Annual art show yields many winners

News from Naselle:

Naselle Comets will be busy this week: today (Thursday) – high school track at Ocosta, start time 3:30 p.m. and baseball/softball vs. North Beach in Naselle at 4 p.m .; Monday – baseball/softball vs. Northwest Christian in Naselle at 4 p.m .; Wednesday – middle school track at Naselle at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets!

Naselle School held their first Annual Art Show on April 15. It was truly a community event with students from kindergarten through 12th grade participating. Judges were selected from community members, teachers and Para educators, with many people enjoying the evening’s public display. The Bank of Pacific and the Timberland Library offered to display the artwork of the place winners. Anonymous donors provided gift certificates for the high school winners. Barbara Phelps and Jim Stackhouse, from Bapie’s Restaurant, and Earl Johnson, from Johnson’s One Stop provided ice cream prizes. Winners— in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place order are from Kindergarten: Joseph Strange, Joshua Chadwick, and Grace Hunt; 1st grade: Jimmy Strange, Devin Wirrkala, and Emma Colombo; 2nd grade: Cooper Miller, Hannah Footh, and Ethan Lindstrom; 3rd grade: Ellie Miller, Audrey Domreis, and Paul Bjornsgard; 4th grade: Samantha Wert, Christina Mabbit, and Bailey Bergseng; 5th grade: Elyssa Hale, Cameron Burch, and Jacob Routtu; 6th grade: Natisha Cooper, Kendra Leland, and Taylor Eaton. The High School winner is Cassie Bolton.

"Pirates Of Penzance Jr." is opening in two weeks. A wonderful and talented cast will be performing songs, dances and an entertaining storyline. Shows run April 30, May 1, and May 7 and 8. Tickets will be $7 for adults and $4 for students. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with show times at 7 p.m.

Check out some awesome talent, enjoy an evening out and support our theater program. These kids have been practicing for weeks, so now it’s our turn to let them know we appreciate all their efforts.

Cliff Weimer will begin rehearsals with the Finn-Am Chorus on May 1 at 9 a.m. at the Naselle Lutheran Church in preparation for their appearance at the FinnFest on July 22 and 23 and a combined worship service on the 25th. All singers are welcome.

Don’t forget the Naselle Lutheran Church Salad Luncheon coming up this Saturday, April 24th. The plant, bake and craft sales start at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a $6 donation. Check out Alfred Simmuka's growing tomato plants. Baked goods will once again include traditional Finnish delicacies such as Cardamom bread and prune tarts. The church is located at 308 Old Knappton Road, Naselle. The money raised supports church mission work.

Other news from the Westend:

The Grays River Habitat Enhancement District election will take place on April 27 from 7 a.m. to 8p.m. at Johnson Park (old Rosburg School) in Rosburg. If you have questions about who can vote, how many votes you have, absentee ballots, etc. please contact Diane Tischer at 465-2654, the GRHED at 465-2960 or check the Grays River Grange website.

This is an important election for the people of the district. Every vote counts, so please go to the polls and vote.

Even though last Sunday was a gorgeous day, lots of folks, who probably would have preferred working in their yards in the sunshine, made it to the annual chicken dinner at the Rosburg Hall. As usual the meal was delicious and the salad bar and desserts were awesome. A big thank you to the kitchen volunteers and to the attendees. Once again, we enjoyed the help of three young ladies who volunteered to help out with orders and cleanup. It’s nice to see kids interested in helping out in the community. You girls did a great job, and received many compliments. Thank you.

The Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch that meets at the Rosburg Hall will feast on roast beef with spuds and gravy, mixed veggies, hot rolls and dessert. Come on in and enjoy the company of your neighbors, good food and even a little gossip. Enjoy a great meal.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, seniors can also enjoy a nutritious meal sponsored by CAP. Menus for the coming week include: Thursday, the 22nd – Swiss steak, steamed potatoes, green bean casserole, tossed salad and jelly rolls; Tuesday. The 27th – roast pork with peach apple chutney, creamed spinach, Quinoa orange salad and brownies; Thursday, the 29th – chicken and noodles, broccoli carrot salad, tomato wedges and rice pudding.

Birthdays being celebrated this week: Will Walter, Tony Wirkkala, Marin Tienhaara, Emily Ashe and Sandy Boyle on the 22nd; Lorri T. Bryant, Glenn Carlson and April Zimmerman on the 23rd; Keely McGuire on the 24th; Devin Roberts, Ashlee Gilbert, Shawn Rogers, Haley Footh, Robert Eaton and Taylor Gilbert on the 25th; Gerri Clifford, Robert Maki, Gene Dotson and Rheanne Wirkkala on the 26th; Renee Smith, Tari Zimmerman and Chuck Torppa on the 27th; Lori Dearmore, Bonnie Busse, Bonnie Linquist, Faith Penttila, Mark Tienhaara and Mayce McCullough on the 28th. Wishing each of you a wonderful special day.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out to the following couples the coming week: Steve and Cheryl Raistakka on the 22nd; Aaron and Toni Smith and Fidel and Rebecca Hernandez on the 24th; Dan and Tari Zimmerman on he 25th. Wishing you many more.