Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Three Elochoman valley residents approached local governments this week to seek help in repairing a water line ruptured by a truck. They haven't had water since May 5, and they say they can't afford to make repairs. Land owner Steve Arness on Monday told the Cathlamet Town Council that the line ruptured under the Elochoman Valley Road when a concrete truck passed over. His daughter, Brianna Arness, and tenant Sarah Czarnecki were present. They noticed that the road bulged immediately, and when they approached, they saw water leaking through...
by Diana ZimmermanOn Tuesday at May’s Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting, the board voted on several items including the purchase of a new mower and a contract to install video surveillance district-wide. Charged with providing a safe environment for students, the school board took the first step in improving security at the school by accepting the lowest bid in the amount of $92,831.90 from Advanced Electrical Technologies to mount more than 60 surveillance cameras around t...
Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed timber revenue and the succession process for the county public works director. Representatives of the state Department of Natural Resources said the county could expect close to $800,000 this year from harvest of state-managed county trust timber. District Manager Steve Ogden reported that timber prices had dipped in the winter but started to increase recently, indicating the 2015 timber sale could generate higher revenue than earlier estimated. Ogden added that the 2016 timber sale has an estimated...
Commissioners heard from Port Manager Jackie Lea on a variety of issues and discussed a possible agreement with the Town of Cathlamet regarding the vacation of Beal Street at May’s Port 1 meeting last Thursday. Lea reported that the port had signed a contract with Maul, Foster & Alongi for their dredging project which should be completed by the end of February 2017. She shared that after a couple exorbitant water bills, staff had finally located the leak and had contacted a plumber to address th...
The number of sea lions and the number of salmon they’ve eaten this year in the Bonneville Dam tailrace is more than double the twelve-year average, according to a May 12 status report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sea lions, or pinnipeds, have caused havoc this year, both at the dam where they pick off salmon and other fish stalled in the tailrace, and lower in the river where commercial and recreational fishing has been impacted, as well as in Astoria where sea lions have taken over docks. At the dam, their presence has broken r...
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drawing June 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Wahkiakum High School. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 11 — 9:06 a.m. A bicyclist on Puget Island reported that he was concerned about two dogs that were barking and jumping up and down behind a fence on Puget Island. An officer made contact with the owner, checked out the fence which he found to be excellent and the dogs, which he found to be friendly. The dog owner was willing to have the bicyclist or anyone else over to meet the dogs. 9:10 a.m. The C...
Candidates for positions on fall election ballots concluded last Friday with these filings: Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors Director Position 2, 4-year term, Paula Culbertson. Director Position 3, 2-year unexpired term, Susan M. O'Connor and Derek A. West. Director Position 4, 4-year term, Dan Wilson. Town Of Cathlamet Councilman Position 1, 4-Year Term, Ryan Smith. Councilman Position 2, 4-Year Term, Richard (Dick) Swart. Cathlamet, Councilman Position 3, 4-Year Term, William (Bill) Talbott. Naselle-Grays River School District #...
Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a 3.5 percent salary adjustment for General Manager Dave Tramblie after a recent performance review, bringing his monthly wage to $10,402.46. Tramblie gave a quick update, sharing that the PUD is continuing to negotiate with the Town of Cathlamet on the water purchase agreement. He also shared that the electric crew completed a project at Skamokawa Vista Park to extend a line to 10 new RV spots, and the water crew is preparing for...
Coast Guard crews rescued three boaters from a beach near Skamokawa, after they reportedly hit a navigational buoy with their boat and began taking on water on the Columbia River May 12. A rescue boatcrew from Station Cape Disappointment aboard a 29-foot Response Boat – Small II safely transported the boaters up river to Cathlamet. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a mayday call on VHF-FM radio channel 16 at about 11 p.m., from the boaters aboard the Midnight Rocket, st...
ALL MIXED UP--We had some sunshine, some showers and some wind last week and weekend, so it really depended on where you were as to what you were dealing with. At least we weren't dealing with the wild weather that parts of Oregon got, as it hailed and rained so hard and so much and so fast, that heavy manhole covers were coming up in mid-street; that was a pretty wild sight! It's hard to believe but we'll be having another big holiday weekend coming up. Forecasters are saying the weather for the Memorial Day holiday looks promising but as...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 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. Sewing Room,...
Wow! The car show is almost here. This Saturday, May 23 will be the final clean up day at the Fairgrounds so if you have some spare time drop by and lend a hand to pull a few weeds or do the final touches of cleaning in the grange booth. We will have a list of last minute things to do. At noon we will have a BBQ. The Silver Buckle Series is gearing up to be awesome this year. The dates for the series are June 27, July 25 and August 22. I would like to thank some sponsers of this event: Sam Longtain Construction, Cathlamet Dental, Bank of...
