Goldendale Sentinel December 20, 2023 by Goldendale Sentinel

MERRY CHRISTMAS Goldendale, Washington

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

Vol. 144 No. 51

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Christmas services Centerville Community Church - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 5:30 p.m. Church of the Nazarene, Candlelight Service, Christmas Eve 6 p.m. Community Grace Brethren Church - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 4:30 p.m. New Life Assembly of God Church - Christmas Eve morning Family Hour 10:30 a.m.

GHS senior picked as nominee for honor LOU MARZELES EDITOR The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has selected a Goldendale High School (GHS) student as a nominee for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Award in Career and Technical Education, one of the most prestigious award programs in the country for high school seniors. Lexi Molnar’s name was submitted for consideration by teacher Heather Gallagher. The nomination came to Lexi by way of a surprise announcement. “I found out two or three days

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UP FOR HONOR: GHS senior Lexi Molnar has been nominated for a prestigious honor.

ago,” Lexi says. “It was really recent that she got the email. [Gallagher] announced it to the whole class, and I didn’t even know [the nomination] was for that. It came in a really professional letter.” Lexi won’t know if she’s been selected as one of the Presidential Scholars for a while yet—the process involves culling names

See Lexi page A8

OMNIPRESENT SANTA: Science has ﬁnally revealed that Santa is able to visit gazillions of local sites and deliver presents all over the world in one night because he can be in many places at the same time! Saturday night he was at the Community Activity night at the Grange in Goldendale.

CPAKC Community Events gaining momentum LOU MARZELES EDITOR Saturday night saw another Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) Community Activity event that drew 149 people to the Goldendale Grange. CPAKC Coordinator Sunday Sutton says it was great fun for the almost-capacity crowd. “The inspiration behind it is to find ways for families to connect with their youth and to our community,” Sutton states. “One of the higher risk factors we found in our community is that youth do not feel connected to our community. And they also have some disconnect from families, their

own and in general.” Abuse prevention hinges on addressing key factors. “[It] focuses on reducing the risk factors such as low connection to our community and increasing protective factors such as strong family bonds for youth to help them make healthier choices and reduce their chance of early initiation of substance use,” Sutton points out. “Parents are the number one protective factor in youth lives. Their voice matters—that is why we’re focusing on strengthening family bonds and connecting youth to the community. When families have activities they can do together, it promotes bonding and connection.”

Saturday featured a guest appearance by a famous reindeer-sled driver who dresses in red and white and has a long white beard. “Santa’s a busy man this time of year,” Sutton says. The CPAKC events are funded largely through community resources, enabling the organization to provide a wide range of activities. “We’ve done bingo nights, family game nights, a movie night,” she says. The only event that totally bombed was a karaoke night. “Nobody wants to sing in public,” Sutton laughed. The events began twice a month in the summer; in the winter they’re down to once a month.

• As users increase their fentanyl quantities, the risk of lethal overdose increases • Withdrawal from fentanyl occurs almost as soon as the high wears off • Withdrawal can be physically and emotionally unbearable, leading users to immediately seek additional doses to avoid the pain • Narcan will save a life in the event of an overdose, but it also instantly initiates painful withdrawal • Fentanyl is cheap, usually less than the cost of a candy bar—until the addiction has taken root • A steady supply of fentanyl— enough to forestall withdrawal upon the cessation of the high— ends up costing large amounts of money ~ ~ ~ Mike calls it grubbing. His mother, Teresa, says she doesn’t know if the term is widely used

among fentanyl addicts, but she hears it all the time from Mike. He once corrected her when she called it scrounging. “Whatever you call it,” Teresa says, “it’s dehumanizing and evil. It’s the trail of slime people leave when they chase their next fentanyl high.” ~ ~ ~ Grubbing, Mike relates, is a necessary evil. “Once you’re hooked, you stay hooked,” he says of fentanyl. “There’s no way you can take the hook out of your mouth by yourself.” He means the only way out of fentanyl use, as far as he can see, is to take the labyrinthine path of rehab and its messy process—if you can even get into it. Short of that, Mike believes, you’re on fentanyl for the rest of what could be a very short life because an individual alone is incapable of extrication.

Fentanyl 5: our series on ﬁrst-hand accounts Best decorated for 2023 of fentanyl use The Brighter Goldendale Christmas Committee has announced the winners of this year’s Best Decorated Homes and Businesses and Candy Cane Lane Parade entries. They are: Best Decorated Homes 1st - 623 NE High St. 2nd -1908 Jaxson 3rd - 219 East Collins

Best Decorated Businesses 1st - Traditional Heirlooms 2nd - The Lodge 3rd - Field of Stars Candy Cane Lane Parade Best Over All Parade Entries 1st - Clay & Karri West 2nd - Schaefer Family 3rd - Goldendale FFA

Freeze fans looking forward to Polar Plunge For all looking for a cool (literally), fun, and refreshing way to start the New Year, the Central Klickitat County Parks & Recreation District and Washington State Parks has the answer for you. Come on out to the 17th Annual Polar Plunge at 10 a.m. sharp on New Year’s Day at Maryhill State Park. This annual tradition is a fundraiser for the Central Klick-

itat County Parks & Recreation District. A $15 suggested donation is welcome for participation or for sponsorship. Maybe you don’t want to plunge, but you could always donate to have someone else plunge, or just come and watch the fun and fast event. Whatever you do, don’t be late. The Plunge starts at 10 a.m. and ends a few seconds later.

See Plunge page A8

LOU MARZELES EDITOR Today The Sentinel continues a multipart series of first-hand accounts from fentanyl users. The information is compiled from a variety of sources, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity either directly with The Sentinel or through an intermediary. To protect their privacy, names and details that could be used to identify the sources have been altered, though the information about their experiences unfold is accurate. Here is a brief recap of key information from previous stories in this series: • A dose of fentanyl small enough to cover the tip of a pencil can cause death • The fentanyl high is brief, typically lasting two to three hours • It takes progressively more fentanyl to get stoned as the body quickly develops resistance to the drug

See Fentanyl page A8

A2—December 20, 2023

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Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture The sign above the heads of these three people reads “Supreme Council.” Of what, one wonders? They sure dressed nicely, so we presume this was a spiffy and significant occasion.

The photo is relatively recent because we didn’t have to colorize it. But who are these people? What was the occasion? Where and when was the picture taken? We haven’t a clue.

All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.

com), or give us a call (509773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

LOOKING BACK

We colorized this photo. Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture is of Marie and Harry Wilson of the H. O. Wilson & Company store out of Bickleton. Most of the identifiers were from Bickleton or had lived there in the past. It wasn’t until we spoke with Jennifer Wilson, owner of the Bickleton Market Street Café (in Bickleton), that we were certain. She told us our Mystery Pictures were her husband’s grandparents who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 1968. Armed with this information, we were able to quickly fi nd the article in the August 8, 1968,

edition of The Sentinel. It contained a short summary of their lives, which we have summarized further here: The Wilsons were married in the Spring Creek community (near Goldendale) on August 18, 1918. They farmed wheat near Horseshoe Bend and then had an interest in the Klickitat Mineral Springs Bottling Plant before moving to Portland. After a time, the Wilsons moved to Bickleton to run the Farmers Mercantile until they started their own farmer’s supply store called Farmers Store, later renamed H. O. Wilson Co. We are told the building still stands.

December 13, 1888 – 135 Years Ago

Fifty-five hundred dollars has been expanded so far this year in rebuilding the little town of Goldendale. H. D. Young is excavating for the foundation of a new brick store building and a brick residence. [Young’s brick building is still standing and located between the Senior Center and D’Avanzo’s Italian Restaurant.] December 25, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Amundson, of Pleasant Valley, on Sunday December 20, an eight-pound girl. Both mother and baby Eleanor are doing fine. Amundson family moved to Goldendale in 1901. December 17, 1953 – 70 Years Ago

Santa Claus got a strenuous workout at the Annual Merchants Christmas party here Saturday when he passed out bags of treats to about 1,500 youngsters. It is believed to be the biggest turnout the event ever drew, as kiddies from all over the county jammed downtown for the free show at the Star Theater, treats at the stores, and the big get-together at the courthouse lawn. The kids emptied the truck of its load of goodies in about an hour. December 12, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

We have heard by the grapevine that there are some youngsters who are convinced they must write duplicate letters to be sure that one copy gets sent on to dear old Santa at the North Pole. We would like to reassure local children on this point. Not only are the original letters sent on to Santa just as soon as we have set them into type (that is why we like to have them several weeks before Christmas), but we send Santa a pre-publication copy of The Sentinel, special delivery, to be sure that he doesn’t miss a single letter. December 12, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

As of last Friday, the Maryhill post office became a rural branch station of Goldendale. With the retirement of Mrs. Blanchard from the scene as postmaster, there will be no postal official on the spot. Mrs. Lorne Barrett will perform the duties of postal clerk, as a private individual working on contract for the government. This is the same category and connection as the Star Route carrier, J.E. Fuhrman, and the Jay Dee office contractor, Pete McNab. December 13, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

Goldendale, which for nearly four years has had no Ford dealership, will again be able to serve Ford-Mercury owners with the establishment here in January of the Al Wendel Ford Mercury agency. Allen E. Wendel this week concluded a purchase agreement by which he became the owner of the business location of Olsen’s Pontiac Company. Employees of the Olsen Company will be retained by Wendel. December 9, 1993 – 30 Years Ago

The Sheriff’s Department now has a satellite office in Bickleton, thanks to Bill and Gloria Prince, who donated the use of their mobile home. They are operating out of the trailer next to the Bluebird Inn on Main Street. Deputies will do business at various times during the week from this office; the days and times will vary according to scheduling. If all goes as planned, a phone line will be installed for the public’s convenience. The public’s support is encouraged and welcome in order to continue this important Sheriff’s substation. —Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder: Two goats are scavenging on some rough ground behind a Hollywood fi lm lot when they find an old reel of celluloid fi lm. They’re munching away on the fi lm when one goat says to the other, “Not bad, huh?” “Meh,” says the other goat. “It’s okay, but the book was better.” I came home to find the car in the living room. I said to my husband, “How did you get the car in here?” He said, “I took a left at the kitchen.” Boy rudely hitting on girl: “Is that a new perfume I smell?” Girl: “It is, and you do.” My kids get so dirty that we have to pre-soak them before they take a bath. Butcher: “Sorry, sir, we have no duck today. How about some chicken?” Hunter: “Don’t be silly. I can’t tell my wife I shot a chicken.” The reason so many buildings have lobbies is because of the influence of the lobby lobby. My aunt was so fastidious she put sheets of newspaper under the cuckoo clock. A man asked the hotel receptionist for a wake-up call in the morning. At 7 a.m. the next day, she rang and said, “What are you doing with your life?” An official stopped me in the hospital parking lot to tell me, “You can’t park here. This is for badge holders only.”

Merry Christmas All

By Bert Geer December 25, 1952 When the afternoon is chilly An’ the evenin’s colder still; When the frostline comes a-creepin’ To the lowland from the hill – They ‘aint no use denyyin’ An’ it seems no more than right, That you hanker fer to hunker ‘Round the fi reside at night. There’s a warmin’ situation, ‘Round about this time o’year, An’ a heap o’ jubilation In the Christmas

atmosphere. When the air is full o’ music Like it always ought to be – An’ the heart o’ all creation Twines around the Christmas tree.

An’ of all the moral blessin’s That a feller can possess, Perhaps the most endurin’ Is the gift o’happiness. So, let’s all get together, In a wish sincere an’ true May we have a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year too!

A Christmas Song By Florence Evelyn Pratt December 21, 1919 Oh, Christmas is a jolly time When forests hang with snow And other forests bend with toys And lordly Yule logs glow! And Christmas is a solemn time Because beneath the star The fi rst great Christmas

Gift was given To all men near and far But not alone at Christmas time Come holiday and cheer, For one who loves a little child Hath Christmas all the year

A4—December 20, 2023

Opinion

Five smart ways to cut your 2023 tax bill Christmas is a season of immense happiness and festivity. It could also be a busy time for many with family gatherings, shopping, and holiday parties packed into the schedule. We urge you to dedicate some time to year-end financial planning, regardless of whether you’ve already completed your Christmas shopping or are just getting started. It will help you get ready for the new year and put a cherry on top of 2023. Year-end planning strategies 1. RMDs—Required Minimum Distributions from your traditional IRA Required refers to just that. Under Guest recently changed rules, in the year Editorial that you turn 72, you have to take your first required minimum disJon K. tribution (RMD). Congress enacted Hancock, legislation last year raising the mandatory retirement age from 72 to Hancock 73 years old beginning in 2023. That Advisors means, if you turned 72 in 2022, the previous regulations will apply to LLC you. If you turn 72 in 2023, you will not be required to take an RMD until you turn 73 in the 2024 tax year. The RMD must be paid by April 1, 2025. If you own numerous IRAs, you can withdraw the entire amount from one or more of the IRAs, but you must compute the RMD separately for each IRA. 2. Cut your tax bill Most likely, you have gains and losses in taxable accounts, and now might be a good time to match any losses against gains. This is what is called “harvesting losses.” For example. You have a $30,000 short-term loss (a stock held less than one year), and a $25,000 gain in another stock held less than a year. If you sell both positions and net the gain against the loss, you will have a short-term loss of $5,000. You may reduce your ordinary income up to $3,000 in tax year 2023 and carry over the remaining loss of $2,000 in tax year 2024. Just be aware of the wash-sale rule that will typically disallow the loss for tax purposes if you sell a security at a loss and buy the same or a “substantially identical” security within 30 days before or after the sale. 3. Harvest your gains Similar to tax loss harvesting, you may harvest a long-term gain and avoid paying federal income tax in a taxable account, but you wouldn’t do this in an IRA account (since they are tax-free as long as the assets are in the account). For 2023, individuals with taxable income below $44,625 ($89,250 for married couples) pay no federal tax on a long-term capital gain. So, if you are single with a taxable income of $34,625, you could strategically sell a stock with a long-term gain of up to $10,000 and pay no federal income tax. 4. Invest in your retirement The limit is $22,500 for employee contributions and $66,000 for combined employee and employer contributions. Subject to income limits if you have a

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company retirement plan, if you’re age 50 or older, you’re eligible for an additional $7,500 in catch-up contributions, raising your employee contribution limit to $30,000. The IRA contribution limit for 2023 is $6,500 for those under age 50 and $7,500 for those age 50 or older. You can contribute to your IRA for the year 2023 until the tax filing deadline in April. 5. Benefiting others through charitable giving The deadline is December 31 to give a gift and itemize on your 2023 tax return. Consider a donor-advised fund or DAF. It is a charitable investment account for the purpose of supporting charities. Your donation to the fund grows tax-free and is eligible for a tax deduction. At the time you choose, you may donate to your favorite charity. We hope that these planning ideas have been helpful to you. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always here to assist you. If you have specific tax questions, you should check in with your tax advisor.

