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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Last Thursday, the Wahkiakum Lady Mules overcame Naselle’s four run first inning to 10-run their KM counterparts in a 14-4 six-inning victory at Cathlamet. Brieanna Olsen picked up the victory for the Lady Mules, settling down after issuing three walks and a pair of singles in the first inning to allow only two hits over the next five innings. One of those two hits was a one-out double in the third inning, but she was quickly erased when the next batter lined out to second baseman Morgan Elliott, who quickly got the ball to shortstop Tori W...
The Wahkiakum Mule baseball team's offense was a no show through the first four innings last Thursday, but the bats began to awaken in the fifth when they scored a pair of runs before the final out was recorded in the 12-2, five-inning loss to Naselle. Two days later, the Mules took to the road for Mossyrock and wound up on the wrong end of a pair of crushing defeats, falling 10-0 in the opener and 16-1 in the nightcap, both five-inning outings. Steven Doumit and Leo Onodera each went 2 for 3 with a double and a single in game two, with Doumit...
Welcome to what really appears to be Spring. I have finally seen my first trilliums and a few of the other small wildflowers beginning to bloom. The hummingbirds are back, as are lots of the other spring arriving birds. The sunshine for the past couple of days makes it definitely feel like spring. News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Comets this week include Thursday-home track meet in Naselle at 3:30 p.m.; baseball and fastpitch at Wishkah at 4 p.m.; Monday-fastpitch with Warrenton in Naselle at 4 p.m. Students will be on Spring Break...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 12--12:27 p.m. A Second Street resident reported her granddaughter had stolen her cell phone and charged $200 on her bill. 5:20 p.m. A caller reported a capsized trawler on the south side of White's Island. The Coast Guard was advised. 7:47 p.m. An Alder Road resident reported receiving possible scam phone calls seeking his support for local law enforcement agencies. 10:12 p.m. A caller reported a...
Welcome to Spring? Rain, snow, wind, a bit of sun, thunder, rainbows, you name it we’ve seen it. Now it looks like more rain on the way. News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comets this week: Thursday (today)-track at Raymond at 3:30 p.m., baseball and fastpitch with Northwest Christian at Naselle at 4 p.m.; Monday -baseball and fastpitch with Ocosta at Naselle at 4 p.m. Tuesday-baseball and fastpitch at Wahkiakum at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-middle school track at Ocosta at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets! On Friday there will be a fund r...
Family Center safety fair coming March 24 St James Family Center's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Parent Policy Council will have a Health and Safety Jamboree on March 24 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Family Center Gym. There will be agencies sharing activities for all ages. Visitors may play a game with Wahkiakum Mentoring, greet deputies from the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department, tour a fire truck with local firemen, have a child car seat checked, talk to people from the Cowlitz Family Health Center, get a...
We’ve had just about everything imaginable this week, weather-wise. Lake Fred (our hayfield) is up, with ice around the edge and snow covering the rest of the field. The ducks are swimming around like it’s a normal routine for them. The smelt must be coming in to the Grays River just west of Duffy’s Tavern, as I have counted as many as 22 bald eagles in the trees overlooking the river. The sea gulls are pretty happy in Gudmundsen’s field as well. News from Naselle: Sports scheduled for the Naselle-Grays River Valley School this week include...
Just got an update from Derek Heitsch on his springtime news. He now has 23 new calves and two sets of twins. All are doing well. More to come though. This is a beautiful day for new little ones, as opposed to the miserable day yesterday and the snow and hail overnight. News from Naselle: Naselle High School will host a fantastic variety show on March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the enjoyment of the entire community. There will be something for everyone. Whether you prefer comedy, singing, skits, acting, dancing, the marimba band or...
It looks like a few more snow flakes are in the forecast for this week. It would sure be nice to have more than one sunny day, though. At least then you could finish at least one outdoor project. I guess it wouldn’t be Washington without this kind of weather. Guess I’ll stick around and enjoy whatever comes. News from Naselle: Naselle-Grays River Valley student and daughter of Lonnie and Kim Eaton, Taylor Eaton took first place in the Long Beach Elks Hoop Shoot in December. She then attended the district competition at Huntington Middle Sch...
Spring Seminar tackles gardening issues On March 17 at the Cowlitz County Exposition Center, a collection of workshops will be offered as part of the Master Gardener Spring Seminar. Speakers from across Washington will discuss caring for ornamentals, how to control yard pests, solar power, water storage, managing mole problems, basics of grafting trees, building up the soil and well maintenance. To register or for more information, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 577-3014 Ext 3. The program sponsored by Washington State University...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 13--5:05 p.m. A Fossil Creek Road resident reported his neighbors had informed him that people on his property were falsely claiming they had permission to be collecting scrap metal. February 14--12:00noon The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a 3rd Street address to aid a 16-year-old female who had fainted. 12:10 p.m. A Fossil Creek resident reported a suspicious vehicle in the area. 5:49 p.m. A calle...
Gwenith Elaine Riat, age 73, formerly of Nemah, passed away at Frontier Care Facility in Longview on February 16, 2012 of long term health-related problems. Gwenith Elaine Nashif was born to George and Grenith Nashif in Raymond on September 2, 1938. She grew up in Nemah and graduated from Naselle High School in 1957, where she was a cheerleader and song queen. After graduation she attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Tacoma and married Gerald Riat in 1958 while he was in the Navy. In 1959 she and her husband moved to California until 1973,...
