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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Next Wednesday, St. James Family Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary, and we join those who salute the center and its programs. The center fulfills a valuable role in our community. It started as a preschool education program. It expanded to offer a place to provide child care for working families.. It tied into networks that provide a variety of social programs and services--youth activities, family support and education, family entertainment opportunities and so on. The center became the local agency operating a domestic violence...
HALF NICE--What a difference a day makes! Last Saturday was really nice after a very foggy beginning and it landed itself as the perfect day to mow that ever growing lawn and enjoy a wonderful evening around a firepit after a tasty barbecue with friends. However by Sunday morning, the area was already saturated with heavy rains and it was a day to stay in and admire the lawn you'd mowed the day before and watch some football. Of course, if you'd spent Saturday washing your car, you were not too happy and you were keeping it off the road and in...
Former local resident, Lillian LaBeck, 89, died September 24, 2010 at Salem Hospital in Salem, Ore. She was born March 21, 1921 in Astoria, Ore. to Jens and Martha (Vee) Hanson. She graduated from Knappa High School in 1940. She married Darryl LaBeck, he preceded her in death in 1979. Locally she is survived by her sister, Elsie Peterson of Cathlamet. She is also survived by her children, Daniel LaBeck and Laura Easley; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Darryl in...
The historic eight-sided barn that overlooks Cathlamet will move to a new location today (Thursday). A moving contractor has been placing tractor crawlers this week to prepare for the move approximately a half a mile along Greenwood Road. "They estimate it will take about two hours to move the barn," said Puget Island farmer Fred Stanley. He and his wife, Crystal, bought the barn from Lee Nutter and are moving it to land they own on the far side of Greenwood Cemetery. "I couldn't stand to see the wrecking ball come," Fred Stanley said Monday....
Wahkiakum County commissioners settled disposal of old boards from the Grays River Covered Bridge and acted on other items of business in a short meeting Monday. The regular meeting was moved from Tuesday to Monday so that commissioners could attend a state conference. Three groups requested some or all of the old siding boards being replaced on the Grays River Covered Bridge. The Wahkiakum Historical Society had requested some of the old boards for a replication of a commercial fishing shed for the museum. However, museum personnel found...
To The Eagle: Many people find great joy in volunteering for the greater good of the community and find it very rewarding to lend a helping hand where one is needed. Just yesterday as I was checking my mail at the local post office an elderly woman was struggling as she was exiting with a large box in her hands. It was very refreshing to see that another patron politely asked if she needed help and then, proceeded to help her. I frequently see examples like this everyday in our wonderful community and would like to see more of this as I begin...
NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE 2011 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON RATE CHANGES OF PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budget of Port District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, for the fiscal year 2011, has been filed in the Office of the District at the Elochoman Slough Marina, Cathlamet, Washington. A copy of said preliminary budget and proposed rates will be furnished to anyone requesting the same who will visit the District's office during the business hours on Mondays through Fridays,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 BUDGETS OF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budgets of Public Utility District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, for the Electric System, the Puget Island Water System and the Western Wahkiakum Water System, for the fiscal year 2011, were prepared and filed in the records of the District at its Office at 45 River Street, Cathlamet, Washington prior to the first Monday in September and a copy of said preliminary budgets then...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF Case No. 10-4-00013-1 THE ESTATE OF JACK A. KNOPSKI, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. 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 Representative or...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY MARCELLA KRAFT NO. 10-2-00029-1 Plaintiff, SUMMONS v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OTTO SALME AND HELGA SALME, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ESA POUTTU AND SOPHIA POUTTU, JACOB MEHTONEN AND JANE DOE MEHTONEN, ISAAC WAGLAND AND MARY WAGLAND, ELMER BERRY AND JANE DOE BERRY, ULRIKA YRJALA AND JOHN DOE YRJALA, DAVID WILSON AND LILJA WILSON, AMALIA WILSON AND JOHN DOE WILSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ERIC NICHOLSON AND IRENE NICHOLSON, ED LEMPKE AND THEODORA LEMPKE aka THEODORA A. HANSEN, THEODORA A. HANSEN...
Students at J.A. Wendt Elementary are collecting old cell phones for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. They are hoping to reach their goal target of 500 cell phones, mp3 players and iPods that will help raise money to purchase prepaid calling cards for American troops stationed away from home. Drop boxes are located at the elementary and high schools, the Cathlamet Fire Hall or the Bank of Pacific. For more information, contact Cindy Fudge at 795-8718 or Crystal Davis, 560-4964....
Two businesses will compete with the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce in this Friday's Punkin Chunkin' challenge as part of the Oktoberfest celebrations. Terry Barnes Grambo of Financial Network and her husband Roger, and Rob and Diane Stockhouse of Stockhouse's Farm will both build pumpkin chuckers to challenge the Chamber's Funnelator. Prior to the challenge, the Slow Moving Parade made up of farm vehicles will travel through Cathlamet to the market. Interested participants should meet at the Elochoman Marina before the 2:30 p.m set off time....
