Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Grays River Valley Center in Rosburg will be holding their annual Community Pot-Luck on Sunday, July 10th, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided at no charge; visitors can bring a dish to share. Activities will include horseshoes, demonstrations, face painting and games for the kids; there will also be a silent auction and possibly also raffle. The baseball field available everyone (bring equipment to play with). The center will be fully open to the public that day to check out everything including the new game...
Plans are shaping up for Cathlamet’s Bald Eagle Days summer festival July 15 and 16. The two-day festival includes the traditional parade, street fair, and fireworks show. Organizers are enhancing the relatively new geocaching event, turning it into a two-day family geocaching competition treasure hunt. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Organizers have hidden sev...
The Wahkiakum County commissioners' office reported Monday that the US Coast Guard has required that an AIS GPS Transmitter be installed on the ferry so that other marine vessels can track the location of the ferry at all times through a satellite signal. This is a new federal regulation for a vessel the size of the ferry Oscar B. The ferry Oscar B will be shut down for the installation of the transmitter on February 24, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m....
Chuck Beyer, Wahkiakum County Public Works Director, on Monday said that is his understanding that the ferry Oscar B. will be taken off of dry dock tomorrow (Tuesday) and run through a series of US Coast Guard tests to verify that the repairs are complete. Once the ferry passes all required tests, the crew will bring the vessel back to Cathlamet, and it will be running on the regular schedule....
The Eagle will be published a day early next week so it can be delivered Wednesday. All advertising and news for the Nov. 26 edition must be submitted by 12 Noon, Monday, November 23....
The Columbia River Compact met July 29 to set openings for late summer and fall salmon fisheries. The non-Indian mainstem early fall salmon fishery will have several 9-hour openings in August. The openings start at 9 p.m. on August 9,11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 and 27. The select areas--off channel fisheries--also had openings. The compact set 36 nights for Deep River starting August 17 and 46 nights each for Blind Slough and Young's Bay. Fishery managers have predicted a strong return of 539,600 adult coho, which includes 377,300 early stock...
A celebration of life memorial will be held for Terry Everman on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., at JA Wendt Elementary School Multipurpose Room, Cathlamet. His full obituary was published in the July 9 edition of The Eagle....
In last week's article about the meeting of the Wahkiakum School District board of directors, The Eagle erred in stating the cost of a piece of phone system equipment. The article should have stated, "The board approved a location identifier system for the new phone system that will be installed as the school improves security around campus. The location identifier system will cost the school $3,100 a year," and not per month. The Honor Roll as announced last week by Wahkiakum High School inadvertantly omitted Kennedi LaBerge from the list....
Drivers who use State Route 4 west of Cathlamet should prepare for occasional delays this summer. Beginning Monday, July 6, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will replace two aging culverts linking the Elochoman River Slough to the Columbia River. That work will not immediately disrupt traffic, but drivers can expect occasional daytime, single-lane closures on SR 4 at milepost 34 beginning Thursday, July 16. The speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 35 mph from milepost 33.73 to 34.40. In early...
Howard & Judy Brawn's Irish Wolfhound, O'Quinn Misty River Pilgrim, completed requirements for AKC championship under AKC Judge Nancy Leising June 13 at the Cascade Hound Specialty show in Hillsboro, Oregon. Pilgrim waltzed around the show ring with his handler, Shelby Miller. Pilgrim is 3'2" at the shoulder and weighs 170 lbs, so his friends dubbed him with a new nickname to go along with his new championship. He's now known as "the Yeti." He will welcome old and new friends on Bald Eagle day...
Several spots are open in the Nature Adventure Camp, held July 13-17, as well as Nature Survival Camp, held July 20-24. Both camps are led by experienced educators, including bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselors and recreational leaders. The camps offer fun day activities, and feature exciting overnight opportunities, perfect for campers looking to experience a first-time campout. Hours for Nature Adventure Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. For the Thursday overnight, drop off is at 9 a.m. Thursday and pickup is 11 a.m....
Lainie Marie Ferguson, of Cathlamet, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Winter 2015 Quarter. To qualify for the Dean’s List a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 Julian Phillip Doumit received a 4.0 GPA this quarter at Central Washington University. He is in the Business School and is majoring in Economics. He also was recently nominated by Central Washington University and accepted into The National Society of Collegiate Scholars for com...
The Mule Cheerleaders will host a Mini Cheer Camp for students entering K-8th grade July 14-16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the High School Gymnasium. This will be performed in the Bald Eagle Day Parade on July 18. Line-up for the parade is at 11 a.m., at the high school. Registration is $30 due by July 10, and includes a t-shirt. Mail to Wahkiakum School District, Attn: Cheer Advisor, PO Box 398, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or drop off at the High School Office. Make checks payable to Wahkiakum Cheerleading. Any questions should be directed to Kate Brenner...
