Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Flocks of seagulls have been seen in the Cathlamet area, feasting on smelt. Frans Eykel photographed these on the lower end of Puget Island....
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council covered a lot of ground when they met Tuesday. Council members heard an update on water contract negotiations with Wahkiakum PUD; they acted on road and drainage issues; they tabled action on a pit bull ordinance, and they reviewed results of their 2014 logging program. Negotiations for updates to the contract with Wahkiakum PUD to provide water for the Puget Island Water System are going well, Council Member David Goodroe said. A final agreement is nearly ready for approval, Goodroe said. After discussing...
The Henry Brusco heads to work, skirting by the thousands of seagulls feasting on a school of smelt off Cathlamet....
GORGEOUS--Wow, have we had some nice "winter" weather or what? Last weekend was great and from what I hear, we should still be seeing sunshine by the time you read this, so we have been very fortunate. To top off those nice days, we've had some gorgeous sunsets as well; totally breathtaking! For those of us out here in West Valley, we have been having night time and morning temperatures below freezing. But compared to the 7-8 feet of snow that has accumulated back east in the last three weeks, and temperatures down to 20 below zero, I will cert...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story and Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. 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. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Yoga Classes, Grays River Methodist Church, 5-6:30 p.m. Art Group, Grays River...
John Lopez, of Cathlamet, had a serious accident and severely burned his leg. He is in the hospital in Portland. The doctors also discovered tumors on his liver. He is going to need a lot of treatment which his insurance won’t cover. Jim Lopez, his brother, has opened an account at Bank of Pacific for donations to help with his treatment and long recovery. The account is under Jim Lopez for John Lopez....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 10 — 10:19 a.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that a neighbor’s horses had gotten loose after a gate had been left open. 10:52 a.m. A caller reported that cows were loose in the Skamokawa area. 10:58 a.m. A caller reported animal neglect on Puget Island. 2:31 p.m. A caller reported an unoccupied boat floating down the Columbia River. 3:17 p.m. Deputies, the Grays River Fire Department and the Grays Ri...
To The Eagle: After reading in The Eagle that the Town of Cathlamet had reached a water sale agreement with the PUD, I contacted Town Hall to get a copy of the new contract. To my surprise, I was told that a draft contract did not yet exist, that the contract wasn’t even on the last meeting agenda and that no documentation was provided to the public or to the town council before the decision was made. It also seems that the town agreed to join the PUD as a junior partner in a grant proposal to study creating a combined water system. It is time...
WET ENOUGH?--The end of last week was certainly a drenching and as this work week begins, it's pretty doggone wet too, but the break on Sunday at least allowed for some of the "lakes" to recede a bit, thankfully! For us, it's supposed to be all cleared up by the time you read this and they say we'll be in for a week or more of sunshine, with temperatures close to 60 degrees, so that sounds mighty good to me! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Feb. 12-18 are Vickie Reid, Chuck Parker, Derek Phipps, Connie Shrum, Dale Strueby, James...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m.-Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 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. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, District Office, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Senior Citizen...
WSU Wahkiakum County Extension and WSU Master Gardeners are offering the Seed to Supper gardening class, Saturday March 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cathlamet Community Center at the corner of Columbia and Main Streets. WSU Master Gardeners will teach seed starting, caring for plant starts, and other vegetable gardening basics. The class is free of charge, but preregistration is required. Call 795-3278 to register....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 2 — 7:55 a.m. A Cathlamet resident reported a suspicious man. 10:11 a.m. Cowlitz County asked for assistance in locating an individual. 4:08 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Skamokawa resident with low blood sugar. 5:05 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Rosedale residence. 11:15 p.m. A Rosedale resident reported that someone with mental issues had been deliberately breaking i...
Local artist to be featured at Tsuga Gallery The Tsuga Gallery, located at 70 Main St., Cathlamet, will feature one of the member artists periodically in order to introduce area artists to the community. For the month of February, Nell Coulson will be featured with her work in the window as well as in the front area of the main gallery. The Gallery will hold a Valentine's party on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., where the public can meet Coulson and enjoy some refreshments. Music will be provided by Ka...
