The Enterprise - White Salmon, Washington

Residents spot cougar in town

Lyle News for Sept. 13

September 11, 2012

A little late news came in about a cougar spotted in Lyle on the property of Michael Saunders at 114 Klickitat St. Besides his apple trees, he has a coop of doves that he feels might have been the target of the cougar's interest. The cat later advanced toward the trailhead rest area. As this property is across the street from the trailer park housing many small children and pets it would be wise to be aware and cautious. It was also reported that a hiker on the river's west side trail escaped one following him by jumping into the river and swimming to the sandbar in the Columbia.

The Lyle Hotel is closing. Marianne has lost her lease and will serve the public for the last time this weekend with dinner on Sept. 14 and 15 from 2 to 9 p.m. and brunch on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bistro will be open the same hours. Be neighborly and support her as she has the community for the past few years.

Eight Lady Sundowners met for their monthly luncheon at Killer Burger in Bingen last Tuesday. Each luncheon is at a different location in order to distribute the business as well as the provide the ladies diverse taste in cuisine.

The Twin Bridges Museum is having an ongoing "Rummage Sale" in its basement during its opening hours of 10 to 4. From saddles to sweaters, dishes to doll clothes, these are all donated items for our annual fundraiser. The museum is located on the corner of 4th and Klickitat Street.

Currently the Columbia Grange is not holding regular meetings but Lucille Bevis, as Pomona grange master, is in need to get this grange active and on its feet again. She is asking for help; and or advice as to how she might accomplish this endeavor. If you have any ideas and are interested in assisting her, email labevis@gorge.net, or call 773-9122.

Lyle Community Council will have two speakers on the agenda for Sept. 24 meeting at 7 p.m. Mike Madden and representatives of Skyline Hospital as well as Bob Hansen with Renee Tkach, who is the manager of the Towns to Trails Program, will share the spotlight. Any questions or concerns about either or both of these organizations can be shared then.