Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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For the safety of patrons, volunteers, and staff, and to meet the requirements of the large event ban in Oregon, the Liberty Theatre will be closed until late April. More information is coming soon. Those holding tickets to a canceled show are asked to wait a few days to contact them. This type of event is unprecedented, and they've had to upgrade their ticketing software to handle it....
Reducing the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protecting vulnerable populations is their highest priority. Lower Columbia College is taking several additional precautionary steps toward this end. · Campus will be closed to all students and visitors March 20 - April 14. · All events and activities are canceled March 20 - April 14. · Spring quarter will run April 20 - June 18 (previously scheduled for April 6 – June 18). · Spring quarter instruction will be delivered online as much as possible. Faculty will provide more speci...
Blossoms from flowering trees are starting to decorate the region in another sign of approaching Spring. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Sanity check The outbreak of the corona virus has left many with some fears that are unfounded and at times silly. This virus is a serious threat to everyone, but it would be wise to get the facts straight before making assumptions and creating a panic where there should not be one. While in a grocery store recently, I commented to a man that I had heard that Corona beer sales have dropped because of the virus. I thought it was a joke and so did he. When I said it, another man behind us began laughing hysterically. He looked at us and said...
The Eagle has received word that the St. Patrick's Day Parade of Irish wolfhounds and their handlers and friends has been cancelled....
From Carrie Backman, Wahkiakum County Co-operative Extension Agent Washington State University Master Gardeners are dedicated volunteers who deliver science-based information in all 39 counties through county extension offices, like WSU Wahkiakum County Extension in Cathlamet. Master Gardeners help to conserve and enhance our natural resources while improving the quality of life and well being of Washington State residents. WSU Master Gardeners spend more than 100 hours in training lead by WSU faculty, and give back a minimum of 40 hours of...
By Chris Lewis The Cathlamet Community Garden offers plots for the gardener to grow healthy food for their household. The plot caretakers also help with the Food Bank portions of the Community Garden which provide the community with healthy choices at the Food Bank. I have had a garden plot for several seasons. On bright sunny days I enjoy working in my plot and visiting with the other gardeners. I have several health issues and growing some of my own veggies ensures that I have a nice supply of healthy organic veggies. There is always the...
Green Grows the Lawn From Wahkiakum Master Gardeners We all have visions of a swath of the perfect green lawns. They can require constant care, a ton of money and countless hours of time. Here are some suggestions to make lawn care a less stressful endeavor. Choose the right grass for your area. Consider the climate- hot, cold, wet, dry. How much sun or shade? Does your site get rough use, heavy traffic, some coarse textured grass doesn’t mind some abuse. Steep slopes, rocky areas and paths are not good locations for grass, use some other p...
Do you realize that about 1/3 of our kitchen scraps ends up in the garbage? On March 31, at 6 pm, WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will describe how to harness the power of worms to recycle food waste and create an amazing soil amendment for our gardens. Participants will be building and assembling worm bins, and will receive a starter pack of red wiggler worms to get their worm "farms" started. There is a $30 fee/family (with one worm bin) for this workshop sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. Class is limited to...
From Wahkiakum Master Gardeners One of the most challenging tasks of gardening is properly fertilizing your plants. Aside from air and water, there are three primary nutrients, three secondary nutrients, and eight micronutrients that a plant absorbs from the soil to complete the plant’s life cycle. This article will focus on the primary nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and the secondary nutrients (calcium, magnesium, sulfur). With the high rainfall in western Washington, these six essential nutrients can leach down through the s...
DECENT START--As this week begins, it was a pretty nice Sunday with some sunny skies to boot. Beings we ended last week with a brief snow shower, well, the sun was definitely more welcomed than that. KM mountain had a light layer on the highway for a short time that morning but thankfully, it warmed up and our brief snow event was over; whew! I hope that's the last we have seen of the "white stuff" but we have had snow at Easter time in April before, so for all you new folks in the area, don't be surprised if we still wind up with some...
Greetings from the fair office! Hope everyone is doing great. This Saturday is the monthly Flea Market and we have a full house so come out and find yourself some treasures. The fair has been donated some more estate sale items. The doors open at 9 a.m., and we have coffee and donuts. Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual "Cruzin’ to the Fair Car Show." Entry forms will be out shortly so keep watching to see where you can pick yours up. Easter Bingo is on April 10 at the fairgrounds; cards are still $10. We will also have a raffle table and a...
The Importance of Cats in Wahkiakum County In the United States, cats are a more popular house pet than a dog. There are nearly 90 million domesticated cats in about 34 percent of U.S. homes. It has taken quite some time for researchers to put together just when and where cats became domesticated. The archaeological record should have answered the question; however, wild cats and domesticated cats have unusually similar skeletons, complicating things. Evidence came from the island of Cyprus in...