These Terrific Kids were honored by the Cathlamet Kiwanis Club. Front row: Vivian King, Lilyana Lescarbeau. Mason Waldeck, Kamble Johns, Devon Mueller, Emily Robinson, Colten Sanchez and Hank Wilson. Just behind the front: Marga Goldinov, Peytunn Cleveland. Jordan Montgomery, Haileeahna Nielsen, Preston West, Ruth Goldinov and Cor Hoogendoorn. 2nd row: Avery Wiltse-Hiatt, Genevieve Fleming, James Daniel, Arionah Patching, Klayton Scuito, Kaylee Dahl, Elizabeth Davis, Montana Stephens and Maddi...
On February 3, the Cathlamet Woman's Club honored the 2014 Citizen of the Year, Jimmie lou Cleveland, right, for her many years of work at the Wahkiakum Food Bank. Many of her relatives and friends also attended, to honor her and her ability to help keep so many in the community fed. She was given a certificate and President JoAnn Prestegard, left, read a declaration to proclaim all the reasons she was nominated. In June a rose bush will be planted in the rose garden at the Julia Butler Hansen...
In the early hours on Sunday morning, February 1, the siren on Puget Island was activated. Soon it seemed the wailing of every emergency vehicle in the county had taken its place. Betty Brown's home, just before the ferry landing, was on fire. Brown woke slowly despite the persistent barks of a service dog named Sparky and the repeat of the smoke alarm. She wandered down the hallway to discover a fire at her kitchen table. "I tried to put it out," Brown said, "but it just got bigger." Brown ran...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners used the open discussion period to discuss the pros and cons of adopting the Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Program offered in the state of Washington. “The State of Washington’s program allows utilities to pay our customers for renewable energy production,” General Manager Dave Tramblie said. “It’s up to each utility to decide if they want to participate or not.” Tramblie said the focus of this particular program is on solar power. The utility...
To The Eagle: My name is Shawn Deal and I need your help. At this moment there is to be no Missoula Childrens Theatre coming to our school district this year. Unfortunately, the funding for this wonderful program does not exist for this year. Hopefully, this is only a one year problem. For the past 20 years, The Missoula Children’s Theatre has given our school district a much needed drama program. Not only have they put on a play in the course of a week, they also come in to teach classes at the grade and middle schools. I have had the p...
To The Eagle: Apparently there’s been some confusion on two points regarding the Community Center in Cathlamet. And apparently I’ve contributed to that confusion. I’m sorry, and I’d like to set the record straight. First problem: Is this facility properly called the “senior” center, or is it the “community” center? Or are there two separate facilities? Answer: It’s all one place, and it is the Community Center. The confusion stems from our morning schedule, which we have called the “senior center,” to differentiate these activities from our a...
In March, students at Wahkiakum High School will get to experience “The Theatre” when the Seattle Shakespeare Company comes to town. Most of the cost has been covered by a scholarship, but the school still needs to raise $500 as well as provide lodging and meals. “The goal of the Seattle Shakespeare Company is to bring classical theater to rural areas,” said Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz. “The kids are excited. Our English teacher, Audrey Petterson, believes in the importanc...
DRY ENDING/WET BEGINNING/SB--As January came to an end, the sun was shining and it made for a perfect ending to the month. It was also perfect for those who stood in line waiting for the doors to open of Rosburg Hall where the folks who were hungry for crab and oysters were treated to another delicious feast. The oysters were just the right size and for the most part, were easy to open, and when you topped off the meal with a little dessert, well, it was a fantastic meal! Kudos to those who put the meal on and worked the event as well. It's alw...
THURSDAY Financial Management, Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m.-Noon. Preschool Story and Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington is offering two free workshops in the near future. The first is “Caring for Your Loved One at Home.” This workshop is for family caregivers and will be held on Tuesdays from February 17 through March 31, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Canterbury Inn Library, 1324 3rd Ave., Longview. Learn about day to day care, lifting and moving a loved one, home safety, managing medications, nutrition, challenging behaviors, legal and financial issues, community resources and the importance of car...
Vernon Dean Tover, 77, of Longview, died on January 28, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on Puget Island on September 22, 1937 to Oscar and Dagmar (Pedersen) Tover. Vernon graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1955 and joined the Army, spending three years in the service. From 1959 until 1986 he commercial fished on the Columbia River and in Kodiak, Alaska. He owned the Puget Island Market from 1964 until 1969. He worked as a Pile Driver Operator until his retirement. Vernon enjoyed his membership in the American Legion and his time...
