Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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On Saturday, May 13, Wahkiakum's own 4-H Robotics Club sent it's M.A.T.E. (Marine Advanced Technology Education) team to the Aquatic Center in Federal Way, for the M.A.T.E. State Competition. Captain Chuckie Barton Jr, age 17, lead his team members -Sam Bouts, Micah and Isaiah Johnson, and Peter and Annelise Vik (being the youngest at seven years old) through four underwater tasks simulating commerce, entertainment, construction and health. This team designed and built their R.O.V. (remote...
WorkSource will hold two events in Wahkiakum County to let job seekers and those wanting to advance in their careers know about free job search, employment and training services. Individuals can choose one of two information sessions to attend on May 24: --Wahkiakum Community Center, 101 Main Street, Cathlamet, 1-2:30 p.m. --Grays River Valley Center, 30 Rosburg School Road, Rosburg, 3:30-5 p.m. Following the overview of services and programs, WorkSource staff will be available to meet individually with attendees to learn about their specific...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 8--10:17 a.m. An officer stopped a vehicle on SR 4 at Milepost 33 and cited the driver for speeding. 12:57 a.m. A Puget Island resident said neighbors were crossing a fence to take water without permission, which is against Wahkiakum PUD policy, and which was costing the callers money; an officer made contact. 2:17 p.m. An officer stopped a vehicle in Cathlamet near the Puget Island bridge and cited the...
On Saturday, May 20, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Dowhillbillies (Alex & John Arness) will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow's Next Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Filing for positions on the 2017 election ballots started Monday and runs this week. As of Wednesday morning, candidates who filed include: --Wahkiakum School District, director position 3, Susan O'Connor, incumbent. --Mayor, Town of Cathlamet, Dale Jacobson, incumbent. --Port District No. 1, commission position 2, Bruce M. Holland. --Cathlamet Town Council, position 5, Laurel Ann Waller. --Wahkiakum School District, director position 1, Kurt Shawn Mace. The filing period runs May 15-19 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor, 8 a.m. to...
Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners this week started their formal review of a proposed update of the county's shoreline management plan (SMP). The board held a workshop with members of the county planning commission, their planning consultant, and a representative of the state Department of Ecology to hear a summary of the plan and ask questions about it. Commissioners received the plan last Friday and studied it over the weekend to varying extents. Their questions and comments showed muc...
WILD TO MILD--I hope the crazy weather we had last Thursday will not be repeated soon, as that was certainly something we haven't gone through in some time. We had sunshine, then the clouds came in with the wind, the sky turned black and then "ka-boom." The thunder started to roll, the lightning started to flash and the rains began to pour, which was accompanied by some hail in some places; just wild! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 11-17 are Christeena Bassi, Evan Quigley, Kerrie McNally, Mike Iverson, Hannah Helms, Vicki...
May 11 through May 18, 2017 THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7...
The 33rd annual Great White Tail Run sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H will be held May 20 beginning at 10 a.m. The course, set for 10K, 5K or 2 mile walk or run is through the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa. Recognition will be given for overall male and female winners in each event and ribbons for the top three finishers in each age division. Fees for the event are: Pre-run $10 w/out shirt, $20 with shirt. Run day: $12 w/out shirt and $25 with shirt. Add $1 if you are bringing your dog and want to compete for an award in...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 1--12:58 p.m. A Main Street business reported someone tried to pass a fraudulent cashier's check. 1:05 p.m. A West Valley resident reported loose cattle. May 2--8:53 a.m. A caller reported black cattle were loose near Skamokawa; they jumped a fence back into a pasture when approached. 9:16 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet woman with chest pain. 11:40 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance...
Karl Ray Johnson, Sr, 78, of Cathlamet, Washington, passed away suddenly on Long Beach, Washington while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, digging razor clams, on Wednesday morning, April 26, 2017. He was born on April 7, 1939 in Longview, Washington to Charles E. and Sigrid K. (Bong) Johnson. As a teenager, Karl worked for Fraser's Bakery in Kelso, then graduated from Kelso High School in 1957. He enlisted later that year in the US Navy, and served as a Shipfitter Metalsmith 2 (E5) on the...
November 17, 1934 - April 25, 2017 Born November 17, 1934 to George and Margaret Hollar at Elochoman Valley, Wahkiakum County, WA. Moved to Cathlamet 1941, then Rosedale 1943 which became her home for years to come. Graduated from Wahkiakum High School Class of 1953. Worked as a telephone switchboard operator and setting type at the newspaper (Eagle) for owner, Bob Nelson. She married Hans A. Fluckiger November 27, 1953. Music was her gift and she loved to share it with others. Piano teacher from 1957 – 1985. Church organist and pianist for 3...
