Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It was rockin' and reelin' in Cathlamet this weekend when a big crowd showed up to celebrate the 38th annual Bald Eagle Days, enjoy a parade, and shop at scores of vendor's tables. The hometown event is a social one, and friends, former classmates, and families greeted each other happily on what turned out to be a warm, sunny Saturday. "Everything went so great," Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Elliott said on Tuesday. "I've been hearing such wonderful feedback from everyone. Most...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors adopted the budget for 2019-2020, heard an update on the commercial kitchen project, and handled other business at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. The board approved a budget of $7,950,464, which includes $5,005,446 for salaries and benefits. It also covers transportation, utilities, technology, food service, custodial, maintenance and grounds, human resources, business, and the superintendent’s office. The district is expecting $7,853,483 in r...
Wahkiakum County commissioners and residents of Cape Horn shared frustrations Tuesday over lack of information about US Army Corps of Engineer beach nourishment plans. Commissioners also received an evaluation of costs of maintaining a vacant house on county property, agreeing to vote on its future at their August 6 meeting, and going over other varied business. County officials and staff succeeded this year in an effort to set up a 10-year program to enable the Corps to deposit dredged sand on eroding beaches on Cape Horn and Puget Island,...
To The Eagle: On behalf of the Wahkiakum County Chamber of Commerce, I want to sincerely express our humbled appreciation to everyone involved in making this Bald Eagle Days weekend such an amazing experience! The Chamber team is so grateful for the opportunity to organize the parade and festival, but we could not have done this without the hard work of our community volunteers, sponsor donations, vendors, and, most importantly, everyone who attended the events throughout the weekend. Thank you to all the parade participants who continue to...
To The Eagle: The painting of the Redmen Hall/1894 Central School is now complete and restored to its original color scheme. The Friends of Skamokawa Board of Directors would like to acknowledge community members who donated coins and cash in our collection boxes, groups and private citizens who donated funds to paint for this historical gem. Thank you to Ken Gomes Construction paint crew for outstanding paint work, Steve Puddicombe for building inspection, J&K Construction for building repairs, and Lucien Swerdloff of Clatsop Community...
To The Eagle: It was fun watching the debates last month in a group. We were able to talk about the candidates during the breaks. Some things we all liked some we all didn't. Not much was said directly by the candidates about regaining local control of local resources which is one of our main concerns. So, let's do it again but in smaller groups and possibly in more locations. Consider hosting a debate-watch house-party for your neighbors and friends! The next presidential primary Democratic Party debates are coming Tuesday and Wednesday, July...
To The Eagle: The eagles soared high over Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County during the Bald Eagle Day's festival! More than 50 members of the Portland Yacht Club (PYC) were here aboard 18 boats, while others stayed at the hotel, camped or spent the day in Cathlamet. It was fun to participate in as well as watch the parade and the fireworks show is always spectacular. This is a wonderful community and PYC members love cruising to Cathlamet. The Chamber of Commerce put on a great event for visitors and locals alike. The parade was fun and well...
To The Eagle: Show #3 in the Silver Buckle Gaming Series, at the Wahkiakum County fairgrounds was canceled. The show was to have taken place on July 13. The arena was accidently flooded, so the show had to be canceled. The footing was so bad that we didn't want to take the chance on any horses or riders getting injured. August 3 has been set as the make up date for show #3. The gates will again open at 8 a.m. for registration and warm up. The show will start at 10 a.m. We will again start with the Texas Barrels jackpot. Show #4 in the series...
Roger Nelson Davis was born June 5, 1930 in Stanton Texas, to Grace Maxine Nelson Davis, and Mike (Tex) Davis. At six weeks of age, Roger and his parents moved to Kelso Washington, which had previously been his parents' home. Roger lived in Kelso for the first five years of life, until the untimely death of his father in 1935. Roger, his mother, and brother Nathan, then moved to his grandparents and great grandparent's farm on Clark Creek Road in Longview. In his early teens, Roger's mother,...
Boy oh boy, this county really shines in the summer. It is curiously gratifying when you enjoy a perfectly beautiful day here. The community center is bustling with activity and we invite you to join in on the fun. Tomorrow night is Free Movie Night, enjoy a great film and some popcorn in the A/C @ 7 p.m. Do you have a kid at home with an interest in robots? Tuesday, July 30 is a Wahkiakum Outdoors presentation on Robotics! Ron Wright will lead the discussion and there will be hands-on robotic demonstration-don’t miss out. Our monthly h...
