, I don't have to cook or do the dishes. Win-win for me! I hope you plan on coming on down.

FOLLOWING WEEK. The Hook the Hawg event will be happening starting Aug. 22 through 24 at the Elochoman Sl. Marina. if you're a fisherman and want to sign up, the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has a sign-up on their website and Facebook.

For more information, call 360-795-9996.

CLASS OF 1959. Helen Keyser would to remind members of the Wahkiakum High School class of 1959 of the gathering that is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Stuffy’s.

OLYMPICS ANYONE? Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the Paris Olympics are taking place and it has been exciting. From field relay racing to swimming, diving competitions to gymnastics, and everything else, there were thrills and spills along the way to Gold, that's for sure! We were happy for our local Washington and Oregon gals who got medals in gymnastics, Congratulations to Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey. Great job ladies! It was awesome to watch Vancouver native, Ryan Crouser, win gold again in shot put. We send kudos to all the winners and all of those who competed, they've practiced for years and years to get to where they are today and we respect their dedication.