Fall activities continue with events to come

It was so nice to see a little rain again. The leaves are sure showing that fall is in the air even though the temperature doesn’t seem to be reflecting that. This has always been my favorite time of the year. I love the slowing down of growth, new life taking on a whole new chapter of adventure moving in to the colder and quieter time of winter rest, only to begin again in the spring.

News from Naselle

Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams for the coming week include: Thursday, middle school football with Ocosta at Westport at 6 p.m., high school volleyball with MMK in Naselle at 7 p.m .; Friday, high school volleyball at TRC at 7 p.m .; Saturday, high school football with Twin Valley at Lake Quinault at 1 p.m .; Monday, high school volleyball with Ocosta in Naselle at 5:45 p.m., middle school volleyball with North Beach at Oyehut; Tuesday, high school volleyball with Oakville in Naselle at 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, middle school volleyball at Raymond at 5:45 p.m., middle school football with North Beach in Naselle at 6 p.m. Go Comets!

Congratulations to all the participants who made the Columbia River Crossing last weekend, especially Laura Ray (Mochas & More) of Naselle. She is still recovering from a pretty significant surgery on her foot, but decided to take the challenge, and she made it. What a trooper. Laura, you are an inspiration to many.

The Appelo Archive Center is holding their Annual Holiday Bazaar on December 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are seeking interested vendors. If you would like to sign up for a $10 table, please contact them at 360-484-7103 or via info@appeloarchives.org. Only 12 tables are available so give them a call early.

Westend news

The annual Oktoberfest dinner last Saturday evening at the Grays River Valley Center was a sellout. I apologize to anyone who may have been turned away. We purchased ingredients to feed 50 and that’s how many tickets we sold. It looks like next year we will presell a few more tickets so we can make a better guess as to how many we need to buy for.

Thank you so much Steve and Linda Ramsay for the main course and side dishes, and Shonda Ware for the apple strudel. Special thanks also to our young ladies that helped with the serving. And especially, a huge thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for this delicious meal.

All Hallows Eve will be upon us very soon in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. Come one, come all with trick or treating beginning at 4:30 p.m. Get all dressed up or come as you are, bring the little ghosts and goblins for an evening of free fun for everyone. Trick or Treating for the kids inside the spooky old Rosburg School, free popcorn and punch, and movies (not too scary). Bring your own trick-or-treat container.

This event was started in appreciation for all the support our community has shown us and now it is more than that. We all enjoy putting on a costume and milling with the kids and their families inside the facility, out of the weather for a fun evening.

We still need a couple more door tenders, in costume, to man the trick-or-treating doors, and to help out in the kitchen with refreshments, etc. We have 14 doors that we need someone behind to hand out candy to the young trick or treaters, and we usually serve about 100 kids. If you would like to donate candy or funds to purchase items for the evening, please contact me at 465-2960.

The Annual Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Rosburg Community Club, is always one of the best and will be held on October 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rosburg Hall.

There is always something for everyone, and it is a great way to start your holiday shopping by buying from local vendors. They always have hand made crafts including clothing, kitchen items, art work, canned goods, home made food items and baked goods, wood work, etc. Just about anything you can think of, it will be there and for sale. Check them out.

Their famous baked chicken lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and includes their famous desserts and salads. If you are interested in renting a space to sell your items please call Barbara Rose at 465-2234. Space is limited, so call soon.

Calling all romance book lovers; The Grays River Valley free library invites you to enjoy “Tea and Sympathy” all through the month of October, Tuesday through Saturday noon to 5 p.m.

Our shelves are bursting with hundreds of paperbacks by your favorite authors and publishers. They are all sorted into categories for you to browse through, borrow or keep. Find some favorite, and stay awhile. Pull up a comfy chair, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a sweet treat.

Welcome to our cozy free library in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. For more info please call 465-2319.

The Free Friday Night Movie in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnsn Park is a new release in 2015 and is rated PG-13. Synopsis: “After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, our heroine has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover the truth, she makes a decision that will change her life forever.”

Concessions are also available with popcorn, candy and pop for reasonable prices. Free refill on popcorn. The show starts at 7:00 p.m.

The Rosburg Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch meets in the Rosburg Hall each week at noon for a home cooked meal prepared and served by Pat Potter and her volunteers.

On Thursdays a senior meal is also served at the above location and is sponsored by CAP.

Happy Birthday to Kelly Faddis, Mary Smith, Lyle Haataja, Adam Bighill, Martha Tienhaara, Sean Eastham, Roxanne Stephan, Gail Magnuson, Charles Moore, Joe Hurst, Lenna Wirkkala, Tim Helvey, Jennifer Penttila, Fidel Hernandez, Sylvia Herrold, Amber Haven, Jeff Indermark, Brandy Rose, Dorothy Hill, Randi Magnuson, Jason Salme, Troy Salme, Tyler Salme, Lucy Donlon, Monica Galbraith and everyone’s favorite preschool teacher Becky Erickson aka “Miss Becky.” Wishing all of you a very special day.

Happy Anniversary to Ron and Jennifer Salme and Carl and Anita Adair. Here’s to many more celebrations.

We enjoyed having a weekend visit with our two sons, Carl and Shane this past weekend. They were able to get a few things done around the farm before the bad weather sets in. And my sister Sharon will be here for a couple more weeks, to pick up the slack as I recuperate from surgery done last Thursday. My sister, Diane is also here on the property so we are getting pretty well spoiled with all the family here. I love having family around.