The Charlotte House Advisory Board is sponsoring the 12th annual Chocolate Extravaganza this Friday at the Hotel Cathlamet. The event runs from 4 - 6:30 p.m. and features local bakers competing for the title of "Most Decadent Dessert." Last year's winner was Susan McClain Kuhn with her Almond Roca. Amongst this years entries include Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Snickers Pie, Sweet and Salty Cake, and Malted Fudge Brownies. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. To Go boxes will be available for $10. Tickets can be purchased...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 20--8:58 p.m. A Barr Road resident reported a power outage that apparently caused the PUD water system pump to stop working; Wahkiakum PUD personnel responded. 11:33 p.m. A Cathlamet man reported being harassed by his estranged wife; a deputy was advised. September 21--10:38 p.m. A caller reported a hit and run collision on Columbia Street; a vehicle mirror was destroyed and there was lots of debris...
FALL IS HERE--The leaves are falling, the rains seem to visit us on more days than the sun and our days turn into nights before eight p.m. these days, so I'm thinking, Summer is definitely over and Fall is here! However, the weatherman said we may get a few warm days this week, so maybe we'll get our webbed feet dried out one more time before this year comes to an end. By the way, when we get these misty, foggy and darker days, it's best to get those head lights on early so that others can see you much more easily. Defensive driving is a real...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners reviewed water rights applications, talks with the town, and their disconnect policy at their meeting on September 21. Manager Dave Tramblie recalled the board’s request at the last meeting that he contact Cathlamet Mayor George Wehrfritz to discuss ways to partner on similar activities, such as the town contracting with the PUD for water meter reading or billing services. Tramblie reported that he had spoken with the mayor but clarified that he had no specific details to offer and needed clear directions from the co...
Cathlamet Mayor George Wehrfritz has ordered a selective spending freeze in response to an anticipated budget shortfall for 2010, and some department heads aren't happy. Wehrfritz said Monday it appears the town's general fund will be about $41,000 short of its expected revenue for 2010 because of declines in sales tax receipts and other taxes which are suffering in the national recession. The town's sewer and water departments, with revenues based on usage fees, however, are doing fine. In other business Monday, the council asked the planning...
News from Naselle: Another win for the Naselle Comet football team over Warrenton last Friday evening with a score of 26 to 12. Keep it up boys. Sports coming up this week: today (Thursday) – volleyball with South Bend in Naselle at 5:45 p.m.; Friday – football at Raymond at 7 p.m.; Saturday– cross country at Jewell and volleyball tournament at North Beach; Tuesday– cross country at home at 4 p.m., volleyball at Willapa Valley at 5:45 p.m. The regular school board meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. These are...
WET ONE--As I begin this column this Tuesday morning, it is mighty wet here in West Valley. This took me by surprise after such a beautiful Monday evening which seemed to hold promise of another nice day. The brown yard out front is probably enjoying a drink about now and I won't feel compelled to wash my car or do any yardwork, a win, win for me! I hear we are supposed to experience some clearing later in the day, so for all you folks who need to finish up those outside chores, there's still some hope on the horizon. SPECIAL DAYS--Those...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 7--7:12 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet man with an arrow in his pelvis. 8:08 a.m. An officer arrested a driver after making a vehicle stop on Columbia Street. 3:27 p.m. An East Valley resident reported a man was trespassing; a deputy was advised. 11:12 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Rosedale woman who had fallen and couldn't get up. September 8--2:30 a.m....
As I walked around the fairgrounds this year I noticed there were people I didn’t know at our Fair. We also gave out many new exhibitor numbers. These two observations made me suspect that we had more people attending our Fair this year. Patty Dursteler, the Fair Board Treasurer, had the attendance count at the last Fair Board meeting. We had a huge increase in attendance! The search is on, we are looking for fun and interesting entertainment for our 2011 Fair. Fair Entertainment Committee Chairman Jerry Ledtke and I traveled to the Sandy, O...
Cathlamet officials learned this week that their grant application to the state Recreation and Conservation Office received a low ranking and likely won't be funded. The grant would have gone for work on the proposed Queen Sally Park project. "We ranked 49th on the funding list," said Mayor George Wehrfritz. "The lowest down that list the RCO has ever gone is 42. I had hoped to rank in the low 30s, which would have put us in the running. "Nevertheless, there are other grants out there, one which we've already identified. The low ranking is a...
The Longview based band Diamond Rio is planning a tribute for the late Hadley Caliman this Sunday at The Carousel Restaurant in Longview. Band member Willis Moss said the tribute will be part of a 5:30 p.m. dinner show at the restaurant. The band will have a blues show on Sunday. Caliman played with the band when he first moved to the Cathlamet area in the early 1980's. "We wanted to do something for Hadley," Moss said. "I knew him for 28 years."...
After spending three hours discussing the latest draft of an update to the Cathlamet zoning ordinance, members of the town council and planning commission agreed Tuesday that a new start is needed. Meeting in a special meeting for a workshop, planners and councilors agreed that the latest version, known as Cathlamet Municipal Code Chapter 18A had too many problems to fix easily. Instead, planners suggested the council should reject 18A when it meets Monday. Planners said they could revive a previous draft that seems more in line with council...
The Adna Pirates took on the Wahkiakum Mules and their new passing offense last Friday and left Cathlamet with a 28-7 victory. The Mules, a traditionally run-oriented offensive team, ran the ball 12 times and passed for 38. They moved the ball at times on last year's Class 2B football champion but hurt themselves with penalties and turnovers. The Pirates took the opening kick and mounted a touchdown drive, with Bubba Lara scoring from one yard out. The Mule defense stopped the conversion attempt, leaving the score 6-0 at 7:39 of the first...