Bob Roche, of Cathlamet, was the honored veteran from VFW District 16 at the Loyalty Day Parade Sunday, May 7, at Long Beach. Photo by former State Auxiliary President Nikki Benjamin....
Just 3,337 spring chinook had been counted passing upstream over Bonneville Dam as of April 30, the lowest count of the fish at the dam on record for that date. Anglers in the lower Columbia River caught nearly twice that number in March and April and neared the limiting number that is calculated to protect upriver fish before fishing downstream of the dam ended April 23. And river managers said May 2 they are also allowing angling to end in the area upstream of Bonneville Dam to the I-395 Bridge. “Unfortunately, this is the lowest cumulative c...
On Sunday, Lower Columbia PFLAG will meet at St. James Family Center in Cathlamet at 5 p.m. and view a short documentary film, I Came Out. It was created by Tacoma PFLAG to show the importance of living life honestly. It also shows that it is not just LGBTQ people who deal with coming out. PFLAG parents, LGBTQ folks and others tell their coming out stories of why and how they came out. Shelly Cooper of Tacoma PFLAG and PFLAG Washington State Council will be there to present the film. All interested persons are invited to view the film. PFLAG...
Dan Schnabel, the long time part-time pastor at the Cathlamet Congregational and the Naselle Congregational United Church of Christ, has retired. After 48 years in ministry, Schnabel and his wife, Jan, are ready to focus on other things, namely their family in Vancouver and their property near Castle Rock. "I got ordained in 1969 and have been working in churches pretty much non-stop ever since," Schnabel said. Schnabel grew up on a small farm in eastern South Dakota. He received his BA from...
A small group of local residents gathered Saturday in Cathlamet to join in the nationwide marches in support of climate science. Members of the group also held a march the previous Saturday in support of the nationwide marches for science. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Filing for local offices on the 2017 election ballots will run May 15-19 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30- 4 p.m. Positions on the ballot and their current office holders include: All Non-Partisan Offices: Town Of Cathlamet, mayor; Dale Jacobson, incumbent; four-year term; $30 filing fee. Councilman Position 3, Sue Cameron, incumbent; four-year term; $10 filing fee. Councilman Position 4, Bernadette Goodroe, incumbent; four-year term; $10 filing fee. Councilman Position 5, Andrew Lea, incumbent;...
Stephanie Stroud of the National Park Service met with Mayor Dale Jacobsen and several other officials and community members last Thursday to review the current draft of the concept plan for the proposed waterfront park in Cathlamet. The concept plan will be used to promote the project as the group seeks grants to fund it. The concept plan will have maps and pictures, a description of the project, and information about the community, including demographics and local history. “It will be this information but organized a little bit differently a...
The energy was high at last week's Volunteer Fair at the Cathlamet Community Center, but there may have been more demand than supply....
To The Eagle: In addition to the remarks about environmental concerns, the most outstanding benefit of the 'drug take-back box' at the county courthouse, to my mind, is getting potentially dangerous drugs away from children and those unable to realize the difference between pharmaceuticals and candy, or other attempts to mimic adults around them. No drugs, no problem. Thanks to Gary Howell and the Sheriff’s Office staff for carrying this project through to completion. Craig Brown Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: We are writing to urge everyone to attend the Common Ground forum on May 10 at the Skamokawa Grange at 7 p.m. This will be a chance to gather with your friends and neighbors for a talk about issues important to county and country. These will include health care, income inequality, the environment, infrastructure and education, among other issues. All of these are open to discussion and have local relevance, which is why we need you to have your say, now more than ever. Jean Burnham, Cathlamet Debbie Lincoln, Ca...
Saturday, May 13, local author Lilly Robbins Brock will return to Cathlamet Public Library from 3-4 p.m., to present her new book Ever a Soldier: Reflections of a Veteran--from Horse Cavalryman to WWII to Vietnam. Brock is enthusiastic about penning the accounts of World War II servicemen. This new biography concerns Phil Bishop, a vet in the European theater. She is currently working on a historical fiction novel set in the Pacific Northwest during the 1850's. Her previous visit was to talk...
A memorial service for John Gibson will be held Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Cathlamet. His obituary was published December 8, 2016....
****EXCITING NEWS**** We are pleased to announce that beginning May 1 the Community Center will remain open until 5:00 pm. on Mondays. Thanks to one of our valued volunteers, we will be able provide services on the day that the Public Library is not open, ensuring our folks and visitors computer and Wi-Fi access the entire day. We will continue to work on increasing our hours of operation. Thank you all for your support! Tuesday, May 16, SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be at the Community Center from 1:00-2:00 p.m., to...
