Saving a slice of history
Lou MarzeLes editor
It still stands.
The flames were just a few yards away from the oldest Grange Hall in the state of Washington, one that predated Washington statehood. In minutes they would consume the building and consign it to history.
But not on Charlie Deach’s watch.
Charlie was supposed to be gone. He was in a Level 3 evacuation zone in the Burdoin Fire, should’ve left days ago. But on the afternoon of July 18, seeing flames marching on the Columbia Grange Hall in Lyle, an impulse overtook Charlie. He probably just thought of it as natural instinct—you do what needs to be done. So he did. He hopped on a backhoe and, with flames only feet from him, created a fire break between the building and the fire.
He saved not only the Grange Hall but also a home to the north of the hall.
On August 13, a group of people came together at the Columbia Grange Hall to jointly attest that what Charlie did was much more than a garden-variety sense of duty. For them, Charlie exemplified the very heart and soul of the Grange institution, not to mention (which the group did) uncommon selflessness and valor in the face of imminent peril.
There were Grange officials from multiple levels of leadership there, including National Grange President Christine Hamp, who read a proclamation honoring Charlie. National Grange Development Director Amanda Brozana was there. Rusty Hunt, vice president of the State Grange, was on hand. So was King County Pomona Grange No.13 President Bob McClean. And, of course, Klickitat County’s own Grange President Claudine Mincks was there to welcome the gathering, which also included numerous other well-wishers.
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UNCOMMON COURAGE: The historic Columbia Grange Hall in Lyle was saved from destruction in the Burdoin Fire by the courage and quick action of Charlie Deach, shown holding the quilt in the top picture with his wife, Kate, to his left. To Kate’s left is Klickitat County Grange President Claudine Mincks. At far right is National Grange President Christine Hamp, who read a proclamation honoring Deach. The quilt Deach holds was a Quilt of Valor that had been awarded him only weeks earlier to honor his service as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. It kept Deach and Kate warm the night they spent safeguarding the Grange Hall. Above left, a security camera caught a picture of Deach on his backhoe creating the fire break. Above right, charred fence posts show how close the fire came to the Hall.
Issues over City incubator project raised
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The majority of Tuesday’s Goldendale City Council meeting was taken up with a second quarter budget update by Sarah Kazcmarek from TDJCPA, the Vancouver-based CPA firm hired by the city. As is usual, some numbers were higher and some lower than at the halfway point in the annual budget from the previous year.
“The revenue you’ve collected
this year is 48.2% of the budget,” she told councilors. “Last year that was 49.89%, so you’ve collected a little bit less. However, overall, that was an increase of 6% over last year, and that was an increase in property taxes and business and occupation taxes. You had 1.8 million, almost 1.9 through second quarter and about 1.8 million last year. And on the expenditure side for the general fund were 46.8% of the budget compared to 42.8% at this point in time last year. The actual expens-
es increased almost 20% from the prior year, and this is due mostly to your airport fuel system, which was a new budget item for 2025; and then law enforcement went up about 5,000.”
Councilor Danielle Clevidence made two requests that were endorsed by the rest of the council: she asked that the report show more detail for amounts over $500,000 and for any category labeled “miscellaneous” or “other,” no matter the size.
“When it says ‘other’ or ‘mis-
cellaneous’—very ambiguous words—that’s when it puts a flag up for me and makes me go, ‘Hold on, what is this?’” she said. “It’s those words. It’s not that we need every single detail about every single license and permit individually marked out; it’s more what is under the ‘miscellaneous’ and what’s under the ‘other’ in those things.”
Changes will be made in time for council members to have the figures for 2026 budget delibera-
rodger NichoLs
For the seNtiNeL
They might have called the August 12 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting Meeting Lite. It was short one commissioner, Todd Andrews, and it was short in length, taking a single hour for the morning workshop and a bare half hour for the afternoon meeting. Even the public comment section was short, with only four people making comments.
In that morning session, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter explained why an out-of-town company was drilling holes in Knight Road. It’s to get a baseline on the condition of the road before the start of a project that has a road-haul agreement.
“We have to give them the ability to do that, so they can quantify the damages in mitigation,” he said. “It still does not set the project in motion. It is one of the phases. We do this with everyone. We did the same thing on Hale Road, on East Road, on Roosevelt Grade— anyplace we have a road haul. It’s part of their requirement.”
The road is tested again after the project is completed to determine the level of damage caused by the project, which the company will be required to fix. In this case, it’s a company hired by Carriger, which was granted a permit by EFSEC for a large solar farm in the county.
Commissioner Lori Zoller reported on a meeting with Klickitat County’s Prosecuting Attorney Davis Quesnel and Jonathan Kara, attorney for the City of The Dalles. She said they have agreed to a monthly Zoom meeting in regard to their joint ownership of the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport.
“There was a thought that we could create a new intergovernmental agreement that allows the city and the county to still be on the board yet streamline the relationship,” Zoller said. “We would still be the owners, but this would be a different way of letting the airport grow and have its own entity so it becomes self-sustaining, which has been the idea for a long time.”
And to set the record straight, one of the callers in the public comment section thought they had heard that local volunteer firefighters were not trained to fight house fires. That is incorrect. The firefighters working for the Department of Natural Resources, or DNR are the ones who specialize in wildland fires and are neither trained nor equipped to fight structure fires. Local volunteers do train and have the equipment to fight house fires.
Under the consent agenda, commissioner approved:
• Closure of the Adult Probation petty cash fund
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It’s been another busy week at the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce as we roll through summer—and we’re keeping the momentum going with events, programs, and projects that bring our community together and help local businesses thrive. The Goldys—time to nominate We’re one week into nominations for our first-ever Goldys Awards, and the community response has been incredible. Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to recognize the businesses, individuals, and organizations that make Goldendale and Klickitat County a better place.
• Release of $1,798.25 in retainage for the 2023 HVAC repair of the county services building
A supplement to the agreement for state funding of curve warning sides and guide posts, CRP 381
Vacate old rights of way following the realignment of several roads
To set a public hearing for the vacation of excess right of
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bottom right: Lou Marzeles. Left: Columbia Grange Hall security camera.
Concealed carry licenses in Washington jump facing gun permit law
Jake Goldstein-street Washington state standard
The number of Washingtonians licensed to carry concealed pistols is climbing rapidly in the face of a new state law that will require prospective gun owners to secure a state permit before purchasing a firearm.
In all of 2024, the total number of Washingtonians with concealed carry licenses increased by fewer than 6,000, compared to about 14,000 already this year, state data show.
By the end of July, Washington had 713,195 active concealed pistol licenses, known as CPLs, according to the state Department of Licensing. That’s up from 699,000 licenses to start the year and equivalent to about one license for every 11 residents.
Dave Workman, editor-inchief of the Second Amend-
ment Foundation’s TheGunMag.com, has been tracking concealed pistol license numbers in Washington since 2013. Usually, more people getting CPLs is tied to a fear of rising crime. But crime dropped significantly in 2024, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs recently reported.
Still, the feeling of being unsafe remains for those on both sides of the political spectrum, Workman believes.
“You see these stories about shootings or stabbings on the heels of reports that Seattle has lost several hundred officers since 2020,” he said. “People look at that, and they think, and I think rightfully so, that they have to take more responsibility for their own safety.”
Each month since May has set a new high for active licenses after the numbers
sputtered for a couple years. The number of license holders grew more than 3,800 in July alone. And April saw the most new licenses added in a single month since 2022. Workman expects the trend to continue.
State lawmakers in April approved House Bill 1163, which will require those looking to buy guns to apply for a five-year permit through the Washington State Patrol.
Applicants will have to pay a fee and have completed a certified firearms safety training program within the past five years, with limited exceptions. Majority Democrats pushed through the controversial legislation amid staunch pushback from gun rights advocates.
The permit system, set to take effect in May 2027, goes beyond the state’s existing background checks, which also require proof of com-
pletion of a firearm safety course.
As long as applicants aren’t subjects of arrest warrants or barred from having guns in the first place, state patrol will have to approve their permits if they meet specific criteria.
The same currently goes for concealed pistol licenses. Applications can’t be denied, as long as the applicant is at least age 21, is allowed to have a gun, and meets some other requirements.
Under the new law, CPL applicants will also need to prove they’ve done a firearm safety program.
The law, expected to face legal challenges, is the latest in a series of moves legislators have made in the past few years to try to reduce gun violence and suicides.
“And what does the public do?” Workman said. “They turn right around. They buy guns. They go get con-
cealed pistol licenses. It’s like they’re telling the gun control crowd, ‘Hey, bugger off.’”
Since February, Grant, Whatcom, Pend Oreille, Pierce, and Mason counties have seen the biggest percentage jumps in licensees.
King County, which has the most license holders, also saw a more than 2% uptick in the past six months. The numbers dropped in only 10 of Washington’s 39 counties.
The National Rifle Association said the state’s gun control efforts, “coupled with a soft-on-crime agenda, have created a dangerous scenario where law-abiding citizens must jump through administrative hoops to exercise their constitutional rights.”
“Despite these arduous hurdles, more Washingtonians than ever are arming themselves, because they understand that their fam-
ily’s safety is in their own hands,” said John Commerford, executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, in a statement. Gregory Joseph, communications director for the Seattle-based Alliance for Gun Responsibility, disagrees. He said that, “while more firearms in circulation can increase risk, we believe Washington’s approach to firearm safety makes our communities tangibly safer.” The permit-to-purchase law will “ensure that those carrying firearms in public are well-trained and continuously vetted, helping to prevent prohibited individuals from possessing firearms,” Joseph said. “By raising the bar for training and oversight, Washington state is making responsible ownership the standard and improving safety for everyone in Washington.”
Ferguson orders investigation into conduct of Fish and Wildlife members
emily FitzGerald
Washington state standard
Gov. Bob Ferguson has authorized an investigation into the conduct of members of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission after recently revealed public records raised questions about their actions.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind requested the inquiry in a letter to Ferguson earlier this month.
“The governor takes concerns from an agency director very seriously. The governor has directed Washington State Human Resources to conduct an investigation,” a spokesperson for Ferguson’s office said in an email on Friday.
