Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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St. James Family Center will host an Open House and Reception to celebrate their 30 years of serving children and families of Wahkiakum County. The center started as a day care in the Parish House of St. James Church and has grown to have 11 programs in two locations. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 in the gym of the Family Center, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet, and the public is invited to come and learn about their programs. St. James Family Center is the only non profit serving families in Wahkiakum...
On Friday, September 4, Christine Darby will perform on the Up-Beet Stage at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., from 3-6 p.m. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, September 5 The Downhillbillies, Alex and John Arness, will perform from 5-8 p.m. at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-355-4662....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 25 — 7:53 a.m. An alarm was activated at a Main Street address. Front and back doors were found open. 11:02 a.m. The Department of Corrections requested assistance in locating a subject. An individual was taken into custody. 12:29 p.m. A caller on Puget Island reported that he had been kicked in the throat. An individual was taken into custody. 12:39 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a clinic pat...
Attendance was down a little this year at the Wahkiakum County Fair, though Fair Manager Patricia Dursteler did not know the exact numbers on Tuesday. Despite that, the people who did attend had a good time. "It was a blast," Dursteler said. "We had so much fun." Fear that the Downhill Corral in Cathlamet would keep people away seemed unfounded as local turnout for the skateboarding event seemed to be low as well. Dursteler wasn't sure if it was the detour or the annual kite festival in Long Bea...
Children at Cathlamet Public Library have enjoyed finding out about assorted heroes this summer, at the Every Hero Has a Story-themed collaborative summer library program. Hero types included: historic, children, tall tale, mythological, community (fire, police and military veteran), animal, and superheroes with their sidekicks. Activities at the programs included stories, crafts, games, and a “superhero training camp” where children made costumes, lifted a huge “weight,” “flew” and crawled through a “laser field.” The programs concluded with...
To The Eagle: Cathlamet’s latest land giveaway was a predictable mistake. It followed a pattern of one-way gifting that in recent years has included a parking lot for Port District 1’s cabins, a big sewer rate discount for the marina, free plans for streetlight placement (paid for by the Town’s 2010 grant to re-illuminate Main Street) and now free land gained by vacating Beal Street to be used for unspecified “economic development” on the waterfront – most likely a parking lot for the brewery. The main architect of these transfers: David Goodr...
MIXED BAG--This past week has brought us a mixture of weather, with the least favorite being the smoke that descended upon us on Saturday. It almost seemed hard to believe that the smoke we were getting was from so far away, as it smelled like "fresh" smoke. Needless to say, I was happy that it wasn't close by, but I also realized if we were experiencing headaches, clogged noses and burning eyes clear over here, what were those poor folks going through over there where the fires originated? Thankfully, the winds picked up on Sunday evening and...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Sewing Room, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-4 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 18 — 2:26 p.m. A caller reported that speeding drivers on the SR 4 detour had nearly run other vehicles off the road. 4:25 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at a Grays River home. Weapons were said to be involved. One person was taken into custody. 6:21 p.m. A prank caller was repeatedly calling a Cathlamet office. August 19 — 7:43 a.m. An erratic driver was reported to be heading westbound on...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will be offered on Saturday, September 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Rosburg Community Hall and on Saturday, September 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cathlamet Community Center. This free 8-hour training course includes lunch and a manual. This course offers skills training for parents, youth leaders, coaches, school staff, first responders or anyone who has contact with youth, to help identify youth in crisis and how to help. To register for the training or for more information call...
The Community Garden in Cathlamet's Erickson Park has grown robust thanks to hard work, long hours and the expertise of several local master gardeners, volunteers and even the occasional hand from local inmates on work release. It's so lush this year, it was added to the Cathlamet Woman's Club Tour of Homes and Gardens on August 8. The master gardeners have been trying to improve the soil since the garden was established in 2010 and it is finally starting to pay off. Towering sunflowers grow...
Nova Ilene McNally, 80, a lifelong Cathlamet resident, passed away on August 20, 2015 at The Hospice Care Center in Longview. She was born to Amandus and Inga (Johnsen) Olsen on Puget Island. Nova attended Wahkiakum Schools and the Lutheran Church on Welcome Slough. On June 10, 1951 she married Kenneth R. McNally on Puget Island and he preceded her in 1988. They raised their four children in Skamokawa and Cathlamet and owned KR McNally Construction. Nova enjoyed golf, bowling, dancing, travel, family and friends. Nova was a member of Skamokawa...
Delores Mary Quigley Cochran was born November 1st, 1925. She met her husband James Cochran in Cathlamet Washington in 1939, and the two were married in 1941. Throughout their 73 years together they were blessed with four natural children, James W., Jr.., Wayne, Mildred and Ed. They became parents to Theresa and Steven later. Delores became mom to all her children's spouses. This beautiful mother and grandmother joined her husband in heaven on August 23, 2015. In addition to her children she is survived by 12 grandchildren, and numerous great g...
