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

Spring has certainly sprung it’s pretty head in the last few days, so let’s hope she sticks around for a little longer. The new babies being born on the farms sure seem to enjoy the sunshine.

News from Naselle:

The Naselle High School girls basketball team will travel to Sunnyside High School and play a Regional game with Sunnyside Christian on Saturday, the 21st at 1 p..m. Go girls! You can do it.

Other news from the west end:

This week’s Free Friday Night Movie in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park is an action/adventure film and rated PG 13. Synopsis: After stealing a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space, Peter Quill from Earth, is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. In order to fight Ronan and his team and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team of space heroes to save the world.

Come join us for a good movie which starts at 7 p.m. on our big screen in the cafeteria. Concessions are also available including popcorn, candy and pop for reasonable prices.

Enjoy a Saturday morning breakfast in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park this coming Saturday, February 21 from 8-10 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, cheesy eggs and sausage. As usual, the price will be $5.

On Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal of hearty beef stew, cheesy bread, beverages and yummy dessert at the Grays River United Methodist Church put on by their wonderful, talented ladies of the Friendship Circle. Pay for this meal with a donation, and then browse the bake sale and new and repurposed items also for sale on the premises.

For your convenience again this year takeout meals will be available, and you can call them in on the day of the event at 360 465-2391. The church is located on State Route 4 near milepost 18, on the hill above the Grays River Café. For information on the event, phone 360-484-7749.

The upcoming Community In-Door Super Sale in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park coming up on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. has exceeded our early expectations and we only have a few spaces left, so if you are interested in joining us, please call Cheryl Dutcher at 360 465-2740 for all the details.

The cost of a table is just $10, and the proceeds from this fund-raiser for the Center will be used for ongoing operating costs for the building and grounds.

Hot dogs and hamburgers will be for sale during sale hours in the cafeteria and will be provided by GRVC. Bake sale items will also be available for sale in the cafeteria and are provided by the Friendship Circle of the Grays River United Methodist Church. Bryon Parrino of the Naselle Massage Clinic, will also be on hand for a massage.

Advanced tickets can be purchased now for the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser for GRVC at Johnson Park which will be held on Saturday, March 21, serving from 5-8 p.m. The tickets can be purchased from Johnson Park Advisory Board members for $12 per person. Board member include Trudy Fredrickson, Tim Virkkala, Amber Davis, Dee Nikkila, Shonda Ware and PJ Katims. The price of the ticket entitles you to one glass of wine with your meal which includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. For more information or to order tickets please call 465-2960 or 465-2731.

The Rosburg Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch meets each week in the Rosburg Hall for a home cooked meal prepared and served by Pat Potter and her volunteers. Lunch is served at noon.

On Thursdays, a senior meal is also served at the same location and is sponsored by CAP.

Happy Birthday to Mike Olmstead, Nathan Engelson, Deanna Wilson, Paul Wirkkala, Audrey Ullakko, Rhonda Warra, Logan Leaf, Rowena Ehrlund, Mike Queener, Judy Indermark, Cortney Engelson, Gary Nelson, Greg Mattson, Marsha Woods, Jackie Sotka, Shannon Tetz, Shirley Miller, Barbara Tienhaara and Stephanie Forbes. Wishing you a perfect day.

Happy Anniversary to Jon and Norilynn Pakenen. Wishing you many more celebrations together.

We had a delightful visit with our friend, Raven Webb this past weekend and an added bonus. Her son came over from Brush Prairie with her beautiful little 7 month old grand daughter, Anna. Such fun. Raven had a great time visiting with some of her other friends and a few of them even scheduled a massage from her. We will miss her and hopefully she will be back again soon.

Another very positive update on my sister, Diane and her progress since her hip replacement a month ago. She saw the Dr. on Tuesday and has been released from her physical therapist because she is doing so well. She has been walking about a half mile each day on our driveway, since last weekend, is able to go up and down stairs and is healing incredibly well. Many of the readers saw how much pain she was in prior to the surgery, and will not believe how much she has improved. It will still be several weeks before she can return to work at Okie’s but she wants to tell everyone that she misses seeing all of you and looks forward to being back soon, without the pain she had to endure each day. She says that Dr. Turner ranks among the Gods, in her book. I thank you as well, for all the encouraging words and support.