Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: George Wehrfritz advances an idea that “The Eagle” has been too free in giving space to “an internet-style troll “ who is attacking candidates running for office. He prescribes limiting the privilege of expressing one’s opinions in the newspaper to just one letter per person per campaign cycle. (He himself has written two so far.) He seems to be disturbed by the expression of points of view in conflict with his own. He lumps them all together as the work of one person he calls a troll. That may be his individual perceptio...
To The Eagle: Free Summer Lunch Program. Four simple words. It can happen here. Four simple words. In coordination with the Wahkiakum School District’s Summer School schedule, we hope to offer free lunches at JA Wendt Elementary School, Mon – Thursday at noon, beginning July 16 and ending August 16. Community members have been meeting for a month working out details on how to bring a Summer Lunch program to kids in Cathlamet. A critical piece to this happening is volunteers stepping forward to help prepare and serve the meals. If you have tim...
To The Eagle: Anyone going through Cathlamet this spring has to be impressed by how much nicer it looks, and those responsible deserve a large "thank-you." The new sign at the courthouse looks so much better than the rotted one. The Wahkiakum Bloomers did a beautiful job of placing vibrant blue pots of red and white flowers along Main Street, and quite a few businesses followed suite, brightening up the downtown area and highlighting the painting of several stores in that area. Julius Dalzell whacked the brush and weeds along the waterfront tra...
The Cathlamet Woman's Club honored their 2017 Citizens of the Year, Ralph and Helen Keyser, with the planting of a rose bush in the Julia Butler Hansen garden on Friday. Their daughter, Julie was in attendance. Caroline Walton, far right, presented them with flowers....
SUMMER HAS BEGUN--The hot weather showed up just in time to welcome Summer, although if it gets as hot as they say it might, I won't be overly thrilled, as anything over 75 seems a bit too much for me. But the way forecasts keep changing, who knows, it may be back to "Spring-like" weather by the time you read this, and that would suit me just fine. With fire danger already at high levels, more dry conditions must be met with extreme caution in all things outdoors which could involve a heat source. It may be legal to burn, or BBQ, but common...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Wahkiakum District 200 School Board, HS Library, 5:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, C...
Commissioners tackled several issues at the Wahkiakum County Port 1 meeting last Thursday, including how to deal with boaters who were ignoring codes of conduct and causing damage, dredge spoils, and the farmers market. Mayor Dale Jacobson was in attendance with the Town of Cathlamet’s Public Works Superintendent Duncan Cruickshank. Jacobson said that the town had completed their waterfront park plan and would soon be looking for grants. He asked the commissioners when they planned to move d...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 11 — 7:26 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing Puget Island resident with a history of heart problems. 9:37 a.m. A caller reported that a tree had fallen on a Grays River road. 3:54 p.m. A driver was cited for speed. 8:06 p.m. A caller reported a brush fire on Puget Island. A deputy and the Puget Island Fire Department responded. It turned out to be a controlled burn. 9:54 p.m. A caller reported t...
Wahkiakum Community Center, 100 Main Street Cathlamet, 360.795.7870. Volunteers- Come apply to help out at the center- we’ll feed you! Opportunities to serve as a Flex Host or at special events, like National Pie Day or Bald Eagle Day. We have something for everyone! https://www.facebook.com/Wahkiakum.Community.Center/ https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/50581f3d-1468-4cc1-99df-13702cab2eda Wahkiakum Outdoors presents the Pike Minnow Reward Program at the River Street Meeting Room Wednesday June 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (organized by Flex H...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce June Fridays--Farmers Market 3-6pm Every Friday Thru Sept. 30, Elochoman Slough Marina ~ Mackenzie Jones ~ 360.795.3501 22-24 Puget Island Garage And Yard Sales Cathlamet: Puget Island ~ Sandra York ~ 360.430.0951 23-24 Vista Park Kite Festival, Skamokawa Vista Park 23-24 Horse Jackpot Playday, Skamokawa Fairgrounds ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360.795.3480 July Fridays--Farmers Market 3-6pm Every Friday Thru Sept. 30, Elochoman Slough Marina ~ Mackenzie Jones ~ 360.795.3501 *** Libraries Rock! Children’s Summer R...
To The Eagle: Last night at the town council meeting, they had an executive session to discuss the purchase of the small parking lot between Butler Street and the Bank of the Pacific. When they came out of session, a motion was made to purchase the lot for $68,000. After a second another council member raised discussion regarding the assessed value being $34,000 and the appraised value being $38,000 when she was interrupted by Council Member Sue Cameron claiming a point of order. She claimed that because these numbers were discussed in...
The Cathlamet Town Council adopted an update of the town park and recreation plan and addressed other business at the monthly meeting on Monday. Town Attorney Heidi Heywood suggested a clarification on a page with a map showing the proposed waterfront park on the old sewage lagoon site. Land at the edge of the site is owned by Port District 1, but the town has an easement there for the outfall pipe for the town sewer system. Bob Kizziar, a member of the Port 1 board of commissioners, pointed out that the map shows vendor kiosks on the easement....
