Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The end of the road is in sight for the the SR 409 Puget Island Bridge Deck Repair and Replacement project. "Provided we do not have any weather delays, this project could wrap up before the end of October," Tamara Greenwell, regional communications officer for the Washington State Department of Transportation, said Tuesday. Current work includes: • Removing suspended scaffolding underneath the bridge, • Cleaning and painting the rigging contact points, • Performing final touch-up work on the s...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners listened to reports on Tuesday and passed two resolutions, one regarding changes to their policy on the small works roster, and the other a new policy regarding work phones issued to employees. Commissioner Gene Healy initiated a conversation about electric vehicle charging stations, by asking Laurel Waller, the owner of the Hotel Cathlamet and a member of the town council, about the station at the hotel. “I’m wondering if there is any more dis...
A position on the board of commissioners for Port District 2 is one of the few contested elections on the Nov. 5 ballot. The position represents the Skamokawa and Grays River area. Incumbent Brian O'Connor is running for re-election, and Austin Smith has also filed for the office. Eagle reporter Diana Zimmerman talked to them about their candidacies. Brian O'Connor has been the Port 2 Commissioner 2 for the past 10 years and would like to serve another term, but he welcomes a bit of competition...
A position on the board of commissioners for Port District 2 is one of the few contested elections on the Nov. 5 ballot. The position represents the Skamokawa and Grays River area. Incumbent Brian O'Connor is running for re-election, and Austin Smith has also filed for the office. Eagle reporter Diana Zimmerman talked to them about their candidacies. Austin Smith is running for the Wahkiakum County Port 2 Commissioner 2 position. A native of Naselle and a 2012 graduate of Naselle High School,...
Discussion of an update to Wahkiakum County's solid waste nuisance ordinance continued at Tuesday's meeting of the county board of commissioners. Last week, county officials discussed the ordinance and decided to amend it and increase its enforcement authority. Health and Human Service Department Director Chris Bischoff said he would reconvene the ad hoc committee that created the initial draft several years ago to work on the update. On Tuesday, citizen Don Kinny said he had read newspaper reporting of the discussion and that he wants to make...
The ferry Oscar B. will go out of service next Wednesday morning for another inspection and possible repair of an engine. The ferry will be out of service from 5 a.m. to 12 noon. A new engine last spring has indicated it is overheating, and mechanics from Cummins Diesel, the provider, are trying to find the source of the problem....
To The Eagle: As a reward for recent efforts to pour oil on troubled waters, we’ve been consigned by a neighbor to a class of “greedy, amoral conservatives disguised as simple rustics.” I can only plead that I ain’t havin’ near that much fun. The “scream” of “Socialist Conspiracy” was in actuality a jocular revisitation of Hillary’s famed “vast right wing conspiracy.” It is interesting that his rant arrives the very week that the paranoid progressives, suddenly realizing that they have scant chance of winning at the ballot box, as their ca...
To The Eagle: Well how blessed we Trump voters are that we have the genius of letter writers to show us the error of our ways. I read a letter last week and I must say it followed the Democratic party line to the letter but remember your opinions are not facts just your opinions. First of all in my opinion: Abortion is murder and not a women's issue alone until women figure out how to make babies without a man's blessed contribution, so yes men do have a dog in the fight and the right to our opinion about abortion. My second opinion is that Pre...
To The Eagle: On October 22, 2016 The Pioneer Community Association sponsored the first “Tidy Up the Town” in recognition of National Make A Difference Day. The event was so successful that we hosted a second “Tidy Up the Town” event in April of 2017 to do some serious Main Street spring cleaning prior to the start of our tourist season; and since then have continued to host both fall and spring clean-up events. This coming October 26, 2019 marks the seventh time we have invited community members to join with us as we pull weeds, cut back bl...
To The Eagle: Just wow! We certainly do live in interesting times. In the later half of my 8th decade I find myself becoming friends with some quite conservative folks even though by nearly any standard I would be considered a libtard, er, liberal. I actually believe women have the right to exercise control over their own bodies. I went to school and remember that a baby is born a person but until then is a fetus. I also am quite comfortable identifying as Atheist but flexible enough in my thinking to accept a Deity if one ever actually...
To The Eagle: Soon we will be casting our votes for the Superior Court Judge for Wahkiakum and Pacific Counties. I am writing this letter in support of our current Superior Court Judge Donald Richter who was selected and appointed by the governor last December from four potential candidates to replace the previous elected judge upon his retirement. This appointment in itself speaks to his superior qualifications. I have not only personally met Judge Richter but I have also taken the time to sit and observe him performing his duties on the...
How to dispose of surplus equipment? That was the question posed to the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The county road department has surplused several pieces of equipment, including a bulldozer, excavator, generator, engine block, and pavement roller. On Tuesday, commissioners were set to send the equipment to auction, but representatives of local entities had other ideas: They suggested the dozer and excavator be sold to them at a reasonable price so that it they could share them as needed. After good discussion, commissi...
