Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Last Friday, the Wahkiakum High School Class of 2015 joined all the alums who came before them. In a darkened gym, decorated by Natalya Barton, balloons awaited their release, and the class motto, "Nobody can do everything but everyone can do something," sparkled in silver on a black background. The Class of 2015 entered the gym with the "Pomp and Circumstance" and filed onto the stage in robes of black and white. Traditions shifted as the usual speech from the valedictorian and salutatorian...
With heat and drought rapidly increasing fire danger in western Washington, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is today expanding last week’s burn ban from DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington to include those west of the Cascades. The statewide burn ban will run from June 22 through September 30, 2015. The statewide burn ban applies to state forests, state parks and forestlands under DNR fire protection. It does not include federally owned lands such as national forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges o...
Former Cathlamet resident Jacob Nelson received his Doctorate in Philosophy, Computer Science and Engineering, degree June 12 at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the son of Rick and Mary Ann Nelson of Cathlamet. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma. He earned a masters degree at the UW, where he is doing post doctorate research....
A Mill Creek resident with big plans attended the Wahkiakum Port District 1 meeting June 11 to ask the Commissioners to consider erecting an 11,000 square foot building to house a craft distillery. In other business, county Commissioner Mike Backman was hoping for permission to place a temporary trailer in the parking lot at the Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic and representatives from Smoky Waters Communications, a local internet company, wanted permission to install a tower to relay a signal from their office to a site on a nearby ridge....
Wahkiakum County commissioners handled business ranging from setback dike access to deferred action on an agreement to use the setback dike when they met Tuesday. Commissioners deferred action on a proposed memorandum of understanding with the US Fish and Wildlife Service for county access to the new setback dike on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge. The memorandum spells out emergency access for county access--county vehicles would have access in emergency situations. However, use was to be governed by a US Army Corps of...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council approved a $492,500 change order to haul away biosolids and delayed decisions on other issues when they met Monday. Approval of the change order will allow a contractor to haul bags of biosolids taken from the town's old sewage lagoons and haul them to a farm near Woodland where they will be spread on farmland as fertilizer. The decision came after a long presentation from Jamie Olivarez, regional biosolids coordinator for the state Department of Ecology, about biosolids law and treatment. With ecology prev...
by Rick Nelson What's the best way to fund public services such as the county fair, and Johnson Park? Wahkiakum County Commissioner Mike Backman is leading a group which is discussing a possible vote to increase the county levy to these and other services, and commissioners of Port District No. 2 weighed in at their Tuesday meeting. None of the port commissioners, Kayrene Gilbertsen, Lori Scott and Brian O'Connor, seemed to support the idea, but they had an idea of their own. Scott suggested port commissioners could contact Wahkiakum County's...
Scott Wilson, a power services account executive from Bonneville Power Administration, spoke to the commissioners and answered their questions for the better part of an hour at Tuesday’s Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting. Wilson spoke on a variety of topics affecting the BPA from renewables, staffing, and future rate increases. “I want to compliment you on the day to day stuff,” Wilson said to General Manager Tramblie and Auditor Erin Wilson. “You are well ahead of the deadlin...
Bald Eagle Days is five weeks away, and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Gildea is pretty excited and a little nervous about putting together an event she has never attended. There wasn’t much turnout for the planning meetings, so she’s had to put much of the event together on her own. Still, she had the outline of past events, as well as board and chamber members to go to when she had questions. This year's festival will look much the same as it has in the past, with a couple add...
Photo and story by Diana Zimmerman Erla Crouse first dreamed of making coffee, baking and assembling sandwiches in the very spot her coffee shop, Waterway Espresso, inhabits now. She was working for someone else back then, happily helping to fulfill their goals, but now she has the space to tend to her dreams and create her own space. "I'm a socialite," Crouse laughed. "I drive a school bus, but socializing with school children isn't the same as adults. My youngest graduated this year and my hus...
Brows furrowed in concentration, as eyes studied 35 colorful miniature blocks and chips. Then young fingers started to assemble them into intricate shapes; changing one piece for another that would better fit the intended designs. From May 19-29, Cathlamet Public Library was host to the Cool Creations Lego Challenge that the Washington State Library has been sharing with libraries across the state. Children were able to practice May 19 through 23, as attendees explored the prepackaged boxes of...
