Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Thirty-eight years in a public service job is a long time. So when it came time for Jay Brightbill retire from his career as an enforcement agent for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife at the end of June, I invited him in for an interview. He arrived and invited me to ride with him while we talked. He'd just purchased his usual lunch of chicken strips, fries and a Coke. We checked activity along Steamboat Slough Road and then headed up the Elochoman Valley. "I always wanted to be a wildlife agent," he said. He earned a...
Construction on a 28-mile stretch of SR 4 through Wahkiakum and Cowlitz counties began this week as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began work on another stimulus funded project. The SR 4 - Skamokawa to Coal Creek Road - Paving and Guardrail Upgrade project will enhance motorist safety along SR 4 by upgrading guardrail and cable barrier and retrofitting bridges with improved railings. SR 4 will also be paved, preserving the life of the roadway and providing motorists with a safer, smoother ride. The $6.5 million...
Get ready, as the 2009 Premium Book will be distributed next week! That’s right, the wait is finally over and the new and improved premium book will soon be coming your way. For this year I’ve developed a new style, simplifying the scoring, making it easier to navigate. If you have any questions about an entry please contact the appropriate superintendent, or the fair office. Fair Season Passes are here! Contact your local princess or call the fair office to reserve your pass. A steal at only $6, take advantage of this bargain price before it...
Due to strong support from local businesses, civic groups and individuals, the Cathlamet Library's Summer Reading 2009 program will be expanded to include programs for three different age groups: preschool through second grade, third through fifth grade and junior and senior high. Public library Summer Reading programs began based on the belief that summer shouldn't mean taking a break from learning, especially when it comes to reading. Studies show that most students experience a loss of reading skills over the summer months, but kids who...
Wahkiakum glass artist Ruth Doumit has her own answer to the age-old question: “What is art?” Like most artists she can’t articulate her art in so many words. She just knows you’ll “get it” once she shows you her art and tells you about her desire to make beautiful things. Most days her studio is open to the public. A close inspection of her workspace reveals that “art” is many things to this woman. Ruth’s muse is nature. Her inspiration comes from family, friends and community. This combination results in an artist who creates art that...
Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services is sending out a reminder that a temporary food permit is required any time food is prepared at a single public event. Such events include fairs, public exhibitions, fund-raisers and similar transitory gatherings. Permits are not required for private events such as church potlucks. According to state food safety regulations (WAC 246-215-190), a temporary food service permit application and fee must be submitted to Wahkiakum County Public Health at least 14 days prior to the event. Applications can be...
At a special meeting rescheduled from June 23, commissioners of Port District No. 2 met June 30th to review draft fiscal policies and to hold a supplemental budget hearing on grant funds obtained to cover Summer Youth Employment Program expenses. As part of the policy discussion, port district commissioners considered requiring a deposit and 48 hours notice of cancellation, but did not act on the proposal. Currently, park staff ask for notification about cancellations, but do not require campers to make a deposit when reserving a site. Port...
The Kuller Fish Company of Skamokawa signed what might be considered a unique fishing contract with the Ten Nation Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation this past month. The Kuller/Colville contract creates a first-ever joint venture agreement between a commercial fishing company and the Native American tribes. Both parties say the contract will benefit the Indians as well as the commercial and sports fishermen industries in the years to come. “It’s a process that will take time to get going - but in the long run even salmon ben...
Wahkiakum County has been awarded federal funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Wahkiakum County has been chosen to receive $4,305 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of the Churches of...
Local author Jolan Durrah has received six book awards for her book Adventure in Borneo: The True Story of One Man's Quest to find the Bornean Peacock Pheasant. The awards include Finalist in the categories of Multicultural non-fiction, travel/travel guide, and best cover design, non-fiction by the 2009 Next Generation INDIE International Book Awards. The book also received an Honorable Mention in the non-fiction category of the 2009 Beach Book Festival as well as a 2008 Premier Book Award and 2008 DIY Book Award and was nominated for a 2009...
