Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It might be a while before the KM trophy comes out of its case again. The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District has decided to accept their new Washington Inter-scholastic Activities Association classification of 1B, which means a switch to eight-man football in the fall. The WIAA is finishing up the process of reclassifying schools throughout the state this year, and brackets will be finalized sometime in early 2014 for the 2104-2015 school year. Right now, the 397 schools in the state hav...
Central League football coaches have announced the results of their all-league voting, and several members of the Wahkiakum Mule team were honored. Named to the first team offense was senior lineman Dylan Hansen. Named to the second team offense were sophomore quarterback Gunnar Blix, junior wide receiver Brandon Budd and senior lineman Shane Souvenir. Named to the second team defense were defensive linemen Blix and Hansen, junior linebacker Trystan Mendez and senior defensive back Austin Good. Receiving honorable mention on offense were...
State fishery managers have approved an evening razor-clam dig on ocean beaches ending this Saturday on the lowest tides so far this season. The best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide; no digging is allowed at any beach before noon. The upcoming dig is scheduled on the following dates, beaches and low tides: --Dec. 5, 8:17 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Twin Harbors. --Dec. 6, 9:05 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Twin Harbors. --Dec. 7, 9:56 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors....
NASTY--All I can say about this weather is "ugh!" Whether it was the freezing temperatures last week or the heavy rains and strong winds on Sunday or the off and on weather of Monday which came with wet snowflakes falling from time to time, it was all not nice. With frigid weather predicted for a week, I hope you're all bundled up and that you take extra care and precautions while traveling. As always, don't forget your four legged friends as they get cold too. This Tuesday morning brings freezing temperatures but the sunshine part of the...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 25 – 8:41 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an elderly Puget Island resident who had fallen. 9:06 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to the Family Health Center to transport a patient to the hospital. 9:45 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an elderly Elochoman resident with a cut on his head. 10:55 a.m. The Skamokawa Fire Department responded to a sewer alarm in East...
Gary L. Huber, 69, of Cathlamet, died on November 25, 2013 in Portland. Gary was born on November 2, 1944 in St. Maries, Idaho. He was a long time Cathlamet resident. Gary joined the Army and spent time in Vietnam. He was a commercial fisherman on the Columbia River and in Bristol Bay, Alaska for all of his working years. Gary also worked on projects for soil conservation for several years. On July 15, 1972 he married Betty Czarnecki and they had two daughters. He enjoyed sport fishing and was a member of the Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign...
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office recently passed on a tip to the FBI and Secret Service after learning about a Wahkiakum County resident who was using Facebook to relay increasingly violent threats to the President of the United States. According to Sheriff Mark Howie, who called the man a “ticking time bomb”, the young man’s Facebook timeline showed an escalation of violent rhetoric over the last 11 months. He appeared to be very angry, sharing disturbing thoughts and fantasies, and using...
Commissioner Gene Healy shared his concerns about the proposed four consecutive five percent increases to the Puget Island and western Wahkiakum water rates at Tuesday’s Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting. "Four consecutive five percent increases without a plan is a little bit distasteful to me," he said. "It is a pretty substantial increase, and it needs to be formalized. My preference would be to reduce this to two consecutive five percent increases. This would give the t...
Cathlamet Librarian Carol Blix came with several supporters to the Board of Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 26 to petition for financial support for the Cathlamet Public Library. Blix pointed out that while the Town of Cathlamet funds over 85 percent of the library’s budget, over 53 percent of the library card holders live outside of town. She also reminded the commissioners that the county has provided support for 18 out of the last 20 years. “We have asked for onl...
Despite the troubles that have plagued the federal online health insurance registry, Wahkiakum County is doing well, officials report. Wahkiakum has had the highest percentage in the state in reaching its enrollment goal, Health and Human Services Director Sue Cameron reported this week. Fifty-nine people from the county have enrolled in health care plans, the state Health Care Authority has reported. This is 11 percent over the county's goal for January 1. San Juan was the only other county to surpass its goal, at 108 percent. Overall, 56,862...
Wahkiakum County commissioners this week heard more comments on their proposed 2014 budgets and postponed action until Tuesday. Commissioners opened the budget adoption process with a Monday morning public hearing. They adjourned to Tuesday and planned to adopt the budgets during their regular meeting, but they realized they hadn't held public hearings on their annual and six-year road construction programs. Those hearings and action are on the commission's December 10 agenda. "These are supposed to be adopted before we complete the budget,"...
