Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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JC Thomas Warriors did not let soggy weather put a damper on their track meet. On April 25, the Warriors hosted a four team meet at the Wahkiakum High School track. While spectators took strides to stay out of the rain, light showers did not seem to faze middle school athletes. The eighth grade boys track team pulled out a first place victory over competing teams from Adna, Toledo, and Napavine while seventh and eighth grade girls each earned second place rankings. Individual results are listed below. Thomas Middle School; April 25 at...
April 28: Wahkiakum High at Swanson Invitational/Castle Rock Wahkiakum girls: 3200m--4. Ashley Silva 13:55.4. 100m hurdles--4. Shelbie Abbot 19.87. 300m hurdles--4. Abbot 58.21. 4x100m relay--4. Andi Sos, Silva, Abbot, Gabby Mann 61.27. Shot put--1. Blaine Land 34'. Discus--1. Land 111-8. Javelin--3. Land 95-6. Wahkiakum boys--100m--3. Nathan Cothren 11.94. 200m--3. N. Cothren 24.82. 400m--4. Collan Riley 57.44. 1600m--4. Collan Riley 5:08.24. 3200m--4. Adam Vasion 12:21.78. 300m hurdles--3. Lars Blix 46.11. 4x100m--3. Blix, Connar Riley, Mark...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules softball team’s struggles in Central League play continued against the Morton-White Pass Timberwolves last Friday afternoon in Randle. The Lady Mules lost the opener 11-1 in six innings and fell 16-1 in just two and one-half innings in the nightcap. Tori Wegdahl recorded two hits for the Lady Mules in Game 1, including a leadoff triple in the fourth inning, followed by Jem Dyer’s RBI double. Sam Boyce, Morgan Elliott, and Marissa Longtain each added a single. Boyce led off Game 2 with a single and came around to sco...
SO-SO--Last weekend promised to bring some sunshine to our area but after a brief amount on Saturday morning, the clouds took over and it was rather gloomy all day. However, it was dry, so that was something. Sunday saw some brief sun breaks but by nightfall and Monday morning, it was nothing but rain, so if things clear up by the end of the week, I'm sure everyone will be happy. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 3-9 are Rosie Hicks, Maria Snow, Connor Emlen-Petterson, Tami Bosch, Lori Parke, Stephanie Moonen, Stan Thacker,...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 23--12:25 p.m. A caller reported hearing a log truck driver firing a pistol into the air in the Mullen Drive area of SR 4. The caller did not see the shot fired and deputies were unable to locate the truck. 1:01 p.m. A caller reported that a driver in a black Suburban had forced several drivers off the road on westbound SR4. Officers were unable to located the vehicle. 3:01 p.m. The Grays River...
Robert Lee Swift, 62, of Longview died April 24, 2012 at St. John Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1950 in Longview to John Donald and Verna (Malakowsy) Swift. He attended Cathlamet Grade School and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dean "Joe". He is survived by daughter Keri Dutra of Stockton, Calif.; brothers David of Winlock, William and Ken both of Cathlamet, and Mike of Rose Valley; sister Barbara Raubuch of Longview and three granddaughters. No service is...
Our loving wife and mother Donna Irene Gatens Klint went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at her home in Deep River, as the result of cancer. She was 72 years old. Donna was born November 21, 1939 in Nemah, the daughter of Lucy “Nettie” Slater and James Francis “Frank” Gatens. The doctor had to come by boat out to Twin Point on the Willapa Bay for her delivery. Donna was raised with four brothers and as a child loved rowing out on the Bay against the tide. She attended elementary school in Naselle and graduated from Naselle...
Unemployment in Wahkiakum County dropped from 12.3 percent in February to 11.9 percent in March, according to the latest statistics from the state Employment Security Department. The figures said 180 of 1,510 people in the labor force were out of work in March, 11.9 percent, compared to 190 of 1,550 in December, 12.3 percent, and 230 of 1,560 in March, 2011, 14.6 percent. Wahkiakum's rate was ninth highest in the state. Cowlitz County was eighth at 12 percent, up from 11.9 percent in February and down from 12.8 percent in March, 2011. Pacific...
Local officials are continuing their search to find funds to save the eroding shoreline and dike on Steamboat Slough Road. The Columbia River is eating into the bank of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the White-tailed Deer, and the threat of a major slippage has led Wahkiakum County to close Steamboat Slough Road. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has said it doesn't have money in its budget to protect the shoreline. The dike is property of Diking District 4, of which the Fish and Wildlife Service is the largest landowner....
The JA Wendt/John C Thomas Parent Teacher Organization hosted the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Cinderella last Saturday. Young actors performed a spirited twist on the classic Grimm’s story for families, community members and friends over the weekend. “Let’s applaud these kids,” said tour director Ted Drury after Saturday’s matinee, “They put this entire play together in just five days.” The cast selections were made Monday evening after hours of auditions. Students then studied their lines, choreography and musical numbers i...
