Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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GORGEOUS--We might be back to some rain now but wasn't last week gorgeous? West Valley saw freezing temps several nights in a row, but those sunny days sure made up for the cold! The only down side to the wonderful weather was my back and knees and everything else, were aching in rebellion against the yard work I was trying to get done! Whew! Always quite a job but I'm glad to get ahead of some of the weeds for a change. I hope you've been able to enjoy some of this sunshine prior to the rains coming back, as it's really a "pick-me-upper."...
Naselle school board members were honored for their service to district students at their meeting on February 16. Elementary aged students made thank you cards and paper flower bouquets, while middle school students created thank you posters that were presented to the board at the meeting. High School Treasurer Alan Erickson reported that the school would hold daily pep assemblies this past week to mark the kickoff of district basketball playoffs. Board chair Hollis Fletcher brought up his idea of having a summit meeting between school board me...
Can you believe the past couple of weeks and the magnificent weather we have had? Looks like that is about to come to an end this week as they are calling for rain once again. I guess we should be grateful for the mild weather we have had this winter, though. We have had the opportunity to see some interesting wildlife antics here on our property. Just the other day, I watched a heron try to land in our birch tree on a branch about 40 feet up. He made a big circle and attempted to land, only to fall all the way to the ground. He wasn’t hurt, b...
To The Eagle: On behalf of all the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District students and staff, I express our appreciation for your support in the Maintenance & Operation Levy. These are challenging times we live in. It is refreshing to see a community support the education of the young people with an excellent voter turnout and an overwhelming “yes” vote. Daily I witness parent and community volunteers come into our schools to work with students one-on-one and in small groups. With this kind of support, it is easy to see why Naselle Sch...
I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend, as did my husband and I. We enjoyed a couple of days with our kids, grandkids and little Ezekiel, our great grandson. He has really grown into quite the little personality in his eight months. Wow, time sure goes fast when you don’t see the little ones very often. News from Naselle: Our thoughts and prayers are with State Trooper Scott Johnson of Naselle after being shot this past weekend. I hear he will make a full recovery and the aut...
NOT TOO BAD--Monday wasn't too bad; some fog in the morning and lots of sunshine, which was nice after several days of partially wet and cold. Looks like the dry streak won't last long as by the time you read this, we'll be ready for more raindrops and maybe even some wind. At least we aren't "shoveling" our weather, as those folks back East got hammered with a couple of feet of snow, so we're looking good. The only down side is that we might be singing the blues when our lack of snow pack brings us a drought this summer. Let's hope that...
Voters in the Wahkiakum and Naselle/Grays River Valley school district approved special school levy requests when mail-in ballots were counted Tuesday. Both levies would continue measures which voters had previously approved. Wahkiakum School District voters approved a four-year levy that will raise $927,000 the first year and increase $20,000 per year to a total of $987,000 the fourth year. Estimated tax rate is $2.49 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The vote was 636 in favor, 58 percent, 466 opposed, 42 percent. School levies need only...
The wait is almost over as our third Annual Valentine’s Diamond dinner is happening this Saturday! Fear not, as tickets are still available, just call our ticket hotline on 360-849-0001 or stop in at the Lower Columbia Realty or Bank of the Pacific offices in Cathlamet. An evening filled with delights, enjoy our delicious bacon wrapped filet mignon, heavenly wine and scrumptious dessert. Tickets are a steal at $25 and include a raffle ticket for our beautiful diamond necklace. We’ve pulled out all the stops and will be featuring some of Wah...
The Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, in late January overturned a Wahkiakum County Superior Court decision giving control of the old Rosburg School, known now as Johnson Park, to Johnson Family heirs. The plaintiffs, Joy Johnson, Earl Johnson and Peder Johnson, have until February 25 to file a notice of appeal to the state supreme court. If the supreme court doesn't accept the decision, the case will return to Wahkiakum Superior Court where a new ruling will be entered. In 1936, John and Helen Johnson conveyed property at...
It certainly looks like spring is on its way. Trees are budding out, the daffodils are already blooming in my yard, the frogs are singing, and I have even seen a hummingbird this morning, in this gorgeous sunshine. Even though there was a light coat of frost on the ground earlier, it has warmed up to the point we have doors and windows open. It’s wonderful. News from Naselle: Two teams from Naselle-Grays River Valley high school competed in an ESD 113 regional knowledge bowl meet in Olympia on February 5. In all, 16 teams from 11 different 1B a...
On Tuesday, the battle for first place in the Pacific League boys basketball standings took place in a crowded gym in Naselle, with the Comets beating South Bend 69-55. The Comets spurted out with a quick basket and never looked back. After the first quarter, the Comets led 19-8. South Bend closed the gap to two points, Naselle 27, South Bend 25 at the half. The Comets made a great run in the third, up 16 at one point and ending the quarter leading 47-37. The fourth was a real battle, heavy with South Bend defense. Some very clutch free throws...
This sure has been an odd winter so far. Definitely nicer than the past few years. My daffodils are already coming up and showing buds. The frogs are in full chorus every night and it seems earlier this year. News from Naselle: Sports for the rest of this week at Naselle-Grays River Valley High School: Congratulations on some fantastic basketball. By the time we go to press we will know who is the number one team in our league--Naselle or South Bend--as the tiebreaker will have been played on Tuesday. Thursday (today): high school girl’s basket...
NASTY BEGINNING--The rain and winds were obvious at the beginning of this week, with Sunday being a pretty miserable day, but football fans thought it was just right for staying in and watching playoff games! It looks like the New Orleans Saints will be heading to the Super Bowl for the first time on February 7 against the “come from behind kids,” the Indianapolis Colts, so this should be a really great game. As this week progresses, we are supposed to have a few drier days, but it’s not going to last too long, as by Friday, I hear we are b...
