Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Finnish American Folk Festival had an air of reunion about it. There were three class reunions and Naselle residents and relatives from near and far greeted each other and chatted in hallways, classrooms, at tables, at the market and in line for food. Even new visitors made connections. No one seemed to be a stranger. According to Anita Raistakka, 1,450 people signed the registration books, though not everyone who attended signed. There were visitors from 24 states and four foreign...
Voters in Wahkiakum County and across the state on Tuesday winnowed down the candidates for races on the November general election ballot. In Wahkiakum County’s three person race for county commissioner, District 2, incumbent Dan Cothren led the voting in the district’s precincts with 183 votes; Bob Jungers finished second with 73, and Matt Barnhill trailed with 47. Cothren and Jungers face off in the general election. In the race for the other county commission seat on the ballot, challenger Greg Prestegard led incumbent Mike Backman 177...
Puget Island resident Skip Nortrup returned to the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday to express his continued frustration with a recent installation of electric service at his home. He was also frustrated with how the story was reported as a misunderstanding in The Wahkiakum Eagle on July 21. “I did not misunderstand anything he told me,” Nortrup said of General Manager David Tramblie. Nortrup revisited the circumstances that brought him there before stating, “Everyt...
To The Eagle: Not based on fact: In a letter to the editor, Mr. Roberts states that Wahkiakum County receives 10 percent revenue from marijuana sales. Wahkiakum County does not have any retail marijuana sales businesses. We receive no revenue from marijuana grow operations. I believe what Mr. Roberts was upset about was something that recently happened during a local commissioners meeting when a prospective buyer wanting to open the old Rosburg Store approached the board. As was described by the buyer, the store was to include a dedicated...
To The Eagle: July 29th was my last official day as the Americorps Community Center Coordinator. It is with great sadness to say that my year here has come to a close. I would like to say thank you to all of you, you made my service in Wahkiakum County a pleasurable and wonderful experience that I will forever be grateful for. Thank you for making me feel a part of your community (now also mine). Thank you for giving me a chance and your trust to serve you. Thank you for the help and service you gave me. Thank you for your much welcomed and...
The wind was fierce, fiercer than it had been for many years, according to Vancouver area resident Kelly Havig, who has been coming to Skamokawa Vista Park for one weekend every July for more than 20 years to participate in a Hobiecat regatta. "It's chaos!" she exclaimed. "It's pretty windy. We're having a blast out there." She had come onshore because her 17 foot single person Hobiecat had suffered some damage and she was set on doing the problem solving that would get her back on the Columbia...
Wahkiakum County officials this week settled the process they'll use to set up a taxing authority for flood control zone districts on Puget Island and at Cape Horn. Both the Island and Cape Horn have areas where sandy beaches are eroding and threatening outbuildings and residences. County officials have established four "flood control zone districts" (FCZD) to assess property and raise revenue for financing erosion control projects. County officials said Tuesday they'll spend about $70,000 on preparing permits this year. The money is coming...
SUNNY BEGINNING--The temperatures here haven't been super hot during this last week of July, which is fine by me, but for those beach and heat lovers, well, it's been sort of disappointing, as we had hotter days in the spring time! As this work week begins, we not only saw a little less sun and cooler temperatures, but we also saw a new month show up! You know what that means don't you? Well, it means everyone with kids will be frantically getting those vacation days figured in their schedule before the kids have to go back to school and fall...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park...
This has been a tough summer on the haymakers in our neck of the woods, never knowing when or if the rain is coming. As I work on this article, we have rain in the forecast, so the farmers are scurrying to get their baled hay under cover before it gets here. News from Naselle: Registration for high school classes will begin next week in Naselle. On Wednesday, the 10th at 6 p.m. for 12th grade students and at 7 p.m. for 11th grade students. On Thursday, the 11th for 10th grade students at 6 p.m. and 9th grade students at 7 p.m. Have you made...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 18 — 10:31 a.m. A caller reported finding a small dog in Cathlamet. 11:00 a.m. A Rosedale resident reported that an unknown dog was in his pool. 12:29 p.m. A security guard reported that the owner of a vehicle and bags of trash blocking a Weyerhauser gate in the Skamokawa area would not respond despite several attempts to make contact. 1:16 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious man possibly stealing mail i...
Wow! August is here. The fairgrounds will be getting busy over the next three weeks. If you would like to volunteer at the fairgrounds after two is a good time to catch me there. First off this week I would like to congratulate the winners of the "Silver Buckle Series" so far. June 25 winners: 19-35 Kaylee Paulson, 12-18 Shaya Breeze, 11 & under Jade Mahitka, and Novice Lexie. July 23 winners: 36 & over Becky Ellis, 12-18 Shaya Breeze, 11 & under Jade Mahitka and Novice Lexie. Congrulations to all the winners and hope to see them all at the...
