Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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A Wahkiakum County ordinance banning the application of biosolids was overturned Tuesday, Nov. 4, by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 2, in Pierce County. According to a Department of Ecology news release, the decision, that state law cannot be overridden by a local ordinance, was upheld by the court when it ruled that Wahkiakum County’s ordinance was unconstitutional and conflicts with state law. Biosolids are the product of waste water treatment systems that can be beneficially recycled. They contain valuable nutrients and organic m...
Wednesday wins The Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team defeated the Toutle Lake Ducks 3-2 Wednesday evening to earn a trip the the state Class 2B Volleyball Tournament. Scores were 19-25, 25-23, 25-22, 19-25, 15-7. The win moved them into a match with Life Christian. They started slow, but when they kicked in, they took control to win 25-23, 25-15, 25-15. The Mules will play Saturday for their final places and seeding for the state tournament. Senior night win The Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team...
by Rick Nelson There were few surprises in Wahkiakum County's general election voting on Tuesday. The county auditor's elections officers counted 1,492 votes and have another 200 that will be counted 9:30 this morning (Thursday). That count may well decide the Wahkiakum School District's request for a special levy to raise money for security and technology upgrades. In Tuesday's tallies, there were 582 votes in favor of the measure, 50.65 percent, and 567 against. The measure needs a simple majority to pass. Incumbent Prosecuting Attorney Dan...
Last Saturday, the Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team took third place in district after winning two matches and avenging a loss to the team that put them in the consolation bracket. They head to Yakima this weekend for the State B Volleyball tournament. First they faced the Darrington Loggers and beat them in four sets, 25-17, 20-25, 25-20, 25-20. This was their second match with the Loggers in eight days, and this time the Mules were ready for them. “We came out strong in the first set,” Coa...
The Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team beat Toutle Lake in five sets to earn a berth at state on Wednesday in Napavine, 19-25, 25-23, 25-22, 19-25, 15-7. “It was a hard fought match on both sides of the court,” Coach Kayli Hurley said. This was a great team effort, from the court to the bench. The girls played and cheered with great heart.” Baylee Olsen had 16 kills, four digs and two blocks. Tori Wegdahl had 15 kills and passed 2.43 out of a possible 3.0 in serve receive. Kaylee Bryant added seven...
Wahkiakum High School freshman Justin Hoven, dressed as Peter Pan, loves Disney. He requested a Disney Halloween at WHS, and to his delight, his teachers and classmates gave him a day to remember. Above, students display their costumes; they also paraded at the grade school. Right, Justin, front, poses with students, l-r, Mckinnah Nielsen, Kirsten Magninelli, Tarah Wisner, and Alex Mellis, Photos courtesy of Wahkiakum High School....
by Rick Nelson Health officials and service providers are preparing for the possiblity that the Ebola virus may arrive in the region. Speaking Tuesday before the Wahkiakum County board of commissioners, county health officer Dr. Sarah Present said health officials feel very confident that the threat of Ebola's arrival is very low. State health departments in both Washington and Oregon have had response teams on low level alerts for three weeks, she said. "Here in Wahkiakum County, we are at very low risk," she said. "In Washington, there have...
Kids young and old gathered Friday in Cathlamet to start the trick-or-treating sweep with the Chamber of Commerce's annual Neewollah Days Costume Contest. There were many sights to see. More photos are on Pages 8 and 14, and costume judging results are on Page 6. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
"There is nothing glorified about my story," Mike Sovel said. "It's all misery." On Friday, Sovel, a former drug addict, had a message for students at Wahkiakum High School affected by drug use, whether it was their own or by someone they loved. He held little back. Silently, all across the bleachers, hands rose when he asked if the students had family or loved ones who were involved in an active addiction. Later, one teacher admitted to being shaken by the number of hands that went up. "That's...
The 2013-2016 strategic plan was reviewed at Tuesday’s Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioner’s meeting at Commissioner Gene Healy’s request. Also, the Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Ashley Turner, stopped by to enumerate the successes of the last year at the chamber, and to list the projects they had completed for their contract with the PUD. In an interlocal agreement with the Wahkiakum School District, the PUD will replace a light pole near the football field at the high school. PUD Gener...
Jason Raney volunteered several hours at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa to create a haunted house. Here are a few scenes that were awaiting visitors last Thursday and Friday. It was a successful event, and Raney is already thinking of better ways to scare people next year. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill are showing their art in the Luminari Arts Gallery opening this Saturday as part of Astoria's Art Walk. They'll be on hand 5-8 p.m. in the gallery. "Gathering" presents the joint efforts of the two Naselle/Grays River artists, who work with an environmental consciousness, using natural and repurposed materials, and capture the spirit of the northwest with their creations. Wahlstrom has been drawing and creating since childhood, and delights in painting on organic surfaces such as birch bark, pressed leaves and...
Marilyn Alice Gudmundsen, 83, of Rosburg, died on October 30, 2014 at Hospice Care Center in Longview. Marilyn was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Alice (Schmidt) Forster on July 27, 1931. She graduated high school in 1949 and received her degree in nursing in 1952. She moved to Santa Monica, Calif., where she was employed at St. John's Hospital for several years. She and her friend Robbie enjoyed vacationing on merchant ships where she met Georg Gudmundsen, whom she married on June 20,...
