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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Vol. 147 No. 34
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Commissioner pays late property taxes after inquiry Lou Marzeles Editor Klickitat County Commissioner Todd Andrews paid more than $9,400 in property taxes covering portions of three tax years on July 22, shortly after The Sentinel contacted him about delinquent taxes on his property the same day. The payment brought the property, owned by his wife, current on taxes dating back to the second half of 2024, according to Klickitat County Treasurer Greg Gallagher. Gallagher confirmed in an August 20 email that Andrews made an online payment July 22 that was posted by the Treasurer’s Office July 23. “This payment brought the parcel current on the second half 2024, 2025, and 2026 taxes,” Gallagher wrote. Treasurer records show three amounts posted July 23: $2,051.75 for 2024, $3,800.86 for 2025, and $3,581 for 2026, for a total payment of $9,433.61. The payment came after The Sentinel received a telephone tip July 21 alleging that Andrews was substantially behind on property taxes. The Sentinel contacted Andrews the following day to verify the report. Andrews readily acknowl-
edged the situation. “The caller was 100% correct,” he wrote. “I was behind and paying the steep interest that comes along with it.” He then said the inquiry had reminded him to take care of the delinquency. “Thanks for the reminder, as it has been on my to-do list, and I paid it online today,” Andrews wrote. While delinquent property taxes involving a private citizen ordinarily would not be a matter of public interest, Andrews’ position as a county commissioner places him among the county’s highest elected officials, with responsibility for decisions involving county finances, budgets, and government operations. Andrews himself acknowledged that his position made scrutiny of the matter appropriate, writing that someone was probably examining his taxes “because I’m a Commissioner, as they should.” County records show Andrews’ delingquent payment history extended over more than two years. After payments in 2024, no subsequent payment reflected in the history provided to The Sentinel was made until this year, when the $9,433.61 payment was posted. That payment included
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VEHICLES APLENTY: The big car show in Centerville this weekend drew a wide range of classics.
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MEETING IN DALLESPORT: County Commissioners Lori Zoller, Ron Ihrig, and Todd Andrews held a special meeting in Dallesport last week.
Commissioners meet in Dallesport Rodger Nichols For The Sentinel On August 18, all three Klickitat Commissioners were in Dallesport for a wastewater rate increase hearing for the 437 hookups in the system. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter explained that the county had received two loans totaling $10,380,000 in 2001 to build the Dallesport wastewater system: “The system is now well over 20 years old, and some of it’s reached the end of its life,” he said. “Some of it has been replaced, some of it needs to be replaced. Planned capital projects for the system from this year to 2034 comes to approximately
$3,785,000.” He said the system was self-supporting for operations but did not generate enough income for capital expenses, which would include replacement of the telemetry panel, influential screens, the north digester gearbox, and oxidation aeration system To fund that, he said, the county proposed a 10 percent monthly rate increase, which would raise the current rate of $68.07 to $74.88, an increase of $6.81, and to “round up” the cost of connecting fees to $6,000 this year and add $100 every subsequent year. When a resident expressed concern that a high connection
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Final election results Lou Marzeles Editor
Washington Department of Transportation
BIG CHANGE COMING: Monday Department of Transportation crews began modifying the US 97 and SR 14 intersection. Work is expected to continue through the end of the month. Crews will remove the stop sign for northbound US 97 traffic and add stop signs for eastbound and westbound SR 14 traffic. The changes are designed to improve safety, especially for trucks climbing north on 97 that have to stop at the intersection with 14, losing momentum and slowing traffic. Between 2020 and 2024, there were 13 crashes at the intersection, one involving serious injury. Some crashes involved semis traveling north on 97 that were hit on the side.
Klickitat County voters turned out in substantially greater numbers than early election-night figures suggested, with final certified results from the Aug. 4 primary showing approximately half of the county’s registered voters cast ballots. Final figures show 8,276 ballots counted among 16,572 registered voters, for a turnout of about 50 percent. Early returns had suggested a turnout in the neighborhood of 37 percent, but thousands of additional ballots were added as counting contin-
ued. The election was certified following the county canvassing process. Under Washington’s top-two primary system, the two candidates receiving the most votes in contested races advance to the November 3 general election regardless of party affiliation. Congressional District 4 In the crowded race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky emerged as the top two candidates districtwide and will face each other in November.
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Cost to battle 20 wildfires in state topped $200M ASPEN FORD
which are still burning, have recovery expenses. “ We’re in a wildfire criof what the Department of sis fueled by drought and Natural Resources spent extreme weather, ” said over the last state fiscal year Michael Kelly, communicabattling wildfires, tions director at the DepartThe amount reflects spend- ment of Natural Resources, ing between July and August the lead state agency on on the Kaiser Canyon Fire, wildfire response. the Spokane fires and the SinMore than 770,000 acres lahekin Fire, among others, across Washington have It includes firefighting costs, burned in 2026 alone. That’s such as crews and aircraft , the third -highest acreage on and does not include disaster record, and the fire season is
WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD cost more than two-thirds
In the span of a month , firefighting costs for 20 wildfires burning across Washington have totalled $207 million, according to data from the state’s Department of Natural Resources. The expenses will be split among local, state and federal agencies. But the number is telling: Those 20 fires, some of
still months away from end- through the federal government under what’s known In thelast fiscal year, which as the Clarke-McNary Act. ended June 30, the Depart - It will not have to pay that ment of Natural Resources money back , spent more than ever on The last time the departwildfires at an estimated ment requested funds from $304.8 million. This surpassed the federal emergency what the state budgeted by account was in 2024 , for nearly $18 million. nearly $15 million. To close that funding gap, At a time when the state which is also at its high- is dealing with budget shortest peak , the agency will falls, the Department of Natrequest emergency funds ural Resources will likely ask
for more wildfire funding next session. The governor’s budget proposal is slated to be released in December. The governor’s office did not respond to a request for comment. “ We need to continue and deepen those investments, ” Kelly said. “ We can’t afford to take our foot off the gas because the wildfire crisis isn ’ t going to let up anytime soon.”
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Newhouse won’t endorse McKinney ORION DONOVAN SMITH
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After besting five of her fellow Republicans by a wide margin in the August 4 primary, Amanda McKin ney is the odds-on favorite to represent central Washington’s 4th Congressional District starting next year. But she approaches November’s matchup with Democrat John Duresky without the endorsement of her GOP predecessor. Rep. Dan Newhouse, who is retiring after 12 years representing Washington’s most reliably red district , said in a statement he doesn’t intend to endorse either candidate in the general election . As a Yakima County commissioner, McKinney was one of few elected Republicans who stood by Newhouse after he voted to impeach President Donaid Trump for inciting the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, but she kicked off her cam -
paign in December by saying she had a yearslong plan to “ retire ” her erstwhile ally. “ I have not been asked for an endorsement and have no plans to do so, ” Newhouse said . “ History has shown that a conservafive is the better fit for us in central Washington, and I fully expect that to continue. I encourage all constituents in the 4th district to cast a vote for the candidate they believe will best represent them in the other Washington.” After signaling his support for McKinney by inviting her as his guest to attend Trump’s first address to Congress after the president returned to office in 2025, Newhouse made the same gesture in February to state Sen. Matt Boehnke, R - Kennewick , soon after Boehnke jumped into the 4th Congressional District race. Newhouse didn’t formally endorse Boehnke or any of the 11 candidates
in the crowded primary, and the state senator finished with 10.5 % of votes, trailing McKinney’s 34.9 % , Duresky’s 29.9 % , and threetime GOP candidate Jerrod Sessler’s 14.6 % . Freddy Ortiz , McKin ney ’s campaign manager, said Boehnke reached out and left a voicemail for McKinney expressing support after the primary, In a post on Facebook on August 7, Boehnke congratulated McKinney “ on her hard-fought victory.” “ Now is a time to come together, ” Boehnke wrote, without explicitly endorsing McKinney. “ Central Washington needs a con servative fighting for us in Congress to ensure our values are represented and to help keep the House of Representatives red.” Ortiz said Sessler texted McKinney after the election, though he didn’t specify what Sessler’s message said. The campaign manager
added that Elpidia Saavedra , the Republican mayor of Toppenish who received 1% of votes in the primary, had expressed her support for McKinney. In a statement, Saavedra endorsed McKinney, whom she called “ the candidate that falls in line with the values that are most important to Americans, ” including public safety, fiscal respon sibility and “ an America first mindset.” Sessler, who first chal lenged Newhouse in 2022 and won the 2024 primary before losing a Republican-on -Re publican race to Newhouse in that year’s general election , said he will vote for McKinney but tempered his support with criticism he voiced during the campaign. “ I spent years building support as a steady conservative to replace a representative who did not reflect our values, ” Sessler said in a statement. “ Amanda McKinney advanced in the
primary largely through her with Newhouse. “ I will vote for her in November, but I will not offer my support or use any
a high - profile endorse ment that she paid for and heavy special-interest funding, despite receiving no support from the county Republican parties.” In addition to the president’s endorsement , McKinney was backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson , R-La., and other prominent members of the GOP establishment, and she benefited from nearly $2.2 million in spending by outside groups, mostly from super PACs backed by the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries. Sessler, who was endorsed by Trump in 2024 but not in 2026, touted that earlier endorsement and was backed by GOP central committees in multiple counties, In the statement, Sessler said McKinney ’s primary win means the 4th Congressional District will likely be “ sending another moderate ” to the Capitol, linking
party influence I have until she demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting life from conception , traditional marriage, balanced budgets, election integrity, parental rights, deregula tion, a pathway to success for the AG industry, and ending congressional stock trading, ” Sessler said. “She will have at least one term to prove she should be representing this district; if she does, I will support her.” Asked if he would challenge McKinney if she doesn’t satisfy him , Sessler replied , “ God may decide differently but I’ m done with politics. Washington could have had a truly great and smart fighter for good for our future. God knows who we are and clearly decided it wasn ’t time for Washington to turn towards sanity yet. ”
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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture Three charming ladies with bright smiles. Each holding a flower with a ribbon on it. A flower judging contest? We have
no idea. All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know
anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-7733777), or drop in at the
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Looking Back August 24, 1896 – 130 years ago Professor Charles Timblin made a pleasant call at our office. He is a most genial and intellectual-looking gentleman. Grove City college from which he graduated is now one of the foremost colleges in Pennsylvania. The College tried to retain him as an instructor in mathematics, but his desire to follow Horace Greeley’s advice, “Young man go West!” overcame him, and now he is among us to build up the higher education in our city and county. Surely there is room for an academy when we consider the vast territory that is tributary to Goldendale and few, very few, facilities for education. September 3, 1904 – 122 Years Ago Levi Darland, a well-known Klickitat County resident now in the Sound area, is working on a scheme that someday could revolutionize our system of travel. He has discarded his balloon-lifting idea. His new arrangement would lift his ship in the air by a number of propeller wheels set in a frame so that when they are set whirling at a high rate of speed, they will lift the life raft underneath from the resistance of the air, just as a steamer’s propellers send a steamer forward by the resistance of the displaced water. He has another much larger propeller that runs the length of the ship and is expected to send it forward. He has not built one yet but is selling stock with that end in view. August 19, 1920 - 106 Years go The recent heavy shipment of mail-order catalogs to this vicinity accounts to some extent for the slump in demand for a well-known bathroom necessity, according to a local merchant. August 19, 1920 – 106 Years Ago If present plans materialize, manager Willard Eddie says he will have his motion picture theater in a new building by or shortly after the first of the year. The building will be 60 by 84 feet, especially built for a theater, and will be equipped with a stage and scenery lofts and an orchestra pit. It will also have a fireproof operating room. A basement in the rear will be made, for adequate heating purposes. The building will seat over 800 persons. [The west parking lot of Columbia Bank now occupies that site.]
