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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Oregon has about 500 different species of bees. The exact number of bee species in Oregon is unknown. Much of the state has been poorly surveyed. The Oregon Bee Atlas’ five year mission is to train volunteers to generate museum quality records with a complete inventory of the bees of the state. Learn more about the Oregon Bee Atlas in the Netul River Room at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center on Wednesday, November 13 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471 or check out www.nps.gov/lewi or Lewis and Clark Nat...
The Longview Gingerbread Haus Contest is back for the 8th year, and organizers are hoping for a surge of entries to re-energize the Dec. 7 event. Held downtown every year on the first Saturday of December – the same day as the Longview Christmas Parade, the contest received only four entries in 2018. Organizers attribute that to not enough advance publicity about last year’s contest, and so this year Gingerbread Haus Headquarters is getting the word out early to give bakers ample time to plan, bake and decorate. The contest will be held Sat...
The kids at J.A. Wendt enjoyed the annual Harvest Festival run by FFA students last Wednesday. "It was a fantastic experience," Principal Nikki Reese said. "Kyle Hurley's FFA students helped run the different stations and did a great job interacting with all of the kids. It's so much fun to see 'littles and bigs' work and learn together." There were three stations at this year's festival: a straw bale obstacle course, seed grinding, and an apple press. Photos courtesy of Nikki...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is assisting the Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Council of Governments to provide the community with information and education about the upcoming 2020 census. The census is conducted once every 10 years and provides key information about our communities and population. As part of the preparations for the census, the Census Bureau is now hiring individuals to help take the census next year. Information about census employment is available at 2020census.gov/jobs. Over the coming months, the Chamber and Council of Governments...
WET AND SOGGY--As we came to the end of the third week in October, we definitely got some wet weather, which not only started forming "lakes" where they didn't belong, but also caused a slide along SR 4, which are pretty much the "norm" for us during these rainy times, so I do hope you are mindful of that. If you've traveled that road for years and never had to take a short cut, or never missed an appointment or never had any issues at all, well, you are definitely blessed with good luck, as most of us have experienced one problem or another...
Appelo Archives Harvest Auction Karl Arthur Appelö (he changed his name to Carl) was born on February 17, 1890 in the parish of Sideby on the western coast of Finland into a Swedish-Finn family. Although the farm was located on a small island before the coastal land rose to its current level to the coast of Sweden, the word "Appelö" means "Apple Island" in Swedish. A mixture of circumstances in Finland a century ago forced many of its people to leave their native land. This happened to Carl A...
Submitted by Extension Agent Carrie Backman Photos by Amber Davis and Amy Hunt Several Wahkiakum County 4-H youth participated in the Washington State Fair in Puyallup this year, bringing home top honors across multiple projects. Grace Hunt and Emily Nelson, lead by their leaders Ed and Amy Hunt of Rosburg, showed beef at state fair. Emily placed third in the state in Junior showmanship, receiving a blue ribbon. She also earned a blue ribbon in type class with her Polled Hereford heifer. Grace p...
The Hope Center and the Community Center have a lot going on these next few weeks. There is much volunteering and outreach coming together, it’s a beautiful thing. I have been so moved by the comments left in the RAKs jar. If you aren’t a RAK’er yet, it’s time to join. Membership is free, you can participate at your own rate and the benefits are far reaching! Random Acts of Kindness never go out of style. The RAK jar is still living at Patty Cakes, so grab a coffee and take a moment to think about what has been done to you, or what you have do...
All veterans are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Assembly at Wahkiakum High School. The assembly will be held Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. All community Veterans and spouses are welcome. After the assembly, there will be a luncheon available for the veterans....
Dinner, a silent auction and raffles will take place November 2 from 4-6 p.m., at Stella Lutheran Chapel. The dinner menu consists of bratwurst and sauerkraut, potatoes au gratin, green beans, bread, dessert, coffee and cider. A donation of $12 is suggested. Buy tickets at the door or buy early by calling Jo Martin at 360-425-0534. Stella Lutheran Chapel, a charming country church nestled among the tall trees, is located a short 10 mile drive west of Longview at 124 Sherman Rd. For more information call Jo Martin at 360-425-0534 or visit...
Do you wish you could grow veggies all year long? On October 29 at 6:00 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Joe Long will introduce you to hydroponic gardening. Discover the different methods and how they work. The class will be held for free in the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu....
Veterans of Foreign Wars Wahkiakum Post 5297 is asking people related to missing military personnel to participate in a program to account to armed services members. According to a post news release, the Department of Defense (DOD) has an agency, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), whose mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing personnel to their families and nation. When American personnel remain captive, missing or otherwise unaccounted for at the conclusion of hostilities, the DOD accounting community...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park presents a free evening of stories, activities and exploration of night creatures at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26. Do bats do aerobatics when they are not hanging around? Have a hoot and an owl-right time as they spin some fun tales and learn about night creatures on a ranger-led night hike. The ninth annual “Bats, Spiders, Owls – Oh My!” event will be held at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. The free event begins at 5:00 p.m. with the last walk starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Clats...
