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  • Commissioners act on new job positions

    Rick Nelson with Betsy Nelson|Dec 27, 2012

    Wahkiakum County commissioners had resolutions to consider creating new positions in county departments when the board met Wednesday. Sheriff Mark Howie has created a sergeant's position for the sheriff's department, and Public Works Director Pete Ringen presented redefined positions for his department's staff that, he has said, more closely represent the tasks the employees handle. The county employee's union has adopted the job descriptions for the positions into their contract with the county. The new sergeant would be responsible for superv...

  • WHS graduates look forward to the future

    Rick Nelson with Betsy Nelson|Jun 16, 2011

    Wahkiakum High School seniors wrapped up their careers Friday in a lively graduation ceremony. Faculty and class speakers commented on the graduates' achievements and camaraderie. "We are a class of individuals, and you cannot put us in any kind of category," said Shelby Felton in the welcoming speech. Faculty Choice Speaker Jori McEntire noted that the class is small in number, with 28 graduates, and that allowed the members to form strong bonds even as paths started to separate in high school. "I'm telling you that now is the chance to be...

  • NHS graduates close knit class

    Rick Nelson with Betsy Nelson|Jun 16, 2011

    Naselle/Grays River Valley High School seniors breezed through their commencement ceremony Saturday with a look back at their past and an acknowledgment of their potential for success in the future. The 22 classmates spoke of their close bonds, and they took in scholarships totaling over $150,000. Valedictorian was Taylor Wasmundt, and salutatorian was Haleigh See. They and Cody Cooley were honored for maintaining grade point averages of 3.75 or higher. In her Valedictorian Address, Wasmundt commented that many of the students had been in...

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