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Readers of all ages will explore all things scientific this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “Fizz Boom, Read!” during their summer library program. The 2014 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, ages five through 14, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes, a reading club, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Program activities will be held Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. at the library from July 2 to August 13. July 2: R U Curious? -- Play With Your Food; July 9: R U Curious? -- Gro...
The regularly scheduled Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners July 1 meeting was moved to Wednesday, July 2, last week. “Just for your own amazement,” said Kent Martin, after providing some numbers on fishing in the area, “of the last six Alaska permits that have left this area, four went to Alaska and one to a guy in Idaho. Only one stayed here, and that went to a guy in Astoria. "Those six permits I would guess probably amount to a local income of $300,000-400,000 a year brought back into th...
The 33rd Bald Eagle Festival is just around the corner and organizers are in the last throes of planning. “It’s going to be the best Bald Eagle Day ever,” said Ashley Turner, the director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. The festivities begin on Friday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. with a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of Pacific. At 3 p.m., the farmer’s market on Puget Island will open with live music provided by local musicians. There will be vendors selling locally produced frui...
No. 14-77 NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN The State of Washington, Wahkiakum School District No. 200, acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services, FacilitiesDivision, Engineering & Architectural Services, hereby advises all interested parties that Contract No. 2012-192 G (1-1), for Energy Efficiency Upgrade, Cathlamet, with Ameresco Quantum, Inc., 222 Williams Avenue South, Suite 100, Renton, WA 98057, has been accepted as of July 1, 2014. The lien period for filing any liens against this contract's retained percentage...
No. 14-76 2014-2015 Final Budget Hearing Notice is hereby given that the final budget hearing for the 2014-2015 school year of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, Wahkiakum County, Cathlamet, WA, will be held in the Wahkiakum High School library on July 22, 2014, between 5:30-5:45 P.M. (or later if necessary.) This hearing will be incorporated into the initial part of the regular July school board meeting. Everyone is welcome to appear at said hearing and be heard for or against any part of such budget. The Board of Directors will meet...
No. 14-75 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014. The meeting will be held in the library of Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, WA. The sole purpose of the meeting will be to consider financial options that might result in freeing up some money to allow smaller class sizes. ____________________________ Bob Garrett Secretary to the Board of Directors Publish July 3 and 10, 2014...
Allen Cameron Edmondson, 86, passed away June 29 at his Puget Island home. The son of Allen Candler Edmondson and Josie Williams Edmondson, he was born December 21, 1927, in Pearl River, Louisiana. He helped operate the family store and farm in Slidell, La. He served in the Army in WWII and was stationed in Adak, Alaska. After the war, he used the GI Bill to graduate with a degree in journalism from Louisiana State University. He married Ruth Davis Edmondson, and they were together over 50 years. He worked for both daily newspapers in...
The Cathlamet Town Council adopted its annual 6-Year Street Improvement Plan during a special meeting last Thursday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation requires the annual update of the plan. The plan prioritizes projects which can be started if there is funding available for them. The plan showed no secured funding for any of the six projects on the plan. Listed projects include: 1. 2015, 2nd Street, from Una Street to the Elochoman Slough Marina, rebuilding roadway and improving curbs, sidewalks, drainage and lighting; 2. 2016,...
by Rick Nelson Cathlamet's 33rd Bald Eagle Festival is just over two weeks away; the festival runs Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, this year. The theme of the 2014 festival is "Celebrating Old Ways," Ashley Turner, director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, said in a recent email. Action starts Friday, July 18, 2:30 p.m., with the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of the Pacific. The Puget Island farmers market will host live music and vendors selling locally produced fruit, vegetables and meats, starting at 3 p.m. A...
Puget Island residents and people from other parts of the Cathlamet area held the annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale last week, and drew lots of customers from all over the region. Vendor Sheila Bradshaw of Longview knits and chats at the Rummage Sale. Puget Island resident Gloria Roberts shows off her wares at PIGYS. Beryl Curtis and Bob Ohrberg share some time together at the rummage sale at the Skamokawa Methodist Church. Bob Kizziar chats with Kay Chamberlain at the Vendor's Market in...
As I finish up this column, the temperature is climbing and it looks like a really warm day for this Tuesday. Personally, I prefer the cooler days, but as long as it doesn’t last too long, I guess I can tolerate it. I love the sudden warm showers, then sunshine and even some rainbows on occasion. It’s time to make hay though, guess I shouldn’t jinx the haymakers. Fourth of July is tomorrow (Friday), and hopefully many will be celebrating with family and friends. Please remember to take special pains with your pets and keep them safe. So many...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 23 – 7:55 a.m. A Deep River resident reported being threatened by a neighbor. 9:13 a.m. A caller reported finding drug paraphernalia at a Rosedale residence. 12:43 p.m. The sheriff’s office received a request for an agency assist after an officer was shot in the hand in Columbia County. 3:11 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a resident on the...
