Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Seven high school students and two middle school students have turned out for Wahkiakum cross country this year. Marie Riley, who took up running when she volunteered to help with the track team, is in her third year as head coach. There are no seniors competing this year, and the young team took part in their first meet on Monday at the LaCenter Jamboree, running the middle school course distance of one and a half miles. No one placed in the top 10, but all finished. According to Riley,...
Kayli Hurley has returned for a second season to coach a more seasoned Mule volleyball team. After last year’s period of growth, marked by frustration and loss, Hurley is excited to move forward. “We’ve got a good group transitioning to high school volleyball,” said Hurley, “and a solid crew returning. We’re in a much better place, and we’ve had a really positive start to the season.” There are five seniors returning this year. They are Delaney Doumit, Jem Dyer, Madison LaBerge, Stephanie Moone...
The Wahkiakum Mule football team ran over the Mossyrock Vikings last Friday to post a 41-14 win in their opening game of the 2013 football season. "Our offensive line played well and opened some holes," said Mule head Coach Eric Hansen. "Our two running backs, Nathan Cothren and Mason Mackey, each ran over 100 yards; we had over 400 yards of offense for the game. "On defense, we have to tackle better." The Mules took a 6-0 lead at 1:56 of the first quarter on an 11-yard run by Mason Mackey; the...
TOASTY--As this week begins, it's feeling pretty toasty around our area with temps in the 80's, so those who had weekend plans wound up with plenty of sunshine. This was a big difference from parts of last week, where we had thunder and lightning and raindrops the size of quarters coming down in buckets; it was pretty wild! Campers in Vista Park were soaking up the sun and enjoying this great weather, while the guys working on the tide gate by the fairgrounds were happy to see some dry weather as well. The foggy mornings at the beginning of...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 2--12:32 a.m. The Grays River ambulance responded to aid a Loop Road resident having seizures. 2:04 p.m. A brush fire was reported in Rosedale; a deputy responded and notified resident that it was an illegal burn. 2:52 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Puget Island residence for an ailing infant. 3:43 p.m. A caller reported shots being fired on Beaver Creek Road near the fish hatchery; a...
Robert (Bob) Belleisle, 74, of Longview, died September 6, 2013 at a Longview care center. He was born January 3, 1939 in North Bend, Ore., to Darwin and Helen Belleisle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman along with his Dad and brothers. He had a gift of gab which made him many friends and a successful car salesman. He is survived by son Robert of Idaho; daughters Brenda of Salem, Ore., and Carrie of Anacortes; brother Ken of Cathlamet and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Darwin (Ducky). A private...
Daniel (Danny) Victor Carroll, 67, of Hazel Dell, died August 9, 2013 after a battle with cancer. He was born August 15, 1945 in Turlock, Calif., to Paul D. and Hermina E. Carroll, the youngest of four children. His family moved to Skamokawa when he was a young child to establish a dairy farm where he lived until he enlisted in the US Navy. He served over 20 years in the Navy, retiring in 1986 as a Chief Petty Officer. He was self-employed in the trucking industry for the remainder of his career. He married his longtime companion, Kathlyn...
Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed financial trends and acted on other business in a short meeting Tuesday. Treasurer Tammy Peterson reported a high market has created a windfall of unanticipated revenue for the county and other branches of local government. The county expected $1.1 million in revenue from the sale of timber off state-managed trust timberland, but the actual total will be closer to $1.7 million. Timber sold from private timberland is also being sold at high prices, and the collection of timber excise tax has already...
Members of the Stella Historical Society held their annual Remnants of the Past open house and crafts display last Saturday. Visitors toured Stella's early post office which was located in a house, much of whose furnishings have been preserved. In the smithy, young Johnny Brousseau demonstrated basic techniques with the forge, hammer and anvil. In another location, society members exhibited old photos and demonstrated and sold other crafts. Gaye Richards, one of Stella's longest lived...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday authorized the imposition of 150-foot no parking zones next to bridges on major county roads. Public Works Director Pete Ringen said the 150-foot zone is intended to provide a clear zone for recovery of disabled or errant vehicles. Many county bridges have been constructed or improved with federal highway funds, which included features for a clear zone or recovery area to increase safety for the traveling public, he wrote in his report to the board. "If people park along bridge approaches, that totally...
To the Eagle: Last time I owned a television set, or did any serious viewing, the big law enforcement program on was called "Gunsmoke" starring Marshal Matt Dillon, so but for a stroke of fate, last week's letter by Nick Nikkala trying to bend our sheriff election into parallel with one on a TV series would have gone right over my head. But as luck would have it, my wife bought me a starboard hip replacement for our 26th anniversary, and I invested in a large stack of books to tide me over while learning to make all my new bionic parts work --...
To The Eagle: We would like to know the history of the Cathlamet water district and what role Puget Island plays in the structure of the system. The story goes that Cathlamet didn't have enough numbers, so they came to Puget Island for help. Olaf Thomason, Puget Island...
