Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: A recent mailing entitled “2019 Cathlamet-Area Fund Drive for Wounded Warriors” from the Wounded Warrior Project has caused some confusion and misconceptions among some recipients. Donations to that mailing do not support our local Wahkiakum Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby and our organizations are in no way associated. Wahkiakum Warriors and Widows is a local event funded, staffed and operated by volunteers and local businesses. Our mission statement is “A tribute to post 9/11/2001 wounded warriors and families of those who m...
FOGGY--As we begin this work week, we've got plenty of foggy mornings in West Valley, but not a lot of heavy rains like our neighbors to the south of us, so I guess I'll take the damp foggy mornings and drier days, rather than the downpours they've had. It makes you feel chilled to the bone though, so it's definitely time to drag out the heavier sweaters and throw that extra blanket back on the bed! We may see some rain move in by the time you read this, but hopefully it doesn't cause us any serious problems. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating...
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. Senior Fitness & Balance 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 Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. CathlameTones, Hotel Cathlamet, 6 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 2 – 7:13 a.m. A caller reported an erratic driver on SR 4 heading east in the Skamokawa area. 10:07 a.m. A Puget Island resident reported that a bank card had been used fraudulently. 10:28 a.m. The Department of Corrections requested assistance from the sheriff’s office at an Elochoman Valley home. 10:46 a.m. The Department of Corrections requested assistance from the sheriff’s office at a Puget...
As a recent transplant to this county, I find myself still becoming accustomed to the weather nuances. It’s enjoyable to me to learn what others consider ‘winter’. I can count quite a few benefits to having a wet winter over a snow filled one, but I can’t stop dreaming of the magic of waking up, looking outside and seeing that white blanket of snow. Ninety five miles south of Lake Erie, where I grew up, is technically on the outskirts of the famous Snowbelt. I remember the blizzard of ‘93 and how my 7-year-old self-thought the entire world mus...
Former Cathlamet resident Carl Andrew Smith, was born August 4, 1919 and died December 2, 2019 in Madras, Ore., where he resided. Death was by natural causes. Graveside services and internment will be held Friday, December 13, 11 a.m., at Yacolt City Cemetery....
The Holiday Market and Wahkiakum Lighted Parade will go on rain or shine at the Elochoman Slough Marina, so bundle up in warm clothes and don’t forget your umbrella. Come early to get your spot and shop the many vendors and kids activities at the market which will open at 3 p.m on Saturday, December 14. Bring your camp chair to warm up by one of the bonfires while you enjoy some chili and other tasty treats from Maria’s Taco Shack. Parking will be available on Wesley Street by the marina, the Family Health Clinic parking lot, the lot next to...
A large crowd enjoyed the Cathlamet Lighting Festival last Saturday. A group of local singers, the CathlameTones (below, top), led carol singing and were joined by children and other onlookers. At the appropriate hour, Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce members turned on the lights for the community tree (below, right), and, according to Cathlamet tradition, Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck (below middle), greeted youngsters and proceeded to the community center for conferences and photos with...
The Wahkiakum PUD water crew will soon have to stop water flow to Puget Island to replace a faulty valve, General Manager David Tramblie announced at the Tuesday meeting of the utility board of commissioners. The water crew recently replaced the master meter at the Island end of the highway bridge, and when they tried to open the valve to restore flow, they found the valve was frozen and wouldn't work. Water continues to flow to the Island through a bypass. To replace the valve, the crew will have to shut off water flow "for the better part of...
A short-handed Cathlamet Town Council made their second vote of approval for their 2020 budgets in a special meeting Monday night. Mayor Dale Jacobson was ill, so Council Member Ryan Smith presided as mayor pro tem. Also attending were Council Members Laurel Waller and David Olson. According to a town ordinance, the council must vote three times on the budget; the council gave first approval Nov. 18. The budget totals $6.2 million. Of that $2.3 goes to water system operations;$704,926 to sewer bond payment; $148,587 to water bond payment,...
To The Eagle: Just wanted to pass along a big thank you to all the volunteers who made the Cathlamet Community Thanksgiving Dinner such a success. The food and company was wonderful. Like the best of Thanksgivings past, I left knowing I had eaten too much! I can only imagine the hours everyone spent preparing, and your efforts made it one of the highlights of our family’s weekend. Again, thanks and Happy Holidays! Chris Damitio Cathlamet...
COLD BUT WARMING--The last few days of November were pretty chilly in West Valley, as temperatues were down to just 19 degrees and the frost was very thick on everything a couple of mornings. With that kind of cold weather came some restless nights with little sleep, as many of us have to deal with keeping our water flowing so as not to freeze up! So when it warmed up Saturday night, we weren't complaining a bit. We did see just a skiff of snow here on Sunday morning and a couple of inches on top of Beaver Creek, but at least it wasn't dumping...
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. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible...
