Articles from the October 9, 2008 edition
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SJFC considering program changes
The tightening economy may lead St. James Family Center to adjust the services it provides, Director Beth Hansen announced this week. “Due to the increased costs of food, supplies and general operating expenses, as well as a decrease in donations a...
By Rabid bats found in county
“Don’t touch the bats!” That is the message from Health and Human Services Director Judy Bright. This year, there have been three reports of rabid bats in Wahkiakum County--one on Puget Island, one in Cathlamet, and one on the Westend. There has b...
PUD discusses wind generating project
The Wahkiakum PUD board of commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics. PUD Lineman Shane Pfenniger gave the board an update on the boring machine the PUD purchased last summer. He explained how the equipment works and about the...
News from the Fair
Wahkiakum County’s 1st Annual Oktoberfest is almost upon us, promising to be a day of good food, excellent brews with live music and the first ever Pumpkin Shot-put contest. For those who plan to sample a wide selection of our frosty beverages, w...
Mules win two league volleyball matches
The Wahkiakum Lady Mule volleyball team swept two Central League opponents in action this past week. On Tuesday, the Mules rolled over visiting Adna 25-20, 25-21 and 25-11. Shelby Deaton played well at the net, and Paige Kehrli’s jump serves c...
Mules clobber Trojans, head to Napavine
The Wahkiakum Mule football team gave the Pe Ell Trojans a couple kicks enroute to a 48-21 win in the Mule homecoming game last Friday. The Mules 21-0 after one quarter and 41-0 at haltime. Mule Coach Eric Hansen started the junior varsity in the...
Cross Country Results
October 2 at Naselle Girls Varsity No team scores Individuals: 4. Jori McEntire 23:10 WHS; 5. Jodi Christie 23:17 Naselle; 6. Alana Darcher 23:17 N; 7. Amanda Collier 26:34 W; 8. Jessica Asmus 27:37 W; 9. Azery Gribskov 27:28 W. Boys Varsity Team...
County to repair leaking Deep River dike
East Deep River Dike Road will be closed next Tuesday so the Wahkiakum County Road Department can seal a leaking the dike. Public Works Director Pete Ringen said the leak was discovered near an area that was excavated in the 1990’s for i...
County officials consideringtaxing options
With Wahkiakum County facing a continuing revenue crisis through 2009, county officials are looking for ways to increase revenues, including increasing taxes. Options range from imposing an extra .5 percent sales tax, doubling the current 1 percent...
Anti-LNG coalition rallies at state capitol
An estimated 120 residents of Oregon and Washington rallied Monday on the steps of the Washington State Capitol to show opposition to a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and pipeline proposed across the Columbia River from Puget...