Dave Elford, Wishram Rider, Draws Plaudits The Goldendale Sentinel – June 6, 1957 Born at Twin Bridges, Montana, in 1928, Dave Elford of Wishram must have immediately started riding his Dad’s foot as “Dad” tried to read the paper, because at the adventuresome age of four he braved his first bucking
horse, an uncooperative beast who bucked Dave off, breaking his right arm in the melee. The spirit of adventure was not easily shaken from the little feller, and as time passed, that horse was ultimately ridden by the boy who
Points to ponder:
August 22, 1940 – 86 Years Ago The first carload of baled hay shipped from Goldendale under the new S. P. & s freight left here last Thursday for Seaside, Oregon, R. P. Jeffery, station agent, announced today. The hay was shipped by Maurer Brothers Feed Store. Fourteen tons of Klickitat Valley alfalfa were included in the shipment. The hay was raised by C.H. Campbell.
I tried grilling a chicken at lunchtime. “Right, I’ll ask you one more time. Why did you cross the road?”
August 17, 1964 – 62 Years Ago The world’s largest log cabin, better known as the Portland Forestry Building, was destroyed by a massive fire. The building constructed for the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition stood for nearly six decades before being demolished by the fire. Architect Ion Lewis’s structure was 206 feet long, 102 feet wide, and 72 feet tall. The forestry building was constructed of massive, unpeeled Douglas fir tree trunks. Some logs measured 5 feet in diameter and 54 feet long. It burned to the ground within an hour.
After the success of my first restaurant, called Karma, I decided to expand and open Karma 2. We serve just desserts.
August 26, 1993 – 30 Years Ago The state stopped funding the fire lookout on Lorena Butte this summer, but with the help of the Department of Natural Resources and the county fire district, Henry Hunter is coordinating a group of volunteers to man the station. The volunteer group has been manning the lookout since the second week in August. Of the 151 fires in the district between 1988 and 1992, nearly one-third were reported by the Lorena Butte Lookout. Volunteers work alone at the lookout from noon to 6 p.m., the hours most fires are started. Government officials don’t believe that lookouts are needed anymore with modern technology. There are just a few lookouts left in Washington. Most of the remaining lookouts are on Bureau of Indian Affairs and Forest Service land. August 18, 1994 – 32 Years Ago Ronald McDonald and Company Hits Town – Monday contractors put the finishing touches on the new Goldendale McDonald’s restaurant. McDonald’s officially opened Tuesday morning to eager customers, who were ready to try their taste buds on the cuisine of the legendary fastfood giant. — Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
2B or not 2B. That is the pencil. I have an excellent memory except for three things: names, faces, and something else.
I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure. What goes “Click–is that it? “Click–is that it? “Click–is that it?” A blind man with a Rubik’s Cube.
This picture has been colorized. Once again readers stepped up and gave us names of most of these people. Donna Scarola says this was the Emerald City Production of “The Sound of Music” under the direction of Rebekah Meyers. Left to right, these folks are
Lindsey Carver, unknown, Peter Pennington, Aimee Pennington, Rebekah Meyers, Theresa Shatraw (Donna’s niece), unknown, and Laura Pennington. This was performed at the thenFirst Baptist Church, now Father’s House.
was later to become a champion in that very event of bareback riding. Between adventures, Dave grew up and was soon working for various cattle outfits through Montana and into Nevada. During his days with the Upper Ruby Cattle Assoc. in Montana, there is one day which will remain vivid in Dave’s memory if he lives to be a thousand, and that is the day he roped a moose. The otherwise u nevent f u l d ay was promptly turned inside out and upside down, and we are left wondering if the moose and the horse are still wandering the highlands, tied hard and fast! Dave’s comment was only that, “I knew then I never wanted to be a roper.” His rodeo career began in Nevada during his 16th year, but demon war interrupted just as things were going nicely, and Dave spent two years in the Army stationed in Panama. Undoubtedly the war would have been won a lot sooner if the Army had taken this whirlwind off Panama and turned him loose on the enemy. Mr. and Mrs. Elford have lived the past six
years at Wishram, where he is employed by the SP&S Railroad. The couple has been blessed with two sons who should provide great competition in the rodeo arenas a few years hence under the guidance of their competent Pop who won the saddle for being all around champion cowboy in the Hutsel Herisa rodeos in 1953. In 1954 Dave won the ORA bareback championship, and although he suffered a broken ankle July 2 at Vale, he went ahead to garner winning points for ORA bareback champion in 1955. Dave was Bull riding director in the Oregon Rodeo Association during 1955 and was elected Bareback Director in ORA in 1956 and re-elected to that position for 1957 in the Association which expanded and was renamed Northwest Rodeo Association. You have met our April rodeo personality, a member and Director of the Northwest Rodeo Association—a dynamic personality we hope you will all have the pleasure of watching in action in the rodeo arenas this coming season.
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Opinion
Goldendale, Washington
Keep on learning every way you can every day
There is more than one way to learn. The formal method is the classroom. Elementary, junior and senior high school. This is of course the minimum standard for our society today. Many of us spent years in other classroom studies. Today many people are studying online or via correspondence. There was a day when such a concept seemed ridiculous and even unacceptable but now is common. Education does not always involve disciplined classroom type studies. Another method of education is trial and error, or “doing.” You can read about farming all day but it’s another thing to do farming. Planting, tending, and harvesting are learned by actually attempting the process. Anyone would be smart to work with an exGuest Column perienced farmer for a season. Often when we start doing anything differDr. Glenn ent, we will mess up a few times, but Mollette that’s how we grow and become better. We often fail and learn from the failure. This enables us to try again with a plan to do better next time. We also learn by seeing. I saw the ocean on television but never saw the ocean personally until I was 23 years old. I had heard about flying but had never flown until I was 27 years old. I had heard about the Grand Canyon and the Eiffel Tower but never saw either until later in life. Twenty-plus years ago, my wife and I experienced much of Israel and many of the religious sites that I had read, heard, and had talked about for years. If I could have seen these sites when I was much younger, it would have enhanced my biblical understanding. You can read about a place, but it’s far different when you can see and experience it first-hand. Another way to learn is by listening. Many today don’t have the ability to listen because they are always talking. If you listen to others, you will soon know everything they know plus what you know. If you talk all the time, then you won’t learn anything from other people. Another way to learn is experiencing what you don’t like and then moving forward to something else. You may learn that you don’t want to own your own business. I’ve known people who have lost everything owning their own businesses including all their retirement savings. Or you may have learned you simply cannot work for someone else, and being your own boss is the only way you can survive. Either way is often learned through a few years of experience. Regardless of your current status in life, keep in mind that we all have lots to learn. We never know everything. The older we are the more we realize how much we don’t know. Keep reading, doing, listening, trying, and keep learning.
