Editor’s Note: The following is Part II of two about the Crisis Support Network. By VIVIAN EDERSHEIM SOUTH BEND – “Crisis Support Network literally saved my life.” Editor’s Note: The following is Part II of two about the Crisis Support Network. By VIVIAN EDERSHEIM SOUTH BEND – “Crisis Support Network literally saved my life.” Once the Top Notch, now the Pitchwood! You may have noticed a few changes happening at this local establishment. The tavern that everyone knew is now the new and improved Pitchwood Alehouse, a name carefully crafted to suit the area. “When a fir tree is cut down, the pitch rises to the top and kind of preserves it. We knew we wanted a name that was relevant to the area but also spoke to those traveling through,” owner Kaley Hanson said of the unique name. Editor’s Note: A small group of citizens have accused the Public Utility District No. 2 of Pacific County (PUD) with improprieties. Following is a recent interview with Pat Myers about his claim of a cover-up conspiracy with the top levels of management at the PUD involving the misuse of a man-lift. Here is what Myers had to say: "In the first meeting that I attended, in March, I showed the commissioners and the general manager a photo of the wreck and asked if any of them were aware of it. They all denied knowledge of it. Then I asked them a series of pointed questions that I thought would prompt the commissioner to start their own investigation of this issue. "At the second meeting that I attended in April, the general manager addressed the questions that I had asked of the commissioners in the previous meeting. He told a story about how the wreck came about and that he paid an insurance premium of $1,147.64 for the damage to the wrecked man-lift. He reported that the PUD had rented the equipment for a job in Oysterville. Also, in his accounting of when and how the man-lift was rented, he said that it was picked up at s PUD employee’s house and that the man-lift was wrecked while still on the employee’s property as it was being trailered to PUD’s yard. At this point there would have been no time recorded on the man-lift’s hour gauge, as the PUD had not yet used it. "At the third meeting several weeks ago, I stood up and gave the commissioners a copy of the rental invoice between PUD and United Rentals for the man-lift and Herald editor George Kunke had dug up a couple years earlier. Then I asked the commissioners if they condoned the use of PUD equipment by employees for personal use. Commissioners Mike Swanson and Diana Thompson immediately responded with a definitive no. It took my pushing the question again to get a response from commissioner Ron Hatfield, who then offered a defiant and reluctant no. I explained to them that the invoice showed that PUD had actually rented the man-lift seven days earlier than what the general manager had reported at the second meeting. As well, on the day that the man-lift was wrecked, there had already been 25.9 hours put on the hour gauge of the man-lift. This would suggest that the man-lift had been used in those seven days. The invoice showed that the insurance option that the rental company offered to PUD had been declined by PUD. That means that if any damage came to the equipment PUD would be responsible financially for the damage. And the most damning information on the invoice was the rental charge of $1,147.64. This number was reported by the general manager in April’s meeting as being an insurance premium payment when, in-fact, it was the rental charge. "I then gave the commissioners my theory on what had happened. I told them that I believed that the man-lift was never intended to be used in Oysterville. After all, why would the Medicare?! I’m not old enough yet…wait…OK; maybe it is sneaking up on me… Last week, Americans followed the amazing story of the escape of three brave young women from a man in Cleveland, Ohio, who had kidnapped, raped and held them captive for 10 years or more. Follow-up news reports revealed the abductor had abused his ex-wife years before he began grabbing young girls off the streets to hold them captive in his home.
Editor’s Note: Below is the first part of a two-part story. Part II will be published in a future Herald.
