Goldendale Sentinel April 13, 2022

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Goldendale, Washington

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

Vol. 143 No. 15

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Group offers help to start childcare business

Weather change five days apart?!

Start-up kits offered to help work through steps of process

LOU MARZELES

BIPOLAR WEATHER: Left, it was a lovely, sunny, mid-60s day last Thursday as Gov. Jay Inslee (left) chatted outside the Goldendale Observatory with Goldendale Mayor Mike Canon (see more photos below). Right, Columbus Avenue in Goldendale on Monday morning as a crazed, early-spring snow storm dumped some 8 inches of white stuff around the area, with temperatures in the 30s. Yep, a 30-degree swing in five days.

LOU MARZELES

THE OBSERVATORY REOPENS: It was billed as a “Special Celebration” when the word went out inviting the public to an event at the Goldendale Observatory held on Thursday. Neither the exact nature of the event nor a visit by Gov. Jay Inslee was revealed until close to the day, and many were surprised to see the governor, along with wife Trudy and three grandchildren, arrive at the Observatory around 3 p.m. The occasion marked as close to an official reopening of the facility as has been announced so far, though that term was used only once during the ceremonies. At top left to right: Washington Sen. Jim Honeyford, a longtime supporter of the Observatory and who once represented Klickitat County; Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Mark O. Brown, speaking on behalf of the Washington State Parks staff; Gov. Inslee, who cited several in the audience for their contributions (including Goldendale’s Chuck Rice); and Goldendale Mayor Mike Canon, speaking on the significance of the Observatory to the community and welcoming the governor and his family. Above: the Observatory auditorium filled to capacity.

State Legislature awards Goldendale public art grant to complete ‘Art at the Heart’

In a surprise phone call from Senator Curtis King’s office on Wednesday, April 7, the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce learned that the organization had been awarded a $71,000 grant to complete the planned Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art installations on buildings at the corners of Columbus and Main Street in downtown Goldendale.

The grant will be administered by the Washington State Arts Commission beginning this year and work will be completed by 2023.

Executive Director Nicole Lundin and Chamber Art Committee Chair Jeanne Morgan collaborated on the budget and grant application in early February after Lundin met with the senator

in Goldendale. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to support public art and local artists,” said Lundin. “When I called the senator’s office last week, his assistant told me she didn’t think we had received the award, but when she called back this morning, she gave me the news!”

The legislative grant is the second round of funding for the Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art project. In 2021, the City of Goldendale and Klickitat County Economic Development provided seed funding that enabled the Goldendale Chamber to complete the first two art installations at the corner of Main Street and Columbus. Work on the next phase of the project at Columbus and

Main will begin this spring and employ the creative talents of several local artists. Jeanne Morgan will manage the project with help from Kathy Baldwin, Chamber Administrative Assistant, and members of the Art Committee.

“I’m thrilled that we will be able to switch to the implementation phase of this project,” Morgan said. “The artists are excited and ready to spring into action. This project is a springboard to additional projects to our downtown core and I can already feel a new synergy within the community.”

Over the past year the Goldendale Chamber has refined the organization’s vision, mission, and values to reflect a more focused direction.

Vision: The Chamber will engage with business owners, Klickitat County, the City of Goldendale, and surrounding communities in the service area to increase the flow of visitors and their overnight stays while supporting local entrepreneurship and business relocation to the area.

Mission: The Chamber will leverage existing assets (Observatory, Goldendale Pool, golf course, and others), existing and future businesses, existing and future events, and a high-quality public art project to transform the two main city blocks of downtown Goldendale and share its vision

See Art page B1

Klickitat County Childcare Committee (KCCC) has announced a plan to make it easier and less expensive for people to start a licensed childcare business. The group is offering free supply kits to those working through the steps to open a new at-home or center-based childcare in Klickitat County.

Five kits are available to help reduce startup costs. The committee hopes to inspire people thinking about starting a childcare operation to take the next step and begin working with a local licensing professional.

The kits offer new providers various supplies for caring for children. The kit includes essentials like diapers, wipes, a bottle warmer, child-safe silverware, plates, and bowls.

The addition of equipment like sleeping mats, an activity table, a child-sized toilet seat, and a highchair will help new providers save money.

Safety is an important part of setting up a childcare business.

A locked medicine cabinet and a gift certificate to purchase a certified fire extinguisher also come with the kit.

Those actively working on a licensing application with the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will qualify with KCCC to receive a kit while supplies last. Contact kccc@wagap.org to learn more about how to obtain a supply kit.

In 2019, KCCC started efforts to increase the number of childcare businesses throughout the county, where there is a dire need for providers. The group has been working with DCYF to connect area residents with the resources they need to make the process easier.

“We know it can seem overwhelming to start a new business,” said Leslie Naramore, Washington Gorge Action Programs executive director.

“KCCC is here to help link people with resources and supplies to make their goal a reality.”

KCCC released a Childcare Feasibility Study in 2021, highlighting the lack of options for parents across the county. The group continues to engage partners to look for solutions.

Ideas have included the possible conversion of the former Klickitat County Public Works building into a new childcare center or building a new center with some assistance from the City of Goldendale.

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler worked to secure $583,390 in funding to renovate or construct a facility in Goldendale in the FY22 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill. This week, staff at her D.C. office confirmed that President Biden signed the bill into law on March 15. WAGAP is now talking with her office to receive instructions to access the funds for this vital community development project.

Learn more about the Klickitat County Childcare Committee at www.gorgeearlylearning.com/kccc.html. The site includes helpful links and a quick resource guide for someone starting their journey to become a licensed childcare provider.

n e e u Q l l h t e b Eliza Kings, Queens, Castles and Knights make us think of Fairy Tales or Walt Disney movies about princesses.

In these stories they fight about love, money, lands and riches. There is usually some part of the story where magic is used. We don’t normally think of real people first. We think of imaginary people in far off lands that never existed. However, there is one real royal family that lives in England and is led by Queen Elizabeth II. She is the longest reigning British monarch in history. She has lived quite a life and seen some of the most significant events in history as well.

