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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a proposed ordinance to regulate junk and solid waste on private property. Around 50-60 people attended a public hearing before the vote, and speakers at the hearing voiced opposition and support of the ordinance. The ordinance has been three years in the making. Responding to public input, the board of commissioners held community meetings on the issue in the spring of 2013, and citizens at those meetings overwhelmingly...
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is “working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.” Columbian White-tailed Deer require different habitats for survival. These include browse, forage, and cover. Several different tree species can be used for browse and cover on the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge. “Tree plantings not only benefit the deer, but a variety of other species that are found on the Refuge as well” says biologist Paul Me...
OLYMPIA--Teachers’ compensation, teacher-shortage, the educational opportunity gap and school districts’ operating levies are all on Washington State legislators’ agenda this session as the state Supreme Court’s McCleary mandate—along with the court’s $100,000 per day contempt citation— loom over the proceedings. The Washington State Supreme Court in its January 2012 McCleary v. State of Washington decision, determined the state was not fulfilling its constitutional requirement to fund basic education for all students, including compensation...
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 Oscar B. was expected to resume service between Puget Island and Westport early Wednesday morning, but service was halted when the crew discovered leaking shaft seals. Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer explained why in this early morning email: "Due to leaking shafts the Ferry Oscar B will be down until new shaft seals can be installed. At this point I do not have a time frame. The shaft seal supply company is located in Renton, WA. If they have the required seals we will send a person today to pick them up and get them...
At the age of 10, Keith Hoofnagle, now of Skamokawa was already a published cartoonist. Today, a 50th anniversary edition of one of his books, The Story of Linda Lookout, has been published and he's at work on another volume for the National Park Service, a collection of his cartoons. His art defines him, but so does his love of the outdoors. The Hoofnagle family was much like many northwest families. They liked to go camping. They would collect their gear and head to Mt. Rainier or the Olympics...
The Town of Cathlamet, Wahkiakum PUD and the state Department of Health (DOH) are working on a plan that will keep the local agencies from restricting new connections to their joint water systems. In 2015, they notified the town that a limit on new connections to both town and Puget Island water systems was possible because the town's water plant couldn't pump enough water from the Elochoman River in summer to meet the plant's capacity. In the fall, the town Public Works Department used compressed air to clean the perforated line that runs...
With dwindling volunteer numbers and other concerns, Fire District #1 on Puget Island is proposing a merger with Fire District #4. Leaders of the two departments hope to get enough signatures on a petition, which is set to go in the mail to Puget Island residents soon, to move forward. Chiefs from both departments believe the merger will be a good move. “It’s not a cost saving measure so much as it is about providing better service for residents, and better training for our volunteers,” Puget Is...
To The Eagle: RIF-Reading is Fundamental-is a literacy program that came to the St. James Family Center Preschool and Kindergarten through 3rd Grade at the J.A. Wendt Elementary School in 1993. Children in these grades receive three free books of their choice each school year to keep and take home as their very own. Wahkiakum County was asked to join RIF of Cowlitz County in an effort to bring books to a rural population of students with the hope of creating a love of books and an early interest in reading. When RIF first came to Wahkiakum...
To The Eagle: I would like to see Wahkiakum County become a Federal Income Tax free zone. And here is the outfit that can assist us in doing just that; Weiss & Associates. They have a web site www.weissparis.com which is the way they inform and interact with most of their clients. They are specialists in certain aspects of U.S. tax law. Most citizens of this country qualify to revoke their participation in the Federal Income Tax. Weiss & Associates will guide you through this process for 200 Euros. If you choose to participate and can complete...
To The Eagle: With a sad and hopeful heart, I have chosen to step down from the Director position at the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. I have recently experienced some personal difficulties and am grieving the sudden passing of a loved one. I want to communicate my gratitude with everyone! I have truly appreciated serving Wahkiakum County this past year and found significant value in your assistance, support, and welcoming attitudes. I will certainly miss the relationships I formed here and wish nothing but the best for the residents and...
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and staff took time out during the Wahkiakum School District Board of Director’s meeting to acknowledge their local volunteer’s service. “Being a school board member can be a pretty thankless position,” Superintendent Bob Garrett said, “but we here at the school truly know your commitment, your dedication, and your willingness to serve and give of your time. We truly appreciate it.” High school art teacher Sue Garn also praised the school board for t...
