Goldendale Sentinel April 15, 2026

Headlines & History since 1879

Lawsuit filed in county challenges state’s new income tax

lou MARzeles

ediToR

A coalition of taxpayers and business groups has filed a lawsuit in Klickitat County Superior Court seeking to block Washington’s newly enacted income tax, arguing the law violates the state constitution.

The complaint, filed April 9, challenges a measure signed into law March 30 that imposes a 9.9 percent tax on annual income above $1 million. The tax is scheduled to take effect in 2028, with the first payments due in 2029.

The plaintiffs include Benjamin Petter and Lauren Petter of Chelan County; Robert and Brenda Mercer, who own farmland spanning Klickitat and Benton counties; and Curt Nuccitelli and Beatrice Gasper of Kent. Also joining the lawsuit are the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition, the Yakima Klickitat Farm Association, the Building Industry Association of Washington, and the National Federation of Independent Business. They are suing the State of Washington, the Department of Revenue, and its acting director, John Ryser.

County signs new contracts with employees

RodgeR Nichols

FoR The seNTiNel

Klickitat County commissioners covered a lot of ground at their April 7 meeting. New contracts have been signed with public works department employees, including a multi-part wage increase that would total 5.85% by the end of 2026, an increased boot and tool allowance, and a change in how the Consumer Price Index will be used to calculate future wages.

The county also agreed with a staff suggestion to add fire and police software modules to the medical module in the current dispatch system. County Administrator Robb Van Cleave explained:

“It puts a script in the system, so that the dispatchers can follow the script and make sure we’re getting all the right information,” he said. “So it’s good for training. It allows us to move people onto the console faster. It also benefits the experienced dispatchers, should we get into a pretty intense situation. And it also reduces liability by making sure we are consistently asking and giving the right information for law enforcement, EMS and for fire.”

Valerie Fowler, Klickitat County’s member of the Gorge Commission, reported the Gorge Commission had experienced a 27% budget cut, resulting in reduced staff hours and a shift from monthly to bimonthly public meetings. Despite budget cuts, the Gorge

Mobile foot care

nurse sets up shop

cATheRiNe couTuRe FoR The seNTiNel

A foot nurse on wheels has officially set up shop in Goldendale.

Back in January of 2026, Chrystal Cecil, a registered hospice nurse of four years, took it upon herself to start her own business, going to clients’ homes and offering foot care to those without access to it. With foot care clinics being few and far between in the more rural parts of the county, her mobility offers foot care services to many in need.

She’d been working in the healthcare field for around 20 years, with these last four working in hospice and palliative care. While her mobile footcare business is more of a side job at the moment, she plans to expand it and make it her full time job. As much as she loves working in the field of palliative care, she considers herself ready to retire. She believes that working one-on-one with clients will leave her with more time to focus on her family and loved ones.

Chrystal grew up in Klickitat

At the heart of the case is a long-standing legal question in Washington: whether income can be taxed under the state constitution.

The lawsuit argues that Washington’s constitution treats income as a form of property, a position upheld repeatedly by the state Supreme Court over nearly a century. Because of that, the plaintiffs contend, any tax on income must follow strict constitutional limits that apply to property taxes.

Those limits include two key requirements:

• Property taxes must be applied uniformly.

• Property taxes cannot exceed 1 percent annually.

The new law, the lawsuit argues, violates both. Under the measure, income below $1 million is taxed at 0 percent, while income above that threshold is taxed at 9.9 percent.

The plaintiffs say that structure creates a non-uniform tax and exceeds the constitutional cap.

“The Act’s graduated income tax is blatantly unconstitutional,” the complaint states. The lawsuit also points to

Washington voters’ long history of rejecting income taxes. According to the complaint, voters have turned down 10 separate proposals, including constitutional amendments and ballot initiatives, since the 1930s. Most recently, a 2010 initiative to tax high earners was rejected by a 64 percent margin. The plaintiffs argue the new law effectively bypasses that history.

In addition to legal arguments, the complaint raises concerns about economic impacts, partic-

Commission launched a new, more user-friendly website that would allow for online land-use applications. And she added this evaluation:

“I’m delighted to say they seem to be keeping up with the Klickitat County applications, including the ones from the Burdoin fire,” she said. “Just this past week, Executive Director Krystyna Wolniakowski approved the sixth land use application to replace a dwelling that was destroyed in the fire.”

She also cited a growing synergy between Klickitat, Skamania, and Wasco County on the Gorge commission and a greater degree of what she called resident protection.

During the formal afternoon session, the board issued a proclamation declaring April 12 through 18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to honor 911 dispatch personnel.

Jonna Wingert was appointed to the Klickitat-Skamania Development Disability Advisory Board, in concurrence with Skamania County’s recommendation. Commissioners also identified two key legislative priorities: addressing the sales tax credit the county must give to green energy projects, which had cost the county nearly a million dollars previously, and rescinding a tax that uniquely affects the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport.

A public hearing was held for Daniel and Michelle Spatz’s application to classify their 18.5-acre property under the “open space”

Stray dogs expose service gaps

loRRie Fox

FoR The seNTiNel

Stray dogs are a daily concern in rural and downtown Goldendale, according to posts and comments on social media. But what happens once the dogs are found? The question directly relates to the long-standing issue of an animal shelter for this area.

In a recent post on the original Everything Goldendale Facebook page, a black-and-white collie roaming in town caused a potentially dangerous situation by jumping into a woman’s pickup with her dogs.

“My dogs are not happy with the visitor that jumped in my truck at 200 W Collins. Male, collar with rabies tag. Sweet dog, but causing chaos,” wrote Bev Essman.

According to Essman, someone contacted city police to try to identify the owner using the rabies tag, but they declined to help. (Police generally respond to only vicious dogs alerts, while medical tag requests are typical-

ly referred to a veterinarian’s office.) She said door-to-door attempts in the neighborhood were unsuccessful.

“Super sweet dog. Hope it made it home,” she added.

Stories like this highlight a recurring gap in city and county animal control and show how unpredictable loose-dog situations can be, especially with limited resources to manage them.

City response

“The city does not have an animal control officer,” Goldendale Chief of Police Mike Smith said.

“We only have a Police Patrol Officer who responds to noise complaints, barking dogs, and vicious or dangerous dogs. If a dog is loose, the officer will attempt to contact the owner and cite them for dog at large. If the dog violates the noise ordinance, the owner can be cited. If the owner cannot be contacted because the dog has no tags or chip, the dog could be euthanized. We only impound dangerous dogs and temporarily hold them at a local vet.”

The City handles dogs only, not cats, and all other wildlife should be reported to the state Fish and Wildlife Department, he added. Smith clarified that city officials are not involved in the county’s dog shelter project and directed questions about funding and operations to Klickitat County. Public records show county officials, including Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer, developed a plan to address the need for a dog shelter. Support came from then-State Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, who requested an $842,000 appropriation from the state in January 2022. The county later received $649,900 in reimbursement-based funding (after taxes) to build a new county-owned dog shelter.

At the June 3, 2025, County Commissioners meeting, Danielle Olson, chair of the animal shelter advisory committee formed by the Sheriff’s Office, spoke about the project. State-

State confronts yet another year of drought

AspeN FoRd

WAshiNgToN sTATe sTANdARd

Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part or all of the state has been in a drought.

County. “I graduated from high school in Klickitat,” she says, and “and I still have strong roots within the community.” She moved to Vancouver after the birth of her daughter but grew dissatisfied living in the big city. “I found it far too noisy and crowded. I missed the quiet of the countryside and the slower pace of rural life.” She eventually decided to move back to Klickitat after her daughter grew up and started a family of her own. She now resides in Goldendale.

Chrystal said the most fulfilling part of her job was getting to connect with the community as a whole. “I love getting to know the people I work with,” she says,

“We declare drought when water supply drops below 75% of normal,” said Casey Sixkiller, director of Ecology. “This year, every watershed in our state has met that threshold.”

Snowpack in the mountains is at about half of normal.

The emergency declaration follows an above average wet winter where precipitation levels were 104% of what is considered normal. But warmer temperatures limited snowpack growth. Snow turned into rain or melted.

“Last year’s drought was mostly due to low precipitation,” said Karin Bumbaco, deputy state climatologist for the Washington State Climate Office. “This year’s drought is exactly what

we expect to see more of in the future.”

“Statewide, the water year average temperature ranks as the third warmest since records began in 1895,” Bumbaco added. Mountain snowpack acts as a natural reservoir for the state. When it’s low, rivers run low, farmers face water shortages and fish habitat suffers.

“Across our state, water supplies were built around snowpack,” said Sixkiller. “After four years, we’re now seeing that this is no longer a reliable resource.”

And, the forecast doesn’t look much better. Through early summer, warmer and drier conditions are expected.

“Over the past decade, we’ve declared drought seven out of ten years. Drought is becoming the pattern, our new normal,” Sixkiller added. The declaration unlocks $3 million of funding for response grants and expedites the process of emergency water permits, but officials say the funding isn’t

enough. The multi-year drought is felt first and most acutely by farmers in the Yakima River Basin, an agricultural hotspot in the region.

