Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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"Oh life is bigger, bigger than you," REM's Michael Stipe first sang in 1991. That lyric seems to echo in my ears when I don't have an easy explanation for things I don't understand. Like when a wild creature, orphaned, creates family where he finds it. This is about a porcupine named Edgar. On formal occasions he goes by Edgar Alan Poke, the name given to him by the humans he adopted. That's right. He adopted them. A pal first noticed the lonely little porcupine on the property of Megan...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced that the next round of evening razor-clam digs is set to begin Thursday, Dec. 20. WDFW shellfish managers approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides: Dec. 20, Thursday, 4:51 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Dec. 21, Friday, 5:35 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis Dec. 22,...
It was almost a typical meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The board covered its usual variety of subjects----dredging, staffing, budgeting, bids, reports, and so on, but there was one difference. Commissioner Blair Brady, who has represented the Westend for three terms, acknowledged he had lost the election to retired Sheriff Gene Strong. Because the race had finished Nov. 27 with a two--vote difference in Strong's favor, it went to a recount by hand conducted last Wednesday. Election officials came out with...
Everybody loves a parade, especially if it involves Christmas lights. A stressful election season had Paige Lake, Nicci Bergseng, and Kaelee Dearmore daydreaming about an altogether, much happier season: Christmas. While talking, Dearmore and Bergseng learned that Lake at one time had been involved in organizing the inaugural Lighted Tractor Parade in Centralia. “It was a nice community event,” Lake said. “It brought people into town to celebrate their rural agricultural history.” Why can’t w...
Reader Commentary by Sue Cameron Councilor, Town of Cathlamet I am writing this as an attempt to set the record straight about misconceptions--which seem to have a life of their own--regarding the Town of Cathlamet, especially as noted by Bill Wainwright in the Nov. 29 issue of The Eagle. Regarding John Morgan: John Morgan is a highly respected consultant to Oregon Cities and came recommended by Bill Fashing of the Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Council of Governments (COG). I never worked with him in Tillamook, but I have co-facilitated leadership programs...
To The Eagle: Thank you, residents of Wahkiakum County, for having allowed me to serve our community for the past 11 plus years. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve. Congratulations commissioner elect Strong. You have taught me that knocking on doors works, see you in four years. Rest assured that I will continue to serve our county's interests going forward. I will continue to fight for our future and offer any assistance that I can provide. This includes continuing to work on getting our timber legislation passed in Olympia as well...
To The Eagle: After reading Citizen Wainwright’s letter to the editor of 11/29/2018, I have concerns why our town council is contracting with an Oregon firm for training on how to make decisions, at a cost to us citizen taxpayers of $20,000 when such training is available to all Washington municipalities at no cost or little cost! Free training programs on how to govern and serve as good leaders are offered by the Association of Washington Cities through seminars, classroom, and online eLearning courses. All courses earn credits that can be a...
To The Eagle: There’s an effort afoot to start a local Toastmaster’s club – basically a group that meets weekly to have fun developing speaking skills ranging from technical to humorous, from sublime to ridiculous. The effort is spearheaded by Sue Cameron who has recruited help from a couple of experienced Toastmaster organizers to help us get started. There are about a dozen of us so far, and we need about twice that number to become a viable club. This is an invitation to come check it out and see if it is something you might have fun with....
Contractors for the Washington State Department of Transportation's Puget Island Bridge project are making progress, and the night time full bridge closures needed to replace deck panels could end as early as December 21. The work is weather dependent, according to Tamara Greenwell, SW WSDOT communications officer, so the possibility remains that total bridge closures could continue into the next year. Painters have completed work on the upper structure and are now working below on pier...
WARMED UP--The rain may not seem real warm but considering we had temperatures down to 22 degrees last week, these 40 degree temps are definitely warmer! Of course, these gray days make it seem darker even earlier and also make it seem later to boot, unlike those clear, blue skies we were having, which certainly perked up one's spirits, even if they did bring the freezing weather with them! With lots of snow falling in the mountains and horrible snow storms crippling parts of the eastern side of the US and mudslides in part of California, I...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7...
Although I will endeavor to bring to you the public all the events and happenings in the area, however, please note that much of what is eventful is hidden in plain sight. Sometimes we take for granted the beautiful area we live in. Just a reminder to all my new friends in the county to take a deep breath and enjoy the view. Rosburg News: Do not forget that on Wednesdays the Naselle/Rosburg--Grays River Seniors Club will meet at the Rosburg Community Hall at Noon. Thursdays at noon there will be a Senior Citizen Luncheon at the Rosburg...
