Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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With much of the initial preparations out of the way, painting should start this week on the Puget Island bridge. The Royal Bridge, Inc., crew has been stringing cables and attaching curtains and chain link fencing to prepare for painting. Once the curtains and screens are in place, they'll install sand blasting equipment and clean off the old paint all the way to the steel structure of the bridge. Traffic has been reduced to one lane to supply a work area for the contractor. The workers have in...
Wahkiakum students have been working on an exciting new exhibit entitled “Welcome Home: A Sunnier Historical Perspective of Wahkiakum County!” set to open at the River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa this weekend. Wahkiakum High School art teacher Sue Garn, Darla Mead, who teaches music to middle school and high school students, and Paul Lawrence, the middle school architecture teacher were the driving force behind this immense creative project. The exhibit “reflects the joy...
Last Thursday morning, John C. Thomas Middle School teacher Eric Hansen made his 10th annual trip with a class of eighth graders to Greenwood Cemetery, where they would be met by several members of the local VFW to decorate veterans' graves with flags for Memorial Day. After an introduction, local veteran Bob Roche spoke for a moment on the significance of Memorial Day and gave a brief history of the holiday. "Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day," Roche told the students. "It was...
[Editor's note: VFW Post Commander Bill Tawater read the following remarks from post member Bob Roche on Monday as veterans and their supporters gathered at Greenwood Cemetery.] As we observe Memorial Day, we do more than just carry on a tradition dating back to 1866, we also fulfill a commitment. Throughout history, those who serve and defend, those who have faced the greatest dangers and won the greatest battles, and those who die for their country receive the highest honors. Today we honor our fallen, but we also embrace a feeling of honor,...
To The Eagle: After attending the candidates forum last week, I came away with the lingering questions I always have after someone claims to be a conservative. What is conservative about being concerned about some woman making the wrenching personal decision in regard to whether or not to carry a fetus to term as opposed to getting an abortion? When some old guy stands in front of a crowd and proudly announces that he is ‘pro-life', it does remind me of the whiney little tattletale kid on the second grade playground. It makes me wonder why s...
To The Eagle: My Name is Matt Kuhl and I am running for Wahkiakum County Auditor. To your readers, I would like to share a bit about myself. Growing up in Cathlamet, I developed personal qualities only a small town can teach: selflessness, hard work, respect, caring for your neighbors, kindness, honesty, and much more. My whole life I have felt a need to help others. After graduating from Wahkiakum High School, I joined the US Army as a Cavalry Scout serving honorably for five years, deploying twice to Iraq and earning multiple Army...
To The Eagle: The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation is working hard to bring the Challenge of Champions Pro Bull Riding exhibition to Wahkiakum County on July 20; the Friday of Bald Eagle Weekend. We would like to thank everyone who has attended our dinners and bake sales and especially the following sponsors for helping with our goal of earning the required promotional fee: Superior Tire, Selix Cabinets, Columbia Ford, Watkins Tractor Supply, Bill and Cindy Faubion, Millennium Bulk, Truant Leather, Wahkiakum West, Bank of Pacific, Cathlamet Realty Wes...
To The Eagle: I have a message for the person who pepper sprayed my dog on East Sunny Sands Road last week: I just want you to know that not only did you traumatize my 13 pound, 12 inch tall dog, but you also traumatized my 5-year-old great grand-daughter when she got transfer in her eyes and nose. If you are not aware that pepper spray is oil based and transferable, then you should not use it. Lore Twiet Puget Island...
Wahkiakum Mule athlete Mckensi Fluckiger was incorrectly identified in a photo in last week's edition of Mule athletes heading to the state track and field meet. Also, in our Focus on Wahkiakum magazine, we incorrectly stated that Elmer Danielsen and Oscar Bergseng were brothers; they were actually brothers-in-law. We apologize for the error....
John Mitchell, who has been with KLOG since 1978 will retire from The KLOG Morning Show on Friday, June 1, a position he has held with co-host Kirc Roland and producer Ray Byers for over 25 years. “Having a 40-year career in radio is a feat in itself, but having a 40-year career at the same radio station is unheard of,” said KLOG General Manager John Paul. Paul added, “We’ve been extremely lucky to have the talents of John for so many years. We wish him well in his well-deserved retirement and look forward to the next phase of The KLOG Morning...
WEEKEND WAS NICE--The traffic was a bit heavy on Friday, but it sure was a nice day to start out this past Memorial Day weekend. Saturday saw some more clouds move in, but no rain, so it was perfect for doing some yard work, and Sunday was gorgeous. By Monday, which was Memorial Day, we had some more clouds but still a wonderful day. Considering parts of Maryland got hammered with massive rains and flash flooding and tropical storm Alberto was causing some havoc down south, I'd say we've been quite fortunate. I can only hope our upcoming...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 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. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Helping Hand Food Bank, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern...
Another really busy week. Last Friday we celebrated my oldest son’s 50th birthday with lots of surprises for him. His two younger brothers met him on the golf course and he was totally dumbfounded. They hadn’t been together in two years. Another friend also arrived from Oregon to make it a foursome. In the meantime, his wife was decorating a warehouse with black and gold decor, a catered dinner and many more family and friends awaited his arrival. Such a fun day, plus I had five of my children to visit with all weekend. On Saturday, the whole f...
