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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The morning rain cleared just in time for the 2016 Bald Eagle Day parade but it may have been enough to keep some people away on Saturday. Still, a crowd held on to line the street and cheer the fire trucks, politicians and floats that traveled through town along the parade route. The numbers may have been smaller, but if the food vendors, the kids' area and the crowd at the brewery were anything to go by, the event was a success. "I thought it went really well," Chamber of Commerce Director Pai...
Drivers who use Chamber Way over Interstate 5 in Lewis County will need to continue taking alternate routes for the foreseeable future. Around 11:45 a.m. today, July 22, a semi-truck hauling a pair of excavators hit the overpass, causing significant structural damage. Concrete debris from the overpass struck two vehicles. Due to the extent of damage to the girders and for the safety of the traveling public, the Washington State Department of Transportation has closed the overpass until repairs are made. “We know this closure is a huge i...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors approved the budget for the 2016-2017 year with the general fund expected to expend $6,282,812 at their July meeting on Tuesday. There was a lot to discuss and a lot of action items, as well as two presentations, and the meeting lasted two hours. The school board agreed to help the ASB fund for one year by paying for lodging for any team or club that goes to regional or state tournaments. They also approved the purchase of 30 more Chromebooks and...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council took a cautious approach to affirming agreements at their Monday meeting, acting on some issues and deferring others to next month in order to better understand the issues. First, the council affirmed an agreement with Wahkiakum PUD on how to share the remaining number of connections allowed to the town and Puget Island Water Systems. The state Department of Health (DOH) has limited the number of connections to 35, saying those connections would place maximum sustainable demand on the town water system....
To The Eagle: The letter to the editor last week (It just makes no sense) seems to me was appropriately titled. The first point I guess the writer was trying to make is White Americans are more important to the media than people of color. Her proof was one killing got more coverage than another. I listen to and read many news sources and heard and read many reports about both horrible events. Perhaps if I only listened to public radio as the writer indicated she does, I too would be ignorant of the facts. Decent people of all races are shocked...
To The Eagle: A recent article in your newspaper quoted one of our county commissioners as saying “Money from citations all goes to the state. There’s no county share.” The above statement is in error. While District Court should not be looked at as a revenue producer, the county does in fact receive a share of revenue from traffic citations. Anyone wishing a breakdown of citation fines should feel free to contact the Wahkiakum County District Court for further information. William J. Faubion District Court Judge...
To the Eagle: Sometimes a window of opportunity opens that could change the course of events. When an old way of doing things no longer seems to be working and nothing desirable arises to take its place, it is time for a big change - often in leadership. This election cycle offers such an opportunity with the candidacy of Teresa Purcell for State Representative for the 19th District. She brings her intelligence, energy, creativity, and courage to this important work for the benefit of all. Her website:peopleforpurcell.com will provide you with...
To The Eagle: It is time again for our local Wahkiakum County American Red Cross Blood Drive. It will be held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 549 SR 409, Puget Island, on Tuesday, August 2 from 1 to 6 p.m. I want to express my gratitude to all who donated at our last drive. We surpassed our goal of 24 units with a collection of 31 units. That is the second best result in the past 10 years. Way to go Wahkiakum! Let’s amaze them again with another great turnout. What do you think; can we do 40? Yes, we can. To schedule an appointment ple...
To The Eagle: I would like to start by personally thanking our state lawmakers; Senator Dean Takko, Representatives Brian Blake, JD Rossetti and Ed Orcutt for their steadfast support and representation of the citizens of Wahkiakum County. Their work has been instrumental in procuring timber funding for Wahkiakum, Pacific and Skamania counties. This work has provided Wahkiakum County alone, $2.5 million in funding. These four men have all demonstrated their unswayed and dedicated support for our counties. They always go the extra mile to listen...
In last week's article about a proposal to seek voter approval of a special levy to supplement the county's criminal justice/public safety funding, The Eagle reported statements by officials stating that the county no longer retains a portion of fines from infractions prosecuted local courts, but instead, the money all goes to the State of Washington. On Friday, staff from the Wahkiakum District Court informed us that 53 percent the fines stay in the county....
Teresa Purcell, who is challenging JD Rossetti to represent the 19th District in the state legislature, was in town recently and stopped by The Eagle to talk before heading over to the Puget Island Farmer's Market. Despite the rain she considered knocking on a few doors before she headed home to Longview. Purcell decided to run for the state representative for the 19th District for several reasons, not the least being because she felt that the appointment process that made JD Rossetti the state...
