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On February 2 from 12:00-12:45 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will go over crucial gardens tasks for the month of February, and help you solve problems that may occur in your garden, landscape, and lawn. With spring around the corner, now is the time to plan ahead. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password:...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. An “Introduction to Backyard Owls” with Barbara Linnett will be on www.youtube.com/user/Lewisandclarknhp at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Sunday, February 14. This presentation is part of the February 12-15 worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities. Owls are amazing birds. Owls are found in urban, suburban, rural and forested areas of the world and that includes Clatsop County and the many varied habitats of Oreg...
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). Shona Heywood of Skamokawa made the list. Heywood was among more than 5,300 students named to the fall 2020 dean's list. She is the daughter of Heidi Heywood and Duncan Cruickshank of Skamokawa....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has announced that their annual calendar of events is now available. They may be accessed in the chamber’s building hall display, the community center and many businesses in town....
Samara Haver is a researcher at Oregon State University where she uses underwater microphones to study ocean sounds. Sound in marine environments is generated by many types of marine life, natural phenomena, and man-made sources, such as whales, sea ice, and vessel traffic. In this presentation, Haver will explain how she and her colleagues listen to the ocean, and what they have learned by eavesdropping in underwater ecosystems all around the United States. This free event is online. The 7...
Check Out Washington makes a limited edition Discover Pass available through participating libraries. Cathlamet Public Library now has two Discover passes available for patrons to checkout and use for free admission to visit millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington, including: · More than 100 developed state parks; · More than 350 primitive recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas; · Nearly 700 water-access points; · Nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land recreation trails; · More than 80 natural are...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team earned multiple team and individual awards at the Viking Invitational hosted by Western Washington University – the final Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season. The team won first place in the community college division of the tournament and was also honored as a Division III Gold Program in the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska. Ilinca Slabu of Longview won the prestigious Orv Iverson A...
Bill Ammons, of Kelso, invites everyone to join him in celebrating a Day of Kindess on February 1. Ammons started the campaign several years ago in the hopes that people will take the time to share kindness with one another. Share a smile with someone, pay for the person behind you in line, offer to help an elderly neighbor, there are many ways to spread kindness in your community....
Mist rose from Puget Island pastures at sunset last week. Photo by Rick Nelson...
NICE START--As this week begins, it's actually a pretty decent day after a somewhat cloudy and dampish beginning but the sun popped out this Sunday and gave us a very nice break. Last week, I turned in my column prior to all wind and rain that crashed down upon us and boy, it was really something! From mudslides to high water closing multiple roadways, it was quite the sight. Once again, we got a chance to see how prepared we were as some couldn't leave their houses until the waters receded and others found themselves "trapped" in places they d...
On January 26 from 12-12:45 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Karen Adams will teach how to make homemade paper. You may purchase a paper making kit for only $6, and follow along with Karen as she demonstrates on Zoom how to make paper with embedded flower seeds. Purchase your paper making kit here: https://www.ticketsource.us/booking/t-agnnpv The demonstration will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then...
Darrell bids farewell My health issues are preventing me from doing the job you [The Eagle] engaged me to do. I have wanted to stop writing for a couple of months, but thought these issues would pass, and they haven't. I'm sorry for such a short notice, but it has become too difficult for me to continue. I thank you, Rick Nelson, for the opportunity you gave me. Good luck in the future with The Eagle. Darrell Alexander We at The Eagle are sorry to see Darrell end his tenure as our Westend/Naselle correspondent. He has produced some fine...
Former WSU Master Gardener Nancy Chennault will explain everything you wanted to know about the care and operation of a hobbyist greenhouse. You will learn how to get started, what to buy regarding size, temperature control, lighting and ventilation. Nancy will also talk about yard placement, supplies, what to plant and when and even some alternatives to a greenhouse. If you are interested in gardening and own a greenhouse or are thinking about building or buying one, then this is the program for you. A free 1 hour presentation will be...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club has announced Shannon Dela Cruz as The December Lions Student of the Month. She is a highly motivated student who is involved with the National Honor Society who took on the project of creating blankets for The Phoenix Childrens Hospital. Shannon plans to attend Arizona State University in the nursing program and become a Nurse Anesthetist. She is from the Philippines and speaks three languages. In her free time she likes to cook, bake and watch shows. Shannon is the...
