Star Program is beginning

For those needing some help with providing Christmas gifts for their children up through the age of 17 may contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly.

Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or Health and Human Services at 42 Elochoman Valley Road. They must be returned no later than December 8.

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and needed to provide for the stars that are not taken. Donations may be left at either bank in Cathlamet or mailed to Star Program, P.O. Box 276, Cathlamet, WA 98612.

Trees will be displayed at local businesses from November 20 to December 15. Presents will be ready for pick up from December 18-22.

The trees will be in Bank of the Pacific, First Interstate Bank, Vanwinkle Espresso, Cathlamet Pharmacy, the Duck Inn and Skamokawa Store.

Gifts may be returned by December 18 to the place where the stars were picked up.