KVH responds to risk-ofclosure report
Klickitat Valley Health says it remains committed to providing compassionate, local access to high-quality health care, despite being named in a recent report as a hospital “at risk of closure.”
The report, issued by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, included KVH on a list of rural hospitals at risk due to expected cuts in Medicaid funding. KVH was not contacted before the report was published and does not believe the designation reflects its current operations or financial outlook.
The Washington State Hospital Association has reviewed the list and found discrepancies between the Sheps Center’s data and the state’s own findings. Inclusion in the report does not mean a hospital is on the verge of closing.
However, recent federal and state policy changes are expected to present financial challenges.
The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, combined with new taxes and reduced state funding, could significantly affect hospitals that serve a high percentage of Medicaid patients.
‘We’re here. We’re committed. And we’ll continue to fight.’
At KVH, about 26% of patients are covered by Apple Health, Washington’s Medicaid program. This funding is essential to continuing care for vulnerable populations in the community.
Hospital officials are reviewing how these changes will affect operations. Some funding reductions could begin as early as 2026, while others are scheduled for 2027 and beyond. KVH currently has no plans to cut services or close, and hospital leadership is working with the board to make proactive decisions that protect both patients and staff.
Patients enrolled in Apple Health are encouraged to stay informed. New requirements will soon ask enrollees to verify eligibility every six months. Most will still qualify, but coverage may be lost due to missed paperwork or deadlines. KVH staff are preparing to assist community members through the new process.
While the legislation presents challenges, there is cause for optimism for the hospital. Earlier versions of the bill would have ended key programs, such as Directed Payment Programs, immediately. Thanks to advocacy efforts, including support from U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, those cuts are now being phased in gradually.
KVH is also one of eight hospitals nationwide selected for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program. Over the next 18 to 24 months, the hospital will work with outside experts to assess services, improve efficiency and identify new revenue opportunities.
In addition, the bill establishes a Rural Health Transformation Fund, which provides $50 billion in grants over five years. KVH has secured more than $20 million in competitive grants over the past eight years and is well positioned to pursue future funding.
KVH leadership emphasized that while challenges lie ahead, the hospital has time, tools and a plan to navigate them.
“We’re here. We’re committed. And we’ll continue to fight for the future of rural health care in Washington,” KVH CEO Jonathan Hatfield said.
ALIGNED: Goldendale Observatory Administrator Troy Carpenter sent us this photograph and comment: Over the past few weeks, early risers may have noticed the two brightest planets converging in the eastern sky before sunrise. The closest conjunction of Jupiter and Venus occurred on the mornings of August 11 and 12 this year. For the rest of August, the pair can be seen gradually parting ways in the same part of the early morning sky.
These are not rare events. A similar conjunction of Jupiter and Venus will occur next year in early evenings around June 9. This image was taken from Observatory Hill and depicts the pair of planets horizontally aligned like eyeballs watching a Perseid meteor on the morning of Monday, August 11, at 4:30 a.m. Despite being nearly 12 times the diameter of Venus, Jupiter appears dimmer due to being five times the distance (at the time of this posting). Incidentally, the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this week.
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ers held a special post-fire meeting August 6 at the Lyle Lions Club Community Center in Lyle. The meeting was divided into two parts. All three commissioners were present for the first event, which began at 2 p.m. It was a listening session where they heard compliments and complaints.
It also gave officials a chance to correct some misconceptions.
Some attendees voiced a real concern that fire crews from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would not help defend structures, even when seriously threatened.
Peter Lovejoy, a local 24-year veteran firefighter had a detailed response: “I’m not affiliated with DNR,” he said, “but their staff isn’t trained to put out a structure fire. Their engines have small pumps and small posts. They flow a tiny fraction of water in gallons per minute compared to a structure engine. They don’t have the right turnouts, they don’t have breathing apparatus, they have none of the right gear. They just aren’t equipped to deal with structure fires. So I understand their policy. They will try and save your structure. They’ll put back burns around it. They’ll prep the site to do everything they can to keep your structure from catching on fire. But once it is, they can’t do anything about it. It’s not that they won’t; they just aren’t in a position to.”
County looks to reduce tax on burnt properties
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Stopping wildfire in its tracks Board holds special post-fire meeting
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With the recent Burdoin fire’s destruction on the hearts and minds of many community members, many are considering what they would do if a fire struck close to their home.
One local Goldendale resident, Alex Fox, has taken matters into his own hands. In 2023, he bought his own used fire truck to protect against property damage from future fires. I asked him some questions about his decision.
Sentinel: What gave you the
idea to buy a firetruck?
Alex: We were on a road trip visiting an airshow at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, when the Newell Road fire had reached Rock Creek. It was a very large fire that strained local resources, so we as a family decided we needed to improve protection. We split the cost four ways within the family. A skid unit or brush truck is probably more appropriate, but we are very happy with the one we found. Thankfully, we are blessed with neighbors who have also made significant investments in time and equipment. My neighbor, Jim,
bought a firetruck as well, and others are making fire trailers, acquiring pumps, tanks etc. By pooling resources, we are more resilient.
Sentinel: What is your main goal?
Alex: In some cases, insurance premiums can go down if you have added fire protection equipment. With aircraft operations, we have additional responsibility to react swiftly to save lives and reduce fires from spreading.
Sentinel: How will having a
The ongoing effects of recent fires came up several times in the August 5 Klickitat County Commission meeting. County Auditor Billi Bare said she had toured the burned area with Planning Director Scott Edelman, Building Director Lynn Ward, and Code Compliance officer Jorge Sendejas. It was all part of finding out which structures were lost in the fire in order to reduce property taxes for those lots.
“We worked with the treasurer’s office to recalculate their taxes that are due this year,” she said, “because they are allowed pro-rated amounts. Say their home burned down and it was valued at $500,000. It existed until July 19, so they pay taxes on that amount until July 19, and it’s pro-rated for the rest of the year.” The taxes on a burned-out lot are far less, a small consolation amid the disasters.
A single tour won’t uncover all the losses, Bare said, and she announced her staff had put up a form on the Auditor’s page on the county website.
“We have a link to a destroyed property form,” she said. In addition to losses of homes, shops, and outbuildings, she noted another category that should be reported.
“If there’s business personal property, like a farmer lost his tractor or a piece of equipment, we can work through that as well. Those links are on my website at Klickitat County.gov.” In other action, commissioners included in their consent agenda an ordinance adopting amend -
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Defamation case appeal continues
Hearings last Tuesday, August 5, in Klickitat County Superior Court ended in rulings for Plaintiff Michael Snyder while allowing defendants the right to attorney fees.
Snyder had filed a defamation suit against Goldendale residents Darlene Williamson, Leandra Kessinger, and Amanda Derschon, claiming the three defamed him by accusing him of being a pedophile through a Facebook page specifically attacking him and his business, Starcade Pizza. A separate case against Julia Skillman for similar accusations was also ruled on Tuesday.
(There has never been court action charging Snyder with such behavior, nor were there accusations of that nature before the defendants in the case engaged in them.)
In the first action involving Williamson, Kessinger, and Derschon, their attor-
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ney, Justin Leigh, filed a motion to dismiss Snyder’s appeal on July 16. Leigh had already been successful getting the case dismissed against the three using a special motion under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), which allows defendants who claim protection under free speech to have a case dismissed more quickly than a normal dismissal.
Leigh argued Snyder’s case was filed outside the time allowed for filing. Snyder opposed this motion, claiming his appeal was filed in a timely manner. On July 24, the Court of Appeals agreed with Snyder’s argument that the appeal was filed timely and that the 21-day rule did not apply to Snyder’s case. Tuesday Leigh’s motion to dismiss was denied by the Court of Appeals, and Snyder’s appeal attempt continues forward. The next deadline in the appeals court is set for September 15.
In Snyder’s case against Skillman, Leigh filed a motion to dismiss on June 2 shortly after the other defendants were successful in getting theirs dismissed. This was ultimately set to be heard on August 5.
Snyder filed a motion to amend the complaint against Skillman on July 17. Snyder’s initial complaint was thin on allegations and evidence. Snyder’s new proposed amended complaint contains substantially more allegations and nearly 200 pages of exhibits, which include multiple declarations of people who attest to Skillman falsifying information against Snyder. That matter was also heard on August 5. Snyder alleges that Skillman spread accusations against him throughout the community as retribution for her employment termination. He alleges Skillman eventually enlisted Williamson, Kessinger (another
terminated worker at Starcade Pizza), and Derschon in her accusations. The latter three were administrators of a Facebook page created by Skillman titled “Beware Starcade Pizza Owner,” on which Skillman made claims against Snyder.
At the hearing on August 5, Klickitat County Judge Randall Krog granted Snyder’s motion to amend his complaint, which includes an update in the allegations and nearly 200 pages of exhibits. By that action, the motion to dismiss was not heard. Leigh stated he intends to file another motion to dismiss. The case against Skillman continues. Also at the August 5 hearing, the parties signed an order by Judge Krog granting Williamson, Kessinger, and Derschon $29,487.50 in attorney fees, allowed so that if a party prevails on a motion to dismiss under UPEPA law, they have a right to their attorney
fees. Snyder can motion the court for a stay on payment of those fees until the appeal is finalized, but the court ruled he must put up a $50,000 surety bond. Snyder says he intends to do so.
Snyder stated, “In the seven months since I closed Starcade Pizza and first filed a defamation claim against these defendants, I have been trying to get the full evidence against them properly filed with the court. It has been more difficult than I realized it would be, but getting this complaint amended against one of the defendants is the most important step forward so far. It’s a big win and was critical in holding them accountable. They’ll likely try to get the case dismissed again, but I can’t see it happening now that we have numerous sworn statements showing proof of the claims. The tide has turned, and it’s not good news for any of the defendants.
“The next thing to get done is win this appeal so we can reinstate the case against Williamson, Kessinger, and Derschon. I believe I have a really strong argument that I can put before the Court of Appeals that the case should never have been dismissed in the first place and that they abused the UPEPA law, which was intended to protect free speech from citizens commenting on important public matters in lawsuits by big corporations. UPEPA was not created to protect people conspiring together to spread false claims to harm someone as retribution and then hide behind claims of free speech to do it. I am hopeful that the Court of Appeals will see this and reopen the case against them.” Leigh declined to comment on the record.
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Ah, a chef smoking in his kitchen. That’s probably not the fire marshal with him. And who’s the kid? Why was this picture taken
in a commercial kitchen? When was this? Where? We haven’t a clue. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel. com), or give us a call (509-
L ooking Back
August 4, 1890 – 135 Years Ago
H.F. Deitzel and E.R. Wingate, of The Dalles, and Elgin Parrott, at present of Goldendale, have filed a placer mining claim and a water right up above the Carroll place, about six miles from Goldendale. They found good prospects and with hydraulics they believe the claim can be worked with profit. These indications are that at some time in the past there was a river running a general course from Mt. Adams towards Wallula, and the washed gravel can be found in abundance along the entire line, some places cropping out more than others.