Town councilman Dick Swart was in attendance at last Thursday’s Wahkiakum Port District 1 meeting to talk about a proposed interlocal agreement between the Town of Cathlamet and the port to place dredge spoils in the sewage lagoons. An agreement had been drafted and given to the port to peruse, according to Swart. Commissioner Bob Kizziar acknowledged that they had seen the document and said that it had been returned to the Town of Cathlamet. “I did not feel that it was an unreasonable document...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 covered a lot of ground at their meeting Tuesday but set up action for their February 16 meeting. Carrie Backman of the Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee discussed bringing ice machines and mobile fish cleaning units to the county to assist commercial fishers in adding value to their catches. She said the two ice machines, which would be capable of generating 8-10,000 lbs. of ice in a 24-hour period, should be located on a concrete slab with access to water and electricity. She and port officials discusse...
WET--I hope you were able to stay in during all the wet weather we had recently. Of course, if you live or traveled just a little bit east of here, it was much drier at times, which always seems so strange to have such different weather within such a short distance. However, we had plenty of the wet stuff here in West Valley and the dampness it brings just makes it seem colder than it really is, so staying cozied up inside seemed like a great plan to me this past weekend. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Jan. 21-27 are Sharon...
THURSDAY Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. Community Library &...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on January 19. In business matters, the board approved the continuation of the Mandarin Immersion program up to grade 5. Currently the program serves 60 students in grades K-3. The number of student participants along with additional funds provided by the state to lower class sizes at the elementary level were important considerations in supporting continuation of the program. The board also approved the district’s application for a grant to build a c...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the coming week includes: Thursday, high school boys basketball at Twin Valley and high school girls basketball at Wishkah at 5:45 p.m.; Friday, high school boys and girls basketball with North River in Naselle at 5:45 p.m.; Monday, middle school boys basketball with South Bend in Naselle at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, high school girls basketball with South Bend in Naselle at 5:45 p.m., middle school boys basketball at North Beach at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! Naselle Booster Club’s annual birthday and anniversary c...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 11 — 12:58 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported a suspicious vehicle parked nearby. 3:51 p.m. A motorist reported an erratic driver headed westbound on SR 4 near Nassa Point. January 12 — 5:36 a.m. A Cathlamet resident reported a young woman behaving strangely. The young woman had come to the door a couple times. She was without a coat and wearing shorts and had been playing in a mud puddle. A dep...
Herman (Herb) J. Gessner, 86, died January 19, 2016, at his home on Puget Island. Herb was born April 2, 1929 in Detroit, Mich., the son of Herman J. Gessner Sr., and Marie Christine Gifford. He worked his way to engineer in the aerospace industry, retiring in 1985. He was married to Margaret Alice Stickle for 50 years. She preceded him in death in 1999. Herb moved to Cathlamet in 2004 to be closer to his children, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Survivors include daughters Gerry L. Brennan and Christie L. Davis (Ray) and son...
Greeting's from the fair office, hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. It's almost February and that means its almost time for the Valentine’s Diamond Dinner! It will be Saturday, February 13 at the Skamokawa Grange Hall. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner will start being served at 6. You can purchase tickets from any fair board member or the Bank of Pacific, the cost again this year is $25. The drawing prize will be a diamond necklace donated by Mike Mouliot. Also, on February 6 we will have the monthly Flea Market. If you haven't s...
The Castle Rock Men’s Ensemble, a group of musicians, including pastors, teachers, a judge and a plumber will give a concert at St. James Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. on February 7. They have been singing together for the last 13 years under the direction of Clarence Knutsen. Following the concert there will be a reception with a dessert buffet. The address is 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet. The event is free with a free-will offering for St. James Family Center, the only non-profit agency in Wahkiakum County serving children and families. For m...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host their 17th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza on February 12 at the Hotel Cathlamet from 4-7 p.m. This annual fund raiser helps support community sexual assault and domestic violence services and is sponsored by The Charlotte House Advisory Board. This year the set up will be a bit different. They will have boxes of chocolate ready for pick up. You can call ahead to reserve a box or stop by the Hotel Cathlamet between 4-7 p.m. on February 12 to purchase a box. A box of chocolate...
Two students of the month were honored at the Wahkiakum Lions Club meeting Jan 18. Photos by Bill Nelson....
Area artists are invited to participate in the Columbian Artists 40th Annual juried Spring Art Show to be held March 19 through April 3 at the Thee Rivers Mall, 3513 Three Rivers Drive, Kelso, (Space D-1168, near Macy’s). The Show is open to artists 18 years old and older from Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Lewis and Pacific counties in Washington, and Clatsop and Columbia counties in Oregon. Entries must be original, two dimensional work, completed in the past two years. Work will be judged and cash awards given in each category. Additional a...
