Articles from the March 7, 2013 edition
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Mules place third in state tournament
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team capped off their rollercoaster season with a third place finish at last week’s state tournament in Spokane, ending the year on a high note. The Mules reached the semifinals after a gritty 62-49 win over W...
Don't forget to spring forward your clocks, columnist says
BRRR—The ground was covered with frost in West Valley on the first two days of this week, but with the sun coming out and shining for most of Monday, it made the cold nights bearable. However, it looks to be a wet one today (Tuesday), so I...
Sheriff's Report - March 7, 2013
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of other reports during the past week, including: February 25—3:01 p.m. A caller reported a possible case of animal abuse after observing an animal wit...
Julie A. Chamberlain
Julie Anne Chamberlain was born on February 17, 1948 in Longview, Wash., to Russell and Connie Gorman. She passed away on February 28, 2013, in Bend, Ore., after living with MS for over 40 years. In July of 2012 when the Columbia View Care Center...
Young and old play at open mic
Last Wednesday, the newly formed Rock ‘n Roll Congress held their first Open Mic Night for all ages at the Pioneer Church. The event began at 5 p.m. and what followed was a showcase of local t...
WHS students starting Doernbecher Week
Wahkiakum High School students next week will conduct a drive fund to raise funds for Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. The students will sell wrist bands, Doernbecher Dolly logo heads, and root beer floats. They'll sponsor a dance with a...
What's Happening on Main Street
The Diner on Main Now Open for Business This past Saturday marked the soft opening of the new Diner on Main Street Restaurant. Opened by John and Sharon Buennagel, who also own and manage Sharon’s Pizza & More. The new 50’s inspired diner is ope...
Watercolor workshop at the Tsuga Gallery
The Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, is sponsoring a one-day Watercolor Workshop by Carol Boudreau. It will be held at the Gallery on Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $70 with advance...
Tips to save on groceries
On March 14, at noon, Debbie Fredricks, WSU Extension Educator, will discuss how to avoid overspending at the store. Do coupons really save money? Are buy one get one offers always cheapest? Do the big box stores really offer big...
Safety assessments offered to seniors
Safe@Home, a division of Elder Options, is offering free safety assessments for seniors in the Longview/Kelso area. The Home Safety evaluation is a free community service and will offer seniors recommendations to make their home or apartment safer....
PUD addressing audit comments
Wahkiakum PUD is making progress in its efforts to correct financial reporting deficiencies identified during a review by the state auditor’s office last year. In the report issued last April, the auditors wrote: “The District’s internal contr...
Naselle students recognized
Naselle-Grays River Valley Elementary School staff recognized the following students of the month for displaying the character trait of compassion. Front row, left to right: Cannon Johnson (2nd), Kaelin Anderson (2nd), Kaylin Shrives (1st), Bella...
Murray: Expedite process for same-sex burial rights
This week U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, led a letter to U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki calling for an expedited waiver process granting same-sex veterans and their spouses b...
McEneny receives award of merit
Shelby McEneny of Grays River and a member of the Sugar & Spice 4-H Club participated in the Washington State 4-H Fashion Revue, "The Best of the Best" at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo held in Puyallup last week. Shelby received an invitation to be a...
Lower Columbia River Community Conversation March 13
Columbia Riverkeeper is hosting a Lower Columbia River Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 13 at the Skamokawa Grange from 6-7:30 p.m. Join fellow community members to learn about local Columbia River issues and discuss solutions. “Press...
Looking ahead at aging population
Wahkiakum County's Health Department is looking 15 years into the future when an estimated 60 percent of the population will be 60 years old or over. "It's not just Wahkiakum County, it's everybody," Sue Cameron, county Health and Human Services...
Jacobson celebrates 90 years
The children of Mary Jacobson held a 90th birthday celebration for their mother on February 17 at the Monticello Hotel in Longview. Seventy-five family and friends attended the gathering. Mary was born in Vega, Norway, on February 17, 1923, so the...
Gillnetters sue state to stop new rules
A group of Washington based gillnetters has sued the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to overturn regulations that would move gillnetters off the main stem of the Columbia River and sway salmon allocations further in favor of recreation anglers....
Finnish trio to perform
On Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. the PKH Trio will perform at Peace Lutheran Church in Astoria. The PKH Trio performs folk music from the coastal area between Vasa and Kokkola in Finland, interspersed with some international tunes and solos...
Consider purchasing earthquake insurance
This week marks the 12-year anniversary of the Nisqually Earthquake that measured 6.8 on the Richter Scale and shook the Puget Sound area, and is a grim reminder to residents that the time to prepare for a disaster is now, starting with...
Commissioners act on damage claims
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved one of two claims for damages caused by county employees. Commissioners Blair Brady and Mike Backman--Dan Cothren was out of town at another meeting--approved a $230.99 damage claim from Leon Grooff...
Chamber to hold salmon derby
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Salmon Derby March 29 and 30 at the Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet. Weigh-in for gill cut fish will be between 2-5 p.m. each day. Adult tickets, 17 and older, are $20...
District Court News
Bail Forfeitures January 2 to January 31, 2013 Teddy L. Guntle, speeding, $175, Washington State Patrol. Dante S.M. Pogue, failure to wear seatbelt, $100, WSP. Ronald L. Gerrish, speeding, $93, Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office. Raymond S. R...
Biologists predict strong Columbia chinook run
Fishing prospects look bright this year for chinook in Washington's ocean waters and the Columbia River, according to preseason salmon forecasts released March 1 at a public meeting in Olympia. Opportunities for anglers also look good in Puget...
Rock & Roll Congress brings musicians together
Jillian Weiss has arrived. Not just to the community, but to a few conclusions as well. After getting a business degree and working in sales for a time, she realized she wanted something else. And so...