A monarch is a ruler such as a king, queen or emperor. Britain has what is called a constitutional monarchy. That means Britain has a government that is governed by a parliament but the monarch is head of state. As head of state Queen Elizabeth has limited powers, but she is still very important. She is the only one who can declare war because she is the head of the armed forces. As the head of the Church of England she appoints the Bishop’s and Archbishop’s. She is also the first diplomat to welcome important rulers who visit England from other countries. She also signs the bills that are passed by parliament. This is called royal assent. Royal assent is a formality though and does not act like an American president’s veto. If the Queen denies consent it still becomes law. Congress has to override a president’s veto and that is hard to do.

Read all about her majesty!

Our Queen Elizabeth, by Kate Williams Queen Elizabeth II, by Alison Mitchell Who Is Queen Elizabeth II? by Megan Stine

Queen Elizabeth was born April 21, 1926 in London, England. Her given name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Winsor. She spent most of her childhood in London. She had a sister named Margaret and they never went to school. They were taught their lessons at home by their governess. Her nickname was Lilibet. When she was 9, her grandfather, the king, died and her uncle became king. However, Uncle Edward was in love with an American lady that the royal family didn’t like. He chose not to be king so he could marry her. That made Lilibet’s dad The King of England.

As the oldest child Elizabeth now became the next in line to lead the British Monarchy. Everything changed for her and she had to begin training to become the Queen. When she was 25 Princess Elizabeth’s dad died and she was crowned Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. During her life the queen has lived through at least five wars.

During WWII she became a truck driver and mechanic.

She was the first female member of the royal family to serve in the military.

What kind of tea do you drink with Elizabeth II?

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April 13, 2022—A3

Goldendale, Washington

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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture A birthday celebration for the two hats on the floor in the middle of this picture? Probably not; there’s no birthday cake.

Then what in the world is

going on here? Who’s the kid in the middle? Where was this taken? What was the occasion? All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel some-

time, 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 (773-

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 April 15, 1912 – 110 Years Ago

British passenger ship RMS Titanic sank on her maiden voyage to New York after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean.

April 9, 1942 – 80 Years Ago

Goldendale’s J. C. Penney Company store this week is joining in a nation-wide observance of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the organization. The anniversary observance will continue throughout the month of April, Orville Wilson, local manager, announced. The J. C. Penney Company’s first store was started in 1902 in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Now the Penney Company has 1,609 stores in the United States. The largest store in the Penney chain is located in Seattle.

We’ve colorized this picture from last week to show what it might’ve looked like back then in color—oh, wait, the original photograph was already in color, though it ran in The Sentinel in black and white back in 1995. We knew we would stump most of our guessers.

For two days Jarrod Swearingen was the only one to let us know who the young man in the middle was. Then Tom Tasto gave us a call early Friday morning with enough information to dig the picture out of The Sentinel’s archives. We found the picture in the May 25, 1995, edition. The caption read: “PIANISTS – Three Goldendale students went to a piano recital in Roseburg, Ore., on March 5 for a State Back Recital which included

(pictured left to right) Jered Kostenko, Phillip Tasto, and Adrienne Wilson. Jered is taught by his father, Larre Kostenko, and Phillip and Adriene are instructed by Jackie Ladewig.”

Speaking of Jackie Ladewig, one story under the picture is a short bit on Jackie’s retirement: “Spring Piano Recital and Celebration” in 1995, after 37 years of piano lessons. The story mentions two conclusions Jackie came up with on her piano teachings we thought worth mentioning: “Children and young adults can and want to do things excellently, and we as educators sell them short when we do not insist on their best”; and “Husbands and families of piano teachers are candidates for sainthood.”

Sesquicentennial Corner: Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

April 9, 1942 - 80 Years Ago

Dick Sellers has been appointed state fire warden for Eastern Klickitat County. He succeeds Russel Woodward who resigned the fire warden job last December on being appointed sheriff. Sellers formerly was Woodward’s assistant. He has charge of all the area east of the Klickitat River.

April 3, 1952 – 70 Years Ago

The headquarters for the Greyhound Bus Company were moved Tuesday from Nye’s Café on Columbus Avenue to Tol’s at the south city limits.

April 13, 1972 – 50 Years Ago

A new fast-food operation, The Arctic Circle, has opened for business under the management of Mrs. Lee Ruff.

The restaurant, located in the former Wigwam Café, will offer everything sacked for take-out; however, there will be tables for those who would prefer to eat on the premises.

April 13, 1972 - 50 Years Ago

A new business, Goldendale Building Supply, has opened in the old Goldendale Grange Supply co-op building west of town. Bud Counts has been named manager of the firm by owner C.E. Doubravsky.

April 15, 1982 - 40 Years Ago

The microphone in The Sentinel newsroom clicked off for the last time Monday night after nine continuous years of bringing local news to the public. The broadcast has been for the most part, a public service. It takes several hours each day to prepare the script. From 3 or 4 o’clock until news time, the edited copy becomes separated from the proofs. That means we have to burn the midnight oil on Mondays and Tuesdays trying to untangle it. It has simply become too great a burden. Announcers have been Pete May, Chuck Rice, and Ted Olsen, with Olsen and Jerrine May as producers. Wishram Cable TV allowed The Sentinel to cut in on its cable, and the United Telephone of the Northwest allowed use of its lines.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Following is a portion of another “Pioneer Days in Klickitat County”, this one written by T.D. Adams, published in The Goldendale Sentinel March 5, 2022. Mr. T. D. Adams was the Master of Centerville Grange No. 81 in November of 1925.

For reading convenience we have not put in quotes: In the spring of 1859 Amos Stark came to the valley and built a cabin on the old Darland farm. There were no other white settlers in the Valley. True, there were troops at Fort Blockhouse, and they were kept there until 1860. Also the government had built a road for military purposes in 1856 from The Dalles to Fort Simcoe. This road crossed the lower part of the swale and up past Blockhouse, crossing the Simcoe Mountains just west of “Tater” Hill.

