Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Congressman Brian Baird will meet with community leaders in Cathlamet on Friday and hold a brown bag lunch town hall meeting. The brown bag lunch, to which the public is invited, will be at 11:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room on the third floor of the county courthouse....
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team used a third quarter explosion to post a 64-57 Central League victory over the White Pass Panthers last Friday. The Mules had a good start and led 16-12 after one quarter. The lid went on the basket, however, and the visiting Panthers led 25-22 at halftime. The Panthers boosted that lead to eight points in the third quarter. That's when the Mules came alive. Steals and rebounds generated offense, and Brad Pugh, Troy Howard and Cody Olsen hit some shots to...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules basketball team used speed and quickness to defeat the Mossyrock Vikings 58-43 Tuesday evening in Cathlamet. The Mules took control of the boards, stole Viking passes and put together fast breaks for a 21-9 first quarter lead. Mossyrock tried to fight back, but they couldn't overcome the Mules speed and quickness. The Mules led 33-18 at halftime and 46-35 after three quarters. Halie Boyce led the Mule scoring with 23 points. Jordyn Wirkkala and Evelyn Clark each had 14,...
On Tuesday, the battle for first place in the Pacific League boys basketball standings took place in a crowded gym in Naselle, with the Comets beating South Bend 69-55. The Comets spurted out with a quick basket and never looked back. After the first quarter, the Comets led 19-8. South Bend closed the gap to two points, Naselle 27, South Bend 25 at the half. The Comets made a great run in the third, up 16 at one point and ending the quarter leading 47-37. The fourth was a real battle, heavy with South Bend defense. Some very clutch free throws...
STILL WET--While we had some dry days last week, this month began with quite a bit of rain and a pretty nasty Monday. While things are supposed to be a bit drier for the next couple of days, it looks like the rain will be back by the end of the week. While it isn’t really very cold, with temps in the upper 40s and low 50s, the dampness seems to seep into old bones. I can remember snow falling on Valentines Day before, so I guess we should count our blessings that we only seem to have the “wet stuff” falling right now. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celeb...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 25--6:01 p.m. Skamokawa fire men responded to a chimney fire at a Maki Road residence. 8:39 p.m. A caller reported a possible theft of a gun loaned to a friend. January 26--9:45 a.m. A Cathlamet resident reported a 15-year-old teenager had run away. 11:13 a.m. A caller reported someone had vandalized picnic tables in the Cathlamet park. 11:58 a.m. A Bradley Mountain resident reported attempted fraud...
Larry G. Martin, 75, of Cathlamet, passed away on January 27, 2010 in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born on August 9, 1934 in Baker, Montana to Bernard and Mae (Foltz) Martin. He obtained a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering from Montana State College. He was a family man whose passions were hunting, fishing, camping and being with his grandchildren. He held “Grandpa’s Gator Driving School” and prided himself in “extorting” fresh homemade cookies from anyone who would fall for his ruse. His research into his family genealogy resulted...
Have you got your tickets yet? The 3rd Annual Valentine’s Diamond dinner is quickly approaching with tickets selling like hotcakes. Held on February 13 at the Skamokawa Grange from 6 p.m., tickets are only $25 and include a delicious bacon wrapped filet mignon, wine and dessert. As an added bonus each ticket holder will also receive a raffle ticket, so what are you waiting for, contact the ticket hotline at 360-849-0001 or stop in at the Lower Columbia Realty or Bank of the Pacific offices in C...
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department probably won't provide security for shipments of liquefied natual gas (LNG) to the proposed Bradwood Landing plant. Sheriff Dan Bardsley said Tuesday that it appears NorthernStar Natural Gas, the parent company of Bradwood Landing, is pulling out of negotiations. County officials and NorthernStar personnel met two weeks ago for a negotiating session. Last week, county officials communicated their latest offer to NorthernStar negotiator Michael Sparks. "I may be premature, but I talked at length...
The Wahkiakum County Health Department is planning some educational programs on rules regarding installation of septic sewer systems. County commissioners received complaints a few weeks ago in a public meeting and asked that the unhappy permit applicants meet with Health Deparment Administrator Judy Bright when she returned from vacation. That meeting occurred last week, and Bright and Commissioner Lisa Marsyla, who also attended, said it went well. "We hope we have a solution that will work for them," Bright told the board of commissioners Tu...
Wahkiakum County road crews will continue to work on protecting Mattson Road, Public Works Director Pete Ringen reported Tuesday. The Grays River has been eating into the road, and the county recently was able to place a protective rock blanket where the erosion occurs. However, Mattson Road resident Tom Doumit said last week that erosion is continuing to occur, and parts of the pavement are sloughing into the river. "We're losing more of the road," he said. "It's a serious concern." Ringen said he had spoken with the state Department of Fish...
In a special meeting last Friday, the Cathlamet Town Council voted unanimously to complete design of a new waste water treatment plant that could cost $13 million. Council members and consulting engineers from Gray and Osborne, Inc., reviewed the history of plant design selection process and ruled out alternatives such as trying to refurbish the current sewage treatment lagoons or building the new plant at the current sewage plant site. The engineers said they will have design documents ready for a possible call for bids and start of...
