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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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International affairs have caught up with Wahkiakum County's recycling program. The county, subsidized by state funding, operates the program that collects cans, paper, cardboard and plastics. The material is sold to Cowlitz Waste Control with proceeds helping cover county expenses. Waste Control, in turn, sold the plastics to another firm, which exported the material to China. In November, 2017, Chinese buyers cancelled their contracts, saying the plastics were too contaminated with useless...
[Editor: This story has been updated to include more detail.} The body of a man found in the Columbia River last month has been identified as Puget Island resident Joe Abeyta. Clatsop County Dr. JoAnn Giuliani said late Friday afternoon that fingerprints confirmed the identity. Abeyta lived alone in a waterfront residence on the northern side of Little Island. He was often seen walking with his dog across Puget Island bridge into Cathlamet to collect his mail. At the request of Dr. Giuliani, newspapers published a detailed description of his...
"A unique welcome awaits you," says one sign greeting visitors to Cathlamet. J.D. and Shira Honoré certainly got that. Most of it has been curious, kind, and respectful, according to J.D., but he is generous. And those four adjectives just happen to be a great way to begin to describe the couple themselves. They are two interesting, friendly, creative people. They dream of being able to share the fruit of the vision they have for their new 40 acre homestead with their new community. They are...
The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission last Thursday accepted a proposed update of the county's shoreline management program from the county commission's Real Property Rights Advisory Committee. Planners had recommended approval of a document in May, 2017, prepared in cooperation with consultants, but county commissioners felt it was too complicated and heard citizen concerns that the proposed plan was more stringent than required under state law. They sent the plan to the property rights committee and asked them to edit it and submit it to...
` Proponents of a Renaissance theme cooperative farm in the Elochoman Valley presented their plans to concerned neighbors Tuesday before the county board of commissioners. JD Honoré and his wife, Shira, purchased a farm from Margaret and Dale Strueby, taking possession just before the end of September. A website and Facebook page presented their concepts for a Tudor style village, Taylor Town. Word of the plans quickly spread on social media, and citizens expressing concerns ranging from traffic and noise to environmental pollution and cult...
To The Eagle: The word most often used in the assessor’s race between the incumbent, Bill Coons and the challenger, Brian McClain, is experience. There is another word that needs to be added to the discussion – integrity. Follow the storyline: Bill Coons, the incumbent assessor with experience, is in the process of building a “mokki” on the property he resides on located on Welcome Slough which is defined as a Finnish word for cottage which is defined as a simple house, one near a lake or beach. Now we’re rolling in Wahkiakum County to build...
To The Eagle: Last week's writer Mr. Watts doesn't know me and I don’t know him. I would never assume something about him because I have no idea who he is. I pay property taxes on two separate pieces of real estate, along with personal property taxes on a business I own that produces income for Wahkiakum County. Mr. Watts asked me a question, kind of sarcastically: Why I support Mr. McClain and why Wahkiakum voters should cast their vote for Brian? In most cases voters have to choose the lesser of two evils. In this case, they don’t. Mic...
To The Eagle: We do live in interesting times. Our little county is forever trying to find more revenue to the point of being willing to strip our mountains of every tree of a ‘certain' size, ever smaller of course. Replacing the trees bound for everywhere else with a mono culture that precludes normal diversity and involves spraying herbicides to kill everything that won't be marketable in, say, sixty years or so. When was the last time you saw a grouse or heard the hooting of owls? Finally something that may actually bring in the much s...
To The Eagle: Due to our various parcels we own, I have made several trips to the assessor’s office. Every time my visits are always friendly and welcomed. Bill Coons and Marsha, along with their co-workers, have treated me with the utmost respect and I very much appreciate that. Just recently we sold a piece of property and there was debate on who should pay what percentage of the property taxes for the remainder of the year. I immediatly drove over and asked Bill for help. He dropped what he was doing and proceeded to assist me. Within 15 m...
To the Eagle: By now, most of you are aware of the large, negative, political ad that was published in last weeks paper and paid for by Bill Coons, which featured my name and parts of a column that I wrote several years ago. You may also be aware of just how unhappy I am about it. I had written quite a long letter in response, in total outrage about this but you know what? I'm pretty sure everyone has figured out by now that my words were taken out of context and spun to fit the negative agenda of the writer, so writing a long tirade about it...
To The Eagle: The job of county auditor includes five departments, Dept. of Licensing, recordings, accounts payable, elections and HR/payroll. When I hired Nicci Bergseng I knew she would be the perfect fit for the job and when I retired last year I knew she was the one to carry on as county auditor. She has the abilities to multi-task, communicate and work with the county commissioners, elected officials, dept. heads, employees, other agencies and Wahkiakum County citizens. County commissioners finalize the budgets and the auditor oversees...
To The Eagle: I want to take this opportunity to address what I feel is misinformation being directed at Wahkiakum Sheriff's Office candidate Graham Phalen. That misinformation relates to allegations and inferences that Phalen, while employed as a lieutenant in the Professional Standards Unit of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was somehow derelict in his duties in the tragic Jeff Grahn incident in Gresham, Ore., in 2010. First, my name is Mark White and I am a retired Police Officer from the Portland Police Bureau. I have a total of over...
