Goldendale Sentinel August 16, 2023

Goldendale, Washington

HARVEST SECTION INSIDE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023

Vol. 144 No. 33 $1.00

Bishop Services celebrate

Smokey’s bithday

RICHARD LEFEVER FOR THE SENTINEL

Smokey Bear, the legendary mascot of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), shared his birthday last week with wildland firefighters and Goldendale’s Bishop Services support staff at the Black River Fire Complex outside of Alpine, Arizona.

While wearing his favorite clothes, a personalized ranger hat, blue jeans, and belt, Smokey turned 79 on August 9. He left his iconic shovel behind to eat a special birthday cake made in his honor. He mingled in fire camp throughout the day, sharing his favorite fire stories.

The concept of Smokey Bear was conceived during World War II. The Japanese military had launched thousands of pilotless balloons in 1944 hoping the wind currents would carry them to the U.S. mainland. The plan was that incendiary devices attached to the balloons would then drop, setting fire to the forest land between Los Angeles and Seattle. The project was mostly a failure. Only about 300 balloons made it to the American mainland. Two of those balloons landed in Klickitat County. The project caused little harm. The forest service was still concerned—most trained firefighters were serving in the military, leaving forest land unprotected. The Smokey Bear project was launched to educate citizens to keep an eye out for fires. The slogan “Only you can prevent forest fires” was created.

Smokey wasn’t the first USFS mascot. The Disney movie Bambi appeared on movie screens in

See Smokey page B4

Parks & Rec levy passes

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

The Central Klickitat County Park and Recreation District’s (CKCPRD) six-year maintenance and operations levy passed on August 3. A supermajority of 60% yes votes is required to pass a levy in the state of Washington (other than school levies). The CKCPRD levy received 1,692 yes votes and 538 no votes, or 75.87% yes and 24.13% no. This levy replaces the current CKCPRD levy that expires in 2023 and authorizes a regular property tax levy of $0.29 per $1,000 of assessed property value beginning collection in 2024 and continuing through 2029.

Reliving a hard journey of devotion

The last thing you would expect to see in eastern Washington on a 95-degree day in August is teenagers dressed like pioneers pulling their own camping gear in a handcart. But on August 1 to 4, that is exactly what you would have seen near Plymouth, Washington. Youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from all over the Columbia River Gorge, including Goldendale, arrived at the Bing Canyon Campground to re-enact the handcart journey of some of their ancestors. The young people from Gol-

dendale were Ari and Charles Bartholomew, Riley and Porter West, Evan Bischoff, and Abigail Hargrove. Adults from Goldendale who helped were Lynn and Crystal Bischoff (head cooks), and George and Shirley Ransom who helped with the food. Rene and Cori Christensen were the trail medic and rescue atv driver respectively.

In 1856, Brigham Young, then president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, suggested the plan of using handcarts to cross the plains from Iowa City to the Salt Lake

Valley. There were many poor members of the church in Scotland, Ireland, England, Germany, and Scandinavian countries who wanted to come to America and gather with the Saints in the Utah territory. The cost of passage, ox teams, supplies, and wagons was prohibitive. With this new idea, they would use manpower to pull the carts with limited equipment, which would be cheaper and faster than the oxen. The first groups made the journey, and, although strenuous and uncomfortable, it was a success. There were 10 handcart

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groups with over 2,500 people who made the trek between 1856 and 1860. Tragedy struck two of the companies when they left late in the season and got caught in early October snows, but most made the difficult journey successfully.

In re-enacting the handcart journey, there were three objectives to the experience; coming closer to Jesus Christ, developing unity, and discovering they could do hard things. They were given the opportunity to hear of the grit, tenacity, and faith of the

This levy will allow the CKCPRD to continue to be able to provide many services to the community, such as the Goldendale Community Swimming Pool that offers swim lessons, water aerobics, American Red Cross lifeguard certifications, and other water activities. The CKCPRD also runs soccer and youth football programs in the area, as well as summer youth day camps, community gardens, trails, disc golf, exercise stations, and other recreational opportunities.

Klickitat County Planning Office Associate Planner Lori Anderson said that without this maintenance and operations levy, which provides approximately two-thirds of the CKCPRD’s budget, they would not be able to continue offering these services in 2024. Anderson, who teaches swimming lessons at the Community Pool, spoke about the financial challenges of providing these kinds of activities and institutions for the community.

“Swimming pools are historically expensive to own, operate, insure, and everything else, so we’re for-

ZACHARY VILLAR

GREETING SUPPORTERS: Washington State Patrol Trooper Anthony Maton, in wheelchair, greets Marc and Marsha Boardman at the spaghetti dinner and silent auction held at the Better Living Center in Goldendale to raise money for his medical expenses after he was injured in an on-duty car accident. About 250 people attended. The event raised close to $12,000, with more donations still trickling in. “The support this community has shown this young man is heartwarming,” said co-organizer Janet Matulovich.

ON THE ROAD TO ZION: Sixty-two youths from around the Gorge, including Goldendale, reenacted the epic walk from Iowa City, Iowa, to Salt Lake City, Utah, by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1856. In the top picture at far right (straw hat) is Goldendale’s Ari Bartholomew.

Tattoo Co. holds grand

Zachary Villar

For The SenTinel

Cascade Tattoo Co. Goldendale celebrated its grand opening last month at their location on 104 E. Main St. They invited several guest tattoo artists and offered discounts on many tattoos. The day was also a fundraiser for Rebecca Hauck of Goldendale, who is battling cancer. They tattooed about 40 people that day.

The tattoo shop had been open in its current location in Goldendale since 2021 under the name of Society Tattoo + Skin and was previously associated with the locations of the same name in White Salmon and The Dalles, also known as Society x Satori.

Cascade Tattoo owner Jacob Hanks was previously a co-owner of Society Tattoo + Skin/Satori, where the business model was based on offering standard tattooing as well as cosmetic tattooing (also known as permanent makeup) side by side. Wanting to focus more on owning and operating classic tattoo shops, Hanks decided to separate from that partnership and changed the name of his business to Cascade Tattoo Co., hence the grand opening in Goldendale to celebrate the official opening of this new business. He also owns and operates Cascade Tattoo Co. in The Dalles.

“We rebuilt the whole place,” said Hanks of the remodel he did as part of the

grand opening. “There was no tattoo flash on the walls.”

Flash refers to the pictures of tattoos on the walls that customers can select from if they don’t have their own original tattoo idea. “It kind of looked more like a doctor’s office. That’s kind of where most modern tattoo shops are going. We wanted to go the way of old school tattooing and show a lot of [tattoo] history and educate people on the history if they’re interested.”

Hanks learned how to tattoo from his father and uncle. When Jacob Hank’s father, Larry Hanks, was about 11, he ordered a tattoo kit out of the back of a Popular Mechanics magazine. Hanks the elder always liked to draw and carve things growing up in Reno, Nevada, and San Diego, California. When Jacob was young, his father tattooed in downtown San Diego, an area known at the time for its American Navy tattoo culture, where the streets were once lined with tattoo shops. While in San Diego, Larry Hanks worked alongside legendary tattoo artist Doc Webb who started doing traditional-style tattoos in the ’20s, mostly for members of the military. Despite Larry Hanks’ hopes that his son might choose a different career path, Jacob said he always knew he wanted to be a tattooer. “My whole life I just wanted to be like my dad and uncle,” he said Hanks. “That

was my culture and my heritage. Everyone was covered in tattoos and rode Harleys. It was just the lifestyle and the culture, so I didn’t think I’d do anything else.” Larry used to tell people his son was going to be a lawyer. “I showed him,” said Jacob.

The Hanks moved to Hawaii to work in a shop called Skin Deep in Waikiki. Jacob started tattooing when he was 14 years old. He tried some other things along the way, going to college for four years and working for the postal service, but he knew he always wanted to be a tattooer. He would give people tattoos in his bedroom or fill his backpack with supplies and tattoo people in their homes. “I was so busy the first year I learned to tattoo, it was insane,” said Jacob. He had a good reputation in the tattoo community thanks to his already-renowned father

and uncle.

“There were only five tattoo shops in all of Hawaii,” said Jacob of his early days tattooing in the mid-’90s. In the ’60s there were around 500 tattoo artists working in the entire country. Jacob reflected on the increased popularity of tattoos: “I would say, in any given large city, there’s thousands of tattooers.” He said TV shows like “Inked” and others brought a shift in perception of the popular understanding of tattoos. “Those shows made [tattoos] not for the subculture of loose women and military and bikers. It was suddenly in your living room.”

In 2010, Jacob was invited to manage a tattoo shop in the Gorge and saw that there was a lot of potential for growth in the area. The culture of tattooing wasn’t as developed here, and the level

of expertise wasn’t close to what he was used to seeing in Hawaii where he worked amongst famous, older, established tattooers. He decided to move to the area and bring with him his tattooing abilities and a sense of business acumen gained from growing up in tattoo shops. And running a good business is something that’s important to Jacob. “Most tattoo shops don’t have a business model, and they’re just getting enough money that day to do X, Y, Z. I have eight children in my home, so my everyday [routine] is to take care of my family and take care of all my clients.”

Jacob is grateful for the opportunities opened to him by the popularity of tattoos and acceptance he’s received in the community. “I don’t take it for granted,” he said.

“I’m grateful that in Goldendale or The Dalles I can open up a business, and it will flourish. And I couldn’t do it without these people.

I’m just grateful, and I try to give back to the community or give back to my clients. It means a lot to me.” Jacob donated 100% of the proceeds he made tattooing on the grand opening to Hauck and her fight against cancer. Cascade Tattoo Co. offers a variety of styles of tattoos. You can bring in an image on your phone of what you’d like, or you can select something from the flash on the walls that features tattoo styles from traditional to modern. You can bring in a custom idea for a tattoo, and they’ll do that. The only thing they don’t do is photo-realistic portraits, although they occasionally will host guest tattooers who do that kind of work. Jacob has customers who travel from all over the country to receive Hawaiianor Polynesian-style tattooing from him.

You can visit Cascade Tattoo Co. at 1101 W 6th St Suite 300 in The Dalles and 104 E Main St in Goldendale.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

That is one very large chunk of cattle there. It seems to be extremely interested in the right arm of the man in front of it. And the woman next to him seems

to be doing something to his arm or sleeve. Who are these five people? What were they doing? Could this have been taken at a previous County Fair in the long

ago? All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop us an email (info@

goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

August 20, 1953 – 70 Years Ago

San Francisco, California: Completing a nine-month tour of combat duty in the Far East, the fast attack aircraft carrier USS Philippines Sea returns here August 14. Serving aboard is Edward C. Hoctor, boatswain’s mate third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hoctor of Goldendale, Washington. During his time in the Far East, the Philippine Sea sent Panther Jets, Sky raider attack bombers, and Corsair fighter bombers on daily strikes against Communist supply and communication lines.

