Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum High School Class of 2020 had a practice run for graduation last Thursday and Friday, as 32 students and their families visited the high school, one by one to check out, turn in books and clean out lockers. Each student in turn put on their cap and gown, as their family watched and took pictures and a videographer documented the event. Each student received an unofficial diploma after their name was read, and they turned their tassels for the camera. The two day cap and gown...
By Rick Nelson With the state secretary of health approving Wahkiakum County's move to a Phase 3 opening for covid-19 virus restrictions, county officials are planning how to open their offices. Since the start of restrictions, the courthouse has been closed to the public, with customers able to meet with office staff by appointment. However, under Phase 3, the offices can be opened to the public. County Emergency Management Director Beau Renfro said glass partitions needed to create clear barriers along counter fronts should arrive late this...
By Diana Zimmerman Covid-19 numbers are rising in neighboring counties, but Wahkiakum’s count remains at four for positive cases, with 154 tests conducted so far. Cowlitz County’s number jumped up to 89, and Pacific County now has 10 cases. Across the river in Clatsop County, there are 45 cases, and 17 in Columbia County. Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff listed off a number of things that scientists are still learning about the novel coronavirus on Friday, including questions about its effects on the car...
It was busy at the first Elochoman Marina Farmers Market and Trunk Sale of the season on Friday. They had five participants in the trunk sale, and 10 vendors, including eggs from the Town of Taylor, soap from Elochoman Valley Soapworks, and more. "I think the event went great," Organizer Deb Holland said. "The community support was amazing." Holland said that they've decided to continue the trunk sale with the market each week. They may have cherries, apples, and asparagus from Naches Trading...
Ethan Lindstrom has several athletic awards to his name. Now he can add an academic honor as well: Valedictorian for the Naselle High School Class of 2020. Lindstrom's final season of baseball was cut short by the pandemic, but in his career as a Comet, he was selected to All-State teams in football his junior and senior years, All-State First Teams in basketball his senior year, as well as the State 1B tournament team, and the Coaches Association 1B First Team. He was named the Coastal...
Student weighs in on possible pool closure To The Eagle: My name is Luke Bohn and I will be a senior at Wahkiakum High School next fall. I moved here from Portland, Oregon just last summer. I worked at the pool last year and it’s one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had here. I know it’s a difficult decision, but it would be very helpful to ask the right people. I’m glad the pool has another chance, but let me tell you why this shouldn’t even be a big discussion. The town council looked at the financial side of the situation, and I can...
For those interested in what your Cathlamet Town Council has been working on, in no particular order, here’s what’s been keeping us all busy: - securing overhead street banners promoting Cathlamet’s history and culture. - working in conjunction with Oregon and Washington state officials for both signage from Oregon to Cathlamet, and improved safety turning lanes for using the Puget Island Ferry. - securing grant funding to help pay for planned charging stations on the Butler Street property on Main St. - signing a 16-year lease with the Cemet...
To The Eagle: Most businesses I have frequented usually have signs posted announcing either “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service” or “We reserve the right to deny service to anyone.” Business owners have the right, within the limits of anti-discrimination laws, to deny service to the shoeless for sanitary reasons, I suppose, and troublesome customers for reasons of safety, one presumes. It is my opinion that certain businesses in Cathlamet whose physical layouts make social distancing difficult, need to post another notice, in the interest of public...
To The Eagle: The wrong that needs to be corrected is rather simple: For Blacks there is a different justice system, for them "they are guilty until proven innocent" and for us white folks it’s “innocent until proven guilty.” Think about it, and you will understand why the police act as they do and why our prisons are mostly occupied by blacks and browns. This must be changed or else nothing will change. Eric Skemp Puget Island...
To The Eagle: I believe in my heart and soul that all lives matter. If that makes me a racist to some morons I couldn't care less. I remember many years ago walking a peaceful protest line outside of a Woolworth Store in New York City because the store served Black customers at the lunch counter on paper plates and Whites on regular dishes. That was despicable in my eyes and I did my part to stop it. These days that kind of disgraceful action would not be tolerated by anyone of any color, my point being that there has been change for the...
To The Eagle: Summer is rapidly approaching and the Town of Cathlamet has some difficult decisions to make regarding the swimming pool. In an area with multiple waterways it is vital, and in fact lifesaving, that children learn to swim and learn water safety. Prior to the opening of the pool, drownings of children were not uncommon in this county. However we are still dealing with a pandemic and the safety restrictions necessary to prevent further outbreaks. The pool advisory committee would like to see the pool open, even if only for...
To The Eagle: It’s been quite a couple of months to say the least. I hope you all have been staying safe and healthy. I’ve missed seeing all of your friendly faces, and can’t wait to get back to doing what I love. While my business has been shut down I had the opportunity to evaluate my business and many of you have been wondering what my plans were. Well, I wanted to announce that Daisy Chain Floral is moving to a new private location. I am not going anywhere. I will continue to provide the same floral services as before, just without the s...