During the summer of 1859 a number of settlers arrived, some bringing good-sized herds of cattle.

Among these settlers were Willis Jenkins, Lewis S. Parrott, and his son-in-law John Golden, who settled on the lower swale; and W. Burgen, Thomas Burgen, M. Thorp, who settled where Goldendale now stands; and Alfred Hensen, Chas. Splawn, Calvin Pell, John Nelsen, Robert Parker, James Clark, and Nelson Whitney. Nelson and Parker settled on the swale four miles south of Goldendale.

In all, about fifteen families were scattered over the valley that coming winter.

Jim Herman was the ferryman at Rockland. They were all poor and came

to raise stock, especially cattle. There was an abundance of bunch grass everywhere, with a little wild rye in some places. For the most part they settled near wood and running water, built log houses and barns, and expected their stock to winter on the native grass.

This was all right during mild open winters; but in severe winters when the snow fell deep and crusted, the stock all suffered, and many starved to death.

The legislature, very early, attempted to organize the county, but without success. The first settlers did not see any advantage in a county organization that would collect taxes, and the offices would not pay. It was finally successfully organized in 1867, with Amos Stark, H. M. McNary, and T. J. Chambers, commissioners; August Shuster, sheriff; A. H. Simmons, probate judge; Martin Harper, auditor; and John Burgen, School superintendent, who was the only one granted a salary, which was $25 a year. S. N. Jones was assessor. The county seat was at Rockland [today Dallesport], where a house was rented for $8 per month.

For 12 years this was our county seat. Superior Court and lawsuits were held at Vancouver. This was indeed costly, both in time and expense, but had one advantage: we had no lawyers here and did not have so much trouble until they came.

A4—April 13, 2022

Goldendale, Washington

Opinion Cry out: He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

Before the Easter Egg hunt. Before Hot Cross buns.

Before flower strewn crosses. Before white shoes and spring dresses comes the Sunrise Service. Here in Goldendale folks will gather at New Life Assembly of God Church. On Easter morning, seats and coffee will be ready at 6:30 a.m. for the community to be together to find the resurrected Christ once more among us.

Not a natural “morning” person, for me Easter morning is the exception. Up early in the dark ready to join with others in the cold. Yes, I do remember one Easter morning when it snowed. And another morning when the words “Christ is risen” was joyfully shouted, a trumpet blast just as the sun popped up. Pastor John was the Guest only one, during our Vashon years, who would shout: Christ is risen.

Column Our response: He is risen, indeed! I greeted a longtime Island pastor with Pastor Joyce these words only to be told, “No, no!”

O’ConnorNot that it wasn’t the good news of Magee, the day—only that Pastor John would fuss if you took his line!

Goldendale Growing up in Spokane, our SunUnited rise service was held at the Greenwood Cemetery. An appropriate Methodist place as the first resurrection was in Church a cemetery, after all. Our car would wind up the hill to the place of the large cross towering over Spokane.

Folks huddled on park benches in blankets, dressed in winter coats, hats, and gloves.

Our white Mary Janes and Easter bonnets languished at home at sunrise. Methodists sitting with Baptists and Presbyterians and non-denominational Christians. Then at the very back of the group were the folks with their dogs, folks who only came for this once-a-year event like my “never went to church” dad. We were up in front, dad in the back smoking, watching over our dog. Once a year he was there!

Later we would all be back in our own sanctuaries, then on to Grandma’s house for Easter lunch. But for a cold, early moment, once a year we were all together. Bundled against the cold—waiting in anticipation for the sun to rise and once again, for the 1,968th time (now 2,022th time) Christians would be surprised by grace. Christ is risen! Risen indeed! The miracle of God’s grace triumphs in that moment. No more were there denominations, or perfect outfits, or sparkling stained-glass windows. We came as we were. As we are. For a moment we were one, even the dads in the back, even the dogs! It is the true gift of the day…gathered as one to watch for the One who brings peace, hope, and love.

Easter morning offers us possibilities. Finding Christ alive in that early hour is the story—everything else is postlude. Christ is risen. He is risen.

Indeed!

Burn-out has got to go The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .

This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.

I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds

for three hours.

I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please.

I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.

Ken McKune Goldendale C I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”

“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.

I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command.

The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.

My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line.

It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

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April 13, 2022—A5

Hometown

Women’s Club Easter egg hunt coming It’s the great American I love sharing success stories from Glenwood’s present and past students.

Glenwood High School junior Alise Gimlin, daughter of Brent and Amy, is participating in the running start program through Walla Walla Community College.

For the winter 2022 term, Alise achieved the academic honor of placement on the Vice-President’s list at the college. She plans to receive her A.A. degree through Walla Walla CC at the same time she receives her high school diploma in June of 2023. Talk about running start, Alise is really zipping right along with her college plans. Congratulations, Alise. We are all very proud of you here.

The Glenwood Eagles high school and middle school track teams have been practicing hard despite the incredibly adverse weather conditions we’ve had lately. The high school team will travel to Boardman, Oregon, on Thursday, April 14, for a meet at 3:15 p.m. The middle school team will participate in their first meet of the season in Moro, Oregon, on Friday the 15th. That meet will

begin at 12:30 p.m. The next day, Saturday, the 16th, the high school athletes will be the ones traveling to Moro for a meet that begins at 10 a.m.

The exciting news for our community is the meets the following week that our school will host. The middle school meet will take place at Eldred Field at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, and the high school will be the host team at Eldred Field on Thursday the 21st, also beginning at 3 p.m. Those may be the only home meets the Eagles have, so let’s hope for a great turnout to cheer our middle school and high school athletes.

