Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Mrs. Lori Dearmore of Grays River is happy to announce the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Kaelee, to Michael Paulsen, Jr. Kaelee is the daughter of the late Jon Dearmore and Lori Dearmore of Grays River. She graduated from Naselle High School in 2011 and attended Lower Columbia College and University of Idaho. Michael is the son of Michael and PennyPaulsen of Cathlamet. He is a 2010 graduate of Wahkiakum High School and attended Bates Technical College and Skagit Valley College. Both are employed in Cathlamet and will make their home...
The Friends of Skamokawa will present their annual fundraiser, A Cornucopia of Wines, on Saturday, September 14. This is a combination wine tasting and auction, with delicious food to go along with the wines. Some exceptional auction items will be offered this year, including paintings by several well known Pacific Northwest painters, hand-blown glass, dinner for eight from a local master cook, a sampling of local B&B stays and many more. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event goes to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 per single and $25 per couple...
St. James Family Center’s Preschool class is holding an online fundraiser through October 18. They will be selling Yankee Candle products which make excellent gifts for any occasion. Visit www.yankeecandlefundraising.com to place an order and use Group number 990052012. Orders may also be placed through the preschool class. For more information contact Vicki Willette at 795-8612....
Cathlamet's remodeled library building will have a color scheme known as Forest Green, Mayor George Wehrfritz announced Tuesday. Town officials developed three color schemes, Old Growth, Water Run and Sunrise, and conducted balloting at public events and large groups. "We had 377 valid ballots, and Old Growth came in with 179 and was the winner," Wehrfritz said. Water Run drew 110 votes, and Sunrise had 88. The Old Growth color scheme uses a forest green as the main color with red and beige highlights. The town will chose a painting contractor...
Constitution Week, September 17-23, commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The first plan of national government the United States had was called Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, quickly shortened to the Articles of Confederation by most people. The Confederation was a loosely joined group of states that gives only limited powers to the central government. The Articles were drawn up in 1777 and went out of existence when the Constitution was adopted in 1789. The United States Constitution has endured...
There is still time to get raffle tickets for the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation Summer Raffle. The drawing will be held on Saturday, October 5 during Country River Days. Raffle prizes include a 20 pound box of salmon, handmade afghan in Southwest design, western motif mirror, $50 gift certificate from Hair by Kandice, $45 gift certificate from Western World Feed and Supply,dinner for two at the Diner on Main, paper products from Wauna Mill and Pepsi products. The WFF is a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to preserving the fairgrounds...
Gary and Pam Emery, of Cathlamet, announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Emery, of Portland to Rigel Wise, also of Portland. He is the son of Donna Popi and Rick Jones of Vancouver and Allan and Marie Wise of Kalama. The couple will be married July 12, 2014, in Astoria. The bride-to-be graduated from Kelso High School in 2000 and received a B.A. from Western Washington University in 2005 and her Master’s in writing from Portland State University in 2009. She works for a local media research company in Portland. The future groom g...
Friends of Extension and Wahkiakum 4-H present the fifth annual Columbia River Country Days on October 4 and 5. Featured this year are events at the Two Island Farm Market on Friday beginning at 3 p.m. Activities planned at the market include a Pie Social to benefit 4-H, a Punkin’ Chunkin’ sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and plenty of fresh local-grown produce for participants to purchase. Also on Friday, the Tsuga Gallery will host an Artoberfest from 5-8 p.m. New to the event schedule, members will feature artwork with an autumn the...
The Cathlamet General Federated Woman's Club and The Wahkiakum County Eagle are sponsoring a debate between the two sheriff candidates at the Pioneer Church, September 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. Voters will have a chance to hear from each candidate and ask appropriate questions.The debate will be moderated by Eagle Publisher Rick Nelson....
Forfeitures July 1, 2013 through July 30, 2013 Terri A. Slape, cell phone use while driving, $176, Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office. Michael F. Maher, speed, $93, Washington State Patrol. Dawn M. Arthur, speed, $93, WSP. Kathleen M. Grogan, speed, $93, WSP. Jerry L. McGhee, speed, $154, WCSO. Bobby F. McNally, escape of load materials, $216, WSP. Tyler S. Muir, speed, $227, WCSO. Tanner D. Tramblie, speed, $93, WSP. Damien V. Burigin, speed, $113, WSP. Ross E. Kary, speed, $144, WCSO. Lynne K. Eliason, speed, $113, WSP. Jeremy D. Edmondson, s...
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). Wahkiakum County Emergency Management has committed to participate in National Preparedness to increase preparedness throughout the U.S. The event, now in its ninth year, is a nationwide, month-long effort hosted by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, encouraging households, businesses and communities to prepare and plan for emergencies. Wahkiakum County Emergency Management is participating this year by spreading the important message of being prepared and self sufficient for at least three...
Telephone-based mass notifications systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the US to warn citizens about local emergencies, hazards and other threats. Now Pacific County announces that they have selected Hyper-Reach to help bring this same life-saving capability to the area. The new emergency notification system will provide rapid notification of hazardous and urgent situations using a mix of telephone calls, text and email messages, and even TTY/TDD service for the hearing impaired. There is also a free smartphone app...
Redmen Hall is starting its fall season with an exhibit by Mike Cullom, well known photographer and carver. His exhibit will open with a reception Saturday, September 7 where he will be demonstrating his carving techniques. He recently returned from an extensive trip to Europe with photographs of people and places encountered on that trip, and will also show his beautiful landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Influenced by the writing of Helen Keller, he has titled his exhibit, "So Much to See" from an article she wrote in Atlantic Monthly in...