Have you ever wanted to give crocheting a try? Or maybe knitting? Do you have a favorite pair of jeans that you can no longer wear in public due to a massive rip in the rear? Sandy Sews is an ongoing sewing group that is open to everybody, every Thursday 10-12. For those that prefer to use a sewing machine, we have large tables to spread out on. Bring that sweater project that you haven’t worked on lately, or come with a question about a stitch, Sandy’s experience and patience will give you the confidence you need to create something bea...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 25 – 8:06 a.m. A caller reported a dog running along SR 4. 12:29 p.m. A caller reported a possible drunk driver in a white van weaving back and forth on SR 4 just west of County Line Park. 2:05 p.m. A Deep River resident reported that a minor child had been missing for three days. A deputy made contact with a friend of the youth who said he was safe but did not want contact with his parents. 5:30 p...
Cathlamet's Holiday Lighting Festival and Visit from Santa Claus will take place this Saturday on Main Street, rain, snow or shine. According to the sponsoring Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, the festival will include: --Vendor fair at the Hotel Cathlamet, 3-8 p.m.; --Caroling at the courthouse, 4:30 p.m., and --Tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus at 5 p.m. Many Main Street businesses will be open, and refreshments will be served. Children and adults may mingle with Santa afterwards at the Community Center....
To The Eagle: I clearly did not make my point well enough. And looking back, stating my personal considerations about poverty did not help make my point. That said, my point was that to penalize those who have succeeded in living above poverty is not a solution for poverty. And yes, I agree whole heartedly the Money Changers of the world are a big part of the problem. As are the scammers, liars, cheaters, thieves and anyone who chooses to take advantage in any way of others. Ben Elkinton Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: I was watching Jeopardy last night, and they had a category Islands in the "C" and when there’s a letter with quotation marks, the answer will begin with that letter as I'm sure someone there watches Jeopardy or knows someone who does. The answer was Puget Island and one of the contestants said "What is the Columbia River, and obviously got it right. So thought I would share that one of our geological places up here in the lower Columbia region was on Jeopardy. Pull up the November 19 airing to find it. I think it was the D...
SNOW MAYBE?--We had some wild weather last Monday with thunder and lightning and buckets of rain, but then it thankfully dried out. That part was nice but those freezing temperatures and heavy fog made for some chilly mornings and some hazardous driving conditions as well. Speaking of which, there is a chance that by the time you read this on Wednesday, that we may get some snow flurries. What? Please, no! I have dealt with some miserable weather conditions just prior to and even on, Thanksgiving Day, which made this holiday a total nightmare,...
THURSDAY Happy Thanksgiving! FRIDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch, Community Center, Cathlamet, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. River City Strippers, quilters, St. Catherine Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. AA Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 7 p.m. (360) 560-6946. Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, Rosburg, 9:30-11 a.m. Community Library & Computer Center, Johnson Park 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY Community Library & Computer Center, Johnson Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SUNDAY Wahkiakum Acoustic Guitar Society, Community...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 18 – 10:47 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an Elochoman Valley resident who had fallen. 6:17 p.m. A child in Rosedale accidentally called 911. 7:10 p.m. A caller reported that an individual who appeared to be intoxicated was loitering at a Rosedale business, bothering customers, and asking for money. A deputy responded. 8:29 a.m. A caller reported a possible drunk driver near County Line Park. A d...
Wahkiakum County Commissioners Dan Cothren and Mike Backman were asked to adjudicate neighborhood disputes at their meeting Tuesday. [Commissioner Gene Strong was out of town at a statewide meeting of county officials.] The first dispute involved the commissioners. Cathlamet resident Jim Kolberg asked the board to trim trees along the property line between his house and the Johnson House on Division Street. The trees drop debris, and one leaning tree hovers dangerously over the skylight in his bedroom, Kolberg said. He added that he had...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council on Monday voted 3-1 to open their Butler Street lot to parking with a six-month deadline to begin improvements to the lot. The action was one of several initiatives from Council Member David Olson who also suggested changes to the composition of the town planning commission, a formal agenda for meetings, and guidelines for conduct during meetings and public comment. In other business, Mayor Dale Jacobson announced that Public Works Director Duncan Cruickshank is leaving his position at the end of this...
Sometimes I just get lucky. From the moment I saw that the first woman to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean would be speaking at the Cathlamet Yacht Club's Fall Dinner, I'd been daydreaming ways to finesse an invitation. I never verbalized the wish, but somehow, someone got the message, and I got that invitation. I'm glad. I like stories, and Sharon Sites Adams had a fine one to tell. Adams, who grew up in Prineville, was an adult the first time she saw the ocean. "I wasn't impressed," she...
DAMP--We started this past weekend with some heavy fog and some drizzly conditions, and I don't know about you, but all that dampness seemed to chill me to the bone, even though it wasn't super cold. Looking at extended forecasts, it's possible that we may get some dry times coming our way, and that certainly would be nice. We'll keep our fingers crossed as often these extended forecasts change at the last minute. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Nov. 21-27 are Danny Silverman, Kinsley Helms, Mike Brown, Gordie Oman, Kyle Parker J...
