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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....
Wahkiakum 4-H has awarded Haley Depoe a scholarship in the amount of $1,600 to continue "making the best better" in our world. She has been a 4-H member for seven years and participated in Foods and Nutrition, Food Preservation, Swine, Clothing and Textiles, Garden and Creative Arts. When asked what she has learned from her time in 4-H Haley responded, "4-H has done a lot for me throughout the years, and I think it's safe to say that my 4-H experience has been nothing less than life changing. Th...
Terri Elfers received her Gold Centennial pin from Lions International as President Brian McClain honored her at the last meeting for bringing in two new members that have now started their second year of membership. Courtesy photo....
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 be at least 9-years old. · 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....
Lower Columbia College (LCC) has announced that a limited list of on-campus and hybrid courses being offered for fall quarter is now available on the LCC website at . All on-campus instruction will follow approved health and safety protocols. Note: due to the ongoing pandemic, students and prospective students are encouraged to click through to the online schedule for details, since meeting locations are subject to change pending state or county orders....
On August 11 from 12-12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will talk about ways to get more veggies from the garden even as the weather is turning cooler. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. The presentation will be followed by time for 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....
Spectrum this month announced the launch of its high-speed broadband and full suite of Spectrum services for residential and business customers in Cathlamet. Spectrum’s high-speed network means homes now have access to Spectrum Internet®, with starting internet speeds of 100 Mbps — and the option to upgrade to 400 Mbps service or a 1-gigabit connection. Spectrum Internet plans have no modem fees, data caps or contracts. For small and medium-sized firms, Spectrum Business® offers plans with 200 Mbps, 600 Mbps and 1-gigabit connections. “We a...
TOASTY--As this week began, we started off very sunny and warm as there was no haze, no morning mist, only direct sunshine coming in my windows and it warmed up very fast. We were in the low 90s in no time! With sunshine forecast for the entire week, although a bit cooler, I hope everyone enjoys it, but carefully, as it's easy to get dehydrated or get sunburned, which of course, is not a good thing. So, here's to enjoying the sunny weather while keeping ourselves safe and while keeping our animals and children safe too. SPECIAL DAYS-Those...
The northbound span of the Interstate Bridge between Vancouver and Portland will close Sept. 12–20 as crews replace mechanical parts that help lift and lower the bridge. During the closure, travelers crossing the Interstate Bridge in both directions will share the three existing lanes and sidewalk on the southbound bridge. Closing the northbound bridge reduces the amount of traffic that can travel across the Interstate Bridge. Heavy traffic, congestion and long delays are expected in the region on I-5, I-205, I-84, SR 14 and local streets in n...
Cathlamet Public Libary Children's Summer Reading Program "Imagine Your Story" contest entries are due Friday, July 31. Librarian Carol Blix reminds participants, "Please make sure stories, poems and art submitted have the author or artist's name, age and contact information, and a signed statement that their creation is their own work.” The library is open from 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information call 360-795-3254....
The demand for resources among youth impacted by foster care is greater than ever during the pandemic as Treehouse kicks off its annual back-to-school drive season. “Literally any organization or group can host a drive, and it can be done virtually so it’s safe,” said Erika Lanier, Community Engagement Officer at Treehouse, a nonprofit which gives youth in foster care a childhood and a future. “Whether school is in the classroom or online, our youth continue to grow. They need new clothes, school supplies and other essentials.” All back-to-s...
Only Time Will Tell A century from now historians and the curiosity seekers will look back and ponder at the things that have occurred in the last year between 2019 and 2020. This recent pandemic, regardless of one’s opinion, has reshaped our generation and we have yet to see the outcome or aftermath. The one thing that comes to mind concerning some of this is when some have suggested defunding the police. In a perfect world that would be an ideal situation. In the real world the last thing we need is not having any type of police. Anarchy a...
Wahkiakum 4-H has awarded Novella Hokkanen a scholarship in the amount of $1,200 to continue "making the best better" in our world. She has been a 4-H member for nine years and has participated in the areas of Horse, Swine, Goats, Food Preservation, Know Your Government, Creative Arts, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, and Dogs. When asked what she has taken away from her time in 4-H Novella responded, "4-H has provided me with friendships of all kinds...
The Board of Directors of the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum has announced a limited reopening of the Museum. The Museum will reopen to the public Saturdays only, 1-4 p.m. beginning Saturday August 1 through Saturday September 5. The Museum is able to reopen on a limited basis due to technical and financial assistance from Wahkiakum County and the Town of Cathlamet, each of which provided essential supplies and support to install safety shields at the front entrance to the Museum as well as a sufficient supply of hand sanitizer and...
On August 4 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners Alice Slusher and Art Fuller will go over crucial garden tasks for the month of August, and help you solve problems that may occur in your garden, landscape, and lawn. Do you know how to be sure you get red tomatoes here in the PNW? Come and find out how. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 30 minute presentation will be followed by questions about the topic. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or b...
Cathlamet Public Library patrons are now able to access news articles from several local newspapers: The Chinook Observer, and the Longview Daily News, updated daily. Go to the Newsbank Resources slide page on the library website: www.cathlamet.lib.wa.us, click the link for the newspaper of your choice, and enter your 14-digit library card number to be able to search full-text current and archived articles....
