Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County Port 1 Commissioners met last Thursday to discuss the annual boat show, a possible multifunctional building, a grant application, and water at County Line Park. According to Port Manager Jackie Lea, Wooden Boat Show organizers Julius Dalzell and Allen Bennett were looking for guidance from commissioners about whether to move forward with this year's event. After some discussion, commissioners decided to take a wait and see approach. Dalzell and Bennett had also approached the...
After a lot of discussion on Monday, the Wahkiakum County Fair Board voted to move in a new direction this summer with a virtual county fair, because of all the uncertainty surrounding covid-19 and when it will be safe for people to gather again. What that will look like is anybody’s guess, but with the fair board determined to move forward, we will all get a chance to find out. “Whatever happens, we’re going to have some kind of fair,” one person said. “It’s just not going to be what we’re...
PRETTY WET--I hope you used those sun breaks earlier this week to get your lawn mowed and those other outdoor chores done, as we are supposed to get pretty wet during this week. Last weekend I was happy to get out and about and get a bit of yardwork done before the raindrops came back. These days it's "off and on" with the rain so we have to get out there when we can. With a little luck, I may have some flowers left to put up at the cemetery for this Memorial Day on Monday, but sadly there's a couple of bushes that are "toast" already, which...
Skamokawa Vista Park will open to camping beginning May 28, Jeff Smith, manager for Port District 2, announced Tuesday. The park has been closed to camping as part of the social distancing closures mandated by Gov. Jay Inslee to slow the spread of the covid-19 virus. The park reopened to daytime use last week. On Tuesday, Smith reported to the Port 2 board of commissioners that staff have been able to make grounds keeping progress and improvements to restrooms while the park was closed to the public. Camping will be limited as park staff await...
Daniel Loren Freuler, age 60, died May 1, 2020, in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was born on April 27, 1960, in Vancouver, Wash., to Fred Loren Freuler and Peggy E. (Fuller) Freuler. Dan was an amazing artist. He loved sharing his artwork with family and friends. Daniel and family moved to Ocean Park when he was nine years old. He spent all but the last 20 years on the Peninsula. In 2000, Dan moved to Ketchikan, Alaska. He at that time began to live his dream of fishing and hunting every day. His love f...
As of Tuesday night, the number of positive cases for covid-19 in Wahkiakum County remained at four, with 88 people having been tested, according to the Washington Department of Health. In Pacific County, the number of positive cases was nine, with one death reported. To the east in Cowlitz County, 69 people have tested positive for the virus. Across the river in Oregon, there were 38 positive cases in Clatsop County and 16 in Columbia County. On Friday, Director of Health and Human Services...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 10 — 1:25 a.m. A caller reported that two people in a loud vehicle had pulled into the day use area at County Line Park. A deputy responded and said that the people in the car were headed down to the beach. 6:59 a.m. A caller complained about loud noise coming from a Rosedale business on an early Sunday morning. 9:04 a.m. A caller reported that a young child was on the roadway in the Elochoman Valley. 1...
I noticed a sign on the door of the local barber shop in Cathlamet that the Governor had shut them down during this Covid19 pandemic. I had just taken my daughter to a dentist in Battle Ground, and the question that came to me and to others was: Why is a dentist office safer than a barber shop? This is someone violating the 6-foot rule and has his hands in your mouth. I have never seen a barber cut hair facing his customer. This intrigued me into wondering what the difference was between...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met Tuesday night to approve several items, listen to presentations from the technology director and the business manager, and get updates about graduation, the food program, and the conversation about the coming school year. With the Washington State legislature facing a possible $7 billion deficit, Superintendent Brent Freeman said, the talk about Wahkiakum receiving a $13-15 million bump to help renovate the high school was unlikely. “I d...
The Cathlamet Town Council covered lots of ground when they met Monday, with topics ranging from CARES Act funding and swimming pool to maintenance of town parks. The town will receive $25,000 in CARES Act funds which can be used in a variety of ways to respond to the covid-19 pandemic. Council members said they were unclear of specifics governing their use. "I haven't looked at the fine print, but in most instances, the council has some discretion," said town attorney Fred Johnson, adding he would be happy analyze the specifics for the...
As Washington state responds to the covid-19 pandemic, the Washington Legislature will have to address a huge revenue shortfall in a special session later this year, Sen. Dean Takko, D-Dist. 19, told local officials at a Tuesday roundtable meeting. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, "Everything is up in the air," Takko said. "The process for opening up society and the economy is confusing, Takko said. "I'm hearing about it. I've been told some natural resource activities will open up in a few days. "In the big picture, the budget is way out of...
Because of the start of a water main replacement construction project, Columbia Street will be closed approximately from Jacobson Road to SR 4 starting next Tuesday. A contractor working for the Town of Cathlamet will replace a water main that runs partway down the street and cuts off across timbered area and a creek. The line is old and subject to leaks and difficult to access. The new line will continue along the street and branch off eastward along SR 4. Wahkiakum County has also planned to widen Columbia Street in that vicinity; the water...
The Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning to listen to reports, discuss feedback from the community about their recent public hearing on a proposed financial consolidation, and authorize a contract with a new consultant for their broadband project. Town of Cathlamet Council Member David Olson asked the PUD to help the town’s efforts in obtaining a grant to install a Level 3 Electric Vehicle charging station locally by determining how much it would cost to bring power to t...
Candidates finished filing for 2020 elections last Friday with Wahkiakum County set for two races for positions on the county board of commissioners. As of Friday, filings included: County Commissioner #1, Mike Backman, incumbent, Independent, and Lee Tischer, Independent. Backman is running for his third term, and Tischer is a present member of the board of commissioners of Wahkiakum Port District 2 and a former member of the Wahkiakum School District board of directors. County Commissioner #2, Dan L. Cothren, incumbent, Independent; Tim Lawry...
As a county extension agent, I get to visit farmers and gardeners from the western reaches of Deep River to the eastern hillsides of Cathlamet. Their rainfall and soils range widely from hillsides to valley bottoms, but they all have important things in common--good food and good people growing it. I’m sharing some of that here in The Eagle over the next few weeks with short features on Wahkiakum farms and details on how you can bring that good food home to your table. May begins the season for...
Give a butterfly a drink and spend some quiet time in the garden this summer watching them flutter in for a sip. On May 22 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Karen Adams will show children (ages 6-16) how to make a simple butterfly puddler that will provide butterflies with water and needed nutrients. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. To register for free, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State U...
Submitted by Supt. Lisa Nelson The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met virtually for its monthly meeting on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. This was the second virtual meeting of the board by virtue of Governor Inslee’s mandate regarding open public meetings. After approval of the consent agenda, the board acknowledged the resignations of Steve Doyle, K-12 Principal and Qin Xia, Mandarin teacher. The board approved the contracts for summer school teachers at the Naselle Youth Camp School (NYCS), as well as the hire of G...
While doing some research, I came across an article on starttalkingnow.org. Dr. Yolanda Evans and social worker Erik Schlocker of Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic have recently compiled data and found that the “youth have indicated worsened mood and feelings of boredom and isolation, resulting in an increase in the misuse of prescription and non-prescription medicines, and alcohol and drug use as a way to cope.” This is a big deal, so I thought I would share some helpful considerations in order to keep teens safe as they spend...
There will be no public Memorial Day Ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery on May 25. The event, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Wahkiakum Post #5297, which pays tribute to those men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country, will not take place out of concerns for public safety due to the coronavirus. The Post will decorate the graves of veterans so friends and relatives may decide to visit in private. The poppy distribution event which normally takes place during the Memorial Weekend is postponed until after the...
On Tuesdays from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs focused on Gardening in Cowlitz County. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. For security reasons, connection information is sent out to individuals for each meeting. If you wish to be added to the mailing list to be notified of connection information on all free workshops, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. The MG workshops for May and June are: May 26 How much to Fertilize your G...
Great gardening starts with good soil. On May 26 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will present a free on-line class to learn about managing soil for a successful garden and correct use of fertilizers. Register and contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 20 minute presentation will be followed by questions. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master G...
To The Eagle: A friend of mine sent me a graph from a 1920’s publication showing the mortality rate of the 1918 Spanish flu. The graph shows that the 1918 pandemic lasted about 13-months and occurred in three waves. The first wave on the graph is represented by a small rise in mortality that lasted from June to September 1918, followed by a second wave, 300 percent more deadly than the first, that lasted from October 1918 through January 1919. The third and final wave lasted from February to July 1919 and was 200 percent more deadly than the fi...
To The Eagle: I have appreciated Jaime Herrera-Beutler’s hard work and initiative to help SWWA during the Covid-19 crisis. The online town halls with Dr. Melnick and business support organizations were informative. The presentations/Q&A provided essential information for preventing Covid-19 spread and surviving economically. Jaime’s website and emails provided vital information for individuals and for small businesses. The information was correct, easy to access and comprehensive. I personally know many for whom this service reduced the neg...
To The Eagle: Last week a contributor complained about his freedom being trampled under quarantine restrictions. His outburst against continuing public health and safety measures during this pandemic has little to do with exercising constitutional rights and much to do with his being compelled to exercise sustained social restraint. It’s a tantrum. Trump, our executive baby, has them all the time. It’s all about him. The reminder that patriots have died defending our freedom is noted. We honor their sacrifice best when we exercise our con...
To The Eagle: Wow! What an impressive edition of The Eagle last week! The progressive pandemic panic pundits showed up in force in the letters section (four of ‘em – count ‘em!) plus a doom and gloom disquisition from the Associated Press, offset only by the lonely but sane voice of Paul Schreiber. Ironically, a couple of them were touting Obamacare just as Obama was exposed as the ringleader of the attempted Trump palace coup which commenced with the Russian hoax and morphed into the hijack of the pandemic. The virus campaign did sorta follo...
