Articles from the October 20, 2016 edition
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Rosie Jameson
Rosie D. Jameson, 95, formerly of Cathlamet, died on October 15, 2016 in Vader at her daughter's home. She was born on July 14, 1921 in Heartville, MO., to William and Gertrude (Olds) Doris. She and John were married on Dec.24, 1941 in Idaho and...
Recycling is a Happening in Wahkiakum County
Our county recycling bins have been repainted, our recycling website is operational, we have several businesses recycling items that cannot go into our county bins, the school district is recycling...
Champion Irish wolfhound
Howard and Judy Brawn's champion Irish wolfhound, Carroy Tory Cathey's Valley Girl, returned from an Irish Wolfhound Specialty Show in Petaluma, CA last week. Valley competed with over 50 Irish...
New exhibit at Tsuga Gallery
The Tsuga Gallery presents “Generations” an exhibit by member Gail Wahlstrom and her grandson Justin L’Amie, an accomplished artist from the Portland area. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, October 29 from 5-7 p.m., with music and refresh...
Harvest Fest at Stella Oct. 29
Stella Lutheran Chapel announces a Harvest Fest will be held Saturday, October 29, from 4-6 p.m. The Chapel is located at 124 Sherman Road, a short drive west of Longview on Ocean Beach Highway. The menu features Bratwursts and Sauerkraut, Potatoes...
Neewollah Daze are coming
Neewollah Daze is quickly approaching. Get your scary, beautiful, freaky costumes on and come to Bank of the Pacific on Halloween day at 4 p.m. for the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce annual costume contest. There will be prizes for several categories...
Entertainment News
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market will resume when they reopen the market next May. On Saturday, October 22, at River Mile 38 Brewing, Christine Darby will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more i...
Port 1 considers dock, buys tugboat
By Diana Zimmerman At the October Port District 1 meeting, commissioners approved a new rate schedule and budget for 2017 as well as a one percent increase for the 2017 regular property tax levy. The...
Sheriff's Report, October 20, 2016
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 10 — 4:33 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that an individual had shown up at his home and was viola...
Building a disaster supplies kit
This is the third part of the disaster preparedness series and this week I am going to discuss the components you will need to “Build a Kit.” A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an...
Board seeks right-of-entry cooperation
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday discussed the future of the county's four flood control zone districts (FCZD) and how to handle land owners reluctant to participate in beach nourishment projects. Commissioners have established the...
Port 2 commission adopts 2017 budget
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 adopted a balanced $638,955 budget for 2017 when they met Tuesday. The port expects to start 2017 with a $500,000 balance on hand. They expect $203,300 in non-operating revenue (taxes and grants) and $435,655 in...
Low returns of upper Columbia River steelhead mean no fishing season
A precipitous drop in the abundance of the upper Columbia River steelhead run means there will be no fishing season for them this year in northcentral Washington. Jeff Korth, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) northcentral regional fis...
Coastal residents convene to promote marine protection and restoration
On the heels of two major coastal storms, representatives from the four coastal county Marine Resources Committees (MRCs) will gather next week for a three-day summit to discuss local marine issues, including coastal erosion and flooding. The 7th...
Cross Country
The Wahkiakum Mules cross country team competed in a Greater St. Helen’s League 2A meet in Woodland October 12. Teams from R.A. Long, Woodland, and Cedar Tree Classical Christian were there. Kyrah Scuito was the lone member of the girls team to r...
School Sports Schedules
WHS Mule Football October 21 Winlock/Homecoming 28 at Toutle Lake 31 Tie Breaker if Needed November 4 Cross-Over TBD Home games in bold face. Varsity Games start at 7 p.m. Mule Volleyball October 20 at Kalama (JV, V) 24 Pe Ell (JV, V) 26 Napavine...
Toledo rolls over Mules for 41-12 win
In wet and sloppy conditions, the Toledo Indians pounded the Wahkiakum Mules for a 41-12 Victory last Friday. Toledo scored twice and the Mules once in the first quarter as the hosts took a 14-6 lead. The Mules' touchdown came on a 15-yard pass play...
Lady Mules split with Adna, Mossyrock
The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team split games this week and brought their record to 6-2 in league play. Last Thursday on the road, the Lady Mules beat Adna in four sets, 25-18, 22-25, 25-17, and...