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Klickitat Commissioners covered a lot of ground in their April 21 meeting. In the morning workshop session, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter expressed frustration about a problem at the Lyle boat launch.
“People don’t realize that it’s a county road,” he said. “It’s from the days when there used to be a ferry. We have ‘No parking’ signs so people can use the launch, and they took the signs right out.”
After that, Hunter said Public Works installed signs with special screws that can’t be removed and
set the posts in concrete.
“Well, they ripped the post out, concrete and everything,” he said. “And they took the whole thing away.”
He said he would notify the sheriff, and they’d have to anchor a replacement sign in a large rock or a Jersey barrier.
Public Health Director Erin Quinn said health departments around the state had been notified of a significant cut in state funding.
“Statewide, there will be $21 million of cuts,” she told commissioners. “I know that will impact our department. I have no idea what that will look like.
We haven’t gotten any heads up if it’s going to be programmatic or overall. We know that July 1, we anticipate running a very lean department.”
In the formal afternoon session, commissioners opened rebids for repairing the stucco on the county courthouse and repainting it after a first round of bids came in higher than the county’s budget. Once the bidder’s qualifications have been approved, the county will confirm the winner.
But the best quotes of the day, as usual, came from county lobbyist Zak Kennedy, who noted that in a previous session, they had succeeded in getting the legisla-
ture to approve the designation of frontier counties.
“Imagine you’re a downtown Seattle legislator,” Kennedy said. “Senate, House, doesn’t matter. Most likely Democrat, probably never driven your car on a gravel road in your life. And so they look at frontier counties, and they basically look at us from a position of complete neglect. We need to leverage that.”
He said in the past, the only kind of flexibility the state had given counties was the flexibility to increase taxes. He suggested that, working together, frontier counties might be able to get some flexibility on regulations that did
not work well in rural areas, such as additional dwelling units, or ADUs.
“In downtown Seattle, someone living in your garage is a big deal,” he added. “Out in the country, someone putting a small apartment in the garage or shop or barn or whatever could be a quarter mile away from your house or more. Nobody cares. There’s no danger there. Could we possibly get some exemption in there for the frontier counties, because it just doesn’t make sense.” Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
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The old Department of Motor Vehicles building in Goldendale isn’t where most people expect to find a chiropractic clinic.
But for Dr. Konstantine Bunde, D.C., it made sense the moment he saw it.
After 15 years practicing in Wasilla, Alaska, he and his family relocated to Klickitat County, where he had been visiting for more than two decades. When the opportunity arose to open a practice in the old DMV office, a building nearly everyone in town recognizes, the decision to rent it was easy.
“It’s the right size, and it’s in a great location with good parking. As a new business in town, it’s really nice to be able to tell people that I’m in the old DMV building because everyone knows where it is,” Bunde said. Bunde started his practice in Alaska shortly after graduating from chiropractic school. After several years in the field, he connected with other chiropractors in the area including one who in-
fluenced his approach to expand beyond standard adjustments to include traction and spinal decompression for chronic spine conditions.
At his new Cascade Chiropractic and Decompression clinic in Goldendale, Bunde’s approach is centered on identifying and correcting the underlying structural problems in the spine, not just temporarily reducing pain. He combines spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, and targeted rehabilitation to restore spinal alignment, improve posture, and support long-term function.
“What makes the practice unique is the focus on structural correction and measurable change, using research-based methods rather than symptom-based care alone,” he said.
He welcomes patients of all ages, noting that spinal health matters at every stage of life and adding spinal decompression therapy is especially helpful for adults dealing with chronic back pain, disc issues, or nerve-related symptoms.
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the goLdendALe sentineL Goldendale and the surrounding Columbia Gorge region could see a shift toward warmer, drier conditions later this year as scientists monitor the possible development of a rare and potentially strong El Niño weather pattern.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, there is a growing likelihood that El Nino conditions will develop as early as late spring or summer, with some models suggesting the event could strengthen significantly into what scientists sometimes call a “super El Nino.”
While El Nino originates in the tropical Pacific Ocean, its effects can ripple across the globe—including into the Pacific Northwest.
Historically, El Nino shifts the jet stream southward, often steering storms away from Washington and Oregon. For inland areas like Goldendale, that pattern tends to bring unusual temperatures, reduced overall precipitation, and earlier snowmelt and drier soils, all of which tends to disrupt normal expectations.
Climate researchers note that El Nino winters in the Inland Northwest “often bring warmer than normal temperatures and
below normal snowfall.” That combination can have cascading effects. Less snowpack in the Cascades means less water feeding rivers and reservoirs through the summer months, increasing the likelihood of drought conditions and stressing agriculture. Why Goldendale may be especially vulnerable Goldendale already sits in a relatively dry zone east of the Cascade Mountains, receiving only about 17 inches of precipitation annually—much of it in winter. That baseline dryness means even modest shifts in weather patterns can have outsized impacts.
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Washington’s gray wolf population is at its highest count since the state began monitoring in 2008.
State and tribal officials counted a minimum of 270 wolves and 49 packs, including 23 breeding pairs at the end 2025, according to a new report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The numbers are estimates from last winter’s surveying and include lone wolves.
It marks a 17.4% increase from 2024, when the tally was 230 wolves and 43 packs. That year marked the first decline since counting began. In 2023, the state recorded 254 wolves and 42 packs.
“The growth is pretty consistent in what we’ve seen in our recolonizing population throughout recovery,” said Trent Roussin, a wolf biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The state groups wolves into three recovery regions: Eastern Washington, the North Cascades, and the Southern Cascades and Northwest Coast. The increase was fueled in part by six new or reestablished packs. In northeast Washington, three packs were reestablished. Officials recorded two new packs in the North Cascades and one new pack on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. There were no known wolf
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A former Klickitat County employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was denied a promotion and ultimately fired because of his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
The complaint, filed April 15 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, names Klickitat County and County Administrator Robb Van Cleave as
defendants. Richard Foster, a county employee of approximately 10 years, claims he faced ongoing discrimination tied to his military obligations, culminating in his termination earlier this month.
According to the lawsuit, Foster began working for the county as an economic development specialist and steadily advanced, eventually serving as interim director of both the Economic Development and Natural Resources depart -
ments. He received consistent raises, positive performance evaluations, and obtained advanced professional certifications and a master’s degree during his
Despite
Contributed: Victor Baca
CAR ABLAZE: Photographer Victor Baca caught the moment of explosion in a car fire off Columbus Avenue Friday afternoon. Firefighters quickly had the blaze under control.
NEW CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE: Dr. Konstantine Bunde stands in front of his office in what used to be the Goldendale DMV branch.
SavingtheStevensonGrange
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FORTHESENTINEL
IntheheartofStevenson stands a building thatfor more than 100 years has quietlywitnessedthestory ofwhoweare
Built with community spirit,boatbuildingcraftsmanship,andthestrength of old-growth timber, the Stevenson Grange Hall is one of the last physical remindersoftheScandinavian families who settled thisarea families whose namesstilllineourstreets:
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These pioneers came seeking opportunity and freedom They built boats, fish wheels, and canneries They logged, farmed, fished, and raised their families Together, they builtadancehallpavilion near Rock Creek and the ColumbiaRiver On weekends, it came alive Loggers came down from the forest Steamship crews came ashore
Millworkers and farmers ers, loggers, and rural Today the building sits firmsrestorationisfeasible upgradestothestage,addarrivedwiththeirfamilies landowners organized for quietly in thefairgrounds and provides a roadmap inga commercial kitchen, Traveling bands came up fair market prices, better parkinglot,slumpingeast- outlining the structural and creating a flexible the river to perform here roads,accesstopowerand wardasthegirdersrotout repairsandstepsrequired space for year-round Thefirdancefloorwaslaid astrongerfuture over widely spaced old- Generations grew up to overlook It is easy to tocode Theoriginaldance workshops and eventsgrowthgirders-anditwas insidethesewalls Overthe dismiss ButlosingtheSte- floor remains in remark- but direction and design said to have moved like a decades, the hall became vensonGrangeHallwould ableconditionandtheopen will be shaped by local drumbeneaththedancers thevibrantsocialheart of mean more than losing a timberframingandrafters input The goal is not just Clear-spantrussesopened ourcommunity Ithosted: building It would mean still stand a quiet testa- preservation but renewal the spacefor polka, waltz, Free dinners with local losing the craftsmanship, ment to theskilland care of a vibrant community swing and square dances preserves cannedgoods ingenuity and living conwithoutasinglecolumnin piesandhomecooking nection to the people who the way Removable side Skamania County Fair settled this place along
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Six young people. They may be a little older now. Are they in a school? Who are they? Why were they having their picture taken? When was this?
Where? What’s the area code for Billings, Montana? Oh, wait, you can disregard that last question. All we know is this picture ran in The Senti-
nel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel. com), or give us a call (509-
773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L ooking Back
April 28, 1906 – 120 Years Ago
Col. E. W. Pike is endeavoring to bring an automobile to Goldendale. The machine will cost $600. The Colonel will take a half interest, and as several parties here will take shares, it is thought the idea can be carried out. For six to eight months, it could be used to good advantage on our roads and as a pleasure vehicle; for speed it is equal to the train. Goldendale must have an automobile!
