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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Entry deadlines are nearing for the 11th Annual Dollars for Scholars Sturgeon Derby and sixth Annual Rods and Reels rod run, which will occur on June 4. Registration forms are due in by May 14 for the sturgeon derby and May 20 for the rod run. Entry forms can be turned in at Naselle Hardware, Cathlamet Chevron, or the Bank of the Pacific Cathlamet Branch. The entry forms can be downloaded by visiting www.wahkiakumchamber.com/sturgeonderby&bbq.htm. Registration fees for the derby are $35 for adults and $15 for children 16 and under. Entries...
HALF NICE--The first half of the Easter holiday weekend was great as the sun was shining and it even warmed up quite a bit on Saturday; great for the Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt and for those who were enjoying family gatherings. However, on Easter morning, we woke up to wet roads and drizzle and then as the day went on, some heavy downpours. I hope everyone got to get out and enjoy the dry half of your Easter weekend! THIS SATURDAY--Whether you are young or old, if you'd like to check out some 4-H activities, head to Johnson Park in Rosburg...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 18--3:54 a.m. An East Valley resident reported someone had entered his home and taken $1,000 from his wallet and left, headed to Longview. April 19--12:30 a.m. A Cathlamet resident reported that a person who was very drunk was pounding on doors and asking for things; a deputy made contact. April 21--4:20 a.m. A Puget Island resident reported a man had taken a box from a residence and driven away in a...
Just two months after celebrating his 100th birthday with family and friends, Herbert (Hub) Faubion died on April 22, 2011 at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born to Herbert, Sr. and Alma Kent Faubion on February 19, 1911 and lived in Cathlamet until 1956. It was in Cathlamet that he met Rosemary, his wife of 66 years and began raising their four children. She preceded him in death in 2007. In 1956, they moved to Lacey where he was appointed the first Executive Secretary of the newly formed State Board for Volunteer...
To help promote reading skills among parents and their children, an evening’s program entitled “Reading is Family Fun” has been organized by the Cathlamet Kiwanis, Cathlamet Public Library and the Wahkiakum School District. Parents with children ranging in age from babies and toddlers just picking up a book, up to the 5th grade are invited to this joint parent-child event. The “Reading is Family Fun” program will start at 5:30 p.m. and will last until 7:30 p.m. in the J.A. Wendt Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room. Pizza and soft-drin...
To The Eagle: In the April 21 issue of The Eagle, Dale and Sylvia Costich voiced complaints about the county's response to the Japanese tsunami. It is interesting to note that when a public hot wash, (a discussion of the event and the response to it,) was held, neither were present to voice their concerns. They speak of the county's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and specify items that should be in it as well as identifying what responders should do when responding. The plan is a comprehensive, all-hazards plan covering any...
To The Eagle: On Monday in the Wahkiakum Superior Court two Cathlamet residents are scheduled to accept a plea agreement in their alleged misuse of Cathlamet Fire Department credit cards. The alleged misuse of these gasoline credit cards over the period of February, 2008, to August, 2010, totals $5,840. The nature of the crime warranted that both individuals be charged with felony offenses with maximum penalties of five years in prison, and/or a fine of $10,000 plus restitution, assessments and court costs. While the specifications of the plea...
NOTICE OF SALE Of SURPLUS PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Wahkiakum School District has surplus equipment for sale. The items are as follows: 1977 International School Bus, 1978 International School Bus, 1980 Crown School Bus, and a 1976 International Flatbed Truck. All equipment will be sold "as is, where is" and must be removed within 10 days after receiving notification of winning bid. Anyone interested should contact our Transportation Supervisor, Calvin Grasseth, at 431-8250. Written bids will be accepted up until 4:00...
LOAN NO. xxxxxx4729 T.S. NO. 1309026-12 PARCEL NO. 20805240007 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on May 27, 2011, at the hour of 10:00am, At the 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(ies) of Wahkiakum, State of Washington to-wit: That portion of tract...
SUN!--As this week began, the area saw some sunshine, that was the good part. The bad part was that it was below freezing a couple of nights in our area and other parts of the state. Some even saw snow! It was great to see the sun shining, and I know folks were busy mowing their lawns and washing their cars, but the temperatures sure could have been warmer. With some areas back east expecting over a foot of snow this week and over 200 tornadoes tearing through the south and killing dozens of people last weekend, I guess we shouldn't complain...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 11--5:35 p.m. A motorist reported that a slide was blocking SR 4 on the west side of KM Mountain; the Department of Transportation was advised. 8:18 p.m. An East Valley resident reported a woman had assaulted a person with a hoe over a property dispute; an officer investigated. April 12--1:05 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a man with a bad cut. Also at 1:05 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance...
Cathlamet resident Dennis Caraway, 52, died April 7, 2011 at his home. He was born May 20, 1958 in Yakima to Elton and Frances (Prine) Caraway. He moved to Cathlamet in 2001. He did yard work for friends and family and enjoyed model cars and art. Surviving him is his significant other, Joy Ferguson; son Jeff Caraway; stepsons Ellis, Brandon and Bobby Ferguson; stepdaughter Nicki Ferguson; brothers Buddy and Jeff Caraway; sisters June Parren and Edna Kelim; his mother-in-law Bobbie Durns; two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners announced Tuesday that they have appointed Eugene Healy of Puget Island to fill a vacancy on their board. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Puget Island resident Larry Reese in March. Healy was selected from a slate of 15 candidates, said commission Chair Dennis Reid. Healy will be sworn in by PUD attorney Tim Hanigan in between now and the board’s next meeting. Healy's professional background was in telecommunications. He retired as an area manager for US West, where he was headquartered in Spokane a...
