Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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SO-SO--Well, as this work week began, we've had some clouds and a bit of mist here and there, along with a few lighter clouds which gave us the warm and muggy feeling as well, but is just depended on where you were as to whether you were cloudy and cool, or cloudy and warm. Over the weekend we were just happy to have dry weather and it was pretty warm in spite of some clouds off and on. THIS IS IT--Yes indeed, the time has come for the first ever Mule Train All-School Reunion this Saturday. Now the event was advertised as noon to 5 p.m. but...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 24--4:03 p.m. A caller reported that a pickup truck had passed them and chipped their windshield. A deputy investigated. 4:49 p.m. A Longview caller reported that he had been kicked out of his grandmother's house in a possible violation of a parenting plan from a Wahkiakum County order. A deputy was advised. July 25--7:41 p.m. A caller reported a transient from Tacoma was in the Cathlamet area looking...
Judith Ann Zimmerman, 78, of Cathlamet, died July 29 at a Longview care center. Judy was born February 8, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lester and Clarissa (Vail) Thomas. She graduated from high school in Detroit, Mich. and received her nursing degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. She joined the Navy in 1958 spending nine years as a Navy Nurse. While in the Navy she met the love of her life, Dave Zimmerman. After moving to Cathlamet in 1981, Judy worked as an RN at Columbia View Care Center for 10 years and for Community Hospice Home...
A new concrete walk weaves its way through Lions Club Park in Naselle. Metallic fish, children’s art and tiny hand prints line the path, highlighting the names of community members who have donated to the Lions Club Park Beautification Project. Led by Megan Tienhaara and Summer Johnson, both of Naselle, volunteers have been working tirelessly in preparation for the upcoming park remodel. Home Depot has selected the Naselle community to host a Team Depot Day. To get ready for the one-day event, Tienhaara and Johnson invited families to stamp t...
Wahkiakum School District board members approved the budget and discussed teacher qualifications and school accreditation at a July 24 meeting. After District Superintendent Bob Garrett presented the draft 2012-2013 fiscal year budget to the board, the members voted to adopt the following expenditures: General Fund: $4,953,734, Associated Student Body Fund: $156,530, Debt Service Fund: $662,000, Capital Projects Fund: $460,000, and Transportation Vehicle Fund: $50,000. Salaries and benefits comprise 65 percent of general fund expenditures, said...
They have a free ride through the primary election to the general election, but candidates for Position 1 on the Wahkiakum PUD board of commissioners took their campaigns across the county last week by speaking in candidate forums in Cathlamet and Grays River. Incumbent Gene Healy and challenger Lisa Marsyla are running for Position 1, which represents Puget Island and South Cathlamet precincts. Incumbent Robert Jungers is unopposed in his bid for reelection and didn't participate in the forums. An accountant, Marsyla served as PUD auditor...
A white van sits in the corner of the parking lot, overlooking the still waters of the Elochoman Slough Marina. A banner drapes over the vehicle’s rear-end announcing in red lettering, “Sport-Reward Fishery Registration Station." In a camp chair, at a fold-out table, Tyson (last name unavailable) signs up Wahkiakum County fishermen who are joining efforts to save salmon and getting paid to go fishing. This is all part of a program funded by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) called the Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program. Ess...
Longview Youth Baseball earned a berth to the Cal Ripken World Series in Aberdeen, Maryland, next week by winning the Pacific Northwest Regional. Longview defeated Black Hills of Olympia 5-3 in the final. In the tournament, Zachary Brown of Cathlamet pitched 12 innings, giving up only to earned runs and striking out 12. Zach plays shortstop, third base, and pitches. His manager, Jack Childers said, "Zach is our horse. I can put him anywhere in the field and know he is going to get the job done." Longview Youth Baseball consists of the merger of...
Law enforcement officers from Lewis County flew to King Salmon, Alaska, in early July to charge a man with two 1985 murders. Chris Peterson, a part-time Puget Island resident and retired Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Detective, accompanied the officers and participated in the arrest. Officers charged Rick Riffe, 53, of King Salmon with first degree murder, kidnapping, burglary and robbery in connection with the deaths of Edward Maurin, 81, and Wilhelmina (Minnie) Maurin, 83, of Ethel in eastern Lewis County. Riffe has been extradited to...