Now let’s talk about baseball. I don’t have all the names and all the teams, but some of the Glenwood athletes are participating in baseball and softball this spring. When I receive more information, I’ll share it in this column. For now, we know that Jocee Hoctor, a 6th grader, is playing softball on the White Salmon team she’s been a part of for the last few years. They call

Easter events April 16, 2022 – Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. 1180 S Roosevelt Community Grace Brethren Church April 16, 2022 - Glenwood Women’s Club Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. County Park in the Pine Vista neighborhood. The easter bunny will be there to pose for pictures with the kids and to hand out candy April 16, 2022 – Easter Egg Hunt 8 a.m. Goldendale Market Fresh grocery store.

Ages 11 and under April 16, 2022 – Easter Egg Hunt Goldendale Reindeer Ticket $15 per participant, under 1 year old free.

Bounce House, egg hunt, photo ops, Easter Bunny and more! Visit their FaceBook page for more information and to purchase tickets April 16, 2022 – Bon Bons Creepy Egg Hunt 7 – 8 p.m.

Ekone Park Goldendale. Glow in the dark egg hunt for all ages plus meet Bon Bon the

alien easter bunny April 16, 2022 – Easter Fun Day at the Farm 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 37 Monogan Howard Rd, Lyle. Howards Haven Animal Sanctuary. By appointment only, RSVP to 509-945-8362 or 541-571-3485 or 541-7057073. Cost is free, donations accepted but NOT expected.

Easter egg hunt, egg coloring, free coffee/cocoa, sunflower seed planting, animal interactions, hay/tractor rides.

April 16, 2022 – Easter Egg Hunt 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

124 North East Church Ave, White Salmon Elks Lodge.

Open to the public, Easter Bunny, carnival with games geared for 10 and under April 16, 2022 – Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. Bickleton Presbyterian Church. Please register by 10:15, hunt is for kids 0 – 6th grade.

April 16, 2022 – White Salmon Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.

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themselves the Goatheads because their playing field has a lot of that weed growing there. Jocee’s mom, Jaecee, is the team coach.

They’ve been practicing for a few weeks now in all kinds of weather and are looking forward to opening day on April 16 at the Mt. Adams Little League ballpark in White Salmon. Watching them in their practices, I just have to say, those girls are going to be awesome this season.

Jentry Hoctor and Aliaya Kessinger, Glenwood second graders, will be playing coach pitch baseball for the first time on the Trout Lake team coached by Alisa MeyerParker. This will be a fun experience for the girls.

For me, it will be extra special because we will have a Trout Lake niece, also a second grader, and a Glenwood granddaughter playing on the same team. How fun! I think this is going to be a very busy spring for all involved.

Here’s one last reminder of the Women’s Club Easter Egg Hunt at the county park

in Glenwood on Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for beautiful weather.

And here’s another reminder that the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneers Association will hold their spring meeting on Sunday, May 1, in the Glenwood school multipurpose room. There will be a potluck luncheon at 1 p.m. with a discussion and slide show about our beautiful Mt. Adams Cemetery. Following the cemetery presentation, President Jerry Dean will open the floor to any further discussions and topics for future meetings. All are welcome to attend, and the history of our area is a fascinating topic, whether your family was here many generations ago or newly settled here.

The Glenwood Rodeo Association has been a big part of the Glenwood Community and Klickitat County for 87 years. The Association is strictly a non-profit organization. As such, the rodeo grounds and/or dance hall are available to rent for public and private events. For more rental information, please

old – Bring your own basket and join us for fun in the park!

April 17, 2022 - Easter Brunch Buffet – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. American Legion Hall, Goldendale $20 adults, $15 kids 12 and under. See their FaceBook page for details www.facebook.com/legiongoldendale April 17, 2022 – American Legion Easter Egg Hunt whistle sounds at 8 a.m. sharp, Goldendale fairgrounds. Don’t be late.

April 17, 2022 – Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. New Life Assembly of God COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 21, 2022 – Drinking Democratically 6:30 p.m.

Ayutlas in Goldendale on Simcoe Drive. Meet Doug White, Candidate for Congress(D) who will be discussing the issues and answering your questions.

April 22, 2022 – Volunteers Recognition 12:00 p.m. Pioneer Center, White Salmon.

The Klickitat County Commissioners will be attending a special luncheon in recognition of Klickitat County Senior Services volunteers, in honor of National Volunteers Recognition Week which is April 17 – 23.

April 22 - 23, 2022 - Bingen and White Salmon Com-

munity Clean-up Day 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m. 900 Marina Way, Bingen. All Bingen and White Salmon residents welcome to bring waste including appliances, scrap metal, garbage, recycling, tires and more to drop-site. Donations welcome but not required.

April 22 – 24, 2022 Spring Free-4-All and the Tour de Maryhill The Tour de Maryhill is a international downhill racing event at the Historic Maryhill Loops Road near Goldendale Washington.

Maryhill is a GGA Certified Event and will include The Maryhill Mennis, an Uphill Scramble. A Free-4-All is just as it sounds, anything goes.

This event is open to all skill levels and all gravity powered vehicles are welcome. Visit https://fb.me/e/3h4Eg7dDT for full details.

April 26 – 27, 2022 – Klickitat County Pomona Grange Mini Fair 12:30 – 6 p.m. Goldendale Grange Hall on Darland St. Entries are open to everyone in Klickitat County, 4-H, and FFA members are encouraged to participate. A variety of categories are available for entries, there will be food and a variety of the famous grange pies available as well. Contact LuAnn Whitmire 509-833-7404 for details.

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The great American Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Howard Haven Sanctuary, by appointment only in consideration of their neighbors, family, and volunteers. Signs will be posted to direct you to 37 Monogan/ Howard Road in Lyle. It will be on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated. For a multitude of entertainment, request a time slot: Donette Frolin, (509) 945-8362, or Ann Slead, (541) 571-3485.

Have you ever wondered, as you traveled the highways north and south of the Columbia River, about the Lewis and Clark expedition?

I have—how great it must have been to round a curve in the river to find a giant snowpacked mountain larger than you’ve ever seen before, only to find another and another as they ventured down river to their destination of the ocean! The Columbia Gorge Discover Center has an exhibit on display until April 26 all about it, fascinating to say the least. The exhibit uses large-scale reproductions of historic maps, photos, and explanations to show how America looked before, and after, the journey of Lewis and Clark. In 1804-06, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the expedition from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Their primary goal: to reveal the geography of the West. Using cutting-edge scientific techniques and methods as old as humanity, they created a new portrait of America so persuasive we still recognize it today.