August 15, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

Old Mother Nature gave the Bill Young household a “hot hello” when lightning fi rst split two trees and then traveled through a cable to a trailer house where it blew hinges from the doors. The cable was burned “like ashes.” Continuing, the lightning went to the house where it blew siding off around the windows and seared the curtains. Then it went into the breakfast nook where Mrs. Young was standing. It threw her about 10 feet and destroyed a 200-watt bulb. The next thing Mrs. Young remembers is the question her husband asked her, “What are you doing on the floor?” Mrs. Young wasn’t hurt, but there was a chicken running around with half its feathers gone.

August 8, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

The teletype network linking the Klickitat County Sheriff’s office with the state, county, and city law enforcement bodies throughout Washington became an operating instrument last Thursday. Sheriff Pruitt and Deputy Harvey Martin watched the machine as the fi rst official message was received.

August 8, 1969 – 54 Years Ago

Sentinel Sal: A syndicated columnist mentions there is a doctor named Bonebrake in Kellogg, Idaho. In checking this out with Jean Sleeper, I fi nd he’s a relative of her grandfather, our doctor Dr. Bonebrake. The same writer talks about some doctors in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Cutter specializes in surgery. Also in that city is a fatherand-son team, Doctors Hurt and Hurt.

[Our doctor Bonebrake built the house directly across the street from Dwinell Country Ales.]

July 15, 1993 – 30 Years Ago

In the Oregon State Games held in the Portland area last weekend, Goldendale’s Sarsfield Cattle basketball team captured third in the Men’s 45-and-over basketball division. Sarsfield, 1 – 2 overall, defeated a team from Newport, Oregon, 88-79 to win third. Sarsfield consisted of captain Tony Sarsfield, Dick Patzer, Brian Wanless, Ted Wilkins, Terry Linden, Jerry Walker of Trout Lake, and Carl Comptom of The Dalles.

August 12, 1993 – 30 Years Ago

Allyn’s Building Center Citizen of the Week is Lee Scheradella of the Rural 7 Fire Department. Scheradella, 47, has worked for Rural 7 for the past 16 years. He was hired full-time in 1985 and is in charge of the maintenance of the trucks for Rural 7. Lee isn’t your ordinary fi refighter. He has overcome physical disabilities to become one of the department’s best employees. Rural 7 Administrator Roberta Hoctor says Scheradella is essential to her group. He’s dependable. He’s the guy that can get the call in the middle of the night if they need help. Lee delivers fuel to the trucks and helps maintain the fleet in the nine fi re halls in District 7. Scheradella has never let his physical limitation or slurred speech stop him in the way of fi refighting or anything else in life.

August 12, 1993 – 30 Years Ago

There are probably several baseball players who wish they had the batting average of Neil Slater. At three times at bat, Slater has hit a home run every time—the last one being clear out of the stadium. Okay, granted Slater isn’t a baseball player, but his successes in his chosen field of competition—cattle cutting—are impressive, nonetheless. In his fi rst three years of competition, he won fi rst place in three major cutting competitions. He was champion of the Northwest Cutting Association Competition for two years straight, those being his fi rst two years of competition—ever. This year he topped that feat. But Slater is quick to point out that his success isn’t due to his ability alone. He owes a great deal of it to his horse, Little Peppy Three.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

Sam Clam and Bonnie Lobster were best friends, even though they were very different. Sam was a constant cut-up and trouble-maker, and Bonnie was sweet and kind. They both died, and Bonnie went to Heaven and got a nice harp, while Sam went straight to that other place and got a pitchfork. Bonnie really missed Sam, so one day she asked permission to visit Sam. It was granted, and off she went, visiting Sam at his packed disco and having a pretty good time. She had to get back to Heaven in a hurry. When she got back, she was distressed to fi nd she’d forgotten something.

“Oh, no!” she exclaimed. “I left my harp in Sam Clam’s disco!”

We’ve colorized this picture. Dr. Jim Ogden, Nancy Kusky, Teresa Fridley, and Jeff Kubler all identified Dr. Howard and wife Elaine Kubler. The Kublers came to Goldendale in 1971 and were very involved in the community. The mystery woman in the white shirt looked very familiar to quite a few people, but no one could name her defi nitively, although Jeff Kubler thought she might have been an executive director of the Goldendale Chamber

of Commerce; he thought this picture was taken at a Chamber event. There were other guesses on where this was taken, from the PUD to the Methodist Church basement. When we pulled out our magnifying glasses, we were able to read Dr. Kubler’s name with “Goldendale, Washington” underneath it. Also, there is what appears to be “NFIB” in the corner. With no guesses as to a year this was taken, we were unable to search our archives.

Exploring Goldendale’s roots

This week’s story comes to us from May 9, 1946, and is titled “Lack of Bale Ties Threatens Klickitat County Hay Crop”. You can find a story about the Maurer’s family business in this year’s edition of Harvest, in today’s newspaper. For reading convenience, we have not put this story in quotes.

A heavy fi nancial loss to Klickitat County hay growers is envisioned unless government agencies assist in getting bale ties into this community immediately.

Max Maurer, who has been working on the problem, reported to the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce last Friday that there are no bale ties available in the county and that unless a shipment that has been en route here is expedited, it may not arrive in time to alleviate the situation.

Taking quick action, the Chamber of Commerce, through Leonard Larson, executive secretary, sent telegrams to Secretary of Agriculture Clinton B. Anderson and to Sen. Hugh Mitchell and Cong. Hal Holmes urging them to take steps to speed the shipment or to make a supply of bale ties available from some other source.

Maurer in discussing the situation with the Chamber

of Commerce said the ties were ordered two years ago and that he had fought off efforts by the company to cancel the order earlier this year.

At last report, he said, there was a shipment en route by water, but waterfront strikes and the impending railway strike threaten to tie them up before they reach Goldendale.

Practically all of Klickitat County’s haying practices call for the use of bale ties, and a lack of equipment makes it almost impossi-

ble to change to any other method of handling the alfalfa hay crop, Maurer pointed out.

Furthermore, he said, shipment of wheat and other grains abroad will practically eliminate the use of these crops for livestock feed and unless the bountiful hay crop is saved, the northwest area will be without feed for animals.

Everything that could be done locally had been done, Maurer said, and an appeal to the government agencies is the last resort to head off a crisis.

Cheap basic cell phone plans for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,

A few months ago, I read a column you wrote on extremely cheap smartphone plans for budget-conscious seniors. Can you do a similar column for those of us who still use basic flip phones? My old 3G flip phone is about to become obsolete, so I’m looking for the cheapest possible replacement. I only need a simple cell phone (no data) for emergency calls when I’m away from home.

Penny Pincher

Dear Penny,

Cellular (ConsumerCellular.com), which provides an unlimited talk plan or $15 per month. They also give 5 percent discounts to AARP members. And Lively (Lively.com), maker of the popular Jitterbug Flip2 senior-friendly flip phone. Their cheapest monthly plan is 300 minutes of talk and text for $15.

Subsidized plans

You also need to know that if you’re on a government program such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income or food stamps/SNAP. Or, if your annual household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – $18,347 for one person, or $24,719 for two – you might also qualify for free or subsidized wireless plans from various carriers via the federal Lifeline program. To find out if you’re eligible or to apply, visit LifelineSupport.org.

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

Savvy Senior, Jim Miller

For many seniors, like yourself, who only want a simple basic cell phone for emergency purposes and occasional calls, there are a number of super cheap plans available from small wireless providers you may have never heard of. Here are some of the best deals available right now.

Cheapest basic plans

For extremely light cell phone users, the cheapest wireless plan available is through US Mobile (USMobile.com), which has a “build your own plan” that starts at only $2 per month for 75 minutes of talk time. If you want text messaging capabilities, an extra $1.50/month will buy you 50 texts per month.

US Mobile runs on Verizon’s and T-Mobile’s networks and gives you the option to bring your existing phone (if compatible or unlocked) or purchase a new device, while keeping your same phone number if you wish.

If your flip phone is becoming obsolete, as you mentioned in your question, you’ll need to buy a new device, which you can do through US Mobile if you choose their plan. They offer the “NUU F4L” flip phone for $39 for new customers. Or you can purchase an unlocked phone through retail stores like Walmart or Best Buy, or online. One of the best value flip phones right now is the (unlocked) “Alcatel GO FLIP 4044 4G LTE,” available at Amazon.com for $80.

Some other super cheap wireless plans worth a look are Ultra Mobile’s “PayGo” plan (UltraMobile.com/ PayGo), which provides 100 talk minutes, 100 texts for only $3 per month. And Tello’s (Tello.com) “build your own plan” that starts at $5 per month for 100 talk minutes and unlimited texting.

Both Ultra Mobile PayGo and Tello also run on TMobile’s network and will let you use your existing phone (if compatible or unlocked) or buy a new one.

Senior-targeted providers

In addition to these super cheap plans, there are several other wireless companies that cater to older customers and offer low-cost basic plans and simple flip phones. One of the least expensive is through TracFone (Tracfone.com), which offers a 60-minute talk, text and web plan for $20 that lasts for 90 days. That averages out to $6.66 per month.

Three other providers that are popular among seniors are Snapfon (Snapfon.com), which offers a 100 minutes and unlimited texting plan for $10. Consumer

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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 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.

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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.

Schools need him Washington State’s failing school system is putting our youth at a disadvantage in having a promising future. We have to rescue our youth by putting Brad Klippert in as Superintendent of Public Instruction. This is the way to start repairing the damage that has been done to public education.

Brad is committed to focusing education on academics in which our youth can learn to be individual thinkers, to direct their own future, and be responsible citizens. There has never been a time that our public education system has suffered

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.”

such an attack on American values and dumbing down by using social indoctrination. There is only one answer to the solution to fix public education: that is Brad Klippert (klippertforospi. com).

Delmer Eldred Goldendale

Hate doesn’t help

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

Donald Trump and the Republicans’ hate speech is so contagious. On Highway 142 just west of Garrison Road, there’s a sign that shows the infection of this hate. Someone

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Ken Margraf Goldendale

has a large sign in MAGA colors proclaiming an expletive at Biden that would earn a serious R rating in a movie. That shows how infantile his supporters can be. It does nothing but make me get out more and support the Democratic Party to defeat this philosophy. Your hate does more to increase the Democratic turnout than any amount of haters you think you’re impressing. Thank you. But still, I implore you to take that derogatory sign down.

