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4-H youth enrollment increases by more than 50 percent Rodger Nichols For The Sentinel
Klickitat County commissioners got a bit of positive update on 4-H programs in the county at their July 29 meeting, as Washington State University Extension Service 4-H program coordinator Harley Clever ran the numbers. “This year we had 19 clubs, 53 volunteers, 290 youth members, and 17 special program participants,” she said. “Those 17 are youth who aren’t enrolled in the 4-H programs who still want to come to our events. So we just do a little proof of enrollment for the day, and they get covered under our liability insurance. Hopefully, for those 17 kids, we’ve upped the interest so that next year, they sign up for 4-H.”’ She also told commissioners that youth enrollment has increased over 50 percent in three years and volunteer enrollment has increased by 30 percent. “This is a little crazy, she said. “It’s not just my doing. It’s my volunteers and awesome leaders.”
She said they were able to restart a dog program, which is a benefit for kids in town who can’t have livestock but still want to show at the fair and be with their friends. Commissioners also decided to deny a request for a sweat lodge in the middle of a burn ban because the local fire chief did not support the request. In the formal afternoon session, commissioners discussed a new state economic committee announced by Gov. Ferguson that appeared to lack any substantial representation from rural communities. The Planning Department presented a request to rezone a 57acre parcel south of Goldendale from General Rural to Suburban Residential, which required a concurrent comprehensive plan amendment. And Commissioner Lori Zoller reported on her work with “America in Bloom,” a national community revitalization program that sent advisors to tour and assess the needs of Lyle, Klickitat, and
Glenwood. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved: • Local agency Federal Aid project prospectus for the Bickleton Hwy project, CRP 394 • Local agency agreement for the $3.6 million Bickleton Hwy project, CRP 394 • A resolution appointing Patty Fink, Ryan O Connor, and Danielle Clevidence city representatives on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee • Award of a 2026-2028 contract at $76,768.50 per year to Apollo Mechanical Contractor of Bend to maintain county HVAC systems • Authorization to use grant funds to purchase a $55,448 BD Pyxis system to track and securely store medications used at the jail • Memorandum of understanding with KVH for jail nursing services funded through the State Opioid Response Grant • Lease agreement for the aviation maintenance training hangar at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
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STATES ON FIRE: Wildfires of various sizes are burning throughout Washington and Oregon. This shows the spread of smoke across Washington as of Monday afternoon.
Explosive wildfire conditions spread smoke across state Multiple large fires are burning across the state with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend, and the situation is still very active. Hundreds of structures burned, causing potentially hazardous air quality on top of the tragedy. Meanwhile, other fires across the state grew exponentially and are producing large amounts of smoke. Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy air quality continues to inundate many parts of the state, and more areas are expected to see smoke impacts later today and through the week. As winds shift, smoke is expected to cover the Columbia Basin and travel over parts of western Washington, including the Seattle metro area. Air Quality Alerts (AQAs) AQAs have been extended to all of eastern and central Washington until further notice. AQAs are also being issued today for parts of western Wash-
ington, including Pierce, King, Snohomish, Kitsap, and Thurston counties until Wednesday afternoon. Additional alerts may be issued for other counties in western Washington if conditions deteriorate. Forecast conditions Fire and smoke will be very dynamic over the next few days. A strong high pressure system off the coast is expected to persist this week, resulting in hot and dry conditions and winds coming from the north-northeast. This will allow smoke to engulf most of eastern and central Washington through the week. Haze will also be visible in western Washington, and smoke is expected to mix down into the Puget Sound lowlands. A high pressure ridge is expected to stick around for a few days, so smoke is likely to persist in the meantime. Where is it coming from? Eastern Washington has sev-
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Vet files $9 million claim against County Lou Marzeles Editor
Victor Baca for The Sentinel
FUN FOR ALL: Saturday’s Back to School Bash was a good time as families collected needed school supplies and enjoyed free food and fun on a beautiful summer day.
