The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Still strange weather for summer. One day you think summer missed us altogether and the next day or two it is definitely here.

I am pleased to be able to let all the readers know that the Rosburg Store will reopen with new owners, though the date is yet to be determined. Norm and Joyce Bolton have purchased the property and will run it as a family business, with their daughter, Leslie and granddaughter, Cassie working in the store.

I met with Norm and Joyce on Monday, and they told me that they will run the store much the same as it always has been, with groceries, gas, beer and wine, and a few other odds and ends. They seemed excited to get started, so let’s all welcome them to this new endeavor and support them by shopping with them. Remember, they can only make a go of it if the community responds.

News from Naselle:

This is the last week before school begins again. Naselle-Grays River Valley is scheduled to begin classes on September 2. Welcome to the new school year, let’s make it a great one.

Family Story Time at the Naselle Timberland Library will be held for children age six and younger and their families; all ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games on Tuesdays, 12:30-1 p.m., October 5 through November 30 and on Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m., September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14.

On September 4, the Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 10 a.m.-noon, September 4 for adults and teens. Join in a discussion of “The Farming of Bones” by Edwidge Danticat. The library will be open early only for this event. For more info, call (360) 484-3877.

All Timberland Libraries will be closed September 6 for the Labor Day holiday. Libraries will resume regular schedules September 7. For more information call 1-877-284-6237.

Other news from the Westend:

I hope everyone had the opportunity to enjoy our annual county fair this year. I’ve heard lots of good comments from different folks. Many thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen and to everyone who attended. Also a big hand to the people who showed their talents in animal husbandry, sewing, canning, baking, flower arranging, quilting, and photography. This venue is a great learning experience for our kids.

Prayers and well wishes go out to Dan Anderson of Grays River, as he continues to be treated at OHSU for some pretty serious problems. He has already undergone some surgery and is expected to have another surgery later this week. His wife Bonnie is with him at the hospital. Please hold them in your thoughts and prayers.

I received a wonderful request from Arlie Sanders this week with a note letting me know that a long time friend of many in the area, Jean Heagy of Cathlamet, will be celebrating her 90th year young birthday next month. The Rosburg Pinochle Players and friends are all invited to help her celebrate on September 11 at the J. A. Wendt Elementary School multi purpose room in Cathlamet, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the signs and balloons. No presents please, but I’m sure hugs and well wishes would be welcomed.

The Grays River Habitat Enhancement District has worked with several landowners over the past couple of months to make repairs to dikes near Seal River. They have shored up the dikes, removed debris and replaced two tide gates. FEMA funds were used to make the repairs as well as quite a few volunteer hours.

The Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch that meets at the Rosburg Hall will enjoy beef stew, rolls and dessert on September 1.

CAP sponsors lunches for seniors at the same location on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Take advantage of these two opportunities and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors.

Two beautiful little girls from Rosburg will be celebrating their first birthday on September 1. Happy Birthday to Olivia and Emelia Privett.

If anyone has an extra copy of the Naselle Booster Club birthday and anniversary Calendar for this year, would you let me know? I miss publishing the names each week.

As most of you know, we lost our house to a fire nearly a month ago, and I have lamented losing so much from our children’s growing up years. Well, yesterday I was rummaging around in the ashes of our bedroom and a portion of the headboard was nearly intact though burned. I pulled out a small cedar box that was a high school graduation gift and the contents were a little singed but salvageable. Inside were immunization records, some old receipts, a couple of report cards, some costume jewelry, a note to me from our son, Carl when he was barely old enough to write, telling me not to forget his squirt gun, a note to the tooth fairy from our youngest daughter, Kendra telling her to look at her missing tooth in her mouth and a plastic sandwich bag with curls from Carl’s first haircut. Isn’t is interesting how comforting such little things can be, and I will always wonder why I saved these little mementos.