Articles from the October 15, 2015 edition
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Port 1 commission discusses budget, dredge, rate hikes
At last Thursday’s Wahkiakum County Port 1 meeting, commissioners approved the budget and suggested rate changes for 2016; they approved a resolution to secure a loan from Wahkiakum County in the a...
County board discusses Johnson Park
Wahkiakum County commissioners took care of business Tuesday before recessing to executive session and then adjourning to continue their meeting Thursday morning. Commission Chair Mike Backman sparked a discussion during the report of Public Works...
Election 2015--Susan O'Connor, Derek West seek election to the board
Susan O'Connor was appointed to the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors in August of 2013. Now she finds herself in a race against challenger Derek West to retain the position. When former sc...
Election 2015--Susan O'Connor, Derek West seek election to the board
Derek West, who is challenging Sue O'Connor for position on the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors, is a long time area resident who just wants to get involved. He has given thought to runni...
Gillnetters
Gillnet boats lay at rest Tuesday morning after their latest fishing period for coho. "There's no coho run," buyer Mike Backman said Tuesday morning. "Four boats had 700 pounds. It should have been...
Thoughts about election issues
It's election time. We'll receive our vote-by-mail ballots soon, so here are some thoughts about issues. First, however, elsewhere in this issue you'll find candidates' responses to our invitation to fill out a brief candidate interview form. These...
Local boaters endorse Deaton
To The Eagle: Thank you, Larry Bonds for your many years of service as a commissioner for Port District 1. As boaters we’ve seen the Elochoman Slough Marina evolve over the past four decades. It is what it is today because of strong, effective and pr...
Advice offered for veterans
To The Eagle: To all veterans: I would advise that they get supplemental insurance. Do not rely solely on Medicare or the veteran administration for help. My brother did and he’s gone. Olaf Thomason, Sr. Puget Island...
Accident victim thanks EMTs
To The Eagle: I want to publicly acknowledge the wonderful professional care given to me by the Wahkiakum EMT's after a fall I took last month while working in my front yard. As it turned out, the fall had shattered my femur near my hip. Without the...
Commissioners to name representative
Commissioners from Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties will meet October 22 in Kelso to appoint a new senator and representative for the 19th Legislative District. Senator Brian Hatfield resigned his position last summer to go to...
Youth charged with threats at school
On October 5, 2015, a 16-year-old Wahkiakum High School student was taken into custody after allegedly threatening his classmates. He is being charged with two counts of harassment—threats to kill. C...
Patrol vehicle hurt in Sunday collision
A Wahkiakum County Sheriff's department patrol car was slightly damaged in a two-car collision Sunday on SR 4. According to a report from the Washington State Patrol, Deputy Sheriff Bill Tawater was westbound on SR 4 3.5 miles east of Cathlamet in a...
Are you ready if the power goes out?
Our local PUD has taken great care in making sure our power stays on, but they have no control over Mother Nature. After a significant natural disaster like a severe earthquake it could take an extended amount of time for our power to be restored to...
Most popular hunting seasons of the year open October 17
Most popular hunting seasons of the year open Oct. 17 Some of the most popular hunting in Washington gets underway Saturday when modern rifle deer and waterfowl seasons open across the state. Duck, coot, and snipe seasons also open Saturday. In addit...
USFWS proposes downlisting of white-tails
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to downlist the Columbian white-tailed deer from endangered to threatened. The agency opened a 60-day public comment period on the proposal on October 6. The Columbian white-tailed deer joins a growing...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, fire hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays...
Now is the time to get those flu shots
NASTY ONE--The winds blew and rains came down so heavy that our satellite went out at times, so it wasn't real pleasant here last Saturday night. We even had a mostly wet day Friday in West Valley, capped off with a power outage, which was a far cry...
Fall activities continue with events to come
It was so nice to see a little rain again. The leaves are sure showing that fall is in the air even though the temperature doesn’t seem to be reflecting that. This has always been my favorite time of the year. I love the slowing down of growth, n...
Sheriff's Report, October 15, 2015
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 5 — 7:45 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident who had fainted. 2:05 p.m. A Cathlamet r...
Holiday crafters wanted for annual FOS open house
The Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall are seeking holiday crafters for the annual "Holiday Open House" November 27-December 13, Thursday-Sunday 12- 4 p.m. Holiday gifts will be displayed upstairs at the Redmen Hall. Crafters need not be present to...
Family Center hosting Halloween Carnival
The St. James Family Center Preschool Parents Group is sponsoring its annual Halloween Carnival to raise money for United Way. The carnival will take place October 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the family center on Columbia Street. Kids of all ages can...
Raffle drawing extended
The Wahkiakum band has joined the cheerleaders in their fundraising efforts. The raffle drawing has been pushed to the Oct. 29 Senior Night football game vs.Toledo. The purchase of a raffle ticket buys a chance at winning the grand prize of a $2000...
Experience feel of old time coffee house
Remember the days of the old time coffee house? One person sings, the next act might be someone reciting poetry, the next might be the playing of an instrument. Free, fun entertainment is offered Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of...
CNA bridge training offered
The Care Careers Academy will offer a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) “Bridge Program” for Home Care Aids (HCA’s) who want to obtain CNA Certification without having to attend a full 107 hour CNA class. The Bridge class is a 24-ho...
WHS 2015 homecoming
Wahkiakum High School celebrated homecoming last Friday. Right: Senior Princess Grace Peacock was voted Homecoming Queen; her escort was Colton Mace. Above: Principal Stephanie Leitz places the...