The Neewollah Daze Costume Contest was held at Bank of the Pacific on Friday, October 31 with nearly 60 participants. Winners are as follows: Babies: Jaxton Hoyt, Jordan Andree, Kooper Fritzie. 1 year olds: Keely Cothren, Owen Mendez 2 year olds: Eden Wages, Devin Helms, Louis Stornetta and Natalynn Hoven. 3 year olds: Jenyka Walters, Sawyer Peterson and Drayvn Dahl. 4 year olds: Aiden Scott, Payton Mendez, Andrew Barnes and Cheyenne Metcalf. Kindergarten: Josh Moon, Hank Wilson. 1st Grade: Tru Blue Most, Audrey Morton, Kaylee Dahl and Jason...
If you need assistance with providing Christmas presents for children through the age of 17, contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Donations may be left at either bank in Cathlamet or mail them to Star Program, P.O. Box 276, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Trees will be on display in Bank of America, Cathlamet, Bank of Pacific, Cathlamet, The Duck Inn and Skamokawa Store. Gifts may be returned to the place where the star was picked up....
Just in time for holiday entertaining, one of the booths at St. James Gift Fair will feature silver and crystal items. The gift fair will be held Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia Street, Cathlamet. A variety of decorations and gifts, including jewelry, hats, scarves, books, jams, honey, wreaths and swags to name a few, will be available. As usual there will also be a large bake sale which features Scandinavian goodies. People may have lunch or a snack while shopping as homemade stew,...
Stella Lutheran Chapel announces that its annual Harvestfest will be held November 15 from 4-6 p.m., at the Chapel, 124 Sherman Rd, Longview. Go to Stella, turn on Germany Creek Road, go two miles and turn left on Sherman Rd. A down-home dinner of chili with choice of condiments, cornbread, salad and apple dessert will be served for a suggested donation of $10. Enjoy spiced cider and coffee in a festive atmosphere. The popular annual event is a fundraiser for the chapel. Raffle tickets for a Stihl blower and handmade quilt will be sold. A...
The Chinook Indian Nation will hold their monthly council meeting beginning at 10 a.m., at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. No potluck will be held, since there will be a fundraising dinner that follows from 4-7 p.m....
The Wahkiakum Lions honor nine seniors each school year for their scholastic and community acheivements. Their September Student of The Month is Whitney Kuller. Lion Susan Kuhn presented her with a certificate and a check for her accomplishment. Whitney is the daughter of Marty and Sue Kuller of Cathlamet and a very deserving student. Courtesy photo....
Terrific Kids as announced by Wahkiakum School District pictured here, Back Row Left to Right: Sebastian Britt, Miya Kerstetter, Brookelynn Luthi, Iliyah Goldinov, Grant Wilson, Titan Niemela, Nyomie Mozon, Pierce Leavitt, Boe Reid, Abigail Ames, Sofiyah Goldinov, Landon Luce, and Gabe Moon. Middle Row Left to Right: Peytunn Cleveland, Bella Gilbert, Montana Stephens, Nicholas St. Onge, Cooper Carlson, Autumn Jensen, Gunnar Gill, Kyri'e Sparks, Greydon Luce, Megan Leitz, Miranda Lomax. Front...
The Naselle Comette Volleyball Team has been picked as the number one seed for the SW Washington District 1B Volleyball Tournament. The Comettes defeated the Washington School for the Deaf 25-11, 25-10, 25-15 on Tuesday. The Comettes will travel to Black Hills High School, Olympia, to play Mary M. Knight at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 8th, in a winner-to-state semifinal. The Comettes have defeated the Lady Owls twice this season. The state 1B, 2B and 1A Girls State Volleyball Championships...
The Wahkiakum Mule 2014 football season came to a close in a 46-21 loss to the Toledo Indians last Thursday. The Mules had a bright start; they dumped the Toledo ball carrier for a four-yard loss on the game's first play from scrimmage. However, on the second play, the Toledo runner took off for a 63-yard touchdown. A conversion kick gave the hosts a 7-0 lead at 11:15 of the first quarter. The Indian defense kept the Mules on their heels most of the game. Toledo scored three more times in the first quarter for a 27-0 lead after 12 minutes. The...
The Wahkiakum Mule cross country team ended their season on Saturday when they traveled to Rainier to compete in the 1B/2B District 4 Championships. The top 25 boys and top 20 girls will go on to state. The highest placing Mule runner was Mya Kirzy, who placed 40th in the girl’s race. In the boy’s 5,000 meter race, Mule seniors Luke Stacey, Elliott Haney and Nevan Bingham placed 69th, 74th and 77th respectively, out of 100 competitors. Stacey’s time was 21:22.59, Haney finished in 21:40.86 and Bingham came in at 21:44.36. The winning runne...
Clam diggers could return to coastal beaches starting Tuesday, Nov. 4, to dig razor clams during the first of two planned openings in November. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the latest round of evening digs after marine toxin test results showed the clams are safe to eat. Digging is not allowed on any beach before noon. Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager, said the best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide. “With daylight saving time ending Sunday, diggers will have even less daylight...
Wahkiakum High School will hold its annual Veterans Day Assembly at 11:11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The ceremony is open to the public. The program will include music, presentations by students and a talk from guest speaker LTC [R] Steven D. Vermillion of Puyallup. In 1969, Steve, a 20-year Warrant Officer was assigned to the 45th Medical Company [AA] in Vietnam. Within a short period of time, he was flying as an aircraft commander in the most difficult and dangerous hoist missions supporting the ‘brown water Navy’ in the Mekong River del...
