Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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WET--As this work week begins, it's a little more than damp outside in the morning hours, and not exactly the summer type weather we were wishing we'd have by this time of year. We do seem to be getting some breaks by afternoon though, so the day isn't totally a wash! On the bright side, we don't have to worry about forest fires like they do in other states and out here in the valleys, we know our water systems will keep chugging along, so that that's the good part about seeing some of this wet stuff. For hay makers, it's been tough as the...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 16--3:52 p.m. A Columbia Street resident reported that they were receiving fraudulent emails. They were referred to the Attorney General's office. 6:39 p.m. An East Valley Road resident reported an altercation between two men, near the caller's property. A deputy made contact with both parties. 6:45 p.m. A West SR 4 resident reported that her 19-year-old foster daughter with special needs, had left the...
Local equestrians have been horsing around in mule country thanks to the Wahkiakum County Fair Board and the Island Riders 4-H Club. Grandparents, grandchildren and a plethora of people in between donned cowboy hats and belt buckles last Saturday to take part in the second Horsemanship Challenge of the summer. Participants enjoyed two speed events, two trail events and two ranch events. A smiling Landon Luce said, “This is my first year and I love it!” The third grade student at JA Wendt Elementary, clad in a green plaid shirt and a helmet for...
The walk is lined with aquamarine and canary colored flowers, over the entrance a banner boasts ‘Dream Big, Read!’, as the sliding doors open a tree with purple and teal branches holds cosmic ornaments boasting the names of young readers; it is summer at the Naselle Timberland Regional Library. Inside, librarians are ready with reading kits that include a reading log, a bookmark and coupons to Papa Murphys, McDonalds and the Point Defiance Zoo among other goodies. Children like Courtney and Rachel Paul participate in a scavenger hunt, sco...
The estimated cost of a new ferry continues to grow, and county officials are considering whether or not to adopt the latest design change. Several years ago, when the board first began planning for a new ferry, commissioners said they wanted the vessel to be able to accommodate large tractor trailer truck combinations. A new ramp was designed and constructed, with dimensions suitable for large trucks. Another engineering firm, Elliott Bay Design Group has been working on the design and plans for the new ferry; they and county commissioners...
Georgia Pacific - Wauna Paper Mill contributes greatly to the Wahkiakum County economy, employing residents to help in the production of pulp and paper products. But the company expends much more across the river where Wauna pays a total of $3,410,536 a year in property taxes to taxing entities in Clatsop County, making it by far the county’s biggest single taxpayer. Under the Lower Columbia Maritime Enterprise Zone for construction of its new No. 6 paper-making machine, Georgia-Pacific was granted tax exemptions in 2004. The exemption e...
Wahkiakum County's political season got into full swing this week with the arrival of primary election ballots in the mail on Saturday and candidate forums Monday in Cathlamet and Tuesday in Grays River. Two write-in candidates have also made an appearance. Longview computer store owner Tim Sutinen announced a third try for election to the legislature; he is running as a write-in for District 19, Position 2; incumbent Brian Blake is seeking re-election to that position. On Tuesday, Puget Island resident Dennis Gordon sent The Eagle a letter to...
A Canadian couple passed through Wahkiakum County this week as they completed a canoe trip along the entire length of the Columbia River. Joe and Nan Zaccolo of Coquitlam, BC, overnighted at the Elochoman Slough Marina this weekend as they neared the end of their quest. The trip has been a lifelong dream for Joe, age 74. He grew up in Trail, BC, where the southerly flowing Columbia divides the town before crossing the border into Washington. "I built a runabout boat while in high school," he said. "My mother never let me have the thing. It...
A Rainier, Ore., business is bringing a new service to Wahkiakum County--they provide teams of safe drivers to conduct people home from bars and taverns. Tony Cataldo, proprietor of "Designated Driver--Safe Ride Home" has set up a team in the Skamokawa area. "We've been operating in Rainier for five years," Cataldo said Monday. "A local resident contacted us and suggested we set up a team in Skamokawa because people were getting picked up for driving while intoxicated." Cataldo was able to recruit a two-person team, which are usually couples,...
To The Eagle: Now that our primary ballots have arrived in the mail, we have some pretty tough choices to make. There are many qualified people running for many offices but only two for each office will eventually go on the general election ballots. In a few instances, only one person is running for a particular office, but the point of my letter is to remind you that you have the opportunity to write in and candidate of your choice, if you wish. That said, Brian Blake is listed for the office of State Representative, District #19, position...
To The Eagle: I could not believe the hateful letter in last week's Eagle about homosexuality. If we were to take everything the Bible says literally then according to Exodus 21:7 "When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she shall not go free as male slaves do." I didn't know we could sell our daughters; if I tried to sell my daughter I am sure she would object quite strenuously. Leviticus 25:44 states that "Slaves, male and female, you may indeed possess, provided that you buy them from among neighboring nations." Owning slaves is against th...
To The Eagle: Candidates for the Wahkiakum offices of PUD commissioner, treasurer, and county commissioner were on center stage Monday night at the packed Pioneer Community Church. They distinguished themselves with thoughtful and informative answers; public information and transparency at its best! Two questions addressed and paraphrased to the county commissioner candidates were: 1) what is one major goal you would like to initiate for the good of the county and; 2) what is one serious or important issue that should be addressed by the...
