Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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"The blacksmith used to be the king of crafts," Naselle resident David Curl said. "If you needed a tool you went to a smith." Solstice Forge sits on a hill just east of Naselle. It's a sunny peaceful spot with a garden that grows larger each year and a dog named Patches that just can't get any bigger. If you step into the shade of the shop, your ears will begin to adjust to the older melodies playing on the radio, and your eyes will light on the tools of a trade that went out of fashion with the...
When Kerrie McNally started taking guitar lessons at age nine, she never imagined that one day she'd be writing her own songs. When she was 15 and got her first paying gig, playing at a wedding, she never imagined she'd be putting out a solo album. The CD album in McNally's hand is proof that dreams evolve over time and experience. And it's proof that shifting dreams can still come true. Music slept in the in-between years. There was too much noise with five kids to raise and a job at a paper...
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...
NICE HOLIDAY--I hope you had a nice Fourth of July holiday as we certainly had some good weather for it. As I begin this week's column, it sounds like we'll have been in a bit of a "heat wave" this week, so I hope you've been using sunscreen and limiting your time in the sun so you don't start out your summer with a nasty burn. It goes without saying that you need to stay hydrated and if you're one of those people with a four legged friend with you, do be careful about keeping them out in the sun too long and making sure they get cooled down...
THURSDAY District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board, Courthouse, Commissioners Meeting Room, 6 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)...
The Chinook Tribal Council will meet on Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m., at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. Potluck luncheon as usual. Questions call 360-875-6670....
Wahkiakum Interfaith Network will sponsor Adventures on Promise Island, from August 4-8 at St. James Episcopal Church, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet. Classes are from 9 a.m. to noon with registration beginning at 8:45 a.m. Children entering Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in a week of crafts, games, snacks and Bible-learning fun. For more information or to pre-register, call Patti Phillips at 562-5013....
Readers of all ages will explore all things scientific this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “Fizz Boom, Read!” during their summer library program. The 2014 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, ages five through 14, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes, a reading club, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Program activities will be held Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. at the library from July 2 to August 13. July 2: R U Curious? -- Play With Your Food; July 9: R U Curious? -- Gro...
Puget Island residents and people from other parts of the Cathlamet area held the annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale last week, and drew lots of customers from all over the region. Vendor Sheila Bradshaw of Longview knits and chats at the Rummage Sale. Puget Island resident Gloria Roberts shows off her wares at PIGYS. Beryl Curtis and Bob Ohrberg share some time together at the rummage sale at the Skamokawa Methodist Church. Bob Kizziar chats with Kay Chamberlain at the Vendor's Market in...
After taking some time off for some necessary repairs, Redmen Hall had its grand re-opening on Saturday from 12-4 p.m., with refreshments and a net mending demonstration from local fishermen Kent Martin and Gary Emery. Martin shared his technique as a small crowd gathered around him. He made cuts to a damaged section of a net and then with a measure of his eye, began to work the new line in with the old. It was a skill he picked up and began practicing at the age of 14 and it has served him...
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...
The Care Careers Academy will offer an evening CNA program starting July 7 from 5-9:30 p.m. through August 20. An accelerated daytime CNA program starts July 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will finish on September 4. CNA training allows graduates to work in nursing homes, in-home senior/disabled care, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals. CNA training is a pre-requisite for many nursing schools. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules, and job placement opportunities call Care Careers A...
Cemetery District #1 issued a reminder this week to the public concerning pets and decorations. No pets are allowed in the cemetery. The cemetery district will not be responsible for lost or stolen articles, including vases, markers, name bars, etc. A previous policy is still in effect concerning articles placed at the cemetery. Flowers and decorations must be removed 10 days after placement, and they ask that items not be placed around head stones and markers, as they impede the mowing process....
Greetings from the Fair Office. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. Last weekend the 4-H had their yearly horse camp. I understand everyone had a good time. The 4-Her's picked rocks out of the arena; a big thank you to all of you. We are looking for gate workers at the fair. If anyone has a couple spare hours and would like to work the gates give the office a call and we will get you set up. We are still looking for new vendors so if you would like to have a booth at the fair give the office a call. The Fair has several girls running...
July 3 - July 10, 2014 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. 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. 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...
GETTING BETTER-- As I began this column, the weather wasn't so great but by the evening hours, it dried up and it wasn't too bad. However, the forecasters are predicting some very nice weather for this week, with a real toasty day on Tuesday, but nice throughout the week, so by the time the Fourth of July rolls around it should be just right for barbecues, fireworks and all the holiday doings. Now we just hope they're right! Can you believe that half the year is over and we're into July already? Wow, where has this year gone? RECAP--Last...
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...
Greetings from the Fair Office. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. Last weekend the 4-H had their yearly horse camp. I understand everyone had a good time. The 4-Her's picked rocks out of the arena; a big thank you to all of you. We are looking for gate workers at the fair. If anyone has a couple spare hours and would like to work the gates give the office a call and we will get you set up. We are still looking for new vendors so if you would like to have a booth at the fair give the office a call. The Fair has several girls running...
Cemetery District #1 issued a reminder this week to the public concerning pets and decorations. No pets are allowed in the cemetery. The cemetery district will not be responsible for lost or stolen articles, including vases, markers, name bars, etc. A previous policy is still in effect concerning articles placed at the cemetery. Flowers and decorations must be removed 10 days after placement, and they ask that items not be placed around head stones and markers, as they impede the mowing process....
The Deep River Lutheran Church, with the Chinook Lutheran Church and the Naselle Lutheran Church, invite neighbors to a picnic on July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Deep River Church on W. Deep River Road in Naselle. Tours of the cemetery will be conducted by a family member....
T'WAS GREAT--I hope you enjoyed the first weekend of Summer, as most people gave it an A-plus. It was sunny and beautiful and was everything most folks hope for in the way of Summer weather! However, while we had three very nice days to kick off our new season, it has turned very wet as I finish off this column, and it looks to be wet most of the week. I guess we can look at it as time where we get to take a break from all that yard work without feeling guilty, as it's just too wet to do it right now! THIS WEEKEND--This is the big weekend of sa...
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...
Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall welcome the public to their grand re-opening celebration on the weekend of June 28-29. They will be celebrating the completion of foundation repairs, and as it turns out, the 120th year birthday of Redmen Hall. The Hall was dedicated to the community on the 4th of July in 1894 as the community school for Wahkiakum County. Festivities will include an exhibit of flags from the history of the Hall; their famous exhibit by Irene Martin and Keith Hoofnagle - "The Legacy of the Columbia River Fisheries;" a...
The Honor Roll as announced by Wahkiakum High School this week includes full time students grades 9-12 with GPA (3.25) or above for the second semester ending June 16. The following students earned 4:00: Makenzie Anderson, Hannah Arn, Tyra Elliott, Tawny Felton, Sydney Hansen, Rory Heywood, Shona Heywood, Katie Johnson, Mya Kirzy, Kennedi LaBerge, Shelby Robinson, Ian Turner, Peyton Souvenir and Luke Stacey. 9th grade: Cheyenne Barton, Savannah Burdick, Hank Ferguson, Kristina Goldinov, Hayley Kerstetter, Trynity Mendez and Amber Silva. 10th...
NOT SO GREAT--As this work week begins, it's a little bit wet out there, and at times, it really pours. At least there were a few breaks in the weather, but they were pretty short lived. They say drier weather is coming, so by the time you read this, you may be enjoying a very nice, dry day again. Let's hope so! Another thing that is not so great, is the fact that the internet was down all over the place. It's amazing how dependent we get on our computers for gathering information and sending communications, so when it's out, it's a huge mess....
