What's happening at the Fair?

The fair board and I invite you to attend a public meeting next Monday from 7 p.m. at the River Street Meeting Room in Cathlamet, to discuss the rebuilding of the main fairground structure.

This will be your chance to express an opinion on what you think is the best solution. The new building provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the fairgrounds and open up possibilities of new revenue.

As our 101st fair is a short six months away it’s important that we work together to ensure the fairgrounds future. If you want to give your two cents, make sure you don’t miss the public meeting on Monday.

Would a scholarship help your daughter? Is she 14 or older and looking for a good experience to add to her future resume? Why not sign her up for this year’s princess program? A great way to meet people and gain confidence while picking up new skills, the Wahkiakum county fair princess program is now accepting applications. For more information contact the fair office 795-3480.

Spring is here and what better time to clean out those closets? All those pesky items taking up valuable space, why not kill two birds with one stone and donate your ‘junk’ to the community auction? One man’s ‘junk’ is another man’s ‘treasure’ and with your donation you’ll be helping out some worthy causes, including WSU, 4-H and the Fair Association. We can collect items if needed so if you would like to make a donation, contact WSU or the fair office today.

The community auction will be held within the 4-H/Youth building at the fairgrounds on March 28. Hosted by Brian McClain, this family event will uncover the hidden treasures of Wahkiakum.

If you’d like to volunteer, become involved with the fair or have a question about the fairgrounds you can always send an email to wahkiakumfair@centurytel.net or call 795-3480.

Naselle-Grays River Valley School District has released their first semester Honor Roll. An asterisk denotes high honors of 3.75 GPA or over; two asterisks denote a 4.0 GPA.

Naselle High School

Freshmen

Alana Darcher*, Amber Wirkkala*, Austin Smith, Briannan Olson, Chris Walkowiak, Cramer Smith*, Lidia Sanchez, Robert Baker, Ryler Queener, Seth Scrabeck, Tara Joyce*, Tasha Stenvall*, Trevin Leeland*.

Sophomores

Airi Kondo*, Alex Bighill*, Chase Chapman, Cody Cooley*, Haleigh See*, Ian Fauver, John Oman, Kaelee Dearmore*, Kaila DaVall, Kyle Mullins, Lawrence Baker, Leonel Mendoza, Nathan Reitz*, Nicole Tarabochia, Taylor Wasmundt**, Thomas Hammonds, Silas Goforth, Logan Sandell.

Juniors

Alan Erickson*, Drew Macy*, Emily Green, Jesus Martinez, Karli Nelson*, Nicole Laney, Orianne Condon, Lindsay O'Kelley, Randy Hamm.

Seniors

Conor Smith*, Emma Fauver, Gabriel See, Jerrica Juarez, Marcus Sanchez, Mercedes Barnes, Michael Shirley, Nathan Sultemeier, Rebecca Rostad*, Shelby Leeland*, Toni Mullins*, Jacquelyn Anderson, Nathaniel Finch.

Naselle Middle School

6th Grade

Abigail Bennett, Amethiyst Wirkkala, Breanna Smith, Cole Bergeson, Connor See, Emily Gjovik, Franco Smith*, Madison Green, Monica Galbraith*, Olivia Zimmerman, Robyn Lavin, Madison Wirkkala.

7th Grade

Aaron DaVall, Benjamin Gonzalez, Christina Carter, Haley Pine, Jacob Williams, Karianne Condon**, Katie Green*, Kayti Nelson, Keith Reitz, Nicholas Strange.

8th Grade

Chandler Chapman**, Ciara Sandell*, Danielle Larson, Dustin Eaton, Jacob Condon, Jordan Badger, Jordan Smith*, Kirsten Scrabeck, Levi Wasmundt**, Makenzie Matthews, Mary Wirkkala*, Raymond Shotwell, Rochelle Benford, Thomas Shotwell, Victoria Corona.