April 21, 1966 – 60 Years Ago
The Goldendale School Board sold the land and the building of the old brick high school Monday night to Jack Dressel and Bernard Shepler. The property was listed as surplus property of the school district and was appraised to be sold at $30,000. Dressel and Shepler paid $500 down and will post a performance bond of $6,000. They were given 6, months to pay the $30,000 for the property. If it is not paid for by October 15, 1966 the land will revert to the school district. They will then have 90 days to remove the building, or the district will get the $6,000 bond to finance the demolition of the old school.
April 22, 1976 – 50 Years Ago
Tulips and daffodils are blooming in the planters along Main Street in Goldendale this week. A & A Building Supply, Inc. contributed the plants last year. Vern Markee of the Town Pride did the planting. Markee takes care of the planters as part of his services he undertakes for Town Pride projects. Markee points out that every family in Goldendale could help make the city look better by taking annual membership in Town Pride at $1 per person. The dues pay for the lants, fertilizer, sprays, water and labor to improve the looks of Main Street and city parks.
April 17, 1986 – 40 Years Ago
Goldendale School Board approved a purchase from the Goldendale First Baptist Church of a three-acre parcel fronting Simcoe Drive adjacent and south of the High School tennis courts. The land will cost the district $35,000. According to superintendent Pat Martin, the parcel will square out the three-school campus. The land will open the door to “continuous access” (a possible through road) from Simcoe to - Schuster Street and the Primary School.
April 24, 1986 – 40 Years Ago
Introducing a Great Burger Deal from DAG’S: Broiled Bacon Dag Burger – 99 cents. Featuring ¼ lb. Fresh Beef Patty, 3 Bacon Slices, 2 cheese slices, Fresh chopped lettuce, Tangy Sauce, Big Toasted Sesame bun – regular price $2.39
April 18, 1996 – 30 Years Ago
Are you online yet? What’s your E-mail address? Have you surfed the net? Don’t be surprised if question like these work their way into the local jargon soon. And what exactly are they talking about? Why, the Internet of course – that much-hyped, revolutionary technology that is already changing the way many people around the world communicate, do business, shop, educate, and entertain themselves. Goldendale’s relative physical isolation has allowed it to remain much as it was 20 years ago, but it is not out of the reach of the internet. Also called the information super-highway or cyberspace, the Internet is a vast computer network which allows computers from virtually anywhere in the world to communicate with one another.
— Richard Lefever Klickitat
“Doctor” Is Fined $25
February 13, 1913
(Typos and misspellings are in the original)
It has often been said that the way of the transgressor was exceedingly difficult. The quotation has been proven in part, at least in Goldendale, since the last issue of The Sentinel. A person styling himself as “Dr. Bowman” called at a local hotel last week and set up shop, ready to cure any of the multitude of ailments which beset mankind, and which often baffle the practitioners who have made a life study of the medicines of the world. The gentleman did a flourishing business, we
are told, for a brief period, when the representatives of the peace, Sheriff Smith and Prosecuting Attorney Ramsey; called and desired to know whyfore that gentleman had not fulfilled the requirements of the law in registering his certificate of the state of Washington, showing him to be what he represented. The gentleman showed him a certificate and claimed to have hailed from Tacoma, later claiming Cambridge, Mass., as his home. The general rambling tale he told ran well with his business,
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. It always helps when someone in the picture recognizes themselves and lets us know. In this case, Donna Gallagher saw herself—she’s the person in the middle of the row of people on the right. She was able to identify the others and even tell us what the occasion was. The man on
and so he was required to appear before Magistrate Putman, who though about fifty dollars would be enough for a lesson. The fifty seemed to be keeping the proverbial hen’s teeth good company, and were not forth coming, and so the “doctor”, registered for the evening at the hotel Bastile. Judge Putman fearing for any danger of exposure in the draughty strong house, decided that half the amount formerly stated would suffice, and that sum was paid. It is said that the doctor did not display any funds, but as the fine was paid, he evidently unearthed the twenty-five. Professional men of his calibre usually have considerable currency of the realm gathered from the unsophisticated, even as the butterfly gathers honey, flitting from flower to flower. Sunday afternoon the doctor tore himself from our midst, probably never to return. The Sentinel is sure that any of the minions of the law, or other persons who interested themselves in inforcing this statute of our state’s law books, would deeply grieve should they have been in error, and that the gentleman had been mistreated in any way. The party did produce a certificate but did not register it. The supposition suggests itself that these certificates are as scarce as Carnegie Medals, and that a person sufficiently
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pected bomb threat in 1993. They’re standing in front of the United Telephone Company building. The building on the left behind them was a flower shop.
interested might go as far as to procure one without complying with the regular proceedings required by the state board. Sufficient to state the certificate was not recorded, which is contrary to law; the man arrested; fined; jailed; procured the fine, and departed. Thereby the tale ends. Further more it might be well amended, that the traveling doctor is not altogether the man who could be trusted with the human ills. When a loved one is suffering, is it wise to secure the services is of a total stranger in preference to a local practitioner who is known and has made his practices locally for years? Far better to take them to a hospital of note, if the local medicants can do nothing for the case, than to take any chance of a cure-all quack. There may be legitiment doctors traveling from place to place. It has not been our good fortune to have met up with many of them. Good doctors do not have to travel from town to town, making temporary visits and posing as a cure alls. The next time one hangs out his sign, keep your money in your jeans, and you’ll find in the end that you are that amount ahead. There was but One who could cause the blind to see; the deaf to hear; the cripple to walk; and free the afflicted. He is not touring the country, and never will. The almighty dollar was not His standard.
Points to ponder:
Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power.
Piracy is killing the music industry. Well, you try playing the guitar with a hook.
How many Grateful Dead fans does it take to change a light bulb? One to change it, 2,000 to take pictures of it, and 10,000 to follow it around until it burns out.
What do you call a lawyer who’s gone bad? Senator.
Did you hear about the veterinarian who was also a taxidermist? His motto was, “Either way, you get your dog back.”
the left is Jim Kerns.
people on the right are, left to right: Emmet Miller, Keith Grundei, Donna, Skip Grimes, and Mary Clark. This was after a sus-
OpiniOn
Economists are forecasting a global food shortage and rising prices because of the reckless war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. American industrial agriculture is wholy dependent on fossil fuels: synthetic fertilizers increase yields, and dieselpowered transport moves food an average of 1,500 miles. In my area, diesel is over $6 a gallon.
Other contributing factors to a likely shortage:
• The American Farm Bureau Federation released the results of a recent survey: 70% of US farmers cannot afford the total amount of imported fertilizer needed for this year’s crops.
• The detention and deportation roundups have created a severe shortage of skilled farmworkers.
• Predictions for a super El Nino, drought, and excessive precipitation will add additional stress to an already stressed system.
• Earlier this year, the USDA reported that in 2025, over 15,000 small farms closed or consolidated, and farm bankruptcies increased by 46%.
• Unregulated corporate consolidation in the food industry has increased food prices 23% since 2021. From 2020 to 2024, the cost to feed a family of four rose 2.5 times faster than inflation.
Last week, the UK announced plans to prepare for a food shortage due to the long-term impacts of the closure and the war. Here in the US, our Pollyannaish administration tells us that everything will be just fine, and the president recently proclaimed that gas prices are really not that high.
We had a trial run in 2020 when the global economy was paused by the COVID pandemic. Shelves emptied in grocery stores, and food banks had long lines of people seeking food assistance to feed their families. To avoid the shock of high prices and shortages, there are a few things we can do as individuals.
1. Build up your pantry by purchasing extra canned goods, pasta, legumes, coffee, sugar, and other staples.
2. Support your local food producers by shopping at farmers’ markets and farm stands.
3. Learn to preserve summer’s abundance for your winter pantry by treezing, canning, dehydrating, and fermenting vegetables, fruit, and meat.
4. Grow some of your food; one 4x8 raised bed can produce a remarkable amount of food when re-planted through the season. During World War II, about 20 million American households planted Victory Gardens because of food and labor shortages. It’s estimated that those gardens provided 40% of the fresh vegetables for the population at the time.
5. If possible, please donate to our local food banks so they can purchase and plan for the increased food needs in our region.
In addition to providing nutritious and pesticidefree produce, there are many other benefits to growing some of our food:
• Engaging your mind through planning and problem-solving
• Moving your body, breathing fresh air, and build-
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ing muscle, burning calories
• Experiencing the wonder of nature’s seasons
• Improve mental health with more exposure to outdoor light
• Supporting pollinators and perhaps a bunny or two
• Soothing and restoring anxious nervous systems by regulating our stress responses
• Developing confidence, a sense of pride, and gratitude
• Holding hope for the future
• Becoming less dependent on fossil fuel energy
• Building skills and knowledge that are a source of resilience
There are many YouTube videos and library books that provide clearly written instructions for learning to grow food. Start small, grow what you will eat, and be realistic about your commitment. If you don’t have a yard, use containers. Or check on a bed in a community garden. On your mark, get set, grow!
