Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team won a 3-2 match at Toutle Lake on Monday and lost a 3-2 match last Thursday at home to Morton/White Pass. "We had a big win tonight in five," said Mule Coach Kaylie Hurley. The Mules won by scores of 20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 19-25, 15-12. "My setter, Haylee Budd, went down with an ankle sprain in the game," Hurley said. "A sophomore, Morgan Elliot, came in and performed like we needed her to. She had 22 assists through games 3-5. She also chipped in nine service points. "Tori Wegdahl had 26 kills and 11 service...
The Wahkiakum Mule football bounced back from its 51-6 loss to Morton/White Pass with a 41-7 win over the Toutle Lake Ducks last Friday night. The win ended the regular season for the Mules; they finished with a 7-1 record in the Central League. They had already clinched second place; they'll host the winner of this Friday's Toutle Lake-Pe Ell football game on November 2 in a crossover game with a state playoff berth on the line. After a scoreless first quarter, the Ducks caught the Mule pass defense in a blown coverage and took a 7-0 lead....
Middle School October 18, District at Mossyrock Warrior results: 2. Shona Heywood, 10:00; 3. Mya Kirzy, 11:09; 5. Aly Kirzy, 11:34; 11. Trynity Mendez, 12:20; 15. Katy Stacey, 14:55; 16. Kyra Scuito, 17:03; 17. Ayesha Ahmed, 17:44. High School, October 18 Central League Meet at Mossyrock Mule boys: 36. Luke Stacey 23:16; 48. Nevan Bingham 27:28. Mule girls: 7. Rory Heywood 22:44; 22. Jenna McEntire 26:25; 23. Shelbie Abbott 26:35. Rory Heywood advances to the state meet this Saturday at Sun Willows Golf Course, Pasco. Pacific League meet at...
WET BEGINNING--Well, as this week began, it was pretty damp out there. Some places wound up with hail, while others had none, so it really depended on where you were as to whether you had gully washers at your house or you had sunshine! In the mountains, snow was falling and Monday's temperatures had everyone feeling the chill, so it seems our extended summer weather has finally come to an end. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating their birthdays from October 25-31 are: Valle Ledtke, Jennifer Hall, Hoby Thacker, Mike Wright, Christie Davis, Mel...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 15--10:50 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Columbia Street address to aid a man who was vomiting blood. 1:23 p.m. A caller reported that SR 4 was flooding at Seal River Road. Emergency Management was notified. 1:26 p.m. A caller reported that the roadway on the Puget Island bridge was damaged and that there were chunks all over the road. DOT was notified. 10:05 p.m. Deputies and the Grays...
Born September 13, 1920 Ruth Fudge went home to be with the Lord, joining her husband Andrew R. Fudge Sr., her oldest son Donald Morgan Fudge and granddaughter Kristi K. Wheeler, in the early morning of Sunday October 21, 2012. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Rett and Dr. John Baumann of Springfield Ore., Myrna and General Denis Brown of Wilmington N.C. She is also survived by her son Martin, and his wife Thelma Fudge of Okanogan and a daughter in-law, Linda Fudge. She has been blessed with 13 grandchildren and their spouse...
Gary John Garr, 71 of Cathlamet, left this world for the next on October15,2012 at OHSU in Portland,Ore. He was born in Billings Mont., on June 4,1941 to John M. and Ethel B. (Tenny) Garr . He grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1959, also, graduating with honors from Eastern College in Billings. In 1963 Gary joined the Army where he spent six years. On November 4,1968 he married Janice Butts and they had their only child, his beloved daughter Diane Marie Garr before they later divorced. He worked for the US Postal...
Bonnie Rae Sullivan, 81, of Cathlamet passed away September 15, 2012 at home. She was born September 3, 1931 in Marcus, to Dennis and Sue Sullivan. Bonnie graduated from Cleveland High School and later graduated from Washington State University. As a young woman she spent time in the Peace Corps. During her marriage, she and her husband, Roy Dark, travelled the world. Bonnie worked for Hanford Nuclear Plant department of energy. In 1996 she retired after 25 years. Eight years ago Bonnie moved from Vancouver to the local area to be near her...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff Jon Dearmore died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound about 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The death occurred at his Grays River Valley home. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office will be in charge of any investigation. Dearmore is survived by his wife, Lori, and their daughter, Kaelee. Jon Dearmore had over 25 years in his law enforcement career. He started in the Chelan and Long Beach police departments and has spent the last 18 in Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department. He served as undersheriff, the department's second in...
Mule hoof prints will soon decorate the road to Wahkiakum High School thanks to student Cody Hauff’s senior project. Hauff plans to paint hoof prints from the school access road’s junction with State Route 4 up to the high school’s front door. Hancock Timber and Home Depot have donated the materials needed for the project. Wahkiakum School District board members voiced their support for Hauff’s proposal at their October 23 meeting. Board members also heard from a student leadership group working to curb bullying and harassment in Wahkiak...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 discussed updating plans and acquiring a new office building when they met October 16. Commissioner Kayrene Gilbertsen suggested the port acquire a park model unit for a temporary office to replace the current quarters, which are deteriorating. Locating the unit inside Skamokawa Vista Park would save the expense of municipal sewer and water fees, for it would be connected to the park's systems. It could be used until the port can afford to build a permanent office, and then it could be converted into...
With great sadness the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Sheriff Jon Dearmore who passed away October 23rd. Memorial Services for Sheriff Dearmore will be held Saturday, October 27th at 1 p.m., at the New Life Fellowship Church of God, 2441 42nd Ave. Longview. Wahkiakum Community Network is planning a vigil to be held Friday, 6-6:30 p.m. at the Wahkiakum High School football field. Local pastors have been invited to lead prayers, and there will be some singing....
