Articles from the October 29, 2015 edition
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Fall Harvest Festival
The rain broke with enough time for the sun to warm the Fall Harvest Festival at JA Wendt's school garden and grounds on Monday. Throughout the day, classes of kindergarten students through fifth...
By Daily coho limit reduced to 1 adult fish on tributaries to lower Columbia River
Starting Nov. 1, anglers will be restricted to one hatchery-reared adult coho salmon per day as part of their catch limit on several tributaries to the lower Columbia River. Poor returns of coho salmon prompted state fishery managers to reduce the...
Toledo tops Wahkiakum 47-13
The winless Wahkiakum Mule football team hung close to the Central League's number two team for a quarter but ended up in a 47-13 loss to Toledo on Thursday night. Toledo jumped to a 7-0 lead on a...
Voters support county junk law
The 2015 general election settled a few contested races in Wahkiakum County and a few more statewide. On an advisory ballot, Wahkiakum voters gave 71 percent approval to the county commissioners' referendum asking if the county should enact an...
County looking to legislature for budget solution
In the midst of a gloomy revenue forecast, Wahkiakum County officials have started talks to prepare their 2016 budgets. Commissioners have been meeting with department heads this week to go over requests. The meetings will continue into Thursday....
Commissioners modify flood control zone area
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday changed the boundaries of part of the Puget Island Flood Control District to accommodate input from East Sunny Sands residents and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Responding to input from a public meeting...
Naselle students immerse in Mandarin
A Mandarin immersion program at Naselle/Grays River School District will face an uphill battle for funding as supporters and students continue to prove that the benefits of the program far outweigh th...
Former commissioner endorses Tischer
To The Eagle: Lee Tischer is running for the position of Port District #2 commissioner, which is a volunteer position. While he is the only candidate interested in serving, please give him your support by checking the box next to his name when you...
Sheriff's Report, October 29, 2015
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 20 — 1:42 p.m. An unknown vehicle was parked in a Rosedale resident’s driveway. 2:07 p.m. A caller compla...
Lots of Halloween events scheduled
HALF NICE--Last weekend was a mixed bag of weather for us, as Saturday turned out pretty nice after some early morning clouds and the sun looked good and felt even better after the cool start. Then Sunday came along and we were gloomy, drippy and a...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry,...
Haunted house, bazaar set for Saturday
News from Naselle: Sports calendar of the Naselle Comet teams this week: Thursday, high school volleyball with Lake Quinault in Naselle at 7 p.m.; Friday, high school football with Twin Valley in Naselle at 7 p.m. Go Comets! Stop by the Naselle...
Lyle Patterson camp starts next week
The second annual Lyle Patterson Memorial Basketball Camp begins next week at the Naselle/Grays River School District, from November 5-7. The event was the brainchild of teacher/Athletic...
CERT training offered in November in Long Beach
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is offering Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) on the Long Beach Peninsula. Training is scheduled as follows: Saturday, November 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, November 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday,...
Haystack Rock Awareness Program to celebrate 30 years
Friends of Haystack Rock supports the Haystack Rock Awareness Program in cooperation with the City of Cannon Beach, promoting the preservation and protection of the intertidal life and birds that inhabit the Marine Garden and the Oregon Islands...
Halloween Carnival at St. James Family Center
St. James Family Center held its annual Halloween Carnival last Saturday. Proceeds from game tickets raised over $200 for Cowlitz/Wahkiakum United Way, which has been a major funding source for the...
Charles Parker receives award
District Governor, J.D. Nellor, right, presented the Milestone Chevron Award to Charles Parker for 35 years of faithful service in the Wahkiakum Lions Club at the club's meeting on October 19. Photo...
What's happening at the Fair?
Wow! Halloween weekend is here, that means it’s time for the Haunted House and Halloween Carnival. The Haunted House starts tonight (Thursday) and runs through Saturday. The times are Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5...
Bazaar and bake sale set for November 14
Stop by the Naselle Lutheran Church on Saturday, November14, between the hours of 10 a.m., and 3 p.m., for the ever popular Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale. Enjoy the Coffee Bar with hot and iced coffee accompanied by fresh doughnuts or soup bar,...
4-H state fair results announced
Wahkiakum County 4-H members qualifying and sending entries, participating in contests and showing their project animals brought home impressive results from the Washington State 4-H Fair held in Puyallup. Abigail Moten: Food Preservation-4 Blue;...
Family Health Center adjusts hours
The Family Health Center Wahkiakum Clinic will change their hours of operation effective November 1. In response to requests by the community they will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. They will now be closed on Mondays. For...
Historical program set for Nov. 7
The Historic US Quarantine Station Museum at Knappton will hold its “O, How Horriable is the Day” event remembering the Lewis &Clark Expedition on November 7, 11 am. to 2 p.m. Lewis & Clark Pacific Northwest Living Historians will present pro...
Mentoring program seeks caring adults
The Wahkiakum Adult to Youth Mentoring Program is seeking responsible, caring adults who are willing to spend an hour per week, for one year, as a mentor, or supportive adult friend, in the lives of children in grades kindergarten through five. An...
2015 Neewollah Daze poster winners announced
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the annual Newollah Daze poster contest. The winners are: Kindergarten; 1st Kasey; 2nd Annelise; Tie for 3rd Jeffrey K and Eryn. 1st Grade: 1st Emily; 2nd Raegyn Watkins; 3rd Kamble. 2nd...
The cleaners
Members of the Pioneer Community Association board devoted part of Saturday morning to cleaning the Pioneer Church in Cathlamet. Old window coverings in the kitchen were taken down and fake flowers...
