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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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My heart goes out to Lois Nelson and the loss she has endured due to her home fire. Fire is devastating not only to property but emotionally as well. I hope she was able to save some of her most personal items, as that seems to be what we miss most, in this type of a loss. Brr! Nights are getting down there temperature wise, but the clear skies are gorgeous. I don’t remember so many nights in a row where you could see the stars so bright. The days have been pretty though, almost too warm in the afternoons. We certainly appreciate Mother N...
“It was really fun! I think everyone had a great time,” said Shona Heywood of Skamokawa, reviewing 2010’s Wahkiakum Youth Soccer season, which concluded October 16. “The ‘olders’ do really well in showing their skills. The ‘youngers’ were progressing well in understanding the game—sometimes they were all battling it out for the ball!” Divided into two age groups, “little kids” for ages four through first grade, and “big kids” for second through sixth grades, a total of 76 youth from eastern Wahkiakum County came out to learn the game and...
The second ranked Napavine Tigers handed the Wahkiakum Mules a 36-6 Central League loss last Friday at Napavine. The Tigers intercepted two Mule passes in the first quarter and led 12-0 after 12 minutes. The Tigers added a field goal in the second quarter to lead 17-0 at halftime. The Mules put together a scoring drive in the third quarter. A Tiger defender tipped a Lars Blix pass headed for Joel Nicolazzi in the endzone, and Brandon Fudge caught the ball for the Mule score. Napavine scored once in the third quarter and twice in the fourth...
The Wahkiakum Mule varsity volleyball team split matches with Central League opponents this past week. On Tuesday, the Mules lost the first match but won the next three to top visiting Napavine 3-1. Scores were 22-25, 25-18, 25-13 and 26-24. "Amy Gawith led us with 12 kills, said Coach Jeff Rooklidge. "Blaine Land added 11 kills; Brieanna Olsen four; and Caitlin Nicolazzi had five. Ashley Silva had three blocks, and Nicolazzi had five stuff blocks. Gawith had a good match passing, and Haylee Budd helped provide some strong passes off our serve...
October 14 at Wahkiakum High school boys: NW Christian 28, Mossyrock 59, Ilwaco 71, Morton/White Pass 124, Naselle 125, Adna 171, Wahkiakum incomplete Wahkiakum and Naselle: 3. Nathan Reitz N 17:07; 7. Cramer Smith N 18:01; 16. Collan Riley W 19:08; 20. Connar Riley N 19:44; 35. Jeremy Hansford N 21:29; 38. Austin Smith N 21:52; 40. Koby Cothren W 23:14; 48. J.R. Ramirez W 25:52; 50. Keith Reitz N 26:21. High school girls: NW Christian 24, Morton/White Pass 44, Ilwaco 55; Wahkiakum and Naselle incomplete Wahkiakum and Naselle: 7. Katie Green N...
NICE AND NIPPY--We have had some nice Fall days lately, as the sun has been shining since last Friday and it's been great. The nippy evenings caught some of us by surprise, as it was below freezing a couple nights and a thick layer of frost sparkled in the morning sunlight; a reminder that winter is on the way. We need to start thinking about getting ourselves prepared for whatever the next few months brings us. Actually, as I write this, the weather man is saying the rains are on the way, so I hope you've enjoyed these past few days of sunshin...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 11--10:08 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a two car accident on Main Street. October 12--3:52 a.m. Deputies responded to an alarm at a Cathlamet business to find it had been burgled. A suspect was identified using surveillance footage. 4:55 p.m. A caller reported a bus passenger was harassing a Cathlamet business. 5:59 p.m. A caller reported a person living in a storage unit. 10:06 p.m. The...
Everett Lee Mosher, born December 23, 1924 in Astoria, Ore. died October 3, 2010 in Shelton. Son of Wilbert and Lilia Mosher, Everett schooled on the peninsula up to 11th grade, then commercially fished with his father from 1942-1944. In 1944-1946 Everett served in the Navy serving at NTC, Farragut, Idaho, on the USS Abatan, and at PSC, USNB, Bremerton. He received two medals: the Asiatic Pacific area campaign medal and the World War II Victory medal. Everett met and married Laura Halverson in 1952 and with three children settled on the old Pen...
The Wahkiakum County Fair Board will begin holding their meetings at the River Street Building Meeting Room in November. This building is located by the Wahkiakum PUD Building and our new meeting room is beside the WSU Extension Office. These meetings are attended by many people from the community and in our new location we will have plenty of chairs and be warm! Complete meeting details are at the end of this column. It’s time to start advertising for our next fund raising event. Martha and Cheryl Backman selected November 19 for Turkey B...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners considered implementation of several policy changes at their October 19 meeting, including discussion of a way to accept credit cards as a method of payment. PUD Manager Dave Tramblie told the commissioners that a Puget Island diking district commissioner had requested the PUD temporarily remove a span of overhead conducting cable to facilitate dredging of a section of an East Little Island slough. The commissioners also asked if the work could be done at no charge as a service to the community. Tramblie said he...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County completed preparation of their 2011 budget at their monthly meeting Tuesday in Skamokawa. The budget shows a beginning balance of $52,250 left over from 2010 and a projected ending balance of $74,150. The port anticipates revenues of $174,460 from operation of Skamokawa Vista Park and other operations. Revenue from property taxes is estimated at $30,000, with another $23,000 coming from other tax sources. Commissioners Carlton Appelo, Kayrene Gilbertsen and Brian O'Connor and Manager Bob...
