Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The candles and hanging lights create an intimate affair at the Covered Bridge Dinner. This year Nature did her best to intensify the embrace of the partially enclosed space with the rhythm of rain on the roof and the unwelcoming yet soothing wet that seemed to draw revelers farther inside. One couple had come down from Seattle. They discovered the event last year while visiting a farmer's market on a camping trip to Wahkiakum County. They loved the experience so much, they were back again. Two...
It was business as usual at the Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning. Dick Swart, who is on the Cathlamet town council, spoke at length with the commissioners about the sewer system. During a hearing for the 2017 preliminary budget, Auditor Erin Wilson shared a couple changes that had been made, including an additional line item for $20,000 of materials in the Pacific Intertie project. The money is being set aside for the shared material costs with Pacific County for...
Wahkiakum County Commissioners Dan Cothren and Mike Backman added staff to the county clerk's office, discussed dredging issues, and handled other business in their meeting Tuesday. Commissioner Blair Brady was on vacation and was excused from the meeting. Clerk Kay Holland asked that the board authorize her to hire another clerk to help her office handle its workload. The office is in the long process of implementing a new statewide, computerized records keeping program, Odessey, that requires staff to be away at trainings. In addition, some...
The Bank of the Cascades recently contributed $2,500 to the Wahkiakum School District to ensure that local students can afford to participate in school sponsored sports programs. The funds will be split between the districts pay-to-play program ($1,000) and an associated student body (ASB) fund that covers lodging for high school teams. Superintendent Bob Garrett said the gift is welcome because ASB funds have been depleted in recent years. "Through its generous contribution, Bank of the...
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is happy to announce that October is Disaster Preparedness & NOAA Weather Radio Month. It is my goal to make Wahkiakum County and its residents as prepared and ready as possible for a disaster through preparation and public education. Each of the coming weeks in October I am going to provide you with information on how you can take four basic steps: Be informed, Create a Plan, Build a Kit, and Get Involved. By taking these steps now it will make you and your f...
To The Eagle: The voters of Wahkiakum and Pacific counties have a number of critical decisions to make when they vote between October 21 and November 8. One of chief importance is who should serve as our next Superior Court Judge. Fortunately, we have an extremely well-qualified candidate in Doug Goelz. Having been an attorney practicing almost exclusively in Wahkiakum and Pacific counties for 21 years, and having served as a judicial officer for 12 years in Wahkiakum, Pacific, and Cowlitz Counties, I have had the opportunity to observe and to...
To The Eagle: This fall a number of well-respected community residents have written to The Eagle in support of Greg Prestegard for County Commissioner. As they've noted, he has the business experience, community involvement and leadership skills for the office. We're also supporting Greg. He's not only the most qualified but he has our support because "he gets it." He understands what the job of being a county commissioner is and what it isn't. He knows Wahkiakum County issues and people. He listens, learns and has common sense. "Greg Gets It"...
To The Eagle: On Sept. 27 I had the misfortune of encountering the noxious weed control of Wahkiakum county starting to spray my land. They were commissioned by my neighbor who gave them permission to do so. As a result myself, my dogs and my tenant were sprayed with a highly toxic herbicide containing kerosene. The three individuals working were also exposed due to a lack of protective clothing or PPE's. Even after extensive communication they continued to spray. There was also absolutely no warning. Had we not been home the damage would have...
To The Eagle: Sincerity with humor and humility are some of the ingredients that make a leader. After visiting with Greg Prestegard I believe he possesses those qualities. Greg is a property owner, business owner and taxpayer of Wahkiakum County. His experience in the business world will afford a responsible commissioner with sights set on restoring the reserve fund while maintaining a balanced budget. Greg will strive to preserve our rural life style while helping to develop jobs and protect those existing. As citizens, Greg believes we all...
To The Eagle: I am endorsing two candidates for County Commissioner, Dan Cothren and Greg Prestegard. We need commissioners with strong experience and proven leadership. Both Dan and Greg grew up here and both have extensive experience in the community. Dan has proven himself to be a man of integrity, courage and steadfast loyalty for many years as County Commissioner. Greg, a successful businessman who grew up here in the commercial fishing industry, is highly gifted in strategic thinking, economic development, communication and planning. Our...
Pastor Theron Hobbs, Jr., second from right, led a prayer for local first responders in front of the courthouse last Wednesday. Photo Diana Zimmerman....
Voters will elect two people to the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners this year. In Commissioner District 1, Incumbent Mike Backman, Independent, faces challenger Greg Prestegard, Democrat. In Commissioner District 2, incumbent Dan L. Cothren, Independent, faces a challenge from Robert L. Jungers, who stated no party precedent. Eagle reporter Diana Zimmerman has conducted question and answer interviews with the four candidates. They appear here. Eagle: Why are you running for this position...
