Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to help Diking District 5 complete repairs to a dike along Skamokawa Creek. Diking Commissioner Tim Schmitz said district is applying to the state Department of Ecology for funding for work that would bring the whole dike up to US Army Corps of Engineers standards and also add trails for hikers and kayakers. The district completed Phase 1 of the improvements in 2014, repairing 2,635 feet of dike and improving an inlet structure. The county participated in the local match for the grant funds to...
Wahkiakum County commissioners set the stage for creation a flood control zone for Cape Horn and handled a variety of other business when they met Tuesday. The board set a February 9 public hearing on a resolution to create the district, which will enable Cape Horn residents to sponsor beach nourishment work and levy a tax to support the work. Residents of Cape Horn and East Sunny Sands have been seeking beach nourishment with dredge spoils to counter erosion to their shorelines. Commissioner Dan Cothren reported the county and US Army Corps...
Wahkiakum youngsters got even the Winlock supporters to smile during half time of the Mules basketball game against the Cardinals on Friday. Kindergarteners all the way up to eighth grade students were ending their week of the Mini Mule Cheer Camp with a performance alongside their teachers, WHS cheerleaders. "We're number 1! We won't be number 2! Cause we're going to kick the whoopdy out of you!" brought some hoots and hollers from the appreciative crowd. The girls' personalities were on...
Last week's story about the Port District 2 commission meeting incorrectly stated that one of the ice machines would be located in Deep River. Marine Resources Committee member Carrie Backman contacted The Eagle to say that a steering committee of Wahkiakum County commercial fishermen will make decisions about the location of ice machines for use by fishermen. Backman added that the Wahkiakum County MRC is now taking applications for this steering committee. The steering committee will decide the design of the mobile processing units and ice...
To The Eagle: I, Olaf Thomason, will not pay for an assessment fee for dredge spoils until all port districts who also are benefitting commercially pay. Since the 1940s the Corps of Engineers and ports have come begging for places for their dredge spoils. Now they are to be paid for the spoils. I have never benefitted from them. I support my neighbors who want to pay and are in need of sand refreshments. Olaf Thomason, Sr. Puget Island...
To The Eagle: I am writing to recognize the wonderful sponsors of the Wahkiakum 4-H Robotics Club. These local businesses are supporting STEM education in our community: Cathlamet Pharmacy, Backmans’ Farm and Fish, Bank of the Pacific, Cathlamet Building Materials, the Video Store, Moore Auto, and Lulu’s Burger Shack. Thank you! Julianne McKay-Beach President, Wahkiakum Robotics Club...
Managers of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge are inviting volunteers to join them tomorrow (Friday) for a tree planting and staking project. According to a US Fish and Wildlife Service news release, the mission of the 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, the release stated. These include browse, forage, and cover. Several different tree spe...
Mia, 16 and Sean, 18 are exchange students from Taiwan. Mia, or Li Meng-Yu, is from the capital in the north, Taipei, and Sean, or Yu Hsiao-En is from Tainan in the south. "Pei means north," Sean said and Mia's eyes light up with a new understanding about the names of their hometowns. "That's right!" Mia said. Mia is a bright bubbly junior at Wahkiakum High School. Sean, a senior, is more sober and serious, and easily the taller of the two. He must be 6'4". Meeting a fellow citizen in a world...
Last week, the Town of Cathlamet declared February the month of Doernbecher. This Tuesday, Wahkiakum County Commissioners announced their support for the program. To be precise, February will be the month of the Kiwanis-Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program at OHSU, and the local Kiwanis chapter will be focused on raising money for cancer research. This weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, local volunteer firefighters and EMS will be participating in the annual boot drive from 8-4 p.m to raise m...
Judge William Faubion January 20, 2016 Corey G. Johnson, 38, of Puget Island has been charged with Assault in the First Degree. The charge carries a possible maximum sentence of life in prison and/or a $50,000 fine plus restitution and assessments. Bail started at $30,000 but was lowered to $15,000 in court on January 20, 2016. Two no contact orders have been issued. He remains in custody. According to the probable cause report, on January 4, 2016, Johnson allegedly pointed a weapon at the head of another individual. When the weapon was...
Jon Griffin, Washington State University Master Gardener will present how to grow vegetables environmentally safe with limited resources to make a successful garden. The classes will be held at 6 p.m. on February 22, March 21, and April 18, The cost will be $10 (all family members) per class or $15 (all family members) for the series. Classes, sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners, will be held in Cowlitz County Training Center located at 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Class registration is limited and due by...
MIXTURE--While we had a mostly dry day last Friday, with only one fairly short burst of rain, it was definitely a drippy wet and gloomy Saturday morning around here. However, we saw quite a bit of sunshine Sunday and Monday, so that was quite nice. Considering there was a massive winter storm hitting the eastern part of the country, with record snowfall and blizzard conditions, we really couldn't complain much about our dampness at all. Besides the snow virtually closing down some cities and all public transportation, some areas along the coast...
