3 C's Chowdown set for January 17

I hope everyone stayed safe with this last burst of cold weather. I know the roads were pretty slick and a few trees made travel a little treacherous. Here’s hoping for a little reprieve with some sunshine.

Welcome home to my Uncle David Hammonds. He spent the holidays in Juneau, Alaska with his daughter and son-in-law, as well as spending time with some of his old friends and with his new great grandson.

News from Naselle:

Sports calendar for Naselle Comet teams this week: Saturday, girls and boys basketball with Mary M. Knight in Naselle at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m .; Tuesday, girls and boys basketball at Taholah at 3 p.m. Go Comets!

Students will be released at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday for teacher inservice.

Westend news:

Come join your friends and neighbors for a delicious lunch in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park on January 17. Our 3 C’s Chowdown will feature chili, corn chowder and chicken noodle soup, with crackers and breads to go with them. Donations will be accepted for the meal and will benefit the ongoing expenses for the grounds and building. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coming soon—-the annual Crab and Oyster Feed, sponsored by the American Legion Deep River Post #111 will be held on January 23. Tickets are selling fast, and only 200 will be sold. If you don’t have your’s yet, please call Ken Elliott at 465-2271, Nick Nikkila at 465-2595 and Dale Rose at 465-2234 to see if there are more available. Tickets are $28 each and include dinner, raffles and a dance.

With the cold and miserable weather setting in, our local food pantries can use an extra boost of donations. Canned or dry packaged food can be dropped off at the food pantries, as well as personal care items, toiletries and laundry soaps. To make a monetary donation to the West End Food Pantry, you can contact Suzie Whalen at 465-2312 or Shonda Ware at 465-2722. The West End Pantry is open on Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.

Don’t forget the Free Friday Night Movie in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. Now that the holiday rush is over we hope to get back on track with our regular Friday night fare. This week’s show is a classic musical from 1936. If you like the oldies, don’t miss this one. Concessions are also available before the movie and at intermission.

Do you like to listen to music that is composed and sung from the heart? Here’s your chance to experience real life through the songs written and sung by this local couple. Jerry and Becky Ledtke’s new CD, “It’s My Country” has arrived and is available for purchase locally at The Video Store, Cathlamet Market, and Skamokawa Resort. Mine is on its way, and a copy will also be available in the Grays River Valley Library for your listening pleasure.

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

On Thursday, a senior meal is also served in the same location and is sponsored by CAP.

Happy Birthday to Jammie Eastham, Megan Albright, Linda Strong, Paul Bjornsgard, Benjamin Lemon, Alder Hendrickson, Jody Baker, Minna Webster, Ryan Torppa, Laurael Smalley, Mason Phipps, Dustin Adair, Jon Tienhaara, Jacob Williams, Aaron Jones, Alma Wirkkala, Joan Johnson and Annie Brown. Wishing each of you a perfect day.

Happy Anniversary to Evert and Dorothy Smith and Bill and Teresa Wood. Here’s to many more celebrations together.

Another devastating house fire on Altoona/Pillar Rock Road. Phil and Donna Moody’s home burned to the ground last week. Fortunately no one was at home to be injured. Keep these folks in your prayers, as they are also experiencing some health issues unrelated to the fire. My heart goes out to anyone who is affected by a house fire. I’m not sure if they need anything at the moment, but I will try and keep everyone posted.

On another sad note, my deepest sympathies go out to the Alan Gregory family, as his dad passed away on Monday in Tacoma. Peace be with him and his family in this sad time.