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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Scholastic Fair is in full swing in the library at J.A. Wendt Elementary School this week. Right now it's buy one book, get one free. The PTO will get a percentage from this sale and the one held earlier this year, and the money raised will go towards new books at the school library....
Wahkiakum County commissioners continue to deal with beach nourishment issues while attending to other business. On Tuesday, commissioners and residents living along eroding Columbia River shorelines discussed hurdles in the way of setting up a program to deposit dredge spoils on those beaches. The county is working to set up a long-term beach nourishment program under the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps has said it needs a long, unbroken stretch of beach to make beach nourishment economical, and the county is working to obtain...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners listened to reports on Tuesday and discussed some customer service matters. General Manager Dave Tramblie reported that Puget Island’s water loss for the last year was at 9.9 percent. “If you look at our losses for Puget Island we’re at about 130,000 cubic feet for the year, which works out to be about five gallons per minute, which brings me to this pipe that the guys found yesterday with a small crack in it,” he said. “The guys estimate...
At the Wahkiakum County Port 1 meeting on Tuesday, Port Manager Jackie Lea estimated that revenues were down $60,000 from last May because of a poor fishing season. According to the manager’s report, the port plans to investigate other potential sources of revenue, including the possibility of a vendor fair. A couple local men recently took out some dead and leaning trees around the Elochoman Slough Marina for the port, according to the manager’s report, and cleared out some more of the tre...
The Cathlamet Town Council reviewed a proposed update for their Shoreline Management Program (SMP) when they met Monday. The council also wrestled with biosolids issues, heard an appeal about water billing, approved exploration of using a town administrator, approved an ordinance for building requirements for a subdivision, set new rates for the municipal pool, and okayed a purchase plan for a fire engine. In a workshop before the start of the council’s regular monthly meeting, the council and town planning heard a presentation about the propos...
The following news release from theWashington Attorney General's Office details Attorney General Bob Ferguson's involvement in promoting the rights of transgender people, who are people just like the rest of us. No citizen's rights should be diminished. Kudos to Bob Ferguson. --Publisher Rick Nelson OLYMPIA —Attorney General Bob Ferguson is leading a coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia in urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to uphold the right of a transgender student in Virginia to use the school b...
To The Eagle: May is Older American’s Month. As Vice-Chair of the Washington State Council on Aging and an active advocate for senior programs with the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, I happily admit to being senior sensitive. The theme for Older American’s Month 2017 is Age Out Loud and The Administration for Community Living wants you to know that. More than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re taking charge, striving for wellness, focus...
To The Eagle: May is Older American’s Month. As Vice-Chair of the Washington State Council on Aging and an active advocate for senior programs with the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, I happily admit to being senior sensitive. The theme for Older American’s Month 2017 is Age Out Loud and The Administration for Community Living wants you to know that. More than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re taking charge, striving for wellness, focus...
To The Eagle: Grays River Valley Library and Community Center wants to welcome everyone to come visit our reorganized facility. Our collection of books, DVDs VHS is now managed utilizing a computerized library system. The new system allows library staff to easily reference the library’s collection by title, author, or type of media. We currently have over 4,000 books, DVD's and a large selection of VHS tapes and CD's, available for check out. The Computer Center has three computers available for public use. The Library is open Monday and T...
To The Eagle: Grays River Valley Library and Community Center wants to welcome everyone to come visit our reorganized facility. Our collection of books, DVDs VHS is now managed utilizing a computerized library system. The new system allows library staff to easily reference the library’s collection by title, author, or type of media. We currently have over 4,000 books, DVD's and a large selection of VHS tapes and CD's, available for check out. The Computer Center has three computers available for public use. The Library is open Monday and T...
To The Eagle: The May 11 article regarding the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) significantly understates the areas of the county that are impacted. By state law, shorelands are not limited to just 200 feet from the ordinary high water mark of certain designated waterways as the article suggests, but also include any associated wetlands and their buffers. If any portion of a wetland falls within the 200 foot shoreland boundary, then the entire wetland is under the jurisdiction of the SMP regardless of how far from the stream that is. For my...
To The Eagle: After reading Howard Brawn's latest attempt to “put me out of my misery” I can only profess gratitude that he is not my doctor or pharmacist. Appreciating Howard's literary admonition, I feel we must consider “for whom the bell tolls.” It does so loudly and clearly for all of us who may have taken for granted the liberal, progressive, enlightened political climate that I thought was evolving during the last five decades. Fifty years ago Rachel Carson's seminal environmental publication “Silent Spring” explained her well resear...
To The Eagle: Hello, My name is Annica Eriksson and I am from Sweden. It seems that parts of my family went to America as a lot of other Swedes did. I found a letter from one of them that lived in Cathlamet. She died in 1989 (17/8) and her name was Helga Benson Head. She came to America in 1912 with her mother Berna (Bernhardina) and her grandfather. Her father had probably left Sweden earlier I think. I found a letter that Helga had sent in 1968 to my father and mother in Gothenburg. She mentioned a son and his three daughters. They lived in...