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Burn-out has got to go
for three hours. I contacted the bank for an I think the city of Goldendale explanation. The answer was The Festival of Wheels gave it needs to rethink supporting essentially that “we wouldn’t do another try this year. It seems the burnouts in our park. Next year that.” Then why is it in your docuattendance has dwindled to much don’t issue a permit to any group ments, I asked. The answer was to lower levels than when the event that wants to burn-out. There are send me up the chain of command. was new, 10 years ago. There are places in the county where it could The second person gave the same a lot of competing car shows this be held, just not in the city please. answer as the first and then was time of year, so it doesn’t surprise I hate toxic smoke, and you should to have me contacted by some-one me . too. higher up. 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As Chief of Police for the City of unable to move forward for years This is why we need to vote the Goldendale, I am confident Dwayne now still being allowed to work on tax maniacs out every chance we will foster positive working rela- this project? get and rebuild the legislature in tionships across all law enforceA county dog shelter is not as Olympia. ment agencies in Klickitat County, expensive nor as complicated as the prioritize collaborative problem- current board is trying to make it. I Delmer Eldred solving, and lead with integrity and know of an awful lot of good people Goldendale accountability. that would volunteer to help make I strongly endorse Dwayne Matu- it happen—and quickly. There are lovich for Klickitat County Sheriff people in the county with plenty of and encourage voters to support his experience with kennel construccandidacy. Please contact me if you tion and management. would like any additional informaI’d like to suggest removing every tion. single person who has sat on their hands for years now and get some Mike Smith folks in who can get the job done. Chief of Police Diane Jessup City of Goldendale Goldendale
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Glenwood kids excel in the Fair It’s back to school week for our Glenwood staff and students. I think some kids and parents here are still experiencing county fair “jet lag,” but most have just sort of had to hit the ground running, getting back to jobs, athletic practices, school shopping, and still busy lives. I haven’t received many fair results from the families. I learned that Glenwood kids Wyatt and Anita Patterson did well with their goats this year. Wyatt received a champion ribbon in his goat weight class and was included in the champion drive for showmanship. Anita got blues in market and showmanship. Other Glenwood kids, Jocee and Jentry H o c t o r, showed their steers. Jentry received reserve champion in market class with Possum and a blue in showmanship. Jocee and Wally looked great out there and received blues in both market and showmanship classes. Both Wally and Possum were so calm and wellbehaved. It was obvious they had a lot of attention throughout the year. The Hoctor girls also participated in many of the county events. Jentry looked great in Western games and placed second (by just a few seconds behind first place) in the Junior Barrels during the regular rodeo Sunday afternoon.
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Both girls participated in the evening county events, including team penning and family penning with their parents and friends. One of Glenwood’s favorite little cowboys, 4-year-old Pacen Stephen, participated in family penning. He always charms the audience with his huge smile while out there on his horse. Jocee also participated in the team branding. Both sisters competed in barrel racing in the Central Washington Ropers and Riders Association events this summer. Jocee has also competed in breakaway roping this year. I had a brief visit w i t h G l e n wo o d Principal Bev Scott last week. She has lined up some great opportunities for our students this coming school year. We also welcome new Industrial Arts teacher Del Medenbach. Our students will also have some great opportunities to learn from him! This year Mr. Medenbach will teach the following classes and will have quite a busy schedule: Elementary Shop | Grades 4–5 Middle School Shop Artistic Expression | High School Metals | High School Construction | High School Welcome to our great little school, Mr. Medenbach.
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job is under consideration. That personal connection appears to matter. W hen small-business owners were asked for the main reason they would not replace an employee with AI, 33% cited loyalty. Another 17% said they would hesitate because the employee had been with the company for a long time, while 13% believed the person’s knowledge of the business would be difficult to replace. Other reasons were: • 12% felt persona l ly responsible for t he employee’s f i na ncia l well-being. • 12% said customers valued their relationship with the employee. Owners were divided over how long they would retain an employee if AI could perform most of that person’s work more cheaply. Nearly one-quarter of respondents (24%) said they would continue employing the person for between six and 12 months. Another 18% would retain them for less than six months, while 18% would keep them for one to two years. At the more protective end of the scale, 23% said they would retain the employee for as long as the business could afford it. A further 10% said they would keep the person indefinitely. Taken together, one-third of small-business owners would keep the employee indefinitely or until the financial strain became too great. That does not necessarily mean they are currently sacrificing prof its in every case. However, it suggests many are willing to tolerate at least some additional cost before replacing a person with technology.
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Lindsay Dzilowski, KVH Community Health Worker and Certified Peer Support Specialist, is hosting an opioid overdose awareness event next Monday, August 31, designed to spread awa reness a nd br i ng insight to the opioid use problems currently affecting Goldendale. The event is entirely free, and will include resource tables, free Narcan, and guest speaker stories to share their experiences with addiction. Details will be listed below. Dzilowski talks about wanting to make opioid addiction more personal.
She hopes this event will give insight to the details of opioid abuse here in Goldendale. “We’ve lost too many neighbors, friends, and f a m i ly members to (preventable) overdoses,” she states. “Overdose awareness isn’t just about statistics— it’s about honoring human lives and showing everyone in our community that recovery is possible.” As a Peer Specialist and Community Health Worker (CHW), she talks about her firsthand experience on the reality of substance abuse. “I’ve learned that nobody wakes up and decides they want to struggle with substance use.” She notes the importance of empathy,
practical support, and using lived experience to uplift people is the only way to help people move forward from addiction. Uniquely, opioid overdose poses some challenges that other overdose events do not. “Opioid overdose suppresses the respiratory system,” she says, “meaning someone can stop breathing in a matter of minutes.” Furthermore, unlike other substances that build up over time, opioid overdose is acute. It is an immediate medical crisis. If you suspect someone you know may be struggling with opioid addiction, Lindsay suggests you learn how to use Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan. “It’s safe, and
anyone can administer it,” she points out. She further emphasizes the importance of approaching with care and curiosity. Encouraging peer support groups and resources to focus on harm reduction is significant. “You don’t have to fix everything yourself,” she says, “but being a bridge to trusted community support like a CPSS or CHW can make all the difference.” The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Lodge on 210 South Columbus Avenue. Complementary drinks will be served, and a reflection walk will take place starting at 110 South Columbus Ave to 150 West Main Street at the WAGAP office.
Federal officials establish Columbia Hills wine region The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the Columbia Hills American viticultural area in Klickitat County, Wash., creating a new federally recognized w i n e - g r ow i n g r e g io n inside the larger Columbia Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). A viticultural area is an official, federally recognized grape-growing region in the United States. The f inal rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 17 and takes effect September 16. The new Columbia Hills AVA covers 29,387 acres on the southern slopes of the Columbia Hills, a ridgeline that runs along the north side of the Columbia River between Rowena Gap and the mouth of Rock Creek. TTB said it acted after r e c eiv i n g a p et it ion submitted on behalf of the owner of Cascade Cliffs Vineyard and Winery, which is inside the new area. According to the agency, the proposed region includes about 338 acres of vineyards owned by 19 property owners and 4 wineries. The bureau establishes AVAs to give vintners a more precise way to describe where grapes are grown and to help consumers identify wines by origin. An AVA is a legally defined grapegrowing region whose geography or climate sets it apart from nearby areas. The designation does not amount to a federal endorsement of the quality of wines made there. In its rule, TTB said the Columbia Hills area stands out for its topography, soils, and climate. The region sits on south-facing stepped terraces and gravel bars formed by ancient flood erosion. The petition described those landforms as favorable for vineyards in a river valley otherwise
marked by steeper slopes. The soils in the new AVA are mainly well-drained to excessively well-drained and are generally coarser than the loess-based soils common in much of the broader Columbia River basin, according to the agency. TTB said the petition argued that those coarser soils warm more quickly and encourage deeper vine rooting. Climate was another central factor in the approval. TTB said about 80% of the land in the new AVA lies within 1 mile of the Columbia River, which moderates temperatures near the shoreline. The agency said that influence gives the area warmer growing season conditions than surrounding reg ions, especially in the early morning. Average growing season temperatures in the new AVA range from 63.9 degrees to 67.7 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the rule. Average maximum growing season temperatures range from 74.5 degrees to 80.2 degrees, while minimums range from 53 degrees to 55.3 degrees. The frost-free period ranges from 194 to 254 days, and annual growing degree day totals range from 3,091 to 3,588. Average annual rainfall is generally between 10 and 20 inches. TTB said the petition linked those conditions to the ripening of warmer-climate grape varieties, including Grenache and Mourvedre. The agency also compared the new AVA with nearby areas to determine whether it is distinct enough for separate recognition while still fitting inside the existing Columbia Valley AVA. To the north, TTB said the land is steeper and higher, with lower growing season temperatures, fewer frostfree days, and smaller heat accumulations. To the east is The Burn of Columbia Valley AVA, which the agency
