http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches Down River Dispatches RSS Feed http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-02-09_naselle_students_do_well_at_knowledge_bowl On February 3, the Naselle knowledge bowl team Tri-Force team members Chandler Chapman, Cramer Smith, Levi Wasmundt, Beau Santjer, Trevin Leeland, and JP Cooley competed at the Southwest Washington Regional Knowledge Bowl competition at the ESD 113 office in Tumwater. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-02-09_naselle_students_do_well_at_knowledge_bowl http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-02-02_happy_ending_for__glory_and_family I’m starting this column on a very heartwarming note this week. Remember the little missing dog from the Hull Creek area? Well, Cindy and Rick Lahti are happy to announce that their precious Glory has come home after being missing for several weeks. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-02-02_happy_ending_for__glory_and_family http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-26_grvc_to_be_designated_a_red_cross_shelter There are more good things happening at Johnson Park, to benefit our entire community. The Grays River Valley Center will be designated as a Red Cross Shelter in the event of an emergency situation. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-26_grvc_to_be_designated_a_red_cross_shelter http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-19_center_acquires_mini_computer The Grays River Valley Library/Community Computer Center is now the proud owner of a new Mac mini computer, to be available to anyone who wishes to use it. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-19_center_acquires_mini_computer http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-12_new_photography_group_being_formed The Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park is the location for a new camera/photography group being formed in our community. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-12_new_photography_group_being_formed http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-05_johnson_park_offers_classes_for_new_year Happy New Year to everyone. Here’s hoping this year brings only good things to all of you. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2012-01-05_johnson_park_offers_classes_for_new_year http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-29_new_grandchild_makes_number_11 I spent last Thursday afternoon at the birthing center in Astoria, and at 7:05 p.m., we welcomed our 11th grandchild, 8 pound 8 ounce Wyatt Lee Cruz to the world. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-29_new_grandchild_makes_number_11 http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-22_grays_river_center_roof_now_repaired Only a few more days until the big day when the jolly fellow in his red suit shows up with presents for all the good boys and girls. Are you ready? http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-22_grays_river_center_roof_now_repaired http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-15_christmas_pageant__december_18 Everyone is welcome to join the Grays River United Methodist Church as they host a Christmas celebration with music and pageantry on December 18, at 6 p.m. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-15_christmas_pageant__december_18 http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-08_appelo_to_be__honored_sunday As most of us know, Carlton Appelo has served as a commissioner on the board of Port District #2 since its inception. Through the efforts of Carlton, Bobby Larson and Ture Oman, that district was created and has grown over the years to include Vista Park and Svensen Boat Launch and it continues to work on the Oneida buoy system. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-08_appelo_to_be__honored_sunday http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-01_thanksgiving_over___christmas_coming It didn’t look good for our trip to Oregon last week when we got up on Wednesday morning. Lake Fred (our hay field) had raised its ugly head and the driveway was flooded. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-12-01_thanksgiving_over___christmas_coming http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-24_reward_offered_in__rosburg_store_robbery I had a note from Leslie Bolton who manages the Rosburg Store and she wanted me to let the community know how much she and her family appreciate the community’s support of the store. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-24_reward_offered_in__rosburg_store_robbery http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-17_hoping_weather_holds_out_for_thanksgiving There is only one week left until families get together for their annual Thanksgiving feast. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate for those of you who intend to travel for the holiday festivities. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-17_hoping_weather_holds_out_for_thanksgiving http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-09_comets_advance_to_playoffs The KM trophy is in the hands of our own Naselle Comets after last Friday’s win over the Wahkiakum Mules. It was a good game. Congratulations to the Comet team. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-09_comets_advance_to_playoffs http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-03_holiday_calendar__looking_pretty_full The undefeated Naselle Comet football team will meet the Wahkiakum Mule team in Naselle on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the crossover with Central League. Go Comets! http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-11-03_holiday_calendar__looking_pretty_full http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-27_halloween__harvest_festival_saturday_ http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-27_halloween__harvest_festival_saturday_ http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-20_lots_of_family_friendly_events_coming_up It sure is nice to have so much sunshine lately. I might even get the lawn mowed one more time before the rains make it impossible. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-20_lots_of_family_friendly_events_coming_up http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-13_harvest_and_halloween_events_scheduled Volunteers are gearing up for the second annual All Hallows/Harvest Evening on October 29, at Johnson Park with a few minor changes from last year. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-13_harvest_and_halloween_events_scheduled http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-06_country_days_was__a_successful_event Once again the Columbia River Country Days has come and gone, but it will definitely not be forgotten. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-10-06_country_days_was__a_successful_event http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-09-29_rosburg_store_marks_one_year_anniversary It’s hard to believe that the Rosburg Store was reopened a year ago by the Bolton Family. It just seems like they have been there much longer. Congratulations on your one year anniversary, and for keeping it the community hub for just about everything. http://waheagle.com/down-river-dispatches/article.exm/2011-09-29_rosburg_store_marks_one_year_anniversary