Articles from the October 23, 2008 edition
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What's Happening at the Fair?
It was a bright sunny day for Wahkiakum County’s first annual Oktoberfest. The pumpkin shot-put was a real crowd pleaser, providing entertainment for all ages. Thank you to all who came to help us raise funds for the fair; I hope you enjoyed y...
Royals edge Mules on extra points
The Wahkiakum Mules rallied from a two touchdown deficit only to fall short on extra points in a non-league 27-25 to the Portland Christian Royals last Friday. The Mules led 13-7 at halftime, but the visitors dominated play in the third quarter,...
PUD plans radio, other projects
Brown and Kysar Engineers Erik Kysar and Ryan McMaster presented the Wahkiakum PUD with a system planning study for the years 2009-2023 in the PUD commission’s general meeting Tuesday. The study was assembled by the firm as a planning tool for the u...
Port 1 prepares $1 million budget
Commissioners of Port District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County accpeted a preliminary budget totalling $1 million, when they met October 9. The commission will take final action on the budget at their November meeting. The port is planning a dock...
Mule cheer squad motivate for fun
“Fight, Mules, Fight! We’re here to win tonight!,” yell the Wahkiakum Cheerleaders during a recent practice. The group of ten girls jump, scream and perform stunts to keep the crowd motivated during football and basketball seasons. The girls usually...
Mules sweep Trojans, lose at Napavine
The Lady Mules celebrated a point late in their 3-0 win over Pe Ell last Tuesday in Central League volleyball. Photo by Rick Nelson. The Wahkiakum Mule Lady Mule volleyball team split results in Central League action this past week. On Tuesday, the...
Gillnet openings set
The Columbia River Compact on Tuesday set several openings for commercial fisherman. The openings in Zone 1-3, upstrea.m. to the Longview Bridge, are: --7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Oct. 29 The openings in Zone 4-5, upstream. of Longview, are: --7 p.m. Oct. 23...
Dredging underway along Island
They may not get everything they want, but Wahkaikum County officials and Puget Island residents on Tuesday expressed pleasure that the a dredge will beging dumping sand along eroding shorelines this week. Commissioners, citizens and representatives...
Columbia River Country Days event reviewed
Members and Friends of Extension met together Monday evening to review the Columbia River Country Days event held on October 3-4. The festivities raised approximately $5,800 to benefit the Wahkiakum Extension Service and the 4-H program for children...
Cross Country results
at Rainier October 16 Girls Varsity (3.1 miles)--33 Jori McEntire 25:08; 43 Amanda Collier 26:57; 55 Azery Gribskov 28:56. “All four girls, including Jessica Asmus who was unable to make the Rainier meet, have really made good progress the last c...
Council stages for budget work
The Cathlamet Town Council reviewed the preliminary budget for 2009, voted to seek arbitration in a water rate disupte with Wahkiakum PUD and handle other business in its monthly meeting on Monday. Mayor Dick Swarr reported that he was requesting a...
