Articles from the August 1, 2013 edition
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Tribal canoe journey stops at Vista Park
COOLED OFF--As this week began, we woke up to wet pavement on Sunday morning- a big change from just clouds, sun and wind. I'm sure my lawn enjoyed the little drink. Water systems are taking a hit as people use a lot more water this time of year,...
Sheriff's Report - August 1, 2013
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 22-- 10:25 a.m. Deputies and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to the scene of a one-car non-injury motor...
Penny L. Nichols
In Loving Memory Of Penny Lee Nichols Penny passed on to Heaven Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Montesano, Wash. She was born Penny Lee Clayton September 10, 1943 at Woodland, California. She lived in Woodland and Truckee, California, Shreveport,...
Adeline Durrah
Adeline B. Peterson Durrah, 86, of Cathlamet died July 25, 2013, under hospice care at her granddaughter's home in Kelso. She was born October 15, 1926, in Hettinger County, N.D., to Raphael and Kathryn (Decker) Brinster. Adeline moved to Kelso from...
What’s Happening on Main Street?
JA Wendt Elementary School Playground Clean-up Project This Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to lunchtime, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has organized a volunteer clean-up project for the JA Wendt Elementary School Playground. Activities...
Vendor Market a quiet time at the park
A warm sun and summer breezes brought out a couple of kite flyers on Saturday at Skamokawa Vista Park, but it was quiet at the annual Vendors’ Market. Between the rummage sale and the baked goods i...
National Night Out set for Tuesday at JA Wendt
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department invites residents countywide to join their neighbors and friends for the National Night Out Against Crime celebration next Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room of the J. A. Wendt Elementary School, Cat...
Kids and Cops offers inside look for youth
Sheriff Mark Howie took time on July 24 to meet some local kids as part of St. James Family Center's Youth Adventure Program. The kids toured the courtroom, jail and 9-1-1 center where they met Corrections/Communication Officers Vern Barton and Aric...
I-5 construction impacts Chehalis, Centralia
Travelers in Centralia and Chehalis should pack their patience and expect delays this summer as the Washington State Department of Transportation begins work on two Interstate 5 safety and mobility projects. Replacement of a girder on the Chamber...
Film presentation offered
The Appelo Archives Center, along with the Naselle Timberland Library will present “The 1930s” Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Naselle Timberland Library. August 10 “The Crash of 1929” will be shown, September 14 will be “Surviving the Dust Bowl...
Elder Options offers File of Life for seniors
File of Life emergency information packets are available at Elder Options for seniors and persons with medical conditions. Hospitals, emergency medical personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters endorse this life saving packet. The File...
Dursteler hits fairgrounds on the run
When Becky Ledtke’s tenure as Fair Manager ended this year, Patty Dursteler was hired to step in. The late start has not deterred Dursteler or her volunteers, to whom she is grateful. More than 35 p...
Dig Into Reading is library summer reading program theme
Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this August as the Cathlamet Public Library presents “Dig into Reading” during their summer library reading program. Activities will include the programs: Dirt Movers (construction equ...
Community comments on housing plan
In 2002, the state of Washington passed legislation to create more affordable housing in communities all over the state. Counties were requested to collect fees on real estate transactions, commonly...
Commissioner of Public Lands bans outdoor burning
Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark has banned all outdoor fires on lands protected by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hot and dry conditions have made the potential for wildfire unusually high on both sides of...
Columbia Land Trust acquires Willapa Bay property
Columbia Land Trust announced today that it has purchased 81 acres along the North Nemah River, whose waters flow directly into Willapa Bay. Columbia Land Trust purchased the land from Hancock Timberland, Inc, which had historically logged much of...
Chili cook-off set for August 31
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will bring the 10th Annual Labor Day Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-off to the Elochoman Marina August 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooking teams are wanted for either Home-style Chili or Tolbert Sanctioned Championship...
Certified Nursing Assistant training begins in September
Care Careers Academy/Elder Options is offering a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course to persons wanting to pursue a healthcare career. CNA training allows graduates to work in nursing homes, in-home senior/disabled care, doctor’s o...
Astoria to commemorate Ghadar Party centennial
Astoria will host a commemoration in October to mark the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the Indian nationalist Ghadar Party. The political movement, driven by Asian Indians of the U.S. West Coast who wished to free India from British rule,...
Writer offers information about winning float
To The Eagle: Alert readers have been wondering about last week’s photo of the Birnie Slough River Rats and their prizewinning entry in the Eagle Day Parade. Who are these people and where did they come from? This group came together years ago w...
Recycling center misused by some
To The Eagle: Just getting back from the recycling bins by the high school with feelings of sadness and disgust. Because of all the garbage in the plastics bins, I will take my two bags to Longview and put only the plastics in the bins, saving the...
Howell, Phelps to marry
Annie Howell, daughter of Terrie and Gary Howell of Cathlamet, will marry Adam Phelps, Son of Becky and Mike Phelps, formerly of Cathlamet, on August 3, 2013 in Skamokawa. Annie is a graduate of the class of 2004, and Adam is a graduate of the class...
Many questions yet to answer for housing project
To The Eagle: The creation of a self-help, low-income housing project on three acres of unimproved land adjacent to the existing Glengate development in Cathlamet sounds like a great idea! But are residents prepared to spend more than $58,000 in...
No. 13-90
Wahkiakum County Notice of Determination of Nonsignificance Wahkiakum County issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Placement of 828 cubic yards...
No. 13-89
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Case No. 13-4-00521-3 STANLEY B. GREEN, PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal...