The families of Sara Jespersen and Kyle Parker Jr. are happy to announce their upcoming wedding. Sara is the daughter of Jim & Kim Jespersen of Puget Island. Kyle is the son of Rocky & Francy Sweet of Longview and Kyle Parker Sr. of Puget Island. The wedding will take place September 7 in Ridgefield. They will be making their home in Chandler, Arizona. Photograph by Sarah Marie Photography....
Wow! It’s hard to believe that the fair has come and gone already. It was simply amazing. I hope everyone had a good time and any comments or concerns are welcome. I would like to thank the following businesses for donating to the fair raffle: The Skamokawa Resort, Duck Inn, Scribbles Nails/Spa, Athletes Corner and the Wahkiakum Youth Soccer. Now for the winners: Apple I Pad Mini, Miranda Lomax; One cord of wood, Allissa Hull,(this was donated back and Susan Kuhn was the winner); One free night at the Skamokawa Resort, Linda Nevell; $25 gift c...
Wahkiakum County District Court News Forfeitures June 3, 2013 through June 28, 2013 Tyler W. Puvogal, speed, $93, Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office. William E. Wheaton, speed, $93, Washington State Patrol. Anthony C. Abeyta, speed, $125, WCSO. Mark I. Hyde, II, speed, $165, WSP. Robert J. Zumstein, Jr., speed, $93, WCSO. Linda K. Martin, speed, $93, WSP. Todd M. Douglas, fish with more than one line, $87, Department of Fish and Wildlife. Beckie L. Snider, speed, $93, WCSO. Gabriel A. Pearlman, speed, $145, WCSO. Phillip W. Settle, speed, $...
Registration for the Great Columbia Crossing 10k run/walk has reached the half-way point. This event will be held October 13 and is an Official USA Track & Field Certified Event. Participants are required to register in advance for the event and registration will close when the event reaches capacity of 3,500 participants. The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. For more information call 503-325-6311 or 800-875-6807; email to events@oldoregon.com or visit in person at 111 West Marine Drive, Astoria,...
The American Red Cross Blood Services is urging blood donors to donate blood or platelets to strengthen blood inventories in order to be prepared to meet any additional blood needs over the final holiday weekend of the summer. All eligible donors are asked to schedule an appointment to donate blood for the drive being held at the Hotel Cathlamet on Monday, August 26 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. According to Patti Phillips, American Red Cross coordinator, they had a very successful drive in June. The local unit exceeded their goal of 27 units of...
According to Kellyn Pakenen Hazen, Public Relations Director at Wahkiakum Community Network, their student board member, Grace Zimmerman, is putting on a Blood Drive for her senior project. The Blood Drive will take place on September 5 at the Valley Bible Church in Rosburg from 1-6 p.m. To participate, contact Grace and make an appointment to give blood. Her email address is americanriders@gmail.com. Grace will be a senior at Naselle High School this fall. “Please help Grace make this a success,” said Pakenen Hazen....
The families of Grant Turner and Ashley Moore are happy to announce their upcoming wedding. Grant is the son of Steve and Diane Turner of Hayden, Idaho. Ashley is the daughter of Jessica McClellan of Porterville, Calif., and Joel and Pam Moore of Cathlamet. The wedding will take place August 31 in Cathlamet....
Annie Howell, daughter of Terrie and Gary Howell of Cathlamet, will marry Adam Phelps, Son of Becky and Mike Phelps, formerly of Cathlamet, on August 3, 2013 in Skamokawa. Annie is a graduate of the class of 2004, and Adam is a graduate of the class of 2002. Both are Wahkiakum Alumni. They met in Cathlamet and plan to make this their permanent home....
Washington State University has announced that Abigail Lynn Burns, Jake Anthony Goldsmith and Brittney Michele Robbins of Cathlamet were awarded degrees at Spring 2013 Commencement. Burns received a Bachelor of Arts in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles; Goldsmith, a Bachelor of Science in Zoology; and Robbins received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture....
Mike Sullivan Judge July 25, 2013 State versus Thomas Scott Weidner: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of child molestation in the first degree. He was sentenced to 56 months in prison and ordered to pay a $500 Crime Victim Assessment (CVA), $200 court costs, $100 DNA collection fee and the costs of jail subsistence and his court appointed attorney. July 22, 2013 State versus Joanne M. Knutson Reganold: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a controlled substance. She was sentenced to one month in jail and...
For her long-term commitment to her community, comprehensive understanding of medicine, and remarkable compassion for her patients, the Washington Academy of Family Physicians has honored Dr. Shawn Andrews as the 2013 Family Physician of the Year. Dr. Andrews, a WHS graduate and the daughter of Pat and Sharon Dennis of Cathlamet, has practiced medicine in Elma for the past 16 years....
Two Islands Farm Market began its eighth season last Friday, May 24 at Stockhouse’s Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road on Puget Island. Farmer’s Market hours are Fridays from 3-6 p.m. through October. Fresh grown vegetables, cut flowers, vegetable starts, perennial plants, artisan breads, local art, eggs from pastured chickens and USDA processed meats by the cut are often available. The Two Islands Farm Market will accept Senior Farmers Market Checks and EBT cards this season. Kyleen Austin has been appointed stage manager for the Up-Beet Sta...
