Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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I guess one day of summer weather every once in a while is all we are going to get from Mother Nature this year. It sure doesn't make it easy to build a house or plant a garden. News from Naselle: School is out for the summer but I would like to commend the high school and middle school students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter. They are: Seniors--Alex Bighill, Chase Chapman, Cody Cooley and Taylor Wasmundt; Juniors--Robert Eaton, Trevin Leeland*, Lidia Sanchez, Austin Smith, Cramer Smith*, Rachel Underwood, Christopher Walkowiak*,...
Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots wrapped up last Friday with the closure of a special filing period for four unclaimed positions. No candidates came forward for the positions. Typically, members of boards find someone to appoint to fill vacancies. There will be no primary election in August, and there will be only one contested position on the November ballot. Lori Scott is challenging incumbent Carlton Appelo for the seat on the Port District 2 board of commissioners that he's held since the district was formed. Other filings...
Welcome to summer. Today, it actually feels like summer with the sunshine and blue sky. Let’s just hope it continues. News from Naselle: During the last four days of school, the Naselle High School football team held a football camp for elementary students. The youngsters were taught the basic fundamentals and plays by the more experienced team members. This up and coming group will perform during half time at the first home football game. What a wonderful way to build up camaraderie with kids of all ages. Even though school is out for a c...
Follies to take to the stage this weekend This weekend, Della and her cast of characters will present the Smoky Water Follies, an old-fashioned vaudeville show, for a three-day run. Performances are scheduled for June 24, 25 at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on June 26. A fund raiser for the restoration and continued work of the Skamokawa Grange, the annual event is directed by Adele Baker-Swift with musical direction from Sunrise Fletcher. Their cast includes Mike Linn, Gwen Gorley, Jon Peterson, Jeffrey Reynolds, Steve Puddicombe,...
Bernadine Marine Chattick, 63, died May 5, 2011 in Olympia. She was born December 23, 1947 to Ray and Betty Blain. She attended Rosburg grade school and graduated from Naselle Grays River Valley High school where she met her husband Michael. They have three sons, Michael, Shawn and Brent. She lived in Olympia where she worked in arts and crafts retail but had many family members in the Grays River, Rosburg, Deep River and Naselle areas. There will be no services. The family will hold a gathering at a later date....
Naselle/Grays River Valley High School seniors breezed through their commencement ceremony Saturday with a look back at their past and an acknowledgment of their potential for success in the future. The 22 classmates spoke of their close bonds, and they took in scholarships totaling over $150,000. Valedictorian was Taylor Wasmundt, and salutatorian was Haleigh See. They and Cody Cooley were honored for maintaining grade point averages of 3.75 or higher. In her Valedictorian Address, Wasmundt commented that many of the students had been in...
Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots closed Friday with only one contested position on the ballot. Lori Scott is challenging incumbent Carlton Appelo for the seat on the Port District 2 board of commissioners that he's held since the district was formed. For the four positions that didn't have candidates, a special filing period will be held June 15-17 in the Wahkiakum County Auditor's office. Positions that didn't draw candidates included: --Wahkiakum School District board of directors, Position 1, Tony Boyce incumbent....
I understand that several people have been having some issues with their telephones and their service through Wahkiakum West. I also had some problems. When I spoke with Carol Larson at the Wahkiakum West office, she asked that I put the word out for everyone who is having a problem, please document the time, date, phone number of origin and/or destination, your phone number and exactly what was going on, then e-mail it to her at clarson@wahkiakumwest.net. By doing this she can forward the gathered info to the outside carrier and maybe get to...
FANTASTIC--While we were all stressing out about the rain and the wind that had been going on most of last week, come Saturday, the Dollars for Scholars Rods and Reels Rod Run met with clear skies, sunshine and just fantastic weather all day long and of course, brought with it a wonderful turn out of cars once again. For the past six years we have had to stress out about the weather, as everyone knows that miserable weather means disaster when it comes to car shows, but the lucky streak has continued! The only thing you could say negative...
