Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The slow pace of setting up beach nourishment projects continues to trouble Wahkiakum County officials and residents of eroding shorelines. County officials and engineering consultants from the firm Mott MacDonald LLC continue to confer with the US Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies over the scope of the expected final permit, a Section 408 evaluation of potential impacts of sand placement. The permitting process has surpassed the county's expectations for time and budget, and county...
Kirk Pawlowski, from the ESD 112 Construction Services Group attended the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting and gave a presentation on what Superintendent Bob Garrett described as a preliminary discussion on a topic related to a bond measure for either a remodel or a new high school and an explanation of the services the group provides. Pawlowski is an architect and the third director of the CSG. According to Pawlowski, the first director had realized that small school...
Despite funding being tied up in a legislative dispute, Wahkiakum County's solid waste recycling program will continue. The board of county commissioners voted Tuesday to transfer money into the solid waste budget for the rest of 2017 and the first three months of 2018, if necessary. For 2017, the county budgeted $113,905 for the program. Major revenues include a $42,211 grant from Washington state, $33,00 in solid waste fees, and $33,454 from the Current Expense Fund. However, funding from the state grant stopped coming in July. That funding i...
A vehicle passes over the beat up deck of the Puget Island bridge. The Washington Department of Transportation expects contractors will begin work to replace the deck and paint the bridge next year. Next month, the Puget Island bridge project is expected to go out for advertisement, according to Washington State Department of Transportation communications officer, Tamara Greenwell. Contractors will bid on the project in December. "Every contractor does work differently," Greenwell said. "Once...
To The Eagle: I am writing this letter to endorse Jean Burnham for Position #5 of the Cathlamet Town Council. I met Jean nearly four years ago and we have become friends. She is smart, dependable and hard working. I believe she would do a great job for the Town of Cathlamet if elected to the council. Char Damitio Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: In response to his letter of last week, it would appear that Mr. Schreiber wants to take me to the woodshed. If so, it would be nice if he presented fact rather than innuendo. At no time did I suggest that the second amendment be scrapped, although it would seem prudent to at least take a look at adjusting it for the technology of our time. Never was it suggested that guns be taken from us but doubt the Founding Fathers would have approved of Joe Blow having a gun capable of firing 600 rounds a minute or bump stocks for all. A...
This is the third part of a disaster preparedness series and this week I am going to discuss the components you will need to "Build a Kit." A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. You should try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment's notice and don't forget to take these essentials with you. You may need to survive on your own after an emergency for an extended period of time. This means having your own food, water...
Ballots for the 2017 general election have arrived in Wahkiakum County mail boxes. Reporter Diana Zimmerman has written the following profiles for most of the candidates for local office. Photos and stories by Diana Zimmerman. In August 2015, Scott Anderson and two other candidates interviewed for a spot on the Port 1 commission vacated by Larry Bonds. Anderson won the appointment, and this November, he's on the ballot for the first time, hoping to retain the position. Anderson is a Wahkiakum...
Bruce Holland is running against incumbent Scott Anderson for the Port 1 Commissioner 2 position. Holland is a Wahkiakum High School graduate. At 17, he joined the Navy and served for three years, one month, and 17 days. He made two west Pacific cruises, traveling to Hawaii, Okinawa, Korea, Japan, The Philippines, and China. He also patrolled the South China Sea while stationed in Taiwan. "That's pretty rough seas," Holland said. "We made one knot going against it. I loved it when it got rough...
In a campaign mailing last week, Laurel Waller, who filed last spring for Position 5 on the Cathlamet Town Council, said people had told her they were interested in writing her in for Cathlamet mayor. She said she would accept the job, if elected. County Auditor Diane Tischer said Tuesday that she had checked with the Secretary of State's office about this situation. "She may not file as a declared write-in candidate, but voters may write in her name for any position," Tischer said. "If she wins in both positions, then she'd choose and resign...
Wahkiakum County's commissioners accepted a donation of property, discussed trust timber management issues, and gave county employees a raise when they met Tuesday. The board formally accepted the donation of the United Church of Christ buildings and property in Cathlamet. The congregation voted last spring to dissolve and offered the property to Wahkiakum Health and Human Services (H&HS) for house programs that would benefit county residents. "The County of Wahkiakum declares its deep and sincere thanks to the congregation for the many...
By the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce October 28 Tidy Up The Town – Fall Edition; Downtown Cathlamet; 9 a.m., Pioneer Center; Pioneer Community Assoc. 28 Rosburg Club Bazaar, Rosburg Community Hall, Barbara Rose – 360 465-2234 28 Halloween Carnival, Skamokawa Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler– 360 795-3480 31 Neewollah Days Costume Competition; Cathlamet Bank Of The Pacific Wahkiakum Chamber– 360 795-9996 31 Annual Halloween Trick Or Treat; Grays River Valley Center; 360 465-2310 November 2-4 Sons Of Norway Lefse Baking; Puget Island: Norse Hall; Jan...
