Pastor Richenda
02-September-2010
Welcome to the West End! The Grays River Valley lies in southwestern Washington State centering at Grays Bay and running along the north shore of the Columbia River across from Astoria, Oregon. It runs from KM Mountain to Naselle, and like most places in western Washington, it is a land threaded with rivers and streams with plentiful fishing. It is an area that founded itself in fishing, timber, and dairy farming, and today still includes many farmers and fisherman as well as artists, ecologists, educators, law enforcement officers, and no small number of Lutheran churches. Peruse these pages for a little news, a little information, and a little bit of history, too.
Pastor Richenda
04-April-2011
The Grays River Covered Bridge is located in the heart of Grays River in Wahkiakum County, Washington State. It is the centerpiece of Ahlberg Park and which is run by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation under the Grays River Grange. The park is named in honor of Hans P. Ahlberg and... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
27-February-2011
Regrettably, due to snow and winter weather, Grays River Church's Potato Luncheon and Sunday Services are canceled for February 27. The Potato Luncheon is rescheduled for next Sunday, March 7th. [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
07-February-2011
On Sunday, February 13th from 11:30 to 2:00 pm, the American Legion Barr-Johnson Hill Post #111 will be hosting its annual Smorgasbord at Grays River Valley/Naselle High school. Tickets at the door are $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for kids 12-6 years old, and $2.00 for children six and under.
This... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
03-February-2011
Eden Valley is a large open valley that runs parallel to the north shore of the Columbia River, south and east of Grays River and just inland.
Originally the valley prickled with a forest so thick you had to move sideways to squeeze between the trees. These giants encircled small... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
28-January-2011
Spotted at the Grays River Church on Sunday was this pot of sprouting bulbs. It is a mystery to me whether they are tulips or daffodils, but I am pretty sure there are many out there who can tell the difference.
From my own non-botanical point of view, I am... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
07-November-2010
The Rosburg Community Club will be hosting their annual fall Bazaar this Saturday, November 13th, between 10:00am and 3pm at Rosburg Hall. A Chicken Dinner lunch will be served for $6.50 including baked chicken, salads, dessert and coffee or punch.
Proceeds from the lunch will go primarily to fund the... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
07-November-2010
This Saturday, November 13, the American Legion Barr-Johnson Hill Post #111 will be offering a community breakfast. Breakfast items include eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, hotcakes, coffee, juice, milk and it is all you can eat for $5.00 adults, and children under 12 $3.00.
The event kicks off at the Deep River... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
05-November-2010
Who can resist a vacation rest-stop called "Dismal Nitch," much less one that is related to the adventures of Lewis and Clark?
Lewis and Clark came through the Grays River Valley in November of 1805 and experienced the weather we in the valley all recognize as belonging to the comforts... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
21-September-2010
It is a little entertaining for those who live locally to hear that the companies who program GPS machines have been telling their customers that they can get gas in Frankfort, Washington. Tales have of stressed looking travelers (who have been directed for hours over tiny logging roads) puttering bug-eyed... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
21-September-2010
What's upcoming? September 26 is our harvest dinner at the church and we have been inviting friends and family to attend and enjoy a meal with us! It should be deeeelicious!
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Pastor Richenda
23-August-2010
There are 17 Lutheran churches within a half a mile of you and you don't think that's odd or unusual.
You're 85 years old and you are still waiting for two sunny days together so you can cut and bale.
At least ten people in your family have or have... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
23-August-2010
Take a virtual trip through Grays River Valley. Today's stop:
The old Red and White store was the last official post office for Deep River. But the first "Post office" (c. 1879) serving the early American residents of Deep River, Washington was "the Post Office Tree." Deep River was still... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
01-August-2010
Take a virtual trip through Grays River Valley. Today's stop:
Pillar Rock (also known as Pilot Rock) was an early and important landmark along the Columbia River. The rock itself was a large, roughly almond-shaped basalt bolder that originally rose some 25 feet above the river. The native Chinook people... [read full article]
Pastor Richenda
01-August-2010
With these links you can find just about everything that concerns the west end of Wahkiakum County and lower central Pacific County. The links will be changing and will need updating. To suggest a link, or report a broken link, please contact us and let us know.
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