Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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HOT ENOUGH?--We've had some sweltering days this past week but luckily we haven't been nearly as miserably hot as some areas nearby. It was actually quite cool as this week began. We were 15 degrees cooler than Portland most of the time and that was a big plus as far as I was concerned! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July 17-23 are Pam Elliott, Rick Benfit, Bev Moonen, Stuart Bosch, McKenna Longtain, Ashley and Kelsey Hedges, Steve Doumit, Eric Ferguson, Kelsea Blix, Cameron Mendez, Marsha Cleveland, John Buennagel, Larry...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 7 – 6:27 a.m. A missing dog was found and returned to its owner. 4:06 p.m. A caller reported seeing what appeared to be an unoccupied boat drifting on the Columbia River; while on the phone, the caller saw the driver sit up and take off after hitting pilings. 5:13 p.m. The deputy from Cowlitz County was on scene with the aforementioned boater at County Line Park and requested assistance; the boater...
Lifelong local resident Susan Laree Cothren, 55, of Kelso, died July 10, 2014, at the Hospice Care Center in Longview. She was born March 14, 1959, in Longview, and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1977. Susie was a local waitress and bartender for many years. She loved gardening, garage sales, antiques, horses and her favorite companion, her chihuahua “Bruce Wayne.” Susie married Anthony Steven “Tony” Setera III in Longview in 1975. They had a child together and later divorced. In 1983 she married Melbourne “Mel” Barnes in Cathlamet....
Milton C. Ferguson died peacefully on Friday June 11, 2014 at the age of 90. He was born on January 3, 1924 in Valsetz, Oregon to Chauncey and Laverne Ferguson. He spent his youth in the nearby town of Falls City Oregon. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on his 18th birthday, just one month after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. His entire time in the Marine Corps was on active duty without leave in the Pacific. A few months after his return he met Theo Dickinson who was also from Falls City. They had a 6-week courtship and were married on...
On July 9, a little before 4 a.m. Fred Cantrell was asleep in his fiancée’s home on Altoona Pillar Rock Road when he heard a loud explosion. Startled, he jumped out of bed and hurried into the kitchen. He found a wall of fire. He ran to his future wife’s room and shouted. “There’s a fire in the house! Get up!” “I was deep in sleep,” Kathy Hamilton said. “But I heard the word ‘fire’ and I just ran.” In their bare feet and pajamas, they ran for the door. Hamilton grabbed her purse, ce...
With the inherent conflict between federal law and Washington state’s recent legalization of marijuana, the Wahkiakum PUD board of commissioners felt it would be prudent to change some of the language of some policies. On Tuesday, commissioners approved Resolution 1180, which amends the District’s Electric Service Conditions Policy. The new language now states that the District “may deny or discontinue service if: “1) The District receives a request by any federal, state or local agency to ceas...
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...
Commissioners gathered for July’s Port District No. 1 meeting on July 10 to discuss a few items on their agenda. Christine Randall, who along with her husband Jon, is considering purchasing the building that is being vacated by Bottoms Up Espresso, shared the couple’s ideas for the structure and petitioned the commissioners to consider their plans. The Randalls would like to use the space as a grab and go, a trolley stop and a part-time office. The commissioners were agreeable but ack...
Rolly (Roland) Armstrong has made such an impact in his 14 years as a resident of Cathlamet that he was asked to represent the community as grand marshal in Saturday’s Bald Eagle Day parade. “I have zero experience at being interviewed,” Rolly said on Monday morning. He also has zero experience in being grand marshal, so it’s a big week for him. According to Ashley Turner, the director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 25 people were nominated for grand marshal this year. Rolly was nominat...
Did you know that the Longview Goodwill Work Opportunity Center has free job skills training opportunities for Wahkiakum residents? In 45 days you can earn three nationally recognized certifications for Custodial Skills training. In seven weeks you can earn Warehouse Forklift certification along with nationally recognized Warehouse and Logistics certifications. Do you need to know more about computers? Our computer training can be done on your time! If you like working with your hands outdoors, in three months you can gain work experience to...