Naselle High School valedictorian Taylor Wasmundt and salutatorian Haleigh See are passionate about their prospective careers in health care, their love of sports-- volleyball, basketball, track and softball--and the 22 people in their graduating class, 12 of whom have been together since preschool. “We are really close,” they both say. “We’re not divided into academic nerds, sports and drama groups,” See said. “We all have to work together.” Both students have had a strong desire to excel academically, and both balance that with a desire to b...
Well, it looks like we had at least a couple of summer days. It seemed like a perfect day for the Dollars For Scholars Sturgeon Derby and Barbecue, as well as the car show. Once again a huge success. News from Naselle: Naselle-Grays River Valley Class of 2011 will hold their graduation ceremony on June 11 at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium. I would like to congratulate each and every on of these students on this accomplishment and wish them well in the new chapter of their lives. You have been given a huge opportunity by going to school in Naselle, so...
Wahkiakum Mules Blaine Land and Brett Chaput and Naselle Comet Rob Baker returned with medals from the Class2B State Track and Field Meet last Friday and Saturday at Eastern Washington University, Cheney. Land placed second in the discus at 118-3. She also placed fifth in the shot put at 33-4.25. Chaput placed second in the discus at 154-02. Baker placed seventh in the 110m hurdles at 16.36 to earn a medal. He also placed 10th in the high jump at 5-6. Athletes finishing in eighth place or higher earned medals. Here are the results from other...
DECENT--As this three day Memorial weekend comes to an end, the sun is shining and it's turning out pretty nice; it's just too bad it wasn't like this the entire weekend. I hear tell that we're going to warm up and be very sunny and nice for the weekend and it couldn't come at a better time because the car show is coming! THIS IS IT--This weekend is a big one in Skamokawa and all the sturgeon fishermen are hoping for some good catches and all the car show folks are hoping the sun shows up, as the annual Dollars for Scholars Rods and Reels Rod...
Wahkiakum High School senior Keisha Harris, freshman Paris Cothren and sophomore Brittaney Martin told the Cathlamet Blanche Bradley Public Library Board of Trustees that they liked having a teen library separated from the children’s and adult areas of the library. The group has been operating on a Wahkiakum Community Network grant to increase youth use of the library. They are creating a list of books they’d like to see the library provide and have visited local libraries to get ideas of best practices. The librarian at Longview Public Lib...
News from Naselle: The school year is just about done, kids are getting anxious for summer vacation, and our class of 2011 is looking forward to a new chapter in their lives. One more fun family event will take place on June 8. The all school carnival will begin at 6 p.m. for all ages. Come join in and have a last get together with all the kids and their friends before they all go separate ways for the summer. Naselle-Grays River Valley Class of 2011 will hold their graduation ceremony on June 11 at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium. When you’re l...
This Saturday the Fairgrounds will be the site of the Derby Dollars for Scholars and Rods & Reels Rod Run event! This is a special fund raising event established to generate funds for student scholarships. The Rods & Reels Car Show will be set up in the Fairgrounds Park and the Dollars for Scholars Sturgeon Derby & Barbecue is located on the Fairgrounds midway area. The day begins with a fishing derby for the biggest sturgeon caught before the final weigh-in time at 3:30 p.m. The Fairgrounds Park will be completely filled with beautiful cars....
Five Wahkiakum Mules and four Naselle Comet athletes will head to the Class2B State Track and Field Meet this Friday and Saturday at Eastern Washington University, Cheney. Mule Blain Land claimed championships in the shot put and discus, and Comet Rob Baker won the high jump. Here are the results from last week's SW 2B District Meet at Raymond. Athletes had to finish fifth or better to advance to the state meet. Girls: NW Christian 118,Morton/White Pass 110, Raymond 87, Pe Ell 73, South Bend 62, Mossyrock 55, Willapa Valley 38, Wahkiakum 29,...