News from Naselle: The winter break for students in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District will be shortened due to snow make up days. Students will attend classes on February 28 and March 1, and be out of school on March 2. The batting cage at Naselle School is open to anyone interested in using it on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. Other news from the Westend: Another wonderful concert will be held at the Pioneer Church in Cathlamet, sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association. Enjoy the afternoon matinee on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.,...
Tsuga Gallery to hold open house, artist reception On February 24, 6 to 8 p.m., the Tsuga Gallery will host an open house and artists' reception. The gallery opened in late November during a total remodel of the 100-year-old building. Now work on the main gallery is complete and the open house is an opportunity to introduce the new gallery and member artists to the community. The Tsuga Artists' Association now has by-laws and a corporation status and membership is open to area artists. Those interested can stop by the gallery to obtain an...
Nancy M. Larson, 90, of Naselle, joined Jesus in Heaven on February 18, 2012, succumbed to a short bout with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was born to Charles and Anna (Wirkkanen) Bighill on November 14, 1921. She attended Naselle grade and high schools graduating in 1939. She was swept off her feet by the handsome Vernon Larson of Rosburg, who was her husband for 48 years until his death in 1990. She moved back to Naselle where she lived the rest of her life. They had 2 sons: Keith Larson of Warrenton, Ore. and...
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team has advanced to the district tournament semifinals, while the Lady Mules and Naselle Comets and Comettes are facing loser-out games in the consolation bracket. The Mule boys defeated South Bend 63-48 on Saturday. The Mules will face the Adna Pirates in a semifinal game at 8 p.m. on Thursday in Centralia. The Lady Mules lost 61-43 to Adna on Saturday. The played South Bend last night (Wednesday) in Rochester after The Eagle went to press. The Naselle Comettes lost 49-36 to the Pe Ell Trojans last...
Naselle School District’s replacement maintenance and operations levy has been approved by district voters. A special election for the levy was held February 14. Voters were asked to replace the existing levy which expires at the end of 2012. The levy allows the district to collect $695,000 per year for three years. As of 8 p.m. February 14, 654 ballots had been counted in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties; 425 (64.98 percent) voted in favor of the levy. A simple majority is required for approval. The next ballot count will be on February 17 a...
Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners handled a variety of business during their meeting Tuesday, including: --Sergeant Brad Moon, commander of the Washington State Patrol Detachment in Naselle, reported his patrolmen had been close to their target, or anticipated, number of contacts and arrests in 2011. Officers investigated 163 driving while intoxicated cases in 2011, five less than expected. They stopped 5,979 motorists for speeding, 501 under target, and wrote 4,458 citations. They contacted 827 drivers for seat belt violations, 107...
Yup, spring is almost here. The baby lambs at Georgene Scott’s are romping and jumping happily in the fields on Altoona/Pillar Rock Road. The frogs are still singing merrily, and Derek Heitsch just stopped in to announce the arrival of his first calf of the season. A healthy 102 pound bull. New season, new life. I love spring. News from Naselle: There will be no school on Monday in honor of President’s Day. School will resume on Tuesday. The Naselle-Grays River School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The...
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team has advanced to the district tournament semifinals, while the Lady Mules and Naselle Comets and Comettes are facing loser-out games in the consolation bracket. The Mule boys defeated South Bend 63-48 on Saturday. The Mules will face the Adna Pirates in a semifinal game at 8 p.m. on Thursday in Centralia. The Lady Mules lost 61-43 to Adna on Saturday. The will face South Bend at 8 p.m. on Wednesday in Rochester. The Naselle Comettes lost 49-36 to the Pe Ell Trojans last Thursday. The Comets will play the...
Wahkiakum Mule teams have won their first round games in the boys and girls 2B SW District Basketball Tournament, and Naselle's Comets and Comettes were defeated in theirs. The Mule boys defeated Willapa Valley 63-48. The Mules will face South Bend on Saturday, 1 p.m., in Montesano. The Lady Mules defeated WIllapa Valley 63-58 in overtime on Thursday. The Lady Mules will play Adna at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Rochester. The Naselle Comets lost their opening round game to Mossyrock by a score of 56-36. The Comets will play the loser of the...
We had one day of sunshine and the grass started growing at the Fairgrounds. Thanks to Larry Hendrickson and Dean Seaberg the grass will be mowed, as they brought our equipment back last week. As soon as the tractors arrived projects started getting planned and a few done. Thanks to Ed Stevens, Chuck Gaines, Mike Colver and Barb Clark the water drain is fixed behind the horse barn. As they shoveled out rocks they found the concrete enclosure was crushed and the pipe was squashed flat. It is fixed now and next time, far in the future I hope, we...
Spring will surely be here in the not too distant future. The frogs are singing every night now, a sure sign. It seems like they are a little early this year. The daffodil plants are poking their stalks above the ground and eagles are perched in the trees along the Grays River waiting for an easy meal. News from Naselle: Naselle-Grays River Valley sports calendar for the coming week: Thursday-first round playoffs for district tournament, girls basketball, to be announced. Call the school for more information; Friday-middle school boys...
Voters in the Naselle/Grays River Valley School District this week received ballots for a special school levy election. The district board of directors has asked voters to renew a three-year special levy to help the district pay maintenance and operation costs not covered by state or federal funding. The levy would raise $695,000 for 2013, 2014 and 2015. The assessment, as stated on the ballot, would be $3.24 per $1,000 of assessed property value. According to the district's website, the levy rate has fluctuated since the board voted in...
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. It appears that she may have been picked up by someone because some of her hair had been cut. She may have had to travel some distance to make it back home as she was quite emaciated, but is recovering nicely. I love to tell happy stories. Welcome home, Glory, and I’m happy to see you back with you...