Thomas Wilson Goldendale

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We will miss you, Skip and Tom

It’s hard when our small community loses friends we’ve known for all or most of our lives. I’m sad to share the news that a life-long Glenwood resident, Skip Burril, passed away Sunday, August 6th, at the age of 81 after a long illness. Skip was very beloved in this community. Many remember way back to when he was a great athlete in high school here. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Bolt, 63 years ago. Together they raised four daughters, Belinda Burril, Charlene Burril Ladiges, Valerie Burril, and Jeannie Burril Cummings. Skip worked as facilities manager for the Glenwood School District for many years while Shirley was the school cook. I’ve heard

many comments about how well he kept the grounds and maintained all the buildings. After his retirement, Skip enjoyed visiting with old friends at the local store in the mornings and keeping the Burril home and yard in beautiful shape. His perfect yard put the rest of us to shame. He loved his family dearly, and he and Shirley were blessed to have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Our condolences go to Shirley, Belinda, Charlene, Valerie, Jeannie, and all their families. There will be a service for Skip at the Pioneer Memorial Community Church on Saturday, August 26 at 11 a.m., followed by a graveside service at the Mt. Adams Cemetery. Follow-

ing the services, the family invites everyone to continue celebrating Skip’s life at the Glenwood School multipurpose room for a lunch served by the Glenwood Homemakers.

Sadly, the day our community lost Skip, we also lost another life-long Glenwood “kid,” Tom Feller. Tom, the son of Allen and Susie, was a friend to so many here. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, nieces, nephews, and all his friends here. Our condolences go to Susie, Allen, AJ, Chad, and all the Feller family. I haven’t received news of a service in time for this column deadline but will find a way to share that news as soon as arrange -

New hours for Lyle School

On Saturday, August 12, our Lyle Fire & Rescue responded and took control of a fire just behind the Lyle Post Office on the Lyle Point. Their fast response and hard work had the scene under control quickly. Bingen and High Prairie Fire also responded with mutual aid to assist. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and staff, a potential disaster was averted.

In this heat, please remember to fill any kind of water bowls outside for cats and other critters and refill them with cold water each evening. And don’t forget to take care of yourself and others. Drink lots of fluids and reduce your time out in the sun in the heat of the day.

Klickitat PUD has three job openings for positions in the Goldendale office and Roosevelt Renewable Natural Gas facility. They are looking for self-starting and motivated individuals who are eager to learn. If you, or someone you know, are interested, all questions can be directed to their HR department by using the link www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/klickitatpud.

Need that car washed?

A fundraiser car wash for Dallesport Volunteer Fire Department will be held at

the Dallesport Fire Station at 630 Central Blvd from roughly 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 26. Help support the volunteers who save your homes and businesses without fail.

Just a reminder: Lyle School will have new hours for the 2023/2024 school year. School will start at 8:30 a.m. and be dismissed at 3:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday is late start, so school will start at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Returning students/families, please get those registration packets completed and returned to school as soon as possible. New student enrollment started on Monday, August 14. Secondary band students, mark your calendars. Music teacher Mr. Monahan and Ted Brown Music will be hosting an Instrument Rental Information Night on September 7. Also, students will be playing pep band at two sporting events this fall.

The Washington Association of School Administrators has given the Lyle Lions an award “In recognition of outstanding community leadership and contributions to the improvement of public education.” They have always been involved in and supportive of our schools. Projects such as the library rehab last year and their

ments are made.

Last Friday evening, August 11, there was a large gathering of family and friends in the beautiful yard of Chris and Gary Anderson. The occasion was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jimmy and Roxie Clemmer. It was a celebration just the way Jimmy and Roxie wanted, low key, fun, relaxing, and with lots of good food. Congratulations to a wonderful couple on 50 years, and we all wish them many more anniversaries to come. Here's some great news about two of Glenwood’s star athletes, the Tomeo twins. Those young men who are juniors at Glenwood High School recently competed

in the 5K race at Klickitat Days. Christian won first place and Tomei placed third. I also heard that Tina Gimlin placed 7th in her race. Way to represent our little community down in Klickitat, Christian, Tomei, and Tina.

The Glenwood Women’s Club would like to thank everyone who came out in support of our annual fundraiser rummage sale last weekend. Our proceeds go to help fund scholarships, comfort packs for foster and homeless children in our county, and many other community service projects here in Glenwood. We appreciate all of you very much.

Klickwood volleyball practice started this week. Where did the summer go?

Some of the girls who have

turned out for volleyball are also busy with the county fair this week. And our Glenwood HS cross country team also began practices. Good luck this season, Eagles. Busy times here, for sure.

Here’s another reminder that all new and returning students and their families are invited to the Welcome Back Barbecue dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school multipurpose room on Tuesday, August 29. It’s an opportunity for the parents and students to socialize as well as receive packets with important documents and information. Several gift bags for students and parents that are present will be raffled off that evening. It’ll be a fun, informative evening for sure.

Goldendale Middle and High School

FFA chapters nationally recognized

annual vision screening help our kids have a better life and be better members of our community. They deserved a well-earned pat on the back for another job well done. Heads up: the Howards Haven Animal Sanctuary has canceled its event for the 19th.

The Lyle Lions Club is proud to announce the awarding of scholarships to Lyle High School graduating seniors Hannah Beeks and Kayla Mayner. Congratulations, ladies! The Lions wish to thank Montavons in Parkdale for their donation of a year’s worth of blueberries for the monthly pancake breakfasts plus some extra for Tuesdays senior lunch program.

The Lions are also making the Center available for people to be cooler in the heat. Located at 5th and Highway 14 in Lyle, it will be opened when Lions are notified of need. If a power outage occurs, they have an emergency generator to keep the AC on. Contact info: Dean Oldenburg, (509) 3652921; Joan Titus, (509) 3652872; Annie Maguire, (509) 365-0086; and the Lyle Fire Department, (509) 365-2500. Stay cool, everyone! Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 365-2273 or lykensme41@gmail.com.

The Goldendale Middle and High School FFA chapters have been cited in the 2023 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. Both chapters will be recog-

nized for their ranking in the top 10 percent of chapters out of almost 9,000 FFA chapters nationally. The Goldendale Middle School FFA chapter will compete as one of five FFA chapters in the nation for Middle School Model of Excellence.

The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasizes growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

Chapters that received star ratings during judging this summer will be recognized on stage in front of 65,000 members and guests at the 96th National FFA

Convention & Expo, November 1 through 4.

All star-rated FFA chapters receive honors made possible by corporate sponsor John Deere.

“At John Deere, we believe that FFA will grow the next generation of leaders capable of changing the world for the better,” Aaron Wetzel, vice president of production systems at John Deere, said. “Star chapters help inspire these vital leaders through their exceptional commitment to FFA’s mission, which they bring to life through inspiring agricultural education, rich career exploration, and meaningful community service.”

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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DRAWING NATIONAL ATTENTION: The Goldendale Middle (top) and High School (above) FFA chapters have been recognized for ranking among the top 10 percent of chapters out of 9,000 nationwide.

Community Events

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Zumba Classes – Soul 2 Soul Health Center 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday

• Makers Market at The Missing Corner – 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner. Every third Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Contact themissingcorner@gmail.com for more information (will return in April 16, 2023)

• Trout Lake Market – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trout Lake Grange Hall 2390 Washington 141 . 1st Sunday of the month, seasonally.

Monday

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509-493-1533.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 490-

3704

• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.

• 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

Tuesday

• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit https://www.klickitatcounty.org/643/Board-ofCounty-Commissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.

• TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com

• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625

• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd

Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717

• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st

Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.

• White Salmon Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m. every week seasonally

• Narcotics Anonymous, 5 – 6 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 pm the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746

Wednesday

• Let’s Play Chess! – 1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. beginning in May. Goldendale Library.

• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station

• Crochet group – 1st Wednesday of the month. 10 – 12 a.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@wilddaffodilsewing.com

• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle

• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815

• Pinochle at the Centerville Grange – 3rd Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 p.m. 228 Centerville Hwy

• Trivia at the American Legion – every week 6:30 p.m.

• Family Storytime at 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library

• Popup Café – Noon at the Mason’s Hall on Columbus until further notice.

• 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

• Knitting Group – 3rd Wednesday of the month 12:30 p.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@wilddaffodilsewing.com

Thursday

• Drinking Democratically –3rd Thursday of the month 6:30

– 8 p.m. at Ayutla’s.

• New Parent Support Group

– 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben

at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!

• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card 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 Sharon 509-310-9172

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank

– 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 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 the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale

Friday

• 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

• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May – September. Vendors, please contact Josh Harrison, phone: (509)281-0971, email: josh7harrison@gmail. com.

• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815

• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library

• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games in the teen area.

• Crafternoons at the Library

– every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library)

Saturday

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month

7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets 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.

• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25

• 1st Saturday Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Goldendale Library Community Events

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

August 26, 2023, Family Activity Nights, Karaoke Night:

6 – 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall 228

E Darland, Goldendale. Sponsored by WAGAP, FVRLibraries, Spare Change Entertainment, and CPAKC. For more information call 509-281-2330

August 26, 2023, Centerville Community Church 1st Annual Cruise: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 508 Dalles Mtn Road, Centerville, sign in is at 9 a.m. Hotdogs and snacks available – contact Guy Theriault at 808-728-8857 or Mariah Warrener at 509-2619172.

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

September 8 – 10, 2023, Annual Huckfest: Friday 9/8 5 p.m. – midnight, Saturday 9/8 10 a.m. – midnight, Sunday 9/10 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. downtown Bingen.

September 12, 2023, Goldendale High School Class of 1956 Reunion, 67th Anniversary: 1 p.m. Ayutla’s Mexican Restaurant in Goldendale on Simcoe. Please RSVP to Linda LundbergDavies 206-850-1251.

September 19, 2023, American Red Cross Blood Drive: 1 –6 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway.

September 22 – 23, 2023 High Prairie Community Yard sales & Firehouse Sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. throughout the High Prairie area, as well as at the Community Center & Firehall. Contact Josh for more information 509-281-0971.

October 21, 2023, Glenwood Fall Bazar: Info to follow.

Calling all Klickitat County Photographers!

Now is the time to start capturing SUMMER shots for our 2024 photo calendar contest. Here are some past summer submissions & winners:

We're getting ready to produce our annual Klickitat County Calendar, and we need your photos! If yours is selected for the cover, you'll win an Amazon Fire tablet. Below are some of the stunning pictures our county photographers have sent in and we've used over the years. See below for the instructions on entering. Most are about the resolution and other photographic technical details.

To improve your chances of being selected and possibly securing the coveted cover (and winning a valuable prize), carefully read & follow these instructions—even if you've submitted in the past:

1. Regarding your camera's settings:

a. Turn of the date/time stamp.

b. Select camera's highest resolution possible.

c. A general rule-of-thumb is that the le size of the jpg photos you submit should be a minimum o 3 MB. Any smaller and it may be too grainy. (Note: our email server will not allow messages at or above 20 MB, so the photo size must be below this.)

2. Submissions must be landscapes or wildlie—we call these naturescapes. Photos containing people will not be accepted. We also discourage (but don't disallow) close-ups; even if they're lovely shots, they are seldom identiable. Please do not take photos from your car.

3. The orientation of your shots MUST BE HORIZONTAL. All vertical shots, no matter how “good,” will be disqualied.

4. Your subject must be in—or seen from—Klickitat County For example, while neither Mt Hood or Mt Adams are in Klickitat County, they are clearly visible from much of the county.

