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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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 then be suspended until some time the following Monday for 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. He added that the ferry Wahkiakum would go out of service around 11 a.m. and depart fo...
A failed seal and ramp modifications have delayed the commencement of service by the ferry Oscar B. The ferry was originally scheduled to start service today (Monday) but will be delayed till Tuesday. Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen made this report Monday morning, "Our ferry has a unique part for its shaft brake, and the seal for this shaft brake actuator failed. This had to be repaired by the shipyard over the weekend, which delayed training runs for the crew as planned....
Wahkiakum County officials discussed how to recruit and retain mental health professionals when they met Tuesday. Health and Human Services Department administrators asked commissioners if they could be given flexibility to negotiate benefits to therapists as long as they stay within their funding. "We're not here to ask for money," said department Director Sue Cameron. "We need flexibility. We're having a very hard time giving people what they need in order to retain them." Attracting and retaining mental health therapists has become very...
Plans for the farm forest and repairs to the loading area were on the agenda at the February Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, and Paula Culbertson was sworn in as the newest member of the board. After meeting with his advisory board, Kyle Hurley, the Vocational-Agriculture teacher at Wahkiakum High school spoke to the school board about potential plans for the farm forest. “We talked about the goal of the farm forest,” Hurley said. “The timber market is not good right now, it’s really volatile. But a member...
The Wahkiakum High School Knowledge Bowl team is going to the Knowledge Bowl state tournament March 14 in Arlington after taking second place at the regional tournament at Lower Columbia College on Monday. Hundreds of students from several schools around southwest Washington were at the regional tournament on Monday. Forty-five teams were divided into five classes. The Mules faced eight teams. Some were 2B, but there was one 4A school and a 1A school in their division. After a written round and...
To The Eagle: Did you know the U.S. government is an active partner in an ongoing criminal enterprise? The mafia, the mob, drug cartels and gangsters belong to this category. However, these groups can only dream of the power, scope, profitability and prestige afforded to our government’s partners in legalized crime. Unfortunately, our government is the partner that does the dirty work. It collects the protection or payoff money and imprisons or penalizes those who either will not or cannot pay. The other partners, the banks, receive all the p...
OLYMPIA—Advocates for minority and low-income students are urging legislators to take a closer look at the state’s McCleary obligation to ensure that all students are given equal and ample opportunity to achieve in school. One bill would require state agencies to assess the potential negative impacts of education policies on minority and low-income students, and another would require the state to take measures to closing the education opportunity gap. “A lot of the discussion focused around education and McCleary is just about the money and h...
The first public meetings on the update of Wahkiakum County's Shoreline Program started this week with a small group of citizens giving input Tuesday in Cathlamet. Called visioning workshops, the meetings' agenda includes presentations from planners about the process and its goals and finishes with discussions of what citizens would like to see happen on county shorelines. Another meeting was held last night (Wednesday) in Skamokawa after The Eagle went to press. Two more meetings are scheduled...
Rumors of pending weight restrictions for the Puget Island bridge are unfounded, Washington State Department of Transportation officials said this past week. The officials were responding to a query from Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen. The bridge has a wooden plank deck covered with asphalt, and potholes occur in the paving. "Weight restrictions are not planned at this time," WSDOT Local Programs Engineer Lynn Rust, P.E., said in an email to Ringen. "The issues are being tracked, and the region bridge crew has been diligentl...
Todd Souvenir, Wahkiakum High School boys basketball coach, will hold an informational meeting for boys who are interested in playing basketball and improving their skills this summer. The meeting is open to parents and all boys from kindergarten up through their junior year in high school. He will talk about summer camps, open gym and other opportunities. The meeting will be held March 2 at 6:30 p.m., in the John C. Thomas Middle School gym....
WASN'T BAD--While the middle of last week got a bit cloudy and a little damp, it wasn't too bad and the weekend wound up turning out quite nice, so there were lawn mowers going and people showing pictures of flowers blooming and walking on the beach, etc., and I even managed to do a little weeding, so we were still enjoying much nicer weather than a lot of the rest of the country. As this work week began, the sun was still shining but that was after we thawed out, as temps were down in the 20's out this way so it was a frosty white world for...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m.-Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. 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. 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...
