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Valedictorian Raja Estes began Naselle High School's Class of 2017 commencement on Saturday with gratitude, giving thanks to all. She was followed by faculty speaker Scott Smith, a science teacher, who used snake reproduction as a vehicle for advice. "Life lesson number one," Smith said, "if you store up snake eggs, you ultimately get snakes. In plain language, the thoughts, attitudes and beliefs you nurture today will have significant consequences in the future." He spoke of the snake eggs of...
Eroding shorelines on Puget Island's East Sunny Sands won't receive any dredge sand this year, the US Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday. And neither will the site inside the East Sunny Sands dike road on the Philip Vik Farm. In a June 5 letter to the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners, Kevin Brice, deputy district engineer for project management, explained that county delays in permitting and obtaining right-of-entry easements from landowners along the beach pushed the projects beyond the window for organizing them for this year....
A discussion about salaries that has bridged several Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioner’s meetings continued on Tuesday. Commissioners talked about how to use a salary range, but most of the focus was on how and when to issue cost of living adjustments. “The goal that I wanted to accomplish is that when we’ve had salary adjustments around here it contains a little too much emotion and not enough intellect to suit me,” Commissioner Gene Healy said of the topic. In other business, General...
This year two seniors will graduate with a 4.0 and represent the Wahkiakum High School Class of 2017 as co-valedictorians. Makenzie Anderson will travel to Cheney this fall to tackle pre-requisite classes at Eastern Washington University. "I'm not really sure what I want to go into yet, but I've always leaned towards the medical field," Makenzie said. "Initially I wanted to attend Eastern for their dental hygiene program, but I don't really know if I still want to do that." She's keeping her...
To The Eagle: The latest phone scam is alive and well in Wahkiakum County. The caller will state that the reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is filing a lawsuit against you. The IRS will not call you. The "Department" phone number they want you to call is 719-387-0327. This area code is from Colorado, but the call most likely is generated somewhere else. People will note that the grammar used is awkward, indicating someone not familiar with American syntax. The IRS is asking that you use the TIGTA's IRS Impersonation Reporting web...
To The Eagle: The Skamokawa and Grays River Granges have played an important role shaping our Wahkiakum community. But, there is very little information available at our museum in Cathlamet concerning the Grange and its history. We are requesting the community share any memorabilia you may have that will preserve and honor the Grange. Any photos or information will be shared with the Wahkiakum County Historical Museum. We are interested in the active Skamokawa Grange #425, active Grays River Grange #124, the closed Elochoman Grange and Puget...
To The Eagle: Just a reminder to everyone about the PIGYS sale coming up June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested in having a sale need to contact me by June 16 to ensure you get on the map. My number is 360-430-0951. Sandie York Puget Island...
To The Eagle: I am really excited about the upcoming 2017 season at the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool. Last year we invested in an excellent pool liner, two new water heating systems for our showers and a new locker room floor for the ladies. This year we will have a fantastic new pool heater system. Perhaps more significantly, I have chosen to change the lifeguard training and the swim lesson programs to what I think will be a very successful system for us. I signed up for the Starfish Aquatics Institute programs to train guards locally...
To The Eagle: After reading the opinions of varying people, presumably all Americans, I will do my best to stick to that label, though I have been labeled something else, at different times. I, and I believe most, except perhaps Hillary, are way over the election. That said, do not expect that we will all of a sudden be lockstep with Trump’s policies. Once the election surprise was over, hoped for some good changes. In particular to the EPA and in my opinion over-reach of regulations. Instead it has been a baby with the bathwater approach, v...
To The Eagle: This is a suggestion for your reader, Mr. Bouchard: Why not calm yourself about president Trump, elected legally by many of our neighbors? We put up with your guy and his incompetence for eight long years. Eight years of low employment and weakness in our society. Your side lost the election and refuse to accept it. You would rather bellyache and wear your pink hat, or is it the black mask and hoodie? It seems you would rather have a failed and crippled country than a successful one. The narcissism and hubris old hippies like you...
To The Eagle: It's important to us as recent Cathlamet residents to thank all that have played a part in helping the Cape Horn area property owners sign the Right of Entry document. This last effort has taken all of us over two and a half years to finally get to this point of achievement, and because of this time invested for our need of the sand replenishment, we can finally move forward with the final details to get on the Corp of Engineers’ calendar. Thank you to all of County Commissioners; Blair Brady, Mike Backman and especially our D...
Sydney Hansen plans to study secondary education at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. After she graduates, she hopes to spend some time in her own classroom before returning to school to get her masters degree and principal's certification. "I've been a teacher's assistant for Ms. Leitz all year," Sydney said. Stephanie Leitz is the principal at WHS. "I've looked to her as my mentor as I've taken part in all these leadership activities throughout the past year and a half," Sydney...
