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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Cathlamet Town Council held a special meeting Monday to fill a vacant seat on the council and go over needed amendments to their 2019 budgets. After interviewing two people who applied to fill the vacancy created early this year with the resignation of Tanya Waller, the council recessed into executive session to discuss the qualifications of the applicants, David Olson and Robert Stowe. Upon reconvening, Council Member Laura Waller moved to appoint Olson to fill the vacancy; Ryan Smith...
Here's a Thursday afternoon news release from the office of Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners: On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Public Works Director Charles Beyer signed and received the final, completed permitting package with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow for the placement of dredged sand upon specific sites on Puget Island and Cape Horn. The purpose of the sand placement program is to protect eroding shorelines through beach nourishment. Most of the shorelines have not been stabilized with dredged sand in over a decade. This...
Wahkiakum County commissioners covered a variety of issues at their meeting Tuesday, including how to address the population of homeless persons in the county. Cape Horn resident Trish Shroyer said she had seen news reports about the controversies the City of Longview has in dealing with homeless persons there. Is there a problem with homeless people in Wahkiakum County, she asked, and what is local government doing to prepare for an influx of homeless persons. Commission Chair Dan Cothren said he doesn't favor restrictive ordinances, but he...
The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners met last Thursday to talk about marina business. Counsel Tim Hanigan gave a quick update on the most recent meeting between Port 1 and Port 2. “The last meeting went well,” Hanigan said, “there was a discussion of items that the ports might be able to work on together. Hopefully I’ll have a resolution for you to peruse and approve next time.” The port is planning to build an awning for the new concession stand, KCC Treats, to protect owners and custome...
A bald eagle patrols the Columbia River shoreline. Photo by Rick Nelson....
To The Eagle: For those of you who aren't aware, Zaremba group LLC has proposed to construct a Dollar General store on Highway 4 at Jacobson Road. First of all it is not a dollar store where everything is a dollar or less like a Dollar Tree. They are not a general store either. They are a discount retailer that sells items such as groceries, cleaning supplies, clothing, health and beauty, alcohol, cigarettes ,and many have a Redbox video rental as well. Dollar General is the fastest growing outlet in the United States. They currently have none...
Cathlamet native and historian David Hansen contacted us for a correction on the date of the Elliott House pictured on the front of last week's edition. A plaque on the front of the house states it was built in 1870, but Hansen said that during a recent renovation, bricks with the date 1875 were found inside....
By Eagle Staff Ten candidates had filed for nine offices open for election in Wahkiakum County as of Tuesday evening. There are currently 22 offices open for election. Anne Cruser of Kalama, incumbent, filed for Judge Position 2 in the Court of Appeals, Division 2, District 3, which includes Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties. It is a 3-year unexpired term. Michael S. Turner of Raymond and the incumbent, Donald J. Richter of South Bend, filed for Judge Position 1 in the Pacific, Wahkiakum Superior Court. It is a...
The Naselle Community Center hosted their second concert recently to rave reviews and a large audience! Almost 100 visitors came from all over to hear the vast array of talent. Over $1,000 in donations were collected to help offset costs of upgrades and maintenance to the building. The event was a huge success! Local ladies brought homemade desserts and served coffee downstairs afterwards, and performers had a chance to sell CDs to excited participants. The Finnish American Folk festival group...
Wahkiakum County officials implemented an Emergency Burn Ban in Wahkiakum County, last Wednesday. A lack of precipitation and dry weather conditions forecast for the weekend prompted a coordinated burn ban for all southwest Washington. However, on Monday afternoon, the Wahkiakum County Public Works Department announced that the burn ban imposed last week was rescinded effective 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, because of precipitation in the weather forecast. While such burning bans are in effect, recreational campfires are allowed if built in...
Wahkiakum County commissioners will meet with Kessina Lee, regional director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, in an open workshop session on Monday, 2 p.m., in the commission’s meeting room in Cathlamet. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a variety of fish and wildlife issues. The meeting is a continuation of the board’s recessed meeting from May 14....
T'WAS HOT!--As this paper came out last Thursday, we saw our temperature jump to 87 degrees in West Valley and I'm telling you, that was pretty toasty for the early part of May! We weren't the only ones dealing with warmer temperatures and several areas saw record breaking heat for that day. The following day saw us with temps hitting 90 plus; wow! However, the weekend was a different story as we saw a big dip in temperatures, so the heat was gone but it was dry and decent, so Mother's Day was still quite nice. By the time you read this, we...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m....