August 9, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
The great mysterious Hanford Project, about which residents of Washington and other states have been wondering, was finally revealed Monday by President Truman, announcing the use of a new Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima. This new bomb which loses pent-up forces of the universe equivalent to more than 20,000 tons of TNT was responsible for the complete destruction of 4.1 of the 6.9 square miles covered by Hiroshima, destroying 60 per cent of the city along with additional damage.
August 14, 1975 – 50 Years Ago
A field near Goldendale is now knee high in bright green plants which may have a future in Klickitat County. The field contains sugar beets, 12 acres of them, 12 miles northwest of the city on Counts Road. The beets were planted by owner Dwaine Van Patter on April 12. Van Patter reports he expects to harvest the beets about the first of October. Van Pattern says the reason for his experiment is, “Diversification.” I don’t believe the agriculture of this county is diversified enough. Hay and wheat are good crops, but there’s room for some other things. At present, processing of the crop must be done in Toppenish.
August 8, 1985 – 40 Years Ago
Historical Note: Goldendale hasn’t always been the Klickitat County Seat. The county was established by state legislators in December 1859, and it was called “Clicitat.” The original county seat was in Rockland, now known as Dallesport. There wasn’t much there except for a few wooden shacks. Cattlemen were the first to settle in this area, and they opposed moving the county seat to Goldendale. Their thinking was that the longer they could avoid formal government, the longer they could avoid taxation. The farmers saw the advantages of developing the area and had started building roads into town. They started up a pioneer supply center and a trade center. To combat progress (a futile effort), the cattlemen pushed state legislators to hold a general vote. By this time, though, the roads built by farmers had made Goldendale easily accessible. The cattlemen’s tactic backfired. The legislator voted for making Goldendale the county seat. The sheriff was ordered to move all county property to Goldendale, which he reportedly did with two pack horses.
August 17, 1995 – 30 Years Ago
It was the biggest turn out ever for the AARP’s annual celebration to honor Klickitat County nonagenarians—people in their 90s—held at the Goldendale Senior Center. Nonagenarians honored at the event are Alice Lanegan, Eula Blinn, Walt Wooley, Lorna Chaffee, George Platt, Gerald Fenton, Dorthy Newson, Ann Olsen, Cassella Campbell, Helen Anderson, Andrew Holman, Loren Van Hoy and Grace Smith.
July 28, 2005 – 20 Years Ago
Local World War II servicemen and women will receive special honor and recognition at the Klickitat County fair this year. Many fair goers are familiar with Ken Marvel’s yearly displays that look deeply into an aspect of Klickitat County history. It takes Marvel a year to research his chosen topic. “I work on the tugboats, and I am on two weeks and off two weeks. I research family by family. Over the years he has collected 375 letters to home, 100 photos and related newspaper articles. Why did he choose WWII veterans this year? “I am on the board, at the Presby Museum,” he said “We only have a record of seven service people, the American Legion only has 12. 1,646 local people served. There are only about 300 service people left. That’s the majority of what propelled me to do this. There is nothing written about them, and that is sad.”
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This photo has been colorized and was a stumper— only one person could hazard a guess as to the identity of one of the people. That’s understandable, given how unusual a shot this was. Oh, well.
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Dave Elford, Wishram Rider, Draws Plaudits
The Goldendale Sentinel –June 6, 1957
Born at Twin Bridges, Montana, in 1928, Dave Elford of Wishram must have immediately started riding his Dad’s foot as “Dad” tried to read the paper, because at the adventuresome age of four he braved his first bucking horse, an uncooperative beast who bucked Dave off, breaking his right arm in the melee. The spirit of adventure was not easily shaken from the little feller, and as time passed, that horse was ultimately ridden by the boy who was later to become a champion in that very event of bareback riding. Between adventures, Dave grew up and was soon working for various cattle outfits through Montana and into Nevada. During his days with the Upper Ruby Cattle Assoc. in Montana, there is one day that will remain vivid in Dave’s memory if he lives to be a thousand, and that is the day he roped a moose. The otherwise uneventful day was promptly turned inside out and upside down, and we are left wondering if the moose and the horse are still wandering the highlands, tied hard and fast! Dave’s comment was only that, “I knew then I never wanted to be a roper.” His rodeo career began in Nevada during his 16th year, but demon war interrupted just as things were going nicely, and Dave spent two years in the Army stationed in Panama. Undoubtedly the war would have been won a lot sooner if the Army had
taken this whirlwind off Panama and turned him loose on the enemy.
Mr. and Mrs. Elford have lived the past six years at Wishram, where he is employed by the SP&S Railroad. The couple has
been blessed with two sons who should provide great competition in the rodeo arenas a few years hence under the guidance of their competent pop who won the saddle for being all around champion cowboy in the Hutsel Herisa rodeos in 1953. In 1954 Dave won the ORA bareback championship, and although he suffered a broken ankle July 2 at Vale, he went ahead to garner winning points for ORA bareback champion in 1955. Dave was Bull riding director in the Oregon Rodeo Association during 1955 and was elected Bareback Director in ORA in 1956 and re-elected to that position for 1957 in the Association that expanded and was renamed Northwest Rodeo Association. You have met our April rodeo personality, a member and Director of the Northwest Rodeo Association—a dynamic personality we hope you will all have the pleasure of watching in action in the rodeo arenas this coming season.
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State House adds to government secrecy assaults
Our state Legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry, and even a ruling that was largely against them from the state Supreme Court.
In the latest move against government transparency, the public records officer of the Washington House of Representatives sent an internal email in July to House members outlining a restart of a 30-day email auto-deletion system and a guide on how to get rid of other emails even faster.
This action will destroy records on a regular basis and encourage lawmakers to delete certain emails they deem “transitory” even sooner. Pushing boundaries for flexibility is one thing. The latest move by the Washington House of Representatives is much more than that. It’s a power grab straight out of the hands of the people they’re supposed to serve.
A Washington Supreme Court ruling in 2019 found individual lawmakers are subject to the Public Records Act but left a question mark about how the chambers themselves must behave. The House, led by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, has been poking at that weak spot ever since.
Those wanting answers won’t get much from this House of Representatives. With more power to delete records, lawmakers can hide what they want in providing documents to the pesky public.
What does “transitory” mean? It covers a wide scope and has zero oversight, so it can apply to pretty much anything. If lawmakers want to hide something, it’s now OK to toss it in the “transitory” delete pile. No one would ever know.
Left sitting in the dark, we have nothing but unanswered questions. How will we know how lawmakers arrived at a decision to vote on a bill or whether they are working in our interest? We won’t.
This isn’t about partisanship. This is equal-opportunity anger at repeated attempts to steal and nullify the people’s power. Silence is acceptance.
“It’s hard to believe that after the Washington Supreme Court and the people of Washington clearly told the Legislature to obey the Public Records Act, House leadership continues to think up ways to withhold government-produced documents requested by citizens,” said George Erb, board member and secretary of the Washington Coalition for Open Government.
The public outcry Washington residents made in 2018 after lawmakers tried to exempt themselves from the Public Records Act convinced then-Gov. Jay Inslee to veto the bill. The next year, the state Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers are subject to the PRA, but with some limits. Pushing to define those limits in the broadest way has become a House mission.
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As secrecy reigns, WashCOG would like to point out that the new policy has at least two major flaws:
1. It sanctions deleting an email by defining it as “transitory.” That will solidify the direction we are heading, where lawmakers remove many pieces of written information from public view. That will leave us with only formal, finished laws and policies. That flies in the face of what voters wanted when they pushed in 1972 for what became the Public Records Act. And frankly, it flies in the face of transparency and the concept of our democratic republic.
2. It says the prime sponsor of a bill is the only one who must retain emails related to that bill. What about what all the others voting on legislation had to say? Their words and interactions are not transitory, in our opinion. Their conversations, suggestions, promises and ideas matter.
This is proof that the slide away from transparency continues. WashCOG studied the state of the Public Records Act and issued a report in 2024 that concluded the people’s right to know was eroding, and the Legislature was the leading cause.
We are fighting for transparency, but it seems lawmakers are doubling down. It appears the bad actors won’t back off until the voters and courts demand openness.
That’s where you come in. We hope the people will join us in letting their legislators know that this must not stand. We reject the concept that all they owe us is the finished product when they make laws or do the people’s work. As teachers often require in school, you must show your work to prove you did it the right way.
Don’t forget, they’re supposed to work for us.
Colette Weeks, Executive Director, Washington Coalition for Open Government
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too. On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
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up for the Fair
Once again, there isn’t much news to share from our community. That’s not because nothing is happening. Right now, many families are completing last minute preparations for the County Fair, including getting their travel trailers set up at the fairgrounds, decorating their livestock stalls, and so much more.
Despite the heat, it’s going to be a great time. The luxury swimming pool (a stock tank) from Nanny Mary’s Shady Nook Resort headed to the Fair today to provide some relief from the heat for some of the kids (and maybe a grandma or two, also). Several Glenwood kids and adults planned to participate in Western Games Tuesday evening and the other county events during the rest of the week.
I love sharing news of Glenwood kids, whether still in school here or in college and beyond. Willla McLaughlin finished her second year at Colorado College in June and headed to Spain to study abroad for the summer. Her mom Bridget was able to make the trip over to visit her. It sounds to me like Willa really loved her stay in Spain. She’s home now but will head back to her college in just over a week so she can help with freshman orientation.
Another Glenwood kid, Grace Griffin, studied in
London for a bit this summer and also just has a couple weeks at home before she heads back to Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande. And still another Glenwood kid, Allison McFall, has returned from her summer studies in Amsterdam and will also be returning to Washington State University soon. All three of these young women are excelling at their schools and making the most of all the great opportunities available. We’re very proud of them here.
I spoke to a member of the incoming Glenwood High School senior class today. She feels summer flew by way too quickly. While not overly thrilled that school starts on the 27th, she’s looking forward to her senior year. The staff returns to school on Monday, August 25, for preparation days and school begins Wednesday, August 27. Soon after school starts, the Trout Lake/Glenwood (Lakewood) volleyball team plays the first games on the schedule. I don’t have that schedule yet but when I get it, I’ll share that information. Lakewood is going to have a great year, and they’re counting on all of us to come out and rock the rafters in the gym to let them hear our support.