In last week's edition, The Eagle incorrectly stated that the memorial service for Fred W. Beck would be on July 2. The correct date is July 3 (today), 2 p.m. at the Cathlamet United Church of Christ....
Mayor Dale Jacobson has placed a moratorium on the over two-hour parking ticketing on Main Street in Cathlamet. In place of a ticket, a “courtesy note” will read as follows: The Town of Cathlamet asks as a courtesy to downtown shoppers, that all users limit their parking to two hours. There is ample parking available behind the Pharmacy on River Street. The Town thanks you in advance for your cooperation....
July 3 - July 10, 2014 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, Activity Room, 2 p.m. AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Grays River Valley...
GETTING BETTER-- As I began this column, the weather wasn't so great but by the evening hours, it dried up and it wasn't too bad. However, the forecasters are predicting some very nice weather for this week, with a real toasty day on Tuesday, but nice throughout the week, so by the time the Fourth of July rolls around it should be just right for barbecues, fireworks and all the holiday doings. Now we just hope they're right! Can you believe that half the year is over and we're into July already? Wow, where has this year gone? RECAP--Last...
Baylee Olsen played in the recent Washington/ North Idaho All-State basketball game in Spokane. She represented Class 2B West Side. Despite losing to the East Side 77-71, she was named Most Valuable Player of the game with 10 points, 12 rebounds, six blocked shots, five assists, and three steals. She received a game ball in honor of her MVP award. She is the daughter of Shelley and Bill Olsen of Cathlamet....
During the summer, blood donations typically drop off dramatically as donors go on vacation and schools close, but the need for blood never takes a holiday. The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood or platelets and save lives this summer. Patients in area hospitals served by the Red Cross depend on community blood donations every day. Every day, the Red Cross distributes blood to patients in local hospitals. Regular blood donations from people in communities are critical to their ability to provide a steady and ample supply of blood...
Mayor Dale Jacobson has placed a moratorium on the over two-hour parking ticketing on Main Street in Cathlamet. In place of a ticket, a “courtesy note” will read as follows: The Town of Cathlamet asks as a courtesy to downtown shoppers, that all users limit their parking to two hours. There is ample parking available behind the Pharmacy on River Street. The Town thanks you in advance for your cooperation....
The Cathlamet Town Council adopted its annual 6-Year Street Improvement Plan during a special meeting last Thursday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation requires the annual update of the plan. The plan prioritizes projects which can be started if there is funding available for them. The plan showed no secured funding for any of the six projects on the plan. Listed projects include: 1. 2015, 2nd Street, from Una Street to the Elochoman Slough Marina, rebuilding roadway and improving curbs, sidewalks, drainage and lighting; 2. 2016,...
As I finish up this column, the temperature is climbing and it looks like a really warm day for this Tuesday. Personally, I prefer the cooler days, but as long as it doesn’t last too long, I guess I can tolerate it. I love the sudden warm showers, then sunshine and even some rainbows on occasion. It’s time to make hay though, guess I shouldn’t jinx the haymakers. Fourth of July is tomorrow (Friday), and hopefully many will be celebrating with family and friends. Please remember to take special pains with your pets and keep them safe. So many...
T'WAS GREAT--I hope you enjoyed the first weekend of Summer, as most people gave it an A-plus. It was sunny and beautiful and was everything most folks hope for in the way of Summer weather! However, while we had three very nice days to kick off our new season, it has turned very wet as I finish off this column, and it looks to be wet most of the week. I guess we can look at it as time where we get to take a break from all that yard work without feeling guilty, as it's just too wet to do it right now! THIS WEEKEND--This is the big weekend of sa...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 17 – 2:30 a.m. Dispatch received a 911 call from a Rosedale residence. The caller hung up, and multiple attempts to call back went straight to voicemail. When the call was finally connected, the subject was surprised and in a hurry to end the conversation. A deputy investigated and discovered that caretakers were at residence while homeowners were away. 9:10 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident...
The Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool opened June 16 with little fanfare. The pool was painted in preparation for this year’s opening, Manager Duncan Cruickshank reported in an email. Lessons have already begun and all the lifeguards are certified and ready to go. According Cruickshank, they were already involved in a successful pool rescue of a pair of swimmers. “Parents can feel reassured that their kids are in good hands while they are at the pool,” Cruickshank said. Prices remain the same...
From 15 through 19 June, the Chinook Indian Nation will travel down the Lower Columbia River Water Trail in traditional canoes. The route, starting from Ridgefield will include overnight stops in Rainier (Monday), and Cathlamet (Tuesday), Elliott Landing/Pillar Rock (Wednesday), and Chinook County Park (Thursday). Hosted and organized by the Chinook Council, this is a time for the Council to say "hayu masi (thank you very much)" to the people and the friends of the Chinook Indian Nation. The Chinook Council consists of nine members: Chairman Ra...