Wow, it’s almost June! That means the fair is right around the corner. Hope everyone has made plans to come out to the fair. Also you should be getting your entries ready for the fair. It will be here before we know it. We have a busy month at the fairgrounds starting this Saturday with "Dollars for Scholars." It sounds like its going be a big show so we hope to see you out at this event. Then on next Saturday June 9th will be the monthly Flea Market. It starts at 9 a.m., in the youth building and there is always a treasure for you to take home...
Saturday was a great way to enjoy a delicious breakfast and support the military men and women who protect our freedoms. For over 20 years, folks bring their family and friends to the annual American Legion Deep River Post #111 Memorial Day Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at their new location, the Rosburg Community Hall in Rosburg. According to Legion member Dale Rose, The Deep River post building was sold and the 60-plus paying members moved to the new location. All the legion members volunteer...
The public is invited to attend a free presentation by Julie Sheldon, BSN, RN, CHPN, on Thursday, June 14, from 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the James Avery Center for Grief Support located at 1000 – 12th Avenue in Longview. Snacks and beverages will be provided. “Hospice is a word that can be scary to a lot of people,” Sheldon said. “To me, Hospice is so much more than just being about dying. Hospice is about living. This is why I am passionate about talking to people about hospice, to diminish the fear and spread the word on how much hospice helps p...
On May 8, 2018, two years after he died, Wahkiakum County resident John Didricksen was buried at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. It was a final dream, fulfilled posthumously by friends and family. Didricksen graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1966. According to his friend David Nelson, Didricksen had a learning disorder and never learned to read. Still, the Army didn’t hesitate to draft him. When his younger brother, Joseph, was called up, Didricksen, who had already served t...
John Anthony Didricksen was interred in a military service at Arlington National Cemetery on May 8, 2018. It was John's long-standing desire to be laid to rest at Arlington. The service was attended by his cousins Margaret Lead of Seattle and Nancy Lead Olsen of Camas, WA, and friends Fred and Darlene Hoven of Cathlamet. John was born on December 7, 1947 to George and Marie (Markovich) Didricksen of Cathlamet and died (age 68) on May 8, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Portland, OR. He attended...
Mary Ann Brusco Mabey died peacefully at home on May 27, 2018 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She was born September 16, 1946 in Longview, Washington to Roland Eugene Brusco and Cleo Jewell Pense Brusco. She lived her early childhood years in Rainier, Oregon. Her family then moved to Cathlamet, Washington as necessitated by the family tugboat business. Mary Ann loved the area and community there, and thrived. She graduated from Wahkiakum High School, where she was very involved...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club has announced that Terris Record is the February Student of The Month. Terris is a dedicated student which makes it hard to catch up with a busy, active senior. I'm sure you have seen him mentioned in conjunction with the baseball team. He is pictured here as he receives a check and a certificate of accomplishment from Carol McClain, Lions Club Secretary. Terris tells me he has plans to join the Air Force after graduation. Submitted by Carol McClain. Courtesy...
Lower Columbia College’s 82nd annual Commencement will take place on Friday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., at Kelso High School’s Schroeder Field. They are expecting approximately 375 graduates and 2,000 guests. A reception sponsored by the LCC Foundation will take place immediately following the ceremony at Kelso High School....
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering on-going grief support groups for all ages throughout Cowlitz County. Join friendly, caring people who support each other through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Support groups are free of charge, open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one and facilitated by staff and volunteers with specialized grief training. Participants have the freedom to discuss difficult topics in a safe, supportive environment. “I don’t think we would have made it without this group. We were so overw...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment on its recommendations for the management of "riparian ecosystems" along the banks of rivers and streams throughout the state. Terra Rentz, the department's ecosystem services manager, said WDFW will accept written comments through mid-July on the recommendations contained in Riparian Ecosystems, Volume 2: Management Recommendations, available online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01988. WDFW also recently completed the first volume of the set, which...
Wahkiakum Mule golfer Tyler St. Onge tied for 10th in the Class 1/2B tournament last week at Hangman Valley Golf Course in Spokane. St. Onge shot 80 on May 22 to make the cut for the second day, when he shot 82 to finish with a total of 162. Three other Mule golfers competed but didn't make the cut for the second day. Bryce Good hit 97, Logan LaBerge 99, and Zach Johnston 123. Ilwaco's Blake Kukula shot 70 and 73 for a total of 143 to win the championship. Kukula had won the tournament in 2017. Coach Nick Vavoudis commented: "The Mules golf...
Last week, Wahkiakum and Naselle athletes traveled to Cheney, Washington to compete in the 2B and 1B State Track and Field competition. Twelve of the 22 Comets who qualified for state placed in the top eight in several events. Lillian Zimmerman placed highest among Naselle competitors with a third place finish in the shot put. She tossed the put a distance of 34-03.75. Faaoso Tutu’u placed fourth in the long jump with a leap of 20-04.50. Shon McEneny took fifth place in the javelin with a t...
