The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

I am now the proud owner of (or maybe owned by) two new kittens. They both come from feral heritage, and were raised and nurtured by a dear friend. Alwen and Isabel are gray and white, long haired with stubby tails and are the most loving kittens I’ve ever seen. As I sit here typing, Alwen is asleep on my right shoulder and Isabel is in my lap curled in a ball. They have only been here in their new home for about two hours, and already have settled in.

News from Naselle:

Keep up the good work, Naselle Comets. Congratulations on the win last Friday against Willapa Valley, and good luck this Friday against PeEll.

Sports calendar for this week: Thursday-cross country at Wahkiakum at 3:45 p.m., high school volleyball at Raymond at 5:45 p.m., middle school football in Naselle with Raymond at 6 p.m .; Friday-high school football in Naselle with PeEll at 7 p.m .; Saturday-middle school cross country at Hoquiam at 3:45 p.m .; Monday-middle school volleyball at South Bend at 5:45 p.m .; Tuesday-high school volleyball with South Bend in Naselle at 5:45 p.m .; Wednesday-middle school volleyball in Naselle with Willapa Valley at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets!

The Comet Booster Club will meet on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Other news from the Westend:

Once again the Columbia River Country Days has come and gone, but it will definitely not be forgotten. With several successful years under their belt to benefit our 4-H programs, this year was awesome. The weather might have been better but all in all it was wonderful and everyone I have talked to said this was the best.

I can tell you first hand that the Covered Bridge Lamplit Dinner was absolutely the best. The food was perfect, the music was delightful, the setup by the football players was beautiful, our young lady servers were extremely attentive to our beverage needs, and the auction items were varied as well as appropriate for a fall evening.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in this program, you are the best. Oh yes, the “bus driver” (it said so on his hat), Nick Nikkala stepped up to the plate when the regular driver was unable to make it and shuttled several bus loads of diners from the Johnson Park parking lot to the dinner. All in all, I think this was the best of the best Columbia River County Days. See you next year.

The Grays River Habitat Enhancement District will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 12 at 6 p.m. in the Grays River Grange Hall. Residents of the district are encouraged to attend these public meetings. Refreshments will be served.

Have you noticed the big change in the lot west of the Grays River Grange Hall? Thanks to lots of community support, the old dilapidated buildings are now gone as well as the debris and even a few trees. Now the Grange will finish the clean up and put the lot to better use. Thank you Grays River Grange for your beautification project.

Need your flu shot? Shots will be available here on the Westend on October 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Rosburg Hall. If you need more information, you can contact the health department at 465-2744.

About a dozen west end property owners traveled to Kelso last Friday to hear oral arguments in Cowlitz County Superior Court regarding the ordinance passed by the County restricting the use of septic sludge and Class B biosolids in Wahkiakum County. In question, is the constitutionality of the ordinance. Department of Ecology says the county is banning biosolids and the county says it is merely restricting the use of certain classifications of it. The judge did not rule on the issue on Friday, and said he needed more information regarding biosolids before he could make a knowledgeable decision. No date has been set for another hearing, but in the meantime the ordinance is in effect. Thanks to everyone who made the trip in support of the county and the ordinance.

Have you signed up yet to help out with the All Hallows/Harvest Evening on October 29? There will be a meeting on Monday at the Grays River Valley Center in Johnson Park at 5:30 p.m. to finish planning the activities, food, decorations, movies and whatever else needs to be discussed. So come on up and find out what you can do to help make this another successful good time.

The Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch that meets at the Rosburg Hall will be celebrating their anniversary on October 12 with pulled pork on hoagie rolls, chips, coleslaw and dessert. On October 19 they will serve soups, rolls and dessert. Check out this wonderful group and enjoy a great meal with good company.

Rosburg Senior Community Lunches are served on Tuesdays and Thursdays, also at Rosburg Hall. Menus for the coming week are: Thursday, the 6th-chicken cacciatore, mashed potatoes, Sicilian vegetables and pudding; Tuesday, the 11th-spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli Normandy, Caesar salad, garlic bread and apricot bars; Thursday, the 13th-beef barley soup, half turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato and cheesecake with berries.

Birthdays being celebrated this week include Evan Wikkala, Sherrie Reed, Tiara Wirkkala, Cathy Thomas, Richard Morgan, Ryan Nortrup, Charles Ross, Carrie Nortrup, Amber Donlon, Debbie Engelson, Jeff VanDusen, Jill Saari, Krista Bocker, CJ Nelson, Greg Blain, Harly Lopez, Vivian Wirkkala, Vanessa Leamy, Larry Howell, Trina Scrabeck, Verne Waterman, Carol Walter, Brian Beaulaurier, Cliff Kilponen, Hailey Thompson, Elaine Patterson and Logan Bryant. Happy Birthday everyone.

A very special Happy 60th birthday to the “Prince of Johnson Park.” You know who you are. Thank you for all your community support as well as your volunteerism.

Happy Anniversary to Greg and Robin Kent, who will be celebrating their special day this week.

Don’t forget to support our Skamokawa Post Office by contacting the US Postal Service and letting them know how much this office is appreciated and used by the locals. It would be a shame to close it.

It’s getting to be that time of year again, when the holiday shopping will be on our minds. We have so many talented people and groups in our area, I would hope that everyone would consider doing most of their shopping locally at the many sales and bazaars. The first one on my list for this year is the Friendship Circle’s beef stew luncheon and sale on October 29. I will post more info in the next couple of weeks.