Goldendale Sentinel August 18, 2021

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Goldendale, Washington

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021

Vol. 142 No. 33

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Pioneer Pal Day celebrates Native traditions If you drove by the Presby House Museum Friday, August 6, you probably noticed a beautiful teepee set up on the front lawn. The George family generously shared the family teepee to help celebrate the Sixth Annual Pioneer Pal Day, sponsored by the Klickitat County Historical Society (KCHS) and co-coordinated by Susan Marlow, Luann Whitmire, and Eddie George III. The KCHS, in its continuing endeavor to preserve local history, develops a program every summer to provide children the opportunity to experience and understand

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HANDS ACROSS CULTURES: Kids from the area got to enjoy a sampling of Native American customs and crafts on Pioneer Pay Day at the Presby Museum. Top, the extended George family in front of the full-size teepee on the Presby lawn. Above, Eddie George III, left, introduces his father, Eddie George Sr., who spoke to the kids about Yakama language and tradition.

TAYLER BRADLEY

GETTING READY: Top, Ella Riley with her lamb, Melmom, getting ready for the Fair. Above, Joslyn Arnold preps her steer.

TAYLER BRADLEY FOR THE SENTINEL Fair week is here, and all the fun is about to begin! These kids have been working hard for months to prepare their animals for show. Last week we met two kids who have put a lot of work into their animals and their projects. And they are not the only ones out there working this hard.

They will be competing alongside many others as well.

Ella Riley got her lamb, Melmon, in June. She will show Melmon in showmanship class but also in the market class to sell him in the market sale. To prepare for market she has been feeding him alfalfa daily along with a high protein grain to keep him full and help to make him a great weight to sell. Ella also took him to weekly show practices, took him on daily walks, and made sure to give him lots of attention at home.

Along with her record book, Ella also did her educational poster on “Fun Facts about Sheep.” Ella is ready for the Fair this year; she says, “I am excited for Fair, especially since we didn’t have one last year. I love getting to see lots of people and friends who I hav-

en’t got to see over the summer.”

Joslyn Arnold is also ready for this week’s activities. She will show her steer in market class and in the senior showman class.

Joslyn picked out her steer in October and started feeding him to help him grow and gain weight.

She made sure to weigh him at least once a month to make sure he was on track and adjusted the feed as needed. Working with him daily, she made sure he is trailer-ready and of course practiced showing him so he walks into the show ring ready to go. She is very ready for the Fair: she says, “I look forward to Fair each year.

All of the time and dedication to our animals gets to be celebrated.”

Both of these girls—and of course all of the other kids who have raised animals over the past months—are ready to show off their work. They have worked hard with their animals, their educational posters, and of course their record books. Be sure to come out and support them this week. They will all be participating in showmanship class, and many will be selling their animals in the market sale this Saturday.

We’ll see you there!

ANDREW MALCOLM

AERIAL VIEW: Andrew Malcolm posted this striking drone picture of Goldendale on the Everything Goldendale Facebook page recently.

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Points to ponder: Sometimes life just throws you a curveball, and you don’t know enough about baseball to finish the metaphor...

Did you hear about the agnostic dyslexic insomniac who was up all night wondering if there was a dog?

The other day I was driving following Google Maps when I heard it say, “Hold on, I had the map upside down.”

Studies have shown that smoking cannibis causes short-term memory loss.

Next thing you know they’ll be saying that smoking cannibis causes short-term memory loss.

“What do we want?”

“Better memory!”

“When do we want it?”

“Want what?”

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Goldendale, Washington

Opinion

It does belong under a magnifying glass I hadn’t intended to write any kind of opinion piece about the recent decision by the GSD board to adopt a comprehensive health curriculum at their recent meeting, though I have very strong opinions about it. Then I read the article in last week’s Sentinel with some quotes from Superintendent Dr. Ellen Perconti, and I felt a need to respond.

First, I don’t get the frustration about the public calling the curriculum “sex ed.” It is true that this curriculum isn’t entirely sex ed, but it does include it. The parts that many object to are the parts that talk about sexual things, so of course they call it sex ed rather than health Guest curriculum—that’s the portion of the teachings they are most concerned Editorial with. To try to get it called the “pubAlex Gorrod lic health curriculum” (though it is the proper name) is a simple way to try to make detractors look silly for objecting to it: it is just health, and who would be against health?

Second, it is suggested that a large part of the sex ed portions are merely about bodily changes. For most parents this isn’t something objectionable; it has been taught for ages and focuses on the facts of puberty and the changes that happen in the body during this time, as well as how to properly take care of yourself to stay healthy and clean. While most parents won’t object to these portions, the comments make it seem as if they were objectionable.