Last October, Ecology implemented an unprecedented restriction on total surface water usage in the Yakima Basin due to dry conditions. Officials said it’s too soon to tell if similar restrictions will happen later this year.

A fourth consecutive year of drought also means more wildfire risks.

“Fires will be more prone to start and will spread more quickly,” said Dave Upthegrove, lands commissioner and head of the Department of Natural Resources, which is the state’s lead wildfire fighting agency. With more than 90% of wildfires in the state being human-caused, “It’s more important than ever that Washington residents follow the rules as it relates to burning,” Upthegrove added.

See Tax page B1

File photo

ROAMING DOGS: Goldendale’s many loose dogs have many wondering what’s going on with the proposed county animal shelter.

See Dogs page B1

Facebook

FINE FOOT WORK: Chrystal Cecil has started bringing foot care to people’s homes.

New state sheriff law faces another lawsuit

Jake Goldstein-street

Washington state standard

Washington’s new law that seeks to hold sheriffs to higher standards and paves the way for their removal from office is the target of a second lawsuit.

This one comes from the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association and a candidate for Kitsap County sheriff. They argue Senate Bill 5974, signed last week, improperly shifts power from local voters to an unelected state board, calling it a “delegation of standardless discretion to agencies to gatekeep access to a constitutionally established elected office.”

The association represents all 39 sheriffs across the state, almost all of whom are elected. The group had urged Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of the law.

The legal challenge comes a week after four eastern Washington sheriffs filed a suit of their own in Pend Oreille County Superior Court. Both complaints make similar arguments. There could be more challenges to come.

Walla Walla County Sheriff Mark Crider, president of the sheriff association, says the law “takes away power from the people of Washington state.”

“There’s nothing in that law that can be changed to make it palatable. It’s an unconstitutional law and it should be stricken from the books,” Crider said last week, before the lawsuit was filed.

Its backers see it as holding sheriffs and police chiefs to the same standards as rank-and-file officers, and those who fail to do so shouldn’t be enforcing the law upon others. They think it’ll help build trust in law enforcement.

The defendants are the state Criminal Justice Training Commission, Washington State Patrol, and the two agencies’ leaders. They’re represented in

court by the state attorney general’s office. A spokesperson for the attorney general said Friday that the office was still reviewing the complaint and will respond in court filings.

Commission spokesperson David Quinlan said the agency “remains committed to carrying out its responsibilities under state law and ensuring accountability, professionalism and public trust in law enforcement certification and training.” The state patrol declined to comment.

The other plaintiff, Rick Kuss, is running for sheriff but wouldn’t qualify under the new requirement to have at least five years of law enforcement experience. Kuss has been a certified peace officer as a King County sheriff’s deputy but only since 2023, according to the lawsuit.

This requirement doesn’t apply to active sheriffs, as the Pacific County sheriff wouldn’t qualify and would have to vacate office.

Other new criteria for county sheriffs and local police chiefs will include having no felony or gross misdemeanor convictions, being at least 25 years old and not having done anything that would get state certification as a peace officer revoked.

Candidates for sheriff or police chief must sign a sworn statement ensuring they meet these new standards. Sheriffs will also now need to get their certification from the state Criminal Justice Training Commission if they don’t already have it within nine months of taking office. Previously, they had a year.

Losing certification or failing to meet any other requirement will get sheriffs removed from office.

County officials would install a replacement until a successor is elected. Currently, only voters can remove sheriffs, via the seldom-used recall process.

Five-member hearing panels from the Criminal Justice Training Commission make final decisions on decertification. The panels include three civilians and two police officials.

The lawsuit, filed in Thurston County Superior Court, believes under the law, “The people’s choice is nullified not by the people, not by the courts, and not through constitutional removal processes, but by an executive agency acting under its own rules.”

Supporters see it differently, feeling that the onus shouldn’t be on the public to remove police leaders who commit misconduct.

All candidates for sheriff will also need to undergo background investigations from the Washington State Patrol, with their counties footing the bill. The lawsuit argues this process will limit who can run, so it undermines the constitutional right to free and equal elections.

The plaintiffs in this case are represented by Joel Ard, a lawyer known for challenging Democratic-backed policies who has represented the state Republican Party.

A court hearing on this lawsuit hasn’t been set.

A Pend Oreille county judge could hear arguments next week on whether to pause the law during that separate litigation. In a court filing Friday, the attorney general’s office urged a judge to uphold it because the claims are “based on serious misunderstandings of what the law does.”

The state is also seeking to move the case out of Pend Oreille County and get the court date pushed back. The defendants in that case are Ferguson, the Legislature and the state of Washington. Most of the law is set to take effect at the end of this month, in time for the filing deadline for this year’s elections in early May.

G oldendale ’ s a ttic

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Wow. The instrument is almost as tall as the girl! How did she get her fingers to cover all the keys? And why was she having her picture taken? When? Where? And most importantly, who is she? Beats us. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel. com), or give us a call (509-

773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

L ooking Back

April 14, 1921 – 105 Years Ago

Within ten days from the date of this notice all owners or keepers of stables in Goldendale will be required to clean up all manure heaps about the stables and keep the premises clean.  All manure must be removed beyond the city limits within three days after being thrown out or kept under an effective screen.  Barnyard manure is the actual breeding place of the house fly, and by keeping the barns and premises clean we can protect ourselves from many diseases carried by flies.

April 21, 1956 – 70 Years Ago

A group of members and friends of the local Baptist church met to break ground for a new parsonage to be built just west of the old building.  Nora Grady, whose membership with the church went back farther than any other member, was given the opportunity to turn the first shovelful of dirt.

April 7, 1966 – 60 Years Ago

All Klickitat County people, as well as patrons of the Klickitat School District, will have a good chance to see how well Klickitat has rebuilt from the ashes of its elementary school this coming Tuesday evening.  Although the new 10,000-square-foot, eight-room elementary school will be the principal attraction to visitors, all buildings of the Klickitat school complex will be open to visitors, with staff members present, and students directing strangers.

March 1982 – 44 Years Ago

Centennial Committee Newsletter:  Washington State might have been known as “Columbia” if it were not for a Kentucky congressman.  When the bill creating the “Territory of Columbia” was up for final passage on February 22, 1853, the Kentuckian eloquently called attention to the fact that the day was Washington’s birthday and proposed the new territory be known as “Washington.”   February 22 is noteworthy in the history of this state.  It was on that date, 1899, that Congress passed the enabling act which permitted the Territory of Washington to become a state that fall.

April 10, 1 986 – 40 Years Ago

After 20 years of trying, the local chapter of the American Legion now has a nearly complete set of Commanders’ pictures on display at the Legion Club. Carolyn Hill recalls that about 20 years ago her late husband brought up the discussion about hanging Commanders’ pictures.  Some pictures hadn’t been found.  Ken died in January 1976, and she was determined to see the project finished.  Thanks to Commander Loran Prothero and many others, the missing pictures were found, nicely framed, and are hanging in the Legion Club Room. April 7, 1966 – 60 Years Ago

All Klickitat County people, as well as patrons of the Klickitat School District, will have a good chance to see how well Klickitat has rebuilt from the ashes of its elementary school this coming Tuesday evening.  Although the new 10,000-square-foot, eight-room elementary school will be the principal attraction to visitors, all buildings of the Klickitat school complex will be open, with staff members present and students directing strangers. April 11, 1996 – 30 Years Ago

Theresa Babler has been selected by the American Businesswomen’s Association, Stonehenge Charter, as the Washington Businesswoman of the year for professionalism in her career as a school counselor.  She is presently employed as a school counselor for the Goldendale School District, where she has worked since 1991.  She has also belonged to various organizations including ABWA, Council for Exceptional Children, American Counseling Association of Washington, and Alpha Kappa Gamma.

— Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

While digging around in The Goldendale Sentinel attic in the nottoo-recent past, we came upon a treasure tucked into a corner, high upon a shelf: life-lesson tidbits in booklet form! Nine booklets, to be precise, written by a man named Coleman Cox. We will be sharing some of his morsels of his ideas of a successful life on the Goldendale Attic page (since it was literally found in the attic) in the coming weeks of The Sentinel Coleman Cox was an American author, philosopher, successful businessman, and lawyer who wrote pithy, and often humorous, oneliners in the 1920s and 1930s on his observations of what a successful life entails. He directed his “wisdom” mainly toward business and sales, although so many times it overlaps into general living. These booklets were self-published by Cox in San Francisco.

Points to ponder:

Some were distributed by Hills Brothers and often given by employers to employees as gifts in hopes of boosting sales and morale.

Dated 1922:

“I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have.”

***

“Self-starters are about the only automobiles that are in demand. Same may be said about employees.”

***

“Some men never hit the mark because they never pull the trigger.”

***

“We can’t have an ideal national life unless we as individuals have less high life and more home life.”

***

“Your tomorrow is going to be what your today makes it.”

