Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00010-5 MICHAEL D. BRENNAN, ) ) 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 mailing...
Newspapers like to get letters to the editor. They represent the diverse points of view in our community, and they're often informative. Writers will take on public officials, who by the nature of their elected position, are subject to criticism that goes beyond the limits normally given to private citizens. This week, we received three letters on Tuesday, one past deadline, criticizing Mayor George Wehrfritz and his handling of Cathlamet Fire Department business. Specifically, writers focused on a grant the department solicited from the...
I don’t know about you but the warm rain was quite refreshing at the beginning of this week. Don’t get me wrong, I like the sunshine, but when it gets above 80, it’s too hot. That was one of the many reasons to leave California. The farmers making hay probably didn’t appreciate the rain much as many of them are still trying to get the bales into the barns, and there are still quite a few bales in the fields. It looks like more good weather on the way though, at least through the weekend. News from Naselle: One more week until school begins...
To The Eagle: It appears that the "surge" is working. The shock troops that we sent to Washington D.C. last November to fight against President Obama's War on Prosperity managed to make some gains in the deficit and health care battles while keeping the tax monster under control. Not bad considering that our invading troops only nominally control one half of one of the three branches of the Empire. Most observers and tacticians agree that real significant gains will have to wait until next year when we can replace the chief executive and...
To The Eagle: In last week's Eagle, Trudy Fredrickson submitted a letter entitled Land Trust Not Our Friend. She was commenting on the Kandoll Road CLT project where they finally succeeded in forcing landowner Raven Webb to sell her property. I was also sad to see Raven leave. But this is only the beginning. In a recent county commissioners meeting, Mr. Dan Friesz of Columbia Land Trust admitted he was wrong on an issue regarding CLT's Indian Jack Slough, formally known as the Nelson Creek project. In 2010, he said that the project would have...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF VESSEL Notice is hereby given that on the first day of September, 2011, the undersigned will sell at public auction that certain vessel the "Something Simple" serial No. CDRP0045b494; A 1994 Carver Model 350-AFT cabin. The vessel is being sold to recover moorage costs in the sum of $28,244.00 through November 4, 2010. Sale Location: Courthouse steps, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Sale Date: September 1, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. The vessel may be viewed before the sale at Deep River by prior appointment. To make a...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00010-5 MICHAEL D. BRENNAN, ) ) 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 mailing...
Cathlamet Mayor George Wehrfritz gave his predecessor, Mayor Dick Swart, credit for success in funding a new wastewater treatment plant for Cathlamet during a celebration Tuesday marking receipt of a $7,483,000 check, representing an approximately $2.5 million grant and $5 million loan package from United States Department of Agriculture. Wehrfritz read a message from the former mayor who was at the dentist in Astoria during the presentation. The sewer plant will move onto land purchased from the Wahkiakum School District across SR 4 and will...
The Northwest Steam Society will hold its Annual Steam Meeting August 12-14 at Cathlamet's Elochoman Slough Marina, drawing steam engine enthusiasts and their machines from all over the Pacific Northwest. The annual meeting, held each August at a different location, will feature 17 steam launches holding activities around the marina and on Puget Island. It includes a Friday evening social and a banquet on Saturday evening. Boats will arrive Friday. At noon on Saturday, they'll parade from the marina to Puget Island and cruise up Birnie Slough...
Cathlamet Fire Department officers have responded to queries from Mayor George Wehrfritz about the operation of the department's wildland truck and its travel out of state. Wehrfritz voiced concerns about the truck and its use by department members at the July 18 meeting of the council. He said the unit had undertaken unauthorized missions while operating as a private business, that the unit was deployed out of state without permission, and that it appeared Emergency Medical System (the first aid and ambulance division of the department) funds...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday authorized Health and Human Services staff to begin looking for a potential site for 16-20 units of new housing accessible to county residents with disabilities and/or low incomes. A group known as the Wahkiakum Continuity of Care Housing Group will begin looking for a site and is authorized to enter into non-binding negotiations that would secure the site for future use. The county formed the housing group in 2007 and charged it with advising the commission on use of Affordable Housing and Homeless...
Melissa Wong will soon be leaving the community garden in Cathlamet’s Erickson Park to study Culinary Arts in Portland, but the work she’s begun to engage children should continue to bear fruit. Wong, who is 23, attended the University of California at Davis and has a degree in Food Science and Sustainable Agriculture. “I surround myself with food,” she said, laughing. “As soon as I saw the job (in Cathlamet) I was interested,” Wong said. She is an Americorps volunteer working 32-hours a week to increase healthy food consumption among Women...
To The Eagle: Thank you, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County and Port District #1! During Bald Eagle weekend, nearly 30 boats from the Portland Yacht Club (PYC) enjoyed the newly redone E dock and pavilion at the marina. Five of the classic "woodies" from PYC also participated in the Wooden Boat Show and we cheered as Don Peterson's tug "Hoot" was named Best of Show. Again this year, our members thoroughly enjoyed the parade, the food, the displays and the superb fireworks show but most of all we loved your hospitality. We'll be in Cathlamet again...