To The Eagle: Boy, oh boy, are we ever in the big time now! Just think of it - our very own commissioners and sheriff negotiating behind closed doors on a matter of national security. Heady stuff, but it gets a little complicated for some of us simple country folk to sort out. Here's a stab at it: Kristin Lee writes a letter warning us that all these secret security negotiations may not be a perfectly wonderful idea; in fact, could be a financial and environmental disaster. Then the sheriff and commissioners come out of their secret session...
To The Eagle: Did you know that 1.5 million teens experience abuse in their relationships each year? That equals roughly one in three teens becoming victim to verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. In fact, females between 16 and 24 experience the highest rates of relationship violence. Teen relationships are just as important and complex as those of adults. They are not just "puppy love" or "kids being kids." Abuse in teen relationships is not just unhealthy; it can be scary and very dangerous. Research shows that it has a major impact...
To The Eagle: I wish to disagree respectfully with Richard Erickson’s assertion that all of us who have to work for a living and are raising children here hope for the LNG plant to be built. Somehow left out of the discussion are the jobs which will be negatively impacted by an LNG plant at Bradwood. I happen to have one. I have earned a living as a kayak guide out of Skamokawa since 1998. I’m currently part owner of Columbia River Kayaking, along with six other local guides. My job may be modest compared to a potential security position wit...
To The Eagle: Judging by his letter to The Eagle last week, Richard Erickson would have us believe that anyone opposed to NorthernStar’s planned Bradwood Landing LNG facility is the enemy of all economic development in Wahkiakum County. Don’t fall for the false dichotomy. In fact, such a facility would suppress property values, hinder tourism and crimp the steady flow of well-heeled retirees into the area– negative impacts that, in my view, far outweigh the job creation proponents of the LNG project forecast should it move forward. Mr. Erick...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY JOY E. MALOFF-JARA Plaintiff, No. 09 2 00105 6 vs. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION JAVIER J. JARA aka JAY JARA, (60 DAYS) Defendants, The State of Washington to JAVIER J. JARA aka JAY JARA: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 14th day of January, 2010 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Joy E. Maloff-Jara, and serve a cop...
NOTICE TO GRAVEL, ROCK AND CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUPPLIERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed quotes will be accepted by the Wahkiakum County Public Works Department, in the County Courthouse at 64 Main street, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612 until the hour of 11:00 A.M. on February 23, 2010. Sealed quotes will then be opened and publicly read in the chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for supplying Wahkiakum County with pit-run rock, rip-rap rock and crushed rock for bank protection, road construction and maintenance purposes during...
NOTICE TO ASPHALT PRODUCT SUPPLIERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed quotes will be accepted by the Wahkiakum County Public Works Department, in the County Courthouse at 64 Main street, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612 until the hour of 11:15 A.M. on February 23, 2010 and then publicly opened and read, for the purchase of Commercial Grade hot mix asphalt, WSDOT Class 1/2 inch PG64-22 superpave hot mix asphalt and EZ Street Bags. Quotes must be submitted on the forms provided and will be opened and read in the chambers of the Board of County...
Wahkiakum County Elections Filing Dates: February 22nd thru February 26th Mon.-Fri 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wahkiakum County Auditor's Office 64 Main Street - 2nd Floor Cathlamet, WA 98612 Filing Opening for the following positions only: No Filing Fees Diking District #1 - Commissioner #3 6 year term Diking District #4 - Commissioner #3 6 year term Diking District #5 - Commissioner #3 6 year term Grays River Habitat Enhancement District Commissioner #1 6 year term DIANE L. TISCHER Diane L. Tischer Wahkiakum County Auditor...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF CHANGE IN REGULAR MEETING DATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Town of Cathlamet Planning Commission for the month of February has been changed from Wednesday, February 3, 2010, to Wednesday, February 10, 2010. This change was authorized by the members of the Commission at the Commission's Regular January Meeting in view of scheduling conflicts. Meetings of the Planning Commission commence at 7:00 P.M. and are held at the DeBriae Training Room, ground floor of the C...
CALL FOR BIDS FERRY "WAHKIAKUM" ENGINE REBUILD WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Wahkiakum County, Washington, at the Department of Public Works Office, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, until 10:00 A.M. local time the 9th day of February, 2010. At 10:30 A.M., such sealed bids will be opened and publicly read in the Commissioner Meeting Room for the removal, repair, and rebuild of one (1) N855M Cummins...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COWLITZ COUNTY Estate of No. 10 4 00006 1 JOHN JAY LUTHI PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. 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 the Personal Representative's attorney at the...
This sure has been an odd winter so far. Definitely nicer than the past few years. My daffodils are already coming up and showing buds. The frogs are in full chorus every night and it seems earlier this year. News from Naselle: Sports for the rest of this week at Naselle-Grays River Valley High School: Congratulations on some fantastic basketball. By the time we go to press we will know who is the number one team in our league--Naselle or South Bend--as the tiebreaker will have been played on Tuesday. Thursday (today): high school girl’s basket...
The Chinook Tribal Council will meet on February 13 at 11 a.m. in the Netul Room at Ft. Clatsop in Astoria, not the Columbia Maritime Museum as previously announced. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. Potluck luncheon as usual. For more information, call 360-875-6670....