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described as flatter, higher in elevation, and less affected by ancient floods. To the west lies the Columbia Gorge AVA, which TTB said has more varied topography and cooler temperatures. South of the new AVA, across lower elevations and north-facing slopes, temperatures are also lower than in Columbia Hills. After reviewing those comparisons, TTB concluded that Columbia Hills should be recognized as a separate AVA but should remain within the Columbia Valley AVA. The bureau said both areas share broad features, including limited rainfall, growing seasons longer than 150 days, and annual heat accumulations generally above 2,000 growing degree days. But it said Columbia Hills differs from much of the surrounding Columbia Valley because it is not part of a broad basin and instead consists of hillsides and flood-cut terraces in a deeply incised river valley. T he pr op o s a l f i r st appeared in a notice of pr op o s e d r u lem a k i n g published Dec. 5, 2024. The public comment period closed Feb. 3, 2025. TTB said it received five comments. Four supported the proposal, including comments from representatives of V75 Vineyard, who described the area as having distinct geology, wind patterns, and heat accumulation and said the designation could help market local vineyards and wines. Another commenter did not oppose the proposal but asked whether the name “Columbia Hills” might be confused with “Columbia Valley.” TTB said the petition provided evidence that the area is locally known as Columbia Hills, including through the Columbia Hills Natural Area Preserve and Columbia Hills Historical State Park. The agency said no comments challenged the
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name evidence. The new designation also brings labeling consequences for wineries. Under federal rules, a wine generally must contain at least 85% grapes grown in an AVA to use that AVA name as an appellation of origin on the label, along with meeting other regulatory requirements. With the creation of the Columbia Hills AVA, the name “Columbia Hills” now has viticultural significance under federal labeling rules. That means bottlers using the name in a brand, trademark, or other origin reference will have to make sure the wine qualifies. TTB said bottlers that want to use Columbia Hills as an appellation of origin must obtain a new Certificate of Label Approval, even if an existing approved label already carries another AVA name. The agency told producers not to submit label applications using the new AVA name before Sept. 16, when the rule becomes effective. The bureau said the new designation will not change the status of the larger Columbia Valley AVA. Wineries making wines from grapes grown within Columbia Hills may use “Columbia Hills,” “Columbia Valley,” or both on labels if the wines meet the requirements for those appellations. TTB also said the rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 and will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency said the regulation creates no new reporting or recordkeeping requirements and that any business value from the new AVA will depend on how growers and wineries market the area and how consumers respond. — Vinetur.com
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Priscilla J. Barrett
In Loving Memory of Priscilla J. Barrett Priscilla Jean Barrett was born on March 20, 1927, in Yakima, Washington, to Thomas and Susan Hayward. She was the third of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings. Priscilla married Charles “Chuck” Barrett on August 28, 1953, in Yakima. In 1955, they moved their family to Goldendale where they raised their children on the family farm. Priscilla devoted her life to her family and took great pride in the home and life they built together. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chuck; daughters Barbara
Keller and Sharon Jones; also leaves behind many and other family members grandchildren, great-grandwho went before her. children, and several great-great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest legacy, and she will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her. Priscilla passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Dallas, Oregon, at the age of 99. She will be interred at the IOOF Cemetery in Goldendale during a private serPriscilla is survived by vice with family. her sons, Ken (Diane) BarPriscilla leaves behind a rett, Gary (Sandy) Barrett, lifetime of memories and a Greg (Gail) Barrett, and family who will carry her Tom Barrett; and daughter, love and legacy with them Renee (John) Wilde. She always.
What’s in the Sky Jim White
For The Sentinel The year is passing by quickly! Here we are at the end of summer, and the beginning of fall. In September we’ll see the return of Saturn to the evening sky, the harvest full Moon, some nice passes of the International Space Station, and the opposition of the planet Neptune. September brings some great nights for stargazing, with earlier sunsets yet still nice, warm nights. Fall arrives on September 22, the autumnal equinox. The Sun will lie directly above the equator, and we’ll have approximately the same amount of day and night length. Venus is still in the evening sky, but just barely. Look for Earth’s neighbor very low in the west, just before sunset. Through a telescope, it will appear as a slight crescent shape. Venus is drawing closer to us, and will soon pass between Earth and the Sun. By late October, we’ll be able to see Venus again, but now it will be in the morning sky. Mercury will be to the right of Venus for most of the month, but even harder to see, as it will be quite close to the Sun. Saturn made its appearance in the evening sky last month and will be in much better position to view in September. The ringed planet rises at about 9 p.m. at the start of the month and by about 7 p.m. at month’s end. It will be easy to spot, a
bright “star” low in the east, with no other real bright stars around it. Saturn will be yellowish-white and will not twinkle much at all. Pretty easy to pick out. Train even a small telescope on Saturn, and you can see its magnificent rings. To the right of Saturn in September skies lies the planet Neptune. The solar system’s outermost planet will be at its closest to us on September 25. That’s still not very close, some 2.68 billion miles away! Neptune is so far away that it takes about 165 years to complete an orbit. Neptune’s existence was predicted before it was seen, based on irregularities of the orbit of Uranus. A French mathematician predicted the mass and location of the planet and gave them to an astronomer at the Berlin Observatory, who discovered the planet the first night of searching in 1846. The International Space Station (ISS) will make some nice overhead passes in September. For some good times, go to Heavens Above (heavens-above.com) and enter your location in the upper right of the screen. Then,
on the main screen, look for “10-day predictions for satellites of special interest” and choose “ISS.” Here is a fun exercise to try. The late Steve Stout, the original director of the Goldendale Observatory, always liked to give his age in “lunations” rather than years. What is a lunation? It is simply the time it takes for the Moon to go through its complete cycle of phases, the exact time from one New Moon to the next. It averages 29.530589 days. So, determine how many days you have been alive, and divide that number by 29.530589 to get your answer. A simple way to estimate how many days you have been alive is to multiply your age by 365.25 (which accounts for leap years) and add the days since your last birthday. Then divide the total by 29.530589 to get your answer. Mine comes out to 979 lunations. If math gives you a headache, you can find calculators on the internet that will give you the answer. Enjoy the night skies of September!
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Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Woram ship 11 , Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic
307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am. CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm.
EASTERN ORTHODOX Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission 301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907.317.3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.
1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm. GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace. "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
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Christ the King Lutheran 104 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; 509.773.5750. GoldendaleLutheran.org Sunday worship 10am. All are welcome.
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f 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; 509.773.4381.
Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
Centerville Community Church
508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509.637.3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am. "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."
Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene
124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School-all ages 9:30am. goldendalenaz@gmail.com
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RESULTS from page A1 Klickitat County voters, however, gave Duresky the advantage locally. He received 3,004 votes, or 37.69 percent, while McKinney received 2,406, or 30.18 percent. The remainder of the county vote was divided among nine other candidates and write-ins. Districtwide, McKinney finished first and Duresky second, securing the two general-election positions. Legislative races K lickitat County is divided between the 14th and 17th legislative districts. The 14th includes portions of the eastern and southeastern county, while much of the remainder of Klickitat County is in the 17th District. In the 14th District Position 1 race, incumbent
Republican Gloria Mendoza and Democrat Chelsea Dimas advanced to November, with independent William Chichenoff finishing third. For Position 2, incumbent Republican Deb Manjarrez finished first districtwide, followed by Democrat Ezequiel Morfin. Democrat Tony Sandoval finished third, leaving Manjarrez and Morfin to face one another in the general election. In the 17th Legislative District, Democrat Ben Christly and incumbent Republican Kevin Waters advanced in the Position 1 contest, while Democrat Diana Perez and incumbent Republican David Stuebe advanced in Position 2. County commissioner
One of the most closely watched local contests was for Klickitat County Commissioner District 2, where three Republicans competed for two places on the November ballot. Incumbent Commissioner Lori Zoller finished first with 1,148 votes, approximately 44 percent of ballots cast in the race. Andy Kallinen finished second with 760 votes, about 29 percent, while Gene Klejeski received 667 votes, approximately 26 percent. The result sets up a November contest between Zoller and Kallinen. Sheriff The most decisive result among the county’s contested races came in the election to succeed retiring Sheriff Bob Songer.
Independent candidate Dwayne T. Matulovich won an outright majority of the primary vote, receiving 4,614 votes, or approximately 57 percent. Republican Tony Warren finished second with 2,152 votes, approximately 27 percent, and Republican John Bruce received 1,289 votes, approximately 16 percent. Matulovich and Warren will advance to the November 3 general election. Matulovich’s primary showing gives him a substantial advantage heading into the fall campaign. His 4,614 votes were more than the combined total received by Warren and Bruce, who together collected 3,441.
he wrote. “The county is slowly upgrading… it only takes time and money, unfortunately.” Andrews did not explain how his interest in examining the county’s online payment system related to allowing his taxes to remain unpaid. The Sentinel sent him several follow-up questions beginning July 24. He was asked how and why he had gotten so far behind,
how old the unpaid taxes were, whether he felt not paying the taxes was a useful way to make a broader point about the county’s system, and how much he ultimately paid. Andrews responded July 28 that he would answer the questions that week, saying he had been away at a Washington Counties Risk Pool event. The answers did not come.
The Sentinel followed up August 3, reminding Andrews his response was still awaited. After another week without a reply, The Sentinel contacted him again August 10 and advised him the newspaper would have to report that he had offered additional comment but had not followed through. Andrews has not provided answers to the questions as of press time.