In a letter dated Aug. 5 and released by Columbia Insight on Thursday, Susewind said he believed further investigation was warranted due to the content of
documents obtained by the Sportsmen’s Alliance in May via public records request.
Susewind wrote that an independent investigation into the commissioners’ communications, and possibly removing members if they are found to have acted inappropriately, would “demonstrate the standard of accountability necessary to allow WDFW to maintain a level of service that the public expects and deserves.”
The commission is unable to do its job without the public’s trust, he said, adding, “It is simply not reasonable to expect that level of trust under the cloud of uncertainty created by the current controversy.”
Sportsmen’s Alliance, an Ohio-based fishing and hunting rights organization, requested emails, texts and other communications of commissioners following their vote in November 2022 to stop recreational hunting of black bears in the spring.
The alliance opposed the decision.
The group filed suit against the Department of Fish and Wildlife in January 2025 for allegedly delaying the release of those records for nearly two years. A Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled Friday in favor of the department, with Sportsmen’s Alliance announcing that same day that it plans to appeal the court’s decision.
The records were released to Sportsmen’s Alliance in May 2025. After reviewing the records, the group claimed that four commissioners violated state open meeting and public records laws ahead of the vote.
Sportsmen’s Alliance soon filed a petition asking for those commissioners — Barbara Baker, John Lehmkuhl, Lorna Smith and Melanie Rowland — to be removed from office. The commissioners have reportedly responded to
Susewind’s letter by sending separate letters to Ferguson defending their actions ahead of the controversial vote and expressing disappointment in the director for calling for an investigation. According to Columbia Insight, the commissioners have asked for the governor’s help in leading a broad-based conversation with several state agencies to re-examine the role of the state in natural resource management. Following Ferguson’s decision to conduct an investigation , several environmentalists and animal rights activists criticized Susewind during public comment at the Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting on Friday in Bellingham. In a news release, Dr. Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila, science and advocacy director for Washington Wildlife First, called for Susewind to be removed from office. Santiago-Ávila was also
among those who spoke at the commission’s meeting.
G oldendale ’ s a ttic
This week’s
A laconic quartet of lads and lasses. This completes this week’s lesson in alliteration, and we hope it has been helpful. What would be really
Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
helpful is if anyone knows who these people are, why they were in this picture, when it was taken, and where. We don’t know. All we know is this picture
ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com),
or give us a call (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L ooking Back
August 7, 1925 – 100 Years Ago
W. D. Andrews, a skilled veterinarian surgeon and dentist from Lewis County, arrived in Goldendale this week to locate here permanently. He comes highly recommended and will fill a long-felt want. For several years there has been no veterinarian available in this section of Klickitat. Consequently, considerable loss of stock has resulted from lack of knowledge of what to do at times. Mr. Andrew has rented a house near the depot, and his wife will arrive here the last of the week.
August 19, 1940 – 85 Years Ago
Appraised of the fact that Wasco County’s famous Sheriff’s Posse had been invited to ride in the Goldendale Jamboree, Klickitat County Sheriff C. R. House, as one officer to another, wrote a letter to Sheriff Harold Sexton at The Dalles suggesting that the Oregon boys ship their horses to Goldendale by truck. Incensed over the suggestion, intimating as it was that The Dalles posse might not able to undergo 30 miles in the saddle, Sheriff Sexton this week issued a public challenge to Sheriff House. Sheriff Sexton’s challenge to Sheriff House reads: “It is my understanding that you lay claim to having ridden considerably in the past, in your younger days, and I challenge you to ride with me from The Dalles to Goldendale on horseback on Saturday, September 7; the winner of this ride will not be judged on the time made between the two cities but entirely on physical condition and ability to work or ride the following day.”
August 9, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
A Sentinel reporter joined Neil Robertson as he stood on the street corner talking to little Miss Anita Vayette and heard this conversation: “What are going to do with all the horses in that truck?” Anita asked. Neil answered, “I’m going to ride one and pack the other two.” To this the little miss replied, “Ah, you can’t kid me. I know you can’t carry those two horses.”
August 14, 1975 – 50 Years Ago
Both the cow and the showman took championship ribbons at the Trout Lake Dairy Fair. Larry Hoctor earned his championship for senior showmanship in the junior division, while his milking shorthorn took all around honors and best breed honor among the junior class.
August 28, 1975 – 50 Years Ago
K. C. Historical Society: We are in receipt of some old-time photographs from Merle Alquist, a former resident of Goldendale. The pictures were taken by Charles Scarborough, once a photographer in Goldendale. One of the pictures was of Uncle Tommy Jenkins, one of our well-known pioneers. On the back of the picture were his remarks after his first airplane ride. He said, “Now I have seen everything. I am ready to die.”
August 17, 1995 – 30 Years Ago
Allyn’s Building Center Citizen of the Month is Ina Marvel of Goldendale. After 20 years of preparing meals for inmates, Ina retired as the head cook at the Klickitat County Jail at the beginning of July. A graduate of Bickleton High School, she has been in Klickitat County most of her life. She has five children. John Bright and Retha Crock are the replacements for Ina in the cooking department. Enchilada pie and cinnamon rolls were her favorite dishes.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat
County
Historical
Society
Fire Sweeps Business Block GOLDENDALE, Washington, 1909:
The city’s famous landmark and cultural center, the Armory, burned to the ground last night, taking with it most of the business buildings in the block bounded by Main, Grant, Broadway, and Golden Streets.
It was believed that the fire was started by a careless smoker who perhaps tossed his cigarette on the threadbare carpet in the gentlemen’s cloak room.
Col E. W. Pike, owner, manager, and janitor, says it has been some years now since the building was used as an actual armory; but in the beginning the militia company used it for drills and as a gun arsenal.
“I have no plans to rebuild,” Col. Pike reported sadly.
Other owners of burned buildings, consulted hastily this morning
Points to ponder:
while the ashes are still smouldering and are in a quandary about rebuilding. “If we do,” is the consensus, “this time it will be with brick.”
Burned also in the fire that swept the block within 30 minutes were the W. A. McKenzie dwelling, Goldendale Milling Co., the Aldridge & Co. private bank, and a row of falsefront store buildings owned by N. B. Brooks, who does report that he will start rebuilding with brick from the brickyard he operates. Bill Hardin, superintendent, says, “We’re ready to go, and we’re stepping up production.”
However, without the government to foot the bill, chances are the Armory will never be rebuilt.
“It’s the passing of a great era in our cultural history,” stated many this morning as they sadly
My aunt was so neat, she put a sheet of newspaper under the cuckoo clock.
My garage band, Insufficient Memory, really needs a gig.
Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Communism is the reverse.
I’ve just written a book on penguins. On reflection, paper would have been better.
Light travels faster than sound. That’s why some people seem bright until you hear them talk.
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
viewed the smoke curling from what is today a memory.
The Armory was the first theatre in the county, with a large stage at one end and an orchestra platform where fiddlers played for dances until pancake time or until they got top-heavy and fell off the platform.
The stage lighting was by coal oil lamps with tin reflectors on the apron of the stage. Scenery was painted on canvas backdrops secured to cumbersome wooden frames which slid in place. The curtain reeled up and came down with uncertainty, and many an actor was hit on the head by the weight at the bottom of the curtain.
A stage door opened off Broadway, appropriately enough, and there were dressing rooms for the actors.
The audience sat on hard straight wooden benches that were easily movable.
The box office and cloak rooms were located on the Grant Street entrance.
Goldendale citizens and those from the county will mourn today the passing of the local amateur theatre, for few outside productions came. The few traveling groups that did come usually appeared to “be in need of a new coat of paint.”
Occasionally there would be some outside talent such as wandering black-faced minstrels, phrenologists, and magicians.
Plays shown here have included “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” “The Old Homestead,” and “Ten Nights in a Bar Room”.
The most memorable play produced, however, was “The Bridge of the Gods,” recently written by Mabel Ferris from a novel composed by Klickitat County’s Frederick Homer Balch. Students from the University of Oregon were induced to perform it only by being offered a heavy guarantee: prices were raised from 25 cents to 50 cents. Many guarantors were skeptical of this high price; however, the house was not only filled, but every hitching post in town was taken, and the play was held over for another performance amid cheers of “Bravo!” The play was put on the following night, and again crowds were turned away by the fire marshal.
The play, with some of the same cast members, is enjoying a successful run in New York City.
All-night dances were held there and many balls, with as many as 100 couples in grand march. The city is now without a fine dance hall or theatre as well as a place for school graduations, debates, literary society meetings, square dances, quadrilles, box socials, political meetings, public mass meetings, and mock trials.
This photo has been colorized. Not a soul ventured even a guess about who these people were.
Dear Savvy Senior,
OpiniOn
What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house?
Almost 75
Dear Almost,
It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/ handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do you find someone who will return your calls or texts, show up on time, do the job right and finish it, all at a fair price? Here are a few tips and resources that can help you search.
What kind of help
While it may seem obvious, whom you call on for help will depend on what you need done. If, for example, you have an odd job or small home repair project that doesn’t require a lot of technical expertise, a handyperson may be all you need. But if you have a job that involves electricity, plumbing, or heating or cooling systems, you’re better off going with a licensed tradesman. Bigger jobs like home renovations or remodeling may require a general contractor.
Where to find a pro
Savvy Senior, Jim Miller
resource that’s similar to Angi, but they offer more details like average response time, specifics about the work they do, and photos of past projects.
Things to know
Once you’ve located a few candidates, here are some steps you can take to protect your money and ensure you’re satisfied with the results. First, get a handwritten estimate or digital contract that list the tasks and the hourly rate or project fee.
Also, ask to see their proof of insurance, which covers any damages they may cause while working on your home, and ask for several references from past jobs.
You should also pay after the work is done, not before. But it’s not unusual to be asked for a small deposit for material costs upfront.
And if possible, you should pay with a credit card, because you can dispute the payment if something goes wrong with the job. Checks and electronic payments like PayPay, Venmo and Zelle don’t offer the same level of protection.
Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
Burn-out has got to go
Whatever type of work you need, the best way to find it is through referrals from people you trust. If your friends or family don’t have any recommendations turn to professionals in the field like local hardware or home improvement stores, or even real estate agents.