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
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.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
It’s gone too far
Has Olympia gone too far in the attack on Washington citizens like family rights, Second Amendment, the ability to elect a sheriff who we choose, imposing an unconstitutional income tax, and destroying the economy?
I have lived here my whole life in a state that was one of America’s economic powerhouses, with Boeing, shipbuilding, lumber, mining, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, international trade, and exporting goods. It was the most desired state for small businesses between the 1960s and the 1990s. During that time, there also was a significant increase in population and a strong family presence.
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.”
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Letters from the community
lature, and attorney general, who are completely disconnected from the citizens, is seen in them making unilateral decisions without any regard to the results on the hardworking taxpayer.
Will there be a point in time when the Washingtonians have had enough and change Olympia, or will the State end up being under tyrannical control over the citizens and the end of personal freedoms?
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
The 2026 election is a chance to start to turn things around. The vote is the only weapon we have.
Delmer Eldred Goldendale
Ken Margraf Goldendale
translators, special forces who fought alongside our soldiers, and family members—including over 400 children.
How would you like to risk your life in combat to help U.S. troops try to bring democracy to your homeland, only to discover years later that America wants to send you and your family to Congo? How much more difficult do you think it will be for our soldiers to recruit foreign nationals in the next war?
The years between 2012 and 2025 marked the start of the decline of a prosperous state. With the actions that have taken place since the 2026 legislative session, the result is small businesses going out of business and people leaving the state. This has resulted in a record number of homes for sale.
Now, with overwhelming consensus, Gov. Ferguson has been labeled the curse of the middle class. The arrogance of the governor, Legis -
They won’t stop
Republican leaders like to crow about how much they support our troops, but lately their actions don’t match their words.
We keep reading about the spouses of military personnel getting snatched up by ICE and hauled away for deportation. Currently, the Trump Administration is planning to jettison off to Congo as many as 1,100 Afghans who risked their lives to help U.S. troops. These include
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And now the top Republican leader, President Trump, has the audacity to proclaim he would have won the Vietnam War “very quickly.” That’s an insult to all the veterans who fought there, delivered by a man who received five rich-boy deferments to escape the draft because of bone spurs, an ailment that doesn’t seem to bother him these days as he burns through millions in taxpayer dollars flying around to his various golf courses.
Meanwhile, Republican leaders keep their hands on their hearts and their eyes on the flag—and they don’t say or do anything to stop this disrespect.
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Update onMt. Adams 4-H
Joslyn Arnold is headed tothe2026CollegeNational FinalsRodeo!Inhersecond
year on the Walla Walla Community College rodeo team, Joslyn just recently finishedasRegionalGrand ChampionBreakawayRoper and Reserve Champion
Cowgirl She also finished in4th placeingoat tyingat Regionals,missing3rdplace by just a few points The 2024GlenwoodHighSchool graduate has consistently been in the topfinishersin hereventsinregularseason andRegionalsandhasreally workedhardtoachievethis amazingsuccess this year
Her parents, Casey and Bo Arnold,andallherextended familyhavebeenherbiggest supportersin all her years in junior high, highschool, andcollegerodeo
I remember one year when we attended Joslyns send-off here on Main Street assheheaded to the High School Nationals
Oneofherfriendshadabig sign that read, “Youre the
GOAT” That’sstill holding true In our eyes she truly is the greatest of all time
Allof us herein Glenwood are so very proud of you, Joslyn GoodluckinCasper, Wyoming
Thelossofanymemberof our Glenwood community always hits us hard here, but now our very small communityis reelingfrom thelossof three good well respected, and well-loved men this month On Easter Sunday we lost long-time Glenwood resident Bob Henderson, and just last week we learned of the passing of Wayne Vinyard andSteveHoodenpyl There aremanyheavyheartshere in our community and we are keeping thefamilies of Bob, Wayne and Steve in ourheartsandprayers
The Glenwood Grange metonSunday,April26,for an open meeting Special guestsweremembersofthe Mt View Grange in White SalmonandtheGoldendale Grange Afterintroductions,
Bruce Bolme Mt View PrairieandVicinityPioneer Grange vice-president, and Associationmeeting,which Ruth another Mt View will take place on May 3 member whohappenstobe All are welcome to attend an architect, presented a the potluck at the school veryinformativeslideshow andtheheldtriptohistoric regardinghowtheirGrange loggingcampsites,railroad is adapting to changing freight staging sites and times, updating both the cattle grazing areas A structuralhallbuildingand school bus which holds 48 the Grangeitself to attract will be available Itsfirstmore and younger audiencesand more varied events They have done much fund raising for hall improvements and also appliedfor and received some grants
Glenwood News
Mary Pierce
Following the Mt View Grange presentation, Rich Lefever of the Goldendale Grange gave an excellent history of the Grange organization and the historical significance of the Glenwood Grange Linda Williams read a poem written by area pioneer Josie Troh Jerry Dean gave another update on the upcoming Camas
come-hrst-serve for the bus seats but private vehiclescan followbehind After the very interestingmeeting, a delicious lunch of pizzas, fruits, veggies, and cookies was served Due to scheduling conflicts, other events, and holidays,thenextGlenwood Grange meetingwont take placeuntilSeptember
The annual Glenwood School Mother’s Day Tea will take place at 1 p m at the school All mothers, grandmothers, and grandmothers-bylovein our community are welcome Youcanfindmore
WashingtonianswantAIassistantstosound‘Southern’
Artificial intelligence is getting remarkably good at answering questions, summarizing documents and even helping people plan vacations But there’s onethingmostAIassistants still haven’t quite nailed: personality
Right now, most voiceenabled chatbots offer a smallmenuofvoiceoptionsusuallyfewerthanten-each withaslightlydifferenttone Butiftechnologyallowedit, would peopleactually want theirAItosoundlikethem or like someone far more interesting?
That question prompted The Word Finder, a word search tool, tosurvey3,023 AI users to find out which accents Washingtonians would most enjoy hearing whentheir digitalassistant talks back The results suggest that while the technologymightbecuttingedge, the voices people gravitatetoward aredeeply human - and often a little theatrical
Here are the ten accents Washingtonians said they would most like to hear coming out of their AI assistant: 1 Southern The Southern accent took the top spot, which saysa lot about how people
want technology to sound
Apparently, if a machine is goingtotelluswhattodo,we would ratherit dosowitha gentle drawl and the calm authority of someone who also knows how to smoke ribsproperly There’s naturally reassuringabout the cadence Whether it’s Matthew McConaughey explaining the universe, a kindly librarian from Alabama, or the voice of someone who calls everyone y all, the accent has a built-in warmth that makes even complicatedinstructionsfeel manageable 2 NewYorkCity NewYorkcameinsecond and the appeal here is obvious Theaccentcarries an unmistakable sense of confidence, urgency, and the faint impression that the speaker already knows theanswerbeforeyoufinish askingthequestion
Think Larry David, Joe Pesci or the archetypal Manhattan cab driver who somehowmanagestodeliver directions, life advice, and mild criticism all at once
A New York-accented AI wouldn’t waste time with corporate politeness Efficiency is part of the charm
3 BBC English (The King’sEnglish)
Few accents in the world have been grantedas much automatic credibility as classic BBC English For decades ithasbeenthevoice of serious documentaries, historic announcements, and the occasional calm explanationofwhyavolcano iserupting nearby If an AI assistant sounded like Sir David Attenborough, or even King Charles many users suspect they would instinctivelytrustit
After all, when someone explains something in this accent,itoftenfeelslesslike advice and more like the final word on the subject Even if the AI is simply reminding you to update your phone software, the delivery somehow makes it sound like a moment of nationalimportance
4 NewEngland
New England accents bring a certain scrappy charm to the table Pop culture has given us countless examples, from MattDamonandBenAffleck inGoodWillHuntingtothe exaggerated Boston voices that appear in every other crimedramasetinthecity
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“Yeah, so you just reboot therouter Thatshouldfixit Nobigdeal” Simple Direct No nonsense
5. SoCal or California “Valley”
The Valley accent may not traditionally scream “artificialintelligence” but its relaxed, conversational tone could actually make interactingwithtechnology feellessintimidating It’sthe voice of Alicia Silverstone in Clueless, lifestyle influencers explaining skincare routines and half theYouTubecreatorsonthe internet
An AI speaking in this accent would probably feel more like chatting with a friend than consulting a machine
“Okay so basically you just upload the file and thenitliketotallyorganizes everythingforyou
Helpful-andsurprisingly soothing
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Mt Adams Community 4-H Club secretary Avery Eichner Avery sent me a great write-up on what the club has been working on lately, and I forgot to include it in the last news I’mincludingithere
“The Mt Adams Community 4-H club held the April meeting for the 25-26year on April12,2026 at the Glenwood school
Followingour annualfruit sales awards were given to the group who raised the most money Great job to the Juniors (ages 8-10) who won the competition! Awards were collected after the meetingfor those inattendance
Last month our group was taught CPR and each member who participated got a certificate for completion Mt Adams 4-H members also volunteered
at the annual Easter Egg HuntinGlenwood
“Our community leader Kelsey, reminded members that everyone should be starting on record books now Ournextfundraiseris
duringtheGlenwoodRodeo
where our members will be selling programs and drinksatthepopstand The Glenwood Rodeo starts on Father’sDayweekend
“Thank you to Chrisand LoganfromSeibertCustom Slaughter & Meats who came out to discuss what happens after the market sale Ournext meetingwill beheldonMay17at5pm, when we will be learning about market animals how to care for them and show them at their best by Dr Zach Shoufler and Dr Jace Enwards from Hood River Alpine Veterinary Hospital ” Thank you, Avery Youalwaysdoagreat job with your recapsof the 4-Hmeetings
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Texas accents bring f a certain storytelling confidence that people seem toenjoy hearingfrom technology The drawl carries a sense that the speakerhasalreadythought things through and is now patiently explaining the solution Imagine Matthew McConaughey, Tommy Lee Jones, or a seasoned ranch ownerexplaininghowthings oughttobedone
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April 29, Learn Local: I had a Hot Flash and Decided to Farm: 6 - 8 p.m at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Come laugh, possibly cry, and certainly commiserate with The Missing Corner and Kim London, co-owner of London Acres in Snowden.
