Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners continued to talk about a proposal to revise their senior/disabled low income discount, listened to reports, and discussed a technological advance that could potentially help the community. Auditor Erin Wilson presented a proposal for the senior/disabled low income discount to the commissioners. The proposed program would provide discounts to the monthly basic charge. For instance, single people who qualify and make less than $12,060 would be...
A group of curious and engaged residents showed up on Monday to listen to Nan Devlin, the tourism director for Tillamook County in Oregon, talk about the positive effect that tourism has had on her county and what it could do for Wahkiakum County. "In Tillamook County we have hundreds of jobs going begging because there aren't enough people to fill them," Devlin said. "Tourism jobs have a really interesting benefit. Only 15 percent of tourism jobs are minimum wage." Devlin said that tourism...
To The Eagle: I recently discovered that Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services has taken upon itself the opportunity to name the building donated to the county by the Congregational Church. The name they have decided on is claimed to be “The Hope Center.” It’s not that this is an inappropriate name; it’s just that the community at large was not given an opportunity to weigh in on the decision. I was hoping we could designate that facility something that would readily communicate to those of us who respect local history and have known t...
To The Eagle: Richard Erickson’s notion (Letters to the Editor, Feb. 15 edition) that the town should sell the old sewer lagoons to Port District 1 is both predictable and ironic. Yes, the waterfront should be used to promote economic growth in Wahkiakum County, though selling it to a loss-making port district lacking a long term vision would be a major mistake. Here’s why: In 2012 the town council very publicly proposed that the port take the lead in co-developing the sewer facility’s parcels based on a decade-old concept plan, a scheme once...
Perhaps it was the snow that fell heavy and wet in the late afternoon, for the Cathlamet Town Council found itself with a light agenda Tuesday. The highlight of the agenda was supposed to have been a visit from Washington Department of Transportation engineers to talk about potential solutions for traffic control. However, the visitors called before the meeting and asked to be excused because of poor travel conditions in Clark County. The council quickly approved contracts with the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Wellness. The...
SNOW RETURNED--We woke up to a light layer of snow in West Valley this past Sunday morning, but places just a bit higher in elevation saw several inches of snow come down. KM had several inches and the Beaver Creek area saw a good amount too, which was ideal for sledding and snowboarding, so it just depended on where you were as to how much you got. We woke up Monday morning to temperatures in the low 20s, so yep, it was nippy. While we had become accustomed to a "mild winter," this just goes to show us that winter is not yet over and I've even...
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. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, Fire/Ambulance, 7...
It looks like Mother Nature has decided to cooperate with the calendar and as I complete this column I watch big puffy snowflakes falling outside and actually sticking to the ground. My young dog, (almost 3 years old and 150 pounds) is rooting around in the snow trying to figure out what’s going on. Quite comical to watch. On the other hand, all the daffodils are about to bloom and we are now getting freezing temps. Go figure. News from Naselle: Sports for the upcoming week: The Naselle high school boys basketball team will compete on S...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 12 — 3:34 p.m. A caller reported a deceased animal on Main Street in Cathlamet. 4:50 p.m. Trash was dumped next to a gate on Mullen Road. 5:43 p.m. Trash had been dumped at a property in the Rosedale area. 6:25 p.m. The Grays River ambulance transported a Rosburg resident to the hospital for a transfusion at the request of the local clinic. February 13 — 7:15 a.m. A welfare check was requested for...
The Cathlamet Chess club attended a tournament last weekend in Vancouver. Gabe Moon (far right) took first place in the open section winning the cash purse. Nathan Garrett (center front) placed second in the sixth grade bracket. Other notable finishers with winning records were Kyler Sause and Quincy Evans. Contributed by Joel McEntire....
Time to start preparing your plots! Submitted by Joyce Orr, Master Gardener The Wahkiakum Community Garden located in Erickson Park on Columbia Street in Cathlamet is revving up for the 2018 garden season so get your plot request in! The gardening catalogs have been received for rainy day reading. So it is time for the Wahkiakum community gardeners to plan their gardens for the 2018 gardening season. There are a few vacant plots available for persons who would like to do their own veggie gardening. If you are interested in a garden plot c...
On Tuesday, March 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., we will have a presentation here at the Community Center by SHIBA. SHIBA provides free Medicare information to help you understand your Medicare options. If you are turning 65 or new to Medicare due to a disability, come in with your questions. There is a full bookshelf here at the Community Center. Come by and pick out some good reading material for those cozy winter evenings by the fire. We have a daily walking group that starts from the community center at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Our Walking G...
