To The Eagle:

As winter's cold blast starts across the nation, this is a great time for everyone to make sure that their outside hoses are disconnected and that outdoor faucets are winterized. Any exposed water pipes should be protected from freezing.

During the cold weather a great thing to do is to visit Cathlamet's library to get warm and check out a book or two. The library remodel is complete and readers will find the building much improved. Library users may enjoy the following email exchange between myself and librarian Carol Blix, the background being that the drinking water fountain has been broken and out of service since mid-summer: Public Works: Happy days are here again, Water running near again, Drinking fountain here again, Happy days are here again!

Mrs Blix's reply: Happy days are here again, The water's running clear again, Not on the floor, but down the drain. Joyfully, repeat refrain!

We are accepting bookings for our first world tour!

Town water users, please feel free to contact me with winterization questions. I promise I won't sing. My office number is 795-8032.

Duncan Cruickshank

Public Works Superintendent, Town of Cathlamet