Goldendale FFA chapters awarded extraordinary recognition
The Goldendale Middle and High School FFA Chapters of Goldendale have earned national recognition in the 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. Both chapters received the prestigious 3-Star ranking, the highest level awarded, signifying excellence in chapter operations, student development, and community impact. Fewer than 10% of chapters nationwide achieve this distinction.
In an extraordinary achievement, Goldendale Middle School FFA has also been named a National Finalist for the Middle School Model of Excellence Award Area—one of only
five chapters nationwide selected in this category. This honor places GMS FFA among the most innovative and impactful chapters in the country. The chapter will compete for the national title on Wednesday, October 29, during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Goldendale Middle School FFA was named a national finalist for the Model of Excellence Award for its innovative, student-led projects that built leadership, career readiness, and community connection. From strengthening communication skills through interactive games to donating 1,700 eco-friendly containers to
the local soup kitchen, members consistently exceeded goals and made a measurable impact. As shared by Emily Wooden, GMS President, “The activities we planned and hosted built confidence, strengthened teamwork, and prepared members for leadership and professional opportunities.”
The National Chapter Award Program recognizes chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the National FFA Organization. Chapters are evaluated on their ability to grow leaders, build communities, and strengthen agriculture through a well-rounded Program of Activities aligned with the
National Quality FFA Chapter Standards. All chapters receiving star ratings will be honored at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, held October 29 through November 1 in Indianapolis. Honors are made possible by generous corporate sponsors including Bayer, Cargill Protein, Case IH, John Deere, Syngenta, and Rabobank.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based youth leadership development organization with more than 1,042,245 student members across 9,407 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Goldendale ACTE educators bring innovation and opportunity to students
From August 3 through 6, 2025, Goldendale’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department attended the WA-ACTE Summer Conference in Spokane, joining educators from across Washington to collaborate on the future of career-connected learning. Centered around the theme “Aptitude, Automation, and AI,” the conference brought together hundreds of educators from across Washington to explore emerging technologies, equity in education, and innovative teaching strategies.
At the conference, the Goldendale CTE department was honored with the 100% Membership Award, recognizing their full participation in WA-ACTE and their ongoing commitment to professional excellence.
Representing a wide range of disciplines and leadership roles, the team included:
• Josh and Randi Krieg who represented WAAE (Washington Association of Agricultural Educators); Josh serving as the WAAE WA-ACTE Board Representative and Randi serving as the WAAE Vice President.
• Jesse Miles and Heather Gallagher who represented Washington Educators of Business & Marketing (WE-BAM); Heather serving as the WE-BAM President and WA-ACTE Board Representative.
• Tori Tallman who represented Washington Family and Consumer Sciences Educators (WAFACSE).
• Blake Lesko who represented Washington Industrial Technology Education Association (WITEA).
The department’s active involvement means Goldendale students will ben-
efit from updated curriculum aligned with current industry trends, expanded career pathways through strengthened statewide partnerships, and more engaging, hands-on learning experiences that con-
nect classroom content to real-world applications. The team also explored inclusive strategies to support diverse learners, ensuring every student has the tools and opportunities to thrive.
EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED: Goldendale High School FFA, left, and Goldendale Middle School FFA received unusual accolades from the National FFA Organization.
HONORED: The Goldendale ACTW department received special recognition at a recent conference.
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August 13, Summer Reading at Your Library Wrap-Up Party: 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. Come celebrate the end of Summer at Your Library. Create your own glowing mini solar system! Design swirling gas giants or rocky worlds, then light them up with LED tea lights for a stunning display.
There is still time to sign-up for summer reading and log your activities online or in the Beanstack app, or turn in your paper log by August 31 to be entered into the Grand Prize drawings. Light refreshments will be served.
August 13 - 17 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: It’s a Hawaiian Hoedown! Visit https://www.klickitatcountyfair. com/ for all the events, shows, deadlines, and information on this year’s County Fair.
August 14, QuickBooks 101 - Small Business Training: 9 a.m. at the Goldendale Chamber office, 903 E Broadway. Take control of your business finances with QuickBooks 101, a beginner-friendly training led by Rebekah Johnson, owner of Golden Professional Bookkeeping. This hands-on session is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone new to QuickBooks. Contact the Chamber office to sign up today!
August 15, 1st Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Course: 5 - 7 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your
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
• 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) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 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 Monday 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
Community Events
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August 16, Sunshine Jiu Jitsu Academy’s 1 year Anniversary: 10 a.m at 42 Harms Rd in Centerville. Help us celebrate Sunshine Jiu Jitsu Academy’s first year. There will be rounds, BBQ, and shotguns!
August 16, Summer Jam 2025: Gates open at 2 p.m., at Wind Acres Farm, 154 Esteb Rd, Centerville. Join us for a celebration of healthy living & the best music on the ‘70s Live music by The Quick and Easy Boys, great food, games, and camping under the stars. There will also be a local farmers market and a showing of “Dark Side of Oz” synchronicity movie under the stars. This is the pairing of the 1973 Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. This produces numerous moments of incredible synchronicity where the film and the album appear to merge together beautifully. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/ summerjam25/home to RSVP. August 21, Nights In White Salmon ~ Artisan Market & Live Music: 5 - 9 p.m. at Pioneer Park in White Salmon, 320 W Jewett. Join us for Nights in White Salmon, a vibrant Third Thursday event happening June through September in downtown White Salmon, Washington. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge, this community celebration brings together live music, local art, food, wine, and fun for all ages. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians and performers in our expanded 2025 music zone at Kula Chiropractic. Browse the artisan market featuring handcrafted jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more—vendors will be set up in the parking lots of Kula Chiropractic and Klickitat Pottery. Dine and sip your way through town with gourmet eats and sweet treats from local restaurants, and stop by our tasting rooms for locally made wine, craft beer, or a botanical cocktail at Gander and Goose. Nights in White Salmon is family-friendly, community-focused, and a great
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: 10-11:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the summer months. 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 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
way to support local artists, businesses, and creatives. Mark your calendar and come celebrate summer under the Gorge sky.
August 23, Family Scavenger Hunt: 6 - 8 p.m. at The Lodge, 219 S Columbus across from the Courthouse in the old Mason’s Hall. Complete your quest then share your discoveries to earn root beer floats and a family prize! Sponsored by CPAKC, Umpqua Bank, and WAGAP. For more information contact 509-281-2330
August 23, Centerville Community Church 3rd Annual Cruise In: Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m., cruise from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with awards to follow at the Centerville Community Church, 508 Dalles Mtn Road. Calling all automotive enthusiasts! Join us for our 3rd annual Cruise In for cars, awards, prizes, food, and music. No entry fee! Contact Guy 808-728-8557 or Mariah 509-261-9172 with questions.
August 29 - September 1, An Tir September Crown 2025: Hosted by the Shire of Hauksgarðr! It is the Crowns wish that the populace would come together to celebrate and bear witness as new heirs are chosen. Noble and chivalrous fighters will come from every corner of the kingdom to meet in combat and vie for the Sable Throne!
This event will feature the Crown Tournament, as well as activities and contests in rapier, archery, thrown weapons, equestrian, Arts, Sciences, Bardic, and more. Please join us to witness the grand tournament to choose An Tir’s next Heirs!
Reservation information for Camping, RVs, Eric space, Merchants and the tournaments will be coming soon! Check the calendar page for updates: https:// antir.org/events/septembercrown-6/. Email us with requests or questions: SeptemberCrown@ antir.org
August 29, Things I Hide From Dad: 7: 30 p.m. at 210 Oak Street in Bingen at The Bingen Theater. Comedy night , a multisensory storytelling show recommended 18+. A One-Man Show by Travis Abels. Award-winning storyteller and comedian Travis Abels brings you an unforgettable solo performance that’s as hilarious as it is heartfelt. In Things I Hide From Dad, Travis takes audiences on a deeply per-
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 Pri-
sonal, and wildly entertaining, journey through his childhood as a preacher’s son in a doomsday church, where even his thoughts about sex felt like they could end the world.
Told with wit, warmth, and immersive sound design (all triggered live on stage), this 75-minute rollercoaster of memory dives into growing up in a world where shame was sacred, rebellion was silent, and Kenny G was the soundtrack to everything.
Voted a Fringe Festival Favorite and hailed as a “multisensory masterclass,” Things I Hide From Dad combines standup, storytelling, and theater into a uniquely raw, funny, and moving experience. It’s a coming-ofage story for anyone who’s ever felt like the weird kid, the black sheep, or the one who just didn’t quite fit in.
August 30, Comedy night with Northwest Comedian Phat Kidd: 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us for a family night of comedy with Northwest comedian Phat Kidd!
August 30 - September 1, Annual RVOD Freeride, and Tour de Maryhill: This year we are both a points race for the NADL championship and a qualifier for the 2026 USA National Downhill Skate and Luge Team. Be sure to check back for format details. Registration Opens June 7th at 10 a.m. PST at www.maryhillratz.com. The entry fee is $300.00 USD for all three days, payable online or at the hill, or $125 USD for a single day pass payable at the hill only.
August 30, Bickleton Community Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Bickleton. Car show, live music, pie sale, museum tours, flea market, arts and crafts, food vendors. For more information visit Bickletoncommunity.org or call 509-896-2007. Any vendors interested in more information can contact 509-896-2113.
August 30, Forrest VanTuyl/Shadow Basket at the Trout Lake Hall Doors open at 6, show at 7 p.m. Working cowboy, mule packer, and fencepost enthusiast Forrest VanTuyl’s music hews closer to the literature of Annie Proulx and Cormac McCarthy than to Marty Robbin’s Gunfighter Ballads. Inspired by his time on horseback in the remote corners of
mary 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. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
eastern Oregon and Washington, Forrest’s songs are redolent with carefully crafted details of rural life in the West, speaking of the taciturn men and women who work this land of beauty, raising and herding cattle through landscapes that would be inhospitable to most agricultural crops. There’s a kind of deep pride to this work that unites folks who live this far from the mainstream, and Forrest is one of the few songwriters who can truly express it.
Shadow Basket is an indie folk/rock band from San Juan Island, WA. They have toured through the PNW, West Coast, and Mountain West. Their upcoming album is scheduled to be released in August 2025. Their live performance brings an artfully crafted sound, melded harmonies, and droney jams into the room.
August 30, Wa’paas Basket Weaving workshop with Chestina Dominguez: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art. To honor Indigenous and traditional ways of healing, join us to practice and learn how to make a Wa’paas. You may bring your own materials and projects to work on. We have materials on hand as well. This learning event is led by Chestina Dominguez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation and descendant of the Warm Springs tribe. Chestina uses contemporary materials to create baskets using the ancient techniques of her ancestors. Cultural and traditional teachings are the threads that tie us to our way of life. They are our link between the past and the present. Cultural and traditional values guide us and protect us. They are our resiliency. — Chestina Dominguez. All ages and all levels are welcome. Light refreshments are served after the class. There is no cost to participate. All participants receive complimentary admission to the museum on the day of the event.
