Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Last weekend the Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team competed in Kalama’s annual Rubber Chicken Tournament, placing ninth overall, the highest placing Class B school. "Out of the teams nine wrestlers in competition, six of them earned placings," said Coach John Hannah. The highest was Cameron Elliott (171 lbs.) who finish second overall. Other placers were Blayne Edwards (103) was fifth, Ben Miles (130) was fifth, Kyle Bergquist (140) was fourth, Jeff Vik (145) was sixth, and James Goldsmith (152) was fifth. “Overall we did fairly well,” Hanna...
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team fell behind the Pe Ell Trojans early last Friday and lost a 69-52 Central League basketball game. The Mules had a share of first place in the tight league standings; the loss and other teams' wins dropped them to fourth place. Pe Ell outscored the Mules 24-10 in the first quarter and had a 24-point lead at one point in the second quarter. They led 39-21 at halftime. The Mules bounced back in the third quarter, outscoring the Trojans 25-13 to close the gap to 52-46, but the Trojans held on down the...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules basketball team started fast and finished hard in a 70-46 win over the visiting Pe Ell Trojans last Thursday. Hot shooting paced the Mules to a 17-9 first quarter advantage. The Mules outscored the Trojans 16-15 in the second quarter to lead 33-24 at halftime. The Mules got the fast break going in the third quarter for an 18-8 advantage, and that put the game away. Halie Boyce led the scoring with 24 points for the Mules. Jordyn Wirkkala had 16, Evelyn Clark 14, Becka...
NASTY BEGINNING--The rain and winds were obvious at the beginning of this week, with Sunday being a pretty miserable day, but football fans thought it was just right for staying in and watching playoff games! It looks like the New Orleans Saints will be heading to the Super Bowl for the first time on February 7 against the “come from behind kids,” the Indianapolis Colts, so this should be a really great game. As this week progresses, we are supposed to have a few drier days, but it’s not going to last too long, as by Friday, I hear we are b...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 18--12:09 p.m. A Rosburg resident reported a theft. 3:58 p.m. Deputies and state troopers teamed in a pursuit of a person on a dirt bike doing over 100 mph on Shannon Road. 8:39 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an Island View Lane resident with irregular heart beat. January 19--5:55 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported someone was loading wood stacked at a vacant house. 5:17 p.m. A man...
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Boule, 85, passed away January 21, 2010, in Cathlamet. She was born November 28, 1924 in Walla Walla to John and Abbie (Loos) Hanson and raised on a farm near Milton Freewater. She graduated from McLoughlin High School and attended Whitman College. She married Paul Boule in 1945 in Walla Walla; he preceded her in death in 1954. Betty worked for the local phone company and later Sherwood and Roberts Insurance office. She was a person of varied interests, was an avid reader and had enormous curiosity. After her children lef...
Wahkiakum County Assessor Sulema Zerr will be the guest speaker at the monthly dinner meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet next Tuesday. The Kiwanis dinner is held at St Catherine Catholic Church, 400 Columbia Street, starting at 6 p.m. Members and guests are welcome. Club President Dennis Gordon said Zerr has been invited to give a short presentation on the county's planned change from a 4- year revaluation cycle to an annual cycle. Mrs Zerr and her husband, Phillip, who is retired from a land development business that included logging...
On February 13 at Rosburg Hall, local sponsors are offering a free workshop to share new and not-so-new tools for rural life in the area. “This workshop is designed to give novices the basics, and old-timers a few new gems of wisdom,” explained WSU Extension Specialist, Carrie Kennedy, one of the workshop sponsors. “There should be something for everyone.” Speakers representing, local, state, and federal organizations will provide workshop attendees a full range of options to make rural living in Wahkiakum County and Naselle more amenable. Wend...
The fair board has been hard at work this week, organizing the 3rd annual Valentines Day Dinner at the Skamokawa Grange. A popular event throughout the community, don’t miss your chance to be wined and dined while enjoying the many talents of Wahkiakum. This year we’ve pulled out all the stops and will be serving a delicious filet mignon steak dinner including wine and dessert. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased via our ticket hotline at 360-849-0001. Our volunteer Jean is ready for your call and would be happy to reserve a space for you...
Hello from Wahkiakum Community Network! By writing to you monthly, we hope to reach out to the community and to keep you “In The Know” on the great things happening with our coalition and in our community. Our mission is to improve the lives of children and families in Wahkiakum County. Our vision is to represent Wahkiakum County citizens in attracting resources, give our communities the tools to help improve the lives of children and families and provide recommendations for policy changes to improve state and local services. We have been an...
Wahkiakum Public Utility District commissioners discussed a variety of issues at their January 19 meeting. Auditor Erin Wilson asked the commissioners about limiting the number of eligible refrigerators per household for a decommissioning rebate program supported by Bonneville Power Administration dollars. The fund provides a $25 incentive for consumers to encourage the purchase and usage of eligible energy efficient appliances. The commissioners approved a limit of one per household due to the limited availability of funds. Wilson said the...
