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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: Let me thank the Chamber of Commerce and our county commissioners for hosting last week’s “sewer summit,” and also commend The Eagle for its coverage of that event. One issue that deserves more attention is the role of well-managed public utilities as engines of growth. The Town of Cathlamet operates water and sewer utilities, each with service areas that extend beyond Town limits. These utilities allow development that would otherwise not be possible; homes can be built on lots too small for septic systems, or where drill...
To The Eagle: It is time to vote in Wahkiakum County. This is an extremely important election, both locally and nationwide. I would like to think that our local candidates have the interest of the residents of Wahkiakum County at heart. Not maintaining a residence in another state, as a PUD candidate does. Nor a candidate for county commission whom is an avid supporter of the comprehensive plan (required by law to have one) which if enacted is usually followed by zoning and development laws and ordinances. In today's economy, the comprehensive...
To The Eagle: I am writing this letter to urge support for the Fire District #4 General Obligation Bond to purchase an upgraded fire truck. Before my retirement in 2005, I served in District #4 for 26 years and saw first hand the evolution in fire fighting equipment and safety gear. I can say, with certainty, that the expenditures for these improvements paid off for all the area's firefighters and the people served by them. We purchased the existing truck in 1988 and it has served us well for 24 years. This truck has been well maintained and...
To The Eagle: I am writing to encourage voters to support Joan Harvey Chester for District #2 County Commissioner. Joan has many life experiences which make her a very qualified candidate. In addition to those skills and attributes, Joan is a bright and positive face, just what we need to move forward in the "tough economic times" her opponent likes to talk about. Lastly, it is my opinion that new faces and ideas are what make communities thrive. Let's fill our elected positions with folks who will work to better our county. Diane Stockhouse...
To The Eagle: Just for the record, in the nine years I have lived here and been involved with Chamber and Economic Development Council, there have been inquiries every year by employers seeking manufacturing space. They are looking for 2,000 or more square feet, with concrete floors, power and sewer, and easy access for trucks. I certainly realize that filling the Main Street store fronts is a major objective, but manufacturing is as well. Last week, the Chamber received such an inquiry for 5,000 square feet from someone with a home on Puget...
To The Eagle: These are sad brutal times when the newspaper has a policy against printing poetry. I read your editorial guidelines with dismay, but wondered, what is poetry really? Modern poetry is defined by both it’s profound irrelevance and it’s focus on vernacular and visual presentation. I think it’s not a stretch to read many of these folksy political diatribes as some of the best poetry ever written, and therefore ineligible for publication. I hope The Eagle considers relaxing its policy on publishing poetry. As is, I find craft...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: ) ) No. 12-4-00016-2 ) BONNIE RAE SULLIVAN, ) PROBATE ) NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) (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...
What can people and local government do to lower the rates for Cathlamet's sewer and water utilities? That was the subject of a summit meeting hosted Tuesday afternoon by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members said the town's utility rates are hurting businesses and people on fixed incomes. Schedule increases will just make the problems worse and threaten the survival of some businesses. Discussion focused on two areas: 1. How to encourage more residences to connect to the sewer and water systems and share in the costs of...
The Wahkiakum County Marine Resource Committee (MRC) has suggested an addition to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's proposal to move gillnetting into the side channels of the Columbia River. The MRC has drafted a proposal suggesting that the Cathlamet Channel be classified and used for mixed use fisheries, if the Kitzhaber plan is adopted. Besides limiting gillnetting to side channels and select areas, the Kitzhaber plan would give recreational fishing priority fishing times on the mainstem. Selective commercial gear, which are still in the deve...
To The Eagle: Re: marriage equality. We have two married daughters. One was married in Iowa and lives in Texas where her marriage is considered valid. The other was married in Massachusetts and lives in Washington where her marriage is not considered valid. This is not fair and I want justice for both girls and their marriages. Therefore I support Proposition 74 that provides marital equality. Carol A. Kriesel Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: I am writing to encourage your readers to join me in voting for Gene Healy as Wahkiakum PUD Commissioner, District #1. We need to retain Gene in this leadership position because of his experience, his ability and his decency. I served with Gene on the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Council. Gene would always provide leadership by asking meaningful questions that brought our focus to the big picture and prompted insightful discussions. I was very pleased when Gene sought to serve our community by offering to complete Larry R...
NOTICE OF TOWN OF CATHLAMET BUDGET WORKSHOP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council for the Town of Cathlamet will hold a Budget Workshop for the Town's 2013 Public Works Budget. This workshop will be held on October 19, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the DeBriae Meeting Room, 255 2nd St., Cathlamet, WA 98612. Tina Schubert Clerk/Treasurer Town of Cathlamet Publish October 18, 2012...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 16th day of November, 2012, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m., inside the main lobby of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street in the City of Cathlamet, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Wahkiakum, State of Washington, to wit: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 NE1/4) of Sectio...
