Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: Well how blessed we Trump voters are that we have the genius of letter writers to show us the error of our ways. I read a letter last week and I must say it followed the Democratic party line to the letter but remember your opinions are not facts just your opinions. First of all in my opinion: Abortion is murder and not a women's issue alone until women figure out how to make babies without a man's blessed contribution, so yes men do have a dog in the fight and the right to our opinion about abortion. My second opinion is that Pre...
To The Eagle: On October 22, 2016 The Pioneer Community Association sponsored the first “Tidy Up the Town” in recognition of National Make A Difference Day. The event was so successful that we hosted a second “Tidy Up the Town” event in April of 2017 to do some serious Main Street spring cleaning prior to the start of our tourist season; and since then have continued to host both fall and spring clean-up events. This coming October 26, 2019 marks the seventh time we have invited community members to join with us as we pull weeds, cut back bl...
Clean Rivers Cooperative and the Maritime Fire & Safety Association conducted an equipment deployment drill of its oil spill response resources last Thursday after launching from the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. According to a press release from MFSA, deployment drills are conducted at least twice a year, in order for them to test their ability to respond in different conditions and in different areas along the Lower Columbia River. Each situation allows them to utilize different types...
The Cathlamet Town Council is sponsoring a public forumfor candidates for council positions on this fall's election ballot. The debate, starting at 5:30 p.m. on October 17, will be held in the DeBriae Meeting Room of the Fire Hall located at 255 2nd Street- Cathlamet. [Editor: The early publication of this story said the event would be a debate. It should have said the event will be a forum.]...
WEATHER--The end of last week saw heavy downpours between the dry times in West Valley, so that was good. Saturday started foggy and I thought it might be dry all day, but it did pour a couple of times, but again, at least it wasn't a daylong drenching. Monday saw quite a bit more moisture here in West Valley than in other places, as while it was dripping wet here, it was sunny and dry in Longview, so our yards got some extra watering that others didn't seem to get! Drier conditions may show up, but that comes with colder temperatures. SPECIAL...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Free Low Impact Senior Fitness Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior...
On Friday, October 11, in addition to the brown bag lunch, the monthly Book Club will meet at 11 a.m. There are three books to choose from this time. The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, Absalom, Absalom by William Faulkner, or As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. Bring your lunch and stop by for lively discussion of whichever selection you choose. On Saturday, October 12, the Ten Year Dress A Girl International Anniversary Celebration Open House will be held from 11-2 p.m. The open house is to honor all women sewing in our community to dress...
It's that time of year again for St. James Family Center's "A Country Christmas" bazaar to be held Nov. 23, at St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be handmade arts and crafts, Christmas decor, etc. Vendors are needed and can call or email Chrstie, 360-849-0888, davistax@msn.com for applications. A bake sale with Scandinavian and holiday goodies will tempt taste buds. Lunch will be available with soups, chili, biscuits, nachos, hot dogs, desserts and coffee and spiced cider. The Children's...
Local farmers, gardeners and food producers are invited to attend the first meeting of the fall with the Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network, Monday, October 14, at 7 p.m., in the River Street Meeting Room in Cathlamet. Local growers will share on their 2019 growing season, and Carrie Backman, from WSU Wahkiakum County Extension, will share results of the Wahkiakum farm survey created and implemented by Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network over the last year. All are welcome to attend....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 30 – 9:42 a.m. A caller reported that a parent at a Cathlamet home had been struck by her child. 10:13 a.m. A caller reported that there was a deceased deer along SR 4 in the Deep River area. The Washington Department of Transportation was notified. 11:07 a.m. Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on SR 4 near Skamokawa. No injuries were reported. State patrol was notified. 2:48 p.m. A d...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday October 11 from 1-2:30 p.m., in Cathlamet and from 3-4:30 p.m., in Grays River. 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 interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up must call The Charlotte...
The Wahkiakum Mules pulled away in the second half to claim a 34-14 victory over the Mossyrock Vikings last Friday. The Vikings scored first on a 30-yard run in the first quarter and took an 8-0 lead. The Mules responded with a second quarter touchdown in the second quarter. Quarterback Kaden Anderson crossed the goalline on an 11-yard run, and the first half ended with the Vikings leading 8-7. The second half got off to a rocky start for the host Vikings. "Mossyrock asked for a 10-minute long halftime break," Mule Coach Eric Hansen said. "We...
The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a special meeting commencing at 6 p.m. on Friday to discuss 2020 programs and budget. The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners has been working to reconstitute the board, which is charged with overseeing eradication and control of noxious or invasive weeds. High priorities include Japanese knotweed and the aquatic weeds in the Columbia and connecting sloughs. The meeting will take place in the River Street Meeting Room, located at 25 River Street in Cathlamet....