WILD ONE!--We sure had ourselves a nasty, wet and windy begining to the weekend, as Saturday was just horrible and by the evening, even worse. Many people lost power, which in our case, was caused by a big tree that came down and took out the overhead lines. Then more rain fell later on, after we had already recorded our 6-plus inches that day, so by morning, there was water over West Valley Road once again. For those of us who have lived here awhile, it's pretty normal but for others, it was a bit of a surprise! There was high water in all...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, Fire/Ambulance, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Helping Hand Food Bank, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern Hill Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning...
WOW! November is almost here. Just a quick reminder that the Halloween Carnival is this Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest (please bring your carved pumpkins from home), games for the kids and a good time for everyone. Also the Haunted House will be going on again this weekend. Mark your calendar for Turkey Bingo on November 17 at 6 p.m. Hope everyone will get out to the fair’s events. Also in November there is the monthly Flea Market held on November 11. If you haven't been to one y...
I hope everyone fared well with the wicked weather we were hit with last weekend. I came home from a wonderful weekend in Oregon with family to water over my driveway and ducks swimming in Lake Fred (normally pasture). And mud. My friend, PJ Katims and I left on Friday and drove through the Eagle Creek fire area to go to Redmond and Bend, Ore. The devastation along the highway is phenomenal. In places the metal guard rails beside the road were melted, with some of the burned trees still standing, but black and looking like skeletons. Thank God...
We had a great turn out for the Halloween Craft Day, Hosted by Vanessa. Kids made a lot of wonderful decorations. They are hanging on the walls and windows at the center. After decorating, the kids had cake and ice cream to top off a fun filled day. The Prime rib dinner was on October 21, and was absolutely delicious. Thank you Shonda Ware and all that helped make the evening a success. We had a good turnout and a wonderful dessert made by Mickey Bates. Thank you to all who attended, and supported the event. Trick or Treat - Things are looking...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 16 - 8:11 p.m. Deputies and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Rosedale residence to aid an individual who was having trouble breathing. October 17 - 11:00 a.m. An individual in Rosedale was taken into custody. 6:27 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported that someone had taken an apple from one of his trees. He was certain it was not a deer....
Former Puget Island resident Wesley Hansen, 99, passed away Oct. 13, 2017, at the Hospice Care Center in Longview. Wesley was born in Buena, WA, on Feb. 18, 1918. He was preceded in death by his seven siblings. Wes was a gifted storyteller and his family loved hearing his tales of growing up in the Yakima Valley. Wes attended Central Washington University until he enlisted in the military in 1941. It was in the Army Air Corp he became a fighter pilot and instructor. After the war ended in 1945,...
Submitted by Kelly Love Students from Wahkiakum County have a new understanding of how robots help surgeons after a visit to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Leslie Disher, M.D., brought them into the operating room to see how surgical robots work, providing a demonstration of the da Vinci XI used at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. "As program coordinator it has been my dream to get our 4-H Club into a hospital to see the robotics used for surgery," said Jessica Vik. "This was such a...
The public is cordially invited to attend a Grand Opening celebration at First Interstate Bank, located at 75 Main Street, Cathlamet on November 3 from 2-4 p.m. Attendance is free and refreshments will be served. The event celebrates a successful transition from Bank of the Cascades to First Interstate Bank, a merger that occurred mid-August. “We are delighted to welcome Bank of the Cascades clients and employees to the First Interstate family,” said First Interstate President and CEO Kevin Riley. “I thank all the employees across our footp...
This Friday’s movie here at the Community Center will be a PG-13 Adult Comedy called “The Invention of Lying.” Movies start at 7:00 p.m., and as always, popcorn is free. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. Saturday, October 28, is Tidy-Up-The-Town Day. Meet at the Community Center at 9:00 a.m. We will work from 9:00-1:00. Don’t forget that the first Wednesday of each month we offer free computer classes and free employment strategies provided by Goodwill and WorkSource. This is an invaluable one-on-one resource. Please stop in from 10...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host their 18th annual Chocolate Extravaganza at the Hotel Cathlamet on October 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. This annual fund raiser helps support their community sexual assault and domestic violence services and is sponsored by The Charlotte House Advisory Board. Reservations may be made for a box of chocolate. A box of chocolate prepared by 20 plus bakers, who generously donate their time, supplies and baking skills, is $20. Stop by the Hotel Cathlamet before the football game where the...
River Mile 38 Brewing Co.: Saturday, October 28, Three Bands: 5 p.m. Alter Ego; 6 p.m. Thunder Love; 7 p.m. Ardvark Banana Cart, on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet, call 360-366-4662....
Wahkiakum County 4-H members recently participated in the Washington State Fair held in Puyallup. Members receiving blue ribbons at their county fair qualify and may choose to compete at the state level. Congratulations to the following: Damaris Blalock, Clothing-2-Blue, Creative Arts-3 Red, Knitting-2 Blue; Gary Esvelt, Food Preservation-1 Blue, 1 Red; Grace Hunt, Beef-2 Blue; Haley Depoe, Creative Arts-1 Blue, Food Preservation-1 Blue, 3 Red, 1 Award of Merit; Lane Esvelt, Food Preservation-4 Blue, 1 Award of Merit; Lindsay Hunt, Beef-2...