On February 13 at Rosburg Hall, local sponsors are offering a free workshop to share new and not-so-new tools for rural life in the area. “This workshop is designed to give novices the basics, and old-timers a few new gems of wisdom,” explained WSU Extension Specialist, Carrie Kennedy, one of the workshop sponsors. “There should be something for everyone.” Speakers representing, local, state, and federal organizations will provide workshop attendees a full range of options to make rural living in Wahkiakum County and Naselle more amenable. Wend...
Naselle school board members discussed the coming school levy vote, current scenarios about the future of the Naselle Youth Camp, and other matters at a January 19 meeting. During the public comment session, Naselle resident Steve Gacke detailed his concerns about the financial impact of the proposed school levy in a timber industry dependent community that has felt the effects of the economic downturn. Director Gilbert Haataia clarified that a clause in the levy exempts people who earn under $35,000 a year and meet other qualifications, and th...
News from Naselle: I had a note from one of the Westend folks attending the Naselle Booster Club Crab Feed last Friday evening. Poul Toftemark said the feed was “awesome,” and all the trimmings, just wonderful. In order to work off some of the goodness, he opted to attend the basketball game afterwards. In his words he says, “The feed was followed by a fierce game with the slaphappy defense of Valley. The Naselle boys stayed the course and had the lead the whole game, thanks in part to some great 3 point shooting. Valley came close towar...
Voters in the Wahkiakum and Naselle/Grays River Valley school districts will soon find election ballots in their mail. The boards of directors of each district are asking voters to renew special levies which they use to cover program expenses not covered by state and federal funding. School districts ask voters to approve special levies to cover expenses not covered by state or federal sources. These include, but are not limited to: --repair and maintenance of facilities; --salaries and benefits for coaches and advisors of extracurricular activ...
July 23-25 will be the time for all mummus (grandmas), their descendants, and friends to gather in Naselle to celebrate Finnish roots. The Finnish American Folk Festival organizers are once again busy planning quality programming, exhibits, workshops, and activities for all ages. The theme "My Mummu and Me" will be the focal point of the photography exhibit. Organizers request poignant photos representing this theme. Photos should have identifying information such as names of subjects, name and contact information of the person sending them. Ph...
Voters in the Wahkiakum and Naselle/Grays River Valley School Districts will receive their vote-by-mail ballots this week for special levy elections. Both districts are asking voters to approve continuation of the special levy taxes they have approved in the past to pay for costs not covered by state funding. The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors is asking voters to approve a two-year, $695,000 special levy. The estimated assessment would be $3.24 for each $1,000 of assessed property value. Wahkiakum directors are...
News from Naselle: Sports events for the Naselle-Grays River Valley Comets include: Thursday – boys C-team basketball vs. Ilwaco at 6 p.m., and girls JV basketball vs. Ilwaco at 7:30 p.m. Friday– high school boys basketball vs. Willapa Valley with C-team starting at 5 p.m. and will play two eight minute quarters, JV and Varsity games to follow. Saturday– high school girls basketball at Willapa Valley - JV starts at 5:45 p.m., Varsity to follow. The Comet Booster Club is hosting a crab feed on Ja...
WET AGAIN--As I begin this column we are seeing raindrops and winds are headed our way, but hopefully they won’t be too bad. I hope all of you took precautions to batten down the hatches as you never know when one of those watches can turn into a full scale warning and by then, it’s too late! Looks like soggy weather every day this week but one, so keep the hip boots handy. We might need them! With winter just getting started, it’s important to be stocked and ready for any storms that may come our way. We’ve had freezing temperatures and a l...
News from Naselle: Sports coming up this week: Thursday (today): high school boy’s basketball vs. North Beach, C-team starts at 5 p.m. with JV and Varsity to follow, in Naselle. Friday: high school girl’s basketball at Raymond, JV starts at 5:45 p.m., Varsity to follow. Saturday: high school boy’s basketball vs. Raymond in Naselle. JV starts at 5:45 p.m., Varsity to follow. Go Comets! Booster Club calendars are still available for just $4 each. You can purchase one at the Naselle School office, at Okie’s Select Market in Naselle or at the Ros...
The annual Washington Legislative Dance has begun. It has become a tradition, with the governor and political parties of the legislature dancing around issues, with someone taking the lead and the other partners following without caring if they step on someone's toes. This year, however, everyone seems to be trying to avoid taking the lead in dealing with the state's latest revenue shortfall. Cut government, cut spending, say the minority Republicans. That's fine, Governor Gregoire has said. In December, as required by state law, she presented...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 28--10:49 p.m. An Ostervold Road resident reported hearing a car alarm outside his house, and when he went to check, he heard voices, possibly from prowlers. December 29--7:52 a.m. The ferry Wahkiakum reported having to shut down because of unscheduled maintenance. 3:43 p.m. A Middle Valley resident reported two dogs belonging to someone else had wandered in and attacked the caller's cat. 8:03 p.m....
Grays River Grange #124 had a very busy 2009. The year began with a flood. Thankfully, the Grange survived with minimal water in the entry but the water left with a muddy mess outside in the parking areas. 2009 brought some much needed upgrades to the Grange. Work began with the bathrooms being remodeled. The ceiling tiles have also been removed revealing the original grand high ceilings. The Elochoman Grange closed its doors in January. Members from the Elochoman Grange merged with Grays River Grange. Currently, the State Grange is working...