To The Eagle: The letter from last week’s editorial really burdened my soul. The writer stated that Cathlamet was “doing something immoral and disgusting by allowing the PFLAG (gay/lesbian) group to participate in the Bald Eagle Day parade, spreading gay and lesbian filth.” He asked, “When are Christians going to take a stand for the truth?” First of all, I am willing to take a stand and state that I am a Christian. What that means to me is that I believe in Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, having died and was raised fr...
To The Eagle: I am motivated as I write this letter to our community paper. Wahkiakum county residents and friends nearby are always remarkable at showing others what being generous really looks like. In the many years that I have lived here, I have seen many charitable fund raisers. Every time, I am awe struck at how compassionate a town can be. People are willing to give prayers, food, money, and much more when someone is in need. I know it should not be taken for granted either. Here we go again... This is my challenge for you: Please come...
To The Eagle: A letter was published last week calling on Christians to take a stand for truth. As a leader of a church in our community, I take great caution in approaching this subject, yet I feel it is necessary to communicate that Christians are not called to publicly chastise and humiliate those we are expressing truth to. It is widely recognized among people who believe the Bible to be true in all areas that God did not intend for a homosexual relationship. They also recognize the Bible takes a stand against pride, adultery, hatred, murde...
YAP plans basketball camp The classes for the Youth Adventure Program July 30-August 3 include: Can't Fool Me, Part 2, July 30, 10-11 a.m., ages five to 10, free. Tissue Paper Butterflies, July 30, 1-2 p.m., ages three to six, $1. Tricky People, Part 2, July 31, 10-11 a.m., ages five to 10, free. Mosaic Tile Mirrors, July 31, 1-2 p.m., ages seven to 12, $6. Kayaking, August 1, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 10 and up, $25. CSI Academy, August 1, 2-3 p.m., ages seven and up, free. Make Your Own Soap, August 3, 1-2 p.m., ages six to nine, $3. Mini-Mules...
To The Eagle: I am writing this in answer to Len Lindsley's letter of July 19, 2012. Another Bald Eagle parade has come and gone and I believe it was a fun celebration and a good time in Cathlamet! Even better, it was a beautiful day. As a side-line to the season, it seems that we can also expect a yearly disapproving and hateful letter from Mr. Lindsley about the fact that gays and lesbians would be walking in the parade. This is America, and it is a democracy. This is at least the second time he has called for blocking these people from the p...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF Case No. 12-4-00011-1 THE ESTATE OF Walter D. Jaspers, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. 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 Representative or...
COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM Notice of Public Meetings Wahkiakum County Canvassing Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Public Meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing, tabulation, canvassing and certification of election returns for the Primary Election to be held on August 7, 2012, in Wahkiakum County, Washington. The times, dates, location and purpose of each meeting are listed below: June 22nd-Aug 21st Daily Processing of Ballots 8:00 am-4:00 pm July 24th Logic and Accuracy Test of 2:00 pm Voting System Aug 7th Training...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments to Wahkiakum County 6-Year and Annual Construction Programs Wahkiakum County proposes to revise the Annual Construction Program pertaining to Road and Bridge Construction for the year 2012. In addition, an amendment to the 6-Year Program for the years 2012 to 2017 will be considered. Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.81.121 the Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on this matter at 11:30 a.m., August 7, 2012 in the Commissioners meeting room of the Wahkiakum County courthouse. All...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District is calling for bids for propane, diesel and unleaded fuel for the 2012-2013 school year. Information may be requested by calling 360.484.7121. Sealed bids are due in the district office by 12:00 p.m. on August 6, 2012. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Publish July 26, 2012 and August 2, 2012...
NOTICE OF PROPOSED NPDES AND STATE WASTE DISCHARGE GENERAL PERMIT Columbia Land Trust, 1351 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Kandoll Farm Restoration - Phase 2, is located at 91 Kandoll Road in Rosburg in Wahkiakum County. This project involves 41 acres of soil disturbance for habitat restoration and construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SECRETARIAL AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES FOR WAHKIAKUM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #4, WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WA Wahkiakum Fire Protection District #4 of Wahkiakum County, Washington, is seeking proposals from companies or individuals interested in providing secretarial and bookkeeping services. SCOPE OF WORK shall include, but is not limited to, performing the secretarial and bookkeeping services for the Fire District. These services will be provided at 13 Boege Road, Cathlamet, Washington on an as needed basis under...
We have many painting projects to finish before fair time and received some excellent help from The Farmers 4-H Club last week! Shawn Deal, the rabbit and cavy superintendent and Deb Gribskov, poultry superintendent, brought their 4-H club to the fairgrounds twice last week. Their first project was to paint the picnic tables with blue, lavender and pink paint. Later in the week, the club returned to spend an hour applying primer paint to the new goat, sheep and swine pens. A big thank you to Taya Deal, Nanea Carroll, Teylor Sauer, Cadence...
News from Naselle: “Finnish Roots Run Deep” in Naselle this weekend with the biennial celebration of the Finnish American Folk Festival taking place in and around the Naselle schools at the junction of SR 4 and SR 401. There is no admission charge. Bring the family and friends for an amazing three day treat filled with lots of entertainment including authentic foods, dancing, story telling, a poet’s corner, golf, a play, a movie, games, a run, raffles, language class, history and cultural workshops and even a Maypole Dance. Enjoy many talen...
