Goldendale Sentinel April 16, 2023

HEADLINES & HISTORY SINCE 1879

Goldendale, Washington

Hospital Bond vote results

Early election results from last night show the bond vote for Klickitat Valley Health to approve at 1,557 votes with 55.83 percent, and votes to reject the bond at 1,232 votes with 44.17 pecent.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023

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LOU MARZELES

YOU DECIDE HOW THE PLAY ENDS: The Goldendale High School

Drama Club performs “Night of January 16th” at the Goldendale Middle School this Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Admission is $7 for ages 12 and over, $4 ages 11 and under. The play is a murder trial decided by a jury selected from the audience. The cast includes Olivia Armstrong (her mother, Jennifer Armstrong, third from left, directed the play), Talia Bennett, Kyden Blunt, Patrick Chipman, Matthew Coleman, Vivian Pearce, Rebecca Rissler, Jeannie Brown, Aislynn Juttner, Zati Philipsen, Sera Clark, Abigail Flanagan,Grace Flanagan, Derean Tingook, Eva Clark, Grace Stanbrough, and Issac Tudor.

County broadband speed test requested

How fast is your internet?

Advocates for high-speed internet service in Klickitat County are asking rural residents for help answering that question as the county partners with the State of Washington and others to secure federal funding to expand rural internet service. The initial deadline for a county-wide speed test is May 12.

Klickitat County Commissioners approved a request for technical assistance through the Washington State Broadband Office to conduct a feasibility study for rural residents; this will help determine the fiscal sustainability of expanded internet service.

Meanwhile, Washington State University Extension and the Washington State Department of Commerce are working with local counties to develop strategic frameworks for broadband

expansion, with an eye on an anticipated $65 billion in federal funding nationally.

That would amount to some $900 million in Washington State, according to Carrie Pipinich, Deputy Director of Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, and local coordinator for the effort. This is a bi-state economic agency representing Klickitat, Skamania, Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties.

Better data are needed to make a case for federal and state investment in rural Klickitat County.

And better data collection means taking a speed test.

To help with that, people are asked to visit https://tinyurl. com/y2zvahhw.

Timing is of the essence. Peo-

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Wolf pack established in Klickitat County

Wolves in county are federally protected

DAWN STOVER

COLUMBIA INSIGHT ORG

Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack in a century. In an annual report released March 31, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the new pack’s existence.

The Big Muddy Pack so far has only two known members, one male and one female. But that’s enough to meet the minimum requirement to be recognized as a pack: two or more wolves traveling together in winter.

It’s likely the pair will have pups soon, the wildlife agency’s wolf biologist Gabe Spence told Columbia Insight

Wolf pups are typically born in late April or early May.

The new pack is named after the Big Muddy Creek, which comes off the east side of Mount Adams and empties into the Klickitat River north of Glenwood, Wash. The creek lies within the Yakama Indian Reservation, and the Yakama Nation chose the pack’s name.

The wolves have established a territory in the southwest

portion of the reservation and western Klickitat County, Spence said. It’s a sparsely populated area where local livestock producers have long been anticipating the arrival of wolves and are already testing strategies to prevent conflicts with cattle.

Back from the dead

After years of trapping, poisoning, and government-sponsored bounty programs, the gray wolf was almost entirely eradicated from the Pacific Northwest by the early 1900s. The last wolves in the Columbia River Gorge were documented in the 1920s.

In the 1970s, wolves received federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. By the 2000s, a small number of dispersing wolves had migrated to Washington from Idaho and British Columbia.

Since 2008, when the first resident pack was documented in northeast Washington, the numbers of wolves and wolf packs have continued to grow each year.

According to the just-released

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ZACHARY VILLAR

POETRY IN MOTION: It’s an old expression, but for Dhaza (foreground) dancing in the Junior Girl Fancy competition at the Rock Creek Pow Wow last weekend, it was true. The dances convey stories of tribal life.

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

The Rock Creek Pow Wow & Feast took place over the weekend of April 21-23 at the Rock Creek Longhouse. It began with memorials and name-giving ceremonies on Friday, followed by the dancing competition portion of the Pow Wow on Saturday, then the feast on Sunday. This reporter attended the Pow Wow on Saturday, where there was competitive dancing within the longhouse while the Rock Creek Annual Horseshoe Tournament took place concurrently outside.

The dancing started with a group dance at noon followed by a traditional song. Next came the competitive dancing, which was separated into categories by age including Tiny Tots, Golden

Age, Juniors, Teens, and Adults. Traditional and Fancy were the two styles of dance judged at the Pow Wow. Pow Wow dancers are judged on timing with the drums, sportsmanship, and outfit among other criteria. Large drums were placed throughout the longhouse, and while the competitors danced, the drummers beat the drums and sang.

Pow Wows are opportunities for different families and tribes to gather and socialize. Dwayne Miller was standing in front of the longhouse in traditional dress as the event began. “There are various styles that the men and women each have,” he said. “The men and women share traditional style and fancy style. The men have a grass dance style and round bustle, and the women have a jingle dress.”

Miller was the whipman for the Pow Wow, a role that involves making sure people are following longhouse rules. “Usually the kids are running around, and a lot of times visitors don’t know protocol. It’s just like going to church, you know.”

As the Tiny Tots took their turn to dance, the MC reminded attendees that the Pow Wow was “celebrating the rebirth of this great world.” The tots were followed by the Golden Age dancers. One of the older people seen dancing at the Pow Wow was Stan Whiteman Sr., a member of the Blackfeet tribe who lives on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana. He was dressed in bright blue and pink feathers and a large headdress and dancing in the men’s Fancy category.

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Demolition Derby back after five-year lapse

The long-awaited comeback is nearly upon us, and our local ABATE group is determined to make it happen in a way to surpass all others. After a five-year hiatus, the 44th annual Independence Day Demolition Derby is returning to the Klickitat County Fairgrounds, bigger and better than ever before this Fourth of July.

In 2019 Scott Robinson, president of the Columbia Gorge ABATE Chapter, was lamenting the lack of the Derby as a way to celebrate Independence Day. He brought up his concern to the board, and they began working on bringing it back. COVID hit, and their plans for a 2020 Derby were put on the back burner. In 2021 when restrictions began lifting, Scott had a chance meeting with Todd Nunn, co-owner with

his wife, Annette, of T & A Metals & More. Todd had grown up in the Demolition Derby world and had competed for years, so the conversation naturally turned in that direction. The Derby plans were taken off the back burner and placed at the forefront.

Scott gathered the core group of ABATE members, Terry and Peggy Campbell, Travis and Lisa Herseim, Todd and Annette Nunn, Terry Arthur, Ken Bostick, Trish Ruehl, and Scott’s wife, Micki— and the torch of excitement was ignited. Approaching the City of Goldendale and Klickitat County paid off with special grant money to make this spectacular day of entertainment happen. The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce was also helpful in pulling everything together.

The ABATE team has been hard

at it to create a full day of family fun and excitement, contacting food vendors, putting together entertainment between heats, arranging permission for fireworks, and many other details. All the permits are in order, schedules are in place, and the Goldendale Demolition Derby is set to go.

If you want front-row seats to this Independence Day extravaganza, the 22 box seats in the grandstands go up for auction on May 1. The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce will have the ballots, and they can be dropped off there or mailed to P.O. Box 357, Goldendale, Washington, 98620. They have to be postmarked by May 30, as the bidding ends May 31. Be sure to make them ATTN: Box Seats, so no bid will be opened before its time.

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IT’S BACK: The Demolition Derby returns to Goldendale this Fourth of July.

Pow Wow, a celebration of tradition, family, and spirit

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Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

We colorized this photo from last week. Hear that sound? It’s sagebrush rolling whisper-quiet along a vast, empty plain with not a soul around. That’s because unfortunately, we received not one answer about who either of these gentlemen

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

It’s a meeting of the Dark-Rimmed Glasses Club! Not really. These well-dressed people look like they were doing some-

thing important. We have no idea what. Do you?

All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the

L OOKING BACK

April 20, 1882 – 141 Years Ago

Several worthless dogs (we have no reference to the two-legged ones) are by day and by night promenading our streets and often prove a nuisance. Within the past week, several of them have been shot at, and unless they are kept nearer home one of these fi ne spring mornings the hotel boarders will be rejoicing, unawares, over canine sausage.

April 26, 1898 – 125 Years Ago

At a mass meeting to be held in the courtroom next Saturday, there will be a general expression of opinions as to the advisability of making women voting citizens.

April 22, 1920 – 103 Years Ago

After May 1st, the display advertising rate will be increased to 20 cents per inch per issue, the same being the lowest rate in the paper. It is needless to dwell upon the necessity for this increase in rates. Everyone of us has been up against the same thing. In the printing business every expense entering the publishing of the newspaper has doubled since our rate of fi fteen cents per inch was made. We trust our advertisers will cooperate with us in this matter, as they have in the past. On our part we will be enabled to give better service, pay better salaries and possibly be able to procure additional help. It is our sincere hope this price increase for advertising will carry us over the crest of high prices. After making an investigation, we find no newspaper in this state as large in circulation, carrying a rate lower than twenty cents, and in most cases the rate is twenty-five. In some instances, charges are made for preferred space, from five to ten cents per inch additional.

April 26, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

By a recent order of the postmaster general all rural mail carriers will have to paint their rigs a brilliant and conspicuous red. This is so that they will be easily identified by all drivers on the road. All mailboxes on the rural routes also must be painted red.

April 26, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

The Goldendale school district has paid off $7,000 of its indebtedness. The district still owes $10,000, which is due on or before the year 1919. The district is in fi rst class condition, having $30,000 worth of property. It is expected that in less than five years the district will be clear of all debt.

April 24, 1953 – 70 Years ago

Construction of 20 new houses in Klickitat by the J. Niels Lumber Co. is expected to start this week. It was reported in Goldendale this week. General Contractor will be the Mid-State Construction Co. of The Dalles. The Knights Electric company of Goldendale received the contract for wiring the houses which will be two-bedroom units.

April 26, 1973 – 50 Years ago

The Goldendale unit of Safeway Stores Inc. will end 39 years of business as a leading contender in food sales in the community when it closes its doors for the last time Saturday night. Although this is the end of Safeway in Goldendale, the food market itself will not lose a day. It will open Monday at 9 a.m. under new management but proudly reviving an old name for this area – Star market. The manager will be Delvin Woody. The previous Star Market, originally located next to the Star Theater, was operated by George Klein for approximately 38 years. It went out of business 20 years ago when Klein leased its building to Safeway.

