Articles from the June 5, 2008 edition
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WSU Master Gardeners Corner
Hmmm. Can’t remember when you transplanted those tomatoes outside or how early you planted those yummy peas? If only you had kept a garden journal you would have all that information at hand. Several garden journals are available in bookstores. In t...
PUD gives project updates
Project updates and long service recognition were the main focus of Tuesday’s PUD meeting. Gray & Osborne Engineer Mike Johnson gave the board an ecology report and an update on the SR 409 project. In regard to the 409 project, a biological a...
New doctor outlines changes at clinic
The next weeks at Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic will see much planning and change. As your new Doctor and Medical Director I’d like to set the tone for what you can expect, and ask for your help. Most importantly I plan to communicate and hope y...
Local students make dean's list
Saint Martin’s University has issued its spring semester 2008 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement which includes two students from Wahkiakum County. Allison Jo Bjorge of Cathlamet is a Sophomore studying History and Mallory R. Bosch fro...
High schoolsset graduation
High schools set graduation Local high school seniors will have their graduation ceremonies this weekend and next. Naselle High School seniors will have their commencement ceremony this Saturday, 4 p.m., in the Lyle Patterson Gymnasium. The...
Fair Princesses announced
I am proud to announce this year’s Wahkiakum County Fair Princesses are: Rosemary Patterson, Sara Niemela, Aimee Harrison, Abbey Buennagel and Nicole Hargrove. Working with coordinator Joy Niemela, this year’s princesses are hoping to raise a rec...
FAFF needs singers, food vendors
The Finnish American Folk Festival is looking for food vendors for the festival to be held July 25-26 at the Naselle schools. Finnish foods will be given a preference. Booth fees are 10 percent of the daily till. Contact Linda Laney, 199 Upper...
Dog attack spurs public comments
Wahkiakum County residents have asked their county commissioners for more controls on dogs following an attack May 26 that killed 97 chickens at a Puget Island farm. The two black labs got into a pen for pullets at the residence of Scott and Dolly...
County, Corps at odds over crossings
Wahkiakum County commissioners are appealing to US Army Corps of Engineers officials to reverse a policy that will change development in diked areas. Last fall, Corps officials notified Diking District No. 1 of Puget Island that the Corps will no...
County urged to seek state backing in LNG negotiations
Opponents of a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Puget Island on Tuesday urged Wahkiakum County officials to seek support from state agencies in making agreements with plant proponents. Brett VandenHeuvel, attorney for Columbia River...
Community raises $20,000 for students
The 8th Annual Derby Dollars for Scholars Sturgeon Derby and Rods and Reels Car Show was held Saturday at the Wahkiakum Fair grounds. Organizers report a good crowd and expect that last year's total of $20,000 was surpassed. The fish and chicken BBQ...
Airway marker light damaged by firearms in Cathlamet
The Bonneville Power Administration is investigating and offering a reward for information in connection with an incident that occurred near Cathlamet. Last week, BPA officials discovered an airway marker light damaged by firearms on a 115-kilovolt...
Candidates startto file for election
Candidates start to file for election Candidates for public offices on this fall's election ballots started filing this week; the filing period ends Friday. County Commissioner Dan Cothren has filed for re-election to represent District 2 on the...
