Articles from the January 29, 2015 edition
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Writer says wars to nowhere are futile
To The Eagle: Now another year has passed as have the many holidays on which we enjoy displaying our colorful national flag. It might be time to remember, however, that our flag has also a dark side, as have many other flags. We use our flag too...
By Flea Market at Fair Grounds on Saturday
NICE BEGINNING--As the week begins, our Sunday morning was nothing but socked in fog for quite some time, but by lunch time, we had some nice sunshine, so that was quite enjoyable. I understand many parts of the area had sunshine on Saturday as well,...
Ferry ramp work faces delays
When Wahkiakum County's new ferry arrives for duty at the end of February, it will carry light loads for a while. For a variety of reasons, upgrades to the ramps at Puget Island and Westport, Ore., landings won't be completed, Wahkiakum County...
Highway repair brings delays to SR 4 at Stella
All traffic on State Route 4 west of the community of Stella will alternate through a single lane between Stella and Bunker Hill Road (milepost 49.8) beginning Friday, Jan. 30. The Washington State...
Students enjoy salmon for lunch
Students at Julius A. Wendt Elementary School and John C. Thomas Middle School got a treat on Tuesday when the local Washington State University Extension Office and commercial fishermen got together...
Commission awaiting port's park proposal
Wahkiakum County commissioners expressed differing ideas Tuesday on how to move forward with the suggestion that Port District 2 assume management of the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds and Fairgrounds Park. Commissioner Dan Cothren recently visited...
State auditor responds to letter
To The Eagle: I would like to respond on behalf of Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley to Grays River Habitat Enhancement District Commissioner Poul Toftemark’s letter to the editor that appeared in your publication on January 22, 2015. Commissioner...
Facebook notifications stun troopers
Submitted by Robert Calkins, Captain, Washington State Patrol On January 4, 2015, troopers in Lewis County were called to a two vehicle collision on State Route 12 involving a passenger car and semi-truck. The driver of the passenger car, Mr. Jay...
Correction/Clarifications
In last week's edition, we incorrectly identified a Lady Mule basketball player. Savannah Burdick, not Baylee Olsen, was driving to the basket....
Gadget Fair well attended, repeats this Friday
Local patrons got the chance to handle several different brands of tablets and reading devices last Friday at the Cathlamet Library when representatives from the Washington State Library in Tumwater s...
Share your stories on the slide of '65
On January 30, 1965, a quarter mile wide section of a cliff on the Oregon side of the Columbia slid into the river and caused a tsunami that struck Puget Island, killing a man and causing other damage. The Eagle will publish an article about the...
Affordable greenhouse gardening information offered
On February 2 at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Bob Buker will talk about greenhouse gardening. Dr Buker, a retired professor from Ohio State University, will discuss how to build an affordable greenhouse. The presentation will include how to greenhouse garden for...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Financial Management, Community Senior Center, 100 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story and Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon....
Annual county count of homeless is today
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams for the coming week: Saturday, girls basketball with MMK in Naselle at 5:45 p.m. followed by boys basketball with MMK at 7 p.m.; Monday, high school JV girls basketball at Three Rivers...
Sheriff's Report, January 29, 2015
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 20 — 1:42 a.m. Deputies responded to a report that an elderly Puget Island resident was missing. S...
Loggers gather again, honoring Johnson and Durrah
Loggers, truck drivers and operators will gather once again on Saturday, January 31 at the Appelo Archives Center to celebrate the Center’s 5th Annual Old Time Loggers Reunion. Held annually, the reunion is intended to bring together timber i...
Evelyn R. Dahl
Evelyn Rosemary Dahl, of Cathlamet, died at home January 24, 2015, at the age of 81. She was born May 2, 1933 in Roseburg, Ore., to Lloyd H. and Irma C. (Moritz) Cornish. Evelyn graduated from Sutherlin High School in Sutherlin, Ore., and was a...
Firefighter's Boot Drive to be held this weekend
The Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District #4, with the Cathlamet Fire/EMS Department and the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet will hold a charity fundraiser for the Kiwanis-Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Research Program. The drive will be held S...
Exchange student explores life in the US
Sandy Gros is an 18 year old senior from a town outside of Stuttgart, Germany called Bruchsal. She has already finished her senior year at home but wanted to have an adventure through an exchange prog...
Tori Wegdahl signs letter of intent
Wahkiakum Lady Mule Tori Wegdahl, daughter of Stacey and Mike Wegdahl, signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Walla Walla Community College last Wednesday. Coach Rob Garrett sang her praises...
From the Desk of the Parent Teachers Organization
Just a few quick notes about what is going on at JA Wendt Elementary School. The PTO will host Movie Night on January 30 at 6 p.m., at the elementary school, in the multi-purpose room. Concessions will be available, donations will be appreciated and...
Dilemma: How to pay for lower class sizes
OLYMPIA—School districts around Washington are priming their fiscal pumps in coming weeks, asking local constituents to support special maintenance and operations tax propositions to maintain current programs, as well as bond measures to support faci...
CAP & AARP Tax Aides expecting confusion due to new health care plans
CAP & AARP Tax Aides expecting confusion due to new health care plans Lower Columbia Community Action Program (CAP) and the AARP Volunteer Tax Aides are partnering again this year to provide free tax assistance in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties,...
Raising mason bees
On February 7, 10 a.m., Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. Orchard Mason Bees are highly effective pollinators that are very non-aggressive. They become active in early...