Goldendale veterinarian Marianne Randall has filed a $9 million tort claim against Klickitat County, alleging the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office unlawfully disclosed private information about her in a November 2025 press release and Facebook post concerning a domestic violence investigation, causing lasting emotional, personal, and professional harm. The claim, filed July 15 and received by the county July 22, is a legal prerequisite to filing a lawsuit against a governmental entity under Washington law. It is not a lawsuit itself but formally notifies the County of Randall’s intent to pursue damages. At the center of the claim is the Sheriff’s Office’s decision to issue a detailed press release on November 14, 2025, describing a domestic violence incident involving Randall and then to post that release on the department’s Facebook page, where it generated hundreds of reactions and extensive public discussion. The claim does not challenge the Sheriff’s Office’s investigation of the underlying domestic violence incident. Instead, it argues that the Sheriff’s Office unnecessarily publicized sensitive information. According to the filing, the Sheriff’s Office disclosed information that made Randall eas-
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ACTION AGAINST COUNTY: Goldendale veterinarian Marianne Randall has filed a tort claim against Klickitat County specifying actions by Sheriff Bob Songer and Deputy Loren Culp.
ily identifiable in Goldendale, including her veterinary practice, residential address, details about her relationship, information concerning her injuries, and other personal matters. Because Goldendale is a small community, the claim argues, those details effectively identified her to residents despite the absence of her name in portions of the release. The claim also alleges the Facebook posting dramatically expanded the audience beyond what would have been reached through a traditional press release. Randall further alleges that portions of the Sheriff’s account were inaccurate. The claim gives specific details of the original incident cited in the Sheriff’s statement that she disputes. According to the filing, those alleged inaccuracies contributed to criticism directed toward her online. In her claim, Randall says she became aware of the Facebook
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Farmland eyed for energy and data center projects Emma Renly
Washington State Standard The Facebook post shows an AI-generated image of two farmers staring into the distance at golden hour, overlaid with the text “local landowners deserve a say.” It’s a reference to where energy projects should be allowed in south-central Washington. These sponsored posts from “Make Energy Right Klickitat” have been appearing in the social media feeds of residents in the area. Klickitat County is covered by rolling hills of hay production, vineyards and grazing livestock. But the county, which is roughly the size of Delaware and has about 24,300 residents, is also an epicenter in the region’s battles over clean energy facilities and more recently, data centers. County officials have been working on a policy to guide development of solar and large-scale battery storage projects and specifically how those are balanced against
agriculture. “If the proposal is on what’s considered prime agricultural land that is highly productive, then it’ll be encouraged not to use those lands,” said Planning Director Scott Edelman. There is a preference to support agrivoltaics projects, which means land would host solar panels and simultaneously be used for farming. The cost is generally higher for developers. Additionally, the policy would set guidelines for how close these projects could be to neighboring residents’ land and the allowed noise level. As the county irons out its policy, a proposed power facility now in the queue is the River Turn Energy Center. It was initially proposed as an 800-megawatt solar facility and 800-megawatt battery energy storage system on Klickitat’s eastern border, where the cropland is considered exceptionally poor. A new website for the project shows it could involve up to 1,050 megawatts of solar
generation accompanied by an 800-megawatt battery storage facility. Savion Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Shell Energy, is developing River Turn. If built, it would be one of the larger solar facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Documents show the company secured 4,700 acres for the project via a long-term lease with five separate landowners. Previously, Savion has been at odds with the county over its solar ordinance, calling the draft one of the most restrictive policies of its kind in the country. The company argued it would push developers to seek approval from Washington’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, instead of at the local level. Since then, local officials have revised the policy to be less restrictive. It’s against this backdrop that the Facebook posts have begun popping up. Records and information on social media reveal that Make Energy Right Klick-
itat is working with Savion to lobby landowners to submit comments in support of land use policies favored by developers. The goal is to build solar facilities on agricultural land. Views on this are mixed locally, as above-market lease payments can provide a financial lifeline for farmers. “Farm owners who lease to solar are likely to retire on the solar rent check,” said Matt Chiles, a large landowner in Centerville. He has been approached by solar companies willing to buy his land outright for $10,000 an acre. “Given that only about half of my land might be suitable for solar, they are essentially willing to pay $20,000 per acre for good solar production land,” Chiles added. In comparison, an acre of wheat crop on productive soil is worth around $50. There’s speculation that electricity generated from the River Turn Energy Center will be used for a data center. Shell Energy’s direc-
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Idaho, and Montana. Asked about those projects supplying power to data centers, Emily Butterfield, communications manager for the group, said: “We can’t and don’t want to direct how energy is used.” Jeff Watson, senior development manager with Savion, said the company has worked with Barragan on “early-stage projects across multiple markets.” In a 2025 public comment to Klickitat County, Watson also listed himself as a “landowner advocate” with both Savion and AMAUTA. When asked questions about the River Turn solar facility, both Watson and Mitchell Taylor, Savion’s vice president of development, were hesitant to provide details, even walking back statements made in a public meeting early 2025, which Taylor said was only an “early threshold discussion with community leaders.” He added that the size and scope of the proposed facility has not been finalized.
