Articles from the August 5, 2010 edition
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Buzzard's Breath Chili Cook-Off almost here
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is looking for cooks needed to spend a day at the Elochoman Slough Marina at the Seventh Annual Labor Day “Buzzards Breath” Chili Cook Off. The Chamber is sponsoring the September 4 event and they are looking for...
County fair opens in just two weeks
MIXED START--As this week begins, Sunday was warming up real quick. Our morning clouds that had been hanging around almost all day recently, gave way to sun so it was feeling quite warm to me as I was attacking the weeds in my flower beds. I was...
Sheriff’s Report - August 5, 2010
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 26--6:55 p.m. The Grays River ambulance responded to an Eden Valley residence to aid a child injured by a...
By What's happening at the Fair?
The second Silver Buckle Series Open Game Show was a well attended event last Saturday at the fairgrounds. There were 24 horses and riders that participated in the timed events. We had competitors from Vancouver, Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview,...
Town council votes 3-2 for park plan
In a special meeting Monday evening, the Cathlamet town council voted 3-2 to support the proposed plans for development of a town center and Queen Sally Park. Mayor George Wehrfritz called the special meeting for a vote on the plan after council memb...
Political candidates speak at forum
Over 60 voters gathered at the Johnson Park Community Center last Thursday to meet the new candidates and hear again from the incumbents. Krist Noveselic lowered the gavel to begin the forum, which was sponsored by the Grays River Grange. County...
Man convicted of eluding, but not knife assault
A 12-person jury on July 22 found a Cathlamet man guilty of eluding a police officer but not guilty of assaulting another man with a knife. Cody Ronald James Farnsworth was charged last December with assault in the first degree and attempting to...
Longboard races return this month
On August 27, 28 and 29, Cathlamet and Puget Island will host the Second Annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral, a series of internationally sanctioned longboard races. The event kicks off Friday at 4 p.m. with dual races: A slide competition will begin...
Fire destroys Westend house
Fire departments from Cathlamet to Naselle were called to fight a three alarm fire on South Satterlund Road around noon last Thursday in Grays River. They were called to the home of Trudy and Delvin Fredrickson. Grays River Fire District 3 and...
Denny Heck runs for Congress
Wahkiakum voters can be proud. They’re a hard headed lot in Washington’s Third Congressional District. They ask the politicians who want to represent them – to prove their worth. Denny Heck, a Democrat, running to replace Brian Baird this fall in th...
County board delays action on petition
Wahkiakum County commissioners delayed action Tuesday on a petition presented last week. The petition asks that the commissioners either pass an ordinance requiring that "any and all legislation affecting real property in Wahkiakum County" be...
Time to pull the chair out from under Blair
To The Eagle: After having just finished reading "Pull up a chair with Blair" (The Eagle, 7/29/2010), my response is it's time to pull the chair from Blair, and my reason for expressing the opinion I am is that turn about is fair play. In the month...
Local involvement makes choice for sheriff obvious
To The Eagle: Considering the three candidates running for sheriff, the choice seems relatively easy. Jon Dearmore is the only candidate who is currently employed in law enforcement and has 20 years experience in this field. Jon has numerous law...
Emergency crews, volunteers thanked
To The Eagle: As many of you know, Grays River residents Del and Trudy Fredrickson lost their home in a fire last Thursday. I would like to thank all of the emergency crews that helped on the scene, including crews from Grays River, Cathlamet,...
Customer service impresses writer
To The Eagle: On Thursday, July 29, some time after midday, I renewed one of our vehicle license tabs online. The next morning I picked up the tabs from our Post Office box. Wow. Thank you Wahkiakum County Auditors Office. Kathleen Morgain...
A reminder of what taxes provide
To The Eagle: Some people have forgotten things that taxes pay for. They are: PUD; services on electric lines; roads - building, resurfacing and repair; EMT/ambulance; firetrucks and police; social security; Medicare; Medicaid; children's...
Columnist gives thanks after house fire
Editor's Note: The house of columnist Trudy Fredrickson and her husband Delvin was destroyed last week by a chimney fire. See the story here for more details. Once again, I have to thank God for this wonderful place we live in and the awesome folks...
St. James Family Center offers preschool, ECEAP
September is coming soon and St. James Family Center still has openings in their preschool programs for three year old and four year old preschool children. Sliding scale fees are based on a family’s income. Class room times are available on M...
Library literary event to showcase local authors
The Blanche Bradley Memorial Library Foundation is having a fundraiser for the Cathlamet City Library on August 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The “Literary Fête” will be held at the Stockhouse Farm on Puget Island at 59 W. Birnie Slough Road. Area auth...
