Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum is now one of nine counties in the state of Washington that can accept text messages to 911 in an emergency. Currently, only AT&T, US Cellular and T-Mobile customers can use the service in this county. The new technology will make emergency services more accessible for people who have speech or hearing disabilities. It will also provide an option to people who find themselves in situations, like home invasions or abusive partners, where speaking may not be in their best interests. "We...
Last Wednesday, the Little Island Creamery celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting, tours, hors d'oeuvres and more. The creamery is the brainchild of Puget Island residents, business partners and friends, Dick McDonald and Kyleen Austin. McDonald hails from the northwest. He went to college and graduate school in Washington before heading east to work first in Washington D.C. as an economist for the government and then to Chicago, where he was an economist for a futures exchange....
Wahkiakum County officials have started work on 2017 budgets, and it's a story that's been repeated for several years. Commissioners have asked department heads not to ask for anything new, and they say projected expenses will exceed projected revenue. The board finished meeting with department heads this week to go over requests. The budgets will go to the county auditor's office for compilation, and the board will work on them late in November, with final action coming the first week in December. Meeting with Treasurer Tammy Peterson on Monda...
To The Eagle: In just a few weeks, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Puget Island will be collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child- a program through Samaritan’s Purse. This year we are inviting the community to participate with us in sending some Christmas hope to those who greatly need it around the world. Samaritan’s Purse sends shoe boxes filled with goodies to children wherever they are needed. Your shoe box could bless a child here in the States who has lost everything due to flooding or across the globe to a struggling count...
To The Eagle: My ballot has arrived and I will vote for Mike Backman as Wahkiakum County commissioner. I appreciate what he brings to the board by listening to county residents, asking needed questions, working toward solutions and betterment of our community. As a small business owner, Mike is forced to think outside of the box to help bring added value for his locally caught fish and continues to be a strong advocate for our fishermen. Food security is important and our county is not exempt from need. Mike generously supports and actively...
To The Eagle: We support Teresa Purcell to be our 19th District Representative in the state legislature. It’s helpful that she has strong family ties to this area and owns the family home in Columbia Heights, Longview. What is more important to us is her integrity. She prioritizes building long-term relationships and investigates issues thoroughly. She’s smart and insightful while consistently “taking the high road.” She volunteers at the community level to help solve local problems. She networked at the state and federal level in her managem...
The Washington Department of Transportation is looking for local input on a coming project to paint and repair the Julia Butler Hansen Bridge between Cathlamet and Puget Island. WSDOT plans to complete the project during the summer months of 2017 and 2018. One year they will replace the wooden deck, which is rotten in places, and repave the surface. The next year they will repaint the steel structure in order to protect it from rust and corrosion. There will be periods of time when the bridge wi...
Remarkable strides in recovery have been made for the Columbian white-tailed deer in our area. Evidence of this is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s reclassification of the Columbia River distinct population segment of Columbian white-tailed deer from endangered to threatened. The deer population of the lower Columbian floodplain has experienced significant recovery, increasing from about 400 deer in the early 1970s to almost 1,000 individuals in 2015. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its state and tribal partners have successfully u...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 18 — 8:34 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an Elochoman Valley resident with severe head and neck pain. 9:19 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Skamokawa resident with chest pain. 12:26 p.m. A Grays River resident reported that someone had driven over his political signs. 5:23 p.m. An individual with a warrant was taken into custody in the Elochoman Valley. 10:51 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance a...
NOT TOO BAD--Last weekend wasn't too bad, as while we had some rain, we also had some dry times, along with some sunshine, so it was certainly better than the weekend before! We even saw the "field lakes" going down at last, so that's always a welcome sight. However, by the time you read this, we are supposedly going back to a rainy streak, so I hope you enjoyed whatever dry time we had, as it looks like the Fall weather, which means, "falling rain," is here! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Oct. 27-Nov. 2 are Maury Mooers, Hoby...
Here is What's Happening at the fair this week! The 3rd Annual Halloween Carnival will take place on Sunday October 30 from 4-7 p.m. There will be a Halloween Costume Contest with three age divisions and games for $1.00 to be played. While you’re there you can take in the Haunted House. Thanks to all the volunteers that make these two great events possible. All the funds from the carnival will go into the improvements of the Youth Building. Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, 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. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 3rd floor, 6 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Community...
Naselle news: Sports calendar for the coming week: Thursday, middle school football at Wishkah at 4 p.m., high school volleyball at Lake Quinault at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, cross country district meet at Onalaska with first event at 10:30 a.m.; Monday, middle school football with Jewell in Naselle at 6 p.m. Westend news: The Rosburg Community Club’s annual Holiday Bazaar will be held this Saturday in the Rosburg Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, table space may still be available, so please contact eit...
Commissioners of Wahkiakum County Fire District 3 are asking voters to approve raising the district's levy to help cover the increasing costs of equipment. The district covers the western half of the county. Like many other rural volunteer fire districts, it operates on a tight budget. While volunteers might dream of new fire tenders and brush trucks, reality is a small fleet of used vehicles occasionally purchased from more affluent fire fighting jurisdictions who are upgrading their equipment inventory. “It takes a bit more to maintain s...
