Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County commissioners want to reconsider details of a plan to make improvements to the two sections of Steamboat Slough Road along the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge. County Engineer Paul Lacy brought the issue to the board of commissioners on Tuesday, thinking the board might want consider the merits of changing plans. The county has received a Federal Highway Administration Grant to asphalt 1,200 feet of road, pave turnouts and parking areas and install shoulder rock, interpretive kiosks, guardrail and signs. The grant...
After 42 years working on the job, county Auditor Diane Tischer has left the office. She started when she was 23 years old; she held the top post for 28 years. "Where has the time gone," she pondered last Friday in her final day in office. "It doesn't really feel like it's time to retire. "If I had known I would be here this long, I would have written a journal. There have been a lot of changes in the office." The office handles a variety of tasks, chief among them are running elections,...
Nicci Bergseng, left, signs papers appointing her to the position of county auditor after taking the oath of office from Judge Heidi Heywood, right. Auditor Diane Tischer was a member of the Democrat party, and party officials nominated Bergseng, a department veteran, and Marianne Brightbill and Drew Jenkins as candidates to fill the post....
Above and to the right, a huge display of holiday lights and decorations brighten the night sky at the Steve Powell residence on Jacobson Road. Photos by Rick Nelson....
To The Eagle: There is one disease that can explain the symptoms of the Cuban-American brain disease happening to the American embassy workers and not happening to the Cubans in the area. The Cubans, millions of them, were immunized a couple of years ago against a water-borne disease named Leptospirosis, which is also the cause of elk hoof rot. Leptospirosis (lepto) can and does cause malfunction of every organ of the body of mammals except the salivary glands. Americans do not get the vaccine. We do not have a vaccine for leptospira approved...
To the Eagle: I feel compelled to comment on the article in the Eagle (12/21/17) from the Columbia Basin Bulletin, “Group Tests Fish Trap above Cathlamet.” I attended the Wild Fish Conservancy presentation to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission and noted several inaccuracies, and the CBB added a few more. 1. Fish traps were never the “massive” harvest technology on the Columbia. They were outlawed in 1936 in Washington and 1948 in Oregon because many, if not most, were vertically integrated with the fish packers, and were being use...
To The Eagle: I would like to take this opportunity to address a couple of issues: The first is on a personal level. I imagine that many of you have heard that I will be retiring June 30, 2018. It will mark the end of my 24th year as the superintendent of Wahkiakum School District, and I just want to let everyone know what a rewarding and enjoyable tenure it has been for me. My “hat is off” to the board of directors, staff members, students and community members of this fine school district. You all make this such an awesome place to live and...
The arrival of winter brought cold and gray weather to the lower Columbia region. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Comet Boys Basketball December 28 at WV/Menlo Tournament 30 Knappa 10:00/1:00/4:00 January 4 Columbia Adventist 5:30/7:00 6 Winlock 4:00/6:00 9 at Firm Foundation 7:00 12 at South Bend 7:00 16 Three Rivers Christian 3:30/7:00 18 WA School for the Deaf 3:30/7:00 23 at Columbia Adventist 3:30/7:00 25 Firm Foundation 7:00 30 Wash. School for the Deaf 7:00 31 at Willapa Valley 5:00/7:30 February 2 at Three Rivers Christian 3:30/7:00 Home games in bold face. NHS Girls Basketball December 28 at WV/Menlo Tournament 30 Knappa 2:00 January 4 Columbia...
A REAL MIX--On Christmas weekend, it depended where you were as to what kind of weather you had, but for those in the areas where snow was falling, they were totally excited to have a white Christmas! Seattle had the first white Christmas in 10 years, so for those snow lovers, the arrival of it was just perfect. For others, it came at a time and place that meant holiday plans were canceled, some flights were either delayed or canceled and some were stranded on highways and byways that were solid sheets of ice after the snow packed down, so not...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. 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. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley...
