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Nature Matters begins this season with Ecologist Doug Glavich, who will define coastal prairies, explore what impacts have led to the loss of this habitat type, and ongoing restoration efforts. This talk will include environmental factors that maintain prairies on the landscape and plants that define them. Glavich will discuss recent applied science projects he has been involved with that look at better understanding these habitats, including those that the threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly call home. This free event is online. The 7 p.m....
VEHICLE CHECK--We went through a lot of road work around here this past summer. Many folks were dealing with chipped or broken windshields, but those kinds of issues are readily seen and most likely taken care of rather quickly. What some don't see are the running lights, brake or signal lights or headlights that may have gotten dinged by some of those flying rocks. I have seen multiple vehicles lately that have lights that are no longer working, so with more hours of our day being dark, it would be wise of us to do a "walk around" our...
I appreciated Rick Nelson’s statement in last week’s Letters to the Editor because it is hard to read letters from folks when they are negative and the information is not accurate. I recently watched a documentary on the PBS documentaries app on TV called, “The Forgotten Plague.” It gives the history of tuberculosis in our country and how the medicines were developed to cure it. People still get TB and still die, but nothing like the deaths in centuries past. TB is 3,000 years old and it took over 100 years to develop the science (bacter...
Once again, Eagle reporter Diana Zimmerman has racked up awards in the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. She earned first place honors for a story about a sea lion that came into Hull Creek at Grays River and a profile about the late Tom Irving. She also earned a second place award for a profile about Wahkiakum High School senior Paige Mace....
Working alongside America’s youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been a VFW priority. Each year local VFW posts hold three essay competitions, the Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12, the Patriots Pen for grades 6-8, and the Youth Essay for grades 3-5. Students write essays based on given patriotic themes and the essays are evaluated by the local post. Last year, first, second, and third place winners of the essay competition were recognized with certificates and a total of $1,525 in cash awards from Wahkiakum Post 5297. F...
On Tuesdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. 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: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 7756056320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington State...
The Friends of Skamokawa is hosting an online auction, “A Cornucopia of Treasures” via 32auction.com from Oct. 9 at 10 a.m., through Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Items include great gifts for the holidays and special getaways. Place your bids now. The link for the auction is www.32auction/fos2021. 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 their 31st auction and second online auction....
Progress! The pandemic has slowed supply chains and raised prices, but this week, River Mile 38 Brewing Co.'s expansion finally started to take shape at the Port 1 waterfront. Owners Rex Czuba and Javier Sanchez described the finished project, which incorporates shipping containers in the design. It will have a fully equipped kitchen for the restaurant, indoor dining, an upstairs deck, patio, and garden with seating in front, and one of the best views in town. Photo by Diana...
Wow! We are in October. That means all the little ghosts and goblins will be coming out. Once again we will have the Halloween Carnival on October 30 from 4-7 p.m. Come out and play some games and enjoy some time with family and friends. All games are $1.00 each and you can win some awesome prizes. We will also have a costume contest with age divisions as follows: 0-4, 5-9, 10-14 and anyone over 14 including adults. So get those costumes on and come on down and have some fun. We will also have a Haunted House, I will have more on that next week...
Local 4-H members are showcasing their projects and awards in the front window of Jabber Shack on Main Street in Cathlamet, in celebration of National 4-H Week, October 3-10. Susan Zabel invited 4-H members to display their talents and awards in her shop to help celebrate their achievements, considering the traditional 4-H Covered Bridge Dinner was canceled this year due to rising Covid numbers. Zabel and Laurel Waller of Hotel Cathlamet also generously offered their space for a silent auction...
At 10:21 a.m. on October 21, Pacific County will participate in the largest earthquake drill ever: ShakeOut! Earthquakes can happen anywhere, so everyone should know how to protect themselves when an earthquake occurs. Coastal earthquakes can be followed by tsunamis – which is why the Great Washington ShakeOut includes a tsunami drill. Washington’s network of All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens will be tested around 10:21 a.m. on October 21 using the wailing sound of a tsunami warning, not the Westminster Chimes that are used during the...
On October 13 at 6 p.m. Master Gardeners will present Worm Composting. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. You can purchase a simple composting box kit for $30.00. The kit contains everything you need to begin your vermiculture...
On October 14 at 6 p.m., Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener will present a workshop on how to evaluate mason bees cocoons for disease. During the spring and summer other bees, diseases and parasites can invade mason bee nests. Learn how to identify what’s in your mason bee cocoon, if it is still viable and how to reduce disease. The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 6...
