Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met Oct. 18 to talk about the phone system, a security update, testing and interventions after the last two years of the pandemic, safety trainings, and the lawsuit. Superintendent Brent Freeman reported that switching the school phone system provider to Wahkiakum West has ended previous continual problems and poor service. “Ken Johnson has been wonderful to work with, the price point couldn’t have been better for the district. There is not a sin...
In a session that didn't end, Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved a variety of purchases and personnel moves and started meeting with department heads to discuss 2023 budget requests. Commissioners authorized the sheriff's department to pursue purchase of a surplus NOAA Fisheries aluminum patrol boat. Undersheriff Gary Howell said it appears the department is the leading bidder in the auction for the boat, but because it belongs to a federal agency, another federal agency could take priority and claim the boat. The bid stands at...
After years without, Cathlamet finally has a laundromat again, thanks to Stephanie Vossen and Curtis Bean. Vossen, who owns The Spar, purchased the old River Rat Tap building with her fiancé Bean, and they have been renovating it into a meeting room, laundromat, and private residence. "We wanted to give back to the community," Bean said. "We asked around about what the town needed, because we have The Spar up there, and laundromat was top of the list when we bought the building here." Smart lock...
The number of reported covid-19 cases rose by one this week for a cumulative total of 612 in Wahkiakum County, according to the Washington Department of Health. The number of hospitalizations stands at 45, and nine deaths in the county have been attributed to the virus. Disclaimer: With the easy accessibility of at home tests, the actual number of active covid-19 cases and actual cumulative numbers in the county, are hard to know. While 69.8 percent of the total population of the state of...
On October 18, the Naselle/Grays River Valley School Board held their monthly meeting. All board members were present and approximately six attendees from the community. After the usual opening steps on the agenda, including approval of the last meeting’s minutes, board member Tyson Vogeler expressed appreciation for the excellent minutes prepared by Rhiana Jacot. At the time for public comment, an individual from the audience asked if the board had a chair since former President of the Board, Chuck Hendrickson resigned in August. Vice-Chair A...
Candidates for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat will participate in a live, hour-long debate tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in Lower Columbia College’s Wollenberg Auditorium during an event hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s (OPB’s) “Think Out Loud” radio program. The candidates are Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent. The event is free and open to the public, and tickets are not required. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the debate will start at 6...
New Riverside Press of Gray's River, has announced publication of Part of Me: Poems and Other Writings by Thea Linnaea Pyle. Thea Linnaea Pyle was a long-time and much-loved resident of Wahkiakum County, who died in 2013. While widely known and admired as a botanical artist, she was also a fine writer, though few knew this side of her. This new book, years in the making, presents and celebrates Thea's poetry, short stories, vignettes, letters, and some favorite recipes, along with two of her...
On Tuesdays at noon, WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. November 1 -...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 17 — 12:30 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident complaining of chest pain. 1:05 a.m. A passenger on a cruise ship traveling on the Columbia River may have suffered a heart attack. The patient was transferred to the Cathlamet ambulance at an address on Ostervold Road. The U.S. Coast Guard was notified. 8:27 a.m. A caller requested a welfare check after a man in Cathlamet made s...
Volunteers braved the rain on Saturday morning for the annual Tidy Up the Town event. They cleaned up around the Pioneer Center, the Cathlamet Library, and along the trail from downtown to Angle Street. Volunteers included the Robo Rascals 4-H Club and missionaries--Elders Barton, Johnson, and Hooper. Photos courtesy of Suzanne Holmes....
It all started with a red purse. When Jasmine and Chris Riley were still dating, she was managing a little boutique in Eugene, and he was working for the state of Washington. She also was an instructor in health care, with a background in management. Enamored with a red purse in the shop, Jasmine talked about it frequently. What she didn't know was that Chris, who had never done any kind of leather work, had become quietly inspired. "He set out to make that red purse," Jasmine said. "He...
BACK AGAIN--I am back in the present, with both telephone and internet, at least for the moment. It was a quiet couple of weeks, which was fairly nice in one way, as those annoying campaign calls and other robo calls weren’t waking me up, but it sure is hard to gather news and write a column when you’re out in the sticks and have no way to communicate, or send a column in via email! WE GOT RAIN--As I begin my column, it is actually pretty decent out there. However, last Friday night, our rain gauge showed that we had almost an inch of the wet...
October 27 through November 3, 2022 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. 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 Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Wahkiakum Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:30 p.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. West End...
Greetings from the fair office. Wow! What a great time we had at the Fair Convention last week! Several new board members went and several fair foundation members went. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time. We also placed 3rd in the costume contest. This Saturday will be the annual Halloween Carnival, this year we are adding a Trunk or Treat to the event, so bring the family out for an afternoon of good times. All games are $1.00 each and a prize is almost always won. We have a costume contest and the winners are announced at 6:30. There...
