Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 17 – 2:30 a.m. Dispatch received a 911 call from a Rosedale residence. The caller hung up, and multiple attempts to call back went straight to voicemail. When the call was finally connected, the subject was surprised and in a hurry to end the conversation. A deputy investigated and discovered that caretakers were at residence while homeowners were away. 9:10 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Monday announced plans to conduct a broad-based survey this summer of elk with hoof disease in southwest Washington and probably to euthanize those with severe symptoms of the crippling ailment. To help with the survey, state wildlife managers plan to enlist dozens of volunteers to assist them in assessing the prevalence and geographic distribution of the disease in the St. Helens and Willapa Hills elk herds. To minimize the spread of the disease, WDFW is also proposing new regulations...
The Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool opened June 16 with little fanfare. The pool was painted in preparation for this year’s opening, Manager Duncan Cruickshank reported in an email. Lessons have already begun and all the lifeguards are certified and ready to go. According Cruickshank, they were already involved in a successful pool rescue of a pair of swimmers. “Parents can feel reassured that their kids are in good hands while they are at the pool,” Cruickshank said. Prices remain the same...
As Wahkiakum County moves into updating its shoreline and land use ordinances, one may be certain there will be vigorous public input. Two members of the Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board questioned the county board of commissioners Tuesday about plans and processes. County commissioners formed the committee three years ago when a group of citizens objected to including the county in a proposed national heritage area. The board is charged with advising the board of commissioners on issues affecting property in the county,...
Probably the most telling moment of Fred W. Beck, Jr.’s life was on an early day in July, 1972, when he and his former wife, Joanne, decided to adopt six kids. It was his biggest challenge and became his greatest role. The three boys and three girls ranged in ages between nine and three. Some of them already knew more about a hard and mean world than he ever would. Fred Beck was born in Pontiac, Illinois, in 1940 to Frederick William Beck and Annabell Sable Beck. He received a degree in e...
In the late evening hours of June 20, four Oregon men, one of which was a registered sex offender, and one of which was an ex-convict, were detained after Pacific County Sheriff Scott Johnson witnessed an explosion in the 5700 block of U.S. 101. The Sheriff was stopping to check out an old Aerostar van that appeared suspicious and that he knew did not belong in the driveway where it was parked. While the Sheriff was pulling in behind the vehicle, a large explosion occurred. The Sheriff described a bright orange explosion with smoke and debris 3...
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...
Two members of Wahkiakum High School’s Class of 2014 were selected to receive the Washington State Honors Award. Academically, these two students were in the top 10 percent of all seniors in the state of Washington, and their eligibility was based on a combined score of their GPA and SAT results. Lainie Ferguson and valedictorian Dylan Hansen met the criteria for the award and were nominated by the school. “Both Dylan and Lainie are habitually curious,” Audrey Petterson, their English teach...
The grand reopening of Redmen Hall in Skamokawa is set for this Saturday, June 28. The hall had been closed recently for repairs to the foundation and a little painting. Now the Friends of Skamokawa are itching to open up Redmen Hall with their new exhibit, “Legacy of the Columbia River Fishery.” Two more panels, as well as fishing gear and local artifacts, have been added to the Columbia River Fishery exhibit. The original exhibit, completed by local historian and writer, Irene Martin and art...
The honor roll as announced by John C. Thomas Middle School includes full time students with GPA of 3.25 or above for the second semester of the 2013-2014 school year. 6th grade – 3.2 – 3.95 – Julieanne McKay-Beach, KC Beery, Mason Wilson, Grant Leavitt, Isaac Moon, Sara Buennagel, Justin Rainey, Novella Hokkanen and Solana Stanley. 7th grade – 4.0 Ellie Leitz, 3.2 – 3.95 – Mckensi Fluckiger, Charlie Ashe, Macie Elliott, Trinity Klecker, Esther Ames, Nicholas West, Kayleigh Nakonsky, Jamal Ahmed, Lucas...
(Editor's note: We have offered Health and Human Services a monthly column to highlight services they offer. Here is the first.) Wahkiakum Health and Human Services has been given an opportunity to highlight the resources offered in our area. Each month we will introduce and highlight a different resource being offered to Wahkiakum County residents. It will give updates on coming events and opportunities happening in our area along with what each resource has to offer. We consistently hear from residents that they are not aware of the amount of...
On June 21, five members of the Cathlamet Woman's Club donned orange vests and picked up litter along SR 4 west of Milepost 35. A passing motorist was so impressed that he stopped and handed one of them a folded green-back, which--upon close inspection, turned out to be a one hundred-dollar bill! Whoever said virtue is its own reward might have been a little off. Not only is the highway a little cleaner, but club coffers a mite more full! Pictured photo are, l-r, Carol Cole, Maureen Zacher-Bochius, Hannah Booth, and Louise Courtwright. Photo...
Wahkiakum County commissioners honored long-time employees this week. Above, Sheriff Mark Howie and Commissioner Dan Cothren present a certificate of appreciation to Corrections/Communications Officer Raedyn Grasseth, who has worked in the sheriff's office dispatching center and jail for 15 years. Other employees unable to attend the presentation were, five years, Edward Granger, Corrections/Communications Officer; 15 years, Leigh O'Malley, Health and Human Services counselor, and 20 years, Rosemarie (Rosie) DeBriae, Health and Human...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is looking for the 2014 grand marshal for the Bald Eagle Days Festival, and the public is invited to nominate persons for the position. "Grand marshal nominees should be a great asset to our community and better the town we live in," said Chamber Manager Ashley Turner. "We would love input from the local community. "Please feel free to email me (wchamber@cni.net) with your nomination so that we can select our grand marshal for the 2014 year."...
