Well wishes go out to injured trooper

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 authorities have a suspect in custody. We, as a community appreciate what you do, Scott, and wish you well.

Nine students were selected as students of the quarter at Naselle Middle School. One student per grade is selected in each of the following three areas each quarter: academic excellence, outstanding citizenship and personal achievement. Kendra Leeland, Olivia Zimmerman, and Haley Pine were selected for academic excellence. Taylor Eaton, Emily Gjovik, and Karianne Condon were selected for outstanding citizenship. Emma Fauver, Tony Lopez, and Kelsey Kelly were selected for personal achievement. Congratulations to these students. Keep up the good work.

On February 22, the Naselle Grays River Valley School District Facilities Committee will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Other news from the Westend:

Don’t forget to go through your closets and cupboards and gather a few gently used items for the fundraiser that local student, Cassie Bolton is putting together at Johnson Park. She will be at the Park on February 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to collect items you may want to donate. The sale will take place on February 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This project is part of Cassie’s senior project. If you have items to donate you can call Cassie at 465-2148 or 360 783-1198. Her e-mail address is c_bolton91@hotmail.com.

You can also bring items to the Rosburg School on Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and drop them off at the Community Computer Center. Baked goods can also be donated on the day of the sale.

Speaking of happenings at Johnson Park, I wrote in another column that the opening of the Grays River Valley Library would be on March 5. My apologies, but I looked at the wrong calendar, and the correct date is, Saturday, March 6th. Hours for the open house at the library will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the American Legion Deep River Post 111 Annual Crab Feed at the Rosburg Hall. There are only 225 tickets available and they are going fast. The event will take place on March 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Happy hour begins at 6 p.m .; dinner is served at 7 p.m .; drawings for raffle prizes begin at 8:30 p.m. and dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Don’t miss out. Tickets are $25 per person. For more info and for tickets call Dale Rose 465-2234 or Dan Anderson 465-2615. Other Legion members have tickets as well.

Join the ladies of the Grays River United Methodist Church and enjoy a yummy, stuffed baked potato with all the trimmings, as well as dessert and beverages. Enjoy this delicious treat on February 28 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. in the church social hall. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge but a free will donation will be accepted to benefit the Sunday school.

The Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch that meets at the Rosburg Hall will enjoy Pat Potter’s chicken casserole, veggies, French bread and dessert on the 24th.

The Rosburg Senior Community Lunches sponsored by CAP will include the following menus for the coming week, also served at the Rosburg Hall: February 18: roast beef with gravy, steamed potatoes, carrots and mushrooms and pumpkin bars; February 23: chicken divan, boiled potatoes, Oregon bean medley and pineapple upside down cake; February 25: Lasagna, Sicilian vegetables, Caesar salad, garlic bread and banana pudding.

Birthdays being celebrated this coming week include Paul Footh, Kaylee Albright, Peter McGuire and Karl Mahlum on the 18th; Mike Olmstead, Nathan Engelson and Deanna Wilson on the 19th; Eleanor Elliot on the 20th; Paul Wirkkala, Audrey Ullakko, Rhonda Warra and Logan Leaf on the 21st; Rowena Ehrlund and Mike Queener on the 22nd; Judy Indermark, Courtney Engelson and Gary Nelson on the 23rd; Craig Mattson, Marsha Woods, Jackie Sotka, Shannon Tetz and Shirley Miller on the 24th. Happy Birthday everyone.

Happy Anniversary to the following couples this week: Ken and Donna Tyyksa, Norman and Phyllis Sotka and Isaac and Mary Beth Queral on the 18th; Jon and Noralyn Pakkenen on the 22nd; Charlie and Joyce Otterson on the 24th. Wishing you all a very special day.