Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Last Wednesday, a candidate forum was held before a full house at the Skamokawa Grange. Each candidate was given an opportunity to introduce themselves before answering questions from the audience. The first group to take the stage were candidates for the Washington State House of Representatives, including Jim Walsh and Erin Frasier for Position 1; and Brian Blake and Roy David Parsons for Position 2. Joel McEntire, a candidate for Position 2, was deployed as a US Marine in Afghanistan and had...
Fire fighters from many local departments responded Saturday afternoon to a wildfire along SR 4 just east of Nassa Point. The highway was closed while firefighters battled the blaze. Photos courtesy of Genie Cary....
Jodie Mason (left) and Duncan Cruickshank (right) from the Wahkiakum County EMS and Trauma Council presented Wahkiakum County Port 1 Assistant Manager Todd Souvenir (center) with solar lights on Monday morning at the Elochoman Slough Marina. The council receives money each year for injury prevention. Traditionally, they use the funds to purchase car seats and booster seats, or life jacket boards, which can be found at Vista Park, Hornstra Beach, and County Line Park. Prompted by a tragedy in...
To The Eagle: I will quote again from Thomas Sowell: “If people in the media cannot decide whether they are in the business of reporting news or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the more important that the public understand that difference and choose their news sources accordingly.” I am referring to the photo of the little crying girl supposedly separated from her family at the Mexico-US border. As most of us now know, that never happened. The child was right there next to her mother with the border patrol. There is a picture to prove it....
To The Eagle: Great things can happen when we work together! The Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet has joined in the effort to feed our local kids this summer from July 16 – August 16. Partners also include First Interstate Bank, Wahkiakum Health & Human Services, WSU Extension, local churches, and many interested community members. Thrivent is generously donating $250 to help. Additional contributions are most welcome and can be mailed to Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet, Summer Lunch Program, PO Box 515, Cathlamet, WA 98612. With additional financial h...
To The Eagle: The town’s water system has had two large leaks this past week. During both events, there were neighbors who helped trouble shoot which I sincerely appreciate. Our leak on 3rd Street has really damaged the road there, and I will work to get that fixed as quickly as possible. The other leak, which we had a hard time finding, will be much more difficult to repair. It occurred on Sunday night and caused homeowners effected to have low to no pressure at their homes. We lost about a quarter of our reservoir storage in around two h...
To The Eagle: I don’t know if you saw last week’s letter in The Eagle, but there will be more to come about the mayor having the town treasurer pay $1,000 earnest money to purchase a parking lot, prior to their executive session. Later, it was on the town council’s upcoming agenda under “Property acquisition – action expected.” This was at least three months ago. What happened between then and their last June 18 meeting, I don’t know. Did the Department of Ecology do a soil inspection and sign off, allowing change of ownership, or are we now...
To The Eagle: We’ve been fortunate to live and work in Wahkiakum County most of our lives. Gordon has lived here his entire life and I’ve been here for more than 60 years of marriage. But we’ve also lived here long enough to have seen many changes in the community--some good and some not. Today, it’s encouraging to see a new generation of community leaders like Sheriff Mark Howie and his wife Debb. We’ve gotten to know them over the years. While we call him Sheriff, we also call them friends. They’re good people and they’ve both given their tim...
A new coffee shop, Patty Cakes Cafe and Roasting, is open for business in downtown Cathlamet. The owner, Patty Vezaldenos, grew up in Stockton, California. After moving to the St. Helen's/Scappoose area in 1980, she lived in Columbia County for over 30 years and had three drive through espresso shops and a roasting and baking company. She sold the business several years ago. "I've been wanting coffee back in my life ever since," Vezaldenos said. But life had her going in other directions. She...
WEEKEND--This past weekend wasn't the best one we've had, but it wasn't too bad either. We saw a few, very light sprinkles on Saturday morning but for the most part, it was dry and kind of humid, so one could still get out there and work in the yard or tackle other outdoor duties. If you were lucky, you just got to enjoy the day and had a play day instead of a work day! Sunday saw some misty moments as well, but its showers were brief and it wasn't too bad. While I woke up to wetness on Monday morning, they say we're heating up this week, so I...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public...
Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills in a September weekend workshop that includes sessions led by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) experts and other certified instructors. Scheduled for Sept.14-16 at Camp Waskowitz in North Bend, the annual workshop is presented and coordinated by Washington Outdoor Women (WOW), a non-profit program dedicated to teaching women outdoor skills and natural resource stewardship. Now in its 21st year, WOW is an educational outreach program of the Washington Wildl...
