Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the WSU Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) will discuss the program expectations, training schedule,...
There’s a another way to pay a Stanley’s Sanitary Service bill, thanks to a new online billing option which became available in October. “It’s been a few years in the making,” Holly McKay-Beach said. “We were finally able to get it started.” Check the bottom of the bill for the web address and a 12 digit number which will be used to set up an account. The account allows customers to receive bills by email, pay a bill, set up auto pay, and send messages to Stanley’s. It also allows Stanley...
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services will not host their normal vaccine clinic on December 5, 7, 12 and 26 of December. The clinic is normally open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Shot clinics are scheduled to be held on December 14, 19, 21, and 28. For more information about the vaccines visit the CDC, DOH, and/or the Public Health Collaborative. Getting vaccinated is the best possible protection from COVID-19 and the flu. WHHS encourages everyone who hasn’t already been vaccinated to contact the Health D...
Submitted by Nick Nikkila With only 23 days left until Christmas Eve, the speed of life tends to accelerate this time of year. As a result, one has to pick and choose which Christmas season events to attend. One set of events that is a “must see” and should be high on everyone’s list is the Naselle Finnish-American Folk Festival Christmas Concert, the Tour of Homes and the Soup Supper occurring on December 4. The three events are a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas Season. The concert will take place in the Naselle Community Center locat...
Local photographers encountered a variety of wildlife on Puget Island this past week. Above: It was lunch time for this Birnie Slough otter. Photo by Ian Brandon. Below right and left: A juvenile bald eagle enjoyed lunch, and others gathered to watch. Photos by Sarah Lawrence....
BRR--We have certainly had some chilly temperatures in West Valley this past week and I can say with all certainty that I’m not at all fond of those mid-20 degree temps we were having, as that’s just too cold for me! Plus, what happened to our fall? It seems we went from hot and dry to frigid and miserable without any cooler but dry and pleasant days! However, the weather folks say it’s going to warm up this week but it doesn’t come with any dry weather, but plenty of rain instead, so we won’t be dealing with icy roads anymore but we will be h...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) to discuss the program expectations, training schedule, costs,...
Happy Thanksgiving to all! May your day be full of gratitude for all we have in our county, region, state, country, and world. Love is everywhere, but especially in our hearts. I pray for God's blessings on each heart, home and family, large or small. Ben dog and I wish you the best. It's a busy time but when out and about shopping or just checking out what's new, please stop by Slim Pickn's Antiques and Collectibles, the new antique store in the Grange Building in Naselle, next to Post Office....
The Friends of Skamokawa will host their annual “Deck the Hall” Holiday Open House November 25 through December 11 this year, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 12-4. Enjoy refreshments and the company of friends while shopping and supporting local artisans.There are handmade items, gifts, books and more. All proceeds help to maintain the property and provide programs and services for the community through the FOS/River Life Interpretive Center. For further information contact Lori Cagle, office manager, Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m...
King tides are naturally occurring tidal events that bring high water levels to local shores. King tides will occur monthly in November through January. Researchers throughout the region aim to utilize king tides to visualize sea level rise impacts and are calling on the community for help. Community members can contribute to the research efforts by sharing photos of king tides’ impacts to infrastructure, habitats, homes, and other places of interest. Researchers request that these photos are uploaded to the free MyCoast phone app or M...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments will host a series of public-engagement events for its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy’s (CEDS) planning process. Members of the public are invited to the following locations to learn about the CEDS process and provide their thoughts on various aspects of the strategy. The final event on December 7, will be virtual and those interested may join using the provided meeting information. All events will present the same information but are hosted in varied locations around the agency’s two...
The Clatskanie Arts Commission presents Never Come Down, in concert, Sunday, December 4, 3 p.m., at Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem in Clatskanie. After a national tour and a showcase at the recent IBMA Awards, the Clatskanie Arts Commission is excited to present this group as part of its 33rd annual Performing Arts Series. Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is conducting its third Economic Vitality survey to better understand residents’ priorities with respect to economic development, transportation, housing, and other topics. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and responses help local agencies, and state and federal partners, better plan future projects and investments. Use the following link if interested in participating: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EVS-22 The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a multi-purpose association o...
