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HERE WE GO-- Where has the time gone? June means the end of school which includes a new batch of high school graduates accompanied by teary-eyed parents who can hardly believe their babies are now heading off to find their place in this world. This month also means that summer is here, so it'll be time to plan vacations, enjoy the picnics, family reunions and all the events that we like to do during these months. PERFECT CAR SHOW WEATHER--I also have to mention how happy I was about Saturday’s weather, as it was an absolutely perfect day for th...
Corey Allan Gilbert was born September 20, 1994 and died May 31, 2013. Survivors include his father, Timothy Gilbert of Naselle and mother, Roseann Gilbert of Kaysville, Utah. A service will be held on June 6, 5 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Naselle....
Tsuga Gallery has finalized arrangements for a diverse selection of classes for the summer with some outstanding teachers. For further information, class content, instructor’s background, complete materials list, and to register for class, contact the Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, (360) 795-0725. Visit their website at www.tsugagallery.org or email tsugagallery@yahoo.com. Summer hours at the gallery are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required and fees must be paid at time o...
“Truth Be Told,” a cover band from Portland, OR will appear in concert at River of Life Assembly of God, Cathlamet, this Sunday, 6 p.m. Known as “Oregon's Classic Rock Christian Parody Band,” this Christian blues band has a unique calling to do parodies on secular hit songs from the 70’s and 80’s, changing the lyrics to resonate spiritual truths while leaving the instrumental core essentials of the song intact. Songs come from bands such as The Doors, Deep Purple, BTO, Bad Company, and Kiss. Known throughout the Pacific Northwest for their t...
The next exhibit at Redmen Hall will begin June 15 and is sponsored by Rock'n'Roll Congress. It will be called "Wahkiakum Youth Art Exhibit." They are asking all teens and younger who would be interested in displaying and possibly selling their work, to pick up a flyer at the schools and participate in this event. There will be boxes at the schools to collect the items and the flyers have the details. This will be an excellent opportunity for the developing artists of this community to show the county what they are doing and to celebrate local...
Wahkiakum PUD’s electrical crew will soon have a new bucket truck to use when working on overhead power lines, the utility’s commissioners decided at their Tuesday morning meeting. The PUD received four bids for the replacement of its current aerial lift-equipped vehicle. The commissioners chose the low bid of $99,429 which came from Versalift Northwest. The expenditure was originally budgeted at $120,000. In addition to the bucket truck, the utility also recently acquired a laptop and projector, which PUD Manager Dave Tramblie dem...
Many teens are making plans for senior week and graduation. While these are fun and safe events for most, there is a heightened risk for underage drinking. Parents and other adults can help keep teens safe by being informed and prepared. Most students in Washington make healthy choices, but some are pressured to make alcohol part of their celebrations. Some teens may think of graduation night as a rite-of-passage event that should be celebrated with alcohol. It's also important to make a plan with teens for what he or she will do in a risky...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is seeking qualified candidates to become an AmeriCorps service member to support the Disaster Preparedness Public Education Outreach project. The member will build and strengthen the local volunteer base by developing a strong public education outreach program to enhance disaster preparedness and response needs in Pacific County communities. Applications will be accepted until June 21, 2013. To apply, visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing....
For many dog owners, August 1 is a momentous date as this marks the beginning of the testing season for professional retriever dog trainers. Each year hundreds of retriever dog owners compete to win a minimum of six qualifications in order to qualify for the Master Nationals in September. Each qualification includes three separate tests for water, land and a combination of both. Puget Island resident Barbara Strauss and her black lab, Kite, qualified in May for the Master Nationals, after working with professional trainer Butch Higgins. From...
Lower Columbia Community Action Program (CAP) has energy assistance funds available for eligible households in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. Since December, 967 households have been served, with an average assistance of $370 per household, according to Roxana Shelton, CAP’s Energy Assistance Coordinator. Shelton estimates that an additional 500 households can still be assisted. “There are approximately 700 people on the waiting list, and we are trying to contact them,” said Shelton. However, staff have not been able to reach some peopl...
An outbreak linked to “Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend” frozen berries has caused 30 cases of hepatitis A in five states. There have been no reported illnesses in Washington linked to these berries but they were sold in Costco stores throughout the state. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) advises against eating these berries; people should discard any remaining product from freezers. Even if some of the product has been eaten without anyone in the home becoming ill, the rest of the product should be discarded. The DOH ur...
Looking for a fun and education experience for your kids this summer? On July 8-12, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal in the morning for youth in grades 1-3 from 8-11:30 a.m. Camp will be held for youth in grades 3-5 in the afternoon 1-4 p.m. The week-long camp provides a hands-on experience for youth to explore the world of bugs, plants, and weather. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. The class will be held in the Floral Building located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on June 28-30. The training will be held at the Pacific County Administration Facility in Long Beach (7013 Sandridge Road) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants should bring their lunch each day. Complete attendance is required to graduate from the course. Course units are a combination of hands-on tutorials, presentation with lectures, and group activities with discussion. All course materials will be provided. Accommodations...
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will hold four informational meetings on the proposed development of a long-term Marbled Murrelet Conservation Strategy for forested state trust lands in Western Washington. The meetings will take place June 5-19. Once completed and adopted, the strategy will become an amendment to DNR’s State Trust Lands Habitat Conservation Plan. At the meetings, DNR will provide information and gather input on the current proposal and the scope of e...
