Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Eighth grade students from John C. Thomas Middle School and Naselle Grays River attended the Cispus Outdoor Education Camp in Randle for three days during the second week of May. The event was organized by Wahkiakum Community Network’s Coalition Coordinator, Ginger Hake. A leadership group of 12 high school students gave workshops on self control, communication, resource acquisition, and decision making. The middle school students also learned about alcohol and drug prevention and treatment. Deputy Mark Hake from the Wahkiakum County S...
WORK WEEK--At the start of this work week, it is definitely wet out there, so nobody has to go out and water the plants for a few days I guess. This dampness came on the heels of a very warm and toasty weekend, with Sunday being an especially muggy day, which just makes me wilt! While we're dealing with some raindrops right now, forecasters say we're going to zoom back up into some very high temperatures by the end of the week, so slather on the sunscreen, limit your time in the direct sun, drink those fluids and have a wonderful, fun-filled...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 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. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Westside Parent Support Group, Rosburg School,...
News from Naselle: After 13 years of classes, homework, sports, and whatever other activities the students of the Class of 2015 has participated in, the new adventures of life are about to begin. This class has much to be proud of, classmates to cheer onward and upward, and goals for themselves to be set and reached. As each one of you goes forward into your own future world, I wish you good fortune, good health, the skills to reach the goals you wish to reach and most of all to believe in yourself. Congratulations to the Naselle-Grays River...
Rebecca Rostad, the daughter of Bjarne and Katherine Rostad of Naselle (Deep River) has graduated from WSU with the high honor of Magna Cum Laude and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Rebecca was a salutatorian at Naselle-Grays River High School. Her parents are especially pleased at Rebecca's accomplishment because through her determination, she kept her grades high while taking time to visit them regularly during her mother's treatment for a recurrence of breast cancer this past...
Qingmei Wang from China has been awarded a fellowship from the U.S. Department of State to participate in the 2015 Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP). Qingmei will teach Chinese for a full academic year at Naselle-Grays River School. The school has participated in a nation-wide competition in order to host a TCLP teacher. TCLP is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which promotes international mutual understanding through a wide range of academic, cultural, private-sector, p...
Members of the Naselle Comet Track and Field Squad had a good trip to the state Class 1B Track and Field meet at Cheney last week and brought home six medals. To medal, athletes must place eighth or higher in an event. Ellie Chapman placed fifth in the 100m hurdles, 17.7, sixth in the 300m hurdles, 51.91, and third in the high jump, 4'10", to claim three medals. Savannah Zimmerman placed eighth in the pole vault, 7'6". Matt Carter placed third in the high jump at 6', and Connor See placed sixth in the triple jump, 39'11.5." Also competing for...
The lineup of candidates for 2015 elections is set after regular and special filing periods this month. Two candidates filed last week in the special filing period for positions that drew no candidates in the regular filing period. They are: 1, Fire District 1 Commissioner Position 3, 6-Year Term, John Vik, and 2. Fire District 3 Commissioner Position 3, Linda Strong. Other filings are: Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors Director Position 2, 4-year term, Paula Culbertson. Director Position 3, 2-year unexpired term, Susan M. O'Connor...
Graduation season is here! The Naselle Grays River Valley High School Graduation ceremony begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the high school. Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, May 31 at 7 p.m. The top two seniors for NGRV’s Class of 2015 are Valedictorian Chloe Zimmerman and Salutatorian Amethyst Wirkkala. Zimmerman will give the Valedictorian address, Emily Gjovik was selected as the class speaker and Russ Hickman will be the faculty speaker. The senior class motto is borrowed from W...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. 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 Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m....
News from Naselle: Congratulations to the Naselle Comette (Girl’s) Track and Field Team on their hard-won District IV 1B 2015 Championship and wish them luck on their trip to compete for the state championship this weekend. Way to go girls and wishing you a safe and successful trip. Go Comettes! There will be a fast pitch game on Saturday, the 30th in Montesano vs. Oakville at 1:00 p.m. Go Comets! Baccalaureate Service will be held on Sunday, the 31st at 7:00 p.m. in the Naselle Commons, for the Class of 2015. Westend news: Just in case you d...