***

“For your own good, get it out of your fool head that this world owes you a living.”

Did you hear about the dwarf psychic who escaped from prison? The newspaper headline read, “Small medium at large.”

We used to play Spin the Bottle when I was a kid. A girl would spin a bottle, and if it pointed at you when it stopped, the girl could either kiss you or give you a dime. By the time I was 14, I owned my own home.

If you are what you eat, I’m dead meat.

Sometimes I think I understand everything. Then I regain consciousness.

Save the whales! Trade them for valuable prizes! Alcohol and calculus don’t mix. Never drink and derive. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is definitely not for you.

This picture has been colorized. Kelsey Endicott wrote us to say, “The cowboys and cowgirls in the photo are, top, Kelsey Kayser Endicott, Hanna Keyes Nowlin, and Jenny Keyes

Bruhn. Standing are Justin Beierle, Josh Molnar, Will Sizemore, and Chris Williams. We were the Goldendale High School Rosie team in 1994-1995.”

OpiniOn

It’s often fatal to mistake symptoms for disease. One cherished leftist principle is to purposely deconstruct reality to its opposite. The lie then becomes both real and true, from a certain point of view. Deconstruction accepts contradictory evidence as valid to prove the new false premise.

No lie is too bold, such as liberals and Islamists now claiming Muslim influence and “authorship” of the Alamo. (They claim it’s an Islamic building.) Rioters shoving around Jews attending American universities unsurprisingly appear similar to the German National Socialists of the last century.

Antifa, which sees fascism everywhere except when they look in the mirror, beats up a woman whom they outnumber 200 to one.

Many wonder how America could have fallen so low and so fast. The first observation is accurate, unlike the second.

Today’s Left inherited its ideological radicalism from the French Revolution of 1789, the first the totalitarian state model. It was the intellectual basis from which all subsequent totalitarian movements, then and now, evolved. Its main object was that atheism would replace the God of the Bible. The excuse invented was to implement the abstract “general will of the people,” as defined and led by a revolutionary elite core of people to bring heaven to earth. The real reason was power. Christianity was inverted in favor of a political religion based on man.

This mystical new God of Revolution allowed people to worship themselves through the State. There’s no room for the God of the Bible Himself in any sense.

The Godfather of the French Revolution was a Frenchman, Jaques Rousseau. His efforts to secure a humanist utopian dictatorship in France resulted in a bloodbath. It then became the seedbed for the raw material that formed the nucleus of Italian Fascism, German Nazism, and Russian and Chinese Communism.

Left leaders throughout history have considered themselves beyond good and evil as revolutionary high priests to replace the God of the Bible with visionary humanism. Hitler was a revolutionary in the strictest sense, and Nazis referred to themselves as “Lords of the Earth.”

The strain of Marxism looms large in these atheist systems as it does in much of American liberalism. Regardless of time or location, revolutionary violence is critical to advance a totalitarian worldview practiced by the Left to bring society to heel. Lying and corruption follow.

THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL

Official newspaper of Klickitat County, Washington

Established 1879 • Published every Wednesday from offices at 117 W. Main

Street • Goldendale, WA 98620 • Telephone: (509) 773-3777

Emails: news@goldendalesentinel.com (News, editorial, Letters)

Obits@goldendalesentinel.com (Obituaries)

Classifieds @goldendalesentinel.com (Classified ads and inquiries) Ads @goldendalesentinel.com

(Display advertising information and inquiries) Legals @goldendalesentinel.com (Legal and public notices)

Payables@goldendalesentinel.com

Receivables@goldendalesentinel.com

Events @goldendalesentinel.com (Events and activities)

Editorial:

Lou Marzeles, Editor & Publisher

Business and office staff:

Owned by Tartan Publications, Inc.

Leslie Geatches, President, Financial management, Special Section production, Ad Design Naomi James, Bookkeeping

Subscriptions: Goldendale Carrier: 1 Year: $40

Years: $70 3 Years: $100

$1 to print and get an online subscription.

prices within Klickitat County. Outside County: $60, $110, $160 USPS 2213-6000 WEEKLY. Periodical postage paid at Goldendale Post Office, Goldendale, WA 98620. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Goldendale Sentinel, 117 W. Main Street, Goldendale, WA 98620-9526.

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.

Guidelines for Letters

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.

Letters to the editor should be original and comment on an issue. Deadline for letters is noon Monday for the same week’s paper.

Requests to keep letters exactly as written when published cannot be honored. All letters are subject to editing for grammar, spelling, clarity, and/or brevity.

There is a suggested length limit of about 300 words.

Unsigned letters (including anonymity requests), letters with fictitious signatures, letters with multiple signatures, or letters to public officials are not accepted.

Please keep the tone of letters free of rants, wild speculation, unsubstantiated claims, or pointedly personal comments. Letters that go overboard in these directions will be refused publication.

Writers must include name, city/town of residence, and phone number for verification purposes. (Street address is not required, only city or town.)

Ken Margraf Goldendale

H ometown

There’s a new pride in community

We are sorry to hear of the passing of long-time Glenwood resident Bob Henderson. There will be a celebration of life service April 25 at 1 p.m. at the Glenwood School. There will be a dinner in the multi-purpose room after the service. Our deepest condolences go to Bob’s family. Have you noticed the crisp new flags and flag poles on Main Street? We have our dedicated and patriotic community member, Kristopher Novak, to thank for that. He took over the responsibility for the flags a few years ago when Todd French was no longer able to continue that project. Kris put collection boxes in the General Store and Glenwood Station to help with the costs

of new flags, and now all the older faded flags have been replaced. I feel proud of our community when I drive through town. That’s what visitors see, too, community pride and love of our country. If you’d like to continue helping Kris cover the cost of the flags, please donate at the store or station. And

when you see Kris, please let him know how very much he is appreciated here. Here are more details to share regarding a memorial service for Larry Babcock. The graveside service will take place on May 9 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Adams cemetery, in Glenwood. There will be a potluck to follow at the Glenwood School. Please bring a dish to share and a story or memory of Larry. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Avila. Larry was raised here in Glenwood and had many friends here and Goldendale and all around this Gorge area.

Here’s another reminder of the upcoming Camas Prairie Pioneers Association Spring meeting on Sunday, May 3, starting at Glenwood School at 1 p.m. This is from

Association President Jerry Dean: “We will start with a pot luck luncheon and then load up in a school bus for a tour of some special places up on the Plateau. Nate Putnam has agreed to escort us into the location of J. Neils Camp 7. He will share with us his knowledge of the area.

“We hope to visit several more spots as we continue south towards Appleton; sheep loading area, cattle pens, Jebe Swale, a cemetery, and Camp 5 location if roads, weather, and time allow. If the bus fills up, we can follow in cars. We plan to have [portable toilets] placed at one of the stops. I think the tour will last 2 to 3 hours.

Hope you all can make it!”

Thanks for organizing this, Jerry. It sounds very interesting and is a chance to get to learn more about the early years of our valley.

For those who haven’t been able to attend any track meets this season, here’s a great opportunity.

The Klickwood (Glenwood/ Klickitat) high school boys and girls teams will participate in a meet in Trout Lake this Saturday, April 18, beginning at 11 a.m. If you want to be more comfortable watching the action, I suggest taking your own deck chair but there are also some bleachers. Next Wednesday, April 28, is the always-fun Glenwood School spelling bee. This will take place in the multipurpose room beginning at 6 p.m. That same evening, the elementary students will present their science projects. I’ve caught a glimpse of those projects and they look very interesting, especially when you think about the amazing journey just completed by the astronaut crew of Artemis II. Let me know if you have anything you would like included in next week’s news. Have a great week, everyone.

Reykdal: state behind as lawmakers study school phone limits

Paul W. Taylor WashingTon sTaTe sTandard

The state’s school chief says Washington is falling behind a national push to restrict smartphones in schools, arguing the state should move to a statewide standard rather than continue studying the issue.

In recent months, states have accelerated efforts to limit student phone use. Indiana advanced a stricter bell-to-bell ban, New Jersey adopted a statewide requirement that will make districts including Newark phone-free by fall, Michigan enacted a law requiring school policies with emergencyuse provisions, and Hawaii is moving toward broad classroom restrictions. Together, the measures reflect a shift toward tighter, more uniform rules aimed at reducing distraction and improving focus.

Washington, by contrast, did not adopt a statewide policy this year. Instead, lawmakers directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to study the issue.

“We are behind. We are behind,” State

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal told host Austin Jenkins on TVW’s Inside Olympia.

Reykdal said about 75% of districts updated their policies after state guidance but warned that inconsistent local approaches limit effectiveness.

“The common thread is that this really does work,” he said, citing feedback from other states.

He pointed to changes in student behavior where restrictions are in place.

“It’s louder in the lunchrooms and in the hallways because kids are talking to each other,” he said.

“We don’t need studies to see how clear the research is. We need courage,” he said. The debate comes as Washington schools face mounting financial pressure. Lawmakers approved a supplemental budget that reduced or eliminated several programs while maintaining core funding levels.

