Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Last Thursday, 44 John C. Thomas Middle School students were given a lesson in service, first learning about Memorial Day from veterans, and then spending a little time marking the graves of local service men and women who gave their lives in service to our country with flags. It's an annual event orchestrated by teacher Eric Hansen. On Monday, Wahkiakum residents and veterans took a little time out of their day to honor those who died while serving their country. Bill Tawater addressed the...
Wahkiakum County commissioners looked to the future during their business meeting Tuesday. First, the board reviewed the status of beach nourishment plans with Cape Horn residents. State and federal agencies have approved permits necessary to deposit dredged sand on eroding beaches, Commissioner Dan Cothren said. The US Army Corps of Engineers has been surveying the shoals to establish a dredging program for the summer, said Commissioner Dan Cothren., then they can share their plans with affected property owners. "That's what we're waiting...
Though a scenic through way along the Columbia River may never be recovered, what seemed to be a setback at the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for Columbian White-tailed Deer a few years ago has led to positive outcomes for salmon and waterfowl habitat, all without an adverse affect on deer population. “I think it was 2011 when we first noticed that Steamboat Slough (dike) was washing out,” Paul Meyers, a wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, who has been at JBH for 10 yea...
Following are the remarks delivered at the Memorial Day remembrance ceremony sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 at Greenwood Cemetery on Monday. By Bill Tawater Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 In quiet services across our country today, we come together as a nation to remember those lost in the clash of battle; the thunder of bombs, the roar of tanks, the rumbling of airplanes flying overhead and the scream of artillery shells. This Memorial Day, we come together to appreciate the freedom that we enjoy today as we hon...
To The Eagle: Over half of the Nevada legislature are women, and they are busy lighting candles instead of cursing the darkness. Their senate just passed the Trust Nevada Women Act which codifies women’s reproductive rights and decriminalizes all abortion related matters. They are also on the cusp of joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. The object of the compact is to bypass the Electoral College by mandating that their six electors commit their votes to whichever presidential candidate has nationally won the most popular v...
To The Eagle: Dollar General stores are a proven magnet for shoplifting and crime. There is a website for shoplifters that lists Dollar General as an easy target. They will be calling our local sheriff and deputies for help which will be a drain on their department as well as taking time away from a real local need. Is this how you want your hard earned taxes spent, taking care of a corporate giant or taking care of our community? Kristin Lee Puget Island...
To The Eagle: When I first heard about Kyleen Austin’s Ketchikan to Puget Island kayak adventure two thoughts came to mind. First, what an amazing adventure and second, how do you get ready to paddle solo for 1,000 miles? Seriously, the preparation that goes into being ready mentally, physically and spiritually in addition to the logistics of itinerary planning and provisioning are mind boggling. I would be a frantic mess, but Kyleen isn’t. She’s ready to go and excited to share this great adventure with all of us. To find out more about her c...
Commissioners of Port District 2 on May 21 agreed to raise camping rates $2 at County Line Park effective this Saturday. Port Manager Jeff Smith proposed the increases, saying current rates of $13 for tents and $23 for recreational vehicles are great bargains and that the increase would put rates in line with the winter rates at Skamokawa Vista Park. The new rates would be $15 and $25 per night, respectively. Commissioners adopted other recommendations from Smith for County Line: They set a maximum stay at 21 days, increased by $5 the fees for...
BEGINNING--As the Memorial Weekend began, the weather was none too favorable. Thankfully, after the fog lifted on Saturday morning, we had some sunshine which suited most of us who wanted to enjoy some outdoor activities that day. I'm positive that those who were out camping were definitely enjoying the break from the rain! While we may have cloudy starts this week, they say we should be dry, so we'll hope they're right. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 30-June 5 are Justin Rainey, Benjamin McClain, Becca Keilwitz, Amy...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS, Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Book Club, Community Center, Cathlamet, 11 a.m. AA Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Helping...
Wow! The Car Show is only two days away! Hope everyone will drop in and see the fancy cars coming to the fair grounds. This year we have opened it up to vendors so you can take home some treasures while checking out the cars. We will have kids games. The Fair Foundation will have the "Challenge of Champions" and a silent auction. The fair will have a raffle and a 50/50 raffle. Also the fair will serve biscuits and gravy for breakfast or if you would like a sweet treat they will have donuts for sale. Then at 11 a.m., they will serve lunch:...
The Rosburg Legacy Everyone leaves a legacy in their lives that only a few may know or even remember; however, along life's journey there are glimpses of heaven to be seen from Cathlamet to Naselle. I am not talking about the wonderful sights we experience and at times take for granted; I am referring to what really makes life a bit of heaven here, the people. I have had the pleasure of meeting many who have been here for a short time to those who have lived here all their lives. On one recent...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 20 – 11:02 a.m. A deputy followed up on a previous call regarding suspicious people who had been asked to leave the Deep River area. They were gone. 2:22 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person at an Elochoman Valley home. 3:18 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided an ailing Rosburg resident. 6:09 p.m. A caller heard there were squatters in an apartment in Cathlamet. It turned out that someone had been h...
