Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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SW Washington Class 2B State Meet May 28, 29 at Cheney Local athletes earning medals by finishing in the top eight at the state 2B track meet last week were Naselle Comette Nicole Laney, third in pole vault, 8'3", and Wahkiakum Mules Blaine Land, fourth in discus, 114', and sixth in shot put, 32'7"; Brett Chaput, fourth in discus, 149'2", and Shay Bingham, fifth in pole vault, 11'9". Boys: Riverside Christian 70, 2. NW Christian (Lacey) 58, 3. Willapa Valley 49, 4. SouthBend 39...11. Mossyrock 21...19. White Pass 13...22. Wahkiakum 9, 24. Pe...
Wahkiakum Mule senior Cole Claussen placed fifth in the Washington Class 1B/2B State Golf Championships at the Tri-Cities Country Club in Kennewick last week. Over all, the Mule team of Claussen, Cody Olsen, Andrew Weiler, Justin McClain and Brook Calvert placed sixth. Claussen had the best back nine of his tournament life on the final day, Mule Assistant Coach Nick Vavoudis reported. "His performance vaulted him past six players to capture fifth place and boost the Mules golf team to tie for sixth place," Vavoudis said. "Claussen's back nine s...
SOGGY--Well, most of this past Memorial weekend was pretty damp I'm afraid. There were a few hours on a couple of days where it was not raining and not too terribly cold, but if you were out camping, you would probably not think this was the most terrific weather for doing so. I know walking around through wet grass or mud puddles is not that much fun, and neither is loading up those wet tents and things when the weekend is over, so hopefully you stayed late enough that you got to dry things out when that sunshine finally showed up about 3 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 24--11:26 a.m. A caller reported a truck was driving up the creek in Middle Valley. 12:45 p.m. A caller reported illegal drug activity. 4 p.m. Thomas Middle School staff reported a middle school student had sent a nude photo to another student. May 25--10:27 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a teen age male with a cut finger. 2:20 p.m. A caller reported that his son's vehicle was taken without...
The Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds will be covered with fancy cars and lots of people, as the Dollars for Scholars event is this Saturday. Some lucky fishermen will bring in big prehistoric looking sturgeon to be weighed and measured for the Sturgeon Derby. There will be lots of raffle prize drawings and good food. Stop by and support this fund-raiser that provides scholarships for the Naselle and Wahkiakum High School graduating seniors, see you there! We will be having another work party today (Thursday), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds to...
The Long Beach police and civilians who helped save Washington State Patrol trooper Scott Johnson after he was shot in the line of duty were honored at a ceremony last Wednesday. In February, Trooper Johnson, a Naselle resident, was on duty at the scene of a suspected DUI call in Long Beach when a man walked up and shot him in the back of the head, police said. Johnson survived and attended the event honoring those who helped save his life and apprehended the suspected shooter. Led by State...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners and management discussed proposed water rate increases at their meeting June 1. Manager Dave Tramblie asked the board to come to a consensus about the proposed rate increases so that rate hearings could be scheduled for public comment. The proposed rate increase for the Puget Island water system is $3.25 beginning in August of this year. The commissioners declined to support a further rate increase for January, but said they would revisit rates at that time if needed. The increased charge will be applied to the...
What’s got into those Redman Hall volunteers? They’ve been re-energized. The downstairs portion of the Hall has been reorganized to give the merchandise a pleasant and inviting look. “Heck! Even I’m buying something today,” said volunteer Bernadette Goodroe as she placed her check in Redman Hall’s cash box. Goodroe had just purchased one of the Hall’s new “Smoke on The Water” tees. The shirt, designed by area artist Don Nisbett, depicts a sophisticated salmon smoking a cigar swimming up strea...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met on May 18 and heard reports from students and staff. Middle school student Katie Olsen announced that eighth grade move-up will be on June 14 at 6 p.m. and all are invited to attend. District Business Manager Jon Tienhaara reported that current enrollment stands at 308.5 full time students and the district’s reserves are at $618,251. May was the first month that the school received money from local property taxes, said Tienhaara.. Principal Karen Wirkkala announced that Naselle Middle School w...
Wahkiakum County is slated to take part in a simulated mass casualty exercise scheduled for next Thursday, June 10, from 9a.m. until 3p.m.. The event is sponsored by Southwest Washington’s Region 4 Homeland Security Coordinating Council which includes Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties and is designed to test the emergency response capabilities of each county. The emergency management office of Cowlitz County said as the “Big MAC” (Multi-Agency Coordination) plan unfolds, the test...
Local Issues: Wahkiakum County Commissioner Blair Brady attended the May 25 Grays River Grange meeting. Commissioner Brady wished to let members know of his intentions to vote no on the proposal to create a Columbia Pacific National Heritage Area (NHA) in Wahkiakum County. Even though Commissioner Brady states he can find no downside to the proposal, he says he’s voting the will of his constituents. There seems to be some concern regarding how many constituents were actually contacted. For example, I am someone whose view on the matter was not...
The St. James Family Center's Youth Adventure Program is offering the American Red Cross' Baby-sitter Boot Camp designed for today's youth ages 11-15. Students will learn the baby-sitter's training curriculum, infant and child CPR, as well as have a simulated day of baby-sitting with a computerized infant. Students will earn a child and infant CPR/first aid certification card, a baby-sitters certification card, an emergency reference guide, a baby-sitter's handbook and a baby-sitter's training DVD. The classes will be held August 2,3&4 from 9...
