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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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No. 14-77 NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN The State of Washington, Wahkiakum School District No. 200, acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services, FacilitiesDivision, Engineering & Architectural Services, hereby advises all interested parties that Contract No. 2012-192 G (1-1), for Energy Efficiency Upgrade, Cathlamet, with Ameresco Quantum, Inc., 222 Williams Avenue South, Suite 100, Renton, WA 98057, has been accepted as of July 1, 2014. The lien period for filing any liens against this contract's retained percentage...
No. 14-76 2014-2015 Final Budget Hearing Notice is hereby given that the final budget hearing for the 2014-2015 school year of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, Wahkiakum County, Cathlamet, WA, will be held in the Wahkiakum High School library on July 22, 2014, between 5:30-5:45 P.M. (or later if necessary.) This hearing will be incorporated into the initial part of the regular July school board meeting. Everyone is welcome to appear at said hearing and be heard for or against any part of such budget. The Board of Directors will meet...
No. 14-75 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014. The meeting will be held in the library of Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, WA. The sole purpose of the meeting will be to consider financial options that might result in freeing up some money to allow smaller class sizes. ____________________________ Bob Garrett Secretary to the Board of Directors Publish July 3 and 10, 2014...
Allen Cameron Edmondson, 86, passed away June 29 at his Puget Island home. The son of Allen Candler Edmondson and Josie Williams Edmondson, he was born December 21, 1927, in Pearl River, Louisiana. He helped operate the family store and farm in Slidell, La. He served in the Army in WWII and was stationed in Adak, Alaska. After the war, he used the GI Bill to graduate with a degree in journalism from Louisiana State University. He married Ruth Davis Edmondson, and they were together over 50 years. He worked for both daily newspapers in...
The Cathlamet Town Council adopted its annual 6-Year Street Improvement Plan during a special meeting last Thursday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation requires the annual update of the plan. The plan prioritizes projects which can be started if there is funding available for them. The plan showed no secured funding for any of the six projects on the plan. Listed projects include: 1. 2015, 2nd Street, from Una Street to the Elochoman Slough Marina, rebuilding roadway and improving curbs, sidewalks, drainage and lighting; 2. 2016,...
by Rick Nelson Cathlamet's 33rd Bald Eagle Festival is just over two weeks away; the festival runs Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, this year. The theme of the 2014 festival is "Celebrating Old Ways," Ashley Turner, director of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, said in a recent email. Action starts Friday, July 18, 2:30 p.m., with the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in front of the Bank of the Pacific. The Puget Island farmers market will host live music and vendors selling locally produced fruit, vegetables and meats, starting at 3 p.m. A...
by Diana Zimmerman Shane Pfenniger, line crew foreman for the Wahkiakum PUD, took time out of his day on Tuesday to share with the PUD board of commissioners what he and his co-workers had learned during a recent visit from National Metering and Technical Services, LLC. The company audits meters and provides training in meter installment, repair and use. Pfenniger was pleased with the training and new contact. “It was really good,” Pfenniger said. “It eases your mind to find out we’re doing t...
Puget Island residents and people from other parts of the Cathlamet area held the annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale last week, and drew lots of customers from all over the region. Vendor Sheila Bradshaw of Longview knits and chats at the Rummage Sale. Puget Island resident Gloria Roberts shows off her wares at PIGYS. Beryl Curtis and Bob Ohrberg share some time together at the rummage sale at the Skamokawa Methodist Church. Bob Kizziar chats with Kay Chamberlain at the Vendor's Market in...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met for two hours on June 25 to continue discussion from the regular June 17 meeting about class sizes and the possibility of hiring more teachers. According to Superintendent Bob Garrett, no action was taken, but another special school board meeting was called for July 17 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss where cuts might be made to the preliminary 2014-2015 budget in order to free up money for additional staffing. In other business, Board Member Tim Hanigan moved to approve repairs to the roof of the...
After taking some time off for some necessary repairs, Redmen Hall had its grand re-opening on Saturday from 12-4 p.m., with refreshments and a net mending demonstration from local fishermen Kent Martin and Gary Emery. Martin shared his technique as a small crowd gathered around him. He made cuts to a damaged section of a net and then with a measure of his eye, began to work the new line in with the old. It was a skill he picked up and began practicing at the age of 14 and it has served him...
As I finish up this column, the temperature is climbing and it looks like a really warm day for this Tuesday. Personally, I prefer the cooler days, but as long as it doesn’t last too long, I guess I can tolerate it. I love the sudden warm showers, then sunshine and even some rainbows on occasion. It’s time to make hay though, guess I shouldn’t jinx the haymakers. Fourth of July is tomorrow (Friday), and hopefully many will be celebrating with family and friends. Please remember to take special pains with your pets and keep them safe. So many...