Letters from the community Let’s check the facts

whose use of Air Force One for per- and if we as a people don’t wake up, sonal businesses is proven over and we will soon not have a country left to enjoy. All one has to do is travel I’d like to address the comments over again. And as everyone knows, he’s to Portland, Seattle, or Vancouver made by Bob Yoesle in The Sentinel. He asserts that Republicans are openly bragged about getting the and see the fine success that socialblindly following Trump and a false prosecutor of Ukraine fired for try- ism has made of those cities. It’s like narrative. Lets carefully consider ing to expose Hunter Biden contact- going to a third-world country. Welcome to hell on Earth! ing and influencing of people and all the facts. There’s an old saying: idle hands Democrats stated that Trump use of the presidential office as a are the devil’s workshop! One has needed to be impeached because of means of personal gain. And lest we forget who’s income only to observe the faults of socialthe statements he made and things has increased—why, it’s Joe Biden’s!I contacted ism in thethe cities mentioned he did. These false evenfor three Burn-out haswere got toproven go hours. bank for an to see also donated his entire salthe results of who’s lying. by liberal news organizations. Who I Trump think the city of Goldendale explanation. The answer was ary back to the U.S.A. and has lost is it who’s proven only out foritper-needs to rethink supporting The Festival of Wheels gave essentially that “we wouldn’t do huge portions of his income to sonal gain? Why, it’s the Democratic another try this year. It seems the burnouts in our park. Next yearduethat.” Then why is it in yourDavid docu- Harris false charges brought by group Democrats, front-runner, Joe Biden himself,don’t Goldendale attendance has Mr. dwindled to much issue a permit to any ments, I asked. The answer was to lower levels than when the event that wants to burn-out. There are send me up the chain of command. was new, 10 years ago. There are places in the county where it could The second person gave the same a lot of competing car shows this be held, just not in the city please. answer as the first and then was time of year, so it doesn’t surprise I hate toxic smoke, and you should to have me contacted by some-one too. me . higher up. That person has not This year Goldendale MotorOn Sept 4 I will be asking the contacted me after more than a sports Association and ABATE mayor and his administration to week so I am following through brought back the burn-out, which make an ordinance forbidding on what I told the bank contacts I was tried several times in the past anyone from reckless unsafe burn- was going to do—write a letter to with questionable benefits to the outs in any ones neighborhood or the editor to be sure local folks are town. This year someone had the any street in the Goldendale city aware of how Columbia Bank is brilliant idea to use the old skate- limits. I would appreciate some choosing to deal with its account board park as a place to stage the support from like-minded citizens holders. return of the burnout. It was held at the council meeting. Let them My concern is that a comment on the concrete slab, a tempting know how you feel. as broad as this opens the door medium for anyone inclined to for abuse. I have had no difficulKen McKune bum rubber. Rednecks of many ties with our local branch and am Goldendale degrees, punk kids or maybe the sorry that the headquarters has little old lady from Pasadena. decided to take such a hard line. C I personally was left with a bad It ap-pears I will need to look for a taste in my mouth and lungs. Even bank that does not behave in this though I made it a point to stay I recently received an updated manner. away from the burn-out and was at “Terms for Business and Deposit Ken Margraf my home where I thought I would Account Agreement” from ColumGoldendale escape the noise and smoke, when bia Bank. I am not in the habit of the toxic cloud rose from the park reading the fine print but for some and drifted over the Little Klicki- reason this time I did. I came tat River Park (the swimming across an “added” line that I found pool) on to the kids and families at very concerning. Again, this line the pool and on to me while I was is both for personal and business sitting on my property. We were accounts. It reads: “We may refuse contaminated by the toxins in the to open and account and may close smoke, and my eyes and throat your account at any time for any were imitated, and my lungs filled reason or for no reason at all.” with carbon monoxide and other “For No Reason At All” I particucancer causing toxic compounds larly found offensive.

THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL

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Goldendale, Washington

Community Events This Calendar of Events listing is free. Are you in need of an eye-catching display ad to highlight your event? Email us at ads@GoldendaleSentinel.com. Our friendly, helpful staff would love to help you find an advertising package that works for your needs and fits your budget! We offer online ads as well—with about 14,000 unique hits on our website a month, this is a great way to reach even more people. W E E K LY AND MONTHLY EVENTS Ever y Mond ay, Wednesday, and Friday • Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldenda le United Met hod ist Church, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays • Zumba Classes – Soul 2 Soul Health Center 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Makers Market at The Missing Corner (ON HOLD until further notice) – 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner. Every third Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Contact themissingcorner@gmail.com for more information (will return in April 16, 2023) • Trout Lake Market – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trout Lake Grange Hall 2390 Washington 141. 1st Sunday of the month, seasonally through September. Monday • Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday. • Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509773-6100 or 509-4931533. • The Coalition for Prevent i ng Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook. • Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to preregister (541) 490-3704 • Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays. • Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library • One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487

• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library. • Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria. Tuesday • Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit https://www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for informa-

2717 • KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting. • White Salmon Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m. every week seasonally at Rheingarten Park. • Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 pm the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746

email cassidy@wagap.org • Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station • Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. • Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle • Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815 • Pinochle at the Centerville Grange – 1st and 3rd

cil Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https:// lylewa.com/about-us Thursday • Drinking Democratically – 3rd Thursday of the month 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Ayutlas in Goldendale • New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in

tion, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting. • TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com • Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-2500625 • Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-

Wednesday • Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Library. Fun and learning for you and your little ones! • Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbor 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or

Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 p.m. 228 Centerville Hwy • Trivia at the American Legion – every week 6:30 p.m. • Family Storytime at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library • Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday. • Lyle Community Coun-

Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there! • Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available • Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions

contact Sharon 509-310-9172 • WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509493-2662 ext 208 for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale Friday • Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 – 7:30 • Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May – September. Vendors, please contact Josh Harrison, phone: (509)281-0971, email: josh7harrison@gmail. com • Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815 • Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library • GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games in the teen area. • Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library Saturday • Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14). • Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. • Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale • 3rd Saturday Dinners – Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25 • Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Community Events December 23, 2023, Drive Thru Nativity: 6 p.m. at the Community Church in Wishram.

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OBITUARIES

Michael John Herndon Michael John Herndon was born in Portland, Oregon, on the 30th of January 1964. He was a decorated combat veteran in the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Persian Gulf. Mike found his home in Goldendale in the late summer of 2001. He overcame multiple life-threatening i nju r ie s and became an ongoing advocate of injured veterans and a supporter of local help to the homeless and food insecure. Mike is survived by his

loving partner of 28 years, Angela Herndon, as well as his daughter Sapphire. He had two beloved siblings, Maria Grant of Sherwood, Oregon, and David Herndon of Vernonia, Oregon. His passing will be mourned by many. A rrangements are being handled by Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, (509) 7722636, 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale. Please visit www. Gardnerfh.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Susan Lorraine McKay Susan Lorraine McKay passed away November 14, 2023, in the care of loved ones. Born on May 19, 1953, to BJ and Betty Kessinger, she spent most of her life blessing others through her roles of wife, mother, sister, daughter, and g r a n d m o t h e r. Her favorite hobby was ga rden i n g, a nd she spent hundreds of hours

volu nte er i ng at t he Newberg Public Library. She is survived by her husband Daryl; her ch i ld ren, Troy and Amy; and her grandchildren, Sydney, Wyatt, Garrett, Zain, and Bryce. She will be missed by many. A celebration of life will be announced for the springtime, to be hosted in Klickitat.

Violet Bernice (Browning) Woodruff

Barry Ellis Mills Barry Ellis Mills passed away on December 9, 2023. He has decided he is done, and it’s time to move on. Barry was a proud son of the Yakima Valley. He was born on April 14, 1950 in Buena, Washington, to LLoyd and Arlene (Ellis) Mills. He attended and graduated Zillah High School, graduating with the class of 1968. He briefly attended the University of Washington, majoring in Engineering before realizing he wasn’t cut out for the rush of big city life, and he wanted to see more of his country and the world. While university may not have suited him, Barbara Hettrick definitely did. They married in 1971 and stayed together for 20

years, raising two children and settling in Glenwood, Washington. Even after their time together ended, they remained close friends for life. Barry was a true patriot and enlisted in the United St ates A r my during the Vietnam war. He was stationed in different places nationally and internationally, serving his country for 15 years. Born under a wandering star, Barry decided he wanted to get paid to travel. He pursued a career as a driver for Greyhound Bus lines and fi nally as a long-haul trucker for Marten until

his retirement in 2004. He loved the ability to see the wide-open spaces of America and loved driving. Even after retirement, he never saw an F-150 he didn’t like. Barry was lucky enough to fi nd another p a r t n e r. He married Vicki Mu r phy in 2000, and after his retirement, they settled in Yakima, Washing ton, and remained there for the remainder of his life. Barry was a talented marksman and loved fishing, but his true devotion was to his family. He delighted in the time he spent with his children

and grandchildren, fi shing and playing board games. He treated his stepchildren no differently than his own. Barry lived life by his own rules: a marksman, a fisherman, a traveler, and a wanderer who saw the world and loved his family. He has decided this adventure is done and has gone to meet his mother and son, Charles “Chuck” Mills. He will be missed by his wife Vicki Mills of Yakima; daughter Waymeth Boyes of Goldendale; stepdaughters Aniezka Jenissen, Emily Hull, and Rebecca Hull-Hicks; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed. A celebration of life is planned for Spring 2024.

Ruby Merritt Ruby was the daughter of William and Etta (Munro) St. Lawrence, a pioneer Klickitat County family. She was born Oct 5, 1923, in Goldendale and raised on her parents’ farm in the rural community of High Prairie, between the small towns of Lyle and Centerville in Klickitat County. She graduated from Lyle High School and later Central Washington State College, then from the University of Oregon

with a MA in Education. She taught school in Batt le Grou nd, Wa s h i n g t o n , and the Eugene and Portland, Oregon, school districts. She married Morris Merritt of Portland on 10 Aug 1947 after he completed Army service during WW II.&nbsp; A homemaker after 1951, she moved with

her husband to Fort Sam Houston, Texas and Baltimore when he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. Following his final completion of milita r y ser v ice, they returned to Portland and later lived in Kennewick, Boise and Tacoma. They moved back to Portland in 1985

for retirement. Ruby is survived by two children, a daughter Marcie and son Ron. Ruby was predeceased by her parents and her husband Morris. She was interred in the St. Lawrence family plot at the Mountain View Cemetery in Goldendale in a private ceremony surrounded by generations of relatives and family friends. With Pastor Kevin Gerchak officiating.

Violet Bernice (Browning) Woodruff died October 28, 2023.

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BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com.

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am. CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm.

EASTERN ORTHODOX Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission 301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace. "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Pastor David Daugs. 773-5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist

Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-773-3185, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381

Centerville Community Church

508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am. "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene

124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

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Goldendale, Washington

FENTANYL from page A1 “People don’t get it,” he says. “They say, ‘Well, just stop using it.’ Like it’s an easy choice and easy to do. Even if you really want to get off it—and a lot of days I really don’t—it’s not like you just go, ‘Okay, I’m done with that.’ Just put it down and never pick it up again. If people who don’t know the stuff knew the pain you get when you come down and can’t get more, they’d never say something so dumb.” The pain is awful. “It’s like somebody poured bleach down your throat,” he says. “Well, that’s kinda wrong since I don’t know anybody who’s actually drank bleach, but, you know, you can imagine. Just think of the worst pain you could possibly feel inside your body—that might come close to what it feels like coming off fentanyl. Or maybe it’s like having all your teeth pulled at once without—” he struggles to recall the name of what they give you for dental procedures to numb pain. He gives up the effort and simply concludes, “It’s bad. It’s really, really bad.” He repeats what many in his situation have stated: “You just want that next hit, or you want to die. You prefer the hit. If you can’t get it, you feel you might as well die.” So you go grubbing. Grubbing is how Mike refers to his path during a day of continual fentanyl searches when he’s short on cash. He admits (with reluc-

LEXI from page A1 tance and only on assurance his identity remains anonymous) that he steals to get money to buy fentanyl. He’s had jobs—at a fast food place, a local bar, and, ironically, driving medical deliveries—but lost them all. At 18, he lives at home with his mother and a dog he calls Lifesaver—“He’s pulled me out of a lot of misery,” Mike says—and early in the morning he hits the grubbing trail. He recounts his day yesterday. First stop was the home of his friend, Gert. She’s a user, too, but she somehow always has some money. He was at her door at 8 a.m., knocking quietly with the secret code he and she established. It took a while for Gert to answer. She had no money for him, but she did give him a couple of light-blue fentanyl tablets. “I’ll pay you back,” Mike told her. “No, you won’t,” Gert answered. “Do me a favor and skip my house for a few days.” By a little after noon, Mike is feeling pain. While he was high, it didn’t even occur to him to plan a next stop; cognition, he’s discovered, is sluggish in such a state. But muscle memory carries him to his next stop. It’s a place of business Mike says can’t be named because that could lead back to him, and anyway he doesn’t want the business to get in trouble for something a couple of its employees are

doing. One of them—let’s say Bob—pulls Mike in the aisles of the business away from other people. “Let me guess,” Bob tells Mike. “You’re on the prowl.” “Please, man. It’s hurting,” Mike responds. “I can set you up for some stuff to sell,” Bob says. He walks toward the back of the business and returns minutes later with a black garbage bag. Opening it, he shows some auto parts. “Sell ’em online.” “Are you crazy? That doesn’t get me money now.” “That’s all I can do for you right now,” Bob concludes. Mike has no choice. He drives 45 minutes away to do a small robbery, not wanting to be seen in his hometown. He has a broken gun he was given years ago; it has no firing pin and could never be used, but it looks convincing. He pulls his wool cap down low and goes into a small thrift store, to the back where the cashier is. Flashing the gun, he’s handed a small wad of bills, and dashes out. “I hate it,” he avers. “That’s why I call it grubbing. It’s lowlife, I know it. But you gotta do it.” A day after the conversation with Teresa and Mike, Teresa calls back with some promising news. “We have a shot of rehab,” she says. “He wants to go, thank God, and it looks like they can get him in.” Teresa says she’ll provide updates as events unfold.

