Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 30 – 8:32 a.m. A caller reported that a painting had been stolen from Redmen Hall; it was later discovered that a volunteer had moved the painting after it had fallen. 11:24 a.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that a neighbor had damaged some of his property while clearing an easement they shared. 2:54 p.m. Two goats were found slaughtered at a Rosburg cemetery. 6:26 p.m. A deputy discovered a...
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 m...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department marine patrol officers rescued a man who fell off a sailboat Tuesday evening. Sheriff Mark Howie said Wednesday morning that Rosedale residents Dan and Genie Cary noticed the sails on the sailboat suddenly fell to the deck and that a man was in the water. They called sheriff's department at 9:19 p.m., and Undersheriff Steve Marshall and Deputy Sheriff Bill Tawater responded in the patrol boat. The man in the water was wearing a camouflage colored life vest, and the officers couldn't spot him in the water....
The 2014 Bald Eagle Fun Run on July 19 will benefit a record board for the Wahkiakum High School track and field program. The run will start at 9 a.m. on Cathlamet's Main Street and features events for walkers and runners. There will be 2-mile, 5k and 10k events with gender and age-based divisions. In the 2-mile and 5k events, there will be age divisions for children 12 years and under, 13-19 years, and 20 years and over for both males and females. In the 10k event, there will be age divisions for youth 13-19 years and adults 20 years and over...
Southern Washington combat veterans will have improved access to counseling services and referrals for VA benefits and community resources. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Tacoma Vet Center will deploy a Mobile Outreach Team beginning July 14th to southern Washington. The mobile team will be at the following locations for dates and times shown: White Salmon. July 14th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Henkle Middle School, 480 NW Loop Rd. Stevenson, July 15th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Skamania County Fairgrounds, 650 Rock Cr. Dr. Vancouver. July 16th 9 a...
The regularly scheduled Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners July 1 meeting was moved to Wednesday, July 2, last week. “Just for your own amazement,” said Kent Martin, after providing some numbers on fishing in the area, “of the last six Alaska permits that have left this area, four went to Alaska and one to a guy in Idaho. Only one stayed here, and that went to a guy in Astoria. "Those six permits I would guess probably amount to a local income of $300,000-400,000 a year brought back into th...
“By Hammer and Hand, All Arts Do Stand”—the motto of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths “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 playin...
The 33rd Bald Eagle Festival is just around the corner and organizers are in the last throes of planning. “It’s going to be the best Bald Eagle Day ever,” said Ashley Turner, the director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. The festivities begin on Friday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. with a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of Pacific. At 3 p.m., the farmer’s market on Puget Island will open with live music provided by local musicians. There will be vendors selling locally produced frui...
To The Eagle: I am writing in regard to the need of items for the arts and craft room at the Finnish American Folk Festival held in Naselle. This room is for display of: needlework including quilts, woodwork, metal work, wreaths, candles, floral arrangements, birdhouses or any art or craft you may have. These can be heirloom items or something recently made. Please attach information stating who made it and when (if applicable) and any other pertinent information. We will be setting up on Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24 from 10-3. If...
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 com...
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....
The Columbia River Quarantine Station at Knappton Cove will host a guest speaker at a special program July 26, 1 to 4 p.m. The program celebrates the125th anniversary of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Guest speaker USPHS RADM Patrick O’Carroll will speak at 1:30 p.m. about the historical role of the Public Health Service in protecting the health and safety of citizens and immigrants. Visitors may also learn about the medical officers who served at the station and, in a family friendly event, experience a 1914 immigration p...
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...
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....