ANDREWS from page A1 $2,051.75 attributable to the remainder of the 2024 obligation, according to the Treasurer’s payment history. In his initial response to The Sentinel, Andrews also connected the matter to his interest in the county’s online services. “I had been wanting to do it online with the Treasurer to go over issues some people have with our somewhat outdated web services,”
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WATER from page A1 rate would discourage prospective residents, Hunter reminded the audience that only newcomers pay the connection fee. The financial modeling was done conservatively to avoid having to implement larger increases in the future, he added. The goal is to hopefully lower the proposed future increases if grants are secured. Ultimately, commissioners voted to allow written testimony through Friday, August 21, at 5 p.m. and to reconvene the hearing at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 25. After a 15-minute recess, commissioners opened an hourlong Q & A session. They opened by acknowledging that certain items in the maintenance operation manual agreed upon by the county and the PUD had not been followed for many years, such as providing educational presentations to the community council. “The county was lax,” Hunter admitted. “That’s not PUD’s problem. That’s the county’s problem.” In response to citizen complaints about unreported sewage spills, Hunter said he had confirmed reports for incidents on Sunridge Avenue and Sandridge Road were, in fact, made to the Department of Ecology. “The one on Sunridge was
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a failed PVC pipe; the other one was a failed pump on Sandridge,” he said. “The third one did not actually overflow, and that was when they found a piece of rope. And nobody flushes a giant piece of rope down the toilet. It was placed there in a manhole.” Responding to a resident’s dissatisfaction with the operation of the plant by Klickitat PUD, Hunter reminded them that KPUD had received numerous awards from the Department of Ecology, which oversees wastewater treatment plants in the state. And he said KPUD could operate the plant with 1.5 full-time employees, while a new operator would require three to five employees to do the same. The board did commit to investigating the legal requirements for Dallesport to incorporate as a city. Under state RCWs, if the proposed city is within five miles of another city, it must have a population of 3,000. If not, the requirement drops to 1,500. The question is whether that requirement crosses state lines to involve The Dalles. And, near the end of the session, County Administrator Robb Van Cleave pointed out, “We’re turning a big ship around, and it takes a while.”
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B2— August 26, 2026
Goldendale, Washington
Notices SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK C. DUTHWEILER, Deceased. No. 26-4-05807-2 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: August 19, 2026 Sue A. Duthweiler, Personal Representative HENRY GRENLEY WSBA #1321 MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE, LLP Attorneys for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: P. O. Box 70567, Seattle, Washington 98127 (3303, 3401, 3501) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of Benjamin Sol Steinbock, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00043-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The above Court has appointed me as Personal Represent-
ative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: 8/26/26 Linda Mae Charlton Steinbock Personal Representative PO Box 330 Goldendale, Washington 98620 (3402, 3502, 3601)
so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served timely. • Probate Notice to Creditors: Benjamin Sol Steinbock This Notice and Summons - Linda Steinbock is issued pursuant to RCW 84.64.050. Dated this 21st • Notice and Summons in Tax Foreclosure: 2023 Unpaid day of August, 2026. Property Taxes - Klickitat County Treasurer’s Office KLICKITAT COUNTY, a duly organized and existing Coundefendants are named in Ex- of the Combined General ty of the State of Washington, hibit A, attached and incorpo- Certificate of Delinquency, 6th Plaintiff, rated by reference, and listed day of July 2026. By: with each parcel in which they EACH OF YOU, as owners Greg Gallagher are known or believed to have of, claimants to, or holders of Klickitat County Treasurer an interest. interests in the real properties Rebecca Cranston WSBA YOU ARE ALL notified that described, are summoned to: #48192 Klickitat County, the plaintiff, (1) Appear within thirty days Deputy Prosecuting Attorney is the owner and holder of the after the date of the publica- Attorney for Plaintiff Combined General Certificate tion of this notice and sum- 205 S. Columbus, MS-CH-18 of Delinquency in book form, mons (within thirty days after Goldendale, WA 98620 issued to Klickitat County by August 27, 2026, exclusive (509) 773-5838 the Klickitat County Treasurer of the first day of publica- EXHIBIT “A” according to applicable law, tion), and defend this action, Interest 9-30-2026 on the 6th day of July 2026, and serve a copy of your ap- 1 NAME: Russell Gibbs for the delinquent taxes and pearance or answer on the Address: PO Box 2486 applicable assessments on undersigned attorney for the White Salmon, WA 98672 those parcels for which the plaintiff, at the office address PARCEL #: 03-10-2416taxes and assessments re- indicated below; or 0402/00 main due and unpaid for more (2) Pay the certificate amount SITUS: Unknown Situs than three (3) years prior to indicated above, plus any ad- address the issuance of the certificate, ditional interest, penalties, Acres: 0.20 together with interest, penal- and costs then due. You may Legal: Lot 2 WS-SPL ties, and costs (including title redeem your property by pay- 2016-004 24-3-10 search). The Combined Gen- ment of the delinquent taxes, Lienholders: Klickitat County eral Certificate of Delinquency assessments, interest, pen- Treasurer Number 26-2-00130-20 has alties and costs. However, Address: 205 S Columbus been issued for nonexempt pursuant to RCW 84.64.070, Room 201 properties and taxes and as- there is no right of redemption Goldendale, WA 98620 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT sessments for which no previ- after the close of business Value: 172,690.00 ous certificates of delinquen- (5:00 p.m.) on the day before Year Principal, Interest, OF THE STATE OF cy have been issued or which, the sale date. A date of Febru- Penalty, Costs, Total WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY having been once issued, re- ary 17, 2027, beginning at the 2023 1,177.29, 461.41, main outstanding. hour of 9:00 a.m. has been 128.74, 1000.00 2,767.64 OF KLICKITAT YOU ARE FURTHER NOTI- planned for the sale, which 2024 1365.65, 369.78, KLICKITAT COUNTY, FIED that the parcel number, will be conducted through 149.66 1912.50 WASHINGTON, description, and location (in- the website www.bid4assets. 2025 1471.16, 221.12, Plaintiff, cluding street address, where com/klickitat. This sale date is 161.27, 1853.55 vs. CERTAIN REAL PROPER- applicable) of each respec- subject to change; however, 2026 754.04, 45.25, 45.10, TIES IN KLICKITAT COUNTY tive property included in the prior to sale, notice shall be 844.32 WITH DELINQUENT PROP- Combined General Certificate published for two weeks in Minimum Bid 7,461.42 ERTY TAXES AND ASSESS- of Delinquency; the names, if the local newspaper. How- 2 NAME: Russell Gibbs MENTS FOR 2023 AND known, of the parcel owner or ever, prior to sale, notice shall Address: PO Box 2486 EARLIER YEARS, AND THE owners as they appear upon be posted for ten successive White Salmon, WA 98672 OWNERS THEREOF AND the true rolls in the Office of days in three public places in PARCEL #: 03-11-2959PERSONS INTERESTED the Treasurer, or, if unknown, Klickitat County, one of which 0203/00 so stated; the names of the shall be the Klickitat County Situs: 215 E Jefferson, THEREIN, holders of liens and other Treasurer’s office. Bingen WA 98605 Defendants. interests identified in title YOU ARE FURTHER NOTI- Acres: .11 Case No. 26-2-00130-20 NOTICE AND SUMMONS IN searches performed accord- FIED that if you neither ap- Legal: Lot 3 Blk 2 Suksdorf ing to applicable law; and the pear and defend, as above first to Bingen; 29-3-11 TAX FORECLOSURE FROM: THE STATE OF respective amount for which described, nor redeem, as Lienholders: Klickitat County WASHINGTON AND COUN- the Certificate was issued as above described, this will Treasurer to each property, with inter- constitute default, and judg- 205 S Columbus RM 201 TY OF KLICKITAT TO: WHOM IT MAY CON- est from date of delinquency ment will be rendered against Goldendale WA 98620 CERN, INCLUDING EACH through September 30, 2026, your property without notice, Value: 100,000.00 OWNER OF AND ALL OTH- plus penalties and costs to foreclosing the lien of taxes, Year Principal, Interest, ER PERSONS, KNOWN AND such date as required by law, interest, penalties, and costs Penalty, Costs, Total shown above together with in- 2023 752.82, 311.02, 82.26, UNKNOWN, WITH INTER- are set out in Exhibit A. ESTS IN THE PROPERTIES The first six digits of the true tervening interest, penalties, 1000.00, 2146.10 parcel number denote Town- and costs, and ordering the 2024 888.40, 258.78 .97.19, DESCRIBED BELOW This is to notify you of legal ac- ship, Range and Section. The sale of each lot, tract, or par- 1,244.37 tion begun by Klickitat County first set of two digits indicate cel of the property for the sat- 2025 871.00, 148.62, 95.25, against certain real proper- Township, the second set of isfaction of the sums charged 1,114.87 ties and against all persons, two digits indicate Range, and and found against it, as pro- 2026 438.30, 43.65, 26.15, known or unknown, having or the third set of two digits indi- vided by law and as request- 508.10 ed in plaintiff’s complaint now Minimum Bid 5,013.62 claiming any interest in those cate Section. real properties, described be- The several sums set forth on file in this court and cause. 3 NAME: Terry L Casey low and situated in Klickitat bear interest at the rate pre- If you wish to seek the advice Address: 172 Three Spurs County, Washington. Known scribed by law, from the date of an attorney, you should do Loop
This Just In....