If you don’t have any luck here, there are a number of online resources you can turn to that can quickly connect you to a wide variety of skilled workers in your area.
If you need someone for a home chore or small job, a popular option is Taskrabbit (taskrabbit.com), which lists thousands of freelance workers (called Taskers) that have undergone background checks. Here you can get help with things like furniture assembly; lifting or moving heavy items; mounting or hanging TVs, shelfs or pictures; minor home repairs; cleaning services; yard work and more. Taskers set their own hourly rates, which are displayed on their website before you book.
Some other good options for locating handypeople are fix-it franchises like Ace Handyman (acehandymanservices.com) and Mr. Handyman (mrhandyman. com). These companies vet and insure their staff, but they may be more expensive than Taskrabbit. Or, if you use social networking sites, you could also post a request for a handyperson in your Facebook group or on Nextdoor (nextdoor.com).
If, however, you’re in the market for specialist like a plumber, electrician, painter, roofer or carpenter as well as a handyperson, try Angi (angi.com). They too, vet their independent contractors, and will let you request quotes from several candidates. Thumbtack (thumbtack.com) is another good
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The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too. On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Letters from the community
Overwhelming response
During the past two weeks, many residents in Klickitat County came together to support those in our county affected by the recent Burdoin wildfire. Employees from the county, White Salmon, and agencies, along with volunteers from organizations, asked community
members to donate household items, clothing, and food. The response was overwhelming. Volunteers showed up four days in a row to sort, fold, and organize the many bags, boxes, and totes of donations. Families affected by the wildfire barely made a dent in the many donated items, so leadership offered access to everyone in the
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county. Many people benefited from this collective effort.
Kudos to Jenne Patterson for her leadership and to the many volunteers who contributed to the success of this effort.
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Ken McKune Goldendale
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Sue Kusch White Salmon
H ometown
Glenwood kids all over the Fair
Another Klickitat County Fair has come to an end, but it definitely was a memorable one. Many Glenwood residents were entered in various events. Glenwood kids showing animals were Emma and Wyatt Patterson, Jocee and Jentry Hoctor, and Blaine Arnold with steers, Jayla and Anthony Avila and Austin Garret with pigs, and Anita Patterson with a goat.
Anita was showing an animal at the fair for the first time, at age 9. She had a great time and her practice with her goat paid off. She received Reserve Champion in showmanship and third in Agility Class. Her beautiful smile was priceless and her hours of working with her goat really showed. Austin Garrett received a Reserve Champion award for his pig, but I’m not sure if it was in market class or showmanship. I believe this was also Austin’s first year showing an animal at the fair. Way to go, Anita and Austin.
Three-year old Pacen Stephens, almost four-year old Haylee Miller, and six-yearold Natalie Miller showed pigs. Natalie was also brave enough to show a sheep this year for the first time. They all did great and received nice prizes for showing animals that belonged to some of the 4-H kids.
In the exhibit hall, it was great to see that Natalie received Top of Show for her three perfectly matched cucumbers and Margaret Throop received Top of Show for her beautiful quilt.
In all the evening events, Jentry Hoctor won Reserve Champion in the junior division for Western Games, and her mom Jaecee received Grand Champion in the adult division. In Ranch Sorting, the team of Jaecee Hoctor and Johnny Stephens placed first in both open sorting and pronovice sorting.
In Team Penning, the team of Josh and Jaecee Hoctor and Debbie Tobin placed first. Jaecee also placed fourth on another team. In family penning, I’m not sure of the placings, but I believe some combinations of our Glenwood residents placed well. Tiny Pacen Stephens stole
the show again in family penning. He loves being out there on a horse, moving cattle. On another team, made up of Josh, Jaecee, Jocee, and Jentry Hoctor, 11-year-old Jentry really cracked up the crowd when, in a last-ditch effort to move a stubborn cow into the pen, she let out a primal scream that was probably heard clear back in Glenwood. Her proud grandpa Joe Davitt, in the stands, was heard to say, “Yeah, I taught her that!”
In Team Branding, teams made up of Josh and Jaecee, Jim McLean, and Johnny Stephens did well and may have placed in the money. Jocee Hoctor, her mom and dad, and Johnny Stephens made up a team in the Four on two branding. Jocee and her dad caught their calf but it took a bit too long, so there wasn’t quite enough time for Jaecee and Johnny to catch the second calf. No matter how they placed in all the events, we here in their hometown are so proud of how they represented our community.
I also want to mention one of our really strong Glenwood guys, Caleb Eldred, who is asked to be the mugger in cow milking for various cowboys in the wild cow milking. Caleb, it’s a hard job, and you always
step up and make it fun to watch. I apologize if I got any of the placings wrong in any of the events, or if I left anyone out. I’ll include corrections in next week’s news if needed.
The Market Stock Sale took place after the rodeo on Saturday, and the cattle were shipped out after the rodeo on Sunday. The Glenwood stock sale committee greatly appreciates all who donated to help purchase some of the animals up for sale. Please keep in mind, community donations for the sale are appreciated each year before the fair, so if you aren’t contacted about it, please make the effort to contact Kelly, Travis, or Chris Miller to ensure your donation gets in. Our kids worked hard raising their market animals and deserve all the support we can give them. Thank you.
Now the kids will turn their focus to school. As I previously mentioned, the Trout Lake/Glenwood high school volleyball team, known this year as Lakewood and coached by Jaecee Hoctor and Heidi Crow, began practices last Monday and will have games coming up soon. There may be some of our students who plan to play football on the Lyle team again this year. We wish them all the best of luck this fall.
Charlotte alden CasCadia daily news
A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years of financial challenges plaguing school districts.
Two Whatcom County superintendents are taking part. Meridian Superintendent James Everett and Ferndale Superintendent Kristi Dominguez are participating with the group, which was formed by Yakima Superintendent Trevor Greene and Bellevue Superintendent Kelly Aramaki last summer.
“We know there’s a problem, and we can continue to admire it and talk about it, or we can sit down and say, ‘This isn’t working,’” Dominguez said.
The catalyst for the formation of the group was Aramaki’s experience having to make massive budget cuts over the last several years, according to Seattle Times reporting. Bellevue is now on binding conditions with the state, joining seven other districts (including Mount Baker) receiving financial oversight from the state due to serious budgetary challenges.
That demonstrates the breadth of the problem, the superintendents say. And it doesn’t even include the many more districts that are enduring massive cuts to avoid financial oversight by the state, including Blaine, Bellingham, and more. Ferndale eliminated $6 million in expenses from its budget this year. Meridian eliminated $1 million this year and $2 million the year before.
For Dominguez and Ever-
ett, it’s clear the current funding model isn’t working.
“There’s something broken in the system,” Dominguez said. “So we’re just asking, what new system do we need to explore?”
The main issue, they say, is that the state doesn’t come close to funding what the schools must pay for. As costs and student needs have increased, funding hasn’t kept up.
The superintendents were initially pulled from the University of Washington alumni network but have since expanded to more than 20 superintendents across the state. They’re working with the University of Washington College of Education, including Dean Mia Tuan, Professor Anthony Craig, and Professor David Knight.
Washington funds schools under a system called a “resource funding model,” which bases allocations on a series of student-staff ratios, according to research by Knight.
Many other states, however, follow a student-based approach. Under that system, districts receive a base amount of funding per student, with additional funding designated for students who are low-income, multi-language learners, or need specific support services. Then, that is multiplied by district enrollment to determine how much money the district gets from the state.
Dominguez simplified the system as “the money follows the adults” in Washington, while it follows the students in other states.
An example of how that plays out in local districts: The state pays for Ferndale to hire seven paraeducators across the whole district. But
in the 4,600-student district, “we need far more than that just to cover lunch duties, before or after school, playgrounds,” Dominguez said. In Meridian School District, the state pays for half a nurse, Everett said.
Despite the dwindling funds, schools must continue to meet the needs of students, and they are “working their butts off” to do so, Everett said.
The way local levies are set up causes issues, too.
“The higher the assessed value of property, the better a county’s ability to secure funding with less impact on the community,” Everett said.
While districts like Seattle can run levies that bring in hundreds of millions of dollars at a modest cost to the individual taxpayer, property-poor districts must have higher tax rates to bring in much less.
It’s created competing agendas between propertyrich and property-poor districts. But the intention is to come up with a proposal that works for everyone, Everett explained.
His biggest takeaway from the experience was that no district has it figured out — even areas with high levels of assessed value, such as Bellevue.
By their next meeting in October, the plan is to come up with a specific proposal they want to push forward, Everett added.
“We are now at crisis level in many ways, and it’s our kids who are going to pay the price,” Dominguez said. “… At what point do we just say, enough? We’ve got to get proactive.
Contributed: billie
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August 21, Nights In White Salmon ~ Artisan Market & Live Music: 5 - 9 p.m. at Pioneer Park in White Salmon, 320 W Jewett. Join us for Nights in White Salmon, a vibrant Third Thursday event happening June through September in downtown White Salmon, Washington. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge, this community celebration brings together live music, local art, food, wine, and fun for all ages.
Enjoy performances by talented local musicians and performers in our expanded 2025 music zone at Kula Chiropractic. Browse the artisan market featuring handcrafted jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more—vendors will be set up in the parking lots of Kula Chiropractic and Klickitat Pottery. Dine and sip your way through town with gourmet eats and sweet treats from local restaurants, and stop by our tasting rooms for locally made wine, craft beer, or a botanical cocktail at Gander and Goose. Nights in White Salmon is family-friendly, community-focused, and a great way to support local artists, businesses, and creatives. Mark your calendar and come celebrate summer under the Gorge sky.
August 23, Family Scavenger Hunt: 6 - 8 p.m. at The Lodge, 219 S Columbus across from the Courthouse in the old Mason’s Hall. Complete your quest then share your discoveries to earn root beer floats and a family prize! Sponsored by CPAKC, Umpqua Bank, and WAGAP. For more information contact 509-281-2330
August 23, Centerville Community Church 3rd Annual Cruise In: Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m., cruise from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with awards to follow at the Center-
Regular Happenings
• Free Community Kitchen
To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday
• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
• Adult Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board
Community Events
ville Community Church, 508 Dalles Mtn Road. Calling all automotive enthusiasts! Join us for our 3rd annual Cruise In for cars, awards, prizes, food, and music. No entry fee! Contact Guy 808-728-8557 or Mariah 509-261-9172 with questions. August 29 - September 1, An Tir September Crown 2025: Hosted by the Shire of Hauksgarðr! It is the Crowns wish that the populace would come together to celebrate and bear witness as new heirs are chosen. Noble and chivalrous fighters will come from every corner of the kingdom to meet in combat and vie for the Sable Throne!
