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Two Grays River Valley residents on Tuesday asked the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners to draft an ordinance governing public nudity in the county. Christine and Robert Symonds said a new resident of the Valley is a nudist, and travelers often see him outside his residence or even along the county road. Robert Symonds said he had talked to the man when he first moved into the area and was told the man intended to build a fence to screen his property. However, the fence has not yet been built. "You're not the only ones on your road who...
News from Naselle: The 17th Biennial Finnish-American Folk Festival will be held this weekend, the 25th through the 27th, on the grounds of the Naselle-Grays River Valley school campus. Grab family and friends and head to Naselle for history, dancing, music and fantastic food. This event is always a crowd pleaser. There is something for everyone at this event filled weekend. Check out their website and Face Book page for scheduled events and maps. Parking can be at a premium this weekend in Naselle, so plan to car pool if you have a large...
We have some changes in store for readers of The Wahkiakum County Eagle. By the end of the month, we're going to launch a new website. This will have little effect for readers of our print edition, but for readers who follow us online, we have good and bad new. First the good news: The new website will have more content. It will be easier to navigate. It will have formats for PC's, tablets, pads and phones. We'll be uploading stories and photos more often than we do now. The bad news is that at some point, and even though I hate to do it,...
We have some changes in store for readers of The Wahkiakum County Eagle. This will have little effect for readers of our print edition, but for readers who follow us online, we have good and bad new. First the good news: The new website will have more content. It will be easier to navigate. It will have formats for PC's, tablets, pads and phones. We'll be uploading stories and photos more often than we do now. The bad news is that at some point, and even though I hate to do it, we'll put up a paywall and begin charging fees to access that...
News from Naselle: The 17th Biennial Finnish-American Folk Festival will be held this weekend, the 25th through the 27th, on the grounds of the Naselle-Grays River Valley school campus. Grab family and friends and head to Naselle for history, dancing, music and fantastic food. This event is always a crowd pleaser. There is something for everyone at this event filled weekend. Check out their website and Face Book page for scheduled events and maps. Parking can be at a premium this weekend in Naselle, so plan to car pool if you have a large...
Wahkiakum County and the US Fish and Wildlife Service have agreed to work together to improve the southern end of Steamboat Slough Road. Jackie Ferrier, manager of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge Complex, proposed that the county support the federal agency in a grant application for funds to upgrade the road. The grant funds are directed toward projects that improve access to parks and public lands, she said. "Steamboat Slough Road is in bad shape," said Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen. The grant, if the application is...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 thought they were ready to vote on an updated comprehensive park and recreation plan on Tuesday, but last minute details tabled the issue till next month. Commissioners Lori Scott, Kayrene Gilbertsen and Brian O'Connor heard criticism of the plan, and they agreed with some of it, but were ready to approve the plan with the understanding they could amend when they desired. Then Grays River resident Karen Bertroch asked if the board had the most up-to-date version of the plan in front of them. Commissioners...
News from Naselle: The Finnish American Folk Festival will be here before we know it. July 25th through the 27th are the dates you should set aside and make your way to Naselle for history, dancing, music and fantastic food. This event is always a crowd pleaser. Bring the whole family and enjoy an event filled weekend. There is something for everyone. Check out their website and Facebook page for scheduled events. You may remember the stories of the crow family who took up residence at the site of the “Mochas and More” coffee/espresso shop in...
Wahkiakum County and the US Fish and Wildlife Service have agreed to work together to improve the southern end of Steamboat Slough Road. Jackie Ferrier, manager of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge Complex, proposed that the county support the federal agency in a grant application for funds to upgrade the road. The grant funds are directed toward projects that improve access to parks and public lands, she said. "Steamboat Slough Road is in bad shape," said Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen. The grant, if the application is...
News from Naselle: The Finnish American Folk Festival will be here before we know it. July 25th through the 27th are the dates you should set aside and make your way to Naselle for history, dancing, music and fantastic food. This event is always a crowd pleaser. Bring the whole family and enjoy an event filled weekend. There is something for everyone. Check out their website and Facebook page for scheduled events. You may remember the stories of the crow family who took up residence at the site of the “Mochas and More” coffee/espresso shop in...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department marine patrol officers rescued a man who fell off a sailboat Tuesday evening. Sheriff Mark Howie said Wednesday morning that Rosedale residents Dan and Genie Cary noticed the sails on the sailboat suddenly fell to the deck and that a man was in the water. They called sheriff's department at 9:19 p.m., and Undersheriff Steve Marshall and Deputy Sheriff Bill Tawater responded in the patrol boat. The man in the water was wearing a camouflage colored life vest,...
Naselle news Get ready for an amazing weekend of wondrous activities during the Finnish American Festival, coming up in just a couple of weeks. Mark your calendar for the 25th through the 27th of July, and make your way to Naselle for history, dancing, music and fantastic food. This event is always a crowd pleaser. Check it out, and bring the whole family. There is something for everyone. If you hurry on by the little orange coffee house – “Mochas and More” on the corner of SR 4 West and US 401 you can purchase a Finn-Am commemorative coffee mu...
