Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Baylee Olsen, a 2015 Wahkiakum High School graduate, set a new record for the Saint Martin's University women's basketball program and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference when she hit seven three pointers in a single game for the Saints against Holy Names University on November 25. Olsen not only hit the seven three pointers, she made every three pointer she shot, going 7-7. The previous record of six three pointers in a single game was held by four other players in the GNAC. Olsen led the t...
The Cathlamet town council reinforced on Monday its intention to raise rates for customers of its water and sewer utilities. Council members voted to give final approval to an ordinance that will increase rates effective December 1. Customers will see the increases on their January bills. Water rates will increase 10 percent, and sewer rates will increase 20 percent. --Basic water rates for a 5/8" line will be $34.95 per month in town and $51.27 outside the city limits. --Sewer rates within town corporate limits will be $96 per month and...
When the new wastewater plant was constructed and the sewer lagoons emptied, the Town of Cathlamet was left with the question of what to do with the three acre site along the waterfront. One popular thought was a park, so they applied for and were awarded a grant through the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service (NPS). The grant brought planners and landscape architects from NPS to town to help TOC, their partners and the community through the process...
THIS IS IT--It's that time of year when the kitchen is really bustling, as things are being made ready for the big Thanksgiving feast! I hope you are joined by friends and family and just having a great time enjoying one another's company as Thanksgiving Day is here! I hope you've had your warm clothes handy, as the temperatures have dropped out here in West Valley, and I can't say I've enjoyed them much, as the 30-some degree temps seem to chill me to the bone! Here's hoping for a little bit of a warm-up as the holiday arrives. SPECIAL...
Thank you to all who attended the Fair Turkey Bingo; once again it was a huge success. Thank you to the Backmans for putting this fundraiser together. The fair would like to thank all the contributors who donated to this event. The school custodians, Barbara Blix, Shannette Fowler, Ray Bauer, Daisy Chain Floral, Jason Montgomery, Judi Whitacre, Helen and Ralph Keyser, Charity Kerstetter, Renee Robert, Beverly Ferdina, Backman's Fishing and Farm Co., Wahkiakum Lions Club, Lower Columbia Realty, Farmers Insurance, Cathlamet Pharmacy, The Bank of...
THURSDAY Happy Thanksgiving! FRIDAY Free Movie Night, Cathlamet Community Center, 7 p.m. Aerobics, GRVC at Johnson Park, gym, 6-7 p.m. AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 8 p.m. SATURDAY Free Movie Night, GRVC at Johnson Park, cafeteria, 7 p.m. SUNDAY AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 6 p.m. MONDAY Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee, River St. Meeting Room, 7 p.m. NA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Ave., Longview, 5:30 p.m. Free...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 14 — 11:51 a.m. A caller reported that he had lost three bottles of opioid pain medication while hunting in the Elochoman Valley. 1 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a student in Cathlamet who had chest pain. 2:12 p.m. The Cathlamet Fire Department responded when a caller reported seeing smoke and flames coming from a Rosedale home. It turned out to be a controlled burn. November 15 — 9:17 a.m. A d...
Wahkiakum PUD crewmen joined volunteers from the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce on Monday to place holiday decorations in front of the courthouse in Cathlamet. The tree will be lit this Saturday in the annual holiday lighting festival starting at 4:30 p.m. The festival features caroling and a visit from Santa Claus. Photo by Rick Nelson....
SOME OF BOTH--Once again, it depended on where you were and what time you were there, as to what kind of weather you had this past weekend. At times it was quite balmy and clear, while the next night or morning might be socked in with fog and other times, the clouds would come in and drizzle on us a bit, and one night it rained hard and blew pretty good, while others didn't feel a thing, so there was definitely a mixed bag of weather. This week shows rain and clouds and some drying periods as well, so it looks like we're just into typical Fall...
THURSDAY Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, Ambulance Training, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds...
Kick off your Christmas shopping at “A Country Christmas,” St. James’ annual bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a great variety of gift items to choose from including handcrafted jewelry, cards, ceramic tiles, coasters, aluminum picture hangings, photography, walking sticks, baskets, journals, paintings, soaps, CDs of original music, ornaments, cookbooks, etc. The Children’s Christmas Store will be open to children 12 and under, no parents allowed; nothing priced over $1. Attendants will assist children with ch...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 7 — 6:40 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an Elochoman Valley resident with a prolapsed uterus. 5:22 p.m. A Rosburg resident reported a power outage. The PUD was notified. 5:28 p.m. The Cathlamet Fire Department responded to the report of a brush fire on Puget Island. 6:23 p.m. A motorist reported that an owl was suffering after he had struck it while driving down a Puget Island road. November 8 ...
Steven Richard McNicholas was born June 21, 1940 in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Aileen and Harry P. McNicholas. He died November 9, 2016 in Longview. He lived most of his life in the Pacific Northwest, most recently 11 years in Cathlamet and three years in Longview. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers Dan and Marcus; and a sister Shannon. Professionally he was interested in businesses related to machinery. He developed a computerized world-wide machinery locating system earning him authorship with General Electric in 1977. He rebuilt...