On June 18 Kerby Kee installed the new officers in the Wahkiakum Lions Club. (L to R) Sec. Carol McClain, V.P. Brian McClain, Treas. Renee Robert, Tail Twister Rebecca Castillo, Lion Tamer is David Blalock, Pres. Terri Elfers and Kerby Kee installing officer from The Longview Kelso Early Birds Lions Club. Courtesy photo. The Wahkiakum Lions proudly honored Bryce Good as The Lions May Student of The Month at the awards assembly held at the H.S. Bryce is the son of Brian Good and Felicity Knight....
The Wahkiakum High School second semester honor roll for the 2017-18 school year has been announced. Those with a 4.0 grade point average were Morgan Bashore, Thiago Peitl, Charlie Ashe, Ellie Leitz, Nai’a Freeman, Greta Grangroth, Kaden Anderson, Jake Leitz and Ashden Niemeyer. Those earning a 3.25 - 3.99 were: 9th grade: Beau Carlson, Brody Carlson, Ivan Goldinov, Jon Hauff, Bryson Havens, Cadence Hunt, Logan LaBerge, McKenzie Lawlor, Paige Mace, Daniel Martin, Shelby McEneny, Jenna Mellis, Jansi Merz, Elijah Moon, Hannah Musick, Mary Jane N...
The Grays River Valley Center in Rosburg has two big activities coming up. On July 8, the center will host its annual community potluck lunch, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Hamburgers and hotdogs are supplied by the center. Diners may bring a side dish. On August 3-5, the center will host its 5th Annual Super Sale. Vendors will offer new and gently used items and crafts, and food and beverages will be for sale Friday and Saturday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12-4 p.m. Sunday. The Grays River United Methodist Church will put on a...
The free Skyline Summer Golf Camp starts today (Thursday) and runs Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 2. Lesson sessions are 10-11 a.m., middle schoolers and beginners; 5-6 p.m., adults, and 6-8 p.m., high schoolers and Mules. All equipment is supplied....
The League of Women Voters of Clark County will hold a candidates forum for the Third Congressional District race on July 12 at Clark College Gaiser Hall in Vancouver at 6 p.m. A professional moderator will pose questions to participating candidates. The League of Women Voters of Clark County is a nonpartisan organization with the mission of promoting voter participation and education....
John C Thomas Middle School has announced the honor roll for term 4 and includes the following students: 8th Grade: Gabe Moon earned a 4.0 GPA. Those with a 3.2 GPA and above are: Margaret Ames, Colten Anrys, Courtney Carlson, Amanda Carroll, Breanna Daniel, Aalayah Erickson-Vaughan, Daron Fleming, Cory Grangroth, Emmi Grangroth, Cooper Grasseth, Iaian Haney, Niko Hawke, Jerimyah Johnson, Gabe Lee, Megan Leitz, Landon Luce, Anthony Mellis, Cayden Mendez, Akira Rutherford, Sierra Tover, Sarah Tsybikova and Kimberlee Watkins. 7th Grade: Those...
The Stella Historical Society invites the community to opening day of its 2018 museum season this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening day will feature a special Kids Day with a variety of pioneer games. Some of the games will be hop scotch, checkers, wooden button spinners, cat’s cradle, jacks, marbles, pin the tail on the donkey, a scavenger hunt and more. There also will be a special display of old axes. And there is the old school bell that anyone can ring. Pennies will be awarded to kids for participation in the games, and they will b...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday July 13 from 1-2:30 p.m., in Cathlamet and from 3-4:30 p.m., in Grays River. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up must call The Charlotte House...
March 30, 1947 — June 10, 2018 Donald M. Fullerton, 71, of Cathlamet died at home June 10, 2018. He was born March 30, 1947, in Cedar City, Utah, to Murray and Grace (Hollanger) Fullerton. Don attended Southern Utah University. He moved to the local area in 1969. Don worked in sales most of his life and was a reserve police officer in Cathlamet for 18 years. Don was an active county chairman for the Republican Party for 30 years and served on the Longview City Council. He was a longtime sports official and youth coach. Survivors include his w...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 25 — 8:17 a.m. A caller reported that a large rock had smashed his window after a log truck, being driven erratically, had cut him off while heading west on SR 4 near Skamokawa. 9:44 a.m. An individual reported that a Rosburg road had been damaged by a logging company working in the area. 10:49 a.m. Parents of a Cathlamet youth asked the sheriff’s office to transport their child to the hospital for treatm...
Live Music on Thursday, July 5, Keyboard Boat Guy--Danny Sternadel. River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Crow’s Nest Stage, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. Farmer Rob-- guitar and vocals, 5:30-8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06. The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriweather Lewis’s Newfoundland dog. The 25th annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 11 at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop. This special event offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Seaman and to meet some modern Newfoundland dogs. Kids Corps dog-themed crafts will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the visitor...