Wahkiakum County and the US Fish and Wildlife Service have agreed to work together to improve the southern end of Steamboat Slough Road. Jackie Ferrier, manager of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge Complex, proposed that the county support the federal agency in a grant application for funds to upgrade the road. The grant funds are directed toward projects that improve access to parks and public lands, she said. "Steamboat Slough Road is in bad shape," said Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen. The grant, if the application is...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department marine patrol officers rescued a man who fell off a sailboat Tuesday evening. Sheriff Mark Howie said Wednesday morning that Rosedale residents Dan and Genie Cary noticed the sails on the sailboat suddenly fell to the deck and that a man was in the water. They called sheriff's department at 9:19 p.m., and Undersheriff Steve Marshall and Deputy Sheriff Bill Tawater responded in the patrol boat. The man in the water was wearing a camouflage colored life vest, and the officers couldn't spot him in the water....
Naselle news Get ready for an amazing weekend of wondrous activities during the Finnish American Festival, coming up in just a couple of weeks. Mark your calendar for the 25th through the 27th of July, and make your way to Naselle for history, dancing, music and fantastic food. This event is always a crowd pleaser. Check it out, and bring the whole family. There is something for everyone. If you hurry on by the little orange coffee house – “Mochas and More” on the corner of SR 4 West and US 401 you can purchase a Finn-Am com...
The Cathlamet Town Council adopted its annual 6-Year Street Improvement Plan during a special meeting last Thursday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation requires the annual update of the plan. The plan prioritizes projects which can be started if there is funding available for them. The plan showed no secured funding for any of the six projects on the plan. Listed projects include: 1. 2015, 2nd Street, from Una Street to the Elochoman Slough Marina, rebuilding roadway and improving curbs, sidewalks, drainage and lighting; 2. 2016,...
by Rick Nelson Cathlamet's 33rd Bald Eagle Festival is just over two weeks away; the festival runs Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, this year. The theme of the 2014 festival is "Celebrating Old Ways," Ashley Turner, director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, said in a recent email. Action starts Friday, July 18, 2:30 p.m., with the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of the Pacific. The Puget Island farmers market will host live music and vendors selling locally produced fruit, vegetables and meats, starting at 3 p.m. A...
As I finish up this column, the temperature is climbing and it looks like a really warm day for this Tuesday. Personally, I prefer the cooler days, but as long as it doesn’t last too long, I guess I can tolerate it. I love the sudden warm showers, then sunshine and even some rainbows on occasion. It’s time to make hay though, guess I shouldn’t jinx the haymakers. Fourth of July is tomorrow (Friday), and hopefully many will be celebrating with family and friends. Please remember to take special pains with your pets and keep them safe. So many...
Cathlamet's 33rd Bald Eagle Festival is just over two weeks away; the festival runs Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, this year. The theme of the 2014 festival is "Celebrating Old Ways," Ashley Turner, director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, said in a recent email. Action starts Friday, July 18, 2:30 p.m., with the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of the Pacific. The Puget Island farmers market will host live music and vendors selling locally produced fruit, vegetables and meats, starting at 3 p.m. A trolley will run...
The Cathlamet Town Council adopted its annual 6-Year Street Improvement Plan during a special meeting last Thursday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation requires the annual update of the plan. The plan prioritizes projects which can be started if there is funding available for them. The plan showed no secured funding for any of the six projects on the plan. Listed projects include: 1. 2015, 2nd Street, from Una Street to the Elochoman Slough Marina, rebuilding roadway and improving curbs, sidewalks, drainage and lighting; 2. 2016,...
As I finish up this column, the temperature is climbing and it looks like a really warm day for this Tuesday. Personally, I prefer the cooler days, but as long as it doesn’t last too long, I guess I can tolerate it. I love the sudden warm showers, then sunshine and even some rainbows on occasion. It’s time to make hay though, guess I shouldn’t jinx the haymakers. Fourth of July is tomorrow (Friday), and hopefully many will be celebrating with family and friends. Please remember to take special pains with your pets and keep them safe. So many...
As Wahkiakum County moves into updating its shoreline and land use ordinances, one may be certain there will be vigorous public input. Two members of the Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board questioned the county board of commissioners Tuesday about plans and processes. County commissioners formed the committee three years ago when a group of citizens objected to including the county in a proposed national heritage area. The board is charged with advising the board of commissioners on issues affecting property in the county,...
News from Naselle: One more month until Naselle becomes the home of history sharing, delicious food, heartwarming music and stories, dancing, and just plain fun for the whole weekend. Mark your calendar for the upcoming Finnish-American Festival, to be held on July 25, 26 and 27. Bring the whole family as there will be something for everyone. Westend news The Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park is sponsoring their first Country Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy pancakes, cheesy eggs and...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council approved Monday several new documents that could benefit community organizations. The council terminated its long-term lease with Helping Hand Food Bank for a space in Erickson Park for a food bank. Helping Hand had sought the space with intention of placing a pre-fabricated building on it to serve as a food bank and was looking for grants to fund the project. In the meantime, Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Department has announced plans to remodel and expand its Elochoman Campus and have furthe...
Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a light business agenda and discussed concerns at their Tuesday meeting. Commissioners finalized the new design for the painted mural at the entrance of the Main Street parking lot. The mural has a large painted map showing sights to see in Wahkiakum County. It is based on a mural that was on the building that once occupied the lot where the parking lot and Courthouse Annex are now located. Representatives of the Tsuga Arts Association have volunteered to repaint the mural, which is weathered and peeling....