January 1, 2024, is a free cover pass or pay admission admission day to all Wash- to the park. ington State Parks, so you For more information and won’t have to use your dis- entry forms, go to www.cen-

tralklickitatparksandrecreation.com or call the swimming pool at (509) 773-0506 or text (509) 250-0981.

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of students from all over school. She told me, ‘It’s a the country, and Lexi’s really big thing.’ She said

not sure yet when the final names will be announced. But just getting nominated at the OSPI level is itself a major achievement. Lexi came to consideration partly through her involvement with Career Te ch n ic a l E duc at ion (CTE), which includes FFA (Future Farmers of America, though the organization’s name and scope are broader these days) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). “I am an officer in both of those,” Lexi says. “In FBLA I’m the president, and in FFA I’m the vice president, so I’ve been really involved in both of those. So Ms. Gallagher went through the process of nominating me for the Presidential Scholars Award. It had to do with all the activities that I’ve done and all the hours of community service I’ve done as well, and if I’m a good student at

she hadn’t done a nomination for this before. She said there are no guarantees, but I think it’s a really cool opportunity.’ And I said, ‘Thank you so much.’ I really appreciated her doing that.” It helps that Lexi maintains a 4.0 GPA level and is in the running for valedictorian. Her involvement in and outside of the school had an impact as well. Outside, she is president of her 4-H Club in which she shows steers at the County Fair. She’s also been a Running Start student for the past two years, taking Running Start and College through the high school while maintaining her stellar GPA level and staying active in all of her clubs—FBLA, FFA, NHS, Link Crew leader, ASB President, and Purple and Gold Club). Oh, yes. She was also voted Homecoming Queen

this year. She will be traveling to Oslo next year to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize. (No, sorry, that last one isn’t real. But a person can dream.) The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President of the United States, to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

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BLM releases Crowdsourcing and Action Plan

In order to inform the mission of the agency, the Bureau of Land Manage ment Thursday released the agency’s Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science Action Plan , which is designed to help BLM and its partners identify new opportunities for the public to assist the BLM in filling critical gaps in knowledge of the ecosystems , land scapes, and native wildlife and plants found across the 245 million acres managed by the agency. The Action Plan - part of a larger bureau-wide effort to expand BLM’s science capacity and knowledge base - contains resources , guidance, and examples of crowdsourcing and citizen science that can help spur new initiatives and pro jects. BLM offers multiple opportunities for the pub lic, volunteers, and partner

organizations to participate

in research projects, crowdsourcing efforts , wildlife surveys, and similar initia tives across the nation. “ The Bureau of Land Management ’s mission and authorities require us to use the latest scientific research and findings to ensure that the lands and resources in our care are managed sustainably for generations to come. The public is uniquely posi tioned to help us better understand the incredible diversity of these lands and make better manage ment decisions affecting them ,” said BLM Direc tor Tracy Stone-Manning. “ We’ re excited to enlist more Americans in onthe-ground initiatives and research that will bring them closer to their public lands heritage.” Opportunities range

tions, spurring new fund ing proposals and projects that will help guide management of the Monument for years to come. The Citizen Science Action Plan contains descriptions of these and many other completed and ongoing projects across the West. “ The vital informa tion citizen science pro vides has already helped us make better decisions

identifying as many spe cies as possible in a specific area over a short period of time - to identifying bees and other insect pollina tors in Alaska , repeating photographic documenta tion of National Conservation Areas of Colorado and identifying and counting birds along the coast of California . Examples of past crowdsourcing and citizen science include: • Colorado BLM and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service used crowdsourcing and citizen science methods to engage the public in a Human Ecology Mapping effort for the newly established Browns Canyon National Monu ment. This effort combined traditional stakeholder collaboration with social sci-

ing of existing ties between people and the Monument landscape. In this way, peo ple were able to share their experiences with these lands , what those experi-

healthy holiday season and nose, where viruses can enter the body. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not convenient. Get you and your family up to date on immunizations for COVID -19, flu, and RSV. It is important that if you feel sick for any reason , you stay home. • Stay active. Physical activity is great for our health . It improves sleep quality, lessens feelings of anxiety, and reduces blood pressure. Regular physical activity also lowers the risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabe tes , and some cancers. Get creative and be active when you connect with friends and family this season—go for a group walk or hike together, shoot hoops, play flag football or another kind of active game together. • Enjoy the food! There’s plenty of tasty food at the holidays . Have fun and focus on those special foods you love to eat this time of year. Take time and savor each bite and listen to your body to know when you’re full.

effort fostered positive fed eral-state-private relation ships which still hold today. • In Nevada , BLM partnered with the local community and partner organizations to conduct a BioBlitz at the Basin and Range National Monu ment in 2021. Participants recorded 1,728 observa tions of 406 native wildlife and plant species using the iNaturalist app during the three-day event in eastern Nevada.

ence methods and a public participatory GIS approach to improve our understand-

Seven steps for a happy and

The Washington State Department of Health ( DOH ) says you can embrace the spirit and enjoy this special time of year by following these seven steps to keep your self and your loved ones healthy. • Take care of yourself. While some people consider the holidays the most won derful time of the year, others find this season difficult. Many people experience greater stress , anxiety, or loneliness this time of year. Choose activities that con nect you to people or causes you care about, take breaks when you need them , and check in with your friends and family. If you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health crisis, substance use, or any type of emotional distress, you can call, text , or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Life line. It’s free, confidential, and available 24 hours per day. • Prevent the spread of germs. Remember to wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, mouth ,

ences meant to them , and how they wanted to see them reflected in BLM’s planning process. The

This data helped to fur ther inform and refine U.S . Geological Survey habitat models for wildlife within the monument , filling in enormous gaps in our understanding of species abundance and dis tribution in remote parts of the monument . Since the BioBlitz , the BLM has entered into new coopera tive agreements with three

from participating in a BioBlitz - an event that focuses on finding and

• Don’t serve up a foodborne illness. Festive din ners and buffets can cre ate more opportunities for contamination , but you can reduce the risk by taking simple precautions. Wash hands and surfaces often. Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate to prevent cross-contamination. Cook food to a safe internal tem perature and refrigerate leftovers right away to keep harmful bacteria at bay. • Keep an eye on the weather. The best time to prepare for winter weather is before the snow falls or ice forms. Bundle up to stay dry and warm , and make sure your family has warm layers, gloves, hats, scarves, and waterproof boots. • Practice fire safety. Most house fires happen in the winter and are often caused by cooking acci dents , smoking, or unsafe use of woodstoves or space heaters. Protect your home against tires and have an emergency plan that you

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELL LYNN RHODES, Deceased. Case No. 23-4-00016-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co Personal Representatives of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to a CoPersonal Representative or the Co-Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty (30) days after a Co-Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 6, 2023 CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: William A. Bloch, Jr., Kristie Ross ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM A. BLOCH: Gregory J. Hall, WSBA No. 33417 Of LANDERHOLM, P.S. ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OR MAILING: 805 Broadway Street, Suite 1000 Vancouver, WA 98660, or P.O. Box 1086 Vancouver, WA 98666-1086 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: Superior Court of Washington for Klickitat County CAUSE NUMBER: 23-4-0001620 (4912, 5003, 5101)

Goldendale, Washington

Notices Deceased. Case No. 23-4-00071-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: December 13, 2023. /s/ Janelle I. Johnson Janelle I. Johnson, Personal Representative Estate of Michael Allen Smart PO Box 2350 The Dalles OR 97058 (5007, 5103, 5202)

CALL FOR BID Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County for Tree Trimming and Right-of-way Clearing Bid 2024. Bids will be received until December 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, Pacific Time, at the District’s office at 1313 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read. The bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the District’s office. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check on a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the order of Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, or by a bid bond with a corporate surety licensed to do busiNOTICE OF BUDGET ness in the State of Washington AMENDMENTS in an amount not less than 5% 2023 BUDGET The Klickitat County Board of the amount of the bid. Each of Commissioners will meet bid to be firm and binding for 60 December 26, 2023 to dis- days after the time set for bid cuss 2023 proposed budget opening. Bidders are advised amendments. Feel free to join upon completion of any contract the meeting at the Klickitat awarded to them they must County Services Building in furnish a certified statement of the Chambers of the Board of the nature and source of items County Commissioners, or vir- in excess of $2,500 utilized in tually at https://us02web.zoom. the performance of the contract us/j/586587651. Information procured from sources beyond concerning these changes may the territorial boundaries of the be obtained at the Fiscal Servic- United States, including Alaska es Office, 115 W Court St. Rm and Hawaii. 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or The District reserves the right to viewing supporting detail on the reject any and all proposals and Klickitat County Fiscal Services to waive minor irregularities and webpage and/or the Board of errors. County Commissioners Agenda Dated this 11th day of Decemat https://www.klickitatcounty.org. ber, 2023. The public is encouraged to PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT provide written comment on the NO. 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY. proposed budget amendments Randy Knowles, President (5008, 5104) via email to bocc@klickitatcounty.org, deliver written comPUBLIC NOTICE ment in person or via mail to the Fiscal Services Office. Public WHEREAS, the Board of Sucomment will be accepted till pervisors of the Eastern Klickitat end of day on December 19, Conservation District (“District”) operates under the laws of the 2023. 1588 State of Washington apProposed Changes by Fund plicable to conservation districts. General Fund WHEREAS the District is gov142,200.00 Auditor increased revenue, His- erned by a five-member board, torical Preservation, and Sheriff as set out in RCW Chapter 89.08 and WAC Section 135-110. Cumulative Reserve It is RESOLVED that a poll-site 75,000.00 KCPEDA Bingen Water Main election for an open position on the District board of Supervisors Project will be held on February 27th, Licensing 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 5,800.00 Transition of Licensing from the p.m. at the Alder Creek Grange Hall #890, 304 E Market St. General fund Bickleton, Washington 99322. Fair A mail-in option is additionally 2,000.00 available. The last day and time Increased revenue that voters can request ballots Fair Improvements from the District is February 40,000.00 Increased revenue and prelimi- 14th, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. Ballots nary work for approved 2024 can be requested from Election Supervisor, Kirsten Schilling at project 1107 S. Columbus Ave. GoldVictim Witness endale WA 98620, by phone 5,000.00 Cost of Living Adjustment and at (509) 773-5823 x108 or by email at KirstenS@CentralCD. legislative changes (5006, 5102) org. If a voter is returning a ballot by mail, the voter must account for the time it will take for IN THE SUPERIOR COURT the ballot to be returned to the OF THE STATE OF district by mail. Ballots returned WASHINGTON by mail must be post-marked no IN AND FOR KLICKITAT later than February 16th, 2024. COUNTY Ballots returned by other means In the Matter of the Estate of must be returned to the Eastern MICHAEL ALLEN SMART,