Because of the pandemic, the Naselle High School Class of 2020 held a virtual graduation on Saturday in lieu of a more traditional ceremony. The graduation began with a recording of each senior in their own processional, as the traditional Pomp and Circumstance played, and then Valedictorian Ethan Lindstrom spoke briefly, welcoming all. Salutatorian Abigail Moten followed, with some thoughts on current events, and some encouraging words for her classmates. "We entered the world after the...
WET AND WILD--Once again, this past week has been a mix of weather, and depending on where you were, you were either mowing the lawn or you were pulling out the umbrellas and putting on your boots! While I was actually enjoying some sunshine after a light morning shower, a friend of mine a little further east said it was pouring down rain for a bit, which was then accompanied by an extremely heavy burst of hail, so I guess if you didn't like the weather, you just needed to drive a few miles in another direction, and you'd find yourself in...
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....
KM Mountain Slide update Anyone who has been driving over the KM Mountain is well aware that even though the seeding process was successful, the continuous rainfall has caused the slide to move again. I have been in contact with Tamara Greenwell, the Lead Communicator for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WADOT). She communicated to me that the cleanup efforts are ongoing and going well. Each day crews are hauling out large amounts of debris. WSDOT estimated about 50,000 cubic...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 31 — 1:21 p.m. Dispatch received a 911 call and could hear loud noises, but no audible voices. The call was determined to be coming from a point on the Columbia River Highway in Oregon. Oregon State Patrol was notified. 1:42 p.m. A caller reported a column of smoke and a smell of garbage coming from a Puget Island address. A deputy and the Puget Island Fire Department responded to what turned out to be a...
Looking for a fun time for your family? On June 12 at noon, WSU Master Gardener Karen Adams will demonstrate to youth how to make tin can lanterns. 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 University Extension Master Gardeners....
On June 16 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell will explain how to construct a simple and inexpensive sprinkler system. Find out how to develop a sprinkler system that allows you the flexibility to reduce water use, save time, use less labor and control weeds. Contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 25 minute presentation is 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 U...
If anybody deserves an instant replay, it might be Ifel Natnaphas Chanwharanya. The 16 year-old sophomore student from Bangkok, the capitol city of Thailand, has had a year. Some of it good, some of it, well, interesting. But in spite of it all, it sounds like he's had a wonderful time with his host family, John and NovaLee Knopp, and the other exchange student in the house, Shuya Takai from Japan. "I come here and everything is peaceful," Ifel said. "I love being here." At home, he's surrounded...
Shortly after sunrise on May 28th 2020, Robert Roy Meyer, Sr., 61, snuck out of his bedroom where his wife and daughter slept to be with his parents and siblings already in heaven. It is said he was born on April 30th 1959 in Boise Idaho to Paul Eugene and Iva May Meyer. While Iva was making dinner she bent over and gave birth right then and there. She kicked him on over to the older 9 kids and said, "Here take care of this one for me." And so began the wonderful life of Robert. When Robert was...
Change is-a coming. Although we do not have a set date for reopening the community center yet, we are looking to open to the groups that utilize the center after hours, first. After we follow that guidance, our plans for reopening will follow. Enterprise for Equity is having a Money 101 personal Financial Management online class. Discuss budgeting, credit repair, home ownership, insurance, debt management and investing. This course is free, it runs June 23-July 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Participants will receive a $25 stipend for...
Librarian Carol Blix, the Library Board of Trustees, and volunteers are working to get the Cathlamet Public Library ready soon for patrons to order books they select from an online catalog to be checked out to them and placed on a table at the front door for pickup, followed by reopening the library for a limited number of patrons at a time to enter and select materials. The bookdrop is currently open to receive returned materials. Be sure to check the library's website , Facebook page, or call 360-795-3254 for further infor...
Story and photos by Darrell Alexander The Covid19 virus has curtailed many people from traveling through the county. Since Phase II has begun, the governor has lifted the restrictions on restaurants in the state. Those that have reopened are using only 50 percent seating capacity in order to comply with the governor's suggested guidelines for social distancing. They are also in compliance with the Atlanta based Center for Disease Control's (CDC) suggested guidelines for social distancing. This i...
One of the "jewels" of Skamokawa, WA is located on SR 4 just west of MP 29, where you'll turn to the south onto Vista Park Road and find a true gem along the mighty Columbia River, which is "Skamokawa Vista Park." The park's closure at the beginning of the COVID-19 scare was heartbreaking for those that were used to having it accessible to them for camping and holding reunions and just enjoying a walk on the beach, so now that many restrictions are being lifted, its opening has been met with a l...
