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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Bill Wainwright is one of two candidates vying for the Town of Cathlamet Councilman #2 position. Here is what he had to say: "I've been here for 10 years, retired here full time three years ago. I want to make this my home," Wainwright said. "I'm concerned about the lack of growth and management in the town. I see a lot of ineptitude at the council, in the mayor's position there is no direction, no growth. You have to say, even though you love it here, is this the way you want to see things go?...
Officials from the Town of Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County are meeting today (Monday) and tomorrow to act on varied business and work on budgets for 2020. Following are the agendas, first for the town and second for the county. BUDGET WORKSHOPS FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CATHLAMET To be held: Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm; and Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm, in the DeBriae Meeting Room of the Fire Hall, located at 255 2nd Street- Cathlamet, Washington Purpose of meeting; Council- 2020 Budget Workshops AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING M...
Janis Dodrill is one of two candidates vying for the Town of Cathlamet Councilman #2 position. This is what she had to say: "I love this town. I grew up here," Dodrill said. "I came back to Cathlamet because I was born and raised here. My mom passed, and I left West Virginia and brought her ashes back. I promised her. I put them in the river I almost drowned in. "I saw certain things had changed," she said. "I started going to the town council meetings. I was opposed to the park. I remember...
The Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners discussed the 2020 budget and rates and a variety of other issues at their meeting last Thursday. According to Port Manager Jackie Lea, more interest had been expressed in dismantling barges at the port. However, she had learned that the port would need a shipyard permit. “I think it would be a stream of revenue in the winter, and it would only be done in the winter,” she said. “Let’s look into it and see how much it costs and how painful...
Next Friday, two local artists will be showcased in a featured artists' opening at Tsuga Gallery while across the street, the Hotel Cathlamet will host an art show featuring work by an artist with local ties. Nell Coulson, who moved to Cathlamet in 1987, and Bob Kizziar, a more recent transplant, are both members of Tsuga Gallery and will be the featured artists for November. "I've either been studying, or doing, or teaching art for 52 years," Kizziar, a ceramicist, said. "I think intention is...
Volunteers who grew and distributed vegetables around Wahkiakum County were recognized and praised at Tuesday's meeting of the board of county commissioners. The volunteers worked in the community garden in Cathlamet and the Outdoor Café summer meals program at Wendt Elementary School in Cathlamet and Johnson Park in Rosburg. Community garden volunteers produced around 2,000 lbs. of vegetables for the Outdoor Café, said Cooperative Extension Agent Carrie Backman. "We so appreciate the vegetables," commented Wahkiakum Food Bank volunteer E...
Wahkiakum County Eagle reporter Diana Zimmerman won three writing awards in the 2019 Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. In the category General Feature Story, Long, she placed second for a story about a leatherwork business and third for a history of the Puget Island ferry. In the category General Feature Story, Short, she placed first for a story about a porcupine adopting a family. The contest included 58 newspapers of varying circulation sizes, which were broken up into four categories. Zimmerman won these...
To The Eagle On Sept. 25, I was sitting in my barn office at around 10 p.m. I heard a deep growl directly under my window. I looked and there stood a coyote. The coyote saw me as a threat and gave me a warning. According to The Eagle’s sheriff reports, barking dogs are a recurring problem on the island. People who move onto the island have got to understand they moved to a heavy agriculture area. Yes, we have dogs. Our dogs bark. The majority of the Islanders, however, do not understand where the problem is. Most of these dogs are working d...
To The Eagle: We are writing in support of retaining Don Richter as Superior Court Judge for Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. Five years ago, we met Don and his family shortly after he moved to Pacific County to take the deputy prosecutor position. It didn’t take long for him to find himself at home here—serving the public, tending animals, and raising his family. His well-deserved selection and appointment by the governor last December was no surprise to his colleagues and others familiar with his resume and character. We have come to know him...
To The Eagle: I googled, “What US city has the most city parks per capita?” Albion, Michigan, Population 8,700, has 17 public parks. This is approximately one park per 500 residents. This is thought to be the highest number of parks per capita of any incorporated city in the united states; wrong! Cathlamet leads the United States with the most number of parks per person. Cathlamet has six parks, Strong Park, Erickson Park, Waterfront Park, Julia Butler Hansen Swimming pool park, Queen Sally Park, and Butler Street Park. Cathlamet has 534 people...
To The Eagle: So. Facts and opinions actually are different things. Who knew! They are, however, not mutually exclusive. Dictionaries define a fact to be a thing that is undisputably the case, such as information used as evidence or as part of a report, and define opinion as a view or judgement not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. An opinion based upon a premise supported by verifiable facts becomes a valid opinion, making it a matter of fact. Presenting a valid opinion is an excellent method of sharing the facts of matters to readers...