May brings North Coast Chorale performing again for the residents of the Pacific Northwest with more entertaining and insightful music. At 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, the Chorale will present “Songs of the Earth” in the Performing Arts Center (16th and Franklin), Astoria. This cantata, written by Hal Eastburn, reflects the Native American belief in the sacredness of the earth. It speaks of the connections between everything that exists on the earth and in the air that surrounds it. “Songs of the Earth” is music of the...
Gone but not forgotten 2 The main reason you see my picture and e-mail address is so that I will be recognized by the community in which I serve. My motive is to be able to reach the community to find out what the needs are and to try and find ways to facilitate that need. Sometimes in my zeal for the truth I miss some important information and you my gracious readers have responded to help me correct errors. I am thankful to the readers for your e-mails and for approaching me in public with...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 6 – 12:22 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported an ailing Rosedale resident to the hospital. 1:06 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver on SR 4. Deputies were unable to locate the vehicle. 2:12 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Puget Island resident who may have suffered a stroke. 9:24 p.m. A caller reported that an individual was speeding on an Elochoman Valley road while screaming and honking h...
Debbie Harrison (born Deborah Sue Dodd) May 16th 1944 – October 4, 2017 In celebration of what would've been my mother's 75th birthday, I would like to share a small glimpse into the incredibly kind, smart, loving and inspiring woman she was. On May 16, 1944, Deborah Sue Dodd was born to a young couple in Daytona Beach, Florida. Her father was a decorated Navy Pilot from WWII, while her mother came from generations of smart, hard-working families. From an early age Debbie showed tremendous c...
Local author Lilly Robbins Brock, presented her and her husband's newest books to librarian Carol Blix at the Cathlamet Public Library at an author visit May 11. Photo by Jean Burnham....
Misty Rivers Drifter O'Quinn had a very good weekend at the beginning of May. At a four day show event in Elma, sponsored by the Nisqually Kennel Club and Olympia Dog Fanciers Association, Drifter won Best of Breed in the Irish wolfhound division on all four days. He is shown with his sister, Sorcha Chimera O'Quinn of Misty River, who won Best of Opposite Sex in two of the four shows, Judge Eugene Blake, handler Julie Brown, and Sorcha's owner/handler Mary Horton. Two of the shows were major...
On Monday, May 20, 2019, Martyn Kenefick will give a presentation on birding in Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island nation that lies in the Caribbean just north of Venezuela. Willapa Hills Audubon is sponsoring the event. Kenefick will appear at the Longview Women’s Club, 835 21st avenue, at 7 p.m., May 20. The program is free and open to the public. Home to 482 species of birds, 68 different bats, 45 snakes, 50 spiders, 30 frogs and toads, 120 dragonflies, 765 butterflies and close to 3,500 moths; the islands are an introduction to the natura...
The historic Julia Butler Hansen House, built in 1867-1868, will be open for tours on Sunday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 35 Butler St., Cathlamet. The JBH House is the oldest house in Wahkiakum County and Cathlamet and was the home of the late Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen. Four generations of the Kimball Butler and Hansen families have lived in the house. The house contains the awards Julia Butler Hansen received during her 43 years in public office. Tours will be conducted by David Hansen, Julia’s son. There is no admission c...
Six classmates from the Wahkiakum High School Class of 1949 gathered May 7 to celebrate 70 years of friendship. Three of the ladies started first grade together. L-r are Elwood Enge, Ora Loraine (Coates) Bauer, Merrie (Goodfellow) Calvin, Mary Lou (Jacobson) Olsen, and David Backman. Unable to attend were Roger Davis, Bill Spencer, Paul Gisselberg, Dick (Sonny) Bauer, and Jackie (Moen) Kahlani. Courtesy photo....
The Cathlamet Woman's Club held a Mother's Day Tea Saturday at St. James Family Center Cathlamet. Right: Local girls model Dress A Girl dresses at the Woman's Club Mother's Day Tea on Saturday. From left to right: Birdie Feather Friend, Hannah Stebbins, Nimue Schultz, Eloise Plank. Photo by Naomi Schultz. Below: There was a nice turnout for the Woman's Club Mother's Day Tea at St. James on Saturday. Photo by Hannah Booth....
Here are the results of the first Silver Buckle horse gaming series show held last weekend at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa: There were a few changes over last year's list of events. This year we have added a Texas Barrels Jack Pot ride. We also added Time Only, this lets a rider do a practice ride before the official ride. Both were a successful addition to our line up. Here are the show results: The winner of the Texas Barrels Jack Pot ride was Katie Glasson. On to the results for the regular event rides: Pee Wee division, 1....
The public is invited to a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at 9 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery. The event, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5297, will pay tribute to those men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. At the end of the ceremony, refreshments will be served....
