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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County on Friday received word from the state Department of Health that the county can move to a Phase 3 opening status. Some guideline details remain to be worked out, sad Chris Bischoff, county Director of Health and Human Services. Following is the text from John Wiesman, state secretary of health: June 5, 2020 Chris Bischoff, Director Wahkiakum Health and Human Services 64 Main Street Cathlamet, Washington 989612 Dear Director Bischoff: I am in receipt of the Wahkiakum County’s COVID-19 application requesting approval to fully i...
As of Tuesday night, 110 people in Wahkiakum County had been tested for covid-19, and the number to test positive remained at four according to the Washington Department of Health. Pacific County held steady at nine, while the number of positive cases had gone up to 74 in Cowlitz County. Across the river, there were 45 positive cases in Clatsop County and 16 in Columbia County. As for a potential bump because of any Memorial Day festivities or gatherings, Bischoff estimates that Tuesday or...
Town of Cathlamet officials have backed away from a Monday evening announcement that the town swimming pool wouldn't open for the 2020 season. Instead, the council is seeking public opinion about opening the pool or keeping it closed for the summer, and the council will vote on the issue at their June 15 meeting. On Monday night, Mayor Dale Jacobson announced that the pool wouldn't open this season. He said he had discussed the issue with Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark, and given the uncertainty and requirements of dealing with the covid-19...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council acted on an update of the town's comprehensive plan and debated change order procedures and how to allocate CARES Act funds when they met Monday. The council voted 3-2 to extend their contract with the Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Council of Governments (COG) for plan development by $4,500 for a total of $13,500. COG Executive Director Bill Fashing said the initial contract envisioned a quick, uncomplicated update, but there had been lots of input from council members,...
The Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners met briefly on Tuesday to listen to reports. General Manager Dave Tramblie said that the tree trimming contractor and the pole testing bids were on hold until the current health issue was resolved. The PUD line crew is replacing outdated conductors on East Valley Road. They completed one 1,200 foot section a couple weeks ago, and are planning to do another 1,200 feet. There is another project planned at the Rosburg Community Hall where they will remove...
An anonymous comment drew our attention to a misstep in last week's edition in which we allowed the use of the term Chinaman in a letter to the editor. It was strange for us to see that term; it's an archaic term and not in our normal vocabulary. It was used in conjunction with writing from Cathlamet's past, perhaps close to 100 years ago. But after receiving that anonymous comment, I went to the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, always a good starting place for quick research. Here's what Wikipedia had to say about the term: "Chinaman is an...
To The Eagle: I told my son, that I would try to point to positive reasons for Biden, instead of negative Trump comments. I also said I’d have to close one eye, in order to not comment on his idiocy. That is extremely difficult, when during a double crisis, he tweets this: "vicious dogs" and "ominous weapons," “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” etc., etc. Many seem to think Obama caused the racism to increase. I think his election caused the already existing racism to show itself. The looting and violence will not, IMO, help the c...
In last week's edition, we mixed up two organizations, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. On the front page photo, VFW Post 5297 cancelled their Memorial Day Ceremony, placed the flags on the graves, and played taps on Memorial Day. On page 4, Skamokawa, second paragraph, the error was repeated. Again, it was VFW Post 5297 that dealt with Greenwood Cemetery. American Legion Post 111 dealt with decorating most of the cemeteries on the Westend....
To The Eagle: Not sure if I'm glad I'm a white man or embarrassed to wake up still white after all these years. Watching what appeared to be a bored white police officer murder a black man, handcuffed and pleading for his life, is just too much. There were several other officers just standing around to prevent the reasonably concerned citizens from stopping the killing is equally maddening. And then we're supposed to wonder why the black folks riot? Are you kidding me? This has been going on for nearly ever in this country. Being choked to...
To The Eagle: We are saddened to announce that the Cathlamet swimming pool may not be opening this summer due to COVID-19 implications. After much consideration and impact analysis, the town council unanimously determined that pool operations do not appear to be viable this season. Aside from the financial impact, social distancing requirements would greatly restrict occupancy levels and place too many limitations on swimmers. The council is however seeking written public comment which will be read aloud and taken into consideration at the...
To The Eagle: Our way of life is under attack, make no mistake about that. When a major political party such as the Democrats publicly take the side of the Chinese Communists over our own government in regards to the origin and spread of a pandemic that kills 100,000 plus Americans it is hard to believe, but believe it. The Democrats spend way too much time with the likes of anarchists, socialists, environmental terrorists and just a lot of people that want something for nothing to realize the following facts: 1. Most Americans love their way...
To The Eagle: I woke up this morning in my warm bed recognizing my good fortune of being born white in this country. I also recognize the pain of those who were born any other color. The inequality and injustice in this country is sickening. We cannot continue down the same path and expect a different result. Changes have to happen. We can either be a part of the problem or part of the solution. I cannot imagine the pain black and brown people live with on a daily basis- the fear of simply walking down the road with their hands in their...