Nordic American Voices, an oral history project, was launched by the Nordic Heritage Museum in 2009 with the mission to collect, preserve, and share the life histories of Nordic immigrants and their descendants in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2009 project volunteers have recorded the life stories of more than 350 Nordic-Americans in the region. Some of the interviews were used to produce the 2011 video documentary "Under the Clouds of War: Growing Up in Occupied Denmark and Norway" and the 500 page book "Voices of Ballard and Beyond" released...
Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat, but caregivers who are unaccustomed to transporting children are especially prone to forgetting. Think about the last time your routine was interrupted. Maybe you forgot something, or were afraid you might forget something. Or maybe you decided to leave your child alone in the car, thinking "I'll just run into the store for a minute." In either case, it's important to know the risks and consequences associated with leaving kids in cars - especially hot cars. Risks In 10 minutes, a car can...
There are six girls vying to be Queen of the Wahkiakum County Fair this year. It may sound romantic, but there is a bit of work involved. It’s a bit like a summer job, according to Fair Manager Patty Dursteler. “The girls are responsible for fund raising,” Dursteler said. “They will be selling fair passes and raffle tickets and coming up with their own ways to raise money.” The princess who raises the most money wins the crown. The money they raise will go towards bills, upkeep, improveme...
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...
Friday, July 18 2:30 p.m. Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of Pacific 3 p.m., the farmer’s market on Puget Island with live music, local produce, fruit, vegetables, meats and cheeses. 5 p.m.Tsuga Art Gallery opening with live music Saturday, July 19 7:00 a.m. Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet Annual Pancake Breakfast, Elochoman Slough Marina 8:30 a.m. Bald Eagle Run, with 10k, 5k and two mile events 12 noon, the Bald Eagle Parade 1-6 p.m. Street fair with live music, waterball tournament, laser tag, kids games, train rides at the W...
To the Eagle: Our president dithers while the middle east burns, health care tanks, border leakage reaches crisis levels, and the economy remains anemic. The Republicans are casting about for a new Ronald Reagan to solve our problems. I personally would settle for a new Herbert Hoover, or anyone who knows how to build stuff. Somehow our various governments have become slaves to the silly notion that you can solve problems by passing laws. Big problems require big complicated laws. My grandma called that wishful thinking. School shootings? Pass...
To The Eagle: On behalf of the Cathlamet Fire Department, we would like to thank our community for entrusting us with your emergency medical services. We consider it a privilege and an honor to render care for you and your family when you are experiencing a medical emergency. Because we live in a rural community, we are often faced with transport decisions that are determined by the nature of the call combined with our protocols. In order to maintain the highest quality of patient care, there may be times that requesting Life Flight for...
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...
WOW! Only one more month until fair, I hope everyone has been getting things ready to enter at the fair. If you check out the fair book you will see we have some awesome entertainment coming to the fair this year. We have several new vendors and some special treats for the kids. A HUGE THANK YOU TO Skamokawa Gardens for the donation of flowers to the Fair. They will make the grounds look beautiful. Also a thank you to the volunteers that are planting them. Last week I said we had five young ladies running for the title of Wahkiakum County Fair...
The Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., in Cathlamet will celebrate its third anniversary on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Music will be provided by Fred Carter on the guitar. This will be a kick off event for the Bald Eagle Days Festival. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. they will host Kidzartworks, free, for ages four and up. Participants will explore art, mosaics, creative driftwood, mixed media and more. The gallery came into being as a gift from local artist and art lover, Janet Cimino, who did much to promote art in the area and to bring local artists...
The members of the Patriot’s Club at Wahkiakum High School have undertaken a bold endeavor. They are trying to raise $5000 for a motorized, retractable flag to descend like a projector screen from the ceiling of the gym. In conjunction with the VFW, they are organizing a raffle of a patriotic quilt made by the River City Strippers quilt group at Bald Eagle Days as well as patriotic table runners for a $20 donation. Any donation of $100 or more will merit an individualized plate on a plaque soon to be hanging in the school. Checks should be m...
