Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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HOT, HOT, HOT!--Last weekend started out on a very toasty note, as temperatures were in the upper 90s at this house and even the "cool" side of the house registered 95, which is not exactly my idea of a cool day! With the traffic going non-stop in the westerly direction, I am guessing it was wall to wall down there! I know one person who touted it being only 73 degrees where he was, so yes, that's about perfect temperatures to enjoy the outdoors to me. Thankfully there was a smidgen of rain Sunday night and temps were in the 80s on Monday so I...
I don't usually stick my neck out and do reviews, but this time I will. I quite like The Tidewater Reach: Field Guide to the Lower Columbia River in Poems and Pictures, a collaboration between Robert Michael Pyle, poet, and Judy VanderMaten, photographer, both of Wahkiakum County. The color edition is even lovelier, if only to appreciate that VanderMaten's work isn't just about form, but about hue. VanderMaten moved to the area in 1987, and has long been taking pictures of the natural world,...
The Friends of Skamokawa will host an online auction, “A Cornucopia of Treasures” via 32auction.com Oct. 9,10 a.m., through Oct. 18, 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to preview items for bid on Oct.1. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to operate and maintain the historic River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall-1894 Central School. This is Friends' 30th auction and the first online auction. The link for the auction is www.32auction/fos. If you have any items to donate for this event, contact FOS at 360-795-3007 or email the org...
Due to Covid-19, there will be no hunter education class held in Cathlamet this year. There are a couple of options available. One is the deferred option. This is a one-year, once-in-a-lifetime option. The other is the on-line class with a newly created Virtual Field Day (VFD) course. Deferral hunter applications: · Must not have failed a hunter education class in the last 12 months. · Go to WDFW, Hunting, Hunter Ed., Hunter Ed. deferral program and follow instructions. On-line class: · WDFW, Hunting, Hunter Ed. training, register for the on...
After closing the station during the Spring Pledge Drive, Membership Director Janet Fryberger, pivoted the messaging and donation to on air and on line, respectively. KMUN is modifying that model for this important fall drive August 17 through September 14. “I don't have to tell you how crazy the world is these days but, at least at this writing, fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly and KMUN's gotta have a pledge drive and raise $50K,” said Fryberger. Instead of frequent intervals of KMUN volunteers and staff asking for donations during pro...
Give Me Your Input I have often been approached by readers of The Wahkiakum County Eagle who have ideas for stories, some of which in no way, shape, or form can I print. I do not usually have trouble getting the stories of interest to the readers of The Eagle. My goal has been to bring the readers stories of public interest that are of a historical nature of the area where we reside. I also like to bring stories that are either educational or entertaining. My goal is to become the historical authority on the history of the area. I understand...
Pacific County Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications from individuals for rental assistance on Monday in a project supported by a grant awarded by US Department of the Treasury. Grant funds are administered by the Local Government Coronavirus Relief Fund through the Washington State Department of Commerce. This funding source ends December 31 or once funds are spent, whichever occurs first. The Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) Grant is intended to prevent evictions by paying past due, current, and future rent, and...
A celebration of life service will be held for Cora Irving on Saturday, August 29 beginning with a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery at noon. Friends and family are invited to attend to help celebrate her memory. Her obituary was published in the April 9, 2020 edition of The Eagle....
Wahkiakum School District believes that organization is key to success in both high school and college. These skills are learned and require practice. The school district will provide all students with a planner on the first day of school. Students should arrive at school on the first day with: · a three ring binder · dividers · notebook paper · a pencil pouch · pencils · pens · highlighters · colored pencils · glue stick · scissors · mask If taking a PE class, students are required to have PE shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. Starting the school y...
On August 21, from noon-12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan will talk about the surprising number of edible flowers that you may already have growing in your garden and explain how to use them. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 20 minute presentation is followed by questions. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners....
The Cathlamet Woman’s Club invites the public to “Come Stroll With Us On Main Street” in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s right to vote. Grab your fancy hat and meet at the Hotel Cathlamet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18. They remind participants to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Courtesy photo....
Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, Wahkiakum Youth Football will attempt to follow the WIAA schedule and play football in late winter/spring of 2021. Therefore, there is no fall football planned. For further information contact Brad Moon, 360-798-8721....
