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Gardening projects you could do Protect your tomatoes from tomato late blight with copper fungicides (considered "organic"). Watch forecasts for a rainy weather pattern developing. Apply spray before it starts to rain. It won't save all varieties but will save many. Good air flow to dry off the plants helps. Be ready to treat for slugs. The summer heat has pushed them into hiding, but that can't last. You know that they will have reproduction on their minds, so be prepared. Keep watering...
One of the things I enjoy most about writing my column each week is getting to know incredible people. This past week, I sat down with a few members of the Zimmerman family to learn about their journey to the farmer's market. Bekalyn, the mom, shared, "We read in The Eagle that there was going to be a farmers market the following Friday, and vendors were invited to participate. It was the perfect fit for us. It's low-key; you can move around as much or as little as you want. You can bring what...
As Clatskanie area residents head off to trade schools, community colleges, and universities this fall, many of them will be assisted in meeting their expenses with Clatskanie Foundation scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded 30 separate scholarships to 27 post-secondary students totaling $59,000. This is the largest amount ever given by the Foundation for a single school year. Since 1998, the Foundation has awarded over $600,000 in scholarships to local students. The scholarship funds have been established through generous donations...
Lawyers are demanding the release of a longtime Oregon resident arrested by Border Patrol while fighting a Washington state wildfire, saying Friday that the firefighter was already on track for legal status after helping federal investigators solve a crime against his family. His arrest was illegal, the lawyers said, and violated Department of Homeland Security polices that say immigration enforcement must not be conducted at locations where emergency responses are happening. He is one of two firefighters arrested this week while working the...
HELLO. Are you a student, teacher, home-schooler, educator, or parent? We want you to know the Cathlamet Public Library is here for you. Please come in and enjoy. NASELLE-G.R. SCHOOL DISTRICT. Library staff was at the Naselle-Grays River Valley School Open House event on Wednesday, Aug. 27. We had a wonderful time talking with folks, signing-up new library members, and answering questions about our library. A big thank you goes out to all the parents, students, teachers, and staff for their warm welcome and support. WAHKIAKUM HIGH SCHOOL. We...
The turn to autumn-like weather brings anticipation of razor clam digging, among the coast’s most eagerly awaited recreation options. This year, digging will most likely begin with a set of minus tides in early October. Shellfish experts with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have finished their annual stock assessment, Bryce Blumenthal with Region 6 Coastal Shellfish said last week. This careful process, in which all the clams of every size are pumped out of locations up and down the beach, found there currently are “average pop...
Rainier residents and anglers got a good look at The Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler over the weekend. The vessel was docked in Longview Sunday night and then positioned mid-river Labor Day morning for a private charter event for the Oregon Auto Dealers Association (OADA). Rainier was designated as the official pick-up point to board The Sternwheeler, as approximately 100 OADA representatives made their way to Gearheart, via Rainier and Astoria, for a convention. According to General Manager Steve...
The following is a list of calls for service to the Rainier Police Department for the City of Rainier from Sunday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 17. Each number in parentheses represents the amount of calls made for that respective theme. Abandoned vehicle (3), alarm (1), animal complaint (7), agency assist (1), assist person (24), attempt to locate (1), behavioral health (1), civil (1), criminal mischief (1), DHS referral (5), domestic (2), DUII (1), extra patrol request (2), harassment (3), hazard (6), incomplete 9-1-1 (8), juvenile custody dispute...
Starting Monday, Sept. 15, Rainier City Council will be offering an option to participate in the monthly meetings virtually with Zoom. KLTV live stream has been a standard offering for live and on-demand remote viewing. “We already go above and beyond what is required to make sure the deliberations of Rainier City Council are available for viewing to anyone, anywhere, at any time,” said Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen. “For years, the city has partnered with KLTV to provide real-time broadcasts of city council meetings. We’re...
One morning while walking around on his farm, Rosburg's Gary Burkhalder noticed a newborn calf lying on the ground. Assuming the calf was dead, Gary was surprised to see the creature lift its head up. The calf, which would eventually be named Penelope, was born six and a half weeks early. Though Gary didn't think Penelope would survive, his wife, Susan felt there was "something about her." Susan then went over to her friend, Diane Dyer's house to borrow a bottle for Penelope. "They didn't know...
During the Aug. 18 session of Cathlamet Town Council, Tyson Clark was sworn in as a council member for Position Nos. 4, which was vacated on Aug. 5 with the resignation of former Councilmember Jeanne Hendrickson. Earlier this year, former Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin resigned on April 21. Chamberlin’s Position Nos. 2 was filled when Council selected Crystal Baker during its June 2 session. With elections coming up in November, three council positions, Nos.’s 2, 4, and 5, will be on the ballot. Position Nos. 5, which is currently held by Cou...
