Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Why has it taken so long to set up beach nourishment projects at Cape Horn and on Puget Island? Mike Ott, the Columbia district project manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers, attempted to answer those and other questions Tuesday at the meeting of the county board of commissioners. Residents of Cape Horn and East Sunny Sands/Pancake Point areas have been pressing county commissioners for three years to set projects to replenish their eroding beaches. Commissioners have established flood...
Theresa Libby has been going to school for 50 years. When she makes plans, she has to consider her schedule. Everything has to work into summer vacation, spring break, or Christmas break. That's all about to change for the retiring K-8 Principal for the Wahkiakum School District. "I just finished my 15th year at Wahkiakum," Libby said, shaking her head in disbelief. "When I came down here I didn't think I'd make it five. One of my brothers told me I had to make it until my nephew graduated...
Paige Lake, the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director is still excited about the coming weekend's Bald Eagle Days festivities. Last week she was making chalk for the 10th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, and this Tuesday evening she was making great big colorful balloon stands. More vendors have signed up for Bald Eagle Day on Saturday, and Lake is still getting requests for applications. "We'll probably get some more in," Lake said. "Vendors are going to be set up all the way down to...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners listened to reports and approved a new credit card purchasing policy at their meeting July 5. They also discussed the possibility of conducting a poll to ascertain the public’s interest in a merger of the PUD and the Town of Cathlamet’s water systems. General Manager Dave Tramblie reported that he had been informed that the Cathlamet transformer was in good condition after a recent assessment. Pacific County has begun construction on their portion...
To The Eagle: Thirty-eight years ago last April I was appointed by the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners as Wahkiakum District Court Judge. I have been elected and reelected in each election since then by the voters in the county. As a young child and fourth generation Wahkiakum County citizen I walked the streets of Cathlamet with eyes wide with wonder at the marvels of this community and its inhabitants. I have witnessed many changes in Wahkiakum County over the years. The independence and resilience of this community encourage me that...
To The Eagle: To the supportive and generous people of Wahkiakum County, On behalf of our whole Summer Lunches team, I would like to say thank you! We are so grateful for the overwhelming support shown for our Summer Lunches program. We have started serving free lunches to everyone 18 years and younger who come to J.A. Wendt Elementary Monday through Thursday at 12 noon. The real joy for us is to see the youth (and their parents) come and enjoy lunch. To all those in our community who have donated towards our program, we thank you! Due to your...
To the Eagle, First, thank you Howard Brawn for welcoming me to the fray, such as it is. Also thanks to Rick Nelson for allowing the opinions from all view points into print with his hebdomadal presentation. After noticing two other frequent writers using a word I needed to look up, I considered adding my own so people will have to use a dictionary. Let the dumbing of America stop here. I enjoyed Howard Brawn's letter as much as he seemed to be at least entertained by mine. That said I would encourage all parties that participate in any...
To the Eagle: I know how much our local editor loves to run any articles available from other sources, (AP or other Trump bashers) but last week’s AP piece regarding GOP health law was done in the dark, conveniently left out how Obamacare was contrived in the left wing darkness, and once produced, we stupid ‘deplorables’ were told they would make it law without reading its three thousand pages by the lovely and talented Ms. Pelosi--and that we would love it. R.A. Orr One of the adorable deplorables...
To The Eagle: I would like to provide some missing content and context to the 6/29/17 article entitled “PUD not interested in water system merge.” I attended the PUD meeting because I had heard differing accounts of a study conducted regarding the Cathlamet’s water system. I wanted to hear about the study, its purpose and conclusions. The commissioner’s comments in the article were in response to my inquiry. Bob Junger’s comments did not surprise me. He articulately summed up the frustrations I’ve heard from many others. I explained w...
To The Eagle: I try to get out and walk some part of Puget Island four or five times a week for exercise. Monday, while out on SR 409, someone in an older Chevy pick-up stopped to offer me a ride into town. I was immediately taken back to the days when this was such a common occurrence. Such a nice gesture and courtesy. Alas -- how sad we live during a time when many don't feel comfortable doing something like this. My hat's off to the man who stopped. As it was, I was practically home. But if I'd been walking into town, it would have been a...
To The Eagle: What I said in in my letter two months ago was that I am sick and tired of the whining from the superannuated fogies in our country (and county) who can't accept (boohoo) the results of our national election. What Reagan said was true: “You know so much that just isn't true.” Mike Swift Cathlamet...
The passage of a state capital budget may lie in the legislature overriding Governor Jay Inslee's veto of a tax break in the overall state budget, Senator Dean Takko (D-Dist. 19) said Tuesday. The vetoed section of the new budget would have given large manufacturers the same business and occupation (B&O) tax break that the Boeing Company receives. Inslee said the break was bad legislation that won't have any economic benefit. The legislature's third special session ends July 20, and Takko said both houses may address the veto before then. "A...
