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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team capped off their rollercoaster season with a third place finish at last week’s state tournament in Spokane, ending the year on a high note. The Mules reached the semifinals after a gritty 62-49 win over Winlock in the fifth meeting between the teams this season. Eager to put their struggles against Winlock behind them, the Mules hoped to jump on the Cardinals early and finish them off with ease. That proved to be too much to ask for though, as it was Winlock that got off to a hot start, putting the M...
BRRR—The ground was covered with frost in West Valley on the first two days of this week, but with the sun coming out and shining for most of Monday, it made the cold nights bearable. However, it looks to be a wet one today (Tuesday), so I hope you're all getting to stay in as much as possible or have an umbrella handy! Having this rain isn't nearly as bad as in the Midwest and East Coast, where people are getting slammed with heavy, wet snow. I hope everyone’s family and friends in the storm’s path will stay safe, as it sounds rea...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of other reports during the past week, including: February 25—3:01 p.m. A caller reported a possible case of animal abuse after observing an animal with a large tumor on its hoof. 3:15 p.m. A caller reported that cash was missing from their residence. A deputy was advised. 3:29 p.m. A business reported that a person was causing a disturbance. 4:20 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to treat a 16-year-old female who was experiencing a possible...
Julie Anne Chamberlain was born on February 17, 1948 in Longview, Wash., to Russell and Connie Gorman. She passed away on February 28, 2013, in Bend, Ore., after living with MS for over 40 years. In July of 2012 when the Columbia View Care Center closed Julie moved to Bend Ore. to live near her sister, Becky. Julie was a lifelong resident of Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School as co-Valedictorian in 1966 and attended Washington State University on a full scholarship. She had also been a Wahkiakum Dairy Princess. Julie...
Last Wednesday, the newly formed Rock ‘n Roll Congress held their first Open Mic Night for all ages at the Pioneer Church. The event began at 5 p.m. and what followed was a showcase of local talent, veterans and youth. Several high school students played guitars and sang. For many of them, it was a first time. Brooke Calvert took up the guitar two months ago and handled the experience of performing quite well, behind a pair of sunglasses. Younger than Calvert was Jacob McCoy, who held court o...
Wahkiakum High School students next week will conduct a drive fund to raise funds for Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. The students will sell wrist bands, Doernbecher Dolly logo heads, and root beer floats. They'll sponsor a dance with a court selected by school faculty, and hold a limited-seating spaghetti dinner that will feature a silent auction and a Mr. Wahkiakum Pageant. Middle and elementary school students will participate through a Penny War in which classes compete to see which can collect the most pennies. The drive is...
The Diner on Main Now Open for Business This past Saturday marked the soft opening of the new Diner on Main Street Restaurant. Opened by John and Sharon Buennagel, who also own and manage Sharon’s Pizza & More. The new 50’s inspired diner is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Diner also includes a lounge which is open daily from 11 a.m. An official ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. Tall Tree Café Coffeehouse open on Sundays Starting this month the Tall Tree Caf...
The Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, is sponsoring a one-day Watercolor Workshop by Carol Boudreau. It will be held at the Gallery on Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $70 with advance registration required. Carol is an award winning artist with a teacher’s background, making this an excellent learning opportunity. Beginners and experienced painters 18 years and older are welcome. Participation will be limited to 10 so there will be lots of personal attention and c...
On March 14, at noon, Debbie Fredricks, WSU Extension Educator, will discuss how to avoid overspending at the store. Do coupons really save money? Are buy one get one offers always cheapest? Do the big box stores really offer big savings? Retailers are skilled at separating consumers from their money. Learn insider tips from a former advertising manager on how to save money not only on groceries but on many other items. The free program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension, will be held at the Cowlitz Co....
Safe@Home, a division of Elder Options, is offering free safety assessments for seniors in the Longview/Kelso area. The Home Safety evaluation is a free community service and will offer seniors recommendations to make their home or apartment safer. Participants will receive materials regarding fall prevention, home safety and emergency preparedness. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of falls and increase awareness. Forty-five percent of household injuries occur in the bathroom and 20 percent of falls occur in the kitchen. Seniors...
Wahkiakum PUD is making progress in its efforts to correct financial reporting deficiencies identified during a review by the state auditor’s office last year. In the report issued last April, the auditors wrote: “The District’s internal controls over accounting and reporting are inadequate to ensure the financial statements are accurate and complete.” The report reviewed the PUD’s financial records from 2009 and 2010. Specifically, the audit report mentioned that some accounts, including the plant materials and supplies account, lacked re...
Naselle-Grays River Valley Elementary School staff recognized the following students of the month for displaying the character trait of compassion. Front row, left to right: Cannon Johnson (2nd), Kaelin Anderson (2nd), Kaylin Shrives (1st), Bella Colombo (1st), Audian Muessig (K), Kevin Lopez (K). Back row: Shelby McEneny (3rd), Connor Fithen (3rd), Abby Moten (5th), Justyn Blaylock (5th), Joey Singleterry (4th), Peyton Dalton (4th)....
This week U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, led a letter to U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki calling for an expedited waiver process granting same-sex veterans and their spouses burial rights in national cemeteries. Currently, only members of the opposite-sex are buried next to their veteran spouse in national cemeteries. “For the LGBT members of our nation’s armed forces, and for those of us who support them, the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ was only the first step on the r...