ington State Conservation Commission. If a voter is returning a ballot by mail, the voter • Public Notice: Small Works Roster 2024 must account for the time it will Klickitat County Public Works take for the ballot to be returned to the district by mail. Ballots Amended Probate Notice to Creditors: Michael returned by mail must be postC Glover - Pettis Webber Pacif ic P.S. marked no later than February • Probate Notice to Creditors: John D Myers, 9th, 2024. Ballots returned by Jr. - Law Of f ice of Lisa Saar, PLLC other means must be returned to the Central Klickitat Conser• Request for Proposals: Columbia Gorge vation District Office at 1107 S. Re gional Air port Construction Project Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA Klickitat County Public Works 98620. • Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of The elected position whose Non-Signif icance: SEPA2023-19 Kreps Brothers, term is expiring in May 2024 is LLC - Klickitat County Planning Department currently held by Will Bowdish. Interested candidates must be Klickitat Conservation District 130 feet, more or less, to the registered voters who reside Office at 1107 S. Columbus Northerly right of way line of within the boundaries of the State Road No. SR-14; 185 District. Candidates may be reAve. Goldendale, WA 98620. The elected position whose feet, more or less to a point quired to be landowners or opterm is expiring in May 2024 is which is South 28 degrees 41’ erators of a farm, depending on currently held by Stephen Mat- West of the true point of begin- the current composition of the ning; thence Northeasterly in a District board of supervisors. sen. Interested candidates must be straight line to the true point of The filing deadline for candidates to file their candidate inregistered voters who reside beginning. formation is January 21, 2024, within the boundaries of the Together with: District. Candidates may be re- Commencing at the Northeast at 4:00 pm. Interested candiquired to be landowners or op- corner of the Northwest quarter dates must file their candidate erators of a farm, depending on of the Northeast quarter of Sec- information at the following lothe current composition of the tion 32 of T.3N., R.11E., W.M., cation: 1107 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale WA 98620. District board of supervisors. Klickitat County, Washington; The filing deadline for candi- Thence along said Section line The election supervisor will be dates to file their candidate in- South 89°36'43" East, a dis- Kirsten Schilling. A conservation district superformation is January 23rd, 2024 tance of 97.50 feet; at 4:00 pm. Interested candi- Thence South 28°41'00" West, visor is a public official who serves without compensation dates must file their candidate a distance of 420 feet; information at the following lo- Thence South 61°30'00" East, a and who sets policy and direccation: 1107 S. Columbus Ave., distance of 310 feet to the True tion for the conservation district. Point of Beginning of the tract to The published election proGoldendale WA 98620. cedures can be viewed at the The election supervisor will be be described herein; Thence South 61°30'00" East, a District office and are available Kirsten Schilling. A conservation district super- distance of 49.81 feet, more or from the Washington State Convisor is a public official who less, to the West line of lot 1 of servation Commission at http:// scc.wa.gov/. serves without compensation SP 84-03; and who sets policy and direc- Thence South 28°37'31" West Adopted at a regular board tion for the conservation district. along said West line, a distance meeting of the District Board The published election proof 134.25 feet, more or less, to of Supervisors on October 18, cedures can be viewed at the the North right of way line of 2023. (5013, 5107) District office and are available State Road No. 14; from the Washington State Con- Thence along said North right PUBLIC NOTICE servation Commission at http:// of way line at a bearing of North 61°30’00” West, a distance of KLICKITAT COUNTY is in the scc.wa.gov/. Adopted at a regular board 49.50 feet, more or less, to a process of updating its’ Small meeting of the District Board point that is South 28°30'00" Works Roster (SWR) for 2024. Only contractors that fill out the of Supervisors on October 24, West of the point of beginning; Thence North 28°30’00” East to County’s SWR application can 2023 be added to the roster. Con(5009, 5105) the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.15 ACRES, more tractors/Vendors that are on the SWR will be eligible to bid or less. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Resulting in a parcel of land de- on county projects. Categories OF THE STATE OF of work include road and buildscribed as: WASHINGTON Beginning at a point on the ing construction, snow removal, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY North Line of the right of way renovation, remodeling, alteraOF KLICKITAT TERRY LARSELL and LIBBY of Spokane, Portland and Seat- tion, repair, or improvement of tle Hallway Company, which is real property. LARSELL, husband and wife, 605 feet South, 28’ 41’ West of a Contractors licensed in the Plaintiffs, point which is 1416 feet South, State of Washington who are v. HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF E. 89” 48’ East from the quarter qualified to perform any of the E. BARTHOLOMEW AND LILA section corner common to Sec- above listed categories and M. BARTHOLOMEW, husband tions Thirty-two (32) and Twen- wish to be included please call and wife; and ALL PERSONS ty-nine (29). Township three (3), 1-800-583-8074 or (509) 773OR PARTIES UNKNOWN North of Range Eleven (11), 4616 for an application. CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, E.W. M.; thence, from first said Applications are also available ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST point, along the said North line on our web site at https://klickiIN THE REAL ESTATE DE- of said right of way South 61” tatcounty.org/DocumentCenter/ East, 360 feet; thence View/15172/Small-Works-AppliSCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT 30’ North 28” 30’ East, 185 feet; cation-2024 HEREIN, (5108, 5204) Thence North 61”30” West; Defendants. 359.5 feet ; thence South 28”41’ NO. 23-2-00270-20 East, 185 feet to the point of be- SUPERIOR COURT OF THE SUMMONS STATE OF WASHINGTON THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ginning, also a right of way for FOR CLARK COUNTY TO: HEIRS AND DEVISEES a road or driveway to be kept OF E. E. BARTHOLOMEW open and unobstructed at all In Re the Estate of: AND LILA M. BARTHO- times over, along and across MICHAEL C. GLOVER, LOMEW, husband and wife; a strip of land eight (8) feet in Deceased and ALL PERSONS OR PAR- width along the Easterly side of No. 23-4-01409-06 TIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING a line beginning at a point 1418 AMENDED PROBATE NOANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, feet South, 89” 48’ East from TICE TO CREDITORS LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE the quarter section corner com- RCW 11.40.030 REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED mon to sections Thirty-two (32) The personal representative IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, and Twenty-nine (29), Township named below has been appointThree (3), North of Range (11), ed as personal representative of Defendants YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, are E. W. M.; thence South 28” 41’ this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent hereby summoned to appear West, 2310 feet. within sixty (60) days after the And against the claims of the that arose before the decedent's death must, before the time the date of first publication of this Defendants, any one of them. summons, to wit, within sixty Dated this 7th day of December claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of (60) days after the 7th day of 2023. limitations, present the claim in December, 2023, and defend TIMMONS LAW PC the manner as provided in RCW the above-entitled action in the s/ Meredith J. Smith above-entitled Court and an- Meredith J. Smith, WSBA 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representaswer the Complaint of the Plain- #55561 tive or the personal representatiffs and serve a copy of your Attorney for Plaintiffs answer upon the undersigned (5012, 5106, 5203, 0102, 0201, tive's attorney at the address 0301) stated below a copy of the claim attorneys for the Plaintiffs, at and filing the original of the their office below stated; and claim with the court in which the PUBLIC NOTICE in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered WHEREAS, the Board of Su- probate proceedings were comagainst you according to the de- pervisors of the Central Klickitat menced. The claim must be mands of the Complaint which Conservation District (“District”) presented within the later of: (1) has been filed with the clerk of operates under the laws of the Thirty days after the personal 1588 State of Washington ap- representative served or mailed said Court. The object of this action is for plicable to conservation districts. the notice to the creditor as proadverse possession of and WHEREAS the District is gov- vided under RCW 11.40.020(1) to quiet title in real estate to erned by a five-member board, (c); or (2) four months after the Plaintiffs in Klickitat County, de- as set out in RCW Chapter 89.08 date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not preand WAC Section 135-110. scribed as: That portion of the North half of It is RESOLVED that a poll-site sented within this time frame, the Northeast quarter of section election for an open position on the claim will be forever barred, 32, Township 3North, Range 11 the District board of Supervi- except as otherwise provided in East, of the Willamette Merid- sors will be held on February RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. ian, Klickitat County, State of 21st, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until This bar is effective as to claims Washington, described as fol- 2:00 p.m. and at the Centerville against both the decedent's proGrange, 2288 Centerville High- bate and nonprobate assets. lows: Date of First Publication: DeBeginning at the Northeast cor- way, Centerville, WA 98613. ner of the Northwest quarter of A mail-in option is additionally cember 20, 2023 the Northeast quarter of section available. The last day and time Personal Representative: JAN32; thence along the section that voters can request ballots ICE K. GLOVER line south 89 degrees 36’ 43” from the District is February Of Attorneys for Personal RepreEast 97.5 feet; thence South 7th, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. Ballots sentative: KAREN L. WEBBER 28 degrees 41’ West 420 feet; can be requested from Election Address for Mailing or Service: thence South 61 degrees 30’ Supervisor, Kirsten Schilling at 1500 D Street East a distance of 125 feet to 1107 S. Columbus Ave. Gold- Vancouver WA 98663-3439 the true point of beginning of endale WA 98620, by phone Court of Probate Proceedings the tract to be described herein; at (509) 773-5823 x108, or by and Cause Number: thence continuing South 61 de- email at KirstenS@CentralCD. Clark County Superior Court, grees 30’ East 185 feet; thence org. Official results will be an- Cause Number 23-4-01409-06 South 28 degrees 30’ 30” West nounced in May by the Wash(5109, 5205, 0102)

This Just In....

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING ESTATE OF: John D. Myers, Jr., Deceased. No. 23-4-08242-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing Copy of Notice to Creditors: December 19, 2023 Date of First Publication: December 20, 2023 Personal Representative: Michael L. Myers Attorney for the Personal Representative: Kathryn Koch Law Office of Lisa Saar, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: 5355 Tallman Ave. NW Ste. 202 Seattle, WA 98107 Court of Probate Proceedings: King County Superior Court Cause number: 23-4-08242-4 SEA (5110, 5206, 0103) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COLUMBIA GORGE REGIONAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Klickitat County Public Works is requesting proposals from qualified Architectural and Engineering firms interested in providing professional services for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Construction Project. The Consultant shall furnish information with the RFP about his/ her Company, key professionals, past projects, and qualifications of the company for the specialized fields of civil engineering, structural engineering, and architecture. Sealed proposals will be received by: Rick Milliren Klickitat County Public Works Department Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 303 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: rickm@klickitatcounty.org Phone: (509) 773-2375 Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on January 11, 2024 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be obtained from the Klickitat County Public Works Department at 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale, Washington or free of charge access is provided to Consultants by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The County of Klickitat, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing

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Notices Rick Milliren at rickm@klickitatcounty.org or by calling 509773-4616. The County of Klickitat, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business

enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. (5111, 5207, 0104) KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) on December 14, 2023 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA2023-19. Applicant: Kreps Brothers, LLC. A Short Plat application requesting to subdi-

vide approximately 229 acres into 4 lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the Ptn of Lot 2 BLA 2016-12 of Section 13, T4N, R10E. Ptn Lot 2 BLA 2016-12 of Section 24, T4N, R10E. & NE Less Ptn LY E of WS River Less Ptn TL 9; NWSE; TL 11 IN NESE; Less Ptn Lot 4 SP 93-19 of Section 24, T4N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Husum vicinity) on tax parcel 04-10-1316-1202/00,

04-10-2416-1202/00 & 04-102400-0002/00. After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business

hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm January 8, 2024. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (5112)

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CENTRAL KLICKITAT CONSERVATION DISTRICT CAREER OPPORTUNITY Looking for a career working outdoors? Central Klickitat Conservation District is seeking motivated individuals interested in working outdoors on natural resource conservation projects. Work activities include vegetation management, forest thinning, riparian planting, weed control and other conservation related activities. This is a full-time position with great benefits, operating primarily during daylight hours and predominantly local travel. Hiring range is $18-$24/hr (DOQ). Required: Valid State Driver’s License. For more information and to apply Visit the Central Klickitat Conservation District Webpage. (12.13) LATERAL AND ENTRY LEVEL DEPUTY Klickitat County Civil Service will be testing for the positions of Lateral and Entry Level Deputy to work for the Klickitat County Sheriff. Applications and job description can be obtained online at the Klickitat County website: https://klickitatcounty. org/ and clicking on the job listing. Any questions or requests can be sent to Klickitat County Civil Service at email civilsc@klickitatcounty.org .The closing date is 5:00 p.m. on December 8, 2023. Exams will be held on December 9, 2023 in Goldendale WA. A $20 exam fee is required. (12.6) SPECIAL ED NURSES Hiring two Special Ed nurses to serve the Goldendale School District. 30-33 hrs/ wk, school year schedule. $30.94/hr LPN or $40.07/ hr RN with benefits and retirement. Details and Apply online: www.esd112.org/ takeroot

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VEHICLES

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Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon. TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR. DEMENTIA Support Group every 3rd Friday at the Oregon Veterans Home, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. 541-296-7190 for info. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness. Monthly NAMI Gorge meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at The Dalles Library. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com. For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264. STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441 AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104. PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am-11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541-340-0142.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at

Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call

541-386-2812 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

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TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River

RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-296-2677.

Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river.or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.

AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.

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TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672.

and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

GRIEF SUPPORT

Establishing a NAMI|Oregon Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha National Alliance 702-755-0778 on Mental Illness HAVEN: Weekly counseling NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy. Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge

groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662. NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

Volunteers

MENTORS WANTED Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

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HARDWOOD Maple Flooring. New in box. Pre-finished white, 750 square feet. $1 a square foot. Must buy whole lot. 503-490-8011. The Dalles.

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NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19.

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NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS! The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541-308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/ fosterparent to apply. DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org MAINTENANCE WORKER Sherman County Road Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker. Must possess ability to obtain Class A CDL within 6 months of date of hire. The person will perform a variety of manual and skilled tasks involving heavy lifting; operating heavy and specialized equipment in the general construction and maintenance of county roads, bridges and related facilities. All road department personnel are subject to random drug testing. Before hiring, applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal history/background check. Applications are available on Sherman County’s website: co.sherman.or.us and from the Sherman County Road Department (phone: 541-565-3271 or 541-5653623) in Moro, Oregon. In accordance with applicable laws, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for the position may be eligible for veterans’ preference in public employment. Sherman County is an equal opportunity employer. Position will remain open until filled. THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal

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Not so long ago, newspapers carried serialized stories, especially at Christmas. The same was true of The Goldendale Sentinel, back in an era when stories to warm the heart, at the warmest season of the year, were in fashion. Return with us now to that time of magic and mystery as we present a serial written specifically for The Sentinel. This is part 2 of “A Warm and Fuzzy Christmas.” Four jaws dropped simultaneously. After a moment’s silence, Wil ventured, “H-how do you know who we are?” “Oh, we’ve been expecting you for a long time,” the man replied. “You are a little late, though.” Mother, father, and children were speechless. Only Banjo seemed delighted to see the couple. “I’m Ben,” the man offered, stepping forward to present a mittened hand to Wil. “Nice to meet you, Ben…” Wil shook it. The grip was firm. Then, almost as an afterthought, “and I’m—” “Wilson, of course,” Ben finished for him. He turned to the rest of the family “And you must be Jennifer, Samantha, and Joshua.” He shook each of their hands in turn. “And last but not least, Banjo.” The dog offered his paw amicably. “And I’m Belle,” the young woman announced with a slight curtsy. “That’s spelled with an ‘E’ on the end.” “We’re confused,” Jen said slowly after a pause. “We’ve never been here before. And, I’m sorry, but I don’t remember ever meeting you.” “Really?” Ben laughed. “You don’t know your own family?” Wil, as though suddenly snapping awake from a dream, said, “Wait, wait, wait! It’s time for a reality check.” “Oh, you don’t want to do one of those.” Belle smiled with a toss of her head. “Why not?” “Around here reality checks always bounce.” The couple laughed. The Barneses were more bewildered. Ben looked at Wil and asked, “You’re wondering, how is it we know your names?” “I can’t explain it,” Wil shook his head. Then added a bit forcefully, “But I expect you to.” “Details, details. You don’t want to think too much about it.” Ben gently slapped Wil’s back in a jovial manner. “In the meantime, how about some wassail?” “I heard of that in a Christmas carol!” Josh said excitedly. “It’s like hot cider, right?” “Indeed it is!” Belle put her arm around his shoulder, leaned down, and whispered, “Only much better! In fact it’s so good, our town is named after it.” No one had any objections to the image of such culinary delectability. “This way,” Ben motioned. He took Belle’s hand, and they started toward the village center. Josh and Banjo ran up to join them. Wil and Jen exchanged a glance; their brief sense of feeling like they were losing control was instantly replaced with an attitude of ‘Why not?’ Sam trailed behind. As they proceeded further into town, shutters began opening on either side of the street and heads popped out, some from the second stories, others at street level, and all of them were hailed by name. “Hi, Ben and Belle! Glad you finally found them!” “Josh, you sure are looking grown up!” “Jen, you’re gonna love the wassail! Just like your grandmother used to make.” “They made a huge fire just for you, Wil.” “Don’t let Banjo eat all the bacon!” Laughter followed. “Welcome, Sam. We sure have missed you!” Upon hearing this, Sam, with eyes like saucers, mumbled, “Where are we?” Belle, up ahead, laughed and called back over her