To The Eagle: It appears more and more that the State of Washington is attempting to balance the budget on the backs of home and property owners by attempting to hold the line on the over assessed homes and property that are appraised at 25-50 percent over their 2011 market value. The valuation is depending on whether it is a home or property and its location. Many of the properties were assessed higher than their market value at the peak of the market in 2007. Today the values have dropped 25-50 percent. The state is attempting to hold the...
April 12 at Skyline, Cathlamet The Wahkiakum Mule 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 on Tuesday. The Mules bested their season efforts by nine 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 four strokes. Solid scores were also posted by sophomores Peter Weiler 44 and Brook Calvert 45. Rounding out the lowest four scores of...
The Mules took advantage of smart base running and numerous Comet errors as they sent the Comets packing with a 15-1 defeat last Friday in Cathlamet. Defense was a chore for the Comets as they committed eight errors that led to many of the Mules’ runs. However, the Mules did their part at the plate as well, tallying 12 hits and swiping a ridiculous 17 bases. The Mules also took advantage of five walks and three hit batters. Brandon Fudge led the charge offensively, going three for four with a double, three runs batted in, three stolen bases and...
DIFFERENT DAYS--As the week began, it was absolutely miserable in West Valley, with rain coming down so hard on Sunday night that I wondered if I should be building an ark! However, it was great to see the work week begin with sunshine, as Monday was great, albeit windy, but that's okay, as at least we were able to let things dry out a little bit and the wind sometimes helps that happen a little faster. With a couple of nice days to follow, we are all quite pleased as the grass seems to grow faster than we can get the lawn mower filled up, so...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 4--9:30 p.m. An officer took an Oregon resident into custody after stopping the man's vehicle on SR 4 near Cathlamet. April 5--5:48 a.m. A Puget Island resident reported a fire in a range hood; he turned off the power, and a fireman responded to check the residence.10:54 a.m. A motorist reported that a person in a silver Ford Ranger had crowded into the line of traffic waiting for the Puget Island...
Lela Claire Woods (nee Kyes), beloved mother, sister, wife and nana, went to walk in Heaven on April 3, 2011, after a long illness. She passed peacefully at home in her sleep, surrounded by her family. She was 60 years old. Lela was born August 7, 1950 in Eau Claire, Wis. to Sidney and Eva (Wilson) Kyes. She was raised in Cathlamet and Longview, graduated from Wahkiakum High School, and spent most of her life in Washington, with a small part being spent in Astoria. She loved being surrounded by her friends and family. She loved watching the...
John Francis Lawrence, 90, passed away April 4, 2011 at his home in Cathlamet. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 13, 1920 to Samuel and Agnes (Cassidy) Lawrence. He graduated high school in Brooklyn and attended college in New York. He married Madelyn (Graves) Lawrence on February 8, 1947; she preceded him in death in 2007 after 60 years of marriage. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1943 until he retired as Major in 1959. He was a member of Order of the Caribou, Marine Corps Memorial Association and St. Catherine’s Catholic C...
GRAY START--As this week begins, it's gray but dry and I woke to temperatures in the 30s. This is Spring? They say we're going to get lots of rain and by the end of the week it will be below freezing, so obviously Old Man Winter has not let go of his cold and miserable grip on us just yet. On Saturday we were even dodging heavy hail storms, between some sun breaks, so we had a bit of everything. SPECIAL DAYS--It seems I looked at the wrong month and got some dates mixed up last week so if you see a repeat of names this week, you'll understand...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 28--8:54 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported he was going to shoot his neighbor's dog the next time it was in his barn bothering cattle and he had notified the neighbor of that. 12:52 p.m. Pierce County officers reported that a vehicle stolen there was at a Puget Island residence; an officer investigated. 1:17 p.m. A caller reported seeing malnourished cattle at an East Valley farm; the Humane...
Anna Lee York, 89, died March 24, 2011. She was born August 23, 1921 to Edward and Minnie Dillard in Springfield, Mo., the youngest of eight children. Raised in Ebeniezer, Mo., she married Clyde W. York on December 21, 1941. The couple moved to California where they remained until 1970 when they moved to Spokane. She was an active member of Dishman Baptist Church and worked for Safeco Insurance for over 20 years. Clyde preceded her in death in 2003, and she moved to Longview before settling in Cathlamet. She was preceded in death by both her...
Wahkiakum High School students and staff turned out for a victory assembly on April 1 honoring the March 2011 fundraiser benefitting the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. Every March, Kiwanis International’s Pacific North West (PNW) Region sponsors fundraisers, on-site visits, and related events to support Doernbecher’s cancer research and treatment programs. This year, the WHS Key Club--a high school affiliate of Kiwanis--approached the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet for support in organizing gift teddy bear sponsorships, brace...
State Route 4 will remain closed just west of Stella until early next week while crews stabilize a slope threatening to slide onto the highway. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed the highway Tuesday morning after 200 cubic yards of mud and debris flowed onto the roadway and blocked both lanes of traffic. The slide occurred at the end of an open bluff section and took out a 25-foot wide section of chain link netting WSDOT had placed along the bluff to control rockfalls. In another section, a stump is hung up in the...
