Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Theodore Willard Swanson was born on May 30th, 1929 in Rosburg, Washington to Theodore Swante Swanson and Litta Sadie (Knifong) Swanson. He passed away on March 21st, 2022 at his home in Naselle, Washington. The youngest son of 8 children, Teddy was the delight of his mom and six sisters; Lillian Whitten, Olive Johnson, Lenore Sorenson, Florence Cutsforth, Wilma Clark Bond and Gloria Friddle Clark. His brother Willard died before Teddy’s birth. Teddy was raised on the Grays River at the J...
Photos by Ian Brandon The Wahkiakum Mules softball team officially started their season with two games this week. They traveled north to play Morton/White Pass on Thursday and lost 18-3. "It was our first real game of the year," Coach Garrett Miller said. Reigha Niemeyer hit a triple and scored one run for the Lady Mules. She also struck out two batters from the mound. Alaya Cripe stepped in to relieve Niemeyer and struck out four Timberwolves in the final two innings. On Friday, the team...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mules baseball team started adding to their win column last week, beating Rainier on the road and Naselle at home. On the road last Thursday, the Mules beat the Timberwolves 17-5. Junior Dominic Curl pitched all five innings, striking out nine and walking four. "It felt really good to go out on the mound and compete," Curl said. "I was really feeling my off speed stuff, so I went with that early. The team helped me by getting runs on the board early. While...
Last Thursday, Wahkiakum Mules and Naselle Comets athletes joined several other track and field teams at a league meet in Ocosta. Naselle took first in boys’ competition with 149 points. The Mule boys took sixth place with 49 points. Wahkiakum took sixth place with 21 points for the girls, while the Comets took seventh with six points. Reporting top six finishers: For the Naselle boys, Trenton Stephens won the javelin event with a throw of 145-06. He also won the high jump, clearing 6 feet. He t...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. AA Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FRIDAY River City Strippers, quilting group, St. Catherine Catholic Church, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. AA Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 7 p.m. (360) 560-6946. Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, Rosburg,...
Photo of the Week: Theodore Willard Swanson May 30, 1929 - March 21, 2022. He was the youngest of eight children and the only boy. As a child he was called Teddy. His sister Lillian Swanson Whitten (born 1909), the oldest child in the family, said in an interview in the book, "Water Over the Bridge" by Ruth Busse Allingham that "their family was always musical and they loved to sing and dance. Dances down in Rosburg were at the Grange Hall there -Rosburg Hall. The Grange disbanded and some of...
Commentary by Karen Bertroch The town hall meeting about the planned closure of the Naselle Youth Camp held March 17 gave the group that attended a sense of the latest reality of what’s happening as the deadline for the governor’s signature that would stop the camp’s coming closure gets closer. An excellent article in The Chinook Observer gave the readers plenty of data. The number of employees, the amount of money lost, the loss of economic life for both western Wahkiakum and eastern Pacific counties was laid out in dollars receding from...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mules baseball team suffered a couple more losses this week, bringing their overall record to 0-6, but the coach sees a lot of promise for a young team that is willing to work hard, and "carry the load." Last Thursday, the Mules lost 19-7 to Adna. "This was a great game through five innings," Coach Garrett Radcliffe said. "The Mules simply ran out of arms. Zakk Carlson was in the line-up to start pitching for the Mules but was scratched during warm ups due to...
The Wahkiakum Mules softball team is a young bunch, and with five eighth graders, three freshman, and three juniors on the team, Coach Garrett Miller feels it’s important to ease into the season. So while the season is supposed to begin today, the Lady Mules took advantage of an opportunity to play last week when a mixed varsity and junior varsity R.A. Long team rolled into town. The Lumberjills took the game, 13-9. On Thursday, (today), the Lady Mules will travel to Morton/White Pass and t...
Analysis By Karen Bertroch Naselle/Grays River Valley school board: Naselle, small that it may be, is a center of transition this spring. Two events last week gave us clear signs of change in our small area of Southwest Washington. In the past, Naselle/Grays River Valley’s School Board has often met with only two to five people attending from the public. For the past six months, a group of parents has been attending who want change in the way schools are led and decisions made. At the last b...
THURSDAY 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. Wahkiakum Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:30 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Wahkiakum Food Bank, 42 Elochoman Valley Rd., 3-5 p.m. Sewing Room, GRVC at Johnson Park, 11 a.m....
