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Another incredible Pig Roast/Pot luck and Campout at Poul and Zenaida Toftemark’s. If you didn’t make it, you really missed out. The food was delicious, the music, the games, the karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights, swimming, etc., made for a wonderful family weekend for lots of folks. Thank you to the Toftemarks and all their volunteer helpers. See you next year. News from Naselle: The Naselle-Grays River Valley Schools will begin the new school year on Tuesday, September 5. Teachers will be on campus for workdays on August 29, 30 and 31....
Wahkiakum High School football begins next week. There will be a parent meeting for the athletes at the high school at 6 p.m. on August 15. Practice begins six hours later, at midnight on August 16. According to Coach Eric Hansen, students will need to have a current physical and proof of insurance. The Mules will open their season with a road trip to Naselle to face the Comets in the KM Mountain game on September 1....
August 17-19 Wahkiakum County Fair, Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler,– 360 795-3480 19 Rat Rodded, Rusted And Underconstruction Roadkill Saloon, April - 360 606-0179 September 8 Flea Market 9-3 p.m., Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler– 360 795-3480 9 Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; Skamokawa Grange, Friends Of Skamokawa– 360 795-3007 9 Flames, Pipes & Chrome Show, Roadkill Saloon April - 360 606-0179 16 Oktoberfest--Cathlamet: River Mile 38 Brewery, 360 355-4662 16 3rd Annual Lasagna Dinner-West End Food Bank, Grays River Valley...
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved steps to reduce the spread of elk hoof disease among other actions at a meeting Aug. 4-5 in Olympia. The commission is a nine-member citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Commissioners adopted a measure requiring hunters to remove and leave behind the hooves of any elk harvested in six game management units in an effort to reduce the spread of elk hoof disease, a debilitating bacterial disease. WDFW already requires...
Laura Ray's life was completely altered by a book about a man who lived and died half a world away from her own in the Pacific Northwest. The book put her on a journey that some might dream of, but never fulfill. Her fascination became a kind of obsession that drove her to Africa to visit the man's grave, not once but twice, and deposited her, unknowing, straight into the last day of a young child's life. The book, Cry Freedom, was about a black man in South Africa during Apartheid. The man was...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, Community Center, Cathlamet, 2-4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night 7:30 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7...
News from Naselle: Students in the Naselle schools will return to classes on September 5. The following schedule is for registration of high school students: Seniors will register at 6 p.m. on August 7 and Juniors will register at 7 p.m. on that date. Sophomores will register at 6 p.m. on August 8 and Freshmen will register at 7 p.m. on that date. Parents or gardians must attend the registration with your student. If you need to make alternate arrangements with Mr. Laine. please contact him at (360) 480-9634, (360) 484-7121 ext. 301 or e-mail j...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: Between July 24 and July 30, the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office pulled over 134 motorists. The bulk of the vehicle stops occurred in a two day period, on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, when the deputies issued at least 88 warnings and 28 citations. July 24 — 9:37 a.m. A caller notified the sheriff’s office that Covered Bridge Road would be closed for repair for the next month. Emergency vehic...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, Noon-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at...
News from Naselle: It won’t be long now before our kids will return to their classrooms in the Naselle-Grays River Valley high school, and begin another school year. School will start on September 5. In the meantime, every high school student must participate in a designated registration session for their grade level. Please check the following schedule: Seniors will register at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 7 and Juniors will register at 7 p.m. on that date. Sophomores will register at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 and Freshmen will register at 7 p...
The Bank of the Pacific in Naselle was robbed on Monday by a woman who fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The woman entered the bank at approximately 3:50 p.m. and handed a note to a teller while trying to distract the other bank employees. She then climbed over the counter and assaulted two tellers in an effort to reach the cash drawers. She is believed to be between 30-35 years old and described as approximately 5'8" and 220 pounds, with dark hair. She was wearing a blue shirt,...
Pierce Allen Fritzie was born June 12, 2017 to Blain Fritzie and Nicole Laney. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 19.5" long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Tina Laney of Naselle; paternal grandparents are Robbie and Krista Fritzie of Cathlamet. Courtesy photo....
July 20 through July 27, 2017 THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, fire hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West...
News from Naselle: The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District is looking for two host families for their two new College Board Mandarin teachers. These teachers will arrive on July 29. For more information please contact Quinn Donlon, Principal or Kendall Ford, Mandarin Mentor Teacher. The school is also looking for an Open Gym Supervisor Substitute for the gym and weight room, evenings 7-9 p.m. Westend news: Coming up soon, one of the most fun weekends of the year. Poul and Zenaida Toftemark’s Pig Roast/Potluck and Campout. This year it wi...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on July 18. Before the regular meeting, a special meeting was held for a hearing on the proposed 2017-18 school operating budget. The board then completed a self-assessment and engaged in discussion around goals for the 2017-18 school year. During the regular board meeting, two personnel matters were approved. The board approved the hire of Travis Boggs, head cook, and Sylvia Hoagland, middle school volleyball coach on a one year leave replacement....
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., Cathlamet, 5 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Eastside...
A celebration of life service will be held for Bob Paavola on July 22 from 1-4 p.m., at the family home in Naselle....
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Wahk...
I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful 4th of July. Speaking for myself the whole weekend was incredible, filled with family laughs, love and fun. These times are so precious and even though the whole family wasn’t present, it was so special with those who were able to make it. As an added bonus, my nephew and niece will be here for another week before returning to the desert heat of southern California. News from Naselle: Summer is finally here, so there aren’t many school events to write about. If you or your group has an event coming up...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, Noon-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m....
I hope everyone made it through that heat wave Mother Nature threw at us last weekend. It was not what I like. With the dry weather predicted for the next few days, please think carefully and plan for safety if you are having fireworks for the 4th. News from Naselle: It appears that one young man who attends Naselle-Grays River Valley High School is being rewarded for his prowess in several sports by being chosen as Male Athlete of the Year by the Daily News. He is Donny Edwards, of Rosburg, a junior and he is an all-league football and...
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Kathryn Brann of Naselle on being named to the spring 2017 President's List. Eligibility for the President's List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0....
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, Noon-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at...
Made a quick trip to California over the weekend to get my granddaughters home for Father’s Day. We left here at 4 a.m. on Friday morning and it was raining, arriving in Stockton at about 4:30 p.m. to excruciating heat. More heat the next day, and I left at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning to escape the 110 degrees slated for that day. Made it home in less than 11 hours to our beautiful weather. News from Naselle: Looking for a fun family event? The annual Friends of the Naselle Library community picnic will be held this year on Tuesday at the l...
Submitted by Superintendent Lisa Nelson The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on June 20. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the retirements of Bruce Wise, teacher and Debbie Denny-Klinger, head track coach. The board accepted the resignation of Barbara Cenci, head cook and approved the hires of new employees Debra Lopez, custodian, Naomi Garcia, bus driver, Herlet Watson, cheer coach, Robert Baker, cross-country coach and Daniel Messing, Youth Camp teacher. The board adopted pol...
