Articles from the January 29, 2014 edition

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Razor clam dig now through Sunday

Clam diggers can return to coastal beaches Tuesday through Sunday of this week to dig razor clams. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the latest dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. As in...

 

Mule boys win one, drop two games

The Wahkiakum Mules came out red hot against Napavine last Wednesday night when they hosted the Tigers in a Central 2B League matchup, netting 22 points while converting on five three pointers in the opening quarter. Unfortunately, the Mules managed...

 
 By Suzi Mackey    Sports    January 29, 2014

Mules wrestle at Lumberjack Tourney

The Wahkiakum Mule wrestlers attended the RA Long Lumberjack tournament on Saturday. The wrestlers came to the meet prepared for tough competition and it paid off, with three of the four wrestlers making it to the finals round. At 126 lbs., Luke Stac...

 

Lady Mules dump Trojans, Loggers

Last Thursday at home, the Wahkiakum Lady Mules beat the Pe Ell Trojans 53-49 in Central League basketball. While the Mules struggled with shooting, Kayla Capps of the Lady Trojans didn’t miss...

 

Valentine dinner set for February 8 at grange hall

BRR--I know I shouldn't complain about the cold mornings considering the eastern half of the United States is being hammered with snow and ice and minus temperatures, but hey, it's still cold, which is definitely reflected in the ole power bill! Of...

 

Sheriff's Report, January 30, 2014

January 20-- 12:49 p.m. A Rosedale resident requested contact with a deputy to discuss problems with a juvenile. 3:45 p.m. A caller reported an auto possibly abandoned on KM Mountain; it was gone when an officer arrived. 10:50 p.m. The Cathlamet...

 

School board hears student garden proposal

It was Appreciation Day for the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors at their January meeting last Thursday. Teachers presented cards from students to the board, as well as one big card...

 

Port #2 discusses County Line fees

Wahkiakum Port District #2 commissioners are working to finalize rates at County Line Park. The port took over management of the park along SR 4 late last year. Since then, the camping facilities have been closed for restroom refurbishment,...

 
 By Jamie Nelson    News    January 29, 2014

Libby Whitney ready for retirement

After a 30 year career at the post office, Libby Whitney is ready for retirement to deliver its rewards. Tuesday was her last day on the job, which began in 1984 when she started working as a substitute postal carrier, filling in a few hours every...

 

Discover Pass revenue continues to grow

OLYMPIA — Discover Pass revenue is going up, but not fast enough. With the general fund money gap, it’s hard to keep parks open. But they are managing by trying to promote the pass program and reduce staff. Three years after Washington’s...

 

Deer translocations to begin; assessment released

At the end of this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will begin to translocate up to 35 Columbian white-tailed deer from Puget Island to the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer and the Ridgefield National Wildlife...

 

Couple turns old home into bed and breakfast

The Dahlia House Bed and Breakfast is open for reservations. The Dahlia House has always belonged to an Elliott. In 1890, a 31 year-old seine boss by the name of Chris Henry had the temerity to elope...

 
 By Rick Nelson    News    January 29, 2014

Commissioners hear personnel requests

Wahkiakum County commissioners handled issues ranging from raising a judge's salary to appointments to advisory boards when they met Tuesday. District Court Judge Bill Faubion presented a three-part request for changes in his budget for personnel....

 

Class of 1963 provides bench for WHS

The Class of 1963 feels a special connection with the high school. “We were the first class to graduate from this building,” said Gary Emery. This sentiment moved them to give a gift to the aging school and issue a challenge to all other...

 

Brazilian exchange student will return

Dani Ramos’ last day at Wahkiakum High School was Friday. Soon she will be headed back home to Espirito de Santo, Brazil, a town of three million people just outside of Rio de Janiero, with her...

 

Support literacy nonprofit this Valentine's Day

To The Eagle: Is there someone special you would like to honor this Valentine’s Day? Reading is Fundamental (RIF) of Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Counties has valentines perfect for sending to family, friends and teachers. For a donation to RIF, you receive...

 

Grays River resident warns of fire danger

To The Eagle: Friday was a very educational day for me. After breakfast, we were going out to fix some fence along Covered Bridge Road that was grown over with weeds and brush. Since it was nice and dry, I thought it would be a good time to burn to...

 

Health insurance: What's your story?

Ah, healthcare! We all want to enjoy it, don't we? I have been enjoying mine. I'm back in the office this week after having hip replacement surgery on December 26. All has gone well, the arthritis and its discomfort are gone. I'm getting used to the...

 

A Christmas party was held last week

Is it winter yet? They say maybe some rain and cooler temps the rest of this week. We can certainly use a little rain, as the grass and brush is not as fire proof as it could be. It looks like someone on Covered Bridge Road found that out the hard...

 

Women's Club Pie Social will be held February 7

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Cathlamet Woman’s Club Pie Social will be held at Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, on Friday, February 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Music will be performed by club member Kathleen Petersen. All proceeds will...

 

Watercolor workshop to be held at Tsuga Gallery in March

The Tsuga Gallery is sponsoring a watercolor workshop by Carol Boudreau on Saturday, March 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main Street, Cathlamet. This one-day workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced teenage and...

 

Pacific County plans animal emergency plan workshop for February 4

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will be coordinating an Animal Emergency Plan Workshop on February 4, 9:45 a.m., in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Pacific County Annex located at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. Recent...

 

Now is the time to think about a vegetable garden

Spring and Summer are fast approaching. Now is the time to think about a vegetable garden, especially since food prices including beef and vegetables will be increasing. California, the nation’s fresh vegetable producer, is in the throes of a...

 

Landscape design for the home offered February 3

On February 3 at 6:30 p.m., Debbie Caffall, a certified professional horticulturist with design services, will discuss ideas on landscape design. Whether it is street appeal or a restful and beautiful sanctuary in your back yard, learn how to get...

 

Free seed exchange to be held Saturday

A free seed exchange will take place at the Skamokawa Grange on Fairgrounds Road this Saturday, February 1, at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by WSU Extension and the Skamokawa Grange. WSU master gardeners will be on hand to advise on seed starting...

 

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