Wahkiakum District 2 Fire Department is among 50 grant recipients of Georgia-Pacific's Bucket Brigade program this year. The department was awarded $5,000 to help fund turn out gear. "Safety is very important to us. Wahkiakum District 2 is solely staffed by community volunteers. We are pleased that with this grant the department can purchase new turn out gear to make it safer for these first responders, who selflessly volunteer their time to serve the community with rescue and firefighting...
On June 6-7, 24 local EMTs and EMT students from Lower Columbia College took part in a county wide Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Training in Cathlamet. Pushing through high temperatures during the weekend, all participants drilled in various scenarios including: drowning, burns, electrocution, fall from 25 ft., pedestrian vs motor vehicle, gunshot wound and roll-over motor vehicle accident. Among other skills, participants practiced scene safety, patient care and extrication. Several...
STILL NICE--Once again, we have had a long stretch of nice weather, but it still depended on where you were as to how hot you were, and night time temperatures plunged to just 40 degrees Saturday night, so that was a huge dip from the daytime temperatures. They say the week ahead looks to be a little cooler and we may even get a little bit of rain by week's end, so hopefully you've got your chores all done during this dry streak and you can kick back and let Mother Nature water your lawn and plants! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays...
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,...
News from Naselle: Check out the multi family ESA Alpha Theta garage sale this weekend on Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1124 Hiway 4, milepost 7, in Naselle. There will be lots of clothing for children as an added feature. The Appelo Archive Center will host an open house reception on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in honor of the center’s 10th anniversary. This dream of Carlton Appelo has really made its mark on our community, featuring so many photos, books, historical memorabilia, and wonderful volunteers to help show visitors a...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 8 — 8:01 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an elderly Cathlamet resident who had fallen. 9:46 a.m. A caller in Cathlamet reported that an unknown alarm had been activated nearby and had been going off for some time. 10:30 a.m. A Cathlamet resident was concerned that a transient might be living nearby. 11:16 a.m. A Rosedale resident reported that an individual had violated an order of protection. 11:29 a...
To The Eagle: I’m curious as to why there was no national anthem nor pledge of allegiance at the high school graduation last Friday evening. They do it at all the sporting events. Has patriotism gone out of style? Please don’t tell me that it might have offended someone who is not a citizen. The graduation was, in fact, well done and a nice tribute to the graduates. I just wish they would have paid tribute to this fine country of ours. I hope they appreciate the freedom we have here in America. I also missed the graduates processing out ins...
To The Eagle: It was with dismay that I read last week of the intent of two of our county commissioners to increase our property tax in order to fund the county fair. Many of us are living on pensions or fixed incomes. Alterations in budgets cause problems. Higher tax rates in this poor economy are uncreative and will further injure our local businesses. When councils have no ideas they propose more taxes. If proponents and organizers of our fair can find no better way for it to pay for itself, it should probably be retired. Mike Swift...
Several local students have been named to the Washington State University President’s Honor Roll for the 2015 spring semester. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of graded work. The students are: Cathlamet: Daniel Cameron, Ryan Gunnip, and Kimberlee Herren. Naselle: Krist Novoselic and Haleigh See....
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A Celebration of Life and potluck for Bernace Wolcott will be held at the Olsen Ranch in the Elochoman Valley on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 1 p.m. Her obituary was published in the March 19, 2015 edition of The Eagle....
Library announces summer reading program theme Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “Every Hero Has a Story” during their summer library program. Activities may include costume creation, group games, physical challenges, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more. The 2015 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story times, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of...
Live Entertainment will be offered at the Puget Island Farmers Market on Friday, June 19. Open Mic/Jam on the Up-Beet Stage, 3-6 p.m. 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., For information call 360-560-3785. Saturday, June 20 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. (formerly Drop Anchor Brewery), Downhillbillies (Alex and John Arness) will perform from 5 to 8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
The Southwest Washington Transportation Planning Organization (SWRTPO) invites public input on the proposed Regional Vision and Guiding Principles for the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The SWRTPO is currently developing its long-range transportation plan for Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties, as well as the Longview-Kelso, Rainier planning area. The Regional Transporation Plan will establish the strategic framework for meeting existing and future transporation needs for the region. The 20-year plan serves as a...
