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Destry Roper is running for two lives. Her mother’s and her own. Destry’s mom was Sandi Nelson, a fixture at Wahkiakum sporting events. Destry can still hear her mom yelling, “Go Mules!” even though Sandi has been gone for nearly three years. Sandi and her husband, John, lived on the Island raising beef cows and their two girls, Destry and Sheena. Sandi managed the fair for years, was involved in 4H and FFA. She loved to sew. And she liked to smoke. She quit almost two years to the day before...
Skamokawa scribe Kay Chamberlain has the week off; she is recuperating from gall bladder surgery....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 17—11:45 a.m. A caller reported vehicles speeding along Fern Hill Road. 2:22 p.m. A caller reported that a suspicious man had been speaking to children in the area. 2:28 p.m. One person was taken into custody after store employees caught a person shoplifting. 6:28 p.m. A caller reported hearing suspicious noises coming from a neighbor’s home. A deputy investigated and determined that the noises coul...
Oliver Charles Bacon, 95, of Puget Island passed away at Hospice Care Center in Longview on June 19, 2013. Oliver was born in Portland, OR on March 10, 1918 to Oliver and Esther (Hamilton) Bacon. He graduated from Bay City OR High School in 1935 and his family came to Cathlamet where he met and married Irene Olsen in 1939. They were married by his father who was an Assembly of God Pastor. Oliver worked as a Building Inspector for several years prior to purchasing the Shell Service Station and Garage in 1947, which he owned for 20 years. He...
Dianne C. Bates, 76 of Cathlamet, passed away on June 18, 2013 in Longview. She was born on March 21, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA to Fred and Margaret (Taylor) Cavanaugh. Dianne grew up in Skamokawa attending school there before moving to Seattle. She worked for Industrial Bolt Supply for many years, living in the Seattle area for 50 years. Several years ago she moved back to Wahkiakum County. She was a member of Skamokawa United Methodist Church and Cathlamet Widows Luncheon Group. She enjoyed the friendships formed there. Dianne was a talented...
Former Puget Island resident and 1998 Wahkiakum High School graduate Jeanette Brizendine was recognized by the Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA) as Individual Recycler of the Year at the association’s awards banquet on May 14. Brizendine is the City of Federal Way Recycling Project Manager. She was honored for her commitment to developing and implementing programs that engage the public and increase participation in recycling, including Federal Way’s Recycle Palooza Contest and Family Green Fest. Her efforts also increased rec...
Members of the Wahkiakum High School class of 2013 received many scholarships at their June 14 commencement ceremony. These included: Lars Blix: Hancock, $500; Friends of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, $1,000; Whitworth University Academic, $18,000 per year for four years ($72,000 total); Merriman; $500 per year for two years ($1,000 total). Jessica Brochard: Dollars for Scholars Fishing Derby & Car Show, $2,000. Haylee Budd: Kaiser Permanente Health Care Center, $2,000; Bellevue College Volleyball, $1,500; Kiwanis Club, $1,000, AFSCME L...
The Honor Roll as announced by Wahkiakum High School this week includes fulltime students grades 9-12 with GPAs of 3.25 or above for the semester ending June 14, 2013. The following students earned 4.0: Teng (Jenten) Zeng, Hannah Arn, Rory Heywood, Kennedi LaBerge and Ian Turner. 9th grade: Tyra Elliott, Jenna McEntire, Cheyenne Kennedy, Simeon Goldinov, Joey Moore and Johnnie Casey. 10th grade: Jessica Thomas, Tori Wegdahl, Megan Thompson, Whitney Kuller, Kole Bigelow, Samantha Boyce and Kortnee Vivian. 11th grade: Aaron Bush, Dylan Hansen,...
US armed forces veterans are reminded to file DD214 forms with their county auditor or local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The form helps ensure the proper administration of veteran benefits, according to members of VFW Post 5297....
Wahkiakum Interfaith Network is the sponsor of Investigation Destination, a week of Vacation Bible School to be held at River of Life Assembly of God Church, 45 Main St., Cathlamet. Registration begins July 8, 8:45 a.m., for children in Kindergarten through the 5th grade. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, July 8-12, and will include crafts, games and snacks. Students will become secret agents and investigators while they uncover clues on a special mission to learn more about Jesus. Registration forms may be picked up or dropped off at...
The US Supreme Court issued two important rulings for marriage equality on June 26. “Today is a great day for marriage equality both in Washington state and across the country,” said Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson. In a 5-4 ruling in U.S. v. Windsor, the court declared the section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. In its decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, finding section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional because it violated the Fifth Amendment—the Equal Pro...
Wahkiakum County's rate of unemployment dipped from 11 percent in April to 10.6 percent in May, according to the latest figures from the state Employment Security Department. The figures said 160 of 1,470 people in the work force, 10.6 percent, were out of work in May. In April, 170 of 1,501in the work force, 12.3 percent, were out of work. In April, 2012, 180 of 1,480 people, 12 percent, were out of work. Statewide, the unemployment rate rose from 6.5 percent in April to 6.6 percent in May. In May, 2012, the rate was 8.3 percent. Whitman...