Just got word that Ted Swanson died March 21 at home. We offer our prayers and tears. Announcement: A community meeting has been scheduled for this evening, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Naselle Community Center with Rep. Jim Walsh in attendance to discuss the possible closure of the Naselle Youth Camp. Governor Inslee has also been invited. The Community Center is on Parpala Road just past the library in Naselle in the former Congregational Church. Karl Marlantes: Last Saturday, Karl Marlantes,...
Photos for The Eagle by Robert Hilson....
BIT DRIPPY--After a very nice sunny start this past Saturday, the rain front moved in by about two that afternoon and then we got a soaking that evening; at least West Valley did! Waking up to more gloomy, wet weather on Sunday morning, after losing an hour of sleep, was all the more reason to cozy up by the fire and either read a book or watch a little NASCAR in the afternoon. Whatever you did, I hope you’ve prepared yourself for a damp week as there are raindrops in the forecast for every day; although, that doesn’t mean rain all day, so if...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. 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. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Community Library &...
Thursday update: The Eagle received word late Wednesday after the print edition had gone to press and the online version of this article had been posted that the Supersale at Johnson Park set for this Saturday has been postponed to April 23. Naselle Youth Camp: Thanks to State Representative Jim Walsh who kept the Naselle Youth Camp open at the beginning of the legislative process. Unfortunately, the camp was pulled out later on. There is still a chance for it to remain open while it sits on...
Wahkiakum 4-H teens are sharing more technology skills with the county through March and April. Workshops are free of charge to participate, and open to all. Participants are encouraged to bring their phone, tablets or laptops for assistance with technology or internet questions. In addition to one-on-one coaching and troubleshooting, 4-H teens will also share short lessons on a variety of topics: March 17, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Naselle Timberland Regional Library- Email Basics. March 24, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Naselle Timberland Regional Library- Setting...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. 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. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m. Eastside Play &...
Free days at Washington State Parks: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites visitors to enjoy a state park on Wednesday, March 9 in honor of Billy Frank Jr.'s birthday, on Saturday, March 19 in recognition of Washington State Parks' birthday and on Friday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. Visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day-use visits to a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or Was...
One might think that because we live in a rural, out of the way community that most visitors just drive through, we have to leave the area to enjoy extraordinary musical talent. A recent concert cleared up any misunderstandings by proving that is not the case for those of us living here. One of those moments when an audience could be transported to "another place" is in the music played with magic and skill last Saturday. "Transported" was the universal response to the team of two women, Kim...
Robert L. Burkhalter passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. A beloved husband, father, fisherman, farmer, teacher and veteran, he was a few days shy of his 90th birthday. Bob was born March 3, 1932 to Louis Alfred and Lena Burkhalter in Menlo, Wash. He grew up as part of a large family on a dairy farm. He attended and graduated from Valley High School, where he excelled in track, basketball and football. After graduation Bob served in the Air Force during the Korean War....
Photos by Todd Wilson The Naselle girls basketball team came home from the State 1B tournament in Spokane without a trophy, but not without a fight. They advanced with a win in the opening round of games last Wednesday, beating Wellpinit 53-45. Lauren Katyryniuk led the Comets with 22 points. Brynn Tarabochia added 15 points and four steals. Kaylin Shrives had 11 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Morgan Reitz scored four points and pulled down 10 boards. Peyton Dalton had one point....
Photos by Todd Wilson The season ended for the Naselle boys basketball team on Wednesday in the opening round of the State 1B tournament in Spokane when they lost to the Northwest Yeshiva Lions, 60-48. Joe Strange led the Comets with 13 points and six steals. Kolten Lindstrom added 11 points and three assists. Jason Harman had a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jacob Pakenen had six points. Craig Reitz and Jacob Lindstrom contributed three points apiece. Clay Bergeson had two...
Recently, it was announced that the Naselle Youth Camp will be closed as of June 30, 2023, with State of Washington considering a proposal to convert the camp property and facilities to an outdoor education center. After calling two locations in Olympia Tuesday morning, it is most accurate to say any decisions regarding closing the camp appear to be in limbo because the House of Representatives pulled it out of their budget. Also, it appears the proposal has been dropped from the Senate’s budget. However, negotiations will start soon with m...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. 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. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. West End Food Pantry, Johnson Par...