Where It All Goes Years ago I decided that I could save money by taking my trash to the KM Transfer Station. I saw all the recycle for glass, plastic, cardboard, etc. Although I was familiar with recycling, I wondered where all the rest of the trash went to. As a boy I was able to go to landfills and I was amazed at the tons of refuse that people throw away. What amazed me more was that there were people at the dump who picked through the trash looking for some kind of treasure to them. There is a saying that one man’s trash is another m...
NICE ONE--We certainly had a nice weekend with a bit of heat thrown in there for you sun lovers, so I'm sure you all enjoyed it. The late night hours cooled things off a bit and the early morning hours weren't bad either, so for folks like me who don't like to work in the sun, those times really provided a great opportunity to do any outside chores that needed to be done. Of course, by the traffic I saw and heard going by, I know there were a lot of folks saying "forget the yardwork" and away they went to the coastal areas to enjoy a wonderful...
Do you have a favorite tomato, pepper, or other veggie that you'd like to grow next summer? On August 14 from 12-12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will explain about gathering and storing seeds for next year and beyond. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 20 minute presentation will be followed by questions. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master...
On August 18 from 12:00–12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver Helen Redmond will discuss basic canning techniques, stressing safety and tested recipes to safely preserve your bountiful garden harvest. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 25 minute presentation will be followed by questions about the topic. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension M...
Pacific County will provide grant assistance for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These small business grants will be allocated from Pacific County’s portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Grant award amounts can reach up to $10,000 per small business. Grant eligibility requirements follow; applicants must meet all requirements to qualify. • The small business must be physically located inside Pacific County, Washington; • As of March 1, 2020, the business must employ no more than twenty (2...
Non-commercial radio station KMUN was awarded a Covid-19 relief grant from Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), a statewide philanthropy assigning donor funds for transforming change in Oregon. The $11,000 grant was secured in late July and it was good timing for KMUN’s fiscal budget. KMUN, which operates independently of public radio like OPB and rigidly formatted commercial stations, works on a very tight budget. Income to the station from businesses has decreased by 50 percent. Maintaining the quality of programming KMUN has been known for s...
Meetings of the Cathlamet Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous at Hope Center have resumed, the group announced this week. The one-hour meetings have returned to the regular schedule: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome, but hand-sanitizing (available on site), masks and social distancing are required for the safety of all. The Hope Center is located on Maple Street between South 2nd and South 3rd streets in Cathlamet....
Tyler Gorley graduated from Perry Technical Institute on March 26, 2020. He attained perfect attendance and was on the President’s List. He now works in Lynnwood at Partner Therapeutics. He is a 1996 Wahkiakum High School graduate and the son of Troy and Amy Gorley of Puget Island....
Cathlamet Public Library announced the winner of the 2020 Children's Summer Reading Contest as Ka'vi Welker who submitted a painting of Everyday Heroes as her Imagine Your Story contest entry, and was awarded her choice of books, and a large coloring poster. Others who participated in the summer reading program by using the program activity bags are invited to contact the library with their summer reading list and/or photo(s) of activities from the bag that they completed, to also be eligible...
Throughout August, the Washington Invasive Species Council and the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are asking the public to take time to check trees in their communities for invasive insects. August is the peak time of year that wood-boring insects are most often spotted outside of trees. Invasive species are non-native organisms that include plants, animals and diseases. When introduced to a new environment, they do not have natural predators or diseases to keep their growth in check. Once established, they may damage the...
An Acquired Taste Over the decades I have had the opportunity to taste authentic cuisines from all over the world. One thing I have found in almost every culture is that they all use some form of grain and make that into bread, tortilla, or any other type conveyance to place other vegetables and/or meats between them. In the United States we call it a sandwich. It is an incredible fact that Americans eat more than 300 million sandwiches a day. Americans consume almost as many sandwiches as there are people in the nation. The sandwich might be c...
Puget Island residents might notice a larger number of people than normal walking and biking their roads August 15 when the Angora Hiking Club holds its Westport Ferry to Puget Island bike/hike. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will first meet in Astoria at Marine Drive between 2nd and 3rd streets by 9 a.m. to sign-in. A volunteer has offered to transport bicycles to the ferry dock in Westport. The ferry leaves at 10:15 (every 15 minutes after the hour). There are restrooms at both docks. Participants are asked to...
Two chicks and an adult keep watch from a Puget Island osprey nest. Photo courtesy of Sarah Lawrence....
