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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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NOT SO GREAT--As this work week begins, it's a little bit wet out there, and at times, it really pours. At least there were a few breaks in the weather, but they were pretty short lived. They say drier weather is coming, so by the time you read this, you may be enjoying a very nice, dry day again. Let's hope so! Another thing that is not so great, is the fact that the internet was down all over the place. It's amazing how dependent we get on our computers for gathering information and sending communications, so when it's out, it's a huge mess....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 9--8:17 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet resident who was very ill; the patient was carried by Life Flight helicopter to a Vancouver hospital. 10:31 a.m. A highly agitated man was referred from the court clerk to the sheriff's office; he was upset because he couldn't obtain a restraining order against a person who had obtained a restraining order against him. 1:08 p.m. A caller re...
Former Cathlamet resident Frederick W. Beck, Jr., 74, died June 8 in Palm Springs, Calif. He was born April 3, 1940, in Pontiac, Il., to Frederick William Beck and Annabell Sable Beck. He earned a bachelor degree in education at Illinois State University and a Fifth Year Certificate at the University of Washington. He taught math and science at Amboy High School in Illinois 1963-1964, and at St. Anne High School in St. Anne, Il. 1965-1966. In 1967, the Becks moved to Cathlamet where he taught at Wahkiakum High School for 16 years. During that...
Frederick Francis Koontz, age 67, a resident of Aberdeen, died on June 7, 2014, in Taholah, Washington. Freddie was born on March 7, 1947, in Astoria, Oregon to Paul Ellison, Sr. and Anna Marie (Elliott) Koontz. He graduated from Naselle High School in 1965. He then attended Peninsula Community College in Port Angeles, graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. For several years, Freddie worked in the hospitality industry and later as a logger. For over 30 years, he worked as a federal agent for National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
A nervous processional marked by the tentative and generous smiles on the faces of this year’s class turned into a gleeful expression of silly string as the 34 graduates celebrated the completion of their studies at Wahkiakum High School on Friday after a two hour ceremony. Taryn Peterson welcomed the almost capacity crowd of friends and family who gathered to watch the Class of 2014 take their first step into adult life. She then introduced the class valedictorian, Dylan Hansen. Hansen a...
Readers of all ages will explore all things scientific this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “Fizz Boom, Read!” during their summer library program. Activities may include science experiments, robot building, Grossology fun, nature explorations and more. The 2014 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, ages five through 14, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes, a reading club, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Program activities will be held Wednesdays -2 p.m., at the lib...
Since his appointment to the post of Washington Secretary of Health last year, John Weisman and his colleague Karen Jensen, the director the Office of Public Health Systems Development have been taking time to meet with colleagues around the state. Last Friday they toured Wahkiakum County and sat down with local health officials to listen to their concerns and hear their plans for improvements in the county. After touring the community garden and the new school garden in Cathlamet, they met...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting was a crowded and an occasionally volatile place to be on Tuesday. Several teachers made a plea for increased staffing to create smaller class sizes, and a few community members expressed concern about possible changes to spring sports. Board Member Tina Schubert did not attend the meeting. Next year, the projected class size for fifth grade is 33-35 students. The school is expecting 34-36 students in the sixth grade, 23-25 students in the...
Commissioners of Port District No. 1 discussed the Washington Public Port District Omnibus Mutual Aid Interlocal agreement, the closing of Bottoms Up Espresso at the marina and the relocation of the RV sewer dump at last Thursday’s meeting. According to Port 1 counsel Tim Hanigan, ports located in the Seattle area have created a master mutual aid agreement that allows ports to borrow equipment from each other and assist each other in times of need. “For instance,” Port Manager Jackie Lea said,...
Xie Fen from China has been awarded a fellowship from the U.S. Department of State to participate in the 2014 Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP). She will teach Chinese for a full academic year at Naselle/Grays River School. Naselle/Grays River has participated in a nation-wide competition in order to host a TCLP teacher, and Xie Fen is one of a total of 22 teachers who have been selected from China and Egypt for participation in TCLP. TCLP is designed to increase the study and acquisition of important world languages in U.S. schools...
