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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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A large crowd enjoyed good weather for the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce's annual holiday lighting festival last Saturday. Above: when asked what she wanted for Christmas, Birdie Feather Friend was easy to please. A present, she replied. When pressed, it turned out she wanted a crown, just like the one she got to try on when she met Miss Washington USA, Evelyn Clark. Right: Wahkiakum High School alum Evelyn Clark was recently crowned Miss Washington USA. She spoke to everyone who gathered in...
Incumbent Blair Brady outpolled challenger Gene Strong 6-2 when Wahkiakum County election officials tallied the final votes of the 2018 general election, but Strong led the final count by two votes, 1,189-1,187. With the margin that close, there will be a mandatory recount. That has been scheduled for 9 a.m. next Wednesday. Election officials will count the ballots by hand, said election supervisor Sue O’Connor. A representative of the Office of the Secretary of State will attend, and the two candidates and the parties they represent will be i...
Wahkiakum County may soon join other counties and municipalities across the state in codifying opposition to new law created by voter approved Initiative 1639. The initiative requires a variety of measures designed to increase firearm safety and training in their use. It passed overwhelmingly in urban areas but failed in rural areas such as Wahkiakum County where voters opposed it 1,581 to 862. On Tuesday, Commissioner Dan Cothen, a lifelong hunter and gun owner, proposed creation of an ordinance opposing provisions of the initiative....
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors last Tuesday learned about state and federal programs, talked about food services, and passed a resolution that could potentially increase their budget if property values rise. Superintendent Brent Freeman said that he had received a communication from ESD 112 suggesting that the district approve a resolution to change some language that currently limits access to levy funds agreed upon by local voters. Last year, voters passed a levy of $2.38...
The Wahkiakum County PUD’s application for a broadband feasibility study grant has “passed the threshold,” and the next step, a presentation to the potential grantor, has tentatively been scheduled for mid-January, the Broadband Action Committee learned on Monday. The PUD, which has taken the lead on the project, submitted the application to the Washington Department of Commerce’s Community Economic Revitalization Board, which has offered $50,000 grants to study broadband feasibility in rural c...
To The Eagle: Yesterday (Nov. 20), Trump made some more appalling statements. He actually said that for a few bucks, we can sell human rights! Over the last two years, I have offended some people with my writing and posting on Facebook, but I have never been as offensive as has been the president. For my offenses, I am sorry. Not sorry I wrote or posted, but sorry that some took offense to it. I have had many friends demote me to acquaintance; I understand, it’s difficult to scroll past all my postings of truthful criticism, especially if y...
To The Eagle: Last week I suggested a high tax on ownership of assault weapons. Today, I do not think that this is a very practical idea. With 11,000,000 of these weapons already out there, it would be really hard to collect such a tax. With 96 Americans being killed by guns every day in the US one would think that this death rate certainly could be defined as an epidemic. In the 1970’s when the death rate from automobile accidents was going through the roof, our government made seat belts and wearing them a law. When a new virus or bacteria t...
To The Eagle: More of the same: At the October Cathlamet Town Council meeting, town councilor Sue Cameron discussed having invited John Morgan from the Morgan Group to speak with the town council. The purpose was to meet the council about helping them develop strategies when making decisions on major issues. She publicly stated he had been referred to her by Bill Fashing, the Council of Governments director. In fact, she had known Morgan since the 90’s when she worked with him in Tillamook. This really isn’t a big deal, except at that mee...
To The Eagle: My husband and I attended the Thanksgiving community dinner at the Hope House last week. The dinner was put on by the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed one of the best Thanksgiving dinners we've ever eaten. Turkey, ham and all the traditional trimmings. Price was by donation, and no one was turned away. We want to thank Jean and Neil Beerbower and all those who volunteered their time and hard work, and/or donated financially to make the dinner a success. While fairly well attended, I am certain there...
To The Eagle: After reading the article in The Eagle titled, “After midterms, Dems develop 2020 plans,” I recalled the old adage, “divide and conquer.” I noticed that nearly all of the “Dems” in the article were talking about fighting. Without getting into the specifics ask yourself who stands to profit if America is busy fighting internally? Perhaps we should/could all stand united against the source(s) of internal strife, or better yet let’s all get busy and get this country productive. Drop all the ism’s, politics, et al and just get busy!...
Wahkiakum County commissioners voted Tuesday to support creation of a limited liability company to oversee mental health services in 2020. Currently, state and federal funds for mental health are managed by the Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization, which covers Wahkiakum, Pacific, Cowlitz, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties. Representatives from each of the counties form a board of directors, with each county having one vote. The organization channels funds to the service providers in each county. Wahkiakum is the only county that provides...
Wahkiakum County Commissioners convened quickly Nov. 20 to tackle a few issues before the Thanksgiving holiday. In an update on the Cape Horn beach nourishment project, Public Works Director Chuck Beyer said that an archaeological review had been completed. He also said that some concern that sand placement may impact smelt spawning areas may cause more delays. Commissioner Dan Cothren was feeling optimistic after a long conversation with Dena Horton, a regional representative appointed by...