Richard Lefever

annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop 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.

were, let alone the name of the horse or when or where this might have been taken. It’s rare, but this does happen on occasion. If you held off on calling us because you thought someone else would answer, please give us a call.

Points to ponder:

A compulsive liar walked into a bar. Well, that’s what he said he did.

This guy walks into a bar and says, “I want something tall, icy, and full of vodka.” The bartender yells, “Hey, Miranda! Someone to see you!”

Bringing Klickitat County back to its roots

This week’s history was first published in The Sentinel’s Diamond Anniversary edition, July 1, 1954. The headline was “Early History Told By Ballou” and covered many pieces of Klickitat County’s history. This piece in particular was titled “Greatest Event” and has been edited for brevity.

Destiny of Goldendale has worked out just as foreseen by John J Golden on his prospecting trip. There was one thing he could not foresee—a time when the eyes of the entire world would be focused on the town of Goldendale. This occurred on June 8, 1918, while guns in the great World War were creating their most deadly holocaust. It was when a 70-mile path of totality in a total eclipse of the sun extended across the United States, from Tampa to Seattle. Goldendale happened to be situated almost in the center and was chosen by Dr. William Wallace Campbell as a location for the Lick Observatory field station-University of California. Most citizens knew very little, if anything, about astronomy. They were skeptical about predictions made by Dr. Campbell. Most especially with regard to the number of people he said would undoubtedly come to the town. It was not until a day or two before the eclipse, when the people from all over the United States and some foreign countries began to arrive, that Goldendale folk really began to sit up and take notice.

When Dr. Campbell announced the time of fi rst contact, a reporter mounted the rear saddle seat of a big motorcycle owned and driven by Ted Gillenwaters. At the depot Western Union office he handed “Red” Miles, crack press operator, a slip which said “2:41.5.” The wire to Portland was open. A cable operator had a message before him. Just as soon as the numbers were clicked, a message started around the world to announce the eclipse was on at Goldendale, in the state of

Washington, U.S.A.

The hour following the denoting of the fi rst contact was an anxious period for Dr. William Wallace Campbell as medium thick clouds kept rolling up over the sun until about 10 minutes before the period of totality occurred.

Clouds Frame Sun

At this time a clear space was formed around the eclipse. At three minutes and 30 seconds before 2 o’clock, all assistants operating the 14 instruments in place at the station were ordered to their places and at 3:59 Mrs. Joseph H. Moore started to count off the seconds of the period of totality, which was one minute 57 seconds.

“Everything worked like clockwork at the Lick station and immediately after the observations were over, three cheers were given for Dr. Campbell by the assistants and guests present. A number of guests who have been with other Lick expeditions pronounced the corona of the eclipse here today the most beautiful they had ever seen.

Sunset Effect Beautiful

The shadow bands occurring just before and just after the eclipse were shown very distinctly on sheets spread on the lawn at the Lick station. The twilight effect was noticeable 50 minutes after the first contact. The sunset effect on the Columbia hills and the Simcoe Mountains was most beautiful. The effect observed on birds and animal life just preceding the totality was just as had been described by people who have seen former eclipses.

Dr. Campbell says that the eclipse today is the darkest one that he has observed in six expeditions of which he has been a member. Ten plates were used in the big 40-foot astronomical camera operated by Dr. Campbell himself, the big camera being focused directly on the corona. About 35 other exposures were made of various phases of the phenomena surrounding the eclipse.

For the most part Klickitat people sought the high points surrounding the valley for observation points, and about 30 automobiles made the climb to the summit of the high buttes on the outskirts of Goldendale. The shadow bands were observed creeping up the sides of the hills of the Klickitat valley by the people who sought the high

points to view the shadow phenomena, but they were not as distinctive as the public in general thought they would be.

The town was filled up with the largest crowd that has ever been here after the eclipse. Many people arrived today from Chicago and New York and other Eastern cities to view the eclipse at Goldendale.

Fun part-time jobs perfect for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees?

Part-Time Retiree

Dear Retiree,

than one language, you can do part-time interpretation over the phone or translate documents or audio files for $20 to $40/hour. Try sites like Translate.com, ProZ.com or Gengo.com to locate translation jobs.

Public events: Sporting events, festivals, concerts, and shows need ticket takers, security guards, ushers, concession workers, and more. The pay is usually $10 to $20/hour. Contact nearby venues to apply.

Tax preparer: If you have tax preparation experience or are willing to take a tax prep course, you can find seasonal work preparing tax returns at big-box tax firms like H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt for around $17/hour.

Bookkeeper: If you have a finance or accounting background, you can find freelance bookkeep-ing gigs at sites like Upwork.com and Fiverr.com, or through firms like BelaySolutions.com.

Librarian assistant: If you love books, public libraries hire part-time workers to shelve books, send out overdue notices, help patrons, etc. Contact your local library to see what’s available.

If you don’t find these options appealing, try FlexJobs.com, which lists thousands of flexible work-athome jobs from more than 5,700 employers. Membership fees start at $10.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Savvy

Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are literally hundreds of different part-time job opportunities out there for retirees, here are a few possibilities to explore.

Senior, Jim Miller

Pet services: If you love animals, consider pet sitting and/or dog walking. Pet sitters who attend to a pet’s needs when their owner is away can earn $15 to $40 per visit. Dog walkers can make $10 to $30 for a 30-minute walk.

To find these jobs, advertise your services in veterinarians’ offices or online at sites like Craigslist.org or Care.com. Or, if you’d rather work for an organization that offers these services, visit Rover.com.

Teach or tutor: Depending on your expertise, you could substitute teach or tutor students privately on any number of subjects. Substitute teachers typically make between $75 and $125/day, while tutors can earn between $15 to $30 per hour. To look for substitute teaching positions, contact your local school district to see if they are hiring and what qualifications they require. To advertise tutoring services, use websites like Wyzant.com and Tutor.com. Or, if you have a bachelor, master, or doctoral degree, inquire about adjunct teaching at a nearby college or university.

Drive: If you like to drive, you can get paid to drive others around using Uber or Lyft apps or become a food delivery driver through Instacart or Uber Eats. Drivers make around $15 per hour.

Babysit: If you like kids, babysitting can be a fun way to put money in your pocket. Hourly rates vary by location ranging anywhere from $10 to $40 per hour. To find jobs or advertise your services, use sites like as Care.com and Sittercity.com.

Tour guide: If you live near any historical sites or locations, national parks or museums (any-where that attracts tourists), inquire about becoming a tour guide. This pays anywhere from $10 to $40/hour.

Write or edit: Many media, corporate and nonprofit websites are looking for freelancers to write, edit or design content for $20 to $60 per hour. To find these jobs try FreelanceWriting.com, FreelanceWritingGigs.com, and Freelancer.com.

Consult: If you have a lot of valuable expertise in a particular area, offer your services as a consultant through a firm or on your own through freelancer sites like Upwork.com, Fiverr.com, Freelancer.com or Guru.com.

Translator or interpreter: If you’re fluent in more

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.

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 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.

Editorial:

Lou Marzeles, Editor & Publisher Business and office staff:

Owned by Tartan Publications, Inc.

Leslie Geatches, President, Ad Design

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

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.

Public service notice

This letter is a public service announcement for viewers of Fox News. Fox viewers, you may have missed a report on April 18 that received almost no airtime on Fox. In fact, on the day this event occurred, I scrolled the entire length of the Fox website and found no mention of this event at all.

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.

So what happened? Fox admitted that it was pedaling lies and agreed to pay Dominion Voting Machines $787 million for defamation. During the leadup to the trial, other

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

truths were revealed that Fox did not report. Fox reporters, commentators, producers, and executives didn’t believe the election fraud claims made by Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Here is a sampling of what Fox personnel wrote to each other in emails about those claims, even as they continuously invited Giuliani and Powell onto their shows: “really crazy,” “comic book stuff,” “mind blowingly nuts,” and “unbelievably offensive.” Powell is described as a “complete nut” who “doesn’t make sense” and seemed to be “losing her mind.”

Oh, another thing: Tucker Carl-

Guidelines for Letters

son doesn’t like Donald Trump. At the height of all this election conspiracy fever, Carlson wrote of Trump, “I hate him passionately.”

Why did they keep airing all these lies? Because, dear Fox viewer, according to their own emails, they feared you would stop watching their “news.” They amplified a bunch of lies because they believed that’s what you wanted to hear. I hope this announcement will be helpful to you in your future “news” viewing choices.

Rick George White Salmon

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 they were 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, though more may be allowed if there are fewer letters.

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 may 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.)

Come see Haley’s trick riding

As the planning and preparation for the upcoming 2023 Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo picks up speed, I want to share news of a very special addition to the rodeo program this year. Haley Proctor, a nationally famous trick rider, will perform both days of the rodeo. Haley’s exciting trick riding performance will have everyone in the grandstands on the edge of their seats. Haley also has a special connection to Glenwood. Her husband, Shane Proctor, is the great-great-grandson of Peter Conboy, one of the first Glenwood Valley pioneer settlers. Peter actually donated the land where the Glenwood rodeo arena is located. We hope you’ll all come out this Father’s Day weekend to enjoy all the rodeo events, including Haley’s trick riding performance.

Glenwood students were honored at a fun and lively spring sports assembly last Thursday, April 20. Members of the high school and middle school track teams, high school and junior high school rodeo teams, Western States Junior Rodeo participants, Leonardo’s Plumbing coach pitch team, and Mt. Adams Little League baseball team were all called up and recognized for their participation in these various sports. Our kids are very busy, and this means the coaches and parents are, too. Because there’s so much news from both the high school and middle school track meets on Friday, April 21, I won’t list all the results. I’ll list the top finishers, but that is not to diminish the results and finishes of all the members of the team. It is great to see our athletes just get better and better as the season progresses.