To The Eagle: The election is rigged unless I win. The news is fake unless it’s flattering of me. Everything is a hoax unless I tweet it. Nepotism is bad unless it’s my family. I’m the most transparent president but you can’t see my taxes. I have the best and smartest people until I fire them. Corona virus is one person coming in from China and we have it under control, but it’s not my fault we have the highest infection and death rate in the world. Confederate flag waving protesters, brandishing assault rifles threatening state legislato...
From the Washington State Governor's Office Gov. Jay Inslee announced last Friday the expansion of "Safe Start — Washington’s Phased Reopening Plan." The expansion came as the current Stay Home, Stay Healthy order ended midnight Sunday. The expansion moves Washington through the phased reopening on a county-by-county basis. With this new approach, counties will have more flexibility to demonstrate they can safely allow additional economic activity based on targeted metrics. The plan also lists new directives, including a mandate that bus...
My young nephew presented a Glory B Farms strawberry to me a few summers ago, cradled carefully as the special gift it was, in his small outreached hands. "Carrie. Try one." He spoke quietly and reverently, like sharing a good secret. "Put one in your mouth and keep it there a loooong time." He was telling me to savor that Grays River strawberry, grown by Tom and April Zimmerman at Glory B Farms. He was right of course; those little strawberries pack a burst of flavor and sweetness special to...
WEEKEND--This past weekend marked the end of May and it ended in quite a racket really, as Saturday morning was booming with rolling thunder and later on, the pounding of some rain, but it was brief, so it was only noisy for a short amount of time compared to other places. Luckily we didn't get "shocked" by a lot of lightning like they did in other areas. Sunday was drippy and cloudy but nothing too major so now we'll see if we get that sunnier weather during the week which was forecast. The down side is, the weekend looks wet again, so not...
Local TOPS chapter members continue to drop weight TOPS Club Inc. ("Take Off Pounds Sensibly") is the original, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization which has about 100,000 members throughout the United States and Canada. TOPS provides a caring, friendly environment for members with a philosophy that combines accountability (weigh-ins) and support from others at weekly chapter meetings, providing healthy eating, portion control, regular exercise, and wellness...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved a budget for spending a large portion of their federal CARES Act funding to address issues arising from the covid-19 pandemic. Commissioners had planned to approve a formal request to the state Department of Health asking that the county be moved to Phase 3 restrictions for covid-19, However, DOH application timing led the board to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday morning (as The Eagle went to press) for approval and later submission to DOH. The county received $250,000 in CARES Act funds, and...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, all county buildings are closed to the public and meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102....
An Incentive for Having a Garden Travelling through the West end of Wahkiakum County over the last several years has given me a little insight as to why people have a garden. It is mainly to supply their family and community with a large quantity of fresh, healthy vegetables throughout the season. Having a garden can also beautify the landscape. An incentive for having a garden is that people can grow crops they prefer that are not found in the stores in this area. One reason I decided to write...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 24 — 1:12 p.m. A caller reported that a protection order had been violated. A deputy responded and determined that no violation had occurred. 2:19 p.m. An individual was trespassed from a Rosedale business. 7:37 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at a Cathlamet home, and an individual had left in a vehicle, possibly intoxicated. Deputies responded. May 25 — 4:53 a.m. A caller reported that a boa...
Remains discovered by boaters on May 22, washed up along the shore of the Columbia River about a mile east of Nassa Point, have been identified as James V. Ponto, 49, of Portland. The remains were recovered by the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Department and the Coroner’s Office. Because of the state of the remains, they were transported to the Washington State Forensic Anthropologist for scientific examination, and were identified through dental records. Ponto’s abandoned automobile was found near a beach on Sauvie Island on December 2, 2019....
On March 11, it was business as usual in the KMUN studio. The annual Spring Membership Drive started with the programmers talking up the station in the hopes that listeners would call and donate what they could to the yearly operations budget. Two days later, it became clear something bigger was brewing and the focus was shifted to providing information on rapidly changing conditions from the Covid-19 pandemic. Station Manager Graham Nystrom closed the station and sent volunteers and staff home to shelter in place. With just $23,000 towards...
Farmers interested in participating in the Wahkiakum County Fair Farmers Market, to be held June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m., are asked to contact Lori Cagle by text or email: 360-703-7291 or lrcagle@gmail.com....
On Tuesday, May 19 the Board of Directors with the Rotary Club of Longview voted to cancel this year’s 10th annual Squirrel Fest event that was scheduled for August 15 due to Covid-19. The event will return in the summer of 2021. In addition to the cancellation of Squirrel Fest, the board also voted to cancel the annual Tour De Blast Bike Ride that was scheduled for Saturday, June 13. Tour De Blast will also move to the summer of 2021. “We sincerely regret having to cancel these long-standing local events. These events are two big fun...
