Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa is currently featuring artist Beth Bailey's work. Art was always a family affair for Bailey. Her mother was an oil painter and her grandmother was an artist as well. Bailey and her siblings spent a lot of time with her grandmother, who introduced them to clay, watercolors, and more. "My grandma was probably the biggest influence," Bailey said. "She would just let us do whatever, but she'd do something with us to make sure we were having...
The Wahkiakum School District (WSD) Board of Directors listened to reports and approved several items at their October meeting on Tuesday. Policy 2170, regarding Career and Technical Education, has been under discussion for a couple months. It was finally adopted along with some procedures drafted by the Camas School District. “This policy is basically just saying that we have a CTE program,” Principal Stephanie Leitz said. “And our CTE program is an exploratory program that offers kids a varie...
Wahkiakum County Commissioner Dan Cothren and Dr. Boone Mora, a retired public health officer living in Skamokawa, traveled to Toutle last week to meet Dr. Margaret Wild, who has been selected to lead Washington State University’s research into hoof rot disease in elk. The disease causes hooves to grow abnormally and become infected. Eventually, the animal will become too lame to forage and will die. Efforts by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify and address the disease have had mixed results, and the state legislature i...
The general election campaigning continues to boil and bubble. Among last Friday's bulk mail was an ad urging District 19 voters to write in Teresa Purcell's name instead of voting for either Republican Jim Walsh or Erin Frasier for district representative. Rose Lundy and The Daily News of Longview did a good job of following up on the mailer. Briefly, it come from either Walsh, Fraiser or Purcell. In fact, Purcell told The Daily News she is campaigning for Fraiser and is not a write-in candidate. Instead, the mailer came from a Republican...
To The Eagle: It’s election time and once again we have a slate of candidates on the ballot for us to choose from. Rose and I support all our current county office holders for re-election. They have served us, the citizens of Wahkiakum County, well and will continue to do so upon returning them to their respective offices. They are experienced, knowledgeable, qualified for their offices, and dedicated to serving our community. Let’s keep our county great! Re-elect: Assessor Bill Coons, Auditor Nicci Bergseng, Court Clerk Kay Holland, Cou...
To The Eagle: Has Bill Coons come unhinged? Politicians have to acquire thicker skins than the rest of us when they run for office. However, Mr. Coons has stooped to singling me out for the letters that I have written to this paper criticizing his performance as assessor. I have written my share of letters to newspapers when I thought the public deserved to know what I had experienced or researched concerning public officials. Over the years, my husband and I have taken on corporations and government agencies in order to expose their...
To The Eagle: As the campaign season comes to end, I am told this will be the last week the paper will accept letters to the editor. Therefore, I want to take a few minutes to ensure that the record is set straight. Despite all of the mud slinging and smear tactics on my opponent’s part, I ensured that I ran a clean campaign based on facts. I have stated many times before and I will say it again “I have not asked anyone to write any derogatory letters about my opponent.” Any letters you see of that type are the result of how the writers felt...
To The Eagle: We, Wahkiakum County residents, are very lucky to have a county government that works so well. Our current elected officials are all highly qualified and have proven track records. This is not something that you see at all levels of government. We are very fortunate to have people in these elected positions who run their offices well and keep the county services working smoothly. During this election it is important to look at the facts and think critically. We are choosing those who will be running the business of Wahkiakum...
To The Eagle: Last week’s Eagle’s Letters page suggests an elegant solution to a thorny political problem: We elect Mr. McClain as assessor, Mr. Dahle resigns in righteous anger, Mr. McClain hires Mr. Coons with his vast expertise as appraiser, and we all live happily ever after. Howard Brawn Puget Island...
To The Eagle: I am writing this letter to encourage all voters to seriously consider retaining Nicci Bergseng as county auditor. She has a proven record as a forward thinking professional with excellent analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills. Nicci not only brings her extensive work experience to the position but she also is a very active member of the community and is always willing to take the time to listen to citizens’ questions and concerns while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and integrity. The county a...
To The Eagle: If you need some help with providing Christmas gifts for your children up through the age of 17, please fill out an application or contact our Star Program phone at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. This is a need-based program. You may pick up applications at either the sheriff’s office or Health and Human Services on Elochoman Valley Rd. They must be returned no later than November 20. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and needed to provide for the stars that are not taken. You may leave donations a...
To The Eagle: With the General Election just weeks away, I would like to thank this community for the incredible support. No one said that being in an elected official position would be easy, however, if you love what you do, all the hard work is something that comes second nature. Throughout my campaign, I have so enjoyed talking with both new community members and those I’ve known for years alike. From previous schoolteachers to parents I used to coach with, it has been fulfilling to share my professional career and accomplishments. The o...
