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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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After gathering a few new ideas from citizens last Friday afternoon, members of the Cathlamet Town Council will proceed with planning the layout of a park at the former Butler Street parking lot. The meeting was the second the council has held to gather input and ideas from the public for developing the park; attendance neared 12 persons, including three council members and facilitator Brice Wozniak The meeting opened with Mayor Dale Jacobson describing his previous experience as mayor of Long...
Last Thursday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Directors held a special meeting at the Skamokawa Grange to speak with Skamokawa residents about a possible expansion to their water system and to listen to their concerns. The PUD learned a lot about the Class B water systems serving residences in Skamokawa and discovered that there might be a bigger thirst in the neighborhood for a public water system than they had hoped, though some residents had some reservations. David Tramblie, the general...
Skamokawa resident Laurie Michaels is the featured artist at Tsuga Gallery for the month of May. Michaels and her husband moved to the area four years ago and two years ago after her art was exhibited at Redmen Hall, she joined Tsuga Gallery. Michaels was raised in Modesto, California. She doesn't remember a time when she wasn't an artist. One of her first memories is of her father showing her how to layer crayon colors. She was always creative, making stuffed animals with paper, cotton balls...
• Total spending of $52.4 billion • Includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases OLYMPIA (April 28, 2019) —The Washington State Legislature adjourned minutes before its midnight deadline on April 28, ending its 105-day session on time for the first time since 2009. Before the $52.4 billion biennium operating budget saw final passage, lawmakers worked out a deal that includes a school levy lid lift and prohibiting public records requests on the bump stock buyback plan. “This truly has been an epic legislative session...
To The Eagle: According to a recent letter, we bleeding heart liberals lack a sense of history, responsibility and appreciation for the wonders of the Electoral College. Let’s dispense with those delusions forthwith. The Electoral College was a poisoned compromise forged during the constitutional convention of 1787 by slave owner and founding father James Madison to establish slavery as an essential element of the new republic. Since 40 percent of the southern state’s population at that time were slaves, it was agreed by the delegates that a s...
To The Eagle: Like any normal person, I'm disgusted and sickened by the gun violence and other assaults in our country and around the world. Not sure of the reasons although there are many more than ready to blame Trump and company. That would be too easy so will not jump on that sinking ship as it has a limited future. Poverty, real or perceived, could be one reason as well as different belief systems but that is just an excuse and is in no way productive in solving what is turning into a world wide problem. Listening to the news this...
To The Eagle: The Cathlamet FFA and CTE program would like to take the time to thank our community for donating their time and animals to make our petting zoo a huge success. We would like to thank the following people: Robert and Naomi Schultz, Sarah and Jeff Tobin, Jerry Peterson, Patrick Mckay-Beach, Steve and Stephanie Leitz, Monika Hughes, Kylie and Brad Snead, Brent and Renea Freeman, KC and Andrea Luce. In order for events like this to take place successfully it requires the generous help from our community and CTE advisory board...
To The Eagle: Richard Nixon accepted advice from his friends, or at least the guys on his side of the aisle, and resigned the presidency in August, 1974, saving the country from the continuation of a divisive imbroglio and a paralyzed government. To achieve similar goals, it would be helpful if Mayor Dale Jacobson would accede to the handwriting on the wall and step down. An interim mayor could be appointed and the actual replacement process be deferred until November when the county already has the burden of running an election. The four...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met on April 23 to hear updates on the commercial kitchen/fish processing center, talk about a coming bond measure, and more. Allen Bennett shared the design for the commercial kitchen/fish processing center planned at the high school, which is being done in partnership with the Wahkiakum WSU Extension office, noting that he was still waiting to hear if it was designed for “maximum efficiency” from a professor at WSU who was involved in the pro...
NOT BAD--We had enough sunshine to mow the lawn this past weekend, although we had a few sprinkles the next day. However, I hear that was not the case in Cathlamet on Saturday morning as it was actually raining for a bit. Funny how a few miles can mean the difference between rain gear and just a light jacket! At any rate, the threat of a deep chill had some folks really scrambling, as many had already purchased new plants during those sunny days and then suddenly found themselves faced with a frost warning. It was a nippy, frosty 27 degrees...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, 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. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public Lib...
Wow! It is already May. This is the start of our busy season. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. We have several events happening this month. On May 5 the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation will hold its Cinco De Mayo dinner. Then on May 11 the monthly Flea Market will take place in the youth building. Also on that day will be the first leg of the Silver Buckle Series. If you haven't been to a Flea Market you are missing out. There is usually something there for everyone. We will have a clean up day at the fairgrounds on May 18 from 10 a.m.,...
