Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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As Wahkiakum County commissioners try to set up a long-term dredge disposal program to nourish eroding beaches at Cape Horn and on Puget Island, they've encountered a concern from the US Army Corps of Engineers. The county has set up four flood control zone districts (FCZD) for beach nourishment, and commissioners are trying to obtain easements from property owners in the districts to allow dredging crews to work along the shoreline. All property owners in a district must sign the easements, for the Corps has said it won't deposit sand in a...
Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners this week started their formal review of a proposed update of the county's shoreline management plan (SMP). The board held a workshop with members of the county planning commission, their planning consultant, and a representative of the state Department of Ecology to hear a summary of the plan and ask questions about it. Commissioners received the plan last Friday and studied it over the weekend to varying extents. Their questions and comments showed muc...
Andrew Weiler, a 2010 Wahkiakum High School graduate, is creating a life in film. He recently produced a documentary and is currently experimenting with new ways to market and distribute it online. Right now, he hopes to build an online community around the film, and watch it create a life of its own. The film documents the experience of Barack Obama's farewell address to the nation in Chicago and is titled Liberty Farewell. Weiler got the idea for the film when a cousin asked him if he would...
To The Eagle: Well okay, one last shot at putting J.B. out of his misery (Bouchard letter in last week's Eagle) before we head off to the Irish wolfhound national show in N.Y. First of all, no one blamed Obama for the financial meltdown. That one gets pinned squarely on Clinton (that other Clinton; the priapic one) who put new teeth in the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA) coercing banks to provide mortgages to unqualified borrowers. To protect themselves, these banks created byzantine financial instruments that set up the house of...
To The Eagle: This year National Police Week runs Monday May 15 through Sunday May 21, with National Peace Officers Memorial Day starting on Monday. This is a week of reflection, honor, and celebration for law enforcement officers across the nation. Peace Officers Memorial Day honors the ultimate sacrifice made by tens of thousands of officers throughout history in protecting and serving our communities across the country. In the U.S. over 20,800 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. The week is set aside to honor peace officers...
To The Eagle: On May 5, 1984, then-President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5187-National Correctional Officers’ Week, in which he called “upon officials of State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities,” to recognize “the contributions of correctional officers to our nation.” President Reagan was the first president to formally recognize the great work of those in our profession and the very difficult, and at times dangerous, nature of corrections work. He...
Washington State Department of Transportation has updated its schedule for its Puget Island bridge project. The contract for the project will be put out for bids at the end of June and should be awarded in August or September, WSDOT communications officer Tamara Greenwell said late last week. "Once a contractor is on board, we are planning a follow up meeting with the community," Greenwell said. The contract will involve replacing the asphalt deck on the steel portion of the bridge and painting the structure. Department engineers outlined the p...
Lethal removal of sea lions at Bonneville Dam is likely not reducing predation on salmon and steelhead at the dam by California sea lions (CSL). That is the general opinion of the NOAA Fisheries’ Pinniped-Fishery Interactive Task Force that met for the fifth time since 2008 in March. The task force was assigned by NOAA to review lethal removal of California sea lions and hazing operations aimed at reducing salmon predation at Bonneville Dam. Although the task force of 14 people agreed that the program to lethally remove sea lions at the dam i...
WILD TO MILD--I hope the crazy weather we had last Thursday will not be repeated soon, as that was certainly something we haven't gone through in some time. We had sunshine, then the clouds came in with the wind, the sky turned black and then "ka-boom." The thunder started to roll, the lightning started to flash and the rains began to pour, which was accompanied by some hail in some places; just wild! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 11-17 are Christeena Bassi, Evan Quigley, Kerrie McNally, Mike Iverson, Hannah Helms, Vicki...
Greetings from the Fair office. This Saturday is the monthly Flea Market at the fair grounds (May 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) There will be a plant sale with all proceeds going to the Challenge of Champions. Thank you to the generous donors of sale items; the fair will have a sale again with new stuff. The Fair Foundation will be opening up the T-Building and having a book sale as well. So if you haven't been out to the flea market this will be a good day to come out and take home some treasures. The fair is still looking for fair royalty;...
May 11 through May 18, 2017 THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7...
This past week has been a great catch up time for my sisters and me. Just hanging out with no particular rhyme or reason for doing things, except being together. We had a wonderful time at the Little Mermaid play in Naselle last Saturday evening. On Monday, since it was such a lovely day, we headed to Woodland to visit the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. What a lovely place to visit, beautiful gardens with a variety of flowers and trees, but a concentrated effort on lilacs. The old home of Hulda Klager is maintained beautifully with knowledgeable...