DAMP BEGINNING--As this work week begins, it's a bit on the damp side, but considering we had several nice, dry days last week, I guess we can't complain. With the calendar still saying Spring, showers are to be expected and they dampen those gardens, so that's a good thing. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 26 to June 1 are Keil C. Parker, Tim Rushing, Katherine York, Don Anderson, Mike Johnson, Nancy Corbin, Penny Bonds, Wesley McClain, Serene Snow-Carroll, Jeanne Paulsen, Benjamin McClain, Amy Knowles, Stephanie Prestegard,...
Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots will run June 6-10 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor. Positions on the ballot will include: Fire District 1, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Jim Jespersen incumbent. Fire District 2, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; John Lindsey incumbent. Fire District 3, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Dennis Nagasawa incumbent. Fire District 4, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Wayne Cochran incumbent. Cemetery District 1, Commissioner Position 1, six year term,...
The Appelo Archives Center in Naselle is sponsoring a Visitors Information Center in their downstairs entry so information will be available to visitors coming through the area. "We have many folks already stopping by to get directions and find out what's available for visitors so we decided to make it a formal addition to the local museum we already offer," said Karen Bertroch, Center Director. "We currently average over 100 visitors a month in the winter and more in the summer months. Naselle is a natural crossroads for folks driving by, for...
News from Naselle: No school on Monday for the Naselle Schools in honor of Memorial Day. Don’t forget to attend the annual Athletic Awards ceremony on May 31 at 7 p.m. in the Naselle Commons. Show your appreciation for all the efforts our young athletes have put forth this year. They all deserve the honors they will be receiving. Naselle-Grays River Valley High School will send four athletes to the state track tourney being held in Cheney this coming weekend. Naselle’s Evening of Excellence will be held on June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Naselle Common...
Subdistrict finals May 13 at Napavine Boys: Morton/White Pass 155, Mossyrock 117, Toutle Lake 77, Pe Ell 70, Napavine 65.5, Wahkiakum 53, Adna 41.5, Winlock 38, Vancouver Christian 18 Mule results: 200m--8. Cameron Elliott 24.61. 400m--5. Ryan Helms 55.91. 800m--6. Connar Riley 2:22.85. 1600m--6. Adam Vasion 5:28.99. 300m hurdles--6. Vasion 54.45. 400m relay--4. Mules (Austin Burns, Helms, Riley, Elliott) 46.9. 1600m relay--1. Mules (Brett Chaput, Elliott, Riley, Helms) 3:54.05. Shot put--3. Chaput 38-11. Discus--1. Chaput 147-11. Javelin--7....
Naselle Lutheran plans Memorial Day garage sale Naselle Lutheran Church is the site for a large multi-family garage sale during the Memorial Day weekend. The event will be held on May 27 and 28 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. each day. Coffee and baked goods will also be available for sale. Monies earned will be used to continue on with mission work. The church is located at 308 Knappton Road in Naselle. Meeting for Bald Eagle Days set Bald Eagle Days planning meeting on May 24, 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, located in the Julia Butler Hansen...
Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots will run June 6-10 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor. Positions on the ballot will include: Fire District 1, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Jim Jespersen incumbent. Fire District 2, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; John Lindsey incumbent. Fire District 3, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Dennis Nagasawa incumbent. Fire District 4, Commissioner Position 2, six-year term; Wayne Cochran incumbent. Cemetery District 1, Commissioner Position 1, six year term,...
Hobson, Weddington to wed James Robert Hobson and Katherine Lauren Kane Weddington of St. Johns, Florida, proudly announce a ceremony and reception celebrating their marriage on May 22, 2011. Hobson is a 1998 graduate of Wahkiakum High School and a 2004 graduate from Washington State University. He is employed with Bank of America-Merrill Lynch as a project manager for Global Wealth Investment Management. James is the son of Ronna Hobson and the late Joyal Hobson, Jr. of Cathlamet. Weddington is a 2002 graduate of Perry Hall High School in...