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shoulder, “Why, Sam! You’re home, of course.” Sam rushed forward and pulled on her mother’s sleeve. “How could she have heard that?” She whispered. “Who?” Jen responded. “Heard what?” Stupefied, Sam dropped back again, wondering how she was ever going to explain this confusing conundrum to her friends. Dazzled and mystified, the Barneses followed Belle and Ben through the front door of one of the homes facing the town square. They were instantly embraced by the enticing aroma of apples, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and other strange but tantalizing fragrances. Their stomachs rumbled in anticipation as they gazed about appreciatively. The house was warmer and more inviting than anything they could have expected—and yet so familiar. After outer garments and boots were removed and left to dry in the foyer, Jen and the kids wandered about in amazement. A variety of lamps of gleaming brass and buffed oak of different shapes and sizes, sporting shades in hues of amber, cast soft lighting about the large, comfortable room. Several overstuffed love seats and armchairs were tastefully placed throughout, each covered in colorful, hand-knit afghan throws. In a rocking chair in the corner sat a large, toddler-sized, brown teddy bear, clad in a bright red bowtie, red mittens, and a Santa hat. White woolen rugs, six inches thick, covered much of the wood floor of wide planks polished to a lustrous mahogany. A Christmas tree stood majestically in a far corner alit with dozens of candles and brightly colored, shiny baubles, the bright star on its tip barely grazing the ceiling. A fire crackled and blazed in the enormous ceiling-to-floor gray stone fireplace at the end of the room. Jen looked twice at what appeared to be a large cast iron pot, hanging above the flames. A witches’ cauldron? she wondered apprehensively. “That’s the wassail,” Belle said at her side, watching her with amusement. “It’s not only safe, but nutritious and delicious as well.” Jen flushed, ashamed that Belle may have actually read her thoughts. “Mom, this is better ’n hot chocolate!” Josh, who had obviously already indulged, thrust a mug towards Jen who immediately realized how silly it was of her to be suspicious. She brought the mug of steaming sweetness to her lips. The succulent brew begged to be sipped. She did so. Heavenly… she sighed with delight as the intoxi-

cating beverage slid sensuously down her throat. She allowed Belle to lead her to an armchair. Jen sank into it, closing her eyes and relishing the liquid ambrosia as it thawed her limbs and charmed her senses. Just like Gran’s, she recalled as she felt herself enveloped in a luscious warmth. When she looked up after a few minutes, she saw Sam stretched out on the love seat across from her, enjoying her own beverage. Banjo was sound asleep on the rug in front of the fire. Josh, who has gotten another mug, was sitting beside him gulping away, one hand on the dog’s head. “Let me show you something,” Ben said to Wil who had remained in the foyer in a state of befuddlement. He followed Ben warily toward the Christmas tree. “See this?” Ben pointed, and Wil’s uncertainty was immediately supplanted by pleasure when he saw small train tracks on the floor trailing behind the tree. “A model train!” Wil uttered in childlike wonder. “Not just any model train.” Ben nodded and gestured invitingly to a switch on the wall. When Wil flipped it on, elaborate miniature tracks, train, and city lit up. Wil was stunned into silence. This he knew. He knew because he built it when he was a child, younger than Josh was now… only. Something was different about it. Wil looked at Ben in amazement. “It’s bigger than I remember.” “That’s ’cause you were never able to complete it,” Ben said gently. Instantly Wil remembered that he and his dad had started the project together. But his dad got sick and died before they could finish. Then his mom sold it because they needed the money, and they moved away… Before Wil could get pulled further into the melancholy of those memories, Ben laughed. “It’s finished now, though,” he added. “You know how to start it.” Wil did, and in an instant the little train was rumbling down the track, whistling away. “Wow!” Josh shouted. He was at his father’s side in a heartbeat. “Is this like the model train you built when you were little?” “Yep, it sure is.” Wil’s voice was thick as he pulled his son to his side. Jen, Sam, and Banjo joined them. “The music is still playing in here!” Sam commented. The entrancing tune they first heard from the car had never stopped, not even within these walls. They looked around once more for some hint of its electronic source, but noth-

ing gave it away. No iPod, no tablet, no smart phone, no speakers, no boom box, no CD player, not even an old-fashioned turntable. “It’s the sound of our air,” Belle offered behind them. They turned to her in unison. “The air! Of course!” Jen exclaimed as though it were all starting to make perfect sense. Laughter from her and the children accompanied the melody, in perfect harmony. Wil, in instant disharmony, felt uncertainty creep back in. Could it be that Jen and the kids had become bewitched? Heck, they almost got him with that train trick. “Air can’t make music,” he stated firmly. Ben smiled. “The air doesn’t make the music, Wil. It’s simply expressing what’s already there.” “What?” Wil, now convinced that everyone here was delusional—except himself, of course—knew he had to keep his wits about him for the sake of his family. This whole thing was just way too preposterous. Ben, however, was not only unfazed, but, to Wil’s annoyance, seemed amused by his misgivings. “That’s it! It’s time we head back to the car,” Wil stated emphatically, no longer wanting any part of this fantastical fairy tale. “Head back?” Jen looked at him as though he were the one losing his sanity. “Dad, we just got here!” Sam protested. “Yeah, Dad, the train hasn’t even been all the way around!” Josh was incredulous that Wil could suggest leaving such a magical place. Ben placed his hand sympathetically on Wil’s shoulder. “Looks like you’re outvoted, Dad.” Wil frowned at this expression of over-familiarity and stepped out of Ben’s reach. Ben lowered his arm, but his smile remained warm. “I think there’s someone who can help you understand all this, Wil.” “Barnes!” barked a surly voice from outside, right on cue. The door flew open, and in stomped the strangest looking being Wil had ever laid eyes on. He was short, stout, and bald, though heavily bewhiskered. Just above his eyes he wore a visor with a pair of reading glasses perched on top. In one hand was a wad of paper; in the other was a thick lead pencil. He wore suspenders over a white shirt that was smudged with an ink stain here, a gray dust spot there. His frumpy trousers descended into a pair of ancient boots. No overcoat for this anomaly. He strode purposefully right up to Wil. Wil gawked awkwardly at this spectacle, noticing the man’s expression belied the earlier bellow outside

the door; his eyes twinkled mischievously, and the corners of his mouth curved upward. “And you are…?” Wil demanded. “Wil,” Ben stepped in, “meet Nick Mason. He’s the editor of our local paper, The Wonderful Wassailville Weekly.” “I’m also your editor,” Mason added gruffly, eyes continuing to twinkle. “You’re as nuts as them,” countered Wil, gesturing toward Belle and Ben. “I’ve never laid eyes on you before. My editor is Clara back at Terwilliger Publishing.” “Wrong,” Mason grunted with obvious amusement. “I’m here to edit your life.” “Dad,” Josh interjected softly, tugging Wil’s sleeve. “He looks like Santa Claus without the costume.” Wil glanced at his son then back at Nick. He shook his head as though to bring some clarity to his sense of quickly dissipating sanity. “Edit my life?” He finally repeated, feigning a conviction he did not feel. “Even if it were possible to edit a life, mine certainly does not need editing.” “Oh, don’t get your britches in an uproar. We’re not talking about a major rewrite,” Nick clarified. “Just a little tweak here and there of that old attitude. Have you try on a rosier shade of glasses.” “What?” Wil strained to comprehend. “Why?” “Well, aren’t you having some trouble with ‘warm and fuzzy?’” “Warm and—” Wil cringed at the reminder. “What’s that got to do with my life?” “It’s a good life, Wil. You’re a good person and a good writer. This isn’t therapy.” Nick’s smile widened. “On the other hand, you’ve been instructed to write a warm and fuzzy story. How hard can that be?” “Did Monty put you up to this?” Wil realized the idiocy of the question as soon as it left his lips. “And look at your last three books.” “What about them? They were all best sellers!” “Among fans of doom and gloom, sure. What were the titles again? Death of Joy? Harbinger of Death? Death Lends a Hand?” Wil’s brow furrowed. “That was my ‘Death’ trilogy!” he barked. Suddenly professorial, he added, “You see, Death is a character, you know, like in ‘Death Takes a Holiday.’ But in my series, he’s a private eye working for—” “Made a lot of money, too, didn’t they?” Nick interjected. “That’s right. My publisher and my fans don’t take issue with my work.” “Then why did Monty ask you to do warm and fuzzy?” “Some nonsense about

stretching my boundaries, broadening my audience. I was dumb enough to agree to it and even sign a contract. As I recall, it was at a karaoke place after my second set. I’d just finished ‘You Light Up My Life.’ Don’t know what possessed me to do that. Wow!” Wil smacked his head. “And now the deadline is right on top of me.” “If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times,” Nick commiserated: “Never mix karaoke and business. Did you do the Debbie Boone version?” “Of course.” “Ah! See, that’s what I’m talking about. In your heart, you sing ‘You Light Up My Life.’ But when you park soberly at a computer, you do literary gothic. Doesn’t really invite the whole family to read together, does it?” “No,” Wil reluctantly acknowledged. “But neither does the news! I’m just reflecting the reality out there.” “And I’m just asking you to reflect the reality in here,” Nick countered, tapping on Wil’s chest. “That’s what ‘warm and fuzzy’ does. It resets our baseline, puts us back in touch with the things of peace and beauty and joy and wonder. Unlike the emotions in the reality ‘beyond’ that you speak of, the sentiments of ‘warm and fuzzy’ are age-blind. They resonate with all hearts of all ages. There’s a reason it’s referred to as warm—it stokes the fires of the heart—and fuzzy—it comforts like a flannel blanket on a cold night.” Wil reflected on this. He had to admit Nick had a point. “Maybe you should do the warm and fuzzy,” he said. Nick smiled. “I do. Everybody in Wassailville does. We have a very strong penchant for warm and fuzzy.” Wil suddenly got it and surveyed the room. Josh, on his knees watching the circling train, was now thoroughly enraptured by the miniature scene before him. Jen, nestled on a love seat across the room, had her arm around Sam whose head rested on Jen’s shoulder, both gazing into the flickering flames. Ben in a distant armchair was reading, a fragrantly smoking pipe in hand. Belle was just approaching them, offering a steaming cup, a smile radiating her face. No doubt about it, this was the Chamber of Commerce for downtown Warm and Fuzzy. ~~~ “This is good, Wil,” Monty said. The two stood in Monty’s office the next morning. Monty put the manuscript of “A Warm and Fuzzy Christmas” back down on his desk. “It reads well, has a nice feel to it.” “Thanks, Monty,” Wil responded. “Glad you like it. I finished it in Wassailville last night and drove back to give it to you before the deadline.” “That’s a good one. Talking about the experience as if it were real.” “Well, you know. You get an idea that’s strong enough, you believe it. Really, isn’t that what Christmas is all about? The reason for the season is as powerful as it gets.” “True. Just never expected to hear that from you.” “Sometimes it just takes a very special place, or a nice little story, to remind a person of that.” “Right. So where are you and Jen and the kids spending the rest of the holidays?” Wil glanced at his watch. “Well, in about two hours, they’ll be getting ready to go caroling in Wassailville. I want to get back in time for us all to join that. Jen does that nice high note in ‘O Holy Night,’ you know.” Monty smiled. “I get it. Good gag. But no, really, where will be you be?” Wil smiled back. “You should join us, Monty. You can get there from anywhere. Just watch for that feeling. It’ll guide you.” —By Leslie Geatches and Lou Marzeles

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Check It Out Jan Johnston, Collection Manager Fort Vancouver Regional Library District You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org It’s almost time to close the books on 2023. Never fear, though — there are oodles of books at the library just waiting to be opened ! It’s also time for me to wrap up another year of sharing wonderful reads with all of you, dear readers. Just for kicks, I made a list of the topics I promoted this year in the Check It Out column . I won’t list all of them here, but in case you’ve been following this column for a while ( or even if you’re a first-time reader), I thought a sampling of subjects might be fun. So, here you go : rabbits, British royalty, trains, birds, Black history, introverts, buttons, guitars, nurses, cheese, road trips, aurora borealis, mermaids, mushrooms, pirates, letter writing,

turkeys, dinosaurs, and gratitude. I hope this variety of library topics has been as much fun for you this year as it has been for me. And if you are a new reader of this column, I hope this list is intriguing enough to bring you back. Today I’m offering ten nonfiction titles published in 2023. No theme except the joy of randomness. Happy holidays, and I’ll “see ” you in 2024 !

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• “The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I’ll Never Understand” by Michaele Weissman. • “ Spice Kitchen: Vibrant Recipes and Spice Blends for the Home Cook” by Sanjay Aggarwal. • “This is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits” by Annie Zaleski. • “The Transcendent Brain: Spirituality in the Age of Science” by Alan R Lightman. • “ What is the Difference Between Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic? = Cual es la Diferencia Entre Ser Latinx, Latino o Hispano? ” by Brenda Perez Mendoza.

• “The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary” by Sarah Ogilvie. • “ In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life” by Amy Schneider. • “The Longest Minute: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906 ” by Matthew J. Davenport. • “ Marvel Studios: The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline” by Anthony Breznican. • “ Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects”

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FICTION “The Man in the Corduroy Suit” by James Wolff. “The Narrow Road Between Desires" by Patrick Rothfuss. “The Talk of Coyote Canyon " by Brenda Novak .

