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Emma Colombo, 5th grade student at Naselle-Grays River Valley School, was the winner of the 2014 Premium Book Cover Design Contest for the Pacific County Fair. Her design will be used for the cover of the 2014 Exhibitor’s Guide and the original artwork will be framed and on display at the fair to be held August 20-23....
7 marks the 120th year as a congregation for the Naselle Lutheran Church and April 26th as the annual Salad Luncheon. The event is slated for 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. An array of salads will be available for a donation of $7.00. The Lutheran bakers provide traditional bake sale goods as well as the Finnish pulla, prune tarts and breads. Alfred Simukka has been busy tending tomato plants and will have a number of varieties ready for Spring planting. The quilting group has been active and several quilts will be offered as well as craft items by...
All parents of students that will start kindergarten in the Fall of 2014 are invited to an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Family Center. There will be child care provided at no cost to make it easier for parents to attend. Packets for kindergarten registration will be shared. This meeting is for all families of kindergarten eligible students, even if they are not enrolled at the Family Center. This will be an opportunity for parents to ask any questions they may have. At this time there will also be a discu...
Are you a natural-born liar, more politely called a "good storyteller”? Have you always wanted to learn the tricks of convincingly stretching the truth? Professional storyteller Leslie Slape, winner of last year's Tall Tales contest, will teach the art of fabrication in preparation for the second annual Tall Tales Contest. This free storytelling workshop will be held 10 a.m. to noon, Sat, April 12, at Teague's Interiors, 1267 Commerce Ave., Longview. The second annual Tall Tales and Persuasive Speech Contest, co-sponsored by Early Words T...
Josh and Aimee Hoyt of Spokane Valley, WA announce the arrival of their son Jaxton Daniel Hoyt. He was born at 3:47 a.m. on March 23, 2014 weighing 6-lbs, 12-oz., and he was 19” long. Maternal grandparents are Pam Abena of Cathlamet and Tim Abena of Kodiak, Alaska. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Sarah Hoyt of Spokane Valley....
Preschool Story Times are now offered at the Cathlamet Public Library on Thursdays at 2:15 p.m, beginning today (April 10). Parents are encouraged to bring young children who would enjoy sitting with them in a small group to experience a great picture book each week. Preschool parents were offered a choice of two days and times, with Thursdays selected as the unanimous choice. April 13-19 is National Library Week. The library is a great resource for searching out that elusive bit of information on the Internet, learning the intricacies of a...
Wahkiakum 4-H is hosting a showmanship clinic on April 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds. Experienced 4-H volunteers will be there to teach showmanship for goats, sheep, dogs, and cats. Attendees are welcome to bring their own animal, or watch the class without an animal. All youth and adults are welcome to attend. For more information, call the WSU Extension Office at 360-795-3278....
WSU Wahkiakum County Extension will put on a Lambing Management School on April 25 and April 26, the organization announced this week. Participants will learn to: -- assist ewes with dystocia; --care for newborn lambs; --manage internal parasites, and -- provide general care and management of a farm flock. This is a prime hands-on learning experience, with guidance from Dr. Scot Lubers, Dr. Susan Kerr, farmer Patrick McKay-Beach, and WSU volunteers. To register, contact WSU Wahkiakum County Extension, PO Box 278, Cathlamet, WA 98612 before...
Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee is publishing a guide to local fish and seafood this spring. The guide will list information on fish species available for commercial and recreational harvest, as well as local sources for fish and seafood. To be listed in the guide, fishermen, processors and fish marketers are asked to contact the MRC with their business name, mailing address, phone number, email and website, if available. Contact Carrie Backman or Donna Westlind at 360-795-3278, or email carrie.backman@wsu.edu for more...
The Monticello Camera Club in association with Photographic Society of America will host a youth photography competition at 7 p.m. April 1 at the Somerset Retirement Home, 2025 Tibbetts Drive, Longview. The event is open to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum county high school age students, 4H Clubs, and home-schooled kids. To register, see http://www.monticellocameraclub.org/....
Paul Engelmeyer, manager since 1990 of the Audubon Society Ten Mile Creek property south of Yachats, Ore., will be guest speaker at the March 29 meeting of the Willapa Hills Audubon Society. Englemeyer will discuss a range of issues including land-sea conservation strategies, marine reserves and protected areas, forage fish issues as well as recovery efforts for the marbled murrelet. The program is at 7 p.m. at the Longview Woman’s Club, 835 21st Ave., on the Kessler side of the lake. This program is free and open to the pub...
A Community In-Door Super Sale, Luncheon, and Massage Clinic will be held at Grays River Valley Center, Johnson Park, in Rosburg, on March 29. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Grays River Valley Center is the old Rosburg school which has been developed as a community center for learning and activities in the Grays River-Rosburg area. It has many free resources for the community: a computer lab, an exercise room, an exchange and a lending library. The old gym is maintained for use by area schools for sports practice. This...
Sign up now to participate in the North Oregon Coast Birdathon at www.NorthOregonCoastBirdathon.com. A Birdathon is similar to a walkathon but rather than raising funds per mile, funds are raised per bird species observed. Anyone can participate: expert birders, casual birdwatchers and beginners, too. In a 12 hour period from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on April 12, teams and individuals will be scouring Clatsop County or their own back yard for as many species of birds as possible to raise money for the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. Prizes will...
Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet member Sheriff Mark Howie presented Kiwanis Terrific Kids awards as part of an awards assembly March 17 at Julius Wendt Elementary School. Award winners were: Front, left to right: Parker Leitz, Chace Andree, Tylor Watkins, Audrey Morton, Danny Tomlinson, Brayden Hilton, Max Schmitz, Jayden Stoddard, Bella Gilbert. Middle left to right: Sebastian Britt, Jacob Johnson, Reigha Niemeyer, Janessa Frink, Adriana Ashe, Malachi Taylor, Noah Harrison, Nyomie Mozon, Beau Rose, Abigail Ames, Malia Ana Silva, Miranda Lomax,...
A fun and educational experience for kids will be held this summer. On July 7-11, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for youth in grades 1-3. Camp will be held for youth in grades 3-5 from 1 to 4 p.m. The week-long camp provides a hands-on experience for youth to explore the world of bugs, plants, and weather. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. The class will be held in the Floral Building located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University...
The Appelo Archives is pleased to offer a new book, Finns of the Grays River Area. Written by Merle Reinikka, the book was published by the Finnish American Historical Society of the West in Portland. It lists individual families of the Grays River, Seal River, Crooked Creek, Eden Valley, and Rosburg areas with their genealogical history. It also provides photos and history on the schools, organizations, businesses, dairy farms, logging, fishing, and community activities. When asked for a background on his work, Reinnika stated: “Don R...
Every year, millions of people have their lives changed forever by crime. They are our family, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Crime victims often struggle to work, pay bills, or support their loved ones. Many have life-changing injuries and need long-term care and support. April 6-12 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime the Crime Victim Advocacy Program of Wahkiakum County is here to help. Call the free and confidential 24-hour hotline at 1-888-425-1176 for more information and s...
The Naselle High School Drama Club is sponsoring a community and school talent show to be held on Friday night, March 28, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Naselle High School commons. Donations will be accepted at the door with proceeds to benefit the purchase of sound equipment and other Drama club expenses. All kinds of pies and desserts will be served and musical acts include The Naselle Marimba Band members, high school student actors and vocalists, musicians and others. For more information contact the Naselle School at 360-4...
Margaret Burt celebrated her 106th birthday at home quietly. She was surprised by a friend who brought her flowers and she also enjoyed a birthday meal. She may be Wahkiakum County’s oldest citizen....
Each year, the President of the United States proclaims March as “Red Cross Month” to recognize the organization’s lifesaving work. Show support and celebrate by donating blood and asking a friend to do the same. The Red Cross provides nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, so donations are needed. Donating blood is easy, and only takes about an hour. A single donation can help save more than one life. Make an appointment today for the Wahkiakum County blood drive by calling Patti Phillips at (360) 795-8821 or by visiting redcros...
Kelsey Hedges was the Lions Student of The Month for February. The Lions are very proud to honor Kelsey and present her with a certificate and a check for her accomplishment. Kelsey is shown with her grandmother, Lou Ann Hedges and Lion member Susan Kuhn. Kelsey is the daughter of the late Kim Hedges....
In what promises to be KMUN’s biggest fund raising campaign for 2014, Coast Community Radio commenced its annual spring Pledge Drive Friday, March 14. Over 100 volunteers will be supporting the goal by going on the air or answering the phones or even providing sustenance to keep everyone refreshed. “We’ve set a high goal,” explained General Manager, Joanne Rideout. “We will be asking listeners to help their community radio reach fully one-third of its annual membership total through this one brief appeal.” As a non-commercial broadcaster...
The Finnish American Folk Fest in Naselle is sponsoring a concert by the new group Aallotar at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Valley Bible Church located on SR 4 between Deep River and Rosburg. Aallotar is a freshly minted trans-Atlantic collaboration between accordionist Teija Niku of Finland and violinist Sara Pajunen of Minnesota. One hundred years ago, their ancestors lived within miles of each other in the western regions of Finland. The ensemble is founded on the common musical ground the women share, but also revels in the...
Theresa Libby, Principal of John C. Thomas Middle School this week announced the following students as earning a spot on the second quarter honor roll: 8th grade – Morgan Bashore, Ashley Flitcroft and Justin Hoven earned a 4.0 grade point average. Other students making the list are Anikalea Keliiheleua, Grayci Thomas, Madison Mace, Mica Kincade, Zachary Brown, Casey Wilson and Bryce Good. 7th grade – Emily Frank and Elizabeth Leitz each earned a 4.0. Lucas Brown, Mckensi Fluckiger, Macie Elliott, Charlie Ashe, Trinity Klecker,...
The 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day parade sponsored by Misty Rivers Irish Wolfhounds will take place on Monday, March 17, which is St. Patrick’s Day. This is a sidewalk parade, commencing down the east side of Main Street and back up the west side. The parade will assemble at 11 a.m. in front of the Bradley House. Participants will include Irish wolfhounds and their people, dogs who are “friends of the Irish,” actual Irish persons and anyone else who wishes to join the fun. “Wearin’ o’ the green is encouraged but not mandatory,” said Judy Brawn...
