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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Cathlamet's Main Street merchants on Monday will begin a holiday season food collection drive to benefit the county's food banks. The first collection will end November 19, with all donations going to the Wahkiakum Lions Club, which will conduct its annual Walk and Knock Food Drive. The collection will begin again for distribution to the food banks throughout the holiday season. Participating merchants will have a large turkey logo on their door or window. Customers or donors may leave cans or other packaged food items at the businesses for...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DATE CHANGE FOR FIRE DISTRICT #4 COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wahkiakum County Fire District #4, Commissioners will finalize the 2012 preliminary budget on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, for the business of said District, at their office, 13 Boege Road, PO Box 766, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, at 7:00 P.M., local time at the scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners will adopt the 2012 Wahkiakum Fire District #4 at said meeting. The public is invited to attend the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DATE CHANGE FOR FIRE DISTRICT #4 COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the November 2011 Commissioners Meeting of the Wahkiakum Fire District #4, will be held on the third Tuesday in November, for the business of the Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District No. 4, at their office, 13 Boege Road, PO Box 766, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, at 7:00 P.M., local time, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 instead of the usual Commissioner meetings that are held on the second Tuesday of each month. By order...
Naselle Lutheran Bazaar offers holiday gifts, treats The Naselle Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar set for November 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. is fast approaching. The social hall will be decked out with Christmas trees trimmed in handcrafted ornaments. On sale will be a wide range of holiday gifts, home decor and the baked goods section will include many new items as well as popular traditional fare, inlcuding almond croissants, jam parfaits, pies, roasted nuts, candies, cardamom breads and cookies. A variety of hot soups, a coffee bar and...
I received some amazing information last week from Kayrene Gilbertsen. The Wahkiakum County Fair owns a double-ended Columbia River gillnet boat! The boat was built between 1913 and 1916. It has been stored for over 30 years in the Vista Park Port Shop in Skamokawa. Since we now have a gillnet boat, I spent some time reading up on these sturdy fishing boats. The double-ended gillnet boats were designed for fishing in rough water. We all know how quickly the Columbia River can become a white cap terror if you are in a small boat and the tide...
HALF AND HALF--It was a so-so weekend with a soggy Saturday but a suitable Sunday; not exactly a sunny day but at least it wasn't raining, which made some outside work possible. Of course, with this being the last of October, I guess the rain shouldn't be so unexpected. As this work week began the sun was shining but temperatures were dropping, so with temperatures hovering in the 30s, we're definitely feeling that Fall nip in the air! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from October 27-November 2 are Jennifer Hall, Hoby Thacker, Mike...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 17--8:56 a.m. A Westend resident reported a child sexual assault; an officer investigated. 11:15 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an Oak Point woman with abdominal pain. 4:56 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that someone shooting a firearm from Coffee Pot Island had come close to hitting buildings on West Sunny Sands. October 18--10:33 a.m. Skamokawa firemen responded to Hornstra's...
Former Cathlamet resident William “Rod” Olson passed away on October 23, 2011, with his family at his side. Rod was born January 30, 1927. in Portland, Oregon and passed away in Tacoma, Washington. He has gone before us to heaven to await his wife, Jo, of 58 years and their three children: Sheryl (Chet), Jean (Ron), and Bill (Rosalia), 5 grandchildren: Brett (Brookann), Kristen, Brittany, Megan, Andrew, and 3 great grandchildren: Abigail, Tyler, Avan and 2 brothers: Robert and Richard Sny...
Jennie Christina Pearson, 97, of Cathlamet passed away October 18, 2011. She was born February 25, 1914 in Centerville to Kalle and Annalise (Lehto) Hoikka. Jennie was a lifelong resident of Rosburg and attended Seal River School. She married Elving on September 28, 1935 in Cathlamet; he preceded her in death in 1980. Jennie loved her social life and was active in her community; she was kind and loved to help everyone. Jennie enjoyed yard work, sewing, cooking baking, crocheting and embroidering. She was confirmed in the Seal River Apostolic...
Write-in candidates have surfaced for two of the Cathlamet Town Council positions on the November election ballot. Former mayor and council member Dick Swart announced Friday that he was running as a write-in candidate for position 3. Incumbent David Goodroe didn't file for re-election, and Angie Pugh, who filed during the regular filing period, has moved out of town and doesn't qualify for office as she is no longer a town resident, Swart said. Over the weekend, some Cathlamet residents received a letter announcing Swart's candidacy and also...
To The Eagle: Citizens of Cathlamet should count themselves lucky: Two good men are seeking votes to fill seats on our Town Council. I am writing to endorse both of these individuals, based on their long records of laudable public service. Steve McNicholas, running as an incumbent in Position No. 1, works in the community’s interest in ways almost too numerous to list. He drives the trolley on market days and organizes volunteers to sweep streets, clean parks and help our elderly neighbors with simple home improvement. He supports our l...