Elsie Fay (Buskala) Koontz was born to Alfred Nikolai and Gertrude Salena (Smalley) Buskala on December 29, 1934 in Astoria, Oregon. She passed away August 23, 2015 in Aberdeen. She was raised in Eden Valley, WA on the family dairy farm where she gained her love of gardening. She attended school in Rosburg and graduated from Naselle High School in 1953. She later attended LCC, Portland State and UW. She eloped with Paul Koontz to Lewiston, Idaho and married June 15, 1953. They lived in the Valley and she worked in Western Wahkiakum County as...
While the Wahkiakum Fair has wrapped up; one local teen finds herself preparing for the “Big Show,” the Washington State Fair. Sophie Forsberg-Crotty, a Cathlamet 4-H member with the Puget Island Equestrians, has qualified at the State level in every event she entered. Forsberg-Crotty took home a total of 12 Champion titles during the two days of horse competition. She is the 2015 Intermediate Champion of Equine Showmanship, Western and Bareback Equitation, English and Western Discipline Rail, Trail Course, and all gaming events to include Tex...
On Friday, August 28, Rick Nelson will perform with his Flamenco guitar on the Up-Beet Stage at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., from 3-6 p.m. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, August 29, Christine Darby will perform from 5-8 p.m. at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-355-4662....
Downtown Cathlamet's last First Thursday of the summer season will be Thursday evening, September 3. Puget Island singer/songwriter Kyleen Austin will provide the music starting at 5:35 p.m., and some Main Street stores will be open with special offers Coordinator Bob Kizziar said Maria's Mexican and American Restaurant will offer a special for dinners. Tsuga Gallery will be open, and Kizziar anticipates special offers from the Cathlamet Market and Daisy Chain Floral Shop....
The crowds were lean, the weather was comfortable, and the competition was hot at the 2015 Downhill Corral this weekend. An easterly wind blew in a smoky haze from Washington fires to fill the skies and darken the sun from orange to red. And still young men and women from near and far traveled to compete in an event that is becoming known throughout the world. "How is it in Cathlamet?" skateboarders are asked when they travel to Australia, Europe and New Zealand. "There are several...
Several local officials attended a roundtable discussion with Senator Maria Cantwell last Wednesday in Cathlamet. The senator listened carefully, taking notes as each person at the table took a turn to speak about the issues confronting their departments, whether it was infrastructure, tourism, a housing shortage or mental health issues. Port 1 Commissioner Bob Kizziar mentioned the eroding beaches on Puget Island and the need for dredging in the marina and elsewhere. "I remember that the Corps...
To The Eagle: In light of the upcoming Cathlamet Downhill Corral this weekend, I want to say thank you to the people involved in raising money for the women's podium - not only for this year, but for last year as well. I've been attending and competing at the event on and off since 2011, and 2014 drew more women than ever out to race and even just to skate for fun. Encouraging women to come out and compete is so crucial for the development of the skateboarding community, and I appreciate that the residents of Cathlamet are so extremely...
With Mayor Dale Jacobson providing the deciding vote, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of Beal Street to Port District 1. Port officials requested the vacation of the undeveloped street last winter, saying they would use the property for economic development purposes. The vacation involves half of the street right-of-way between 2nd and 3rd streets, specifically, the half next to the River Mile 38 Brewery. In consideration, the port will allow the town to use a lot across from town hall on 2nd Street unless...
THIS IS IT--Today, Thursday, Aug. 20 is the first day of the 107th Annual Wahkiakum County Fair, so rain or shine, it's time to head to Skamokawa and enjoy all that our county fair, with the theme: "Boots, Buckles and Barrels of Fun" and see what all it has to offer at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds! It's Senior Citizen's Day, so if you didn't already buy a pass, and you're in that "senior class," then today is the day to head down here and get in free until 4 p.m. As always, Kids' Day is on Friday and Saturday is for all military folks. All...
THURSDAY Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Sewing Room, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-4 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. FRIDA...
After last year’s successful Elochoman Marina Wooden Boat Festival in Cathlamet, the Festival was able to acquire several sponsors and sign Bank of the Pacific on as title sponsor for the Labor Day weekend festival. The new name of the festival will be the “Bank of the Pacific Elochoman Marina Wooden Boat Festival.” The Festival will be held on Saturday, September 5. This year they will feature wooden boat exhibits in the water and on land, a free hamburger barbecue for boat exhibitors, presentations on wooden boat building and resto...
Patricia Doumit, 91, passed away peacefully in Olympia, Washington, on August 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was the tenth of eleven children, born to Daniel and Margaret Lawton of Lismore, Waterford County, Ireland on March 6, 1924. Patricia worked as a nurse in England during World War II for five years before meeting Eli Doumit of Cathlamet, Washington, on V.E. Day. Eli was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and stationed in Warrington, England. She and Eli married on June 26, 1947, and enjoyed 51 years of a happy and...