WET BEGINNING:--As the work week started, we got some more rain, which can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. We are behind in our yearly rainfall amounts, which we need to have to keep things nice and green around here, as we certainly don't want a big burn like California just experienced! However, when the rain comes down hard, as in an atmospheric river, then it's not quite as welcome as that can cause flash flooding, erosion, mudslides, etc., so let's hope that things don't materialize in that kind of event here and that the...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7-15 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.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. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30...
Editor's note: This week resident Darrell Alexander takes over the role of The Eagle's Westend correspondent. By Darrell Alexander, Westend Correspondent My roots are founded in the Pacific Northwest being born and bred in Humboldt County, Calif., and even had basic training in 1969 at Fort Lewis. I have been married to my wife, Vie, for 45 years. I have a bachelor's degree in history from Langston University in Oklahoma. I have a double masters from the University of Oklahoma in Administrative...
Wahkiakum County is a county made up of people who volunteer their services without complaint and are an example worth merit. Anyone interested in becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT) should know that this is a serious commitment that could lead to career development and life tools for the future. Mary Stellar and Ann Parrino, pictured above, are volunteers who live in the county. These ladies' attitude is typical of most volunteers who readily accept the risks because they are communi...
For those of you readers who are familiar with the western part of the county and are looking for an alternative for pain relief or for whatever your personal reasons, across from Duffy's in Grays River there is a large sign designed by local artist Daniel Smith which says in large letters "CANNABIS." The store's manager, Adam Storm, uses Instagram to build an information base on cannabis therapy for chronic diseases, pain management, and enhanced sensory experiences. Application of cannabis...
Wahkiakum Lions Club president Terri Elfers presented Michael Martin with a certificate and a check to honor him as the October Student of The Month when he and his father attended their Nov. 19 meeting. Michael is an active community minded student who has worked 3 summers with youth at the Trout Creek Bible Camp. He likes outdoor activities, golf, hunting, trap shooting, etc. He is planning to join the Air Force after High School and then go on to college. Courtesy photo....
Richard C. Backman, 82, of Cathlamet, died November 7, 2018 at the Community Hospice in Longview. He was born on Puget Island on March 31, 1936 to George and Geneva (McCoy) Backman. He was raised in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1955. In August of 1959 he joined the Army National Guard and was discharged in 1965. He married Roberta Mitchell on March 25, 1961 in Centralia. He and Roberta lived in West Seattle where Dick worked for Boeing for several years. After that he began building homes and duplexes which he did...
Dale “Dee” Satterfield, 82, formerly of Riverside, CA and Cathlamet, died Monday, November 26, 2018 in Arkansas. The daughter of Dale and Pearl (Nixon) Rose was born May 1, 1936 in Los Angeles, California. Dee is survived by three of her six children, 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and her brother. Arrangements by Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison, AR. On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com....
Kerry Dean Grohs was born in Chehalis, Wa. on, Apr. 17th, 1962 and taken into the hands of the lord on, Nov. 24th 2018 at 4:20pm, (shortly after he asked what time it was). He is preceded in death by his father, Larry E. Grohs, and brother, David Allen Grohs. After a year and a half battle with lung cancer, Kerry succumbed to the illness and crossed into the spirit world surrounded by his loving family, at Rick Hickey Hospice house in Vancouver Wa. Kerry was the youngest of 3 children born to Shirley May Grohs (Toney) and Larry E. Grohs. He...
Coral Eva Linquist, 97, of Cathlamet, died November 26 in Castle Rock. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 2, at Dowling Funeral Chapel in Cathlamet at 1 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 19 — 1:38 p.m. A woman reported that she had been yelled at by her children’s grandfather. 1:42 p.m. An individual reported that she and her husband had been verbally assaulted by someone while dropping off a child at a Cathlamet school. A deputy made contact with both parties. 3:59 p.m. A driver was cited for speed. 4:29 p.m. A caller reported that a neighbor’s daughter was yelling at her and her c...
Greetings from the fair office; hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are now on the down side of 2018. But before we get to 2019 we have a couple events happening at the fair grounds. This Saturday December 1st is the 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar. Doors open at 10 a.m., and go until 3 p.m. We have everything you need for Christmas so come on down and buy some good presents. Then next Saturday, December 8, we will have our monthly Flea Market with lots of good treasures almost everything but the kitchen sink is to be found. Time is from 9...
Friends of Skamokawa presents Robert Michael Pyle reading from his new novel Magdalena Mountain on December 15 at 2 p.m., at the RiverLife Interpretive Center-Central School-Redmen Hall located at 1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa. Praise for Magdalena Mountain: “The first novel from prolific nature writer Pyle is bathed in exquisite and venerating descriptions of nature, wildlife, and pristine environments . . . His contemplative novel will be a treat for readers who delight in the tranquility of nature.” —Publishers Weekly. “Magdalena Mountai...