Reykdal described the budget as “painful,” noting that while total spending increased, it did not keep pace with inflation.

O BITUA RY

Donna Jean (Fields)

Ingraham 1942-2025

Donna Jean Ingraham, 83, passed away on November 28, 2025, at Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale.

She was born on January 1, 1942, in Bremerton, Washington, to Laurence Ward and Agnes Rose (Wattenbarger) Fields. When Donna was a year and a half old, the family returned to Goldendale. At age eight, they moved to Bickleton, Washington, where she attended school through her junior year of high school.

On March 18, 1960, Donna married the love of her life, Raymond (Ray) Leo Ingraham, at the church in Bickleton. Together they welcomed three children: Robert (Bob) Alan, Karen Rae, and Sharon Kay Ingraham. Later in life, after their children were grown, Donna and Ray lovingly raised two of their grandchildren, Frank and Brandi.

Donna worked at the nursing home in Goldendale before spending several years at the Boise Cascade sawmill. She later worked as a fish counter at John Day Dam for two years and eventually became a sweeper operator at the aluminum plant until its closure.

Her passions ranged from bowling, in which she earned numerous tournament victories, to crafting projects for the Klickitat County Fair. She treasured her trips to the ocean, made it a point to attend the Bickleton Pioneer Rodeo nearly every year, and enjoyed the excitement of casino visits, often leaving with prizes in hand. She also held a special fondness for bingo nights at the American Legion in Goldendale with her many friends. Following retirement, Donna and Ray began spending winters in Yuma, Arizona, where they grew to love the warm sunshine and proudly embraced the snowbird lifestyle.

Donna will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sharon Ingraham of Baker City, Oregon; grandchildren Frank Ingraham of Wishram, Washington; Brandi (Ingraham) McCla-

nahan and her husband Richard of Goldendale; Shai (Ingraham) Chavez and her husband Lon of Baker City, Oregon; and Justin Ingraham of Goldendale. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Dakota Ingraham and his wife Ariel of Goldendale and Braylen Mayo of Baker City, Oregon. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother LeRoy (wife Barbara) Fields of Goldendale; sisters Janice (husband Ron) Swartout of Walla Walla, Washington; Linda Fields of Yuma, Arizona; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ingraham; her parents, Laurence and Agnes Fields; her son, Robert Ingraham; her daughter, Karen Ingraham; her brother, Gray Fields; and her sister, Betty (Fields) Cagle. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in Goldendale, Washington, on May 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Gorge Artists open Studios Preview Show

The Columbia Gorge Museum has announced its newest exhibition, Gorge Artists Open Studios Preview Show . Located in the Encircle Technology Community Gallery, the artworks of various local artists participating in this year’s Gorge Artists Open Studios will be on view to the public from April 18 through April 26.

The preview show allows guests to see works from talented Gorge artists before their studios open for public

viewing on May 1 through May 3. There will be an exclusive gallery opening at the Museum on Friday, April 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can meet the artists and get an exclusive first look at the show. Following the preview show, the 2026 anniversary tour features 50 artists across 41 studio locations in Hood River and Wasco Counties in Oregon, and Skamania and Klickitat Counties in Washington.

The Columbia Gorge Museum highlights and

supports local artists and educating their community on the Gorge and beyond. They invite the public to learn more about the art and history in their region through new exhibitions and events at the Museum.

To view the newest exhibition, visit the Columbia Gorge Museum at 990 SW Rock Creek Dr in Stevenson, Washington. For more information on Gorge Artists Open Studios Preview Show, upcoming exhibitions, and events at the Museum, visit

columbiagorgemuseum. org or call (509) 427-8211. Museum hours of operation and admission rates are available online.

The Columbia Gorge Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Stevenson, Washington. It is home to compelling exhibits that reflect the cultural and ecological richness of the Columbia River Gorge. Supported in part by Skamania County and the City of Stevenson.

Ferguson vetoes two tiny grants in state budget

Jerry Cornfield

Washington state standard

A week after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a nearly $80 billion budget, questions remain as to why he vetoed two grants that amounted to a molecule of the spending plan.

Ferguson and Democratic lawmakers slashed millions of dollars from child care and education and siphoned hundreds of millions from emergency reserves to overcome a projected $2.3 billion shortfall and balance the budget that runs through mid-2027.

He agreed with those bigticket pieces of a deal hammered out by Democratic budget writers and approved by the party’s majorities in the House and Senate. Ferguson, a Democrat in his second year, didn’t mess with much else in the 623page document that he signed April 1.

That’s why his decisions to veto $300,000 for the Prime Time Family Reading Program and $500,000 for an organized retail crime enforcement effort baffled the intended recipients of those funds. Savings from those cuts amount to roughly 0.001% of the budget.

“We were just stunned. We were blindsided,” said Julie Ziegler, executive director of Humanities Washington, which runs the family reading program. “There was no outreach beforehand from the governor or his staff to learn about the program. Though it’s a small amount, it has an outsized impact on thousands of kids and families.”

Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, said she was “deeply disappointed and puzzled” by the governor’s axing of her funding request to fight retail crime.

“These resources would have addressed real and dangerous retail crime actions in local jurisdictions across

the state,” she said in a statement. Ferguson told reporters after signing the budget that no cut or veto is easy to make. “At the same time, we’ve got a budget to balance,” he said.

On Wednesday, a statement from his communications director, Brionna Aho, stressed “the important context” for each veto.

Financial support for the reading program expired, and the three-county pilot program ended when the last budget cycle concluded in June 2025, she said.

Instead of providing additional one-time funding for each, Aho added, “the governor used those resources to protect core services for Washingtonians.”

‘Tough choices’

The Prime Time Family Reading Program offers a different approach to helping elementary students overcome their struggles with reading. It involves their families and typically

takes place in public libraries, not school campuses.

During six weekly sessions, up to 20 families gather to share a meal, read stories, and talk about ideas such as compassion, justice, and empathy. By the end, Ziegler said, familial bonds are strengthened and students progress toward becoming better readers.

Nearly 3,000 families across the state have taken part in the last five years, she said. Among them were Russian and Ukrainian families in Redmond, Somali and West African migrants in Seattle, and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal members. Programs have also been offered in majority Hispanic communities in Pasco, Spokane and Wenatchee.

Between January 2021 and December 2025, nearly every staff member reported seeing increased critical-thinking skills in students and adults by the end of the six-week sessions they conducted, Ziegler said.

Goldendale Tennis Timberwolves sweep Mabton Vikings

The Timberwolf Tennis team played a short-handed White Swan team on March 26 at home.

Sophomore Ella Rice recorded a strong 6-0, 6-0 victory in Girls Singles, and seniors Madison Groves and Linzy Hanna picked up a 6-0, 6-0 victory in Girls Doubles.

Over Spring Break on March 31, the Granger Spartans came to town and faced a short-handed Goldendale team.  Ella Rice picked up a victory in 1st Girls Singles after an injury forfeit by Granger’s Daisy Flores. Goldendale forfeited 2nd Girls Singles. Linzy Hanna and Jaclyn Coronel fell 6-2, 6-2 to Sarai Romero and Jacqueline Benitez in 1st Girls Doubles. Heidi Martin and Lexi Payer fell 6-0, 6-0 to Jeana Molina and Maria Mendoza. Goldendale forfeited the 3rd Doubles match. On the Boys side, Rylie Hyer fell 6-0, 6-0 to John Heckert in 1st Boys Singles.

On April 6, Goldendale

DOGS from page A1

hosted White Salmon. Madison Groves topped Tallulah Holmlund 6-1, 6-4 in 1st Girls Singles. Ella Rice came up short against Ximena Mcallister 6-4, 6-1 in 2nd Girls Singles. Freshman Heidi Martin fell 6-0, 6-0 to Nia Munn-Foster in 3rd Girls Singles. It was the first singles match of her tennis career.  Freshman Lexi Payer came up big with a 8-2 victory over Kat O’Connor in a Pro Set. It was also Lexi’s first singles match. In 1st Girls Double, Jaclyn Coronel and Linzy Hanna fell 7-5 in a hard fought 1st set to Gigi Clark and Anya Romero. Clark/ Romero took the 2nd set 6--2. In 2nd Girls Doubles, Sophia and Bella Perry were defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Taylor Allen and Liz Salguero but the Perry twins played well. White Salmon is a strong team and they play in a different league along with Stevenson who we also played on April 7. These non-league matches against quality

opponents are important in preparing for the EWAC league championships, District, and State. The Timberwolves traveled to Stevenson on April 7 for another non-league match. Emma Owens defeated Linzy Hanna in 1st Girls Singles 6-1, 6-0. Timber Griffiths took down junior, Jaclyn Coronel 6-1, 6-2. It was Jaclyn’s first time playing a singles match in her career.  Sophia Perry, in her first singles match defeated Ebba in a Pro Set 8-4. In 1st Doubles, Madison Groves and Ella Rice won the 1st set in a tie break and then Stevensons Sophia Morgan and Paeton McComas came back to win the final two sets, 6-2, 6-2. Madison and Ella played some outstanding tennis in this match against a very talented Stevenson duo. Sophia Perry and Bella Perry fell to Emma Thayer and Hanna Autry, 6-0, 6-1 in 2nd Doubles. Heidi Martin and Lexi Payer bested Callie Adams and Leo Semke 8-1

TAX from page A1

ularly on small businesses and high-income earners.

in a Pro Set and then Heidi and Lexi fell to Hannah and Leo 8-2 in another Pro Set.  Beau Brence and Rylie Hyer lost to Peyton Leonard and Emerson Noorgard 6-2, 6-1.

