Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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A beach seining crew and Fish and Wildlife observer conducted a pilot beach seine fishery last Wednesday on Ohrberg's Beach, Puget Island. Hans Eykel, who contributed these photos, said the crew caught a few fish. The fishers set the seine perpendicular to the beach and then brought it around and pulled it onto the beach, where they checked the fish that were caught and repaired holes in the net. Fishery managers hope the seines will be less lethal to endangered wild salmon than gillnets have...
The state Board of Natural Resources on September 2 authorized the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to transfer about 66 acres of forestland, managed for the benefit of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties, into conservation status. The parcels were selected because each has timber harvest restrictions related to the endangered marbled murrelet. “Today’s unanimous action by the Board of Natural Resources shows how the State Forest Trust Land Replacement Program is working to support struggling rural timber economies while pro...
The Town of Cathlamet will add over $100,000 to its revenues this year with the harvest of timber. In 2013, with timber prices at high levels, the town contracted with forester Bill Olsen to harvest 93 acres in three units of town timberland on Bradley Mountain. The timber was previously harvested in the 1960s. The first 33 acre unit has been logged, but with a decline in timber prices, the town may hold off on logging the second and third units to see what the market does, town Treasurer/Clerk Tina Schubert said this week. So far, the logging...
Bids are in to fix the decaying grandstand at Wahkiakum High School, and on Tuesday at a special meeting of the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors, Tim Hanigan, Shawn Merz and Michelle Budd voted to set a cap for repairs at $20,000, thus allowing administrators to move forward with restoration. “In my opinion it’s not to become less expensive in the future,” Hanigan said. “I think we need a fix,” Theresa Libby, principal for the elementary school and junior high said. “I think that’s an area that has a lot of support in the community...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 1--3:31 p.m. A caller reported seeing an erratically driven vehicle heading west on SR 4 in the Elochoman Valley area; a deputy responded and the driver was given a citation for failing to wear corrective lenses. 4:39 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an ailing Puget Island resident. 6:57 p.m. The Department of Fish and Wildlife requested assistance with an inebriated driver near County L...
To The Eagle: We would like to thank Sheriff Mark Howie, Under-Sheriff Steve Marshall, Deputy Beau Renfro, and Mark’s wife, Deb Howie for their participation in our “National Night Out” get-together. It’s so nice to have a sheriff that gets personally involved with the community and takes such a keen interest in the people he serves. We feel truly blessed to live here and really admire Mark’s dedication to Wahkiakum County. Sincerely, Terry & Nancy Cannon Cathlamet...
Islander urges support for candidate Brady To The Eagle: Blair Brady was beginning his first term as Wahkiakum County Commissioner of District #3 just as my husband and I retired to Wahkiakum County in 2006. Blair made the transition from a newly elected to a seasoned county commissioner in a seemingly effortless manner. We know, however, that learning a new job and doing it well takes a great amount of time and effort, and Blair obviously did his homework. Blair is now running for his third term; his experience is irreplaceable. He loves...
This summer turned out to be a pretty safe one as far as crime is concerned. One particular con that cropped up again however was “theft by fraud” through persons acting as contractors promising services that were not rendered or completed. We had three such cases involving pavers who approached home owners, promising to pave their driveways at a low price. When the job was only half finished or shoddily done, they demanded payment of thousands of dollars over their originally quoted price. Feeling powerless and coerced, the victims paid the...
Counting wildlife may seem simple, but it can be one of the more difficult things that wildlife managers do. Simply counting what you see can be misleading, as animals can be missed, important areas can be inaccessible, and visibility can vary among vegetation types. You could make assumptions and test them, but in the case of Columbian White-tailed deer, we have turned to technology to get around these problems. Columbian white-tailed deer are counted using infrared videography-a video camera...
The first Fall Fishing Frenzy Salmon Derby was organized this year by a group of citizens who are concerned about the youth in our community and wanted to do something to help. The salmon derby began on August 30 and ended September 7, and the money they raised will go to two local programs. After expenses, 80 percent of the funds go to the GAP program and the other 20 percent will go to the St. James Family Center Mentoring Program. "We sold 49 adult derby tickets," Sue Kuller said, "and six...
Brandi Rachelle (Knowles) Thomas, 37, of Longview, Wa. passed away Friday, Sept 5th, 2014 at St. Johns Medical Center. Brandi was born on May 8th, 1977 to Jerry and Jonnie (Lawson)Knowles of Cathlamet. She was raised in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1995. Brandi received her Certified Nursing Assistant license in 2009 and was passionate about her job at St. Johns Medical Center where she loved her duties and her co-workers on the medical floor. Throughout all of Brandi's...
Lifelong Rosburg resident Norman Elmer Anderson, 98, died in Forks, Wash., Aug. 23, 2014, a mere four days short of his 99th birthday. A graveside service with full military honors is planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at Rosburg Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Rosburg Hall to which everyone is welcome. Arrangements are by Penttila’s Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach. A guestbook is available on-line at www.penttilaschapel.com. A full obituary will appear in next week’s edition....
