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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Not even a little rain could keep the flow of bargain shoppers from near and far away from the 15th annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale (PIGYS) last Friday and Saturday. Howard Brawn, a Puget Island resident and a stalwart PIGYS supporter, was hanging out at his usual spot at the south end of the Puget Island bridge, handing out maps for the event. He braved the off and on rain from the cover of his truck canopy. There were more than 50 sale locations on the map, and Brawn thought it might...
Commissioners held a special Port District 1 meeting last Wednesday, June 22, to discuss the dredge. Because the dredging of the marina and the nearby channel can only be done between November and February, the port wants to be ready if all the proper permits come through. The commissioners began by authorizing Port Manager Jackie Lea to ask a certified diesel mechanic to look over the dredge and give a quote on the work that needs to be done. The ins and outs of hiring a crew and creating a...
Residents of Wahkiakum County's eroding shorelines continue to press county commissioners to expedite Columbia River dredging that would protect their property. In the public comment period at the beginning of each commission meeting, residents of Puget Island's East Sunny Sands and the Little Cape Horn area ask commissioners for reports on the progress of the county-sponsored program to form dredge spoils disposal sites to protect the eroding property. Almost every week, Commissioner Dan...
To The Eagle: Attention parents with children 18 years and younger: The USDA has a program called Summer Food Rocks and this summer our kids 18 years and younger get to benefit from it starting this Tuesday! From July 5 through August 17, every Monday through Thursday, lunch will be served at noon, free of charge to all kids 18 years and younger with no enrollment and no added requirements-including residence. Meals will be served and eaten in the JA Wendt multipurpose room. While the kids are there they will be able to interact with various...
To The Eagle: I am endorsing, supporting, doorbelling and campaigning for Teresa Purcell for the 19th District (D) State Legislator. Teresa was born and raised in Longview. She returned to the community nine years ago and has been active in community service and political leadership since then. She is deeply concerned about the issues we face in Cowlitz County: health, housing, safety, educational outcomes, and economic opportunity. As our representative, Teresa will bring considerable experience in problem solving. She consults nationwide on...
To The Eagle: There are two types of taxpayers: authentic taxpayers and taxpayers. The authentic taxpayers are homeowners and employees that earn their wages by working for themselves or nongovernment businesses. Taxpayers are homeowners and employees that work for the government and they earn their wages by pocketing off the authentic taxpayers’ paychecks. That said, I’m all for paying our military, veterans, law enforcements, firefighters, roads and education. However, I question the thousands of politicians living high off the authentic tax...
Last week's report about the Wahkiakum School District board of directors meeting contained incorrect information regarding the salaries of the district's two principals. Subsequently, we received this correction from Superintendent Bob Garrett: "Both principals were paid $88,340 for the 2015-16 school year. Thus an increase of $1,590. Neither principal received $85,767 for the 2015-16 school year. That amount, however, was the salary for Theresa Libby in the 2014-15 school year. That amount was also the preliminary salary for both principals...
Local officials met Tuesday with representatives of the National Park Service to plan the design process for a waterfront park in Cathlamet. The group is working on a plan for converting the town's old sewer lagoons into a park adjacent to the Elochoman Slough Marina. The town has received a grant from the park service for the work. The group spent much of Tuesday going over a draft survey to be presented to the public in July. The group will tally results, and from there, a park service architect will develop a few possible layouts to present...
Users of the Cathlamet Community Center were prepared to volunteer to cover the down time created when Cheryl Kingston finished her year of Americorps service as the center manager, but the Cowlitz Americorps Network decision to cut funding for the position altogether was a bit of a surprise. At a meeting last week, Sue Cameron, the director for Wahkiakum Health and Human Services and other community members discussed ways to solve the funding and staffing problem. The group that gathered to...
Two osprey share perches in a snag near the Birnie Slough Bridge on Puget Island. Photo by Rick Nelson....
WARM BEGINNING--As this week begins, it's a toasty Sunday; upper 80s in West Valley and I've heard other areas are a little hotter than that, but that's plenty for me. I'm sure those that got soaked last Thursday and Friday are glad to see the sun arrive once again, as it's tough to start a big garage and yard sale when it's super soggy out there. However, it's supposed to be dry all week, and possibly all through the holiday weekend so be sure to take all the heat precautions. However, with the cloudiness here on Monday and Tuesday mornings,...
THURSDAY Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Christian 12-Step Program, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-1...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 20 — 1:09 a.m. The Coast Guard was notified after a deputy failed to locate four boaters who were overdue from a cruise on the river. 10:04 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident who had fallen. 1:30 p.m. A motorist complained that another driver had run him off SR 4 near Cathlamet. 1:49 p.m. The Puget Island Fire Department responded to a grass fire in an empty lot on Puget Island. 4:31 p...