Lower Columbia College (LCC) is currently accepting applications for the Bachelor of Applied Science-Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program. The program is geared toward people seeking endorsements in elementary education (kindergarten through eighth grades) and early childhood education (preschool through third grades). The degree also offers an option for individuals who want to work with young children in early care and education settings who are not seeking teaching certification. Applications are due April 2 for classes starting in the fall....
NICE, THEN SOGGY--It was certainly nice to enjoy some sunshine this last Friday and Saturday, as it was a much needed break that gave the high waters time to recede and gave all the outdoor lovers a time to stroll or bike in some dry conditions, awesome! I think we often take nice days for granted, so when they show up after a week of steady rains and nothing but dark gloomy skies, those bright, clear skies and sunshine are really appreciated that much more! The coming week looks a bit wet, with even some blustery winds and minor flooding, but...
Lower Columbia College (LCC) has announced the line-up for the Winter 2021 Community Conversations lecture series. LCC's free, online, weekly lecture series focuses on a different theme each quarter. This quarter's theme is "Get the Message." Lectures are held on Thursdays from noon to 12:50 p.m., via Zoom. Links to all sessions can be found on LCC's website at lowercolumbia.edu/conversations . Participants can log in up to 10 minutes before each session. All lectures are free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are needed....
On January 19 at noon, Attorney Chris Roubicek, of Castle Rock, will address the importance of having a will. A will is a legal document that allows you, not the Washington legislature, to determine where your estate will go. Wills are necessary for people with stepchildren, children under 25, or a child or children with disabilities as well as people with no children. A free presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account!--sign up for...
Greetings from the fair office; hope everyone had a great new year. Thanks to everyone who donated their time in the first Christmas lighting at the fairgrounds; it was a huge success. Also, thank you to all of you who came out and drove through. Anyone having fair theme ideas should get them to me by February 1st. The board will choose the 2021 fair theme at the February board meeting. Valentine's Bingo is scheduled for February 6. I will know on Wednesday if this is going to happen so watch next week’s What's Happening at the Fair for this i...
Rain and Boredom Wahkiakum County is one of the rainiest places in the nation with an annual accumulation of over 94 inches compared with the national average of 38 inches of rain annually. There are on average 126 sunny days per year in Wahkiakum County. With that in mind the question I have been periodically asked by newcomers is what one can do when it is raining all the time. For many of the area farmers nothing really changes except everything including the cows get wet. The local businesses that are open get busy, yet some who are older...
Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United State selects emergency medical technicians, law enforcement and firefighter personnel to receive Public Servant Awards. Local VFW Posts submit a winner from each category to their State VFW Department Headquarters. The department then selects a single winner for each of the three awards and submit those to VFW National Headquarters. The VFW National Emergency Medical Technician Public Servant Award applies to any individual, who actively gives...
Washington State Library (WSL) announced that Cathlamet Public Library was selected to receive a $2,000 grant to advance digital equity in Wahkiakum County. Provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the funding will be used by the library to provide patron access to the internet away from library facilities and help close the digital divide, by making five mobile hotspots available for checkout. The hotspots will allow patrons to complete tasks that require internet access such as completion...
River Raptor Rubaiyat Who would venture out on such a dark day, skimming over water cold and gray, where black rain spits sharp nails of foul weather? Tireless fishing marvel is the osprey. Hover steady, willing stealth by feather, quick to plunge and break the airborne tether, maneuver luckless smelt in highwire test, beating strokes aloft, hell-bent for leather. Each adult does a shift upon the nest, shielding eggs from squalls while catching rest, wanting fish to break the hungry hours, weaving mossy sticks around white breast. Cries of...
IT'S A NEW YEAR--It's my first column of 2021, wow, we made it! We may be into a new year, but we still have the same ole weather, wet and wild! We even ended the first Saturday in January with a heck of a rain event, which also came along with some strong winds, of course that depended on where you live, as some areas got hit harder than others. I think the first tree casuality happened on the west end, as a tree came down across Altoona Road in the early evening hours, so that set the tone for the rest of the evening. By the time I headed to...
Would you like to know more about how to prune your fruit trees? On January 13 from 6:00-7:15 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will show how to prune your fruit trees—and what not to do! A free 1 hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345. Y...
