Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Nichole Olsen spent her summer hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She traveled some 2,650 miles on foot, walking as few as 15 miles a day and as many as 30. Most days she hiked 22-28 miles. Her big adventure started on May 3 and ended September 24. In that time, Olsen only took seven days off. "My intention of going on the trail was to be by myself," Olsen said. "Can I be alone? Am I capable of pushing myself and being by myself and making it?" Olsen is a Wahkiakum High School...
After a bit of encouragement, Brett Deaton decided to challenge long time friend Gary Quigley for his seat on the Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners in this year's election. Deaton is a former Port 1 commissioner who had to resign nearly two years ago when he moved from one district to another. "I like being involved," Deaton said. "I've visited almost every port from Ilwaco to Lewiston, Idaho, and seen how they work. Most of them are bigger and do more than the Port of Wahkiakum...
Invested in his work at Wahkiakum County Port 1, Commissioner Gary Quigley has found himself in a contested race for the position and admits that he isn't ready to let go. "The port has so many things going on right now," Quigley said. "It's really exciting. I was on the board before, years ago when I lived downtown. It seems like it has really started to evolve in the last two years. It used to be that you'd go in for a half hour and sign vouchers and leave, but now the meetings are longer and...
In their quest to enable nourishment of eroding Puget Island beach front property, Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday found themselves caught between people who want sand on their property and those who don't. The opposing comments came as commissioners were holding a public hearing on a proposal to modify the East Sunny Sands portion of the Puget Island Erosion Control District. Commissioners had proposed removing a section on the west end of the beach, including the ferry landing, and adding a stretch of property on the eastern end. Co...
Commissioners of Wahkiakum PUD voted 2-1 to raise water and electricity rates 5 percent at their meeting Tuesday. Commissioners Bob Jungers and Gene Healy voted for the increase; Commissioner Dennis Reid voted against. “It was important to me to understand that we were going to take just under $180,000 out of reserves to make this budget as it is,” Healy said. “If we didn’t have any kind of a rate increase, it would be double that. "I think the budget that was proposed does the kinds of things...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors voted to accept a bid from Felton’s Heating and Cooling for the purchase of a cooling system for the main server room at the high school, and then heard about changes in security and technology around the district. The bid was one of three and at $13,566.87 was nearly $2,000 less than the next lowest bid from Carlson’s Heating and Air Conditioning. Julius A. Wendt Elementary School and John C. Thomas Middle School Principal Theresa Libby presented...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council gave first approval of their proposed 2016 budget on Monday. By law, the council will hold three readings of the budget to give it final approval. The first came Monday; subsequent readings will come at the council's November and December meetings. As part of the process, the council also approved a 1 percent increase in property taxes, an increase of $737.86. Overall, the town will collect $73,785.80 in property taxes in 2016. The town's total budget, according to the preliminary draft, will total $3.5...
Port District No. 2 may be doing a variety of cleaning and improvements around the boat launch at Skamokawa Vista Park. Port commissioners have been considering how they could improve boat launching facilities at the park. The current ramp is short and lacks any dock, and Skamokawa Creek estuary is shoaling in. A consulting engineer evaluated the ramp and other sites around the park at the end of September and reported to commissioners at a special meeting October 2. Saying ramps closer to the Columbia would be subject to ship wakes and siltati...
A gillnet boat cruised through the sunset lit waters of the Columbia off Cathlamet this week. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
TEST OF THE EMERGENCY COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM I would like to start by thanking our community for taking part in the annual countywide test of the Emergency Community Notification System(ECNS). I initiated the system Monday evening with great success. If you did not receive this call you may need to register your number. All hard wired landline telephone numbers are automatically added to the system. It is VERY IMPORTANT for all residents to register their V. O. I. P. (Internet based) and/or cellular telephones by visiting the DEM website...
DAMP WEEKEND--Temperatures are finally cooling off this week and it seems more like Fall after some record breaking heat last week in some parts of the Northwest, as Portland was seeing temps in the 80s. Fortunately, we were cooler than that, and the mornings were cloaked in heavy fog that brought some needed moisture to our lawns and woods. By Saturday and Sunday, we were experiencing some light rains at times, so while it wasn't dumping, it was still fairly wet and gray looking out there. However, that was mild compared to other places and...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 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 Park, activity room, 2 p.m....
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week include: Thursday, high school volleyball at Wishkah at 7 p.m. and high school football with WSD in Naselle at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, high school volleyball at Taholah at 5:45 p.m. and middle school football, opponents to be determined at this writing at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Students will have an early release day on Wednesday, the 28th. They will be released at 12:30 p.m. The Appelo Archive Center will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar on December 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you...