We’ll ask the questions and hear from Kim about what she’s learned along the way, about life, being a small-scale producer, and how small farms can help save the planet.
From Brooklyn, NY to Brightwood, OR and ultimately Snowden, Kim followed her heart and her passion for great food to become a mid-life, firstgeneration farmer. As faithful stewards of both the land and the animals in their care, London Acres provides the community with the highest-quality, most nutritious food possible. Facilitated by Kim London of Snowden, co-owner of London Acres Farm. Email londonacrescontact@gmail.com for space.
April 30, Premier Property Group Goldendale Office Grand Opening; 1 p.m. 104 N Columbus Join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as we celebrate the grand opening of one of our valued Chamber members! This is a great opportunity to welcome a new business to our community, connect with fellow members, and show your support. Enjoy beverages & bites, live music, and prize raffles as we mark this exciting milestone together. We hope to see you there!
Regular Happenings
• Free Community Kitchen
To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday
• Wishram Community Council Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 5:30 in the school lunchroom building
• To Your Health, Plant based Food Matters seminars on the physiology of nutrition, Join us the 1st monday of the month from 5:30 - 87 p.m. for a potluck dinner, sharing recipes and ideas, as well as a chance to learn.
The Better Livin Center, 59 Bicleton Rd 509-250-1354 Faye.
• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 3:30 p.m. every 2nd Monday at the Goldendale Library. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council
meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Mon-
Community Events
May 2, Goldendale Community Cleanup: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring one Free load the the Goldendale Transfer Station (up to 3 yards) Cant’ make it to the dump yourself? Call 509250-1502 for more information, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
May 2, Build Your Own Mother’s Day Basket: 8 a.m.12 p.m. at Goldendale Market Fresh on East Broaday. Build Your Own Hanging Basket –Just $24.99. Join us for our Basket Builder Event at Market Fresh Stores! Create a custom hanging basket perfect for your porch, patio, or garden. We’ve made it simple and fun for everyone. For only $24.99, you get: Hanging basket, Potting soil 4 plant starts. Pick your colors, design your own look, and take home something you built yourself. Bring the family, stop by with friends, and get ready for spring the right way. Available for a limited time while supplies last.
May 6, Middle School Band at the Goldendale Senior Center at 1:00. The public is welcome to attend!
May 7, Adult Creative Crafts, Psanky Egg Decorating: 10 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Learn about and create pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian method of decorating eggs with a waxresist method. Class will be led by local artist and Friend of the Goldendale Library member, Betty Long-Schleif and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goldendale Library.
May 8, Invitation to Visit Sacred Site of Pushpum: 10 : 30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., 1140 Goodnoe Hills Road #1032. Join us for a rare opportunity to see the site of the proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage development that threatens to destroy sacred Tribal lands. Join the Qamílpa Band, Yakama Nation, and supporters in the stand against the Goldendale Pumped Storage Project Púushpam Encampment:
day is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
• Adult Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.
• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered
- Opening Prayer
- Welcoming Speakers
- Lunch at Noon
- Social Dances and Activities
May 8, Opening Day for the Goldendale Farmers Market at the Home and Garden Show
May 8 - 10, 2026 Home and Garden Show: Visit their website for times. Free admission, everyone is welcome! Join us Mother’s Day weekend for the 15th Annual Goldendale Home & Garden Show, a beloved community tradition celebrating spring, home, gardens, and local businesses in the heart of Goldendale.Whether you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, planning spring projects, or simply wanting to enjoy a weekend out supporting local businesses, the Goldendale Home & Garden Show is the perfect place to
gather, explore, and celebrate the season.We look forward to welcoming you to this special weekend and continuing a cherished community tradition — with a few fresh touches for the year ahead. Vendor and sponsorship details are available on our website. Click the link under “tickets”!Questions? Email McLaughlin.events.marketing@ gmail.com.
May 13, Learn Local: Blending Natural and High Performance Home Construction: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Join Rob Paulsen owner of Headwaters Carpentry and Tile for an evening discussion and home tour. Remodeling with Intention: Natural + HighPerformance Homes Step inside a thoughtfully remodeled home that blends natural materials
with high-performance building practices. This Learn Local includes a guided walkthrough and conversation on how comfort, efficiency, and healthy materials can work together in a real renovation. Must register in advance, headwaters.carpentry@gmail.comor on The Missing Corner website.
May 20, Learn Local: Fly Fishing 101: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I should try fly fishing” or “fly fishing looks fun” or “I could be fishing while enjoying this campsite along the river/lake/ ocean” this workshop is for you! Join Sara Horne & Amber Seitz for an introduction to the basics of Fly Fishing. We will go over what types of fish you’ll find here in the PNW along with basic fish anatomy and handling. We’ll discuss where you can fish, and how to use WA & OR Fishing Guides along with what license(s) you need depending on your interest. We’ll talk gear and setup, tips and tricks, and what you need to get started. Touch on entomology and fly selection. Casting basics. You name it, we got ya covered. With over 20 years of fly fishing experience combined, along with multiple seasons of guiding we really do got ya covered. Sign up at The Missing Coner’s website
June 13, Kiwanis Duck Derby: 12 noon at Ekone Park in Goldendale. We will be selling ducks at the Home and Garden show in May! $5/each of 5/$20
June 25-28, Greater Goldendale Area Community Wide Yard Sales: Get ready for four full days of treasure hunting during the CommunityWide Yard Sales, happening June 25–28! This year’s event is under new ownership, and we’re excited to introduce a few small
Goldendale.
at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. at he American Legion on Broadway. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail. com.
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m.
• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP
at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. 5th grade and older welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in
• Goldendale Democrats 6
- 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank
– 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale. Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new
changes designed to make the experience even better for both sellers and shoppers. For the first time, the sales will run two additional days (Four days total), giving buyers more time to explore and sellers more opportunities to connect with customers. To help maximize visibility, sellers may choose to be included in the official yard sale map and address list, which will be distributed both in print and digitally throughout the community.To help cover the cost of printing, materials, and staff time required to coordinate this expanded event, a minimal $5 participation fee will be introduced for sellers who wish to sign up. Seller registration will open on May 1st, 2026.Printed maps will be available for pick-up beginning June 23 at the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce during all hours either through the office or through the Gazebo on the east end of the property, as well as at select participating businesses around town. Chamber members will also have the opportunity to purchase advertising space in the printed map to promote their business/happenings during one of the community’s busiest shopping weekends.
July 4, 2026 Demo Derby & Truck Tug O’War: 10 a.m. at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds, 903 Fairgrounds road, Goldendale. Get ready for a day of roaring engines, fierce competition, and classic fairground fun at the annual Demolition Derby & Truck Tug O’ War, proudly presented by ABATE of Washington – Columbia Gorge Chapter. This high-energy event draws motorsports fans from across the region for an action-packed day celebrating horsepower, skill, and community spirit. September 11-13, Annual Huckleberry Festival: Live entertainment, dance floor, huckleberry pies and ice cream, vendors, beer garden, kids activities and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one. Starting at 4 pm on Friday and ending at 4 pm Sunday. FREE! NO COVER
location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584
• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
O BITUA RIES
Rebecca (Becky Riley) Wheeler Samuel Wayne Vinyard
Becky is survived by five children: Dela, Stephanie, Larry, Elva, and Debra; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and four 4 siblings. She is preceded in death by Phyllis Johnson, Olive Sherril, Frank Akerill, Phillip Akerill, and Rhonda Atkins. Becky loved family gatherings, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, camping, fishing, hunting, riding horses, farming, and gardening.
Becky was a beautiful, caring, and loving person, always giving. She fostered two grandchildren and two nephews. Becky helped take care of her grandmother, Olive, and then went on to care for her own mother until the end. Becky loved music. She loved to sing all different types, and she really enjoyed classic country.
Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later time
In regard to the funeral held for Chance Edward Doubravsky
As his family, we are extremely gratified for the turnout of friends, neighbors, fellow workers, and acquaintances who made Chance’s service, parade, grave site, and celebration of his life luncheon a great success during our time of grief.