Shelby McEneny of Grays River and a member of the Sugar & Spice 4-H Club participated in the Washington State 4-H Fashion Revue, "The Best of the Best" at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo held in Puyallup last week. Shelby received an invitation to be a part of this event after competition held last September, in which she received a very high score and award of merit. Competitors sew, knit or crochet a garment or outfit. They model their creation in front of a panel of judges and an audience. Their interview with the judges includes answering...
Columbia Riverkeeper is hosting a Lower Columbia River Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 13 at the Skamokawa Grange from 6-7:30 p.m. Join fellow community members to learn about local Columbia River issues and discuss solutions. “Pressing Columbia River issues have real impacts on local individuals, communities, and economies. We hope to create an opportunity for citizens to share their concerns and discuss solutions,” said Lorri Epstein, Water Quality Director of Columbia Riverkeeper. This evening event will feature presen...
Wahkiakum County's Health Department is looking 15 years into the future when an estimated 60 percent of the population will be 60 years old or over. "It's not just Wahkiakum County, it's everybody," Sue Cameron, county Health and Human Services Department Director, said Tuesday. "There will be a lot of dynamics our county will need to deal with." Cameron and other health officers discussed the issue Tuesday at a meeting with county commissioners as the County Board of Health. They presented a short presentation that spoke of a permanent shift...
The children of Mary Jacobson held a 90th birthday celebration for their mother on February 17 at the Monticello Hotel in Longview. Seventy-five family and friends attended the gathering. Mary was born in Vega, Norway, on February 17, 1923, so the party decorations had a Norwegian theme to honor her heritage. Family and friends entertained with music and Norwegian stories. Monticello Hotel staff informed Mary and her family that the hotel was also celebrating its 90th birthday in 2013....
A group of Washington based gillnetters has sued the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to overturn regulations that would move gillnetters off the main stem of the Columbia River and sway salmon allocations further in favor of recreation anglers. The suit, filed Monday in Wahkiakum County Superior Court, asks the court to declare the regulation entitled "Columbia River Basin Salmon Management Policy Decision" invalid. The suit is similar to one filed last month in Oregon against the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, which had adopted the...
On Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. the PKH Trio will perform at Peace Lutheran Church in Astoria. The PKH Trio performs folk music from the coastal area between Vasa and Kokkola in Finland, interspersed with some international tunes and solos by Pia Karin Helsing, who is an accomplished soprano in her own right. Members of this group have studied and performed extensively both in Finland and Sweden. Pia Karin Helsing plays the cello and violin. Görel Särs plays accordion, piano, and guitar. Cay Nyqist, composer, plays...
This week marks the 12-year anniversary of the Nisqually Earthquake that measured 6.8 on the Richter Scale and shook the Puget Sound area, and is a grim reminder to residents that the time to prepare for a disaster is now, starting with understanding your insurance needs. Earthquake damage is not covered under most standard homeowners, renters or business owners insurance policies. To protect your family and business, the NW Insurance Council offers tips on how to prepare for an earthquake and encourages homeowners and business owners to...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved one of two claims for damages caused by county employees. Commissioners Blair Brady and Mike Backman--Dan Cothren was out of town at another meeting--approved a $230.99 damage claim from Leon Grooff of Bellevue for damage his travel trailer sustained while boarding the ferry Wahkiakum last July. The steepness of the ramp caused the trailer to drag, he said, and that destroyed his stabilizing jacks. Brady and Backman agreed the claim was valid and should be paid. However, they rejected a...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Salmon Derby March 29 and 30 at the Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet. Weigh-in for gill cut fish will be between 2-5 p.m. each day. Adult tickets, 17 and older, are $20 each, youth tickets for ages 11-16 are $10 each, kids age 10 and under are free. Purchase tickets at Elochoman Slough Marina, Bank of the Pacific Cathlamet branch, or Moore Auto. There will be vendors at the marina and prizes include custom fishing rods plus cash prizes. Proceeds go...
Bail Forfeitures January 2 to January 31, 2013 Teddy L. Guntle, speeding, $175, Washington State Patrol. Dante S.M. Pogue, failure to wear seatbelt, $100, WSP. Ronald L. Gerrish, speeding, $93, Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office. Raymond S. Russell, speed too fast for conditions (accident), $175, WSP. Trinidad I. Medina, speeding, $113, WSP. Peter J. Weiler, negligent driving in the second degree, $550, WSP. Ronald G. Endres, speeding, $113, WSP. Moira A. Thomson, speeding, $113, WSP. Michael J. Skovbo, speeding, $113, WSP. Diane R. Hillison, s...
Fishing prospects look bright this year for chinook in Washington's ocean waters and the Columbia River, according to preseason salmon forecasts released March 1 at a public meeting in Olympia. Opportunities for anglers also look good in Puget Sound, where coho and pink salmon runs are expected to be strong this year. Forecasts for chinook, coho, sockeye, pink and chum salmon mark the starting point for developing 2013 salmon-fishing seasons in Puget Sound, the Columbia River and Washington coastal areas. The forecasts were developed by the...
Jillian Weiss has arrived. Not just to the community, but to a few conclusions as well. After getting a business degree and working in sales for a time, she realized she wanted something else. And so she came here. “My parents live here," she said. "I was looking for a change of pace and lifestyle, to refocus.” The details weren’t totally clear but, “I knew I wanted to work with kids and music was my passion," she said. Having grown up around the music scene, and being a musician and perform...
