Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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March 29 at South Bend High School boys teams: South Bend 107.5, Willapa Valley 101.5, North Beach 77, Wahkiakum 74, Winlock 69, Wishkah 39, Taholah 22, Mary Knight 5, North River 4. Wahkiakum boys: 100m--3. Austin Burns 12.4; 4 Nathan Cothren 12.5. 400m--3. Collan Riley 57.1; 4. Connar Riley 58.9. 1600m--4. Collan Riley 5:13.4; 5. Brady LaBerge 5:18.2; 6. Ramiro Ramirez 6:48.0. 3200m--2. Ramirez 14:42.0. 4x400m relay--2. Mules (Collan R., Connar R., Adam Vasion, Mark Cothren) 3:59.8. Shot put--3. Brett Chaput 38-6. Discus--1. Chaput 140-0....
The Wahkiakum Mule golf team extended their unbeaten streak to 15-0 by posting a four ball total of 171 providing wins over Three Rivers Christian 245, Kings Way Christian199 and North West Christian (forfeit) on Tuesday . Leading the Mules with a nine hole medalist score of 40 was junior Brook Calvert. Junior Bradley Peek came in second, 41 and sophomore Austin Good third, 42. Zach Calvert shot 48, Brysen Coleman 53, and frosh Elliot Haney 58. The Mules' next match is Thursday (today) versus Three Rivers Christian at the Three Rivers Golf...
NICE WEEKEND--Easter weekend was certainly a nice one for all those traveling or enjoying the Easter egg hunts, although we did start Saturday morning in West Valley with a layer of thick, white frost and temps in the upper 20s. Thankfully, the sun was shining and it was soon much warmer and I think everyone's spirits perked right up as the day went along. I know the lawn mowers were kept busy. As this work week began, it was still warm, albeit cloudy, but while it was dry, we were scurrying around trying to get as much done outside as...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 2--5:46 a.m. A caller reported hearing shots in the Alger Creek Road area and suspected poachers were responsible. The Department of Fish and Wildlife were notified. 11:34 a.m. A Middle Valley Road resident reported the theft of money. Adult Protective Services was notified. 12:19 p.m. A Glengate Road resident reported the theft of a bicycle. The caller later reported that the bike had been found behind...
Judith Frances Bright, certified nurse mid-wife, advanced nurse practitioner, and public health administrator, died on April 3, 2012 from complications related to peritoneal cancer. She was born in Columbia, SC., on June 12, 1949, to C.O. "Rock" Bright and Frances Crout Bright. She graduated from Columbia's Dreher High School in 1967 and attended the University of South Carolina, obtaining her nursing degree from Charleston Southern University in 1971, a certificate in nurse midwifery from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1975, and...
Alvina Mary Schalock was born June 26, 1927, in Waukon, to Gilbert and Bernice Schalock and went to meet her Lord and Savior April 7, 2012, at her home in Cathlamet. She attended grade school and high school in Edwall. After graduation, she married her hometown sweetheart, Robert "Bob" Simpson October 7, 1945. Bob and Alvina lived on a ranch in Edwall for 44 years, raising grain and cattle. They also raised five children, Robert Jr. (Judy) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Steven (Susan) of Spokane, Colleen (Mike) Schmidt of Medical Lake, Wash., Mary (T...
Cathlamet town officials are looking for support from Wahkiakum County commissioners for a plan to assist temporary relocation of the Blanche Bradley Library and encourage connection to an unused sewer main. The town wants to relocate the library temporarily later this year while the old Town Hall is remodeled. A library advisory committee has recommended renting spaces in the Cathlamet Food Mart building in Rosedale. Septic sewer systems in that area, including that building's, have limitations, and town officials have proposed a plan to...
I think we can safely say it is Spring! Time once again for the Grange Spring Contests, sponsored by our Wahkiakum County Pomona Grange No. 25. Since April is officially Grange Month we will be holding our contest next week April 18 at the Long Beach grange. The contest will take place in the upstairs area of the building with the doors open at 10 a.m. Entries will be received between 10 a.m. and noon and judging will be from noon till 2 p.m. No items will be accepted for entry once judging has begun. Following the judging, our contest workers...
Gallery to feature work of artist Pearle Burns The Tsuga Gallery will hold a special exhibition of Pearle Burns' paintings from April 15-30. The exhibition will open with an artist's reception with Burns on April 15 from 2-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Burns was a 50 year resident of Cathlamet before moving to Arizona on retirement. She currently resides in Longview. Her son and daughter-in-law LeRoy and Donna, grandson Les and two great-grandchildren still live in Cathlamet. Burns, who will celebrate her 96th birthday on April 27, rememb...
