Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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People gathered last weekend in Naselle for the biennial Finnish American Folk Festival. The festival's theme was "Nasel Heritage Days," and during opening ceremonies Saturday, Anna Ehrlund, left, read stories by early Finnish immigrants and their experiences. Winning the traditional wife carry race were Peter Hakim and Sheriann Wirkkala Hakim of Salem; placing second were Adam Vogt and Abbey Noon from Skamokawa, and third were Audrey Petterson Emlen and Andrew Emlen, Skamokawa. Sharon VanHeuit...
There was a palpable sense of camaraderie and joy of the dog amongst the group of enthusiasts who joined Howard and Judy Brawn at their home, Misty River Plantation, on Puget Island last weekend for a lure coursing event. A couple stopped by while looking for a home on Puget Island. The young woman mentioned that they had owned a whippet and quickly made friends. The group teased each other and laughed easily, immediately welcoming to any new face. The event was not unlike a greyhound race. The...
Animal entries are in and it looks like we have good numbers, and yes we have some cows in the cow barn. Soon the Superintendents will be working hard to get the buildings and barns ready as fair is coming fast. We still have some open spaces on the gates; if you are interested in volunteering a couple hours let me know. The T-Building is getting ready to be painted, so it will have a face lift for the fair. We will have the final clean up day this Saturday From 9 a.m. until noon with a BBQ to follow. Come help get the fair grounds ready for th...
July 31 - August 7, 2014 THURSDAY Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Grays River Valley Library, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. FRIDAY Wahkiakum County Injury Prevention Workgroup, River Street Meeting Room, 4 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Cathlamet...
TOASTY--The weekend was quite warm and temperatures are supposed to stay that way, so we hope you're staying lathered with sunscreen and drinking plenty of fluids. Don't forget your four-legged friends, as they are already wearing fur coats. It goes without saying that one should be extra careful with fires and BBQ's and even a hanging chain between your truck and boat/trailer as you could set off a fire unintentionally and as we can see, there have been some devastating consequences in our state with wild fires raging out of control. SPECIAL...
After the inch or so of rain in my rain gauge last week, it has been nearly perfect weather as far as I’m concerned. My kids and grandkids from California thought so, too. We had a houseful of family with our daughter and her two kids, our son and his three kids and a family friend (kind of an adopted son) here for just a short visit. It was great. Our nephew was also here from the desert of California, but will be returning home today. I will miss the commotion and the kid noises, but I’m sure my husband will be glad for the quiet, at lea...
After the inch or so of rain in my rain gauge last week, it has been nearly perfect weather as far as I’m concerned. My kids and grandkids from California thought so, too. We had a houseful of family with our daughter and her two kids, our son and his three kids and a family friend (kind of an adopted son) here for just a short visit. It was great. Our nephew was also here from the desert of California, but will be returning home today. I will miss the commotion and the kid noises, but I’m sure my husband will be glad for the quiet, at lea...
Animal entries are in and it looks like we have good numbers, and yes we have some cows in the cow barn. Soon the Superintendents will be working hard to get the buildings and barns ready as fair is coming fast. We still have some open spaces on the gates; if you are interested in volunteering a couple hours let me know. The T-Building is getting ready to be painted, so it will have a face lift for the fair. We will have the final clean up day this Saturday From 9 a.m. until noon with a BBQ to follow. Come help get the fair grounds ready for th...
On July 23, a deputy responded to a request for a welfare check when someone noticed that a resident had not been picking up his mail. David Willis, 64, of 22 N. Welcome Slough Road was found deceased at home. He had been dead for some time, according to Sheriff Mark Howie. Dan Bigelow from the Coroner’s Office reported that Willis had died of hypoglycemia, a secondary complication of diabetes....
Wahkiakum County Sheriff Department officers arrested a Cathlamet man last week and charged him with theft of fishing gear, Sheriff Mark Howie reported July 24. Howie said during the previous week, a Cathlamet resident reported $650 in fishing poles and reels had been stolen from his boat after he saw the gear posted on Craigslist with the corresponding photos. Sheriff Howie and deputies set up a sting operation to buy the stolen items and catch the seller with stolen property. While dressed in plain clothes, deputies called the seller on...
