Every year, Washington Women in Trade present a calendar featuring Washington State women who worked as “Rosie the Riveters” during WWII. This year's calendar features the stories and photos of twelve hearty “Rosies” from Lewis County. Many were farm girls; hard work was not an innovation to them—they spent their childhood years milking cows, tilling the earth, walking to school and preserving the harvest from family gardens. As the calendar’s website states, “that’s what this project is all about...Preserving the stories and spirit of these women, a national treasure.” For more information, visit www. wawomenintrades.com/RosieCalendar. html or call 206-903-9508.

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Rosie the Riveters Honored at the White House

The 92-year-old Rosie the Riveter had been waiting a long time for the warm embrace she got in March from Vice President Joe Biden.