Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: Okay, so we have that life is all about motion, right? Now here is a little goodie that you can apply to motion - life. Always turn motion to advantage. There are several ways to do this. One is based on the concept of I, me, my, mine - everything is about me type attitude. The other is based around we, us, they, them - motion intended to create the greatest good for the greatest number. Here is how it works. No matter what happens in your life find a way to turn it into something good. If it is already good, make it better. The o...
To The Eagle: As the appointment of generals, industrialists, Wall Street insiders, and bankers to the cabinet of the new administration indicates, a vulgar egomaniac is in the process of turning our country into the world’s largest military-industrial complex. The president-elect is not taking time out to celebrate the holidays and neither can we! To retain our rights as free citizens of a democracy able to speak out, to earn a living wage, to obtain health care, to benefit from social security programs, and to live at peace with each other an...
To the Eagle: Thank-you, Rick for the AP article discussing the Electoral College [EC] process. The AP journalist missed a few key components of EC design. The EC was created at a Convention of States. That convention met so states could create our federal Constitution, while protecting their state sovereignty. That is, the dual sovereignty republic we live in today. Alexander Hamilton wanted direct citizen election of the president, but the states said no. Selection of the states president, was not to be a popular vote, as the job is not...
To the Eagle: T'was refreshing to note the caution and restraint voiced by our county commissioners over sewer issues, as reported in last week's Eagle. Some of this is no doubt due to hindsight or experience, but credit is also due to Bob Junger's election campaign in which he brought sewer issues into focus. As Commissioner Brady pointed out, there has been propaganda issued by the usual suspects to encourage passage of coercive county ordinances to force folks in the suburbs to hook up to the system -- which is not only distasteful but a...
By Sheriff Mark Howie Phone Frauds and Cons Here’s hoping everyone is staying safe and warm during these cold days and nights. I’d like to highlight some phone scams that continue to con folks out of their hard earned money. 1. Law Enforcement or Fire Fighters Fund – Just know that neither the police nor the fire department will ever call on the phone for donations to any charitable fund. These groups DO NOT represent public safety and instead fraudulently solicit money by impersonating police or fire. 2. Jury duty fines – Callers try to soli...
To The Eagle: Life is in motion, Life is motion. The more motion there is the more life there is. If your life is not as you want it, create some motion. Any motion; but be aware that motion that is pro-survival enhances ones life while non-survival motion decreases life potential. Yes it is that way, sorry to say. Example: Let’s say I have a vehicle I would like to sell. I can either sit here at my desk and “wish” the darn thing would sell and someone would come along and buy it. Likely it will not sell. (No Motion.) Or, I get my body movin...
By Rick Nelson Some prophet I am. When Donald Trump announced his bid for presidency last year, I broke out in a spontaneous laugh of disbelief. He's completely untrained for the job, I thought to myself. Who's laughing now? Right. I still believe he's completely unsuited for the presidency. A majority of voters seem to agree, but with our nation's 19th century electoral system, it doesn't matter: He'll be our president. I've always said the voters deserve the people they elect; the trouble is that the people who voted against a candidate pay t...
To The Eagle: Americans chose a vulgarian who vowed to cut taxes for the richest, impose trade restrictions that will raise prices, dismantle unions, restrict wage increases, curtail the entry of workers who pick our harvest, deny health insurance to millions, and who reopened the wound of racism and bragged about his sexual exploits. The Democratic officialdom arrogantly chose Ms. Clinton over Mr. Sanders and recklessly overlooked her serious ethical turbidity. Ms. Clinton will continue to do well for herself. We shall see how distressed...
To The Eagle: As a member of the Washington State Council on Aging, I am writing this letter because November is National Family Caregivers Month. The theme for 2016 is “Take Care to Give Care.” Caregiving deserves our attention, as a human and financial concern. Over 900,000 Washington State citizens serve as unpaid family caregivers. According to data from the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, uncompensated, informal caregiving is estimated to be valued at $10.6 billion. These unpaid caregivers lose about $300,000 in sa...
To The Eagle: This Friday, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day. To the many men and women who have served our country, thank you! Veteran’s Day is a time to reflect on the liberties we enjoy in the United States of America. While we live in the land of the free, the liberties we have were not free. The men and women of our Armed Forces have, and continue to, pay for those freedoms with blood, sweat, tears, and sacrifices too numerous to name. As our humble way of saying thank you, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church is honored to host our 3rd Veteran’s D...
To The Eagle: To whoever accidentally shot and killed the Black Angus bred heifer along Foster Road near Longtain Rd.: Accidents can happen, granted. However, the loss of that animal set back the increase of our herd by a year and we lose the value of the heifer as well as the unborn calf she was carrying and other calves in the future. Please either replace her with a bred heifer or a cow calf pair or pay $1200 to reimburse us for the loss. If you wish to remain anonymous, arrange for the replacement via Stanley Farms, Don Wages or anyone...
To The Eagle: I have observed Mike Backman doing so much for our community over the years, volunteering, etc. He is not a politician and to my knowledge has never conducted county business acting as partisan. He has identified himself as an independent and governed that way. I have respect for Mr. Prestegard, but I am concerned about a partisan of either major party bringing the mess we have at the federal and state level of governance to our county government. I can say, and I believe most would agree, we have had some pretty fair governing...