Dean and Linda Seaberg, of Puget Island, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi Nichole Seaberg, to Nolan James Beedle, both of Cle Elum. He is the son of Calvin and Lynn Beedle, also of Cle Elum. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Wahkiakum High School and a 2014 graduate of Central Washington University. She is employed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ellensburg. The bridegroom-elect is a 2006 graduate of Roslyn High School and is employed at a lumber company in Cle...
The final open Coursing Ability Test (C.A.T.) lure coursing event of the 2014 season will take place this weekend at Misty Rivers Plantation, 117 Cross Dike Road on Puget Island. The competition on Saturday and Sunday will be open to all dogs, any breed or mixed breed, registered or not. A meet devoted to AKC registered sighthounds only, is scheduled for next month, Oct. 4 and 5. Both events are AKC sanctioned and sponsored by the Willamette Valley Basenji Club. Dogs will run singly or in sets...
SURVIVAL MODE--How did you handle the heat wave last weekend? If you were outside, I hope you slathered up in sun screen and didn't stay out there too long, as it was hot, hot, hot! It was 92 in the shade at our house and time to kick on the AC and hide in the basement as far as I was concerned. However, at the start of this work week, we actually had some moisture fall on us and I'm sure my lawn was happy to get the drink and with everything so bone dry, we welcome any kind of dampness we can get. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays...
THURSDAY District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, District Office, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board, Courthouse, Commissioners Meeting Room, 6 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Community...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week include: Friday, the 12th-football at Rockaway at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, the 16th-volleyball at Kelso at 5:45 p.m.; Thursday, the 18th-volleyball at Quinault at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District board meeting will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. A few years back, a Naselle resident, Chuck Wolfe, lost a lawsuit he had filed against WSDOT relating to the loss of property due to the SR4 Bridge over the Naselle River directing the flow of water...
Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall would like to give a final reminder that their yearly fund raiser/party- the wine tasting/auction event “A Cornucopia of Wines” will be held this Saturday at the Skamokawa Grange at 18 Fairgrounds Road in Skamokawa. It will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and tickets at the door are $30 for two and $20 for singles. Included in the entrance fee will be tasting of eight choice wines, delicious finger foods provided by Jack and Jill catering, a silent auction of items contributed by local merchants, and a live auc...
Annual Columbia River Country Days to benefit Wahkiakum 4-H Friends of Extension and Wahkiakum 4-H present the seventh annual Columbia River Country Days on October 3 and 4, 2014. Featured this year are events at the Puget Island Farmers Market on Friday beginning at 3 p.m. Activities planned at the Market include a Pie Social to benefit 4-H, live music, vendors, and plenty of fresh local grown produce for participants to purchase. Saturday includes a 4-H Open House at the Wahkiakum Fairgrounds located in Skamokawa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and...
Chris Hulings, Information and Assistance Specialist, for Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, has provided the following about her role in Wahkiakum County. “I have an office space at Wahkiakum Health and Human Services and have worked there for approximately two years. I am here every other Monday, all day. Senior Information and Assistance is a free and confidential service for a wide range of public and private resources available to persons aged 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and their families. As an i...
The state’s taxable retail sales totals grew to $27.3 billion in the first quarter of 2014, recording a 4.9 percent increase over the same period in 2013. Retail trade, a subset of total taxable retail sales, rose 2.4 percent to $12.3 billion. The results come from a quarterly report released by the Washington State Department of Revenue of taxable retail sales by industry. The report compares the first quarters of 2014 to 2013, which equalizes any seasonal effects of consumer purchasing habits. Taxable sales were up in many sectors: C...
Join the WHAS swift counting crew on Saturday, September 13, to get a one-hour encounter with the southbound migration of Vaux's Swifts as they pour into the chimney of the Carpet One building in Rainier around sunset. The birds will roost there for the night before heading for Chapman School in Portland and points south. Meet at the flagpole in front of Rainier City Hall, 1st Street & Highway 30, at 6:45 p.m. with blanket and chair, binoculars and/or scope, camera, and a snack. This event will be fun for all ages. For more information and to...
With nearly two terms of prosecuting attorney under his belt, the lone candidate and incumbent, Dan Bigelow, is ready for another four years in the office. Bigelow went to high school in Lacey, studied philosophy at the University of Washington and got his law degree at the University of Puget Sound. "I got a degree in something I was interested in because I knew where I was going afterwards," he said."Straight into law school." After he graduated, Bigelow worked for the UPS law library for a...
Play begins for the Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team tonight (Thursday) with a non-league match at home against South Bend. The team has been preparing the last few weeks and things are starting to come together. Coach Kayli Hurley is focused on her team and hasn’t wasted any time or energy worrying about the details of their opposition this season. The big picture is more than enough. “In our Central 2 B league,” Hurley said, “there isn’t anyone you can look past. “Tori Wegdahl, Kaylee Brya...
The Wahkiakum Mule football team overpowered the visiting Toutle Lake Ducks to claim a 36-6 season opening Central League football game last Friday. The game opened with fireworks from both sides. The Mules received the kickoff and moved down the field, with junior quarterback Gunnar Blix connecting with several receivers on passes. Running back Brandon Budd caught one six yards out of the endzone and barreled through four Ducks to put the Mules on the scoreboard at 9:37 of the first quarter....