This winter high school and college students can help save lives and be eligible to win a scholarship of up to $2,500 by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive. Registration is now open through Nov. 15 to host drives between Dec. 15, 2015, and Jan. 15, 2016. The Leaders Save Lives program encourages community-minded high school and college students to host blood drives to help maintain the blood supply around the winter holidays. Blood donations made at high school, university and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on October 20th. In personnel business, Karl Johnson was hired as the drama director. Two policies were adopted by the board: one addressing complaints against staff and the other regarding use of district cell phones. Four other policies were presented as a first read for discussion only. These were proposed policies on Service Animals in Schools, Gifts/Donations, Grants, and Federal Cash and Financial Management. The board approved the purchase of...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 12 — 12:30 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident with abdominal pain. 1:35 p.m. A juvenile was hurting himself at a Cathlamet school. A representative from the mental health department responded. 4:49 p.m. Two representatives from Wahkiakum Search and Rescue joined the search for a missing person in Grays Harbor County. They were unsuccessful in their attempt to locate the i...
Thanks to a recent Americorps posting at the Cathlamet Community Center, the center will be manned and have regular hours. This is Cheryl Kingston's first year of service for Americorps. The St. Helens native and Longview resident, who has been busy raising four kids by herself, was looking for a new challenge after receiving a degree from WSU in 2014 in Business Administration. She's been busy in her first month at the Community Center, getting to know her advisors, regular visitors and the...
Longtime Cathlamet resident Dennis W. Havens passed away on October 13, 2015 in Cathlamet, WA. He was born April 27, 1949 to Lillian (Petersen) Havens and David H. Havens, in Longview, WA. Dennis was a lifelong commercial fisherman on the Columbia River and in Alaska. He played football throughout high school and college and was an avid Seahawks fan. Dennis is survived by his wife Jill; son Brian (Misty); grandchildren Austin and Bailey Havens of Gig Harbor, WA; his daughter Shanna Havens who is attending Central Washington University; stepchil...
Anyone needing assistance with providing Christmas presents for their children up through the age of 17 may contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. This year the Star Program is using an application process to better serve their clients--the children. Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff’s office or Health and Human Services at 42 Elochoman Valley Road. They must be returned no later than November 15. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at Bank of Pacific or Bank of A...
The File of Life emergency information packets are available at Elder Options for seniors and persons with medical conditions. Hospitals, EMTs, police, sheriffs and fire departments endorse this life saving packet. The File of Life is a medical file that is placed on a home refrigerator that can be quickly accessed by emergency personnel during an emergency. The File of Life lists medications, medical conditions, and any allergic substances for the individual. Physicians’ names and phone numbers, insurance information, emergency contacts and a...
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will hold Powerful Tools for Caregivers, designed for family members caring for a loved one at home. The six-week class series is open to spouses, partners, adult children and friends caring for a loved one at home. There is no cost to attend, but due to limited space, registration is required. Respite services may be available with advance registration. Classes will be held on Mondays, 1-3:30 p.m., November 2 through December 7 at the Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main...
Goodwill Work Opportunity Center of Cowlitz County is offering a free basic computers class at the Cathlamet Community Center on Tuesday, November 10 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The class will cover the basics of Windows, Word, Email and Internet search, taught by computer instructor Bill Carnahan. Call Cheryl at 360-795-7870, extension 2, or stop by the Community Center to register. Space is limited, and early registration is urged. The community center is located at 101 Main Street in Cathlamet....
WSU Leadership Academy is a community leadership program designed to help people engage and inspire others. Topics include influencing public policy, media relations, economic development, fundraising, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and team building. Eleven classes will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday nights from 6-8:15 p.m. Starting on January 27 and ending on June 22, the classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Class registration is due by January 15 and is limited to...
A flock of mallards cruised the mouth of Birnie Creek in Cathlamet. Photo by Rick Nelson....
A chum salmon reintroduction project has quietly and successfully moved beyond its fifth year in the Columbia River between Astoria and Clatskanie. Once one of the most abundant of salmon species in the Columbia River, chum salmon made up as much as 7 percent to 10 percent of historical salmon runs, with as many as 1 million fall-run chum salmon returning to the river in 1928. That was the same year that the commercial harvest of chum was 700,000 fish. The species went into decline due to harvest and as habitat degraded, and has been in...