The Timberwolves will have played LaSalle by the time you read this, and then Highland comes to town on Thursday, April 16. Match time is 3 p.m. The Timberwolves and Highland were evenly matched the first time they played—so this should be a good matchup for the team. On Friday, the T-wolves travel to CleElum, and that should be a good test as well.

The next several weeks will all be preparation for the May 7-8 EWAC League Championships. The team has been steadily improving, and they are representing Goldendale High School in a positive manner. If you are free, come support them tomorrow against Highland—and expect to see some good tennis!

— Rob Wing

Rebecca baRe For The Sentinel

The Goldendale Softball team traveled to Mabton to face the Lady Vikings on Tuesday, April 7, and completed their pre-season schedule in fine fashion winning both games and bringing their season record to 3 wins and 3 losses.

The Timberwolves took command of game 1, scoring 37 runs in 3 innings and holding Mabton to 1 hit and 2 runs. Hayden Sheridan, a sophomore, was able to return to the team after recovering from knee surgery and took the mound during game 1. Sheridan completed 3 innings, facing 17 batters in her first game of the season. Once again, Goldendale’s bats were busy, producing 17 hits and 20 RBI’s as the Timberwolves successfully hit through the line-up. Maggie Gutierrez went 3 of 4, hitting a triple and 2 singles, generating 3 RBI’s. Sara Hussey also smacked a triple with bases

FOOT from page A1 ments in support of the project came from Dr. Carl Conroy, DVM, committee co-chair, and Karyn Elings, Chief Civil Deputy with the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office. Topics included finalizing a site, securing funding for a part-time animal control officer and general operations, and forming a 501©(3) nonprofit to accept donations for pet care to keep county and shelter funds separate. In June 2025, Songer said Jeff Hunter, head of County Public Works, got an extension on the allocated funds until June 2027. But, now more than three years into it, the committee needs to move quickly if it is to avoid losing funding for the shelter.

Currently, sources say the committee is strongly considering county-owned property near the fairgrounds in Goldendale for the shelter. Water and sewer hookups will be needed. Remaining challenges include setting up the nonprofit, funding utility hookups, part-time staff, and general operations.

Songer replied to The Sentinel’s questions via email: “I should have an update within a month.”

This is the first article in a series about Klickitat County’s proposed new dog shelter.

Business groups involved in the lawsuit argue that taxing income in highearning years could make it harder for companies with fluctuating revenue to reinvest, hire employees, or weather downturns. The complaint also suggests the tax could encourage some residents and businesses to relocate out of the state.

The lawsuit further alleges the Legislature included a provision designed to prevent voters from challenging the law through a referendum.

Lawmakers declared the tax “necessary for the support of state government,” a designation that can shield legislation from being overturned by voters. The plaintiffs argue that designation is inappropriate, noting the tax does not take effect until 2028.

The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare the law unconstitutional and block it from being enforced.

The case could ultimately be decided by the Washington Supreme Court, setting up a major test of the state’s long-standing prohibition on income taxes.

loaded and Maci Molnar was 2 for 2 at the plate hitting a double and a single adding 3 RBIs to that tally. Morgan Gamble improved her stats as well with a double, a single and 3 RBIs. Sara Hussey took over the pitching for game 2. The righty faced 21 batters in 3 innings striking out 3, allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. Center fielder Jocelyn Fahlenkamp had a great offensive game as she batted 4 for 4 and contributed 3 RBIs. Once again, Maci Molnar was a force at the plate going 3 for 4, with 2 singles and a double. Rian Blain relieved Gutierrez at the catcher position for game 2 learning the position and keeping the plate protected. Goldendale does a lot of traveling next week as they begin league play. The Timberwolves were at Cle Elum yesterday to face the Warriors, and then they’re on to Kittitas on Saturday, April 18, to play the Coyotes.

TIMBERWOLVES!

Go

“especially the senior members of the community. I love being a resource for people to call upon that they may not be able to find elsewhere.” She says she feels a strong sense of belonging and loves being able to give back to the community she grew up in. Outside of work, she and her husband have a small farm with chickens, horses, and even a couple goats. While she doesn’t sell products from her animals, the couple regularly donate to people around them, bringing fresh eggs from their farm into work to share with community members and colleagues. As her business grows, so does her coverage. She not only serves Klickitat but also surrounding communities such as The Dalles and Hood River. “I hope to extend my services to anyone who needs the help,” she adds. “I’m a little shy, but my passion in life is certainly focused around helping people. I hope to reach as many people as possible.”

Chrystal can be reached at (360) 605-3735 or at her email, Chrystal@MobileFootCareRN.com.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT CONNIE J. HOLCOMB (AKA CONNIE JEANNE HOLCOMB AND FKA CONNIE J. WILSON), SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE (OR ANY OTHER SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE) OF THE MARY M. HOLCOMB TRUST UNDER AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 18, 1982, AS AMENDED & CONNIE J. HOLCOMB (FKA CONNIE J. WILSON), SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE (OR ANY OTHER SUCESSOR TRUSTEE) OF THE REXFORD D. HOLCOMB CREDIT SHELTER BY-PASS TRUST UNDER AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 18, 1982, AS AMENDED (PLAINTIFFS), vs. THE ESTATE OF HOMER GOULET AND THE ESTATE OF ADELE S. GOULET, AS HUSBAND AND WIFE; ET AL. AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF RAY KERR AND THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE C. KERR, AS HUSBAND AND WIFE; THE ESTATE OF ROGER KERR; AND THE ESTATE OF CHARLENE KERR WEATHERS; ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPLAINT (DEFENDANTS) Case No.: 25-2-00127-20 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

The State of Washington to the said: OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF HOMER GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ADELE S. GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARRET GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PHILLIP GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RAY KERR, aka, SAMUEL RAYMOND KERR, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CATHERINE C. KERR, aka CATHERINE CONSTANCE VAN DE WIELE KERR; DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROGER KERR, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLENE KERR WEATHERS, DECEASED; OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPLAINT FILED OF RECORD. HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPLAINT FILED OF RECORD. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons to wit, within sixty days after the 18th day of March 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Amended and Restated Complaint of Connie J. Holcomb (aka Connie Jeanne Holcomb and fka Connie J. Wilson), Successor Trustee (or any other Successor Trustee) of the Mary M. Holcomb Trust, under Agreement dated August 18, 1982, as amended, and Connie J. Holcomb (fka Connie J. Wilson) Successor Trustee (or any other successor Trustee) of the Rexford D. Holcomb Credit Shelter By-Pass Trust under Agreement dated August 18, 1982, as amended (“Plaintiffs”) and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiffs at their offices below stated; and in case of your failure to so do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Amended and Restated Complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. Plaintiff is seeking (1) a judg-

N otices

ment declaring that a Sale Agreement dated December 10, 1975, recorded in Klickitat County, Washington under Auditor File Number 155081, and Volume 173 Page 32, collectively from the sellers Homer Goulet, Adele S. Goulet, Ray Kerr, and Catherine C. Kerr, to, Plaintiffs’ predecessors, the buyers Edward L. Uecker, Pearl D. Uecker, Delvin C. Woody, and Laura Woody is fully satisfied and said Sale Agreement as invalid to encumber the subject real property, (2) a decree quieting title to the subject real property free from any claim of Homer Goulet, Adele S. Goulet, Ray Kerr, Catherine C. Kerr, and their known and unknown heirs, successors, and assigns in Plaintiffs, as the successor in interest to the buyers of the Sale Agreement pursuant to a fulfillment deed from Edward L. Uecker, Pearl D. Uecker, Delvin C. Woody, and Laura Woody to Plaintiffs’ predecessor, Rexford Dale and Mary Marie Holcomb, recorded in Klickitat County Washington under Auditor File Number 214071 and in Volume 254, Page 877-878; and (3) any other relief as deemed proper by the Court.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys: Paine Hamblen, P.S.

Attn: Tricia D. Usab# 38547 717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200 Spokane, WA 99201 DATED this 11th day of March 2026. PAINE HAMBLEN, P.S. /s/ Tricia D. Usab

Tricia D. Usab, WSBA # 38547

Attorneys for Plaintiff 717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200 Spokane, WA 99201 4927-5264-4758, v. 2 (1117, 1205, 1302, 1402, 1501, 1601)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT In re the Estate of, EILEEN KAY BRASHERS, Deceased. No. 26-4-00015-20

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 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 non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: April 8, 2026

Personal Representative: Patrick J. Reilly Attorney for the Personal Representative: Christopher R. Greene Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 417 Hood River, OR 97031 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number:

26-4-00015-20

/s/ Christopher R. Greene_ Christopher R. Greene, WSBA #43283 Attorney for Personal Representative 430 Industrial Street / PO Box 417 Hood River, OR 97031 (1405, 1502, 1602)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Guardrail Upgrades, CRP 390, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West

This Just In....