On February 6, Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. Orchard Mason Bees are highly effective pollinators that are very non-aggressive. They become active in early spring when apple and pear trees begin flowering. The class will be offered at 9 a.m. and repeated at 1 p.m. The 2 hour class is $30 per person. Participants will receive a Mason Bee house and cocoons of hibernating Mason Bees. The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held at...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 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...
I’m writing this column with a heavy heart as we lost a precious furry member of our family on Monday evening. Grym would have been 16 years old on the 27th, and our neighbors, Al and Nancy George lost Grym’s brother, Butch earlier this month. It’s amazing how much joy these pets bring to our lives and when they pass it’s as if it were a human member of your family. He gave us many years of pleasure and fun times, as well as two more generations of furry family. He will be missed. Well, the good news is:The frogs are singing every night a...
Two Naselle Middle School teams competed at an ESD 113 Knowledge Bowl meet at Grays Harbor College last Friday. Naselle competed against teams from Ocosta, North Beach, Montesano, Elma, Wishkah and Ilwaco. The Naselle eighth grade team placed ninth out of 12 teams. The eighth grade team consisted of Abby Moten, Zanith Wulf, Haley Depoe, Jaclyn Steenerson, Hannah Wirkkala, Cody Condon, and Monte Schell. The Naselle seventh grade team placed third in the seventh grade division and just two points out of second place. The seventh grade team was co...
The Great Backyard Bird Count, hosted by The Cornell Lab, Audubon and Bird Studies, Candada, will take place on February 12-15, 2016. Count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the GBBC. First time participants must register at: http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/. All additional information needed is available through the same web page. For additional help or information contact Larry Brandt, Citizen Science Committee Chair, Willapa Hills Audubon at 360-200-4580 or email lbrandt@cni.net....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 18 — 12:58 p.m. A Skamokawa resident who frequently leaves candy for the postal delivery person was concerned when he found his mailbox empty after unintentionally leaving the usual gift on a holiday. He was concerned that his mail and his neighbors’ mail might be at risk. Deputies will be watchful. 3:36 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an unconscious Puget Island resident. 3:48 p.m. A motorist was...
Lind “Mack” Gilbertsen, 73 of Ocean Park, died January 20, 2016 at his son’s home in Cathlamet. Mack was born in Cathlamet on January 10, 1943 to Harold and LaVerle (McDonald) Gilbertsen. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1962 and spent his work life driving truck for Crown Zellerbach, DeBriae Logging and some years owning his own truck. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and working on his truck. In 2001 he married Nancy Gorman and retired when they moved to Ocean Park. They enjoyed many years of beach life there. Mack is survi...
Mona Ruth Starr, 87, of Cathlamet, died on January 22, 2016 in Selma CA . She was born on November 6, 1928 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Harry and Ella Starr. She graduated from high school there in 1946. She worked for First National Bank in Ontario, Calif., before starting her career at Bank of America where she worked from 1955-1984. She retired in 1984 and moved to Cathlamet from Redlands, Calif., in 1988. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards with the “Ladies.” Mona was an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan. She was a member of the...
We had 14 students representing Wahkiakum, and over 20 adults all in Olympia last Saturday for the FIRST Lego League Robotics Semi-Final tournament featuring teams from Vancouver, Olympia, Tacoma and Renton. While we did not qualify to advance to the State tournament (only 7 of the 30 teams advanced), we ended our last match with a celebratory group hug. We had fun and learned a lot about robotics, "coopertition," "gracious professionalism," living the 4H pledge, and each other. Students...
Community Home Health & Hospice (Community) offers free grief support in Longview at the James Avery Grief Center, 1000 12th Avenue and at Prestige Senior Living – Monticello Park, 605 Broadway Street. Grief support groups help those grieving the loss of a loved one take the proper steps toward recovery. In a judgement-free environment facilitated by staff and volunteer grief specialists, participants can share their loss with others who have suffered through similar grief. Avery Center support group schedule: • Children (ages 5 -10) and pre/e...
The Castle Rock Men’s Ensemble, scheduled to be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Cathlamet on February 7 has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 21. Plan for music and desserts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 21 at 1134 Columbia St. For more information contact Rachael Wolford at 360-849-4181....
On February 18, at noon, Chris Roubicek, Attorney in Castle Rock, will discuss the uses and abuses of Durable Powers of Attorney. Estate planning involves providing for the possibility of incapacity or incompetence. Durable Powers of Attorney are an important element for this aspect of estate planning, but they have their limitations and pitfalls. The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held for free at the Cowlitz Co. Administration Building, Room 300, 207 4th Ave North, Kelso. For more information, contact Gary...
