Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Firewatch: Towers in the National Forests used to be common years ago. College students would stay at a tower for the summer to watch for smoke indicating a fire. They would contact the agency so fire crews could get to the fire ASAP. Can we all be like those firewatchers? If you see some smoke, call the landowners to check on the fire, or call the Sheriff's Office at (360) 465-2654 or in Pacific County, (360) 642-9404 in Long Beach. From Kaye Weimer: Karen, thank you for the birthday greetings...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 12 — 2:48 p.m. A Deep River resident said a neighbor’s animals were continually getting loose and tearing up his lawn. A deputy responded. 5:16 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance was called to an Elochoman Valley residence where someone was complaining of chest pain. The person called 12 minutes later to refuse the service. 9:22 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale woman who had inhaled a magnet fro...
Gary Michael Backman, Sr., 70, of Puget Island, died July 2, 2021 in Longview. He was born to George and Geneva (McCoy) Backman on October 21, 1950 in Longview and lived his entire life in Wahkiakum County, graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1968. He married Martha Clark on December 12, 1970. Martha died July 10. He commercial fished in Alaska and on the Columbia River for over 50 years. Gary worked as a logger for several years and later for Stanley Sanitation, and on the Stanley Farm for many years. He loved farming and worked on his...
Martha Louise Backman, 70, of Puget Island, died at her home on July 10. She was born to Clair and Wanda (Parsley) Clark on July 11, 1950 in Longview. Her stepfather was Guy Johnson. She lived in Wahkiakum County all her life, growing up in Skamokawa. She married Gary Backman on December 12, 1970. Martha was a lifelong fisherman and began fishing at the age of 11, only missing four seasons, two to have her children and two because of illness. She worked hard at many jobs in her life including as a prep cook for Janet Bryan at Janet’s Deli, T...
From the Wash. State Dept. of Transportation Travelers who use State Route 4, also known as Ocean Beach Highway, between Skamokawa in Wahkiakum County and State Route 432 in Cowlitz County can expect delays this summer. On Monday, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor Doolittle Construction, LLC, began work to resurface a 25-mile stretch of highway by installing chip seal. “The chip sealing pavement repair process fills cracks and provides a highly skid-resistant surface, so in addition to extending the usable life of...
What are the highest priority improvements at County Line Park? Local officials discussed them Tuesday at the meeting of the board of county commissioners, focusing on deteriorating walkways, water system improvements, and, of course, how to pay for them. No decisions were made; county commissioners asked Port 1 Maintenance Manager Todd Souvenir to consult with the Port District 1 board of commissioners and return for further discussion in August. The state Department of Natural Resources owns...
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) learned Tuesday that contractor crews are scheduled to start the resurfacing work on Monday. The contractor will start at Skamokawa and work eastward to Coal Creek Road intersection near Longview, placing a chip seal surface and making other improvements along the 25-mile route. Travelers will see signs installed first, followed by pavement repairs. "Things are dynamic in construction, and timing and order of work might shift depending on site conditions and material availability," said...
Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Stacey Lane is excited to see the community reconnect at Bald Eagle Days after the last 18 months of the pandemic. “It’s going to be a great party,” Lane said, “the weather is going to be beautiful. We’re going to have a lot of great vendors. A lot of information. It’s a great reflection of what our county has to offer.” The annual Kiwanis breakfast was canceled, as was Friday night’s bull riding event in Skamokawa, but on Tuesday, planners were still addin...
To The Eagle: CDC reported that over 4,000 adults, including children and teenagers, that did not have COVID in their system and got vaccinated ended up getting COVID. We’re learning more reports of those who took the vaccine shot are suffering ailments like blood clots, paralysis, heart inflammations and more. The numbers are still rising. Americas Front Line Doctors (AFLDS) used HCQ to fight the virus. They also wrote articles on what we can do to fight the virus. It’s simple. We need to build up and strengthen our immune system by eat...
To The Eagle: The recent decision by the PUD Commissioners to hire a general manager from out of our area in favor of a local applicant who knows the system in and out, was disappointing. On top of that, the article printed in The Eagle stated that the hiring was "subject to negotiation of employment contract." Wasn't the salary and benefit package set before the hiring? Why would there now need to be "negotiations?" I think a sampling of PUD customers would have favored the local candidate. Dennis Blix Cathlamet...
Voters residing in the Town of Cathlamet city limits will soon decide which two of three candidates for mayor will appear on November’s general election ballot. The Wahkiakum County auditor’s Office will mail ballots and a local voter’s pamphlet this Friday for the Aug. 3 primary. The three candidates are incumbent Mayor Dale Jacobson and Council Members David Olson and Robert Stowe. Stowe and his wife moved to Cathlamet in 2016 to retire; he is a working artist and member of the Tsuga Gallery. He joined the Cathlamet Planning Commission in 20...
STILL WARM--It's not blazing hot outside like it was for awhile there, but it's still plenty warm, so don't forget to keep that hat on and slather the sunscreen on as well, as it doesn't take much to become a "crispy critter" when you're out on the water or playing on the beach! The forecast this week for temps in the high 60s and low 70s are much more welcomed to me, so here's hoping that these perfect temps continue for our upcoming big events this weekend; fingers crossed! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July 15-21 are Mariett...