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are asking drivers to be prepared and take caution while driving this winter season. WSDOT crews patrol the roadways day and night to assess highway conditions. When needed, roadways are treated based on a priority scale with the more traveled highways and state routes receiving attention first before moving onto secondary roadways. Crews plowing snow or applying de-icer to the roadway often must slow down to apply good coverage. “While we are working t...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 3 — 10:37 a.m. An individual allegedly threatened to harm a former co-worker and detonate a pipe bomb in a building belonging to his one-time employer in the Rosedale area. 12:02 p.m. A Skamokawa landlord reported that a former tenant had taken a propane tank without permission. The tenant returned the property after he was confronted. 12:10 p.m. A Puget Island resident complained about two aggressive...
Community Center 101 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday book club) Brown Bag Lunch at 11 a.m. Wood Carving with Walt on Tuesday evenings is going on temporary hiatus. It will begin again after the New Year. Please contact center for any questions! Wahkiakum Outdoors will be at the Hope Center Monday, 12/18 at 6:30 p.m., presenting Seals and Sea Lions in Wahkiakum County. Cribbage night is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sandra Sews is...
Do you aspire to a higher leadership potential, but recognize areas where your skills could be sharpened? WSU Leadership Academy is a community leadership program designed to help you engage and inspire others. Topics include influencing public policy, media relations, economic development, fundraising, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and team building. Classes will be held weekly on Monday night at 6:00 p.m., till 8:15 p.m. Starting on January 28 till April 1, the classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942...
Dolores Nadine Nelson, 87, of Rosburg, died December 6, 2018 at Canterbury Gardens in Longview. She was born December 31, 1930 to Rudolph and Ellen (Keranen) Larson. She was a lifelong Wahkiakum County resident attending Naselle-Grays River Valley schools. She married Roy Nelson on May 8, 1948 and they raised their children in Rosburg, where she worked at Appelo's Store as a clerk for many years. Dolores was an avid Comets fan and never missed a school event or ball game. She enjoyed playing...
Reese Maurene Barth was born on September 25, 2018 in Longview to Nicholas James Barth and Rebecka Lee Barth of Cathlamet. She weighed 7lbs 5oz and joins big brother Korben Barth. Maternal grandparents are Fred and Darlene Hoven of Cathlamet. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Linda Barth of Cathlamet and great grandmother is Shirley Patterson of Longview....
New parents Eddie Watters and Annie Howell of Cathlamet are proud to announce the birth of their son Colton Ried Watters. Colton was born at Astoria Memorial Hospital in Astoria on Nov 26 at 10:47 a.m. He weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 20 inches long. Grandparents Gary and Terrie Howell of Cathlamet, and Albert and Mary Watters of Hoquiam are all overjoyed at his early arrival. He was welcomed home by his fur-siblings, Nala and Conall, two pomeranians who are very much in love with him...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce December 16 Open Mic Music Night Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 19 It's A Wrap – Christmas Gift Wrapping Event Cathlamet Community Center ~ 360.795.7870 31 New Year's Eve Party 9 p.m. Grays River Valley Center ~ 360.465.2310...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) to discuss the program expectations, training schedule, costs,...
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering a free, six-week grief education group in Longview. Class starts January 8, 2019, from 1-3 p.m., at The James Avery Center, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview, and continues weekly through February 12. “There is no set length for the grieving period,” said Erin Orren MSW, LCSW, Support Services Coordinator. “The benefit of participating in a group like this, is that grievers help each other through the shared experience of grief. The more you learn about it the more equipped you will be to walk through...
On Sunday, December 16, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 3:45 pm, the music starts at 4:00 pm. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke 1-360-795-3434....
Irish Wolfhound Misty Rivers Valley Girl vamps for the camera after winning her AKC Grand Championship at the Greater Clark County Kennel Dog Show on December 9. She's standing with Judge John P. Wade, her handler Julie Brawn and owner Judy Brawn. Photo by Patti Kuhar....
Coach Rob Garrett took advantage of three easy wins this week to challenge the Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team to focus on the details that will make the good team even better. Last Wednesday, the Lady Mules traveled to Mossyrock and won 69-20. "Overall, it was a great game," Coach Rob Garrett said. "Charlie (Ashe) got us going early with eight of our first 10 points. The girls worked really hard tonight, jumped the lanes and got a lot of easy baskets because of it. They also passed the...
