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Submitted by Supt. Lisa Nelson The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met virtually for its monthly meeting on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. This was the second virtual meeting of the board by virtue of Governor Inslee’s mandate regarding open public meetings. After approval of the consent agenda, the board acknowledged the resignations of Steve Doyle, K-12 Principal and Qin Xia, Mandarin teacher. The board approved the contracts for summer school teachers at the Naselle Youth Camp School (NYCS), as well as the hire of G...
Wear a N95 Mask? A minor study concerning headaches and the N95 face-mask between healthcare providers published in U.S. Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health on PubMed.gov in 2006 looked at healthcare workers wearing N95 masks during the SARS epidemic. It suggested that the use of N95 masks may cause the healthcare workers to develop headaches and wearing them for shorter amounts of time may reduce the frequency and severity of the headaches. It was during the 2003 severe acute...
The 2020 Finnish American Folk Festival, usually occuring every two years, has been canceled. According to organizers it will take place on July 29, 30 and 31, 2022, in Naselle. For more information call 360-484-3602 or online at info@nasellefinnfest.com....
In Remembrance of Edwin Warren Wirkkala I barely knew Ed Wirkkala, but I did have the honor of speaking with him on several occasions and I was able to interview him at the 9th Annual Loggers' Reunion at the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle. This was a wonderful experience for all who attended, not only for the memories that were shared, but also for a glimpse into the past by then 95 year old Ed Wirkkala. He was part of a time when men went through the school of hard knocks to learn their...
No PIGYS, Finn Fest in 2020 Compiled by Rick Nelson Organizers of community festivals and events are struggling to decide what to do in response to the corona-19 virus pandemic and resulting social distancing. This week, organizers announced the cancellation of two events, the Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale (PIGYS) in late June and the Naselle Finnish-American Folk Festival (FAFF) at the end of July. "We have decided that it is too risky to hold the festival this summer," Anita Raistakka, one of the FAFF organizers said this week. "We will...
ALMOST GONE--If you are getting this on Thursday, then this is the last day of yet another month; where did April go? So, tomorrow, Friday, is May Day; Happy May Day, everybody! Here's hoping you can surprise somebody with some flowers, like we used to do in the old days, as that's always fun, while practicing social distancing of course! I'm seeing lots of great pictures on Facebook of folks' lawns and flowers, and I have to say, they are looking awesome. This month is also "Cinco De Mayo" time (May 5) and as luck would have it, it actually...
Astoria-Megler Bridge The mouth of the Columbia River was a devious and dangerous place for early explorers. Most exploring the west coast couldn't see it at all, and many who did find it were cautious to enter. Robert Gray successfully navigated the river in 1792. He named it after his ship, Columbia. Although the Columbia River was discovered, it remained a tough place to settle. A small band of American settlers tried to establish a town 40 miles upriver in 1810, but were rapidly discouraged...
Gertrude (Trudy) Leona Blain died April 21, 2020. She was born July 25, 1947 to Frank and Edna Blain of Rosburg. She grew up in Rosburg and graduated from Naselle High School in 1965. She married Ronald Kimball, they had a daughter and later were divorced. She met and married Don Byman, they had a daughter and later were divorced. Trudy was an adventurist and with her two girls moved to Michigan. They also lived in Colorado, California and Oregon. She settled in Longview where she met her best friend and love of her life, Chuck Turnbull. They...
The Wahkiakum County 4-H Council has decided to cancel this year’s Great White Tail Run. The annual event benefitting the local 4-H program will continue next year on May 15. The art design contest winners will be awarded prizes and their entries showcased at a later date. Reagen Hoogendoorn, a student at John C. Thomas Middle School is the first place winner and will receive $25 and art supplies instead of a shirt with the winning design. Second place is Haley Depoe of the Naselle Grays River Valley High School and third is Tucker Kangas, a s...
Life Is Good! Many years ago while living in Oklahoma and playing music for a local church, one of the parishioners asked me if I would share a song at his wedding. I wrote a song specifically for that wedding entitled, "You Don't Know What You've Got until It's Gone." With all that has been happening in the world and here at home locally, part of our world has changed and is gone and new things are taking place. For me, my life has not changed that much because I don't go out that much anyway....
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met virtually for its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This was the first virtual meeting of the board by virtue of Governor Inslee’s mandate regarding open public meetings. After approval of the consent agenda, the board approved an action to allow the superintendent authority to waive or amend graduation requirements for the class of 2020 due to issues caused by the COVID 19 virus. Principals from the Naselle Youth Camp and the K-12 schools offered updates on the s...
Best Friends Reunited While I had my feet up on my desk reclining in my office chair in deep thought about nothing in particular with my eyes focused on Krsto Novoselic's painting of three ships on the horizon, I was abruptly brought out of my reverie by excitement coming from the living room. The room was dimly lit, and I could barely see that my daughter was holding something in her arms. I was surprised to see her holding a little black and tan Chihuahua. She brought this little precious,...