The Eagle urges all organizations to inform us of any changes in your schedule since the covid restrictions. 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. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire...
Celebrate: Let's start by honoring a couple folks who mean so much to this community: Kay Weimer and Wilho Saari who both had birthdays this past weekend. Wilho turned 89 and Kay turned 81, so there were celebrations for each of them. Each of them has given so much to our area and both are loved by so many. God bless you both. Sad Loss: Beth Wirkkala passed away last weekend at 60 years old, way too young. Our hearts and memories and prayers are with her family at this time. We lose too many to...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 5 — 5:11 a.m. A caller reported that a Cathlamet neighborhood was littered with the remnants of fireworks left by a neighbor who had spent five hours setting them off the day before. 7:14 a.m. A caller said that a man was causing a disturbance at a campsite at the marina. Deputies responded. 8:14 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident complaining of numbness in a leg. 10:08 An Alger C...
Cathlamet resident Gary Backman, 70, died and another man was severely injured when their vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier on July 2. According to information from the Washington State Patrol, the vehicle crossed the centerline of SR 4 at the Coal Creek Road intersection on the west side of Longview and collided with the concrete barrier. Backman, a passenger in the vehicle, died at the scene, and the other man, the driver, sustained severe injuries and has been hospitalized. Neither were wearing seatbelts. The accident is under...
The Challenge of Champions Bull Riding Tour scheduled for this Friday at the fairgrounds in Skamokwa has been cancelled. Lore Twiet, local coordinator for the event, said the promoter canceled last Wednesday because of a shortage of riders. The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation will refund the pre-event tickets that were purchased. "We will have a booth at the Bald Eagle Days on Saturday if you still need to return tickets," Twiet said. She added that the Foundation would like to thank the sponsors who donated support for the event--Cathlamet Realty...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday July 16 at 2 p.m. in Cathlamet. Lisa Walgdovel, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will help individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. If you are interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up you must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381. Northwest Justice Project provides free...
Ballots for the 2021 August 3 Primary Election will be mailed to Cathlamet voters this Friday. Wahkiakum County Elections Coordinator Kaelee Dearmore said the local ballot consists of one race, Town of Cathlamet Mayor, with three candidates printed on the ballot. Only voters within the Town of Cathlamet boundaries will receive a primary ballot. There are less than 500 registered voters eligible to participate in this election, Dearmore said. The Cathlamet mailing will also include the county's first Local Voters' Pamphlet (LVP), which should...
Town of Cathlamet Public Works crew David Florek and Troy Gorley put the finishing touches on the refurbished footbridge over Birnie Creek at Strong Park on Tuesday. The old bridge was deteriorating and unsafe, Gorley said. Photo by Rick Nelson. Right, Cathlamet Public Works Superintendent David McNally was busy last Thursday rebuilding the rickety bridge on top of a new steel I-beam base. The project is being completed using funds set aside for the Waterfront Park development, according to...
Editor’s note: What a difference a day makes. Reporter Diana Zimmerman interviewed Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce staff Tuesday to write about events for the Bald Eagle Days festival; on Wednesday we learn that the Friday bull riding event is cancelled because of lack of riders and that the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is also cancelled. By Diana Zimmerman Bald Eagle Days are back! The festivities begin next Friday, July 16, with the annual chalk art contest, which has been moved to Strong Park a...
While the Wahkiakum County PUD awaits a decision on a grant application for the first phase of a potential Deep River water project, General Manager Dave Tramblie told commissioners at their board meeting on Tuesday that he had received an estimate from their engineer for the second phase. The engineer estimated that it would cost $3,254,000 to extend four inch water main the 19,300 feet from west SR 4 up the length of Oneida Road. “The terrain up there is difficult,” Tramblie said. Mea...
[Editor's note: This story has a correction: The remodel of a courthouse vault will cost an estimated $4,950, not $49.050.] Wahkiakum County commissioners heard a complaint about vaccination requirements and handled a variety of other business ranging from keeping the Community Center in Cathlamet open to marijuana programs when they met Tuesday. Former community center coordinator Cecile Bamer expressed frustration with the Department of Health and Human Services (WHHS) and its policy on employee vaccination for covid-19. "We're being...
To The Eagle: The board of directors of the Wahkiakum County Historical Society is pleased to announce the reopening of the Wahkiakum County Museum beginning July 17. Beginning on and after that date, the museum will once again be open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through September 26. Public visiting hours will be 1-4 p.m. on each day. The museum has been undergoing renovations to accommodate refurbished display cabinets and rearranged exhibits. In conjunction with reopening, and in cooperation with WCHS Vice-President David...
To The Eagle: Regarding vaccines: From my past letters I wrote that doctors, members of AFLDS (Americas Frontline Doctors) and Declaration of Barrington, will not wear masks but they also will not take the vaccine shot because as they say it is still “an experimental vaccine. It has no independently published animal studies, shows no proof that it stops transmission of the virus, and it carries the possibility of lifelong infertility.” They also commented that policy rulings applied by government legislation and corporations, including airlines...