Third, Dr. Perconti says, “The people at the board meeting were responding to pieces they had seen outside of Goldendale and not specifically to our process or what we were doing in Goldendale.” That was true of many who were at the board meeting. Many didn’t take the time to read through the materials at the open house and assumed it would be the same curricula that other districts have adopted. The 9th-12th grade materials were presented at the open house. I was given access to the 4th-6th grade materials, and as far as I know I am the only member of the public there that night who had seen them. The 7th-8th still have not been seen (as far as I know) by anyone from the public present that night. So it may be true that many who presented that night were not responding to the specific curriculum, but mostly that was not their fault; rather, it was the district’s fault. The public was not given an opportunity by the school to see the materials. It is my belief that the school board members themselves still have not seen the entirety of the materials, and only the curriculum committee has had that opportunity. This was part of my written submission to the board the night of the meeting—I was confused about how they could vote to approve something this divisive and important and which they have never seen.

Fourth, it was stated, “Perconti agrees with the notion that people took a relatively small piece of the curriculum, put it under a magnifying glass, and blew it entirely out of proportion. ‘That would be my perception,’ she said.” I think this close examination is the whole point of this process and is necessary.

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Parents should look at this curriculum under a magnifying glass (if they are allowed to see it prior to its passage). Whether what they saw was blown out of proportion or not assumes that either their opinions on these topics are invalid or they were lying about what they saw. Sexuality and the issues surrounding it are important to parents, no matter their faith, background, or personal beliefs. Because of this, it may be relatively small in the amount of time teaching it but overwhelmingly huge in the importance of the topic.

Fifth, Dr. Perconti claims that “the next grade band is really about relationship skills and not about sexuality at all.” The previous grade band being talked about is K-3. I assume she is saying the next band would be 4th and 5th, because the 6th grade curriculum has a portion that includes how to use condoms, which I would consider sexual teaching (unless the curriculum is something teachers can remove portions of). But to claim it is about relationship skills and not about sexuality at all is simply false. Those grade levels begin the teachings about gender expressions, identity, and sexual orientations. This isn’t merely teaching what the terms mean, but they actively tell students they need to be supportive of these decisions and celebrate these choices and lifestyles, and that those who aren’t are disrespectful and wrong for doing so. I would consider any teaching that has to do with sex and sexuality as teaching sexuality—to claim it is “relationship skills” is just not accurate based on what I saw in the Great Body Shop curriculum they adopted. Beyond this, 5th grade starts to teach about abstinence and contraception. I am certain that most parents would consider this as sexual in nature.

Sixth, Dr. Perconti says, “And we have had, and will continue to have, notification of parents 30 days before those Growing Up classes occur. There is an opt-out for anyone who does not want to have their child participate in those.” As a parent of a student who received this notification in prior years, I know it has happened, but it was a brief mention in the announcements. Part of what I gave to the board during my time presenting was a suggestion to change how this is done: I advised to send an opt-out paper, which a parent or guardian could then send this back to opt out their child, rather than a small announcement that might be overlooked. Many schools in Oregon, especially rural ones, have adopted this method as they too were forced to adopt new curricula. We should be following this same path.

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Rallies against enforcement of masks on students in school will take place today, Aug. 18, in Goldendale and White Salmon.

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Extra

The Washington Outdoors Report: Hiking for trout John Kruse

For The Sentinel With the snow melted in the mountains it’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail with a rod in hand to target trout. Offering lightly pressured waters and a good way to cool off during the dog days of summer, fishing alpine lakes and forested streams can be very rewarding.

Starting with mountain lakes there are several things you can do that will help you catch trout to include: Avoid fishing the first beach or lake access point where the trail meets the lake. This is the one place that often sees significant fishing pressure, not to mention hikers and their dogs who might want to go swimming here after a long hike on a hot summer day.

Fish the area around the outlet and inlet of the lake, this is where trout often congregate because there is lots of food for them in these areas.

Use a spinning rod rigged

up with a castable, clear (water-filled) bobber and a fly behind a 3-foot leader.

Dry f lies, nymphs, and streamers will all work.

Most of the time the trout are in deeper water, too far from shore for most anglers with fly rods to cast to.

Use weighted spinners or spoons. A lot of spinners and lures aren’t heavy enough or built well for casting far, especially on a breezy day. Aerodynamic spinners I like to use include the Mack’s Lure Promise Keeper spinner (1/8 oz) and the Worden’s Rooster Tail spinner (1/6 oz). When it comes to spoons, I’m a big fan of DarDevle spoons (especially the classic red and white one) and the Acme Kastmaster (blue and chrome is a go to pattern for alpine lakes fishing).

Avoid using bait. These lakes are pristine and beautiful places. Nobody wants to see PowerBait stains on rocks or empty Styrofoam worm cartons floating around the lake.

Besides, artificial lures work just fine and are

to have one or two barbless hooks instead of a barbed treble hook.

Consider using a float tube to really get out deep where many of the fish are found. Wilderness Lite is a company specializing in packable, ultra-lightweight float tubes and fins that together weigh less than five pounds. The float tubes are easily inflated once you reach the lake. Check out their product line at www. wildernesslitef loattubes. com.