Story and photo by Diana Zimmerman Asia Taccori, an exchange student at Wahkiakum High School this year, knows two things for sure right now. One, it's cold. Two, life is as good as your attitude. She is cold because an early chill has set in, but she's also cold because she's 17 and she has spent her entire life on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Taccori is from Sestu, which is on the southern end of Sardinia, in Italy. Taccori got involved in the exchange program because she wanted to trav...
Cathlamet resident Tom Irving may be nearly 97 years old, but he isn't letting that stop him. Irving is headed to Washington D.C. this month along with the Puget Sound Honor Flight. "You're as young as you feel," Irving said. "It's a once in a lifetime trip." The Puget Sound Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization that sends veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War to D.C. twice in the spring and twice in the fall, to give them an opportunity to visit the memorials in our...
To The Eagle: Thursday evening, September 26, we drew the winning ticket for the Pioneer Center Association quilt raffle. I am happy to announce Pearl Blackburn won the beautiful quilt donated by the River City Strippers to aid the PCA in fundraising, and would like to thank the many people who donated by buying a ticket (or several) and helped us in our efforts to afford the many repairs needed at the center. There are many others who assisted along the way, and thank you as well to the merchants who put our flyer in their windows, Julius...
To The Eagle: Two weeks ago I read in the sheriff’s report, not once but twice, complaints were filed against law-abiding citizens because do-gooder(s) thought some animals were too skinny. One was old and both were found well-cared for. I see the Angel Wings fiasco being kicked around some more and this is twice in the last year our injustice system has railroaded people in jail for practically nothing; Angel Wings for a few animals too many, another for having them get loose. I have seen way too many people get raided, to the point they d...
Wahkiakum County land owners can expect to see their property tax assessments increase, Assessor Bill Coons announced this week. Coons said the assessed value of the county increased 11.8 percent this year, by $57.4 million. Part of that was new construction valued at $9 million. The real estate market also contributed to the increase. Coons said that the real estate Multi Listing Service has reported data showing property prices increased 10.9 percent in the past year. In a letter to taxpayers, Coons said he was shocked by prices now paid in...
COOL START--In West Valley, it was a very foggy and very chilly 32 degrees at the beginning of this week, which was also the last day of September, so it feels like our Winter showed up a little bit early to me! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Oct. 3-9 are Deb Gribskov, Matt Helms, Ronald Britt, Cindy Turner, Collin Montgomery, Kylee Montgomery, Mary B. Cothren, Tony Silva, Richard Robinson, Patti Bergseng, Allen La Berge, Kevin Vik, Lauren Brockway, Jessie Havens, Erica Biem, Breanna Lorenzo, Kari Good Martin, Sandra Gison, Lisa...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. CathlameTones, Hotel Cathlamet, 6 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Free Low Impact Senior Fitness Class, Hope...
Ghosts of Grays River: The Jesse Baker Jr. Saga, Part II Grays River has been home to some of the most illustrious people who for the most part have become unknown to but a few. This all changed for me, a relative newcomer who by nature is curious. Finding the Walker home's partial history led to the discovery of the abandoned Walker Cemetery and the lost graves of the Baker family who became the ghosts of Grays River. It is almost impossible to understand what goes through the mind of a man...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 23 – 9:52 a.m. A Rosedale resident reported that she was being stalked and harassed by the manager of the property. 10:34 a.m. An alarm was activated at a Rosedale address. 11:29 a.m. A Deep River resident reported that a kayak and a tool belt had been taken without permission from his boathouse. He was reluctant to press charges at that time, and said he would wait to see if the subject returned t...
Clallam County District Court Judge Dave Neupert administered the Oath of Attorney to Holly (Graham) McKeen who recently passed the Washington State Bar examination. She is now serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Clallam County. She is a 2003 graduate of Wahkiakum High School and is the daughter of Fred and Tammy Johnson of Cathlamet and Matt and Judy Graham of Ocean Park. Courtesy photo....
On Saturday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., the Photography Club will meet. This club meets once a month on the first Saturday of the month and is hosted by Diana Zimmerman. On Monday, Oct. 7 from 9-10 a.m., a 1-hour informational session on a business planning program will be held. Here are the details: Enterprise for Equity (E4E) and Pacific County Economic Development Council (EDC) present Coastal BizWorks, a business planning program that supports the owners of new and burgeoning small businesses in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. Before committing to...
The Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) will conduct an equipment deployment drill of its oil spill response resources on Thursday, October 3 on the Columbia River near Cathlamet. This drill is a critical component of the MFSA Vessel Response Plan. The MFSA maintains a state approved oil spill contingency plan for commercial ships that call on ports along the Lower Columbia River from the mouth near Astoria to the I-205 bridge and on the Willamette from its confluence with the Columbia to the Willamette Falls. The Plan supports the...