The Glenwood Eagles high school men and women teams, consisting of Landon Sanchey, Christian and Tomei Tomeo, Devin Gimlin, Asher and Robert Cooper, Shae Jackson, Gavin and Isabella Bensel, Allison McFall, Rylene Beeks, Paige Bartek, Grace Griffin, Jayla Avila, Giana Jackson, Paityn Henderson, and Brenna Beeks, did very well at their meet in Umatilla. In addition to Glenwood, there were teams from Irrigon, Bickleton, Umatilla, Ione, Condon, Riverside (Boardman), Dufur, and Lyle-Wishram. I wish there was room to report every single finish for every single member of the team, but due to lack of space, I can’t list every placing. The upside, though, is that we have one of the biggest Glenwood Eagles high school track teams in several years, so we have great depth on our high school team.

Landon had a 3rd place finish in the men’s 300m hurdles, followed by a 4th place finish in the 110m hurdles. He also placed 2nd in the long jump followed by Devin Gimlin in 5th place. Tomei Tomeo had a 1st place finish in the 800m and a 4th in the 1500m. Christian

Tomeo finished 7th in both of those races.

On the women’s side, Allison had a great first-place finish in the high jump and a 4th place finish in the 100m.

Jayla finished 6th in that 100m race and 5th in the 300m. She also placed 3rd in the javelin.

Rylene placed 3rd in the shot put and 5th in the discus.

In the middle school meet on Friday, the 21st, in Maupin, there were also some great finishes. Our middle school team

is small in numbers but mighty in effort and results. Our Glenwood 6th grade class only has one girl, but that amazing girl—Brooklyn Branson— placed first in the grades 5/6 shot put, 3rd in the javelin, and 5th in the 100m. Way to represent Glenwood Middle School girls, Brooklyn. The only 5th grade boy, Jaxon Cooper, placed 9th in the discus and also placed 18th in the 55m race and 23rd in the javelin.

For the middle school grades 7/8 men, Anthony

Avila placed first in the javelin followed by Wyatt Patterson in 5th place. Anthony also placed first in the 100m hurdles and Wyatt placed first in the 100m race. Wyatt also placed 10th in the shot put.

For the 7/8 women’s team, Ariana Jackson and Hazel Fujita placed 16th and 17th, respectively in the 100m race. Hazel placed 14th in the shot and Ariana placed 6th in the javelin. The middle school track team will have a meet on Friday, April 28, in Trout Lake, beginning at 2 p.m. The high school team has a meet in Trout Lake on Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m. That will be a fun one, too. We have great high school and middle school Eagles track athletes here. It’s just a short drive over the hill, so please come out and watch them soar.

Meanwhile, the Western States Junior Rodeo Association athletes from Glenwood, Jocee and Jentry Hoctor, Rigynn Mengarelli, Blaine and Joslyn Arnold, along with “almost Glenwood kids” Riley and Bailey Rickman, traveled to Pendleton on Saturday, April 22, for their first junior rodeo

Hot Wok fire contained

Over twenty responders answered the call to the Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge at 600 State Street when the proprietors found smoke rising from underneath the floor, forcing the fighters to enter a crawl space in order to get to the problem. The Lyle, High Prairie, White Salmon, and Bingen Fire Departments all joined forces to extinguish the threat. Along with the firefighters, a Dallesport medic was also on hand. The responders worked the site for four hours to make sure all hot spots were extinguished. This county has a lot to be proud of with all these diligent volunteers.

We have a new update— again—on The Dalles Bridge closure. Now they have extended it from April 28-30 to May 5-7, with closure hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

I’ve been told that patience is a virtue. By this time we should all be very virtuous.

Senior lunches on Tuesdays! Meal will be served at the Lyle Lions Club in Lyle on Hwy 14. Doors open at 10 a.m. for a beverage and socializing, then lunch is served at noon. A donation of $3.50 for seniors and $6.50 for those younger is requested. Everyone is welcome. Come and warm up with lunch and friends.

The Lyle Community Council is gushing with gratitude!

Big thanks go to the many

Goldendale FFA Plant Sale

of the season. They were lucky to have a beautiful, warm day as they participated in various riding and roping events.

Rigynn is in kindergarten, and it’s her first year doing rodeo, but she did really well, including an awesome job flanking her goat when several kids bigger than her weren’t able to flank theirs. Way to go, Rigynn. All the cowgirls and our one cowboy did very well and are looking forward to their May rodeo. In the Senior Girls division, Joslyn placed first in breakaway roping. She and Blaine, along with Peyton Sanchey, will participate in their first high school and junior high school rodeos of the spring season next weekend.

As if our Glenwood kids weren’t busy enough with track and rodeo, the high school kids joined with several other schools for their senior prom in The Dalles on the evening of Saturday, April 22. Glenwood’s Queen Jayla Avila and King Landon Sanchey presided over a very fun and special night. We may be a small, quiet community, but we sure find a lot of fun things to do.

Claire Gilmore GMS FFA SecretAry

Having a hard time finding plants? Come see us! It is time for the annual Goldendale FFA Plant Sale. Students within the Goldendale Agriculture Program have worked hard learning proper propagation techniques to produce another year of lovely flowers, succulents, vegetables, and fruits.

Students from the Goldendale Middle School Agriculture courses and the Goldendale High School Plant Biology classes, along with FFA members, have put in numerous hours of preparation for the upcoming sale. The sale will be open to the public May 5 and 6.

“I love working in the greenhouse, seeing all the amazing plants, and of course taking care of them,” said Johnny Cahill, GMS FFA member. Goldendale

FFA Members have been putting in the time and effort nurturing the plants with the assistance of Randi Krieg and Melissa Jensen, the Goldendale Agriscience teachers and FFA advisors.

Vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, jalapenos, pumpkins, cucumbers, and various herbs will be available for purchase at the plant sale.

“Students worked hard to propagate seeds and transplant cuttings,” said Randi. “Propagation by seeds and cuttings has

allowed them to learn about the process of germination and plant growth.”

Proceeds from the plant sale will benefit students’ FFA activities. A majority of the students use the money they earn during fundraisers to pay for their registration fees for the State FFA Convention and the National FFA Convention.

“We will have 62 Goldendale FFA Members competing at the Washington State FFA Convention this year,” commented Rydell Myers, GMS FFA president.

Offered at the annual plant sale will be four-inch pots of wave petunias, lobelia, bacopa, millions bells, verbena, potato vine, bidens, succulents, house plants, and other annuals for $2; six-cell packs of vegetables, herbs, portulaca, alyssum, marigolds, and more for $3; sixinch pots of zonal geraniums, dracaena spikes, coleus, and strawberries for $3; and 12-inch mixed annual hanging baskets and planters for $20.

The sale will be held at the Goldendale Middle School Greenhouse behind the main building of Goldendale Middle School on East Collins Street on Friday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Contact Randi Krieg at randi.krieg@ gsd404.org or Melissa Jensen at melissa.jensen@gsd404.org with any questions.

volunteers who made it happen. Lyle neighbors, Klickitat County Senior Services, Klickitat County Solid Waste, Girl Scouts, Lyle Activity Center, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Gorge Sustainability Project, and more. They wrapped up the weekend with so many stories such as a young family connected with a much-needed appliance, senior neighbors getting assistance with yard work, a child getting their first bike, old friends reconnecting over trail work, and new friendships made over dumpster loading. Applause for our generous donors: Republic Services, Arrowhead Dumpster Rentals, John Grim and Associates, and those who stuffed the donation box. Without all of these great people and organizations coming together, they would have never been given the chance to meet new friends and clean our wonderful community.

High Prairie is offering everyone a fun-filled and possible financial gain night. Every second Thursday of the month from April through October, they are hosting an evening of Bingo at their Community Center at 701 Struck Road. Their Farmers Market will also be held there (between Lyle and Centerville), on the first and third Fridays of the months

from May to September, with suggested items that can include baked goods, cuisine, homemade beverages (not alcohol), homeopathic remedies, homemade health and beauty items, cut flowers, nursery plants, canned foods, farm fresh eggs, meat and dairy, and fruits and vegetables. For prices, vendors can contact Joshua Harrison by calling or texting (509) 2819071. Vendors can choose the days they want to attend.

Community Events

April 28, 2023, Crafternoon! 2:30 p.m. Goldendale Library. Participants will be creating their own mod art project to keep. Supplies will be provided as well as guided instructions.

April 28 – 30, 2023 The Spring Freeride: Maryhill Loops Road. This event is open to all skill levels, from the never-ever to experienced racers. Pack riding, good friends, camping and finally skating the beautiful curves that make Maryhill so much fun to ride. The Zealous Outlaw Race, Esk8’s, the stock race and other fun activities throughout the weekend. Visit Maryhillratz.com for more information and to register.

April 28 & 29, 2023 GHS Drama Club Presents Night of January 16th: Friday the 27th at 7 p.m. and Saturday the 29th at 2 and 7 p.m. Goldendale Middle School. The GHS Drama Club would like to invite you to their play, Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand. This is a murder trial without a pre-arranged verdict. Jurors will be selected from the audience. Is the verdict guilty or not guilty? Performances: Friday April 28th at 7 p.m., Saturday April 29th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Admission: $7 ages 12+, $4 11 and under. Content warning: this program contains some adult themes and may not be suitable for all ages. We look forward to performing for you!

Centerville. Escape Makers Festival ~ Come learn and play at Horseshoe Bend Ranch. Pick a skills workshop and dive in. Let your creativity run wild! Dance and Play in the evening. Workshops include Welding and Blacksmithing, Garden and Homestead, Fire poofers and art, Wood working and LEDs, costumes...! The list goes on. Visit https://escapemakersfestival.com/ for tickets and more information.

May 5 – 6, 2023, Goldendale FFA Plant Sale: 5/5

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 5/6

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Middle School Greenhouse on the corner of Schuster and Collins. Flowering annuals, vegetables and fruit, herbs, hanging baskets, wooden planters & succulents. Come support our local FFA!

val. Participants attending this inaugural event will stroll through downtown White Salmon and have the opportunity to visit each participating business while sampling local wines! Enjoy Live music, Wildflower Festival events, and specials as you sip, shop, dance, and mingle in Downtown White Salmon!

For more information visit explorewhitesalmon.com/ white-salmon-wine-walk/

May 17, 2023. Friends of the Goldendale Library Business Meeting: 5 – 6 p.m. Goldendale Library.

May 18 - 20 2023, Roadside Clean-up Kick Off: High Prairie. Show your community pride and come out for this great opportunity to join your neighbors in making High Prairie sparkle and shine!

vided. Sponsored by the Goldendale Community Library and the Klickitat County Bookmobile.