Wahkiakum County's Volunteers in Public Service (VIPS) say people don't need a good reason to throw a block party, but here's one anyway: August 5 is America's National Night Out, an annual community-building happening that raises awareness about crime and drug prevention. It is also a time for promoting police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. In years past, VIPS and the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office have sponsored a local event. This year, however, the focus is on individual neighborhood events. As Sheriff Mark Howie...
The following Washington State University students, all from Cathlamet, have earned undergraduate degrees for the Spring 2014 semester. Amanda Christine Collier, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, magna cum laude; Amanda Christine Collier, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, magna cum laude; Sarah Marie Doumit, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Falon Elizabeth Hoven, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; Amy Michelle Lomax-Hines, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; and Mike Robert McClintock, Bachelor of Science in Electrical...
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum will host the special traveling exhibition We’re Still Here: The survival of Washington Indians, from August 1 through September 28. The exhibit was organized in 2012 by the Washington State Heritage Center. Former Secretary of State Sam Reed, who was instrumental in creating the exhibit, stated "Washington's history begins thousands of years ago. Long before we became a territory, this land was home to Indian tribes – and their stories are fascinating. Native voices reveal a challenging and inspiring his...
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...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. 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. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Grays...
WEEKEND WEATHER--As I left my house Saturday morning with a car loaded full of chairs, tents, weights, and raffle items, I was met with a nasty, wet surprise as I traveled down the road, this was not going to be a fun Bald Eagle's Day in the rain and my mood was turning more dour as the miles went by and my wipers had to be turned up a little higher. Needless to say, I was relieved to turn my frown upside down, as when I got to the Elochoman Road turn off, the pavement suddenly turned dry!...
Wow, we only have three weeks until fair! Animal entries are due by July 25. You can mail them to the fair or drop them by the office. I hope everyone enjoyed Bald Eagle Day. The Fair Royalty was busy selling fair passes, raffle tickets and doing their own fund raisers. The Fair t-shirts have arrived and are for sale in the fair office. Clean up days have been set for July 26 and August 2 from 9 a.m. till noon with a BBQ to follow. Anyone wishing to volunteer their time should come to the fairgrounds on these days. We would love to have you,...
Debra Lawson-Bean's move to Wahkiakum County in March of this year was one step closer to realizing her dream of creating a safe haven for rescue animals. A woman of faith, Lawson-Bean turns first to God for answers to matters in all aspects of her life. A lifelong animal lover, she first had a vision of an animal shelter in 2001 and she has watched it slowly come to fruition. Her new house sits on nearly 20 acres and is home to six dogs, twice as many cats, three times as many kittens, three...
Wahkiakum Community Network Director Ginger Hake, with scissors, prepared to cut the ribbon Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the new community center in Cathlamet....
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...
The following Washington State University students, all from Cathlamet, have earned undergraduate degrees for the Spring 2014 semester. Amanda Christine Collier, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, magna cum laude; Amanda Christine Collier, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, magna cum laude; Sarah Marie Doumit, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Falon Elizabeth Hoven, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; Amy Michelle Lomax-Hines, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; and Mike Robert McClintock, Bachelor of Science in Electrical...
Wow, we only have three weeks until fair! Animal entries are due by July 25. You can mail them to the fair or drop them by the office. I hope everyone enjoyed Bald Eagle Day. The Fair Royalty was busy selling fair passes, raffle tickets and doing their own fund raisers. The Fair t-shirts have arrived and are for sale in the fair office. Clean up days have been set for July 26 and August 2 from 9 a.m. till noon with a BBQ to follow. Anyone wishing to volunteer their time should come to the fairgrounds on these days. We would love to have you,...
Wahkiakum County's Volunteers in Public Service (VIPS) say people don't need a good reason to throw a block party, but here's one anyway: August 5 is America's National Night Out, an annual community-building happening that raises awareness about crime and drug prevention. It is also a time for promoting police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. In years past, VIPS and the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office have sponsored a local event. This year, however, the focus is on individual neighborhood events. As Sheriff Mark Howie...
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...
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...