The 33rd annual Great White Tail Run sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H will be held May 20 beginning at 10 a.m. The course, set for 10K, 5K or 2 mile walk or run is through the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa. Recognition will be given for overall male and female winners in each event and ribbons for the top three finishers in each age division. Fees for the event are: Pre-run $10 w/out shirt, $20 with shirt. Run day: $12 w/out shirt and $25 with shirt. Add $1 if you are bringing your dog and want to compete for an award in...
On Friday, May 12, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be an Open Mic Music Night. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 6:45 p.m., and the music starts at 7:00 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke 360-795-3434....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 1--12:58 p.m. A Main Street business reported someone tried to pass a fraudulent cashier's check. 1:05 p.m. A West Valley resident reported loose cattle. May 2--8:53 a.m. A caller reported black cattle were loose near Skamokawa; they jumped a fence back into a pasture when approached. 9:16 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet woman with chest pain. 11:40 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance...
The Wahkiakum 4H Robotics club took a field trip to the Wauna Mill to look at their robots on April 28. Older members of the Wahkiakum 4H Robotics Club visited the Georgia Pacific plant at Wauna to see real robots in action. It was amazing to see the real thing after building our own with kits. We started with a half-hour safety briefing and test then donned our safety gear and entered the plant. Tim Wiese and Chuck Barton Sr were our guides. For security reasons, visitors have to be at least...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) invites the business sector, chambers of commerce, economic development councils, local governments, school districts and other academic institutions, transit agencies, tribal governments, non-profits, conservation districts, and emergency managers to attend a developmental program on May 23, 3-6 p.m. at the Cowlitz County Event Center located at 1900 7th Avenue, Longview. Economic Resilience is the means by which a local economy can withstand interruption due to economic adversity at any...
Celebrate Mother’s Day May 14 at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa. They will present crafts made by the best in Wakiakum County with the Skamokawa Grange Women's Activities Group as the organizing force. All varieties of crafts will be displayed and, in some cases, demonstrated. Sweets and savories will be provided, and there will be women from these groups talking about their ambitions and goals. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 SR4. The Crafts Exhibit will run through June 25. Hours are Thursday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m., telephone 360-795-...
The Care Careers Academy will offer an evening CNA class starting June 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The course provides all the state requirements for classroom and clinical training. Clinicals take place at Frontier Rehabilitation Center. They are offering a $50 discount for June enrollment. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement opportunities call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit www.carecareersacademy.com. The registration office is located at 872 15th Avenue in Longvi...
Karl Ray Johnson, Sr, 78, of Cathlamet, Washington, passed away suddenly on Long Beach, Washington while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, digging razor clams, on Wednesday morning, April 26, 2017. He was born on April 7, 1939 in Longview, Washington to Charles E. and Sigrid K. (Bong) Johnson. As a teenager, Karl worked for Fraser's Bakery in Kelso, then graduated from Kelso High School in 1957. He enlisted later that year in the US Navy, and served as a Shipfitter Metalsmith 2 (E5) on the...
November 17, 1934 - April 25, 2017 Born November 17, 1934 to George and Margaret Hollar at Elochoman Valley, Wahkiakum County, WA. Moved to Cathlamet 1941, then Rosedale 1943 which became her home for years to come. Graduated from Wahkiakum High School Class of 1953. Worked as a telephone switchboard operator and setting type at the newspaper (Eagle) for owner, Bob Nelson. She married Hans A. Fluckiger November 27, 1953. Music was her gift and she loved to share it with others. Piano teacher from 1957 – 1985. Church organist and pianist for 3...
Judy L. Garrison 67, of Skamokawa, died May 8, 2017 at Hospice in Longview. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Three Wahkiakum youths are on a mission this summer. A church mission, that is. They've had a coin drive, served coffee and cookies at a rest area, and held a raffle to raise money for their trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, at the end of July. Last Sunday, the trio from Heritage Bible Church on Puget Island were writing letters to friends and family to ask for support. They also wanted someone to witness the drawing for the raffle for a cord of fire wood. Peggy Fuller won the drawing. Of the 200...
Bob Roche, of Cathlamet, was the honored veteran from VFW District 16 at the Loyalty Day Parade Sunday, May 7, at Long Beach. Photo by former State Auxiliary President Nikki Benjamin....
Just 3,337 spring chinook had been counted passing upstream over Bonneville Dam as of April 30, the lowest count of the fish at the dam on record for that date. Anglers in the lower Columbia River caught nearly twice that number in March and April and neared the limiting number that is calculated to protect upriver fish before fishing downstream of the dam ended April 23. And river managers said May 2 they are also allowing angling to end in the area upstream of Bonneville Dam to the I-395 Bridge. “Unfortunately, this is the lowest cumulative c...