FILING OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OCTOBER 15, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2012 TOWN OF CATHLAMET 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Preliminary Budget for 2013 has been filed with the Clerk/Treasurer. A copy thereof is available for viewing in the Town Hall Office, 102 Main Street, Suite 203, Cathlamet, WA 98612. The council for the Town of Cathlamet will hold Public Hearings on the 2013 Preliminary Budget at the regularly scheduled meetings on October 15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and November 19, 2012...
STILL HOLDING--Well, as I begin to write this, our good weather is still holding on, although the night times out here in West Valley sure took a nose dive, as last Wednesday morning we woke up to a frozen world; hadn't thought it would get that cold! Since then other areas have felt the chill as well, so while our dry days are still here for now, it looks like cooler and wetter times are coming our way and with the clouds this Tuesday morning, it looks to be coming soon. While we need the rain, I'm hoping we don't get pounded right off the...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 1--12:38 p.m. A Pleasant Point Road resident reported that her ex-husband had violated a court order. 2:06 p.m. A deputy was requested to assist in the probation case of a man working on Columbia Street. 2:19 p.m. A caller reported a woman was being harassed on Main Street. 4:33 p.m. A caller reported a disturbance at a Country Court Lane address involving a neighbor who was out of control and yelling...
Bill Thomas, 74, died on September 28, 2012 at his home in Cathlamet. He passed peacefully in his favorite chair, surrounded by family, listening to the Ryder Cup. Bill was born February 5, 1938 in Vancouver, Wash., to the late Eugene "Gene" and Nina Thomas. He graduated from Hudson's Bay High School in 1956 where he excelled in football and baseball. He went on to Clark College, enlisting in the Air National Guard, played baseball and went on to Portland State University. Bill started working at a very young age, doing drywall with his...
Timothy A. Manning, M.D., 84, of Beloit, Wis., died September 20, 2012 at his home. He was born March 15, 1928 in Washburn, Wis. to Dwight and Myrtle (Anderson) Manning. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He graduated from medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1953 and started his medical practice in Cathlamet. After 15 years, he moved his family to Beloit to practice. He was a member of the American Medical Association and retired in 1991. He is survived by his wife Donna; children Sue Gugger...
June Evelyn Mattson of Longview passed away September 25, 2012. She was born in Slayton, Minnesota on June 9, 1914 to Clayton G. and Sigrid (Kragness) Fowser. After moving to the local area June lived in Cathlamet for many years where she touched so many peoples lives. She was known and loved for her friskiness and outer and inner beauty. June, also known as “June Bug” had a wonderful spirit. She is survived by her grandson and his wife Bruce and Jill Nelson of Castle Rock. June was preceded in death by her husband Matt and her daughter Peg...
Local candidates for positions on the November 6 election ballot got their last chance to air their views at a forum Tuesday night at the Grays River Grange. Candidates described their goals and experience, and they answered questions from an audience that numbered close to 70. Here are some of the highlights: State Senator, District 19 Speaking were incumbent Sen. Brian Hatfield, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Rick Winsman. Hatfield chairs the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee and serves on the Economic...
The visiting Mossyrock Vikings tamed the Wahkiakum Lady Mules volleyball team 3-1 in the start of Central League matches last Thursday. The Mules fell 25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-15 as they had trouble with serve receive and passing. Jem Dyer served 100 percent and had 11 digs for the Mules, and Amy Gawith had seven kills. On Tuesday, the Mules swept the Winlock Cardinals in three sets, 25-7, 25-8, 25-7. Morgan Elliott and Madison LaBerge both served 100 percent for the Mules, and Elliott had seven aces and 10 service points. Tori Wegdahl added 10...
STILL NICE--It's hard to believe that we're into October already and we're still experiencing sunny skies and just gorgeous weather, rather than the rain that most of us expect this time of year. If you haven't gotten those outdoor chores done yet, well, you sure can't use the weather as an excuse except to say that you were too busy having fun in the sun to do all that winter prep work, and who could blame you? We don't often get long dry stretches like this during these Fall months, so it's hard to buckle down and think about nasty weather...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 24--3:28 p.m. The Cathlamet and District 4 Fire Departments responded to a brush fire at Vista Park. 3:58 p.m. A caller reported that a car had gone into a ditch near The Duck Inn in Skamokawa after pulling over too far to let fire trucks past. September 25--9:17 a.m. A West Cape Horn Road resident reported that someone had broken into his house and stolen a generator. A deputy made contact....
June Evelyn Mattson of Longview passed away September 25, 2012. She was born in Slayton, Minnesota on June 9, 1914 to Clayton G. and Sigrid (Kragness) Fowser. After moving to the local area June lived in Cathlamet for many years where she touched so many peoples lives. She was known and loved for her friskiness and outer and inner beauty. June, also known as “June Bug” had a wonderful spirit. She is survived by her grandson and his wife Bruce and Jill Nelson of Castle Rock. June was preceded in death by her daughter Peggy Nelson, sister Urs...
To The Eagle: Obviously Mike Backman does not know the difference between a meet and greet which is sponsored by the backer and backers of particular candidates, and a forum which is open to all candidates. A lack of that knowledge is one reason we are backing Greg Prestegard for county commissioner. Mike Mouliot Cathlamet...
