Articles from the October 25, 2012 edition

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 By Rick Nelson    Sports    October 25, 2012

Mule volleyball: One gets away, one doesn't

The Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team won a 3-2 match at Toutle Lake on Monday and lost a 3-2 match last Thursday at home to Morton/White Pass. "We had a big win tonight in five," said Mule Coach Kaylie Hurley. The Mules won by scores of 20-25, 25-20,...

 
 By Rick Nelson    Sports    October 25, 2012

Mules dump Ducks; take a week off

The Wahkiakum Mule football bounced back from its 51-6 loss to Morton/White Pass with a 41-7 win over the Toutle Lake Ducks last Friday night. The win ended the regular season for the Mules; they finished with a 7-1 record in the Central League....

 

Cross Country Results

Middle School October 18, District at Mossyrock Warrior results: 2. Shona Heywood, 10:00; 3. Mya Kirzy, 11:09; 5. Aly Kirzy, 11:34; 11. Trynity Mendez, 12:20; 15. Katy Stacey, 14:55; 16. Kyra Scuito, 17:03; 17. Ayesha Ahmed, 17:44. High School,...

 

Get your costumes ready for Halloween

WET BEGINNING--Well, as this week began, it was pretty damp out there. Some places wound up with hail, while others had none, so it really depended on where you were as to whether you had gully washers at your house or you had sunshine! In the...

 

Sheriff's Report - October 25, 2012

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 15--10:50 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Columbia Street address to aid a man who was...

 

Ruth Fudge

Born September 13, 1920 Ruth Fudge went home to be with the Lord, joining her husband Andrew R. Fudge Sr., her oldest son Donald Morgan Fudge and granddaughter Kristi K. Wheeler, in the early morning of Sunday October 21, 2012. She is survived by her...

 

Gary J. Garr

Gary John Garr, 71 of Cathlamet, left this world for the next on October15,2012 at OHSU in Portland,Ore. He was born in Billings Mont., on June 4,1941 to John M. and Ethel B. (Tenny) Garr . He grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior...

 

Bonnie R. Sullivan

Bonnie Rae Sullivan, 81, of Cathlamet passed away September 15, 2012 at home. She was born September 3, 1931 in Marcus, to Dennis and Sue Sullivan. Bonnie graduated from Cleveland High School and later graduated from Washington State University. As...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

Sheriff dies of gunshot wound

Wahkiakum County Sheriff Jon Dearmore died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound about 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The death occurred at his Grays River Valley home. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office will be in charge of any investigation. Dearmore is...

 
 By Betsy Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

School board OKs hoof prints, bullying plan

Mule hoof prints will soon decorate the road to Wahkiakum High School thanks to student Cody Hauff’s senior project. Hauff plans to paint hoof prints from the school access road’s junction with State Route 4 up to the high school’s front door. Hanco...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

Port 2 works on plan, office

Commissioners of Port District No. 2 discussed updating plans and acquiring a new office building when they met October 16. Commissioner Kayrene Gilbertsen suggested the port acquire a park model unit for a temporary office to replace the current...

 

Vigil, memorial service planned for Sheriff Dearmore

With great sadness the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Sheriff Jon Dearmore who passed away October 23rd. Memorial Services for Sheriff Dearmore will be held Saturday, October 27th at 1 p.m., at the New Life Fellowship C...

 

District 4 seeks fire truck bonding

Voters residing in Fire District 4 have found a measure on their ballots asking for approval of a 10-year bond to buy a new fire engine. The bond would collect $250,000 for purchasing and equipping a new truck and also for extending the Elochoman...

 

Deputies respond to call for help

The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Wahkiakum Sheriff Jon Dearmore. Cowlitz Sheriff Mark S. Nelson issued this statement Wednesday morning: Wahkiakum County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from Sheriff Dearmore's...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

Council works on budget, hears reports

The Cathlamet Town Council continued work on developing its 2013 budgets at a workshop meeting last Friday. Councilmembers approved the budget for the first of three readings on October 15; on Friday, they received some updated figures and discussed...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

Commission candidates have their say

Washington's voters received their mail-in ballots this past weekend and have already started returning them well in advance of the November 6 election day. Like others, local candidates are continuing to present their messages to the voting public....

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

Commissioners start preview of 2013 budgets

Wahkiakum County commissioners got the start of the 2012 budget season off to a start Tuesday with a review of the County Fair budget. Fair Manger Becky Ledtke and Fair Board President Philip Vik presented the fair's budget request. Ledtke asked that...

 

Community News - October 25, 2012

Neewollah Daze next Wednesday Goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses, rock stars are invited to get dressed up and head to Bank of the Pacific for the annual Neewollah Daze celebration at 4 p.m. on October 31. Several categories are judged,...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    October 25, 2012

Commissioners act on requests

Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a variety of business Tuesday ranging from a request for a variance to the no shooting regulations for the Elochoman Valley to the health of Wahkiakum 4H. Extension Agent Carrie Backman said the 4H program is...

 

Voter's Pamphlet hazy on marijuana definition

To The Eagle: Prospective voters on Initiative Measure 502 who read the full 17 page text (Voter's Pamphlet, pages 100-117) will notice the deceptively included legalization of hashish as well as marijuana. Hashish is a product of the hemp plant...

 

Utilities are engines of growth, not barriers

To The Eagle: Let me thank the Chamber of Commerce and our county commissioners for hosting last week’s “sewer summit,” and also commend The Eagle for its coverage of that event. One issue that deserves more attention is the role of well-...

 

Take time to vote in important election

To The Eagle: It is time to vote in Wahkiakum County. This is an extremely important election, both locally and nationwide. I would like to think that our local candidates have the interest of the residents of Wahkiakum County at heart. Not...

 

Support bond for new fire truck

To The Eagle: I am writing this letter to urge support for the Fire District #4 General Obligation Bond to purchase an upgraded fire truck. Before my retirement in 2005, I served in District #4 for 26 years and saw first hand the evolution in fire...

 

Pastor in support of marriage equality

To The Eagle: As a Christian pastor employed by a tax-exempt church, I am not allowed to endorse candidates or political parties from the pulpit. But I can support issues that are related to my faith and ministry, so I am urging support of...

 

New faces help keep community thriving

To The Eagle: I am writing to encourage voters to support Joan Harvey Chester for District #2 County Commissioner. Joan has many life experiences which make her a very qualified candidate. In addition to those skills and attributes, Joan is a bright...

 

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