Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum homeowners may be able to obtain financial assistance to weatherize their house. The Lower Columbia Community Action Program (CAP) will receive nearly $900,000 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the US Department of Energy. The funds will provide weatherization and client education on energy efficiency for residents of Wahkiakum and Cowlitz counties. Weatherization of a home means checking interior and exterior areas to ensure the energy is being utilized to the full capacity. The whole process takes several...
, 2009 Advancing to district meet are the top 4 in lane events and top 5 in 1600 meter and 3200 meter runs and all field events. District meet today (Thursday), 5 p.m., at Raymond. Sub-district at Napavine May 15. Winners and Mule results: Girls: White Pass 101, Wahkiakum 81, Morton 67, Pe Ell 64, Mossyrock 59, Vancouver Christian 58, Napavine 47, Toutle Lake 43, Adna 18 100m--1. Jasmine Bingham W 12.53; 5. Abby Burns W 13.75. 200m--1. Bingham 26.2. 800m--1. Mikel Elliott WP 2:31.47; 6. Shelby Felton W 2:46.23. 100m hurdles--1. K. Bateman PE...
Commissioners of Wahkiakum PUD authorized a transformer purchase and water system construction loan and handled a variety of other business at their meeting Tuesday of this week. Manager Dave Tramblie told the PUD board of commissioners that the two surplus PUD vehicles will be auctioned at Ritchie Bros. Auctions in Chehalis on June 16 and 17. The interviews for the part-time utilityperson position have been completed, and Tramblie said he expects a selection by the end of the week. Auditor Erin Wilson thanked Commissioner Esther Gregg for her...
Commissioners of Port District 2 planned summer construction and worked on administrative documents at their May 19 monthly meeting. Commissioners Brian O'Conner, Kayrene Gilbertsen and Carlton Appelo gave approval to a plan still in development to install a park model unit for a new office and to undertake a major remodel of the park's older restrooms. Marketing Director Karen Bertroch presented a rough estimate for the work, topping out at $115,870. Project funds, Bertroch said, would be $10,000 port money, a $10,000 federal grant, and a...
Wahkiakum County commissioners this week defended their 2-1 vote to ask Cowlitz Family Health Center to take over the Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic. Commissioners Dan Cothren and Blair Brady voted last week to begin the process of applying to the health center board of directors to take over the clinic. Commissioner Lisa Marsyla voted against the action, saying she thought the public should have a say in the decision. This Tuesday, about 25 citizens turned out to discuss the issue, and the commissioners heard nothing that changed their minds...
, 2009 The Cathlamet town council delayed a decision on a $50,000 contribution to the Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic and acted on other business at their May meeting on Monday. In other business, the council amended its 2009 budget, heard a presentation on a solar water heating for the Julia Butler Hansen Municpal Swimming Pool and acted on other matters. Wholesaler Michael Fitzgerald of "ecosystems solar" of Damascus, Ore., displayed the solar water heating panels he sells to distributors in the region. He showed how volunteers could easily...
, 2009 The Appelo Archive Center in Naselle recently installed a new commercial stair lift to help visitors and staff get to the Center's second floor. With the addition of the lift, visitors will be able to see the displays, and browse through the library and the 3,500 historic photographs of the area. The lift has been installed to make the Archive Center accessible for all the visitors who come to the Center, as well as those in the area who want to visit the Center but who have had trouble with the stairs in the past. The lift is a...
, 2009 Wahkiakum County Commissioners Dan Cothren, Blair Brady and Lisa Marsyla acted on a variety of business at their meeting Tuesday, including: --The board had seven firms present bids to rebuild the Fairgrounds area. Bids ranged from $336,033, Pacific Tech. Construction, to a high of $602,831. The contract will be awarded at the board's May 26 meeting. --The board signed an access agreement with Hancock Forest Management, Inc., to store materials for the Puget Island Ferry Ramp construction project on the firm's sorting yard outside...
, 2009 This Sunday, the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus, to Cathlamet with two scheduled performances at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Wahkiakum High School's softball field. Between 9:30 and 10 a.m., visitors can watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the free tour. This presentation offers a unique face-to-face opportunity for families, schools, and interested community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family and incl...
