Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Working outside in this cold weather isn’t much fun, yet wintertime projects at the Fairgrounds continue to be planned and completed. One of our projects is to fix all the little problems some of our buildings have acquired over the years. The horse barn gutters had come loose, sending rain water cascading down the siding and the resulting pools of water were flowing into some horse stalls. Bill Chamberlain and Ed Stevens worked together to put those gutters back to doing their job! They also noticed that the metal roof, probably because of t...
My apologies to the readers for not having a column in last week. Thank you to those who called to see if everything was okay with us. We are fine, but it was a very busy time for me, so unfortunately I didn’t get a column written. I hope everyone had as wonderful Christmas and New Year celebration as we did. Our daughter and son-in-law from Redmond, Oregon, our son from Ellensburg, our son, his wife and two grandsons from Cathlamet, our grandson from Eugene and my sister joined us for Christmas Eve dinner and enjoyed a little family time a...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 17—11:00 a.m. A caller reported that a fallen tree was blocking both lanes of Beaver Creek Road. The county road crew responded. 11:24 a.m. A caller reported that they had found a 12-foot skiff floating down the river. 12:12 p.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to Thomas Middle School to aid a boy with a possible broken arm. 6:49 p.m. The Skamokawa Ambulance responded to aid a 63-year-old...
Five young people come to Cathlamet during the fall to join the Wahkiakum High School student population. They each come from cities that easily dwarf our little community. They are funny, bright and articulate. They are: Pedro Murashima Senior, Sao Paulo, Brazil; staying with Bill and Thelia Tawater. Pedro comes from a city of 11 million, a city in southern Brazil that “has more people than New York.” He misses the weather but he does not miss the noise, especially since the road to the air...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING TIME PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the New Year holiday, the regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at 8:30 a.m., of the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, will be held instead on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 8:20 a.m. in the meeting room of the District at its Offices at 45 River Street, Cathlamet, Washington. The public and all customers of the District are invited and...
ORDINANCE NO. 555-12 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Town of Cathlamet, Washington completed and placed on file with the Town Clerk/Treasurer a proposed budget and estimate of the amount of the moneys required to meet the public expenses, bond retirement and interest, reserve funds and expenses of government of said Town for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, and a notice was published that the Council of the said Town would...
ORDINANCE NO. 557-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 543-11 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 2012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CATHLAMET: 1. Ordinance No. 543-11, the 2012 Budget of the Town of Cathlamet, is hereby amended indicating increases in Revenues and Expenditures bringing the budget total to $12,826,260.54. 2. This Ordinance shall be in...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-11-458836-SH APN No.: 250806210010 Title Order No.: 5683761 Grantor(s): DEBBIE BELDEN Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ("MERS"), AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2012277 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/4/2013, at 1:00 PM At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 64 Main Street,...
5 has been a very busy year with a long list of projects completed by a wonderful crew of volunteers and employees. I look forward to the new projects planned for completion in 2013 and wish everyone in our community a Happy New Year! If you would like to help plan the 2013 Fair, now is a good time to become a Fair Board member, pick up an application at the Wahkiakum County Commissioners office or call 795-8048 for more information. The Fair board meets monthly, meetings last up to 1 1/2 hours. Your interest and expertise are needed! If...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 10-- 1:51 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a 74-year-old woman with severe vertigo. 4:52 p.m. A caller reported two juveniles were hunting on land posted with no trespassing signs. A deputy responded and released the youths to a parent. 5:59 p.m. A caller reported a suspected burglary. A deputy investigated. December 11-- 8:01 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a man with...
After 12 years of business in Cathlamet, Sargasso Sea is now under new ownership and has been renamed the Big Red Barn. New owners Cindy and James Burke and Brittney and Jonathan Balch have big plans for their new family run business which they aim to complete in the next two years. Offering a wide range of antiques and collectibles, the Big Red Barn has undergone a major transformation over the last few weeks with many improvements made to the barn’s structure and layout. New display areas have been created across all three floors so stock i...
Wahkiakum County PUD commissioners met December 18 for a brief meeting. PUD manager Dave Tramblie apprised the commissioners of the current status of water contract negotiations with the Town of Cathlamet. Tramblie said he had received data he had requested from the town about the current contract and would review the information shortly. Discussions about amending the contract or entering into an agreement about meter reading are on hold until work on the current contract is completed, he said. The PUD purchases the water that supplies its...
Fred Johnson is the new chief of the Cathlamet Fire Department. Johnson takes over after the retirement of Chief Jerry DeBriae, who served in the department for 52 years. Members of the town council on Monday approved a proclamation honoring Chief DeBriae. Mayor George Wehrfritz said DeBriae would have the title of fire chief emeritus for his more than 50 years with the department. "He has made the department a model for operation in the lower Columbia area," Wehrfritz read from the proclamation. The proclamation also recognized "the generous...