To The Eagle: I was surprised but also pleased to find out that Dick Swart was prepared to re-enter town governance. The news cam in separate letters to both my wife and myself. I was, at the time, perplexed by the recommendation for a write-in candidate to oppose Steve McNicholas; the letter providing no information or justification. I don't know anything about Dale Jacobson except that he may have been associated with some controversy over propane purchases. Mr. Jacobson might be a fine candidate for all I know. What surprised me though was...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DATE CHANGE FOR FIRE DISTRICT #4 COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wahkiakum County Fire District #4, Commissioners will finalize the 2012 preliminary budget on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, for the business of said District, at their office, 13 Boege Road, PO Box 766, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, at 7:00 P.M., local time at the scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners will adopt the 2012 Wahkiakum Fire District #4 at said meeting. The public is invited to attend the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DATE CHANGE FOR FIRE DISTRICT #4 COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the November 2011 Commissioners Meeting of the Wahkiakum Fire District #4, will be held on the third Tuesday in November, for the business of the Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District No. 4, at their office, 13 Boege Road, PO Box 766, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, at 7:00 P.M., local time, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 instead of the usual Commissioner meetings that are held on the second Tuesday of each month. By order...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 2012 ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the board of County Commissioners, Wahkiakum County, State of Washington, has prepared a preliminary Annual Construction Program as required by law. That Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., in the office of the County Commissioners, in the Public Meeting Room, 3rd floor, County Courthouse, Cathlamet, Washington, has been fixed as the time and place for the hearing, at which time any person may appear and be heard regarding the preliminary...
Former Cathlamet mayor and councilmember Dick Swart announced Friday that he would be a write-in candidate for Cathlamet Town Council. Swart said he had learned that Angie Pugh, who had filed for a council position 3, has moved out of Cathlamet and thus doesn't qualify to be a councilmember. He is a candidate for that position. David Goodroe now holds the position but didn't file for re-election. In his announcement, Swart said he believes it is important for voters to elect a councilmember. Otherwise, it could take months before a replacement...
NICE--It's been a pretty decent weekend as we had a drying trend show up that helped brighten everyone's spirits, I bet. I think it also brought out everybody's lawn mowers one more time and hopefully the last. While the day time temperatures were nice, it was in the mid-30s here Saturday night, definitely on the nippy side. While we may be lulled into thinking we've got time to prepare for the winter ahead, I'm thinking we better get with the program as we are into the third week of October, and heading into the fourth. Where is the time going...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 3--6:04 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Middle Valley residence to aid a child whose hand had been injured by a closing door. 7:17 p.m. A caller reported someone had dumped old cement posts on someone else's private property near Cathlamet. October 4--1:53 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Rosedale woman who was very weak. 8:54 a.m. A caller reported someone had stolen a...
Lifelong area resident, Robert B. “Rob” Webb, Jr., 77, passed away October 11, 2011 at his home in Cathlamet. He was born May 30, 1934 in Corvallis, Ore. to Robert, Sr. and Muriel (Hall) Webb. The Webb family moved to Skamokawa in 1942. Rob graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1953. He married Yvonne Sprague on September 27, 1959; she preceded him in death on May 1, 2009. Rob was a member of Cathlamet Seventh Day Adventist Church and acted as Head Elder for several years. He worked as a dairyman, managed the Chevron gas station for thr...
Puget Island resident, Christopher Wade Chevalier, 34, passed away October 16, 2011. He was born January 27, 1977 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Fred Chevalier and Loretta (Prestegard) Chevalier. He grew up in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1995. Ten years ago he married Stephanie Lawson; they moved back to Cathlamet from Ophiem, Ill. three years ago; she survives him at home. Chris was a member of IBEW Local 145 Electrician Union through Fibre; where he worked as an electrician. He loved his family and was a loving husband...
WET WET--It looks like we've got a wet week ahead of us with mist, drizzle, light showers, showers or rain in the forecast, which in layman's terms just means wet! We did have part of our weekend fairly dry, so it wasn't too bad. With our damper weather, I know it was time to kick on some heat, so even though the temperatures weren't always that low, the dampness just creeps in your ole bones and they just ache for some warmth! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from October 13-19 are Debbie Chamberlain, Heidi Heywood, Sami McKinley,...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 3--6:04 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Middle Valley residence to aid a child whose hand had been injured by a closing door. 7:17 p.m. A caller reported someone had dumped old cement posts on someone else's private property near Cathlamet. October 4--1:53 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Rosedale woman who was very weak. 8:54 a.m. A caller reported someone had stolen a...
Lifelong Puget Island resident, Irene M. Bacon, 90, passed away October 8, 2011 at Community Hospice. She was born March 17, 1921 on Puget Island to Hans and Malla (Cornelius) Olsen. She graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1939. On September 22, 1939 she married Oliver Bacon in Cathlamet, Oliver’s father presided the wedding; he survives her at home. She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, the Last Tuesday Club, the Wahkiakum Historical Society and the Orthopedic Guild. She was also active in several ladies groups on Puget Isl...
Florence Eleanor Dumas passed away on October 4, 2011 at her home in Olympia. She was 75 years old. She was born on November 5, 1935 in her family home on Puget Island, Washington. She was the youngest daughter of Trygve and Hulda Tover. She married Don Miles in 1954. They had four children together. In 1964 Mom married Harlan Hendrickson and together they raised 5 children: Kathryn, Donald, Brad, Michael, and Ted. Harlan’s children, Chuck, Shari and Scott, were also part of our family, spending week-ends and holidays with us on our small f...
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Donald C. Grimm, Jr., 82, passed away October 7, 2011 at his home. He was born October 14, 1928 in New Haven, W. Va to Donald, Sr. and Goldin (Roush) Grimm. Donald was raised in West Virginia until he entered into the Army. He married Diane Brigham, they had four daughters and later divorced. After discharging from the Army, Donald moved to the Seattle area where he worked in tool fabrication as a tool and die maker for Boeing Corp for 32 years; retiring in 1985. He then moved to Cathlamet that same year. Donald...