Wahkiakum High School's class of 2018 will graduate this Friday in a 7 p.m. ceremony at the school. Morgan Bashore is the class's valedictorian. The senior, who has a 3.97 GPA, will attend Lewis and Clark College in Portland next fall, where she plans to major in chemistry and minor in math and art. Or, if she can manage it, double major in math and chemistry. "I'm interested in manufacturing formulation," Bashore said. "If finances allow, I could get a chemical engineering degree. I like...
To The Eagle: My name is Nicci Bergseng and I’d like to introduce myself as your Wahkiakum County Auditor. I was appointed to the auditor position in December 2017 and I am currently working to retain my position. It is my commitment to this county to continue upholding the highest level of integrity and honesty within my office. A lot of community members throughout the county know me from Bank of the Pacific where I worked for nearly ten years. After leaving the bank, I gained employment in the Wahkiakum County Auditor’s Office. While wor...
To The Eagle: Good news from D.C.; Supreme Court on the integrity of elections, no votes by the dead. The economy at 3.9 growth, low unemployment [local Norpac hiring more because of DOJ supported lawsuit] [re. Newsprint from the dumping Canadian businesses]. And now, the beginnings of a path to peace on the Korean peninsula. All of my lifetime there has been an unfinished war. Our west coast has been in the crosshairs. Thank you Mr. President, Donald J. Trump. Peace. Mike Swift Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: Thank you very much for the prize money (Wahkiakum County Eagle photo contest.) I donated it to the Veterans of Foreign Wars here in Cathlamet. I have been a member of this organization for several years. I have also witnessed the good they do for our community. Most of which goes unnoticed by the majority of people in our county. Their goal is to help veterans and their families who are in need. They are also involved with educating students of the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices that men and women in uniform make and...
MUCH WETTER--Compared to the week before, this past weekend was much wetter. In spite of some sunny times, the rainy times definitely made their presence known, as it would absolutely come down in buckets, which pretty much destroyed what flowers I had left out there. Oh well, I got to enjoy them longer than usual, as it often pours just before Memorial Day. With our parched lawns, fields and forests, it was actually a good thing to have them watered down a bit. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from June 14-20 are Mike McLaughlin,...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Susan Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 3 — 8:23 a.m. A driver was cited for speed. 10:40 a.m. An alarm was activated at a Rosedale home. A deputy investigated and found everything secure. 11:13 a.m. A driver was cited for speed. 2:59 p.m. A driver was cited for speed. 3:28 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an individual in Cathlamet who was complaining of chest pain and dizziness. The Grays River Fire Department also responded. 3:33 p.m. A...
Three local fire fighters recently graduated from the Washington State Fire Fighting Academy. They are, l-r, Jack Leavitt and Alex Peachy, District 4 department, and Paul Tillman, Cathlamet Fire Department. Courtesy photos....
You can find our calendar of events online https://www.facebook.com/Wahkiakum.Community.Center Wahkiakum Outdoors presents Pike Minnow Reward Program at the River Street Meeting room at 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wed June 20. S.A.I.L (Stay Active and Independent for Life) every Thursday starting at 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m., Hope Center. Contact: Sharon at 360-849-4956. 7 p.m. Friday Night Movie is rated PG-13 and is family friendly. This movie came out in 1996. Some aliens come to Earth, while the world tries to see if they truly “come in peace,” but a dea...
Community Vacation Bible School will be held this year at Heritage Bible Church, June 18-22, 9 a.m. – Noon with check-in beginning at 8:45 a.m. It is for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. At “BugZone: Transformed by our BIG God!” kids will sing songs, do crafts, hear Bible stories, eat snacks, play games, and more. Registration is available online at www.vbsmate.com/wahkiakum or forms may be picked up at St. James Family Center, The Wahkiakum County Eagle or the following participating churches: Heritage Bible, River of Life,...
Young readers will explore all things related to music this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “Libraries Rock!” during their summer library program. Activities may include music demonstrations, playing simple musical instruments, constructing their own instruments, sound experiments, singing silly songs, games and more. The 2018 Summer Reading Program is open to children and young teens, ages 5 to 15, with programs, prize drawings, story times, reading incentives, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the...
Pool staff supervisor Duncan Cruickshank is certain that the Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Pool will open on Monday but suggests there might be a chance that doors will open this Saturday in time for open swim. The weather is supposed to be hot, so check the Cathlamet Swimming Pool Facebook page for more concrete information on the potential Saturday opening. New and seasoned lifeguards have been training for the coming summer season using the StarGuard program, implemented last year. The...
Live Music on Saturday, June 16 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. Farmer Rob, guitar and vocalist, 5-8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