We are sincerely grateful for all who unselfishly shared in our time of despair with food, cards, flowers, prayers, positive thoughts, kind gestures of help, and unconditional generosity of your time.
With eternal gratitude, thank you to all, from Chance’s family. He will be missed every day!
Mark - Kimberley – Angel – Frank – Apryl - Matt - Kathryn - Conner - Alexis- Lincoln Casen- Jessica –Corra - Corrin - grandmother- aunts - uncles - nieces - nephews - and dogs “Atlas” & “Hades”
On behalf of the Sally Hoctor family
We would like to thank you for coming to her Celebration of Life, for the cards, gift card, and flowers.
Also a special thank you to the Altar Society for putting on the wonderful luncheon.
And last but not least, special thank you’s to RaeAnne Biiau, who helped organize the Celebration, and Carl Conroy, for the reading and eulogy. It meant a lot to the family.
Dan Hoctor
Jill & Glen Schaefer & family
Erin & Mike McLaughin & family
BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic
307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907.317.3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15 Orthros, 9:30 Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.
Samuel Wayne Vinyard, 79, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2026, in Glenwood. Wayne was born in Jackson, Missouri, with his brother Max, sister Mary and cousin Harry. Later he earned a degree in Forestry from Northern Arizona University. He spent over four decades caring for the forests in the Glenwood area, a place he loved deeply. You could find him with the fresh scent of pine, dust from roads, and a warm smile.
What mattered most to Wayne was never his work but his family and the people around him. At the center of that love was his wife, Jeannina, the other half of his heartbeat. Together, they built a life marked by deep devotion, faith, and family. Their partnership was steady and strong, a quiet example of love lived out daily.
Wayne was intentional in every interaction, never missing a chance to say “I love you” or to gather those near him into a prayer huddle. He had a rare gift of slowing down, looking people in the eye, and making them feel seen and valued. He didn’t just listen; he truly wanted to hear your story. Time with Wayne felt different… more present, more meaningful.
He was known for his generous spirit, his warmth, his sincerity, and his fierce loyalty. He loved adventure, especially when it meant being with his family. He always had a suitcase ready, eager to get
on a plane and be wherever the people he loved most were gathered. His presence brought people together, and his life was marked by connection, consistency, and love.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannina (Nina) Vinyard; and his children: Bob and Valarie Vinyard (Skylar, Ryan, Lily, Tommy), Joy and Scott Roberts (Sterling, Brandon),
and Steve and Samantha Vinyard (Wes, Aidan). He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Vinyard (Carrie) (2010). He leaves behind a legacy of deep love that lives on in his family. His faith in Christ was an anchor for his life and his family. He lived with a quiet confidence in God, and that faith shaped the way he loved others with humility, grace, and consistency.
Please join us in celebrating Wayne’s life on Wednesday, April 29, at 3 p.m. at the Glenwood School, followed by a community meal at Glenwood School. Wayne’s life was a reflection of steady love, intentional presence, and unwavering faith. He had a way of making people feel like they mattered… and that may be the greatest legacy he leaves behind.
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Church Directory
GRACE BRETHREN
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30 in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran 104 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; 509.773.5750. GoldendaleLutheran.org Sunday worship 10am All are welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School-all ages 9:30am goldendalenaz@gmail.com
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30 ; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, 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; 509.773.4381.
Contact The Sentinel at 509.773.3777 or Ads@GoldendaleSentinel.com to include your church’s services & offerings.
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. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
School board meeting
Alex Gorrod attends meetings of the Goldendale School District board and shares his notes on them. These are not official minutes of the meetings. I was able to attend the Goldendale School District Board meeting on Monday, April 27. Here are some of the highlights. I do my best to include what is said (without my own bias), though it is most often my summation rather than direct quotes. Check out the full agenda online at: https://meetings. boardbook.org/Public/ Agenda/780?meeting=738078.
1. Lisa O’Leary was hired as a transfer from 1st Grade Teacher to GPS Music Teacher. Administrator Contracts were all approved for Angie Hedges (GPS Principal), Kristin Lummio (GMS Principal), Denise Reddinger (GHS Pricipal), Niki Swanson (GHS Asst. Principal/AD), and Shannon Ihrig (Business Manager).
2. Resignations were accepted from Jesse Miles (GHS CTE), Emily Hurst (6th Grade Teacher), and Rachael Hurst (8th Grade Teacher) for the end of the school year. Resignations were also accepted from Ashley Bryan (GHS Assistant Girl’s Basketball Coach) and Steve Johnson (GMS Building Custodian).
3. Ms. Ihrig (Business Manager) reported that the general fund was at $2,228,893 in March (up from $1,438,820 in February and from March 2024, $1,885,354).
4. Ms. Ihrig also reported on enrollment. FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent, every FTE provides around $10,000 in funding. GPS had a 282.50 FTE (last year it was 299.22). GMS had a 247.31 FTE (Last year it was 248.92). GHS had a 277.47 FTE (last year it was 288.07). The total is 807.34 (last year it was 836.27). Online had a 2499.00 FTE (Last year it was 2044.36).
5. Mr. Schlenker gave an update on current facilities’ projects. The GHS plumbing project has contractors lined up and bids came in about $200,000 less than expected. They are hoping to have them do it by zone but if they are unable to then the CTE building will be without water for about
3 weeks during the summer and the rest of the building with no water for about two months. The GPS/GMS playground equipment has been ordered and slated to arrive and then start installation around the 3rd week of June. The GHS Home Economics room will have new cabinets and equipment installed soon. The track still has not had asphalt laid but they seem sure it will still get done in time for fall 2026 sports to utilize the new stadium. The newest hold up is that a portion of the track had sections where the CTB didn’t take correctly. They are waiting for specific rock to come in to help fix that area, but it may take up to two weeks for it to arrive. Once the engineers approve of the compaction the asphalt will be laid. Then at the end of May the Bleachers should be installed and the pits being put in around June and July.
6. Mr. Twohy (Board Chair) updated the board on the search for a new superintendent. They started with 10 applicants for the position, narrowed it to six, and now have the final three. They will have candidate nights on Tuesday, April 28, (Andie Webb), Wednesday, April 29 (Don Strother), and Thursday, April 30 (Ryan Anderson). These will take place in the GHS Cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Questions for the nights were submitted by the community and then during the nights they will “respond to a series of questions that reflect themes gathered from community input.” Meaning they will take the questions, come up with common themes, and then come up with questions that have to do with those themes to ask them. After a candidate answers the questions the community present will be able to share feedback to the School Directors. The Board will take this input into consideration as they make a decision, which he stated would result in a hiring within a week or a week and half, with that person starting on July 1.
7. Jon Morris (SpEd Director) shared that they would have time the first
two weeks in August to provide educational services to help students be ready for the next school year. This would be four days a week, 3 hours daily. He also shared that all licensed SpEd staff seem to be staying the next year and only one of the 23 paras has stated they wouldn’t be back next year.
8. Izzy Doll-Torres (Student Representative) reported prom is coming up on Saturday, May 2, at the Grange. She shared that six students competed in FBLA state. That Jazz Band competed at the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Four students (Brynna Baumgarden, Amity Bushnell, Colby Large, and Lorenzo Lummio) were given special recognition as outstanding performers. There is an upcoming combined band concert for GMS and GHS on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at GHS. Finally, she shared that Senior Presentations are coming on Monday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 6.
9. Ms. Reddinger (Principal at GHS) reported that spring conference now has 80%+ that have been completed. Students are entering state testing with testing on April 28 and 30 and May 12 and 14. AG Day is coming up on May 29 but will have to have where it is held adjusted due to the stadium being placed on part of the area it used to take place on. Graduation is on June 5 at 7 p.m. And the FFA Plant sale is coming up on May 8. She then gave a quick update on spring sports. Baseball is currently 5-61, Softball is 5-7 (finishing off their regular season with two double-headers this week on Tuesday and Thursday, both at 3 and 5pm), Girls Tennis is 3-8-1 and Boys Tennis is 2-10. Golf has been active and competing with a good turnout from guys and girls. In Track, Seth Wilder is currently ranked 6th in shot-put, one of the guy’s relay teams (sorry missed which distance) is ranked 8th as is Malachi Lawson in the 800m.
10 Ms. Hedges (Principal at GPS) reported they have 282 students currently. They have 26% of students
who have missed less than 5 days (at this time last year it was at 21%), 57% who have missed less than 10 days (46% last year), and 69% have missed less than 15 (68% last year). They have completed 98% of their spring conferences. State testing will occur on May 5, 7, 12, and 14 this year. Kindergarten registration is coming up on May 12 through 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. The PTO will be hosting their annual Carnival on May 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
11. Ms. Lummio (Principal at GMS) shared that they are 92% participation in family conferences. She then talked about Math and SEL focuses. They have been working on common language and implementing support in both areas and have seen growth in both areas as well.
12. During board comments Mr. Twohy spoke about the staff deserving a lot of thanks for their work. He said he was looking forward to this week and seeing staff, student, and public opinion and feedback on the superintendent candidates. His hope is that they will choose the person that is the best fit for the community, students, and school district.