Candidates for positions on fall election ballots concluded last Friday with these filings: Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors Director Position 2, 4-year term, Paula Culbertson. Director Position 3, 2-year unexpired term, Susan M. O'Connor and Derek A. West. Director Position 4, 4-year term, Dan Wilson. Town Of Cathlamet Councilman Position 1, 4-Year Term, Ryan Smith. Councilman Position 2, 4-Year Term, Richard (Dick) Swart. Cathlamet, Councilman Position 3, 4-Year Term, William (Bill) Talbott. Naselle-Grays River School District #...
ALL MIXED UP--We had some sunshine, some showers and some wind last week and weekend, so it really depended on where you were as to what you were dealing with. At least we weren't dealing with the wild weather that parts of Oregon got, as it hailed and rained so hard and so much and so fast, that heavy manhole covers were coming up in mid-street; that was a pretty wild sight! It's hard to believe but we'll be having another big holiday weekend coming up. Forecasters are saying the weather for the Memorial Day holiday looks promising but as...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 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. Sewing Room,...
News from Naselle: Students will be out of school on Monday to celebrate Memorial Day. There are a few final events coming up, as the 2015 school year comes to an end. At this time, it usually involves a tribute to the success of many of our students by recognizing them in front of their families and friends. One of the most important evenings is coming up on Tuesday, the 26th. In honor of all their hard work, students will be given awards for their achievements at the Evening of Excellence, held in the Commons at 7 p.m. Come join in the celebr...
Emma Colombo, 6th grade student in the Nasellle Grays River School District is the winner of the 31st annual Great White Tail Run art contest. She received shirts with her design and $25. Second place is Micah Cenci, a 9th grade student at Naselle Grays River High School and 3rd place is Mila Ana Silva, 4th grade student in the Wahkiakum School District. Both received art supplies. Honorable mention include: Amanda Carroll, Courtney Carlson, Jessica Baker, Leah Barnett and Sarah Tsybikova....
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on May 19, 2015. The board acknowledged the retirement of long-time employee and secretary of Naselle Youth Camp School, Norilyn Pakenen, effective Sept. 30, 2015, and the resignation of Head Girls’ Basketball coach, Robin Andrea. The board also voted to accept a funding commitment letter of $33,000 from the South Pacific County Community Foundation with such funds earmarked for the Mandarin Immersion Program. The vote was 4-1 with board member Bud S...
Nicole Burkhalter and Rachel Katyryniuk are bringing coffee to Skamokawa. Their business, Ship Channel Coffee, is located in a new food cart at Vista Park and the two are just about ready for their opening day this Friday. Sisters, they belie the 13 years difference in ages with a close family bond, a value instilled in them by their parents Terry and Kim Tarabochia. Though they, along with a brother, grew up in the Grays River area and attended school in Naselle, there has always been a great...
Candidates for positions on fall election ballots started filing for office on Monday. As of Tuesday noon, filings included: --Lee Tischer, Port District No. 2 board of commissioners; --Tom Blalock, Cemetery District No. 2 board of commissioners; --Brett Deaton, Port District 1 board of commissioners; --Paula Culbertson, Position 2, Wahkiakum School District board of directors, and --Susan M. O'Connor, Position 3, Wahkiakum School District board of directors. Other positions on the ballot include: Fire District # 1 Commissioner Position # 3,...
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m. - Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m....
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week includes: Today (Thursday), fastpitch at Ocosta at 3 p.m., middle school track at North Beach League Champs. Go Comets! The Comet Booster Club will meet on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. On Tuesday the Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. Do you have a child ready to enter kindergarten? This year’s Kindergarten Round-up will take place on Wednesday on the school campus. Students will be released early at 12:30 p.m. on W...
Due to funeral and memorial services being held in Naselle, the Seal River Cemetery Association meeting time has been changed to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the Grays River Fire Hall. Anyone who has family members buried at the cemetery is welcome to attend the meeting. Everyone is welcome to do clean-up which will start at about 11 a.m....
Students in Naselle schools grades 6-12 performed "Murder by Indecision" last week. A spoof on Agatha Christie mysteries, the play had an aging Agatha Crispy struggling to keep the magic going and characters springing to life to ponder their fate....
THURSDAY Lecture Series, Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main St, 10 a.m.-Noon. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 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 Parent Support Group, Rosburg School, 9:30-11 a.m. Eastside Parent Support Group, Skamokawa...