Goldendale, WA 98620 PARCEL #: 04-17-22141401/00 Situs: 172 Three Spurs Loop, Goldendale WA 98620 Acres: .46 Legal: Lot 1 SP 2014-14 in S2SE; 22-4-17 Lienholders: Gary M. Cantara and Wilma R. Calhoun Klickitat County Treasurer 205 S Columbus RM 201 Goldendale, WA 98620 Value 91,550.00 Year Principal, Interest, Penalty, Costs, Total 2023 810.77, 337.23, 87.00, 1040.00, 2275.00 2024 859.57, 250.97, 99.56, 1204.67 2025 839.82, 143.55, 91.60, 1074.97 2026 423.93, 42.39, 24.84, 491.55 Minimum Bid 5046.19 4 NAME: Loyal Lemay Address: 5417 S KENT ST, KENNEWICK, WA 99337 PARCEL #: 05-17-24000023/00 Situs: 576 Old Mtn RD Goldendale, WA 98620 Acres: 20.03 Legal: W2SWSW; 24-5-17 Lienholders: Portia A. Lemay 515 W 36TH, KENNEWICK, WA 99337 Klickitat County Treasurer 205 S Columbus RM 201 Goldendale WA 98620 Value: 77,540.00 Year Principal, Interest, Penalty, Costs, Total 2023 637.62, 266.05, 72.31, 1040.00, 2011.57 2024 731.79, 213.68, 79.68, 1025.15 2025 0 2026 372.32, 37.21, 22.12, 431.48 Minimum Bid 3,468.37 5 NAME: Loyal Lemay Address: 5417 S KENT ST, KENNEWICK, WA 99337 PARCEL #: 05-17-24000024/00 Situs: 576 Old Mtn RD Goldendale, WA 98620 Acres: 20.03 Legal: E2SWSW; 24-5-17 Lienholders: Portia A. Lemay 515 W 36TH, KENNEWICK, WA 99337 Klickitat County Treasurer 205 S Columbus RM 201 Goldendale WA 98620 Value: 106,440.00 Year Principal, Interest, Penalty, Costs, Total 2023 1948.13, 605.92, 1040.00, 3254.05 2024 2057.11, 448.32, 1.42, 2506.85 2025 0 2026 491.27, 36.84, .39, 528.37 Minimum Bid 6629.40 (3403, 3503)
Classifieds EMPLOYMENT
KC CIVIL SERVICE - Klickitat County Civil Service will be testing for the position of Civil Clerk to work for the Klickitat County Sheriff. Applications and job description can be obtained online at the Klickitat County website: https://klickitatcounty.org/ and clicking on the job listing. Any questions or requests can be sent to Klickitat County Civil Service at email civilsc@klickitatcounty.org . The closing date to apply is 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026. A written exam will be held on August 29, 2026, in Goldendale WA.
RENTALS
HOUSE FOR RENT: ON 2nd Street in Rufus, 2 bedroom, 1 bath $925/mo includes water/ sewer. Call Randy 509-2501741.
KITTENS
Raised with love in our home and well-socialized with our family, 3 dogs, and 5 cats. Text 509-947-6568 or email me at ct_kittens@yahoo.com.
ADORABLE KITTENS
2 black, 2 silver tabby, 1 tuxedo, 1 silver with socks. Goldendale. Call 530-370-6120.
VEHICLES and TRAILERS
2015 ROADKING HARLEY Mystic Red, Corbin seat, Vance&Hines, 11,000 miles, real nice bike! $14,000 OB Goldendale 360-921-8553.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
OUTBACK 48V Solar Power System with panels, only tested never installed – make an offer. SOUTHBEND HEAVY 10 LATHE w/ lots of tools and attachments, variable speed control, can separate – make an offer. MILLING MACHINE with 2 axis drop and powerfeed 8” vice – make an offer 830-719-3962 WOODWORKING Cabinet shop and woodworking tools and machines for sale. Huge inventory in excellent condition. Call for details 509-7737875.
LIVESTOCK
DAIRY GOATS and pack goats: AMERICAN ALPINE Milking does and 2026 kids available. Great for future pack goats. WETHERS start at $175, DOELINGS start at $350 – Goldendale 307-321-7113.
MARKETPLACE $500 OR LESS
BOAT AND TRAILER 14ft Seaking boat (1962 fiberglass) and Dilly trailer (1970) both in long term shed storage $500 509-773-5053 JET DUST COLLECTOR dc-1200 2 hp Like New $325 503-964-3208
BIKES – 20” Schwinn., 26” Huffy vintage. Make an offer 509-261-2758 GARAGE DOOR OPENER Chamberlain Smart opener B750 ¾ hp brand new in the box 503-964-3208
ANTIQUE DESK, SMALL OAK $100 509-773-5621 FREE TOILET 509-773-5621 KNABE PIANO ‘60s model in excellent condition. Make an offer 509-773-4497 10” TABLE SAW – Make an offer 509-773-4497
OLD WEST – Complete set of Old West (26 volume) books, Good condition 509773-4497 $130 509-7734497
ANTIQUE RADIOS – MAKE AN OFFER 509-773-4497 PYRENES MIX puppies – St Bernard/husky/pyrenes mix puppies born 2/22/26 1 blue eyed male 1 female $499 509-360-9447
DINING ROOM TABLE with 4 chairs FREE 830-719-3962 FOLDING ENGINE HOIST – Make an offer 830-719-3962 10,000 WATT GENERATOR – Make an offer 830-7193962
STATIONARY BIKE Hardly used, custom seat. Make an offer 509-365-3463 FREE CAT tuxedo male, vet checked, friendly, and fixed sally or Richard 509-7734783
RUBBER BOAT 10’ Sea Eagle $100 509-261-2758
ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED, Fully electric, premium mattress & half side rails. 80” x 36” bed size. Condition: Very good. Price: $500. Contact: 503.327.2719
DREXEL CHINA CABINET $350 cash, you haul located in Goldendale 701 Franklin Court 6 DRAWER DESK used, blue pine desk, 58” long. Needs refinished. Free 541490-4787
ROCK AND ROCK EQUIPMENT: 2 saws (18” & 24”) several tons of northwest rock. Call for pricing 509426-1100 REWARD $500 1997 Jeep Cherokee, emerald green. STOLEN from Wishram plate #199YHP. Any information contact 509-2811953 and leave a message. RE-HOMING Lhasa-Apso spayed 7 years old, Loving and protective. Moving and can’t keep 360-702-8124 FREE Electric Wheelchair, needs a battery 360-7028124
FIREWOOD – FREE – you cut and haul, Goldendale, Jim 541-980-4082
Classified Deadlines:
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
Loans
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions: IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News.
Support Groups DEMENTIA Support Group
every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE
and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness
METAL ROOFING, used, Brown 21’ legnths x 18” wide. $1.00 per foot 509773-3636
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.
Announcements & Notices
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
TOOLS Benchtop drill press $250, 16” delta scrollsaw $175. More – mechanic tools, hand tools, portable saws, etc 509-365-5203
BIKE EQUIP Stationary bike trainer, Deuter MT-04, use your own bike $40 503-5155665
ATTENTION READERS:
Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.
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.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. 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. MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068. AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS
Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.
NA MEETINGS
Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
TOPS OR #443 meets
Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR. NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm. AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River 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. HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104. PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633 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.
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.
MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/ gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
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.
$500 or Less
PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable. DISHWASHER. Frigidaire, stainless steel. Nice, clean and in good working condition. $200. 541-391-2815. ACACIA Wood Patio Table. 40 x 24 x 16”. $150. 541490-7254.
August 26, 2026 —B3
Goldendale, Washington
Classifieds $500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!
• Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads • Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales. ANTIQUE Twin Bed & Bedding. $200. 541-386-3602. WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254. GRASS Trimmer. Echo PAS-2620 25.4 cc power head w/ 2 extra grass trimmer attachments. Many extras. Excellent condition. $300. 541-705-0342. PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable. JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859. MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254. WASH Basin. 17 gallon galvanized wash basin with handles. 25” x 11 3/4”. Bottom has rust and few holes. $35. 541-490-7254. BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342. WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.
Appliances DISHWASHER. Frigidaire, stainless steel. Nice, clean and in good working condition. $400. 541-391-2815.
Building Materials
CABINETS. Dove grey. Could be used for kitchen or utility room. Call for dimensions. Can buy uppers and lowers separately for $150 each or all for $1,500. 541391-2815.
Firewood & Heating Fuel
FIREWOOD. Doug Fir, $350 per cord. Maple, $450 per cord. Plus delivery based on distance. 509-493-2625.
Furniture
WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable. ACACIA Wood Patio Table. 40 x 24 x 16”. $150. 541490-7254.
Household Merchandise
MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
Health & Fitness
TEETER Elliptical Cross Trainer Recumbent Bike. Brand new. Still in box. $525. OBO. 541-806-6315.
Miscellaneous
PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. ANTIQUE Twin Bed & Bedding. $200. 541-386-3602. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. WASH Basin. 17 gallon galvanized wash basin with handles. 25” x 11 3/4”. Bottom has rust and few holes. $35. 541-490-7254.