This exhibit shows how they did it.

Starting April 14 at 6:30 p.m., the High Prairie Community Council will be holding Bingo games to help support their Fire District 14 Volunteers and other community activities. Bring your friends and make a few new ones!

They will be holding it in their community center, 701 Struck Road, Lyle.

Doors open at 6 p.m., first game is at 6:30 p.m. The plan is to hold 14 games in

various patterns. Snacks, drinks, and coffee will be available for purchase.

Bring your cash, Visa, or Mastercard!

On Thursday the 7th, at 7 p.m., multiple members of Lyle’s Fire and Rescue District No. 4 trained with Engine 401 up at the school. They rotated the crew around hooking up to the fire hydrant, doing the pump operation, and flowing some water with the nozzle off of the jump line. They train the staff to always be prepared for all occasions.

A shout-out of thanks to the people who came and cleared debris and unwanted foliage around my property. Volunteers from Senior Services, in connection with the Lyle Community’s annual Clean Up came, and it is very appreciated.

The neighbor’s blackberry vines went unattended and climbed my back fence, breaking it to the point of collapse before my daughter had a word with them. They tended to the vines, but of course my fence is still broken. The volunteers cleared away the mess and saved me the task. When asked what I owed them, they just said a “thank you” would be sufficient, so I did thank them—and again, thank you very much!

You know me and my rants. Well, I have another.

The AARP Foundation sent out a bulletin about Tax Aide. “K lickitat County Free Tax Help” runs now through the 18th of April—only by appointment and at specific locations listed. On that list is: Hood River Public Library, Hood River Valley Adult Center, The Dalles MidColumbia Senior Center, and White Salmon Senior Services. What sparks my rant is: What about other locations in Klickitat County? What happened to the site in Lyle, let alone Bingen and Goldendale?

Why do we have to travel so far?

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Obituaries

Levi Lewis Levi Lewis suddenly left our world on March 24, 2022. Levi Adam Lewis was born in Portland, Oregon, on November 25, 1988, to Jeff and Terri Lewis. He lived and went to school in Clark County, Washington, and Portland until moving to Goldendale in 2015. He occupied a variety of jobs during this time from fast food to tree felling.

Levi was a lifelong reader, and his ultimate dream was to work in the library. Levi also loved music and was incredibly knowledgeable about anything TV/movie related. Levi loved animals—especially cats, and they must have sensed he was a fan because they all always loved him right back with authority.

Levi was a funny boy and, later, man who seemed to find humor in almost every life circumstance. He always cracked jokes and got many people with his quick-witted responses.

As a small child, Levi loved watching cooking shows and listening to opera. Though he switched out the opera for rap, his love affair with food stayed strong, but eating it, rather than preparing it, became a high priority!

Levi was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 14 and struggled a bit with the disease, especially during adolescence and experimentations. But

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being the child who hated shots and loved candy, it was a rocky rollercoaster of an adventure.

Levi was a big-hearted, polite, caring little boy who transitioned in to a bighearted, considerate, helpful man who will be greatly missed. Honor him by living life to the fullest and looking for humor in every situation possible.

Levi is survived by his parents, Jeff and Terri Lewis; his siblings Tonya, J.D., Dustin, Dallas, and Shayna; his brother-in-law Matt Willett; his sister-in-law Keri; and his almost brother-in-law Jordan Blodgett—also a newly discovered half-brother, Eric, whom he never had a chance to meet. He was also survived by his numerous nieces and nephews, Raya, Dakota, and Madison Campbell; Journey, Kalia, and Kai Willett; Joseph Blodgett; and Conner Lewis. We mustn’t forget the animals who unconditionally loved him the best: Echo, Marley, Daisy, Mimi, Morgan Freeman (Levi’s humor naming!), and Simba.

Levi, you’ll be missed more than words can express.

A Memorial Service will be in Goldendale at Ekone Park on April 16 at 1 p.m. The service will be a potluck—Levi’s favorite!

Please bring an index card with a favorite memory of Levi.

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The motivation behind the theme is to build online communities centered on respect, inclusion, and sa fety—where harassment, assault, and abuse are taken seriously. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides research, education and tools to advocates supporting its mission.

As technology has evolved to become part of our everyday lives, our awareness of how it is used to bully, threaten, and abuse has

grown. Over the past few decades, new terms have evolved such as “sextortion,” “revenge porn,” and “doxxing” have entered the public vocabulary.

Online sexual abuse is sexual harassment, exploitation, or abuse through screens, like computers, tablets, or cell phones.

Common online abusive behaviors may consist of creating or posting unsolicited explicit images or content, like: • Sending someone unwelcome communication about sex or hateful comments.

• Sending partners, friends, acquaintances, or strangers unwanted requests for nude photos or videos.

• Sharing intimate images or videos without the con-

sent of everyone involved.

• Grooming children for potential sexual abuse either online or offline.

• Posting of child sexual abuse materials, also known as child pornography.

These examples represent just a fraction of the ways that consent and boundaries are violated online. The law identifies some acts as criminal, others violate rules put in place by social media platforms, and other behaviors are normalized and not taken seriously.

Sometimes violence is initiated online and then takes place in person. In other instances, the violence takes place entirely behind screens. Even though the abuse occurs virtually, the impact on the victim, their

loved ones, and the community can be just as harmful as sexual violence committed in person.

The awareness month sheds light on sexual assault as a critical issue. It de-stigmatizes survivors by helping to reduce the shame they may feel and encourages them to seek support.

Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Take action to promote the safety of others and show survivors they are believed and supported.

For more information or assistance, contact Programs for Peaceful Living in Goldendale at (509) 7736100 or the Bingen office at (509) 493-2662. If you are in crisis, call the 24/7 toll-free crisis line at (844) 493-1709.