• Public Notice: Public Hearing and Adoption of 20252026 Budget Extension - Klickitat School District No. 402

Notice Of Public Sale Of Certain Klickitat County Tax Title And Surplus Property: May 12, 2026 - Klickitat County Treasurer’s Office

• Notice of Public Hearing: CUP 2026-01 Camp Jonah May 4, 2026 - Klickitat County Planning Department

• Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance: SEPA2026-04 PBS Land Co. - Klickitat

County Planning Department

Probate Notice to Creditors: Jeremiah C. Frenz - NW Legacy Law, P.S.

Probate Notice to Creditors: William K Bottomley –Column

Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on April 21, 2026 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. April 21, 2026 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. April 21, 2026, Guardrail Upgrades, CRP 390”. This contract provides for the improvement of guardrail on Snowden Road and Canyon Road by removing guardrail, raising guardrail, installing guardrail blocks, installing new aes. treated beam guardrail, terminals and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.

Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $140,000 and $230,000.

The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair 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.

Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; 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 on-line 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 / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance.

Dated this 7th Day of April, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington

Ron Ihrig

Chairman Todd Andrews

Commissioner

Lori Zoller

Commissioner ATTEST:

LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (1407, 1503)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Painting, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on April 21, 2026 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. April 21, 2026 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. April 21, 2026 Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting”. This contract provides for the for the preparation, painting, and caulking of exterior walls, multi-colored panels, friezes and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County. Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $250,000 and $320,000. The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair 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. Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; 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 on-line 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 / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 7th April, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: Clerk of the Board LeeAnn Burgin In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (1408, 1504)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Klickitat County Courthouse Stucco Repair, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on April 21, 2026 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. April 21, 2026 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. April 21, 2026 Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall & Stucco Replacement”. This contract provides for the for the demolition, preparation, repair, and installation of exterior cement-based stucco including wainscot panels, structure walls, frieze panels, landing walls, detailed reveals and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.

Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $50,000 and $75,000. The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair 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.

Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; 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 on-line 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 / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 7th Day of April, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: Clerk of the Board

LeeAnn Burgin In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (1409, 1505)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee Meeting April 16, 2026

The role of the Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee (CRC) is to support salmonid recovery by identifying credible and fundable habitat protection and enhancement projects. This process will support related programs and activities that produce sustainable and measurable benefits for fish and fish habitat. This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6-8pm, at the Klickitat County Administrative Services Building. The Klickitat County Administrative Services Building is located at 115 W Court St, Goldendale, WA 98620. This open public meeting will also be accessible online using Google Meet via the link provided below. Other meeting dates will be announced in future notices. Meeting Links: Google Meets Meet.google.com/wcr-tptc-rwi Join by Phone (US) +1 929-220-3849 PIN: 466 564 767# SIP Address 3851787917843@video. klickitatcounty.org If there are any questions, please contact: Klickitat County Natural Resources Department Email: alisa.grumbles@klickitatcounty.org Phone: 509-773-2410 Office: 115 W Court St, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620 (1410, 1506)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF 2025-26 BUDGET EXTENSION KLICKITAT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402 KLICKITAT COUNTY WASHINGTON NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Klickitat School District No 402, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the District’s 2025-26 budget extension to increase the Associated Student Body Fund appropriations. Following the public hearing which will be held at 6:00pm April 29th 2026, the Board will consider and act upon Resolution No. 2026 ASB-1, which provides for an extension of the 202526 budget to increase the Associated Student Body Fund appropriations. The public hearing and Board action on the 2025-26 budget extension will be conducted during the Regular Board meeting on April 29th, 2026 at Klickitat Community Center; Klickitat, WA), commencing at 6:30pm. Any person may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-26 budget extension. Information on the 2025-26 budget extension will be available at the District Office or by contacting Dr. Jeff Dillon - Superintendent at 509-3694145.NOTICE OF 2025-26 BUDGET EXTENSION

By Dr. Jeff Dillon, Superintendent to the Board (1507, 1603)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF CERTAIN KLICKITAT COUNTY TAX TITLE AND SURPLUS PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to RCW 36.35.120 and accordance with Klickitat County, dated March 3,2026, a motion was passed that the following parcels of real property categorized as Klickitat County Tax-Title and Surplus Property will be sold without reservation to the highest and best bidder for certified funds (cash, cashier’s check, or wired funds) at the minimum sale price shown herein below on May 12, 2026, via internetbased auction. The auction will be conducted through the website www.bid4assets. com/klickitat. This sale is subject to change; however, prior to sale,

“WHERE IS.” Klickitat County makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee, expressed or implied.

Tax Parcel Number: 05-132600-0007/00

Site Address: Unknown Situs

Legal Description: TL 1 IN

SWSE; 26-5-13

Minimum Bid: $200.00

Tax Parcel Number: 05-172000-0009/00

Site Address: 2030 HWY 97

Legal Description: TL3 IN SWSW; 20-5-17

Minimum Bid: $40,000.00

Tax Parcel Number: 03-153600-0003/00

Site Address: Unknown Situs Address, Goldendale WA 98620

Legal Description: NE LYING

WEST OF CO RD 36-3-15

(Rock Pit)

Minimum Bid: $7,500.00

GREG GALLAGHER

Klickitat County Treasurer (1508, 1604, 1701)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm

The purpose of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: Conditional Use Permit Application CUP 2026-01 amending CUP2012-01 to add three additional parcels 06102355000100, 06102355000200 and 061023130000200 to Camp

Jonah, a place for people of all ages to gather for meaningful experiences centered on faith, community and the outdoors. The camp is located at 31 Little Mtn Rd, Trout Lake, WA. The main building at the camp is the former Trout Lake School on parcels 06102300001000 and 06102300001001. The Board of Adjustment may approve, deny, approve with conditions, table, or continue the matters to a set time and place. Participation in person: The meeting will be held at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Room 200, Goldendale, WA 98620.

Participation in this meeting will also be offered virtually via zoom: to join the meeting: Use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 2025402891?pwd=sbcbDJB jPHO207mu3OemTJBn2Ns Nb2.1

Or call: 929-205-6099 or 253-215-8782 and use the Meeting ID: 820 2540 2891 Passcode: 767406

If you have questions regarding the land use proposal, submitting comments or attending a virtual hearing, please contact the Planning Department at (509) 7735703 or email loria@klickitatcounty.org BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Board of Adjustment dated this 8th day of April 2026.

/s/ Neil Kayser, Chairman

in Goldendale 701 Franklin Court 6 DRAWER DESK used, blue pine desk, 58” long. Needs refinished. Free 541490-4787

ROCK AND ROCK EQUIPMENT: 2 saws (18” & 24”) several tons of northwest rock. Call for pricing 509426-1100 REWARD $500 1997 Jeep Cherokee, emerald green. STOLEN from Wishram plate #199YHP. Any information contact 509-2811953 and leave a message.

RE-HOMING Lhasa-Apso spayed 7 years old, Loving and protective. Moving and can’t keep 360-702-8124

FREE Electric Wheelchair, needs a battery 360-7028124

FIREWOOD – FREE – you cut and haul, Goldendale, Jim 541-980-4082

GENERATOR Coleman Powermate ProGen 5000

$500 used 509-250-6154

TOOLS Benchtop drill press

$250, 16” delta scrollsaw

$175. More – mechanic tools, hand tools, portable saws, etc 509-365-5203 METAL ROOFING, used, Brown 21’ legnths x 18” wide. $1.00 per foot 509-773-3636

BIKE EQUIP Stationary bike trainer, Deuter MT-04, use your won bike $40 503-5155665

FRESHLY CUT and limbed pine logs, FREE, on Box Canyon Rd 509-773-4497

RECLINER in good shape

$50 509-773-4497

RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494

FISHING REELS 3 unused, make an offer 509-773-5494

CHROME RIMS. Ford 6 lug.

$100 or B/O. 509-773-5227. SLIDE-IN STOVE. Samsung double oven, propane/gas. $250 or B/O. 509-773-5227.

2 SOAPSTONE rocks for carving $25 each 509-2612115

HARLEY DAVIDSON vest and chaps, LIKE NEW $125 for the set 509-261-2115

PINT CANNING JARS – 2 dozen @ $12/dozen 509773-5666

PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75

STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593 Announcements & Notices

ATTENTION READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers. Classified Deadlines: MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions: Loans

Scott Edelman, Community Development Director (1509)

KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on April 9, 2026 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposal: SEPA 2026-04. Applicant: PBS Land Co., LLC. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide 10 acres into two lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the S2SE of Section 7, T3N, R11E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Snowden vicinity) on tax parcel 03-11-0700-0029/00. 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 on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm April 30, 2026. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm May 7, 2026. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not

from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News.