May 25,2023, FFA Ag Day: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. by the Goldendale High School Ag Building and the Bus Garage. Designed for children ages 10 and below. Learn about planting seeds, tractors, live animals, bean bag toss, educational stations, and cow milking. Please plan on at least an hour. This event is hosted by the Goldendale FFA Chapter to increase community youths’ awareness of the agricultural industry though hands-on and interactive learning activities.

After Hours: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Klickitat River Inn, 218 2nd Street, Klickitat. Casual networking, community updates and more. There will be door prizes donated by other members, including a certificate for an overnight stay at Klickitat River Inn! Meet other chamber members and build relationships, exchange leads and make others aware of what you do. Bring your business cards or flyers to share. Get to know other business leaders and make connections. Register at www.mtadamschamber. com/events/ or call the Mt. Adams Chamber at 509-493-3630. Please RSVP if you are able to join us as we need to track our headcount.

Breakfast and 6:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Sunday at the school, Cowboy Church Service 9 –10 a.m. Sunday at the rodeo grounds, and the Rodeo Parade in Downtown Glenwood at 11 a.m. Sunday. For more information call 509-364-3427.

June 16-17, 2023, Goldendale City Wide Yard Sales: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. throughout Goldendale. The annual city-wide yard sale is back again for another year. Signup details to follow as we get closer to the event,

May 19, 2023, 2023, Teel Life Skills: 5 – 7 p.m. Goldendale Library. Social and Information Wellness for teens followed by Teen Council from 7 – 7:30 p.m.

May 19 – 22, 2023, Oregon Trail Rally: Rally starts in Portland at the

June 1 - 4, 2023, Goldendale Pickers Festival: Ekone Park, Goldendale off of Broadway. The annual festival is back, whether you play or just love the music, stop on in.

June 2 & 3, 2023, White Salmon Spring Festival: Family Fun for All in White Salmon, Spring Fest has been a premier community event in the beauti-

April 29, 2023, Klickitat Community Cleanup Day: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or until full. Call Carl at Canyon Market with questions

509-369-4400

April 29, 2023, Paper

Shred Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until the shred truck is full) 390 NE Tohomish St, White Salmon, 1st Security Bank. No limit/paper clips & staples ok. Proceeds support Soroptimist’s Dream it, Be it: Career support for girls program. Suggested donation $10 per box. Visit www.soroptimistmtadams. org for more information.

April 30, 2023, Raft

Guide Finance: 3 – 5 p.m. The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. In this class, you’ll discover the financial obstacles that hold you back and learn what behaviors you need to shift to achieve true financial freedom. Learn alternative strategies to creating income, getting started in investing, and stop living paycheck to paycheck. Led by Susan Elliot, cost is by donation only. Please preregister at elliott.susan.h@ gmail.com

May 1 – 31, 2023, White Salmon Wildflower Festival: The inaugural White Salmon Wildflower Festival unites our community to celebrate the natural beauty in and around White Salmon by advocating for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers during May. The program includes photography & art workshops, educational workshops, guided hikes, a speaker series, a wine walk, an artisan market, exhibitions, and a youth outdoor immersion fundraiser. Visit explorewhitesalmon. com/white-salmon-wildflower-festival/ for details.

May 3, 2023, Crochet group: 10 – 12 a.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@ wilddaffodilsewing.com

May 4 – 7, 2023 Escape Makers Festival: 8 p.m.

Horseshoe Bend Ranch

1230 Horseshoe Bend Rd,

May 5 - 6, 2023, Goldendale Home and Garden Show: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days. Klickitat County Fairgrounds, Goldendale. Make plans now to attend the Annual Goldendale Home & Garden Show. FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING. Want to be a vendor or interested in being a sponsor for the show? Give the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce a call at 509773-3400 or email teja@ goldendalechamber. org Exhibitors, live music, food, and family friendly. Get tips on spring planting, landscaping, pick up plants and trees, and meet faceto-face with area home improvement contractors.

May 6, 2023, May Faire Festival: 1 – 3 p.m. The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Flower Crowns, face painting, Spring activities, live music, arts and crafts, dance around the maypole. There will also be a silent auction, plants and art for sale. This is the main fundraiser for Heartsong Living Arts, supporting the shuttle van and scholarship program.

May 11, 2023, She Per-

sisted: Women artists Through Time with Lou Palermo: 6 – 7 p.m. Goldendale Library

May 13, 2023, Goldendale Farmers Market Opening Day: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 903 E Broadway at the Goldendale Chamber office. Opens every Saturday through the end of the season. Visit GoldendaleFarmersMarket.com for more information.

May 13, 2023, Annual Bird Count: Contact Marc Harvey at oakharvest@ gmail.com.

May 13, 2023, Wine Walk Saturday: The Downtown White Salmon businesses and local winemaker community are pleased to announce the White Salmon Wine Walk in celebration of the White Salmon Wildflower Festi-

International Raceway on 5/19, Goldendale on 5/20 ends in Dufur Oregon on 5/21. Please note certain designated county roads will be closed at this time. For spectator information please visit https://oregontrailrally.com/. This year’s Oregon Trail Rally is the fourth round of the American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship, which includes nine events spread across the nation. The three-day Oregon Trail Rally offers a special challenge to rally teams with its diverse stages, high speeds, technical turns, and changing road surfaces.

May 20, 2023, Crafternoon!: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Bickleton School, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Georgeville Community Center and Roosevelt School. Join us for a special craft and Bookmobile visit. Learn Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese artform for making cords and braids. Join us and create a keychain or lanyard, supplies provided. Sponsored by the Goldendale Community Library and the Klickitat County Bookmobile. Supplies pro -

ful Columbia Gorge since 1976! Great Parade, Entertainment, Food and Drink, Games, Competitions, and non-stop Family Fun for All! Cor a list of events and times visits https://whitesalmonspringfestival.com/ where you will also find vendor information.

June 3, 2023, New Hope Farms Annual Open House: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at New Hope Farms.

June 3, 2023, Lincoln Day Dinner Klickitat County Republicans: 120 East Steuben, Bingen.

June 3, 2023, June Blooms: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goldendale Area. This free garden tour is self-directed, and no registration or tickets are needed to see the gardens. Free maps can be picked up at the Goldendale Chamber a week before the event including Saturday June 3rd and will also be available as a Google Map at goldendalechamber.org/ events a week before the event or go to: https://bit. ly/JuneBloomsMap

June 6, 2023, White Salmon Farmers Market Opening Day: 4 – 7 p.m. 282 N Main Avenue, City Park.

June 9, 2023, Business

June 9 – 11, 2023, Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo: 6/9 5:30 – 8 p.m., 6/10 & 6/11 8 a.m. – midnight. Established in 1910, Alder Creek Rodeo is the oldest rodeo in Washington and has been held the second weekend in June since then. Dry camping is available on the Cleveland Park grounds. The antique carousel will run Fri-Sun. Come and join in the fun. Contact Susan Powers at 509-8208671 for more information.

June 10, 2023, Revolutionary Reads: 3:30 – 5 p.m. Goldendale Library. Author Visit with Joshua Frank, discussing the Hanford site and his book, Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America *Hybrid Event

June 15, 2023, Fascinating (or Frightening?) Forest Insects: 6 p.m. Goldendale Community Library at 131 W Burgen. Glenn Kohler, Forest Entomologist with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, will talk about the fascinating – and sometimes frightening – world of forest insects. Most of the bugs you encounter in the woods are good for a healthy ecosystem. A few of our native forest insects are considered bad pests because they can kill or damage trees. Then there’s the ugly ones. Join us as Glenn shares some of the more interesting stories of how these good, bad, and ugly insects operate.

June 17 & 18, 2023, 88th

Annual NRPA Ketchum

Kalf Rodeo: 63 Trout Lake Highway, Glenwood. The Annual Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo has been held by the Glenwood Ketchup Kalf Rodeo Association and the community of Glenwood, WA since 1934. Come join us for kids’ games & entertainment, beer garden, SunSation Mounted Flag Team performances both Saturday and Sunday, Sunday Slack at 8 a.m., Cowboy

July 4, 2023, Demolition Derby and Firework Show: Klickitat County Fairgrounds, Goldendale. ABATE of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter is bringing back the Demolition Derby with the addition of a professional firework show. Motorcycle and Hot Rods Poker Run- Kick stands up at 9 am, admission $20. Fairgrounds Gates open 1pm. Motorcycles and Quad Barrel Racing- Check in 3 pm. Derby Grand opening by our local American Legion at 4:30 PM. Demolition Derby produced by T and A metals and kickoffs at 5 pm. Big and Compact Car classes. Over $3,000 dollars in prizes. Tech inspections start at 10 a.m. day of event. Vendors, Please Contact Micki Robinson at 509-2502001 or mickij_robinson@ yahoo.com to reserve your booth.

July 8 – 9, 2023 Goldendale’s Annual Community Days: More information to come. Spend your post-Independence Day weekend immersed in Goldendale Community Days. Filled with music, events, food and more Goldendale Community Days is a great way to dive into the fun in a small town.

August 17 – 230, 2023 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: The Klickitat County Fair is the premier event of the summer season in Klickitat County. Come for the Kickoff BBQ on Thursday, the NPRA Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, Stock Sale and Steak Feed, Entertainment, Youth Livestock and Horse Show, delicious fair food. Check out the Grain King and Hay King contests, see prize winning preserves, flowers, fruits, vegetables and baked goods, fiber arts and so much more. Gates open at 8 am starting Thursday August 17th through Sunday, August 20th. If you want to participate in the parade on Saturday, August 20th, call Pat Shamek at 541-993-9560 for the details. The public events at the Fair begin on the 17th. Food or Commercial Booth Vendors contact Josh Hanning at hanningranch@yahoo.com.

September 2, 2023, Bickleton’s Annual Community Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bickleton. Enjoy a classic car show Meet and Greet, a raffle for Meet and Greet entries, homemade pie sale, food, flea market, arts and crafts, vendors, street entertainment and live music throughout the day in beautiful Bickleton. For more information call 509.896.2007.

September 8 – 10, 2023, Annual Huckfest: Friday 9/8 5 p.m. – midnight, Saturday 9/8 10 a.m. – midnight, Sunday 9/10 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. downtown Bingen. October 21, 2023, Glenwood Fall Bazar: More information to follow.