To The Eagle: On October 22, 2016, The Pioneer Community Association sponsored the first “Tidy Up the Town” in recognition of National Make A Difference Day. The event was so successful that we hosted a second “Tidy Up the Town” event in April of 2017 to do some serious Main Street spring cleaning prior to the start of our tourist season; and since then have continued to host both fall and spring clean-up events. This coming October 26, 2019 marks the seventh time we have invited community members to join with us as we pull weeds, cut back bl...
Last week's headline above Suzanne Holmes's letter to the editor about the community cleanup day had the wrong date; the correct date is October 26. Also, tonight's appearance of the candidates for Cathlamet Town Council will be a forum, not a debate, as stated in a story last week....
Across the country, National 4-H Week was celebrated October 6-12, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country celebrated everything 4-H. Wahkiakum County 4-H observed National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them. The theme of this year’s National 4-H Week is Inspire Kids to Do, which highlights how 4-H encourages kids to take p...
Cathlamet River of Life Assembly of God Church has a new pastor. Reverend Ken Cummings is the new lead pastor at River of Life. He has been in ministry for almost 25 years and he and his wife, Sharlon have five children and four grandchildren. Before marriage he served as a U.S. Army combat medic for two years. In ministry they have served many different roles, from youth leaders, children’s ministry, adult Bible study, men’s and women’s group leaders as well as executive to the pastor and board treasurer. “We believe that Christ wants us to l...
On October 29, Wahkiakum Outdoors will offer another very interesting presentation at 6:30 p.m., at the Hope Center (3rd and Maple Streets) regarding Honeybees and Beekeeping. The presenter is Bill Holmes, President of Cowlitz Beekeepers Association. Learn about what a swarm means, who lives in a colony, parts of a hive, and much more. For November, the Book Club selections are as follows: Jane Kirkpatrick’s Every Fixed Star, Molly Gloss’s Falling from Horses, Jacqueline Winspear’s Messenger of Truth, Caroline Graham’s Camilla: Her True Story....
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won 2nd place in 2-year college sweepstakes at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament hosted by Lewis & Clark College. This was the first Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season. This placement confirms that LCC is a serious contender that stacks up favorably against other community college programs in the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska. This...
The J.A. Wendt Parent Teacher Organization is looking for volunteers and is in need of donations. The PTO will offer several opportunities for students this year including a science planetarium, free book distribution, popcorn Fridays, spirit wear, book fairs, spirit weeks, Missoula Children's Theatre, Winter Festival, and several other events. Participants may visit the school or call the school, 360-795-3261 to get information on background checks and volunteer information. All donations may be sent to P.O. Box 398, C/O J.A. Wendt PTO,...
The Astor Street Opry Company will hold their 6th Annual fundraising event Saturday, November 9, starting at 6 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria, featuring a silent and live auction, a special Reader's Threatre presentation written by ChrisLynn Taylor, Scandinavian dessert by Table 360, and all proceeds go to keep the Astor Street Opry Company doors open. Those undable to attend this one-night only event can still get in on the auction fun and support ASOC by going to: https://www.biddingowl.com/ASOC. Four...
The annual Neewollah Days festivities are coming up on October 31, 4 p.m., at the Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet. Everyone dressed up for Neewollah Days will get a raffle ticket when signing up. Drawing for prizes will be at 4 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., Pinata and Balloon Artist. Also starting at 4:45 p.m. is the Doggie Runway Show for four-legged friends that want to partake in the fun. After everything is done at the bank, it's time to hit the town for more trick or treating on Main Street. For more information, contact Marissa Washington at the...
MID-MONTH--We had some chilly weather at the end of last week but had some sunshine, so that was nice. Saturday was decent until some rain in the evening hours, but that didn't last long, so Sunday may have been cloudy but it was decent. We may be in for a very wet few days this week, along with some gusty winds, so if that happens, I hope you are prepared for the worst, and we'll hope for the best. Here's hoping you were able to get all your outdoor chores done on a couple of those nice, dry days that we had. THINKING OF THEM--There have been...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. CathlameTones, Hotel Cathlamet, 6 p.m. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30...
Invasive Species My late father was an outdoorsman typical of many who live in the Pacific Northwest. He loved to hunt and fish or just go hiking in the woods. As a child he made me very aware of the plants around us and their various uses. He would tell me what could be eaten and what certain plants such as poison oak would do to you if you used it as a toiletry item. Such knowledge stayed with me through my brief military career which further enhanced my curiosity about plants. I never became...
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period has arrived for the more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington. From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, people on Medicare can: · Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa. · Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug plan if they are on Original Medicare. · Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan if they are already on one. The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program, which is part of the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, is r...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 7 – 7:01 a.m. A caller reported that an eastbound log truck was all over the road, crossing the center line and the fog line. 9:57 a.m. A caller reported a large dog walking along SR 4 in the Elochoman Valley area. 2:58 p.m. An individual without a life jacket was seen floating on what appeared to be a styrofoam and wood raft in the Columbia River near Coffee Pot Island. Two deputies made contact a...
