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News from Naselle:

I had a note from one of the Westend folks attending the Naselle Booster Club Crab Feed last Friday evening. Poul Toftemark said the feed was “awesome,” and all the trimmings, just wonderful. In order to work off some of the goodness, he opted to attend the basketball game afterwards. In his words he says, “The feed was followed by a fierce game with the slaphappy defense of Valley. The Naselle boys stayed the course and had the lead the whole game, thanks in part to some great 3 point shooting. Valley came close toward the end with their relentless defense, which at times frustrated the Comets. They persevered and won the game. Great win guys! A special thanks for your dress code on game day, very much appreciated!”

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Valentines Day is just around the corner, being celebrated with lots of fun activities around the area. On February 14, the American Legion Auxiliary Post #111, will host their annual Valentine Smorgasbord luncheon. Enjoy the festivities from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p m. in the Naselle High School Commons. The usual fare, all you can eat, salads, main dishes, home made pies and cakes, all for a nominal fee. Adults: $10, Pre-teens: $6 and under 6 years $2. All of the goodies are prepared and served by the American Legion Auxiliary Deep River Post #111, and proceeds benefit veterans needs, local scholarships and charity.

The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m., February 2, at the library. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month (excluding July and August). Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.

Family Story Time for children age six and younger and their families; all ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games, at the Naselle library on Tuesdays at noon to 12:30 p.m. from March 2 to the 30.

PageTurners Book Discussion at the Naselle Timberland Library from 10 a.m.-noon, February 6 for adults. Join in a discussion of "City of Thieves" by David Benioff. This program begins before normal library hours; the library will open early only for this event. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Naselle Timberland Library presents Be My Valentine, from 3-5 p.m., February 10 for all ages. Create beautiful valentine cards for family and friends in a drop-in workshop. All materials will be provided.

Interested in taking a different look at Naselle? Check out this website and a new video put up by Timo Virkkala: http://naselle.net/ called Glimpses of Naselle. Good job Tim. Interesting perspective.

Other news from the Westend:

Once again the Skamokawa Grange will be the site of the annual Valentine Diamond Dinner, on February 13 located by the Wahkiakum County Fair Grounds. The Fair Board is preparing a delicious filet mignon steak dinner complete with desert and wine. The cost is $25 per person. The dinner will be served from 6 – 8 p.m., then a raffle drawing for a diamond necklace and other wonderful prizes. Raffle tickets are $1 each and are sold exclusively to the people who are at the dinner. To start this romantic evening, you will be entertained with quietly played piano while you enjoy your dinner and then to finish the evening, a talented local acoustic guitar group. Please order your tickets by calling 849-0001 and Jean will direct you where to leave your check and pick up your tickets. Fair board members will have tickets for sale also. This is a fun night and a great way to support your “Wahkiakum County Fair” as all proceeds go to the fair.

Not to be a braggart, but the Westend seems to have a monopoly on winning the big prize for the last two years. Last year, I was the one who came home with a beautiful heart shaped diamond necklace, and the year before it was Carol Ervest of Rosburg. Better luck this year! I hear the Westend county commissioner will be one of the cooks again this year. This is always a great meal for a wonderful cause. Get your tickets now!

Speaking of getting tickets, there are only 225 available for the American Legion Deep River Post #111, Annual Crab Feed. They always sell out, so get yours now. The feed will take place on March 6 at the Rosburg Hall. Tickets are $25 and include crab, (all you can eat) oysters, baked beans, garlic bread, potato salad and coleslaw. The best Crab Feed around! For tickets and more information call Dale Rose (465-2234) or Dan Anderson (465-2615). More to come on this event.

The Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch that meets at Rosburg Hall will enjoy a great winter meal of soup, salad, rolls and dessert on the 3rd. Great food and even greater company.

The Rosburg Senior Community Lunches are also served at the Rosburg Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are sponsored by CAP. Those menus for this week are as follows: Thursday, the 28th: pork ribs, Hoppin John, coleslaw with pineapple, peas and cauliflower and apricot bars. Join in for a nutritious meal and fun, at the Rosburg Hall, three days every week.

Birthdays being celebrated this coming week include Dan Moravec on the 28th; Ron Stube, Bill Wood and Bill Littlefield on the 29th; Shellie Badger, Brittany Legler, Clayton Strong, John Didion Jr., and Joe Dziados on the 30th; Joyce Otterson and Troy Wasmundt on the 31st; Erin Saari, Melissa Olson and Hannah Footh on February 1st; Cassie VanDusen, Chandler Chapman, Jeanine Helvey and James Lovin on the 2nd; Art Busse, Kristen Saari, Allen Erickson and Betty Vaughn on the 3rd. Happy Birthday to each of you.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out to the following couples this week: Alfred and Caroline Simukka on the 28th; Craig and Diane Mattson on the 30th; Jon and Angie Chapman on February 2nd; Bob and Angelee Torppa and Rich and Tina Laney on the 3rd.