September 5 - 7 Huckleberry Festival in Bingen: Celebrate the taste of summer at Bingen’s beloved Huckleberry Festival, a time-honored tradition since 1962 held every Labor Day weekend at Daubenspeck Park. This free, three-day community event features live
• 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 location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
music, huckleberry pies & ice cream, parades, classic cars, family games and a spirited Beer & Wine Garden—fun for all ages. Visit https://huckleberry-fest. com/ for the full schedule
September 13, Goldendale
Main Street Clean Up: Volunteers to meet at 9:30 at the LDS church, 10 a.m. volunteers meet on Main street by the Murals. Join the LDS church in our Stakes Day of Service. Come help the LDS church clea up downtown, get ready to replace the barrel planters along Main Street. We need volunteers! Contact the Chamber, WAGAP, the City of Goldendale, or the LDS church directly for more details.
September 20, 3D Printer Certification at the Goldendale Community Library: 3 - 5 p.m. 131 W Burgen in Goldendale. Become certified to use the library’s Lulzbot® Mini 3D printer. After certification, you can use the library’s 3D printer to work on your 3D printing projects independently. Get hands on training with the basic mechanics of operating and troubleshooting the machine. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to become certified.
September 26, The Bones of J.R. Jones at the Trout Lake Hall: 7 p.m. show. One of the most compelling voices in modern Americana is headed to Trout Lake Hall — and it’s our 3-year anniversary show. Moody, hypnotic, and raw, @ thebonesofjrjones channels rock, soul, and folk with grit and grace. His songs linger like late summer nights — a little haunted, a little beautiful, a lot unforgettable.
October 5, 2025 Concours de Maryhill: 10a.m. - 3 p.m at the Maryhill Loops. Concours de Maryhill is an open automobile show and anyone with a special car may enter. The day concludes with an awards presentation. This event is organized by Concours de Maryhill and is free on museum grounds for spectators. Enter A Car Want to enter your car? Go to the Concours de Maryhill website for more information. Drive the Maryhill Loops Road The historic Maryhill Loops Road is opened for automobiles only twice a year. This is your chance to take a spin past the beautiful scenery and through the road’s eight hairpin curves.
• 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 Sunday
• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Grange Hall
Bickleton Community Day brings cars, food, fun
Erica Kingsbury
For The SenTinel
If you’re craving a day filled with classic cars, small-town charm, and all the trimmings—think homemade pie, a juicy burger and fries, local vendors, and more—mark your calendar for Saturday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fill up your gas tank and head to Bickleton where the annual Community Day with Meet & Greet for Classic Cars promises a full day of fun. This much-loved tradition draws locals, neighbors, and first-time visitors alike. It began in 2008 as a car show and fundraiser for the Bickleton Carousel Museum, but in 2019 it evolved into Community Day—a celebration of community spirit with a classic car meet-and-greet.
Last year, the event welcomed 66 cars from 30 cities
across Oregon and Washington, resulting in an impressive and diverse lineup.
Car owners are invited to bring their vehicles downtown—no preregistration required—and will be entered in a raffle exclusively for participating owners. Visitors can stroll Market Street, admiring the lineup of classic rides while chatting with the proud vehicle owners.
The event fills downtown with food, live music, shopping, visiting, and more. Market Street will be closed to traffic, with parking available on nearby side streets. Need a lift from your car to the festivities? Look for volunteer “taxi” drivers in their side-by-sides, ready to shuttle guests with a smile.
Visitors can enjoy food from local favorites like the Market Street Cafe or the Bluebird Tavern, indulge in
a slice of homemade pie at the Lodge Hall, and browse the flea market and vendor booths featuring art, coffee, homemade goods and crafts—just be sure to bring cash, since vendors may not be able to process card payments with the spotty cell service in Bickleton.
The Carousel Museum will also be open for tours. Inside, visitors can explore beautifully restored carousel horses, local history exhibits and displays that showcase the heritage of eastern Klickitat County.
From gleaming chrome to hometown hospitality, Bickleton’s Community Day with Meet & Greet for Classic Cars offers a perfect mix of nostalgia, neighborly connection and small-town summer fun. For more information, call (509) 8962007 or visit bickletoncommunity.org.
Overdose Awareness program comes to KVH
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For The SenTinel
With the approach of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, a coalition of community organizations, health care professionals, and survivors are joining forces to memorialize lost loved ones, educate those experiencing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) about harm reduction, and provide moral support to families navigating the intricacies of opiate addiction.
Beginning August 25 the courthouse lawn in Goldendale will host signs made by survivors, individuals recovering from OUD, and advocates for harm reduction.
Harm reduction programs in some communities are controversial, with
opponents arguing against such practices as needle exchanges and providing a “controlled” space for drug use. Those practices are not taking place in Klickitat County.
Penny Andress, nurse care and clinical project manager at Klickitat Valley Health (KVH), states its harm reduction program consists primarily of making Narcan available for free not only to people with OUD but for patients with a medical need (and valid prescription) for opiates who might accidentally overdose, as well as to members of the public who might encounter someone overdosing either from OUD or an accidental exposure.
Additionally, education, information about treatment options, and referral
to community resources are integral to success. Andress states: “Harm reduction is reducing harm in high risk activities, like driving or boating–seat belts and life preservers are forms of harm reduction.” She continues, “Think about a grandmother, recovering from hip replacement surgery who forgot she’d already taken her pain medication, then takes a second dose.” Utilizing Narcan for harm reduction is a life-saving intervention. KVH has partnered with Southwest Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) to provide a Narcan vending machine in the KVH main lobby lobby.
There is no charge to the public and directions for use are included in the packaging. Narcan is not addictive and is safe. Unfortunately, it will not reverse overdoses of non-opioid substances. Narcan is also available from a dispensing machine in the Klickitat County Jail lobby.
Asked what she would do if one of her loved ones was suffering from OUD, Andress stated, “I’d make sure they had access to resources, make sure they were safe, make sure they had access to Narcan, and I’d give them all the information they need to make good decisions.”
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Erica Kingsbury
CAR SHOW: Classic cars will be on display at Bickleton’s Community Day coming Saturday, August 30.
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Rural areas pinched by lapse in federal payments
Emily FitzgErald
Washington state standard
Washington’s rural counties and school districts are preparing to start the school year without millions of dollars from a program meant to offset reduced revenue from logging on federal lands.
The Secure Rural Schools program expired at the end of 2023 after Congress failed to renew it.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers, along with local officials, are pushing U.S. House leadership to bring a bill renewing the program to the floor.
The lapsed program helps pay for roads and schools, providing $7 billion in payments to more than 700 counties and 4,400 school districts across 40 states since it was enacted in 2000.
“Families are already really feeling the pinch, and to just not know … where
things are going to land, it’s very frustrating for me,” said U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democrat, who represents parts of southwest Washington that rely on the funding.
The Secure Rural Schools program supplemented that funding with U.S. Treasury dollars due to declines in timber revenue.
counties nationwide elected to receive Secure Rural Schools payments before the program expired at the end of 2023.
For the first time, Washington’s attorney general has enforced the state’s new cap on rent hikes, fining eight landlords $2,000 each for violating the law.
House Bill 1217 took effect in early May. The landlords told tenants before that time about rent increases that would exceed the new maximums. But these increases were tied to leases that renewed after the law took effect, according to the attorney general’s office. For
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Other key concerns expressed at the meeting involved:
Need for better communication: there was a critical need for a single, credible, and accessible source of information during the emergency. Information was often slow to arrive, conflicting, or unavailable to those without smartphones or internet access.
Confusion over chain of command: residents were unclear about which agency or official was in charge of decisions, particularly regarding evacuation levels. This created confusion and undermined trust.
Inconsistent evacuation protocols: the process for evacuations was perceived as inconsistent and poorly
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firetruck help if a fire spreads nearby?
Alex: It helps with reaction time, additional capacity/resources to assist Rural 7. Fires grow and spread quickly—the quicker the reaction, the smaller the fire, and the easier it is to top it out. The larger the fire, the thinner the existing fire department gets spread.
Sentinel: How can you ensure you have water when you need it?
Alex: An individual’s well is inadequate, but by having storage at each home, we harness the output of multiple wells running concurrently, we therefore increase available supply. Each person can then communicate when their tank is full/ready to collect, and we can shuttle it to the fire trucks and larger staging tanks. In the event the PUD cuts power, and standby generators aren’t available, storage tanks give a vital resource.
Sentinel: Have you had to use your firetruck yet?
Alex: We did volunteer it on the Fenton lane fire, assisting Rural 7 & Goldendale Fire.
Sentinel: Why is it necessary to own a firetruck when we have a good fire department in the area?
Alex: We are in a dry area, and we do have outstanding fire departments and selfless volunteers keeping our lives and properties safe. I personally believe that as individuals and collectively, we need to make their lives easier and lower the risk they are taking. We can do so by making fire lines, increasing water storage availability, reduc -
Gluesenkamp Perez cosponsored a bipartisan bill with California, Colorado and Oregon representatives to renew the Secure Rural Schools program, but it has been stuck in a subcommittee since Feb. 23.
The Senate unanimously passed companion legislation on June 18, but that bill has been held in the House since June 23 without a hearing.
Counties and schools have received logging revenue from the federal government for roads and schools since 1906. Federal law currently mandates that all counties annually receive 25% of the seven-year average of revenue generated by that county’s forests.
example, one rent increase for a tenant in Lakewood would have begun June 22. In each case, the attorney general notified the landlords that their rent hikes were illegal. All the landlords rescinded them and refunded any payments tenants made under the unlawful increases, according to court filings. Six of the landlords did not immediately reply to requests for comment Wednesday afternoon. One declined to comment. The enforcement actions by the attorney general’s
communicated. Residents received conflicting information about their evacuation levels and were frustrated by long, unexplained periods of being barred from their properties. This led some to state they would not evacuate in the future.
Inter-agency cooperation: there was a perception that agencies and elected leaders were not working together effectively, hampering the emergency response.
Resource and support needs: residents raised urgent concerns about assistance with debris removal from burned properties, help removing hazardous trees, and financial resources for rebuilding. Unfortunately, they were told Washington does not have a program
ing flammables—mowing, laying gravel, things like that—and clearly stating where we have dangerous items like propane, fuel storage, and ammunition.
Sentinel: Is there anything else that you think would be helpful for people to know?