This event will feature the Crown Tournament, as well as activities and contests in rapier, archery, thrown weapons, equestrian, Arts, Sciences, Bardic, and more. Please join us to witness the grand tournament to choose An Tir’s next Heirs!
Reservation information for Camping, RVs, Eric space, Merchants and the tournaments will be coming soon! Check the calendar page for updates: https:// antir.org/events/septembercrown-6/. Email us with requests or questions: SeptemberCrown@ antir.org
August 29, Things I Hide From Dad: 7: 30 p.m. at 210 Oak Street in Bingen at The Bingen Theater. Comedy night , a multisensory storytelling show recommended 18+. A One-Man Show by Travis Abels. Award-winning storyteller and comedian Travis Abels brings you an unforgettable solo performance that’s as hilarious as it is heartfelt. In Things I Hide From Dad, Travis takes audiences on a deeply personal, and wildly entertaining, journey through his childhood as a preacher’s son in a doomsday church, where even his thoughts about sex felt like they could end the world. Told with wit, warmth, and immersive sound design (all triggered live on stage), this 75-minute rollercoaster of memory dives into growing up in a world where shame was sacred, rebellion was silent, and Kenny G was the soundtrack to everything. Voted a Fringe Festival Favorite and hailed as a “multisensory masterclass,” Things I Hide From Dad combines standup, storytelling, and theater into a uniquely raw, funny, and moving experience. It’s a coming-ofage story for anyone who’s ever
Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.
• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 10-11:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the summer months. All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
felt like the weird kid, the black sheep, or the one who just didn’t quite fit in.
August 30, Comedy night with Northwest Comedian Phat Kidd: 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us for a family night of comedy with Northwest comedian Phat Kidd!
August 30 - September 1, Annual RVOD Freeride, and Tour de Maryhill: This year we are both a points race for the NADL championship and a qualifier for the 2026 USA National Downhill Skate and Luge Team. Be sure to check back for format details.
Registration Opens June 7th at 10 a.m. PST at www.maryhillratz.com. The entry fee is $300.00 USD for all three days, payable online or at the hill, or $125 USD for a single day pass payable at the hill only.
August 30, Bickleton Community Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Bickleton. Car show, live music, pie sale, museum tours, flea market, arts and crafts, food vendors. For more information visit Bickletoncommunity.org or call 509-896-2007. Any vendors interested in more information can contact 509-896-2113.
August 30, Forrest VanTuyl/Shadow Basket at the Trout Lake Hall Doors open at 6, show at 7 p.m. Working cowboy, mule packer, and fencepost enthusiast Forrest VanTuyl’s music hews closer to the literature of Annie Proulx and Cormac McCarthy than to Marty Robbin’s Gunfighter Ballads. Inspired by his time on horseback in the remote corners of eastern Oregon and Washington, Forrest’s songs are redolent with carefully crafted details of rural life in the West, speaking of the taciturn men and women who work this land of beauty, raising and herding cattle through landscapes that would be inhospitable to most agricultural crops. There’s a kind of deep pride to this work that unites folks who live this far from the mainstream, and Forrest is one of the few songwriters who can truly express it.
Shadow Basket is an indie folk/rock band from San Juan Island, WA. They have toured through the PNW, West Coast, and Mountain West. Their upcoming album is scheduled to be released in August 2025.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. at he American Legion on Broadway. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail. com.
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m.
• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30
- 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Pri-
Their live performance brings an artfully crafted sound, melded harmonies, and droney jams into the room.
August 30, Wa’paas Basket Weaving workshop with Chestina Dominguez: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art. To honor Indigenous and traditional ways of healing, join us to practice and learn how to make a Wa’paas. You may bring your own materials and projects to work on. We have materials on hand as well. This learning event is led by Chestina Dominguez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation and descendant of the Warm Springs tribe. Chestina uses contemporary materials to create baskets using the ancient techniques of her ancestors. Cultural and traditional teachings are the threads that tie us to our way of life. They are our link between the past and the present. Cultural and traditional values guide us and protect us. They are our resiliency. — Chestina Dominguez. All ages and all levels are welcome. Light refreshments are served after the class. There is no cost to participate. All participants receive complimentary admission to the museum on the day of the event.
September 5 - 7 Huckleberry Festival in Bingen: Celebrate the taste of summer at Bingen’s beloved Huckleberry Festival, a time-honored tradition since 1962 held every Labor Day weekend at Daubenspeck Park. This free, three-day community event features live music, huckleberry pies & ice cream, parades, classic cars, family games and a spirited Beer & Wine Garden—fun for all ages. Visit https://huckleberry-fest. com/ for the full schedule
September 6, 2nd Annual 9/11 Heroes Run, Travis Manion Foundation: 9:30 a.m. at Daubenspeck Park, during the Huckleberry Festival. Visit Visit https://huckleberry-fest.com/for details.
September 13, Free Shredding Event: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 390 NE Tahomish St, White Salmon, 1st Security Bank. September 13, Goldendale Main Street Clean Up: Volunteers to meet at 9:30 at the LDS church, 10 a.m. volunteers meet on Main street by the Murals. Join the LDS church in our Stakes Day of Service. Come
mary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
help the LDS church clea up downtown, get ready to replace the barrel planters along Main Street. We need volunteers! Contact the Chamber, WAGAP, the City of Goldendale, or the LDS church directly for more details.
September 19, Red Cross First Aid/CPR/ and AED Course: 5 - 7 p.m. at the Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year. Instructor: Scott Cascella, cost: $90 Signup Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/CPR
September 19 - 21, Class of 1960 - 1970 Class Reunion: 7 p.m. in the old bowling alley parking lot. Join us to “drag the gut” and cruise as a group. Saturday potluck picnic at Maryhill State Paprk at 11:30. At 5:30 on Saturday meet at the Presby Mansion for a group picture followe by a social hour and dinner at the American Legion. Sunday group breakfast at the TownHouse Cafe at 9 a.m. We are looking forward to seeing all of our classmates and school mates who shaped us into the people we are today! September 20, 3D Printer Certification at the Goldendale Community Library: 3 - 5 p.m. 131 W Burgen in Goldendale. Become certified to use the library’s Lulzbot® Mini 3D printer. After certification, you can use the library’s 3D printer to work on your 3D printing projects independently. Get hands on training with the basic mechanics of operating and troubleshooting the machine. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to become certified.
September 26, The Bones of J.R. Jones at the Trout Lake Hall: 7 p.m. show. One of the most compelling voices in modern Americana is headed to Trout Lake Hall — and it’s our 3-year anniversary show.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank
– 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
Moody, hypnotic, and raw, @ thebonesofjrjones channels rock, soul, and folk with grit and grace. His songs linger like late summer nights — a little haunted, a little beautiful, a lot unforgettable. October 4, 2025 Concours de Maryhill: 10a.m. - 3 p.m at the Maryhill Loops. Concours de Maryhill is an open automobile show and anyone with a special car may enter. The day concludes with an awards presentation. This event is organized by Concours de Maryhill and is free on museum grounds for spectators. Enter A Car Want to enter your car? Go to the Concours de Maryhill website for more information. Drive the Maryhill Loops Road The historic Maryhill Loops Road is opened for automobiles only twice a year. This is your chance to take a spin past the beautiful scenery and through the road’s eight hairpin curves. Free on the historic Maryhill Loops Road, located just east of US 97 off of State Route 14. Maryhill Loops Hillclimb: 9 am-5 pm Only approved, pre-registered automobiles and drivers can compete in this race. Spectators viewing the race from the Highway 97 Overlook and from designated viewpoints along the route may watch for free. Organized by the Maryhill Loops Vintage Hill Climb Association. For Entry Form or Information contact Starke Shelby at 206-230-0203 or Starke@Nwinsctr-Mi.Com.
October 4, Horseshoe & Sprout Pumpkin Patch: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 774 Garner Rd, Centerville. Hay mazes, pumpkin chucking, and a petting zoo— fall fun for the whole family! Fall fun awaits at the Pumpkin Patch! Explore the hay maze, visit the petting zoo, try your hand at pumpkin chucking, snap festive photos, shop unique gifts, enjoy tasty concessions, and more. A perfect autumn adventure for all ages!
October 5, 2025 Koroga 2025! : 3 p.m. at 415 NW Strawberry Mountain Lane, White Salmon. A White Salmon Bingen Rotary Club Foundation Fundraiser:” Our 2025 Koroga fundraiser is designed for an afternoon of community! Enjoy international foods, wines, music by Jamba Marimba, storytelling, and see how Rotary projects impact lives. Let’s come together and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584
• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Sunday
• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Grange Hall
Goldendale cowboy poet to perform in Trout Lake
Lorrie Fox
For The SenTinel
Goldendale–based songwriter, poet, and musician
Forrest VanTuyl will be performing at the Trout Lake Hall, Saturday, August 30, at 7 p.m. VanTuyl has performed alongside Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Sera Cahoone and toured and co-written with Margo Cilker. His work has been featured in The New York Times; at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko, Nevada; and in National Geographic
The Sentinel spoke with VanTuyl.
Sentinel: What brought you to Goldendale?
VanTuyl: I’ve been living here for four years. I grew up in Adna, just outside Chehalis, Washington. I’ve [lived] in the Inland Northwest, southeast Washington, north Idaho, northeast Oregon since I was 18. The longest stretch was six years in Wallowa County, Oregon. That’s where I was living before we moved [to Goldendale]. It was cheaper and closer to Portland, and I was still able to work ranch cowboy jobs out here.
Sentinel: Do you work for a rancher in Goldendale?
VanTuyl: I do day work around when we’re not on tour, which the last couple years has not been often. My wife is Margo Cilker, and I’ve played bass and guitar in her band, so I’ve been out with her a good chunk of the last two or three years.
