Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Clam diggers can ring in the New Year with an eight-day razor clam dig on ocean beaches that starts December 29 and stretches through January 5. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. All digs are scheduled on evening tides. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon. Digs are scheduled on the following dates, beaches and low tides: Dec. 29, Sunday, 4:05 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Mocrocks, Copalis Dec. 30, Monday, 4:55 p.m.;...
The Wahkiakum Mule Wrestling team hosted 13 teams from Washington and Oregon at The Down River Challenge on Saturday. With such a large turnout the weight classes were set to 16 man brackets; this puts the wrestlers in a position of having to win three matches before they even reach the championship match. Again, the Mules were down to six wrestlers this week, but still pulled off third place in overall team points. This was possible because of the nine pins the wrestlers were able to achieve. F...
Last week, the Wahkiakum Lady Mules beat three more teams in league play to continue their win streak and bring their record to 5-0 in league and 6-0 overall. On December 18, the girls traveled to Pe Ell and beat the Trojans easily, 44-27. Baylee Olsen led the team in scoring with 21 points. Kaylee Bryant added eight, Tori Wegdahl had five points and 16 boards and Tyra Elliot scored four. Peyton Souvenir and Sam Boyce tossed in three points apiece. On Friday at home, the Lady Mules took on a...
WET--As I begin this column covering the last week of this year, we're back to rain with some chilly nights, so with winter having officially started last Saturday, I guess that's pretty normal. Let's all remember to turn on those headlights when traveling in this gloomy, foggy weather, as it's really hard to see oncoming traffic, so let's drive defensively and do everything we can to have a safe holiday season. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from December 26-January 1 are Duncan Cruickshank, Steve Smith, Donald Cooper, Kohl...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 16 – 1:26 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a boy suffering a severe asthma attack at the middle school. 1:42 p.m. A caller reported that he had confronted some trespassers after finding a door that had been kicked in. 5:16 p.m. The Grays River ambulance responded to aid a juvenile who was having a seizure. 9:27 p.m. A caller reported that a car had gone into a ditch on Puget...
Some may use the tarot to try to divine the future, but for local resident Christine Payne-Towler the tarot have been a guide to the past and an instrument of healing in the here and now. Seven years ago, Payne-Towler, an internationally recognized tarot expert, moved to the area with artist and publisher, Michael Dowers. They had both suffered painful setbacks in their lives and were ready for a change of scenery, a change of pace, and a fresh start. Payne-Towler was born with a birth defect...
Shawn Merz and Michelle Budd were sworn in at last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Directors for the Wahkiakum School District. This is Budd’s second term. The board was reorganized for the new year. Tina Schubert will continue her duties as Chair, Merz will step in as Vice Chair and Tim Hanigan volunteered to become their Legislative Representative. The school board took a moment to recognize bus driver Nancy McCoy for her service after receiving her resignation. McCoy drove for the school d...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 will hold a special meeting today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. at the Skamokawa Vista Park office to discuss refurbishing restrooms at County Line Park. Port Attorney Tim Hanigan said bids came in over budget. Commissioners may decide to reject the bids and issue a new call; they may change the scope of the project, or they may seek further funding to pay for the work. A contractor has already done some road work, created space for three new tent sites and removed an old storage building, Vista Park Manager Janet...
To The Eagle, What do cigarettes and Federal Reserve notes have in common? Some folks call cigarettes coffin nails for smokers. Federal Reserve notes should be called coffin nails for the economy. Medical professionals say smokers’ lungs start getting better the first day after they stop smoking. The U.S. economy will start improving the very first day after we stop the Federal Reserve from creating our money as debt, that is to say, issuing Federal Reserve notes. The federal government could then create money that would not be owed to a...
To The Eagle: To my Secret Santa, The card says who or why is not important. Learn something new every day. Let this be your guide. Pay it forward. Find joy in what you do. My lesson learned is humility! Although I have a lot of curiosity, you are right. The who and why are not important. The road of life led me to Cathlamet in early 2011. It has been easy to become part of this community and I have been welcomed with open arms and made many great friends through my time with Tsuga Gallery, the library, Wags and Vibes and my neighbors. I thank...
To The Eagle: Helping Hand Food Bank greatly appreciates the work of the members of Boy Scout Troop 883 who collected about 300 pounds of food donations for “food insecure” families in our community. The food will help to compensate for the high demand that we’re experiencing during this season. The efforts of Troop 883 are in keeping with that part of the Boy Scout oath that commits: “To help other people at all times…” Craig Brown, on behalf of the Helping Hand Board of Directors...
Whew! Nearly done with the holidays for this year. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for, and for those less fortunate than us, I wish the best for the future year. News from Naselle: Even though school is out, there are still some sports being played. This week’s games include: Friday, the 27th-girl’s basketball with Three Rivers in Naselle at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, the 28th-girl’s basketball at Quinault at 2 p.m. and boy’s basketball immediately following the girl’s game. Go Comets!! The graduation class of 2015 is in the process of raisin...
Wendt Elementary School and the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet presented certificates to Terrific Kids from first quarter. The recipients were Maddie Thoreson, Ruby Dallas, Ruth Goldinov, Camren Mendez, Cooper Carlson, Zoe Doiron, Kamden Scuito, Gage Robinson, Russell Morrison, Boe Reid, Riley Talbot, Peytunn Cleveland, Grant Wilson, Reagen Hoogendoorn and Genevieve Fleming. Older elementary school Terrific Kid awards went to Hannah Mendez, Elijah Thompson, Lila Frank, Sofiya Goldinov, Evelyn Most and Klayton Scuito, Megan Leitz, Courtney Carlson,...
