Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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After deliberating for an hour on Monday, a jury awarded Fred and Kathleen Cantrell over $2.9 million dollars in a civil suit with Sam Valdez, who set fire to their home after they gave evidence in his divorce trial. Valdez chose to represent himself in the civil suit and was not in attendance. He is serving a 20 year sentence at Clallam Bay Correction Center for arson, solicitation for murder, delivery of marijuana, and possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture or deliver. Superior...
Staff from WSDOT were surprised when around 100 people poured into Norse Hall at one time last Thursday for the drop in open house to discuss the Puget Island Bridge. They quickly made adjustments by setting up chairs, giving an impromptu presentation and having a question and answer session. After the first rush, people came and went. "It's too soon to tell when the project will start," Tamara Greenwell from the WSDOT Communications department said on Tuesday. "The contract for the job is...
A memorial to honor local fishermen is in the works. Bud Lindwall was the catalyst for the project. When he passed away in January, it was suggested to Stephanie Olsen, who runs the local funeral home, that it might be better to recognize him on a memorial for commercial fishermen than to honor him with a memorial service. Olsen, who has lived in this community since the 1970s, was pleased to facilitate the matter. She just wants to make it very clear that she can't run it through the funeral ho...
To The Eagle: Reading the lengthy letter to the editor in the Feb. 23 edition: I find it irresistible to not respond. I usually get enough of this sort on Facebook. When I find unsubstantiated claims, I usually try do some research. Being retired and not having nice weather allows all sorting of facts and fictional stories. I love fiction stories, but not when pushed as being true facts. Main thing was a divided nation being blamed on the media. I find that is an opinion which many have. My opinion is that it is the fault of the politicians...
This has been a year of firsts for Rayanna Carlon. This year, she will be the first person in her family to finish high school. She will be the first person to go to college. She is the first person in her family to make a varsity team and earn academic and athletic scholarships to compete in a college sport. And now she's the very first girl to represent the Wahkiakum Mules at the state wrestling tournament. She's doing all of this while working 20 hours a week at Arby's. Right now, she's takin...
Donald Trump to the rescue? Frustrated by the slow pace of bureaucracy, local residents and officials are looking for help in all places in their quest to establish a beach nourishment program at Cape Horn and on Puget Island. The permitting process has made some progress; last week the county planning department recommended approval of the county's own shoreline management conditional use permit for the project, and on Tuesday, the board of commissioners quickly gave their approval. However, Commissioner Dan Cothren could report no progress...
A group of well wishers were on hand for the ribbon cutting at the community center in Cathlamet. Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, the Saturday event celebrated the re-opening of the center. Coordinator Kelly Patterson makes the cut. Refreshments were served; local musicians provided entertainment, and a good time was had by all. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
MIXED BAG--As February came to an end, we've had some sun, some rain, some hail, some snow and some very cold temperatures, so we've had it all it seems! The snow we got last Thursday was a little more than many of us expected, but thankfully, it had stopped and was mostly gone by that night or next day. The nippy temperatures of Saturday morning made for icy puddles and slick conditions but the sun that was shining was certainly a welcome sight. That snow that fell in the very early hours of Sunday morning, which left us back in our winter won...
THURSDAY Community Center at Cathlamet, 9 a.m. - Noon. Grief Recovery, Community Center, Cathlamet, 1 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, 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 Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West...
It’s hard to tell whether Mother Nature wants it to be Spring or remain Winter. One day sun, then rain and snow. Last Saturday was a gorgeous day, and my sister happened to have the day off, so we decided to have lunch at the Grays River Cafe. After a yummy cheeseburger, we took a drive out Altoona-Pillar Rock Road. We drove some distance and spotted a car parked on the side of the road. As we approached, we noticed three unusual animal buddies coming towards the two guys next to their car. It was a friendly little brown and white goat (who c...
Redmen Hall will reopen on Saturday, March 4. They will exhibit their new panels displaying the photographs that were in the "History of the Tugs and Steamboats operating in the Lower Columbian Estuary." They will be open Saturday and Sunday the first weekend in March and start the usual Thursday-Sunday 12-4 hours on the next weekend. Redmen Hall is located in Skamokawa at 1394 State Route 4 and will have exhibits, a new collection of books, and local crafts especially selected for visitors enjoyment. For further information call 360-795 3007...
Basketball season ended for Naselle High School this weekend. After losing to Taholah in the District 4 1B championship on February 18, the Naselle boys had to turn around and play the the Chitwins again in a loser out regional game on Friday in Tumwater. The Comets lost 47-76. The Comettes lost to Neah Bay on Saturday in a loser out regional game at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, 39-58....