Sentinel: When did you learn to play guitar?
VanTuyl: I started teaching myself guitar when I was 16 off the internet, mostly just figuring out chords and learning chords from friends.
But it was before YouTube really took off that I started learning. Most of it was just from websites.
Sentinel: Did you have a mentor or someone who inspired you to sing or play the guitar?
VanTuyl: There’s this great Bob Dylan website called Dylanchords.com, and it’s got great tabs [images of guitar chord positions] of every Bob Dylan song, and so most of my guitar training was just learning Bob Dylan songs.
Sentinel: When or how did you learn to sing?
VanTuyl: I started trying to learn how to play guitar and sing at the same time, learning all the old folk songs. I learned a lot of Woody Guthrie and traditional folk stuff early on, too. What I wanted to do was play guitar and sing and mainly write songs. But to do that, you’ve got to be able to play guitar and sing at the same time. So, the singing took me a lot longer. It did not come naturally, let’s say.
Sentinel: How did National Geographic learn about you?
VanTuyl: I just ran into Ryan, the guy who wrote the article. He was working on an article about the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. It
was my first year playing at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, so it was because of that.
Sentinel: How did you like playing the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering?
VanTuyl: Oh, it’s great. It is one of the best events that we play. I’ve been playing it for six years now, and my wife Margo started playing it as her own separate project. I guess four years ago now. We’re both super involved. It’s a great event organized by great people, so I can’t say enough good things about it.
Sentinel: What are your goals with the cowboy poetry and singing?
VanTuyl: Just to be able to afford to keep horses around and just keep cowboying and playing music as long as I can, keep from getting a real job as long as I have to. I’ve seen a big chunk of how the music industry works from working on my wife’s project. And I’ve been a lot of places playing music, been all over the world playing music. I don’t really know what my end game is other than just keep making records that I like for the people who like what I do. The last record I put out was six years ago, and
EFSEC petitioned over authority issue
rodger NichoLs For The SenTinel
Two nonprofit conservation groups have filed a petition for judicial review against the Energy Facilities Site Evaluation Council over a recent vote vesting total decision-making authority in its chair.
The petition was filed Friday, August 15 in Clark County Superior Court by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge, and by Tri-Cities-based C.A.R.E.S., which is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of of resources in the Horse Heaven Hills in Benton County and to the citizens impacted by an industrial-grade wind farm.
The seven-page petition cites several violations of state laws and administrative rules.
On Monday, the Yakama
Nation followed the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and C.A.R.E.S. in filing its own petition for judicial review.
In addition to the accusations made by all three nonprofits, the Yakama petition says, “Not only was Policy No. 16-01 adopted without sufficient opportunities for engagement and input to the Council, but it now allows for
critical and substantial plans related to all energy projects within EFSEC’s purview to be reviewed and approved without any public notice or comment opportunity. Policy No. 16-01 does not require the EFSEC Director to provide public notice or allow for public feedback before exercising her delegated authority.”
there are still a lot of people listening to it and really liking it. That means a ton to me, and just being able to keep making art that people care about is super cool. It’s a real honor to have had fans stick around and like what I do. So, I’m just going to try to keep that rolling and take care of the people who already care about the project.
Sentinel: You have an event coming up in Trout Lake.
VanTuyl: Yep. Trout Lake Hall on August 30. They have a Facebook page, and their website is probably the best place to go, troutlakehall. com. They have the whole calendar right there on the homepage, and you can buy tickets to the show there. My show’s right there on the homepage. Just scroll down to the event calendar and buy a ticket. Trout Lake Hall’s a great venue. They always
treat us really well. It’s kind of out in the woods. It’s a great, beautiful spot and a fun place to go, especially on the holiday weekend.
Sentinel: Do you have a website?
VanTuyl: I do. It’s just my name, Forrest VanTuyl, and that’s got all of my upcoming shows. It’s got links to my music and YouTube videos, everything you need right there in one spot.
ForrestVantuyl com
IN CONCERT: Cowboy poet and musician Forrest VanTuyl is in Trout Lake next week.
State gun shop asks Supreme Court to review high-capacity ban
Jake Goldstein-street
Washington state standard
A Washington gun shop is taking its case against the state’s ban on the sale of highcapacity ammunition magazines to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Gator’s Custom Guns in Kelso filed a petition this week, asking the high court to review the state Supreme Court’s decision in May upholding the controversial law. Supporters of the restriction see it as an important step for quelling gun violence.
Walter Wentz, the Cowlitz County store’s owner, said Friday he hopes to convince the Supreme Court justices to “do their job and not accept all these lower courts waving their finger at them.”
“I look forward to exercising our rights,” he said. “Hopefully, we’ll get some justice out of this.”
A spokesperson for the state attorney general’s office said Friday afternoon, “These
reforms are constitutional, as every Court of Appeals to review similar large capacity magazine reforms has found.”
“The Supreme Court has previously declined multiple petitions like this one, leaving lower court rulings upholding these public safety reforms in place,” the spokesperson, Mike Faulk, said in an email.
Gator’s has argued the state’s 2022 ban on the sale of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds violates the Washington and U.S. constitutions. The state constitution protects “the right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state.”
But in their 7-2 decision, state Supreme Court justices ruled high-capacity magazines aren’t “arms,” but just a component of a gun that isn’t generally used for self-defense.
“By restricting only magazines of a capacity greater than 10, the statute effec-
tively regulates the maximum capacity of magazines, leaving the weapon fully functional for its intended purpose,” Justice Charles Johnson wrote in the majority opinion. “Indeed, we can safely say that individuals are still able to exercise the core right to bear arms when they are limited to purchasing magazines with a capacity of 10 or fewer.”
The U.S. Supreme Court has, for years, expanded the understanding of what the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution covers. The justices have ruled the Second Amendment protects firearms that are “in common use” and are “typically possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes.”
In their petition for review, Gator’s attorneys write that Johnson’s opinion “deepens an acknowledged division of authority among federal courts of appeals and state courts of last resort over whether these ubiquitous instruments are ‘Arms’ that
cries out for resolution.”
“If this Court does not step in and stop the piecemeal removal of integral firearm components from the scope of the Second Amendment’s plain text, soon neither the piece nor the whole will be left with any constitutional protection at all,” the lawyers wrote.
At the state court level, the gun shop argued the magazines’ popularity meant they met those legal tests. Two of the state Supreme Court justices were sympathetic to this argument.
In 2022, in a case known as Bruen, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled state firearm laws must stay true to the nation’s “historical tradition of firearm regulation.” This left lower court judges to deduce how laws written over a century ago would square with technological advances, like high-capacity magazines and semi-automatic weapons.
The majority from the state Supreme Court didn’t grapple with the Bruen decision
because they didn’t find the magazines were considered “firearms” in the first place.
Recent federal court decisions give reason for optimism on the state side.
This spring, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals turned down a challenge to California’s similar law on these ammunition devices.
And in June, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Rhode Island’s restriction on highcapacity magazines.
The Washington law, which has been in effect during the court process, still allows people to own high-capacity magazines, but bans importing or selling them. Over a dozen states have similar restrictions.
The case went to the state Supreme Court after a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge struck down the ban in April 2024. The judge, Gary Bashor, ruled the law violated the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms for self-defense granted
State AGs sue Justice Department over victims funds
Violent crime victims and their families across the country stand to lose more than $1 billion in direct compensation and support services under federal directives that illegally condition state grants on compliance with unrelated immigration policies.
So argued 21 Democratic state attorneys general, including Rhode Island’s Peter Neronha, in a new lawsuit filed in Rhode Island federal court on Monday.
The complaint seeks to stop the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi from withholding statutory federal funds under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to states whose officials refuse
If you haven’t submitted your nominations yet, there’s still time! Nominations remain open through our website at goldendalechamber.org, and you can put forward as many deserving Chamber members as you’d like.
Once nominations close, voting will open—and you’ll be able to cast your ballot once per day for your favorites. The winners will be revealed during our Clues and Commerce Goldys Gala later this year—a murder mystery–themed evening that promises to be as entertaining as it is celebratory. Let’s make sure your favorites are in the running! Beautifying Main Street together
While we’re celebrating our members, we’re also rolling up our sleeves for some hands-on community improvement. The Chamber is proud to be actively supporting and sharing information about the LDS Church Annual Day of Service, held in partnership with Washington Gorge Action Programs and the City of Goldendale. This year’s project will focus on replacing the existing wine barrel planters along Main Street.
Local businesses are encouraged to call the Chamber office or fill out the form on our website to request their new planters, generously provided by Maryhill Winery. Each participating business is guaranteed one planter, with additional planters available based on supply.
This effort is a perfect example of how community organizations, local govern-
quent, reading in part, “In the afternoon hours of July 18, 2025, the fast-moving Burdoin Fire threatened and destroyed more than 44 structures and 11,000 acres of the landscape along the Columbia River Gorge near Lyle, where the historic Columbia Grange Hall stands… While others rightfully sought safety amid a Level 3 ‘Go’ Evacuation Order, Charlie Deach chose to stay and fight—placing himself at
to comply with federal civil immigration enforcement.
Rhode Island is among more than dozen states facing threats from the Trump administration for alleged “sanctuary” policies. Bondi in an Aug. 13 letter to Gov. Dan McKee demanded the state get rid of its policies that “thwart federal immigration enforcement, warning of criminal charges and yanking federal funding if state officials refuse to comply.
McKee and Neronha have previously rebuffed the “sanctuary” label, pointing to a 2014 federal judge’s ruling as the determinant of state immigration policies.