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Festive peppermint snacks with a flavorful pop ( Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring loved ones together better than perhaps any other decorating occasion. From wreaths and trees to crafting ornaments and preparing classic recipes, it ’s a season of cherishing memories and creating new ones. While there are countless ingredients that harken to the taste of holidays past , there’s one sweet favorite that truly symbolizes the season: peppermint . Whether enjoyed in the familiar shape of a candy cane—the original kid favorite—or added to recipes from beverages to desserts and everything in between , it’s a delicious way to connect generations. For example, these Jingle Balls provide a perfect kid-friendly project to keep them busy rolling popcorn balls in sparkling colored sugar for bite-size bits of holiday magic. They ’re equal parts holiday spirit and sweet appetizer, snack or dessert. Just be sure to have an adult melt together the butter, marshmallows, and peppermint extract before letting little ones show off their creativity. White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark offers another way for everyone to get in on the fun. The taste of peppermint and white chocolate makes this a perfect holiday treat for sharing with a crowd. Plus, the easy prep means less time in the kitchen and more time savoring the classic flavors. Better yet, it makes for a delicious gift to send off with festive as another guests celebration comes to a close. Simply package in a small, clear bag tied off with a colorful bow so

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The children were in the pew in front of me. We had not arrived early enough at my sister ’s church for the Christmas Eve service to secure a seat in the back, so we were in the fourth row. The first row is never used by anyone; the second row is only for people who arrive impossibly late. The third row is, for all intents and purposes, the front row, and that’s where these two wild-looking children were. The children were provisioned with colored pencils and drawing paper but , other than that, looked rather neglected. Neither one had seen a comb in a long time. Both were dressed in a combination of outdoor wear and pajamas. Neither was actually sitting on the pew. The girl was sitting on the floor, using the bench as a drawing table. The boy was sprawled out across the bench, arms and legs akimbo. I felt myself making judgments. I get that way sometimes. “Seriously,” I thought, “is getting out of their pajamas too much to ask ?” The children paid no attention to the service. When the congregation rose to sing, the children remained where they were. When the other kids went up for the children’s sermon, the boy disappeared outside, and the girl remained where she was. “Where has he gone ?” I wondered. These children seemed feral to me. “Probably raised by wolves,” I said to amuse myself . “He’s gone out to hunt squirrels,” I conjectured. “Likely he is eating one now.” The boy returned and lay back down on the pew. “Why are they even here ?” I wondered. I looked at the skirt I had put on for the occasion , the good coat I had brought for wearing to church, the time and effort the other parishioners had taken before leaving their homes. These children (and whoever had transported them to church) had clearly missed the memo.

Spray hands with cooking spray and form popcorn mixture into 3-inch balls. Gently press colored sugar onto balls. Let sit on prepared cookie sheet until cool and set. White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark Yield: 1 pound • 5 cups popped popcorn • 12 ounces white chocolate baking chips, chopped white chocolate or white candy coating • 1 cup crushed hard candy peppermints

Cover baking pan with foil or wax paper ; set aside. Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside. In double boiler over barely simmering water, melt chocolate , Lightly spray large mixing bowl stirring until smooth , or melt with nonstick cooking spray. Add according to package directions. popcorn. Stir in crushed peppermints. Spread plastic wrap on cookie Pour chocolate mixture over sheet ; set aside. popcorn mixture and stir to coat. In medium saucepan, melt Spread onto prepared pan ; cool butter and marshmallows; stir completely. until mixture is smooth. Stir in When chocolate is cooled and peppermint extract. Pour over set , break into chunks for serving. Store in airtight container at popcorn , mixing until well coated. Let cool 2 minutes. room temperature.

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I was surprised when, as the service was about to end, a man joined the children. The boy suddenly snapped out of his lethargy and went to the man, who wrapped him in a hug. The boy and the man remained that way for a long time, oblivious to the service, enfolded in a hug. “Did you see the organist’s kids in the front row ?” my sister asked her husband after we got home. “Yeah,” he said. I was about to make some snappy remark about their lack of grooming when my sister continued. “Her husband left them just a couple of weeks ago. He won’t even answer his phone when the kids call. Her son is autistic , and she is just beside herself .” “The husband was there,” my brother-in-law told my sister. “He came into church at the very end.” “Really ?” my sister said and shook her head. I realized what a colossal ass I was. There are so many troubles I have never known. There is a world of pain I have never experienced. While I was dwelling on a couple of hastily dressed kids with messy hair quietly doodling in the front pew, there were wells of pain and loss and confusion right in front of me that I could not imagine. I do not like that prissy woman in the nice skirt who sits in judgment of those poor kids. I do not like her, and I don’t want to be her. While I was focused on grooming and decorum, a tired, lost man took his child in his arms and—right in front of me—a Christmas miracle occurred, a miracle I was too blind to see. To check see out photos , CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit

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Santa and time travel go hand in hand. How does the Jolly Old Elf make it around the world in one day? The math is pretty complicated on this one. It is estimated that around 200 billion children live on earth. Those children live in about 800 million different houses. By using the time zones on earth, and beginning at the international date line, Santa is able to stretch one day into about 42 hours. Even with the extra time added in, scientists have tried and there is no explanation according to them. No explanation other than pure magic. Only magic could allow anyone or anything to travel 1,367 miles per second!

Christmas music can be heard playing everywhere you go around the world. They are called songs or carols. The word carol first comes from the 1300s. It was used to describe joyous music and dances that were performed at festivals. In the 1500s the word carol began being used to describe songs that were sung to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Worldwide the most played carol is Silent Night. In the last 40 years it has been recorded by more than 700 different singers. There have even been rap versions. Other popular songs include White Christmas, Joy To the World, Rudolph and even Your a Mean One Mr. Grinch.

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Decorating an actual tree for Christmas was first done in Germany and historic records show trees were decorated as early as 1419. The early trees were decorated with cookies, apples, pinecones and candles. The British Princess Charlotte of Wales decorated the first tree in a British castle. Did you know evergreen plants have had special meaning for thousands of years. They have always represented eternal life because they never die. As Christianity spread throughout the world, evergreen plants were used in religious rituals to represent the eternal life Jesus’ birth promised to mankind. German migrants brought the Christmas tree to America but the English Puritans in Massachusetts thought that decorating for Christmas made fun of a serious event. Did you know they passed a law making it illegal to decorate a tree? It became a law in 1659 and was on the books and enforced for 100 years.

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OTHER WEIRD CHRISTMAS LAWS In England it is criminal to drive a car while dressed as Santa Claus. In New Jersey your lights on your house can be written a ticket for trespassing. In Maine all Christmas lights must be removed by January 14th. In Philadelphia you can not have a Christmas tree if you live in an apartment building,

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Dear Santa, skat board, army stuﬀ, water bottle, scooter, walkie talkie, Chair, snowman, hover board Thank you, Stone

Dear Santa, How are you? Are the elves busy? I would like a bucket of army men. I would also a tent and an army costume. Thank you Santa you are the best. Love, Everett

Dear Santa, gabby dollhouse, piano, hard snowman to siton, ﬂag, a doll that I can do her hair, Ice cream set, large stuﬀed untCorn Thank you, Paetyn Dear Santa, light sabers, skateboard, hoverboard, I want to see the real santa, RC Car, Video game Thank you, Isaac

Dear Santa, How are you doing santa? Are you doing good with the sleigh? And how are the elves and reinder this year? Is Mrs. Clauss nice today? Can I have a bunk bed and a pack of gum and a amy set? Have a good

Dear Santa, venom toy With button on back, Peter pwrker toy that comes with the suit Thank you, Troy C.

Dear Santa, Brachiours, Triceretops, brontosauras, T-Rex, Dinosaur Puzzle. Thank you, Jack K 1st Grade Mrs. Leon Dear Santa, christmas doll house, toy pup, Pink Nintendo switch, Real bunny, Real phone, Real lookin dollhouse Thank you, Dakota Dear Santa, spiderman suit with tentacles, lightsaber, foamshooter, Venom costume Thank you, Ridge Dear Santa, vidoo game technic, Technic J car, technic lego set Thank you, Kolton C.

Dear Santa, Real Nife, Toy ZZ riﬂe, Dart bow and annon, Real bottle calf, milk for calf, Grain, Bottle Thank you, Tegan Dear Santa, Timmy toy transport tank, Aircraft Set, Trans port truck, Brown Army Soldiers, Greer tanks, Greer Nitendo switch,

Real puppy, Real phone, green camera, gray gray army soldiers Thank you, Conley Dear Santa, Doll, camera, Toy puppy, Barbie, iphone 14, pink intendo Switch, Real puppy, Toy unicorn, Box of stickers, Tablet

Tinder firet Thank you, Kade Dear Santa, christmas doll house, Ana doll, toy Phone Thank you, Zariah Dear Santa, play kitchen, Barbie house, Real baby, Real puppy Thank you, Melania Dear Santa, TOY fire truck, toxamy tank, toy hankcuff, Firecar, chains Thank you, Reed

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CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO SANTA 2023, THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL is the babie? I love you santa. What I would really like for chrismas is for my friend Catherine to be back and a telescope, a Barbie Dream house. and a phone. Is Mrs.Claus doing good? Is Dasher Rudolph Blitsen and all the others okand ready to ﬂy? And the most important question is how are you!. THE END. Love, Freyja Dear Santa, How are yor elvaes? Are they busy? Making presents? I want legos, candy, and dinosaurs. Love, Dylan Dear Santa, How are you doing?How are the elﬀs doing? How is mis is klos doing? How are the rander doing? I want an RC truck holin John Deer tractors and dumptruck. Love, Gary Dear Santa, I like you santa! How are the elfs doing today? I would like a

gift. Could you bring me low a sawisn and a bed. Love, Evelyn 3rd Grade, Mrs. Alires and Ms. Carter This Christmas I want tabletop bowling and to go sledding and snowboarding because if I go, I get to go see my friend and sometimes my cousins. I could also go get hot chocolate. I love hot cocoa and family and friends and then on Christmas, I get to open presents with my family and friends. I love Christmas! Miguel

I think that the meaning of Christmas is to spend time with your family and give out gifts to the special people you know in life. Me and my family make up good memories that we can keep in our hearts forever. I wake up on the bright, shiny snowy day of Christmas. Christmas is not a NORMAL day for me, it’s a special day. Christmas is the day of giving, spending time with family, and Jesus’s birthday Morgan This year for Christmas I am hoping for a home laptop, poppy playtime chapter1, 2, and 3, call of duty mw3, vbucks for Fortnite, smg4 merch, craftee merch, nike shoes the battle pass which is also also for fortnite. FnAF security breach, VR, fnaf security breach ruin, gorilla tag (VR), some fnaf books, some board games, some prime, some rubber pads for my switch, ﬂashlight because im scared of the dark. Batteries for the ﬂashlight, some nerf guns, some nerf darts,and a plushie. Jasper This year for Christmas I would like a bike, madden 24 ( madden 24 is a football game). I also want some tickets to a Seahawk game. I don’t want that many games. I think the meaning of Christmas is to play games with your family and spend social time with your family. I had this one Christmas where I got a dirt bike and a whole bunch of board games It was by far the best. One Christmas I got this huge poster of my favorite football player. Kane Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. I love Christmas because of the beautiful snow and the best part is spending time with family. Sure, presents are fun but parents and family are the real gift that care for you like they should. You can still love them but the lesson of Christmas I think is be grateful for anything you have at home. So be super thankful for everything you have because that’s what I

Dear Santa This year I am hoping for something nice like a pellet gun. Maybe a Fortnite game card for my switch or a phone. I also want a pistol, Legendary Glow Berry prime, and chocolate milk. But I really want a heated jacket. But any of those things I’m good with whatever. I’m grateful for what you get me for Christmas. I really really really really really want a heated jacket Tyler This Christmas I’m hoping for a blue dirt bike and I want it to snow and to go to Lake Chelan with Jacob and go sleding and snowboarding. I want a Fortnight nerf gun sniper and a machine gun and a x-shot sniper with a pistol. I also want Mardan Warforce1for the X-Box 360. Diesel This year for Christmas I am hoping for Mee-Meows Ultimate and Santa Mee-Meows. I wake up in the middle of the night. My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone. My favorite part of Christmas is family and friends. I also like Christmas because we do not have to go to school. Lane 4th Grade, Mrs. Alires and Ms. Carter This year for Christmas I am hoping for pickles and a nerf gun. And vbucks, and something for my switch. I want to go sledding with my friends, a cat and mods for minecraft but I would like to go plow more snow. A better xbox would be good and opening presents while eating food like pickle snow cones. I want to see if Santa is real and hear ho ho ho and hear clop clop clop and a jingle jingle jingle and an airsoft shotgun and knife. Tucker In my opinion, the meaning of Christmas is that it is Jesus’s birthday so that is why we have presents but my favorite part of all is when you see the snow glittering in the sun. But it is pretty funny when someone gets something and their facial expression is funny but I also like watching Christmas movies because my dad sits with me under a blanket. Christmas music is the best type of music. Carter

think Christmas is about; being grateful and thankful. Addisyn This year for Christmas the most important thing I would like is my cat Carl, we lost him a couple of months ago, but if I do get anything for Christmas, besides my long lost cat Carl I would like a nice snowy, beautiful, joy ﬁlled Christmas and for every person in the world to have a nice Christmas.The things I would like to have is a new X Box for me and my sister me and my dad to play on. I would also like an electric keyboard piano.To me the true meaning of Christmas is when Christ was bom and to give joy to the world and to spend time with family. Warner

{Not more than Christmas though!!!} Evelyn Snow is falling all over the town. Now we can sled on a big hill with white fluffy snow. On a tree we see elves display a dance and sing. We said happy holidays and we went on our way. Mia Snow is falling all around! No one has seen this much snow. Oh snow is all around us. We can go sledding all day long. We can have fun every day. Silas Christmas is so soon, yay! How much snow will we get on Christmas day? Reindeer are getting ready for Christmas day! I’m so excited for Christmas because I’m going to Utah and my family is only doing stockings. So that is why I’m excited for Christmas. Toys are Christmas and birthday presents. My mom and dad are so nice because I think my stocking is going to be stuffed. Angels are beautiful and pretty! So that is my Christmas poem! Reagan Because of the snow, an elf was found. Because of an elf, Saint Nicholas was found. Because of Saint Nicholas, a Christmas Tree was found. Because of a Christmas tree presents were found. Because of presents, joy was found. And all because of Christmas!!! Pierce Christmas is Fun!! How the soft fluffy snow Is so much fun! Reading Christmas Books is so fun! I love Christmas, it is filled with joy! Sledding in the snow is super fun! The Christmas tree is tall and cool! My horse is getting soft and the air is getting cold! As the snow starts to fall, the kids start to go sledding! Snow is soft and cold. Sawyer Snow is cold and wet. North pole is colder than the snow. One snowman with hands, feet and hat on his head. Whistles are loud. Luke Snow, Christmas, sledding, you name it. It’s one of the best seasons out there. Nice and naughty list. If you’re on the naughty list you get coal, but if you’re on the nice list you get presents that you wished for. Ornaments that go on the tree, lights that go on the tree. You can put an angel or a star on top of the Christmas tree. Winter can actually be very dangerous because frostbite can cause you to lose limbs and hypothermia can kill you if not treated. Colin 4th Grade, Mrs. Daniels Because of a Christmas tree, an elf was found. Because of an elf,