The painting of the Redmen Hall/1894 Central School is now complete and restored to its original color scheme. Photo courtesy of Friends of Skamokawa....
SUPER NICE--This past weekend was super nice and it looks like we'll have some more great weather this week, although one forecaster did say we may get a bit of drizzle on the coast mid-week, but that is really up in the air as of this writing and totally depends on where you are located. I'm thinking we have it pretty good here in the Pacific Northwest! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthday from July 25-31 are Suzet Parker, Adam Fletcher, Kyler McKinley, Levi Helms, Ebby Blouin, Mike Anderson, Robert Fritzie, Carol Cooper, Jon Hauff, Mandi...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7-15 p.m. Sandra Sews, 10:30-Noon. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd &...
Wahkiakum Search and Rescue, Part Two I have only touched on a small part of what search and rescue is all about. Wahkiakum County Search and Rescue does have four K-9 teams including trailing, air-scent, and evidence search. Their K-9 teams work with a trainer, attend conferences, and practice in order to maintain and improve their skills. They are proudly sponsored by AKC CAR, Cowlitz Animal Clinic, Healthy Hound, Intervet, Mule Country Pet Sitting, and Petco. Wahkiakum County Search and...
The Cathlamet Wooden & Classic Boat Show is set for August 3rd and 4th at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet. This year’s festival is shaping up to be a great time with plenty of activities and classic boats of types and vintage for all to enjoy. Classic craft are welcomed, including those of various construction materials. All sizes are encouraged, the only limit being the ability to tie off at the marina dock. Also wanted are boats of all modes of propulsion and function, be it boats used for work, pleasure or recreation. The goal is to expand...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 15 – 1:37 p.m. The sheriff’s office received a referral from Adult Protective Services regarding a resident of a Puget Island home. 3:25 p.m. A caller asked for assistance when an individual who had threatened to harm himself had left a Skamokawa home on foot. 4:14 p.m. A caller reported a prowler at his Alger Creek home. 7:14 p.m. A driver was cited for speed. 9:37 p.m. A caller reported that vehicles we...
Sheriffs from five counties gathered Monday morning at the Wahkiakum County courthouse to sign a mutual aid pact. L-r are Sheriffs Brian E. Pixley, Columbia County, Ore., Mark Howie, Wahkiakum County, Brad Thurman, Cowlitz County, Tom Bergin, Clatsop County, Ore., and Robin Souvenir, Pacific County. The pact was created in 2011 after the shooting of Rainier, Ore., Chief of Police Ralph Painter; Bergin is the only signatory of the original pact. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Organizers presented Rex Czuba (center) of River Mile 38 Brewing Co. the People's Choice Award for the second year in a row at the Crafted Beer Festival in Longview this weekend. There were 24 breweries participating in the event, including Fort George and Buoy Beer, according to Czuba. "We should all be proud that we have good beer that can beat out the guys with way more money than us," Czuba said. "Quality over quantity!"...
This year's 12th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest boasted the biggest turnout yet on Friday, with 64 entrants ranging from 2 years old to adults. Winners were selected in three age categories: 8 and under, 9-15, and 16 and up. Kelly McGranagham took first place in the 8 and under group, with Tristan Bartkowski taking second and Devlynn Ferguson taking third. In the second category, 9-15, Renee, who's last name was unknown, took first place, Mayleonna Casey took second and Helen Lewis placed...
12 Bald Eagle Parade Grand Marshals--Lee and Diane Tischer Grand Prize--Wahkiakum Realty LLC Car Club 1. Columbia River Corvettes. Other 1. BA Lunatic the Clown; 2. Wahkiakum County Amateur Radio Club; 3. American Legion Post 111. Marching Group 1. Portland Yacht Club; 2. Lower Columbia PFLAG; 3. Wahkiakum Lions Club. Antique Cars 1. Tom Tronson, 1931 Ford Model A mail truck, one of 25 known to exist; 2. Wayne Elliott, 1956 Ford F-100; 3. (tie) John and Cherie Pierson, 1926 Ford Model T; Dave Mosteller 1924 Ford, and Sons of Norway Helgeland...
