The Finnish American Folk Festival of Naselle is pleased to welcome . . .

Irene Martin

Irene Martin was born in England, raised in Canada, and has been a 30-year resident of the United States. She is a writer, fisher, and Episcopal priest. Her numberous books include Legacy and Testament: The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters, The Beach of Heaven (a history of Wahkiahum County), Lewis and Clark in the Land of the Wahkiakums, and Sea Fire: Tales of Jesus and Fishing.

Irene is also the author of the documentary ÒWork is Our Joy: A History of Colmbia River Gillnetters,Ó produced by an Oregon Sea Grant.

She is the recipient of several awards, including the James B. Castles award in 1998 and the Washington GovernorÕs Heritage Award in 2000. Irene lives in Skamokawa, Washington, with her husband, Kent. Her history of the Columbia River Packers Association and the Bumble Bee Seafoods will be published this year.