Ms. Heart shared how each candidate for superintendent will spend the entire day in the district with meetings throughout the day. She stated that each voice will help the board make the decision, but Thursday will be a long night. She also stated that she is looking forward to the upcoming Senior presentations.
Mr. Siebert thanked the principals and Mr. Morris for their reports. He said that he was excited for Senior evaluations and to hear what their future plans are. He also expressed that he is excited that the superintendent search is winding down to the finish line.
Mrs. Wilder shared that she is excited to see the community engage and react to the three candidates for superintendent and then getting their feedback. She encouraged the community to attend. She thanked Alexis Ladiges for all her hard work and
thanked Ms. Ladiges’ family for sacrificing so that she could get all this done. Finally, she expressed high hopes for state test scores to increase this year.
Ms. Richards said that it was encouraging to see all the hard work being done by principles and staff as shown through the reports given. She too was looking forward to Senior Presentations and thanked Alexis Ladiges for all she has been doing during the superintendent search.
13. During the Legislative report Ms. Heart talked about WSSDA (Washington State School Directors Association) working on three different things. The first is their platform revision which the suggestion time for changes closes on Thursday, April 30. The second is the 6-month strategic planning process they are starting with input at the regional meetings to kick it off. And then the third is a pilot program for how they design policies. They want boards to submit suggestions and input about a specific policy and then they will take all of that input and come up with the policy they will ask School Boards to adopt.
14. During the WIAA report Mrs. Wilder shared that WIAA passed 22 of the 35 amendments that had been proposed with the majority of them applying to our district. She gave two examples: changes to the fees (an increase of about 10% that will happen starting next year) and changes to some softball and wrestling rules. She did state that major changes that would have been detrimental to our district were not passed. These rule changes will be communicated with the ADs and the coaches.
15. Dr. Perconti (Superintendent) shared that 9 staff completed a book study on rigor. Then she shared that OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) is looking to make changes for this fall for math and ELA standards. And they are also looking at creating rules on what will happen to boards that are willfully non-compliant at following OSPI and Washington rules for schools.
16. The Board approved the
1st reading of the following policies and procedures being added or updated: 1111 (Oath of Office), 2106 (Program Compliance), 2108 (Learning Assistance Program), 2140 (Comprehensive School Counseling Program), 2170P (Career and Technical Education Procedure), 5010 (Discrimination-Free Workplace), 5011 (Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited), 6220 (Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements), 6570 (Property and Data Management), 6910 (Construction Financing), 6920/6920P (Construction Design), and 6955 (Maintenance of Facilities Records).
17. The Board also approved Resolution 25-26-06: Modified Educational Program which had something to do with cash reserves and enrollment being down. The PDF of this resolution was not on the agenda and they showed only the first few lines of it on the screen. The discussion made it sound as if it had to do with budget issues arising from lower enrollment and giving the Board the ability to do something about that. But what exactly it meant was not stated or shown. If you would like to know what exactly it was you can contact the district office and they should be able to tell you pretty quickly what it was.
18. The meeting had no comments from the public at the beginning or end of the meeting. 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 Worksession is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, at the GPS Library. This meeting may change to be held at Georgeville to meet with the Migrant Parent Council as part of the meeting. The district will announce this change if it occurs. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in the GHS cafeteria. Notice: this is not on the normal Monday due to Memorial Day.
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competitive hiring process.
The complaint further alleges that county officials openly expressed concerns about Foster’s military service. It cites statements from commissioners suggesting he might not be suitable for leadership due to his reserve obligations and questioning his availability because of potential deployments.
Foster contends that after raising concerns about discrimination, he was placed on administrative leave in December 2025 following
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“Care is tailored to each individual, whether they’re looking to stay active, recover from an injury, or address long-standing pain,” he stated.
Bunde says that if someone is unsure or nervous about trying chiropractic care, he takes the time to sit down, listen to patients’ concerns, and answer any questions they have before proceeding. To avoid surprises, he explains
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Agreement with the Alder Creek Pioneer Association
• Historical Preservation Grant Agreement with the Twin Bridges Historical Museum
EL NINO from page A1
In El Niño years, the region may see:
• Hotter, longer summers, with temperatures already capable of exceeding 100 degrees
• Further reductions in winter moisture, especially snowfall
• Increased wildfire risk, particularly in grassland and shrub-steppe areas common around Goldendale
• Strain on water supplies, especially if spring rains
complaints from subordinates. He claims those complaints were used as a pretext to remove him from the workplace after he challenged the promotion decision. An investigation into the allegations reportedly did not produce a written report, according to the filing. The county later cited the investigation and claims of poor management when it terminated Foster’s employment on April 13, 2026.
Foster’s attorney, Justin D. Leigh, said the county’s own
what to expect step-by-step. There’s no pressure, just an evaluation and a clear plan so patients can decide what’s right for them.
“My goal is to help people feel comfortable and confident from the start,” he said.
The community has been welcoming and supportive, and Bunde said he enjoys meeting and connecting with residents.
“I’ve had quite a few peo-
• Historical Preservation Grant with the Klickitat County Cemetery District No. 1
• Historical Preservation Grant Agreement with the
fail to materialize
Recent reporting from Washington forecasters warns that a strong El Niño “could reshape the Pacific Northwest, bringing warmer, drier weather and raising wildfire risk,” especially in areas already dealing with drought and low snowpack. Despite the concern, experts caution that El Niño is not a one-size-fits-all phenomenon.
termination letter plays a central role in the case.
“The County’s April 13 termination letter is, in my judgment, an extraordinary document,” Leigh said. “Federal law under USERRA and state law under Washington’s Law Against Discrimination both prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee for asserting protected rights. In its own written words, the County cited Mr. Foster’s tort claim—the lawful exercise of a protected legal right—as part of its
ple stop by the office just to learn more about what I offer, which has been great,” he said.
Beyond his practice, Bunde remarked aviation is a major passion for him, including both flying and working on aircraft. He holds single and multi-engine commercial certificates, a certified flight instructor rating, and an airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate.
Klickitat Historical Preservationist
• Historical Preservation Grant Agreement with the Maryhill Museum of Art • 2026-27 Klickitat County
“Not every El Niño is the same,” meteorologists note, and snowfall and precipitation outcomes can vary significantly from one event to another. Additionally, the Washington State Climate Office notes that El Niño has limited influence on summer weather in the region, meaning near-term conditions may depend more on shortterm weather patterns than on the broader climate cycle. What to watch in the
stated reasoning for ending his employment.”
Leigh added that the lawsuit alleges a broader pattern of conduct.
“We filed this lawsuit because we believe the record, including the County’s own letter, demonstrates a pattern of military-service discrimination followed by retaliation,” he said. “Mr. Foster served his country for most of his life in the United States Marine Corps, including combat deployments, and he is entitled to do his job as
“As a family we love to get out into the great outdoors and we look forward to getting to know the Pacific Northwest and all it has to offer,” he said.
To learn more about Cascade Chiropractic and Decompression clinic or to schedule an appointment, call the office at (509) 2614612 or visit the website at cascadespineclinic.com.
Deputy Sheriff’s Commissioned CBA
• A public hearing to consider a supplemental budget and amendments to the 2026 budget for various funds
months ahead
For Goldendale residents, the most important indicators will unfold over the next several months:
• Spring rainfall: Adequate precipitation could offset some drying trends
• Snowpack levels: Already low snowpack would amplify summer impacts
• El Niño strength: A stronger event typically brings more pronounced effects
a county employee without being punished for his active duty military reserve status or for asserting his legal rights. We look forward to having a federal court examine the evidence.”
The lawsuit alleges the county failed to follow its own disciplinary procedures and did not provide Foster with adequate notice or an opportunity to respond before firing him. Foster’s claims include violations of federal protections for military service mem-
bers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), as well as Washington’s Law Against Discrimination and wrongful termination in violation of public policy. He is seeking back pay, damages for emotional distress, lost wages tied to the denied promotion, attorney’s fees, and other relief.
The county has not yet filed a response to the complaint.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF CERTAIN KLICKITAT COUNTY TAX TITLE AND SURPLUS PROPERTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to RCW 36.35.120 and accordance with Klickitat County, dated March 3,2026, a motion was passed that the following parcels of real property categorized as Klickitat County Tax-Title and Surplus Property will be sold without reservation to the highest and best bidder for certified funds (cash, cashier’s check, or wired funds) at the minimum sale price shown herein below on May 12, 2026, via internet-based auction. The auction will be conducted through the website www.bid4assets.com/klickitat. This sale is subject to change; however, prior to sale, notice shall be published once weekly for three consecutive weeks in a local newspaper.
TERMS OF SALE: All sales are final. Property is sold to the highest bidder. Property is sold “AS IS” and “WHERE IS.” Klickitat County makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee, expressed or implied.
