Articles from the February 26, 2014 edition

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Three Mules medal at state Mat Classic

Three of four Wahkiakum Mule wrestlers competing in the state wrestling tournament came home with medals last weekend. Luke Stacey,126 lbs., finished third. He won three out of his four matches. Luke was losing his third place match but willed...

 

Lady Mules head to regional playoff

The Wahkiakum Lady Mules travel to Bothell on Saturday to face the Bear Creek School Grizzlies out of Redmond in regional 2B basketball tournament play. The winner will move on to state play in...

 

Diamond dinner was again, a great success

NOT BAD--Well, after a couple of freezing nights, we're back to a drippy kind of week, which isn't too bad, as once again, we're better off than a lot of other places in the states, so we'll count our blessings. DINNER UPDATE-- Last Saturday night,...

 

Sheriff's Report, February 27, 2014

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 17 – 5:07 a.m. Flooding was reported on a Grays River roadway. 7:14 a.m. The Cathlamet Fire...

 

Brian K. Brockway

Brian K. Brockway, 47, of Folsom, Calif. died February 11, 2014, in Sacramento, Calif. He was born April 22, 1966, the son of Merle and Joanne Brockway. He attended schools in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1985. Brian became...

 

Alice Lorraine Woodside

Alice Lorraine Woodside, 85, passed away in Longview on February 21, 2014. She was born on August 16, 1928 to Moroni and Annie (Long) Minson, in Los Angeles, Ca. She graduated from Garfield high School in LA and married Charles Woodside on May 17,...

 

School superintendent offers one more year

At February’s Wahkiakum School District’s Board of Directors Meeting on Monday, Superintendent Bob Garrett spoke openly about the final chapter of his tenure, encouraging discussion about staffing con...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    February 26, 2014

Port 2 sets park rates, plans gillnetter display

Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County set rates for use of County Line Park when they met February 18. Commissioners also began planning for the display of an historic gillnetter at Skamokawa Vista Park and discussed other...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    February 26, 2014

County considers marijuana moratorium

With a second marijuana growing operation proposed for Puget Island, Wahkiakum County commissioners this week took steps to institute a moratorium on marijuana related facilities. The state liquor control board collects local agency comment before...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    February 26, 2014

Commissioners okay 1 of judge's requests

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved one of District Court Judge William Faubion's staffing requests and acted on other business Tuesday. By a 3-0 vote, the board approved a request to authorize the District Court to increase hours of a part-time...

 

Cap'n Jonny Rush: A fish story

Cap’n Jonny Rush and his navigators ride the Big Red Dog, traveling the river byways, highway 101 and the I-5 corridor selling fish and drawing a crowd. You can call him Dr. Cholesterol. “I love every...

 

Bill would study prospects of nuclear power in state

OLYMPIA — Emotions were high on the Senate floor earlier this month as legislators debated whether to pursue a proposal to study nuclear energy’s prospects in Washington. Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, says nuclear power safer and more e...

 

Bill modifies traffic stops for motorbikes

OLYMPIA—Riding a motorcycle around on a warm Northwest day is a relaxing pastime, unless you get stuck at a traffic light that just won't turn green. Traffic sensors are designed to help facilitate the flow of traffic by triggering a green...

 

Smelt lover happy to have a turn at tasty fish

To The Eagle: I am a smelt lover. I can feel someone out there thinking, “Good, you can have my share.” OK! For me, once the Christmas tree goes out the door on January 6, I look forward to a “mess (meal) of smelt”. Unfortunately, for several...

 

Don't talk about high speed internet, do it!

To The Eagle: PUD Commissioner Robert Jungers should be commended for his insightful proposal to bring high-speed, fiber optic service to Wahkiakum residents and businesses. Throughout much of northern Europe and Asian countries like South Korea and...

 

Annual ESA dinner will be held on March 2

News from Naselle: The Comet Booster Club will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mark your calendar for an evening of fun and song on Friday, the 14th. Bring the family and...

 

4-H Club News

K-N-K Kavalry K-N-K Kavalry 4-H club is holding an equine market-sale-and-more meeting this Sunday at 1 p.m. New 4-H members are welcome to come. This will be an unmounted meeting. Please call Kay Walters at 795-3937. The 3 Clubs 4-H The 3 Clubs 4-H...

 

WHS announces latest honor roll

Wahkiakum High School has announced its for the semester that ended January 30. The following students earned a 4:00 grade point average: Makenzie Anderson, Hannah Arn, Tyra Elliott, Sydney Hansen, Rory Heywood, Shona Heywood, Katie Johnson, Kennedi...

 

Redmen Hall holding annual membership meeting

Redmen Hall will be holding its annual Membership meeting on March 16 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the conference center behind the Skamokawa Store, with parking in the adjacent parking lot. There will be a business session covering...

 

Pacific County offers CERT training in April

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in Long Beach. Training is scheduled as follows: --Friday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; --Saturday, April 5, 8:00 a.m....

 

Master Gardener offers tips for garden dreams

Early spring is a time for dreaming… and making a list of seeds to order… and planning. And making a list of projects to be done by planting time like building another raised bed or a pea trellis. While the rains are coming sideways and...

 

Library reopens

After a long remodeling project, the Cathlamet library reopened last weekend....

 

LCC offers free program for early learning, care providers

Child care providers and educators can receive college training at no cost from Lower Columbia College as part of Washington’s Early Achievers program. An Open House will be held Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the LCC Home and Family Life Building...

 

Family Center safety fair coming March 15

St James Family Center's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Parent Policy Council will have a Health and Safety Jamboree on March 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Family Center Gym. There will be agencies sharing activities...

 

Fall prevention workshop offered

Safe@Home, a division of Elder Options, is offering free fall prevention presentations for senior community groups in the Longview/Kelso area. The presentation is a free community service and will offer seniors recommendations to make their home or...

 

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