BREAKFAST Monday--Blueberry Muffin or Cold Cereal. Tuesday--French Toast Sticks or Cold Cereal. Wednesday--Yogurt & Graham Cracker or Cold Cereal. Thursday--Mule Muffin or Cold Cereal. Friday--Cinni-Mini Bagels or Cold Cereal. LUNCH All lunch entrees include the "5-Star Salad Bar" offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, toppings and condiments. Lunch choices include Salad Bar and Milk. Oct. 31--Bean & Cheese Burrito. Nov. 1--Tuna Sandwich w/Tots. Nov. 2--Pizza. Nov. 3--Chicken Nuggets w/Roll. Nov. 4--No School; Inservice D...
N/GRV School Menus BREAKFAST Breakfast comes with fresh fruit, milk and juice. Mon.--Oatmeal w/Raisins or Cold Cereal. Tues.--Yogurt w/Granola or Cold Cereal. Wed.--Pancakes w/Syrup or Cold Cereal. Thur.--Bagel w/Egg & Cheese or Cold Cereal. Fri.--WG Biscuit w/Jelly or Cold Cereal. LUNCH All lunch entrees include side item, vegetables, fruit, milk and the 5 Star Salad Bar. Oct. 31--Chicken Strips, Chips. Nov. 1--Teriyaki Chicken & Brown Rice. Nov. 2--Tuna Sandwich. Nov. 3--Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Nov. 4--WG Cheese Pizza....
Song By Randy Newman - “I think it’s going to rain today” Broken windows and empty hallways A pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray Human kindness is overflowing And I think it's going to rain today Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles With frozen smiles to chase love away Human kindness is overflowing And I think it's going to rain today Bright before me the signs implore me To help the needy and show them the way Human kindness is overflowing And I think it's going to rain today This describes my reality in the fall season of prepa...
There was a big turnout for Business After Hours, a Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce event hosted on Friday by the Spar. The Chamber started the event before the pandemic, and they are hoping to bring it back as a regular event for local people to make business connections. Photo courtesy of Shannon Britt....
Wahkiakum Outdoors, sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee, provides informational programs of environmental resources and activities of interest to the local community. Their next presentation will be "Swans of Washington" by Martha Jordan, Executive Director - Northwest Swan Conservation Association on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m., at the Hope Center in Cathlamet, 320 S 3rd St., to learn about the migratory swans seen in this area during the fall. For further information call 601-831-0360 (Cathl...
Clatskanie Arts Commission presents The Four C Notes, premier tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons on Sunday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at the Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem, Clatskanie. Created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago’s long-running production of the Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys, The Four C Notes are the Midwest’s only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The tribute features all of their favorite hits, inc...
The Prime Rib dinner is selling quite a few tickets, reserve your ticket this week. This year it will be catered by Travis Boggs of Country Catering. The Prime Rib Dinner will be on Saturday November 5th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Denise Blanchard 360-355-0472 and Rebecca Edwards 360-465-2582. Tickets can also be purchased at Johnson Park Library. Library Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Orders to go are welcome too. Johnson Park will not have a Trick or Treat this year, as there are so...
District games begin on Saturday for the Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team, which split games this week with a win on the road and a loss at home. Last Thursday, the Lady Mules traveled to Winlock and lost to the Cardinals in four sets, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 and 25-14. "Our focus tonight was on playing together and holding steady energy as a team," Coach Kayli Hurley said. "We made strides in this area." Reigha Niemeyer had13 kills, six aces, and 10 digs. Miya Kerstetter added seven kills and seven...
The Stevenson Bulldogs found three different ways to score and defeated the Wahkiakum Mules 14-12 in the Mules' homecoming football game last Friday. The visitors caught the Mules in their own endzone to score a two-point safety early in the game. The Mules responded with Zakkary Carlson scoring on a 21-yard touchdown run. The conversion failed, leaving the Mules ahead 6-2. The Mules led 12-2 at halftime after Dominic Curl returned a recovered fumble 37 yards for a touchdown. The conversion...
Football: October 21 Stevenson 14, Wahkiakum 12 21 Taholah forfeited to Naselle 22 Naselle 76, Sound Christian 20 28 Wahkiakum at Onalaska 29 Naselle at Evergreen Lutheran Volleyball October 27 Willapa Valley at Naselle 29 Naselle at Pe Ell See volleyball district updates on Facebook at “The Wahkiakum Eagle Sports Report...
The election is coming, but not as fast as we thought at The Eagle. We have a policy of not printing campaign endorsement or similar letters in the last edition before an election, for a candidate who is attacked wouldn’t have a chance to respond. Thinking the election was coming sooner than it is, we told letter writers we wouldn’t run campaign letters this week. When one pointed out our error Wednesday morning, we decided to run the letters. As you can see, there are many, and because space is tight, we’ve cropped some of the extra...
