Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team competed at three events last week while they continue to prepare for the upcoming post-season tournaments. The Mules' first competition was at Adna high school on Thursday last week where they wrestled for seeding purposes against district opponents from Adna, Raymond, South Bend, and Willapa Valley. On Saturday the Mules split their squad between tournaments at Castle Rock and Kelso. At Adna, district seeding was on the line. The Mules finished the night...
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team capped a big week by moving into first place in Central League standings on Tuesday. The Mules jumped to an early lead and used stifling defense to dump the Adna Pirates 53-42 Tuesday in Cathlamet. The Mules led 10-4 after one quarter; Adna closed to 26-21 in the second, and the Mules took off on the play in the key by Ty Bain and Justin McClain. They led 35-22 at halftime. McClain sparked the Mules in the second half, scoring 12 of his 15 points in the...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mule basketball team gained three wins over Central League foes in action this past week. On Tuesday, the Mules overcame a slow start to defeat the Adna Pirates 59-40. Adna took a 15-9 first quarter lead but seemed to fade in the second quarter against the Mules' man-to-man defense. The Mules led 28-26 at halftime and 41-30 after three quarters. Jordyn Wirkkala led all scorers with 21 points; she also had 15 rebounds. Halie Boyce added 16 points; Evelyn Clark had 14 points...
WET AGAIN--As I begin this column we are seeing raindrops and winds are headed our way, but hopefully they won’t be too bad. I hope all of you took precautions to batten down the hatches as you never know when one of those watches can turn into a full scale warning and by then, it’s too late! Looks like soggy weather every day this week but one, so keep the hip boots handy. We might need them! With winter just getting started, it’s important to be stocked and ready for any storms that may come our way. We’ve had freezing temperatures and a l...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 4--2:47 p.m. A Cathlamet business said a man came in and harassed employees; a deputy investigated. 3:51 p.m. Wahkiakum High School reported a student committed malicious mischief. 10:20 p.m. A fallen tree knocked out power on Crown Camp Road; the PUD was notified. January 5--12:38 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Rosedale woman having a stroke. 11:34 p.m. A motorist reported a rock...
Kenneth Clifford Garrison went peacefully to walk with his Lord and Savior Jan. 2, 2010, at his home in Tigard. He was born Sept. 4, 1921, in Forest Grove to Charles and Gertrude (Raymond) Garrison. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lila of Tigard; son, Clifford, and wife, Judy Garrison of Skamokawa; son, Wayne, and wife, Darla Garrison of Tigard; daughter, Judy, and husband, John Alholm of Longview; son, Charles Garrison of Kelso; daughter, Tamara, and husband, Harlan Buoy of Craig, Alaska; daughter, Laura, and husband, Timothy...
Dr. Stanley D. Irving, 82, died in St. Luke's Hospice on December 17, 2009. He was born June 5, 1927 in Astoria, and spent most of his adventurous childhood in Cathlamet. It's amazing from all his escapades and explorations as a little boy, that he grew to be a man. In his teen years, Stan moved to the neighboring town of Skamokawa, still attending the same schools, and became very active showing his skills in high school basketball, as captain and football as tackle. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1946. After graduation he was...
This week marks the end of our 102nd fair theme contest. Chosen by the fair board at yesterday’s monthly meeting, the winner will receive a check for $25. Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to the Wahkiakum Fair Friends for donating the $25 first prize. Due to print deadlines the winning theme will be announced in next week’s column. Yesterday’s meeting was also the first board meeting of 2010 under our new president Becky Ledtke. Having volunteered as a fair superintendent for the past 10 years, Becky is the perfe...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners and staff met January 5 to discuss weather, wind turbines, and other matters. December’s cold spell caused record peak consumption for Cathlamet and vicinity and a correspondingly high transmission bill from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), said PUD Manager Dave Tramblie. Tramblie reported that a BPA representative called him prior to the holidays about the possibility of using the PUD’s share of power generated by a one percent interest in the Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project on the Cowlitz River. An ev...
Washington State’s College Bound Scholarship program funds a variety of financial aid programs to help students and their families pay for college. The College Bound Scholarship program offers both guidance and incentive to low-income students and families who might not otherwise consider college as an option after high school because of the cost. “This is a program that primarily starts in middle school,” said Wahkiakum School Superintendent Bob Garrett. “It started in 2007 with the seventh grade classes and the legislature has extende...
Skamokawa Vista Park is filled with the sounds of chainsaws after getting a needed breather from bad weather. The park’s storm damage clean up has begun. During the past couple of months the bad weather has knocked over large trees, and in December the deep freeze burst pipes in several of the park’s bathrooms. The trouble began the second week of November. One of two trees came down in the park, crushing a small camping trailer. “There was about a 35mph wind coming from the south that morning a...
