Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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To The Eagle: The Wahkiakum Blooms are ready for a new planting season. Our goal is to improve the quality of life in Wahkiakum County by making the place we call home, a more beautiful place to live, and visit. Skamokawa Gardens is currently growing red and white plants for the large blue pots on Main Street and other businesses in Wahkiakum County. We will be adding hanging baskets as well this year to add to the beauty of our town. A huge thank you to the following businesses and citizens who sponsored a blue pot for the 2019 season:...
Composing last week's edition was too easy. On Thursday, we learned why: We had omitted the section of the town council report that was jumped off Page 1. Here it is, and, on March 12, with a correction about a council workshop. Council members discussed changes to the town's ordinance banning pit bull dogs in the city limits but took no action. Town Attorney Fred Johnson previously reported the ordinance needs to be updated because of new state law which allows exceptions for breed specific bans if the dogs have passed certified obedience trai...
Dave Tramblie, general manager for the Wahkiakum PUD, received a 5 percent raise last week, effective for the district’s February, 2020, payroll, when the board of commissioners adopted a resolution to adjust his salary to $12,112.80 per month. Three percent of Tramblie’s raise is a cost of living adjustment, and the other 2 percent is for responsibilities that have been added to Tramblie’s duties, including the broadband infrastructure project and the PUD’s acquisition of the Skamokawa water s...
Eroding beaches on Puget Island should receive nourishment from dredge sand this year, county officials reported Tuesday. County Commissioner Dan Cothren said he and others had discussed dredging issues in the past week with Carla Ellis, a dredging program manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers. "It was pretty upbeat," Cothren said. There is sand in the river channel that needs to be dredged, he said. He anticipates a schedule similar to last year in which the dredge deposited spoils on the Cape Horn shoreline in late summer. The officials...
The legislation will make forestry sector more competitive amid carbon-emission fees Forestry advocate says the industry reduces state’s net carbon emissions by 12% By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (March 9)--Washington state lawmakers have passed legislation that will align the timber and forestry sector with the state’s carbon emission goals. The Senate voted 46-3 on March 5 in favor of passing House Bill 2528, which would recognize the amount of carbon that trees absorb from the atmosphere and allow that amount to be acc...
Supporters say sex education will benefit students by giving them a greater understanding of sexual health Opponents fear the content could be graphic and too mature for children By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (March 9)--Public school students will soon have a greater understanding of their sexuality, sexual abuse and the importance of consent under a new law passed by Washington state legislators. Senate Bill 5395 requires all public schools in Washington state to give public school children in kindergarten through 12th grade a...
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...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Senior Fitness & Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill...
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...
By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (March 9)--Consumers will need to remember to bring their own reusable shopping bags if they want to avoid the fee that a new law will put on plastic bags. Senate Bill 5323 will ban retailers and grocers from handing out single-use plastic bags for free. Shoppers will, instead, be offered a reusable carry-out bag at check out for an eight-cent fee. “We have been working to deal with the plastic blob in the Pacific Ocean for a decade now,” said Rep. Gael Tarleton, D-Seattle, chair of the House Fin...
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...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 2 — 5:55 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded when a caller reported that a Beaver Creek resident was not breathing. The caller said she did not want to wait for the ambulance and was headed to Longview. She said she would call 911 again when she got past County Line Park. 8:18 a.m. An alarm was activated at a Cathlamet address. It turned out to be a false alarm. 11:46 a.m. The Cathlamet Fire Departmen...
Michael (Mike) C. Mouliot died on March 8, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Mike was born in Bakersfield, California. When he was 13 he met the love of his life, Jo Capparelli, whom he married seven years later. He played football in high school and junior college. Mike was a proud Marine. After an honorable discharge from the Marines, he had a variety of careers including law enforcement, business owner, and county commissioner. During this time, he fell in love...
Michael Edward Balch 61, of Cathlamet, died March 7, 2020 at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
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....