River Mile 38 Brewing Co.: Saturday, February 24, The Mutineers (Merry Young on drums and Brian Mathusek singer & guitarist), 5:30-8:30 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet, call 360-366-4662....
Cecelia Jean Cooper, 84, of Cathlamet, died February 16, 2018 at the Longview Hospice Center. She was born January 29, 1934 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Paul and Leota Brennan, the oldest of three children. Together we acknowledge and share our joy in the gift that her life was to us and her beloved friends, and the pain that her passing brings. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her main reason for life itself. She is a wonderful legacy and a shining example for all of us to follow. Survivors include her four children,...
To The Eagle: I reviewed the report on the town’s meeting regarding sewer rates. The council is deciding whether to charge customers a flat fee or charge on the amount of usage. We all know the fair way is to charge on usage. A single person on a fixed income in a two bedroom mobile home, who conserves their water to keep their bill down, should not pay the same as a family in a three bedroom home with three kids – where there is numerous loads of laundry, daily dishwashing, baths/showers, and watering of the lawn, etc. The town is faced with a...
The pictures of the new sign in Cathlamet were mistakenly attributed to Diana Zimmerman. It should have read "Courtesy photos."...
Responding to an article in last week's Eagle, a representative of the firm "doxo" contacted The Eagle to explain the company's business model. The article reported that some Town of Cathlamet utility customers had encountered doxo's website while searching for the town's website and used it to pay their bills online. The customers had been charged for the service and asked town staff about the fees. Clerk/Treasurer Kerrie McNally said staff hadn't heard of doxo, and the town had no arrangement with doxo for handling payments. According to the...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce invites the public to express ideas for development of tourism and other economic activities. Chamber member Sue Cameron announced this week that the Chamber will host a facilitated public forum next Monday, 2 p.m. in the River Street Meeting Room, Cathlamet, to discuss ideas for economic development and tourism. "We want to hear people's ideas about how we can bring in some tourism dollars," Cameron said. "We want your ideas."...
NICE--We started last weekend with some very chilly temperatures, below freezing on Saturday and Sunday morning, but the sunshine that followed was nice to see in place of the cloudy, often drizzly day we had on Friday, at least out our way! This work week has begun with temperatures in the freezing zone as well, 24 degrees at our house, so I guess that's the trade off we have going in order to get that sunshine! With temps only reaching up into the 40s, I'd say the "heating element" has gone out in the sun! ROAD WORK--By now you have probably...
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. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 5 — 9:27 a.m. A caller reported a possible drunk driver in Cathlamet. 1:15 p.m. A representative from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board asked for a deputy to accompany him on a visit to a Puget Island address. 2:59 p.m. State patrol responded to an accident on SR 4 on KM. No injuries were reported. 3:34 p.m. A caller was concerned about two dogs running loose in Cathlamet. 3:51 p.m. A c...
Next Wednesday, February 21, from 2-4 p.m., will be our first Wahkiakum Outdoors presentation with Andrew Emlen. He will be focused on the two species of pelicans which inhabit the Lower Columbia River region. Andrew is a well-known birding expert in the local region and is a river kayaking guide. Please note the presentation will be held at the dining room at the “Hope Center.” The Hope Center was previously the Congregational Church at the intersection of Maple and 3rd across from the elementary school. This Friday’s movie is Rated PG-13...
The advancement of technology has changed a lot in the last 50 years. The Wahkiakum 4-H Robotics Club brought their robots to the Senior lunch in Cathlamet on Thursday, February 8 to talk about what they are using to learn programming. On display was small Wedo robots that the younger kids work with, an underwater robot, a drone with a camera, and an EV3 robot. A short demonstration of the EV3 was given. The audience was amazed at the "high tech toys," as one senior called them. The seniors...
Willow Kathryn McNally was born at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, Wash., on February 5, 2018 to David and Brittany McNally of Cathlamet. She arrived at 8:25 a.m., weighing 8-lbs 12-oz and measuring 20" long. She is welcomed by big brother Finn, grandparents Carol McNally and Steve McNally, both of Cathlamet, and Arlan and Kathy Pellervo of Naselle, along with many other family and friends....
Cathlamet Yacht Club Past Commodore Allen Bennett presents the Commodore Flag to the new Commodore Dave Scogin at the January 27, 2018 Commodore's Ball held at the Kelso Red Lion Inn. The club has 59 members; they next meet March 17, 3 p.m., at the Norse Hall on Puget Island. Membership Chair is Sharon Deaton - (360) 795-3385; the club is on Facebook and has a website, http://www.cathlametyachtclub.org/. Courtesy photo....