To The Eagle: The article in last Thursday's edition of The Eagle concerning the shoreline master plan (SMP) would have you believe that there was a positive consensus between the members of the initial County Shoreline Advisory Committee and the county planning board. Nothing is further from the truth. While we all want clean air, clean water and a healthy environment, the challenge that occurs is in the accomplishment of this goal. The Department of Ecology (DOE) would attempt to accomplish our shared goal with methods that would result in...
To The Eagle: The Seal River Cemetery annual clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m., at the cemetery. Please bring your favorite tools/equipment, soft bristled brushes (jugs of water) for cleaning headstones, rain gear or sunscreen depending on the weather. One year we did get rained on but most times it has been pleasant. The stories that are told make the time fly. This year we want to identify the stones that need to be repaired. The board appreciates the volunteers who help because we can't do everything on our own. Kari...
To The Eagle: I’d like to offer another take on the cruise missile strike on the Syrian Air Force base. I noticed in a before-and-after photo spread that showed the Syrian fighter planes we blew to bits were MiG 21’s. Fantastic aircraft when they first flew in 1954 (gas was 12 cents a gallon). The Russians built 10,000 of them, the Chinese probably another 3,000. A lot of them are still around. Even though they are Mach II aircraft, they are gas guzzlers and didn’t have much range. Still highly effective against camels and Toyotas. Tomah...
SO-SO--This past weekend was Mother's Day weekend and I hope everyone had an enjoyable time in spite of some of the weather we had. We seemed to take turns between sun breaks and rain showers, some of which were quite heavy, so it really depended on where you were as to how wet you got or how much sun you enjoyed. By the time you read this, we are supposed to be enjoying some sunshine, so I hope that forecast is correct! BEING READY--Speaking of the nice weather, we are being told it could be getting warmer every day and be over 80 degrees by...
May 18 through May 25, 2017 THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, fire hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West...
News from Naselle: Naselle Comet baseball team will compete in a state playoff game in Chehalis on Saturday. Team and time to be announced. Go Comets! This year’s annual Naselle School Spring Concert will include students from Kindergarten through High School and will be held on Monday at 6 p.m. Bring your whole family for a delightful evening of music. The students who are participating in the program have spent many hours fine tuning their individual and collective talents to bring this program to the community. Many thanks to each of the p...
The Bald Eagle Days Planning Committee is currently seeking musicians to play at the 2017 Bald Eagle Days, Saturday July 15. For consideration submit an mp3 file or video link by email to the Chamber at wchamber@cni.net. In addition, include the amount you charge for both a 1-hour set and two 45-minute sets. Submissions will be accepted through June 7 and selections will be made by June 13....
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on May 16. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the resignation of Deborah Disch, custodian and approved the hires of teachers Nathan Bruce and David Blaylock. The hire of bus driver Erick Campisi was also approved. In new business, out of area teaching endorsements for several teachers were approved along with supplemental teaching contracts for the Naselle Youth Camp summer program. The board also approved the use of school facilities and...
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. This Saturday at 10 a.m., there will be a clean up day at the fairgrounds. There are lots of little projects that need to be done. Weeding, cleaning buildings, etc. Neil and Becky will be in charge as I am going to be out of town. So if you have some free time we could use your help. Thanks. Dollars for Scholars will be at the fairgrounds on June 3. If you haven't been to the car show mark your calendars; it is a great event. June 10 will be the monthly Flea Market and the Fair will be having...
Judy L .Garrison, 67, of Skamokawa, died on May 8, 2017 in Longview at Hospice Care Center. Judy and Cliff moved to Skamokawa several years ago from Rosburg and prior to that Naselle. She married Cliff on April 10, 1979 and he survives her at home. She is also survived by her two sons Kenneth and Justin Garrison and three step-daughters Sandra, Sheila and Sonja. Judy also has several step grandchildren. She has several surviving siblings. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday May 19, at 11:00 a.m., at Fern hill Cemetery in...
Fred Adon Larison, age 79, moved his family from Kalama to Puget Island 32 years ago. He died peacefully at home May 15, 2017, surrounded by his six children: Terri Larison, Sherri Crossett, Renee Robert, Fred Larison, Norma Duba and Norman Larison. Also surviving him are nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded by his wife Sharon (Wood) Larison who died May 6, 2008, his parents: Harry and Elsie (Davis) Larison; and all of his siblings. Fred was an avid collector of boats, motors and other...
A celebration of Karl Johnson’s life will take place at the AWPPW Hall, 724 15th Ave, Longview on May 20 at 1 p.m. His full obituary was published on May 11....
