Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The 16th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza to benefit the Charlotte House Domestic Violence Shelter was declared a success, raising more than $1,400 for the advisory board's discretionary fund. The event was held on Friday, on the eve of Valentines Day, and was complemented by the activities at Tsuga Gallery including the Woman's Club Pie Social and a Valentines Day Party. "It went really well," said Charlotte House Director Susan Schillios. "It didn't feel like it was really busy. There never was a...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules outscored Napavine 13-7 in the fourth quarter to claim a 49-47 victory in the SW WA Class 2B championship game Saturday in Chehalis. Napavine led 40-36 at the end of three quarters. The Mules rallied behind good rebounding and some timely outside shooting. They'll play Ilwaco, the fifth place seed from the district, in the regional playoffs next Saturday, 2 p.m., at WF West High School, Chehalis. Watch The Eagle's website for updates....
February 28 1. 6 p.m. @ Sunnyside HS: NW Christian (Colbert) (Dist. 7/9 #3) vs. Mabton (5/6 #2). 2. 12 p.m. @ Cheney HS: Oroville (5/6 #4) vs. Colfax (7/9 #1). 3. 10 a.m. @ Chiawana HS: White Swan (5/6 #3) vs. Dayton (7/9 #2). 4. 2 p.m. @ Tumwater HS: Lind-Ritzville-Sprague (7/9 #4) vs. Napavine (4 #2). 5. 6 p.m. @ Wenatchee HS: Life Christian Academy (4 #6) vs. Okanogan (5/6 #1). 6. 12 p.m. @ W.F. West HS: Friday Harbor (1/2 #2) vs. Toutle Lake (4 #3). 7. 12 p.m. @ Mt Vernon HS: Adna (4 #4) vs. La Conner (1/2 #1). 8. 2 p.m. @ W.F. West HS,...
The good news is that Wahkiakum County's new ferry, the Oscar B., will arrive at the Puget Island ferry landing around mid-day this Friday. The bad news is that ferry service will be suspended at mid-day on Thursday until some time the following Monday for piling work, crew training and US Coast Guard inspection. "Exact timetable details are still being fine-tuned," Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen said in an email Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, Ringen announced that the ferry Wahkiakum would go out of service around 11 a.m. Th...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council covered a lot of ground when they met Tuesday. Council members heard an update on water contract negotiations with Wahkiakum PUD; they acted on road and drainage issues; they tabled action on a pit bull ordinance, and they reviewed results of their 2014 logging program. Negotiations for updates to the contract with Wahkiakum PUD to provide water for the Puget Island Water System are going well, Council Member David Goodroe said. A final agreement is nearly ready for approval, Goodroe said. After discussing...
Commissioners of Port District 2 on Tuesday said they won't pursue a suggestion that the port take over management of Wahkiakum County's fairgrounds. The port and county commissions started discussing the possibility in January, with the idea that the port could manage the property as it manages one of its parks and generate revenue and support economic development through that management. However, supporters of the county fair objected, saying port management could interfere with their fund raising and other activities. And county...
The Henry Brusco heads to work, skirting by the thousands of seagulls feasting on a school of smelt off Cathlamet....
To The Eagle: I would like to thank the voters of the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District for their recent support of our school’s Maintenance and Operations (M&O) levy. In this time of economic challenge, a ‘yes’ vote is of major significance and a tremendous sign of the value you place in our children’s future. Your ‘yes’ sends a message to every child and staff member that you believe in the power of education and community support. I am proud to represent a community that supports its school in this manner! On behalf of the student...
by Diana Zimmerman Last Thursday, Port 1 commissioners took action on several items and discussed various concerns during their February meeting. In a nod to earlier business, Commissioner Bob Kizziar shared that an apron had been created for dock B per County Commissioner and fisherman Mike Backman’s request. “That’s good,” Commissioner Gary Quigley said. “It didn’t cost much and should keep those guys from squealing. It was a problem.” Port Manager Jackie Lea gave an update on the project t...
Conservation was the hot topic at the Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. General Manager Dave Tramblie apprised the commissioners about the changing conservation program at Bonneville Power Administration. Until now, the PUD has had a budget of $50,000 each year to encourage local customers to take part in rebate programs and make energy saving improvements around their homes and businesses including things like windows, insulation and lighting. BPA reimbursed the PUD each...
Hunters may now purchase and submit applications for a 2015 spring black bear hunting permit, applicable to specific areas of western and eastern Washington. To be eligible for a permit, hunters must purchase and submit an application to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) by midnight Feb. 28. A drawing will be held in mid-March for 383 permits in western Washington and 314 permits for hunts east of the Cascade Range. Permit winners will receive notification in the mail no later than March 31. Applicants may also check the...
GORGEOUS--Wow, have we had some nice "winter" weather or what? Last weekend was great and from what I hear, we should still be seeing sunshine by the time you read this, so we have been very fortunate. To top off those nice days, we've had some gorgeous sunsets as well; totally breathtaking! For those of us out here in West Valley, we have been having night time and morning temperatures below freezing. But compared to the 7-8 feet of snow that has accumulated back east in the last three weeks, and temperatures down to 20 below zero, I will cert...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story and Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. 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. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Yoga Classes, Grays River Methodist Church, 5-6:30 p.m. Art Group, Grays River...