In November, opinions soared over Initiative 1183, which sought to move liquor sales and distribution in Washington to the private sector. Supporters said it would improve consumer choice but opponents argued that small businesses would be hurt. When voters approved the initiative, they sealed the fate of the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB). By June 1 WSLCB will close state liquor store and distribution operations. For Janell Seaberg, manager of the Cathlamet Liquor Store, the practice of selling liquor will be nothing new....
The Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet celebrated recent successes in raising money and community awareness for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Cancer programs at its April 3 meeting. Attendance was swelled by a contingent of six Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District #4 volunteers, James Alexander, Nathan Miller, Major Thomas, Samantha Wilson, Captain Mike Wright, and led by District Fire Chief Jim Wilson. Other guests included Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program (KDCCP) representatives Bill and Claudia Eagle, Kiwanis Division 42 Lie...
At 3:05 p.m. on Friday, March 30, the doors of JA Wendt Elementary school opened. Spring break had begun. But a funny thing happened; the kids did not run outside to catch their buses in celebration of a holiday from school. Instead, students bustled into the gym in hopes of becoming Heart Heroes and helping children with special hearts. Coordinated by physical education teacher, Mary Moonen, students in grades 1-5 participated in Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH). “I am jumping for my aunt,” said fifth grader Katie Thomason, “She passed away but I wa...
At their meeting Tuesday, Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a variety of business, including: --The board reappointed Mike Backman, Mike Clark, George Exum and Jeff Rooklidge to the county Marine Resources Committee. --The board approved an expenditure of $8,250 for replacement of old radios for the Public Works Department and the car used by the county assessor. The old radios won't be adaptable to the new narrowband radio communications to which the county is moving. Commissioners said they would approve the expenditure, but they would...
To The Eagle: St. James Family Center is proud to be one of the recipients of the United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties' funding allocations for 2012. SJFC received $42,000 from United Way this year. St. James Family Center provides a variety of programs that focus on children and families in our community. United Way support assists SJFC to be able to continue to make a positive impact in the lives of families who use our services. In addition to funding, United Way organizes opportunities for volunteers to work with agencies in a...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the River Street Meeting Room at 25 River Street. The purpose of the Hearing will be to allow public comments on the proposed sewer rate increases. Persons interested in speaking for or against the increase are encouraged to appear. Tina Schubert Clerk/Treasurer Publish April 12, 2012...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Agenda items are: · Shoreline Substantial Development/Condi- tional Use Permit # 2012-2-3, Elliott Point Research Buoy deploy- ment 150 to 200 yards off shore of Elliott Point, Rosburg, WA 98643. · Shoreline Substantial Development/Condi- tional Use...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONDITIONAL USE, OR VARIANCE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that Hancock Forest Management, Who is owner of the below described property has filed an application for a Conditional Use Shoreline Permit for the development of: Installation of a 16' by 70' steel bridge for access to forest lands. Included in project is rock bank protection for new bridge abutments and widening of existing bridge approaches. Located at M.P. 6.6 East Valley Road Within NW1/4 of Section 6,...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONDITIONAL USE, OR VARIANCE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that Oregon Health Science University, Who is applicant of the below described property has filed an application for a Shoreline Substantial Development/Conditional Use Permit for the development of a research buoy. Located at River Mile 26 of the Columbia River; 175 yards off shore of Elliott Point, in Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington. Said development is proposed to be within Columbia River and/or the...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. TS No.: WA-11-419835-SH APN No.: 020806210006 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 4/20/2012, at 1:00 PM at At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamat, WA 98612 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the...
Once again the Wahkiakum County Fair Boards Easter Bingo was a successful fund raising Event for your fair. A huge thank you to Martha and Cheryl Backman for all the planning and prize gathering they do to make these bingos a big success. Martha and Cheryl are truly dedicated volunteers! By 6 p.m. the multi-purpose room at the Grade School was filled with people ready to play bingo. The first number was called, the room turned quiet and all attention was focused on watching bingo cards. After 10 rounds of bingo, it was time for some raffle...
News from Naselle: Members of the Naselle Marimba Band spent part of their spring break at a world famous venue and did a mighty fine job of entertaining many while they were at Disneyland. This talented group is to be commended for their efforts in giving so much pleasure to those who hear them. It is pretty obvious when one sees and hears them that they are playing from the heart. What an enjoyable group. Keep up the good vibes. The community is very proud of all of you. Check out their photos on the school website. It looks like the group...