The 2015 Bald Eagle Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m., in the Cathlamet Community Center. At this meeting, voting will take place on the 2015 Grand Marshal and the 2015 theme. All Wahkiakum County community members are invited to attend and participate. Planning meetings occur twice a month, and then will be held more frequently when the event draws closer. Volunteers are needed for many aspects of this event. For those interested in becoming a vendor on Main Street during the event, contact the Chamber of Commerce...
News from Naselle: Students will be out of school on Monday to celebrate Memorial Day. There are a few final events coming up, as the 2015 school year comes to an end. At this time, it usually involves a tribute to the success of many of our students by recognizing them in front of their families and friends. One of the most important evenings is coming up on Tuesday, the 26th. In honor of all their hard work, students will be given awards for their achievements at the Evening of Excellence, held in the Commons at 7 p.m. Come join in the celebr...
Emma Colombo, 6th grade student in the Nasellle Grays River School District is the winner of the 31st annual Great White Tail Run art contest. She received shirts with her design and $25. Second place is Micah Cenci, a 9th grade student at Naselle Grays River High School and 3rd place is Mila Ana Silva, 4th grade student in the Wahkiakum School District. Both received art supplies. Honorable mention include: Amanda Carroll, Courtney Carlson, Jessica Baker, Leah Barnett and Sarah Tsybikova....
Results of the 31st annual Great White Tail Run held on May 16 include: 2 Mile, Female, Top Sophie Forsberg-Crotty 16:28. 12 & under: 1. Shelby McEneny 21:56; 2. Laila Abdul Karlen 23:30. 30-39: 1. Lacey Vik 36:44; 2. Sharla Will 38:08; 3. Marianne Hart 38:09. 40-49: 1. Heidi Heywood 16:32; 2. Alice Cunningham Kane 40:07. 50-59: 1. Sally Freeman 46:12. Male: Top, Duncan Cruickshank 15:26. 13-19: 1. Riley Emlen-Petterson 40:07. 30-39: 1 Kevin Vik 36:51. 5:K, Female Top, Destry Roper: 23:51. 12 & under: 1. Lauren Katyryniuk 27:53; 13-19: 1....
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on May 19, 2015. The board acknowledged the retirement of long-time employee and secretary of Naselle Youth Camp School, Norilyn Pakenen, effective Sept. 30, 2015, and the resignation of Head Girls’ Basketball coach, Robin Andrea. The board also voted to accept a funding commitment letter of $33,000 from the South Pacific County Community Foundation with such funds earmarked for the Mandarin Immersion Program. The vote was 4-1 with board member Bud S...
The mainstem and West Fork Grays River will open two weeks early to fishing for hatchery spring chinook and hatchery steelhead from May 17 through June 5 on the Mainstem Grays from the mouth to the South Fork and West Fork Grays from the mouth to the hatchery intake/footbridge. The salmon and steelhead daily limit is six fish of which no more than two may be hatchery adult chinook or hatchery steelhead or one of each. Salmon minimum size is 12 inches. Wild chinook and wild steelhead must be released. Release all fish except hatchery chinook and...
There will be a cleanup party at the Grays River Grange Cemetery on Saturday, May 23. Breakfast will be served at the Grange hall starting at 10 a.m., followed by the work party. Volunteers are asked to bring rakes, gloves, brushes and other tools to get the grounds ready for Memorial Day. For more information: grange@wwest.net....
Customer response turned what began as a lark into a more serious venture for the Ostling family, mom Sherry and her three children, Terry, Tracy and Jeff. "It all started as a joke," Tracy Ostling Tomlinson said. "My brother Jeff and I were always posting pictures of his food on Facebook. "We thought it was a joke but our friends kept telling us we should do something." Jeff has been cooking with batter since he was 14 or 15 years old, starting first with a water base then eventually moving on...
The Tsuga Gallery will host an auction/fundraiser on Saturday at the Elochoman Marina. The event will take place next to Drop Anchor Brewery which will be open during the auction. Auction preview will be at noon with the silent auction from noon to 3 p.m., and a live auction at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by Kathleen Petersen on the keyboard. Items for bid will include art, blown glass, collectibles from the estate of Janet Cimino (Tsuga Gallery’s founder), a collection of paintings by Pearl Burns and Judy Curtis and fine art and crafts d...
The Wahkiakum Lions have moved their paper trailer and a new recycle collection box is being built. Recyclable paper may still be brought to the paper boxes at the parking lots of Wahkiakum High School and Puget Island Fire Hall. A collection box for all recyclable eye glasses and hearing aids is available at Cathlamet Pharmacy....