O bituary

Lorraine Abbott

Lorraine Louise Abbott (Nee Shields) was the last baby born to her parents Michael and Clara Shields, on September 25, 1930, in Spokane, Washington. Lorraine arrived to her “Birth into Heaven Party” on December 14, 2022, with the party music probably beginning just after 10 am. It is pure speculation what the first joke she told upon her arrival was. Her children are confident it had to be a short one, because Harvey was probably taking her hand and beginning a slow dance to the music he had been preparing for 19 years, since he departed.

Lorraine loved living, church, dancing, travel, laughing, jokes, learning, sharing knowledge she garnered over the years, listening to interesting people, sharing wonderful cuisine with wine, massages, sunsets, mountains, adventure, friendships, taking naps—and most of all she loved

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sharing time with her family. They include six children: Michael (wife Sharon), Katherine (husband James), Roxee, Debora (husband Al), Shelley, and Sylvia; 12 grandchildren: Lisha, Gabriel, Bailey, Amanda, Alison, Michael, Robert, Harvey, Cherish, Blaine, Caragh, and Ariana; and five great-grandchildren: Lincoln, Maverick, Carah, Anastasia, and Kaleb. At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Goldendale there will be a Funeral Mass. Burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery is to follow. We will celebrate the energy Lorraine shared with us, reminiscing on the communities she served and played in throughout her life seasons. You are welcome to add your stories and enjoy the Birthday Party at Holy Trinity Parish Hall around noon.

Deactivating the 511 phone number

Starting Friday, May 19, Washington state travelers will no longer be able to access automated statewide travel information by calling 511.

For the past 20 years, the 511 phone number has provided a way to receive traffic impacts, crash alerts, current and future weather forecasts, mountain pass conditions, and ferry information (schedules, fares, and wait times) as well as reversible-express lane status.

So, why is 511 going away?

Simply put, new technology has led to a dramatic decrease in the number of people using the service. Despite high call volumes in the early years of the program, during the past decade, the number has received a steady decrease in usage every year. In 2009, 511 had more than 2.2 million calls, but in 2022 that number fell to less than 302,000 calls—that’s an 86 percent decrease.

There are a number of likely reasons for the decline in calls—most of them due to new technology. Tools such as apps and travel maps, social media platforms, third-party mapping services, and GPS systems integrated into vehicles all have made travelers less likely to call 511. That means it’s not the valuable tool it once was for many travelers.

The 511 phone system is also expensive to operate, costing more than $150,000 a year

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in hard costs and requiring many staff hours to continually update travel information in the increasingly antiquated technology and to maintain signs about the program.

Alex Gorrod attends meetings of the Goldendale School Board and offers his highlighted notes on them. These are not the official minutes.

I was able to attend the Goldendale School District Board Meeting on Monday, April 24. Check out the full agenda online at: https:// meetings.boardbook.org/ Public/Agenda/780? meeting=576708.

1. WACA (Washington Connections Academy) did a presentation. There are currently 2134 enrolled through WACA through the Goldendale branch. 39.8% met ELA state standards, 19.9% met state Math standards, and 36% of those enrolled met state Science standards. They spelled out their improvement plan which included 95% of K-5 passing core classes, 90% 6-12th graders passing all classes, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training for their staff, 75% engagement score on pulse and engagement surveys, and a 70% graduation rate.

2. The Literacy Curriculum Adoption Committee reported to the Board after about a year of working on what curriculum the school should adopt for writing, reading, and ELA. They asked the board to adopt “Units of Study for Writing K-8” by Heinermann for around $18,000. The Board later adopted this curriculum. They also asked the

board to adopt “Leveled Literacy Intervention K-8” for an unknown amount (because a quote had not been received yet). This too was adopted by the board. The committee then said they would like to keep investigating reading programs while using the current ones until they decide on one.

3. Scott Dean (GMS SPED Para) was hired.

4. Danielle Blain was voted to be volunteer coach for GMS Track.

5. Resignations were accepted from: Holly Zedilar (Bus Driver, GMS Cook, and Courier); Danny Schneider (Music Teacher); Melissa Jensen (Agriscience Teacher)

6. Dean Schlenker (Business Manager) reported that the general fund is at $1,819,223. This is down from last month ($2,093,734) and up from last year ($1,495,818). He also noted that the lighting changes project has been ongoing with workers working from 3pm until 1am. In May an ADA Handicap Entryway will be installed at GHS and then this summer all the flooring in GHS will be replaced.

7. Mr. Schlenker also reported on attendance. FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent, every FTE is worth $10,000 in funding. GPS had a 290.6 FTE (last year it was 282.92). GMS had a 255.03 FTE (Last year it was 259.5). GHS had a 289.7 FTE (last

year it was 307.28). This 20.2 below budget. Online had a 2071.37 FTE (Last year it was 1428.81).

8. Ms. Hedges (Principal at GPS) reported that attendance is around 92%. They start state assessment testing in early May. She also reported that kindergarten registration will be May 16-18th. On Tuesday and Thursday this will be from 3:15-4:45pm and on Wednesday from 12:45-4:45pm. People can call 509-773-4665 to make an appointment.

9. Ms. Lummio (Principal at GMS) reported that attendance is around 93%. Track is going right now and they placed top ten in their first league meet. There will be a drama performance on May 5th. She also shared that state testing starts May 9th.

10. Mr. Westerman (Principal at GHS) and student rep Gwendolyn Gilliam reported the following: State testing will be taking place during April and May. The GHS Drama Club is putting on a play (The Night of January 16th) at GMS. They will have performances Friday, April 28th @7pm and Saturday April 29th @2pm and 7pm. It is a courtroom drama and audience members will serve as jury members to determine if it is a murder or a suicide. Their verdict will determine the conclusion of the play. Prom will be May 6th at the Klickitat County

Fairgrounds. They had 90% turnout for spring parent/ teacher/student conferences. The FFA Ag Mechanics team placed 7th at state with Nick Bowdish placing 8th as an individual. Future Business Leaders of America was recognized as a champion Chapter. Max Christensen earned recognition for an outstanding solo performance while playing for the Jazz Band. The FFA is holding their annual plant sale at the GMS greenhouse. It will be May 5th from 8:30am-5pm and May 6th from 9am-3pm.

11. The board approved the first reading of policy revisions, additions, and removals for 3530P (fundraising), 4060/4060P (distribution of information), 4210 (regulation of dangerous weapons), 6111 (tuition), 5001 (Hiring of retired school employees), 6815/6815P (advertising on district property), 5254/5254P (staff expression), and 5521/5521P (teacher assistance program)

Check out the previous minutes for meetings on the district website. I would love to encourage anyone interested in what is going on at the school district to try and make it to an upcoming meeting.

The next board work session will be Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the GPS library. The next regular meeting will be Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the GHS cafeteria.

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C.

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

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

EASTERN ORTHODOX

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

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook

Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace

"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

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

Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Kendra BehnSmith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter

Children’s Church available during worship. All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene

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

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

wolf report, the state’s wildlife agency and Tribes counted a minimum population of 216 wolves and 37 wolf packs at the end of 2022. Some 26 of these packs had successful breeding pairs—defined as a male and female with at least two pups that survived until Dec. 31. The average litter size is four pups.

Washington’s Wolf Conservation and Management Plan, adopted in 2011 by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, divides the state into three recovery regions: Eastern Washington, the Northern Cascades and the Southern Cascades and Northwest Coast.

Until the discovery of the Big Muddy Pack, there were no documented wolf packs in that third region.

Most of Washington’s wolf packs are currently found in the northeast and southeast corners of the state, but wolves have been moving into northcentral and central Washington in recent years.

It’s very common for an adult wolf to leave its birth pack or another pack that it has joined for a while.

“Almost every wolf does that at least once in its life. That’s how packs start,” Spence said. “It’s the primary driver of population growth.” Wolves typically disperse in search of a mate when they are two or three years old. “Every wolf wants to be a breeder,” he said.

WA109M strikes out on his own

Five collared Washington wolves are known to have dispersed from their birth packs in 2021, including an approximately two-year-old male that Spence’s team captured and collared north of Ellensburg in January 2021. Dubbed WA109M, the wolf left his pack in central Washington later that year.

WA109M wandered around for a while before crossing Interstate 90 and heading south through Yakama Nation lands. By late January 2022, he had traveled more than 325 miles and arrived in Klickitat County.

In April 2022, biologists monitoring WA109M reported that he was traveling in Klickitat and Yakima Counties with a second wolf, an un-collared animal of unknown age and sex. The biologists don’t know where the second wolf came from or exactly when it met WA109M, but they determined it is a female by sending some of its scat to University of Washington researchers for genetic testing.

The two wolves have since spent their time hunting, sleeping, and covering a lot of ground.

Wolf territories can be hundreds of square miles, and wolves use dens only for a short time when their pups are small. It’s likely that a pair maintaining a territory together will produce pups this year, Spence said. About 70% of wolf packs produce pups in any given year.

Spence said he wouldn’t be surprised to get a confirmed sighting of a gray wolf almost anywhere in Washington at this point in the species’ recovery. But confirming the existence of a pack that is maintaining a territory is far more significant, and finding the first pack in the only Washington wolf-recovery region that did not previously have one is “a big deal,” he said. “A lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time.”

Preventing conflicts with wolves Conversations anticipating the arrival of wolves in Southwest Washington started long before WA109M showed up, and even before a photo taken in Klickitat County in 2014 was confirmed as a wolf sighting. (That wolf was never seen again.)

“Ten years ago, we started a range-rider pilot program with some of the livestock producers in Klickitat County, to get them familiar with the concept of range riding and monitoring livestock for the presence of wolves, because we knew it was coming,” said Todd Jacobsen, the local wildlife conflict specialist for the Washington

Department of Fish and Wildlife. A range rider is a cowboy or cowgirl who checks on herds to prevent conflicts with predators.

Jacobsen has since had many informal meetings to discuss wolves with local livestock producers around kitchen tables, as well as at organized meetings and workshops.

“There have not been any confirmed or probable livestock mortalities or injuries from these wolves in Klickitat County,” he said.

WDFW has a detailed protocol that outlines the tools and strategies the agency uses to reduce wolf-livestock interactions and support wolf recovery in Washington. The protocol includes methods for investigating suspected depredations.