July 14 Tsuga Gallery Anniversary & Kick-Off Of Bald Eagle Days, Tsuga Gallery; Nell Coulson 360 849-4116 14-15 Bald Eagle Days; Community Festival Cathlamet: Main Street;Wahkiakum Chamber – 360 795-9996 15 Kiwanis Club Breakfast; Cathlamet: Elochoman Slough Marina; Dick Swart – 360 261-8585 15 Bald Eagle Bingo; Puget Island: Norse Hall Jan Silvestri – 360 795-8759 15 Rod Run To The Roadkill; W/Local Poker Run Roadkill Saloon; April 360 606-0179 22 Silver Buckle Series; Skamokawa Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler; – 360 795-3480 August 5-6 Wood...
DRY SPELL--Last Friday was the beginning of the burn ban for our area, and with all this dry weather we've been having, and blazes all over the western states, it's definitely not the time to be lighting a fire to burn any brush. As we head into another stretch of nice weather they say, here's hoping you've been paying attention and not gotten yourself a fine by burning when you shouldn't! Last Friday's cloudy morning and cooler temperatures were just right for working outside, although my back wouldn't really agree with it much, as it's...
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...
It’s definitely summer. The hay fields are full of activity, and I am missing the rain. My house has been filled with family for nearly two months, and it looks like that will change by the time this paper is published. Back to quiet times again, and believe me, I will miss that. Please remember the West End Food Pantry when you are out doing your own grocery shopping. Pick up an extra can or two of soup, canned meats, canned fruit or veggies, add a few items to your cart to help out the pantry with "kid friendly" ready-to-eat or e...
Grays River Valley Center is getting ready for the annual Community Potluck. We welcome everyone to come and join us on Sunday July 23, from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Serving will start at 12:30 p.m. and continue to 4:30 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served by the Community Center. Feel free to bring a side dish, and enjoy family and friends, for a great afternoon. The Grays River Valley Center will be having a few fundraisers at Dismal Nitch in July and August, so stop by, have a cup of coffee and a snack. A quick reminder of our summer hours,...
At the July 5 Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioner’s meeting, commissioners listened to concerns from Puget Island residents about inland sand disposal on Puget Island and conducted business as usual. A bid in the amount of $28,976.91 from Peterson Caterpillar to repair an excavator was approved by commissioners. The commissioners approved a motion to close Covered Bridge Road from July 24 until August 31 for the repair of slide damage that occurred during the storm of 2015. “We have sec...
The Friends of Skamokawa will sponsor a summer exhibit called ‘For the Love of the River.' They asked the artists of Wahkiakum County to make something expressing their views of the Lower Columbia Basin. There are photographs, sculptures, poetry, paintings, textiles, and more, showing the variety of local artists' views and the beauty of the Lower Columbia Basin. This exhibit opens on Sunday, July 16 and will run until Labor Day Weekend, September 3. Redmen Hall is open Thursday - Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m., and is located at 1394 SR 4 in S...
Are you ready to be “hands-free” while driving in Washington? In just a few weeks, a tougher distracted driving law with increased penalties will go into effect in Washington state. As a driver, it’s important to know what the new law prohibits and what it will cost if you’re ticketed for a distracted driving violation. When Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill enacted by the Washington Legislature during the 2017 session (SB 5289), he vetoed the section that gave drivers until 2019 to acclimate to the changes and instead declared Sunday, July 23, 2...
Volunteers are serving meals for the Wahkiakum Summer Lunch program Mondays thru Thursdays at noon in the J.A. Wendt Multipurpose room until August 16. The program started on July 5, and volunteers noted that every day a few more kids turn up for the meal. A rotation of cooks make hot lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They serve sandwiches on Wednesdays and brunch on Mondays. On Monday, some of the kids got their very first introduction to bagels, which tickled Danielle Hobbs, who began the...
This Friday night, July 14, Tsuga Gallery will celebrate its sixth anniversary of opening. There will be a reception at the Gallery, starting at 5 p.m. The reception is also the kickoff for Bald Eagle Days and for featured artist Robert Stowe. Tsuga Gallery emphasizes works by local artists. Their exhibits include sculptures, paintings, carvings, ceramics, tiles, and other unique items. Tsuga Gallery was formed in 2011, by benefactor Janet Cimino in a century old building on Main Street of...
Children can learn about electronics while exploring Snap Circuit kits at the Cathlamet Public Library. These exciting, hands-on project kits introduce kids to electric circuits, and are recommended for budding inventors eight years old and older. These kits contain over 80 color-coded, real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices. The Washington State Library has loaned the kits to the Cathlamet library for several weeks. They are available during open library hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays,...
On Friday, July 14, at Puget Island Farmers Market, Austin and Emlen: Blues, Folk and American Roots, will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 15, at River Mile 38: 2-3:30 p.m., Kara Haney; 3:30-5 p.m., Downhill Billies; 5-6 p.m., Farmer Rob; 6:30-9:30 p.m., Skamokawa Swamp Opera will perform on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. Fireworks following at 10 p.m. For more information call 360...
Shirley passed away June 28, 2017 in Colfax, WA. She was born May 25, 1930 to Otis and Mildred (Lupro) Wright in Eugene, OR. Preceded in death by her parents, one sister Betty Lou Hall, her husband of 61 years Milton Pratt, two sons David and Douglas. Shirley leaves behind one brother, Don (Susan) Wright. Two children Richard (Diane) Pratt of Richland, WA, and Diane (Dennis) Solbrack, Colfax, WA. 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Shirley graduated from Wahkiakum High School,...