To The Eagle: Hillary Clinton is not presidential. She and her husband are thieving, conniving politicians. Folks who pay attention are aware of their many and sordid violations. We, many millions of us, are sick and tired of these people and the faltering country we are stuck with. We want our good economy and the general good feeling among our citizenry back! Trump is not perfect, but he is the only alternative for our beloved country. Mike Swift Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: Center line rumble safety strip, Longview to US 101, makes for many small water reservoirs during/after moisture falling. Each reservoir will puddle, creating spray from a passing vehicle, endangering vehicle passed. Plus, these puddles will freeze over and the center line will be like an ice skating rink. Even though the driving surface may be dry, there will be multiple single vehicle incidents due to the ‘rumble’ black icing. Yes, rumble stripping will alert an inattentive driver moving over the center line into oncoming tra...
To The Eagle: In just a few weeks, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Puget Island will be collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child- a program through Samaritan’s Purse. This year we are inviting the community to participate with us in sending some Christmas hope to those who greatly need it around the world. Samaritan’s Purse sends shoe boxes filled with goodies to children wherever they are needed. Your shoe box could bless a child here in the States who has lost everything due to flooding or across the globe to a struggling count...
To The Eagle: My ballot has arrived and I will vote for Mike Backman as Wahkiakum County commissioner. I appreciate what he brings to the board by listening to county residents, asking needed questions, working toward solutions and betterment of our community. As a small business owner, Mike is forced to think outside of the box to help bring added value for his locally caught fish and continues to be a strong advocate for our fishermen. Food security is important and our county is not exempt from need. Mike generously supports and actively...
To The Eagle: We support Teresa Purcell to be our 19th District Representative in the state legislature. It’s helpful that she has strong family ties to this area and owns the family home in Columbia Heights, Longview. What is more important to us is her integrity. She prioritizes building long-term relationships and investigates issues thoroughly. She’s smart and insightful while consistently “taking the high road.” She volunteers at the community level to help solve local problems. She networked at the state and federal level in her managem...
In the past two months, we've printed a lot of election coverage in The Eagle. Last week, it was candidates for state representative and senate; the week before, it was county commission. We've printed Associated Press (AP) stories on state races and most initiatives. We've attended candidate forums in Skamokawa and Cowlitz County. We missed the forum in Grays River because our Cathlamet crew was busy at meetings there and the Grays River crew was flooded in. We've even had a bit of coverage of the presidential debates. One issue we haven't...
To The Eagle: This letter is my plea for folks to support the Proposition 1 Public Safety Levy this November. I am voting yes for this levy. Why? There are several reasons. For 15 years our property taxes have been capped at 1 percent maximum increase per year. While property taxes remain at 1 percent increase per year, our public safety expenses increase anywhere from 3-4 percent, so the gap is widening each year between revenue to fund basic services and the cost to perform these services. We don’t have the retail tax revenue in our county t...
To The Eagle: Enough is enough. No less than three times, Commissioner Cothren has ranted in a public forum about how the town has done nothing regarding our challenges with sewer concerns. He also stated he met with me regarding this a year ago. That is simply not true. He also stated the town hampered extending sewer service. Also untrue! The town offered to lower hook up fees but the county refused to do the same. Of course the town would like a cooperative effort with the county, but I can't possibly think why Commissioner Cothren wishes...
To The Eagle: I write this letter to encourage the voters of Wahkiakum and Pacific counties to vote for Doug Goelz for Judge of the Superior Courts of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. I would also thank outgoing Judge Mike Sullivan for his years of fine service to the people of Wahkiakum and Pacific counties as Superior Court Judge. The citizens of these two counties are presented with two fine candidates for the open seat on the bench created by Judge Mike Sullivan’s retirement. I have known and practiced primarily criminal defense law b...
To The Eagle: With our national presidential race totally off the rails and crashing through la-la land, it's refreshing to have our local county commissioner race generate some good old-fashioned hate and dissension over traditional issues like truth and integrity -- and sewers. Wow! As the original curmudgeon who coined the phrase "sewer to nowhere," I'm inclined to offer my own take on sewer history, which differs slightly from Dan Cothren's. A decade back, our county commissioners, in their perennial condition of being short of funds, got...
To The Eagle: I am writing in support of Greg Prestegard for county commissioner. Greg and I have been the best of friends for nearly 50 years. I believe I know him as well as anyone and can speak to the qualities that he can bring to the commission. Greg is a leader. He was a well respected manager at the Reynolds aluminum mill. I have many friends that worked for him and with him and their comments have always been favorable. I worked with Greg as a volunteer fireman and saw first hand a take charge attitude to get things done. We served...
To The Eagle: Regarding Mr. Cothren’s letter last week, I wholeheartedly agree with the heading: “Please vote for integrity.” In that spirit, I write to clarify the inaccuracies that Mr. Cothren attributed to me. First, I never presented at any county commissioner meetings in 2015. All of the meeting minutes are online, so it is easy to see that his statement is false. I did present on October 7, 2014 and November 12, 2014. The first time was to request that the commissioners meet with the Town to re-negotiate their interlocal agreement regar...
To The Eagle: I write to support Doug Goelz for Superior Court Judge. But I will start by thanking the readers for allowing me to serve as a judge for 38 years, beginning in 1976. The job was very rewarding for me but also very challenging. A good judge needs to work very hard and apply the law carefully and in a way that makes sense for the people of our rural counties. This year you have the opportunity to select your next Superior Court Judge. I have known Doug Goelz since well before he began serving you as a District Court judge beginning...