Predators such as wolves and cougars have distinctive ways of killing their prey. To investigate a potential livestock depredation, specialists from the wildlife department shave and skin the carcass, looking for bite marks and subcutaneous hemorrhaging of muscle tissue, especially in the hamstrings and armpits.

Tissue damage on a live animal attacked by a wolf will look different than damage to an already-dead animal scavenged by a wolf.

In the absence of telltale bite marks, investigators look for other signs of a wolf attack, such as fresh tracks, scat, hair caught on fences and blood or other physical evidence of a struggle.

Wolves feed primarily on elk, deer and moose. However, they will readily eat any livestock carcasses they find.

“They are really good at finding carcasses,” Spence said.

The wildlife department is working with livestock producers to emphasize the importance of quickly removing the carcasses of cattle that have died from disease, severe weather or other causes. Otherwise, these carcasses are likely to attract wolves, and the wolves might then become habituated to finding food in an area where cattle are pastured.

In April 2022, wildlife agency staff met with a rancher who had cattle near an area the collared wolf had been frequenting.

They emphasized the importance of carcass sanitation and offered help with securing carcasses.

In late summer of last year, another rancher’s cow was found dead in a large pasture that the collared wolf had been visiting.

Jacobsen conducted a necropsy of the carcass and determined that the cow had not been killed by a wild carnivore. He secured the carcass with electric fencing, to help prevent wolves from scavenging it before it could be removed.

Jacobsen has since received funding for a pilot project to remove carcasses from anywhere within the wolf pack’s territory in Klickitat County, at no charge to ranchers.

The department has purchased a dump trailer to haul carcasses to the regional landfill in Roosevelt, Wash., and Jacobsen has already made a few trips with it.

According to the wildlife department’s monthly report published in mid-March, the Big Muddy Pack was frequenting an area adjacent to a livestock calving pasture in the early months of this year.

Calving was expected to begin in late February, so Jacobsen “proactively deployed fox lights around the perimeter of the pasture to help serve as a deterrent measure.”

Fox lights, which were originally developed to deter foxes, are devices that flash random patterns of lights to simulate a human patrolling a field.

Elsewhere in the state, wildlife specialists have experimented with other nonlethal methods for scaring wolves away from livestock. For example, they have been testing radio-activated guard (RAG) boxes that detect the presence of collared wolves and haze the wolves with loud noises and a

flashing strobe light. RAG boxes also alert the livestock producer to a wolf’s presence.

That can be “an even bigger deterrent,” Spence said.

Another nonlethal deterrent is fladry—a braided metal wire mounted on fenceposts with fabric strips or flags that flap in the wind. “Turbo fladry” is similar, except the metal wire is electrified where that is an option.

Another potential deterrence method uses guardian dogs to protect livestock.

No deterrence strategy is a silver bullet, and multiple strategies are used in some situations. RAG boxes, for example, work better for small, confined livestock operations than for protecting wide-ranging herds.

Washington is the only state that offers a program to share GPS location data from radiocollared wolves with qualifying livestock producers who agree not to share the data outside the program. The data can help ranchers proactively prevent conflicts between cattle and nearby wolves.

The program does not share data between April 1 and July 15, when wolves are most likely to be staying close to a den site with young pups.

Jacobsen said two ranchers in Klickitat County have enrolled in the program and signed annual agreements with the wildlife department.

Wolves are currently listed as federally endangered in the western two-thirds of the state. That includes all of Klickitat County, and it means that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ultimate authority over wolf management in this region.

In the Eastern Washington recovery region, WDFW and tribal entities have the lead role. Washington’s wolf plan anticipates full delisting of the species once there are at least four successful breeding pairs in each of the three recovery regions, and either three additional breeding pairs anywhere in the state for three consecutive years or six additional breeding pairs anywhere statewide for a single year.

Earlier this year, conservationists raised concerns about a bill in the state legislature, HB 1698, that would have given county officials more say in how wolves are managed. The bill had some conditions, but many viewed it as a move to replace federal and state management of wolves with local control.

The state wildlife agency did not back the bill, which stalled when it got to the House Appropriations Committee.

Opponents of the bill were especially worried about how it might be applied in Klickitat County, where Sheriff Bob Songer has run a controversial program using hound handlers to hunt cougars and other predators he deems a threat to public safety.

At a Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 29, 2022, Songer told the commissioners that if wolves start chasing livestock, “they’re no different than a pack of dogs that are allowed by law to be shot … If you shoot one of those wolves, you call me and tell the game department the sheriff told you to shoot it.”

Songer also said it was his understanding that “the ones here [in Klickitat County] are not protected by the feds.” That is incorrect.

“What people should know about wolves in this area is that they’re federally protected, and it’s illegal to shoot them,” Spence said.

A charter member of the Society of Environmental Journalists, Dawn Stover is a freelance reporter and editor who writes about science, technology, and the environment. She’s a contributing editor at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and was a staff editor for more than 20 years, including work at Popular Science and Harper’s magazines. She lives in White Salmon, Washington.

Perez Collision Repair of Goldendale has generously donated a 2001 Subaru Outback Limited for a raffle prize as a fundraiser for next year’s Derby, so plans for the 45th annual Demolition Derby is already being planned. The Outback is parked at Perez’s; go by, look it over, and see for yourself it is well worth the risk of a $10 ticket. Call Terry Campbell for tickets at (509) 250-2832.

The day will begin with the very popular Poker Run. Registration is at 9 a.m. with KSU (Kick Stands Up) at 10. If you don’t own a motorcycle, don’t fret, cars are welcome to participate as well. There is a $20 entry fee and a $10 fee for each additional person either on the back of your motorcycle or in your car. The entry fee includes one adult entry into the Demolition Derby and Fireworks Show. If you or your business would like to help sponsor Derby Day, you can pick up sponsorship forms at the Goldendale Chamber.

Fireworks Show? Yes! The ABATE team has secured the services of Alpha Pyrotechnics, so we will be privileged to see a professional fireworks display when darkness begins to fall. There will be no need to drive out of town to witness a spectacular showing of bursting arrays of color in the night sky.

In the past there were complaints about the slack time between heats during the Derby. There will be no time for boredom at this year’s Derby because Bikes and Quads will be revving up to compete in Barrel Racing, while cars are being readied for the next crashing episode. It promises to be the perfect boredom-breaker, so don’t even think about bringing a book along. If you have a desire to participate in this event, there are practice days

at Eddieville Motorsports Park south of Goldendale. Entry fees are: 7-12 Free (trophies given), 13 and up $20 (cash prizes given). For more information call Scott Robinson at (509) 250-2001.

Be assured the ABATE crew will not allow you to go hungry or thirsty during this day of frivolity. There will be local food vendors who will be more than happy to aid you in quenching your thirst and satisfying your appetite.

D’Avanzo’s Italian Restaurant will be in charge of the kitchen under the grandstands, and they will also be “at the wheel” of the Beer Garden. While you are munching and sipping, you can wander about the grounds and visit the different merchandise booths. They will be able to provide you with a souvenir for you to remember the day, or you can take the opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping a bit early by purchasing locally-made gifts for family and friends. If you have been looking for a chance to have a booth of your own, you can contact Micki Robinson at (509) 250-2245.

By now, if you are a Derby participant, you are probably wondering about the Demolition Derby itself. Cutting to the chase—or crash, in this case—if you register your car before July 4, the entry fee is $50. If you are a bit of a procrastinator and register on the morning of the event, putting it off will cost you $75. No registrations will be accepted after noon. Tech inspections start at 11 a.m., and time trials start at 3 p.m. Call Todd Nunn at (509)2610484 for more information about Derby cars in general.

For all of us non-participants, the gates open at 1 p.m., the Opening Ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m., and the Demolition Derby begins at 5 p.m.

Admission is $20 for 14 and

up, $10 for Seniors and Veterans, $10 for 7 to 13, and Free for 0 to 6.

In case you were wondering why the Derby is starting so late in the day, that’s because of the need for more darkness for the fireworks. And speaking of fireworks, just in case you are a tad worried about the fire danger in July, our firefighting professionals from Rural 7 Fire Department and City of Goldendale Fire Department will be on the grounds to make sure nothing gets out of hand. With all the crashing, racing, bumping, and general happenings when a large group of people get together, Klickitat Valley Health EMTs will be standing by to offer their services if needed for emergencies.

The Derby has come a long way since its conception. It started when a group of guys decided it would be great fun to get together and crash some cars. Jim Riley owned some property out past the County Road Department on Highway 142 and offered it up for the event. The guys came with their cars and their entry fee (a case of beer, which was drunk only after the crashing of the cars), and the first annual Demolition Derby was born. There is just too much going on Tuesday, July 4, to go into here, so for more information, stop by the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce, go to their website at goldendalechamber.org/events. You can also call Scott, who will be very happy to tell you all about this long-awaited celebration of our Independence Day. Put it on your calendar to pack up the family, invite friends, or just come solo to the 44th Annual Demolition Derby, celebrate with the community in a big way— and prepare to have an explosively good time!

—Peggy Woodard

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The Washington Outdoors Report: Oysters anyone?

John Kruse For The SenTinel

Mark Yuasa, a spokesman for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the longtime former outdoors columnist for the Seattle Times, chatted with me this week about oysters and why right now may be the best time to harvest them in Washington State.

According to Yuasa, who has harvested more than his share of oysters over the years, the reason why spring is a great time to harvest oysters is because the low tides switch back to daylight hours, and you don’t have to go out there with a flashlight or headlamp. Second, the oysters are in rich, prime condition in the cold-water temperatures found in places like Hood Canal this time of year. Once the waters warm up the oysters use a lot of energy resources to go into their spawning period and the quality of the meat simply isn’t as good as it is right now. Finally, the beaches are less crowded this time of year

than they are during the summer months, which makes for a more enjoyable outing.

REGULATIONS

You can gather up to 18 oysters a day. They have to measure at least 2 ½ inches long (measured across the longest distance of the shell) and yes, the oysters you eat on the beach do count as part of your daily limit. Each harvester has to have their own container for their own individual catch.

You can only harvest oysters by hand or with a manually operated, hand-held prying tool such as an oyster knife. Do not use hammers to break apart the oyster shell. Oyster seasons are not uniform from beach to beach.

You can find this year’s seasons at wdfw.wa.gov/placesto-go/shellfish-beaches.