Tax Parcel Number: 05-13-
2600-0007/00
Site Address: Unknown Situs
Legal Description: TL 1 IN SWSE; 26-5-13
Minimum Bid: $200.00
Tax Parcel Number: 05-172000-0009/00
Site Address: 2030 HWY 97
Legal Description: TL3 IN SWSW; 20-5-17
Minimum Bid: $40,000.00
Tax Parcel Number: 03-153600-0003/00
Site Address: Unknown Situs Address, Goldendale WA 98620
Legal Description: NE LYING WEST OF CO RD 36-3-15 (Rock Pit)
Minimum Bid: $7,500.00
GREG GALLAGHER
Klickitat County Treasurer (1508, 1604, 1701)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEREMIAH C. FRENZ, Deceased.
Case No. 26-4-00450-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.020, .030
Kim S. Frenz has been appointed as personal representative (“personal representative”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication:
DATE
Personal Representative:
KIM S. FRENZ
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Trent J. Holloman-Wilkins
Address for Mailing or Service:
c/o NW Legacy Law, P.S.
1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661
Court of probate proceeding: Clark County Superior Court
Cause number: 26-4-00450-06
Trent J. Holloman-Wilkins, WSBA No. 65022
Attorney for Personal Representative
NW Legacy Law, P.S. 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 (1511, 1605, 1702)
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY
In re the Estate of: WILLIAM K. BOTTOMLEY, Deceased. Case No.: 26-400390-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO
CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The person named below has
N otices
been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Attorneys for Personal Representative Meredith A. McMurray, WSBA #53262 Address for Mailing or Service: Paula Jo Lorenza, Personal Representative c/o Meredith A. McMurray, Attorney Buchalter LLP 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1500 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 226-1191 (1512, 1606, 1703)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No WA05000118-25-1 TO No 250540153-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: GREGORY E HULL Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Bank of America, N.A. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 1115130 Parcel Number: 02133354002000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 29, 2026, 09:00 AM, Front Steps, Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 20, GORGE VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 6, PAGES 3, KLICKITAT COUNTY PLAT RECORDS. APN: 02133354002000 More commonly known as 574 SUNRIDGE AVE, DALLESPORT, WA 98617 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 26, 2015, executed by GREGORY E HULL as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as original Beneficiary recorded September 24, 2015 as Instrument No. 1115130 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Klickitat County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From January 1, 2025 To January 9, 2026 Number of Payments 7 Monthly Payment $1,350.17 6 $1,362.17 Total $17,624.21 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: August 26, 2015 Note Amount $161,800.00 Interest Paid To: December 1, 2024 Next Due Date: January 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Plano, TX 75024 IV. The sum owing on
This Just In....
• Notice of Trustee’s Sale: 574 Sunridge Ave Dallesport, WA - Nationwide Posting and Publication
• Notice of Public Hearing: Supplemental BudgetKlickitat County Fiscal Services
Notice of Public Comment Period: Columbia Gorge Aluminum - Washington Department of Ecology, Industrial Section Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of Non Significance - SEPA 2026-06 Judy Gross TrustKlickitat County Planning Department
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Sally A. Hoctor - Pratt Boutillier Kirkevold & Farmer, PLLC
the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $91,505.52, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on May 29, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 18, 2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 18, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the May 18, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS GREGORY E HULL 574 SUNRIDGE AVE, DALLESPORT, WA 98617 GREGORY E HULL 805 COURT ST #9, THE DALLES, OR 97058 OCCUPANT 574 SUNRIDGE AVE, DALLESPORT, WA 98617 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GREGORY E HULL 574 SUNRIDGE AVE, DALLESPORT, WA 98617 by both first class and certified mail on November 12, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place November 12, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation
MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) Website: https://www. homeownership- wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud . gov/housing counseling/s/ ?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819 Website: https://nwjustice. org/ home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) will impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/ 2024/08/29/2024-19198/antimoney-laundering-regulationsfor-residential-real-estatetransfers Dated: January 9 , 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps NPP0483751 To: GOLDENDALE SENTINEL 04/29/2026, 05/20/2026 (1704, 1801)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Supplemental Budget
The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet May 12th, 2026, at 1:30 pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via Zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2026 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners’ Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at Board of County Commissioners Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty.org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before May 12th, 2026 at 1:30pm, with the subject line: 2026-1 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Board of County Commissioners, Ron Ihrig, Chairman Fund, Expense Request
001 General - 207,920.00
111 Elections - 80,000.00
124 Investigations - 73,860.00 125 Cumulative Reserve567,238.00
133 Affordable Housing50,000.00 139 Landfill Gas Improvements - 250,000.00 TOTAL - 1,229,018.00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
COLUMBIA GORGE ALUMINUM
PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER CONSENT DECREE, REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/ FEASIBILITY STUDY, AND CLEANUP ACTION PLAN
The Dept of Ecology (Ecology) invites you to comment on the proposed Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree (PPCD), Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS), and Cleanup Action Plan (CAP) for the former Columbia Gorge Aluminum site. The comment period runs 12:01 a.m., April 30 through 11:59 p.m., June 16, 2026. Read or get a copy of the proposed actions and supporting documents at the following locations: Department of Ecology, 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA, (360) 407-7393; Goldendale Community Library, 1131 West Burgen Street, Goldendale; online at https://bit.ly/ ecology11797, and in-person by appointment 360-280-4328 at the Ecology Lacey Office, 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey. Written comments may be submitted online at https://bit. ly/4swqHxp or by mail to Dave Johnson, Department of Ecology, Industrial Section, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 985047600. Attend the virtual public meeting and hearing on ZOOM, June 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. to see a presentation about the cleanup process and the documents available for public comment, ask questions, and offer oral comments about the cleanup documents. Please register for this meeting and hearing at https://bit.ly/Ecology11797meeting Registration is required.
Ecology invites you to comment on the following draft cleanup documents: Cleanup Action Plan (CAP): The proposed plan outlines the cleanup actions required by Ecology in order to remove contaminants to meet health and environmental standards. The final CAP will become an enforceable component of the PPCD (exhibit D of the PPCD).
Legal agreement: Ecology plans to enter into a Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree (PPCD) with FFP Project 101 LLC that requires it to clean up a portion of the former Columbia Gorge Aluminum Site.
• Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/ FS): The remedial investigation outlines testing plans that identify the contamination at the site and its extent. The Feasibility Study evaluates the options for dealing with that contamination. The cleanup documents propose excavating a formerly closed waste landfill (West Surface Impoundment-WSI) and contaminated soil related to the former aluminum smelter. The Columbia Gorge Aluminum smelter operated under various owners until it closed in 2003. Starting in 1980, owners managed hazardous and solid waste at several locations on the site. The facility was added to the Hazardous Sites list in 1990. Industrial practices and historical land use by the smelter owners and operators have resulted in contamination at the site. The investigation, identification of cleanup methods, and cleanup plan for the site, seek to address this contamination to redevelop the property.
Ecology issued the final State Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Goldendale Energy Storage Project on December 21, 2022 and the Clean Water Act 401 Water Quality Certification on May 22, 2023.
The EIS summarizes findings from the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) analysis of potential project impacts (including cleanup work). The EIS also describes the steps that can be taken to minimize project impacts. These findings were considered when we developed the draft cleanup action plan.
When the comment period ends, we will review all comments received before we make a final decision on the documents.
If you would like to be added to the list of interested parties for the cleanup at Columbia Gorge Aluminum and receive updates on Ecology’s Industrial Section actions at the site, contact Tara Roberts at 360-280-4325 or tara.roberts@ecy.wa.gov.
To request an ADA accommodation, email tara.roberts@
ecy.wa.gov, call 360-280-4325, or dial 711 to call through the Washington Telecommunications Relay for services like text telephone (TTY). Visit Ecology. wa.gov/ADA for more accessibility information. (1706)
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITI-
GATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on April 9, 2026 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposal: SEPA 2026-06. Applicant: Judy Gross Trust. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide 54 acres into four lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the S2 of Section 2, T4N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Husum-BZ vicinity) on tax parcel 04-10-02162404/00.
After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm May 14, 2026. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm May 21, 2026. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (1707)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR YAKIMA COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of SALLY A. HOCTOR, Deceased. No. 26-4-00278-39
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS KLICKITAT COUNTY
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and non-probate assets of the deceased.
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Mt. Hood National Forest will implement the Integrated Weed Management Program, which involves using herbicides, mechanical tools, hand pulling, and biological control. Beginning in April, qualified professionals will visit snow-free areas in each Ranger District (Clackamas River, Zigzag, Hood River, Barlow) to carry out invasive plant treatment activities. Control efforts will continue throughout summer and autumn as conditions permit. Applicators will follow all restrictions and regulations regarding the use of herbicides as stated on the herbicide label and the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (FEIS 2008). Invasive plants scheduled for treatment include: nonnative grasses, non-native knotweeds, non-native hawkweeds, knapweeds, herb Robert, shining geranium, houndstongue, toadflax, false brome, sulphur cinquefoil, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, and English ivy. Oregon State licensed personnel will apply herbicides on target species using ground-based equipment or backpack sprayers. A local Forest official or trained staff will monitor treated sites and conduct appropriate restoration. Information on invasive plant management on Mt. Hood National Forest is available on the website: http://www. fs.usda.gov/mthood/. General information on noxious weed identification and management is available from: http://oregon.gov/ ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/ Noxious weed sites identified for treatment are primarily along roadsides and will be posted prior, during, and after application. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lin Kyan (971)-333-4131 for Clackamas River and ZigZag Ranger Districts, or Christina Mead (541)-4675132 for Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts.