Don’t forget that this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is your chance to enjoy the hearty beef stew, cheesy bread, beverages and incredible home made desserts at the Grays River United Methodist Church. This fundraiser is sponsored by the ladies of the Friendship Circle. The meal is by donation. You are also invited to purchase items at the bake sale and new and re-purposed items that are also for sale. Takeout meals are also available, and you can call ahead on the day of the event at 360 465-2391. The church is located on State Route 4 n...
Anglers, commercial fishers and others interested in Washington state salmon fisheries can get a preview of this year's salmon returns and potential fishing seasons during a public meeting March 2 in Olympia. Kicking off the annual salmon season-setting process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will present initial forecasts - compiled by state and tribal biologists - of 2015 salmon returns. The meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 172 of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., in...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 16 — 3:50 p.m. Deputies responded to the report of an erratic driver near Flandersville. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to give the driver a blood sugar test. 3:55 p.m. A caller reported that two vehicles had struck a deer on SR 4 in the Elochoman Valley area. 3:55 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported a missing dog. 5:06 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that a group of juveniles were riding ATVs...
Anglers fishing the lower Kalama River may retain up to three hatchery steelhead effective March 1, 2015, until further notice. This is in effect for the Kalama River from boundary markers at the mouth to 1,000 feet below fishway at the upper salmon hatchery. The hatchery escapement goal for late winter run steelhead is expected to be met and surplus fish are available for harvest. The hatchery spring chinook daily limit and season remains the same as listed in the 2014-2015 Fishing in Washington sport fishing rules pamphlet. For further...
Emma Colombo, a sixth grade student in the Naselle -Grays River School District is the winner of the 31st annual Great White Tail Run design contest sponsored by the Wahkiakum 4-H Leaders Council. She will receive a t-shirt with her design and a monetary prize of $25. Second place is Micah Cenci, a 9th grade student in the Naselle Grays River School District and third is Malia Silva, a 4th grade student in the Wahkiakum School District. Both students will receive art supplies. Honorable mention recipients are Amanda Carroll, Courtney Carlson,...
Looking for a fun and educational experience for your kids? On March 21 from 2-4 p.m., during the Home and Garden Show, WSU Master Gardeners will host a free gardening program for kids (K-9). Youth will learn how to plant a vegetable garden and raise healthy plants. Participants will bring home a plant to raise. The class will be held in the Floral Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. Registration is limited, registration deadline is March 19. To...
Tour the Columbia River and meet artists in their studios during Blossom Festival, April 10-12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thirty eight forge artists will open their studios to the public, sharing their thoughts and processes. This year’s artists feature works in a variety of media including painting, drawing, jewelry, glass, sculpture, photography, textiles, fiber and more. Artists’ studios are located throughout the Mid-Columbia, from Cascade Locks to The Dalles and Parkdale, Oregon to Trout Lake, Washington. The tour is free and self-guided wit...
Sheriff’s Corner By Sheriff Mark Howie Throw back Thursday! An incident that happened a couple years ago involved a teenager who was a passenger in a car on SR4 approaching town. He threw a beverage out the window which struck the front of another car in the adjacent lane. The victim driver called 911 and soon after, the passenger was contacted in town. During the contact the teen took off running toward the marina where he climbed the chain link fence surrounding what he described as a “pond.” He refused to come out until the deputies convi...
Douglas T. Silver, of Cathlamet, died February 16, 2015 in Grayland, Wash. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, at home. Mr. Silver served in the Vietnam War and was stationed at Ft. Lewis. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen....
John Lopez, 71, of Cathlamet, died February 23, 2015 at Emanuel Burn Center in Portland. An account has been set up at the Bank of Pacific to help the family with expenses. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m., at New Hope Church, 1410 Commerce Avenue, in Longview. A full obituary will appear at a later date....
The next WordFest gathering will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 6-8 p.m., at Cassava, 1333 Broadway in Longview. Cam Parvitee will launch her recently published novel Black Dragons: The Gang. It concerns a tai chi group of senior citizens who form their own street gang to address the rising teenage gang problem in their community, and in the process assume the task of mentoring a group of middle school kids. A graduate of Cal State University, Parvitee is a retired public school teacher. A memoir piece of hers was included in the WordFest...
On March 2 at 6:30 p.m., Debbie Caffal will discuss ideas on landscape design. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview on the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3....
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington will hold Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops on Wednesdays from March 4 through April 8. The workshops will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St. Workshops provide support, practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, better nutrition and exercise choices, new treatment choices and better ways to communicate with doctors and family about health issues. For more information, or to register for one of the free workshops, call...