To The Eagle: The question of the day is, if the dike was left alone, how many years would it take to finally breach? Olaf Thomason Puget Island...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 23 – 7:55 a.m. A Deep River resident reported being threatened by a neighbor. 9:13 a.m. A caller reported finding drug paraphernalia at a Rosedale residence. 12:43 p.m. The sheriff’s office received a request for an agency assist after an officer was shot in the hand in Columbia County. 3:11 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a resident on the...
In last week's edition, The Eagle incorrectly stated that the memorial service for Fred W. Beck would be on July 2. The correct date is July 3 (today), 2 p.m. at the Cathlamet United Church of Christ....
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 2 percent in 2013, to $52,635, according to the state Employment Security Department. The average weekly wage rose from $992 to $1,012. These figures are based on wages of employees who are covered for unemployment-insurance purposes, which includes around 96 percent of total wage and salary positions. Much of the increase was driven by a 6.5 percent increase in the number of insured workers earning more than $75,000. Overall, the average number of workers in Washington covered by une...
The Care Careers Academy will offer an evening CNA program starting July 7 from 5-9:30 p.m. through August 20. An accelerated daytime CNA program starts July 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will finish on September 4. CNA training allows graduates to work in nursing homes, in-home senior/disabled care, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals. CNA training is a pre-requisite for many nursing schools. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules, and job placement opportunities call Care Careers A...
Mayor Dale Jacobson has placed a moratorium on the over two-hour parking ticketing on Main Street in Cathlamet. In place of a ticket, a “courtesy note” will read as follows: The Town of Cathlamet asks as a courtesy to downtown shoppers, that all users limit their parking to two hours. There is ample parking available behind the Pharmacy on River Street. The Town thanks you in advance for your cooperation....
Cemetery District #1 issued a reminder this week to the public concerning pets and decorations. No pets are allowed in the cemetery. The cemetery district will not be responsible for lost or stolen articles, including vases, markers, name bars, etc. A previous policy is still in effect concerning articles placed at the cemetery. Flowers and decorations must be removed 10 days after placement, and they ask that items not be placed around head stones and markers, as they impede the mowing process....
Greetings from the Fair Office. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. Last weekend the 4-H had their yearly horse camp. I understand everyone had a good time. The 4-Her's picked rocks out of the arena; a big thank you to all of you. We are looking for gate workers at the fair. If anyone has a couple spare hours and would like to work the gates give the office a call and we will get you set up. We are still looking for new vendors so if you would like to have a booth at the fair give the office a call. The Fair has several girls running...
July 3 - July 10, 2014 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, Activity Room, 2 p.m. AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Grays River Valley...
GETTING BETTER-- As I began this column, the weather wasn't so great but by the evening hours, it dried up and it wasn't too bad. However, the forecasters are predicting some very nice weather for this week, with a real toasty day on Tuesday, but nice throughout the week, so by the time the Fourth of July rolls around it should be just right for barbecues, fireworks and all the holiday doings. Now we just hope they're right! Can you believe that half the year is over and we're into July already? Wow, where has this year gone? RECAP--Last...
Baylee Olsen played in the recent Washington/ North Idaho All-State basketball game in Spokane. She represented Class 2B West Side. Despite losing to the East Side 77-71, she was named Most Valuable Player of the game with 10 points, 12 rebounds, six blocked shots, five assists, and three steals. She received a game ball in honor of her MVP award. She is the daughter of Shelley and Bill Olsen of Cathlamet....
Secretary of State Kim Wyman and the Elections Division have received notice from the Attorney General’s Office that two advisory votes will appear on the 2014 General Election ballot this fall. According to a news release from the Secretary of State's office, advisory votes are nonbinding measures that let voters say whether they think the Legislature should repeal or maintain revenue generating bills that the Legislature passed. Lawmakers used revenue generated from two bills to help balance the state operating budget this year. The first o...
The Washington State Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) is seeking additional witnesses to the car/semi-truck fatality collision that occurred Sunday, June 22, 2014, on I-5 near Headquarters Road in Cowlitz County. At approximately 4:04 a.m., Kerri Hartnett-McGill of Edmonds was traveling south on I-5 when she traveled off the roadway to the left, crossed into the northbound lanes of I-5 and collided with a northbound tractor trailer. Hartnett-McGill was fatally injured; her 4-year-old daughter riding in a child seat in the r...
During the summer, blood donations typically drop off dramatically as donors go on vacation and schools close, but the need for blood never takes a holiday. The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood or platelets and save lives this summer. Patients in area hospitals served by the Red Cross depend on community blood donations every day. Every day, the Red Cross distributes blood to patients in local hospitals. Regular blood donations from people in communities are critical to their ability to provide a steady and ample supply of blood...