To The Eagle: We feel that Mark Howie has done a good job as Wahkiakum County Sheriff. He stepped into the position under adverse circumstances. He has earned his place in the community and shown to the public that he is dedicated to the well-being of our county. We would like to see him continue as our sheriff. Ray and Ora Loraine Bauer, Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: My name is Lynda Gerlach, 25 year resident of Cathlamet, parent of WHS graduates and newly retired from the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. We have two fine men running for the position of Wahkiakum County Sheriff, both whom I have known for quite some time. It is my belief that Sheriff Mark Howie has shown that he possesses the experience, education and leadership qualities to continue as Sheriff of Wahkiakum County. He exhibited these qualities first as a local business and property owner, then as Sheriff. Working with him many...
To The Eagle: I found the recent letter submitted by Nick Nikkila comparing the show, “Longmire” to the current Sheriff’s race amusing and demonstrates what a good writer he is. Unfortunately, both the show and parallels to the current sheriff’s administration are also in the realm of fiction. As a recent deputy with the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office I am endorsing Mike Balch for Sheriff of Wahkiakum County. This is not a decision I took lightly. I, like Sheriff Howie, have worked in larger police departments and believed when he was appoin...
Three local musicians have teamed up to record and perform an eclectic mix of music featuring voice, ukulele, cello and violin under the band name of Blind Luck Combo. They are Skamokawa valley residents Sunrise Fletcher and Andrew Emlen, and not technically local but seemingly so because of his long association with Emlen and the lower Columbia region, Jeffrey Reynolds. Bandleader and frontman Fletcher executes the vocals and plays melodies and harmonies on a ukulele. Emlen provides the foundation with his cello, and Reynolds's masterful violi...
To The Eagle: As a former emergency manager, I know the importance of having clear information about the kinds of disasters that can happen and the needs of the community being served. When working with Wahkiakum County to prepare for a public health emergency, I know that we did not have up-to-date information about the needs of all our neighborhoods and all of our community members. That is why I am writing to encourage everyone to complete the Community Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Survey. The Emergency Management Program in the count...
I'm doing a lot of catching up these days, and one of the things I'm catching up with is the change in our lineup. If you check out the masthead of The Eagle (that listing of our papers employees and jobs you'll find at the top of Page 2), you'll see a name is missing, a name has been added, and a job title has changed. Our business manager for the last 3-4 years, Jamie Nelson, is gone. He packed up his bags and headed south to the Divinity School of the Pacific, an Episcopal seminary in Berkeley, Calif., to earn a degree in theology. This has...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for this week includes: Thursday, volleyball at Cathlamet at 5:45 p.m.; Friday, football with NeahKahNe in Naselle at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, volleyball at North Beach at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, cross country in Naselle at 4 p.m.; Thursday, volleyball with Valley in Naselle at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board will meet on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Students will be dismissed early on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. for teacher in-service. Westend news The Grays River Valley Library and Community...
Famed western writer Ivan Doig will be a guest lecturer at Lower Columbia College on September 28. Doig will speak on "Makings: How a Book Gets Written" in the Rose Center, Wollenberg Auditoriaum at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35, or one may join the Longview Library Foundation. Doig is a National Book Award Finalist for his book, "This House of Sky."...
The Friends of Skamokawa will present their annual fundraiser, A Cornucopia of Wines, on Saturday, September 14. This is a combination wine tasting and auction, with delicious food to go along with the wines. Some exceptional auction items will be offered this year, including paintings by several well known Pacific Northwest painters, hand-blown glass, dinner for eight from a local master cook, a sampling of local B&B stays and many more. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event goes to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 per single and $25 per couple...
St. James Family Center’s Preschool class is holding an online fundraiser through October 18. They will be selling Yankee Candle products which make excellent gifts for any occasion. Visit www.yankeecandlefundraising.com to place an order and use Group number 990052012. Orders may also be placed through the preschool class. For more information contact Vicki Willette at 795-8612....
Cathlamet's remodeled library building will have a color scheme known as Forest Green, Mayor George Wehrfritz announced Tuesday. Town officials developed three color schemes, Old Growth, Water Run and Sunrise, and conducted balloting at public events and large groups. "We had 377 valid ballots, and Old Growth came in with 179 and was the winner," Wehrfritz said. Water Run drew 110 votes, and Sunrise had 88. The Old Growth color scheme uses a forest green as the main color with red and beige highlights. The town will chose a painting contractor...
Constitution Week, September 17-23, commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The first plan of national government the United States had was called Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, quickly shortened to the Articles of Confederation by most people. The Confederation was a loosely joined group of states that gives only limited powers to the central government. The Articles were drawn up in 1777 and went out of existence when the Constitution was adopted in 1789. The United States Constitution has endured...
There is still time to get raffle tickets for the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation Summer Raffle. The drawing will be held on Saturday, October 5 during Country River Days. Raffle prizes include a 20 pound box of salmon, handmade afghan in Southwest design, western motif mirror, $50 gift certificate from Hair by Kandice, $45 gift certificate from Western World Feed and Supply,dinner for two at the Diner on Main, paper products from Wauna Mill and Pepsi products. The WFF is a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to preserving the fairgrounds...
