Articles from the August 25, 2011 edition
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Locals appear in national magazine
DRIPPY BEGINNING--This work week is beginning a little damp, not making any hay-makers happy, but my lawn is probably thrilled as it was looking a little parched. The full week of dry weather that some forecasted fell apart as a weak system came in...
Sheriff's Report - August 25, 2011
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 15--8:42 p.m. A caller reported a water line was broken on the docks at the Elochoman Slough Marina;...
Elizabeth E. McCormick
January 17, 1919 – August 20, 2011 The family of Elizabeth Etta McCormick regretfully announces her recent passing at the age of 92. Her husband of 67 years, Alex McCormick, Sr. preceded her in death in 2007 as well as their loving son, Alex,...
Alvina M. Keilwitz-Armstrong
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Alvina M. Keilwitz-Armstrong, 84, passed away August 20, 2011 at Community Hospice in Longview. She was born September 15, 1926 in Chehalis to John and Clara (Klawitter) Ketchum. She moved to Longview at the age of 15...
Pool schedules new activities for kids, adults
Several end of the season activities have been scheduled at the Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming Pool. Evening Aerobics for adults has been added to the schedule; it is 7:30-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. During August 22-26, the pool will host...
New managers for Cathlamet Market
The Cathlamet IGA Market has new store managers: Stephanie Crouse is store manager, and Andy Lea is assistant manager. Both are long time local residents. Crouse replaced Scott Merriman, who left to work in the St. Helens IGA, which is close to his...
Longboard races return for three days of events
The Third Annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral, a series of internationally sanctioned longboard races, will take place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Cathlamet. The longboard races are expected to bring 100 competitors to the area this weekend....
County closes one lane of Steamboat Slough Road
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday authorized the closure of a portion of the eastbound lane of Steamboat Slough Road. The closure affects an area where the Columbia River is eroding the shoreline and undercutting the dike protecting the...
Christeena Bassi takes over barbershop
“So, you’re the new DeEtta,” a customer said Tuesday as he slid into the barber chair at the Cathlamet Barber Shop. “I should probably look in the mirror so I can show you how DeEtta did it,” he said. The new barber, Christeena Bassi, said she is en...
Biochar workshop added to Farmstock
A workshop on producing biochar has been added to Farmstock, KMUN's regional homegrown festival Labor Day Weekend, September 3-4, at Fred's Farm in Naselle. Jim Karnofski, retired registered nurse and microbiologist, will demonstrate his kit for...
At the library: One world, many stories
This summer, 26 children participated in the summer reading program. Nineteen of those received certificates for having read 10 or more books. Children who participated in the Cathlamet’s summer reading program, heard about an American’s trip to Afr...
1939 bridge opening well received
Pictured in this photo from the collection of the Wahkiakum County Historical Museum, a pile driver works on a pier for construction of the PI bridge in 1939. The Cathlamet-Puget Island Bridge was...
Volunteer EMT proud of department
To The Eagle: I am writing in response to the recent article regarding another allegation against the Cathlamet Fire Department by Cathlamet Mayor George Wehrfritz. For over 20 years, I have been a volunteer EMT and have always been proud to serve in...
Skamokawa resident winner of raffle
To The Eagle: Teresa Hicks of Skamokawa is the winner of our beautiful coffee and tea basket given away at the Wahkiakum County Fair. We wish to thank everyone who participated in the drawing and came by to share their many uplifting comments. The...
Express concerns over PUD increases
To The Eagle: As a ratepayer to the Wahkiakum PUD, are you aware that a rate increase from the Bonneville Power Administration of 9.5 percent would not require a 9.5 percent increase in a ratepayers electric bill? In actuality, BPA cost of power to...
No. 11-94
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF VESSEL Notice is hereby given that on the first day of September, 2011, the undersigned will sell at public auction that certain vessel the "Something Simple" serial No. CDRP0045b494; A 1994 Carver Model 350-AFT cabin. The...
No. 11-92
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00010-5 MICHAEL D. BRENNAN, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named...
What's Happening at the Fair? - August 25, 2011
I hope that everyone had a chance to stop by and enjoy the 2011 Wahkiakum County Fair. We had a great line-up of music entertainment for each day plus magicians, reptile shows, line dancers and fencing demonstrations. There were a lot of animal and...
Please observe guidelines for letters
Newspapers like to get letters to the editor. They represent the diverse points of view in our community, and they're often informative. Writers will take on public officials, who by the nature of their elected position, are subject to criticism...
DNR crew's hard work benefits Johnson Park
I don’t know about you but the warm rain was quite refreshing at the beginning of this week. Don’t get me wrong, I like the sunshine, but when it gets above 80, it’s too hot. That was one of the many reasons to leave California. The farmers makin...