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Support Groups AL ANON FAMILY
GROUPS
(Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790. MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St.
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.
PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.
RECOVERING COUPLES
ANONYMOUS
Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541-980-0251.
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS?
Attend
CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
STROKE SURVIVORS
SUPPORT GROUP Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
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a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
$500 or Less WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 $500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!
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1949 ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748.
REAR Blade for a Massey Harris. Heavy duty. Very good condition. $75. OBO. 541-296-1289.
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
BOAT. 10’ Sea Eagle rubber boat. $100. 509-261-2758.
CLOTHES Pins. 200 wood and 82 plastic. Comes with a clothespin bag. Good condition. All for $10. OBO. 541980-8510.
AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254.
STEEL Shop Table. 24” x 24” x 34” high. $10. 541354-1748.
ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $25. 541-354-1680. Odell.
LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.
MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
Furniture
TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254.
Heating & Air Conditioning AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105.
Household Merchandise
MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254. CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.
Miscellaneous
CLOTHES Pins. 200 wood and 82 plastic. Comes with a clothespin bag. Good condition. All for $10. OBO. 541980-8510.
REDWOOD and Slabs. Various thickness and widths, around 8’ length. $400 for all of them. I paid far more. In Hood River. You pick up. Text 402-639-0190.
Miscellaneous Wanted ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE!
Hood River Rotary is accepting donations for a Community Rummage Sale June 27th. Sporting equipment, toys, kitchen supplies and gardening tools needed. Drop off @ Wy East on 6/25 1:30pm-7pm or 6/26 10am1pm. Questions, Fundraiser@hoodriverrotary.com.
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Sporting Goods NOTICE
Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.
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Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $25. 541-354-1680. Odell. 1949 ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748.
Cars
SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
Wheels Deal Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” Boats & Motors BOAT. 10’ Sea Eagle rubber boat. $100. 509-261-2758.
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packs in the Southern Cascades and Northwest Coast region by the end of 2025, according to the report.
“Regaining lost footing is essential but these numbers don’t mean wolves are recovered,” said Amaroq Weiss, a senior wolf advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity. “The southern Cascades and North Coast boast some of the best wolf habitat in the state but still have no wolf packs or breeding pairs.”
To get there from their current habitat, wolves would have to cross I-90 or the Columbia Basin, which they can and they have, said Gabriel Spence, wolf biologist for Fish and Wildlife.
What’s in the sky
Jim White
For t he Sentinel
Welcome to May. As the season progresses, warmer nights make for a more pleasant time stargazing. On the other hand, you need to stay up later to enjoy dark skies. But they are worth it! Jupiter still shines bright in May skies, located in the southwestern evening sky. This is the last good month to view Jupiter. Venus is also visible for the entire month, low in the west after sunset. Watch the two planets during May, and you’ll see that they are growing closer together as we see them. In early June they will be very close to each other.
Little Mercury joins the other two in late May. Look for Mercury very low in the west after sunset. You will need a good view of the low western horizon. On
CMay 31, the three planets will be “lined up,” which should be a nice sight. With Artemis II’s successful trip around our Moon, I thought I’d give Earth’s natural satellite some space this month. A few lunar facts:
- The Moon is, on average, 238,000 miles from Earth. Far enough that it takes astronauts several days to get there.
- The Moon is 2,159 miles in diameter.
- The Moon takes 27.3 days to orbit our planet one time. And it also takes 27.3 days for it to spin on its axis. So, we only see one side of the Moon. It is “tidally locked” with Earth.
- There is no “dark side” of the Moon! I saw a video labeled as such recently. The far side of the Moon, the one we don’t see, gets as much light as the near side as it orbits the Earth.
- Large, flat areas of the Moon are basaltic
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plains but are named Mare, Latin for “seas.”
Before telescopes, people thought those darker, smoother parts of the Moon looked like seas. Hence names such as Mare Crisium (Sea of crises) or Mare Tranquillitatis, the Sea of Tranquility.
Apollo 11 landed at the Sea of Tranquility. Upon touchdown of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong’s famous first words were “Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed.”
- When we see the Moon as a thin crescent, the dark part we see is dimly lit by “earthshine.”
Reflected light from the bright Earth slightly illuminates the areas of the Moon that are not sunlit. Check it out with a pair of binoculars.
- There are names for all of the Full Moons in the year. Most know about the “Harvest Moon” in September. May’s Moon is called the Flower Moon.
Others are January, Wolf; February, Snow; March, Worm; April, Pink; June, Strawberry; July, Buck; August, Sturgeon; October, Hunter’s Moon; November, Beaver; and December, Cold. There are other names too, but these are the ones I am familiar with.
- We have two full Moons in May this year, one on the 1st and one on the 31st. The second is known as a “Blue Moon.” But it was not always understood that way. Originally, a Blue Moon occurred when we had 4 full Moons in a season, such as spring. When that happened, the third full Moon of the season was called a Blue Moon. In the 1940s, an article in Sky and Telescope magazine described a Blue Moon as the second full Moon in a month, and that description has stuck. Enjoy May’s night skies!
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“We have had high mortality – human-caused mortality – on wolves in the South Cascades,” said Spence.
“That mor-tality can really slow any population growth.”
At least 28 wolves died last year, according to the report. Six were killed due to livestock conflict. Of those, four were lethally removed by the state.
Twelve wolves were legally hunted by tribal members on the Colville Reservation. Three wolves died due to alleged poaching with one case referred to a prosecuting office and the other two under active investigation.
Killing a wolf without authorization can carry penalties of up to a year in jail or a $5,000 fine under state law.
One wolf that died during a Department of Fish and Wildlife capture operation was determined to have had a con-genital heart defect. Two died of natural causes and one died of unknown causes, the report states.
Under state law, the wolves are classified as endangered throughout the state. That
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won’t change until at least four successful breeding pairs inhabit western Washington, where none were found, and other pairs continue to survive in the two additional recovery regions of the state.
Wolves and ranchers
For ranchers, an increasing number of wolves means more risk for their livestock. Because the wolves are classified as endangered under state law, ranchers are not allowed to kill them.
The state compensates ranchers when a wolf kills their livestock, but even then “it’s not enough,” said Chelsea Hajny, executive vicepresident of the Washington Cattlemen’s Association.
Attacks on livestock in 2025 decreased by 50% from the year before, according to the report. Five of the 49 packs last year were involved in at least one confirmed or probable livestock injury or mortality.
But ranchers don’t always report depredations when they happen, said Hajny, calling the reported number “skewed.”
“Ranchers are facing a real crisis,” Hanjy said. It’s not just the loss of a cow, she said. Wolves that inhabit ranches stress cattle to the point where they are not able to breed or successfully carry a calf.
“We need more action and more ability to take matters into our own hands,” she added.
Range riders would be a solution, Hanjy said, referring to those contracted by the state to monitor land and report wolf activity to ranchers, but “there’s simply not enough of them.”
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Deep in the thick jungles of the Amazon Rainforest, a powerful hunter moves like a ghost. It doesn’t make a sound and you won’t hear it coming. You might not even see it. But it’s there blending into its habitat. The mighty jaguar is one of the most mysterious wild cats on Earth.
Looking at a picture you may not immediately be able to tell the difference between jaguars and leopards. However, if you run into one in the wild you will know immediately which wild cat you are looking at. Leopards live in Africa and jaguars live in warm places across Central America and South America. They love dense forests, swamps, and rivers. Unlike many cats, jaguars are strong swimmers and often hunt in water. Fish, turtles, and even caymans can become their prey. Their golden coats are covered in black spots called rosettes, which help them blend into the dappled sunlight of the forest.
Not all jaguars look the same. Some are so dark they almost appear black! These are called melanistic jaguars, often known as “black panthers.” If you look closely, you can still see their spots hidden in the darkness. The darker color variation helps them stay even more hidden during nighttime hunts. No matter what color they are, the jaguar is the third largest wild cat in the world. Being the third largest in size doesn’t mean it is less of a danger. This big cat has the strongest bite of any cat on Earth. Its bite is even more powerful than a lion’s.
Jaguars are mostly solitary animals, meaning they live and hunt alone. Each jaguar has its own territory, which it marks to keep others away. The only time jaguars come together is to mate. After that, the mother raises her cubs by herself. She teaches them how to stalk, pounce, and survive. Jaguar moms are very protective and will fiercely defend their young.
Are jaguars endangered? Jaguars are currently listed as near threatened, which means they are not endangered yet, but they are at risk. Humans have cut down forests, built roads, and hunted jaguars, shrinking their habitat. Did you know that these cats used to live as far north as the American southwest in states like Arizona and New Mexico? Right now, the biggest population of jaguars is in the Brazilian rainforest. Scientists are working hard with governments to protect these animals and the places they live.
Jaguars are a key part of the ecosystem. By keeping animal populations balanced, they help the forest stay healthy. Without jaguars, the jungle would change in ways we might not expect.
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