Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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, 2009 Wahkiakum's Jasmine Bingham and Sarah Doumit and Naselle's Tylor Nortrup won events at last week's Southwestern Washington Class 2B District Track and Field meet. Bingham won the 100m, 12.56, and 200m, 25.97, a new school record, and Doumit won the high jump, 5'2". Nortrup won the pole vault, clearing 13'. Placing high enough or meeting qualifying marks to advance to the state meet this weekend at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, were Mule boys--Riley Prestegard, 100m and 200m; Bryce McClain, 400m; 400m relay team of McClain,...
, 2009 Editor's Note: Haylee Budd of Puget Island, an 8th grader at John C. Thomas Middle School, was the local and regional winner in the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2009 Patriotism essay contest. Here is her essay: by Haylee Budd, Puget Island Every year we celebrate Veterans Day, right? Have you ever wondered why we honor our veterans? Whenever I hear a kid ask, I always think of the same two reasons. The reasons are that they fought for their country and that we wouldn't be the same country without them. The initial reason veterans should be...
The swine flu H1N1 virus that has swept around the world is getting closer to Wahkiakum County, public health officials said Tuesday. Seven cases have been confirmed in Clark County, said Health Officer Dr. Barbara Fines, and one case has been confirmed in Columbia County, Ore. "It's here to stay," she said. The strain is very similar to normal seasonal flu strains, she said, but it seems to affect younger people more than the normal seasonal flu strains, she said. Health officials ask that people with flu symptoms stay home to avoid spreading...
Wahkiakum School District board of directors acted on a variety of issues at their May 20 meeting, including: --Wahkiakum High School Principal Loren Davis reported the April students of the month are Freshman Kyle Bergquist, Sophomore Phillip Doumit, Junior Erin Turner, and Senior Ebony Cothren. The Lion’s Club/KLOG Senior is Jake Goldsmith. Six students earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average for the third quarter, and 48 students earned a spot on the honor roll. The girl’s track team is the State 2B Academic Champions. The team of 16 had a com...
Money for college is available for low income and foster students, thanks to the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board. The “College Bound Scholarship” promises to pay tuition at any Washington public college, university or career school at the public college rate, plus $500 for books. Application for the scholarship is open to this years seventh, eighth and ninth graders, however sixth grade students may apply. Signing up sixth grade students is a trial for this year, Julius A Wendt/John C Thomas Principal Theresa Libby said. Bec...
Jada Rupley, associate superintendent for the Educational Service District (ESD) 112, presented the Naselle-Grays River School Board an ECEAP update at the May 19 meeting. ECEAP is the acronym for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, which is the state’s comprehensive pre-kindergarten program for income eligible families. The program provides free preschool, developmental screenings, nutritious meals and snacks, health and dental screenings and fun activities for families. Enrollment for next year’s program has begun, however, spa...
, 2009 The Wahkiakum Mule golf team claimed its third consecutive district championship last week at Ocean Shores and advanced to this week's state tournament in Kennewick. The Mules had a team score of 728; Northwest Christian was second with 743. Cody Olsen finished second in individual standings with a 36 hole total of 168. Cole Claussen finished third at 174; Justin McClain was 10th at 190, and Andrew Weiler finished 14th at 196. The state tournament started Tuesday with a practice round. The top 40 golfers in Wednesday's first round...
For five months, the Wahkiakum School Board has been searching for ways to offset a half million budget shortfall. From implementing a four-day school week to pay to play, many ideas surfaced. On May 20, the board made a final decision. Beginning next year, students will pay to participate in extracurricular activities. The cost will be $55 for high school programs and $30 for middle school programs. No extracurricular programs were cut for the 2009-10 school year. The pep band, annual, Honor Society, and Knowledge Bowl will be exempt from the...
On Memorial Day, we commemorate and celebrate with humble reverence the memory of absent comrades, all of whom epitomize and give true meaning to the words, "Valor, Sacrifice, Loyalty and Perseverance." Yet, while we revere and cherish the memory of those who have come before, we are reminded to do everything within our power to support our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen. Equal tribute needs to be given to all who are serving courageously around the world, during one of the most challenging periods in American history....
, 2009 Health center to consider county clinic The board of directors of the Cowlitz Valley Health Center agreed Tuesday evening to consider Wahkiakum County's request to take over the Wahkiakum Family Health Clinic. "They agreed to go ahead with their due diligence process," Wahkiakum County Commissioner Lisa Marsyla reported Wednesday morning. "They're not saying they'll take over the clinic; it's not a given." Marsyla said she will supply a financial report on the clinic to the health center this week and coordinate a response to...
Local government and non-profit conservation groups will meet to discuss repairs to Kandoll Road and related drainage issues. Officials from Wahkiakum County, Grays River Habitat Enhancement District and Columbia Land Trust agreed Tuesday to look for solutions to the flooding and erosion problems that have troubled that part of the Grays River Valley for several years. Several times in the past few years, Grays River freshets have swept over the gravel road and washed away the gravel, making the road almost impassable. County commissioners...
, 2009 Filing for offices that will be on the 2009 election ballots runs June 1-5 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor. The only partisan office on the ballot will be that of County Clerk, a one year unexpired term, Kay Holland incumbent. Non-partisan races on the ballot include: Fire District 1, Position 3, six year term, Fred Aegerter incumbent. Fire District 2, Position 1, six year term, Stewart Moonen, incumbent. Fire District 3, Position 1, six year term, Lawrence Rose incumbent. Fire District 4, six year term, Position 1,...
, 2009 Governor’s Heritage award winner Irene Martin will be the featured presenter when The Friends of Skamokawa hold a docent training session on June 6 at 9:30 a.m. Potential docents and anyone interested in the history of Wahkiakum County and Skamokawa are invited to hear the stories of some of the personalities who presided over the heyday of Skamokawa, when it was known as “Little Venice,” due to the businesses and residences that all fronted on the waterways. Boats were the standard method of transportation, and students rowed and paddl...
, 2009 May 21 at Raymond Men: Willapa Valley 97, South Bend 94, NW Christian 85, Pe Ell 67, Vancouver Christian 38, Wahkiakum 36, Morton 35, Mossyrock 35, Ocosta 35, White Pass 33, Raymond 33, North Beach 27, Napavine 20, Naselle 15, Toutle Lake 12 Men--Winners, Wahkiakum, Naselle results 100m--1. Jake Lundy WV 11.73; 3. Riley Prestegard W 11.80. 200m--1. Kristian Burger SB 23.15; 4. Prestegard W 24.19. 400m--1. Mikhael Tran Mort 51.92; 4. Bryce McClain W 53.73; 7, Drew Macy N 55.93. 800m--1. David Lorton SB 1:59.22; 6. Connar Riley W 2:09.4....