Support Groups 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

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

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

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS

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

GRIEF SUPPORT

Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778 DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS? Attend 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

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the

of

of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy. Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge

be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (1510)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEREMIAH C. FRENZ, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-00450-06

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.020, .030

Kim S. Frenz has been appointed as personal representative (“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) 30 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

providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.

Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. 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.

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

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. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251.

NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

STROKE

SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633

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.

HAVEN: Weekly counseling 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.

Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

DEMENTIA Support Group

every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.

MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

PARKINSON’S Support

claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication:

DATE

Personal Representative: KIM S. FRENZ

Attorney for the Personal Representative: Trent J. Holloman-Wilkins

Address for Mailing or Service: c/o NW Legacy Law, P.S. 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 Court of probate proceeding: Clark County Superior Court Cause number: 26-4-00450-06

Trent J. Holloman-Wilkins, WSBA No. 65022

Attorney for Personal Representative NW Legacy Law, P.S. 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 (1511, 1605, 1702)

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY

In re the Estate of:

WILLIAM K. BOTTOMLEY, Deceased. Case No.: 26-4-00390-06

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

The person 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

Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541-340-0142.

TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.

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

Volunteers 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.

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 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and

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. Attorneys for Personal Representative Meredith A. McMurray, WSBA #53262 Address for Mailing or Service:

Paula Jo Lorenza, Personal Representative c/o Meredith A. McMurray, Attorney Buchalter LLP 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1500 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 226-1191 (1512, 1607, 1703)

COUNTY from page A1

land designation for tax assessment purposes. The applicants detailed their long-term conservation efforts on the property.

The board voted to continue the public hearing for the Spatz property until April 21, leaving the record open for written testimony until April 10.

The consent agenda was massive this time, with 20 items.

Commissioners approved:

• Letter of appreciation and reappointment of Marese Mitchell to the Sen -

ior Services Advisory Board

• Letter of appreciation and reappointment of Debbie McDonald to the Senior Services Advisory Board

• Letter of appreciation and reappointment of Chris Sokol to the Senior Services Advisory Board

• Subscription agreement and implementation of Priority Dispatch System

• Fee waiver in lieu of in-kind services for a 4-H Large Animal Nutrition Workshop on April 18

• Ordinance approving procedural amendments related to

C lassifieds

ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds Estate Sales

RUMMAGE SALE! Hood River Rotary is accepting donations for a Community Rummage Sale June 27th. Sporting equipment, toys, kitchen supplies and gardening tools needed.

Drop off @ Wy East on 6/25 1:30pm-7pm or 6/26 10am1pm.

Questions, Fundraiser@hoodriverrotary.com.

Tools JOHN Deere X304 Riding Mower, 2008. 42” Mower. 4 wheel steer lawn tractor. 637 hours. Needs new mower deck. $250. OBO. Call or text 541-490-4031. CHAIN Grinder, Simington brand. $450. 541-980-8969.

Sporting Goods 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.

Dogs

LABRADOODLES

2nd Generation Labradoodle Puppies. Ready in 3 to 4 weeks. Located in Trout Lake,WA. $1,000. Call 509395-2788.

Garden & Lawn

MAPLE Trees. Japanese Green Leaf Maple Trees. 2-3 ft tall. $25 each. 541490-7254.

Auctions NOTICE OF ONLINE AUCTION at WWW.AUCTION SALESCO.COM Saturday, April 18, 2026

Columbia Stowaway Units. Sale to the highest bidder. Must remove entire contents within 14 days of sale. No checks. We require a $100 refundable cash cleaning deposit in addition to purchase price.

Columbia Stowaway Units: #37 Amanda Kuhnhausen, #40 Damien Walton, #434 Steve Smith, #592 & #1629 Jason Smith.

SILENT AUCTION

Dufur Mini Storage & Laundromat Silent Auction Kimble # Unit 33 April 28 at 11am 50 NE Aikin Street, Dufur OR Garage/Yard Sales

Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact us.

Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234

Thursday- Saturday April 23- 26 10am-4pm 1114 Neal Road White Salmon, WA 98672 Park at the church of the Latter Day Saints Huge shop and home filled with items. Wood working, power tools, vintage tools, landscaping tools. You can start a hardware shop with all of these items in the shop. The house is filled with vintage housewares, books, history of Klickitat county, bedroom sets, children’s toys, Legos, glassware and so much more. Gorgeestatesales@ gmail.com 503-422-5750

Auto Parts & Accessories 1949 ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748. Cars

Wheels Deal

Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25

ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad”

SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

Apartments for Rent

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. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.

accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

• A grant to Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation for maintenance, operation and rental assistance.

• Contract with Cascade Housing Corporation for $150,000 grant funded assistance for maintenance, operation and rental assistance provided from affordable housing funds

• Rejection of all bids for the Goldendale fuel facility project

• Rejection of all bids for guardrail upgrades, CRP 39

• Rejection of all bids for the

COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be selfmotivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly MonFri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews. com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541386-1234 Ext. 100.

RIVERVIEW

LODGE IS HIRING!

Looking for part time Front Desk-Housekeeping-Maintenance help at Riverview Lodge. Must be available to work weekends. Experience preferred but not required. Must clear background check and drug test. Apply in person at 1505 Oak Street, Hood River, Oregon. Call 541-386-8719.

SEASONAL FOREST

TRAIL CREW

Hood River County seeks to fill a temporary, full-time SEASONAL FOREST TRAIL CREW role with your Forestry team for recreational trail construction and maintenance. To apply, go to www.hoodriver.gov/ employment

DRIVER

DELIVERY SALES Hattenhauer Energy Co. LLC in The Dalles is hiring for two positions: 1) Sales and Packaged Delivery 2) Fuel Truck Delivery Driver

Klickitat County courthouse exterior wall painting project

• Rejection of all bids for the Klickitat County Courthouse exterior wall and stucco replacement project

• Local Agency Agreement for the Pine Creek Bridge rail retrofit project, CRP 395

• Consolidation of the county fairgrounds parcel and fuel island parcel into a single parcel

• Local agency federal aid project prospectus for the Pine Creek Bridge Rail Retrofit Project, CRP 395

Apply at hattenhauerdistributing.com -or- 201 West First Street, The Dalles. 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 Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.

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.

LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified website: ColumbiaGorgeNews.com

CASE MANAGER AAA CASE MANAGER – Full Time Services for Independence The Dalles, OR. Starting at $4,017/month Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Paid Leave Provide care coordination and support for older adults and people with disabilities. Assess needs, develop service plans, and connect clients to essential community and long-term care resources. Apply today at capeco-works.org

Air Conditioning & Heating Business & Service Directory 4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45

$5 per additional line. Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com

541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

NOTICE Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification.

Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov

Construction

OREGON Construction Contractors Law requires that all those who advertise remodeling, repair, or construction services be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have bonds and insurance on the job site. For your protection, be sure any contractors you hire are registered. Contact the Construction Contractors Board in Salem at 503-378-4621. To verify a contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website, visit: hirealicensedcontractor.com

Excavating I & A SEPTICS & EXCAVATIONS, LLC Installation of New Septic Systems and Repairs

STATEWIDE Classifieds:

Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-888-6747053 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. Consumer Cellular - the same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees and activation is free. All plans feature unlimited talk and text, starting at just $20/ month. For more information, call 1-833-462-1801

Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material — steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three

• Purchase of a 2026 Ram 1500 4WD Truck for the Solid Waste Department for $44,977.89

• Renewal of Relias training program for Behavioral Health

• Professional Services Contract with Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County

• Notice to contractors to advertise for the Klickitat County Courthouse exterior painting project

• Notice to Contractors to advertise for the Klickitat County Courthouse exterior wall and stucco replacement project

509-281-0040 iasepticsllc@gmail.com WA. License only: ISEPSE787PS

Landscaping SWEETWOOD NURSERY Large selection of

BONI’S LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC SNOW REMOVAL

LICENSED – BONDED INSURED

509-281-0821

styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer — up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-844-800-9166

Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-888-6747053 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. No more cleaning out gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter is backed by a noclog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-866-4894496 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Plus, Military & Seniors get an additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details. We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-888720-3848

Donate your car, truck, boat, RV

Check It Out

Beth Wood, Collection Librarian

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org

Anne McCaffrey, Mother of Dragons

Anne McCaffrey was an American science fiction writer who was born on April 1. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, and her novel “The White Dragon” was one of the first science fiction books to appear on the New York Times bestseller list. McCaffrey passed away in 2011 at her home in Ireland at the age of 85. McCaffrey was given awards for lifetime achievement by the American Library Association in 1999 and the Nebula committee in 2004 and is credited with over 50 novels, both standalone and series titles. Many of her books contained groundbreaking ideas that are now fairly common themes in science fiction and fantasy: dragons, of course, as well as ESP,

genetic engineering, and human/mechanical hybrids, to name a few. Below you’ll find descriptions of several of McCaffrey’s series, with the first title listed in each, along with readalike books of similar themes from other authors.