Town of Cathlamet councilmembers have completed the first part of their process of developing budgets for 2011. The council held a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase Tuesday and discussed ways of revising funds used by the Cathlamet Fire Department. The council will hold a public hearing on the budget when it meets November 15. The budget is adopted by ordinance, and the council holds two hearings on ordinances; the second and final hearing will be December 20. The property tax increase will also be by ordinance, requiring a...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday handled a variety of business ranging from budgets to surpluses. Commissioners started the day in a workshop with Treasurer Paula Holloway and Auditor Diane Tischer to go over the county's financial situation. Holloway reported that projected revenues for the Current Expense Fund, which includes most courthouse operations, took a hit when no one bid on a proposed sale of county trust timber. Officials had budgeted $42,750 as an estimated down payment. Officials noted that there is lots of logging...
To The Eagle: It's election time, probably the most important in a long time for many reasons. National security, national debt, and direction of our nation, to name a few. Locally, taxes, land use and public safety. I have little comment on national elections only to say that if the voters have not figured it out then we as a nation are truly in trouble. Locally: 1. In public safety we have two candidates, one of whom is a lifelong public servant with over 20 years of experience. Then we have a candidate who has virtually no experience in law...
To The Eagle: The meetings and negotiations involving the Kandoll Road project and it's affect on the properties adjacent to the Kandoll farm, and Kandoll road itself, have been ongoing for a few years now, and final resolution of the issues is nowhere in sight. It seems like a good time to employ the services of knowledgeable negotiators/mediators, and such can be found within the Washington State Environmental Hearings Office (http://www.eho.wa.gov/Default.aspx). The EHO consists of two state boards, which deal specifically with the...
To The Eagle: At the community meeting at the Rosburg Hall earlier this year, the majority of residents present overwhelmingly opposed biosolids and septage in our flood prone fields. Lori Scott wants more study on that subject, despite not being present to hear the numerous university studies read by the residents and the many studies available to anyone looking on the internet. Lori also felt the public didn't qualify to make decisions on the Heritage plan? Our current commissioner has been doing a great job of hands on help with those two...
To The Eagle: Please vote for Lori Scott as your next county commissioner. Lori is ready to listen, do her research and make the well thought out decision. I worked for Lori as a real estate agent, for many years, and saw first-hand her professionalism and honesty. After my previous letter, in support of Lori, appeared in this paper, I was talked to by the current commissioner, Blair Brady. Blair was disappointed that I decided to get involved in Lori’s campaign. He said that since I had changed my mind, about ‘getting involved’ then I could...
To The Eagle: Another important part of the election process passed with Grays River Grange #124 hosting the Candidates Forum for Wahkiakum County candidates. Well attended and thanks goes to Krist Novoselic and Robert Pyle. As possibly expected, our sitting District Court Judge did not appear to talk with constituents. It must be assumed that some candidates, especially running unopposed judges feel that once elected they are entitled to the job. Running unopposed for 20-plus years probably makes a candidate forget they owe honorable service a...
To The Eagle: I have subscribed to the Wahkiakum County Eagle for four years ever since Blair Brady began campaigning for the office of county commissioner in 2006. It has provided me with a weekly account of the problems and issues facing the county. Many of those difficulties are experienced nationwide but the impact locally is what residents feel the most. They turn to their local officials for help and answers. You are most fortunate to have Blair Brady as commissioner, who has been watchful and anticipated the sinking economy by taking...
To The Eagle: In looking at the recent comments from Troy Norris who is running for Sheriff who stated "The sheriff doesn't run it by himself, it's a team effort." I find this statement very troubling. Having spent over 38 years in law enforcement and 20 of those as Sheriff of Wahkiakum County, I have a different take on this. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the county. With that the duties of the Sheriff of Wahkiakum County are multifaceted. The Sheriff has not only the duties of the Chief Law Enforcement officer of the...
To The Eagle: Having attended two candidate forums and listening to the candidates for Wahkiakum County Commissioner, District #3, our clear choice is incumbent Blair Brady. He has been a perfect example of what a commissioner should be: fair, consistent, true to his constituents and himself, standing up for what is right and using common sense when it comes to decision making. Blair Brady has always kept his promises, been truthful, and gone above and beyond the usual office work when it comes to those he represents (our entire county). He has...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COWLITZ COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 10-4-00201-2 JERROLD S. FLOREK, ) ) NOTICE TO Deceased. ) CREDITORS ) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified 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 serving on or mailing to the Personal Representativ...
COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM Notice of Public Meetings By the Wahkiakum County Canvassing Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Public Meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing, tabulation, canvassing and certification of election returns for the General Election to be held on November 2, 2010 in Wahkiakum County, Washington. The times, dates, location and purpose of each meeting are listed below: Oct. 15th-Nov. 23rd Daily Processing of Ballots 8:00am-4:00pm Oct. 26th Logic & Accuracy Test of Voting 10:00am System Oct. 15th &...
APN: 291006-340001 TS No: WA-10-347024-SH NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee will on 11/19/2010, at 01:00 PM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA 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 following des...
File No.: 7037.05486 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Chase Home Finance LLC Grantee: Renee M. Robert, a single woman, as her sole and separate property Tax Parcel ID No.: 150806-420005 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3, Puget Island Acres, book "C" of Plats, page 17 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On November 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Outside the main lobby of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street in the City of Cathlamet, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to...