Seven to 10 hardy gardeners regularly brave the cold Wednesday mornings to work on putting the Community Garden in Erickson Park on Columbia Street in Cathlamet to bed for the winter. These workers, some who garden a plot of their own and some who just want to volunteer, have weeded, rototilled, carted garden waste to compost piles, refreshed pathways with shredded cedar shavings, and much more. The final wheelbarrow load of straw and manure mulch for the season was emptied onto the garden December 12. The community garden has been put to bed,...
Town of Cathlamet officials are struggling to find a way to pay for remodeling of the old town hall building. The town received two bids for the project, and the lower bidder, Pacific Tech Construction, came in at $369,957, which is $130,000 over the architect's estimate for the work. Council members discussed whether or not to accept the bid or how to pay for the complete cost of the project. They asked for further information and said they would make a decision at their January 22 meeting. The project calls for installing public restrooms...
(Editor's note: The initial publication and posting for the article incorrecty stated the council had voted to reject the appeal. The council voted to continue consideration and action to its January meeting.) The Cathlamet Town Council on Monday decided to wait till January to act on an appeal of a board of adjustment variance that would allow a couple to build a garage on a Columbia Street Lot. Council members heard comment and commented on the appeal for 34 minutes but asked the town attorney to provide more information about variances...
DAMP—It was pretty dreary out there with steady drizzle as this week began. Sunday was a good day to stay inside! It was foggy here Monday morning but at least we had some dry time and even a peek at sunshine. With winter closing in on us, I’m thankful for any days that it's not freezing, snowing, or flooding. SPECIAL DAYS-- Those celebrating birthdays this week are Tom Bosch, Paul Stewart, Melainie Quigley, Angel Hall, John Lindsey, Erik Anderson, Riley Brown, Joyce Cothren, Sandy Bergseng, Dennis Emery, Tracie Souvenir, Abby B...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 4-- 1:01 p.m. The Grays River ambulance responded to aid a woman possibly having a heart attack. 2:35 p.m. A caller reported that a pothole on the Puget Island bridge had caused his car to get a flat tire. The Department of Transportation (DOT) was notified. 6:10 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a 76-year-old male who had fallen. 11:13 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a...
Lifelong Cathlamet resident, William “Bill” Swift, 66, passed away at his home on December 3, 2012. Bill was born in Longview on April 11, 1946 to John and Verna (Malakowsky) Swift. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1964. He married Betty Jackson on October 23, 1970. Bill was employed over the years by several Logging Companies including Crown Zellerbach, Wirkkala Logging and DeBriae Logging and was well loved and known as a hard worker. He enjoyed his family time. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He lov...
Healing Matters Food Drive & Coupon Offer For the month of December, Healing Matters Massage is offering a $1 discount for every can of food brought in for donation. All food donated will be given to the local food banks. Customers are limited to donating ten cans for a maximum $10 discount. For more information, call 360-355-0282. Tsuga Gallery offers Card-Making Workshop Tsuga Gallery artists Nell Coulson and Judy VanderMaten will be hosting a Holiday Card-Making Workshop on December 17. Open to anyone aged eight or older, registration is $5...
WET AND WILD--The last few days have been nothing but wet and at times, more like a monsoon weather rather than just plain old Skamokawa rain. It’s been horrific at times! New rivers have carved themselves into my driveway. My field is once again a lake, which only the ducks and geese seem to enjoy. With a rainy week forecast, I hope we stay afloat. Holiday crunch time is upon us, and we don't need any flooding! As I finish this up, it's blowing and nasty out. I hope we all keep our power as I'm pretty sure the ladies are in cookie making...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 26--10:09 a.m. A caller reported that his wife had violated a no contact order. A deputy investigated. 12:11 p.m. A caller requested a deputy investigate a possible theft at the high school. 2:57 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a woman with a diabetic problem. 3:44 p.m. A caller reported a trespasser and asked that the person be removed from the premises. November...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 26--10:09 a.m. A caller reported that his wife had violated a no contact order. A deputy investigated. 12:11 p.m. A caller requested a deputy investigate a possible theft at the high school. 2:57 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a woman with a diabetic problem. 3:44 p.m. A caller reported a trespasser and asked that the person be removed from the premises. November...
William “Bill” Swift, 66, lifelong Cathlamet resident died December 3 at home. A visitation will be held at Dowling Funeral Home, 45 Broadway St., Cathlamet, on Friday, December 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date....
D. Nadine Aldinger 84, formerly of Cathlamet, passed away on Dec.1 at Hospice Care Center in Longview. Nadine was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Winona, Missouri. Her family moved to Oregon where she graduated from Warrenton High School in 1946 and attended the University of Oregon. She married Paul Aldinger on June 10, 1972 in Vancouver,WA. She was employed at Bemis Co. in Vancouver for several years before working for Senator Patty Murray as staff assistant until she retired in 1995. After 25 years of living in Vancouver and upon retirement,...