Superior Court log Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docket for the month of March 2022, provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David R. Quesnel.

Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the first and third Mondays of the month.

• State of Washington v.

Travis B. Wagner, #20-100020-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Malicious Mischief 1st, RCW 9A.18.070, two counts of Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree, RCW 9A.52.100, and Resisting Arrest, RCW 9A.76.040, date of offenses 12/17/19, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail converted to 240 hours of community service and legal financial obligations.

• State of Washington v. Brandon J. Fallis, #211- 0 0 02 4 -2 0, defendant pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree, RCW 9.41.040, Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle, RCW 46.61.024, Intimidating a Public Servant, RCW 9A.76.180, Hit/Run Attended, RCW 46.52.020, and Resisting Arrest, RCW

9A.76.040, date of offenses 5/30/21, and was sentenced to 47 months in prison, legal financial obligations and 12 months DOC supervision.

• State of Washington v. Keeno O. Lindsay, #211-00052-20, defendant was found guilty after a jury trial of Violation of a No Contact Order – DV, RCW 26.50.110, and was sentenced to 147 days in jail and legal financial obligations.

• State of Washington v.

A.J. George, #21-1-00051-20, defendant pleaded guilty to four counts of Assault 2nd Degree, RCW 9A.36.021 and Unlawful Discharge of Firearm, RCW 9.41.230, date of offenses 10/16/2021, and was sentenced to 43 months in prison, legal financial obligation and 18 months supervision.

• State of Washington v.

Matthew J. Rommen, #21-100003-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 3rd Degree

(LEO), RCW 9A.36.031, date of offense 1/26/2022, and was sentenced to 1 month in jail, legal financial obligations and 12 months DOC supervision.

• State of Washington v. Shane W. Mont-Eton, defendant pleaded guilty to Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree, RCW 9A.48.080, date of offense 2/26/22, and was sentenced to 1 month in jail and legal financial obligations.

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Resurrection Sunday-Easter Service-April 17th-10:30am

Easter Egg Hunt • Saturday, Apr 16th • 11am FREE Candy, Prizes, & a Hot Dog Lunch!

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GRACE BRETHREN BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor Michal Block, Sun Worship 11am, Sun School 9:45am. Call for Zoom services. We’re on YouTube, FaceBook, & Instagram. Mon 6pm prayer meeting.Wed 6pm Youth & Children's groups. For updates: ColumbusABC.org, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com, or call.

CATHOLIC

Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10am. 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 219 W Main, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 6:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Tue: 6:30pm Catechism; Wed: 6:30pm Youth Group; Fri: 6:30pm Compline

Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388.

Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm.

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"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

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd; 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

Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Joyce O'Connor-Magee; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter Children’s Church available during worship. All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

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.”

Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

NAZARENE

Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

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Online Worship Sunday 10am Religious Exploration for Children and Youth; email mcuuf1@gmail.com for a link to Online Service; MCUUF2.org; Rev. Judy Zimmerman, 541-241-6771.

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Check It Out Jan Johnston, Collection Manager Fort Vancouver Regional Library District You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org I have a family member turning 80 this month, and you know what? Reaching the excellent age of 80 is no small feat! As I get older, reaching decade milestones whether I want to or not, I find that there is a great gift in aging.

Sure, there are aches and pains that weren’t there when I was younger (don’t get me started on hip pain!), but there is much to appreciate. My personal relationships are rich and rewarding, and I no longer have to endure the slings and arrows of unrequited love. I have learned to except

myself, warts and all, as they say, and my life is not guided by the opinions of others. Growing older is liberating— something I never would have imagined when I was in my tender 20s.

To honor the occasion of an 80th birthday—an age I hope all of us have the ability to experience (plus many more)—I am devoting this week’s reading list to books that include “80” in the title. And because I am super theme-oriented (aka “book nerd”), this reading list has eight titles. By the way, octogenarians are octabulous!

• “Around the World in 80 Books” by David Damrosch.

• “Around the World in 80 Plants” by Jonathan Drori.

• “Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897”

by Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

• “Garden Alchemy: 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest

Deterrents, and More” by Stephanie Rose.

• “The Pie Room: 80 Achievable and Show-Stopping Pies and Sides for Pie Lovers” by Calum Franklin.

• “Serenity at 70, Gaiety at 80: Why You Should Keep on Getting Older” by Garrison Keillor.

• “The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs: Techniques for Creating 80 Yarns” by Sarah Anderson.

• “Which House is Mine Again?: 80 Questions I Never Had ’Til I Moved to a Subdivision” by Julie Wheaton.

NONFICTION “And a Dog Called Fig: Solitude, Connection, the Writing Life” by Helen Humphreys.

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CHILDREN “A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken” written

by Hannah Holt, illustrated by Korwin Briggs.

FICTION “Meet Me in the Margins” by Melissa Ferguson.

“Pure Colour” by Sheila Heti.

“The Selfless Act of Breathing” by J. J. Bola.

MICHELLE PRIDDY’S KITCHEN STRATEGIES Following Grandma Lydia’s lead from last week concerning not wasting food, I got to thinking about how I stretch our food budget by making what I call ‘perpetual broth.’ I read about an eatery in a foreign country a while back where every evening some of the day’s braising liquid was held back for the next morning’s cooking. The author’s sensibilities were offended at the idea of a 100-year-old broth, but it made sense to me.

Growing up, there wasn’t much broth left over from any of our meals. If any was left, the ladies used it for gravy or the beginnings of a soup for lunch or dinner the next day. These days I am so blessed that there is often broth left over, so the practice of holding back half the broth for the next use makes sense to me.

I have a few safety rules that go with my perpetual broth. 1) The broth must be refrigerated before it cools down and held no longer than seven days before the next boil. 2) I boil (roiling boil) the broth for no less than 10 minutes once a week. 3) If I’m not going to use the broth for eight days, it gets frozen, then boiled, when I use it next for no less than 10 minutes.

