Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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COLDER WEATHER COMING?--We've had some wind and rain but temperatures have been relatively mild for this time of year, with temps in the 50s, but the dampness and high humidity has still made me feel cold to the bone. However, forecasters are saying a huge cold front is supposed to descend upon us from the north and we could get chilly enough to see some snow. If you have travel plans over the mountains, you'll want to check out those pass conditions and keep aware of the changing weather patterns, as you don't want to be caught unprepared....
Navy Boxing Team Hawaii 1940 When I was six years old, my brother and I got a Christmas present we would never forget, two pairs of boxing gloves. These red gloves had a white face on the front with the picture of Gene Tunney on one glove and Jack Dempsey on the other. I had no idea at the time that these men were ex-boxing champions and no idea what the gloves were for. We found out real quick. My dad brought all the boys in the neighborhood to try to box each other. It sure was an odd way to...
Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for seven days of digging beginning Jan. 8. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. The approved dig is for the following beaches, dates and low tides: January 8, Wednesday, 5:05 pm -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks; · January 9, Thursday, 5:47 pm -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis; · January 10, Friday, 6:29 pm -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Tw...
We have an exciting Silver Buckle series planned for 2020. With the continued help of our arena master, Mike Doan, we have more improvements planned for the arena this year. With the help of Chuck and Cindy Cram, WAHSET coaches from Longview/Kelso, we have made improvements to our line up of events and our equipment. Kay and Patty advised me that the Silver Buckle series would have to purchase their own timing equipment for the 2020 series season. They advised that the equipment we had been using would not be available in 2020. This has worked...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a free legal clinic on Friday, January 10 from 1-2:30 p.m., in Cathlamet and from 3-4:30 p.m., in Grays River. Lisa Walgdovel, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project will help individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381....
Nature Matters presents Dr. Kris Homel and Derek Wiley: The History of Chum Salmon in the Columbia River: collapsed populations on the long road to recovery. In this presentation, Dr. Kris Homel, chum reintroduction coordinator with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), will describe historical and contemporary limiting factors and efforts to recover chum salmon. Derek Wiley, chum reintroduction assistant project leader with ODFW, will show a short film on Oregon Chum, including underwater spawning footage and broodstock collection. Th...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced recently that two additional marine areas of Puget Sound have re-opened for recreational crab fishing and remain open through Jan. 31, 2020. The portion of Marine Area 9 between the Hood Canal Bridge and a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point (Port Gamble, Port Ludlow) and the portion of Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal) north of a line projected due east from Ayock Point opened on Dec. 20 and will remain open through Jan. 31, 2020. After evaluation of crab harvest and December...
The closure this year of the northbound span of the Interstate Bridge will last for nine days in September 2020, ODOT announced in a public mailing. The closure is expected to create significant traffic snarls and delays. ODOT is also ramping up its public information campaign advising the public of the project and to plan ahead for the expected congestion and travel impacts. For more information and to sign up for project updates visit interstatebridge.org....
Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington The New Deal was a series of programs and projects established during the Great Depression by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that intended to return prosperity to the American people. During the first eight years of the Roosevelt administration, the government instituted a series of New Deal projects and programs, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The Civilian Conservation Corps was a national public work relief program that operated from 1933-1942 to provide jobs for many Americans....
Thirty years of joyful singing. What a time for celebration! 2020 will be a banner year for North Coast Chorale (NCC). Throughout the years members of North Coast communities have joined to share their singing talent and love of song in this group. The Chorale's theme song says, "How can I keep from singing?" As in the past, NCC is inviting singers in all four parts, from 7th Grade students to Senior Citizens, to join the fun. Students attending Clatsop Community College can earn credits while...
of 115 local foster children Fibre Federal Credit Union members and employees helped fulfill the Christmas gift wishes of 115 foster children from Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. Fibre Federal Credit Union works with the Foster Parent Association and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families [DCYF], who collect the Christmas lists from locally case-managed foster children. In partnership with the Salvation Army, Fibre Federal Credit Union hangs “Angel Tags” representing each child in their five Longview and Kelso branch locations. Fib...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. What Did Lewis & Clark Eat? by Jennifer Burns Bright will be held Sunday, January 19, at 1:00 p.m. Jennifer Burns Bright, Ph.D, is a food educator, recipe developer, and travel writer based in Astoria. Known for her lively Oregon Humanities community discussions on the DIY movement, she also teaches Northwest food history and culinary skills on land and onboard Columbia/Snake Rivers and Puget Sound cruises. In her spare ti...