“This case isn’t about a lack of cooperation with the federal government when it comes to law enforcement,” Neronha said in a virtual press conference on Mon-
ment, and area businesses can work together to keep Goldendale beautiful and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. We extend our thanks to the LDS Church and all volunteers ahead of this impactful day. Looking ahead to fall Keeping Goldendale welcoming isn’t just about the projects happening right now — it’s also about preparing for what’s ahead. As summer winds down, we’re already looking ahead to fall tourism season when cooler weather and colorful foliage draw visitors from across the region. The Chamber is working closely with our tourism partners to keep the Greater Goldendale Area and Klickitat County top-of-mind as a destination for weekend getaways, wine tours, and stargazing at the Observatory. We’re also collaborating with the Klickitat County Harvest Festival Planning Committee to make sure the community gets all the details on the festival’s carnival, trunk-or-treat, vendor market, parade, and more. Anytime is the perfect time to shop local One of the simplest ways to keep our community thriving — in any season — is to choose local first. When you shop with local, independent businesses, a significant share of that money stays right here. In fact, research from the American Independent Business Alliance shows that about $68 of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the local economy, compared to just $43 when shopping at national chains. Here are a few easy ways to make your dollars go further
great personal risk to defend the Columbia Grange Hall from the approaching fire… Deach’s bravery and swift action were instrumental in protecting the Hall from what could have been total destruction, preserving not just a building, but a legacy, a gathering place, and a symbol of rural resilience and unity.”
The proclamation observed that Charlie’s “selfless act exemplifies the very spirit of
day. Instead, he argued that the federal administration’s “trumped up” request for states to carry out civil immigration policies — finding and detaining undocumented immigrants who have not committed crimes — was beyond the scope of what local public safety agencies can, or should, do.
Attorneys General Matthew Platkin of New Jersey, Kathy Jennings of Delaware, Rob Bonta of California, and Kwame Raoul of Illinois, also participated in the Zoom call with reporters Monday as colead plaintiffs on the case.
“We need our state police and our local police investigating violent and other crime,” Neronha said. “That’s their job, that’s what they are trained to do, that’s what we need them to do.”
42,000 RI crime victims compensated in FY24
for Goldendale:
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Working behind the scenes
While these projects and events take the spotlight, the Chamber continues to work behind the scenes with regional partners on tourism marketing, business training, and infrastructure improvements that benefit the whole community. Collaborative efforts like the Broadway Welcome Sign revitalization, our monthly business workshops, and cross-promotion with neighboring communities all contribute to a stronger, more resilient local economy.
Our goal remains simple— to keep the Greater Goldendale Area vibrant, welcoming, and full of opportunity for both businesses and residents.
Teja Hanna is the executive director of the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of
the Grange—service above self, love of community, and a deep reverence for the institutions that bind us together across generations.” It concluded, “the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry does hereby formally and gratefully recognize Charlie Deach for his heroism, his commitment to the preservation of Grange heritage, and his enduring example of leadership, courage, and service. Let it be
But that logic has not swayed the federal administration, which is threatening to pull funding for victims of gun violence, sexual assault, armed robberies and other violent crimes to pay for lawyers, shelter, funeral and burial services and counseling and other recovery supports. For federal fiscal year 2024, Rhode Island received nearly $3.3 million in federal VOCA funds helping nearly 42,000 violent crime victims and their families with direct compensation and support services through partner nonprofits.
It’s the first time in the federal law’s 41-year history that Rhode Island and other states might not get the congressionally appropriated money, based on a population-driven formula.
Bondi put states on notice in February, warning broadly
tions.
Rick Lundin reported on the city airport, which has been developing a master plan and negotiating with neighboring landowners. In response to a question about revenue from aviation gas sales, he said, “If you look at the budget, it looks like we’re spending a lot of money on fuel and not getting anything back. I don’t know how it gets into the budget, but the reality of it is, we’re making a buck a gallon, and we’ll keep it that way.”
And though there is a definite shelf life to aviation fuel, Lundin said, “We’re down far enough that we can order another batch, which makes it all reset.” He also reported efforts to obtain grants for wetlands mitigation necessary in order to widen the runway. He said a hot air balloon group has planned a festival at the airport September 12 through 14 with a dozen or so balloons lifting off each day. They do so at dawn when the winds are steadier and lighter.
The surprise of the night came from under the public comment agenda item. Diana
known that Charlie Deach’s actions on that day reflect the highest ideals of the Grange, and he shall ever be remembered as a guardian, not just of a building but of the spirit of our Order.”
The hall does still stand. So, too, does the essence of service and selflessness, the willingness to go the extra mile in the face of impossible odds for a higher good, personified in Charlie Deach.
in the state constitution. He cited the Bruen decision’s historical tradition test as justification. In this latest appeal, the gun shop is represented by Paul Clement and Erin Murphy, who also represented the plaintiffs challenging a New York state gun law in the Bruen case. It’s a shift from lower courts, where the Pasco-based Silent Majority Foundation argued for the shop. The two teams will now work in tandem. Clement, the former U.S. solicitor general under President George W. Bush, and Murphy didn’t respond to requests for comment. Nor did Austin Hatcher, the shop’s attorney from the Silent Majority Foundation. Pete Serrano, the Pasco mayor and failed Republican candidate for state attorney general, has also represented the shop. The Trump administration is now considering Serrano to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
about cuts to federal funding for states that failed to comply with federal immigration policies.
The threat solidified last month, when the DOJ’s Office for Victims of Crime issued its annual notice alerting states of the window to apply for formula-driven and competitive grants to help violent crime victims. The July 21 memo explicitly stated that states that obstruct or don’t help federal immigration agents find, arrest and detain undocumented immigrants will not receive funding.
If the DOJ follows through on this threat, it would cut off nearly $1.4 billion to states in federal fiscal 2025, in turn hurting victims of crimes, and their families, according to the AGs lawsuit.
“In short, lapses in grant funding, even if temporary, would result in the sudden
Adams voiced serious concerns about actions involving the city incubator project, which was built to nurture startup businesses until they could go out on their own.
“We received a letter from the attorney that we are going to be evicted if we [aren’t] strongarmed into signing this lease,” she said. “That is a full industrial commercial lease that makes us responsible for all the plumbing in the building, all the electricity, all the HVAC. That is not what the incubator is for.”
She said she had requested an executive session to discuss the situation with the city council but was told by the city’s attorney that the subject was not one that
and massive disruption of state victim services programs that have historically been supported by USDOJ grant funds,” the complaint states. “Among other things, this could result in unsafe conditions for victims and their families. Furthermore, this loss in VOCA funding and curtailment of victim support services would likely impact victims’ willingness to cooperate with law enforcement and adversely impact law enforcement efforts throughout the State.” The legal arguments echo the 32 federal lawsuits Neronha’s office has led or joined since Trump took office, focused on Constitutional violations of separation of powers and spending. Despite the flurry of legal challenges Democratic attorneys touted their wins during the press conference.
qualified for executive session under state law. So she presented each councilor with a packet of information outlining problems her business had in negotiations with the city’s attorney. She also claimed her business, Jensen Fabrication and Mechanical LLC, has lost $1 million in contracts and had to lay people off due to problems at the industrial park.
“I’ve been in real estate 30 years; I’ve dealt with contracts my whole entire life,” she said. “I’ve never seen this happen. This is our livelihood.”
Mayor Dave Jones offered to meet with her and the attorney to get further information on the situation.
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Restaurant Review: The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon
Peter “the traveler”
For The SenTinel
The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon
1214 Clark St. Wasco, OR 97065
Phone: 541-602-3150
Website: thedirtycowgirl. com
Days: Open 7 days a week
Hours: 11 a.m. everyday to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday
The Dirty Cowgirl used to be in Goldendale but moved its operation to Wasco, Oregon, a few years ago. It’s about a 30-minute drive. Just keep traveling south past Biggs Junction with a left fork near the end, and you’ll be there within 15 minutes. I’ve heard nothing but praise about the Dirty Cowgirl, and their regular postings of pictures on Facebook have been making my mouth water, so I finally gave it a try.
The first thing I noticed about this establishment was the unique atmosphere. It’s definitely a “country-style” restaurant, and that is something I absolutely just love. While it was not very busy when I arrived for dinner, a steady stream of guests kept arriving until it was absolutely full. Even the ample outside seating was starting to fill up. A large family-sized table in the middle could accommodate maybe 14 to 16 people, and that filled up, too.
The menu is about what you would expect from a family-friendly, full-service establishment. Lots
of yummy appetizers to choose from, a variety of sandwiches and burgers, and some heartier fare like ribeye and New York strip steaks. They have prime rib as a special along with other things, and the prime rib I’ve been seeing in postings on Facebook looked great. I started with an order of mozzarella sticks. They did not disappoint. These were not the cheap kind you might buy in the freezer aisle of the grocery store. They were the nice thick ones that were a bit salty. Yum! The salad that came with my meal was on par with what you might expect. I tried just a part of a burger, and it was absolutely excellent! The burger here is definitely worth ordering (I might suggest a double just because it’s so good), and they have a variety of styles to try.
I also ordered the clam chowder (I almost forgot to ask for some, and I’m glad I caught it in time). Wow! This is what I was hoping for from the Dirty Cowgirl—something that really knocked my socks off! I have eaten clam chowder all over the country, I’ve been to chowder fests, and I consider myself somewhat of an authority on clam chowder, which comes in many forms and levels of quality. This was definitely one of the better ones I’ve had. The thing that stood out most about this one was how creamy it tasted. I’d say it’s worth the trip just for that.
My main dish was the prime rib, which I ordered
medium. On this item, I have to say I was disappointed. They used something along the lines of a Montreal seasoning as a rub on the bark (the outside edges), and that is not the flavor profile I am looking for in a prime rib. Salt, pepper, garlic and maybe some rosemary is my preference. They placed a significant amount of garlic cloves inside the meat (an impressive sign of the overall effort for quality in their kitchen), but I have to say (and I’m a garlic lover) it may have been a little too much. There was so much garlic I actually didn’t eat every clove I found, which is unusual for me. Their method of bringing it up to medium seems to have left it looking gray (not like the picture found on Facebook where it had a beautiful reddish-pink center). The texture was not appealing to me either, and I actually did not finish it. I would
guess their cooking method is to blame. There are many ways to cook a prime rib, from a few hours to overnight and the temperature makes a very big difference in the kind of texture you end up with. However, don’t let my experience dissuade you from trying it for yourself. It could have been that particular cook that day, it could have been that’s just their way of doing it, and many people may find it appealing to them. I’ve had some great prime rib experiences, so I judge all prime ribs against those. But I’ve also eaten in some famous steakhouses and found their prime rib utterly disappointing. Based on pictures I’ve seen them post, I’m thinking I may not have gotten their best version of this dish. I’m willing to give them another try sometime, and I would encourage you to do the same. Few places in the region do prime rib
on a regular basis. I chose the onion rings as my side. They were the large kind and were pretty good. I wanted to end the evening on a strong note despite my experience with the prime rib, so I looked to their dessert options. Enter their homemade blackberry cobbler special with a scoop of ice cream, made by Tamar. Wow! The idea that someone can order this on demand at a restaurant within reasonable driving distance is mind-blowing! The berry mixture was absolutely perfect! My preferred cobbler is more of the doughy type, and this one was done with oats, but no matter; it was still excellent! Had it been the doughier version, I might have ordered their remaining stock to take home, so it was just as well. As it was, I almost ordered extra to go, but I literally did not want to deprive other guests of their shares. I’m confident they will run out of any amount of this amazing cobbler each night.
