Monday is deadline for biosolids comments

It was a wonderful weekend despite the rain and unpredictable weather. With more than 20 family members staying for a few days, we were either cooking or playing, and had a few tents set up for extra sleeping quarters. It’s so nice to have this many family members in the same place at the same time. Lots of motorcycle riding, swimming, Frisbee golf, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, fireworks, and all the other fun things we enjoy, with 78 acres to enjoy it on. In addition to all the people we had six members of our dog family as well.

News from Naselle:

Another sad loss for the community with the passing of Dick Grabenhorst of Naselle. He was such a kind and gentle man; at least that was how he seemed to me. He always had a smile for everyone, whether he knew you or not. He will certainly be missed by everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Thirty-five students participated in the summer swim program that ran from June 21 to July 2, provided by the Astoria Aquatic Center and the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District.

Swimmers ranged from Lil’Shrimp to Orca Whales, and everyone who participated enjoyed the program.

The bi-annual Finnish-American Folk Festival in Naselle will be here in no time. The festivities will be held from July 23 to July 25 at the Naselle – Grays River Valley School at the junctions of SR 4 and 401 and is a celebration of the culture and community of the area.

This event brings folks from near and far to enjoy and participate in the proceedings. There is food, music, dancing, games, historical items on display and just plain fun. Come check it out.

Other news from the Westend:

Don’t forget the dog and cat vaccination clinic, sponsored by the Wahkiakum County 4-H clubs, being held this weekend at the fairgrounds in Skamokawa. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 360 484-7228.

The Grays River Habitat Enhancement District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, the 14th at 6 p.m. in the Grays River Grange Hall. This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome.

An update on the biosolids application: We have until next Monday to make comments on the application. The following information was e-mailed to me so I am passing it on to anyone interested in making comments. The Department of Ecology has reviewed and revised the original environmental checklist submitted for the Evergreen Septic biosolids project proposed for application at 118 Covered Bridge Road. After further consideration the agency reissued a Determination of Nonsignificance. The DNS and the revised checklist are available through our public disclosure coordinator, Debbie Nelson. Please e-mail her at dene461@ecy.wa.gov if you would like to obtain copies. You can e-mail this request, or call and ask for the Evergreen Septic revised SEPA checklist and associated DNS. Comments are due by 5p.m., July 12. E-mail submittals are acceptable and will be confirmed on request, or you can submit comments by hard copy to the following address: Kyle Dorsey, Regional Biosolids Coordinator. Waste 2 Resources Program, Washington State Department of Ecology, PO Box 47775, Olympia, WA 98504-7775. Phone number:360-407-6393.

If you have any questions please call Mr. Dorsey at the above phone number.

One more week until Bald Eagle Days and the Wooden Boat Festival so make your plans to enjoy a great fun filled family style weekend, with something for everyone.

Senior lunches are served three days a week at the Rosburg Hall. Tuesdays and Thursdays the lunches are sponsored by CAP. Wednesday, the Senior Lunch Bunch is served by Pat Potter and her volunteers. Come join them and enjoy nutritious meals and great company.

Birthdays coming up this week include June Berquist, Mindi Ullakko, Dale Rose and Kinsley Lanz on the 9th; Conner Smith, Jason Gradt and Lauren Katyryniuk on the 10th; Dan Edmundsen, Cliff Weimer, Kay Weimer, Ross Badger and Whitney Maddux on the 11th; Timothy Bates, Stephanie Wise and Seth Cooper on the 12th; Maya Zeller, Blake Dunham and Kelsi Nelson on the 13th; Eric Hendrichson, Joel Fitts,Kenneth Tyyksa and Terry Tarabochia on the 14th.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out to the following couples this week: Evert and Rowena Ehrlund and Chuck and Judy Torppa on the 9th; Leo and Mary Saari on the 10th; Tom and Sue Gradt on the 11th; Ryan and Becky Torppa on the 14th.

A special Happy 23rd Birthday to our son, Carl on the 10th. It was wonderful to have you and Nicole home for a couple of days. We love you lots.

Now I’m off to spend a couple more days with the grandkids playing in the creeks, hiking through the woods, and just plain enjoying having them here.