Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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August 16 , 2007 Wahkiakum County commissioners were busy Tuesday with a public agenda loaded with many items. They did meet in executive sessions at least three times--once for a collective bargaining grievance hearing and also for potential litigation. As a result of one session, they voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Richard Avalon from the Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic effective September 30. Avalon, one of two doctors at the clinic, sought release from his contract for extenuating family health reasons. "We looked at the situation...
- by Kathleen Morgain August 16 , 2007 Here we go! Today, Tomorrow and Saturday! Hot Saw, Speed Climb, log rolling and more. That’s the Jeff Skirvin Timber Sports Show, twice daily, at the Wahkiakum County Fair, starting today in Skamokawa. The 4-H horse show runs all day, Cameron Collins and Greg Parke will be taking musical turns on the Entertainment Stage with tunes to tap your toes and tickle your heartstrings. Grange burgers, Buffalo burgers, footlong hotdogs, Thai, Chinese, Pronto pups and Elephant Ears will keep your strength up as y...
August 16 , 2007 The Cathlamet Town Council got an eye-opening recommendation for a new wastewater treatment plant Tuesday. Engineers from Gray and Osborne, Inc., offered recommendations for the style of plant and the location, and they gave a sobering estimate for the costs. When first proposed in 2003, a new sewage treatment plant was expected to cost $5-8 million; new estimates range from $10.5 million to $16 million, depending on the location and type of plant. In the current construction market, the volatile cost of materials is pushing...
J.A. Wendt Elementary Kindergarten 1 backpack; 1 one inch white 3 ring binder; 1 folder for binder; 1 box of colored pencils; 1 bottle of white school glue; 1 package of water colors; 1 package of pencils, yellow #2; 2 pink erasers; 2 boxes of crayons; 6 glue sticks; 1 or 2 boxes of snack items, such as crackers, pretzels, cereal. Parents are asked to donate the following: cotton balls; tissues; paper plates, large and small; washable markers; antibacterial hand sanitizer. First Grade 2 boxes of 48 crayons; 1 pair of school scissors; 1 large bo...
August 16 , 2007 Wahkiakum Mule football practice started last Wednesday, and other high and middle school sports start their fall seasons on Monday. High school volleyball gets underway Monday under direction of Coach Patty Anderson. Practices will run from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and then again at 12 noon to 2 p.m. all week. Middle school football starts at Monday at 3:30 p.m. under Coach John Hannah. High and middle school cross country starts at 4 p.m. under direction of Coach Mike Riley. Middle school volleyball will start Thursday under...
August 16 , 2007 Naselle Fire Department is one of 164 fire departments and organizations nationwide to receive a U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). FEMA has awarded $484,666 to local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in the state of Washington. Nationally, the fiscal year (FY) 2007 AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide over $490 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical s...
August 16 , 2007 Community Education through Lower Columbia College is offering a variety of courses for September. No previous attendance at LCC is required to take the courses. Flagger Certification – September 14 from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. in Woodland, $50.; Medical Insurance Billing for the Novice, September 20, $299; Introduction to Computers – Thursdays, September 6-27 from 6 – 8 p.m. $53 or Saturdays, September 29 – October 13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., $49; Financial Planning – Thursdays, September 27...
August 16 , 2007 The Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center will host a show of "Heritage Handwork" on September 1 on Labor Day weekend at the Center in Cathlamet. In the past, quilts have been displayed over the holiday weekend. This year other handwork pieces will be on view for the public. Handmade christening dresses, crewel embroidery, tatted pieces, crocheted items and other historic items will be put on the beds in the house for visitors to see as they tour the Center. The show will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be...
August 16 , 2007 The Wahkiakum CommunityFoundation will be hosting Jennifer Thorson, from Minnesota, as their Americorps Environmental Education Coordinator beginning in mid-September. She will work in the area for 11 months and will work full-time in both the Wahkiakum and the Naselle/Grays River School Districts to help teach science. The foundation is currently seeking housing for Thorson. Anyone with a room to rent, or need of a housesitter for any period of time should contact Karen Bertroch at (360) 465-2414 or 749-4955 or Rob Stockhouse...
August 16 , 2007 Wahkiakum Dollars for Scholars recently awarded three local students non-traditional scholarships. This year Jennifer L. Falconer will be awarded $750, Heather L. Kehrli will receive $500, as will Christopher Willette. Non-traditional scholarships are awarded to Wahkiakum County residents who have previously graduated from high school and who are pursuing higher education at the community college or university level. Donations for this year's scholarship awards came from a number of sources, including the John C. Thomas...
August 16 , 2007 People protesting the proposed Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant crossed the Columbia Monday and occupied a portion of the site. The demonstration capped the week-long West Coast Convergence for Climate Action held at Fairgrounds Park in Skamokawa. As many as 300 people gathered at a time to hear speakers on climate change (a related story may be found inside this edition of The Eagle). Approximately 90 local residents and activists took part in the occupation of the proposed LNG facility site, saying they want...