To The Eagle: I’m voting for Bill Coons for assessor in November. Why? It’s simple. He has years of experience assessing real property values. His opponent has none. I just don’t think there’s time to learn on the job. I don’t understand why someone with experience didn’t run against Bill Coons. That could have provided two viable choices. But, it’s clear to me there’s really only one qualified choice. Kim Christianson Puget Island...
To The Eagle: Because of my association with Stewart Feil and my experiences with him as I enlisted his professional services as an attorney, I will cast my vote for Stewart for Wahkiakum County Prosecutor and the attending responsibilities of coroner. There is much to be said for those who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities for years and sometimes with family members holding political offices. Those who have served for extended periods of time remain viable candidates and continue to immerse themselves in training for...
To The Eagle: In at least three races across Washington state, last minute flyers have been mailed out that are designed to trick voters into voting for a write-in candidate that is not running, does not want to run, and is supporting the Democratic candidate that is on the ballot. All three of the candidates that these flyers are attacking are women. One of them, Erin Frasier, is running against incumbent Jim Walsh for State Representative, Legislative District 19-Position 1. These flyers are designed to split the Democratic vote by offering u...
To The Eagle: National Make A Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October across the US. Millions across our country will turn out to lend a hand and clean up, as they join their friends, family, coworkers, teammates, and neighbors in making a difference where they live. You can show your community support by being part of Tidy Up the Town 2018. There are projects around town that need our attention. The Waterfront Trail is a blackberry jungle, weeds are poking their noses in places they...
SUPER NICE--In spite of some early morning fog, the weekend weather was certainly dry and nice and it's going to be missed, as rain is scheduled to take its place by the time you read this. Then again, we are nearing the end of October, so I guess we have to expect that our nice weather can't last forever. It sure was nice while we had it, and with a little luck, we won't stay in a rainy pattern too long and be able to enjoy some more nice Fall days soon. SPECIAL DAYS--We wish a Happy Birthday to those celebrating their special day from Oct....
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. TOPS, Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Dept., 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, Fire/Ambulance, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, noon. Senior Citizen luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Helping Hand Food Bank, Seventh-day...
The Rosburg Store grand opening last Friday was more than the opening of a store. One had to be there to have the experience that was more like a family reunion. Everyone gathered there had the look of excitement on their faces like little children ready to open their Christmas presents. The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, represented by Director Meg Morris, Coordinator Megan Kuhl, and Treasurer Matt Kuhl, sponsored the event. Director Meg Morris presented the ribbon and scissors to Roni Miller...
Pacific Financial Corporation (PFC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, last Friday announced plans to close branches in Naselle and Warrenton. According to a PFC news release, both branches will retain an automated teller machine (ATMs) in their respective locations. Effective February 1, 2019, customer accounts from the Naselle branch will be consolidated into the nearby Long Beach or Cathlamet branches. The Warrenton accounts will be consolidated into the adjoining Astoria or Seaside branches in Coastal Oregon. PFC attributed the b...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 15 — 10:43 a.m. A woman was screaming and causing a scene at the post office in Cathlamet. 11:32 a.m. An alarm was activated at a business in Skamokawa. 11:57 a.m. A deceased deer was found at the boat launch on Puget Island. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified. 2:15 p.m. A caller reported a driver speeding on a Deep River road. 8:44 p.m. The Skamokawa ambulance aided a S...
On Monday, Wahkiakum High School sophomore Beau Carlson was transferred to Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland. He will remain there for the next 7-10 days, according to family friend, Amber Wassell Mace. Staff has been working on pain management, and right now Carlson’s pain level is tolerable. He is still receiving antibiotics to curb any possible infection via a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line in his arm. He has started intense physical therapy, including speech reh...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) issued a call for project applications for the 2018-2019 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (Transportation Alternatives) on October 19, 2018 inviting eligible applicants in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties to apply. Transportation Alternatives is a federal-aid transportation program which provides funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities; recreational trails; safe routes for non-drivers; conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails;...
On November 1 at 6:00 p.m., the Cowlitz County Environmental Health Department will discuss how to maintain and inspect a septic system. Discussion will include learning how a septic system works, how to inspect a system to be sure it is working correctly and what to do to extend the life of a system. The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension and the Cowlitz County Environmental Health Department, will be held for free. The class, held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview is located just south of...
The public is invited to Light Up Your Night! on Wednesday, November 7, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at the E. Kenneth Henderson Memorial Garden located at 1000 – 12th Avenue in Longview. Visit the garden to light a memorial luminary in memory of a loved one and enjoy refreshments. Special luminaries will be available to honor veterans. Community members may also contact 360-846-2439 or mary.dumke@chhh.org to request staff light a luminary for a loved one during the event....