Janell Seaberg, owner of The Cathlamet Liquor Store, is retiring. Her last day of operation will be June 28. The Cathlamet Market will purchase the remaining inventory and will have liquor for sale after the closing of the liquor store. Some store items, such as a desk, shelves, cabinets, gift bags, etc., will be sold so the public is welcome to stop in. “I am excited to be retiring after 18 years,” said Seaberg. “I will miss all of my customers, new and old, but will really miss the daily visitors that would just stop in to visit. Lastl...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council approved Monday several new documents that could benefit community organizations. The council terminated its long-term lease with Helping Hand Food Bank for a space in Erickson Park for a food bank. Helping Hand had sought the space with intention of placing a pre-fabricated building on it to serve as a food bank and was looking for grants to fund the project. In the meantime, Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Department has announced plans to remodel and expand its Elochoman Campus and have furthe...
Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a light business agenda and discussed concerns at their Tuesday meeting. Commissioners finalized the new design for the painted mural at the entrance of the Main Street parking lot. The mural has a large painted map showing sights to see in Wahkiakum County. It is based on a mural that was on the building that once occupied the lot where the parking lot and Courthouse Annex are now located. Representatives of the Tsuga Arts Association have volunteered to repaint the mural, which is weathered and peeling....
Independence Day is in two weeks already. With that in mind I want to remind folks of the state law that provides the guidelines as to when they may be discharged. Last year we had an increase in the number of complaints regarding the types of fireworks discharged as well as the time they continued beyond what state law allows. Here is the law, RCW 70.77.395 in a nutshell when it comes to consumer use: Consumer fireworks may be used or discharged each day between Noon to 11 p.m. on June 28, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 29 through July 3, 9 a.m. to...
To The Eagle: In response to Dixie Kolditz’s accusation of lying (Letters, June 5), I need to set the record straight. Why would I ever need to make up accusations against Jaime Herrera Beutler when her voting record is as awful as it is? On the campaign trail, I have asserted that Herrera Beutler violated her promise to cut up the credit cards in DC. In fact, she has voted to increase the debt limit. (Roll call vote #550 10/16/13) . She has indeed voted to give the president of the United States the power to detain indefinitely an i...
News from Naselle: Many of us have a problem with yellowjackets around our yards and homes this time of year. Here’s a solution for your problem. Call 360 578-2018 and the critters will be captured and taken away. Westend news: One more week to wait for the first pancake breakfast being sponsored by the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park on Saturday, the 28th from 8 to 11:00 a.m., Chef Steve Ramsay will be cooking up yummy pancakes, cheesy eggs and sausage with milk , coffee and tea. Bring the family. You can’t go wrong for $5 a plate, s...
The Wahkiakum Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools recently restored its full level of activities and selected new members for induction. Membership is open to incoming juniors and seniors enrolled at Wahkiakum High School, and selection is based upon a demonstrated record of scholarship, leadership, service and character. An induction ceremony was held June 9, 2014. Chapter Advisor is Audrey Petterson. Pictured are: back row, left to right, Ian Turner, Connor Emlen-Petterson, Elliot Haney, Alex Johnson, Luke Stacey, Rory...
Wahkiakum seniors will have the opportunity to receive Senior Farmer’s Market Vouchers this year at two different distributions. The first will be held at the Grays River Valley Center, 30 Rosburg School Rd, Rosburg on Monday, June 23, 1:30- 3 p.m., the second opportunity will be at the Two Island Farmer’s Market, located at 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd, Cathlamet on Friday, June 27, at 3 p.m. The vouchers are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and administered locally by Lower Columbia CAP in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging and...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on June 27 from noon to 3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interesACted in learning more about this clinic or to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381....
The Cathlamet Christian Fellowship Church on Puget Island will host a three-session family movie night. The church will show films based on C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia." "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" will show June 27, 7 p.m. "Prince Caspian" will show July 25, 7 p.m., and "The Voyage of the Dawn Trader" will show August 22, 7 p.m. There is no cost, but donations would be welcomed. Popcorn and other refreshments will be provided....
