Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: Politicians are classes of individuals we can’t have arrive soon enough, but then we are perhaps more than happy when they leave; the feeling is like the day of buying and day of selling a boat. But it is with great disappointment that the Cathlamet mayor George Wehrfritz will not run for reelection in November. While a few of you might feel relief that he is leaving, it is too hot in the kitchen, I think there is an overwhelming feeling for many of us to compliment his vision and accomplishments to help Cathlamet grow and i...
To The Eagle: Even if Obama and his minions got every gun control and background check law they wanted, the next school shooting will go off as planned or conceived or whatever serves as creative fermentation in the minds of the deranged souls who do these things. Lifting the punch line from an old joke: They are crazy, not stupid. No matter what the law reads, they will equip themselves with whatever armament, artillery or explosive device suits their feverish fantasies. Here’s a thought experiment: The population of the United States is aroun...
To The Eagle: I hope most of you are able to see the front page article in The Longview Daily news on Friday regarding Wahkiakum County wanting public input on a proposal for a junk ordinance. There are 2 meetings coming up, May 15, 6:30 at Johnson Park in Rosburg, and May 21, 6:30 at the courthouse. I urge everyone to attend these meetings and let the commissioners know you care. I have always been pro real property rights and it is something I have advocated for, for many years. I hope people will not see this as an infringement on those...
INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for providing all qualified personnel, labor, equipment, and tools for the construction of a proposed 36' x 40' building on the Port District's Elochoman Marina property will be received by Port District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, at 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612 until 1:00 p.m. PST on Friday, May 24, 2013, at which time all complying bids shall be publicly opened and read at the Port Office. Any bids received after the appointed time set for receipt cannot be...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE OF PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to scheduling conflicts, the scheduled meeting of Thursday, May 9, 2013, of the Board of Commissioners of Port District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, will be held instead on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the office of the District, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON: ____________________________ Brett...
PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will be held commencing at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in the 3rd floor meeting room of Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington. The Agenda for said Special Meeting is as follows: 1. Town Hall Meeting to discuss the need for a junk/ derelict vehicle ordinance in Wahkiakum County. DATED this 23rd day of April, 2013. MARSHA LaFARGE Marsha LaFarge...
News from Naselle: Though the school year is nearing its end, there are still some sports on the calendar. This week includes: Thursday- middle school track at North Beach at 3:30 p.m.; Friday, home subdistrict track meet at 4 p.m.; and May 16- District track at Raymond at 3 p.m. Go Comets! The Comet Booster Club will hold its regular meeting on May 14 at 5:30 p.m. Students will be released early at 12:30 p.m. on May 15. The two final performances of “Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior” will be held on May 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. The group has don...
Volunteers from the Wahkiakum Community Network and Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department collected old, unused prescription drugs April 27 as part of a statewide effort. Sheriff Mark Howie reported that volunteers at sites in Cathlamet and Rosburg collected 25 lbs. Above, volunteers at the Westend station at Johnson Park were Lia and Don Sealund, Kellyn Pakenen Hazen, center, and Reserve Deputy Kevin Maki, in uniform. Volunteers stationed at the Cathlamet Pharmacy were Tammy Peterson, Renae Hauff, and Nova Lee Knopp, who are pictured with two...
April 22, 2013 Michael Sullivan, judge State versus Eric Nelson Dowling, 43: The defendant faces a charge of child molestation in the first degree. A trial ended in a hung jury on April 10, and another jury trial was scheduled for May 21-23. State versus Robert Francis Caldwell: The defendant was charged with possession of methamphetamine, driving while under the influence of intoxicants, possession of marijuana, and use of drug paraphernalia. A jury trial was scheduled for July 10. State versus Jane Fawn Carlson, 37, Cathlamet: The defendant...
Wahkiakum PTO is sponsoring a Family Fun Night at J.A. Wendt Elementary School on May 17 from 6-8 p.m. Several fun activities are planned, including face painting, fishing pond, basketball shoot-out, football toss, candy bar jump and much more. Tickets for the activities will be sold at the door, five for a dollar with all proceeds going to support the school. There will be a DJ in the multi-purpose room playing family-friendly music for dancing and competitions. A silent auction will be held for items donated by each classroom. Proceeds from...
On July 8-12, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal for youth in grades 1-3 from 8-11:30 a.m. Camp will be held for youth in grades 3-5 in the afternoon from 1-4 p.m. The week-long camp provides a hands-on experience for youth to explore the world of bugs, plants, and weather. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. Participants must pre-register by June 14. The class will be held in the Floral Building located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension...
Willapa Hills Audubon Society is hosting its last Lake Sacajawea bird walk for the spring on May 11 at 8 a.m. The walks will resume next fall. No sign-up is necessary; interested birders should meet at the Hemlock Square off Kessler Boulevard and Hemlock Street in Longview, and are asked to bring binoculars if available. The leader will have a scope for better views. The walk will last about 1 1/2 hours....
Elder Options is providing free blood pressure screenings for seniors in May in recognition of High Blood Pressure Education month. Seniors will also receive a medical ID card for recording pressure readings, listing emergency contacts and medications. Screenings are available Tuesday through Thursday between 2 and 4 p.m. Elder Options is located at 872 15th Avenue across the street from PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. For more information call 636-1000....
The Washington Department of Health is looking to stamp out substandard health care by health professionals and facilities in our state, and seeks help from the public to do so. The agency says that most of the 380,000 health care providers working in 83 health professions in the state provide safe, quality care and don’t have any difficulties. That’s also true for the 7,000 facilities, which includes hospitals, animal control facilities, correctional facilities, nursing homes, pharmacies, and many others overseen by the state. But when som...
The Friends of Skamokawa (FOS) have announced the continuation of the Janet Cimino Estate Art sale at Redmen Hall until June 1. This is a benefit for Tsuga Gallery - a Wahkiakum gallery for local artists funded by the Janet Cimino Estate. All proceeds will go to Tsuga Gallery. Janet Cimino was an astute collector of local and international art and the FOS were only able to put about half of her collection out in the beginning because of limited space. The first two weeks were so successful that they nearly sold out and as a consequence were...
