Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: Here we go again with certain people (non-business owners) trying to further hamper Cathlamet businesses and citizens with a ban on sidewalk signs and banners. Will this affect yard sales, etc? It will surely affect our struggling businesses, such as sales, specials, announcements, etc. Why do some people continue to try to turn our town into the one that they came from? If they liked that town so much they should go back to it. Mike Mouliot Cathlamet...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET NOTICE OF LOCAL FIREFIGHTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Firefighter Board of Trustees will meet Friday, June 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 102 Main Street, Ste 203, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Tina Schubert Clerk-Treasurer Publish June 27, 2013...
Wahkiakum School District School Board Vacancy Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, Wahkiakum County, Cathlamet, WA, is encouraging all citizens to nominate candidates for the position of school director district #3. Candidates nominated must live within the director district boundaries, which include the Skamokawa voting precinct and the western portion of the Elochoman voting precinct. The Wahkiakum County Auditor’s office should be contacted to verify the director district within which o...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF Case No. 13-4-00009-8 THE ESTATE OF Nina Lucile Watson, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 13-4-00010-1 ALEXANDER W. McCORMICK, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE and ) TO CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.030 ELIZABETH E. McCORMICK, ) ) Both Deceased. ) ) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of...
NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR 2013 PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to RCW 29A.08.140, that the voters’ registration files for all precincts within the boundaries of Wahkiakum County, Washington in which the election hereinafter identified shall be held will be closed for transfer of voters’ registrations from one precinct to another precinct within Wahkiakum County and for transfer of voters’ registrations from one county to another county within Washington State, after the 8th day of July, 2013, said day being...
Free Snacks Available to All Wahkiakum School District Students Wahkiakum School District announces the sponsorship of the Seamless Summer Feeding Program for Children. Snacks will be made available at no charge to all Wahkiakum School District students. All snacks are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY)....
We have had an almost wonderful visit with our nephew and niece from Yucca Valley, California this past week. I say “almost” because our well decided to give us some problems. Fortunately, my nephew Mark is a plumber, so hopefully we will have no more issues when he returns home at the end of the week. Actually, by giving him a hand, I have learned a few things as well. “Storytime” at the Grays River Valley Library will continue on June 28 at 10 a.m. for your tots. Age appropriate stories will be read with your child. I’m told we will have...
Proponents of Wahkiakum County sponsored housing development project have begun presenting their plans in meetings across the county. Officials from Wahkiakum County's Department of Health and Human Services described the project to the Cathlamet Town Council on Monday. Project leader Chris Holmes said more meetings will be scheduled in the Westend and in the Cathlamet area to present the project to the community. The project got going in 2002 with passage of the state Affordable Housing Bill, which created a way for entities to collect fees...
To The Eagle: The Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming Pool is now open. On behalf of all the lifeguards, we are very excited for the season. Swimming lessons will begin next week, and we are in the process of planning a few special events for the summer. We are open to any suggestions or ideas. Give us a call if you have an idea for a fun event. We would like to say thank you for our fridge donation. We are very happy to have received such a quick donation and couldn't be more grateful. If you would like to make a donation, we would gladly...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tuesday, July 2, 2013, Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Wahkiakum County shall be changed to Monday, July 1, 2013, and shall commence at the hour of 9:30 a.m. Regular Meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are held in the Board's Public Meeting Room , 3rc1 Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet , Washington. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. DATED this...
ORDINANCE NO. 560-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 555-12 ADJUSTING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2012 BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF CATHLAMET WHEREAS, additional unanticipated revenue and expenditures have been accumulated by the Town in 2013; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CATHLAMET: 1. Ordinance No. 555-12 the 2013 Budget of the Town of Cathlamet, is hereby amended in the attached form indicating increases in Revenues and Expen- ditures bringing the budget total to $8,155,140.64. 2. This Ordinance shall be in...
The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 562-13 passed by the Cathlamet Town Council on June 17, 2013: AN ORDINANCE of the Town of Cathlamet, Washington, relating to the sewer system of the Town; providing for the issuance of taxable water and sewer revenue bonds of the Town in the aggregate principal amount of $5,348,000 for the purpose of providing funds to pay part of the cost of the acquisition, construction and installation of improvements to the Town’s sewer system; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants o...
Notice of Application for Coverage under the Statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management and Notice of SEPA Determination Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cathlamet has submitted an application to the Washington State Department of Ecology to obtain coverage under the state General Permit for Biosolids Management. A copy of the application is on file with the Town and the Department of Ecology. The Town is planning to produce Class B biosolids from its new wastewater treatment plant located at SR4 and Wahkiakum High School Road, Ca...
