Articles from the March 31, 2016 edition
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County Demos favor Sanders over Clinton
Despite a couple early bumps, the Democratic Caucus went smoothly on Saturday morning in the multipurpose room at J.A.Wendt Elementary School. Like every other county in the State of Washington,...
Mini march for Sanders
Bernie Sanders supporters Katie Vegvary and Jessica Holland enlisted their kids in an exuberant and spontaneous march in downtown Cathlamet on Friday to remind voters to caucus on Saturday. L-r,...
Officials inspect GR Valley Center, identify needs
There's a lot of work to do. Wahkiakum County officials and members of the Johnson Park Board of Directors toured the Grays River Valley Center in Rosburg on Tuesday to see the condition and needs of...
Democrats asked to meet monthly
To the Editor: It was amazing that more than 100 voters were motivated to attend the Democratic caucus at the Cathlamet elementary school. Among them were several young first-time voters who deserve special thanks for setting aside weekend time to...
Students assigned Chromebook computers
Students in the Wahkiakum School District have been using Chromebooks for a while, but recently, the district decided to purchase enough to assign a Chromebook to each student at the high school. In t...
Grounded Sparna towed to Kalama
A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, operators of the motor vessel Sparna, Columbia River Pilots and the National Response Corporation Environmental Services oversaw the safe transit of the damaged motor vessel Sparna up the Columbia...
King awakens Sleeping Beauty in Cathlamet
On Saturday, 39 Wahkiakum students put on two performances of the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Sleeping Beauty to the delight of family and friends. The character of the jester, played...
Flea market at fairgrounds Saturday
HALF NICE--Easter weekend may not have been completely nice, but most of Saturday was, so the Lions Club Easter Egg hunt didn't happen in the pouring down rain. Actually, it didn't start getting wet until evening time here, so it was a pretty good...
What's happening at the Fair?
Wow! Another month is almost over, that means fair is getting closer. Your 2016 Fair theme is " 4-H- 4 EVER." Hope everyone had a great St Paddy's day and Easter. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped put on the St Paddy's day carnival and the...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Grou...
Valley center needs fresh volunteers
Naselle Comet sports calendar for the coming week includes: Thursday, high school track at Ilwaco at 3:30 pm.; Friday, high school softball at Seaside at 4 p.m. Go Comets! Students will be on Spring Break next week and will return to classes on...
Entertainment News
Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Company: The Downhillbillies, Alex and John Arness, will perform Saturday, April 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call...
NHS students present fun retelling of Macbeth
William Shakespeare's Macbeth got a fun retelling in the Naselle High School Drama Club's performance of Macbeth: Off-Kilter last weekend. Set in a high school, athlete Scotty Macbeth wants more, but...
Fred W. Stanley
Fred Wyman Stanley, 73, of Cathlamet, died March 20, 2016 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born in Kelso on April 25, 1942, to Russell and Clara (Kent) Stanley. He was a member of the Kelso High Sch...
Nicole J. Schubert
Nicole Justine Schubert 46, of Longview, died March 20, 2016 at St. John Medical Center after a long and courageous battle against Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes and Lupus. She was born to Frank and...
Dr. Arthur Lyddon Hauge
Arthur L. Hauge MD, passed peacefully away March 27, 2016 on Easter Sunday. Art was born December 9, 1925 and raised in Coeur d' Alene, ID, the son of Adolf and Isabelle. He earned his Eagle Scout...
New arrival welcomed
Livia Louise Abena was born at 11:39 p.m. on February 19, 2016, in Kodiak, Alaska, to Kevin and Heather Abena. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are originally from Cathlamet, and now live in Kodiak. Also welcoming...
Sixty five years of wedded bliss celebrated
Norman and Phyllis Sotka of Rosburg,WA had their 65th wedding anniversary February 18, 2016. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with them on Saturday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m., at the Valley Bibl...
April 12 meeting set for new kindergartners
All parents of students who will start kindergarten in the fall of 2016 are invited to an informational meeting on April 12 at 6:45 p.m., at St. James Family Center. There will be child care provided at no cost to make it easier for parents to attend...
Garden class offered
Jon Griffin, Washington State University Master Gardener, will present how to grow vegetables environmentally safe with limited resources to make a successful garden. The class will be held on April 18, 6:00 p.m. The cost will be $10 (all family...
The Super Sale
The Third Annual In-Door Super Sale was held at the Rosburg school on Saturday to raise money for the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. There were several vendors selling leatherwork,...
Free legal clinic set for Friday
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday April 8, from 1-3 p.m. at the River Street meeting room in Cathlamet. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present...
Community Center plans activities for April
Goodwill will sponsor another basic computer class and smart devices (iPhone, tablets, android etc.) class on April 12. Basic Computer class is from 9:00—12:00 and Smart devices class is from 12:30 – 3:30. If interested preregister by calling the...
Fall prevention presentations to be offered for seniors
Safe@Home, a division of Elder Options is offering free Fall Prevention Presentations for community groups in the Longview/Kelso area. The presentations are a free community service and will offer seniors recommendations to make their home or...
