Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In a replay of a situation that occurred in the 1990s, local officials are becoming concerned with erosion along Steamboat Slough Road. The section of road lies on a dike separating the Columbia River and the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. The river is 90 feet deep in some places in that area, and the thalmud, or deepest part of the river, lies close to the bank. In 1997-98, Wahkiakum County, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Diking District No. 4 developed a project to armor the bank,...
To The Eagle: Brett Chaput was also a district discus champion and was not mentioned in your article with Land and Baker. It is unfortunate that such an outstanding achievement by a local student athlete was not given the recognition it deserved. He is ranked number two in the state and has a very good chance of placing very high in that event this weekend. Joleen Koehler Cathlamet...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TOWN OF CATHLAMET J.B.H. MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES The Town of Cathlamet is seeking qualified applicants to fill vacancies on the Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming Pool Advisory Board. To qualify you: (1) Must be at least 18 years of age; (2) must be a resident of Wahkiakum County; and (3) must not be an employee of the Town. Any persons interested in filling this position may pick up an application at Town Hall located at 100 Main Street, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00006-7 LILIA O. DUTHIE, ) ) 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 to the personal...
WAHKIAKUM COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS In accordance with Chapter 39.80 Revised Code of Washington, Wahkiakum County is inviting statements of qualifications and performance from firms interested in providing architectural and engineering and other professional services. Categories of required professional services have been identified as follows: · Architect/Design Consultants · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Structural Engineering (bridge/retaining...
DAMP BEGINNING--As this work week begins, it's a bit on the damp side, but considering we had several nice, dry days last week, I guess we can't complain. With the calendar still saying Spring, showers are to be expected and they dampen those gardens, so that's a good thing. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 26 to June 1 are Keil C. Parker, Tim Rushing, Katherine York, Don Anderson, Mike Johnson, Nancy Corbin, Penny Bonds, Wesley McClain, Serene Snow-Carroll, Jeanne Paulsen, Benjamin McClain, Amy Knowles, Stephanie Prestegard,...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 16--12:47 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet woman who was unresponsive. 7:01 p.m. A West Valley resident reported people in a blue car were yelling and honking and then sped past the caller, who saw that a window had been broken out of the vehicle; a different caller reported that one of the people involved had been seen in Skamokawa and was very drunk; the state patrol was...
Superintendent Bob Garrett has issued reduction in force (RIF) notices to four teachers and has also notified teachers that he may not be able to offer the same contract terms in the coming school year. The RIF notices result in a decrease of 1.58 percent full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, Garrett said last Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Wahkiakum School District board of directors. The letters to teachers was a formality, he said, based on whether the legislature enacts salary reductions. "These are standard, until we know more about...
Wahkiakum County's annual household hazardous waste collection day will be June 4. The Cowlitz County Mobile Collection Unit will be at the Wahkiakum PUD parking lot on River Street, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect hazardous wastes from homes. People may bring pesticides, paint, thinners, solvents, motor oil, antifreeze, pool and hobby chemicals, cleaning products and toxic, corrosive or flammable materials. They may not bring material from businesses, farms, schools and churches, unlabeled products, empty paint cans, leaking...
Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots will run June 6-10 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor. Positions on the ballot will include: Fire District 1, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Jim Jespersen incumbent. Fire District 2, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; John Lindsey incumbent. Fire District 3, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Dennis Nagasawa incumbent. Fire District 4, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Wayne Cochran incumbent. Cemetery District 1, Commissioner Position 1, six year term,...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00006-7 LILIA O. DUTHIE, ) ) 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 to the personal...
WAHKIAKUM COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS In accordance with Chapter 39.80 Revised Code of Washington, Wahkiakum County is inviting statements of qualifications and performance from firms interested in providing architectural and engineering and other professional services. Categories of required professional services have been identified as follows: · Architect/Design Consultants · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Structural Engineering (bridge/retaining...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee's Sale No: 01 -FMB-104293 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on June 3, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 64 MAIN STREET, CATHLAMAT, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"),...
Last week was National EMS Recognition Week, and the Cathlamet Town Council and Mayor George Wehrfritz adopted this resolution recognizing the work of emergency responders. We heartily endorse the proclamation. The local volunteers make significant sacrifices and do wonderful work. Proclamation Whereas, May 15-21, 2011, has been designated as National EMS Recognition Week, and Whereas, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to our Cathlamet Fire Department and EMS services for their service and sacrifices to the Town of Cathlam...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 9--10:49 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet woman having chest pain. 11:17 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet woman possibly having a stroke. 12:56 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported someone in a pickup was driving erratically and had almost wrecked several times; an officer was unable to find the vehicle. 10:03 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners voted to accept the residential exchange agreement with Bonneville Power Administration at their regular meeting Tuesday, for the second time. On April 7, the commissioners voted to approve the agreement which changes the way investor owned utilities’ rates are calculated. When the settlement was not approved by 91 percent of BPA customers needed to pass, BPA moved the threshold to 75 percent and requested another vote. The Residential Exchange Program (REP) was Congress’ response to investor owned utility req...