Because the broth will contain meat proteins, I am very careful to make sure any potentially harmful bacteria do not survive to harm my family. That is why

the broth gets the 10-minute boil treatment.

I also have a few rules for ease of use that goes with my perpetual broth. 1) No pork because I have friends that don’t eat pork for religious reasons. 2) No tomatoes (acid) or fruit (sugar) because I like to cook dried beans in many of my soups, and acid and sugar makes it hard to cook them. 3) No grains (bread, noodles or anything made with grain) because they thicken up the broth, making it impossible to cook other veggies. Other than those few ingredients, everything else can go into the pot. Of course it goes without saying I don’t use any ingredient that is rotten or moldy or encrusted with dirt.

Perpetual Broth

When I started my perpetual broth (it took me about four tries to figure out 1 and 2), I got three chickens’ worth of bones and made some chicken broth, about three quarts. I strained out half the fluid, sat it aside, and made the other half of the broth (with the meat) into chicken and noodles. The half sat aside became the perpetual broth start.

That Thursday (Thursday’s soup and sandwich), I cleaned out the fridge and threw it all in the crock pot with the 3 pints of perpetual broth and added about 2 quarts of water. After simmering all day

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(adding more water as needed), I strained off half the broth to maintain.

Start

• 3 chicken’s worth bones • 1 ½ gallon water • 2 each carrots & celery rib • 1 onion Simmer in the crock pot until meat falls off the bones. Strain off half the broth; pour into mason jars; put in the fridge until more ingredients are available. Make chicken & noodle out of the rest.

Maintenance Every week clean out the fridge.

Put all the veggies except tomatoes into a large crock pot or stock pot. Any leftover meat except pork and breaded meat can go into the pot. Pour perpetual broth into the pot. Add equal amount of water as there is broth. Simmer all day. Strain off half; pour into mason jars; put in the fridge until more ingredients are available. With the other half of the broth make soup for dinner.

Note: I like to have perpetual broth around because it is a way to get nutritious molecules into the bodies of my family members they otherwise wouldn’t get. I put beet juice plus various herbs and spices they don’t like into the broth. I don’t sneak. They know it is there; they just can’t taste it, so they eat it. It’s a bigger win for them than it is for me, that’s for sure.

“Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything – Even Things that Seem Impossible Today” by Jane McGonigal.

“In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling Through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father” by Derek Baxter.

“The School for Whatnots” by Margaret Peterson Haddix.

“Smitten with Kittens” written by Florence Minor, illustrated by Wendell Minor.

The Postscript -Carrie Classon

A Lot of Cake The plan was to buy everyone cake.

My husband, Peter, and I are finally getting ready to leave Mexico, and we can’t say we are too happy about it.

The last two months in San Miguel de Allende have convinced us that it is a place we want to return to, and now leaving it feels very hard—especially when my sister tells me about the freezing rain hitting her home right now.

“We had to cancel our trip to visit Uncle Andy and Bea!” she tells me. “The roads were terrible!”

As I sit in the evening sunshine, in a city where people usually don’t need to heat their homes and never need air conditioning, the idea of freezing rain does not exactly make me homesick.

“Why are we leaving, again?” Peter asks.

But I’m anxious to see family again. My dad is going in for a bunch of tests. My sister is getting her knee operated on. Peter’s sister, Shelley, will be having a procedure done on her back. All of these things are important—if not particularly fun. So the plan yesterday was to do something festive, and I couldn’t think of anything more festive than cake.

The idea for the party was Peter’s.

We were so grateful to find this little hotel when we did. Our lodging on the coast turned out to be a disaster, and our choices were to either return home early or find something back in San Miguel de Allende—in the high season, without reservations. When we found this little one-bedroom apartment overlooking the courtyard filled with more than 2,000 smiling sun faces, we felt as if we had been saved.

“I am calling you Salvador,” Peter told Jorge, the owner of the small hotel. “You saved us!”

Jorge smiled.

The hotel used to be Jorge’s family home. He was born and raised within its walls, along with his 12 siblings. In the mid-1980s, he began the

process of converting it into a hotel. Now it is his pride and joy, and he spends his days putting more artwork on the walls and more plants into pots.

We ordered a chocolate layer cake with buttercream frosting. It had fresh fruit between the layers and a smiling sun face on the top.

A woman at the market squeezed about 50 lemons for me, and we made fresh lemonade.

Then Jorge and his employees and the three artists he keeps busy every day all gathered together in the courtyard with the 2,000-plus suns to eat cake.

Once we were all gathered, I found myself completely without Spanish words to thank them properly. This is what happens to me when I have something important to say in Spanish—I forget every word I ever knew. So, instead, we cut the cake and poured lemonade and smiled a lot. I think they all got the message.

“That was a good party!” Peter announced when we finally returned to our little apartment upstairs. “Jorge ate a lot of cake!”

We don’t know what they really think of us, the kind people running this family hotel. We wouldn’t blame them if they thought we were a little awkward or odd.

But we wanted to try to let them know how much we appreciated finding such a clean, cheerful place to live. We appreciated all the beautiful art being made, the plants being grown, the countless small kindnesses shown to us every day.

“Gracias!” we say again and again. “Thank you.”

“De nada,” they always reply. “It’s nothing.”

But, of course, it is everything.

Carrie Classon’s memoir is called “Blue Yarn.”

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ATHLETE Spotlight Athlete Spotlight Ike O’Leary Athlete Spotlight Tayler Bradley

Sports Editor Swing. Drive. Putt. The boys and girls have hit the green and have been practicing their golf skills.

Sophomore Ike O’Leary is a returning player to the GHS golf team and has such joy when he plays the game.

What began at the age of six has now turned into a passion. Ike has played with his dad and spent many summers at golf camp learning the basic skills. He has now grown into a player with experience and drive to be the best he can be. “I am very grateful for coach Ted Wilkins for teaching me this sport over the years,” he says.

This sport is very relaxing for Ike, and he enjoys

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DRIVING FORCE: Ike O’Leary prepares to send the ball aloft.

spending time on the course.