Toys often come in Christmas presents! Merry Christmas to all! Angels are a part of Christmas! Santa’s elves help him get all the presents wrapped. Anna Christmas time is a fun time of year. Hot chocolate with marshmallows tastes good. Reindeer make Santa’s sleigh fly. I love Christmas. Santa gives boys and girls presents. The fireplace is blazing. Merry Christmas says Santa A skateboard is a good present. Scarves keep you warm in the winter Thomas Christmas is jolly! Winter is cold. Santa is gifting. Presents are providers of joy. Christmas has presents! Winter has snow. Santa has gifts for children. Presents have ribbons. Christmas is a very special time of the year. Rylee Light Up Your Tree Christmas is coming! Here in my town lots of presents will be found. Reindeer will gallup on Christmas Eve night. I’ll have fun all right! Santa will deliver presents to people all over town! To the kids of the town,Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! All have fun! Sooo Light Up Your Tree!!!!! Scarlett Snow is beautiful because it is falling! Now Santa will come in his sleigh with his reindeer. On Christmas eve night he flies through the sky all jolly all right. With tons of presents all wrapped in his sleigh for children that are far and near. Josey

Dear Santa, I would like these gifts from you. A drum and a basketball and Gold to buy things. I have helped my Grampa do wood. I helped my Grandma drive the tactor. I’ve been good this year. Thank you, Luka Dear Santa, I would like to have these gifts from you. I help my Mom with

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Snow is icy and cold! Now I can have hot chocolate with my dinner. On the weekends I sled ! We can go ice skating a lot every day until it’s too cold in the winter. Travis Can you feel the season coming ? It’s already here! Here at Christmas time? You bet! Run in the snow, slip and fall! Then laugh and do it again! I’d rather not. Why? It’s too cold! Sleigh bells are ringing. The children are asleep and Santa Claus is here and putting down presents. Tiptoe and be quiet! Malinois puppies are here and the children are crying with joy! As Santa Claus gets back his wife calls out “Time to make toys!” Santa enjoys every holiday!!

from you. A xbox, a bike tire, and a ﬁshing pole. I help my mom and my baby brother. Thank you, Austin

Mid Columbia Vet Wishes all a Merry Christmas! a big sled was found. Because of a big sled, Santa was found. Because of Santa, reindeer were found. Because of reindeer, Santa’s workshop was found. And all because of a Christmas tree. Jordan Christmas is a fun time of the year! How fun is it to decorate the tree? Reindeer ﬂy through the sky! Icicles hang from your house! Santa Claus comes on Christmas Eve!

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Dear Santa, I would like to have these gifts from you. A toy horse, a stuﬀed toy can and sled because I have been helping my mom. I help her with horses and help her around the house. Love Anita Dear Santa, I would like to have these gifts from you because I have been cleaning the house and helping my Mom and Dad. I would like a toy hospital set for people and pets. A real wheelchair for people and a toy farming set. Thank you Santa! From Scarlett 3rd Grade, Mr. Demchuk Dear Santa, One Christmas eve the Christmas angels were watching the children. They saw a diﬀerent thing. The elvs were yelling but at what? But, then she saw the elvs were yelling at the decarations. They were alive! Somone or thing had been messing with magic. “Santa,” her friend said, Someone or thing has been messing with magic. So that day Santa fixed the problem with his own magic. Amyah

Dear Santa, The Time I Flipped my Snowmobile. I was driving my snowmobile with Hazel, Della, Mom and Dom. We were going to get a Christmas tree. I was on Dom’s snowmobile and he was going Very fast. Dom went on a sharp turn and the snowmobile ﬂipped. It was super close to me. I was OK. It was scary. Then we went to ﬁnd a perfect Chrismas tree. We saw a tree that was big and 1 that was small. Then I saw the Perfect Chrismas tree !!!!! The End Hunter Dear Santa, On Christmas I went sledding. On Christmas I drank cocoa with my Mom. On Christmas I opened presents with my family. On Christmas I play out in the snow with my brothers. On Christmas I watch Christmas movies. On Christmas I go outside to make a snowman and put a scarf on it. On Christmas I eat candy canes. Justin GOLDENDALE 3rd Grade, Mrs. Gilliam My favorite Christmas tradition is the Elf on the Shelf. Elf

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My favorite Christmas tradition is going to my Grandma’s house. Every Christmas I go to my Grandma’s house. My Aunts, Uncles and cousins come too. We open our presents and eat treats. Sometimes she gives us an advent calendar. They live in Murdok, Wa. It is really fun and I have a great time. Asher B.

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and exciting on Christmas Eve. Posy J. My favorite tradition is Christmas Bingo. It is a tradition like regular Bingo but every time you Bingo you get a prize. It can be any prize, you get to choose. We play at my Grandpa’s house in the living room. It is a fun tradition, I love it! Ellie M. My favorite Christmas tradition is setting out cookies and milk for Santa. It’s like you are eating cookies and milk but Santa is eating it. He goes to your house and puts presents beneath the tree. We sleep in our bedrooms. He comes to good kids because he lives in the North Pole. Making Santa cookies and milk is my favorite tradition because it’s fun making cookies and milk for Santa. Kileah T My favorite Christmas tradition is decorating my Christmas tree. We decorate the tree as a family. I like to hang the ornaments on the tree that I made in school. We set up the Christmas tree in the family room. I like this tradition because the tree looks pretty when we’re all done. Ben B. My favorite tradition is opening up stockings. A stocking is a sock that has stuﬀ like gifts and candy inside of it. You open it on Christmas morning on December 25. A stocking comes from your parents but Santa gives you the gifts inside of it like cars and candy, and little toys. My family and I bring our presents to a family member’s house to open, it is really fun. I feel really happy because we get gifts on Christmas morning. Jace J. My favorite Christmas tradition is leaving milk and cookies out for Santa. Some of you might already know what milk and Cookies are. But for the ones that don’t know, it is something for Santa and his reindeer. A glass of milk and cookies and don’t forget the carrots. Santa will drink and eat them on Christmas Eve. We bake the cookies in the kitchen and leave the cookies on the counter. I feel happy about waking up to ﬁnd

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the milk and cookies gone. Jada R. My favorite tradition is going to Cabela’s. The boys in my family all go to Cabela’s and walk around picking things out we want for Christmas. We bring home a wood ornament, we color it and hang it on the tree. Last year I got the Cabela Bass. This is my favorite because I like walking around and taking pictures. Luke S. My favorite Christmas tradition is opening presents. Every year we open presents on Christmas Day and my family get fun presents. We wake up and go to the Christmas tree and open presents and get stuff like toys and. We always have it in our living room and our Christmas tree is by our window. Opening Christmas presents is my favorite because we get cool stuff. Luke W. My Favorite Christmas tradition is going into my parents room for movies. My Christmas Eve tradition is taking snacks into my parent’s room and watching a Christmas movie together. My brother Ethan, my sister Eve and me all go on the bed and watch a Christmas movie. It’s a big king sized bed, big enough for us all. This is my favorite because it’s special family time. Roman C. My favorite Christmas tradition is setting out cookies and milk for Santa. We bake gingerbread cookies. We put the cookies and milk on the table on Christmas Eve. Then, when we wake up the cookies and milk are gone! This is my favorite tradition because it’s fun. Clint T. My favorite Christmas tradition is opening presents. On Christmas Eve every year, we open presents and we get to see family. We open presents at my grandma Penny’s house. This is my favorite tradition because it’s fun to see family and sing songs about God. Carly Z. My favorite Christmas tradition is leaving out milk and cookies for Santa. My sister, my Mom and I make different shapes of cookies to leave out on Christmas Eve. We also make a card for Santa. We leave the milk and cookies on the table in the living room. This is my favorite tradition because all of our family gets to make cookies together. Natalie B. My Favorite Christmas tradition is making a snowman. A snowman that you make in snow with sticks as arms and a carrot as the nose. I woke up in the morning. Dad told me “let’s make a snowman”. I said “yes”. I put my gloves on and I went outside to make a snowman. Outside of my house in the yard. It was very fun and also very cold but I had fun in the snow. Bella G. My favorite tradition is to bake cookies for Santa. My mom and I bake cookies for Santa. On Christmas Eve we bake cookies. It takes place in the kitchen. Baking cookies for Santa is my favorite tradition because it’s fun. Talon 13 My favorite Christmas tradition is an Advent Calendar for December that has little doors to open. Everyday in December, you open the tiny door and sometimes it’s chocolate or a small toy. We keep our calendars in our bedrooms so we can open them each morning. An advent calendar is my favorite tradition because it’s fun to open the door each day. Elizabeth S. 3rd Grade, Mrs. Klejeski

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Ho ho ho Santa, My name is James and I am 9 years old. I hope you are feeling jolly. I have been very good this year. I would like a train and cars for Christmas. Please also give my brother play dough. Merry Christmas! Love Jamee Santa’s Visit I hope Santa visits me for Christmas. He will see presents under the white Christmas tree in the living room. On a table by the tree Santa will ﬁnd cookies and milk. Also, there will be nine small carrots for the reindeer so they don’t get too full and have a tummy ache. Ember M.

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CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO SANTA 2023, THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL Christmas makes me happy. On Christmas we always cook tacos or my mom’s homemade cinnamon rolls. They’re so good! Last Christmas I was all alone, but this year my siblings will come over to celebrate. Mom takes photos and videos .That’s how I end my day. Ariyannah P. My Christmas Plan When Santa comes to get the cookies at my house there will be a camera hidden in a hat that has holes in it. Then I will see proof that Santa exists! When anyone comes to my house I will show them. Gavin H.

Isabelle S. When Santa visits my house he will see my amazing, spicy cookies that I baked by myself. They will be waiting for Santa to ﬁnd them in our decorated living room. When he takes a bite, he will scream. I want to hear him scream so that I will know that he is real!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Scout B. Christmas Please come to my house for Christmas. We will decorate with lights on the railing outside the house so it will be easy

eat a great big meal. After that, we will play Operation. Then we are going to go back home. By Mateo N. My Family on Christmas Eve On Christmas Eve Santa’s magic is all around. My tree lights up in the living room. Santa’s gingerbread Cookies wait on a Christmas plate. For Christmas my family sits together and prays to God and then we eat some good, good meat like deer meat while we are waiting for the dessert to get colder in the refrigerator. We all sit by the ﬁre and we all like it because it’s

Christmas Eve Christmas Eve is fun when it snows. It’s fun to play in the snow with my brother whenever it snows. It’s even better on Christmas! Then we sit around the tree and try to guess what’s in our presents. I wonder what I’m going to get? Tayven W. Santa Visits My House When Santa visits my house he will see the yummy cookies and milk I left out for him. Then he will find my beautiful, white Christmas tree glowing in the living room. By Brentley P. CHRISTMAS Day When Santa visits my house he will be happy to see Oreo cookies and milk. If you visit my house say, “ho, ho, ho! ” When my family comes for Christmas they will see presents on our dresser because a big tree won’t ﬁt in our house. We put a lot of rainbow lights up on the house and it is so cute. Merry Christmas. Have you decorated your house yet? Raiylynn H. My opinion about Christmas is that it is so fun. On Christmas Eve I see my family and hug them. We get the cats and bring them to the living room. Then we put a Christmas song on. It is my favorite time of the year not because of the presents, but because of family. We let friends come too, but I wish Santa would give us a toy cat.

to ﬁnd. You will meet my family. While dinner is cooking all of the kids will be playing in my room. When dinner is done we’ll eat. After that we’ll open presents and hang out. Then people will leave. By Dylan A. My Christmas tree’s height is 6.11 and it is perfect. I am excited because we are going to get the tree on Sunday. We are going to decorate our tree with a star on top. It will look beautiful. I hope I will get what I wish for this Christmas. When Santa comes, he will see cookies and milk. I think he will drink the milk and eat the cookies . Then maybe he will get me what I want for Christmas. By Alanna H. Going to My Grandma’s House for Christmas I’m going to my grandma’s house for Christmas. Lots of my family will be there. My grandma hugs me a lot. I will be glad to see her. We are going to eat CHRISTMAS cookies. We will

cold out. by ALVENAH. When Santa Visits When Santa and my relatives come to my house, they will see sugar cookies in the kitchen and a small tree in the living room. I can’t wait for Santa to come and it’s going to be great. I hope the reindeer are strong enough to carry him. I want Santa to be loved by everyone. by Frankie M. When Santa visits my warm house he will see yummy, tasty, cookies. They will bake in the oven and we will frost them and put them out for Santa. He will see us decorate the tree with small, rainbow lights. Everyone will have fun and we will get a lot of gifts. For dinner we will have tamales, spaghetti, bread, pizza, drinks, and candy. It will be delicious! Everyone will be praying and talking at the table because they feel happy. By Allizon G.

Christmas Eve Warm, yummy, chocolate cookies cool on the stove for Santa on Christmas day. I can feel Santa’s magic coming from the North Pole. While I wait for Santa I hug my grandma. She helps me say my Christmas prayer. Merry Christmas, Grandma! Nate P. Christmas Eve My favorite holiday is Christmas. My whole family’s colorful, bright tree stands on the table in the living room. It has lights on it that can change to any color like rainbow, or bright yellow. We put candy canes on it. At the top of the tree I put an angel. We also hang lights in my bedroom. My bed is a sleigh just like Santa’s. I love Christmas! By Maximas W. Christmas Presents One thing I like about Christmas is getting presents. Toys and seeds are the best presents. You can play with toys and plant the seeds in the spring. In the meantime you can keep them in a jar. I hope you get what you want for Christmas. Happy new year! Jon B. 4th Grade, Mrs. Barrett My Winter Poem Inside the cozy house, I see children hugging their parents.