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, July 1, Layton Elliott will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 2 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company Cliffs of Cathlamet (Jillian Raye and Erik Friend) 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....
As part of the "Rolling on the River" maritime exhibit at the River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, Peter Brix, author of The Brix Maritime Story, will sign copies of this history of the Brix family and its relationship to commerce on the Lower Columbia River on July 9 from 1-3 p.m. The story of the Knappton Tug Boat Company and its importance to logging, bridge building and the lives of people on the Lower Columbia River is beautifully told in Mr. Brix's book. The Knappton Tug Boat Company's history is interrelated with...
Starting July 5, any child 18 and under will be able to enjoy a free lunch in the multi-purpose room at J.A. Wendt Elementary School in Cathlamet. The summer food program will be available on Mondays through Thursdays until August 17. Lunch will be served from 12-12:30 p.m., but the Multi-purpose Room will remain open until 1 p.m. to allow the youth time to finish their meals. So far, 11 volunteers have been trained to cook, serve and provide quality control. They will also be there to provide...
The Wahkiakum High School second semester honor roll for the 2015-16 school year has been announced. The following students earned a 4.0 grade – point average: Makenzie Anderson, Charlie Ashe, Morgan Bashore, Mckensi Fluckiger, Tyler Gorley, Sydney Hansen, Rory Heywood, Shona Heywood, Ellie Leitz and McKenzie Menard. 9th grade: Luke Brown, Macie Elliott, Stephanie Hake, Trinity Klecker and Seth Kuljis. 10th grade: Jon Berry, Zach Brown, Bryce Good, Mica Kincade, Madison Mace, Grayci Thomas and Casey Wilson. 11th grade: Cheyenne Barton, S...
Private citizens, community groups and local and state government agencies are working together to encourage safe and responsible celebrations on Long Beach Peninsula and other Washington beaches over the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The “Beach-Friendly Fourth” campaign is intended to help ensure the safety of people and wildlife, as well as the cleanliness of beach areas and wildlife habitat during and after the holiday. The Beach-Friendly Partners welcome visitors over the holiday, with the following reminders: Use existing cam...
From July 18-22, 10 a.m. to noon, an art camp for youth will be held at Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet. Classes are open for students in grades 2-6. Students may sign up for one day or all five days. Each day will cover a different subject. Cost is $25 per day or $115 for all five days. The cost includes all supplies. Experienced art instructor Debbie Thoma will teach the classes, bringing over 10 years of experience in elementary school art. She will be at the Tsuga Gallery on Bald Eagle Day, July 16, for a free demonstration where stud...
Judy Carmen, 66, of Redmond, died June 22, 2016 in Kirkland. She worked in Cathlamet at Columbia View Care Center for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Norris and two grandchildren, of Carnation. No service will be held at her request. Steele Funeral Home of Longview is in charge of arrangements....
William W. Ower, 72, of Cathlamet died on June 24, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 15, 2016 at the Cathlamet Fire Hall at 2 p.m. A full obituary will follow next week. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
As Oregon and Washington canceled the second Bonneville Dam reservoir white sturgeon season and opened up more fishing for commercial gillnetters in the lower Columbia River select area fisheries, the run of sockeye salmon already has exceeded pre-season estimates. The count of sockeye at Bonneville Dam June 22 was 168,989, already far more than the pre-season forecast of 101,600 fish predicted late last year by the U.S. v Oregon technical advisory committee. The average 50 percent passage date for the fish is June 27. “The sockeye run is obvio...
Anglers can reel in salmon off the Washington coast beginning July 1, when the ocean sport fishery gets underway daily in all four marine areas. This year's sport fishing opportunities are mostly focused on chinook salmon, which are forecast to return at a rate slightly above the 10-year average, said Wendy Beeghley, an ocean salmon manager with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Anglers can fish for chinook in all four marine areas. Only Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will be open for coho retention. Fishery managers have...
Fibre Federal Credit Union organized an evening of bingo at Kelso Eagles raising nearly $5,200 for Community Home Health & Hospice Community’s charity care program. Charity care helps uninsured and underinsured patients needing home health and hospice services, inpatient respite care, telemonitoring, grief support and translation services. Last year, Community provided $663,812 in charity care....
The Care Careers Academy is offering an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start July 1, from 5-9:30 p.m. Included are classroom instruction, skills training and five hours of clinical experience. Prerequisites for enrollees consist of having an up-to-date certification from Washington State as a Certified Home Care Aide or Medical Assistant. Students will need to take and pass the state CNA Certification Test to obtain certification. CNA...
