Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Did you enjoy the noisy light show on Tuesday morning? The rain was nice as well. Hopefully it dampened the area enough to alleviate some of our fire danger. Unfortunately our four large (100 pounds each) dogs weren’t too happy with the thunder and lightning and all wanted to be in someone’s lap to be petted and hugged. Not fun when there are only two laps available. Sometimes they are worse babies than real kids. News from Naselle: Are you interested in serving on the facilities committee of the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District? I un...
After a six year courtship that began at a church youth group meeting while seniors in high school, Carol and Terry Kriesel were married August 16, 1964, in Portland. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, they recently went on a cruise to Alaska with their daughters and extended family. The couple splits the year living in Cathlamet and Green Valley, Arizona. They still hold hands and have sparkles in their eyes for each other....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Eleventh Annual Labor Day “Buzzards Breath” Chili Cook Off in Cathlamet, on Saturday, August 30. Grab your favorite recipe, your cooker, a pot, and head to the Elochoman Slough Marina for a day of food, friends and fantastic chili. Call the Chamber office at (360)795-9996 or stop by 102 Main Street to get a copy of the rules and an application, or visit www.wahkiakumchamber.com. There is no cost to enter and the winner will receive a trophy. There will also be a flat bread throwing con...
Madeline Grace Rooklidge of Cathlamet recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology....
Jeanette K. Klinger, of Rosburg, graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor of science in nursing....
Fair Manager Patty Dursteler and her crew of volunteers have already put in a lot of hours at the fairgrounds in Skamokawa to get ready for the Wahkiakum County Fair next weekend and they still have a lot of work to do before Monday when county residents begin to bring in their entries. Ken Gomes and his crew have been painting the T building and the stage and volunteers are papering tables and walls. The goat and sheep building has been pressure washed and a couple volunteers are frantically wo...
Georgene "George" Scott's husband, Bob, had the foresight to plant trees when they purchased the house, barn and land in Rosburg on the Grays River. Bob's keen vision transformed the harshly lit pasture into a shaded, lush and serene grove. They bought the house despite their early misgivings. An unwelcome odor had permeated the walls, and the mess of rooms weakened the flow in the home. After a flood, they gutted the whole house, and like the property, it, too, was transformed. They created a...
It's the final count down until fair. The fair grounds are looking great thanks to the many volunteers who showed up to help out at the clean up day. A big thank you to all of you. At this time next week the fair will be under way. So here is a quick reminder that entries start coming in on Sunday, August 10, the granges will get their booths put together. On Monday, August 11, Open class Adult/Youth and 4-H start entering. Enter all still life exhibits except Baking, Gardening and Floral which is entered on Tuesday, August 12. Wednesday has...
News from Naselle: We live in a very special place, with quite a few local businesses that depend on us to help them stay in business. I know that it is often cheaper to drive to Longview or Astoria for most items but I for one would rather pay a little more to shop closer to home and make sure that these businesses remain open. In Naselle we have a wonderful grocery store, a bank, several restaurants, a hardware store, a liquor store, a couple of espresso stands, a gas station and even a...
Friends of Skamokawa invites the community to their annual celebration, The Wine Tasting and Live Auction Evening, their major fundraiser for Redmen Hall. It will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the Skamokawa Grange. This is an evening of good wine and beer tasting, delicious finger food, an excellent silent auction, and a spirited live auction with a fine variety of items for bidding. There will be a special paddle raise this year to help with the expense of the building repair. Tickets are $20 for singles, $35 for...
STILL TOASTY--As we go through this first week in August, it's still pretty toasty! However, we have been quite a bit cooler than other areas where upper 90's and triple digits have been closer to the norm. As Monday evening came to a close and bedtime was upon us, it was a very nice 60 degrees here while Portland was still at 91 degrees and very muggy, so it was a great time to be here in Skamokawa! You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that our fire danger is high and so there is a burn ban in effect. SPECIAL DAYS--Those...
August 7 - August 14, 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. Yoga Classes, Grays River Methodist Church, 5-6:30 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...
The Finnish American Folk Festival has announced the winners of the raffles held at their event. First prize, $500, Dave Alford. Second prize, Handmade Quilt made by Ruth Torppa Miller, Janna Katyryniuk. Third prize, Gift Basket provided by the Finn Am Fest Committe, plus a book donated by Sean Eastham and a CD donated by May Adair, Julia Ervest Timm. Additional winners included: Set of two iittala Alvar Aalto vases donated by Saara Mathews of Finn Ware, Dirk Schulbach. Set of two iittala Taika mugs donated by Finn Ware, Marc Miller. Marimekko...
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...
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,...