Naselle school board members discussed the coming school levy vote, current scenarios about the future of the Naselle Youth Camp, and other matters at a January 19 meeting. During the public comment session, Naselle resident Steve Gacke detailed his concerns about the financial impact of the proposed school levy in a timber industry dependent community that has felt the effects of the economic downturn. Director Gilbert Haataia clarified that a clause in the levy exempts people who earn under $35,000 a year and meet other qualifications, and th...
Negotiations between Wahkiakum County and NorthernStar Natural Gas over a contract to provide security for shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are at a crucial point, officials said this week. NorthernStar has proposed to build an LNG receiving terminal at Bradwood, and as a condition of operation, the operator must provide security, including armed marine escort, for tankers bringing LNG to the terminal. The company and county officials have been negotiating a pact for close to two years....
Wahkiakum County commissioners took action on a variety of issues ranging from a ferry engine to changing the county's tax structure when they met Tuesday. Commissioners Blair Brady, Dan Cothren and Lisa Marsyla approved a recommendation from Public Works Director Pete Ringen to use two days when the Puget Island ferry landing will be closed to replace an engine in the ferry Wahkiakum. The landing will be closed February 15 and 16 while a contractor replaces the ramp at the landing, which is being expanded. Ringen said the county has a rebuilt...
To The Eagle: Time do fly when you're havin' fun. It's just shy of one decade since we had a rousing good knock down, drag-out community debate over the fate of the then-shabby Julius Wendt school building. The school board wanted to tear down and rebuild for over seven million dollars and some of us skinflints wanted to just repair it for about forty bucks. After many gallons of printers ink on these pages, more than a few high temp school board meetings, and three trips to the ballot box, moderation prevailed and we got the nifty remodel job...
To The Eagle: Four years ago, our state legislators recognized the need to help rural counties combat the scourge of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs. Our state legislators provided vital funding to Wahkiakum County which enables us to dedicate specific personnel to combat illegal drug activity in our community. Unless we act now, that funding will end! Over the past four years, as a direct result of this funding, our county and our 12 rural county partners have conducted over 2,358 criminal investigations. In addition, our counties...
To The Eagle: One hundred and twenty five Washington State Law Enforcement Officers died in the line of duty in 2009. That number is the best number that Washington State has seen since 1959. So although these are senseless tragic deaths, I am proud that as a State we are safer and our communities are safer than ever before. I am proud to serve you and this community, but my heart goes out to our local heroes who every day risk their lives to make our homes and community safe. These are the men and women who leave their place of business,...
To The Eagle: It is beyond disturbing to me that others have such an "I got mine" attitude in this county. I have only written one letter to the editor in the six years that I have lived, worked and run a business in the Cathlamet area. But the letter from Kristin Lee last week was just too frustrating for me to ignore. When someone that has their own agenda then accuses business leaders of "secret and private meetings" without justification, I have to question their motives. Are Kristin Lee's motives to make sure that development and jobs do...
To The Eagle: I wish to say farewell to the taxpayers of Wahkiakum County. Being a tax appraiser is not a thankful job anywhere but when the taxpayers are as wonderful as those in this county, it has been doable. These past few years with the economy being so poor, has made this position even less desirable for myself as well as the taxpayers. I really can't blame the taxpayers a bit for any ill feelings, however it has taken its toll on me too and I am looking forward to being retired. Kay Cochran is a person I am thankful for and indebted to...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY JOY E. MALOFF-JARA Plaintiff, No. 09 2 00105 6 vs. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION JAVIER J. JARA aka JAY JARA, (60 DAYS) Defendants, The State of Washington to JAVIER J. JARA aka JAY JARA: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 14th day of January, 2010 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Joy E. Maloff-Jara, and serve a cop...
ORDINANCE NO. 528 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CMC 2.30.010 AND PROVIDING A PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Cathlamet has reviewed the suitability of the present meeting place for public meetings and determined that the former public meeting place located at 25 River Street, Cathlamet, Washington provides a larger and more comfortable space to accommodate public meetings for the conduct of Town business; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CATHLAMET: 1. CMC 2.30.010, relating...
Summary for publication: Ordinance No. 525 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 494 IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND REPEALING CERTAIN OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY SECTIONS OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ENACTING AUTHORIZATION FOR NECESSARY FUND ACCOUNTS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. WHEREAS, the Town of Cathlamet, Washington desires to promote the fiscal integrity and financial accountability of its fund accounting systems, and ... WHEREAS, the Town of Cathlamet has adopted Ordinance 494 to implement certain fund consolidation actions pursuant to recommendations from...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council for the Town of Cathlamet, Washington will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the DeBriae Meeting Room located in the Main Fire Station at 255 Second Street, Cathlamet Washington. The Council will hear recommendations from its engineering firm, Gray & Osborne, Inc., on the design and construction of a new Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The Council expects to make decisions that will determine the future...
COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM Notice of Public Meetings 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 School District #155 and #200 Special Election to be held on February 9, 2010 in Wahkiakum County, Washington. The times, dates, location and purpose of each meeting are listed below: Jan. 8th-Feb. 24th Daily Processing of Ballots 8:00 am-4:00pm Feb. 1st Logic & Accuracy Test 2:00pm of Voting...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COWLITZ COUNTY Estate of No. 10 4 00006 1 JOHN JAY LUTHI PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed 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 Representative or the Personal Representative's attorney at the...