Why are you running for this position? Jungers: (Ed.:This response is abridged for brevity.) Because I feel the incumbent is not doing a good job and he needs to be replaced. For instance the sewer rates. The town is in a position where they are going to have to raise rates 40 percent. The county had loaned the town $312,000 to extend the sewer from the southwest corner of my property up to all the failing septic systems on Clover, but the town didn't. They brought the sewer system up to serve a...
Why are you running for this position? Backman: I've enjoyed doing the job. I've gotten to help people and see a different aspect of town. I've lived here my whole life yet I didn't realize some of the inner workings of it. I've been really fortunate to meet and reintroduce myself to a lot of different people. I get to help some people, talk to people and see stuff. It's a good job. Experience: Backman: I've been going on four years of doing this. I think one of the things I bring to this job th...
Why are you running for this position? Prestegard: Because I feel that I am the most qualified person with my business background and my experience working with volunteer organizations in board positions. The other thing I can bring to the plate is an extensive background in team building and training. And by doing that I can help with some of these small boards that I will be working with. I'm hoping that we can make some of their tasks easier by having a different perspective on decision...
WEEKEND--We ended last week with a gorgeous day on Friday, with temperatures just the way I like them, with a bit of crispness in the air but lots of sunshine. However, the rains did appear on Saturday and some on Sunday, which came with mixed reviews, as some were ready for the rain, the Fall foods, a roaring fire and the great book reading weather, while some of us would have liked just a little more sunshine in order to enjoy the first weekend in October and its activities. It looks like a mixed bag for the week, so keep those umbrellas...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, 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. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week include: Thurdsay, the 6th-high school volleyball at Mary M Knight at 6 p.m. and high school football versus Washington School for the Deaf at Mary M Knight at 7 p.m.; Monday, the 10th-middle school volleyball at Raymond at 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, the 11th-cross country at Bigfoot Classic in Rockaway Beach, Oregon at 3 p.m., high school volleyball in Naselle with Lake Quinault at 6 p.m. following a game with the Warrantor JV team at 4 p.m.; Wednesday, the 12th-middle school...
Ralph and Jean Kenner are celebrating 70 years of marriage. They were married on Puget Island on Oct. 6, 1946 at the little church on N. Welcome Slough. They have three childen, Sandra Contreras in Calif., Susan & Kerry Brown on Puget Island and Reid Kenner in Portland. Their children invite well-wishers to celebrate with them, at an open house on Oct. 15 at 1:00 p.m., at the Norse Hall on Puget Island. Cake, coffee and tea will be served. No gifts, but cards are welcome....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 26 — 4:15 p.m. A door alarm was activated at a school in Cathlamet. 8:19 p.m. A caller reported that a Rosburg area juvenile had run away. She returned at 4:04 a.m. 11:42 p.m. A caller complained about a reckless driver who had harassed her on her way home. September 27 — 4:50 a.m. A caller reported that a tree was down on a Skamokawa road. The County Road department was notified. 9:39 a.m. A Pug...
Kids and teens in Cathlamet will have another reason to visit the Cathlamet Public Library. The EggBot Robotics programming kit will be on hand from October 6-15. The library is located at 115 Columbia St. “The Eggbot is a little tricky to set up, but gives amazing results on blown-out eggs and ping-pong balls. Kids should bring their own emptied eggshells,” said Librarian Carol Blix. This Science, Technology, Art and Math (STEAM) device is a compact, easy-to-use, open-source art robot that can draw on spherical or egg-shaped objects. The Egg...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday October 14, from 12-3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping 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 who wish to sign up, must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at...
Redmen Hall-River Life Interpretive Center will present a new exhibit this weekend in collaboration with Wahkiakum County's premier art gallery. The exhibit, Tsuga - a Tsunami of Art, will feature some of the excellent artists from Tsuga Gallery with painting, wood sculpture, photographs, jewelry and more. There will be a reception with the artists on Saturday, October 8 from 1 to 3 p.m., with refreshments. Redmen Hall is in Skamokawa at 1394 SR 4, and is open Thursday through Sunday 12 noon-4 p.m. For more information call during open hours:...
Terry Dean Norberg was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Hjalmar Tilman Norberg and Ruth Evelyn Kinsey on May 15, 1944. A few months later, the family, which included older brother Jack, returned to Chehalis, WA. In 1950, the family moved to Skamokawa, WA in Wahkiakum County where Terry attended Skamokawa Grade School and then Wahkiakum High School in nearby Cathlamet. He graduated in the class of 1962. He attended Lower Columbia College and then Central Washington State College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1968. He...
Frances Virginia (Shuster) Shannon was born to Francis Leonard and Anna Bertha Shuster Nov. 12, 1919, while they lived at the Bridal Veil logging camp. She died surrounded by people she loved on Sept. 25, 2016, just short of her 97th birthday. In 1921, her family moved to Portland, where her father purchased their first car. Her dad took a job logging with Crown Zellerbach in 1925 and the family moved to the Beaver Creek logging family camp near Cathlamet. Around 1929, the family purchased the Civilian Conservation Corp camp just west of Cathla...