Professor Bamboozle entertained some families at the St. James Family Center on Saturday. Here, he enlisted Kaylee Dahl to help him with one of his illusions. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Some of the best advice that University of Idaho animal science professor and researcher Matt Doumit ever received about teaching came from an uncle who was a professor at Fresno State University. “Before I started graduate school, my uncle Marvin suggested that if I had the opportunity to teach, I needed to make a point of getting to know my students,” Doumit said. “That simple advice has been the cornerstone of my interaction with over 3,400 students in my classes. By taking a genuine interest in students, an instructor can build a rappo...
Companies in and around Wahkiakum County are invited to host a table at the Wahkiakum Career Day on March 29. The event will help 9th through 12th grade students learn about the area’s companies, industries and career opportunities. Employers from all industries, including health care, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, apprenticeship and transportation are encouraged to participate. Table space is free. Companies should reserve their spot by March 22. To reserve a table or for more information contact A...
Irene Martin, author and historian of the Wahkiakum area will speak to the Cathlamet Book Club on Friday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. This gathering will be held at the Cathlamet Community Center located at 101 Main Street under the Library in the same building. “Irene Martin, is author of Legacy and Testament: The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters; and A History of Wahkiakum County: Beach of Heaven (among others). She is also a librarian, commercial fisherman, freelance writer, and active supporter of community historic preservation e...
There have been a couple of changes since last week’s edition. *Seed Exchange Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WSU Extension and Master Gardeners. Come in and exchange seeds and learn from the Master Gardeners. It’s that time of year to get your garden going! *WorkSource Resume and Job Workshop, Monday, March 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Resume writing and valuable job skill information. This is perfect for the new job seeker, as well as for updating a previous resume. *Wahkiakum on the Move Presentation Tuesday, March 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Lea...
The Cathlamet Community Center, located at 101 Main St., will host a free seed exchange on Wednesday, March 15, from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners, the Cathlamet Community Center, Skamokawa Grange, and the Wahkiakum Community Garden. Participants are invited to come to the Community Center with their seeds between 11 a.m., and 1 p.m., to exchange with other gardeners in the community. Seeds may be from seed packets or home collections, and can include flowers, vegetables and herbs of any variety. Seeds...
On Sunday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m., St. James Episcopal Church will host a study of the Dead Sea Scrolls, considered to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, maybe of all time, containing documents that include all of the Old Testament, except the Book of Esther. The public is invited to attend the free sessions, facilitated by Gerry Brennan, using videos and other resources. The first and subsequent sessions will be held at the church, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet....
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Erval Gary Cooper, 77, passed away on February 16th, 2017 very unexpectedly in Vancouver, WA. He lived in Cathlamet, WA for 50 years. Erval was born in Colville, WA on May 7th, 1939 to George Ora Cooper and Katherine Cooper. He is survived by his wife Carol, sons Gary (Rachel), of Boise ID, Donald (Tracy) of Vancouver WA, Pete of Cathlamet, daughter Susanna of Longview; 21 grandkids and 17 great grandkids. He was preceded in death by both...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. This Road We Traveled with Purposeful Pioneering Women will be shared by Jane Kirkpatrick on Sunday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m. Jane Kirkpatrick is the award-winning author of 31 books, most based on the lives of actual historical men and women. She has spoken around the world about the power of stories in our lives. Her latest book, This Road We Traveled, is based on the life of Tabitha Moffat Brown, her daughter Pherne...
The Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 2 has been moved to Thursday, March 9 at the library, 12:45 p.m. The public is welcome to attend....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the first of a trail run series on Saturday, March 25, to “bid adieu” to winter at Fort Clatsop and greet the arrival of spring. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes several events along trails through forest landscapes. All three events are open to walkers and runners of all ages. This first event in the Lewis & Clark Trail Series is Saturday morning, March 25. Come for either an approximately 5k or a 10k course that features the Kwis Kwis Trail. The 10k run will include some long steep sec...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past two weeks, including: February 13 — 9:35 a.m. A caller reported that one of the bathrooms at the marina had been vandalized. 4:21 p.m. A caller reported automatic weapon fire on Puget Island. A deputy found several people holding target practice on private property. There were no violations and no automatic weapons were found. February 14 — 10:35 a.m. An alarm was activated at a Cathlamet home. 11:25 a.m. A Rosburg resident re...
NanoCon Mk. IV Science Fiction Convention expands to a two day event beginning with the NanoCon International Science-Fiction Film Festival on March 24, from 5-10 p.m., in the Rose Center for the Performing Arts at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Enjoy the food and beverages at the red-carpet event featuring award winning science-fiction short films selected among submissions from more than 100 countries. NanoCon Bronze-level membership is just $10 and includes free, all-day access to the film festival and the NanoCon Mk. IV convention on...