Although attendance was low on Friday, Saturday brought dry gray skies, comfortable temperatures, and a couple thousand attendees to the 16th biennial Finnish American Folk Festival in Naselle. They came from Bellingham to San Diego; Astoria to Washington, DC; Alaska to Florida and numerous points in between. Nineteen states, Canada, Norway, and Finland were represented. These descendants and friends of Finns gathered to enjoy the music of local performers and to learn about this culture by listening to the presentations, viewing the exhibits,...
Northwest residents are slightly spoiled when it comes to our seafood consumption. With access to Columbia River spring and summer Chinook, there seems an abundance of the local treat. These salmon have brought fame to the Columbia River and are considered the finest available on the market. However, much is at stake to the prized, local food source as Oregon Initiative Petition No. 21 gains steam. Though the Columbia River gillnet fishery is the sole provider of local fish to mass markets, the initiative will eliminate non-tribal gillnetting...
To The Eagle: This letter to-the editor contains only the opening paragraphs of my letter to Sheriff Dearmore regarding juror notification. A complete copy of my letter can be obtained by contacting me at canoe1@centurytel.net. Here is how the letter began: "We all know it is an honor and duty to be available for and serve as a juror. Recently, I received your notification to register for jury duty and complete the juror qualification/profile forms, which are enclosed. However, this letter serves to notify you as to my difficulty and or...
To The Eagle: We will be voting for Jon Haugen to represent us in Congress from the Third Congressional District from the State of Washington. Being a military veteran and a person of good conscience, he will represent the people of his district well. He is running against Jamie Herrera Beutler, in both the primary and general elections. Four important areas are among his priorities: - The Affordable Care Act must be kept in place because repealing it would be a disaster for young people, people with pre-existing conditions and those with high...
To The Eagle: Shame on the Bald Eagle Day parade coordinators for placing Wahkiakum County's 4-H youth equines in front of the log truck. How sad that makes me feel to know how little value our youth mean to you. Sharin Skamokawa...
To The Eagle: Thanks to the Grays River Grange for another spirited and well-attended candidate's forum held Tuesday night. Unlike many years, several incumbents this year have opposing candidates vying for their positions. The forums are a good way of getting to know those who are new to the political arena. I have to say I was disappointed though, that nearly all of the candidates present spent too much of their precious little time on the floor talking about such things as their family tree connections to the logging and/or fishing...
News from Naselle: Looking for a good cup of java? It looks like a new addition at the corner of SR 4 and SR 401. Check out the new little drive through coffee shop Mochas & More that will be open soon. The cute little orange house turned into a coffee stop is the newest venture for Laura Rey of Naselle. Her husband is Glen Rey, manager of Okie’s Select Market in Naselle, and you may have noticed them doing a little painting and yard work around the area over the last week or so. I don’t have an opening date yet, but I’m told it will be withi...
To The Eagle: I’m sure that readers of The Eagle are as concerned about the increased cost estimate for a new ferry as the county commissioners are, so it may be helpful to provide more information about the cost estimate increases. As reported by The Eagle, the new ferry had an estimated 2010 construction cost of $2,914,527. This estimate was the basis for grant applications, and the county received $2.8 million in federal ferry boat discretionary grant funding last fall. After we received the news about the grant, the ferry boat designers u...
File No.: 7367.20987 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Red Canoe Credit Union Grantee: Jan W. Miller Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2014482 and modified by Agreement recorded 3/15/2011 under Auditor's File No. 2017516 Tax Parcel ID No.: 080906-340043 & 080906330009 / 6666 Abbreviated Legal: PTN. S1/2 SW1/4 AKA LOT 3 PLAT OF EZRA MOE'S TRACTS SEC. 8, T9N, R6WWM Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On August 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Outside the main lobby of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse,...
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...
It’s nice to see the Wahkiakum County Fair banner hanging across SR 4 once again! This is an indication that our fair is just a few weeks away. The heavy wooden sign has also been hung over the main entrance admission gate to welcome everyone as they walk into our fair. We appreciate the Wahkiakum PUD crew and the equipment they use to handle this important task each year! We are going into high gear this week as a lot of event details are finalized. Buildings will be cleaned and decorated as we get ready for the thousands of entries that we h...