Filing for elected positions on the 2010 primary and general election ballots runs next Monday through Friday in the county auditor's office. Many county department offices will be up for election. Positions on the ballot, and their filing fees, include: --County commissioner, District 3, Skamokawa, Deep River, Grays River and Rosburg precents, $359.80. Blair Brady, a Democrat, is the incumbent. --Assessor, $553.78; Sulema Zerr, a Republican, is the incumbent. --Auditor, $553.78; Diane Tischer, a Democrat, is the incumbent. --Clerk, $553.78;...
The Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce (CREST) was recently awarded $40,000 to begin conceptual designs for three restoration projects in the Grays River. The funding is provided through the a NOAA/Ecotrust partnership titled the Whole Watersheds Restoration Initiative. The projects are proposed to restore in-stream habitat and improve bank conditions for the Gorley, Sorenson, and Gudmundsen families. The three project sites have been heavily impacted by flooding and damaging river processes in the Grays River. CREST’s actions will t...
Those who have driven west on State Route 4 through Skamokawa and wondered about the history of Redmen Hall now have a chance to both learn about the building and pass that information onto others. The opportunity will be given on June 26 when the Friends of Skamokawa docent training will educate volunteers about Skamokawa and Wahkiakum County and will feature local Governor's Heritage Award winner and historian Irene Martin. The Friends of Skamokawa, founded 24 years ago, purchased the building which then underwent an extensive restoration...
Wahkiakum County officials are working on a plan to continue funding security officers for the county district and superior courts. District Court Judge Bill Faubion and Superior Court Judge Michael Sullivan have hired two retired police officers as security officers under a state grant which expires at the end of June. The grant has been discontinued in the state government budget cuts, and this week, the judges asked that the commissioners authorize them to spend $6,000 from their Trial Court Improvement Fund to fund court security for the...
Wahkiakum County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a proposal to work with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to repair a tide gate and culvert on Brooks Slough Road. In other business, the board and Prosecuting Attorney Dan Bigelow discussed points that should be included in an ordinance regulating biosolids, and the board delayed action on a request to restore staffing in the Health and Human Services Department. The tide gate and culvert are very small and weren't included in a larger construction project to replace other culverts and tide...
The 29th Annual Bald Eagle Day will begin on July 16 with a special Two Islands Farm Market beginning at 3 p.m. The Chief Wahkiakum Trolley will bring visitors to the market from the Marina and downtown areas. There will be great produce and fruits, artisan breads and pastries, old world sausages, goat, lamb, beef and chicken by the cut, fresh cut flowers, along with music and hot food. On Main Street in front of Ace Hardware, the Sidewalk Art Contest will showcase young and adult artists from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. A panel of judges will review...
To The Eagle: Regardless of being Democrat or Republican, representatives in Congress work to bring home the bacon. In this case, it’s $10 million with this thing called a National Heritage Area (NHA) -- a federal program supporting local history, culture and natural beauty. Commissioner Blair Brady has looked at this gift-horse. Even though he “has found no downside” Brady will still vote no -- only because he wants to represent his constituents. But who are these constituents? As far as I can tell, it’s a very vocal group of partisa...
To The Eagle: Just a note to say thanks for the Focus in The Eagle. I was getting so tired of the long drawn out letters on LNG and NHA ,taking over the paper. Then, on Focus I saw Jerry DeBriae's picture and the article of a home-town kid that has really done well. I knew his parents Ray and Marie DeBriae, very nice people and I know if they were living they would be so proud of him. Fred Johnson and his barn added to the hometown feeling, that is what I like about The Eagle, especially now that I am transplanted, I loved Cathlamet. Keep up...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tuesday, June 15, 2010, Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Wahkiakum County shall be changed to Monday, June 14, 2010, and shall commence at the hour of 9:30 a.m. Regular Meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are held in the Board's Public Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS...
File No.: 7763.26266 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Grantee: Duane Todd and Rebecca Todd, Husband and wife, presumptively as community property Tax Parcel ID No.: 180804-120005 Abbreviated Legal: Ptn. NE1/4 Sec. 18, T 8 N, R 4 WWM Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On July 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Outside the main lobby of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street in the City of , State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to...
WAHKIAKUM COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS In accordance with Chapter 39.80 Revised Code of Washington, Wahkiakum County is inviting statements of qualifications and performance from firms interested in providing architectural and engineering and other professional services. Categories of required professional services have been identified as follows: · Architect/Design Consultants · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Structural Engineering (bridge/retaining walls/buildings) · Geotech...
CALL FOR SEALED BIDS SALE OF SURPLUS FIRE TRUCK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WAHKIAKUM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE will accept bids for the sale of one 1966 GMC Pump Engine fire truck, until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at which time said bids shall be publicly opened and read at the District's fire station. Said fire truck was previously declared surplus to the District's needs by Resolution of the District's Board of Fire Commissioners, adopted on May 19, 2010. The terms of the sale are as follows: The minimum accepta...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET RESOLUTION NO. 280-10 A RESOLUTION IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE COLUMBIA RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION(S) WHEREAS, the Town of Cathlamet has the authority to issue, or withhold from issuing, building permits and impose building and construction standards and conditions to protect and ensure the public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the Town of Cathlamet, when it approved of the Columbia Ridge Estates Subdivision, (with its multiple phases of development), imposed spe...