You’ll also want to check the Department of Health’s Biotoxin Status web page to make sure shellfish are safe to eat at the beach you want to go to. That link can be found at fortress.wa.gov/doh/biotoxin/biotoxin.html.

Finally, the oysters you

harvest must be shucked on the beach, and the shells should be left on the same tideland and at the same tide height where they were taken.

WHY DO I HAVE TO SHUCK THEM ON THE BEACH?

I asked Mark Yuasa about this oyster shucking rule. He explained there are several reasons for this rule. First, it prevents the spread of invasive species and diseases from one location to another. One such species is the Japanese oyster drill. It

Missing Corner serves the community

Zachary Villar

For The SenTinel

The sound of sawing is not unfamiliar in the Columbia Gorge. Normally, it is logs being sawed, but back in March behind The Missing Corner, people were sawing boats.

The Missing Corner is a community space located in an unassuming building on Highway 141 in BZ Corner.

That day there was a group of people disassembling and sawing apart several colorful, donated kayaks that will be transported to companies Boats2Boards and TRR-Handpaddles to be recycled into hand paddles, dog bowls, and cutting boards. The proceeds from this will be donated to non-profit organizations Team River Runner and American Whitewater. This is just one of the many events that occur at The Missing Corner.

Found working alongside this group of busy people was Natalie Anderson, the owner and operator of The Missing Corner. Anderson lives in BZ Corner with her husband, Leif Anderson, and her two children. “When I toured, I realized I know what has to happen here—we need a community center,” said Anderson when asked what prompted her to open The Missing Corner. “It’s really easy right now to feel disconnected from your neighbors, and everything’s happening in social media

world. I really wanted to create a space to have a local connection to the people who live near.”

Anderson opened The Missing Corner in 2021, and the space has already been host to a wide variety of different events, such as ceramics classes, group yoga, massage therapy, kayak welding, author readings, and much more.

Anderson earned a PHD in Geology and worked as a research scientist before she opened The Missing Corner. “I had my second kid and had a lot of internal reflection of what I wanted to do, and this was for sale,” explained Natalie. “It’s not even what I wanted to do; the universe was pretty much shoving it into my face—it was right there, and I thought, ‘Well, I know it has to happen,’ and the more I thought about it I realized I was uniquely situated to take it on. So I did.”

Anderson and her husband moved to Klickitat County five years ago for “the paddling,” a catch-all term used for canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. She is a high-end athlete in white water kayaking communities and has competed in competitions such as the North Fork Championship and the Little White Salmon Race, in which she won the 2019 Women’s division. The March 26 kayak recycling event was being held in conjunction with the 2023

Little White Salmon Race that occurred March 25. “I knew I had about seven broken kayaks in my backyard that I needed to clear out,” Anderson said. “I heard about some people on the East Coast recycling broken kayaks to make cutting boards, dog bowls, and hand paddles, and they’re doing it as a fundraiser for American Whitewater, which is an organization that lobbies and works for river access and river issues. I thought, ‘Well, we have lots of plastic on the West Coast, I need to get it out of my yard; maybe I can just throw together an event.’”

This laissez-faire way of doing things seems to inform how The Missing Corner operates. The space is membershipbased for use ($10 a year), and members are asked to attend an orientation that includes an introductory phone call and an onsite tour. “After that, I really do see this place as our space; it’s not my space renting to you,” said Anderson. “When you’re a member, it’s all of our place collectively. I have an online schedule where once you’re a member, you can book your own event and advertise it. I have some guidelines for contributions, so what we give back to the space is kind of what keeps it going forward. So I don’t actually have any fixed prices.”

The Missing Corner has several rooms available for events. There is a large room that connects to several

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smaller spaces. One of the rooms is set up with a massage table and another room is being converted into an internet café.

Anderson gave a lot of thought to how she could make The Missing Corner financially welcoming and available to anyone interested in using the space. “For most of our transactions, people want to do something, but they’re kind of scared,” she said. “They’re thinking, ‘What are you going to take from me to make this happen?’ And that’s a hard conversation to start. I wanted to flip that on its head and say, ‘What can you give that works for you?’ What I tell people is, you pretty much give back to the center what your heart feels is right to you, and I’m happy with that.”

Anderson wasn’t the only

is a hitchhiker on shells and can be spread to other oyster beds easily if you take a shell carrying this species and discard it on another beach.

Another reason to leave the oyster shells on the beach in the area you found them in is because small juvenile oysters may well be growing on the oyster you just shucked, and leaving the shell high and dry above the high tide line kills those juvenile oysters.

WHERE TO GO:

If you are looking for places to go harvest oysters, the place to start is Hood Canal.

Twanoh State Park, north of Union, has beaches on both sides of the boat ramp and is open year-round. Yuasa also recommends the Lilliwaup State Park Tidelands which are open all year not only for oysters, but for bay clams, too. Eagle Creek north of Lilliwaup off of US Highway 101 is also open all year long. The beach here is accessed by a short, steep hike from the parking area. If you are looking for an easy-to-access beach for those with limited

mobility, try the Triton Cove Tidelands, also located off Highway 101. Yet another option is Potlach State Park, north of Shelton, which is open for oyster harvesting until May 31.

RECIPES

Asked how he likes to eat his oysters, Yuasa replied with a laugh, “I like to eat them freshly shucked with a hint of Tobasco sauce and a squeeze of lemon.” Yuasa said he also likes them deep fried in Panko batter served with a side of tartar sauce.

As for me, the best oysters

I ever ate were served off the grill by my best friend (at his own wedding no less). The grilled oysters also had a dash of Tobasco sauce and parmesan cheese.

If you want more information about harvesting oysters in the greater Puget Sound Region check out the lengthy blog on the subject at https:// tinyurl.com/3464wn2b. John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio. com.

one happy about how things work at The Missing Corner. Andrey Coto Robles was one of the many people working on disassembling kayaks that day. He had just flown in from Costa Rica three days prior to participate in the Little White Salmon race. “It’s so beautiful to see the whole community working together,” said Robles. “I want to take this to

Costa Rica. I’m so happy to be part of this because I’m learning so much, and I’m helping the community and the environment. I’m very happy and thankful to be here.”

It sounds like Anderson’s achievements towards reinvigorating and connecting the community may already be influencing people from around the world.

HARD AT WORK: Natalie Anderson, right, owns and operates The Missing Corner in BZ Corner.

courtesy Washington state Parks

GOOD PLACE TO HARVEST: Potlach State Park and Hood Canal.

“I dance for God; I dance for our Heavenly Father. I wouldn’t be dancing if it wasn’t for Him. I’ve been dancing all my life. It’s a blessing to dance, and it’s a blessing to sing at the drum,” said Whiteman Sr., who teaches Blackfeet Native American studies to high school and middle school students. “I came here a few years ago with my late son when he was alive. We sang here, we danced here and enjoyed ourselves. I’m backtracking to places where we went. I like this area because the people are real friendly, they’re nice to talk to, they’re really happy to see you.”

The Golden Age dancers were followed by the Juniors. Dazha won fi rst place in the Junior Girls Fancy competition. She was wearing a shawl with rainbow tassels and a headdress with two long, white and brown feathers sticking up. She said the Pow Wow had been good and explained how her shawl represented the butterfly and the jingling shells on her

dress represented the snake. As the dancing continued, people enjoyed frybread, chili, and strawberry shortcake sold by the Pow Wow Committee.

Devin Martinez came from the Yakima Valley to dance that day. His specialty is chicken dancing, a Pow Wow dance style that imitates the strutting of the male prairie chicken mating ritual. Since that dance style was not being judged at the Rock Creek Pow Wow, he was dancing the Grass Dance style instead. “I think of a Pow Wow as a gathering, for everyone to come together and have fun. It’s the outfits, it’s your family, what they made for you, and you show it off. That’s the meaning I’ve found behind it.”

The good weather held the entire day, and there were sun and blue skies over the Rock Creek Longhouse as the dance competition and horseshoe tournament continued into the afternoon.

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ple are asked to complete the speed test no later than May 12 in order for information to be included in Klickitat County’s broadband plan. (The speed test is ongoing; information gathered after May 12 will still help develop later planning efforts. But the urgent focus is on the county-wide plan.)

Funding will be directed toward people who are unserved or under-served by highspeed internet—which means most people living outside the city limits of Goldendale, Bingen, and White Salmon.

A speed test compares the “reported” internet speeds for a given home with the homeowner’s actual experience in receiving internet service. If your home does not have access to enough bandwidth to take the test, you can still go to the website at a different location and mark your address as unserved.

“Internet providers report data to the federal government, but those reports often

do not reflect real-world situations,” said Jenne Patterson, a Snowden Community Council member who co-chairs that council’s broadband committee. “We need to learn about people’s actual experiences to make certain we can make a strong case for federal funding. Affordable, fast internet service is essential for people living in rural areas of Klickitat County.”

Federal funding agencies define “unserved” as less than 25 Mbps (megabits per second) download speed and 3 Mbps upload. Underserved is less than 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.

“Download” means the speed at which you’re able to receive information from the internet to your computer; “upload” means sending information from your computer, such as sending email or a photo. The abbreviation “Mbps” is a standard measure of internet service speed.

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In addition to the speed tests, efforts are also underway through individual community councils, which collectively have formed a “Broadband Action Team” to gather local stakeholder information and guidance for the county-wide plan, which will be completed in June. One meeting, with Lyle, Trout Lake, and Snowden community councils, took place April 15 in Lyle, and others are planned for May.

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When Thomas Jefferson was born 280 years ago, no one would have guessed that he would become a household name. No one could have ever guessed that his signature would be recognizable by millions of people. There is so much more to learn about this founding father that became the third President of the United States of America. He was a politician, an ambassador, a scientist and inventor.

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Thomas was born on April 13, 1743 near Charlottesville, Virginia. He had six sisters and one brother. He liked to go exploring in the woods and he played the violin, but most of all he loved to learn. The United States did not exist yet and there were very few schools. His parents wanted him to learn as much as possible so when he was eight years old he was sent away to live with a tutor. His dad died when he was 11 and he inherited the estate. He went to William and Mary college in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was only 18 when he graduated and went back home to manage his dad’s property and he became a lawyer. Reading and writing were fun for Thomas but what he really liked to do was tinker with things and experiment to see if he could make them work better. He invented a few things that were unlike anything ever seen before. When Thomas was 26 he began building his own home in Virginia named Monticello. One of his inventions, called the great clock, is in that house. Thomas was fascinated by time and did not want to forget the day, hour or minute something happened. His great clock did all of those things. As the clock ticks, cannon balls are lowered, passing marks on the wall showing what day it is. The clock still works and every Sunday someone at Monticello winds it to keep it ticking.