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Outside, snow is now falling and all the kids in town are letting it fall in their mouth. Inside, kids are hugging their parents. While the other kids are playing outside, one kid is enjoying his hot cocoa. Through the window, you can see a kid licking a pole. Braelyn

Outside in the cold, I am building a snowman. Around the christmas tree, is where all the Christmas gifts will go. On the frozen lake, kids are having fun ice skating. Angelique

Inside the warm cozy house, you can see kids drinking hot cocoa. On top of the frozen lake, kids are laughing. In the snow,

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In the cozy house, I eat steak & mashed potatoes. In the packed snow, I run as fast as I can & have snowball fights with friends. Outside, the carolers sing harmonies all in sync. When I play, mom calls me in for delicious huckleberry pie. Fresh from the oven, the smell of fresh cookies fills the air all around the neighborhood. Walker In my backyard, I love the snow. After breakfast, we have a snowball fight. In the snow, I build a snowman. Through the door, I see a deer. In the winter time, we make ice cream. Efren Winter Poem In the winter, I smell a cold breeze. When we go sledding, The snow is deep. When we get home, We play snowball fight. After we go inside, We drink hot cocoa. After hot cocoa, it’s time to eat. In the living room, We pick out a present to open. Around the Christmas tree, We open our gifts. Jackson Winter poem Through the snow, you could see kids laughing. Inside the cozy house, I see children hugging their parents. Along the snow, you could smell hot cocoa.

Outside, you could see kids sledding. Underneath the tree, I see Christmas presents Around the frozen lake, kids are skating. Outside, I can see kids building a snowman. Fawn Inside the cozy house, I see children playing. By the fire, I’m drinking hot cocoa. In the fire, the wood burns. In the fluffy snow, we play.

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Outside the window, a crisp breeze blows. Inside the house, you can see kids eating candy canes. Outside, you can hear people singing. Outside, bells may be ringing. By the kids running, the snow is crunching. Up in the trees, snow is falling. Outside, kids throwing snowballs. Inside, parents relaxing from the noisy kids. Outside, kids eating snowﬂakes. Outside, children building a snowman. Outside, children sledding down a long hill. Inside, pumpkin pie getting passed around. After that, kids open beautiful glittery gifts. Then, the grandparents and cousins are leaving. Victoria Outside in the snow, there are kids laughing. By the ﬁre, we snuggle. Below the tree, presents are there. Outside the house, We built a snowman. On the table, the huckleberry pie sits. On the couch, we drink hot cocoa. Along the wall, icicles fall. THE END Josiah In the cottage, kids are laughing with warm cocoa. Through the window, you can see a Christmas tree. As you’re walking by, you can see beautiful decorations. All around, you can hear children laughing. In the yard, you can see children playing. In the church, you can hear bells ringing. On the hill, you can see kids sledding. Amelia In the house, I am having fun with my family. After we were done, we ate a salmon dinner with rice on the side. On christmas eve,

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CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO SANTA 2023, THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL we ate a nice dinner. In the yard, I see kids making snowmen. On top of the roof, we heard Santa Claus stepping on the roof. Later, we started opening presents and spending time with family. Afterall, I love christmas. Hunter My Winter Poem Inside the cozy house, I can see children hugging their parents. In the cold, white, sparkling snow, I see people sledding. With their friends, I see my friends making snow angels. In their comfy pajamas, I see people going to sleep. In the lake, I see people ice skating. Unwrapping their presents, I see happy people. Using ladders, I see people putting up decorations. David Winter In front of me, there is a hill that I am going to sled down. Inside the warm house, you can smell delicious huckleberry pie. Inside the house, you can hear your family singing Christmas carols. Outside, you can skate on the frozen lake. Along the road, you can see amazing Christmas lights. During the night of Christmas eve, you can hear Santa on the roof. Terrance

Winter I go sleding and we build a snowman and we have a snow ball fight. I go to Geralds to go rickybobing. We hit a ramp and we were flying off the toob. By James One time me and my dad and my brother Sage were in the car. We were heading to our house from our dad’s work this was – mill-a-School-. We were just about to go threw the drive way when my mom texted my dad. “I’m heading home how deep is the snow in the drive way” my dad said “were not there yet b ut I will let you know 5 minutes later we were at the drive way. It was six feet deep. My dad is “bg” he took some steps and we followed and also evry five minuits one or all of us would fall. That was one of the 2 I can rember. By Isis Yan Hi Christmas man, I like Christmas so much I like I’m friend Jamie his name is James and I like him as a friend. Hunter to I like name. I have a lot of friendes the end Christmas man. By Gerald LYLE Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Hariet. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice For Christmas I would like: Toy Unicorn, sky Fiter, santa Hat, Stuffy monkey, Paints

Thank you Santa! From Hariet Dear Santa, My name is Wayly. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice

For Christmas I would like: Paw patrol table Thank you Santa! From Wayly Dear Santa, My name is Jeremiah. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Airplane -RC, drone, phone, x-box, tablet Thank you Santa! From Jeremiah Dear Santa, My name is Issac. I am 5 years old. For Christmas I would like: drone, big airplane, tablet with Sonic games, Bobafet helment, Mario toy that talks. Thank you Santa! From Issac

Dear Santa, My name is Stephanie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Barbies, Barbie house, Barbie clothes, Barbie food, Barbie

shoes. Thank you Santa! From Stephanie Dear Santa, My name is Kage. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice For Christmas I would like: X-box, GTA–5, Call of duty, iphone. Thank you Santa! From Kage Dear Santa, My name is Willow I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice For Christmas I would like: light up want, Barbie House, dresses, toy Barbies, Elf on the Shelf Thank you Santa! From Willow

On top of the frosty lake, kids are laughing. Beside the snow, We touch the nice cold snow. Outside the house, Icicles taste somewhat like snow cones. Nearby the window, you can see someone unwrapping some presents. When touching a hot mug, I’m drinking some hot cocoa. Outside, you can see snowman. When I see people, they get hit with a snowballs. Behind the christmas tree, the kid are laughing. While touching some snow, I’m sipping hot cocoa. Upon the snow, you could hear it crunching. Nearby, the parents are ringing bells, hugging, and eating icicles. Oﬀ the snow, kids are laughing. Connor

Dear Santa, My name is Harlow. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: a doll, little plushy, construction tools, Barbies, Chelsea airplane than can ﬂy. Thank you Santa! From Harlow Dear Santa, My name is Cora. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: dresses, books, crowns, earrings, light up wand. Thank you Santa! From Cora Dear Santa, My name is Damien. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: transformer, RC car, tools, markers, games (like Poker) Thank you Santa! From Damien Dear Santa, My name is Alexa. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice. for Christmas I would like: Barbie house, Barbies, high heels, dresses, magic want. Thank you Santa! From Alexa Dear Santa, My name is Jack. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice

For Christmas I would like: Flying Ball, Hot Wheels, snow Globe, WhiteBoard, Video Games. Thank You Santa! From Jack Dear Santa, My name is Bear. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice For Christmas I would like: Drone, Hot Wheels, Flying Ball, Blink Game, Stuffy Elf. Thank you Santa! From Bear Dear Santa, My name is Matty. I am 6 years old. This year I have been” Nice For Christmas I would like: Barbie House, Bed, Jewelry, stuffyelf, lady bub sffy. Thank you Santa! From Matty Dear Santa, My name is Dominick. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Hot wheels, drone, chrismas lights, water fountain, whiteboord. Thank you Santa! From Dominick Dear Santa, My name is Zanna. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Mo-

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Christmas is a holiday that we selibrait It is inportned to us because we do so much hard work and help and when it’s Christmas w’re happy because all are hard work paid off. We finaly, we get some gift and presants. By Ryann Essex Dear Santa, You bring holly jolly Christmas lafter into town. We siong carals to make your slay fly. You fly hight singing beter wach out you beter not cry. We get happy to hear your slay bells song jingl jingle. Some kids probly call you BigC. By Matthias Templeton

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CHILDRENS LETTERS TO SANTA 2023, THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL

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First Grade, Mrs. Anderson Dear Santa, How are the rader? Can I hav a camaru, can I have a fare tac fon, my drem to come, Sno cat. Loves from, Haydon Dear Santa, ples get me thes things? How are your radIrw, how are you Santa, I wut a Brbe cales, I wut A BrBe Hos, I wut A Foystuge, I wut A toey, I wut A Stufey, I wut A lot of Brbes. From, Faye Dear Santa, I like you! How are your Randeer? How ar you? How Is Mrs Clas? I like you so much! From, Layne

My name is Caroline. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Horse barn, sannt Mot, toy reendeer Thank you Santa! From Caroline

Dear Santa, How are you and Mi Klose? I cat wate for Crismis! Thank you. From, Sebastin Dear Santa,

My name is Keanu. I am 7 years old. This year I would like a stuﬀed animal and a wolf. Love, Keanu Dear Santa, I love you can you get sum theas for me? Madik mixe, klay barbe haws, cand ard Katmru, Crawns swedr, Stuftrd. From, Breanna Dear santa, How are your rader? Santa can I have a marcin grol dol, Mine Food Idum, NeFodidums, Can I have a lecshic crr. From, Marianna Dear Santa, My name is Rosalie. I am 7 years old. I have been: Nice. This year I would like Majym Love, Rosalie Dear Santa, I want a fone, I want a dee kychoowe, I want a dorceey

Dear Santa, How are you Santa. How is misas claus? How are your randeer? Can I pleas have a magick miksy? Can I pleas hav a reel phone. From, love Ayebree

Dear Santa, My name is RueAnn. I am 7 years old. I have been: Nice This year I would like brb fon, fris cetar. Love, RueAnn Dear Santa, Can I plese heve a Scinence kite and a nentenan and specker, any dragin, Rige and elﬁnt CD pen set. From, Wacey

Dear Santa, My name is Sawyer. I am 7 years old. This year, I have been: both (nice and naughty) I would really like: Cash register, plsz A cart, little tikes ﬁrst dishwasher. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Sawyer How are you may I haf pok cichein bobey citin, cretor tapit From, IxFiea

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My name is Talylor. I am 7 years old. This year, I have been: good, kind. I would really like: a Play Staion 5 and a ﬁrst eve Dish washer and a little food packets.

a day and no adults, kittens, a car, tobea Drogon, to Deleat the Song cupid, only 10:35! I don’t want Braces, tape all our faces so our teacher is happy, Darts, Dinos, PooP and Do Do! Money, Robux, Phone. Thank you, Luna Dear Santa, reborn baby boy, or girl, cow, candy candy, stufy cat my orang cat, ice cream, bike, present, 100$, cow bag. Thank you, Blakely Clark

Dear Santa, I wood like a drone. I wood like a rmote car. I wood lika helucoter. I wood lika jet, I wood like a camru, I wood like a fone. From, Gavin

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Dear Santa, My name is Deanna. I am 5 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Barbie, trolls, ools tle, Elsa Clothes Thank you Santa! From Deanna Dear Santa, My name is Colt. I am 6 years old. This year I have been: Nice. For Christmas I would like: Nerf Gun, toy 8 d thandh, video game santos, Fort, Painting Thank you Santa! Colt

How are your roder? Santa are you O.K.? a BrBoyc, a hamstr toeys, a crus, a Brbe bows, a Dogrbot, a roBot to play with? From, Aurora

Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Taylor Dear Santa, My name is Freya. I am 7 years old. This year, I have been: both naughty and nice. I would really like: a guinea Pig Fay, a LEGO Elsa castle, and a Prisney Princess Crstle. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Freya Dear Santa, My name is Forrest. I am 7/8 years old. This year, I have been nice and naughty. I would really like: nerf gun Dungeons, nerf

elite junior rookie pack, Apple ipad. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Forrest Dear Santa, May name is Westin. I am 7 ears old. This year, I have been nice. I would really like: Lego rascar. Blade Arphol. Play Station 5. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Westin Dear Santa, My name is Jaxon. I am 7 years old. This year, I have been nice. I would really like: Star Wars lite Saber forgain, Bacoogon and grassic park Lego set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Jaxon Dear Santa, My name is Dariel. I am 8 years old. This year, I have been naughty and nice. I would really like: Little live pets my puppy’s home. Crayola inspiration art case. 2024 Calinder booK. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Dariel

Dear Santa, I would like stickers please. thank you. I would like a new pen any color ink thank you! A new bike helmet pleas! I am girl! I whant a Hippopotomis bfor crestmas!!! I need sticky notes please and thank you! A new night lite. PLEAse With love Juliette Dear Santa, Pokemon cards, hotwheels, anew laptop, nintendo switch games, a Scooter, Some head phones, a pair of arm sleaves, Nintendo game boy abvance, Seatlle Seahowk DK metcaf Jersy, Pokemon sleaves Thank you, Josiah Dear Santa, Among us nintendo swich game, nintendo swich controles, nintendo swich game zelda, 1 thousind dollors, nintendo Swich gift card. Thank you, Abby

Dear Santa, i want a ton of candy, a Airplane book, a new bike, choclat, gift cards. Thank you, Andrew Dear Santa, a Lezard, makup, candy lotsuvcandy, a tall, toys alltoys, Dolls, Stiche, orugame, a nos pers, and a huthery pers. Thank you, Paige Dear Santa, 2 wd traxxas rustler, nintendo switch, 8 cell uprade, a pd and monitor, mine craft Thank you, Dylan Dear Santa, 5 GOLdeN Tickets Thank you, Tyrina Dear Santa, I want the most cobby (stuﬀed animale orange cat) claw, qude, DinoSaarS, Poke mon, Chicken, origani paper, i pad, longer resese, a lot of gold tikets, lots of candy. Thank you, Everette

Dear Santa, My name is Rylee. I am 8 years old. This year, I have been nice. I would really like: LED Pictnefrucy, Squishmallowe.rmaid, sunprise minicase. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From, Rylee

Dear Santa, A huge car Plushie, a Lego set, a Nice Neckless, a Slinkey, a good life, a robux Thank you, Samuel

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Dear Santa, I want… a tablet, some candy, popsicls, a kitten or bird, leds, fake ivy, roller skates size 3, a long gymnastics mat, Slime, a therian mask and paws for Christmas. Thank you, Daisy

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