Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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On Friday, July 7, at Puget Island Farmers Market, Open Mic, bring your instrument and jam from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 8, at River Mile 38 The Mutineers (Brian Mathusek and Merry Young) will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners gathered for a regular meeting on June 20 and listened to reports and fielded questions from a local business owner about the town’s water and sewer system. Laurel Waller, owner of the Hotel Cathlamet, asked if the PUD was considering taking over the water and sewer system from the Town of Cathlamet. “We are very reticent about assuming responsibilities that could be financially detrimental to the PUD as a whole,” Commissioner Bob Jungers said....
To The Eagle: Doing more with less is a constant in local government. Only when that option is exhausted should doing more with more be considered. In Cathlamet’s case, the proposal to hire a town manager seems ill-conceived and potentially undemocratic. My concerns are as follows: 1) What evidence is there that our quasi-volunteer system is broken? Today, council members and the mayor receive nominal pay for significant work. But is the level of service now provided so deficient as to justify a salaried town manager? 2) Why not increase the m...
To The Eagle: Before Cathlamet, our community was known as Birnie’s Retreat. James Birnie, a Scotch fur trader working for the Hudson Bay Company, is credited with landing his canoes on our shore in 1846. He didn’t come alone. Accompanying him were his wife Charlotte and a boat load of kids. Many boat loads, as the Birnies already had 10 kids and added two more after settling in. In addition to the Birnie Bunch, James brought along Native American slaves to cut down timber, help build shelters, dry fish and plant gardens and orchards for eve...
Cathlamet resident Bob Roche was named Veteran of the Year at the Washington State Veterans of Foreign Wars convention on Friday in Olympia. The honor was a complete surprise to Roche and his wife Esther, who socialize with the couple who not only nominated him but found out well before the event that he had won. "I can't believe they were able to keep that a secret," Roche said on Monday of Donn and Doreen Dale of Toutle Lake. In his letter of nomination, Dale cited Roche's many years of...
HEAT WAS ON!--The forecasters were right when they said it was going to be a warm one this past weekend, as it was plenty hot out here in West Valley! The cloud cover and cooler temps on Monday made for a much more comfortable and welcomed relief from the heat. SLIGHT CORRECTION--If you read my column last week, you would see where the WCHS Museum in Cathlamet is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., but unfortunately, the "header" on my column said it was open on Friday and Saturday, which is not correct. Sorry for any confusion!...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, Noon-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 19 — 10:11 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported that a trespasser had vandalized a vehicle parked on her property. 11:21 a.m. The Cathlamet Fire Department responded to an alarm at a Rosedale business. 1:36 p.m. Deputies investigated an incident involving drugs at the county jail. 9:04 p.m. An individual reported drug activity at the county jail. June 20 — 5:39 a.m. A woman called 911 because she...
This Friday Night’s movie is an animated film for youth and it begins at 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn! Our Book Exchange will be extended. Come on in and pick up a free book! We are gearing up for Bald Eagle Days and happy to report what will be happening at the Community Center on July 15. We will host a respite station offering bottled water, healthy snacks and information to all visitors. Health and Human Services will be on hand with all departments represented. SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be here as well. The Wahkia...
Ronda Lynn (Brown) Rose died June 14 in Reno, Nev. She was born January 26, 1951 to Ann and Earl Brown at Cowlitz General Hospital in Longview. They lived at Crown Zellerbach family camp at the time. After graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1969 she attended beauty school in Longview. Mike Rose asked her to go to the Wahkiakum Fair in 1970, their first date. They were married on April 9, 1971 at the Congregational Church in Cathlamet. Mike preceded her in death as well as their parents. She is survived by her children, Nolan, Erin and...
Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Spring term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 1,245 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 4,086 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Students on the Honor Roll included Kennedi A. LaBerge, of Cathlamet, Freshman, Pre-Marketing....
Registration is now open for the 2017 Bald Eagle Run/Walk Challenge. This event has something for everyone – a 10k run, a 5k run, and a 2 mile walk or run. Meet in front of Cathlamet Pharmacy at 8:30 a.m., to register and check-in. The runs and walk begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., and all three of the routes will end back at the starting point. The awards ceremony will be held immediately at the end of the 10K. The entry fee for the Run/Walk Challenge is $20 and all proceeds benefit the Wahkiakum High School Track and Cross Country Programs. T...