The 2010 Washington Legislature convened for an emergency 60-day session Monday with lawmakers searching for ways to fix a $2.6 billion budget deficit. Washington’s budget is fairly lean already after legislators tried to make cuts during the last session. Democrats say that unless lawmakers increase taxes and fees the law makers will need to cut even more as they deal with one of the steepest economic declines on record. Services ranging from higher education to programs for the elderly could be in jeopardy. This session could also bring n...
The Charlotte House Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program is currently seeking volunteers for its advisory board. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the River Street meeting room. For more information, contact Susan Schillios at 795-6401....
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday acted on routine business and heard reports on controversial issues. The board approved annual contracts with WSU Cooperative Extension and the Lower Colubmia Economic Development Council. The board also approved an agreement with the state Department of Ecology for a $36,488 grant for solid waste recycling. The funding is an annual program; DOE provided $35,300 last year for the county's recycling program. Reports and comments from the public generated more discussion than other business. Commissioner...
To The Eagle: I would like to thank everyone that helped with the Christmas Stars program. It takes many people and hours to make it work, from cutting stars, newspaper stories, making calls, filling out forms and stars, and hanging the stars. Thank you to everyone who took a star, donated money, extra gifts or wrapping paper. Thank you to the Bank of the Pacific, the Sheriff's Office, the Bank of America and the Rosburg Store for all your help. Many thanks to the four shoppers that bought gifts for the 45 stars not taken, the 12 people that...
To The Eagle: The article opposing the proposed LNG plant (The Eagle, 12/24/09) is the same old story, only the names have changed. Had this group existed when the Wauna mill was proposed, they would have opposed it. If Crown Z or Weyerhauser applied for logging permits on public lands (or even their own land), they would have opposed it. Most of these groups are made up of fairly new residents that have moved to the area because they love it and are determined to craft it into what they want it to be. I call these people "gotminers." They...
To The Eagle: We have just finished a very busy year and want to give a big thank you to the generous people of our community who so faithfully have supported us. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate you and what a big help you have been to so many in our community. To the churches, clubs and associations, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, the schools--we appreciate the activities and drives that you have put on to raise support for the Food Bank. Also to the many, many individuals who continue to send us donations, have special events on our...
To The Eagle: I’m writing in appreciation of your coverage of the Skamokawa Grange’s Family Movie Night featuring short films by Wahkiakum 4-Hers, and also to make a couple corrections. We’re grateful the Wahkiakum school district allows use of the middle school gym for movie nights and helps to get the word out about our activities; however, the afterschool program is not offered through the school. Funding for the program comes from the Wahkiakum Community Network. The Network’s funding allows us to hire a part-time afterschool coordin...
NOTICE OF ELECTION The Wahkiakum Conservation District is pleased to announce an opportunity to contribute to conservation and your community by serving on the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors are public officials who direct the activities of conservation for the district. Although they serve without compensation, they are eligible for appropriate expenses. An election for a board seat on the Wahkiakum Conservation District will be held on March 16, 2010, at the River Street meeting room: 25 River Street, Cathlamet, WA. Polls will open at 1...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE OF PORT DISTRICT NO. TWO OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to scheduling conflicts, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Port District No. Two of Wahkiakum County, Washington, scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, will be held instead on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. at the regular meeting place of the District at the Skamokawa United Methodist Church, Skamokawa, Washington. The public is encouraged and invited to attend all meetings of the District....
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY JOY E. MALOFF-JARA Plaintiff, No. 09 2 00105 6 vs. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION JAVIER J. JARA aka JAY JARA, (60 DAYS) Defendants, The State of Washington to JAVIER J. JARA aka JAY JARA: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 14th day of January, 2010 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Joy E. Maloff-Jara, and serve a cop...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 09-4-00019-7 HELLEN L. MACE, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal...
PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will be held commencing at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, January 21, 2010, in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room, located in the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington. The Agenda for said Special Meeting is as follows: 1. Executive Session - National Security Issue (RCW 42.30.110(1)(a) DATED this 4th day of January, 2010 ___________________ Marsha LaFarge Clerk of the B...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 09-4-00020-1 DALE C. WALKER, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.030 The personal representatives named below have been appointed as joint personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON In accordance with Chapter 39.04.155 Revised Code of Washington, Public Utility District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from firms interested in providing residential refrigerator and freezer decommissioning and recycling services. Responses must be provided to the District by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, J...
