Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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WET AND COLD--Here we are, already a week into the new year. How is it treating you so far? I hope everything is going fine for you but if you’re like me, you’re already wishing for warmer weather as it’s sure been nippy lately. When it wasn’t freezing, it was still wet and windy and the chill just seems to soak into your bones. Brr! Nothing seems to take that away except a nice hot soak in the tub; of course, that’s my old bones talking so many of you aren’t there quite yet. Lucky you! NICE TIME--The New Year came in without any fuss at all...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 28--10:49 p.m. An Ostervold Road resident reported hearing a car alarm outside his house, and when he went to check, he heard voices, possibly from prowlers. December 29--7:52 a.m. The ferry Wahkiakum reported having to shut down because of unscheduled maintenance. 3:43 p.m. A Middle Valley resident reported two dogs belonging to someone else had wandered in and attacked the caller's cat. 8:03 p.m....
Norris R. Ferguson, 90, passed away January 1, 2010 at Frontier Care Facility. He was born September 19, 1919 in Portland, Ore., to Norris and Frances (Logan) Ferguson. Norris graduated from high school in Portland. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked as an operating engineer in the Portland area for over 30 years before retiring in 1981. He moved to Puget Island in 1986. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards, but his greatest pleasure was enjoying the beauty of the Columbia River. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Carpenter...
Following last week’s article in The Eagle discussing the proposed funding cuts for the fair I thought it would be best to clarify a couple key issues. Since taking on the role of fair manager I have strived to utilize the fairgrounds, hoping to create a secure financial future. When I first met with the commissioners in October of 2008 to discuss the next year’s budget, I had every intention of pushing forward with my plan for the fair to become self-reliant. After the December snow storm and the collapse of the commercial building, it bec...
If there is one thing that makes Wahkiakum County stand out - it's the people. Nowhere else would you find a television repair man willing to drive into the hills of Wahkiakum to find a little hermit living in a blue-tarped shack with a radio controlled plane for sale. He buys the plane, drives home and on his way into the garage, tosses it into the garbage because it was rotten. "He needed the money," said television repairman Paul Dufek of Puget Island. That attitude of kindness is often your...
Christmas is for the birds! That’s the annual message from the Audubon Society. Last week, volunteers from the Willapa Hills chapter of the Audubon Society braved rain, wind and snow to count a total of 115 bird species in parts of Wahkiakum, Clatsop and Cowlitz counties after Christmas. The bird count event isn't new. For over 100 years Audubon Society members and volunteers nationwide have counted birds a few days after Christmas. In the early days, prior to the turn of the century, bird counting had a slightly different meaning. One h...
Grays River Grange #124 had a very busy 2009. The year began with a flood. Thankfully, the Grange survived with minimal water in the entry but the water left with a muddy mess outside in the parking areas. 2009 brought some much needed upgrades to the Grange. Work began with the bathrooms being remodeled. The ceiling tiles have also been removed revealing the original grand high ceilings. The Elochoman Grange closed its doors in January. Members from the Elochoman Grange merged with Grays River Grange. Currently, the State Grange is working...
Finally! A theater in Wahkiakum ... well, almost. The Skamokawa Grange will host its first “Family Movie Night” celebration this weekend. The featured movie is an incredibly intimate look into the lives of birds and their “Winged Migration.” The movie event includes two short movies produced by Wahkiakum middle and high school students. The program is sponsored by the WSU Wahkiakum County Extension program (WCE). It is administered by instructor Lisa Frink and overseen by WCE Director Carrie...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday authorized the start of a major upgrade of the county's emergency radio services and heard reports and comments on issues ranging from floods to medical services. Responding to a mandate from the Federal Communications Commission, the county and others across the country are switching their radio systems from broadband to narrowband width. The switch must be completed by January 1, 2013. In 2008, county fire chiefs commissioned a consultant to study the county's radio system and make recommendations....
To The Eagle: President Obama was interviewed for a "60 Minutes" segment that aired on December 13, 2009. The President's comment regarding the recent multimillion dollar bank executives bonuses was "Which I think tells me the people on Wall Street still don't get it. They still don't get it." It appears the people on Wall Street "get it" all too well. They know our country is entirely at their mercy or whim as to our dismal financial situation. And they really don't care if we want them to receive huge bonuses or not. Sad to say it is...
To The Eagle: Seems that a lot of time and articles have been dedicated to river problems and suggested solutions to the same problems with many differing thoughts and "plans." This should be expected since most of the county is part of a river system, second largest in the US. Perhaps the biggest interest is in the huge amounts of money being "handed" out to almost anyone claiming to help our salmon. I was encouraged to once again write to The Eagle after reading the "wonderful" article on how the WDFW is going to once again "solve" a...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 09-4-00020-1 DALE C. WALKER, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.030 The personal representatives named below have been appointed as joint personal representatives 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...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: ) ) Cause No. ) 09-4-00018-9 ARDELLA MAY DE VAN, ) ) PROBATE Deceased. ) NOTICE ) TO CREDITORS ) (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 1...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING TIME AND CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE OF PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Port District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, have rescheduled their regular meetings to begin at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, at the Office of the District at 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, Washington. The public is encouraged and invited to attend all meetings of the District. PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, By: ___...
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION DEADLINES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. 29A.08.140, accepted no later than 29 days before an election by mail, in person or online all transfers within Wahkiakum County, all transfers from another county and new registrants to the state of Washington by January 11, 2010. WITH THE EXCEPTION that, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. 29A.08.145, voter registration is possible during the period between January 12, 2010 and February 1, 2010; but persons doing so must register in person at the...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 09-4-00019-7 HELLEN L. MACE, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) 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...
PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will be held commencing at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, January 21, 2010, in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room, located in the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington. The Agenda for said Special Meeting is as follows: 1. Executive Session - National Security Issue (RCW 42.30.110(1)(a) DATED this 4th day of January, 2010 ___________________ Marsha LaFarge Clerk of the B...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON In accordance with Chapter 39.04.155 Revised Code of Washington, Public Utility District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from firms interested in providing residential refrigerator and freezer decommissioning and recycling services. Responses must be provided to the District by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, J...
As we start the new year, I want to say thanks to recently retired elected officials. People have a tendency to look down their noses at "politicians." I hear that in some parts of the country, newly elected officials routinely fire government employees and appoint their cronies upon being elected. Connection is more important than qualification. Being from the Pacific Northwest, I haven't seen much of that. Overall, I'd say our local politicians have kept one goal in mind above all others, and that's serving the public in their jobs. Sure,...
News from Naselle: Five teams from Naselle competed in an ESD 113 knowledge bowl meet held at Grays Harbor College on Monday, January 4th. Forty-two teams from Hoquiam, Elma, Montesano, North Beach, Lake Quinault, Wishkah, Ocosta, Willapa Valley, South Bend, and Naselle competed in the January 4th knowledge bowl meet. The Naselle team “Vulcan” which was comprised of Cody Cooley, Calen Thompson, Alana Darcher, Nathan Reitz, Emily Green, and Samantha Bauer placed 6th overall and 3rd among B tea...
For the first time in 12 years, the Wahkiakum High School pep band is fund-raising to raise the $5,000 needed to go to the state basketball tournament. So far the group has planned: Pink flamingos will appear in yards around town. Instructions will be attached to the flamingos. A community concert on January 23, 7 p.m. at the Skamokawa Grange. This concert will feature local adults and high school students. Desserts will follow. A rummage sale on January 30 at the high school. Anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to call Erin Turner,...
