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2020 Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Community Survey

Wahkiakum Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Wahkiakum Community Network is asking county residents (adults 18 and older) to provide important feedback on views of youth substance abuse in the community and overall health related concerns for all ages. Your opinion matters and the information collected will be used to help improve services in Wahkiakum County. You can use the QR code, web link, or fill out a paper survey.

This survey is voluntary, and you can fill out as much as you feel comfortable answering. All responses are important to them and will be kept confidential as no names are associated with individual answers. Copies of the paper survey will be at numerous locations within the county. A large manila envelope will be provided to put the completed survey in or you can return it when finished to Wahkiakum Health and Human Services at 42 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA 98612.

Those who participate are eligible for one of eight raffle prizes. Only one entry is allowed per person. The prizes include: $25 gift card from Jabber Shack Yarn and Fiber; $25 gift card from The Pizza Mill; $25 gift card from Patty Cakes; $25 gift card from Cathlamet Building Supplies; $25 gift card from Skamokawa General Store; $25 gift card for the Rosburg Store; Two nights at the Cathlamet Hotel; and New 8”Amazon Fire HD Tablet 10th generation.

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Just another reminder that although there are no longer senior lunches at the Rosburg Hall, the Lower Columbia Community Action Program, better known as CAP, has begun delivering take out lunches to Rosburg Hall for pickup on Thursdays between noon and about 12:15 p.m. If you have participated in the CAP luncheons in the past there is nothing you need to do but call Diane Hollenbeck at 360-465-2991 to place a lunch request. Anyone new to the program will need to fill out a short form for CAP. The CAP Senior Lunch delivered to Rosburg Hall at 12 noon on Thursdays for the month of December will be: Thursday, December 3-- Pulled Pork, Pineapple Coleslaw, Roasted Potatoes, Normandy Blend; Thursday, December 10--Spaghetti, Sicilian Veggies, Sliced Oranges, Garlic Bread; Thursday, December 17--Baked Ham, Potato Romanoff, Green Bean Casserole, Berry Jell-O Salad, Peach Cobbler; Thursday, December 24--No Lunch Delivery. Everyone have a very Merry Christmas and please, stay safe and healthy; Thursday, December 31--Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad, Garlic Bread.

New Coat Drive

The Cathlamet Woman’s Club is proud to be this year’s sponsor for the New Coat Drive. This is designed for infants to those who are 17 years of age. The Star Program was started many years ago because many children during the Christmas season do not have adequate coats during the cold and rainy season. This is only for children who reside in Wahkiakum County. New coats and monetary donations are accepted at the Bank of the Pacific for the Star Program. Try to get the coats there before December 11. For more information contact NoraLee Knopp at (360) 431-5232.