September 27, 2007

‘He almost made it’
Monte’s Hank Moore died Monday at 99 By Dee Anne Shaw Vidette Editor “Hank Moore is the old codger I hope to be someday.” That’s how Montesano Fire Chief Ken Walkington fondly described Moore on his 98th birthday in January of 2006. The event drew dozens and dozens to the fire hall over the course of the day — all eager to wish the Montesano native well on his birthday as he recovered from an illness that had landed him at Monte Health & Rehab. Fact of the matter was, his illness had prompted an entire community to realize that the endearing and enormously popular Hank was, indeed, getting old.		In this picture taken on his birthday in January this year, Hank Moore held court at his Pioneer Avenue home and told a rapt audience one of his innumerable stories about the history of Montesano. (Photo by Dee Anne Shaw) Not that Hank would admit age might be catching up with him. He jokingly told everyone that the party was just practice for his 100th birthday and he hoped they would all attend the real celebration in 2008. Unfortunately, the spirit was willing but Hank Moore’s nearly 100-year-old body gave out early Tuesday, Sept. 25. He died peacefully at home with family members at his side — three months and 17 days short of his 100th birthday.
Montesano Presbyterians are remodeling
A project that nearly doubles the size of the Fellowship Hall is well under way. By Dee Anne Shaw Vidette Editor Members of the congregation at Montesano Presbyterian Church are honoring the legacy of those who came before them with a legacy of their own — a bigger church better suited for the needs of a modern congregation. A 3,000 square foot addition is well under way at the McBryde Avenue church. The addition is phase one of a three-phase plan, Steve Fischback, the church’s pastor, said.		Above, Jim Dameron of the Montesano Presbyterian Church and contractor for the new Fellowship Hall, works in the rafters. When he needs help, members of the congregation line up for assignments. The huge addition isn’t visible from the street but clearly is almost doubling the size of the hall. (Photo by Dee Anne Shaw) But with 125 years of history in Montesano behind it, this church isn’t afraid to make long-term plans. “As much as this might be about a lovely new kitchen, a larger Fellowhsip Hall and updated restrooms, all of which immediately add to our own comfort, this is also, and more importantly about creating a legacy for those who will come after us,” he said.
Warriors slip past Eagle soccer
Women's soccer By Jerrad Kellogg Vidette Reporter ELMA – After controlling possession for a good portion of the first half and battling to a 1-1 tie, Elma began losing more possessions than they won and eventually fell, 4-1, to Rochester in a non-league girls soccer match, on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Davis Field.		Elma senior Ellie Gran winds up to boot a sharp pass upfield in the Eagles, 4-1, loss to Rochester. (Photo by Jerrad Kellogg)