Supporters of the Wahkiakum Christmas Stars Program will go door-to-door this week seeking cash donations to buy Christmas presents for children. Coordinator Nova Lee Knopp said Wahkiakum High School students working with instructor Kyle Hurley will conduct the drive Friday, starting at 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, starting around 10:30 a.m. The Star Program is a not-for-profit charity that helps children in Wahkiakum County who need assistance for Christmas, Knopp said. People may find stars on trees in businesses; the stars list the child's...
To The Eagle: Four weeks ago, two gentlemen from Longview were arrested after killing a bull elk from the herd of 22 which frequent the Columbia Land Trust land. This land is listed in the Washington hunting guide as a no hunting area. Four weeks of The Eagle have been published since this occurred, and this incident has never been mentioned. I have hunted big game in my home state of Wisconsin and also in Wyoming, Maryland and Pennsylvania. If this incident had taken place in any of those four states, these two men would have had their vehicle...
To The Eagle: My husband, Bjarne and I had the pleasure of attending the “Living Well in Wahkiakum County” convention at the Grays River Valley Center in Rosburg on November 20. We had a very pleasant time, as did our daughter, Lisa Nortrup, and our granddaughter, Grace. We were all impressed by the professionalism of the layout and the abundance of information and materials offered to visitors. There were samples and prizes offered, in particular those relating to emergency preparedness, but there were many information booths about com...
The Charlotte House is searching for an infant car seat for one of their clients. If any person has one to give or loan for awhile it will be greatly appreciated. Call Susan Schillios at The Charlotte House 360-795-6401....
I hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Looks like cold, cold, cold in the forecast for the next few days. Bundle up; check your winterization of water pipes, animal water supplies and even your neighbors, to make sure all is well. News from Naselle: Naselle Comet team schedules for the coming week: Friday, the 6th-boys and girls basketball at Warrenton at 8 a.m.; Saturday, the 7th-boys and girls basketball at Warrenton at 8 a.m.; Monday, the 9th-middle school girls basketball at Valley at 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, the...
Naselle Students in Mrs. Bennett's Middle School English classes recently participated in the Veteran's of Foreign Wars national essay contest entitled "What Patriotism Means to Me." The requirements were an essay 300-400 words in length. The students were judged according to theme development, knowledge of the theme and clarity of ideas. Mark Smith of the Long Beach VFW awarded cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 to the first, second and third place winners in each grade. The winners in 6th grade were Abigail Moten, first place, and Anna Kulp,...
Orchard Mason Bees are highly effective pollinators that are very non-aggressive. They become active in early spring when apple and pear trees begin flowering. On February 1 at 10 a.m., Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. The 2-hour class covers equipment, seasonal management, bee biology and management of pests. Cost for the course is $30 per person. Participants will receive a Mason Bee house and cocoons of hibernating Mason Bees. The program, sponsored by...
There’s a new face at the Cathlamet branch of Bank of the Pacific. Erin Walters joined the branch as a teller in mid-October after moving from Lakeview, Ore., a rural town located in SE Oregon near the borders of California and Nevada. After meeting Cathlamet resident Billy Peek, who happened to be working on a pipeline in her home town, Erin decided to follow her heart and move to Wahkiakum to start a new life with her 2 ½ year old daughter Jenyka. Residing on Puget Island, Erin has quickly adjusted to living on the Columbia River a...
The following Naselle Middle and High School students were selected by staff as students of the month for October and November for exhibiting the character traits of helpfulness and hard work. In the top picture, left, students displaying helpfulness, front row, left to right: Angel Evans, Jacob Eaton, and Emily Lister. Back row, left to right: Chloe Phillips, Chloe Zimmerman, Christina Carter, and Alexis Nortrup In the bottom picture, student exhibiting hard work, front row, left to right: Parker Dalton and Samantha Wert. Back row, standing...
The Naselle Timberland Library will host Handmade Holidays on December 11, from 3-4 p.m. Children are invited to the library to enjoy cocoa and create a gift of cocoa mix in a jar with their own hand decorated card for a friend or family member. The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet on December 10 and January 7 at 6 p.m. The library will be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. For more information, or to register for an activity, call 360-484-3877....
The Appelo Archives Center, at 1056 SR 4 in Naselle, will offer both Santa Claus from 2-3 p.m. for photos and a Santa Lucia Celebration from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 14. Santa has visited the center annually just before Christmas to visit with folks of all ages, and their families. Photos will be taken of him with children, their pets, and their families. A deluxe photo package will be available for $15 that includes 2 – 8”x10” photos, or 3 – 5”x7” photos, or 4 – 4”x6” photos. Santa will be downstairs seated on the Cente...