Several fisheries are set to open in the weeks ahead, and the year’s first general hunting season isn’t far behind. With a new season of outdoor adventures about to begin, Washingtonians might want to consider purchasing 2020-2021 recreational hunting and fishing licenses before current licenses expire at midnight March 31. Hunters, don’t forget to enter the drawing for a multi-season tag by March 31. Follow the link to enter - fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/Home/SpecialHunt. As freshwater fishing opens this March and April, the Washington State Parks...
The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Tortoise & the Hare” has been postponed. Auditions have been re-scheduled for Monday, May 11 with performances on Saturday, May 16, at 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2020 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a non-residential work-based education program for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 18. The 10-week YCC season starts June 15 and ends Aug. 21. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park recruits youth from all social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds for the program. No previous wilderness experience is required. Applicants should possess a positive attitude, a willingness and ability to work in a physically active...
Composting Happens! Whether you plan or don’t plan your compost pile it will happen! Join WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller on April 1, at 6 p.m. to learn the whys, what manure does, how manure effects your compost pile, worm castings and worm tea, and how the Green Cone Digester works. There is no need to register for the class, which will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Ave., Longview, in the parking lot of the Hall of Justice /Courthouse--the white building in the back of the parking lot up on the dike. The workshop is s...
Cathlamet Public Library will host a free workshop on digital skills using resources from Grow with Google on the main floor of the library on Saturday, March 28. The Help For Job Seekers workshop will be held from 2-3 p.m., and Building Small Businesses from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 115 Columbia Street. The library is partnering with Elizabeth Iaukea from the Washington State Library and Grow with Google to help our community learn digital skills. At the first workshop, Help For Job Seekers, individuals will learn the following: · How to discover...
According to information received from the Friends of Skamokawa, they have canceled the first of its lecture series due to recent health events and concern about the COVID-19 virus. “A Kayaker’s Solo Journey” featuring Kyleen Austin, had been scheduled for March 15. An alternate day and time will be announced at a later date....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free guest speaker series event. History of Powder Horns, with Scott Morrison, will be held on Sunday, March 15, at 1:00 p.m. Scott Morrison took a class on making a French and Indian War Period powder horn in 2007 and discovered that he enjoyed making powder horns and learning about cattle horns and historic uses of this natural material. As his skills progressed, Morrison strived to make a more correct historic powder horn, which led him to study...
Ben Bertroch, a rescued dog owned by Karen Bertroch, has been volunteering for the Agnes Appelo Memorial Library at the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle. Karen volunteers in the library sorting, shelving and accessioning books. Ben's "job" is to greet visitors, be kind to children, and help in any way he can. The two are there on Saturdays working with the other library volunteers: Anita Raistakka, library manager; Don and Anneli Raistakka, and Sadie Lehr. Visitors are often impressed with the...
According to information received from Howard and Judy Brawn, the St. Patrick’s Day sidewalk parade scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, and sponsored by Misty River Irish Wolfhounds, has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus....
Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently announced the closure of Willapa Bay tributaries in an effort to meet preseason expectations for spawning wild steelhead. Affected rivers include the tributaries of Willapa River: Forks Creek, Palix River and all forks, Nemah River North, South, and Middle, the Naselle River, and Bear River. The closures began Monday, March 2 and are expected to last through Friday, May 22. With projected low steelhead returns statewide this year, WDFW and tribal co-managers ha...
N/GRV School Menus BREAKFAST Breakfast comes with fresh fruit, milk and juice. Mon.--Fruit Pocket or Cold Cereal. Tues.--Oatmeal or Cold Cereal. Wed.--French Toast or Cold Cereal. Thur.--Yogurt & Granola or Cold Cereal. Fri.--Biscuits & Gravy or Cold Cereal. LUNCH All lunch entrees include side item, vegetables, fruit, milk and the 5 Star Salad Bar. Mar. 9--Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips. Mar. 10--Chili, Cornbread. Mar. 11--Ham & Cheese Macaroni, Peas & Carrots. Mar. 12--Ham & Cheese-topped Baked Potato, Broccoli. Mar. 13--Chicken Strips,...
GOOD BEGINNING--As this week begins, as well as another new month, we woke up to some chilly temperatures but at least it was dry. February had closed with off and on downpours along with a bit of hail, so having a decent Sunday was good for the soul. Unfortunately, the week looks to be a bit damp with only a couple of dry days: one of which is on Wednesday (yesterday) and then maybe Sunday and Monday. However, a couple of those days are projecting the temperatures to drop into the freezing range so it's possible that we could see a few snow...