Voters residing in Fire District 4 have found a measure on their ballots asking for approval of a 10-year bond to buy a new fire engine. The bond would collect $250,000 for purchasing and equipping a new truck and also for extending the Elochoman Valley station so that it can house an engine. The new engine would replace a 24-year-old engine that has started to require extensive maintenance. The district board of commissioners plan to puchase a suitable used engine. Voters approved a $280,000 levy 13 years ago for purchasing a water tender and...
The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Wahkiakum Sheriff Jon Dearmore. Cowlitz Sheriff Mark S. Nelson issued this statement Wednesday morning: Wahkiakum County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from Sheriff Dearmore's wife at approximately 5:00 p.m. when she reported that he was making suicidal statements and she was concerned for his welfare. When the deputies arrived on scene, they found Sheriff Dearmore in his shop. As they entered the door to talk with him, he shot himself. Both deputies are long-time...
The Cathlamet Town Council continued work on developing its 2013 budgets at a workshop meeting last Friday. Councilmembers approved the budget for the first of three readings on October 15; on Friday, they received some updated figures and discussed some program concepts. Mayor George Wehrfritz said that he wanted to use money normally outsourced to the now defunct Lower Columbia Economic Deveopment Council to fund economic activities in the town budget. Some of the funds will be allocated to professional fees to make sure permits are in place...
Washington's voters received their mail-in ballots this past weekend and have already started returning them well in advance of the November 6 election day. Like others, local candidates are continuing to present their messages to the voting public. This week, we asked candidates for Wahkiakum County commissioner if they had one last message to give to voters. Here are their responses: District 1 Both Mike Backman, Independent, and Greg Prestegard, Democrat, have been going door to door throughout the county and talking to residents. "There...
Wahkiakum County commissioners got the start of the 2012 budget season off to a start Tuesday with a review of the County Fair budget. Fair Manger Becky Ledtke and Fair Board President Philip Vik presented the fair's budget request. Ledtke asked that the county increase its appropriation to the fair to cover increasing costs in fuel, professional fees, communication and premiums. They proposed moving funds from the repair and maintenance lines to the premium payment line. Ledtke said the fair board wants to increase the premium payment from $7,...
Neewollah Daze next Wednesday Goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses, rock stars are invited to get dressed up and head to Bank of the Pacific for the annual Neewollah Daze celebration at 4 p.m. on October 31. Several categories are judged, from babies to adults and everyone will receive a prize bag, cookies and punch. The event is sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. For additional information, contact Penny Paulsen, event coordinator at 795-3228. It's lefse time at Norse Hall The Sons of Norway will hold their annual Lefse...
Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a variety of business Tuesday ranging from a request for a variance to the no shooting regulations for the Elochoman Valley to the health of Wahkiakum 4H. Extension Agent Carrie Backman said the 4H program is healthy and growing. "When I started, enrollment was 44 kids," she said. "This year it's 98." The program involves middle and high school age youth in a variety of learning and leadership training activities. At a recent 4H youth conference, there were more youth from Wahkiakum County than from King...
To The Eagle: Prospective voters on Initiative Measure 502 who read the full 17 page text (Voter's Pamphlet, pages 100-117) will notice the deceptively included legalization of hashish as well as marijuana. Hashish is a product of the hemp plant (cannabis), not a "product of marijuana" as implied on page 101 (Part II, Sec. 2, p(2), paragraph beginning '"Marijuana" or "marihuana" means..') Hashish derives from the resin scraped from the flowering tops. It is a more serious hallucinogen, yet in this elaborate proposition it is mentioned only...
To The Eagle: Let me thank the Chamber of Commerce and our county commissioners for hosting last week’s “sewer summit,” and also commend The Eagle for its coverage of that event. One issue that deserves more attention is the role of well-managed public utilities as engines of growth. The Town of Cathlamet operates water and sewer utilities, each with service areas that extend beyond Town limits. These utilities allow development that would otherwise not be possible; homes can be built on lots too small for septic systems, or where drill...
To The Eagle: It is time to vote in Wahkiakum County. This is an extremely important election, both locally and nationwide. I would like to think that our local candidates have the interest of the residents of Wahkiakum County at heart. Not maintaining a residence in another state, as a PUD candidate does. Nor a candidate for county commission whom is an avid supporter of the comprehensive plan (required by law to have one) which if enacted is usually followed by zoning and development laws and ordinances. In today's economy, the comprehensive...
To The Eagle: I am writing this letter to urge support for the Fire District #4 General Obligation Bond to purchase an upgraded fire truck. Before my retirement in 2005, I served in District #4 for 26 years and saw first hand the evolution in fire fighting equipment and safety gear. I can say, with certainty, that the expenditures for these improvements paid off for all the area's firefighters and the people served by them. We purchased the existing truck in 1988 and it has served us well for 24 years. This truck has been well maintained and...
To The Eagle: As a Christian pastor employed by a tax-exempt church, I am not allowed to endorse candidates or political parties from the pulpit. But I can support issues that are related to my faith and ministry, so I am urging support of Referendum 74. In my 44 years as a pastor, I have officiated at hundreds of marriages. It seems clear to me that the success or failure of these marriages has depended more on the love, respect, and caring of two people for each other, than on sexual orientation. As a New Testament Christian, I look to Jesus...
To The Eagle: I am writing to encourage voters to support Joan Harvey Chester for District #2 County Commissioner. Joan has many life experiences which make her a very qualified candidate. In addition to those skills and attributes, Joan is a bright and positive face, just what we need to move forward in the "tough economic times" her opponent likes to talk about. Lastly, it is my opinion that new faces and ideas are what make communities thrive. Let's fill our elected positions with folks who will work to better our county. Diane Stockhouse...