By VIVIAN EDERSHEIM
| WHH - Photos + Videos |
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| Grant for football helmets more Photo by Ann Taylor |
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| WCC - Pacific County |
| Compliance checks conducted along Long Beach Peninsula On Friday, March 29th, Long Beach Police, Pacific County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Washington State Liquor Control Board conducted their second round of alcohol more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week through February 8The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones. CONSTRUCTION: US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.32 more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week through Friday, March 8The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones. more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week through Friday, March 15The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones. CONSTRUCTION: US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45. more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week through Friday, March 22The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week through Friday, April 5The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones. more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week of Saturday, April 13-Friday, April 19The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones. more |
Construction Update & Travel AdvisoryFor the week of Saturday, May 18 - Friday, May 24The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones. more |
| Volunteers in need for beach cleanup
AmeriCorps Member Leanna Reuss, in coordination with the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) and the City of Long Beach, is recruiting volunteers in an ongoing effort to assist in cleaning Pacific County beaches of tsunami and other marine debris. more |
| Wetland ‘bank’ near Long Beach certified to operate OLYMPIA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) and Pacific County have certified the operation of a wetland mitigation bank on 76 acres of privately owned land north of the city of Long Beach in Pacific County. more |
| WHH - Accidents |
| Accident near Long Beach WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO DATE: 20130118 TIME: 2055 INV UNIT: 574 - TPR L EATON LOCATION:SR101 MP3 - 10 MILES SOUTHEAST OF LONG BEACH COUNTY:PACIFIC COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:3515776 CASE FILE: NBR VEH: 02 CARS: 02 TRUCKS: 00 MOTORCYCLES: 00 PEDESTRIANS: 00 NBR INJ: 04 DECEASED: 00 DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: NO ----------------------------------PERSON(S) INVOLVED---------------------------- more |
| Driver killed in rollover 39 year old man killed more state patrol report |
| fatality near grayland WASHINGTON STATE PATROL more |
| Fatality near naselle WASHINGTON STATE PATROL more |
| hoquiam driver causes accident driver fails to yield more state patrol report |
| Lacey driver smacks into tree WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO DATE: 20130411 TIME: 0209 INV UNIT: 807 - TROOPER K HOWES LOCATION:N109 MP25 - 17 MILES NORTH OF OCEAN SHORES COUNTY:GRAYS HARBOR COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:3401055 CASE FILE: more |
| Negligent driving wreck WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO DATE: 20130130 TIME: 1600 INV UNIT: 1110 - TROOPER J BLAKE LOCATION:N109 MP34 - 20 MILES NORTH OF OCEAN SHORES COUNTY:GRAYS HARBOR COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:3400934 CASE FILE: NBR VEH: 01 CARS: 01 TRUCKS: 00 MOTORCYCLES: 00 PEDESTRIANS: 00 NBR INJ: 01 DECEASED: 00 DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: NO ----------------------------------PERSON(S) INVOLVED---------------------------- NAME: PICKETT, JEFFREY L AGE: 61 YEARS SEX:MALE MC ENDORSEMENT: N/A CITY: TAHOLAH DRIVER VEH 01 BELT/HELMET: NO INJ/DISP: INJURED - TRANSPORTED TO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL VEH1: PURPLE 2006 CHEVROLET HHR DAMAGE/DISP: TOTALED - IMPOUNDED TO EMERALD'S TOWING * -------------------------------------DESCRIPTION-------------------------------- VEHICLE WAS NORTHBOUND SR109 AT MP34 WHEN IT LEFT THE ROADWAY TO THE RIGHT, IMPACTED THE DIRT EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST ON ITS WHEELS FACING SOUTHBOUND. ---------------------------------------CAUSE------------------------------------ DRIVER ONE - MEDICAL INCIDENT --------------------------------------CHARGES----------------------------------- DRIVER ONE - NEGLIGENT DRIVING 2ND * WASHINGTON STATE PATROL - BREMERTON AC more state patrol report |
| Sleeping driver hits cable barrier WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO DATE: 20130330 TIME: 0719 INV UNIT: 1084 - TROOPER C STEWART LOCATION: W12 MP13 2 MILES WEST OF BRADY COUNTY: GRAYS HARBOR COLLISION REPORT NUMBER: SECTOR CASE FILE: more |
| two car wreck near cosmo WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO DATE: 20130131 TIME: 1546 INV UNIT: 1184 - TROOPER B WATSON LOCATION:S101 MP73.5 - 7 1/2 MILES SOUTH OF COSMOPOLIS COUNTY:GRAYS HARBOR COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:SECTOR CASE FILE: NBR VEH: 01 CARS: 00 TRUCKS: 01 NBR INJ: 01 DECEASED: 00 DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: NO more state patrol report |