“Wahkiakum Outdoors,” a Cathlamet Community Center program, presents “Bees, Honey and Beekeeping” by Bill Holmes, Cathlamet resident and president of Cowlitz Beekeepers Association, at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 29 at the Hope Center, 3rd and Maple, in Cathlamet. This presentation will be the 18th monthly offering of Wahkiakum Outdoors, a progam intended to expose the community to outdoor resources, activities and opportunities in the surrounding area. Some of the past topics include Native Plants, Birds, Razor Clams, Native America...
Fall is here, and Washington's black bears are stocking up fat reserves for winter hibernation. Black bears are opportunistic when it comes to finding food and tend to select foods with the highest number of calories, which can bring them into proximity with people. Officials concede that watching a bear can be an awe-inspiring experience, but warn residents to avoid attracting them to their homes. "Do everything you can to avoid an encounter with any bear, which help to keep them, and you, out of harm's way," said Rich Beausoleil, WDFW...
Across the country, National 4-H Week was celebrated October 6-12, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country celebrated everything 4-H. Wahkiakum County 4-H observed National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them. The theme of this year’s National 4-H Week is Inspire Kids to Do, which highlights how 4-H encourages kids to take p...
Cathlamet River of Life Assembly of God Church has a new pastor. Reverend Ken Cummings is the new lead pastor at River of Life. He has been in ministry for almost 25 years and he and his wife, Sharlon have five children and four grandchildren. Before marriage he served as a U.S. Army combat medic for two years. In ministry they have served many different roles, from youth leaders, children’s ministry, adult Bible study, men’s and women’s group leaders as well as executive to the pastor and board treasurer. “We believe that Christ wants us to l...
On October 29, Wahkiakum Outdoors will offer another very interesting presentation at 6:30 p.m., at the Hope Center (3rd and Maple Streets) regarding Honeybees and Beekeeping. The presenter is Bill Holmes, President of Cowlitz Beekeepers Association. Learn about what a swarm means, who lives in a colony, parts of a hive, and much more. For November, the Book Club selections are as follows: Jane Kirkpatrick’s Every Fixed Star, Molly Gloss’s Falling from Horses, Jacqueline Winspear’s Messenger of Truth, Caroline Graham’s Camilla: Her True Story....
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won 2nd place in 2-year college sweepstakes at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament hosted by Lewis & Clark College. This was the first Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season. This placement confirms that LCC is a serious contender that stacks up favorably against other community college programs in the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska. This...
The J.A. Wendt Parent Teacher Organization is looking for volunteers and is in need of donations. The PTO will offer several opportunities for students this year including a science planetarium, free book distribution, popcorn Fridays, spirit wear, book fairs, spirit weeks, Missoula Children's Theatre, Winter Festival, and several other events. Participants may visit the school or call the school, 360-795-3261 to get information on background checks and volunteer information. All donations may be sent to P.O. Box 398, C/O J.A. Wendt PTO,...
The Astor Street Opry Company will hold their 6th Annual fundraising event Saturday, November 9, starting at 6 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria, featuring a silent and live auction, a special Reader's Threatre presentation written by ChrisLynn Taylor, Scandinavian dessert by Table 360, and all proceeds go to keep the Astor Street Opry Company doors open. Those undable to attend this one-night only event can still get in on the auction fun and support ASOC by going to: https://www.biddingowl.com/ASOC. Four...
The annual Neewollah Days festivities are coming up on October 31, 4 p.m., at the Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet. Everyone dressed up for Neewollah Days will get a raffle ticket when signing up. Drawing for prizes will be at 4 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., Pinata and Balloon Artist. Also starting at 4:45 p.m. is the Doggie Runway Show for four-legged friends that want to partake in the fun. After everything is done at the bank, it's time to hit the town for more trick or treating on Main Street. For more information, contact Marissa Washington at the...
MID-MONTH--We had some chilly weather at the end of last week but had some sunshine, so that was nice. Saturday was decent until some rain in the evening hours, but that didn't last long, so Sunday may have been cloudy but it was decent. We may be in for a very wet few days this week, along with some gusty winds, so if that happens, I hope you are prepared for the worst, and we'll hope for the best. Here's hoping you were able to get all your outdoor chores done on a couple of those nice, dry days that we had. THINKING OF THEM--There have been...
Invasive Species My late father was an outdoorsman typical of many who live in the Pacific Northwest. He loved to hunt and fish or just go hiking in the woods. As a child he made me very aware of the plants around us and their various uses. He would tell me what could be eaten and what certain plants such as poison oak would do to you if you used it as a toiletry item. Such knowledge stayed with me through my brief military career which further enhanced my curiosity about plants. I never became...
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period has arrived for the more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington. From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, people on Medicare can: · Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa. · Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug plan if they are on Original Medicare. · Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan if they are already on one. The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program, which is part of the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, is r...