Cathlamet town council members approved a request for an easement to serve a planned subdivision when they met for their monthly meeting Tuesday. Council members also reported on construction projects, grant applications and the state audit of the town's finances. The council voted 4-0 to authorize an easement across town property east of town on SR 4 for Les Burns. Burns and his partners are planning a 25-house subdivision on land near the Burns Construction rock pit. They would connect to the end of the town's water system at Fern Hill, run...
GOOD DAY--How was your Mother's Day? I hope you had a nice day; I know I did. I always enjoy hearing from the kids and enjoying their surprises, along with a fine dining experience thanks to hubby! We even got surprised by the sun after a few showers. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 12-18 are Christeena Bassi, Bryce McClain, Kerrie McNally, Marty Kuller, Vicki Bergseng, Betsy Nelson, Steve Doumit, Patrick Thompson, Masen Anderson, Brian Toste, Ed Smith, Rachael Reynolds, Rian Blain, Leslie Monroe and son Pete Sechler. Happy...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 2--11:13 a.m. District 2 firemen reported a Silver Streak trailer was parked and blocking a fire hall and it should be removed. 1:47 p.m. An East Valley resident reported a theft of metal; an officer investigated. May 3--1:13 a.m. The Grays River ambulance responded to aid a man with chest pain. 3:21 p.m. Wahkiakum School District officials reported a student had left campus without permission. 4:30 p.m....
Mary Vik has retired after working for Wahkiakum County residents off and on since the early 1990s. She’s worked fulltime as information and referral coordinator at Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services since 2000, connecting people with food, clothing banks and resources for emergency help with shelter, utilities, rent, and prescriptions. She’s helped children get school haircuts, winter coats and school supplies and has been a point of entry for state Department of Social and Health Services services such as food stamps, Temporary Aid...
April 12 The Wahkiakum Mules golf team beat the Adna Pirates in a duel match by a lower score of 176 to 209 in a home match at Skyline Golf course in Cathlamet. The Mules bested their season efforts by 9 strokes while bringing their season record to 6-0. Sophomore Bradley Peek led the Mules with a career best nine hole score of 39 beating Adna's Riley Boone's score of 43 by 4 strokes. Solid scores were also posted by Sophomores Peter Weiler 44 and Brook Calvert 45. Rounding out the lowest four scores of five player format was Freshmen Austin...
NICE--Once again we had half of a nice weekend, as Saturday saw some sun but there were also rain showers here and there. However, sunshine prevailed all day Sunday. I’m sure it was lawn mowing time for most, as the threat of rain was looming for Monday. We did indeed have some showers and breezy conditions return as the work week began. It felt great to have the windows open and feel some warmth from that sunshine for a change, so we’ll be asking for more of that in the days ahead, please. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating bir...
Hobson, Weddington to wed James Robert Hobson and Katherine Lauren Kane Weddington of St. Johns, Florida, proudly announce a ceremony and reception celebrating their marriage on May 22, 2011. Hobson is a 1998 graduate of Wahkiakum High School and a 2004 graduate from Washington State University. He is employed with Bank of America-Merrill Lynch as a project manager for Global Wealth Investment Management. James is the son of Ronna Hobson and the late Joyal Hobson, Jr. of Cathlamet. Weddington is a 2002 graduate of Perry Hall High School in...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 25--2:01 p.m. A Puget Island resident said a man might be pawning her property in Longview; she was asked to furnish a list so an officer could check. 4:18 p.m. Deputies, firemen and the Cathlamet ambulance were dispatched to Milepost 40 on SR 4 east of Cathlamet where pickup had run into the ditch, and a person had sustained minor injuries. 5:49 p.m. An East Valley resident reported catching a man...
May 2, 2011 State versus Lisa Rene Moody, 54, Cathlamet: The defendant pled guilty to a third degree theft charge; she admitted using a Cathlamet Fire Department credit card without permission. She was ordered to serve 365 days in jail, with 335 suspended on conditions, and to pay $230 court costs, $500 Crime Victim Compensation fee (CVC), and $6,000 restitution to the town of Cathlamet, with $1,000 of restitution converted to community service. State versus Karl L. Moody, 53, Cathlamet: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of second degree th...