On Monday Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced that the statewide closure of schools would be extended through the end of the school year. Local leaders responded. While this seemed like an inevitability, it still feels very sad and almost surreal,” Naselle Grays River Valley School District Superintendent Lisa Nelson said. “Our staff are bummed and we feel so badly for the parents and students, especially our seniors who...
Wahkiakum on the Move, the local bus service, has seen a sharp decrease in ridership with the covid19 pandemic, but they plan to keep moving for the people who need them, as well as providing additional delivery service for the Lions Club Helping Hands and the Wahkiakum Food Bank. Managers are asking people to use the service for essential rides only. As a response to the health crisis, they have decided to cut some of their routes for the time being. Usually they make four trips to Longview eve...
New SR4 Slide update As a citizen of the county I have had the pleasure of traveling and viewing the sights of the county. It is difficult in the rainy season that begins in November and continues through May. This is the period of time that most landslides occur. Many of you, the readers of The Wahkiakum County Eagle, may be surprised to see that the slide on SR4 has slid again a little, and many of you readers have shown a concern as to when this work project on the KM Mountain will be...
It’s been nearly three weeks since Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced statewide school closures, and Wahkiakum School District and Naselle Grays River Valley School District are continuing to make adjustments, especially in finding new ways to provide an education to their students from a distance. “I guess you could say we are learning to fly the plane as we go,” Naselle Grays River Valley School District Superintendent Lisa Nelson wrote in an email on Tuesday. “We have been se...
Getting Rid of Boredom As the days go quickly by and the virus that has kept us home is making its way across the world, we shelter ourselves for protection of ourselves and our loved ones. We start to think of different ways to fight the boredom of being isolated for so long with nowhere to go and nothing to entertain us. Some will find some solace in watching the television, surfing the internet, reading The Wahkiakum County Eagle and countless other things. At least you can start a garden...
Sally Sue Joanne Manula Swanson passed into the arms of her Lord on March 17, 2020 in Longview, Washington. She was born at home in Naselle to her parents Oscar and Selma (Nasi) Manula, on August 7, 1931. She graduated from Naselle High School in 1949 as salutatorian and attended Oregon State College until she decided she'd better catch hold of her future husband, Ted, when she still had a chance as he was in the Air Force. Sally was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, picki...
Silly Things People Say This article is dedicated to the faithful readers of The Wahkiakum County Eagle who have a sense of humor; as for the rest I have no idea what to tell you. I am writing slowly because I understand some of you can’t read fast. All the isolation because of the virus has many people talking to themselves. I talk to myself all the time and some might find that a bit irritating; however, when I do talk to myself my conversations are really quite lively. The real but modest irritation for me is when I call myself and the p...
Like all other public schools in the state of Washington, Wahkiakum School District and Naselle/Grays River Valley School District have suspended classes until April 24 due to concerns about covid-19. All spring sports and other extracurricular activities are suspended as well. “It’s a pause in lifestyle,” WSD Superintendent Brent Freeman said, “we’re trying to break a transmission cycle to protect the community,” noting “because of the older, vulnerable people in the community, we are going...
Sanity check The outbreak of the corona virus has left many with some fears that are unfounded and at times silly. This virus is a serious threat to everyone, but it would be wise to get the facts straight before making assumptions and creating a panic where there should not be one. While in a grocery store recently, I commented to a man that I had heard that Corona beer sales have dropped because of the virus. I thought it was a joke and so did he. When I said it, another man behind us began laughing hysterically. He looked at us and said...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Senior Fitness & Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill...
The Importance of Cats in Wahkiakum County In the United States, cats are a more popular house pet than a dog. There are nearly 90 million domesticated cats in about 34 percent of U.S. homes. It has taken quite some time for researchers to put together just when and where cats became domesticated. The archaeological record should have answered the question; however, wild cats and domesticated cats have unusually similar skeletons, complicating things. Evidence came from the island of Cyprus in...
Ben Bertroch, a rescued dog owned by Karen Bertroch, has been volunteering for the Agnes Appelo Memorial Library at the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle. Karen volunteers in the library sorting, shelving and accessioning books. Ben's "job" is to greet visitors, be kind to children, and help in any way he can. The two are there on Saturdays working with the other library volunteers: Anita Raistakka, library manager; Don and Anneli Raistakka, and Sadie Lehr. Visitors are often impressed with the...
The Naselle boys basketball team brought home a third place trophy from the State Class 1B tournament in Spokane last week. They started the tournament on Thursday with a 57-50 win against Muckleshoot Tribal School in overtime. Corey Gregory led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Ethan Lindstrom had 16 points and seven rebounds. Warren Wirkkala scored six points. Jimmy Strange added four points. Chase Haataia had three points. Kolby Glenn and Caleb Haataia added two...