Washington State University’s Small Farms Team and Tilth Producers of Washington are co-sponsoring summer farm walks around the state. All farm walks go from 12:30 to 4 p.m., with sign-in beginning at noon. Pre-registration is encouraged. The cost is $15 for Tilth Producers members, students and interns and $25 for non members; there is a $5 fee for day-of registration. Nearby farm walks include: July 15 - Beekeeping on a Biodynamic Farm at Friendly Haven Rise Farm in Venersborg, Clark County. Join Jacqueline and Joseph Freeman on their b...
Nearly 2,500 same gender couples were married in Washington between December 6, 2012 and March 31, 2013, according to a June 6 report from the Washington Department of Health. Same gender marriages represented more than 20 percent of the 11,661 marriages that occurred in Washington during this 16 week period. Same gender marriages occurred in 35 of Washington’s 39 counties during this time period, which began on the first day same sex couples could legally get a marriage license in the state. More same gender couples were married in King C...
The potential of a shutdown of governmental services and employee layoffs because of the state legislature's failure to pass a budget for the biennium beginning July 1 is affecting county services as well. On Tuesday, Wahkiakum County commissioners agreed to suspend state contracts if there's no budget bill by July 1. A suspension of the contracts allows them to restart once there is a state funding appropriation. Department of Health and Human Services (H&HS)programs will be curtailed, Director Sue Cameron said Tuesday. In a background report...
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department has started a Marine Patrol Cadet Program, Sheriff Mark Howie announced June 19. Brook Calvert, a 2013 Wahkiakum High School graduate, is the program's first cadet. He is enlisting in the US Coast Guard and will serve in the marine patrol until he is called up for Coast Guard training, Howie said. "We have not had an official Marine Patrol Cadet program as far I have heard," Howie said, "and it is something I am extending to other youths (ages 16-21) who want to learn basic boat skills and specifically...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County turned down a CenturyLink telephone company request for a new land lease agreement and acted on other business in a brief meeting June 18. CenturyLink leases a small parcel of port district land at the intersection of SR4 and Vista Park Road for an equipment cabinet and vault. The firm, said Port Attorney Tim Hanigan, renewed in 2012 a long term lease with an annual payment of $283.90. Now, Hanigan said, the firm asked that the port consider taking a lump sum payment for use of the...
PeaceHealth has reached a new two-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare, ensuring PeaceHealth patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance can continue to receive their care at in-network rates. The new contract will begin July 1, resulting in no interruption of in-network benefit coverage for UnitedHealthcare patients seeking care at PeaceHealth facilities in Cowlitz County....
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District recently released the list of their 4th quarter honor roll which includes students earning a grade point average of 3.25 or above. Names marked by an asterisk denote a 4.0 GPA. Seniors: Levi B. Wasmundt; Chandler M. Chapman; Ciara M. Sandell; Mary R. Wirkkala; Allison E. Todd; Raymond A. Shotwell; Jordan D. Smith; Thoma A. Shotwell; Makenzie Matthews. Juniors: Grace E. Zimmerman; Katie J. Green; Shalin T. Wulf; Haley R. Pine. Sophmores: *Amethyst M. Wirkkala; *Chloe M. Zimmerman; Emily C. Gjovik;...
After considering the 1,650 names submitted to the Name the Coaster contest at the Washington State Fair, the judges selected “Rainier Rush” as the name of the new looping inversion coaster which will begin operation at the Western Washington State Fair in September 2013. Two people coined the name and are grand prize winners: Karen Chapman of Puyallup and Melissa Hollenbeck-Barovic of Edgewood, Washington....
Last Thursday, Senator Patty Murray announced that legislation to expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and federally designate both the Pratt and stretches of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers as Wild and Scenic has passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Bill 112, The Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act, was introduced by Senator Murray and cosponsored by Senator Cantwell (D-WA). It would expand the existing wilderness area by more than 22,000 acres to include important...
The Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is sending out more than 1,800 surveys to Wahkiakum County residents this week to assess local need for dredging in the area. With these extensive community surveys and new mapping, the MRC is working to show local and regional decision makers a complete picture of the siltation of local river mouths and sloughs, and its impact on homes and businesses. Last year, the MRC surveyed Skamokawa residents and held a public forum on dredging needs. The MRC learned from this work that more surveys...
It was a busy Monday evening for the Wahkiakum County School Board. Board members Tina Schubert, Michelle Budd, Lee Tischer, as well as high school Principal Stephanie Leitz and Superintendent Bob Garrett were in attendance, as well as Tim Hanigan, who recently volunteered to step into the vacant position of board member for District 1, formerly held by Tony Boyce. Hanigan, a local attorney and graduate of Wahkiakum High School, signed the oath of office and was appointed to the school board....
Grays River Grange #124 will hold a Meet the Candidates Night for the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors positions. The meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Grays River Grange Hall along SR4. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. The public is encouraged to attend....
VANCOUVER – Nighttime drivers in Salmon Creek should brace themselves for another round of construction-related closures next week while crews continue building the new Northeast 139th Street interchange. Southbound Interstate 205 will be closed at the Interstate 5 junction from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, Sunday, June 30, through Tuesday, July 2. Through traffic will be diverted onto I-5. Local traffic and drivers heading to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center should exit I-5 at Northeast 179th Street (Exit 9) and follow a signed...
