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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed vaccines and looked ahead to budget preparation for 2021 when they met Tuesday. Dian Cooper, executive director of the Cowlitz Health Center, which operates a clinic in Cathlamet, said clinics will start receiving flu vaccine in October, and she urged everyone to be vaccinated in order to cut down the spread of disease during the covid-19 pandemic. Commission Chair Dan Cothren asked about covid-19 vaccines, saying he has been hearing that agencies won't be ready to administer the vaccine once its...
The Wahkiakum County Building and Planning Department has announced that effective at 12 noon, Tuesday, Sept. 9, all outdoor burning is banned in Wahkiakum County, including recreational fires in private fire pits and fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds. All burning permits issued by the county prior to the burn ban are hereby rescinded until such time that the burn ban is lifted. For more information, contact: --Washington State Department of...
To The Eagle: For the past four years, we have read many news articles and letters to the editor, and listened to TV media about the hatred of Trump as our president. Out of curiosity, if Hillary had won, what chapters of events would you think our country would be in had she been our president? Toni Below Cathlamet...
On Page 1 of the August 27 edition, The Eagle misidentified the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post involved in the dedication of the new flags and flag pole at the Town of Cathlamet office. It is Post 5297, not 527....
To The Eagle: I am thrilled, as are many working parents, that our schools are beginning to open, even partially. Frederick Lehr wrote in effect we should feel bad because we don't want everyone in the world coming into our country illegally. Thereby being a burden on our schools, our health care system, our safety, crashing our economy and most important destroying our way of life. A country without borders won't be a country for long. James Roberts’ letter stated there are just a few people in our county that can even think. I hope he d...
To The Eagle: Let's ignore politics. When I was younger I used to debate political ideas with my family pretty much every dinner we had. It was great! I remember when the Patriot Act was in the news we delayed dinner over 30 minutes just because we wanted a family friend to join the discussion. Since then I've redirected my thought process from the political topics to the political system. We can all have opinions on whether an idea will have a net-positive or net-negative effect on our lives and our country. These issues are important, but...
Candidates for local and regional offices were asked to respond to a brief questionnaire from the Wahkiakum County Eagle. Here are the responses from Brian Blake, who is currently the Washington State Legislative District 19 Representative, Position 2, and his challenger, Wahkiakum resident, Joel McEntire. In primary election voting McEntire showed strength, drawing 52.4 percent of the vote compared to Blake's 47.4 percent. Joel McEntire Wahkiakum County resident Joel McEntire is challenging...
TOASTY--We got a heavy dose of Summer weather just as we go into the school year and what we always think of as Fall sports, but as we can see, these high temperatures mean more swim suits, flip flops and beach time, and not coats, umbrellas and boots! Of course, things can change here on a dime, so who knows how long this heat wave will continue, but I'm hoping you're enjoying it while it's here. For me, I will continue to hide in the basement where it's cool! Wildfires are raging in several states and some are experiencing black outs and of...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 30 - 12:12 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported a burglary after finding papers all over the floor. 4:37 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing Rosedale resident complaining of a high temperature, weakness, and muscle cramps. 8:37 p.m. A motorist with non-functioning trailer lights was escorted by a deputy to the marina. August 31 - 1:09 a.m. The...
1-29-1932 - 8-3-2020 Dorothy passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on 8-3-2020. She was born in Moneta, Virginia, in Bedford County to Willie O. Thomas and Myrtle (Wilks) Thomas. Her parents later divorced and Myrtle and Dorothy moved to Curlew, Wash., and then to Tekoe, Wash. Her mother married Paul Henett who raised Dorothy and her brothers. Dorothy graduated from Tekoe High School in 1949. She played piano and tap danced. Dorothy married Jim Comingo and they had a son Michael...
On Sept. 18 at 9 a.m., Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 will have a short POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the flagpole at the county courthouse in Cathlamet. The public is invited. The VFW request face masks to be worn and that attendees practice social distancing for the ceremony....
A worship team from the Three Rivers House of Prayer of Longview visited Strong Park in Cathlamet on Saturday to pray for the community and leaders. "Jesus promised if we prayed for a city we could dwell in peace, according to 1st Timothy, Chapter 2," Nedra Rutherford said. "We've been praying for Longview/Kelso and we've been wanting to travel to other communities in the area and do the same. Cathlamet is the first town we've visited." Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Deciding whether a child should attend school in person or continue remote learning this fall has been a very personal issue for many families in Wahkiakum County. I was able to catch up with five such families. Three have decided to return to school in person, and two feel more comfortable keeping their children home for the time being. Natalie Sutton’s family is excited to start school. Their youngest, Thomas, will be starting classes for the first time as a kindergartener. HIs introduction t...