A Veterans’ Day Assembly will be held in the gymnasium at Naselle-Grays River Valley School at 12:30 p.m on November 10. The assembly is an opportunity for students and staff to honor all veterans and present military personnel. It also represents an opportunity for students to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans and present day military personnel and how those sacrifices have helped to keep freedom alive for Americans and others. All military personnel and veterans are invited to attend the assembly. Community members wishing to j...
The Care Careers Academy is offering a state approved Home Care Aide training program. The Home Care Aide program is 75 hours and encompasses: CarePro Core Basics training (on-line), Diabetes, Mental Health and a hands-on HCA Skills training course. Upcoming class dates are: Diabetes - November 5, Mental Health – November 19, HCA Skills evening class (7-9:30 p.m.) – November 9, 10, 14, 15 and 16. Becoming a HCA allows graduates to work in in-home senior/disabled care settings, such as retirement homes, adult family homes, and private hom...
Cuba Marcella Warra, 57, a 27 year resident of Naselle, died in Boise, Idaho while returning from a visit to family. The daughter of Ray and Savana Horsley, she was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 26, 1959. She grew up and received her education in Missouri and nearby Arkansas. In the early 1980s Cuba came west, eventually settling in Naselle. On March 24, 1990 she married Rick Warra and they resided in Naselle. There Cuba was a wife, homemaker and mother. She had in past years worked at Okie's Market in Naselle and also Appelo's Store in...
Holly A. Stahlberg, 47, of Skamokawa, died at Longview Hospice Care Center on October 22, 2016. She worked at Walmart for the last several years as a receiving clerk. Holly was born on October 7, 1969 in McMinnville,Ore., to John and Linda (Lawver) Luthi. She is survived by a son Austin Luthi and a daughter Kyla Meacham; three brothers Randy, Criss and Gale Luthi; her mother Linda Jensen and stepmother Arlene Luthi. Her Dad, John Luthi, preceded her in death and a daughter Amber preceded her, also. A memorial service will be held on Saturday...
Puget Island resident Carol Kriesel dropped off unused medications on Saturday in Cathlamet. Ginger Hake of the Wahkiakum Community Network and Ernie Schnabler of the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office were on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to collect unused and expired medications. The medications will be sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration for incineration. There will eventually be a permanent collection box, according to Hake. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
The Wahkiakum School District invites all veterans and members of the community to this year’s Veteran’s Day assembly honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States. The assembly will be held on Thursday, November 10, at 10 a.m., in the Wahkiakum High School gymnasium. The Wahkiakum High School Leadership Club will highlight the service of three local veterans and long-time residents of Wahkiakum County--Mr. Tom Irving, Mr. Ralph Kenner and Mr. Ralph Keyser. The community is invited to attend and hear the inspiring sto...
St. James Family Center's Parent Group will host a Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 29 from 2-4 p.m., in the SJFC gym. There will be games, food, and a costume contest. All proceeds from this event benefit the United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. They are still seeking volunteers for games, contact Esther Cothren or Charl Melton-Peterson at 795-8612....
On Saturday, October 29, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Christine Darby will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Wahkiakum 4-H members participated in the Washington State 4-H Fair held last month in Puyallup. Results include Clothing: Damaris Blaylock-1 blue; Grace Hunt-1 blue; Haley Depoe-1 blue, 1 red; Lydia Blaylock-1 blue. Creative Arts: Damaris Blaylock-2 blue; Lydia Blaylock-2 blue. Food Preservation: Grace Hunt-1 blue; Haley Depoe-4 blue; Isiah Cannon-1 blue; Maggie Ware-1 blue. Knitting: Damaris Blaylock-3 blue; Lydia Blaylock-2 blue. Photography: Kaylin Bingham-3 blue, 1 Award of Merit; Shelby McEneny-3 blue, 1 Special Event Participation...
Posters were picked up at the Julius A. Wendt Elementary school this week for the Neewollah Daze Poster Contest sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. The winners are as follows: Kindergarten - 1st Andrew, 2nd Chloe and 3rd Angela. First Grade - 1st Kaydence, 2nd Kasey and 3rd Ryen. Second Grade - 1st Emily, 2nd Abigail and 3rd Reagyn. Third Grade - 1st Ethan, 2nd Ruth and 3rd Margarita. Fourth Grade - 1st Abby, 2nd Kaitlyn Talbot and 3rd Nick Tucker. Fifth Grade - 1st Galina Goldov, 2nd Arwyn Haney and 3rd Svetlana Goldinov. Prizes...
Tsuga Gallery has announced that due to medical issues, their exhibit, entitled “Generations,” has been canceled. An artists’ reception was scheduled for Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. The gallery is located at 70 Main St., Cathlamet and is open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their contact information is 360-795-0725 or www.tsugagallery.org....
