Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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(Editor's note: This story has been corrected to say that the council will meet Tuesday, June 21, not Monday, June 20, which is now the Junteenth Holdiay.) The regularly scheduled meeting of the Cathlamet Town Council set for June 6 has been cancelled, Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark announced Thursday. The announcement said there was a lack of agenda items for the meeting. The council's next meeting is set for 6 p.m June 21, a Tuesday. The council normally meets on the third Monday of each month, but this year, it is the Junteenth Holiday. The...
Post 5297 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other members of the community took some time to remember the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country on Monday for Memorial Day. "We owe them a debt that can never be repaid," Post Commander Bill Tawater said. "It is our responsibility to recognize their service, honor their devotion to duty, and mirror their devotion by doing whatever it takes to ensure their sacrifices and hopes will forever be remembered...
The Washington State Department of Transportation is still working to schedule two projects that will affect traffic between Longview and Astoria. The contractor is waiting for the right weather to complete work to add pavement markers and finish crosswalk work along the stretch of SR 4 through Cathlamet. "Because this work requires dry, warm weather, they are anticipating that they can schedule the work within the next couple of weeks," Celeste Dimichina Communications & Media Relations specialist said Tuesday. At the end of the project the...
Updates have been coming in from Ron Wright, advisor to the Wahkiakum High School and 4H Mecha Mules robotics team, which is in Washington D.C. and Maryland this week for a little international robotics competition and a tour of the capitol. One thing is certain, it's hot. On Sunday, the team flew from Seattle to Washington D.C. after their initial flight was canceled. No harm done, except their seats were no longer together. They arrived at their hotel and headed to a nearby store to forage...
There are reports of covid-19 in the community, but no one has tested positive through official local channels in the last week, so the count at Wahkiakum Health and Human Services (WHHS) stands at 314, with one case considered active. WHHS only counts cases confirmed by PCR tests. This does not include any positive cases at Wahkiakum School District this year, because they have been using antigen tests. Meanwhile, the Washington Department of Health (DOH) is tracking PCR and antigen tests,...
To The Eagle: I base my letters and opinions on facts, as best I can find them. When reading letters from 5/26, several fictitious comments need correction, in my opinion! 45 did not sever ties with NATO! He did threaten to, much to the delight of Putin. He did pull out of WHO, during a worldwide pandemic, in my opinion bad timing. Did not sever ties with CCP, but added many tariffs for us, the public, to pay, a form of tax. He did pull out of the Iran deal, leading to a speed-up of uranium enrichment by the Iranians and raising oil prices. He...
To The Eagle: On the brighter side of Covid19 reality, former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts says “COVID-19 is becoming endemic just like the annual flu, except its symptoms and duration are more and more like the common cold… That’s victory.” Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel told the World Economic Forum (WEF) on May 23 his company will throw away 30 million mRNA vaccine doses because world-wide “nobody wants to take them.” Bancel also noted that China does not want any mRNA products, basically China is not interested in purchasing vaccines...
To The Eagle: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” The 2nd Amendment clearly specifies national defense to be the core reason a citizen would be expected to keep a weapon at home. When those 27 words were written in the 18th century, the single shot musket or pistol was the most advanced weapon available. That era’s military doctrine of ‘massed fire’ demanded shoulder to shoulder ranks of soldiers firing their muskets in a simultane...
To The Eagle: In case MSM hasn’t reported this, delegates from different countries met recently in Geneva, Switzerland behind closed doors. The talk was about Biden’s proposed 13 amendments that would grant new powers to WHO. Under the proposed amendments, Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus could declare a public health emergency in any country whether they agree with it or not. Delegates from Africa disapprove of the amendments; so should we. Do you know what this means? This should be one of the proofs of what the Biden administration is try...
To The Eagle: Is it really the gun and gunman’s fault? Or is it the lack of security at the school? How did an 18 year old kid get into a grade school anyhow? A few years ago, my wife was volunteering at the school garden here in Cathlamet. She needed me to bring her something from home, and I happily agreed to take it to her. I asked for directions once I got to the school and she said I could drive right up to the garden. So, off I went in my great big SUV and followed her instructions. Soon there I was driving at lunchtime and the nearby pla...
The joys of publishing: In our summer magazine published last week, we misspelled the name of Carlton Appelo (correct), whose influence and ingenuity are still seen throughout the county. We also got the date changed on the front pate of The Focus, but on inside pages, the year said 2021, not 2022. We looked at those things and didn't see them....
It’s time for the Senior Class of 2022 to start checking off those final boxes, completing assignments, taking tests, picking up caps and gowns, turning in books and Chromebooks as they get ready for a few more final events together and one big graduation ceremony in front of friends and family. Graduation at Wahkiakum High School is outdoors for this year’s 35 seniors, who will be seated at the football stadium on Friday, June 10, at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Speakers include Valedictorian Meg...