Besides going to practices with the team, he also goes on his off time as well. One of his favorite parts is playing with his friends and teammates. They can be helpful in so many ways, but they also make it more

fun. When he is out on the course, he is working a lot on putting. The short game can be important when it comes to keeping his stroke count down, but Ike’s long game is pretty good. He feels that his driving is one of his strengths and some-

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thing that helps him when it comes to competition.

The first few weeks have gone well for Ike as he placed individually in their last tournament. It has set him up with confidence and momentum for the rest of the season to come. Most of their golf games are away, and they spend a lot of time on the bus where Ike likes to sleep and talk with his teammates. He tries to stay relaxed and not overthink the competition, which is helpful when he plays football and basketball as well.

There are a lot of games left this season, and Ike has gotten a great start. He is excited to see how far he can go this year. We want to wish him the best of luck as he goes forward this season.

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Sports Editor Matt Blain, an 18-yearold senior, is in his final sports season for his high school career, and it is kind of bittersweet. In the spring he plays baseball, which he began when he was about six years old. He has learned many skills for the game, which has helped him grow into the great athlete he is on the field today.

The boys’ season has started off well with lots of positives. Matt has been key in these games as he has pitched many innings and gotten in decent hits to help out the team. As they continue into the season, Matt is putting in the hours on the field to make sure he is ready for any circumstance thrown his way. He is currently working on hitting and on pitching, two very important aspects of the game, with teammate Braden Kenny.

He has exceptional listening and problem-solving skills to help lead the team and be a team player during the games.

Pitching is one of Matt’s favorite parts of the game, and when he strikes out a

Athlete Spotlight Jeslyn Berry Tayler Bradley

Sports Editor There are so many options for sports to play in the spring, and 16-year-old sophomore Jeslyn Berry has chosen to play tennis.

She began playing this sport as a freshman and it has stuck with her. She enjoys the coaches and the way her season has gone so far.

Jeslyn chose this sport because she had heard others talking about how fun it was and all the good things it brings. So, she took the chance and has loved every minute of it. Although she has some experience with tennis, there are always things to be working on.

Currently at practice she is working on not getting in her own head and beating herself up. She takes some

SPARKLING PLAY: Jeslyn Berry at the net.

of her own free time to get to the courts and put in extra hours. She is very dedicated, which is why she has strengths in the game such as adapting to different situations and conditions and working well with others.

Something that Jeslyn does before every game is

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to have coach Ferch “give me a pep talk to boost my mood and to stay out of my head.” Her coaches are a big part for the success she has already had this season.

She has won and lost some matches, but “that is just part of the game” she says.

These ups and downs and

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AT BAT: Matt Blain power a hit.

extra practices help her learn something new every day, become better, and see her own progress which is her favorite part.

Jeslyn participates in football cheer and basketball as well as some other clubs within the school.

On the many bus rides they have throughout the season, she enjoys talking with her friends about anything to help pass the time and stay relaxed before competing. She also encourages others to join the team just like she did.

“You’ll have so much fun and it’s a great learning experience!” she says.

If you ever have any extra time during the week, try to catch a tennis match and watch Jeslyn play. Good luck the rest of the season; keep working hard and playing your very best!

player from the other team, it is like icing on the cake.

It also shows that all those hours practicing are paying off. Another thing Matt likes to do is make sure the team is always wearing the right jersey before the game starts. It sets up a whole team vibe and helps them “have the best possible chance of winning,” says Matt.

Friends and teammates are very important to Matt.

He enjoys competing, and it is one of the reasons he chose to play baseball.

Winning games together always helps to make great memories as does riding on the bus. He likes to talk and make jokes with the team as they travel to their games—which also helps keep their heads clear and focused. Besides playing baseball, Matt played football this year and also participates in FFA and the National Honor Society.

Baseball season is just beginning, and there are lots of games left to play.

The sky is the limit for this athlete, and we can’t wait to see what he can accomplish. Be sure to come cheer him on in their next home game on the 23rd of April.

AG announces partnership with FCC in anti-robocall initiative Attorney General Bob Ferguson Thursday announced a new partnership with the Federal Communications Commission, establishing critical information sharing and structures for cooperation in investigating robocall scams. “ Rob o c a l l s c a m mer s should be on notice that we are constantly expanding our resources and expertise— Washingtonians are not easy targets,” Ferguson said. “If robocalls are harassing you, please file a complaint with my office.”

“The FCC and state leaders share a common enemy: robocall scammers targeting consumers and businesses around the country,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. “My team’s commitment to protecting consumers fits hand-in-glove with state attorneys general’s ongoing efforts to combat these scams.

We share a goal—to protect consumers—and agreements

like this, we can also share the tools needed to achieve it.”

During investigations, both the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau and state investigators seek records, talk to witnesses, interview targets, examine consumer complaints and take other critical steps to build a record against possible bad actors.

These partnerships can provide critical resources for building cases and preventing duplicative efforts in protecting consumers and businesses nationwide.

The new partnership allows Washington and the FCC to share staff expertise, as well as federal resources to support state investigations. The information sharing will ensure Washington gets what it needs for its investigations; while at the same time, providing the FCC with information about Washington consumer complaints may lead to the bureau issuing cease and

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The memorandum of understanding is a continuation of the Attorney General’s work to stop illegal robocalls. In March, Ferguson announced a new complaint form to enhance tracking and data collection of robocalls to Washingtonians, as well as a new website to educate and protect

the public. In the past two years, Ferguson filed three lawsuits aimed at holding illegal robocallers accountable.

• In October 2021, Ferguson filed a lawsuit against a Corvallis, Oregon, based company, Global Grid Telecom, and its owner for illegally robocalling Washingtonians more than 54,000 times with deceptive recorded messages.

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• In March 2021, two companies that made more than 1.7 million robocalls into Washington paid $495,000 to legitimate charities as a result of a lawsuit by Ferguson, 39 other attorneys general, and the FTC. • In August 2020, as a result of the Attorney General’s law-

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