Clean Rivers Cooperative and the Maritime Fire & Safety Association conducted an equipment deployment drill of its oil spill response resources last Thursday after launching from the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. According to a press release from MFSA, deployment drills are conducted at least twice a year, in order for them to test their ability to respond in different conditions and in different areas along the Lower Columbia River. Each situation allows them to utilize different types...
The Cathlamet Town Council is sponsoring a public forumfor candidates for council positions on this fall's election ballot. The debate, starting at 5:30 p.m. on October 17, will be held in the DeBriae Meeting Room of the Fire Hall located at 255 2nd Street- Cathlamet. [Editor: The early publication of this story said the event would be a debate. It should have said the event will be a forum.]...
WEATHER--The end of last week saw heavy downpours between the dry times in West Valley, so that was good. Saturday started foggy and I thought it might be dry all day, but it did pour a couple of times, but again, at least it wasn't a daylong drenching. Monday saw quite a bit more moisture here in West Valley than in other places, as while it was dripping wet here, it was sunny and dry in Longview, so our yards got some extra watering that others didn't seem to get! Drier conditions may show up, but that comes with colder temperatures. SPECIAL...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Free Low Impact Senior Fitness Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior...
The Berries that Changed History We live in an area that appears to remain unchanged as we go about our daily activities traveling the area. We have a tendency to take for granted what we see around us. Did you ever wonder how certain plants got here that you know were not indigenous to the area? Some blackberries are native to the area and some are from foreign sources. In Wahkiakum and Pacific counties blackberries are as much a part of the view as the Columbia River, these twisting brambles a...
On Friday, October 11, in addition to the brown bag lunch, the monthly Book Club will meet at 11 a.m. There are three books to choose from this time. The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, Absalom, Absalom by William Faulkner, or As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. Bring your lunch and stop by for lively discussion of whichever selection you choose. On Saturday, October 12, the Ten Year Dress A Girl International Anniversary Celebration Open House will be held from 11-2 p.m. The open house is to honor all women sewing in our community to dress...
One hundred twenty five years ago, Finnish Lutherans started worshiping together in Deep River. Today, spiritual descendants of those first faithful few still gather every week at Naselle Lutheran Church in Naselle. In honor of its 125th Anniversary, the church will hold a special worship service on Sunday, October 20 at 11 a.m., with a dinner to follow. All are welcome to join in celebrating 125 years together in faith....
All are welcome to try out for the annual holiday production, "Scrooged in Astoria," at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse at 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria. No experience necessary. Open auditions will be held Sat. Oct. 12, noon and 6 p.m., and Sun. Oct 13, 6 p.m. They are looking for 21 characters (9 Male, 12 Female) Ages 9 to 90. Rehearsals Start Oct. 14 and run six weeks to opening night. The show runs the first three weeks in December. Stylized as a 1960’s style Holiday TV special, is loosely based on the “Christmas Car...
Leaders from Georgia Pacific-Wauna Mill stopped by St. James Family Center last Wednesday as part of a tour led by United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties to learn about partnerships in the community. Photo by Rick Nelson....
The Wahkiakum Lions club has chosen Novella Hokkanen as their September Student of The Month. Novella is the daughter of Bryan and Iris Hokkanen. At their Monday night meeting Lions Club President Terri Elfers presented Novella with a certificate of accomplishment and a check to honor her as an outstanding student. She is involved in 4-H, Pep Band, Softball and loves to ride horses whenever she gets a chance.She has plans to attend LCC. Her goal is to be a teacher. Courtesy p...
Walter R. Ivanoff of Kelso WA passed away at St John’s Hospital on September 26, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born December 8, 1933 in Westport OR to George and Irene Ivanoff. A grandson of Finnish immigrants, he had what the Finns call sisu. Walt graduated from Naselle High School in 1951 and served four years in the Air Force after enlisting in 1953. He married Janet Gollersrud of Grays River WA in 1953. He was an outdoorsman and among his various occupations he especially enjoyed working on his tree farm. Walt is survived by his devoted w...
Stella Historical Society will host a program featuring Cameron La Follette at its Oct. 14 meeting, and the public is invited. La Follette’s presentation will explain the ways local historical societies’ activities and records are crucial for historians. She will also describe how she works to locate hard-to-find information in genealogy and other historical research. In addition, she will talk about the importance of genealogy to tracing not only unknown or barely remembered people, but also historical eras. La Follette is executive dir...
It's that time of year again for St. James Family Center's "A Country Christmas" bazaar to be held Nov. 23, at St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be handmade arts and crafts, Christmas decor, etc. Vendors are needed and can call or email Chrstie, 360-849-0888, davistax@msn.com for applications. A bake sale with Scandinavian and holiday goodies will tempt taste buds. Lunch will be available with soups, chili, biscuits, nachos, hot dogs, desserts and coffee and spiced cider. The Children's...