5. Do not alter, enhance, or add any efects to your photos using any photo editing software.

6. CHANGE THE FILENAME from your camera's cryptic numeric auto-assignments to something that clearly identies the shot (e.g., if it's something like “IMG_12345_54321.jpg,”

change it to something like “2023Aug-GoodnoeHills<YourLastName>.jpg”). Yes, include your last name just before the “.jpg.”

7. Do not embed any photo(s) in the body of your email; the lename(s) will be lost. Instead, send your submissions as attachments only. You may be able to attach up to 5 photos to a single email, while staying under the 20MB per email limit. Check the le sizes as you do this. If any photo is less than 3 MB, its resolution is likely not high enough.

8. In the subject line of your email, enter “2023 Calendar Photo rom <your rst and last name>.”

9. Do not re-send photos you've submitted for this contest in the past. While this will require you to keep your photos well organized, this courteous practice will save us lots of unnecessary time.

Keep in mind: the more photos you submit that meet these criteria, the better your chances of winning. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Every artist was once an amateur.” You will not be notied if any or your photos are disqualied. Check the paper or GoldendaleSentinel.com for updates and winners.

Additional tips for improving your chances of winning:

• In promoting and expressing the beauty of Klickitat County, we're seeking landscapes and other outdoor scenes that are unique to our magnicent vistas. Close-ups (of leaves, flowers, streams, or animals, for example) will typically not work because they could be taken almost anywhere in the world and are not distinctly Klickitat County.

• Consider composition: avoid power lines, telephone poles, roads, or other man-made structures that may detract from the subject. (Note that really well-crafted photos tend to keep the main subject of-center. There are many tips online for stunning landscape photography, such as tinyurl.com/DigitalCameraWorld-tips - OR - tinyurl.com/NaturescapePhotos Also check out YouTube!)

E-mail your submissions, as follows:

To: 2024Calendar@goldendalesentinel.com

Subject: 2024 Goldendale Calendar-Your First Last Name

Attachment: Change cryptic lename as described in step 6.

Message: Include your rst and last name (yes, again please), a good phone number, and a brief description of the photo.

Donald Quantrell

Donald (Don) Gordon

Quantrell was born Nov. 12, 1929, in Wapato, Wash., to Bessie Pauline (Olson) and William G. Quantrell. Don grew up in the Yakima Valley attending schools in Wapato and graduating in 1948. He married Mary E. Letlow in Goldendale on Nov. 6, 1948.

After high school, Don worked at Wapato Evaporator before going to work for fruit growers Lombard Horsely Co., in Sawyer, Wash. Their oldest daughter, Karen, was born in Yakima in 1949.

He began his career in the lumber/logging industry when he joined Meadow Lumber Co. in Goldendale in 1950. Over the next 26 years he had various jobs in Oregon, California, and Washington.

While working for Stockton Box Company and living in West Point, Calif., son Kenneth was born. The family moved to McKinleyville, Calif., and Don worked for various lumber and logging companies in the area. Daughter Vicki was born in 1956 and son Michael in 1958, in nearby Arcata.

Don moved the family back to Wapato and Ahtanum to work for James G. Layman Inc. in Naches.

In 1960, son Eric was born in nearby Yakima. They moved to Naches and youngest child, Paula, was born in Yakima in 1963.

Don continued working for various logging and construction companies in the Yakima Valley until the family moved to Goldendale. Don began working for D.M. Layman Inc. in 1968.

Along with son, Ken, and friend Glen Seward, Don started Log Processors in 1976. The company later

included Dennis Seward. Don fi nally retired from the logging industry in 2004.

Even though he had retired from his day job, Don kept busy with his favorite activities. These included tending his gardens (vegetable and berries) and reading.

Aside from working, Don spent time as a volunteer Rural 7 fi refighter – a position from which he retired. He also served as president of the Eagles organization in Goldendale.

Don passed away at home in Goldendale on July 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. (Letlow) Quantrell; parents, William and Bessie Quantrell; sisters Mary Clark and Judy Joiner; brothers Bill and Keith Quantrell; and daughter and son-in-law Karen and Richard Gallegos.

Don is survived by his children Kenneth and Cindy Quantrell, Vicki and Ed Woodruff, Michael and Elaine Quantrell, Eric and Alita Quantrell, and Paula and Dale Ransom, all of Goldendale; brother and sister-in-law Phil and Kathy Quantrell of Lacey, Wash. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 46 greatgrandchildren, 2 greatgreat-grandchildren, and special friend and “adopted” daughter, Michelle Gaston.

A graveside service was held August 5 at Spring Creek Cemetery with a celebration of life dinner at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Goldendale. Thank you to all who were able to join in celebrating Don’s life. Special thanks to the Klickitat Valley Health Hospice team who assisted in caring for Don.

Eugene (Skip) E. Burril

Eugene (Skip) E. Burril, 81, passed away August 7, 2023, in Oregon City, Oregon, after a long illness. He was born in Oregon City, Oregon, January 29, 1942, to Eugene “Gene” Burril and Gertrude Burril. He married Shirley Bolt in 1960. After retiring from timber felling, he worked at the Glenwood School and retired from there.

He loved hunting, camping, fi shing, and people. He had a knack for making oth-

William (Bill) Dressel was born June 24, 1951, in Goldendale to Joe and Dorothy Dressel. Bill passed away on August 2, 2023, at his home in Gresham, Oregon. After graduating in 1969 from Goldendale High School, he attended college at Central Washington University and achieved a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After college Bill returned to Goldendale and took a job with DSHS as a caseworker. He left that job to work as a counselor

Jamie Spaulding of Goldendale passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, at the age of 62. She was born on February 21, 1961 in York, Nebraska, to Donald Spaulding and Jacqueline Spaulding (GerWeck).

Jamie gave birth to three sons, Tyler Spaulding, Ryan Beighley, and Torey Spaulding-Jimenez, all of whom she cared for deeply. But most of all, nothing would bring her as much joy as her four grandchildren. She also had six siblings whom she loved very much: Marc Spaulding, Steve Spaulding, Bob Spaulding, Doni Budler, Vicki Presley, and Lynn Carman.

In 1975 Jamie moved to Goldendale where she attended high school and graduated from in ’79. Upon graduation, she worked

BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C.

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

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am

CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

EASTERN ORTHODOX

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

ers smile and had a great sense of humor. He loved decorating for Christmas and Halloween.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; Glenwood, Washington, Sharlene (Mike) Ladiges; Oregon City, Oregon, Belinda Schultz; Vancouver, Washington, Valerie Burril; California, Jeanne (Jerry) Cummings;

Goldendale, seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren, sister Betty Foster; White Swan, Gloria Ziegelman; Pacific, Washington, Dennis Burril; Roseburg, Oregon. He is preceded in death by Gene Burril, Gertrude Jackel, Nina Rodum, and Kim and Cindy Kuhnhausen.

Skip was a very loving

William Bill Dressel

for Klickitat County Mental Health. In 1983 he became the first adult probation officer for Klickitat County, and in 1992 Bill was offered, and became, the county’s fi rst full-time juvenile probation officer. He remained in that position until his retirement. Bill was an active member in the local Jaycees, Ducks

Unlimited, and the Knights of Columbus. He was often seen walking “the loop” with Father Byron. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Dorothy Dressel. He is survived by his four children, Eric Cecil (Chrystal) of Goldendale, Tony Dressel of Ellensburg, Washington, Andrea Dressel of Golden-

Jamie Spaulding

throughout the Gorge until she settled back in Goldendale. She was employed by

the state at our local DSHS office for over 20 years. She loved her job very much and

husband, father, and grandfather and will dearly be missed. A special thank you to Alan Wellenbrock, Regina Ahrendt, and the staff at Oregon City Health and Rehabilitation.

A funeral service will be held on August 26, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Glenwood Church, with a public viewing from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Committal at the Mt. Adams cemetery to follow service, meal to follow committal at the Glenwood School.

dale, and Audrey Dressel of The Dalles, Oregon; and one granddaughter Taylor Cecil of Vancouver, Washington; and sisters Zona (Dave) Monnes of Vancouver, Washington, Lori Medlin of Oregon City, Oregon, and Ann Stutesman (Doug) of Vancouver Washington. Bill was also blessed with several cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family will announce Rosary and Funeral Mass for some time in September.

it brought her joy to be able to help the people in our community.

Grief Support Group

Begins Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 | 10 - noon

This 13-week group is specifically designed for those who have lost a person dear to them due to death, whether a spouse, brother, sister, parent, child, other relative, or friend.

parent,

The discussions, presented by through videos by professional grief counselors, cover many emotional and physical effects of grieving. They are designed to help you deal with your grief as you move foward in life without your loved one.

Meet in Columbus Ave Church Fellowship Hall | 815 N Columbus There is no charge for the course or materials.

Register at GriefShare.org or by calling 509.773.4471.

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

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

Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace

"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

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

Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Kendra BehnSmith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter Children’s Church available during worship. All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene

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

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

1942. The USFS used Bambi as their mascot in 1944. When Disney executives wouldn’t release the Bambi image for further USFS use, Smokey Bear was born.

In 1952, Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins wrote a popular anthem about Smokey that launched a continuous debate about Smokey’s name. To maintain the rhythm of the song, they added “the” between “Smokey” and “Bear.” Due to the song’s popularity, Smokey Bear has been called “Smokey the Bear” by many adoring fans, but his name never changed.

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tunate to have our Parks and Rec district and to have our maintenance and operations levy—and to have 75% of people voting in favor of it,” said Anderson.

Anderson said that in her history working with the community in Goldendale she’d never seen

He’s still Smokey Bear. The real-life Smokey Bear

In 1950 while fi ghting the Capitan Gap Fire in New Mexico a five-pound, threemonth-old American black bear was discovered hiding in a large tree. The little bear had escaped the fire alive, but his paws and hind legs were severely burned, and big patches of burned fur were missing. Firefighters rescued the cub from the tree, and a local veterinarian cared for his burns. The New Mexico locals started calling him Hotfoot Teddy. The national

a levy of any kind pass with such a high percentage of approval. “It’s just crazy, wonderful, and kind of humbling.” The 2017 CKCPRD levy passed with 66% yes votes. “I’ve had a lot of people say, ‘Wow, you’ve restored hope. You’ve passed it by so much.’”

news media picked up the story and made him a celebrity. The media renamed him Smokey Bear. Within a few weeks, he became a national celebrity. Smokey Bear was flown in a private airplane to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. There he received further care not available in New Mexico. Smokey Bear lived at the National Zoo for 26 years. During that time, he received millions of visitors and as many as 13,000 letters a week, enough so the U.S. Postal Service gave him his own Zip Code (20252) in 1964.

With the success of this levy, the Parks and Rec department won’t have to worry about maintenance and operations funding until 2029. “Six years from now hopefully we’ll be having the same kind of celebration,” said Anderson.