Myrtle Gross Gorley, 95, formerly of Cathlamet, died November 11, 2016 at a Longview care center. She was born to Olaf and Olive Harold on July 13, 1921 in Salem, Ore. She graduated high school there in 1939 and in 1940 married Heston Gross in Roseburg, Ore. In 1947 they moved to Cathlamet and soon purchased the Red and White Market. In 1958 they moved their business across the street and named it Grosses Market, operating it until 1976. Heston preceded Myrtle in 1974 and in 1978 she married Larry Gorley. Larry preceded her in 1980. Myrtle...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 26. Join them at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse on Main Street in Cathlamet at 4:30 p.m. to sing Christmas carols while they light up the courtyard and wait for Santa to arrive. Merchants on Main Street will be open with extended hours, plus a special addition to downtown shopping this year will be a “Christmas Extravaganza” of vendors at the Hotel Cathlamet beginning at 11 a.m. Later, visit Santa at the Community Center. Local hig...
Volunteers for the Star Program report that they are experiencing a low response from the public so far and hope that citizens will step up to help those in need. They will close the acceptance of applications on November 21. Those needing assistance with providing Christmas gifts for their children, through the age of 17 are urged to contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. All applications need to be turned in by Monday, November 21. Trees will be up at local businesses from November 21 to December 15....
Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed concerns over countywide emergency medical services (EMS) at their meeting Tuesday. Commission Chair Blair Brady said he had heard concerns about how EMS funds are used. After some discussion, Commissioners Brady and Mike Backman (Commissioner Dan Cothren was ill and absent) said they would hold a workshop to discuss various issues. The issues included payments to EMS personnel, equipment purchases, lack of paramedics on ambulance crews, and slow response times. Brady said he had been told some EMS...
The Washington State Auditor's Office has completed audits for the the Town of Cathlamet for the year 2015. While the auditors had no major finding for the town, auditors did recommend, in a letter, the town increase oversight over the clerk/treasurer and of emergency medical department funds. The letter said, "The Town has appointed a Clerk/Treasurer to manage the accounting and financial reporting of Town operations. The Mayor and Town Council are responsible for overseeing these functions including approving all disbursements made by the...
To The Eagle: To whoever accidentally shot and killed the Black Angus bred heifer along Foster Road near Longtain Rd.: Accidents can happen, granted. However, the loss of that animal set back the increase of our herd by a year and we lose the value of the heifer as well as the unborn calf she was carrying and other calves in the future. Please either replace her with a bred heifer or a cow calf pair or pay $1200 to reimburse us for the loss. If you wish to remain anonymous, arrange for the replacement via Stanley Farms, Don Wages or anyone...
HALF AND HALF--We had quite a variety of weather at the end of last week, as it was absolutely gorgeous last Friday, with t-shirt type weather and absolutely horrible on Saturday, which brought out the boots and umbrellas! Sunday morning wound up being pretty dry and decent but by afternoon, it was back to clouds and drizzle, so it was one of those half and half days. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Nov. 10-16 are Ray Lindsey, Jonnie Knowles, Jeff Twiet, Jeff Hedges, Shannon Moore, Mark Helms, Ashley N. Helms, Pat Ohrberg, Ty...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, 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 p.m. Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Council, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park,...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 31 - 9:53 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported that his debit card had been used fraudulently at Trump Plaza and again in Alabama. 10:50 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing Cathlamet resident. 10:54 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident with stomach pain. 11:10 a.m. A Rosedale resident reported a missing toddler. The...
Jeff Sorenson was in a vehicle accident October 22 and is now at Craig Hospital in Denver, CO. He is married to Heather Sorenson, the niece of Nancy McCoy of Cathlamet. There will be a fundraiser held this Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Kelso Eagles. There are a lot of great items for auction, raffle and silent auction. Rivermile 38 Brewery has donated and also Tina and Shawn Merz have donated a two hour horse riding lesson for 1-2 children or one adult. Search "Sornystrong" on Facebook for more details. Donations continue from the community. This...
It wasn't just a sense of humor that gave the Roadkill Saloon its name. You might find stuffed possum or a skunk skin on the wall, but you will never see it on your plate. The name hearkens back to a slower time and a rural attitude of using what you have, of making do. April Murdock, who owns the saloon along with her husband Ric, grew up with that kind of philosophy. She remembers seeing her father, who lives just up the road, grab a stick or a branch to make a handle when he needed one. "We d...
Several students from one of Kyle Hurley's Vo-Ag classes, including Sydney Hansen, left, and Savannah Burdick, above, helped first grade students get creative with pumpkins for Halloween. "It was a great time," Hurley said. "I think the elementary students really enjoyed their time with the high school students." The Cathlamet FFA donated the carving kits and the 25 pumpkins were donated by Stockhouse Farm. Photos courtesy of Kyle Hurley....