Megan Leitz has been named valedictorian for the Class of 2022 at Wahkiakum High School after maintaining a 4.0 GPA the last four years. Her parents, Steve and Stephanie Leitz, never placed any importance on appearance, she said. Instead, they taught her that her most important tool would always be her brain, and that it will carry her, wherever she goes. In June it will take her all the way to Annapolis. Leitz has been accepted to the Naval Academy, a place where she will get to practice many o...
Grace Hunt, daughter of Amy and Ed Hunt and granddaughter of Hank and Linda Nelson, has worked as hard as could possibly be expected in her last year in high school. With not only her senior year to complete, she has spent the last two years in high school also completing an AA degree from Grays Harbor College in the Running Start program. With completion of two years of college work as well as her senior year's work, she will graduate with her high school diploma and her AA degree together at g...
With a 3.92 GPA, Gabe Moon is the salutatorian for the Wahkiakum High School Class of 2022. The senior spent the last two years participating in the Running Start program at Lower Columbia College. Recently, an administrator told him that he has remained more active at WHS while in the program than any other student before him. Over the years, he's played football and basketball, wrestled, and thrown for the track team. Despite only being on the track team his freshman and senior year he was...
While Josh Chadwick's GPA is the second highest in the senior class, there is only a tiny speck between the first and second GPA's. His downfall, he admits easily, was calculus. Josh has a very active mind that wants foremost to learn about things that interest him, like computers. When around six years old, he learned computer technology. Then he took lessons in coding and building games on-line. He has always loved computers, so for him to study computers and robotics in college is a perfect...
NOT GREAT--Those who were counting on a nice Memorial weekend in which they could spend three days in the sun, certainly were disappointed. Most of us definitely saw more rain than sunshine as this month came to a close. Here's to a sunnier June. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from June 2-8 are Becca Keilwitz, Ryan Helms, Robyn Longtain, Jill Havens, Terry Vik, Derrick Bardsley, Michael Wegdahl, Tori Wegdahl, Blain Fritzie, Justin Elfers, Lamar Blix, Rodney Ingersoll, Justin Lindsey, Chloe Cothren, MacKenzie Stevens, Johnnie...
Wow! The car show is here. Pre-registration is closed, but you can still enter the day of the show. Becky and Erinn will be taking entries at 6 a.m. Judging starts at 9 a.m. and every class has a trophy. Also there will be a People's Choice award and a Best of Show award. So get those old cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, etc., ready and bring them out to the fairgrounds on Saturday. The fair board has put together some nice raffle tables and tickets are only $1 each. A huge thank you to our sponsors- Astoria Ford, Wahkiakum West, Brusco...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. 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. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board...
Larry Cohen, MSHSM, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics (OBHMC) made public this week his plans to retire effective July 29. His retirement marks the end of a 40-plus-year career in healthcare leadership and nearly a decade of service to the communities of south Pacific County. "Larry's passion, intelligence, hard work, and expertise in healthcare management have strengthened all aspects of Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics," said Nancy Gorshe, chairperson...
I woke up today to sun. May I simply say I feel joy again? And gratitude to the Lord of all. Photo of the Week: My friends, I have goofed with names again and can only apologize to those who feel unseen because of my memory lapses. A couple columns ago, I mistakenly called Jane Scharbach "June." I am so sorry, Jane. I had a call from one of Jane Scharbach's friends in Oregon who said she had watched for an apology from me last week for giving Jane Scharbach the wrong name. She thought surely...
Cowlitz County 4-H Sewing and Textile Advisors will teach sewing skills to beginners from 9-11 a.m., and to youth with sewing experience from noon to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, June 20-23 at the WSU Extension office at 304 Cowlitz Way, Kelso. Participants will learn straight stitching, hand sewing, use of a simple pattern and basic sewing supplies to create personal items and garments. Each participant will need to provide his/her own sewing machine with accessories and instruction manual. A limited number of machines are available for...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 21 — 3:24 p.m. A caller reported 32 motorcycles, possibly part of a Poker Run, speeding on West Birnie Slough Road. 3:35 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident who may have had a stroke. 5:14 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that a neighbor had tried to knock over a fence post, stole a no trespassing sign, and was messing with a line that he was using to align fence posts. At 5:47 p...
Jack Allen Gorley, of Cathlamet, died May 27, 2022 at home. He was born in Toledo on June 23, 1939 to Lawrence and Veldonna Gorley. His family moved to Skamokawa in 1944 and he attended school in Cathlamet. He married the love of his life, Gweneth Jacobson on October 28, 1961. They raised two children in Cathlamet. Jack is survived by his wife Gwen; son Troy (Amy) Gorley; daughter Treasa (Pete) Gorley-Stocker; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister Donna (Howard) Noffsinger; and...
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal will speak to Lower Columbia College's second graduating class of Bachelor of Applied Science-Teacher Education students on June 13. The ceremony for graduates and their families will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Wollenberg Auditorium on the LCC campus. Superintendent Reykdal took the helm at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in January 2017. He is a former teacher, soccer coach, school board director, state legislator, and executive with the...
