Star Program has begun

The Star Program is for children up to and including the age of 17 whose families need a little extra help with Christmas gifts.

Anyone wishing to help can pick up a star from the Star Trees at the Bank of America and Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet, the Duck Inn and Skamokawa Store in Skamokawa, or the Rosburg Store.

All gifts may be wrapped and, along with the star attached, be returned by December 13 to the place from which the star was taken. The gifts will be distributed to the recipients December 18-20.

Cash donations may be left at either bank. Gifts for the stars not taken will be shopped for.

On December 6 and 7, high school students, with Mr. Hurley, will do a “walk and knock” for cash donations.

For further information, contact the Sheriff’s Office, 795-3535; Health and Human Services, 795-8630; NovaLee Knopp, 431-5232; or Mary Watkins, 795-3341.