Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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This Friday will be the last day children may register for the 2008 Wahkiakum Youth Wrestling season. Registration will be conducted at the practice site in the Wahkiakum High School Wrestling Room, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Chris Budd, 849-0707. The season schedule is: January 15Home vs. Kalama 6:30 p.m. 21at Kelso High 7:15 p.m. 28Home vs. Kelso 6:30 p.m. February 7at Mark Morris High 6:30 11Home vs. Rainier 6:30 p.m. 22JV District at Kelso HS 6 p.m. 23Varsity District at KHS 10 a.m....
It is hard to believe, but baseball season is almost here. In 2007, Wahkiakum Youth Baseball merged with Central Youth Baseball in Longview. Overall, the merger has proven positive with the details between the Wahkiakum organization and Central organization being worked out for the 2008 season. In order to get the season plans underway, Wahkiakum parents formed a local board which is actively planning the upcoming baseball season. Adults who want to take an active part in the youth baseball program are encouraged to attend meetings or contact...
The Columbia River Compact set a variety of commercial and recreational winter fisheries when it met in December. --Commercial white sturgeon: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12. --Recreational white sturgeon, above Wauna lines: Thursday through Sunday January 1-July 31 and October 1-December 31. --Recreational white sturgeon, below Wauna lines: All week long, January 1-April 30 and May 10-June 24 or until the guideline is met. --Commercial mainstem smelt: Mondays and Thursday, January 1-March 31, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. --Recreational mainstem...
Wahkiakum High School is hosting a public program this evening, Thursday, to focus on building positive relationships. Rachel’s Challenge is a program that began after Rachel Scott, a student at Columbine High School was murdered in what has become known as one of the worst mass murders in history. Scott was the first one killed. According to the Rachel’s Challenge website, audio and video footage of Scott’s life and the tragedy that overtook the Colorado high school captivates student’s attention for one hour in which they learn “positive chan...
The Wahkiakum PUD met for the first time in the new year to discuss future issues and projects. PUD water department supervisor Bill Chamberlain was present to give updates on the Western Wahkiakum Water System (WWWS) and the Puget Island Water System (PIWS). He explained to the board about the new leak detection equipment and how it is placed. He told the board a minor problem is locating on long distances. He said that he would like some late night leak detection done because home use will sometimes act as a leak and workers are unable to tel...
St. James Family Center is offering a free class for new and expectant dads on January 12. Conscious Fathering, a three hour class that concentrates on the basics of what infants need, equips men to meet the challenges of new fatherhood and to parent in partnership with mom. While geared towards new and expectant dads, anyone who cares for infants is welcome to attend. Participants practice holding, burping, changing and swaddling a baby using full sized dolls. Emphasis is placed on how to soothe a crying infant. Dads talk about how to have a...
The Red Cross needs the community’s help identifying “heroes” in Cowlitz County. For the past seven years the American Red Cross has held the Cowlitz County Real Heroes Breakfast, a community event to recognize the heroic deeds of everyday people in our midst. The Real Heroes event grew out of the desire to develop an event that is closely related to the Red Cross mission of saving lives through prevention, preparedness and response. Nominations for the upcoming Cowlitz County Heroes Breakfast are accepted for recognition of those who: &bull...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has a new director. Tanja Winebrenner took over for Jennifer Johnson who resigned last fall to take a position in Wilsonville, Oregon. One of the many things Winebrenner hopes to accomplish is the promotion of Wahkiakum County as a tourist destination. “I want to help facilitate growth in the county through the retention and promotion of our members while increasing tourism,” she said. “The Lower Columbia region is one of the nicest places not only to visit but to live,” she said, pointing out that tourism...
Mule girls lose to Toutle, Mossyrock In the battle of pressing defenses, the Toutle Lake Ducks were able to handle the pressure and handed the Wahkiakum Mules a 52-40 defeat last Friday at Wahkiakum High School. The Mules handled the Duck press in the first quarter, which ended in a 16-16 tie. But Mule turnovers came in the second quarter, and the Ducks outscored the Mules 16-7 to lead 32-23 at halftime. Shelby Deaton led balanced scoring for the Mules with nine points. Whitley Wirkkala added eight, Courtney Helms six, Ashley Moore five, Halie...
Wahkiakum and Morton high schools have modified the schedule of boys and girls basketball games between the Mules and Huskies. WHS Athletic Director Bob Garrett announced Monday that the changes are as follows: January 8--Mule girls at Morton was cancelled and a new date is set. January 9--Morton teams come to Cathlamet. There were to be two quarters of junior varsity boys beginning at 5 p.m., followed by varsity girls, followed by varsity boys February 7--Morton girls will not come to Cathlamet as originally scheduled. February 8--Mule teams...
Mules lose to Ducks, beat Vikings 77-44 The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team split in Central League games this week. Monday at undefeated Toutle Lake, the Mules had trouble with the Duck press and lost 62-44. The Mules made 29 turnovers, 13 in the first quarter which ended with the Ducks ahead 17-9. The Mules outscored the Ducks 12-9 in the second quarter to trail 26-21 at halftime. They closed the gap to four points in the third quarter, but the Ducks went on a run and the Mules couldn't make up the difference, especially in the fourth...
The Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team competed this past weekend at the Castle Rock Invitational with seventeen schools and nearly 200 wrestlers. The Mules finished in 12th place and earned four medals. Medal winners for the Mules were Ben Miles (103 lbs), Kevin O’Connor (112 lbs), Jared McEntire (119 lbs), and Brady Johns (145 lbs). O’Connor finished tied for fourth place, and the rest of the Medal winners lost in the semi-finals and ended up in fifth place. Coach John Hannah said the Mule Wrestlers had a very exciting first round and ended up in...
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) should soon decide whether or not Wahkiakum County residents will be eligible for federal disaster relief funds for the December 2 and 3 storm. County officials toured the county with FEMA officials this past week to sample damage to property and to plan local relief operations, if necessary. The agency has already ruled that public, governmental agencies in the county are eligible for disaster relief. Undersheriff Jon Dearmore said Tuesday the agency could rule any day on eligibility for...
Members of the citizen advisory board for the Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic said this week they are preparing to make a contract offer to a Bothell doctor. The group has interviewed the doctor three times and is very impressed with her, said board member Sandi Benbrook-Rieder. The doctor, a woman who lives in Bothell, has retired from a career; most recently, she worked in clinics in the Seattle and Everett areas. The woman and board are initially talking about a two-year term, board members said. Benbrook-Rieder added that the committee is...