In case you haven't rolled through yet, there's a bright little coffee stand tucked in the Chevron parking lot in Cathlamet, and it's serving up a lot more than just espresso. Little Woo's Brews is a double-sided drive-thru run by longtime local barista Courtney Carlson - better known to most as "Little Woo." If the name sounds personal, that's because it is. "The name 'Little Woo' was my childhood nickname from my parents and growing up it just stuck," Courtney said. "Everyone who knows me from...
Lajuana Winger brought a request to construct a road on an undeveloped county-owned parcel off Clover Street between two properties. This road would provide access to Winger’s and her neighbor’s property and would be entirely paid for by them, costing the county no money. Public Works Director Chuck Beyer explained that if the county were to vacate that parcel of property, Winger would not have to build to county road standards, which would be significantly more expensive. Beyer noted that vacating would also be the easiest process for eve...
Church news Grays River Methodist church Sunday school will hold a “Bring Your Own Hot /Dog” picnic to begin at 9:30 a.m. on September 7. This includes all age groups. Everyone is welcome, especially those in the area who are not attending any Sunday School. It should be fun. On September 14, the Sunday school will have a “Get It all Together Day” to organize classes, and begin the teaching year. School news A reminder for kindergarten mothers of Grays River Valley school—next Tuesday is our work day at the kindergarten. Kindergarten class wil...
I recently interviewed Ron Wright for our 28th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Ron at the 117th Wahkiakum County Fair, where we sat in the shade of the Friends of Julia Butler Hansen pop-up tent. As we began, there were five "well-worn" paperback books, which Ron had brought, laid out on the table before us. The titles were "Atlantis," "Empire of the East," "Adiamante," "The Dragon Never Sleeps," and "Future Shock."...
The Pioneer Community Association’s (PCA) mission is to preserve and maintain the historic Pioneer Center for community use as a performing arts center and a public meeting venue. Over the last 18 months, the center has seen performers Mel & Leah and Friends 20 times and Skamokawa Swamp Opera three times. The center was also host to the Summer Theater Camp, the Bald Eagle Days Variety Show, the traditional Christmas community sing-along “Fa La La,” and American folk duo Phoenix. As a public meeting venue, the center served as a meeting space...
HELLO. Your library now has over 1,600 members (1,608), which is approximately 33 percent of our county. You have made this happen, and we thank each of you who have recently signed up, received a library card, and have become a member. We will now move on to our next upward step of 1,700 members, as we continue to reach out to all residents and make everyone aware of what our public library has to offer. Thank you so much and let’s keep moving forward to make our library even better. COUNTY FAIR. The library had a booth at the 117th Annual W...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a potential $35,000 college scholarship, a patriotic middle school student interested in winning a potential $5,000, or an elementary school student interested in winning a cash award, these scholarships may be for you. Voice of Democracy Established in 1947, the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to e...
For years, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church has hosted the annual Veterans Dinner. However, last year's event was cancelled due to lack of funds. Thanks to generous donors who have made this possible, the Veterans Dinner will return this year and will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. "This year, we are partnering with local churches and organizations to put together this tribute evening for our veterans and their families," said Coordinator Susan Gentry. According to Gentry, retired Sheriff...
PLENTY HOT. If you made it to the fair last week, you will have to agree with me that it was a tad warm, as we had temperatures up to 100 degrees at my house and the fairgrounds, too. We were definitely feeling the heat while we were there. We hate to complain, though, as sometimes it’s been pouring down rain and that’s not so great either. I was happy to see some big fans get brought in as the poor animals that are usually enjoying some wide-open spaces were confined to tighter quarters than they are used to, so I’m sure they were happy to ge...
On Friday, Aug. 22 at around 9 a.m., the Cathlamet Public Library staff was setting up its booth for the second day of the Wahkiakum County Fair. Even that early in the morning, the temperature was already beginning to get hot. Librarian Vicki Franklin said, "We need to open the library today and tomorrow as a cooling shelter for people to get out of the heat." The staff then discussed further who would be available to remain at the library for this emergency cooling shelter. Wahkiakum County...
It's coming, good people. Yes, I know it's warm. Hot, even, with Portland hitting the century mark this past weekend. You know what, though? We're not in Portland. True, I had a young man tell me that further up the Elochoman Valley, the thermometer nudged 93 degrees. That's warm enough, I reckon. The point is fall is coming. I'm not trying to speed-read the calendar, but there's no getting around the fact that August is almost over and September's seasons (dove, archery, deer and elk, muzzleloa...
As I've interviewed and gotten to know vendors from the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market, one theme has stood out to me: dedication. Our community is comprised of dedicated and hardworking individuals who consistently bring high-quality products to sell each week. One such person is Carillon Nicol, the co-organizer of the farmers market. Her dedication is remarkable as she harvests and sells produce for her neighbor, Jan. Every Friday during the market season, she and her husband, John, spend the...