Dragonriders of Pern series - this series takes place on the planet of Pern, an agrarian society which is plagued by organisms called Thread, which destroy all organic matter. Dragons can fight thread, and they choose their rider-humans, with whom they form telepathic bonds. The first book is “Dragonflight” (orig. pub. 1968); 24 books in the series, the last 8 written by/with McCaffrey’s son Todd.

Readalikes (dragon/human bonds)

• “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini (2001), the Inheritance Cycle series

• “His Majesty’s Dragon” by Naomi Novik (2006), the Temeraire series • “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (2023), the Empyrean series Brain & Brawn Ship series - the first book in this series was written solely by McCaffrey; the next 6 were collaborations and the eighth by Mercedes Lackey. The Brains in this series are humans who are hardwired into life support systems as a result

of illness or injury; as computer-enhanced entities they pilot starships or administer colonies. Brawns are humans partnered with Brains to help compensate for their lack of mobility. The first book is “The Ship Who Sang (orig. pub. 1969); 8 total.

Readalikes (human/computer symbiosis)

• “Neuromancer” by William Gibson (2000)

• “Rainbows End” by Vernor Vinge (2007)

• “A Closed and Common Orbit” by Becky Chambers (2016)

Crystal Singer series - Killashandra Ree, the protagonist in this trilogy, has trained for years to be an opera singer, only to find she does not have the voice to be a top tier performer. She does, however, have perfect pitch, which enables her to apply to the Heptite Guild for the elite but dangerous job of crystal singer. The first book is “Crystal Singer” (orig. pub. 1982); 3 total.

Readalikes (unique or enhanced ability)

• “To Ride Pegasus” by Anne McCaffrey (1973)

• “More Than Human” by Theodore Sturgeon (1999)

• “Wild Seed” by Octavia Butler (2001)

Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.

Create little moments of happiness this spring with family-friendly potato recipes

(Feature

snack with minimal prep—no chopping or peeling needed.

Or you can make a delicious side dish a cinch with pesto, which adds a bright, flavorful twist to a classic in these Basil Pesto Mashed Potatoes. They pair perfectly with everyday family meals using Little Potatoes that require no chopping or peeling thanks to their naturally thin skins, helping cut down on prep time while bringing fresh flavor to the dinner table. To help fuel families’ spring vacation plans and everyday meals, The Little Potato Company is giving you a chance to enter a sweepstakes through May 25

prizes including 10 grocery gift cards valued at $1,000. Enter the sweepstakes at TheLittleSpringtimeSweeptakes.com, and find more ways to make spring meals a breeze by visiting LittlePotatoes. com.

Dip

fryer to

F. To make potatoes: In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Whisk in milk until smooth. Place panko in a separate shallow bowl. Working in batches, coat potatoes in batter then toss in panko until fully coated. Place potatoes in the air fryer and cook 24 minutes, flipping halfway. To make chimichurri: In a blender, blend cilantro, parsley, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, chili flakes and canola oil until smooth.

Serve potato nuggets with chimichurri.

Basil Pesto Mashed Potatoes

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 pounds Little Potatoes

• water

• 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning, to taste, divided

• 2 1/2 cups fresh basil

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1/3 cup pine nuts

1/2 cup Parmesan, grated 2/3 cup olive oil

• pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons butter

Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. In a food processor, place basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan. Add oil and pulse until mixed then season with salt and pepper, to taste.

In a small saucepot over low heat, heat milk and butter until butter is melted and milk is steaming.

Once potatoes are cooked, strain and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Using a potato masher, smash potatoes with milk and butter mixture then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pesto mixture.

New at the Library

FICTION

“The Found Object Society” by Michelle Maryk

“Claire Holloway is Winging It” by Angela Ruth Strong

“The Other Moctezuma Girls” by Sofia Robleda NONFICTION

“Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class” by Noam Scheiber

“The Elusive Body: Patients, Doctors and the Diagnosis Crisis” by Alexandra Sifferlin

“Psychedelic Therapy” by Will Van Derveer

CHILDREN

“Ways Papi Says I Love You” by Delia Ruiz

“The Children of the Sun: An Inca Legend” by Micaela Chirif

“The Hunt for the Kraken” by Kathryn Butler This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.

I spent yesterday with more than 5,000 librarians.

A few were library aides, and some were library trustees. But the thing they all had in common was libraries.

I never thought much about how libraries work, probably because they work so well. No matter where I am, if I walk through the door of a library, I know more or less what to expect. The staff will be helpful. Everyone will be eager to answer any question I have. No one will be in too big a hurry to help. Everything will be pretty much as I remember it as an eight-year-old. When I was in elementary school, I would go to my school library and get help from Mrs. Shau. She rode a bicycle to work, was endlessly patient, read stories to us in the library and recommended books. It was her ability to recommend books that I remember best. Because I didn’t know what to read as a child. I still don’t know—that’s the truth. Finding a book that I want to read is the hardest thing about reading, and Mrs. Shau simply removed that obstacle and let me fill my book bag with books. Backpacks had yet to be invented when I was in elementary school. They were a genius innovation which probably would have allowed me to read even more books. When I attended elementary school, I had a blue book bag with red vinyl trim, which carried my lunch (which got smushed) and my math homework (which I never did), and my library books (which were the only thing that mattered).

I read every book Mrs. Shau recommended and came back for more. Since that day, I have loved librarians. And yesterday, I got to meet a lot of them as I signed copies of

“Loon Point,” at a booth my publisher hosted at one of the largest library conventions in the country.

The librarians were not there only for books. They need lots of things, as it turns out, from furniture to office supplies to inventory systems. They come to these conventions to hear interesting talks on important subjects. But it seemed to me that they liked getting free books more than anything else.

I was at the welcome reception, so the doors had just opened when I started signing free books. There were tables full of food and lots of interesting things to see, but the librarians lined up for books. I had never done anything like this, so I didn’t know what to expect.

“Are you a librarian?” I would ask.

“Yes!” they almost always said—and every single one of them sounded at least a little proud.

“Oh, good!” I’d answer. And I’d sign, “I love librarians! Carrie Classon” inside their book. I don’t know how many books I signed, but there was a whole shelf filled with them, and I signed until we ran out of books.

Then a romance writer took my spot, and a stack of her books were taken off the shelf, and the line of librarians kept coming. It was over before I knew it. And I was a little sad. Because, honestly, I think I could meet librarians all day long and never get tired of it.

“I love librarians!” I told them, one after another.

“We love writers!” they told me. And I’m sure that is true. But while they might love the books we write, I don’t know if it’s possible for them to love writers more than I loved Mrs. Shau and a book bag full of unread books.

To see photos, check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.

William Bligh was a famous British sailor and captain who lived in the late 1700s and early 1800s. He’s most famous for being the captain of the HMS Bounty, a ship that sailed across the Pacific Ocean. But the story about Bligh isn’t just about sailing. His story is filled with drama, adventure, and even mutiny! One of his biggest adventures was a trip to the Pacific Ocean. He traveled through beautiful tropical islands, faced crazy storms, and saw some of the most amazing places on Earth. His journey to the Pacific became infamous because of what happened next.

William Bligh William Bligh

and the mutiny on the Bounty

While sailing across the Pacific, Bligh had some problems with the crew on his ship. He was very strict, and some of his sailors didn’t like his rules. One day, a group of sailors decided they’d had enough. They led a mutiny. This means they took over the ship! The sailors forced Bligh and a few of his men into small boats, leaving them stranded in the middle of the ocean. Can you imagine being on a tiny boat with limited supplies and nowhere to go? Bligh wasn’t about to give up and they managed to sail for over 3,500 miles to safety. That is about the distance from New York City to Los Angeles, California. Some of his men died on the journey but most survived. The mutiny became a famous story that has been retold in movies, books, and even TV shows.

In 1806, after the mutiny on the Bounty, William was appointed Governor of New South Wales, a British colony in Australia. Australia was a British penal colony. Instead of being put in jail, criminals from Britain were sent to Australia. Bligh’s job was to manage the convicts, and ensure that everything ran smoothly. Once again he set very strict rules that people did not like, and more drama came into his life. It set off a rebellion, called the Rum Rebellion. He was kicked out of office and shipped back to England.

William Bligh is not just well known for all his drama as a leader. Even though people thought he was a mean leader, he was very respected as a great sailor. The man was a master navigator and was known for never getting lost no matter how far from shore he was. Bligh didn’t need a fancy GPS or Google Maps because he had a crazy, amazing sense of direction! So, next time you hear about “Bligh” or the “Mutiny on the Bounty,” remember the tough captain who survived against all odds and became one of the most famous sailors in history!

What do sailors eat for breakfast?

Truth About Mutiny on HMAV Bounty and the Fate of Fletcher Christian by Glynn Christian Boatmeal!

Bligh’s small boat after the mutiny