Folks, I need to explain myself a little before I end. I don’t like to post anything negative on my reviews if I can help it; I try to stay positive. My goal is to promote businesses that I believe have good food. To some extent, anything less than stellar I had to say about the Dirty Cowgirl was mostly a victim of all of the great hype I’ve been hearing about them. Truly, my expectations were very high going in. The fact that a bar/saloon is putting out food at this level is amazing and something to be valued. I’m sad I didn’t have great things to say about everything, but the appetizers were solid, the burger was absolutely excellent, the clam chowder was truly special and the dessert was to die for. I definitely would encourage everyone to go try it and find out for themselves. If you are already in the Biggs Junction area, it’s just another 15-minutes and a beautiful drive. Is it worth a 30-minute drive? Well, if you are ever willing to drive to The Dalles or further for a meal, then you absolutely should try the Dirty Cowgirl as well. It’s closer. It’s a pleasant drive on the Oregon side, and it’s something a little bit different. I give the Dirty Cowgirl two thumbs up.
COUNTRY-STYLE FOOD: The Dirty Cowgirl used to be in Goldendale but moved to Wasco.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
In Re The Estate of:
JOHN L. CHENEY
Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 25-4-00045-20
(RCW 11.40.030)
The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: August 6, 2025
Personal Representative
LAURA S. CHENEY
Attorney for the Personal Representative:
MARK L. HUGLIN
Address for Mailing or Service:
MARK L. HUGLIN, WSBA NO. 18661
DRANEAS HUGLIN DOOLEY
LLC ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 4949 MEADOWS ROAD, SUITE 600 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Klickitat County No. 25-400045-20 (3205, 3302, 3401)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES F. WILLIAMS, Deceased. Case No.: 25-4-00050-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims
against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Personal Representative: Marilyn Rich 2877 Rosecliffe Ct. Lake Oswego, OR 97034
cermr@comcast.net
Ph: 503-516-0726
Attorney: Meredith J. Smith Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith PO Box 758 Hood River, OR 97031 Ph: 541-386-4264 (3206, 3303, 3402)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF COUNTY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners’ room in the Klickitat County Public Services Building, Goldendale, Washington.
In accordance to statutory provisions of RCW 36.87.060; the County Engineer is recommending that certain portions of old alignments and/or right of way be vacated, following reconstruction projects of portions of the following County roads:
Old Mountain Road, as a part of Project C.R.P. 350
That portion of Old Mountain Road, County Road No. 34750, lying outside the rightof-way of the newly constructed alignment. Said portions are located in the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 18 East, W.M and the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 18 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 208+00 and 251+00 as shown on Exhibit A, sheets 1 and 2 for CRP 350 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025.
Courtney Road, as a part of Project C.R.P. 342
That portion of Courtney Road, County Road No. 11700, lying outside the right-of-way of the newly constructed alignment.
Said portions are located in the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼, the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and the Northwest ¼ of Northeast ¼ of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 157+03.07 and 250+10.70 as shown on Exhibit A, sheets 1-5 for CRP 342 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025.
Old Hwy 8 (37000), as a part of Project C.R.P 359
That portion of Old Hwy 8, County Road No. 37000, lying outside the right-of-way of the newly constructed alignment.
Said portions are located in the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 19 East, W.M. and the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 19 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 307+24 and 339+00 as shown on Exhibit A, sheet 1 for CRP 359 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025.
Sundale Road, as a part of Project C.R.P. 359
That portion of Sundale Road, County Road No. 37090, lying
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outside the right-of-way of the newly constructed alignment.
Said Portions are located in the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 14, Township 3 North, Range 19 East, W.M. between Engineer’s Stations 0+00 and 185+85 as shown on Exhibit A, sheet 2 for CRP 359 on file in the office of the County Engineer, 115 W. Court St., Room 302, Goldendale, WA and bearing the date of June 30, 2025.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 1:30 PM. for considering the vacation of portions of County road right of way in the Commissioner’s Chambers in the Klickitat County Courthouse, Goldendale, Washington at which time testimony will be heard for or against the above proposed right of way vacation.
A Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651.
669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799
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Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. Maps of proposed seed limit changes may be downloaded by going to the Klickitat County Public Works webpage http:// klickitatcounty.org/501/PublicWorks. Approved this 12th day of August, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST:
LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (3304, 3403, 3501)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY KEEL BRIGHTMAN, an individual, Plaintiff, vs.
Unknown heirs of Frank and Laura Costanzo, husband and wife, deceased; and all other persons or parties claiming any benefit, right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. No. 25 2 00151 20 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The State of Washington to said unknown heirs of Frank Costanzo and Laura Costanzo, husband and wife, deceased, and to all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, within sixty days after August 13, 2025, and defend the above entitled claim in Klickitat County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Keel Brightman, an individual, and serve a copy of your answer upon, Plaintiff’s attorney, Lance Fitzjarrald at his office; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint filed with the Clerk of said court. The object of this action is to terminate any easement, in fact or otherwise, located within the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of SP-83-19; Thence North 20°38’53” East, a distance of 48.21 feet to the center line of 10’ wide easement and the point of beginning; Thence North 58°08’35” West along said center line, a distance of 210 feet, more or less, to the edge of White Salmon River. And Quiet Title to real property legally described as: 841 Vivian Lane, White Salmon, WA
Assessor’s Tax Parcel Number 04103651000100
Abbreviated Legal Description: Lot 1 SP 83-19 in NENE 36-410:MHTE: A parcel of land lying in the Northeast corner or Section 36, Township 4 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian; thence south 00° 02’ 10” West, along the East line thereof, 887.00 feet; thence North 60° 04’ 56” West, 92.00 feet, to the West margin of County Road No. 16300 and the true point of the beginning; thence continuing North 60° 04’ 56” West, 331.29 feet, to the White Salmon River; thence South 50° 02’ 10” West, 16.68 feet; thence South 27° 57’ 56” East, 246.52 feet; thence South 88°43’ 38” East, 159.20 feet, to said West margin; thence North 20°38’ 53” East, 71.35 feet, along said margin, to true point of the beginning.
Dated this 13 day of Aug 2025 Lance Fitzjarrald WSBA 31783 for Plaintiff PO Box 2335 288 E Jewett White Salmon WA 98672
509 637 0471 (3307, 3404, 3502, 3602, 3701, 3801)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ON-CALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL
INVESTIGATION SERVICES
Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreements for Archaeological Services with companies that specialize in performing on-site reconnaissance surveys, consultations with local tribes, and preparing in depth technical survey reports, all in accordance with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). Projects are located throughout Klickitat County and consist of proposed roadway, bridge reconstruction projects, and rock quarry sites. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, MS-303 Goldendale, WA 98620 Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on September 03, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County.
Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/Goods-Services-Bidding-and-Bid-Results or by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (online print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.
Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement
It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator
at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (3405, 3603)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ON-CALL
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate, agreement for Geotechnical Services with companies that specialize in performing geotechnical peer review and geotechnical design. Projects are located throughout Klickitat County and consist of proposed roadway, bridge reconstruction projects, and rock quarry sites. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department
Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620
Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on September 03, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/Goods-Services-Bidding-and-Bid-Results or by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (online print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (3406, 3604)
OBO 509-261-2115 BOSTON TERRIERS 8 weeks old and ready now. Have received 1st shots and can deliver. $400 509250-2381 Adorable Purebred Fawn PUG PUPPIES. Ready May 21. 1st shots, wormed. 3 Males and 2 Females, asking $1200 ea. Text 541-8068061 for pics/info FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE –PREMIUM red fir or pine: split or rounds, local area. Text or call 509-261-0769. VEHICLES 1978 CAMARO project car. Has bucket seats, bought new in Goldendale, $5000 - 509-250-3970 or 509-7734758 (7.23) HAY and BEEF HAY FOR SALE - Smooth Brome SM BALES, delivery available. Matt at 509-2503755.
JERSEY BEEF! ¼ AND ½ AVAILABLE. Delivered in the Gorge mattchiles@ horseshoebendranch.net (4.9) MARKETPLACE $500 OR LESS LAB GRADE SCALES $40 & up, & oscilloscope $100 509-773-4497 P225/60R17 TIRES, legal tread $10/ea 509-261-2758 ORGAN Thomas Playmate organ, good shape – FREE - 509-250-1332 RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494 FISHING REELS 3 unused, make an offer 509-7735494 CHROME RIMS. Ford 6 lug. $100 or B/O.
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NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.
STROKE
SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @
DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS? Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring
or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
$500 or Less CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
PLOW. 3-Point Plow, 14 inch (2) Bottom. Dearborn Model 10-1 (late ‘40s). It’s all there. Needs a new home! $300. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $25. 541-354-1680. Odell.
FORD Truck Headliner Kit. ‘48-’52 with kick panels and all hardware. New in 2 boxes. Black. $175. 541-3541680. Odell.
WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112
$500 OR LESS
Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.
Firewood & Heating Fuel FIREWOOD. Premium Red Fir or Pine. Split or Rounds. Local area. Text or call 509261-0769.
SEASONED Red Fir Firewood cut in small rounds for sale. $275. No deliveries in Oregon. Call Rod at 509281-1447.
Furniture
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
Tools WOODWORKING Tools. Power tools, table saw, hand tools. 541-490-8534.
Sporting Goods
NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.
