Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The saga of the Wahkiakum’s Family Practice Clinic is over. The ‘i’-s have all been dotted and the ‘t’-s all crossed. As of January 4, Longview-based Family Health Center (FHC) will be the new owner/manager of the Family Practice Clinic in Cathlamet. “What this means for the clinic is we don’t lock the doors,” said Crystal Stanley. Stanley is the Wahkiakum clinic business manager. She believes the clinic’s new ownership will bring much needed stability to the health clinic. It also means the Wahkiakum Family Health Center qualifies for federal...
This past week the Mules competed in two events at the coast. On Thursday the Mules traveled to Astoria to take part in two duals, and then on Saturday they went to Warrenton for an eight team tournament. The Mule wrestlers split their duals versus Astoria and Ilwaco. The Mules lost to Ilwaco 36-60 but defeated Astoria 37-36 with a tie-breaker. “Jeff Vik and Kyle Bergquist really led the way for us,” said Mule coach John Hannah. “They both started strong in their matches and showed some great technique.” Hannah also praised the effort of Levi C...
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team won two games this week and saw a record setting performance. Senior guard Cody Olsen scored 43 points last Thursday in the Mules' 102-62 win over the Clatskanie Tigers, breaking the record of 42 points shared by Jerod Moore, Chuck Ward, and Don Ostling. The Mules shot to a 32-15 first quarter lead and were up 55-33 at halftime. Also for the Mules, Troy Howard scored 14 points, Wyatt Parker nine, Brett Chaput seven, Justin McClain six, John Chamber, Brad Pugh and Ryan Helms five each, and Cole Claussen an...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mule basketball team won a game and lost a game this week. Last Thursday, the Mules overwhelmed visiting Clatskanie for a 70-49 decision. The Mules ran to a 21-8 first quarter lead and weren't challenged. "We out rebounded them the whole game," said Coach TIffany Niemeyer. "The girls played solid defense, great team defense. They were patient and kept their composure throughout the game." Halie Boyce led the scoring with 21 points. Jordyn Wirkkala added 18, Evelyn Clark 10, Ashley Helms eight, Brieanna Olsen six, Shelby...
We’ve seen snow, sleet, hail and a little freezing rain but I’m delighted to confirm the fair grounds are still standing. Volunteer Paul Lawrence has been busy, working hard to ensure we’re tucked up nicely for the long winter ahead. With last year’s damage behind us and funding from the county in place, 2010 is looking very positive. I must admit that I am thrilled to confirm that the new fair board president for 2010 is Becky Ledtke of Skamokawa. Becky has been an active volunteer within the community for many years, including 10 years a...
Winter fires may be cozy but pollutants in smoke can damage lungs, hurt eyes and smell up your house. When it drops into the teens outside we all like to spend time indoors with family and friends. Often that time is spent enjoying a fire in the home fireplace. Sometimes however that fire can be a health hazard to a more fragile person. From November through February winter weather causes us all to seal up our homes against the chill. That can cause air stagnation in the home. Opening and closing a burning fireplace door to stoke it releases...
I would like to take a moment and again remember the four fallen Lakewood Police Officers whom were murdered senselessly on November 29, 2009 while protecting and serving their community. On December 8, several sheriff office personnel and several Cathlamet fire/EMS personnel attended the memorial services for Officer Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards. We all left Cathlamet at 4 a.m. to stage at McChord Air Force Base for the Memorial Procession to the Tacoma Dome later that day. I feel very...
Washington State public health agency administrators and health officers has decided to lift priority group restrictions and make H1N1 vaccine available to anyone who wants it. Although some Washington counties may still decide to offer vaccine to priority groups only, restrictions have been lifted in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties. Wahkiakum County Public Health will offer an H1N1 vaccination clinic between 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. on December 18 in their office at 64 Main Street, Cathlamet (basement of the county courthouse)....
Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed LNG, state budget cuts and other issues in a short meeting Tuesday morning. Three citizens urged the commission to make sure local interests are protected in negotiations with NorthernStar Natural Gas for security for the company's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations. The company has applied for permits to build a receiving and regassification facility at Bradwood, Ore., across the Columbia from Puget Island. George Wehrfritz, Cathlamet mayor-elect, suggested the town be involved in the negot...
Last week's cold spell created havoc for public and private water systems around Wahkiakum County. Skamokawa's Westside Water Works lost its supply Sunday as a frozen water line thawed. The 60,000 gallon reservoir was drained, and water system members scrambled Monday to make repairs. A leaking sprinkler line on Saturday morning flooded the Cathlamet building which houses the Golden Ladder and the Secret Garden. The floor was flooded when owners Hollie Longtain arrived to open for business Saturday morning. Volunteers helped Longtain and...
