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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Several tax changes take effect July 1 now that Washington’s new state operating budget has been enacted. Tax preferences expiring July 1, 2015 · The sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly for the retail sale of a biodiesel blend and E85 motor fuel and fuel delivery vehicles used to distribute such fuels. · The business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption for credits against power contracts with, or amounts received from, the Bonneville Power Administration. · The B&O deduction for the retail sale or dist...
Like any event, Bald Eagle Days will not run smoothly without a lot of support behind the scenes, and this year, the new Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Gildea is short on volunteers. “Since I’m so new,” Gildea said, “I have this burden of not having connections. I think that is where I’m struggling, calling people I haven’t met and asking for help.” Little of the work that needs to be done is strenuous and Gildea is hoping to fill several one or two hour slots throughout the day. She is l...
On Friday, the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Narcotics Task Force (CWNTF), the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office and the Longview Street Crimes Unit arrested Wahkiakum County resident Sam Valdez for conspiracy to commit murder, delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. According to the sheriff's office, the CWNTF had been investigating Valdez for manufacturing hash oil, otherwise known as "honey oil," when they discovered he was plotting to hire someone to murder his ex-wife. It was also discovered...
The next WordFest gathering on Tuesday, July 7, offers a strong line-up of accomplished writers. Oregon author Ellen Urbani will be reading from her newly published novel, Landfall (Forest Avenue Press, 2015), a work of historical fiction set in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. She is also author of the memoir When I Was Elena (The Permanent Press, 2006), a Book Sense Notable selection documenting her life in Guatemala during the final years of that country’s civil war. Her work has drawn praise from the likes of Pat Conroy (Prince of Tides, T...
The warm weather didn't keep faithful bargain hunters from visiting Puget Island last weekend for the annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale. Howard Brawn kept his usual post on Little Island, handing out maps and talking to visitors. At noon on Friday, he was excited to report that he had already handed out more maps that morning than he had in the same amount of time last year. All the advertising that organizer Sandie York had done must have paid off. The tables were full at the Kiwanis...
Things are falling into place here at the Chamber. Our director, Shannon Gildea, has been learning more about her role and continues to grow within the position. Here is a summary of all that we accomplished this quarter: In April: The chamber celebrated 94 active members; Shannon received a tour of St. James Center; chamber members were contacted about April membership renewals; the "Hook the Hawg" Salmon Derby was held at the Elochoman Slough Marina with over 75 participants to provide a...
Finding ways to fund growth and expansion can be challenging for any small business. Large-scale financial institutions aren’t usually interested in funding loans under $50,000 and outside of a crowdsourcing campaign or hitting up friends, there are few options. Fund Local hopes to fill that funding gap. Developed jointly by the Washington State Department of Commerce and Community Sourced Capital and available through the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, Fund Local allows businesses to secure funding from local customers and residents, or ...
In last week's article about the meeting of the Wahkiakum School District board of directors, The Eagle erred in stating the cost of a piece of phone system equipment. The article should have stated, "The board approved a location identifier system for the new phone system that will be installed as the school improves security around campus. The location identifier system will cost the school $3,100 a year," and not per month. The Honor Roll as announced last week by Wahkiakum High School inadvertantly omitted Kennedi LaBerge from the list....
Nearly five years ago, Chris Wuestefeld came to Cathlamet to work in the Cathlamet Pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager. The business was one in a chain of Hi-School Pharmacies. "Steve Oliva, the CEO of Hi-School Pharmacy suggested that I move to town and become part of the community," Wuestefeld said. "Oliva is very pro small town; he's from a small town. He's a very interesting man, a self made multi millionaire who made an empire." Last year, Wuestefeld, his wife Amity and their two sons, Eric...
Marilyn Strange retired last week from the Naselle Grays River Valley School District after more than three decades of service. She's not sure what she's going to do with her time, but she's certain she will no longer be the oldest person working at the school. It's someone else's turn to be that. Not that she's very old, but 35 years feels like a long time. "I've been here so long it's time for somebody else to pick up the duties, Strange said. "I remember when I was the youngest and now I'm...
Drivers who use State Route 4 west of Cathlamet should prepare for occasional delays this summer. Beginning Monday, July 6, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will replace two aging culverts linking the Elochoman River Slough to the Columbia River. That work will not immediately disrupt traffic, but drivers can expect occasional daytime, single-lane closures on SR 4 at milepost 34 beginning Thursday, July 16. The speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 35 mph from milepost 33.73 to 34.40. In early...
On August 3-7, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal in the morning for youth in grades 1-3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Camp will be held for youth in grades 3-5 in the afternoon from 1-4 p.m. The week-long camp provides a hands-on experience for youth to explore the world of bugs, plants, and weather. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. The class will be held in the Floral Building located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. To...
At its June 23 board meeting, the United Way of Cowlitz County made a strategic change in the way it will allocate funds to local agencies. Contributions to agencies will now be distributed based on donations received rather than the past practice of distributing funds based on pledges. This change is intended to avoid the fiscal challenges that surfaced in the past year. According to Executive Director Dave Green, "Put simply, United Way of Cowlitz County will distribute the funds it has on hand rather than anticipating funds that are promised...