For National Night Out on Tuesday, several Elochoman Valley residents gathered at Terry and Nancy Cannon's home for snacks and conversation while they waited for members of the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office to arrive. NNO was created to strengthen communities and their relationship with local law enforcement. From left to right: unknown, Dorothy Davenport, Paula Cothren, Esther Roche, Nancy Cannon, Cheryl Wright, and Beth Johnson. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
It was Wacky Wednesday at the Summer Food Rocks program in the J.A. Wendt Elementary School's multipurpose room and volunteers dressed up to put a smile on the faces of local youth as they served teriyaki chicken. There were 35 kids that day, a big increase from the usual 20-25 that volunteers have been seeing Monday through Thursday. It was loud, bright and happy as the kids chatted, ate, and played together. The volunteers gave out goofy glasses with a mustache and nose to all who attended....
This sailboat smashed into the Puget Island bridge on the night of July 31 and lost its mast. Photo by Genie Cary....
Marjorie Dale Wilkins, born October 8, 1925 in Creston, Iowa, died August 1, 2016 in Longview. A service will be held at The Bridge (AKA) Cathlamet Christian fellowship, 503 SR 409 on Sunday August 14 at 2 p.m. A full obituary will follow at a later date....
The Finnish American Folk Festival has announced the raffle winners of the day as the following: #1. OIva Toikka Bird; iittala -Finland; donated by Finn Ware; Judy Perkiomaki. #2. $400 Donated by the FAFF; Steve Lampimaki. #3. Gift Basket; donated by FAFF members; Anita Raistakka. Martini Knife and fish cleaning accessories; donated by Finn Ware; Julia Timm. Marimekko Tray, Hot Pad, Napkins and scrubber; donated by Finn Ware; Loren Ross. Gift Basket; donated by Bayshore Animal Hospital, Warrenton; Cheri Juhala. 3-piece cooling racks with tool;...
County Commissioner, District 1 % Steve Rogers D 467 47.56 Lisa Olsen R 515 52.44 County Commissioner, District 2 % Fred H. Hill D 611 47.96 Frank Wolfe D 663 52.04 State Legislature, District 19, Position 1 % JD Rossetti D 823 23.53 Tim Sutinen D 275 7.86 Teresa Purcell D 910 26.01 Jim Walsh R 1,109 31.7 Val (Halleck) Tinney R 381 10.89 State Legislature, District 19, Position 2 % Jimi O'Hagan R 1,337 37.72 Brian E. Blake D 1,958 55.23 Butch Stavrum D 250 7.05 State Senator, District 19 % Dean Takko D 2,087 60.37 Sue Kuehl Pederson Ind. GOP...
The Finnish American Folk Festival Golf Tournament was held at the Long Beach Peninsula Golf Course on Thursday, July 28. Thirty-eight golfers participated. The winning team of Cliff Kilponen, Nick Nikkila, Rod Smith, and Dave Batt were 10 under par. Second place went to Dave Leeland, Trevin Leeland, Cary Bloom, and Drew Sykes with eight under par. Mike Swanson took first in KP’s. Third place went to Regan Wirkkala, Lamar Wirkkala, Paul Wirkkala, and Quinn Donlon with seven under par. Long Drive winners were Paul Wirkkala and Nancy M...
Planning is underway for the 2016 Cathlamet Wooden Boat Festival to be held September 3 and 4 at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Organizers have chosen to expand the festival to two days this year. To entice exhibitors with their boats, invitations are being forwarded to a substantial and growing potential exhibitors list. Organizers say they are going to extend a hardy welcome and present each exhibitor with an attractive participation collector's plaque as well as their own event T-shirt. Each year, viewers are invited to vote for their...
Columbia River anglers preparing for the fall salmon season should be aware of several new rules scheduled to take effect Aug. 1. Approximately 960,000 fall chinook salmon are projected to return to the river this year, well above the 10-year average, said Ron Roler, a Columbia River fishery manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in a July 28 news release. However, some coho and steelhead runs are expected to be down this year. “A big part of the challenge this year is to conserve coho and steelhead while providing a...
As of August 1, 2016 all non-school age children receiving childcare subsidies in Washington are being cared for by providers who are committed to high-quality early learning experiences. The 2015 Early Start Act created a mandate for quality improvement via participation in the state’s Early Achievers program. There are now 3,072 providers enrolled in the program and on the path towards quality ratings. As the Department of Early Learning drives forward towards its goal of getting 90 percent of children ready for kindergarten by 2020, with r...
The Washington State Department of Health is urging parents to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up-to-date before heading back to school this fall. “Summer is a busy time, and immunizations are often overlooked. Vaccines are critical protection for our children and help keep other kids around them safe from many diseases such as whooping cough and measles,” said State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. Last school year, 85 percent of kindergartners had all their required immunizations. However, the number of kids with exemptions from recomme...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced its fall production of “Barefoot in the Park,” by Neil Simon. Open auditions will be held August 14-15 at 6 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse. Rehearsals will begin the following week in a near-by off-site venue. Performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays, October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. There will be one matinee, October 16 at 2 p.m. For more information about this and other shows, go to www.astorstreetoprycompany.com or email info@astorstreetoprycompany.com....
After weeks of testimony and argument about the Tesoro-Savage oil terminal proposal, at least two things are clear: first, this project will not benefit Washington citizens and consumers, and second, the risk of an oil spill into the Columbia River is too great. "For Washington, this project is all risk and no reward. A remarkable coalition came together to oppose this project—these are the voices of Washington's future," said Kristen Boyles, Earthjustice attorney representing many parties intervening in opposition to the proposed oil t...
