Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: I have read with interest and concern regarding the topic of change to a few of our local landmarks. I understand the implication of prejudice, and I am in some agreement with that consensus. I also know that names tacked on to what began as neutral names for these areas were not intended to be offensive, unless naming a particular area of a river entry populated by large amounts of hungry birds is considered offensive. I have listened to and participated in a few of the conversations in which the name Jim Crow seems to be a catal...
Filing for positions on the local election ballots wound up Friday with contests for commission seats. Filings include: --Dan Cothren, Independent, filed for re-election to position two on the Board of County Commissioners. Matt Barnhill, Indpendent, and Robert L. Jungers, No Party, also filed for the position. --Dennis Reid filed for re-election to position three on the board of commissioners of Wahkiakum PUD. The position is non-partisan. --Mike Backman, Independent, filed for re-election to position one on the county Board of Commissioners....
OFF AND ON--Last weekend wasn't a complete bust, as it seemed Portland got hammered with rain, while we stayed cloudy with only a few spinkles on Saturday. Sunday was pretty wet here in between sun breaks, so I'm glad the lawn got mowed while it was dry, and we could just let nature water the plants. I was expecting some rain for Monday and while some folks had some sprinkles, I was out doing yardwork and getting mighty toasty in the sun, at least during the first part of the day. The forecast looks like it will be another mixed bag of weather...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. East...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 16 — 9:14 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded when a Cathlamet resident fell down some stairs while carrying a baby in a portable car seat. 12:15 p.m. Deputies responded to the report of a domestic disturbance in Cathlamet. An individual was taken into custody. 2:40 p.m. A caller in the Skamokawa area reported that he was setting out traps after finding four dead sheep. 2:48 p.m. A caller reported t...
Cleave Vern Hedman 83, of Cathlamet, died in Longview on January 29, 2016. He was born April 22, 1932 in Whitefish, Mt to Vern and Edena Hedman. After graduating from Whitefish High School in 1951 he attended Eastern Washington University and graduated with a BA degree in 1955. He enlisted in the Army after college and served in Korea. After his return, Cleave married Audrey Sly on June 7, 1958. He received a Masters degree from WSU in 1962 by attending summer school, while teaching music in several school districts before moving his family to...
Cathlamet resident Dixie Swart, 72, died May 11, 2015 at the Community Hospice Center after a short battle with gallbladder cancer. A native of Tacoma, Dixie returned to Washington after retiring from a career as an economist in charge of managing California State Treasurer’s financial programs. She is survived by husband Richard Swart and son Byron Swart at home, and by daughter Stacey Browning in Sacramento, Calif. Other survivors include brothers John (Bobbie) Housiaux in California and Everett (Kristi) Glackin of Oklahoma and sisters M...
William Henry Schwarze, 84, of Cathlamet, died May 20, 2016 at Park Royal Nursing Home in Longview. He was born November 6, 1931 in Tamaroa, IL to Gottlieb and Charlotte Schwarze. He served in the Army and married Marie on August 6, 1960 in Albany, NY. Bill moved to Cathlamet in 1975. He proudly served as mayor and as a member of the council for the Town of Cathlamet for many years. He loved the community and enjoyed participating in community events, especially the Friends of Skamokawa play and Bald Eagle Days festivities. Survivors include...
The Puget Island Farmers Market will begin its 11th season Friday, May 27 at 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., from 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment will be offered on the Up Beet Stage: Friday, May 27, 3-4 p.m. "Cliffs of Cathlamet"; 4-6 p.m., "Skamokawa Swamp Opera." Call 360-560-3785 for more information. Vendor booths include: Islands End Farm’s ferments; Little Island Farm’s flowers; Little Barn Farm’s USDA Puget Island grown lamb, beef and pork by the cut; Farm at 172 veggies; Backwater Farm’s fresh farm eggs; Skamokawa Farmstead Creamery’s artisan g...
Skylor Grasseth, son of Josh and Leeann Grasseth, grandson of Calvin and Cindy Grasseth and great grandson of Tootie Grasseth, will graduate from Sequim High School on June 10. Skylor grew up in Cathlamet and still calls it his second home. He plans to attend college and study for a degree in criminal justice. Cards may be sent to him at 1150 Columbia St., Cathlamet, WA 98612....
The Cathlamet Community Center will hold a bingo event today (May 26) with an array of prizes to be awarded. On June 4 they will host the Coast Guard Auxilliary Boating class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person (payment due on the day of class). Completion of this class will also give cardholders recognition in Canada and Oregon. Boaters in Washington need to have their Washington State Boater Education Card with them when operating a boat of 15-horsepower or greater. Boater/operators born before January 1, 1955 are exempt but...
Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Company: Downhillbillies will perform Saturday, May 28, from 5 to 8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Hard work, ingenuity and people are the driving passions for sometime Puget Island resident Michael Baccellieri, boatbuilder, beekeeper and owner of Longbottom Coffee and Tea. “I’m here most of the time,” Baccellieri said while sitting on his deck watching the Columbia River roll by. “It’s like a gift, an oasis, really.” Baccellieri owns seven companies. He has nearly 100 employees and he admits he’s nearly tapped out. But he’s happy. “If I didn’t love people and love to serve people,” Bacc...
Members of the Cathlamet town council breezed through their agenda Monday, covering topics ranging from water plant upgrades to executive sessions and racist names. The town is without a clerk/treasurer, and the council took several steps to deal with the vacancy. Councilmembers voted to contract with Payroll Tax Management, Inc., to handle payroll execution and reporting. The council met in executive session at the end of the meeting, and after coming in to open session, agreed to contract...
Visiting pelicans and resident cormorants shared the Columbia River near Cathlamet this week. Photos by Dan Tchowzewski....
To The Eagle: After reading last week’s Eagle about lack of affordable housing, I would like to give you some insight as to costs for the landlord(s). I have had rental houses for over 25 years in Cathlamet. The article by Ms. Zimmerman does not give information on how much it costs to provide basic housing for those who want to rent at $400 per month, or possibly to be even more affordable for those who are in need. Set costs are sewer, water, property tax and insurance on the building that must be paid. These basic services total $200 per mon...
Filing for positions on the local election ballots got off to a start Monday and Tuesday of this week. Dan Cothren, Independent, filed for re-election to position two on the Board of County Commissioners. Matt Barnhill, Indpendent, also filed for the position. Dennis Reid filed for re-election to position three on the board of commissioners of Wahkiakum PUD. The position is non-partisan. Mike Backman, Independent, filed for re-election to position one on the county Board of Commissioners. Filing for precinct committeeperson positions were...
WET BEGINNING--As this week began, it was a bit on the damp and cool side, which was a far cry from the weather we ended with last week, as it was dry and up in the upper 80s. Oh well, all the greenery got a drink and at least it wasn't pouring down rain or causing any major problems, unlike some parts of the country that were dealing with massive tornadoes, flooding and snowfall. With this second half of May well underway, we wonder if we'll stay unseasonably warm and dry or will be dropping back down in temperatures so we can replenish the...
THURSDAY Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group,...
Friends of Skamokawa will present an experiment this June. Instead of an art or archival exhibit they have decided to present some of the exciting music and poetry making Wahkiakum County such a special place. Here is a list of the six events with dates and short descriptions of the performers. Sunday, June 5th- 2 p.m., Kerrie McNally vocal with Layton Elliott on guitar. Saturday, June 11th - 7 p.m., The Cliffs of Cathlamet Concert with Jillian Raye and Eric Friend and with the well known author and poet Robert Pyle who will read from his new b...
John Didricksen, of Cathlamet, died May 8, 2016, at the age of 68. The funeral will be held May 21, 11 a.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Cathlamet. A reception will follow at the Norse Hall on Puget Island. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to WHS FFA Trap Shooting Team, PO Box 398, Cathlamet, WA 98612....
Julian Phillip Doumit of Cathlamet, made the Central Washington University honor roll for fall 2015 term and winter 2016 term. He is majoring in Economics and minoring in Finance at CWU and will graduate in June. His parents are Chris and Juliann Doumit of Cathlamet....
Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Company: Christine Darby will perform Saturday, May 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
This girl is quick to smile and quick to laugh. The pure and joyful energy is highly contagious and likely to be a great asset in her future career as a psychologist. Katharine Choi is a 16 year old exchange student from Jinju, South Korea. She's chosen Katharine as her English name, but at home she is called Choi Ho Jeong. Her friends call her Ho Jeong--ah or Won Joong, a nickname she was given because she looks like a male model named Kim Won Joong. Jinju is in the most southern part of the...
Editor’s note: Wahkiakum County and the Town of Cathlamet have been working on updates to their Shoreline Master Programs (SMP), and citizens have raised concerns about the effects of the program on various activities. The county Public Works Department provided the media some responses and explanations to the concerns. Here is the second of two articles. Will there be 200 foot setbacks from SMP streams where development is prohibited? Answer: Two hundred feet is the minimum jurisdictional distance landward from SMP streams, not a ‘no bui...