On Friday, June 30, at Puget Island Farmers Market, Layton Elliott, singer, songwriter, guitarist will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 1, at River Mile 38 Kyleen Austin and Farmer Rob will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
June 29 “Build A Better World!” Summer Reading Program Cathlamet Library; Carol Blix – 360 795-3254 July 1 Tractor Cruz In And Local; Poker Run; Roadkill Saloon; April - 360 606-0179 1 “Against The Wind” Bike; Run To The Roadkill Roadkill Saloon; April - 360 606-0179 8 Flea Market 9-3pm; Skamokawa Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler; 360 795-3480 9 Community Potluck Picnic; Grays River Valley Center; GRVC – 360 465-2310 14 Tsuga Gallery Anniversary & Kick-Off Of Bald Eagle Days, Tsuga Gallery; Nell Coulson 360 849-4116 14-15 Bald Eagle Days; Commu...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council approved proposed updates to the town's shoreline management program (SMP) and acted on other business at their monthly meeting Monday. The town and Wahkiakum County have been working for four years in a joint project to update their SMP. County commissioners will hold a public hearing on the SMP next Tuesday, but they've said they have many concerns and will just gather public comments and act later this year. Council members, however, were happy with the update. "It's pretty good," said Council Member...
The Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool opened on Monday and with a new protocol and training in place, seasoned lifeguards are feeling even confident about teaching lessons and responding to emergencies. Duncan Cruickshank, the staff's supervisor, traveled around the northwest to learn about the StarGuard training program and is now sharing it with them, according to lifeguard Rory Heywood. Cruickshank and the lifeguards met before the pool opened for training and certification, and training...
NOT QUITE SO GOOD--The really warm, super nice, really good weekend that was supposed to have taken place over Father's Day weekend, didn't quite turn out the way they first predicted it would, at least not here. Go figure! However, after some rain on Saturday, and after some more clouds and drizzle on Sunday morning, we did have the sun come out in the afternoon and things got warm and steamy/muggy, which is what we get after the sun hits all the wetness around here. Supposedly this week is going to be dry and down right hot by the end of the...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. 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 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, Noon-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at...
The American Red Cross invites the public to donate blood at their next Wahkiakum community blood drive at the Hotel Cathlamet, located in the American Red Cross Bus, at 69 Main St., Cathlamet, on Wednesday, July 5 from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit their website at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code wahkiakum or call Patti Phillips at 360-562-5013....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 12 — 9:30 a.m. A caller reported that he had been the victim of a scam. 12:07 p.m. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified after an eagle got caught in a net near the marina in Cathlamet. 2:48 p.m. A caller reported that two men were harassing his wife at a Rosedale business. 5:36 p.m. An outside agency asked the sheriff’s office for assistance in a criminal investigation. 6:15 p.m...
Summer is officially here and we are excited to offer some fantastic events throughout June and July. Our Free Book Exchange was a huge success! In fact, we have decided to extend it for a few more days. Please feel free to pop in and grab a couple Free Books. Don’t forget about Free Friday Night Movie every Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. This Friday’s (June 23rd) movie is titled “Denial.” It is a historical drama for adult audiences. Our Free Computer Classes continue on Wednesd...
June 24 Silver Buckle Series 8am Skamokawa Wahkiakum Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler - 360 795-3480 23-24 Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Garage Sale Puget Island: Norse Hall Jan Silvestri – 360 795-8759 23-25 Puget Island Garage & Yard Sales Puget Island; Sandra York – 360 430-0951 27+ Lions Club Firework Sale Cathlamet: SR 4; Carol Mcclain – 360 795-3337 29 “Build A Better World!” Summer Reading Program Cathlamet Library; Carol Blix – 360 795-3254 July 1 Tractor Cruz In And Local; Poker Run; Roadkill Saloon; April - 360 606-0179 1 “Against The Wi...
On Friday, June 23, at Puget Island Farmers Market, open mic from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, June 24, at River Mile 38 Julie Dalen will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
1. Local ship watchers have been busy this June. On June 9, Cape Horn resident John Polworth photographed the Columbia, which lost an engine and ran aground. Several tugs showed up, and the vessel got off the bar Friday night and headed to Longview for inspection. 2.The cruise liner Europa headed up the Columbia in early June. Photo by Genie Cary. 3. The newly built tug Nicole Foss went on her delivery voyage three weeks ago. Photo by Frans Eykel. 4. Stevenson High School's junior and senior...
Skamokawa resident Kay Walters was named Citizen of the Year by the Cathlamet Womans Club for her involvement in 4-H and the Wahkiakum County Fair. Walters has shared her love for animals with more than one generation of local kids through the 4-H program. She was born in Detroit, Mich., to a nurse and machinist, and raised amongst a large German clan in an agricultural community in Indiana. "My mom was one of the first to leave for education," Walters said. "The Germans there were kind of like...