Howard & Judy Brawn's Irish Wolfhound, O'Quinn Misty River Pilgrim, completed requirements for AKC championship under AKC Judge Nancy Leising June 13 at the Cascade Hound Specialty show in Hillsboro, Oregon. Pilgrim waltzed around the show ring with his handler, Shelby Miller. Pilgrim is 3'2" at the shoulder and weighs 170 lbs, so his friends dubbed him with a new nickname to go along with his new championship. He's now known as "the Yeti." He will welcome old and new friends on Bald Eagle day...
Florence (Kuebler) Whitney, age 85, passed away June 14, 2015 in Longview, Washington. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 23, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to Robert and Florence (Klingel) Kuebler, the second of five children. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Arts High School, the first public school in the United States specializing in the visual and performing arts. She was an excellent artist. She married Harry C. Whitney July 15,...
Several spots are open in the Nature Adventure Camp, held July 13-17, as well as Nature Survival Camp, held July 20-24. Both camps are led by experienced educators, including bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselors and recreational leaders. The camps offer fun day activities, and feature exciting overnight opportunities, perfect for campers looking to experience a first-time campout. Hours for Nature Adventure Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. For the Thursday overnight, drop off is at 9 a.m. Thursday and pickup is 11 a.m....
Ashlenn Coleman graduated from Eastern Oregon University on June 13 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Kevin Prestegard and Randy and Carey Coleman and the granddaughter of Kay and Wayne Cochran and Jennifer and Dennis Emery, all of Cathlamet. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Prestegard....
Lainie Marie Ferguson, of Cathlamet, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Winter 2015 Quarter. To qualify for the Dean’s List a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 Julian Phillip Doumit received a 4.0 GPA this quarter at Central Washington University. He is in the Business School and is majoring in Economics. He also was recently nominated by Central Washington University and accepted into The National Society of Collegiate Scholars for com...
Cooking Matters courses are for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers who want to make healthy meals on a budget. They will learn to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices, and cook delicious, affordable meals. The series is designed for beginning to advanced cooks and participants may join one class or all of them. Summer is sometimes tough on the family food budget. Children are home for breakfast and lunch during the week and families are extra busy in the summer. Research shows people who frequently cook meals...
The Mule Cheerleaders will host a Mini Cheer Camp for students entering K-8th grade July 14-16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the High School Gymnasium. This will be performed in the Bald Eagle Day Parade on July 18. Line-up for the parade is at 11 a.m., at the high school. Registration is $30 due by July 10, and includes a t-shirt. Mail to Wahkiakum School District, Attn: Cheer Advisor, PO Box 398, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or drop off at the High School Office. Make checks payable to Wahkiakum Cheerleading. Any questions should be directed to Kate Brenner...
The Skamokawa Grade School Reunion will be held Saturday August 22 at the upper covered picnic area of Skamokawa Vista Park at 1:00 p.m. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring their own drinks and a favorite dish or dessert to share. Any old pictures to share and stories to tell are welcome. For more information call Gary Emery at 360-795-0884....
To the Eagle: This is in response to a letter which appeared in last week’s Eagle. The writer of that letter wasn’t aware of all of the facts, and I would like to explain. The mayor and Cathlamet council members are not the heartless, uncaring people he describes. Background: A resident and his family on Elochoman Valley Road suddenly found themselves without water because of a ruptured pipeline. Their house is on one side of the road; their meter is on the other side, and their water pipe runs under the asphalt street. It’s not just town...
To the Eagle: Back in '92 when we retired, we bought a derelict cedar cabin 4500 feet up the south slope of Mauna Loa on the "Big Island" of Hawaii. The water system source was a rain barrel, but a huge one, nine feet tall, 16 feet in diameter, built with 150 redwood staves. We rehabbed the system with some trepidation, since you could see daylight between the dried out staves, and the property was in the middle of the Ka'u Desert, so rainfall was sparse. But rain did come, and with 1600 square feet of tin roof, every inch of rain put nearly...
To The Eagle: The WSU Extension Nutrition Education Program would like to thank the Wahkiakum School District, Garden Mentor Team, local farms, and businesses, for the opportunity to bring local foods to the students of Julius A. Wendt Elementary School and John C. Thomas Middle School over the past few months. We introduced “My Plate Tasting Days” over the past few months and students have had the opportunity to taste fresh, local products from Stockhouses’ Farm, Island’s End Farm, Zimmermans’ Farm, Skamokawa Farmstead Creamery, and Maria’s P...
To The Eagle: Recently, an effort was made to trap a large number of feral and stray cats in a neighborhood on Columbia Street in Cathlamet. These cats are the result of irresponsible neighbors who would not spay and neuter their pets and then moved out and left several cats behind. These cats have continued to breed. Because of this, my aunt has ended up feeding many homeless and feral cats over the last four years or so. This has cost her many hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in cat food as well as a huge amount of worry and stress over...