Tools
For Sale by Weatherford Ranches 13 miles South of Arlington 2-String Bales: Available now: •2nd cutting Alfalfa Hay - $11/bale •Barley Hay - $11/bale •Grass/Clover Hay $11/bale Taking Order for: •1st cutting Teff Grass Hay - $11/bale C>Call Morris at (208) 350-0981 to order. Delivery available, ask for a quote.
Garage/Yard Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale
Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact us. Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds
Estate Sales ESTATE/ YARD SALE
Aug. 28-30 9am-6pm 3721 Dee Highway Hood River Cleaned out two houses & shed. Priced to sell.
Sporting Goods
Cars
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. BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable. YAKIMA 2 Bike Rack with 1.25 inch hitch. $25. Call 541-386-9354. INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
Dogs LABRADOODLE Puppies. Black males, DOB 3-9-26. Great family dogs. Cheap, these guys must go. 509395-2788. Land line.
Garden & Lawn
GRASS Trimmer. Echo PAS-2620 25.4 cc power head w/ 2 extra grass trimmer attachments. Many extras. Excellent condition. $300. 541-705-0342. MAPLE Trees. Japanese Green Leaf Maple Trees. 2-3 ft tall. $25 each. 541490-7254.
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Community Events
This Calendar of Events listing is FREE! Email your event to events@goldendalesentinel.com or call 509-773-3777. Are you in need of an eyecatching display ad to highlight your event? Email us at ads@ goldendalesentinel.com. Our friendly, helpful staff would love to help you find an advertising package that works for your needs and fits your budget! We offer online ads as well—with roughly 22,000 unique hits on our website each month, this is a great way to reach even more people. August 27, 5th Anniversary Windermere Real Estate: 4 - 7 p.m. 103 E Main Street Goldendale (corner of Main and Columbus) We’re firing up the grill to celebrate 5 years in Goldendale. Free community BBQ with burgers, hot dogs, and great company. RSVP to Marin 253486-2141 August 31, Hope In Recovery: 5 p.m. at the Lodge, 210 S Columbus in Goldendale Join us for a day of remembrance, support, and celebration of recovery. This event honors those we’ve
list, uplifts those still fighting, and brings our community together in hope. All are welcome. September 1, Lacing Communities Together Workshop: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. In partnership with the Columbia Gorge Museum’s Lacing Communities Together project, join us as modern lace artist, Maggie Hensel Brown, speaks about her art process, lace, and practice how to needle lace. September 5, Bickleton Community Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Meet & Greet classic cars with a raffle for entries. Live music, arts & crafts, meseum tours, pie sale, flea market and food vendors. information call 509-896-2007. September 5 -7 RVOD Fall Freeride & Tour de Maryhill at the Historic Maryhill Loops Road: Times vary throughout the days. Visit www.maryhillratz.com. for a full schedule. Spectators and supporters are free and welcome to hand oug and camp as well. Food and beverages available on site September 9, Teens: Make
Your Own Merch: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. Come on in and design your own custom merch! We’ll create prints and buttons and learn about how artists turn handmade items into a business. September 10, Fundraiser Dinner: 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us for our annual Casa Del Padre Chrstian School in Oaxaca, Mexico. Featuring homemade enchiladas and a special presentation by director of Casa Del Padre, Daniela. Meals to go are available. All dinners by donation September 10, Sunset in the Park: 6 - 9 p.m. at World War II Park in Goldendale. Join the Goldendale Farmers Market and the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce for an evening market and community celebration with local vendors, food & refreshments, entertainment, and yard games. September 11-13, Annual Huckleberry Festival: Live entertainment, dance floor, huckleberry pies and ice cream, vendors, beer garden, kids
activities and so much more! Daubenspeck Park in Bingen Live entertainment, dance floor, huckleberry pies and ice cream, vendors, beer garden, kids activities and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one. Friday: 5:00pm-11:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-11:00pm Parade starts at 11:00am Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm FR EE! NO COV ER CHARGE ~ FREE! September 19, Maryhill Centennial Celebration: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art. Celebrating the special relationship between Maryhill and Romania, forged through museum co-founder Queen Marie, this all-day festival commemorates the centennial of the Queen’s dedication of Maryhill Museum of Art on November 3, 1926. Enjoy tastes of traditional Romanian foods and beverages, watch folk dance and music performances, make art and crafts, listen to talks, play games, and participate in a time capsule ceremony led by civic and cultural leaders from the Pacific North-
west and Romania. September 20, One Year Among the Trees - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: 3 5 p.m. 215 Chisholm Road, Goldendale. We’re celebrating ONE YEAR Among the Trees — and you’re invited! Over the past year, we’ve been turning this beautiful piece of land into the botanical lavender farm we dreamed about: planting gardens, growing and harvesting lavender, welcoming new animals, building gathering spaces, opening our Little Lavender Farm Store and creating a place we hope our community can come to slow down, connect and stay awhile. The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce will be joining us for our official ribbon cutting, marking the Grand Opening of Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm! Please RSVP so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. https://oneyearamongthetrees.rsvpify.com September 26, Srathdale Fantasy Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Goldendale. From the moment the gates open
at 10 AM, you’ll be transported to a lively realm filled with fantasy, craftsmanship, and familyfriendly fun. Wander through a marketplace of amazing vendors, experience the art of live blacksmithing, and immerse yourself in the magic of mystic arts. Whether you come dressed in your finest medieval attire or simply ready to explore, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy a full day of games, entertainment, and unforgettable characters, with fabulous costumes bringing the faire to life all around you. Young adventurers can take part in activities and receive a special crown (while supplies last), making it a perfect outing for families. $10 entry (includes games and kids’ crown while supplies last) October 3rd Concours de Maryhill: registration starts at 8 a.m. and is $20 Open car show. Spectacular venue. Free museum admission for 2 with paid car show registration. Great cars, great people, great place.Please save the date and plan to attend. Visit https://www.concoursdemaryhill.com/ for entry details.
Regular Happenings
• Adult Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library • One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487 • Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board • Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria. •Free musical entertainment every monday evening until the end of August. 7 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the senior center.
Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level. • Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org /6 43/Boa rd-of- C ou nt yCommissioners 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!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425. • Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. • Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years! • Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station • Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. • Recovery Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at 218 S Columbus. 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.
ing at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale. • Goldendale Democrats 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935 • Learn and Play! 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation. • Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale • Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdays card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available • Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact 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.
location $10. • Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center. • Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 – 7:30 • Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• Free Community Kitchen To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway. • Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday
• Wishram Community Council Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 5:30 in the school lunchroom building • To Your Health, Plant based Food Matters seminars on the physiology of nutrition, Join us the 1st monday of the month from 5:30 - 87 p.m. for a potluck dinner, sharing recipes and ideas, as well as a chance to learn. The Better Livin Center, 59 Bicleton Rd 509-250-1354 Faye. • Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center • Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center. • Recovery Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at 218 S Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday. • The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 3:30 p.m. every 2nd Monday at the Goldendale Library. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook. • Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
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: Summer hours: grades 1-5 are from 10-11:30, grades 5-12 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.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,
Wednesday
• Friends of Goldendale Community Library meets the 3rd Wednesday every other month from 5 - 6 p.m. • 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!
Thursday
• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info • EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. 5th grade and older welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms. • Rosary every Thursday even-
EVEN MORE VEHICLES APLENTY: Here are more vehicles from the Centerville Car Show this past weekend.
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
Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at World War II Park 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 4:30 6:00 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.
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August 26, 2026 —B5
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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org Armchair Traveler: Czech Republic This week we’re all going to get in touch with our inner royalty and jet off (at least mentally) to the beautiful Czech Republic, which has over 2000 castles and chateaux, more than any other country in Europe. The largest ancient castle is Prague Castle, which is 570m long. Perhaps this castellar history supports the Czech Republic’s ranking as the ninth most peaceful country to live in (2021 Global Peace Index). Or maybe it’s just the beer, because the Czechs are the world’s heaviest consumers. They are also very competitive in their mushroom foraging. Prague features a famous medieval astronomical clock that was built in 1410, and the Czech Republic has 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites. But here’s my favorite fact: it’s the defenestration capital of the world: in both 1419 and 1618, mobs tossed officials out of windows at Prague Castle.
The first plastic surgery was performed in the Czech Republic, and soft contact lenses were invented here. Famous Czechs include geneticist Gregor Mendel, psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, composer Antonin Dvorak, and tennis great Martina Navratilova. Fiction by several famous Czech authors is listed below, followed by nonfiction works about the area. Fiction • “Spaceman of Bohemia” by Jaroslav Kalfar (2017) - Jakub Procha is sent into space to examine a space dust cloud, but an already odd and dangerous mission becomes critical when faced with Russian rivals. • “The Good Soldier Svejk and His Fortunes in the World War” by Jaroslav Hasek (2018) - on order. This satire follows the adventures of Josef Svejk, a Czech soldier in the Hungarian Empire’s army in 1914. Is he brilliantly subversive, or just a lucky bumbler? • “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka - originally written in 1915, this short story appears in several collections of short stories. • “The Trial” by Franz Kafka (1998) - this edition is a new translation based on the restored text. The novel is the terrifying story of a man on trial, who must defend himself against a charge about which he is given no information.