Giants hold benefit concert at Grange Last Thursday, Grays River Grange #124 had a concert with Giants in the Trees as their record release benefit concert to benefit Moon Mertz who has multiple sclerosis. People can still donate to help by sending donations through PayPal at rosecreekretreat@gmail.com. Robert Novoselic was on hand early to help prepare for this event. This band has an exceptional sound that is new and fascinating. Giants in the Trees electrified the audience with songs from the...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 22 – 3:15 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an Elochoman Valley resident who may have suffered a stroke. 7:56 a.m. A caller notified the sheriff’s office that there would be an inspection of Puget Island dikes and that it may require inspectors to travel across private property. 7:58 a.m. A caller reported that rocks had fallen off the back of a dump truck onto a Puget Island road. The county road dep...
Lou Evans Shofner, 66, died after a long illness on April 22, 2019 at OHSU in Portland. She was a Puget Island resident for the past five years. Lou was born on December 1, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas to Jim and Mary (Tune) Evans. She graduated high school in Arlington, Texas and went on to Texas Woman’s University where she received her bachelor's degree. On May 26, 1973 she married Tom Shofner at the chapel on the grounds of Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. She later earned her Master’s degree in education from Lamar University. Lou was...
This Saturday and every first Saturday of the month is photography club. If you have interest in learning about cameras, capturing beautiful snapshots or are simply trying to adopt a new hobby, this is a great chance to do all three. The club meets from 10-noon here at the CC and everyone is welcome. Another club for everyone is the RAKs club. Write down a random act of kindness you have given or received and drop it into the RAKs jar. Speaking of doing great deeds, tomorrow, May 3, is Dress A Girl @ 1 p.m. These ladies make dresses for little...
The Tsuga Gallery will offer a series of creative classes the first Monday of each month. The class on Monday, May 6 will be "Come Paint With Leslie" from 6-7:30 p.m. Leslie Billington has lectured in many different venues and has a unique way of encouraging one to find and tap into their own imagination. This class will use watercolors as a medium to discover your creative self. It will be a beginning class that focuses on creativity for those eight years old and above. The fee for...
Three former women political candidates joined in as a non-partisan panel at Wahkiakum High School on April 29 to answer questions from students, promote women getting involved in politics, and civil discourse. This discussion was organized by Wahkiakum High School leadership with help from Stephanie Leitz and Amber Rosewood. Dixie Kolditz (Republican) from Wahkiakum County ran for Legislative District 19 in 2012, Theresa Purcell (Democrat) from Cowlitz County ran for LD 19 in 2016, and Carolyn...
Plans for the 2019 Wahkiakum Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby, scheduled for August 26-27, began to take shape on Tuesday evening during the organizers' first meeting of the year. The event is in its fifth year and brings Wahkiakum County volunteers together with post 9/11 service men and women, veterans, widows, and Gold Star families for a day of fishing on the Columbia River. Last year, nearly 40 people came to Cathlamet to participate in the event. The idea for the event was conceived by Bud Mickelsen, who passed away last year, and...
A Mother’s Day performance featuring the Castle Rock Men’s Ensemble will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at the St. James Episcopal Church in Cathlamet. Twenty-two men’s voices blend in a variety of folk songs, gospel hymns, show tunes and light opera. This is the fifth consecutive year the group has performed at the church. Organized 25 years ago, and now under the direction of Clarance Knutson, the ensemble is well known in the area. There is no charge. A free-will offering will be taken and refreshments will be served. All are welco...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club will hold their annual White Cane Days Campaign May 3-4. All funds collected are used to help people in the local area afford to have hearing aids and glasses and help with surgery if necessary....
Representatives from Noanet and the Wahkiakum PUD gave members of the Broadband Committee an update on the project at a meeting on Monday night. In January, the PUD was awarded a $50,000 grant for a broadband feasibility study, according to General Manager Dave Tramblie. Since that time, they have reached out to Noanet to do the work involved in a feasibility study. Chris Walker, a representative from Noanet, introduced himself and gave a brief history of the organization. “We know what it t...
Johnson Park has a few special events coming up: Bingo Night is on May 11 from 6-8 p.m. There will be prizes and refreshments, mark your calenders and come on down. Also, if you noticed, this is Johnson Park News. At the April 17 board meeting, it was decided that the name will from now on be Johnson Park. This was the name first originated long ago. Come by and check out the exercise room. Nick Berry and Diana Berry did an amazing job. New flooring will be coming soon, we are so excited. Also the internet is being upgraded this month, there...
Lucky youngsters received prize baskets at the recent Wahkiakum Lions Club Easter Egg hunt. Pictured above, middle, is Korbin Barth, and below, middle row, l-r, Andrew Ogle and Cameron Funderburk, and bottom row, l-r Kyler Gilbert and Preslee Eaton. Lions Club photos....
May brings North Coast Chorale performing again for the residents of the Pacific Northwest with more entertaining and insightful music. At 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17th and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th, the Chorale will present “Songs of the Earth” in the Performing Arts Center (16th and Franklin), Astoria. This cantata, written by Hal Eastburn, reflects the Native American belief in the sacredness of the earth. It speaks of the connections between everything that exists on the earth and in the air that surrounds it. “Songs of the Earth” is music o...