Alex: We should consider well-placed fire extinguishers, fire blankets, totes of water, and hoses as one does a first aid kit. We have stopped a grass fire spreading with a vehicle fire extinguisher, and a house fire with saucepans. When caught early, even a small resource does wonders. Have them in your car, your ride-on mower, your workshop, kitchen. Rural 7 & Goldendale Fire Departments are one area where property owners can see real value from their property taxes. They are both fantastic teams—impressively quick to respond, aggressive and practical in their tactics, and very effective in putting out numerous fires at their early stages despite often being in very challenging terrain. The firefighters, mostly volunteers, give their time to the community and put their lives on the line for us, doing very arduous work. Many fires don’t even make it onto Watch Duty [an app and website that monitors wildfires], so we are oblivious to all their hard work.
It is, therefore, only fair that as many people within the community assist where they can, whether they volunteer for the fire departments, have more water storage and supply available, reduce fire ignition risk,
But these payments have to be authorized by Congress, which did not happen when it came time to renew the program in 2023.
Historically, counties could elect to receive just their mandated share of timber revenue or a Secure Rural Schools payment. When Congress doesn’t reauthorize Secure Rural Schools funds, all payments revert to the default timber revenue amount.
All funds are split equally between the county government and all school districts within the county.
The difference between the timber revenue payments and Secure Rural Schools payments is striking, with the timber revenue payments checking in much lower. This is why all but 73
office cover over 250 renters.
The maximum increase for most rentals for the rest of this year is 10% under Washington’s new law, while manufactured homes are capped at 5%. Each year, the limit for residential tenancies is set at 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower.
Next year, the limit will be 9.683%, the state Department of Commerce determined last month.
“The landlords made mistakes but were able to work with the Attorney General’s Office to make it right,” state Rep. Strom Peterson,
similar to the one offered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in which the agency supervised and paid for cleanup of hazardous materials in the Rowena Fire.
Volunteer and agency conduct: while there was immense gratitude for firefighters and many volunteers, some residents reported negative interactions with posse members at roadblocks, citing a need for better training in public interaction during a crisis.
Homeowner’s insurance crisis: a significant and growing number of residents reported being dropped by their homeowner’s insurance companies, creating a major barrier to recovery and future security in the
store fuel/propane safely, or create fire lines throughout their properties.
We are continuing with efforts to create fire lines, as these are akin to trench warfare. In addition to containing fires that start within our own properties, they allow our county’s brave firefighters to have positions to defend against oncoming fires, allow strategic ignition (back burning), and have multiple layers of fallback positions should they get overwhelmed. Firelines are easy and low-cost to build with our own tractors at our convenience.
After the interview with Fox, I reached out to the fire department in Goldendale.
When asked his opinion about residents using their own firetrucks to help fight fires, Fire Chief Noah Halm said, “On one hand, I understand and respect the desire people have to protect their own property. It’s human nature to want to take action when something you value is at risk. However, from a fire service perspective, it’s important to emphasize how dangerous it can be for untrained individuals to engage in firefighting operations. Our firefighters undergo extensive training to ensure they can perform their duties effectively and, most importantly, safely.
“One of the key principles in the fire service is accountability—knowing where our personnel and resources are at all times, especially on or near the fire ground. When citizens bring in their own equipment and start engaging in suppression efforts,
All counties defaulted to just timber revenue payments in 2024.
Those 2024 payments were issued in March, with many Washington counties receiving at least $1 million less than they did in 2023.
Skamania County, where Glueskenkamp Perez resides, saw one of the starkest losses, with a $2.3 million difference between the funding it received from Secure Rural Schools in 2023 and the standard timber revenue payment in 2024.
As a direct result of the funding loss, the county’s largest school district, Stevenson-Carson, has laid off over 20 staff members and closed one of its middle schools.
“Our students will have a very different year as they
D-Edmonds, one of the lead backers of the new law, said in a statement. “This is one way we can start to turn the tide on the housing affordability crisis.”
The landlords own properties across Washington, from Kennewick and Yakima to Edmonds and Montesano. They were given 30 days to pay the attorney general’s office $2,000 for its costs related to investigating their cases.
Rent hikes of any degree aren’t allowed in the first year of a tenancy under Washington’s landmark law.
county.
Concerns about future risks: issues such as the danger of fireworks, trains carrying explosive fuel during the fire, and the need to bury power lines were raised as preventable risks that needed to be addressed. The loudest and most fervent applause came when someone suggested that fireworks be permanently banned in the county except for New Year’s Eve, when the risk is significantly lower.
The special listening session meeting was followed at 4 p.m. by an event just for people who had losses related to the fires. Volunteers from various agencies signed people up for services and provided them with supplies and advice.
that accountability is lost. Without proper communication and coordination, these individuals could be placing themselves—and others—in serious danger. They may be unaware of fire behavior, changes in weather, or the location and movement of the fire, all of which are critical to operating safely.
“While I support a citizen’s right to protect their property, it’s essential to recognize the risks involved and the potential complications it introduces to an already complex and hazardous environment. These are just my thoughts, but they come from a place of concern for everyone’s safety.”
For residents who want to stay informed about fires in the area, there are two quick steps they can take. Install the Watch Duty app to get alerts on your phone as well as updates on fires that have not been contained. Additionally, remember evacuation levels: Ready, Set, Go. Green means get ready by packing. Yellow is your chance to check that you are all set to evacuate. Red means go now! Go to www.smart911. com and create an account to be notified of emergencies in Klickitat County, including fire evacuations.
Landowners might also want to join a local Firewise USA group to coordinate defensible space efforts and share resources. You can learn more on their website: www.nfpa.org/educationand-research/wildfire/firewise-usa.
return in August. Gone are many staff members who made a difference in their lives,” Ingrid L. Colvard, superintendent of the Stevenson-Carson School District, said in a statement earlier this year. “Many of the resources that supported their achievement and wellbeing have been cut or greatly reduced.”
Lewis County, which is also part of Gluesenkamp Perez’s district, also saw funding drop.
The county received about $1.8 million total in Secure Rural Schools funding last year, with $700,000 of that going to the Lewis County government to maintain 1,200 miles of rural roads.
The county only got $276,153 this year to split between the county government and all school districts located there.
The funding decrease will lead to more delayed and canceled road repairs and
But landlords can set rent however they please when the tenant moves in.
The cap doesn’t apply to all homes. For example, new construction is not covered for its first 12 years. Public housing authorities, lowincome developments, and duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in which the owner lives in one of the units are also exempt. If a landlord raises rent above the caps without an exemption, the renter must give the landlord a chance to fix the error or can terminate their lease with 20 days’
ments to the Energy Overlay Zone. The changes, which take effect immediately, allow wind turbines to be permitted outright, but solar energy facilities are prohibited except as conditional uses for those of certain sizes in specific areas. It also specifically says that battery energy storage systems, or BESS, are not an accessory use to solar farms.
Commissioners also heard preliminary results from searches designed to uncover the number of properties in the county being used as short term rentals (STRs) as reported by Economic Development’s Richard Foster.
“Klickitat County contains 367 non-duplicate rental listings, with a rate of $214.73 per day,” he said. “The average annual revenue for the county for each STR is $22,422. And the county, within this industry, has a total yearly revenue of $8,596,000.”
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• A contract with Herrera for the solid and hazard-
maintenance, local officials have said.
“Rural counties like ours don’t ask for special treatment. We just ask for fairness — and for the tools to do the jobs of serving our communities. That’s why the Secure Rural Schools program is so important to Lewis County, and why Congress must act swiftly to reauthorize and fully fund it,” Lewis County Commissioners Scott Brummer, Lindsey Pollock and Sean Swope said in a July 16 letter to House leadership. Gluesenkamp Perez has sent three different letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson urging him to move the bill forward. The most recent was sent on July 23 and had not received a response as of late last week. The congresswoman said she and her colleagues in favor of the bill are pursuing “any avenue, any vehicle we can find to move forward with this.”
notice. The attorney general can recover up to $7,500 per violation.
The Democratic-backed legislation was one of the most divisive bills of this year’s legislative session in Olympia, with Republicans strongly opposed. Tenants who believe their landlord may have violated the new law can file a complaint with the attorney general’s office, or can bring their own legal action. The attorney general has created a “Know Your Rights” flyer to teach tenants about the new law.
ous waste management plan
• A certificate of appreciation to Craig Stephens for many years of service on the Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board
• The appointment of Rob Niemi to a regular position on the Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board
• The appointment of Larry McCollum to the Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board
• Resolutions to approve the following projects and amend the 2025 annual construction program: Fairgrounds Road Sidewalk, CRP 386; Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 387; Schrantz Road Bridge, CRP 388
• An appointment to the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority
• An ordinance adopting amendments to the Energy Overlay Zone (EOZ)
• A public hearing on extension of a BESS Moratorium
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Commerce Corner: A new way to connect with the Chamber
Teja Hanna, execuTive DirecTor
Greater Goldendale area
Chamber of CommerCe
Welcome to the first edition of Commerce Corner, your weekly look at what’s happening with the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce and our local business community. Each week, I’ll share Chamber updates, highlight upcoming events and members, and keep you in the loop on ways to get involved in building a stronger, more connected Goldendale and Klickitat County. We’re grateful to the Goldendale Sentinel for partnering with us to share this vital information with the communities we serve.
The Chamber’s role goes far beyond ribbon cuttings and mixers—we work to grow business opportunities, strengthen the local economy, and foster community pride. From small business support to tourism promotion, from economic development projects to revitalization efforts, we’re actively working behind the scenes and on the front lines to help our area thrive.
One of our most exciting new programs is the launch of our Annual Membership Gala, The Goldys. This will be our signature year-end celebration, honoring the businesses, individuals, and organizations that make the Greater Goldendale area a great place to live,
Lorrie Fox for the Sentinel
On a rainy Halloween night in 2008, Trisha O’Connor’s son, Patrick, was hosting his annual party at his California home with friends and roommates. A group of strangers stopped by unexpectedly, and when Patrick told them to leave, an argument began. One of the strangers swung at Patrick, and he slipped on the wet patio. As two friends helped him up onto his feet, a stranger shot Patrick five times. The shooter then fired into the crowd, injuring four of Patrick’s friends in their arms or legs. Patrick died at the scene. The random act of violence was perpetrated as a gang initiation.
O’Connor, now living in Goldendale, has since turned her grief into a mission—founding the Klickitat County Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) to help families affected by violent loss.
In California, O’Connor had received support for her loss and advocacy for
work, and visit. The Goldys will feature awards recognizing excellence, innovation, and community impact and the best part is you get to help decide the winners. We’re inviting the community to nominate their favorite Chamber members in categories that highlight local achievement–from standout customer service to community leadership to innovative business practices.
Nominations open Wednesday, August 13, and can be submitted through our website at goldendalechamber.org. Once nominations close, community voting will open, and you can vote once per day for your favorites.