The Skamokawa Grade School Reunion will be held Saturday August 22 at the upper covered picnic area of Skamokawa Vista Park at 1:00 p.m. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring their own drinks and a favorite dish or dessert to share. Any old pictures to share and stories to tell are welcome. For more information call Gary Emery at 360-795-0884....
July 2 - July 9, 2015 THURSDAY Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. 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. Westside Parent Support Group, Rosburg School, 9:30-11 a.m. Eastside Parent Support Group, Skamokawa United Methodist Church, 12-1:30 p.m. Cathlamet Public...
July 7-Aug. 25: Marvel Movie Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. for all ages. Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in order, one each week. July 8: Mary Shaver Puppets, 2-2:45 p.m., for children. See and hear a story, told through the magic of puppetry. July 8: Super Disguises, 3-3:30 p.m. for children. Make a superhero costume. July 15: Manga Artist Nicole Pelham, 11-11:45 a.m. for teens. July 15: Superheroes, 2-2:45 p.m. for children. Hear super stories, play super games and have superhero fun. July 15: Super Disquises, 3-3:30 p.m., for children. Make a superhero...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 22 — 3:59 p.m. A caller reported a man sleeping in his car in the parking lot of an Elochoman Valley business. 7:23 p.m. A caller reported that cows were loose in the Skamokawa area. 7:37 p.m. A driver was taken into custody after a vehicle stop in the Elochoman Valley. 8:25 p.m. A dog was found on SR 4 near County Line Park. 11:29 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that a calf had been stolen and that so...
Persons interested in business management or economic development may participate in events later this month. The state Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar April 21, 10-11 a.m. for business owners. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. During the webinar, the facilitator will answer specific questions related to your business. The registration deadline is this Friday. To register, send an e-mail to NBOWebinar@dor.wa.gov...
Burglaries on Puget Island and at the Elochoman Marina have been cause for concern in the community, but according to Sheriff Mark Howie, things may quiet down, though investigations remain active. Two juveniles have been taken into custody. “A 16-year-old went to court yesterday and again this morning,” Howie said. “He’s being charged for the burglaries down in the marina. He confessed while being interviewed by Detective Mike Balch.” The juvenile had been staying on a boat with his father in the marina. He was booked into juvenile detention i...
Legislators of the 19th District will host a telephone town hall meeting 6-7 p.m. Thursday evening. Sen. Dean Takko, Rep. Brian Blake and Rep. JD Rossetti can hear directly from citizens in the district about their ideas and comments. Under the telephone town hall format, thousands of constituents will receive automatically generated telephone calls to their homes just before 6 p.m. on Jan. 14. Constituents may ask questions by pressing *3 on their phones at any time during the call, and they may listen to the live conversation to hear the...
The National Weather Service (NWS) will hold a weather spotter training class October 22, 7 p.m., in the Cathlamet Fire Hall, 255 2nd Street. NWS welcomes volunteers with an interest in severe weather spotting. The SKYWARN™ program is a voluntary civic service. Reports made by spotters provide visual confirmation of potentially severe weather and aid forecasters in issuing warnings....
Medicare’s open enrollment period for prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans started yesterday (Oct. 15) and runs through Dec. 7. The Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are available to provide citizens with help in their local communities. ”Many Medicare plans are changing again this year,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler in a news release. “Open enrollment is the time to shop for the best plan that meets your needs. Our highly trained SHIBA volunteer...
Free legal clinic to be held The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a free legal clinic on October 24 from noon to 3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll...
Senior center announces schedule The Community Senior Center, located at 100 Main Street in Cathlamet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Mondays will feature chair exercising and basic computer classes. Computers will be available or people may bring their own laptops. Tuesdays there will be board games to enjoy and knitters and crocheters will bring their own projects to work on. On Wednesdays bingo will be played and people are welcome to bring a white elephant gift to be used as prizes. Thursdays people may bring...
The 5-1 Naselle/Grays River Valley High School's Comets will host Twin Valley this Friday, 7 p.m., in the annual Homecoming Football Game. The Homecoming Royalty will be announced at halftime. Members of the Homecoming Court are, seniors, princesses Madison Green, Abigayle Eaton, and Emily Gjovik and princes Franco Smith, Tony Lopez and Cole Bergeson; juniors Taylor Eato and Hayden Gudmundsen, sophomores Morgan Ridgeway and Brian Smith, and freshmen Tatum Littau and Carson Be...