Home, Home, Home! There is nothing like Home! It was a wonderful 6,000 mile journey with one of my sisters, a week long cruise with two of my sons and their families to the western Gulf of Mexico, a few days with a cousin in Arizona that my sister had not seen in over 50 years, and a train ride to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. A once in a lifetime dream come true. That said, I missed everything about home and it is so good to be here again. By the way, I must tell the readers that there really is “Hell.” I have visited there, had my pas...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on December 19 at the Grays River Fire Hall. During the board meeting, two personnel matters were approved. Robert Baker was hired as boys’ C-squad basketball coach, and Ryley Queener was hired as weight room supervisor. Amy Chadwick was sworn in to begin her term as school board member. Superintendent Lisa Nelson presented outgoing board member Bud Strange with an award and thanked him for providing leadership and guidance for the district over the p...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 18 — 3:40 a.m. A caller reported a large rock in the westbound lane of SR 4 in Skamokawa. 8:52 a.m. A Puget Island resident reported that a neighbor’s aggressive dog had charged at her on her own property. She said it had happened before. She was advised of her right to defend herself. At 3:45 p.m. the resident called and said it happened again. 11:42 a.m. A caller reported that a student who app...
On Friday, January 5, let's roll up our sleeves and help save lives. The American Red Cross is holding a Wahkiakum County blood drive. The Red Cross has over 130 years of experience providing humanitarian aid – including more than 70 years of supplying blood to those in need. Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. The blood drive will be in the Fellowship Hall at River of L...
The Clatsop County Cultural Coalition made dreams come true this month for local nonprofits during their annual awards ceremony at Clatsop Community College in Astoria. Among the dozen Clatsop County recipients this year was the Tillicum Foundation, which operates Coast Community Radio. Station Manager Graham Nystrom sought this grant to upgrade two production studios at the Coast Community Radio station. Nystrom said that computers and software in these rooms are ancient and have functional limitations that inhibit the production of quality,...
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. Ten classes will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday nights from 6-8:15 p.m. Starting on January 24, the classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First...
On Friday, December 29, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Holiday 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 5:45 p.m., the music starts at 6:00 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke 1-360-795-3434....
Giants in the Trees will perform with Brian Bovenizer & The New Old Stock, December 30, 7:30 p.m., at The Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial Street, Astoria. Tickets are $20 reserved seating. The members of Giants in the Trees, which formed a year ago after an open call for a local jam, all share a common appreciation of their natural Wahkiakum County surroundings. The band—composed of Krist Novoselic, Jillian Raye, Ray Prestegard, and Erik Friend—also has a great deal of musical chemistry. ‘We were the only four who showed up [for the jam],...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced auditions for “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” for youths with special permission from Pioneer Drama Service. Ages seven and up may audition January 6 at 4 p.m., and possible call backs on the 7th at 4 p.m., at 129 Bond St., Astoria. No experience is necessary. There is a fee for each performer of $50, up to $100 per family. Contact Kate for further information (503) 741-5668, or katherine.lacaze@yahoo.com. Show dates are Saturday and Sundays, February 17, 18, 24, 25 and March 3, 4. All shows are at...
Happy Holidays from the Community Center! This Friday’s movie will be “A Midnight Clear.” This movie is set in the Adriennes Forest in December of 1944. A group of American GIs, all of whom have been together a bit too long, cling to the vestiges of their peacetime interests to remain sane. It is rated R. The movie starts at 7:00 p.m., and popcorn is free. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. We are continuing our food drive for the local food banks. Please stop by with your canned or boxed donations this week. The Community Cente...
State shellfish managers have proposed the first round of razor clam digs in 2018, starting with the addition of New Year's Day on two beaches followed by a weeklong dig extending from late January into early February. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will confirm that schedule prior to each dig, provided that upcoming marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat. Under WDFW's plan, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks beaches will open for digging at noon Jan. 1, extending a dig previously scheduled for New Year's Eve at four...
Eagle Reporter Diana Zimmerman headed to Florida earlier this month for a cruise around the Caribbean. Here are some of her photos from that trip....