• “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera (1984) • “R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) by Karel Capek (2004) on order. This play, written in 1920, elevated Capek to worldwide acclaim and introduced the word “robot.” Nonfiction • “Rick Steves’ Prague & the Czech Republic” (2026) on order, older ed. Available • “The Last Palace: Europe’s Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House” by Norman L. Eisen (2018) - History of the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Prague, occupied by Shirley Temple Black, among others. • “The Perfect Horse” by Elizabeth Letts (2016) - In the last days of World War II, American soldiers capture a German spy and learn that Hitler has stockpiled the world’s finest purebred horses. Colonel Hank Reed decides to mount a covert rescue operation. • “The Family Tree: Polish, Czech & Slovak Genealogy Guide” by Lisa A. Alzo (2016) - How to trace your family tree in Eastern Europe. • “The Coasts of Bohemia: A Czech History” by Derek Sayer (2000) - on order. Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
Back-to-school sandwiches to nourish kids’ bodies and minds (Feature Impact) When you picture a schoolchild sitting down at a cafeteria table and opening their lunchbox, you’re probably already imagining there’s a sandwich inside. After all, it’s a classic back-to-school staple that parents rely on for ease, convenience and nutrition when they’re trying to get everyone out the door on time—all you have to do is put bread and fillings together, and you’re good to go. That, of course, only leaves the question of which bread and fillings to choose. A new survey conducted by Atomik Research on behalf of Nature’s Own indicated that modern parents care a lot about nutrition when deciding which kind of bread to buy, with 88% of survey respondents agreeing that feeding their kids wholesome bread feels like an easy parenting win. With clean, simple ingredients that balance taste and nutrition, Nature’s Own bread supports an attainably healthy lifestyle for busy families. Whether you choose a classic white bread, reach for a whole-wheat loaf or need to account for dietary restrictions, you can feel confident you’re selecting bread that’s free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. For a nutritious lunch that fits the bill for 85% of parents who show strong interest in breads made with whole grains, pack this ham, turkey, bacon, and cheese pocket made with honey wheat bread. The flavorful mixture of deli meats and American cheese baked to perfection make every bite satisfying. Consider getting the whole family involved assembly-line style to make multiple batches at once, cutting down on time in the kitchen during the week ahead while encouraging
learning opportunities as kids count ingredients and measure fillings. Some school days call for simple, fun comfort food, and that’s where the Fluffernutter comes in. Soft bread, creamy peanut butter and fluffy marshmallow make for a combination that nourishes kids of all ages not just physically, but emotionally. Whether you pack it as a lunchbox surprise or have it ready as an after-school treat, this is a sandwich that promises sweetness and nostalgia—a perfect fit for the 78% of parents who agreed that sandwiches are a canvas for small moments of care, like notes in lunch bags. Since sandwiches are so customizable, you can easily adapt these recipes to your family’s unique preferences and needs. Whether you decide to use different seasonings or swap to a multigrain bread, there’s no such thing as a wrong sandwich decision as long as it works for you. To view ingredients and decide what kind of loaf you want to stock up on during the school year, visit naturesownbread.com. Ham, Turkey, Bacon, and Cheese Pocket • 8 slices Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread • 1/4 pound deli turkey • 1/4 pound deli ham • 4 slices cooked bacon • 4 slices white American cheese • 1 egg • 1tablespoon cold water • 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preheat oven to 350 F. Chop turkey, ham and bacon and toss together. Set aside. Using knife, cut off crust on each
New at the Library FICTION “Heart of Glass” by Jennifer Hillier “The Unknown” by Riley Sager “Sea of Charms” by Sarah Beth Durst NONFICTION “Beyond the Prescription: A Doctor’s Guide to Taking Charge of Your Health” by Lucy McBride “Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply” by Sasha Hamdani “Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Cuisine” by Omi Hopper CHILDREN “The Outermost Mouse” by Lauren Wolk “Quiet Hunt: A Poem for Young Foragers” by Jean Pendziwol “The Summer Scrapbook” by Florence Migga This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.
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piece of bread. With rolling pin, roll and flatten each slice of crustless bread. Take four slices and place spoonful of chopped meats in middle of each slice. Top with broken slices of cheese. Place remaining slices of crustless bread on top of each pocket. In small bowl, crack egg and add water. Beat together. Dip fork into egg mixture and crimp each edge of pocket until two slices are sealed together. Repeat on each pocket. Brush top of each pocket with remaining egg mixture and sprinkle salt on top. Place on sheet pan and bake until golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Let cool a few minutes and enjoy. Fluffernutter Sandwich Total time: 10 minutes Servings: 1 • 2 tablespoons peanut butter • 2 slices Nature’s Own Butterbread • 2 tablespoons marshmallow fluff Spread peanut butter on one bread slice. Spread marshmallow fluff on second slice. Put both slices together to form sandwich.
My closet is full of sequins. No one knows how many sequins I own. Not even my husband, Peter, even though we share a closet. He gets one side and I get the other, which seems to me a little unfair, since I have so many more clothes than he does. He points out that if I were allowed use of his side of the closet, he would have no closet space at all—and there is some truth to this. So all my sequins are squashed into a surprisingly small area. Peter does his best to ignore the shiny territory, and even he does not know how many sequin-covered dresses and jackets I own. The answer is: a lot. And the surprising thing about owning so many sequins is that I never had a single item with sequins on it until quite recently. I worked as an actor and never wore sequins. I acted so long ago that I played the “ingenue,” the young love interest. I had a lot of lovely clothes to wear on stage—but none of them had sequins. In real life, I wore very ordinary clothes. I don’t remember getting dressed up being something I wanted to do. But now that I am in my sixties, I am no longer the “young love interest.” (Except to Peter. Peter is 10 years older than I am, so I will always be Peter’s ingenue.) And now I wear sequins—at least when I am presenting myself as a writer. I have been buying up sequincovered clothing at my favorite consignment shop as if I were trying to corner the market. Because I think writers can be kind of boring—and I don’t want to be. Writers tend to be introverts, and a lot of them don’t really want to be out in public
much; when they are, they often fade into the background until they are asked to read something. They will read and then skedaddle at the first opportunity. I am not like that. I have the misfortune of being an extroverted writer. Now that my first book has been out for six months and the second is on the way, I am starting to do some presentations, and unlike a lot of writers, I am really looking forward to this. I love talking to readers, and I can’t think of anything more exciting to talk about than stories. So it seems to me that the appropriate attire for doing anything this exciting is sequins. Sequins set an expectation. When I am wearing sequins, whatever happens has to be memorable and fun. Sequins on a person my age are a sign that I do not take myself too seriously. But they also say that I don’t mind shining when the occasion is right. Sequins tell the audience that, yes, this is a special occasion. We are telling stories, and that is always special. Every so often, if I’m feeling a little in the dumps—if I’m not feeling particularly glamorous, not anything like an ingenue—I’ll wonder, “Are these sequins over the top?” The answer is “Yes.” My sequins are over the top. They are too bright and a little silly and totally inappropriate for a serious-minded person giving a dignified presentation. And that is exactly the point. I am going to wear sequins every chance I get, just to let everyone know from the moment they see me that what we are going to do is special and fun, bright, and shiny. To see photos,check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.
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The Amazon Rainforest is considered one of the most mysterious places on Earth. New plants and animals are still being discovered there. Could there be people that live there that the modern world doesn’t know exist? The Waorani people have lived deep in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador for thousands of years. For a long time, they had no contact with the outside world and survived by hunting with long blowguns and spears, fishing in rivers, and gathering fruits from the forest. Their home was so remote that until the 1950s they lived mostly undiscovered. When explorers and missionaries finally reached their land, they discovered a proud and fearless group of people who knew the rainforest better than anyone else. Their amazing story is filled with adventure, mystery, and a deep connection to one of the wildest places on Earth.
Imagine waking up every morning surrounded by towering trees, colorful birds, and the sounds of monkeys calling through the jungle. Until the 1950s, this was everyday life for the Waorani people. No roads, cars, electricity, stores, or schools like most children know today. Everything they needed came from the rainforest. They hunted, caught fish, gathered fruits and plants, and built homes from natural materials. Even today, Waorani families living deep in the Amazon still have little or no electricity, no internet, no cell phone service, and no supermarkets. In some remote areas, people must travel for hours by canoe because there are still no roads leading to their villages. Their way of life shows how people can survive by understanding and respecting nature.
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In January 1956, five American missionaries flew into the Ecuadorian rainforest hoping to make peaceful contact with the tribe. At first, the meetings seemed friendly, but only days later all five missionaries were killed by a group of Waorani warriors. They feared the strangers would bring danger to their families. News shocked people around the world and people thought the Waorani were fierce and frightening. In an astonishing turn of events, the wives and relatives of some of the missionaries moved to Ecuador. They lived among the Waorani, learned their language, and formed friendships. Their courage helped replace fear with understanding and changed both groups forever.
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Today, Waorani people still live in villages surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, but life has changed in a lot of ways. Some travel by motorboat instead of canoe, children attend school, and solar panels provide electricity for lights and small devices. Others still hunt with blowguns and spears, fish, and gather food from the forest. They also work to protect their rainforest from logging and oil exploration. They welcome visitors who want to learn about their culture, but they also fight to keep their traditions alive. The Waorani show that it is possible to honor the past while carefully stepping into the modern world. a publication of Cimarron Valley Communications, LLC © 2026, all rights reserved. www.smartypantsnews.com