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Posted by David Haviland
on October 6, 2009 at 10:31 am (1201 social interactions)
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ABERDEEN, Wash. - The Grays Harbor Public Utility District (PUD) today said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to reimburse Grays Harbor almost $4 million paid to contractors who restored power and conducted emergency repairs to its electrical infrastructure caused by the destructive December 2, 2007 storm. In addition, the FEMA approval paves the way for the PUD to receive another $639,000 in State emergency funds that were contingent on FEMA’s approval of the District’s appeal, bringing the total to more than $4.4 million dollars.
FEMA initially denied the claim because Grays Harbor did not seek competitive bids or sign contracts before the emergency work began. The District successfully appealed arguing that the ability to anticipate a storm of that magnitude and have competitive bids for unknown levels of emergency work is not feasible as during this time we could not even access many portions of the county. Apparently, FEMA had changed their rules in 2007. The District now has taken steps to ensure future compliance to not face this situation again. In addition, another $1.3 million is still being reviewed as part of the appeal and also could result in additional funds being released.
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Posted by David Haviland
on October 6, 2009 at 5:38 am (562 social interactions)
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SHELTON, Wash. - Sheriff Salisbury in cooperation with Daniel's Grill will be hosting a fund raising event in support of the new Sheriff's Patrol K-9 Program. The Sheriff goal is to raise a total of $25,000 to fund the program for the first year. Funding will provide the animal, training and equipment to get the program off the ground. Daniel's Grill owner, Daniel Jonas will host the event. He will be donating a portion of the proceeds for every meal sold on October 6, 7, and 8 to the program. The hours will be from 6pm to 9pm. Sheriff Salisbury and his staff will be serving as wait staff during the dinner hours on the above dates. Direct donations to the program are also welcome. Just ask your waiter how to contribute. Please come and join the fun.
Where: Daniel's Grill, 116 West Railroad, Shelton, WA
When: October 6, 7, and 8, 2009
Times: 6pm - 9pm
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Posted by David Haviland
on October 5, 2009 at 8:32 am (893 social interactions)
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ABERDEEN, Wash. - The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain will visit Westport Friday through Sunday before setting sail for a six-month tour of California ports. The ship will tie up at the Westport Marina Friday afternoon and welcome visitors for walk-on tours Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 2 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Chieftain will entertain guests on a three-hour Adventure Sail, which features demonstrations of tall ship handling, a sea shanty, and maritime storytelling.
The Adventure Sail will be the final opportunity for Grays Harbor residents and visitors to sail on the vessel until she returns in the spring of 2010. Tickets are $55 adults, $45 students/seniors/active military, and $35 for children under 12. Tickets are available by calling 800-200-5239 or online at www.historicalseaport.org. |
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Posted by David Haviland
on October 5, 2009 at 6:25 am (1326 social interactions)
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SEATTLE - Just in the last three weeks, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced recalls of some brands of beef bouillon, baby formula, cookies, parsley and imported dried plums and apricots. A new survey shows major concern about where Americans' food comes from and who makes sure it is safe.
Erik Olson is the director of food and consumer products safety for the Pew Health Group. His organization surveyed 1,000 people across the country. They said the government should have three major food safety priorities, he reports.
"Make sure our imported foods are safe; that we're testing food and any test results showing contamination are reported to the federal government; and have a good, strong system for tracing contamination."
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Posted by David Haviland
on October 5, 2009 at 5:23 am (921 social interactions)
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Aberdeen – The Historical Seaport is pleased to welcome Micah Allnutt as the organization’s new Marine Operations Manager. Allnutt is will be responsible for daily vessel operations aboard Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, including routine maintenance, crew training, and major projects. Allnutt will accompany Lady Washington on her fall trip on the Columbia River, and he will oversee the installation of a new engine and rigging upgrades when the ship returns to Grays Harbor in December.
Allnutt holds 1,600-ton master oceans route and 1,600-ton mate oceans route licenses with sail endorsements. He brings a wide range of experience having served on numerous vessels, including the Hawaiian Chieftain from 2002 to 2004. Allnut’s other tall ship experience includes Westward, Harvey Gamage, Tole Mour, Highlander Sea, Niagara, Balclutha, Carlyn, Lettie G. Howard, and Pride of Baltimore II. Allnutt graduated from the University of California San Diego in 1988. He has relocated from the San Francisco-area to Grays Harbor with his wife and a daughter.
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