The Naselle Elementary Kindergarten Roundup will be held June 5, 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Parents and their future kindergartners report to the Naselle School office and are then sent to Mrs. Bosch's kindergarten classroom. The kids and parents will go through a daily routine in the Kindergarten classroom to get an idea of the general procedures of school and to meet with teachers and staff. They will also get to shadow another current kindergartner and join them for recess. If parents/guardians haven't filled out any paperwork yet, they will have...
The Tunerville Tune up will take place Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Bring shovels rakes, saws, loppers, etc. Also, bring drinks and a sack lunch. Chicken and potato salad will be provided. This is a multi-use local camp and welcomes anyone to join. They need to show an interest to keep this camp open and ask that citizens join them for this Adopt-a-Camp event. Discover Pass hours will be awarded. Contact 360-942-3672 or email jewelh@centurytel.net for any further details or directions or if a free DNR work party day pass is...
Janet Elizabeth Kimball, of Rosburg, died May 24, 2019 at Hospice Care Center in Longview at the age of 82. She was born in Bagley, Minn., on July 20, 1936 to Windsor and Annie (Johnson) Benson. Janet graduated from high school there and married Claude Kimball on March 5, 1955. She came from a family of teachers and public servants who also farmed their land. In 1969 they moved to Rosburg, eventually settling in the home that she would reside in for 46 years. In 1987 Claude was killed in a car accident so Janet was busy keeping her home and...
On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, Charles (Chuck) Nadgwick, Sr., loving husband and father of two children, went to be with the Lord at age 76. Chuck was born on November 9, 1942 in Vancouver, WA to Milton Nadgwick, Sr. and Ruth (Kelley) Nadgwick. He graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver, WA in 1962, and served in the Navy and then worked as a millwright as a civilian. On December 17, 1965, he married Shiela Fogle. They raised a daughter, Melissa Iwata and a son, Charles Nadgwick, Jr. Chuck had a passion for hunting. But even more so, h...
Baylee Olsen, a 2015 alum of Wahkiakum High School, recently graduated from Cal State San Marcos. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, maintaining a 3.4 GPA while playing basketball for the CSSM Cougars. Baylee is the daughter of Bill and Shelley Olsen and the granddaughter of Vivan Olsen and Sandra Boldt of Cathlamet....
Amber Cameron last week cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of KCC Treats at the Elochoman Slough Marina. She'll operate it with children Kadence, 14, Corbin, 8, and Chasen, 6. Photo courtesy of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce....
Friends of Skamokawa will present its summer 2019 exhibit entitled "Down on the Farm" - a historical text and photo display of the Skamokawa Farmers Creamery 1898-1943, featuring research by noted local author, Irene Martin. Visitors will learn of the remarkable success of this early creamery co-op located originally on the banks of the Columbia River in Skamokawa. The creamery produced award winning butter with a large market including Astoria, Portland and San Fransisco. Photos and text reflect the creamery growth and prosperity along with...
Registration is open for summer quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Call 360.442.2600 or visit online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more. Continuing Education is taking course proposals for new courses and instructors. If you have an interest in teaching, call Mary Harris at 360.442.2602 or email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu for more information....
Lots going on around the county, and in the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office as well these days. First and foremost, I am pleased to say that our theft and burglary cases have plummeted the last couple months. Two burglaries and three thefts were reported in the entire county. Zero thefts or burglaries were reported in the Skamokawa area or areas where we have held neighborhood watch meetings or coffee-with-a-cop meetings. In my experience, wherever there are police/community meetings to talk...
The Cathlamet Town Council will hold a special meeting this Friday to review public input on the proposed Butler Street park and possibly take action on next steps. Here is the agenda.: 1. Call to Order – Mayor 2. Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor 3. Roll Call – Acting Clerk/Treasurer 4. Action Items – a. Presentation of results of the public input at forums held for design of Butler Street Park. – Brice Wozniak b. Council discussion including next steps and possible action. 5. Discussion and Announcements The meeting will start at 4 p.m. in the De...
Wahkiakum High School sophomore Jansi Merz took second place in the discus at the State 2B Track and Field Meet at Eastern Washington University with a throw of 117-03, a new personal record. In the State Class 1B Track and Field Meet, several Naselle High School athletes received medals as well. For the girls, Echo Cenci took third place in the 400 meters with a time of 1:01.48. Lillian Zimmerman placed fourth in the shot put with a distance of 33-04.75. Sophie Scrabeck took fourth place in...
The Naselle Comets softball team suffered a loss on the first day of the State 1B Softball tournament in Yakima this weekend and never completely recovered, coming home without a medal. On Friday, the Comets lost to Inchelium, 18-5. They were able to hang on a little longer with a win against Taholah that day, 17-2, but ended their season with a loss to Pomeroy, 11-2, on Saturday morning....