Wahkiakum County commissioners breezed though a light agenda Tuesday, approving some personnel changes, discussing 9-1-1 telecommunication issues and hearing a report from the county's health department administrator. Health and Human Services Department Director Chris Bischoff had three issues to discuss as the commission met as the county board of health: 1. Anticipation of another appropriation of CARES Act funding to address pandemic issues; 2. the start of in-school classes in Cathlamet schools, and 3. the approach of the flu season....
To The Eagle: This week, after a huge amount of work was done behind the scenes this summer, we have the reopening of the schools in Cathlamet. Kudos to everyone who helped get Wahkiakum to this point. Frankly this year has been awful for almost everyone. We miss milestone events, our families, favorite watering holes, restaurants, movie theaters, concerts, just about every social event at all. We all continue to do so much in sacrifice in order to get back to ‘normal’ sooner. School opening is a huge step on the road to normal. Will sch...
To The Eagle: A bit of food for thought for those blessed with the ability to think, of which there are a few in our bucolic county. The dichotomy of life: The best laid plans of mice and men. vs: Planning makes perfect. Enough for this week. James Roberts Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: I can’t sit back without challenging these lies we witness on news outlets. The socialists/communists are openly peddling their propaganda. Have we forgotten the sacrifices and tears shed for our freedom? I am the daughter of European immigrants who had a front row seat to the atrocities of WWII and Communist Russia. As a child I listened to the stories of loss and heartbreak of my parents, grandparents, and their friends who gratefully found their way to this blessed land. My husband’s parents spent years in prison camps tha...
To The Eagle: On State Route 4 descending eastward above county line, there is a hard man, naked, standing by the road, day or night. Also, in the locale, are loud signs, one of which associates Biden with social unrest – riots. Social unrest intensified after Cyrus the Great Bigot sleazed into office, so if people are inclined to incite social unrest, then The Great Bigot would be the appropriate choice. Loud signs should suggest so – Vote for Cyrus the Great Bigot. Also, might there be something The Wahkiakum County Eagle can do to enl...
To The Eagle: Did you know Jaime Herrera Beutler voted to end Medicare and replace it with a private voucher system? She also voted multiple times to end the Affordable Care Act (which covers pre-existing conditions) and replace it. Replace it with what? No one knows. I’d like to hear Jaime’s response. I’d like to ask her questions face-to-face and get an immediate answer. In her 10 years in office, I’ve never seen her. She’s never held an in-person town hall in our area and many citizens in Clark, Pacific, Skamania and Klickitat counties...
NICE--We had a nice weekend but while we had the sunny days, those evenings got pretty chilly so we know the seasons will soon be changing. While we had just a bit of a downturn on Monday morning, which brought a smattering of showers, it didn't last long and was decent the rest of the day. It also looks to be warming up for the rest of the week with some pretty high temperatures, so it looks like Summer isn't over just yet. I do hope you'll enjoy it while it's here as we all know what can happen here in the blink of an eye: Winter! Fingers...
What is happening with the SR4 Slide? Celeste Dimichina, the communications consultant for The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), has informed me of an update on the State Route 4 Emergency Stabilization Project. As of Aug. 20, this project was awarded to Granite Construction Company. Typically, once a project has been awarded, it can take up to 45 days before construction can begin. This would mean construction on this project will begin sometime between late September and...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 24 — 1:33 p.m. A child at a Rosedale home accidentally dialed 911. 1:43 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that three political signs had been stolen and her street number sign had been broken. 2:08 p.m. A caller found a bicycle that looked like it had been abandoned on a Puget Island road. 7:24 p.m. A Rosburg resident reported that a suspicious man came to her home, claiming to sell cleansers. She b...
Catherine “Kay” Buennagel lived a beautiful, generous, and loving life for 97 years. She will be remembered as selfless, kind, and devoted by her nine children, 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Kay was born on September 9, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN to Earl and Martha (Dodson) Mitchell. She graduated from Shortridge High School in 1940 and in 1944 she graduated from the St. Vincent School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She especially loved working in the OR. On November 14, 1944 she married Charlie Bue...
Louise A. Arness, 90, formerly of Cathlamet, died August 23, 2020 at a Shelton care center. She was born June 25, 1930 in Hatfield, PA to Clinton and Alice Ott. The family moved to Washington where Louise attended school in Cathlamet. She married Ole Arness who preceded her in death. She moved to Seattle and worked in the insurance business for many years before returning to Longview to be near family. Louise loved to go dancing and spend time with family and friends. She is survived by sons Steve, Philip and Brian Arness, eight grandchildren,...
On August 17, the Cathlamet town council members discussed a number of agenda items not elaborated on in last week’s edition of The Eagle. Those items include a request for proposals (RFP) approval for improvements on town hall’s office structure including the addition of an awning, new paint, signage and flower pots; they failed to approve a motion to form a steering/advisory committee for the Butler Lot; they discussed and failed to pass a motion to acknowledge the existence of a pool committee, and they discussed and carried a motion to wai...