To The Eagle: Several items in last week’s Eagle beg response, but we’ll keep it in the realm of general information and elucidation since our editor has adopted the Wehrfritz Commandment limiting specific political criticisms to one shot: For those of you fascinated with the concept of “experience” as it applies to political candidates, the day-to-day nuts ‘n bolts of property valuation are handled by an appraiser who works for the Assessor and one of the most experienced we ever had here was a fella by the name of Funderburg who raised a...
To The Eagle: A number of years ago when former Sheriff, Jon Dearmore, brought Mark Howie in as his under sheriff, it was one of the best things that could have happened for Wahkiakum County. Mark Howie brought with him big city experience and exposure to different crimes that haven’t gotten to this county yet. His managerial expertise learned at Tukwila fits well with Wahkiakum County and the sheriff’s department. He has really become a part of the county, his family has moved here, his grandchildren now go to school here. Mark Howie has bee...
To The Eagle: A few words spring to mind when I’m asked about Sheriff Mark Howie. Before we get into that, let me share with you how I came to my understanding of what is true leadership. I was 25 when I joined the Army. Our country was at war. The frightening circumstances I found myself facing could only be overcome by one thing… leadership. I found myself under some of the most dedicated and experienced combat soldiers in the world. When facing death every day, you’ll find something, someone, anything, to follow. Ultimately though, we all e...
To The Eagle: Everyone knows real property value. They’re all experts. No different than all the Monday-morning quarterbacks who are out there. But the problem is, they don’t. Assessing real property value for banks or for county taxation is tedious and vexing, especially in a county as small as ours where there are few comparables. There’s plenty of nuance. And rules and rations, etc. If you have any doubt about that, talk to any real estate agent in the county. They’ll tell you how difficult it is. An assessor needs to be able to walk in...
WAS GORGEOUS--The weather at the end of the work week last week, was just like Summer, sunny and warm and just plain gorgeous. The weekend began cloudy however and by evening time, we wound up being quite wet. On Sunday we had a little more dampness and we started the work week the same way. Conditions are still supposed to be "drippy" most of the week but with a little luck, maybe we'll have some dry times in between the showers. THIS IS IT--Here's hoping the Grays River Covered Bridge Dinner that is happening this Saturday, at 4:30 p.m.,...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. 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. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the coming week: Thursday, high school JV volleyball in Naselle with Knappa at 6 p.m.; Friday is Homecoming for high school football in Naselle with Neah Bay at 6 p.m. Good luck Comets! Monday, middle school volleyball in Naselle with Pe Ell at 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, high school volleyball at Three Rivers Christian at 4 p.m., middle school football at Jewell at 4 p.m.; Wednesday, middle school volleyball in Naselle with Willapa Valley at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! Showtimes for the latest production by PAPA...
A celebration of local harvest including all things cranberry will be held at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 SE Lake Street, Ilwaco on October 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foods, crafters, local artists, and more will showcase the area’s rich heritage during this popular fair. Collectible Cranberrian Fair buttons are $5 each and cover admission to all events and exhibits at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum for both days. The Cranberry Museum, 2907 Pioneer Rd., Long Beach, is free. The harvest demonstration begins with f...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 24 — 12:09 a.m. A driver was cited for not having insurance. 2:22 p.m. A welfare check was requested for a woman and two children. A deputy made contact with the woman, who said everyone was fine. 3:40 p.m. A two vehicle accident was reported in the Rosedale area. No one appeared to be injured. 6:31 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing Cathlamet resident. The individual refused transport. 6:5...
Editor's Note: The article misstates the day of the event in the print edition. The choir is performing on Monday, not Tuesday. The African Children’s Choir is coming to Rosburg next Monday. The choir is made up of nine girls and eight boys between the ages of eight and 10 from Uganda. Rosburg is one stop of many for the choir before they return home in June, and another team goes out on the road. Tina Sipp is the choir manager. She oversees the traveling teams and has been involved with the 3...
The next Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce member meeting will be held Wednesday, October 10 at 8:00 a.m., at Patty Cake’s Café & Roasting in Cathlamet. This is an open public meeting and they welcome anyone who wants to contribute to the betterment of the community or wants to know what is happening locally. Chamber member meetings are always the second Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. Meeting locations rotate from Patty Cakes in Cathlamet to The Duck Inn in Skamokawa to Maria’s Place in Cathlamet. If you would like to host a Chamber member meet...
Community Center 101 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday book club) Brown Bag Lunch at 11 a.m. Open to students. Looking for volunteers and hosts. If you need court ordered or volunteer hours we would love to have you serve here. Snacks, beverages and Wi-Fi available. Wednesday October 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the DSHS Mobile Truck will be at the Community Center. They will offer all of the services that you would find in a typical...
Coming to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 312 First Avenue S.W. in Castle Rock on October 10 at 7 p.m., comedian Brad Stine does not use profanity or sexual humor because of his conservative Christian faith. He has been described as "a clean Denis Leary," and his material targets liberals, humanists, political correctness and judgmental Christians. The event is billed as a great night of family entertainment, with a powerful gospel message. There is no charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. Light refreshments will be served. For more...