To The Eagle: I've been here at the Fort Harrison VA Hospital a week with an infected diabetic foot. Should be released today. I can't say enough good things about the care one gets here. It's not my first time here or in VA hospitals. I had a triple bypass at the Denver VA in 2005 and went to the Salt Lake City VA for my eyes three times. All my experiences have been good. I'm especially impressed with the staff, from the kitchen crew who bring the meals to the nurses and others on the floor, to the doctors I've seen this trip. All are outstan...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00010-5 MICHAEL D. BRENNAN, ) ) 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 mailing...
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to failure to pay rent and other charges for use of storage space #16, and due to the costs incurred by Port District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County, Washington ("District"), the personal property located in storage space #16 will be sold to the highest bidder for certified funds at the District's office located at 500 Second Street, in the Town of Cathlamet, County of Wahkiakum, to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to R.C.W. Ch. 19.150....
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONDITIONAL USE, OR VARIANCE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that Jon B. Peterson, Who is applicant of the below described property has filed an application for a Shoreline Substantial Development/Conditional Use Permit for the development of an alternate gear type using a temporary Pound Net Test Site for evaluation to determine feasible method to collect, study, and release adult salmon in the Columbia River. Located at Upper Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River below...
Buzzards Breath chili cook off set for Labor Day The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is seeking cooks to take part in the Eighth Annual Labor Day “Buzzards Breath” Chili Cook Off in Cathlamet, on September 3. As well as the cook off and tasting there will be a tortilla throwing contest, live music, a beer garden, a rubber duckie race raffle, a cow plop raffle and a wooden boat raffle. Cooking starts at 10 a.m. and the public will start tasting at 1 p.m. with judging at 3 p.m.The event will be held at the Elochoman Slough Marina and there is no...
ANOTHER MONTH--We're into the 8th month of the year already! We started this one off with a dandy day, as it was sunny and hot and felt like summer. Except for the night and early mornings hours; then it felt like crisp fall air was descending upon us. We'll hope we have a decent month ahead so folks can get their hay in and enjoy the many upcoming events this month. GOT LUCKY!--I was happy that we got so lucky on Saturday to have a nice sunny day for everyone at the Skamokawa Vista Park's Vendors Market--the very first one! I don't think we...
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Joseph W. Vanderwood, 85, passed away July 28, 2011. He was born June 16, 1926 in Puyallup to Joseph and Pearl (Wardle) Vanderwood. Joe graduated high school and joined the Navy, serving during both WWII and Korean Wars. He married Mary Camacho on August 13, 1950; she preceded him in death March 23, 2011. He was a proud member of VFW Post 5297 and attended Heritage Bible Church on Puget Island. While living in California, Joe worked as a machinist for Wymore Machine, Inc., working on NASA space projects, Gemini,...
Longtime Puget Island resident, Faye Rice Peterson, 90, passed away July 31, 2011 at Community Hospice. She was born October 7, 1920 in Vancouver, WA to Alva and Magda (Ullfers) Rice. Faye graduated from Wauna High School in 1938 and attended Linfield College. She married Ben Peterson on September 20, 1947 and they moved to Puget Island to raise their family; he preceded her in death in 1986. She was the Heart Fund chairperson for over 20 years in Wahkiakum County, volunteered for American Red Cross blood bank for many years and was a member...
Longtime Puget Island resident, Douglas A. Fleming, 64, died as a result of a 4-wheel ATV accident July 31, 2011 in Clatsop County, OR. Doug was born March 9, 1947 in Portland, OR to Gordon and Barbara (Leigh) Fleming. Doug and Karen (Powell) married in 1967, moved to Puget Island in1979, started their family of two children who live nearby, and enjoyed being a part of their two grandchildren's lives. He lived life to the fullest, enjoyed telling jokes and stories, and helping his friends, family and neighbors in any way that he could. He kept...
Nest week, Cathlamet's Elochoman Slough Marina will be filled with the chugging sounds of steam engines. The Northwest Steam Society will hold its Annual Steam Meeting August 12-14 at the marina, drawing steam engine enthusiasts and their machines from all over the Pacific Northwest. The annual meeting, held each August at a different location, attracts over 30 steam launches as well as automobiles, models, and stationary equipment, according to the society's website. It includes a Friday evening social and a banquet on Saturday evening....
Wahkiakum County Health Department officials will soon contact local organizations to remind them of requirements for public food permits. Department officials reported their plans for community education to the board of county commissioners on Tuesday. Health department officials have wanted to impose a hard and fast deadline for temporary food permits, and commissioners had asked for a public education process before that step was taken. Department Director Judy Bright and Environmental Health Specialist Matt Swanson presented a brochure...
The Wahkiakum Public Utility District board of commissioners met briefly Tuesday for updates on Bonneville Power Administration wholesale power rates and current projects before they held an executive session to discuss litigation. The board authorized General Manager David Tramblie to call for bids for the transformer needed at the new Wahkiakum Substation. Construction is expected to start next summer. Tramblie said engineers expect the project to cost about $2.8 million. Tramblie reported the leak that has been plaguing the Westend Water Sys...