Local children and volunteers gathered at Cathlamet United Church of Christ Monday to celebrate the joy of reading. Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental (RIF) of Cowlitz County, young readers, preschool age through third grade, were welcomed in an event that helped to promote literacy. Children circled around to listen to the classic story of Curious George and then browsed the book tables in hopes of finding the perfect fit. “RIF is an all-volunteer organization,” said board member Mary Thomas who has been involved with RIF for 21 years. “Th...
Runners gear up for 28th Great White Tail Run The 28th annual Great White Tail Run takes place on May 19 on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa at 10 a.m. The courses are 10k, 5k and 2 miles in length, with award recognition for overall female and male winners in each event. There will be ribbons for the top three finishers in each age division. Packet pickup and day of registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Skamokawa Vista Park. Registration fees are $10 without shirt (pre run), $20 with shirt (pre run) and $12...
“Domestic violence and sexual assault are real problems,” asserts Susan Schillios, manager of The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center. “We can all play a part in prevention. It isn’t just about women standing up for women. This is a human issue and we can all do or say something to stand up against it. We all have women in our lives that we care about, mothers, sisters, aunts, friends and girlfriends. The Charlotte House also provides services to men. "We know that men are victims, unfortunately it is difficult for men to...
To The Eagle: My name is Shelby Robinson and I am 13 years old. I currently attend John C. Thomas Middle School in Cathlamet. A few short months ago I was offered a very unique and wonderful opportunity to travel with the People to People Ambassador program which was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. His vision for this program was to promote peace among different cultures, race and religions through individual ordinary citizens. Through this experience, I will: • Discover and enjoy traveling with new friends and gain...
To The Eagle: Columbia River Kayaking hosted another successful Wilderness First Responder course in Skamokawa last week, with 11 new WFRs certified at the end of the course. Special thanks are due to Jessica Fletcher, Kay Chamberlain, Duncan Cruickshank, Becky Ledtke, the Skamokawa Grange, the fairgrounds, Vista Park and the Skamokawa and Cathlamet fire departments for helping us to host this class. Thanks! Mark Whitaker Col. River Kayaking Skamokawa...
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO MEETING LOCATION AND TIME PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., of the Board of Commissioners of Public UtilityDistrict No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, will be held instead at the Rosburg Hall at 28 Rosburg Hall Road, Rosburg, Washington, on May 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The public and all cusstomers of the District are invited and encouraged to attend. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF...
NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF SMALL WORKS ROSTER AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR INCLUSION ON THE ROSTER OF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Utility District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County, Washington, maintains a Small Works Roster pusuant to the provisions of R.C.W. 39.04.155. The Small Works Roster may be used to secure price quotations and to award contracts for the construction of various public works projects under $300,000.00 in value, exclusive of sales tax....
NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Wahkiakum School District has surplus technology equipment for free distribution. We have old monitors, keyboards, towers, mice, laptops and printers. All hard drives have had the operating systems removed. The public is welcome to view and take items on a first come-first served basis during the time frame of 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9. The items are at the high school. If questions, please call the high school at 795-3271. _________________________________ W....
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE Notice is hereby given that the regular school board meeting of the Board of Directors of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, for the month of May, 2012, will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012; rather than the regularly scheduled date of May 22. The meeting will be held in the Wahkiakum High School library beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. _________________________________ W. Robert Garrett, Secretary Board of Directors Wahkiakum School District No. 200 Publish May 3,...
CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, Wahkiakum County, Cathlamet, WA is calling for bids for Bus Garage Roof Replacement and J.A. Wendt Elementary School Main Line Sewer Replacement in Cathlamet, WA. All bids must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2012, to Wahkiakum School District, PO Box 398, Cathlamet, WA 98612, with envelopes marked "Bus Garage Roof Replacement Bid"; and "J.A. Wendt Elementary School Main Line Sewer Replacement Bid"; and will be...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council will hold its regularly-scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Skamania and Klickitat Rooms of ESD 112, located at 2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661. All interested parties are invited to attend. For additional information, call Susan Pagel at 360-567-3178. The SWWDC is an equal opportunity program/employer. Auxiliary aids/services are available upon request. Publish May 3, 2012...
Wahkiakum County Notice of Determination of Nonsignificance Wahkiakum County issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Piling removal associated with closing tideland lease with WA DNR. The project is located in the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River; Gov't. lot 3, 4, and 5 of Section 11, T8N, R6W, W.M. Proposed by Brusco Tug and Barge, Inc. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency,...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: ) ) No. 12-4-00003-1 ) GREGG DASHIEL HILTON, ) 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...
CALL FOR BIDS EAST VALLEY ROAD SETTLEMENT PROJECT SKAMOKAWA, WASHINGTON WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Wahkiakum County, Washington, at the Public Works Department, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, until 11:00 A.M. local time on May 15, 2012, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the East Valley Road Settlement Project. Project Description: This project calls for road repairs to a...
CALL FOR BIDS Elochoman 10.7 Paving WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Wahkiakum County, Washington, at the Wahkiakum County Public Works office, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, Washington 98612, until 11:00 A.M. local time the 22 day of May, 2012, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the Elochoman Valley Road milepost 10.7 paving project. Project Description: The project prov...