CONTRIBUTED

In 1962, Smokey was paired with Goldie Bear. Unfortunately, the severity of his fire wounds prevented the pair from producing any Little Smokies. On May 2, 1975, Smokey retired from his role as a living Smokey Bear icon. He died November 9, 1976.

Upon his death, his remains were returned to his home in Capitan, New Mexico. A plaque at his grave reads, “This is the resting place of the fi rst living Smokey Bear…the living symbol of wildfire prevention and wildlife conservation.”

early pioneers while they themselves were doing hard things.

Eva Davis from Hood River said, “Pushing a handcart all day was harder than I thought it would be, and pioneer clothes were really hot! But we had fun sleeping under the stars, and my pioneer family was fun. I learned how brave the pioneers were.” Chelsea Kent from Dufur shared, “I learned that taking the easy path is not always the right one.” When asked what it was like not having a phone for four days, she said, “I was a lot happier. I didn’t feel the urge to look at a screen, but I really missed knowing what time it was.”

Each youth had a fivegallon bucket with extra clothes and other necessities and a bag with their sleeping bag, pad, and pillow. They were organized into families with volunteer “moms” and “dads,” and they headed out with their handcarts. Families were organized with youth of different ages and sizes to make the trip possible. The fi rst leg of the journey was two and a half miles through sandy soil and sagebrush. They were met with cold watermelon and ice pops—a little different from the actual handcart pioneers. Their food was prepared and delivered to them at stops along the way.

During the handcart trek, the youth traveled 15 miles over one full day and two half days. They pulled up hill and down, including using a rope

and pulley to pull up a steep slope and small water crossing. They had to dig deep and give a lot of combined effort to reach their destination.

The kids were all at different physical levels but helped each other move along. There were stories of actual handcart pioneers along the way, and the youth also found ways to have fun. Each family had an activity bag with card games, frisbees, and other activities for rest stops and at night. They camped under the stars at night. For four days they unplugged and connected with each other. Wednesday night Jim Swanson, a square dance caller and instructor from Hermiston, provided an evening of fun and dancing for the whole group. Jess Davis from Hood River said, “I liked being with my pioneer family at camp at night, playing games, and making new friends. It was an awesome few days of pioneer life!” After traveling through sagebrush and sandy dirt for two days, they arrived at the base camp “Zion” with green grass and rows of shade trees. After a long rest, they enjoyed playing 9-square and other fun activities. They had a closing sunset meeting where each youth had an opportunity to share what they learned.

Besides Goldendale, the 62 youths who participated were from the Stevenson, Hood River, White Salmon, and The Dalles areas.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The Bishop Services crew surrounds Smokey Bear on his 79th birthday.

The Washington Outdoors Report: Wild re prevention

JOHN KRUSE FOR THE SENTINEL

Common sense isn’t common, negligence is all too often prolific, and these two factors combine to create wildfi res in our forests and across our landscapes every year. According to the National Park Service, 85 percent of wildfi res are human-caused. Here are some of the common ways these forest fi res start.

LEAVING CAMPFIRES UNATTENDED OR ABANDONED: Robin DeMario, a Public Affairs Specialist with the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest, has said many times over the years that this is a very common cause of forest fires, and their personnel routinely come across abandoned campfi res either smoldering or burning.

I witnessed this fi rsthand a few years ago at Camano Island State Park. The family camping next to us packed to leave and told us they had some extra fi re-

wood at their campsite if we wanted it. I thanked them, and a short time after they drove off towards home, I went to their campsite to fi nd they had left their campfi re burning merrily away, having made no effort to put it out at all. I was dumbfounded, but it made me realize Robin was right about this.

Many times campers will pour water over a campfi re and leave, thinking it is out. However, you need to truly drown that fi re out. First pour water on the fi re, stir it with a stick, pour more water on it, and don’t leave until the embers are cold to the touch.

TOSSED CIGARETTES: If you have ever seen a wildfire start next to a road, there is a good chance someone discarded a burning cigarette from their vehicle that started that fi re. That’s why there is a very steep fine if a law enforcement officer sees you discarding a lit cigarette from your vehicle to the tune of $1,025 or more.

PARKING A RUN-

NING VEHICLE IN DRY GRASS: Another reason fires start near roadways is because motorists will pull off the side of a road or drive off-road and park their running vehicle in high, dry grass or weeds. The grass can catch fi re in a hurry, not only burning neighboring grasslands but also the vehicle itself in some cases. This is something that doesn’t get a lot of attention, and therefore a lot of people don’t even think about the cause

GHS among top 20 schools

Goldendale High School

Business Teacher Heather Gallagher and the school’s Business program were recognized as among the top 20 schools in Washington State for Microsoft Certifications per capita by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the education technology company CCI Learning.

The award was announced during the WAACTE (Washington Association for Career and Technical Education) Conference held August 6 through 9 in Spokane, Washington. This is the second year in a row that Gallagher and the GHS Business program have been recognized.

Students enrolled in Digi-

tal Communications earn Microsoft Office certifications in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Word Expert, Excel Expert, and Outlook. This past year 67 certifications were earned by students.

“I love teaching CTE [Career and Technical Education] and students essential skills for the workplace,” Gallagher stated.

and effect of a hot engine in contact with dry grass on a warm summer day.

LOOSE CHAINS OR METAL DRAGGING

FROM VEHICLES: Yet another cause of roadside fire starts are chains or other metal objects being dragged along the roadway by moving cars or trucks. Using the analogy of a fl int or magnesium fi re starter, if you produce enough sparks, you will eventually start a fi re, and unfortunately this

holds true for the sparks generated by metal objects dragged along our highways.

FIREWORKS: This one is a no-brainer, but state and federal land managers haven’t been able to rely on common sense and instead have to issue fi reworks bans and publicize them every summer because of the obvious danger that exploding and sparking fi reworks produce.

BURNPILES: Counties commonly implement burn bans during the summer, but some people still attempt to burn debris, whether it be orchard wood or household items on their property. Even when it is legal to have these fi res, they have to be tended to constantly, with water or other means nearby to put the fi re out, and be kept at a level where they can be controlled.

STARTING A FIRE ON

A WINDY DAY: When it comes to controlled burns or campfi res, both can quickly get out of hand if they are lit during windy conditions. I vividly remember the Cas-

tlerock Fire in Wenatchee back in September 1992 that burned 30 residences down in just a few hours. The fi re was started by several teenagers lighting a campfire on a hill behind Castlerock Avenue on a very windy day. The campfi re got out of control, and in no time at all the devastating flames raced to nearby neighborhoods, and the roofs of several homes, several of them with cedarshake roofs, were on fi re. ARSON: Last but not least, it is a known fact arsonists are also responsible for wildfi res, and they can be difficult to catch. This is where you as an observer can play a key role. If you see someone starting a fi re or a vehicle leaving an area where a fi re is starting, call 911 and give them a good description of the individual, the vehicle, and, if possible, a license plate. That call can go a long way toward stopping this person from starting future fi res. John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www. americaoutdoorsradio.com.

The following Goldendale students were on the Washington State University Honor Roll for Spring 2023: Mason Conroy Sandra Crook

N otices

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Goldendale and Department of Ecology

Shoreline Master Program

The City has prepared final draft SMP amendments to keep the SMP current with changes in state law, changes in other City plans and regulations, and other changed local circumstances. Proposed amendments to the Goldendale SMP are available for review at www.ci.goldendale.

wa.us/. A paper copy will be available for viewing at City Hall.

SEPA Threshold Determination

The City of Goldendale determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement was not required under the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This determination of nonsignificance (DNS) was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency and available upon request.

This determination was issued pursuant to WAC 197-11340(2). The SEPA comment and appeal period ran from January 24, 2023, to February 6, 2023.

Public Hearing

A joint local-state public hearing was held during the regular City Council meeting on February 21, 2023. To meet the 60-day notice requirement, on June 5, 2023, the Goldendale City Council adopted resolution 729 expressing their intent to hold a Public Hearing to adopt the updated Shoreline Master Program by ordinance on September 18, 2023. The City’s Shoreline Master Program and all amendments thereto shall become effective 14 days from the date of adoption.

(2313, 2404, 2501, 2601, 2701, 2801, 2901, 3001, 3101, 3201, 3301, 3401, 3501, 3601, 3701)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PATRICIA B. HASCALL

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE State of Washington for Klickitat County.

Estate of Patricia B. Hascall, Deceased. No. 23-4-0004320. Probate Notice to Creditors. (RCW 11.40.030).

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.030(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non probate assets.

Date of First Publication:

8/2/2023

Personal Representative:

Anne Kanter, 620 Centerville Highway, Lyle, WA 98635. (805)234-5790.

(3117, 3213, 3302)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of CONNIE LYNN BYERS, Deceased No. 23-4-00056-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this 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

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 which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); 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 will be 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 FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: 31st day of July, 2023

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-

TION: 2nd day of August, 2023. Michael E Byers, Personal Representative

214 W. Main Street Goldendale, WA 98620

Prepared By:

LORI LYNN HOCTOR, ATTORNEY AT LAW

214 West Main Street GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 (509) 773-0149/ Hoctor.law@ outlook.com (3118, 3214, 3303)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of PAULA DARLENE NELSON, Deceased No. 23-4-00052-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this 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 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 which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); 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 will be 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 FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: 26th day of July 2023.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 2nd day of August, 2023. Stephanie Lynn Essex, Personal Representative

214 W. Main Street Goldendale, WA 98620

Prepared By: LORI LYNN HOCTOR, ATTORNEY AT LAW

214 West Main Street GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 (509) 773-0149/ Hoctor.law@ outlook.com (3119, 3215, 3304)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

In Re the Estate of: LOIS ELAINE BAKER, Deceased. No. 23-4-00053-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any

This Just In....

Notice of Trustees Sale: Parcel Number(s): 04162055280800 Commonly known as: 206 N Washington Street, Goldendale - Nationwide Posting & Publication

• Notice of Land Use Decision - Variance Application

COG-V-01-2023 - City of Goldendale

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Theodore Raymond

Miller - Timmons Law PC

• Public Hearing Notice: August 29, 2023 Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus fundsKlickitat County Health Department Notice of Meeting Change: August 29, 2023 Public Economic Development Authority - Klickitat County

Economic Development Department

• Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance: SEPA2022-31 Jacob and Lori ClarkKlickitat County Planning Department

• Klickitat County Planning Department Withdrawal Notice: SEPA2023-10, CUP2023-05, BSP2023-01 Spring Creek RV Ranch - Klickitat County Planning Department

• Probate Notice to Creditors: James Dwayne Goatley

- Rickey C Kimbrough, Attorney

the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: August 9, 2023

Personal Representative: Stacie Ann Baker

Attorney for the Personal Representative: Andrew J. Myers

Address for Mailing or Service:

Peachey Davies & Myers, P.C.

