Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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SW 2B BOYS DISTRICT (5 to state) Feb. 14 @ higher seed #1: Napavine 54, Naselle 22 #2: Morton 49, N. Beach 47 #3: Mossyrock 72, S. Bend 52 #4: W. Pass 60, Ocosta 47 --- Feb. 17 @ Montesano #5: W. Valley 60, Napavine 56 (OT) #7: Mossyrock 60, NW Christian 43 --- Feb. 17 @ Castle Rock #6: Toutle 65, Morton 38 #8: Wahkiakum 63, W. Pass 48 --- Feb. 19 @ Montesano #10: W. Pass 61, N. Beach 55 #9: NW Christian 56, Naselle 50 --- Feb. 19 @ Rochester #12: Morton 66, Ocosta 50 #11: Napavine 56, S. Bend 35 --- Feb. 22 @ Chehalis #13: Toutle 56, W....
Cal Ripken Central Youth Baseball has announced that District Commissioner, Randy Green, and the State Commissioner, Bill Daniels, and the National Cal Ripken headquarters have approved a change in the existing boundary lines that will include Wahkiakum County into Central’s geography. The change in the boundary line will increase participation at Central and will provide increased awareness and opportunities for families and their children to participate in youth baseball. “Central Youth Baseball could not be more pleased to make this ann...
By popular demand, Jennifer Cobb, of Heirloom Preservation, will return to the River Life Interpretive Center, March 11 at 1 p.m. to demonstrate techniques for preserving family heirlooms. Too often, family treasures have not been stored under conditions that protect them from light, heat and moisture. Cobb is a preservation specialist who can guide a family, church or museum through the process of organizing photos, letters, textiles and documents to ensure they can be passed on to future generations. Cobb will have preservation supplies,...
The deadline for accepting nominations for the Washington 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year award is midnight, March 1. The announcement came from the award sponsor, Teacher's Insurance Plan, a car insurance program exclusively for members of the educational community. Teachers, students and parents can nominate any of the state's more than 65,000 accredited teachers. Nomination forms are available online at www.teachers.com/toty. To nominate an educator, explain in 250 words or less why this teacher should be the Teacher of the Year. Nominees...
The North Coast Symphonic Band will present a free concert at the historic Liberty Theater in downtown Astoria on March 4 at 2 p.m. The concert theme, “From the Back Roads of America,” is designed by resident conductor Richard Boberg to appeal to families and those of all ages, with selections based on American folk tunes, marches, and dances. The Brownsmead Flats folk combo will offer a pre-show performance at 1:30 p.m. The 45-plus members of the North Coast Symphonic Band will take the stage at 2 p.m., with Laurie Drage as featured vocal sol...
What to do with $181,000 in new funds coming to Wahkiakum County’s Department of Health and Human Services? Department Director Judy Bright reported Tuesday that the funding is in the works in the state legislature. The funding, totalling $100 million, would come over a two-year period. “There’s a $600 million gap in public health funding,” Bright said. “The $100 million is just a down payment.” Bright said the money would fund two full-time equivalent positions (FTE’s). The funds can’t supplant existing county funding, although legislators und...
If you don’t look now, you might miss some of those rural views of farmland, forest and waterfront that we enjoy in Wahkiakum County. Construction of new residences and dividing land for them has skyrocketed in the past two or three years. It’s evident on Puget Island where new houses block water front views and sprout on former dairy farm pastures. Farms in all the valleys of the county seem to be sprouting houses. In 2005, the county set a record for building permits, 107; the Permit Coordinator’s Office reported 103 for 2006. In previ...
The American Red Cross Southwest Washington Chapter is offering health and safety classes to the general public at the Red Cross office at 1265 14th Avenue in Longview. • February 14, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Review, 5-10 p.m., $45. • February 15, First Aid, 5 -9 p.m., $25. • February 17, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., $50. • February 24, Infant/Child CPR, 2:30-6:30 p.m., $30. • February 24, Adult, Child, Infant CPR and First Aid, 8:30- 6:30 p.m., $55. • February 24, Adult...
The Wahkiakum Mule girls took on the Willapa Valley Vikings Tuesday in the last varsity game to be played in Valley Tenoski Gym, with Valley winning 73-41. The Mules play next Monday, 2:30 p.m., in Rochester, against the loser of the Raymond vs. Toutle Lake contest which will be played Friday, 8 p.m., in Montesano. Two losses knock a team out of the district tournament. The top five teams go to state. The Mules lost their regular season finale last Thursday 48-36 at Morton, dropping them into a tie with the Adna Pirates for the sixth place in...
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team used balanced team play to wrap up an undefeated 19-0 regular season last Friday by choking the Morton Huskies for a 70-54 win. The Mules shot to an early lead, but the Huskies fought back with good offensive ball movement. The game was tied 37-37 midway through the third quarter when the Mules took control. With the Huskies focusing on stopping Mule scoring leader Toby David, point guard Travis Bain started penetrating the key; he also hit a couple long shots to open up the Husky defense. Then the Mules...
Lower Columbia Economic Development Council board member Sandi Reider had the honor of presenting this year's Small Business Award to Rob and Diane Stockhouse, owners of Stockhouse's Farm and Rog's Retreat on February 6 at Janet's Riverview Restaurant in Cathlamet. The Stockhouses have been part of the community and working on their farm on Puget Island for nine years. They provide vegetable starts in the spring for many gardens, sell flowers, chicken and duck eggs, and the occasional roasting chicken. They have hosted many guests at Rog's Retr...
This area's Horizons Program meetings began on Sunday at the Grays River Grange Hall. Did you know that the Horizons is a community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in small rural and reservation communities (population less than 5,000) faced with economic decline and demographic change? The program’s goal is to help communities understand poverty, commit to action to change it, and then bring about lasting change. Horizons explores the perceptions and sources of poverty, recognizing that it isn’t always just about lack of mon...
| Clam diggers have got a green light to proceed with an evening razor clam dig February 16 and 17 at four ocean beaches, one of which will remain open for a third night of digging February 18. Fishery managers gave final approval for the dig after marine toxin tests confirmed the clams at all four beaches are safe to eat. Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Kalaloch will all open for digging February 16 and 17 from noon to midnight each day. Twin Harbors will also be open during the same hours for an additional day, February 18. Copalis...
Wahkiakum residents from all walks of life joined together last week in Grays River, Skamokawa and Cathlamet to discuss factors affecting Wahkiakum County's ability to thrive as a community, and impacts of poverty among Wahkiakum citizens. Participants learned new perspectives on their community from citizens of diverse backgrounds, including high school students, long-time residents, working families and retirees. "It was a fantastic conversation," said one participant. "I learned a lot about our community tonight." Conversation Circles will...
As the "Community of Caring and Sharing" art program at the local medical clinic launches its second year, a February 26 deadline for submissions to the fourth exhibit has been set. All local artists wishing to participate are welcome. In the three separate 2006 displays, 96 pictures were hung and 26 artists participated. Not only were the subject matters and styles diverse, the mediums included color and black and white photography, serigraphy, gouache, graphite, pastels, colored pencils, oils, watercolors, acrylics and tempera. To make...
Seven members of the Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team have qualified for this week's state Mat Classic Tournament in the Tacoma Dome. They are Kevin O'Connor, Jared McEntire, Joel Fudge, Brady Johns, Jon Murphy, James Lewis, and Chris Mendez. As a team the Mules placed third in the 1B/2B wrestling tournament. "The Mules led 12 other schools to place third, and only fell behind Concrete and Darrington," said Coach John Hannah. Five Mules wrestled in the finals and they brought home three championships. Champions for the Mules were Johns (135 lbs),...