| Two killed in wreck near shelton WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO more |
| van strikes tree WASHINGTON STATE PATROL * PRESS MEMO DATE: 20130411 TIME: 0209 INV UNIT: 807 - TROOPER K HOWES LOCATION:N109 MP25 - 17 MILES NORTH OF OCEAN SHORES COUNTY:GRAYS HARBOR COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:3401055 CASE FILE: more |
| WHH - births |
| Allen Joseph Hodel, Jr. A son, Allen Joseph Hodel Jr more |
Peityn Sophia RaskPeityn Sophia RaskA daughter, Peityn Sophia Rask, was born January 2, 2013 at Capital Medical Center to Lisa and Derek Rask of Raymond. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. more |
| WHH - Entertainment |
| Bronn & Katherine at Theatre March 24 By ANN MERGENS
We tend to think of a harpist as a delicate 5’2” attired in flowing chiffon. At 6’2”, Bronn Journey isn’t your typical harpist. He has been called the Victor Borge of the harp and takes a humorous approach to an instrument most people think of as a seriously classical one. Katherine, his lovely wife of the glorious voice, has often been compared to Sarah Brightman. Together they put on delightful performance. moreann mergens |
| Chorale Concert May 19 The Willapa Harbor Chorale will present “ Broadway on the Willapa” in their annual spring concert Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre. more |
| Chorale Concert this Sunday
The Willapa Harbor Chorale will present Broadway on the Willapa for its annual spring concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre. more |
| Hearts for the Arts auction Saturday The Willapa Heritage Foundation proudly announces their 18th annual art auction Saturday, February 9. The foundation sponsors this “Hearts for the Arts” auction to help support artists, art projects, scholarships, and performances in our area. moreJudy Buroker |
Opal's Million Dollar Duck, a production of the Willapa Players, opens at the Hannan Playhouse in Raymond this Friday at 7:30 p.m. moreLaRayne Watts |
South Bend High School Drama Club will be performing Sleeping Beauty and the Beast this coming weekend more |
| The Alley Cats to perform Sun. Get ready, get set, go — The Alley Cats are on the prowl. They’ll bring their tight harmonies and unbelievable a cappella energy to the historic Raymond Theatre this Sunday at 2 p.m. more |
| WHH - Harbor Happenings |
| Harbor Happenings WEDNESDAY Helping Harbor Helping Hands Willapa Harbor Helping Hands is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and conducts meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Willapa Harbor Helping Hand is a local non-profit organization serving and helping support residents currently undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information, call 875-5550. The office is located in the LeMaster Building at 500 Robert Bush Dr., South Bend. American Legion Potluck more |
| Harbor Happenings WEDNESDAY Yoga at DSHS Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630). moreBy GEO Kunke |
Harbor HappeningsHarbor HappeningsWEDNESDAY Yoga at DSHS Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630). moreby geo kunke |
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| WHH - State News |
| U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announces $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announces $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands
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| Fewer teens use tobacco and alcohol; many need support for depressive feelings Healthy Youth Survey explores attitudes and behaviors among sixth, eighth, 10th, and 12th graders more |
| Liquor Control Board opens Rulemaking to address marijuana issue The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) today opened rulemaking to address consumption of marijuana in liquor-licensed establishments. more |
| Northern Willapa Bay receives $800,000 grant The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced $20 million in grants to 24 critical coastal wetland projects in 13 states and territories to conserve and restore coastal wetlands and their fish and wildlife habitat. An additional $21.3 million in matching funds will be provided by partner contributions from state and local governments, private landowners and conservation groups through the 2013 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program. The announcement includes eight grants in six Washington counties worth more than $7.5 million. more |
| Private forest landowners receive help on salmon recovery Program helps small landowners pay costs of removing salmon barriers from streams on forestland
OLYMPIA – Hundreds of private owners of forestland who want to do their part for salmon recovery may be eligible for more help than they imagined was available. more |
| WHH - Coast Guard |
| Coast Guard rescues three near Grays Harbor The Coast Guard rescued three people aboard a vessel taking on water near Grays Harbor last Tuesday (Feb. 26). Coast Guard Sector more |
| WHH - Glance at the Past |
Glance at the PastA Valentine's Day MiraclemoreBy KAITLYNN HAGER |
Glance at the PastAll-Woman CrewThe renovations to the Old Willapa Church of 1953 are credited to an all-woman crew. moreBy KAITLYNN HAGER |