P.O. Box 2190

The Dalles, Oregon 97058 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: Klickitat County Superior Court

Case No. 23-4-00053-20

/s/ Andrew J. Myers

Andrew J. Myers, WSBA #52056

Attorney for Personal Representative

P.O. Box 2190 / 401 East 3rd Street, Ste. 105

The Dalles, Oregon 97058 (3216, 3305, 3402)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Loan No: ******3555 TS No: 23-8606 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER

61.24 RCW Grantor: MICHAEL YARNELL Current

Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ. Trustee’s address is 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 (206) 331-3280 Trustee’s agent for service is Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, whose address is 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 525-1925 If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 3313280 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: 1151069 Parcel

Number(s): 04162055280800

Abbr. Legal Description: LOT 8 BLK 28 GOLDEN’S 3RD BK B PG 394 KCDR THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The

phone: 1-877-894-HOME(1-877-8944663) . Web site: http://www. dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListActio n=search&searchstate=WA&fi lterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 9/15/2023, at 9:00 AM at Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620, Front Steps. sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 28, JOHN J. GOLDEN'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF GOLDENDALE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK B, PAGE 394, KLICKITAT COUNTY DEED RECORDS AND RESURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK E, PAGE 628, KLICKITAT COUNTY DEED RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE Washington 98620 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/22/2021, recorded 10/25/2021, under Auditor's File No. 1151069, in Book ---, Page --- records of Klickitat County, Washington, from MICHAEL YARNELL, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor(s), to aMeriTitle, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MIDCONTINENT FUNDING, INC., A MISSOURI CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Planet Home Lending, 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

ed in the Note or other instrument secured from 9/1/2022, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 9/15/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/4/2023, (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 9/4/2023 (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 9/4/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, or Grantor or any Guarantors or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es): NAME AD-

DRESS MICHAEL YARNELL 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE Washington 98620 MICHAEL YARNELL 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE, WA 986209412 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of MICHAEL YARNELL 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE Washington 98620 by both first class and certified mail on 4/4/2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 4/10/2023 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. 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 Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 and faxed to (949) 427-2732. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (800) 793-6107 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 05/15/2023 Michelle Ghidotti, Esq. 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 331-3280 Fax: (949) 427-2732 Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Trustee A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document, to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California ) )ss County of Orange ) On 05/15/2023 before me, Merna Wessa Notary Public personally appeared Michelle R. Ghidotti-Gonsalves, Esq who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Merna Wessa (Seal) MERNA WESSA Notary Public – California Orange County Commission # 2395476 My Comm. Expires Mar 2, 2026 NPP0435153 To: GOLDENDALE SENTINEL 08/16/2023, 09/06/2023 (3306, 3602)

NOTICE OF LAND USE DECISION Variance Application COGV-01-2023

PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON: Applicant and Land owner: Stuart and Lauriellen Chisholm

Location of Proposal: Vacant Lot off Nesbitt Street Legal Description: Lots 2 GBLA 22-02; 20-4-16, Parcel No. 04162022020200

Decision: Applicants Variance request is to allow the construction of an accessory structure for the property currently whose legal description is Lots 2 G-BLA 22-02; 20-4-16, Parcel No. 04162022020200, respectively, is approved. Action: This action is final and conclusive unless a land use petition is filed and served on all parties, pursuant to Goldendale Municipal Code (GMC) 17.60.060 within ten (10) days of August 16, 2023. DATED at Goldendale, Washington, this 16th day of August 2023.

CITY OF GOLDENDALE

Mike Hussey

Building Administrator City of Goldendale (3308)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of THEODORE RAYMOND

MILLER, Deceased. Case No. 23-4-00054-20

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

MRJ-03. $275. Patrick, 541298-2687.

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Tools RIGID Compressor with Hose, 5 gallon. $80. 541296-6633 or 541-993-2062.

LITTLE Giant Ladders (2) & 1 Aluminum Plank. $300. 541-296-6633 or 541-9932062.

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NOTICE

Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.

KAYAK Roof Racks. Set of Yakima Kayak stack roof racks with crossbar pads. $50. 541-490-7254.

COLEMAN 2 burner white gas camp stove model 425F. Tested and working. $65. 541-490-7254.

CANOE, Wenonah Spirit II. In very Good condition. 17’, Fiber/poly. Stored in shade. Barely used. $575. Mosier. 541-993-3467.

RUBBER Raft Canoe, 2 man. Comes with air pump. Brand new. Never been used. $45. 541-354-1748.

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QUAKER Parrots (2). $500 for the pair. 541-705-7636.

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Dogs MINI Heeler Puppies looking for their forever homes. Ready to go Aug. 17. Please call, 541-298-1564.

Golden Retriever Puppies! Golden Retriever Puppies For Sale!! Ready for Forever Homes this week. Call/ Text: 971-777-2974.

Garden & Lawn LAWN EDGER, Craftsman, electric, $75. 541-965-2251.

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

Motorcycles

1979 YAMAHA XS650 Special SF Motorcycle. $2,100. 541-806-1458.

2000 750 KAWASAKI Vulcan. Excellent Condition. 7,870 miles. Recently Tuned up. Includes Rear Backrest, Cover, Rear Rack, Cruiser Pegs, Windshield, Saddlebags, New Battery, Service Manuals, Loading Ramp, & 4 Helmets. $2,100. Call 541705-7071.

Motorhomes WINNEBAGO Adventurer, 2001. 32’ with workhorse custom chassis. 46,900 miles. Equipped with Onan generator and Norcold refrigerator. Engine is Vortex by GM 1800. Kept under cover. Good condition. $20,000. OBO. 509-4931592 or 360-241-4472.

2002 MONTANA Fifth Wheel. 29 1/2’, Arctic package. Two slides. We will deliver and set up. We have dishes to add if needed. An ideal temporary or permanent home. $10,000. 509493-3092.

Apartments for Rent

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-9279275.

Houses for Rent THE DALLES - 2 Bedroom House. All appliances furnished. Large fenced in backyard with storage building. $1,395 per month. Water & sewer paid. Call 541296-6633.

Help Wanted FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

under the direction of the Facilities Manager and represents a journeyman level of experience in the maintenance and operations of Port-owned properties, buildings, facilities, and equipment.

The position requires the organizing and undertaking of assigned work tasks, providing oversight and on-the-job coordination and assistance of employees engaged in regular buildings/facilities and equipment maintenance and yearly scheduled maintenance programs. The position requires construction project oversight. Work may include leading staff through construction projects, preparing quotes and small construction work bid documentation, preparation and management of contracts and related billing and invoices, and project management and oversight through completion. Responsible for Facilities Department record keeping including but not limited to meter readings, various system maintenance, water use reports, backflow device inspections, fire suppression and smoke alarm systems. This position will assist in supervising custodial activities and maintenance revisions of landscaped grounds and parks. This position is responsible for monitoring fire alarms or other emergency facility situations and may require response at all hours, day or night. This position is responsible for the duties of the Facilities Manager in his/her absence. The position requires good communication skills, basic computer skills and the ability to interact with Port tenants, vendors, and employees to provide solutions to facility issues. The position also requires work to be performed at heights on building roofs, bridge lift span towers, and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Performs “hands on” duties of the department. Go to: https://portofhoodriver. com/about-the-port/employment/ to apply.

LIVE & WORK in JAPAN

The Hood River-Tsuruta

Sister City Committee is seeking an individual to live and work in Tsuruta, Japan as the sister city program’s Coordinator of International Relations.

This is a salaried position with benefits including housing assistance. This position requires a minimum one-year commitment. Essential duties include teaching English to students of all ages, maintaining lines of communication between the two cities, assisting with exchange activities and planning cultural events.

Applicants must be a resident of Hood River and either hold a bachelor’s degree or obtain one by June 30, 2023.

For more information and additional application requirements contact LisaAnn Kawachi at lisakawachi@yahoo. com or 541-490-0338.

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Hiring Special Ed Teacher to Serve behavior classrooms in the Klickitat and Glenwood Schools for the 2023-24 school year. Full time, 185 day contract. $51,548.00 - $88,203.00 annually. Apply online: www. esd112.org/takeroot

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING:

Hood River County Administrator Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov

org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509773-7171.

SEASONAL HOSPITALITY CONCIERGE

Condon, OR Full time September 2023 thru April 7th, 2024. Salary $38k to $45k Responsible for providing the highest level of guest services to visitors of Highland Hills Ranch. Please send Cover letter and resume to info@ highlandhillsranch.com

MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN!

Hood River Distillers is now hiring! Hood River Distillers, Inc is currently hiring for three full-time, Hood River based roles: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller with 8 or more years’ professional accounting experience to oversee accounting staff and support the CFO. TRUCK DRIVER - Our drivers make runs between our Hood River locations and occasional day routes to Portland or Seattle. Must be 21 or older with minimum 2 years CDL experience. DISTILLER - Our distillers are responsible for all functions of the distilling process and need 4 to 6 years of related experience and/or training.

Benefits include 100% company paid health insurance premiums for employee and family plus an excellent company retirement plan, 12 holidays and annual PTO. Please visit hrdspirits.com to apply.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Parks and Building Technician I Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IS SEEKING A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST I, II, or III OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST I, II, or III

$4,992-$7,419 per month, depending on qualifications Benefit Package (Health, Retirement, Life Insurance, Accrued PTO) Full job description and County application can be found at: https://www. skamaniacounty.org/departments-offices/humanresources

Signed applications may be submitted as follows: Via Email: Humanresources@ co.skamania.wa.us or in person or via postal: Skamania County Courthouse 240 NW Vancouver Avenue PO Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648

Candidates who wish to deliver their applications may do so Monday through Thursday from 7:30am5:30pm. Applications will be accepted until position has been filled.

Skamania County is an equal opportunity employer.

Rosauers Supermarkets

Where every job is a fresh opportunity. Apply today! www.rosauers.com

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS

HIRING:

OHV Specialist OHV Seasonal Labor

Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov

Services; Employment

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST I, II or III

Skamania County Community Health is hiring for the following contracted position: Mental Health Therapist I, II, and III – contractor $70 per hour, 10-40 hours per week. Must be credentialed in WA State and have professional liability insurance. Preference is for a licensed clinician and clinicbased practice. Please contact Tamara Cissell at 509427-3850.

REPORTER

Reporter position based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Serving The Gorge area of Oregon and across the river in Washington.

The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington.

The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience.

This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation.

The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves.

AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography.

Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031.

www.ColumbiaGorgeNews.com

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DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS

Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities.

No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org

RECEPTIONIST/ PAYROLL CLERK

EOSSB in Hood River is hiring for a fulltime Bilingual Receptionist/Payroll Clerk. Our team is looking for a people-oriented front-desk receptionist who can greet our incoming foot traffic, answer and assist individuals calling into the front line and juggle administrative tasks related to our bi-monthly client payroll. Strong technical skills and an ability to communicate professionally and effectively is a must. We’re a small team, so maintaining a positive and upbeat work environment along with reliability to the schedule is key for us. If you are looking for a job that supports your community and feel this description fits you, check out our website www.eossb. org and send your resume with cover letter and any pay expectations to Melanie Tucker, Operations Director at mtucker@eossb.org.

LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com

NOW HIRING FOSTER

PARENTS!

The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.

Deadline Monday By Noon

Huckleberry Festival is coming soon

The Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce has announced the annual Huckleberry Festival in Daubenspeck Park will begin Friday, September 8, 2023, with opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge for entry. Celebrate everything huckleberry all weekend long up to 5 p.m. Sunday with a diverse array of vendors to select from. Fresh, local huckleberry pies are the highlight of the event by the slice, by the pie, or ala mode. The Festival’s famous grilled bratwurst and a cold beer are great lunch or dinner options.

Friday night’s entertainment offers Louder Than Brad at 6 p.m. and Super Escandalo at 8 p.m.

Saturday morning start the day

with a Firecrew Pancake Breakfast at the White Salmon Fire Station, 120 NE Church Street, served 6 to 9 a.m.

The Huck Fest Parade begins at 11 a.m., led by Grand Marshall Dr. Jerry Lewis, honored for his service as White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent for many years. The parade will run through downtown Bingen on Steuben Ave from Maple, ending at Daubenspeck Park. At noon there will be a special performance of the Dancing Horses on the south side of the park. Live music begins at noon.

There will be kids’ activities beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the coin hunt on the corner of Humboldt and Willow. This will be followed by other free fun events near the kids’

play zone. Richie the Reptile Man will do an interactive show on the main stage at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday entertainment on the main stage will feature a performance by Eugenia Riot at 3:45 p.m., Polynesian dancers at 4:30 p.m., A Guy Called Rodney at 5:30 p.m., and dance to Heart of Glass, a Blondie tribute band, at 8 p.m.

A doubles Cornhole tournament with prizes will be held both Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Flames 3x3 Basketball Tournament will happen on Saturday. For more information and the full schedule, visit huckleberry-fest.com.

Newhouse introduces legislation to support agritourism

Friday, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to serve as a dedicated voice for agritourism businesses in the federal government and to consolidate federal resources to sustain agritourism businesses, such as loans, grants, and broadband connectivity programs.

“Central Washington is proud to be the home of worldclass wineries, breweries, farms, dairies, farmers’ markets, and more that all serve as vital parts of the agritourism industry and make our region so special,” said Newhouse.

“I am proud to introduce the Agritourism Act to ensure that these local businesses have an advocate within USDA that in turn will help preserve our important agriculture traditions and our way of life.”

“From wineries to farm breweries to u-picks to farm stands, agritourism is spurring economic development in rural communities all across our country,” said Wexton.

“I’ve heard from too many small business owners in our region about how hard it is to get connected with the resources that they need to grow their agritourism businesses, which is why I’m proud to be leading the bipartisan AGRITOURISM Act to establish a dedicated Office of

Agritourism within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

As founder of the Congressional Agritourism Caucus and representative of hundreds of thriving agritourism businesses here in Virginia, I’m proud to help elevate the voices of our nation’s agritourism business owners and ensure their needs are heard.”

“Agritourism is essential

CLASSIFIEDS

SPECIAL ED NURSE

Hiring a Special Ed Nurse to serve Whitson Elementary in the White Salmon School District.32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $30.94-37.65/hr LPN or $40.07-48.75/hr RN with benefits and retirement. www.esd112. org/takeroot

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

North Central Public Health District is currently looking for a Certified Medical Assistant / Immunization Coordinator who will work under the general supervision of the Clinical Programs Supervisor and performs a wide range of delegated routine clinical and administrative duties. The CMA assists the healthcare provider team in the delivery of patient care in the clinic setting, interacts with patients both in person and by phone, and provides outstanding customer service to patients, families, and co-workers. Duties include but are not limited to rooming patients, taking vital signs, point of care testing, collecting and packaging lab specimens, vaccine administration, documenting and ordering labs in the electronic medical record system, ordering and maintaining inventory for all clinical and vaccine supplies, and acting as the primary Vaccines for Children (VFC) contact for the organization. Salary: $3,906 - $5,097 /month, +benefits (full-time; Monday – Friday schedule) Visit our website at www.ncphd.org to see if you meet the minimum qualifications to apply for this position.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Hiring School Bus Drivers for the 2023-24 school year. $27.17 starting hourly salary ($27.17-$30.97 full range). Don’t have a CDL license? We will train! Health benefits and Retirement. Substitute positions also available. Details and apply: https://bit.ly/GorgeBusDriver

PET/ FARMSITTER

One to five overnights needed. Small equine, goat, dogs, cats, and birds. Animal experience and three references required. Must live near The Dalles. Good fit for retired person, college student, or part-time employed. Non-smokers. $100 per day plus options. 541705-5113.

Air Conditioning & Heating NOTICE Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all

to the survival of the wine industry and Congressman Newhouse knows this better than anyone. This bill will help Washington wineries in his district and across the state immensely by promoting agritourism in ways that have not been done in the past,” said Josh McDonald, Executive Director of the Washington Wine Institute, an industry

PREPARE

This is Your (right) Brain on Art

Art Helps Improve Brain Function

Check It Out

Jan Johnston, Collection Manager

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org

I was never a cheerleader, but if I could perform a cheer right now, it’d be for reading, of course. Two, four, six, eight, what do I appreciate, reading, hey, hey, we’re reading. Well, that really didn’t have the punch I hoped for, but it doesn’t matter because reading in August (or anytime, for that matter) is worth cheering for. Give me an A! Give me a U! Give me a G! Give me another U! Give me an S! Give me a T! What does that spell?

AUGUST—YAY AUGUST!

This week’s column is brought to you by the letters A U G S T.

• A - “Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Forever Changed British History” by Tracy Borman.

• U - “Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn’t Food” by Chris Van Tulleken.

• G - “Great American Road Trips: Best of 50 States” published by Reader’s Digest Association.

• U - “U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century: A New Strategy for Facing the Chinese and Russian Threat” by Brent Droste Sadler.

• S - “Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book, Whoopie Pies, Macarons, Ice Cream Sandwiches, and More!” by Heather Mubarak.

• T – “The Tao of Self-Con dence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within” by Sheena Yap Chan.

New at the Library

FICTION

“Flags on the Bayou” by James Lee Burke.

“Inside Threat” by Matthew Quirk.

“Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge” by Spencer Quinn.

NONFICTION

“Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television” by Thea Glassman.

“Hands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History” by Rebecca Struthers.

Meal-prep tips for a manageable back-to-school menu

(Family Features) The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips, and homework typically rule each day, which can make sitting down for a meal seem like a far-off dream. One easy way to save time is by simplifying family recipes and prioritizing meal planning.

Consider these meal-planning tips from the experts at Healthy Family Project, whose partners are donating $16,000 to the Foundation for Fresh Produce to support children’s accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Choose the meals you plan to make for the week. Cut down on prep time by planning dishes with overlapping ingredients then write out a grocery list to keep from overbuying. Recipes like this Southwest Quiche Muffins Bento Box that include a brief list of widely used ingredients can help you avoid buying items you may only use once.

Stock the kitchen with ingredients your family often uses. Ensure you have the spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces, and canned foods to prepare favorite meals at a moment’s notice.

Save time by washing and prepping produce once each week.

For example, if you’re using sweet peppers in these Mini Sweet Pepper Sheet Pan Nachos and again in another meal that week, prep all at once so they’re ready when it’s time to cook—just be sure to store them in an airtight container.

Serve quick snacks that won’t spoil dinner. Kids often need a little fuel for homework, but complicated snacks can cut into already busy schedules. Keep ingredients on hand for simple options like trail mix, fruit parfaits, and meat and cheese wraps.

Use kitchen tools that speed up the process. Pressure cookers and air fryers can help you put nutritious meals on the table faster while slow cookers let you prep in the morning and come home to a hot, delicious dinner. Visit HealthyFamilyProject.com to find more back-to-school recipes.

Mini Sweet Pepper Sheet Pan Nachos

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family

Project

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces Pero Family Farms

Mini Sweet Peppers, cut into chip shapes

• 7 ounces tortilla chips

• 1/2 cup sweet or red onion, diced.

• 1/2 cup canned or fresh corn

• 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese

• 1/4 cup black olives

• 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, fresh sliced

• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish

• 1 lime, cut into thin wedges, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Place peppers and tortilla chips on sheet pan. Layer onion, corn, cheese, black olives and jalapeno peppers. Bake 3-5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Southwest Quiche Muffins

Bento Box

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family

Project

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 12

• 8 large eggs

• 1/2 cup milk nonstick cooking spray

• 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 cup chopped Nature Fresh Farms Tomz tomatoes

• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 small RealSweet sweet onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup granola

• 1/2 Zespri SunGold kiwi, chopped

• 1 Bee Sweet Citrus mandarin, peeled and segmented

Preheat oven to 325 F.

In large bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or use silicone muffin liners. Evenly divide beans, tomatoes, cheese, and onion among cups. Pour eggs over top.

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until eggs are set and lightly browned.

Remove from oven and cool in pan 2-3 minutes. Use knife to loosen edges and remove.

In cup or bowl, mix yogurt, granola, and kiwi. Assemble bento box with two quiche muffins, kiwi parfait, and mandarin slices.

“A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Invention and Murder” by Mark O’Connell.

CHILDREN

“Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!” written by Bill Martin, Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois.

“The Mind-Blowing World of Extraordinary Competitions: Meet the Incredible People Who Will Compete at Anything” written by Anna Gold eld, illustrated by Hannah Riordan.

“The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels” written by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell.

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

The Postscript

-Carrie Classon

Hola Hour

Every

I do pretty much the same thing in either country, and my ability to converse with dogs in Spanish has improved dramatically, but there is one complication in Mexico that I do not encounter in the U.S., and I have taken to calling it the “Hola Hour.” Because what one typically says in the afternoon to a stranger (unless I am complimenting their hat or their dog or noting the imminence of rain) is simply, “Buenas tardes,” (“Good afternoon!”)

In English, this sounds a little formal, but teenagers and old women and shopkeepers and street workers all say it. It is the universal greeting—until it isn’t.

As it turns to night, everyone naturally starts saying, “Buenas noches,” (“Good evening.”) This seems pretty straightforward, but determining when to stop saying “Good afternoon” and start saying “Good evening” is far more complicated than it seems.

I used to think there was some magic time that changed incrementally as the season changed, and everyone knew they should start saying “Good evening.” But I could never determine when this was. Was it completely dark? No. Perhaps it was just as the sun set? Not necessarily. Maybe it was the quality of light or when the streetlights turned on?