NIPPY--I’m not sure everyone has had the cool temperatures at their house, but mine have been below freezing for several evenings, so I hope you’re staying warm with this chill in the air! The sunny days are nice however, so I think it beats the wet, nasty days that we had and while they may not be quite as cold, they certainly are more miserable when they hang around very long. Beings we’ve had some very nasty weather around Thanksgiving time, which included some major flooding, I’m crossing my fingers that this year we will have none of that...
The sailboat had been moored nearby, according to scuttlebutt, but got loose in the storm last week and has been beached at Vista Park ever since. The owner is seen now and again at low tide trying to dig it free, but one person said it will probably need a king tide for it to go. Photo by Ian Brandon....
The Robo Rascals (an after school 4-H robotics club, grades K-8) took a field trip to see the robots that milk cows at the Burkhalter family farm-Grays River Holsteins. This trip was actually scheduled for the week prior but due to a robot not working correctly, it was pushed off a week. Instead, a tech came out that day to the farm and got them up and running again. This is a reality with technology. It works great when it works but sometimes, companies have to call for help. Arriving at...
FAFF: The Finns at FAFF sent me a couple changes for their upcoming events: The Christmas Tree Lighting will be on December 3 and the baking classes have been cancelled. I am hoping a few Finns will send me some Christmas childhood memories so I can include them in The Eagle as we get closer to Christmas. If you have a story, just send me three to five hundred word stories that will help all of us remember our early Christmas holidays. Last weekend was a busy one for sure with the American...
Transcribed by Abbie Laine at Appelo Archives Center in March of 2005 The inventive spirit of Erik Maunula found expression in many practical devices and at the same time he displayed excellent business sense in other ways, being now manager for the Columbia River Packers Association. He was among the worthy citizens of the northwest that Finland furnished to Oregon, his birth having occurred in that land on the 3rd of December, 1851. His father, Andrew Maunula, was born in Finland and at the age of twenty-six years became the head of the...
We folks at the Community Garden are so proud. After a long and cool spring when everything was discouragingly slow, the pace picked up during the summer. We proudly announce that the garden produced 1,470 pounds of fresh produce to this area’s community food banks. The garden supplied veggies to the Wahkiakum Food Bank in Cathlamet and the West End Food Pantry at Johnson Park in Rosburg. Much has happened at the garden this year. With funding procured through the Health and Human Services Food and Nutrition staff, Heather Odum and Julie J...
See Lon Chaney in The 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame with Live Music at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in Longview. A new score by Rodney Sauer will be performed by members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, November 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Box Office: 360-575-8499. The film elevated Chaney, who was already a well-known character actor, to full star status in Hollywood, and also helped set a standard for many later horror films, including Chaney's The Phantom of the Opera in 1925. Chaney plays...
Early November flood waters reflected the Jenna Sorenson barn at Rosburg. Photo courtesy of Gene Strong....
Lower Columbia College (LCC) has announced a new opportunity for students: participation in study abroad programs. The new option allows students to take courses with an LCC or other Washington community college instructor for a quarter or summer in another country. Research shows that study abroad programs provide students with important in-demand skills such as cultural competency, resilience, and problem solving in addition to increasing degree completion. The first student has already signed up and will study in Rome, Italy this spring,...
NOT NICE--We all know that we had quite the weather event this past week but at least it didn’t last too long. However, with power outages, road closures due to flooding and drivers finding roadways littered with rocks and trees, it’s an early reminder of just what to expect and prepare for in the coming months. Actually, we may be having a few days of freezing weather by the time you read this, so I hope you were able to wrap up your pipes and cover your flowers, etc., and have what you need for that event. Like I said, these nasty storms are...
A Commentary on Flooding: It's flood time again. Let's talk about floods so new folks have some information as we move into flood season. Our low lying areas, if we hadn't populated them already, would be marshes or wetlands with trees that can live in water. Those trees, often noticed at high tide, can be seen across SR 4 from the turn onto West Deep River Road. Two hundred plus years ago when Lewis and Clark came through, only the tribes who lived in the region would wander through for fish or...
Puget Island resident Scot Roskelley, will give a “Medicare 101” talk at the Cathlamet Community Center Tuesday, November 15 at noon. Before moving to the Island seven years ago, he worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, traveling throughout Illinois giving presentations on Medicare, trying to simplify what can be a very complex and confusing set of choices. His Cathlamet presentation is designed both for those who are a few years out from retiring and starting Medicare, as well as those who are already enrolled in Medicare. He wil...