ANOTHER YEAR BEGINS--Here we are saying it's a "new year" and we keep wondering where the last one went! But here we are in 2020, which means you'll probably be scribbling off 2019 from a few checks before you get used to this new date. NIPPY--As last week's Eagle came out, we were shivering a lot in West Valley, as we dipped down to 27 degrees and things were mighty icy on parts of the roadways and naturally, those shady spots with standing water, were nothing but ice. For you newer folks, watch your temperature gauges carefully, and please re...
The Ravens By JB Bouchard © The ravens are back, both of them, this time in a California canyon above a fledgling river where I’m secluded by trees, but they know I’m here, observing the litter some idiots left behind. I’ve seen these two I don’t know how many times. Like me they go almost everywhere, watching for and searching out whatever’s to be found. Sometimes it’s late summer’s peaches and plums, sometimes winter’s first snow. We’ve seen the desert purple in autumn and pastures velvet green in spring. And days like this: golden and b...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced recently that two additional marine areas of Puget Sound have re-opened for recreational crab fishing and remain open through Jan. 31, 2020. The portion of Marine Area 9 between the Hood Canal Bridge and a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point (Port Gamble, Port Ludlow) and the portion of Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal) north of a line projected due east from Ayock Point opened on Dec. 20 and will remain open through Jan. 31, 2020. After evaluation of crab harvest and December...
Second and third graders performed at the winter concert for a full house last Wednesday at J.A. Wendt. "Students from Mrs. Sauer, Mrs. Wilson and Mr. John's classes shared songs about Santa, Christmas dreams and ended with a group performance of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer," Principal Nikki Reese said. "It was a great way to celebrate the season."...
Linda Wright, above left, who retired from teaching a few years ago, returns each holiday season to help fifth grade students in Lisa Frink's classroom decorate the papier mache snowmen they have spent the last week and a half crafting. When I caught up with her on Tuesday, she was working with Hank Wilson, a student from Shelley Quigley's 4th/5th grade class. According to Wright, who used to teach the whole art lesson from start to finish, students have been making papier mache snowmen for...
It is officially the day after The Holiday, you made it. Did you handle it like a North Pole Elf-Boss? Did you receive a miracle? Were you surprised by a kindness that was unexpected? Did you connect with people you love? Are you exhausted, broke and traveling home in a crowded airplane? Take a deep breath, close your eyes and become mindful of your surroundings. This season of unity and connection lays the ground for interaction and gives us an opportunity to put mindfulness in motion. Simple and repeated practice of awareness can give...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club recently announced their Student of the Month recipients....
Wahkiakum County Search and Rescue completed 2019 with a holiday celebration at the County Courthouse last Wednesday evening. The evening began with dinner provided by the Team Board of Directors and ended with search and rescue-related presents passed out by "Santa" Billy Goldsmith, and we had plenty to celebrate in between. By far the biggest is that we had no actual emergency call-outs this year (compared to eight last year). Thanks, everyone in the public for being safe! We also had an...
DROUGHT OVER?--Considering the monsoon weather we had at the end of last week, I'm thinking our drought situation should be about over! It not only dumped, and filled creeks and streams and fields to the brim, but it also blew pretty good, so the roadways were full of debris. Mountain ski resorts were happy though as they got lots of snow, and the only folks really unhappy about that were the ones traveling that got caught in the transition from "nothing" to "just wet" and then, "holy cow, snow!", so if they weren't prepared, they were in for a...
December 26, 2019 through January 2, 2020 THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7-15 p.m. Sandra Sews, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. CathlameTones, Hotel Cathlamet, 6 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Senior Fitness & Balance Class,...
Smalley Family Legacy Part III Who was Frank Smalley and why was he so important to this community? The census records up to 1920 state that he was only a farmer. He was more than just a farmer. Newspaper records tell a different story. From The Daily Astorian, Nov. 15, 1907: Frank Smalley, the Frankfort logger disposed of his Young's River interests and will devote himself to the operation of his north shore properties for the future. From the Oregonian, April 5, 1919, for sale: Cafeteria with...
DAMP--It's not that uncommon to have some miserable weather right before the holidays, but every once in awhile, it's not nearly as bad as it could be or has been, so when dealing with some rain and foggy conditions lately, I'm just glad it's not snow or ice, so I'll count my blessings. Let's hope any moisture we get isn't too heavy as we are already pretty soggy and I've seen some mini slides and falling rocks along the roadways and we're hoping "mini" ones don't turn into "maxi" ones! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Dec. 19-25...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team hosted and competed at the 47th Annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic on December 7 and 8. The tournament was attended by eight regional and national colleges. Though LCC was not eligible for team sweepstakes awards at their own tournament, members of the team experienced a number of truly remarkable successes. LCC Speech and Debate will now take some time off between academic quarters. They will be back in action January 24-26 at the...