Wahkiakum County's Department of Emergency Management is looking for volunteers willing to play victims and other roles in a day long drill next month. Department Director Beau Renfro said the event would be a mass casualty incident emergency responder training. "I am in the need of victims/role players," Renfro said. "Our victims are the most important part of this event!" Here's what role players can expect: Prior to this event they will be moulaged. "This is the craft of making you look realistically injured," Renfro said. "We have several...
They say the devil is in the details, and for Wahkiakum County's efforts to address erosion issues at Cape Horn and Puget Island, that's proving to be very true. County officials are working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to set up a 10-year-long beach nourishment program, and they've hired consulting engineers to prepare the permits to get the project going. However, when it comes to paying for the work, they're just getting started, and they learned Tuesday that the process will be fairly complicated. The county has been paying expenses...
COOLER--This week began with some clouds but no rain, and Monday wound up much nicer than they said it was going to be as we even managed to get the lawn mowed before noon when the heavier cloud cover came in! By the time you read this, we're supposed to be warming up a little more so here's to some more summer weather coming our way for those sun lovers or for those who need some dry days to get that hay in, get the house painted, get the new roof on and of course, play at the beach in the sunshine! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays fr...
THURSDAY Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, 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. 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...
Grand Prize — Olsen Logging. Winners in the Antique Car Division 1.1962 Studebaker Lark Daytona owned by the late Don Greenlund and driven by Gill Lescarbeau and Anne Torget. 2. 1929 Ford Model A owned by Lemmie and Wanda Rockford. 3. 1988 Corvette driven by Krista Hoven, passengers Bella and Sammy. Winners in the Decorated Vehicle Division 1. Lower Columbia College Diverse Sexualities and Gender Club. 2. Wa-Ki-Hi Golden Class of 1966. 3. Lower Columbia PFLAG. 4. Cathlamet Swimming Pool. 1st place for Youth — Buckin’ Buddies Equestrian 4-H C...
Phyllis Ann Foster Wika, 86, a resident of Pinole, California passed away Tuesday, July 12th , 2016, at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, California. Phyllis was born in Astoria, Oregon July 5, 1930. Phyllis was an only child raised in the Elochoman Valley of Cathlamet, Washington. In lieu of siblings she had her ten aunts and uncles always at her side. She graduated from Wahkiakum High School at the age of 16 in 1947. She attended Western Washington University and later graduated from Lower...
Julian Phillip Doumit of Cathlamet recently graduated from Central Washington University, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree in Economics, and a minor in finance. He is the son of Chris and Julieann Doumit of Cathlamet....
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, July 22, Open Mic from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Bring your acoustic instrument and entertain. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 23 at River Mile 38 Brewing, Christine Darby will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Wahkiakum residents are invited to join the county sheriff's in celebrating National Night Out on August 2. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits. "This year in Wahkiakum County," said...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday July 22, from noon to 3 p.m. 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 who wish to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at...
The internationally acclaimed King’s Heralds quartet will perform a concert on August 3, 7 p.m., at the Cathlamet Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern Hill Rd. The public is welcome to attend. The inter-denominational group has toured the United States and over 50 other countries and has received 23 Silver Angels Awards from Excellence in Media and a Gold Angel Award in recognition of their being the oldest, continuous Gospel Quartet in America. The King’s Heralds perform in a variety of musical styles, making them a favorite with aud...
In an effort to provide for the safety and well-being of students, employees and visitors, Lower Columbia College (LCC) contracted with ALS (Australian Laboratory Systems) to test for potential lead concentration in water sources on campus. Samples were taken in every building on campus from fixtures most likely to be used for human consumption, such as water fountains, breakroom sinks, ice machines, etc. Samples were drawn in the early morning after a long weekend, allowing for “worst case” lead build-up. According to results provided by ALS...
From The Columbia Basin Bulletin With the current 10-year federal court agreement – U.S. v. Oregon-- that guides Columbia River basin salmon and steelhead harvest set to expire next year, federal agencies have announced their intention to prepare a joint environmental impact statement to help guide a new harvest agreement post-2017. “Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),” say the federal agencies in a Federal Register notice, “this notice announces that NMFS and USFWS (together, the Services) intend to prepare a joint E...
An angry Puget Island customer shared his displeasure about what he perceived to be double standards at Tuesday’s Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioner’s meeting. The customer, Skip Nortrup, had received a verbal bid of $600 to provide service at a site he had selected. When Nortrup returned with a new site in mind, the formal bid became $2,200. “I was trying to help you out, get you in as inexpensively as I could,” Tramblie told Nortrup. According to Tramblie he planned to provide service...