There was lots of lawn mowing and haymaking during that dry spell and with the recent rain soak I’m sure the grass will be growing twice as fast so we can do it all over again. Many in our community took the opportunity to stop in and visit with Bob and Bev Paul during the last few days that the Grays River Café was open, and to wish them well in their new ventures. They have served our community well (literally) with the delicious food that was prepared and served at our local café, and they will be missed. You always felt l...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 3—9:22 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to treat a person with pain in their side and flu-like symptoms. 11:08 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to treat a woman who was seizing. She was transported to a hospital via LifeFlight. 12:06 p.m. A caller reported that their office’s sign had been vandalized. 1:19 p.m. A caller reported seeing a sinking sailboat. The boat’s owner was con...
Lifelong Puget Island resident James M. Bjorge, passed away on June 10, 2013 at St. John Medical Center. Jim was born to Glenn and Ora Loraine (Coates) Bjorge on August 5, 1959 in Longview. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1977. After farming for his whole life, Jim joined his brother Ken in the construction business in 1986. On June 1, 1987 Jim married Joannie Olsen. Jim was a generous, loving family man and a larger than life member of his community, volunteering and helping wherever he was needed, supporting and sponsoring many...
Caroline Iris Hedlund, 89, passed away in Placerville, California on June 8, 2013. Iris was born on March 16, 1924 in Liverpool, England to George and Catherine (Hines) Moore. She completed her education in England before marrying Roy Hedlund, whom she met during WWII. They were married in Liverpool in 1944. At the end of the war, Iris traveled from England to the Cathlamet area to live with her husband Roy. Iris enjoyed her life in Cathlamet with her many very close friends and family. As hobbies, she enjoyed golf, bowling, tole painting,...
Tsuga Gallery will hold a special exhibit and sale of original art from the estate of Janet Cimino Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., at 70 Main Street, Cathlamet. The pieces will be offered at approximately 50 percent of the original selling price. Over the years Cimino collected a lot of original art from local artists. She was an inspiration to all area artists, organizing shows, coordinating hanging art in the health clinic and encouraging working and learning together. Her legacy of a working art gallery for...
Library customers can now return books and movies any time of day or night rather than waiting until the library is open. Thanks to local residents Michelle and John Wisner, Cathlamet Library has a like-new book return. The Wisners completely overhauled the old red box by repainting it, removing rust and dents, repairing the interior mechanisms and making a new cushion. A new box, which costs approximately $3000, was not in the budget. The library is open Tuesday and Friday from 2-5 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. The...
The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood donation event for Wednesday, June 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hotel Cathlamet, 69 Main Street. During 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...
It’s back to work on building a brewery at Cathlamet’s Elochoman Marina. After rejecting bids from an earlier round of bidding that were higher than expected, Wahkiakum Port District No. 1 commissioners have gone to bid again with a revised scope of work. Drop Anchor Brewery, LLC partners provided an update to the original scope of work which they requested for constructing the 36-by-40 foot building which they plan to lease from the port. The commissioners reviewed the document with Port Manager Jackie Lea when they met June 6. “They have take...
Tsuga Gallery has finalized arrangements for a diverse selection of classes for the summer with some outstanding teachers. For further information, class content, instructor’s background, complete materials list, and to register for class, contact the Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, (360) 795-0725. Visit their website at www.tsugagallery.org or email tsugagallery@yahoo.com. Summer hours at the gallery are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required and fees must be paid at time o...
“Truth Be Told,” a cover band from Portland, OR will appear in concert at River of Life Assembly of God, Cathlamet, this Sunday, 6 p.m. Known as “Oregon's Classic Rock Christian Parody Band,” this Christian blues band has a unique calling to do parodies on secular hit songs from the 70’s and 80’s, changing the lyrics to resonate spiritual truths while leaving the instrumental core essentials of the song intact. Songs come from bands such as The Doors, Deep Purple, BTO, Bad Company, and Kiss. Known throughout the Pacific Northwest for their t...
Wahkiakum PUD’s electrical crew will soon have a new bucket truck to use when working on overhead power lines, the utility’s commissioners decided at their Tuesday morning meeting. The PUD received four bids for the replacement of its current aerial lift-equipped vehicle. The commissioners chose the low bid of $99,429 which came from Versalift Northwest. The expenditure was originally budgeted at $120,000. In addition to the bucket truck, the utility also recently acquired a laptop and projector, which PUD Manager Dave Tramblie dem...