Shona Heywood is the Salutatorian for Wahkiakum High School's Class of 2017. She will graduate with a 3.993. Shona will attend the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, her father's alma mater, in the fall. She plans to get a degree in business before going on to culinary school, preferably in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu. She knows that admittance to the famous school is competitive, so she is also considering the New York Culinary Institute of America. Cooking is one of Shona's greatest...
It was reported in last week's edition that Naselle High School valedictorian Raja Estes attended Running Start courses at Clatsop Community College. That was incorrect. She was attending Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen....
A three-year survey of the California Current System along the West Coast of the United States found persistent, highly acidified water throughout this ecologically critical nearshore habitat, with hotspots of pH measurements as low as any oceanic surface waters in the world. The researchers say that conditions will continue to worsen because the atmospheric carbon dioxide primarily to blame for this increase in acidification has been rising substantially in recent years. One piece of good news came out of the study, which was published last...
NOT TOO BAD--It wasn't blazing hot this weekend, but by golly, it was just about perfect for the car buffs that showed up as last year's scalding temperatures were replaced with much milder, and more comfortable ones for the annual Rods and Reels Rod Run that happened this past Saturday! Sunday was the same mix of clouds and sunshine moments, so it was a great time to be outside doing yardwork or just enjoying the dry time. Looks like we've got some more dry days ahead during the first part of this week, so the BBQ season may be in full swing,...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., Cathlamet, 5 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Eastside...
This is a long awaited week coming up for me. I will have three of my granddaughters here with me and a niece and great niece. If anyone has any suggestions for something fun to do with five girls ages 35 to 12, please let me know. News from Naselle: Eighth grade Move-up for Naselle-Grays River Valley will take place tonight at 6 p.m. Congratulations to all the students. The final day of school for Naselle students is Monday. I want to wish everyone a safe and happy summer. Westend news: Another Blood Drive is coming up next week on Wednesday...
Looking forward to a busy month: The Grays River Valley Center Board will be at Dismal Nitch on June 10-11, from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Concessions will include coffee and many baked items. The proceeds will go towards the gym floor refinishing, and a few more surveillance cameras, for the Johnson Park. For more information go to Johnson Park.org, and click on upcoming events. Thank you in advance for your support. On June 18 there will be a Father's Day breakfast served in the cafeteria, at Johnson Park from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sewing Class...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the second of its annual trail run series on Saturday, July 1. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes several different events along trails through forest landscapes. This series is open to walkers and runners of all ages and provides the opportunity to experience the northwest coast as people have done it for thousands of years – on footpaths. This second event in the 2017 Lewis & Clark Trail Series is Saturday morning, July 1. Come for either an approximately 6K walk/run including the Kwis Kwis...
Readers of all ages will explore all things related to building, construction, natural wonders, inventions, conservation and recycling this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “Build a Better World” during their summer library program. Activities may include constructing towers, and bridges, art projects, engineering experiments, games and more. The 2017 Summer Reading Program is open to children and young teens, ages 5 to 15, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes, reading incentives, and more. Families are invited to join the Rea...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 30--10:52 p.m. A caller reported a boat was taking on water and listing badly near the upper end of Birnie Slough; it was determined that the boat was the Sara Francis which had been there for several years.11:18 a.m. A Puget Island resident reported someone had dented her vehicle. 1:10 p.m. A Cathlamet school official reported finding drug paraphernalia; a deputy investigated. 1:40 p.m. An officer...
Doris Arlene Takko, 72, was surrounded by family when she passed away May 27, 2017 in Longview, WA. Doris was born in Astoria, OR on May 21, 1945 and spent most of her life living in southwest Washington State. Within a week of being diagnosed with cancer her health rapidly deteriorated. She is survived by her daughter Adrienne Hauff and sons Levi and Jonathan, and Sam Longtain of Cathlamet; and daughter Beth Weber-Guarino of San Jose, CA, and husband Michael Guarino and son Adam. She is also...
Gordon K. Souvenir 90, of Bay Center, died June 4, 2017, at Longview Hospice. He was born to Joseph and Julian (Longtain) Souvenir on March 9, 1927 on the family farm in Cathlamet. He spent two years in the Army stationed in Trinidad. He worked as a logger and commercial fisherman on the Willapa and the Columbia River. Gordon is survived by his wife Arlene, at home. He leaves behind four sons, Gordie (Marsha) Souvenir, Steve (Sue) Souvenir, Robin (Jamie) Souvenir and Tom (Lorraine) Roots; five daughters, Cynthia (Clark) Kapron, Janet (Rick)...
Tsuga Gallery, of Cathlamet, has announced its first-ever Cathlamet Art Festival. Art on the River is scheduled to take place on September 15 and 16. The Art Festival will include music, demonstrations and an art walk. Local authors reading from their own work will be headlined by Todd Marshall, the Poet Laureate of Washington State. The Cathlamet Art Festival will open Friday night, Sept. 15 with a reception at the Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., featuring an open mike for artistic reminiscing. There will be live music, snacks and beverages at...