Mountain trout fishing doesn’t just apply to lakes, streams are worth fishing too. Many trails follow creeks and small rivers and if you are willing to go just a short way offtrail you’ll often find great pools and runs that hold plenty of trout. The trout are generally not huge in these waters, but they can be plentiful. I will often use a short ultra-lite spinJ K ning rod (5 ½ to 6 feet long) GOOD CATCH: A brook trout caught in a small mountain stream. spooled with 4 to 6-pound line. Small spinners work much better to use if you make sure those trout are very well in these situaare releasing the trout you released unharmed, use tions. #0 or #1 Mepps spincatch. If you really want to lures modified with pliers ners with chrome, brass, ohn

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and copper blades as well as Mepps Black Fury spinners are all very effective.

I will generally fish the bright chrome spinners in low light or murky water conditions. I’ll fish the copper and black bladed spinners when the sun is bright on the water. The gold or brass blades? Consider that a great all-round choice!

These small streams are also perfect for fly fishing. Take a light 3-weight rod with floating line and work the pools you’ll find in these creeks and rivers. Two of my favorite dry flies for these waters are a Parachute Adams or Royal Wulff, the latter being a favorite for cutthroat trout in particular. During the late summer there’s no need to bring waders, just take off those hiking boots, slip on a pair of sandals and enjoy a walk and wade day of fishing. The feel of the cold water on your legs on a hot summer day is half the fun of fishing these waters.

John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio.com.

Additional dose of Covid vaccine now Next Discover Pass recommended for certain individuals free day is Aug. 25 The Klickitat County Health Department (KCHD) was notified on August 16, 2021 that an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals.

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommended a third dose of the PfizerBioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for certain immunocompromised groups. These groups are more likely to get severely

ill from COVID-19 and may benefit from an additional dose. This includes people who: Are receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Have moderate or severe pr i ma r y i m mu nodef iciency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)

H ave adva nc ed or untreated HIV infection Are receiving active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress the immune response.

While the vaccines are 90 percent effective against most coronavirus variants, studies show that immunocompromised individuals do not always build strong immunity. The third dose is not considered a booster dose, but an additional dose for those who did not develop adequate immunity with the two-dose series.

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You can read more about considerations for an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including a list of immunocompromising conditions, in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s interim clinical considerations.

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Mars Rovers

Mars is the 4th planet from the sun. It is the second smallest planet.

Mars is a close neighbor to the Earth and can be seen in our night sky.

When you look at the planet it is an orangered color and is called the Red Planet. It looks red because there is no water on the surface of Mars, just soil that is a rusty color. As the sun shines on the soil the light bounces back and what we see are those reflected light rays.

Can you unscramble these words?

Scientists are very interested in studying Mars for many reasons.

One reason is people have always liked to learn how things are made and what they are made of. They also want to know how those things can help humans. Another reason to study the red planet is to see if humans can open mines to get things like iron, gold, silver and more. A third reason is get enough information to see if humans would be able to take a trip and visit the planet. To study Mars, scientists have been sending rovers. A rover is a remote control vehicle driven by people here on Earth.

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Curiosity: The Story of the Mars Rover

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• The rovers worked much better and they lasted longer than expected.

• The NASA rovers have all been named by kids.

• A Martian day is called a Sol. • Mars has two moons.

• A year is 687 days long.

• The U.S., China and the Soviet Union have landed rovers

What did Mars say to Saturn?

“Give me a ring sometime.”

NASA Mars Mission for Kids

by Kate Whitcomb

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The rover’s jobs are to help scientists understand what Mars is made of, what the air and weather is like and map the planet. To do that the rover needs some really special computerized equipment.

There is a radar to map what is below the surface. A laser that helps map the surface. Cameras that help scientists see what the rover is seeing. A complete weather station that measures wind speed and temperatures. A spectrometer helps the scientists see what something is made of and what it is shaped like. The rovers have something called an orbiter. The orbiter circles Mars.

As the orbiter flies over the place the rover is, the rover sends information to the orbiter. Then the orbiter sends the information to Earth.

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Introducing Smartypants The Sentinel is now offering this new feature for kids: Smartypants.

Smartypants was conceived by the husband-and-wife team of J.D. and MaryLee Meisner during the pandemic months of families “Sheltering at Home.” The two own and operate their own community newspaper. The “smarts” of the team (as the pair puts it), MaryLee, is an active school teacher and reading specialist with decades of classroom experience. J. D. is a career newspaper publisher, editor, writer, and graphic designer.

When families began isolating at home in early spring of this year, school-aged kids stopped receiving the normal five to six daily hours of instruction that classroom learning was providing. MaryLee was immediately concerned that elementary-aged kids—her kids—would become so far behind in their schooling that they would essentially lose a full year by the time school started up in the fall. She said the newspaper needed to do something to engage these kids and help keep them sharp.

The two had already been exploring methods and products they could use to get their newspaper into the hands of children and their young parents each week. After exploring the limited (and cost-prohibitive) options available for an attractive, ready-built activity page, they set out to create their own—something that kids would look at and think, “This looks fun!”

They named it Smartypants. Readers love it — young and old.

Advertisers: if you want to help support this valuable learning tool for kids, contact us. Email Peggy@GoldendaleSentinel.com or call Peggy at (509) 250-3373.