Winners will be announced at the Chamber’s Clues and Commerce Themed Annual Gala later this year—a murder mystery–themed evening where we’ll celebrate the spirit of our community and the people who make it shine. Event details, award categories, and ticket information are available on our website. Mark your calendars for August 13 to start nominating and voting.
Alongside The Goldys , we’ve begun an exciting revitalization of the “Welcome to Goldendale” sign on East Broadway. Last week, Chamber staff started taking down the old sign to prepare it for a
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the lengthy court trials by joining POMC group meetings. “I started attending POMC meetings in Sacramento three weeks after [Patrick] was murdered. I was very involved in that chapter, as well as the Sacramento County District Attorney office homicide support group,” O’Connor says. POMC was founded in 1978 by Robert and Charlotte Hullinger in Cincinnati, Ohio, after losing their 19-year-old daughter, Lisa, to domestic violence when she was a working student in Germany. Lisa was attacked by her ex-
boyfriend with a sledgehammer after refusing to continue their relationship. She never regained consciousness and died 13 days later in a German hospital. The attacker served only 16 months in jail, returned to the U.S. with no criminal record, and later murdered another woman in Florida, for which he was sentenced to death in 2002.
Just three months after their daughter’s death, the Hullingers and three other parents—guided by Father Ken Czillinger—founded Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. in the priest’s spare room. Today, it’s a
national nonprofit with 44 chapters offering advocacy, hope, and specialized grief support to survivors of homicide and those who have lost a child.
“The most important and engaging aspect of POMC is the support of sharing our journeys amongst the group. Everyone is at a different place, and by sharing our grief and experiences, we help each other,” says O’Connor.
After moving from California to Goldendale three years ago, O’Connor discovered there were no local resources for survivors of homicide, or for those
ter, to give this iconic entry point to our community a fresh, modern look. The redesigned sign will be a point of pride for residents and a warm first impression for visitors. Businesses and organizations will also have an opportunity to be featured on the sign in the near future. The project is expected to be completed no later than February 2026. This effort is a great example of how collaboration between the Chamber, community organizations, and volunteers can create lasting improvements. We’ll share progress updates and sneak peeks as the work moves forward.
Our Third Thursday Business Trainings continue this week, bringing together local entrepreneurs and business owners to learn practical skills that make a real difference. This month features QuickBooks 101, taught by Rebekah Johnson, owner of Golden Professional Bookkeeping at the Chamber at 9 a.m. on August 14. These trainings are designed to help our members and the broader business community expand their knowledge and strengthen operations.
Goldendale and Klickitat County have something special—a community that shows up for each other. The Chamber’s role is to connect the dots between businesses, residents, and
grieving from violent loss.
“There was no support. When it’s violence, it’s just a different family,” she said.
O’Connor started the Klickitat County Chapter of POMC out of the love she has for her son and as a response to the community’s need for specialized grief support for violent loss. She hopes that the Klickitat County Chapter of POMC, which is one of only two chapters in Washington State, will help close the gap between people who have access to specialized grief support for loss due to violence and those who don’t.
“People experience different types of grief from violence. It’s best to talk about it with someone who gets it. It’s just a different kind of tragedy, [and] it’s not just the grief of the loss, it’s the [court] trial,” says O’Connor.
“I don’t want another parent to go through what I went through; that is my hope,” she adds.
The Klickitat County Chapter of POMC named its chapter leader, treasurer, and secretary at its
visitors, but our programs are strongest when the community is engaged. That’s why The Goldys is community-driven. It’s not just about awards—it’s about shining a light on the businesses, nonprofits, and leaders who make a difference every day. Your nominations and votes help us tell those stories and celebrate the people behind them.
If you’re not already on our email list, now’s the time to join. It’s the best way to get updates on Chamber programs, local events, and opportunities to get involved. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time news and behind-the-scenes looks at what’s happening. In the weeks ahead, Commerce Corner will feature more member spotlights, economic updates, and previews of what’s next in our business community. I hope you’ll make it part of your weekly reading—and share it with friends and neighbors who care about keeping the Greater Goldendale Area vibrant. Until next week, keep shopping local, supporting our businesses, and finding ways to make our community stronger. And don’t forget—August 13 is the day to start nominating your favorites for The Goldys Let’s make this celebration one for the history books.
first group meeting in April. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall-Meeting Room, 108 North Grant Avenue, in Goldendale.
Upcoming event:
What: Klickitat County Chapter of POMC’s first Day of Remembrance Tree Dedication - In remembrance of our loved ones lost to violence.
Who: Everyone is invited to attend the meet and greet.
When: September 3, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Where: On the southeast side of the courthouse lawn, facing Allen Street at the Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale. Chapter Leader: Trisha O’Connor (SurvivorParent)
Phone: (509) 250-2668
To learn more, email TOC.Klickitat.POMC@ gmail.com or visit the national website at www. pomc.org.
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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
ESTATE OF BONNIE WOOD, Deceased. No. 24-4-00368-9
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.020-030
AARON S. WOOD, the Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of the above estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims 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 their claim on the personal representative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court. 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(3); or (2) within four months after the date of first publication of this 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 probate assets and non-probate assets of the decedent.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-
TION: July 30, 2025
AARON S. WOOD, Personal Representative ATTORNEY OF RECORD: JENSEN S. MAUSETH, WSBA #45546 MAUSETH LEGAL, PLLC 16108 Ash Way, Suite 201 Lynnwood, Washington 98087
ATTORNEY FOR PETITION-
ER P: (425) 242-5111/F: (425) 242-5114
JMAUSETH@MAUSETHLEGAL.COM (3106, 3203, 3301)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
In Re The Estate of: JOHN L. CHENEY
Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 25-4-00045-20 (RCW 11.40.030)
The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.
The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: August 6, 2025
Personal Representative
LAURA S. CHENEY
Attorney for the Personal Representative:
MARK L. HUGLIN
Address for Mailing or Service:
MARK L. HUGLIN, WSBA NO. 18661
DRANEAS HUGLIN DOOLEY
LLC ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
4949 MEADOWS ROAD, SUITE 600 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Klickitat County No. 25-400045-20 (3205, 3302, 3401)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of
CHARLES F. WILLIAMS, Deceased. Case No.: 25-4-00050-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Personal Representative: Marilyn Rich 2877 Rosecliffe Ct. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 cermr@comcast.net
Ph: 503-516-0726
Attorney: Meredith J. Smith Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith PO Box 758 Hood River, OR 97031
Ph: 541-386-4264 (3206, 3303, 3402)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONSIDERATION OF THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF COUNTY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners’ room in the Klickitat County Public Services Building, Goldendale, Washington. In accordance to statutory provisions of RCW 36.87.060; the County Engineer is recommending that certain portions of old alignments and/or right of way be vacated, following reconstruction projects of portions of the following County roads: Old Mountain Road, as a part of Project C.R.P. 350 That portion of Old Mountain Road, County Road No. 34750, lying outside the rightof-way of the newly constructed alignment. Said portions are located in the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 18 East, W.M and the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 18 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 208+00 and 251+00 as shown on Exhibit A, sheets 1 and 2 for CRP 350 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025.
Courtney Road, as a part of Project C.R.P. 342
That portion of Courtney Road, County Road No. 11700, lying outside the right-of-way of the newly constructed alignment.
Said portions are located in the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼, the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and the Northwest ¼ of Northeast ¼ of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 157+03.07 and 250+10.70 as shown on Exhibit A, sheets 1-5 for CRP 342 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025. Old Hwy 8 (37000), as a part of Project C.R.P 359
That portion of Old Hwy 8, County Road No. 37000, lying outside the right-of-way of the newly constructed alignment.
Said portions are located in the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 19 East, W.M. and the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section
This Just In....
Notice of Public Hearing: Consideration of the vacation of portions of county road right of wayKlickitat County Public Works
• Notice Of Trustee’s Sale of Commercial Loan(s): 211 STERLING BLVD, WHITE SALMON - Prestige Posting and Publishing
• Public Notice: Surplus Items for Bid - Goldendale School District No. 404
Summons by Publication: Unknown heirs of Frank and Laura Costanzo - Lance Fitzjarrald WSBA
12, Township 3 North, Range 19 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 307+24 and 339+00 as shown on Exhibit A, sheet 1 for CRP 359 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025. Sundale Road, as a part of Project C.R.P. 359 That portion of Sundale Road, County Road No. 37090, lying outside the right-of-way of the newly constructed alignment.
Said Portions are located in the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 14, Township 3 North, Range 19 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 0+00 and 185+85 as shown on Exhibit A, sheet 2 for CRP 359 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 1:30 PM. for considering the vacation of portions of County road right of way in the Commissioner’s Chambers in the Klickitat County Courthouse, Goldendale, Washington at which time testimony will be heard for or against the above proposed right of way vacation.
A Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651.
669-900-6833
346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty. org or by calling (509) 7734616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. Maps of proposed seed limit changes may be downloaded by going to the Klickitat County Public Works webpage http:// klickitatcounty.org/501/PublicWorks. Approved this 12th day of August, 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (3304, 3403, 3501)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN(S) PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24.005(4) RCW
Grantor: INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC AND MICHAEL J. KETLER
Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: CENTER STREET LENDING VIII SPE, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: Center Street Lending Corporation Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ.
Trustee’s address is 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (206) 331-3280
If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280
Reference Number of Deed of Trust: 1165560
Parcel Number(s): 03102320150200
Abbr. Legal Description: LOT 2 SPL 202-15, BK 3, PG. 268, KCSPR.
