Mike Mader, Watershed Coordinator, announced at the regular March watershed meeting and again at the March regular city council meeting that OWEB has recommended funding of two grants. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) recommended funding of $153,505 for restoration of South Tenmile Lake bridges. Additionally, OWEB recommended funding of $117,275 for monitoring of the watershed, [...]

At the regular Lakeside water board meeting last night, the board members reaffirmed their decision made several months ago, to seek a WD2 in treatment and WD2 in distribution, for plant superintendent. Board member,  Dennis Sargent, was instructed to interview the two most qualified applicants received to date. The position will continue to be advertised. [...]

A special water board meeting was scheduled, Friday, March fifth, (a pre-discharge hearing and executive session). Agenda: Lakeside Water District Special Meeting with Executive Sessions After reconvening the special meeting and closing the executive session, the board voted unanimously to terminate water department employee, Tim Crockett. After adjourning the meeting, Chairperson, Linda Sherych, stated “it [...]

The fourth annual Tenmile Creek steelhead derby was “the best yet,” stated past President, Jim Farmer. The area was readied for the derby the night before, but a big storm blew in bringing out some ingenuity from the organizers. The registration tent sustained some rain damage, but with boards, zip ties, and broom handles, they [...]

“Best of the Creek” Fourth Annual Tenmile Creek Steelhead Derby Derby Date: January 16-17, 2010 Location: Check-in Station at Spinreel Park Boat Ramp Two Day Entry Fee= $15.00 Saturday: Check-In 6:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Fish Weigh-In  7:00 – 4:00p.m. Sunday: Check-In     6:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Fish Weigh-In  7:00a.m – 3:00p.m. Sunday: Awards Ceremony 3:30p.m. Fishing rods Awarded [...]

PUBLIC NOTICE City Of Lakeside c/o Tenmile Lakes Watershed Council Notice of Vacancies on Tenmile Lakes Watershed Council The City Of Lakeside in cooperation with the Tenmile Lakes Watershed Council has three Board member vacancies for a two-year term that ends December 2012. Open positions include: Agriculture Owner, Small Woodlot Owner, and Commercial Fishing. It [...]

Oldsters and youngsters all enjoyed a special time together doing what nature and volunteers provide at the annual free fishing event held last Saturday at Tugman State Park’s Eel Lake. Over 200 youngsters between the ages of three and fourteen all caught fish. Jerry Cox, President of the local STEP program, shared why the Tenmile [...]

You’ll want to be at Tugman Park the sixth of June from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your children and grandchildren, join the Eel-Tenmile S.T.E.P. group for a great family day of fishing and fun. Be prepared to smile as you watch future fishermen sample the experience. Guaranteed fun and Rainbow trout! For more information on [...]