I would sometimes ask for clarification; “Is it evening? Or is it still afternoon?” Whoever I asked would scan the sky and give me an

answer that sounded very certain. I assumed this knowledge of when afternoon changed definitively to night was something one must be born in the culture to learn, and I would never be able to make this determination on my own.

But I don’t think I was correct.

Because in this twilight time—with the sun either up or down, depending on your altitude, or the buildings in the way, or the number of trees, or the density of clouds, or any number of other complications in this brief time of less than an hour—I don’t think anyone knows.

And the reason I believe this is because people start saying “Hola.” They simply say “Hello.”

It’s a simple solution. No one wants to get it wrong. No one wants to get into an argument about it. So, when it’s too close to call, people start saying “Hola” to me instead of “Good afternoon,” before they’ve begun to say, “Good evening.”

I shared my theory with Jorge, the owner of our hotel. It was a slightly complicated thing to explain in Spanish, but Jorge is very patient. In the past, I had asked Jorge, “Is it afternoon? Or is it evening?” and Jorge, like everyone else I asked before, claimed to know exactly which it was.

But when I shared my theory about the “Hola Hour,” he laughed. And he said, “It is true.”

Jorge looked just a little embarrassed, as though I’d discovered a secret. And I was pleased.

It takes a very long time to understand another culture, and there are many things I will never know. But I feel much better prepared for the Hola Hour tomorrow.

Photos of Mexico and other things can be found on Facebook at CarrieClassonAuthor.

You might have heard the phrase “weather pattern” on the news but what is it? A weather pattern means days where it is hot or cold for a long time like summer and winter. There are events that can change the weather. Some volcanoes emit - or send out - so much volcanic ash that less of the sun’s energy is able to reach the surface of the Earth. This event changes the weather pattern because the entire planet cools off. This doesn’t happen very often. There are two events that happen every few years that affect weather patterns. These two events are named El Niño and La Niña. Both can be responsible for severe weather like blizzards, extreme cold and heat and yes, tornados, hurricanes and typhoons.

El Niño & La Niña

Both El Niño and La Niña are weather patterns that originate, or begin, in the Pacific Ocean along the equator. Scientists call them The El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO. Oscillation means repeating an event or change at regular times. El Niño and La Niña are opposing patterns. One is driven by warmer temperatures in the Pacific Ocean and the other by cooler water. El Niño translates into English as Little Boy and La Niña is Little Girl. The name is Spanish. It makes sense that the phenomenon has Spanish names because it was Spanish fishermen who settled in Peru in the 1500’s who first noticed this weather change.

El Niño occurs when water temperatures rise in the Pacific Ocean. The change is only three to five degrees. La Niña is the opposite, meaning the water cools down. As the Pacific Ocean’s temperature rises during an El Niño cycle, winds that circle the planet high in the atmosphere slow down and the warmer water moves east, toward the coast of North, Central and South America. During La Niña, the winds become strong and blow away from the Americas toward Asia. Both patterns cause it to be dryer and warmer in some places, or cooler and wetter than normal in others. Depending on where you are, these weather changes can cause flooding, blizzards or drought. These temperature changes also cause large storms to form not just over land but out in the ocean causing more hurricanes than normal. This is not part of global warming and is just a natural process.

As the Pacific water warms up or cools down, life in the ocean changes as well. Animals that stay in cooler waters migrate and warmer water marine life moves into their place. Even the largest of the sea animals, the whales, are affected. In places where the cool water animals have moved away, whales have to change their migration pattern in order to find fish or krill to eat.

The NOAA, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has set buoys across the Pacific Ocean to measure wind, water currents, humidity and temperatures. The buoys act like remote science labs and send information to scientists and scientific exploration boats all around the world. They study this data, to determine if an El Niño or a La Niña is coming. Using that information, along with information from weather satellites, helps them predict the weather where you live.

Crossword!

Videos!

Sea surface is warm in central and eastern Pacific. Less cold water is pulled up along west coast of South America. Hot air rises in central Pacific, travels east and west before cooling and descending.

Warm water accumulates in far western Pacific. Equatorial water is cooler than in the normal state. Cold water wells up along west coast of South America.

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Pickleball gaining traction in Goldendale

Jodi Bellamy

For The SenTinel

The game of pickleball is becoming popular in the Goldendale area. Some describe the game as a cross between tennis, ping pong, and badminton. Pickleball was started in the late ’60s on Washington State’s own Bainbridge Island and now has some 2.5 million players nationwide. The paddles are shorter and smaller than a tennis racket, and the ball is

much like a whiffle ball. The court is 44’ by 20’, about half the size of a tennis court. These attributes make the game easier to play for all ages.

Pickleball can be played as singles or the more popular doubles. After learning a few specific rules, the fun begins. Most players agree that it’s a good workout and really enjoy the social part of the game. Rotating partners and courts help you to meet new people, young

and old. A two-hour session of pickleball can yield 6,000 to 8,000 steps of fun.

There is a local club called Goldendale Pickleball that recently hosted a beginner’s night where players could learn the skills of serving, volleying, and dinking. More than 20 players participated in the event, and most have continued to come out and play.

Local racquet enthusiasts Channon Bighorn and Wes Muschenko have been

playing for many years and are a great help in teaching folks how to play at the high school courts. The local club can be found on Facebook. Playtimes can be scheduled on the free scheduling app at playtimescheduler.com. All are welcome to join in the fun.

The club will be hosting an event with a professional teacher on August 26. Please contact Channon Bighorn at (509) 250-3405 for more information.

Swashbucklers for a new era

Zachary Villar For The SenTinel

If you hear what sounds like swords clashing in the World War II Park in Goldendale, you have not accidentally traveled back in time to a world of swashbucklers and duelists. This is the sound of the new Historic European Martial Arts (HEMA) club that had its first meeting on Saturday, August 12. HEMA is a tradition of combat based on historical European fighting techniques, predominantly focused on fighting with swords. The club is being spearheaded by HEMA practitioner Michael Almsted of Goldendale and is currently meeting at noon on Saturdays at World War II Park.

HEMA focuses specifically on medieval and renaissance sword fighting manuals. Almsted started his introductory club meeting by showing them the basics of fighting with a longsword. “In any of the German longsword positions there are four basic guards,” said Almsted. He showed the Plow, the Fool, the Ox, and the Day, shifting his body position and holding the sword in different ways to be able to strike at the opponent or parry their attacks. Attendees mirrored Almsted’s movements using swords blunted along the sharp edges and covered with tape at the point to avoid accidental harm. When sparring, they wear padded armor and head coverings.

Although HEMA covers a range of fighting techniques that include unarmed fighting and wrestling, it consists mainly of sword fighting, and Almsted decided to make the long sword the weapon of choice for the club’s foundation for several reasons. “Number one, I’ve got the most experience fighting various styles of longsword,” he said. “Two, it’s really a weapon style for teaching fundamentals that will transfer to many other weapon styles. And finally, longsword is by far the most popular weapon in HEMA, so there are more resources for a new student.”

Next, Almsted discussed the parts of a sword. There’s the hilt consisting of the grip where you hold the sword, the pommel that stops the sword from slipping out of your hand, and the guard that protects your hand from being hit by an opponent’s sword. The blade of the sword is divided into three parts: the middle, the weak (the pointy end), and the strong, the portion closest to the hilt where the blade is thicker. “These are very important things for later, once we start getting into what’s referred to as ‘handwork’,” said Almsted. “Handwork is all based around where your opponent’s blade is in relation to your blade. If your weak is on their strong, you need to do something different because they have the advantage then.”

After further presentations, Almsted and fellow sword-fighting aficionado Jim Epperly strapped on their padding and metal, mesh-masked helmets and gave an exhibition of what actual HEMA sparring looks like. They lunged and parried, swept and swung, each calling out when they’d been hit and saying “Good job” to the other, in a chivalrous display of good sportsmanship.

One of the reasons why Almsted decided to start this club is because he was tired of having to drive to Yakima or Vancouver or Tri-Cities to participate in swordplay. He’s practiced sword-fighting of different varieties for 24 years, but he’s been focused on HEMA for the last four or five. Swords and their use as implements of battle have been a lifelong interest of his.

“I’ve always liked swords; ever since I was a little kid it’s been something I’ve been interested in,” said Almsted. “Books about swords and sword fighting, movies about swords and sword fighting, video games, that sort of thing.” As soon as he found out about groups that practiced sword fighting, he was out there practicing with them. He’s been focusing on HEMA lately because he feels that it is truer to historical swordsmanship.

Stephen Sherman, who was at the HEMA club meeting, said he was definitely interested in HEMA. “Everything I know about this kind of thing I’ve only read or seen videos online. So being able to actually participate is so much more enlightening,” he said, adding he had been considering moving to Boise, Idaho, because they have a HEMA club there. He was excited when he found out there would be a HEMA club in Goldendale.

Epperly, who was at the club meeting, is a HEMA instructor at the Black Feather Broadsword Academy based out of Kennewick, Washington. He said it was nice to see HEMA being reinvigorated through new clubs in smaller towns like Goldendale, as opposed to Portland or Vancouver. “There were three or four [clubs] in Spokane,” he states, “and now there’s only one. There were three or four in Yakima, and I think there’s only one now. So we’re trying to get all these small schools back together and get a community together, more or less. When I heard Mike was going to open a school here, I was like, ‘I’m coming. I’ll be here to support you.’”

Sammy Taylor said he’d been practicing swordsmanship on his own and came to the club to have someone to practice with. He brought his own sword to the gathering. “This is a Fiore Dei Liberi tournament sword.”

Brothers Michael and Robert Linebeck were the two youngest attendees at the club’s meeting. Michael Linebeck said it would be really cool to learn how to use a sword. Robert Linebeck was going to meet his brother at the library but decided to stay and join the HEMA gathering. “Wielding a sword in my hands, it makes me feel free, it makes me have something else to do, something else to learn other than any other thing we learn in school,” said Robert Linebeck.

“Normally people nowadays don’t care about stuff like this. They just want to see all the new things. But they haven’t tried this before. Yes, they may have used swords back in the day, and now they don’t, but it doesn’t mean anyone can’t.

If you still like stuff like that, you can do it,” said Michael Linebeck. This new HEMA club in Goldendale is aimed at ages 16 and up. You have to be 18 or

older to participate in contact sparring, but those younger can begin learning technique. Sixteen is ideally the earliest age to start training in swordsmanship, as the swords can be

disproportionately large for anyone younger, and that can negatively impact one’s ability to learn good form. Safety is of utmost importance, although Almsted does have a story of

getting his nose broken by the tip of a sword when he made the mistake of removing his mask to better articulate what he was saying about a particular move.

“Until people know what they’re doing, the classes are just going to be going through the basics: how to handle a sword, how to move with it, that sort of thing.”

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A PICKLED BALL?: No, it’s a game called pickleball, gaining huge popularity around the country. Goldendale now has its own pickleball club—locals are seen playing in this picture—and you can easily sign up to play.