In a special meeting last Friday, the Cathlamet Town Council voted to replace the roof on the old town hall building and to authorize Mayor George Wehrfritz to negotiate a possible lease of the Broadway Dock to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Public Works Superintendent Duncan Cruickshank brought the roof issue to the council. Contractor Pacific Tech Construction is remodeling the building, and some of the work will require patching of the roof. This will leave mis-matched, old and new roofing, and leave the roof looking...
Wahkiakum County's Health and Human Services Department is proceeding with a planned purchase of land in Cathlamet's Rosedale area for a housing program. Human Services Manager Chris Holmes reported Tuesday that the department and land owner had signed a contract for the sale. The county has a 60-day period to evaluate the property and decide if it wants to proceed with the purchase. In other business at Tuesday's meeting of the board of county commissioners, --The board authorized Clerk of the Board Marsha LaFarge and Assessor Bill Coons to...
It is looking a lot more like summer, with the warmer days and more sunshine. I see more lawns being mowed and many farmers cutting the hay fields. Dirk Heitsch has brought his herd of cows back to our pasture and it is a joy to watch the babies romp and play in the tall grass. Dirk spoils “his girls” every day when he comes by. Each one needs to have some individual attention from him and they follow him around like puppy dogs. Maybe that’s why his beef tastes so good. News from Naselle: Congratulations to the Naselle-Grays River Valley Class...
The end of the school year is just ahead, and seniors from Naselle and Wahkiakum high schools will be graduating soon. Commencement at NHS is this Saturday, 4 p.m. Class valedictorian is Levis Wasmundt; salutatorian is Chandler Chapman. WHS graduation will be June 14, 7 p.m., in the high school gym. Valedictorian is Eli McElroy; salutatorian is Haylee Budd. Eagle writer Diana Zimmerman provides profiles and photos of these students. Levi Wasmundt, Valedictorian for Naselle High School’s Class of 2013, is graduating with a 3.9 GPA. He played f...
The United Presbyterian Church of Kelso is celebrating their 125th Anniversary this year. As part of that celebration on Sunday, they will be honoring all who have been married in the church over the years. At the 10:30 a.m. service, people who have married there will be recognized, and following the service, there will be a “Wedding Reception.” People are asked to bring a wedding photo and there will be a guessing contest as to who these people are. Also, any woman who wishes is encouraged to wear her wedding dress, or bring it to show. The...
From June 9-14, the Chinook Indian Nation Council will travel down the Lower Columbia River Water Trail in traditional canoes. The route, starting from Washougal, will include stops in Kelly Pt. Park, Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge, Kalama, Mayger Dock/Clatskanie, Cathlamet, Elliott Landing/Pillar Rock, Ilwaco, and Chinook Point/Fort Columbia. The Chinook Council consists of nine members: Chairman Ray Gardner, Vice-Chairman Sam Robinson, Secretary/Treasurer Peggy Disney and Representatives Marketa Van Patten, Charlie Funk, Jane Wekell, Lisa...
The Chinook Indian Nation will be holding their Annual General Council Meeting on June 15 at the Chinook School Gym, Chinook. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the meeting to start at 11 a.m. Tribal members and their immediate family only will be admitted....
Editor's note: Cathlamet resident Jan Caliman recently completed a Mothers Day Bike Ride in North Carolina. Here's her story: Ridden By Jan Caliman I responded to an email from Woman Tours that said an angel wanted to pay for a mother/daughter team to ride the Outer Banks of North Carolina to celebrate Mother’s day. The instructions were to write an essay in 200 words or less (you’ve got to be kidding, I thought) why the angel should choose you. This is what I submitted: I had never been on a bike in my life until a few years ago. I had suffere...
Scores of Cathlamet and Wahkiakum residents will step up to serve as volunteers on Cowlitz AmeriCorps Network’s “Day of Service” event on June 22. Volunteers will improve town walkability through the construction of Erickson Park and Pioneer Church trails. Volunteers will also assist in environmental conservation at the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge by building bat boxes, clearing brush, and planting native species. Cowlitz AmeriCorps Network, in partnership with the Town of Cathlamet and the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge, has planned a “Day of Serv...
To The Eagle: This evening around 5 p.m. Jim Jespersen stopped by. He said he'd been driving past and stopped to extinguish smoking bark on our neighbor's flower bed adjacent to North Welcome Slough Road. The owner was away, so Jim wanted to let us know what had happened. I walked over with him to inspect the place he'd watered and we found three new smoking fumaroles in the bark. About two feet away from one fumarole was a cigarette butt. I phoned the property owner, and during our conversation a second Puget Island resident stopped his truck...
To The Eagle: I am writing to correct the letter written by Patricia Rafferty regarding the post office food drive. We were told that Helping Hands declined to participate in the collection. With the help of postal staff, three volunteers from Wahkiakum Food Bank and two gentlemen from the VFW, we were able to man four drop off sites. Even though we were not obligated to do so, we delivered part of the collection to Helping Hands. The baseball game collection was split exactly in half. Our shelves are currently full because we constantly work...