Spring has certainly sprung it’s pretty head in the last few days, so let’s hope she sticks around for a little longer. The new babies being born on the farms sure seem to enjoy the sunshine. News from Naselle: The Naselle High School girls basketball team will travel to Sunnyside High School and play a Regional game with Sunnyside Christian on Saturday, the 21st at 1 p..m. Go girls! You can do it. Other news from the west end: This week’s Free Friday Night Movie in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park is an action/adventure film...
Volunteers with Nordic Voices who interviewed 25 locals at the 2014 Finnish American Folk Festival have been busily transcribing those interviews. The first ones will be in the mail in the next week or two. Instructions will be included. The people who did these interviews had so much fun doing them, they have requested to return to Naselle May 29 and 30 to continue this project. The Appelo Archives Center is providing them with additional names and contact information. Those interviews will take place at the Naselle Lutheran Church. The...
Emergency helicopter to open base in Astoria in May Life Flight Network (LFN), the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, announced it will be opening a base in Astoria. The base will begin 24/7 operations May 15, 2015. The LFN base in Astoria will significantly improve access to air medical resources along the Oregon and Washington Coast. Columbia Memorial Hospital, Providence Seaside Hospital, Ocean Beach Hospital, and Willapa Harbor Hospital will directly benefit from having an emergency medical...
Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall will open for the season on Thursday, March 5 with their 4th Annual Antique Sale. Their Archivist, Keith Hoofnagle, has scoured barns and attics bringing forth a wonderful treasure trove of antiques. There is still room for more if any readers would like to consign items. Call the Hall, 360-795-3007 for details. This greatly anticipated event will run for two weeks. The dates are March 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and March 7-8 from noon to 4 p.m. The next weekend will be the last Thursday, March 12 and...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on February 17, 2015. After approval of the minutes and authorizing general expenditures, the board conducted business on the following items: --Superintendent Lisa Nelson reported the District’s fund balance of $733,814 beginning the month of February. --Of particular note, the reader board panel at the entryway to the school will be replaced thanks to a generous donation from the Templin Foundation. Naselle-Grays River offered its thanks and a...
The Alzheimer’s Association Western and Central Washington Chapter invites advocates from across the state to join them February 25 for Advocacy Day in Olympia. Help speak out for the needs and rights of people affected by Alzheimer’s. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative process, meet face-to-face with elected officials and share their experience of Alzheimer’s and dementia with those making decisions affecting caregivers and families. Advocates will ask state legislators to support the Alzheimer's Disea...
Carol Ann Elliott Blythe, born September 24, 1950 in Longview, died at her home in Rochester, Feb 14, 2015, with her husband at her side. Carol was a C.N.A. in Oregon City in the late 70’s and early 80’s where she met and married Ralph Blythe in May, 1984. Carol worked in the telephone installation business with her husband for many years. She was the daughter of Ralph and Margaret Elliott from Dahlia, and was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Ralph and Dean. She is survived by sister Kathleen, brothers Ken and Jay, sis...
Wahkiakum Youth Baseball is sending out Registration Forms for the 2015 season. Girls and Boys ages 4-12 are encouraged to sign up (can not turn 13 prior to April 30). T-ball will be $40 per player and all other divisions $70 per player. Additionally, there is a required fundraiser selling two Baseball Coupon Cards @ $10 each. The registration forms are available on the Wahkiakum Youth Baseball Facebook page, will be handed out at school and in a few local businesses this week. Registrations must be returned by February 25. Tryouts for ages...
On March 14 at 10 a.m., Tom Welch, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the advantages of vermi-composting which uses worms to break down food into compost. Learn how to manage worms to produce great compost while getting rid of your food waste. Cost for the course is $30 per person. Participants will take home a worm composting bin that is ready to use. The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Class registration is due...
The Honor Roll as announced by Wahkiakum High School this week includes full time students grades 9-12 with GPA (3.25) or above for Semester One ending January 26, 2015. The following students earned 4:0: Makenzie Anderson, Savannah Burdick, Tyra Elliott, Sydney Hansen, Elliot Haney, Rory Heywood, Shona Heywood, Katie Johnson, Kennedi LaBerge, Shelby Robinson, Katie Stacey, Luke Stacey, Ian Turner and Tori Wegdahl. 9th grade: Morgan Bashore, Shanna Batdorf, Zach Brown, Tanner Grove, Mica Kincade, Aly Kirzy, Madi Mace, McKenzie Menard, Grayci...
John Lopez, of Cathlamet, had a serious accident and severely burned his leg. He is in the hospital in Portland. The doctors also discovered tumors on his liver. He is going to need a lot of treatment which his insurance won’t cover. Jim Lopez, his brother, has opened an account at Bank of Pacific for donations to help with his treatment and long recovery. The account is under Jim Lopez for John Lopez....
Free gardening workshops, sponsored by WSU Extension and Cowlitz County Master Gardeners, will be held at the Cowlitz County Expo Center in conjunction with the Home and Garden Show on March 21. 9:00 a.m.: Preparing your Vegetable Garden WSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin will discuss what to do in your vegetable garden to prepare it for planting. You will learn when to plant, how to get an early start and what it takes to maintain healthy plants to get a great harvest. 11:00 a.m.: Mason Bees WSU Master Gardener Billie Bevers will discuss the...
