Articles from the July 23, 2015 edition
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Bald Eagle festival turns up the heat
There was one thing most everyone could agree about on Bald Eagle Day 2015. "It was hot," Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Gildea said on Tuesday. Just 10 days earlier she had been worried about...
Council debates street vacation
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council sparred over vacation of a street and worked on other issues during the monthly meeting on Monday. Councilmembers have been ready to act on a request from Port District 1 to vacate a portion of Beal Street which...
Commission split on levy lift proposal
Wahkiakum County commissioners are split over a proposal to increase the county's tax levy to help fund five community endeavors. After debating the issue Tuesday, they agreed to research several issues and discuss it again soon. Commissioner Mike...
PUD board unhappy with slow pace of water negotiations
Commissioner Bob Jungers voiced his frustration at the ongoing negotiation with the Town of Cathlamet regarding their water contract at Tuesday's Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting....
Port 2 commission works on projects
Commissioners of Port District 2 on Tuesday reviewed plans for new services at Skamokawa Vista Park. Commissioner Kayrene Gilbertsen reviewed potential projects the port will help coordinate with funding from the Wahkiakum Marine Resource Committee....
County board wants beach nourishment before inland disposal
Reacting to an article which appeared last week in a daily newspaper, Wahkiakum County officials this week said dredgers won't soon be dumping spoils inside the dike on East Sunny Sand Road. The article quoted Port of Kalama officials who said sand...
Two charged with burglary, other crimes
Two men were charged Monday in Wahkiakum Superior Court in connection with an attempted burglary in the Elochoman Valley on July 6. Longview residents John Thomas Nash and Calvin A. Nguyen were...
Bald Eagle Parade Judging Results
Grand Prize: Columbia River Ranch. Children's Groups: 1. Strutters Baton; 2. Mule Cheerleading Camp. Marching Groups: 1. Rain River Yoga. Antique Cars: 1. Todd Deaton, 1965 Mustang, transporting Cathlamet Woman's Club Citizen of the Year Jimmie Lou...
N/GRV School Board Notes
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on July 21. Following a special budget hearing at 5:30 p.m., the regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. After approving the appointments of new...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skam...
Silver Buckle Series at Fairgrounds on Sunday
HOT ENOUGH?--I hope you had plenty of sunscreen on during the Bald Eagle Day parade and doings, as it was definitely hot and sunny! While it's great to have dry weather for the event, it would have been nicer if it had been about 15-20 degrees cooler...
Community picnic Sunday in Rosburg
News from Naselle: It looks like Laura is feeling a little better and Mochas & More is open again for your favorite coffees and snacks. Stop in and give her a thumbs up after what sounds like a pretty painful procedure. Glad you are up and running...
Sheriff's Report, July 23, 2015
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 13 — 3:22 p.m. A Cathlamet resident complained about a log truck that was continually parked in front of a f...
What's happening at the Fair?
Wow! Only four weeks until fair. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. We are still in need of a Rabbit Superintendent, if you are interested please let me know. The second leg of the Silver Buckle Series will be July 25. I would like to thank the...
What's happening at the refuge
On Thursday, July 9 the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer (Refuge) had an Adopt-A-Road/Trail event. With the help of four volunteers and the Refuge’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Crew, we were able to clean up the roads...
New arrival
Ryan and Mandee Buckhalter of Cathlamet are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Brynnley Jayde Buckhalter. She was born May 14, 2015, weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces, and was 19 inches long....
Memorial service planned for Terry Everman
A celebration of life memorial service will be held for Terry Everman on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., at JA Wendt Elementary School in the Multipurpose Room, Cathlamet. His full obituary was published in the July 9 edition of The...
Reunion at Bald Eagle Days
Members of the Class of 1967 gathered together during Bald Eagle Days. From left to right: David West, Elaine Rolf, Kay Chamberlain, Judy Bergman, Keith Lawrence (in back), Dale Jacobson, Pam Lazor, Sharon McKie and Linda Toste. Photo by Phil...
Unique home and garden tour set for August 8
The annual Cathlamet Woman’s Club Tour of Homes and Gardens is set for August 8 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available from club members and Bank of Pacific, Cathlamet Pharmacy and Tsuga Gallery in downtown Cathlamet and also at any home o...
Cathlamet brewers see year of change
Cathlamet's River Mile 38 Brewing Company has announced changes on the board of directors. Dr. Doug Martin, DMD, who has been a cornerstone and huge contributor to the brewery, is leaving to have more time for family and for travel, Managing Partner...
Ribbon cutting for home business
Jennifer Oxley, with scissors, took advantage of Bald Eagle Day to have an official Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for her home business, Wishcraft Crochet. L-r are Kayla Oxley, Oxley,...
Long Beach Rodeo to be held this weekend
The Peninsula Saddle Club presents their 70th annual Long Beach Rodeo on July 25 and 26, sponsored by Brim’s Farm & Garden returning as main sponsor. The festivities begin with a rodeo parade through downtown Long Beach at 6:30 p.m., on Friday n...
Resident offers advice, warning
To The Eagle: If you are considering theft of any kind please consider the following before you act. Anything you take from someone else without permission or making payment for is theft. This is against the law to say the least. The first thing you...
Good news for cops and kids
To the Eagle: There was some great news for cops and kids that came out of Olympia this year. The legislature passed and funded the Early Start Act and increased funding for home visiting programs. It’s probably obvious to most people why this is g...
Entertainment News
On Friday, July 24, Kyleen Austin and Rob Stockhouse will perform on the Up-Beet Stage, 3:30-6 p.m., at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 25, Kyleen Austin and Rob...