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 9/12/2025, at 10:00 AM at ON THE FRONT STEPS MAIN ENTRANCE KLICKITAT COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 205 W COLUMBUS AVE, GOLDENDALE, WA 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: PARCEL 1 LOT 2, SHORT PLAT NO. SPL 2020-15, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JUNE 15, 2021, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 268, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1148402, KLICKITAT COUNTY SHORT PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF KLICKITAT, STATE OF WASHINGTON. PARCEL 2 ACCESS EASEMENT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES AS DISCLOSED BY SHORT PLAT NO. SPL 2020-15, RECORDED JUNE 15, 2021, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 268, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1148402, KLICKITAT COUNTY SHORT PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Including all personal property as described on said Deed of Trust. Commonly known as: 211 STERLING BLVD WHITE SALMON, WA 98672 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/24/2024, recorded 10/30/2024, under Auditor’s File No. 1165560, in Book , Page records of Klickitat County, Washington, from INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Grantor(s), to COLUMBIA GORGE TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of CENTER STREET LENDING VIII SPE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to CENTER STREET LENDING VIII SPE, LLC. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. 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: PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION – Commercial Loan Matured 10/24/2025 Note Dated: 10/24/2024
Note Amount: $1,689,869.00
Interest Paid To: 1/1/2025
Next Due Date: 2/1/2025
Maturity Date: 10/24/2025
BENEFICIARY’S ADVANCES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION ADVANCE
AMOUNT
10/24/2025 Unpaid Principal Balance $1,685,169.00
6/2/2025 Accrued Interest
$129,100.42
6/2/2025 Late Charges
$11,309.12
6/2/2025 Fees Due $1,000.00
ESTIMATED FORECLOSURE FEES & COSTS
6/2/2025 Trustee’s Fees
$577.50
6/2/2025 NOD Posting Fee
$125.00
6/2/2025 T.S.G. Fee $4,098.48
6/2/2025 Record Substitution of Trustee $18.00
6/2/2025 Mailing Service Fee
$12.80
6/2/2025 Trustee’s Fees
$952.50
6/2/2025 Notice of Default Mailings $35.40
TOTAL DUE AS OF: 6/2/2025
$1,832,398.22
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $1,685,169.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from 1/1/2025, and such other costs and fees 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 9/12/2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/1/2025, (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 9/1/2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s 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 9/1/2025 (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 principal and interest, 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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es): NAME ADDRESS
INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC 211
STERLING BLVD
WHITE SALMON, WA 98672
INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC 214 WASCO LOOP HOOD RIVER, OR 790311271
INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC
C/O MICHAEL KETLER 211
STERLING BLVD
WHITE SALMON, WA 98672
Occupant 211 Sterling Blvd White Salmon, Washington 98672 by both first class and certified mail on 5/1/2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 5/1/2025 the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place 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 Trustee’s 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.
XI. SPECIAL NOTICE TO GUARANTORS If any of the parties receiving this notice are guarantors of the obligations referenced above, each such guarantor (individually and collectively, “Guarantor”) is hereby notified that: (1) Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid any trustee’s sale; (3) Guarantor will have no right to redeem the Property after the trustee’s sale; (4) subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale, or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the obligations referenced above; and (5) in any action for a deficiency, Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the Property as of the date of the trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs.
If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Service of Process should be sent to: Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT https://prestigepostandpub.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (949) 776-4697 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
DATED: 06/03/2025
Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq. 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 331-3280 Fax: (949) 427-2732 Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Successor Trustee PPP#25-003722 (3305, 3601)
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National Roller Coaster Day: each year on August 16, people flock to amusement parks for a thrill, a few exciting screams, and to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day. Take a ride on a roller coaster near you.
The day commemorates the first vertical loop roller coaster which was patented by Edwin Prescott on this day in 1898. A roller coaster consists of one or multiple cars on a track. While they are similar to railroad systems in design, the inclines and vertical loops incorporated in the structures aren’t for transportation. These elements boost the thrills rollercoaster enthusiasts seek!
The oldest roller coasters are believed to have originated from the socalled “Russian Mountains.” Built-in the 17th century, these specially constructed hills of ice located near Saint Petersburg, Russia rose between 70 and 80 feet in height. Passengers faced 50-degree drops. Wooden supports supplied reinforcement.
Roller coaster designs existed since at least 1872 when J.G. Taylor received one of the earliest patents. He called his creation an inclined railway. Another patent granted for an inclined-plane railway was granted to Richard Knudsen in 1878.
For years, history has believed the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island on June 26, 1884. However, tracing J.G. Taylor’s patent and newspaper articles tells us a different story. According to the Providence Evening Press dated June 1872, Taylor’s elevated railway at Rocky Point, Rhode Island extended 400 feet and gave nine passengers a ride. It all started with a shove, allowing gravity to do the rest.
While Prescott’s patent detailed ways to improve upon structures such as J.G. Taylor’s and that built at Coney Island, it was Prescott’s designs that led to the roller coasters we know today. His design gave riders a reason to scream and keep coming back for the rush of excitement.
How to observe National Roller Coaster Day
Celebrate by visiting an amusement park near you. While enjoying a roller coaster ride or two, also check out some roller coaster history. Check
out the science behind the structures and the gravity-defying curves. Seek out some of the most thrilling roller coasters in the country and world! If you cannot get to a roller coaster, make plans for your next roller coaster adventure! Use #RollerCoasterDay to post on social media. National Roller Coaster Day history Since 1986, National
near you.
Rollercoasters tend to be found in theme parks and amusement parks all around the world. They employ some sort of railroad track, which is elevated and designed with inversions, steep slopes, and tight turns. People ride along the track in open cars, enjoying a thrilling experience.
Most rollercoasters will have a number of differ-
coaster, you are going to need to take a trip to Japan. Here, you will find Nagashima Spa Land, and the longest rollercoaster here is the Steel Dragon 2000. When it opened, it was the longest, tallest, and fastest rollercoaster in the world. This was back in 2000. Since then, it has had a couple of its crowns stolen, yet it is still the world’s longest rollercoaster.
ented on this date in 1898 by Edwin Prescott. In order to appreciate National Roller Coaster Day, it is worth digging deeper into the history of this popular theme park ride. It is believed that the oldest rollercoasters have come from the Russian Mountains, which are a number of hills of ice that were specially constructed in what is now known as Saint Petersburg. These rollercoasters were constructed in the 17th century. They were reinforced with wooden supports, had a 50-degree drop, and were built to a height of somewhere between 21 and 24 meters.
It was on the 8th of July in 1817 that the first modern rollercoaster was created. It opened in Paris, in Parc Beaujon, and it was called Promenades Aeriennes. It featured wheeled cars, which were locked onto the track securely, offering higher speeds and guide rails to keep them on course. Half a dozen imitators were created as a consequence, yet their popularity dwindled rather quickly.
Disneyland. The park had a breakthrough in terms of design with Matterhorn Bobsleds.
This is because it was the first-ever rollercoaster to utilize a steel track. This was important because tubular steel can be bent in any direction, which is obviously not the case with wooden coaster rails. This means that steel rollercoasters enable designers to incorporate corkscrews, loops, and a lot of other maneuvers into their designs. Most of the different rollercoasters that are available around the world today are still made of steel, yet hybrids and wooden coasters are still being created. How to Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day
Roller Coaster Day has been celebrated. Roller coaster enthusiasts around the country promote the day through amusement parks with events.
Roller Coaster FAQ
Q. What is the world’s fastest roller coaster?
A. As of 2021, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates remains the world’s fastest roller coaster. At a speed of up to 149 miles per hour, only the sturdiest of enthusiasts seek its thrills.
Q. What is the world’s tallest roller coaster?
A. Six Flags Golden Kingdom in Jackson, New Jersey, boasts the tallest roller coaster in the world. At 456 feet (45 skyscraping stories!), it beats the second tallest by 36 feet.
Q. What roller coaster has the most inversions?
A. The Smiler at Alton Towers Resort located in Staffordshire, England, turns thrill-seekers on their heads 14 times.
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National Roller Coaster Day was created in order to celebrate these fun and thrilling rides that you can enjoy when you go to a theme park. It is the perfect opportunity for you to have some fun and take a ride on a rollercoaster
ent cars whereby passengers sit inside of them and are restrained. However, there are Wild Mouse rollercoasters and other types of rollercoasters that run with a single car.
Fun facts about rollercoasters
There are some great facts about the rollercoasters of today and the past. For example, in Pennsylvania, there is a wooden rollercoaster that was built in 1902 and it is still in operation today.
It is called Leap-TheDips and you can find it at Altoona. It does not have headrests, lap bars, or seatbelts, but don’t worry, as it only goes ten miles per hour.
Have you ever wondered why some people love rollercoasters and other people hate them? Well, it could be to do with the chemical makeup of your brain.
From the spirals to the drops, dips, speed, turns, hills, and loops; there is no denying that rollercoasters are thrilling! However, those with higher levels of dopamine tend to prefer sensation-seeking activities. Dopamine are neurotransmitters that are linked to reward-motivated behavior. If you want to go on the world’s longest roller -
Today, the fastest rollercoaster in the world can be found in Abu Dhabi at Ferrari World. It’s called Formula Rossa. The tallest rollercoaster in the world today is in Jackson, New Jersey. It is called Kingda Ka and it is found at Six Flags Great Adventure.
The future of rollercoasters certainly looks exciting as well, as it promises roller coaster-water slide mashups, as well as cars that rotate. Amusement park technologies are being patented all of the time, and this can help you to get a good understanding of what lies ahead in the world of rollercoasters. History of National Roller Coaster Day
The day has been chosen because it commemorates the first vertical loop rollercoaster, which was pat-
Nevertheless, rollercoasters quickly returned to fashion during Belle Epoque. Co-founder of the Moulin Rouge music hall, French entrepreneur Joseph Oller, constructed the Russian Mountains of Belleville in 1887, known locally as the Montagnes Russes de Belleville.
It featured 656 feet worth of track that was laid out
Many of the biggest amusement parks and fairgrounds across the USA and beyond choose to offer special deals to visitors on the 16th August. These often involve a reduction in ticket prices or the chance to buy one ticket and get another free. Some parks promote the celebration in order to attract more people in on this particular date. For many of the world’s biggest rollercoaster fans, this is a celebration that can not afford to be missed! Enthusiasts will take a day off work in order to make sure they ride a rollercoaster on the 16th August!
If you are not going to be able to make it to a theme park on this date, there are still some other ways that you can celebrate National Roller Coaster Day. Why not spend some time online finding out more about some of the world’s most popular rollercoasters? You will find that there are some pretty incredible rollercoasters in theme parks all over the world, and so you can even make a bucket list of the different rollercoasters you would most like to go on.
in a double-eight, which was later made bigger, creating four figure-eight shaped loops.
The popularity and decline of rollercoasters have varied over the years. The golden age of theme parks, and consequently rollercoasters, came to end during the Great Depression.
This lasted until 1972 when The Racer at Kings Island was an instant success. Of course, it would not be right to talk about rollercoasters and theme parks without mentioning
National Roller Coaster Day also presents you with a good opportunity to learn more about rollercoasters. Dig deeper into the science behind these incredible structures and the curves that defy gravity. It is really interesting to learn about how they work.
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Take a virtual roller coaster ride! Go to www.youtube. com/watch?v=RTXTbzctl0c&t=16s. Make it full screen. Hold on to your seat!