WET BEGINNING--As I begin this column, it's a very drippy Sunday morning. However, we all know how quickly these forecasts can change. The "mostly dry" week has now changed and so there's only a couple of dry looking days in the current weather forecast. We'll see how that turns out. With a little luck those wet days will turn into mostly dry days but I guess we'll have to wait and see. BURN BAN WAS LIFTED--The burn ban in our area has been lifted, so all the tree branch burners were happy to be rid of their piles of brush this past weekend....
Sad News: Lois Nelson, mother of Eagle Publisher, Rick Nelson, passed away just a couple days ago. Wife of former publisher, Bob Nelson, she worked in The Eagle office for many years. She and Bob were the kindest couple who greeted me as a newcomer with warmth and smiles. Bob and Lois were loving parents to Rick and he carries The Eagle forward no matter what else is going on in his life. May God be with this family. Lois died of Covid. Another one lost. Photo of the Week: In the photo,...
DAMP--As this week begins, it's just a tadbit cloudy and it's looking like rain will be arriving before long. It looks to be quite wet in the coming days, so I hope you've got your boots and umbrellas by the door as I think you're going to need them. The forecast says I won't be watering any plants for the next couple of days but we should have a decent weekend, so we'll hope that holds true. Hello, Fall! This means many holidays are coming up: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and usually there is an extra need for food items for those...
Greetings from the fair office. Thank you to all who entered in the fair. If you would like to pick up your premium check I will hand them out this Saturday, October 2, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in the fair office at the fairgrounds. So come on down and grab your check. You will have 45 days to cash them. Also on Saturday we will hold the Silver Buckle Series starting at 10 a.m., so come on down and watch the horse show. On Saturday October 9 we will hold the monthly Flea Market and the fair will have its sale the same day. So come on down...
Rain has come! And fall is here! Seasons have a reason. I think transitioning to a slower pace is the reason for fall. Plants and animals hibernate, so we should, too. It's a great time to pause and remember the joys of summer and to realize, as days get shorter, that we are now given permission to rest and be grateful for all we have. I am most grateful for my friends, my home and my dog, Ben. What are you most grateful for? Happy Announcement: After talking with Justin Laine, principal at...
Washington’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect Friday, Oct. 1. The law forbids food service businesses, restaurants, retail, small and temporary vendors, and grocery stores from providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers. Customers are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags, but may purchase a compliant paper or reusable bag from the merchant. The law requires merchants to charge at least 8 cents per bag to help them recover the costs of the more durable – and reusable – compliant bags and as incentive for custo...
We are now half way through this year's Silver Buckle Series. It was nice to see two new riders in the lead line class; they are our future gamers. This week in the lead line class we had newcomers Eleana Soka and Madi De Moss and returning rider Sawyer Peek. If you have never watched a lead line class, you should come out this Saturday and watch these little riders. In the 12-18 year old class: 1. Adri Cram, Winlock; 2. Maddie Thoreson, Cathlamet; 3. Hannah Larsen, Longview; 4. Kat Hammill, Castle Rock. In the 19-35 year old class the winners...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Action Month. The Charlotte House, a program of St James Family Center, invites all of Wahkiakum County to show support to victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year’s theme is “The Power of Connection.” Many victims and survivors of domestic violence have little to no connection with their friends, their family, or their community. Around town, you may notice an abundance of purple. There are purple lights in storefront windows, purple ribbons on light poles, flyers around town, stick...
The hounds will be running this weekend, October 2-3, at Misty River Plantation, 117 Cross Dike Road on Puget Island. The event is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC), sponsored by the Willamette Basenji Club, and is open to all dogs – purebred, mixed breed, registered or unregistered. Dogs will participate in two types of lure coursing: a 1000 yard random course, and a 100 yard dash. The latter is a timed event, and the dog will get a certificate showing his speed in MPH. Entry d...
On Tuesdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. 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: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington State...
The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board on Sept. 23 announced the award of $21 million in grants across the state to aid in salmon recovery. The grants, given annually, went to 105 projects in 29 of the state’s 39 counties. The grants will pay for work to restore salmon habitat, including repairing degraded habitat in rivers, removing barriers blocking salmon from reaching the ocean, and conserving pristine habitat. “Salmon are important to every Washingtonian, whether they spend time fishing, eat salmon, rely on salmon for the...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will host a virtual Climate Summit on Oct. 6 to highlight the latest science, best practices being deployed in the private sector, and regulatory approaches to combating climate change. Climate Summit 2021 is a half-day event and is free and open to the public. Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will make keynote remarks about fighting climate change head on in the Evergreen state. Sec. Gen. Ekhosuehi Iyahen with the Insurance Development Forum will give the keynote address about addressing the insurance...