POWER BIKES
Two Radrover 6 plus Power Bikes. Brand new. One black, one white. $1,500 each or $2,200 for both. 360-904-8237
Farm Equipment & Supplies
JOHN DEERE BACKHOE ATTACHMENT
John Deere Model 448 Backhoe Attachment. Tight & clean with thumb & mounting plates. $6,500. 360-8081824. PLOW. 3-Point Plow, 14 inch (2) Bottom. Dearborn Model 10-1 (late ‘40s). It’s all there. Needs a new home! $300. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.
Auctions NOTICE OF PUBLIC IN-PERSON AUCTION at COLUMBIA STOWAWAY Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 8am Columbia Stowaway Units. Sale to the highest bidder.
hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141
thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds
ESTATE SALE in CASCADE LOCKS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Aug. 29. 30 & 31 6:30am-3pm 56 Clark Street Cascade Locks Lots of items! Antique dresser/mirror, matching chest of drawers, household items, dishes, glassware, lamps, TV console & TV, loveseat, recliner, bedroom furniture, books, desk, collectibles & more!
HARLEY DAVIDSON GARAGE
SALE Thursday thru Saturday August 21-23 9am to 4pm 1400 Barker Road Hood River
Mostly Harley Davidson gear, jackets, chaps, helmets, HD clothing, household items and metal signs.
MULTI- FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday August 22 & 23 8am-5pm 847 NW Loop Road White Salmon 1/4 Mile Passed the High School
Something for everyone! Auto Parts & Accessories FORD Truck Headliner Kit. ‘48-’52 with kick panels and all hardware. New in 2 boxes. Black. $175. 541-3541680. Odell. ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $25. 541-354-1680. Odell.
Cars
SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
Wheels Deal
Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com
Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” 2008 HONDA ACCORD
Four door, silver. In great shape with new tires and brakes. $6,750. 509-2503450.
Motorcycles
2004 KAWASAKI 1600 MEANSTREAK
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak. Upgraded exhaust and seat. New sissy bar pack side bags. Comes with two new helmets. Bike is like new. 19,745 miles. $6,100. 509-250-3450.
Travel Trailers
2011 5th Wheel. 40’ 5 slides. $17,000. Helen Flores, 541993-9650.
Utility Trailers UTILITY TRAILER
2023 Interstate Utility trailer, 16’x6’ tandem axles,5000lb cargo payload. Used three times. $3,900. No trades. Contact me at fireit.mc@ gmail.com.
Apartments for Rent
Houses for Rent
3 Bedroom Home for Rent The Dalles
3 BD/2BA Wheelchair accessible home, 1 level, secluded deck with ramp, double car garage plus large storage unit. Monthly rent $2,400 plus $1,500 SD. Included is lawn care/ garbage/ stove/ refrigerator/ dishwasher, dryer, & washing machine. 1830 Minnesota St., The Dalles OR. For application text 541-9807662, Lloyd or Mike.
Help Wanted 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. This position can be part or full time. 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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Hiring Classroom Specialists to serve the Gorge Academy in White Salmon, WA. Two openings - 32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $23.37-$28.43 starting hourly range, with benefits and retirement. www. esd112.org/takeroot
HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: OHV Specialist-full time Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com
COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be selfmotivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is
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TUESDAY DELIVERY DRIVER • Approximately 6 hour shift from 7am1pm • Company Van Provided Local newspaper delivery driver needed on Tuesdays. Job is to pick up delivery in Hood River early morning and take to post offices and then deliver to all newsstands and stores in The Dalles. Company van provided. The de-
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Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews. com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541386-1234 Ext. 100. THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.
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STATEWIDE Classifieds:
The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association is seeking a commissionbased statewide ad salesperson. This is a great opportunity for a self-starter with ad sales experience. Email execdirector@ wnpa.com
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Kakadu National Park
Imagine stepping into a place where ancient stories live in the rocks. Rock art tells about the lives of aboriginal groups like the Bininj and Mungguy people that existed up to 65,000 years ago. You will find giant waterfalls, billabongs, caves and ancient rock paintings, and a huge number of exotic animals. Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory of Australia, has all of those things. It’s a wild, beautiful place full of adventure and it is a World Heritage Site. A World Heritage Site is a place that is protected because it’s important to the whole world. The park is called one of the most amazing places on Earth.
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Why is Kakadu so important? First, Aboriginal people have lived there for over 65,000 years. The Bininj (bin-inj) and Mungguy (moong-goy) people claim this area as their traditional grounds. There are still aboriginal settlements, called outstations, in the national park. There are storytellers and tour guides from these ancient cultures that will help you understand why the area is important, explain the rock art and share legends with you. A visit to Kakadu, will make you feel like you are walking through history.
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Second, the animals. Kakadu is home to hundreds of different animals. There are over 280 kinds of birds as well as giant saltwater crocodiles, wallabies, snakes, turtles, dingoes, and wild buffalo. At wetlands like Yellow Water Billabong you can take boat cruises to see wildlife, but keep your hands and feet in the boat because there are salt water crocodiles just waiting for a snack to float by. Other animals that live there, like the Northern Quoll — a carnivorous marsupial — are endangered. When an animal is endangered, it means there aren’t very many of them left in the world. Kakadu is a safe place where these animals are protected.
Learning can be an adventure out in the wild. Places like Kakadu that are on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list will teach you a lot of things about a lot of things. At Kakadu National Park you will learn about animals, geography, ancient cultures and more. You will also learn that humans are not always the predators but can also be the prey. Do you want to be lunch for a crocodile or a soccer ball for a water buffalo? You can also learn how invasive species of plants and animals can be both harmful as well as helpful to the environment.
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FORTHESENTINEL ties were set up around the Goldendale area, many goinglateinto the evening
It s a familiar sight, one that dates back more than two millennia At the apex of thenightsky,thePerseid meteorshowercouldbeseen attheheartof summer,with peak activity crossing high over Goldendale on August 12 through 13 Azure-blue trails appeared among the stars, accompanied by a full, red moon rising in the east The sight was all the more impressive given the obstacles to visibility that nearlydulledthecosmologicalevent
The Perseidsare nothing new Ofskywatchingevents, few remain more certain than the Perseid meteor shower Earliest references totheyearlymeteorshower datebacktoChinain36AD, with continued recognition among astronomers in the centuries since “The Perseid meteor shower is kind of like the cosmos’ version of Old Faithful in YellowstoneNationalPark wrote Will Ferguson in a report fromWashingtonStateUniversityNews,describingthe showers as a “predictably spectacular event Historical reporting of the Perseidshasremainedsomewhat consistent across its longstandingrecord “Comets streak across thenightskyat37milesper second,leavingavividpath in their wake,” Ferguson detailed The meteors vary in size and distance, with many being much smaller than most would expect
Most Perseids are tiny about the size of a grain of sand Theyaretypicallyvisible when they are 60 miles from the ground,” Ferguson said The vivid streaks typically remain above, but a scant few venture down to the Earth “Almost none of the fragments hit the ground, butif onedoes, its calledameteorite
The Goldendale Observatory was a key stargazing locationfortheshowers,but even more gathered in the surrounding countryside outsideof Goldendaletown proper for clearer skies
LocalskywatchersinKlickitatCountyfoundthemselves more privileged than most, giventhesparse population andcomparativelylowlight pollutionrelativetotherest of WashingtonState It was a unique treat granted to locals, even those without a detailed understanding of astronomy Goldendales geography firmly in the Northern Hemisphere, also contributed to the vivid scenery
A statement from the Planetary Society, a nonprofit organization for the advancement of space science, describes the character of the showers: “The Perseidradiantissomewhat north on the sky’s dome, makingitmorevisiblefrom the Northern Hemisphere, but may also be visible from the Southern Hemisphere,”thePlanetarySocietyexplained “Meteorswill streak outfromthisareaof the sky in all directions ”
The source of the meteors comes from a certain comet,astheSocietynoted: “Sightings of the comet Swift-Tuttlehavebeencited throughouthistory,withthe comet’s orbit bringing it to Earthevery133orsoyears”
ThesetwodaysinAugust were the height of Perseid activity with the quantity of visible meteors at its highest for those 48 hours
The Planetary Society estimatesthenumber:“Froma dark sky location, you can expect to see 50 meteorsan houratpeakactivity However thisfigurecanchange depending on environmentalfactors such as location andlevelsof lightpollution
was made all the more unlikely by certain inhibitors to visibility The peak corresponded with August’s full moon A full moon is almost 400,000 times brighter than the brightest stars, which can render meteor streaks faint or even invisible It isestimatedthatafullmoon can reduce Perseid visibility by roughly 75% Fainter meteors during the Perseid event may have been lost entirely Thefull moon was alsocastinareddish-orange color,appearingsimilartoa harvest moon,thoughactually caused by lingering dust and smoke pollution, especiallywhenthemoonis closertothehorizon
Another obstacle was not natural but humancaused:theincreasinglight pollution in Goldendale With the introduction of blue LEDs and the general proliferation of artificial lighting, the town has seen a steady increase in light pollution over the past two decades This was made evident in 2017, when Goldendale Observatory State Park became one of the only areas certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to have its certification revoked afterbeinginitiallyinstated in 2010 The revocation has beendisputed,withconflictingstatisticsregardingmeasured light pollution levels inthearea
In spite of the IDA’s revocation, the Goldendale Observatoryremainsapopulargatheringplaceforstargazers,andthesurrounding countryside continues to offer a comparative refuge of clear,detailednightskies The obstacles facing this year’s Perseids, whether from human-caused light pollution or the brilliance of afullmoon provedinsufficient to obscure the spectacleorevendulltheenthusiasmof onlookers
BePartofPreventioninGoldendale Attend,provideinputto,&/orvolunteerfor theseupcoming,FREECPAKCevents:
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•Solar program - 9.20 25 | 2:30-5pm Goldendale Observatory
We will bus people from Courthouse lawn to observatory First come first serve
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•NationalTake Back Day - 10.25 25
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In-person, take back site Drop off unwanted or unused medication No questions asked 6-8pm
•Harvest Dinner - 10.4 25
The Lodge 219 S Columbus, Goldendale 10-2pm
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