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Establishing a strong foundation for brain healthcan start in the kitchen by preparing healthy foods Adding whole grains, fish, legumes, healthy fats and fruits andvegetables including grapes andleafygreens canencouragebetter brain wellness Research suggests grapes help maintain a healthy brain UCLA researchers, in a human study of elderly subjects with mild cognitive decline found consuming 2 1/4 cups of grapes every day preserved healthy metabolic activity in regions of the brain associated with early-stage Alzheimers disease
This Walnut Sunflower-Crusted Salmon with Honey-Lemon Grapes is a flavor-packed way to add California grapes to the menu while simultaneously supporting brain and heart health Salmon, rich in omega3s is topped with a crunchy walnutsunflowerseedcrustforasavory nutty bite Pair with juicy grapes and onions marinated in honey and lemon for a burstof sweetnessandtangtobalance
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Remember to replenish your energy and hydration - California grapes are aneasy wayto deliverboth Find more information on the connection between grapes and heart health and discover more nutritious recipes, by visiting GrapesfromCaliforniacom Walnut Salmon withHoney-LemonGrapes Servings:4
Honey-LemonMarinatedGrapes:
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3tablespoons lemon juice
1tablespoonhoney 1tablespoonfreshbasil
1/4teaspoonseasalt freshly groundpepper totaste
3 cups halved red Grapes from California
1/2cupthinly sliced redonion
1smallhandful arugula
Salmon:
3/4cupwalnuts,chopped
• 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted sunflowerseeds
• 2teaspoonshoney
• 2 teaspoons spicy brown or Dijon mustard
• 1/4teaspoon seasalt
• 4salmonfillets(6ounceseach)
Heat oven to 350 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiledfoil
To make honey-lemon marinated grapes: In medium bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice honey basil salt and pepper, to taste Stir in grapes, onion andarugula;setaside
To prepare salmon: In small bowl stir walnuts, sunflower seeds, honey, mustardandsaltuntilthickpasteforms
Place salmon on prepared baking sheet skinsidedown andpressequal amountswalnutmixtureoversurfaceof each Bake20minutes,or until salmon flakeseasily withfork
Set salmon on plates;using slotted spoon spoon marinated grape and onion mixture over salmon andaround plates
Nutritional information per serving:640calories;39 g protein;31 gcarbohydrates;41gfat (58%calories fromfat);7gsaturatedfat(10%calories from saturated fat); 95 mg cholesterol; 390mgsodium;3gfiber
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Nobuo Fujita
The man who bombed Oregon
Imagine living in Brookings, Oregon in 1942. A small logging and fishing town. Where the people felt safe even though World War II was raging across the globe. But the peace was shattered on September 9, 1942. No one in town really paid attention to the sound of an airplane in the skies nearby. A forest service employee named Howard Gardner saw the plane but when he reported it, no one thought it was anything to worry about. It was fire season and it was Howard’s job to be a lookout. When he observed that a few small fires broke out, he forgot all about the plane. He had no idea that the fires had been started by bombs dropped on that rainy Oregon day.
The type of plane Fujita flew was an E14-Y6 seaplane. Here, one is launched from a submarine using a catapult
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Have you ever heard of Brookings, Oregon? Do you know who Nobuo Fujita was? He was a Japanese pilot during World War II who had a mission. He also had nerves of steel. He launched his little seaplane from a Japanese submarine hiding off the coast of Oregon. This pilot had the idea to bomb the United States. It had never been done before and Japan wanted to prove that even Americans on the mainland were not safe. He didn’t want to hurt anybody. The plan was to start massive forest fires by dropping incendiary bombs in the forest. He thought this would force the United States to pull troops back from fighting against Japan in the Pacific.
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In September, 1942, Fujita flew from the submarine, over the Oregon coast and dropped two incendiary bombs into the forest near the town of Brookings. The job of an incendiary bomb is to start fires that would burn for a long time. Here’s the twist, it had just rained, the forest was too wet to burn and the bomb did nothing but burn right where they landed. No people were hurt, but the fact that Japan had actually bombed the U.S. mainland shocked and caused panic for some people. Could more bombers be on their way?
After Fujita returned to the I-25 submarine, the United States bombed it, but the bombs failed to sink or disable the submarine and it got away. One year later, it was sunk by a U.S. destroyer. However, the story doesn’t end there. This is where it gets really interesting. Fujita survived the sinking. In the 1960s, almost 20 years after the war, Fujita was invited back to Brookings. You might expect the townspeople to be angry or afraid, but something amazing happened. Fujita came not as an enemy, but as a friend. He even brought a priceless 400-year-old samurai sword that was passed down from generation to generation in his family. He gave it to the town as a symbol of peace and apology. He returned several times, helped fund a local library, and planted a tree near the spot where the bombs fell.
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Nobuo Fujita went from being a wartime bomber to a peacemaker and honorary citizen of the very town he once attacked. His story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, forgiveness, friendship, and peace are possible.
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Food Review: FJ Buffet
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FJ Buffet
11930 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97236
Open 7-days a week
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(may be open later on weekends)
About five minutes off I-205 in Portland just off Division Street in a strip mall, you’ll find FJ Buffet, a premium Chinese buffet experience.
The cost for this buffet starts at $17.99 for adults during weekday lunch.
Children ages 3 to 5 are only $7.99 (I presume 2 and under eat free, but you should ask). Older children have increasing prices based on age. Prices for adults change at dinner time
(to $23.99) and on weekends (to $25.99). Seniors receive a $2 discount from whatever the going price is, so Monday through Friday lunch is only $15.99 for them.
I have found this buffet to be among the best and possibly the best value in the Greater Portland area. They have an ample salad and fruit bar that includes many Asian delicacies like marinated chicken feet. It also includes an extensive sushi bar with a wide variety of types, including the accompanying wasabi and pickled ginger.
There are several types of steamed dumplings, shu-mai, and BBQ steamed buns, along with French fries, fried chicken, crab rangoons, and many other fried selections like
fish and zucchini. Among the main hot dishes, you’ll find a variety of fish selections with many chicken, pork, beef and shrimp options. There are far too many choices to enjoy them all in one visit. Their seafood casserole served in a shell is excellent. They have many top favorites like beef and broccoli, chicken, and broccoli and ribs, but others that you may be surprised to find like steak or brisket or pork chops. I’ve seen liver and onions at times, and crab, crawfish, and calamari. They also have a variety of soups. During dinner time, additional premium hot items are added. Drinks are included, as is dessert. Their Jello options are very yummy, seemingly
with extra gelatine, for a really good, firm, jiggle factor. They have ice cream cups available in freezers. They looked like a cheap version of ice cream you might see in a school cafeteria, but I think they opted for a good quality brand, because the
ice cream is very tasty and a family favorite. But get them out of the case early as they keep them so cold, it’s hard to eat them until they have a little time to thaw.
One of the best features of this Chinese buffet is how large the main dining area
is. It can hold hundreds of diners simultaneously, and there is a massive TV display showing colorful, peaceful land- and oceanscapes with relaxing music that elevates the experience. I always make sure to find a seat where I can enjoy this aspect of the atmosphere.
Another stand-out feature is how bright and clean this restaurant is. Many Chinese restaurants have bright red decor, giving you a feeling of congestion or perhaps are on the more dingy side. This restaurant went for white, bright and very open. That makes a real difference for me. The layout just feels better.
When I am in Portland, this is my go-to Chinese Buffet. I highly recommend you give it a try.
Eastern Washington’s rapidly declining groundwater highlighted in new study
Fitzgerald
WaShingTon STaTe STandard
With groundwater in parts of eastern Washington declining at an alarming rate, a new study confirms which areas are most vulnerable to the problem and could help set clearer goals for recovery efforts.
The Washington State University study evaluated groundwater levels throughout the Washington portion of the Columbia Plateau Regional Aquifer System, which spans areas of Washington, Oregon and Idaho, and supplies up to a third of the region’s irrigation water.
Researchers found that the Odessa region and the Yakima Basin in eastern Washington are seeing groundwater levels drop by at least 2 to 3 feet per year.
The declines in those areas are primarily attributed to a combination of groundwater overuse and climate variability.
“This gives a quantitative target of how much water needs to be either put back into the ground or needs
to be managed around to bring us back to some sort of steady condition,” said Sasha McLarty, study author and associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Washington State University.
The Washington state Department of Ecology estimates that groundwater supplies drinking water to over 60% of Washington residents.
Most municipalities have groundwater wells, and rural residents typically have wells on their properties, according to Jaime Short, section manager for the department’s Eastern Regional Office.
In eastern Washington, Short said, groundwater is primarily used for irrigated agriculture.
The Odessa region showed the most significant groundwater level decreases over the largest geographic area in Washington.
The study notes that groundwater is the main water supply for the Odessa area.
If groundwater levels continue to decrease at their
current rate, the Odessa region will likely lose 10% of accessible groundwater by 2040 and 50% within the next 70 years, according to the study.
The Yakima Basin showed steep declines in the deepest aquifer layer, making it more difficult to address the groundwater loss, McLarty said.
The study confirms what the Department of Ecology and local stakeholders have known for decades, said Department of Ecology hydrogeologist Chris Beard.
“Where it’s declining, it’s been declining for a long time,” Beard said.
In general, communities in areas where groundwater levels are dropping have already initiated efforts to mitigate and reverse the decline, Beard said.
The Department of Ecology and communities that depend on the Odessa Subarea Aquifer have been aware of declining groundwater levels since the 1960s, according to Smith.
A consortium of state, local and federal partners has been working since 2013
on a project to swap groundwater with surface water supplies from the Columbia River for agricultural users, so they can eventually stop using their wells.
The Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program secured nearly $45 million in this year’s capital budget to build a new irrigation system.
The project has so far eliminated the use of 16 wells and conserved 5.3 billion gallons of water annually in the Odessa Subarea Aquifer.
In the Yakima Basin, state, federal, tribal, business, and community organizations partnered in 2009 to develop the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, which established a 30-year resource management strategy for the basin.
Of the 15 subareas in Washington included in the study, 12 showed groundwater levels dropping every year, while three—Spokane, the Lower Snake River, and Klickitat—were found to be gaining water.
The positive trends in those areas are primarily due to active management
and monitoring efforts, according to McLarty.
While communities that know they’re losing groundwater have taken action to mitigate that loss, there are significant gaps in groundwater level data around the state.
“Our groundwater data measurements are actually pretty clustered in certain areas, so there are large parts of the state where we simply don’t have data,” Short said. Most of those data gaps are in areas that are not heavily populated, according to Short. Filling in those data gaps so researchers can track groundwater trends statewide over time is a goal for the Department of Ecology, Short said. The Washington State University study was part of the ongoing effort to do so.
It emerged from a legislatively mandated project established in 2006, which calls for an estimate of current and future water supply and demand to be collected every five years.
This year’s study was
the first to incorporate an observation-based analysis across the whole Columbia Basin Aquifer, McLarty said. That strategy allowed researchers to document trends in different geographic areas of Washington, as well as trends within different layers of the aquifer, to better pinpoint where water is available and where it’s declining. The study was also the first to take well infrastructure into account when determining what areas are vulnerable to groundwater loss.
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