Articles from the December 11, 2013 edition
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FFA holiday wreath sale ongoing
According to information from Kyle Hurley, Advisor for the Wahkiakum Future Farmers of America program, FFA students will be canvassing local neighborhoods and businesses from December 10 through December 25 to place orders for holiday wreaths. The...
Set table with razor clams during dig to begin December 4
OLYMPIA - The next round of evening razor-clam digs is set to begin Saturday, Dec. 14, just in time to take home some clams for the winter holidays. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the opening after marine toxin tests...
By Mule wrestlers medal at Three Rivers Classic
The Wahkiakum Mule Wrestlers attended Three Rivers Classic tournament at Mark Morris on Saturday, their first of the season. The tournament had 12 teams and was an all 1A to 3A showing, Wahkiakum being the only B team. Out of seven Mules that...
Lady Mules dump South Bend 60-31
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules started their basketball season at home December 4 and wasted no time pulling ahead and ultimately beating the South Bend Indians, 60-31. Four starters scored in double...
Cold snap brings dinner cancellation
COLD ENOUGH?--Holy cow, has it been cold or what?! Couple the low temperatures with winds and some snow and those temperatures really took a nose dive. Out here in West Valley, I had a reading of six degrees one early, early morning, although my...
Sheriff's Report, December 12, 2013
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 2 – 10:38 a.m. Cowlitz County requested assistance in locating a vehicle. The driver was reported...
Dr. William Christianson
Everyone who knew Chris whether as Bill, Chris, Doc, Dad, Grandpa or Great Grandpa appreciated his great sense of humor and his stories. We will all miss him immensely. Dr. William “Doc” or “Chris” Christiansondied at the age of 88 in Coupeville Wash...
Ridgefield man runs for 3rd district seat
Ridgefield businessman and non-profit leader Bob Dingethal announced his candidacy this week for Congress in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Jaime Herrera Buetler, a Republican, currently holds the seat. Clark County resident Michael Delevar...
Holiday lighting tradition nearing the end
Bruce Holland has been putting up lights and setting out decorations for the Christmas season for as long as he can remember. As a renter, he could only do a margin of what he does today. When he purc...
Grants awarded for fish enhancement
LONGVIEW – Local groups in the Lower Columbia will receive $2.7 million in grants to improve rivers and streams with the goal of helping recover salmon and steelhead listed as threatened under the Federal Endangered Species Act. The Washington...
County adopts road plans, 2014 budgets
Wahkiakum County commissioners formally passed their 2014 budgets on Tuesday after approving road construction plans, a 14-year plan for ferry service, and hearing a request from Assessor Bill Coons. Adopting the annual and six-year road construction...
Community input sought at Tunerville public meeting
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Pacific Cascade Region will host a meeting today (December 12) regarding the Tunerville recreation area. View the location of the Tunerville recreation area at:...
Local couple says goodbye to nurse from health clinic
To The Eagle: We were deeply saddened to learn that Darcie Earwood would no longer be employed at the Wahkiakum Family Health Center. Over the last three years Darcy has been our nurse, providing exceptional care to both my husband and me. In our...
Cold weather in the Westend
Yes, it was cold. Some of our pipes froze, but with a little patience and time, we eventually have water again. Just like camping for a day or two. We did make sure that the animals had fresh water and a warm place to stay, and added a feeder and a...
Senior creates class sign
Story and photos by Diana Zimmerman Travis Wegdahl, a senior at Wahkiakum High School, noticed something was missing while looking through old annuals with his mother, Stacey (Doumit) Wegdahl, Class o...
Santa Lucia celebration
Members of the Sugar & Spice 4-H Club, shown here busy making saffron buns for the Santa Lucia celebration to be held at the Appelo Archives Center this Saturday afternoon. Members learned that the saffron used in the making of the buns comes from...
Food bank closures noted
The Wahkiakum Food Bank, located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road in Cathlamet, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, and also on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. They will be open and ready for clients on Tuesday, January 7 from 3...