In 1775 Thomas Jefferson, who did not agree with British rule over The Colonies, was elected to represent Virginia at The Second Continental Congress. He and four other delegates were given the job of writing The Declaration of Independence. His good friend John Adams convinced the committee that Thomas should write the document. It was adopted on the 4th day of July, 1776 and published July 5th, making Thomas Jefferson one of the founding fathers of the United States of America.

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Thomas Jefferson ran for president three times. He lost the first election to his friend John Adams in 1796. In 1800 Thomas Jefferson ran again against Aaron Burr. The election ended in the only tied vote for president and congress had to break the tie. The tie breaking vote made Thomas Jefferson the third president of The United States of America. He was reelected in 1804.

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Tennis has a Roller Coaster Week

Tayler Bradley For The SenTinel

Last week the Goldendale High School Tennis Team had some ups and downs but altogether a decent week. Each team member saw some pretty tough competition while others were a breeze. Either way, every time they stepped out onto the court, they gave their absolute best.

Their first match was played at home against the skilled team from La Salle. This time around the Wolves had a home court advantage and more time to work on techniques. They were all ready to play no matter who they were matched up against. Starting it off was Max Christensen who laid it all out there and came out on top. He won his match 6-1, 6-4. Jeslyn Berry and Taryn Rising played first doubles for the girls again this week, and they are really working well together. They, too, won their match 6-4, 6-3, though the La Salle team put up a great fight. The rest of the players struggled to find a way to get the ball past their opponents, which meant La Salle took home the overall team win for the day.

After a very tough match at home, the Wolves were eager to head back out and match up against another team. This time they were headed to White Swan, who only has a women's

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team, which means our men's team had a day off. The girls had a wonderful day sweeping all five wins.

Gwen Gilliam started off playing a great match, and then her opponent ended up with an injury and forfeited the rest of the game.

Kelly Smith played second singles for the first time and rocked it. “She played great, moving her opponent around the court and getting the ball past her,” head coach Jenn Neil says. Kelly won her match 6-2, 6-1. Jeslyn and Taryn played first doubles again and brought home their second win for the week, 6-0,6-0. Logan Armstrong and Ella Riley, second doubles team, won their match, bringing home the fourth win of the day. Rounding it out for the Wolves was Maddie Groves and Linzy Hanna, who won the first two sets, ending the match and making it a complete sweep for the Wolves.

It was a little bit of a tough week for the Wolves, but the ladies were able to end it on a high note, and the boys got in some good practice. They still have a few weeks left and some great opponents standing between them and their year-end goals. Tuesday, April 25, the Wolves will have faced Wapato on their home court and Thursday, the 27th, they will travel to Cle Elum. Both matches are going to be great matchups and the Wolves are ready.

Legislature passes multiple environmental bills in time for Earth Day

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Legislators celebrated Earth Day with the passage of environmental bills in the final hours of the legislative session.

The package creates new laws that regulate the use of foam blocks for docks, govern production of hydrogen to power buses, provide for the study of carbon monoxide and places new restrictions on battery sales.

Substitute House Bill 1085, by Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, prohibits the sale and distribution of expanded foam blocks and floats used in overwater structures, unless the foam is contained in a shell of concrete, aluminum or plastic.

Floating homes and residences are excluded from the restrictions under the bill. Floats, docks and accessory overwater structures associated with floating homes or residences will be subject to the restrictions, beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

The bill requires any building with a drinking fountain to have a water bottle filling station as well, beginning July 1, 2026, with potential updates.

“This bill will help protect and preserve our marine ecosystems and reduce the massive amounts of plastic waste that our society creates,” Mena said. “It is often said that kids are our future, but it is our responsibility to them to have a clean and prosperous future.”

The bill was signed by the governor on April 20.

Substitute House Bill 1236, by Rep. David Hackney, D-Tukwila, allows public transit agencies to produce and distribute green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable hydrogen.

Green electrolytic hydrogen is produced through electrolysis and comes from renewable sources such as wind or water.

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This season our Goldendale High School Golf Team has not been holding back. They have left everything out on the course and then some. This last week they traveled to Dayton and competed against three other schools in their league.

Last Wednesday the Wolves headed out to the Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation Course. The five players competing for the day were Ike O’Leary, Jackson Large, Logan Telford, Christian Green, and Colby Large. Together these athletes have been unstoppable, and this week as individuals, they were unmatched as well. As each one of them worked their way from hole to hole, their confidence continued to grow. Head coach Amy Wilson was full of joy as she watched the Wolves show off their improvements and

keep their strokes down. By the end of the day, every Goldendale competitor finished the day off strong and with huge accomplishments. Ike O’Leary brought home first place individually with his teammates, Jackson Large coming in second, and Logan Telford placing third. To make things even more exciting, Christian Green also placed fourth and Colby Large placed 7th.

All five of our Wolves placed in the top ten, four of which took the top four places. Then together as a team, they brought home the overall team win, too. All we can say is, wow! These boys are killing it out on the course.

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tricts. This week they will travel to Cle Elum to tee off against three more teams in their league for the second league tournament of the season. Coach Amy tells the team, “You can’t win them all if you don’t win the first one.” With this win it makes them two for two with three more tournaments left before Districts. Keep it up, guys!

Track and Field has a Great Day Competing

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As the spring sports season continues, the Goldendale High School Track Team is hard at it. These athletes aren’t just working on one skill or event because many of them participate in more than one and across different types. This means they must put in extra work and learn double or even triple the techniques. They are resiliently facing everything that is given to them. Last week they traveled to Mabton for the Scott Sexton Memorial, a league event where they gave their very best to try and reach their next goal of making it to districts.

the 100-meter hurdles, we had two Lady Wolves place in the top 10, Charlotte Matulovich won 2nd and Bailey Holycross won 7th. Charlotte also won 2nd in the 30-meter hurdles, completing her day. Bailey switched gears and threw the shot put 22 feet 2 inches, allowing her to finish 12th. Her teammate, Averie Mell, also threw the shot put and came in 15th. In the discus, Bailey came in 2nd with 83 feet 3 inches for a new personal best. Jenna Casey came in 4th,

throwing the discus 76 feet 4 inches. Ada Garner found herself in 3rd place for the day in the javelin with a distance of 86 feet 11 inches. She also placed 4th in the long jump and her teammate, Jenna Casey, was right behind her placing 5th. Jenna rounded out the day with a new personal best of 28 feet 2 inches in the triple jump for a 3rd place finish.

These athletes are competing well, placing and earning their spot to continue on. They still

have a few more track meets left before Districts, which gives them plenty of time to improve their techniques and push themselves to be their very best. This week they will have two track meets. Yesterday, April 25, they will have competed at Columbia-Burbank, and then on Saturday the 29th they will head out to Trout Lake for the Jeff Aguar Memorial Invite. Good luck this week, Wolves!

hydrogen and renewable hydrogen to facilities that distribute, store or dispense these types of hydrogen for transportation fuel under the bill. The bill has passed the Legislature and has been delivered to the governor.

Substitute House Bill 1779, by Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, R-Goldendale, requires the Department of Health to establish an interagency carbon monoxide workgroup including representatives from the Department of Ecology, Washington State Patrol and Office of the Attorney General.

The workgroup is required to create a report on current and future state activities preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, increasing awareness throughout at-risk communities, collecting data from incidents and identifying sources for funding awareness campaigns.

The report is required to be submitted to the Legislature by Dec. 1, 2024, and needs to include recommendations on how to reduce carbon monoxide poisoning in Washington. The bill has passed the Legislature and was delivered to the governor’s desk.

Senate Bill 5104, by Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, requires the Department of Ecology to conduct a baseline survey of Puget Sound marine shorelines.

The survey would use technology to capture aerial and 360 degree on-the-water images, which need to be publicly available by Dec. 31, 2024.

A survey documenting and mapping existing shoreline conditions, structures and structure conditions must be conducted and completed by June 30, 2025.  Both surveys will be required to be updated in a two-year cycle. The information from the surveys needs to be publicly available and also needs to be incorporated into state geographic information system mapping.

Kicking it off was Storey Woodbury, who took 9th overall in the men's 100-meter race, and moving into the 200-meter race, Storey brought home a 6th place finish. He continued to show off his speed when he took 1st place in the men’s 800-meters. This race was taken over by the Wolves, as five others placed in the top 10. Sebastian Sanchez tied for 2nd, Anthony Hauck came in 4th, Aaron Chilson raced across the line in 6th, Victor Canche was right behind him coming in 7th, and Aiden Wheeler rounded it out for the Wolves finishing 9th. Matthew Gray earned a new personal best with a time of 24.88 seconds, placing him 4th for the day in the 200-meters. Our boys weren’t done running yet though, Sean Henrikson blasted past his opponents in the mile, bringing home the win. Damian Simonds also ran the mile with great speed, which allowed him to come in 6th.

The team then transitioned to their field events and shined bright there as well. In the shotput, three Wolves placed in the top 15, Jeremy Wolfe 10th overall, Ethan Mell came in 12th and Victor Canche tied for 13th. The discus flew through the air for great distances, placing Ethan Mell in 13th place and Owen Myra 15th. Completing the throwing events were three Wolves who placed in the top 15 in the javelin, Ethan with a 10th place finish, Jacob Harris 11th, and Rowan Richelderfer 12th. The Wolves jumped their way through the last 3 events. Jeremy and Matthew both tied for 3rd in the high jump. In the long jump Stephen Pittman placed 2nd and won the triple jump. Matthew Gray finished the day off for the boys, finishing 5th in the long jump and 2nd in the triple jump.

The Lady Wolves also had a great day at this event, bringing home some good accomplishments. Emma Olson raced her way to 5th place in the women’s 100-meters, and she brought home the win in the triple jump. In the 200-meters, Jenna Casey placed 8th, Graziela Fuller finished 9th, Bailey Holycross placed 14th, and Phoebe Keith finished 15th. In

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IN THE TOP TEN: Left to right: Ike O’Leary, Colby Large, and Logan Telford are among the GHS Golf Team that has been winning a lot lately.