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tor of regulatory affairs, Greg Macdonald, declined to answer questions on whether that is the case. “I’m sure you understand,” Macdonald added. A California-based company called AMAUTA Public Affairs is behind the Make Energy Right Klickitat campaign. It’s part of a broader Make Energy Right initiative the firm is overseeing. “We Don’t Just Understand Energy Projects. We Know How to Get Them Approved,” AMAUTA says on its website. Ignacio Barragan, the firm’s founder, said in an email that AMAUTA is a member of Renewable Northwest—an energy advocacy organization based in Portland. He said Make Energy Right began because “friends and colleagues across the country shared frustration about the lack of platforms in the energy sector that championed an all-of-the-above strategy in support of America’s energy independence.” Renewable Northwest presses for clean energy projects in Washington, Oregon,
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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture Everyone in this picture is LEO. That’s not their name, like the old Newhart show gag, “I’m Larry, this is my brother Darryl and this my other brother Darryl.” LEO
stands for law enforcement officer, which all of these guys clearly are. But who are they, individually? Why were they having their picture taken? When? All
we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com),
or give us a call (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
This picture has been colorized. Several readers identified two thirds of the people in this picture. Fred Naught and son Travis are
left and center. The pair were awarding a trophy from the Strive for Potential program to Kevin Reese at right.
Looking Back August 8, 1888 – 138 Years Ago Public comment delivered at a city council meeting: In view of the fact the streets are being resurveyed and that some of the corners now being established vary somewhat from where they are supposed to be, it is suggested that we have a new deal. Some temporary buildings should be moved out of town some place, move into them, then set fire to the town and burn it, plow up the ashes, then lay off the streets and begin new. August 6, 1942 – 84 Years Ago Old rags, scrap iron, phonograph records, or used rubber can be traded for rides on the merry-goround here Saturday night as the American Legion begins an intensive salvage drive in this community. One ticket will be given for each 5 pounds of rags, 15 pounds of scrap iron, 5 pounds of rubber, or 3 phonograph records turned in. Scales will be available to weigh the salvage material, which will be loaded for immediate shipment August 13, 1942 – 84 Years Ago Here’s one for Ripley! A brood sow owned by Paul Schilling, a Crofton Prairie rancher, gave birth two weeks ago to seven pigs. Just one week later from the date of the first litter, she farrowed seven more. According to Schilling the seven pigs to arrive two weeks ago lived, but the second litter of seven lived but a few days; however, they seemed to be well matured and healthy. Schillings believes that if he had taken the older pigs away from their mother, the younger pigs would have survived. August 12, 1956 – 70 Years Ago Merwin Eshelman was head councilor as 110 4-Hers stayed at Satus Ski Lodge last week. This is the first time the camp was held at the Lodge, according to county agent Ted Alexander.
NEW SETTLEMENT NAMED GOLDENDALE Goldendale, Clickitat County, March 13, 1872 A new town was born here today by the “proud parents,” Mr. and Mr. John Golden, pioneers who first came to the area about 13 years ago. The Goldens recently purchased 200 acres of land previously known as the settlement of Clickitat Creek, from J. L. Kimberland, most of it along the bottom land along the river. Part of it extends to higher ground, and Golden also filed on the 160-acre homestead adjoining the
Kimberland place still further back from the creek. Names in honor of the founder had been suggested, such as Golden, Golden City, Goldenville, Goldenburg, etc. A worshipper at a religious camp meeting along the creek suggested Wi l lowd a le, a nd a comprom ise brought about the enthusiastically ac c ep t e d n a me of Goldendale.
August 5, 1976 – 50 Years Ago A six-unit motel, restaurant, and a building supply store proposed for a site one and a half miles south of Trout Lake on Highway 141 was one of several projects reviewed and accepted by the Klickitat County Board of Adjustment this past week. June 24, 1976 – 50 Years Ago The Goldendale Golf Club has one of the finest ninehole courses in the Northwest. Guest plays are welcome at any time. Unincorporated association efforts in May 1926 laid the groundwork for what was to evolve into a major community project. What resulted is an even more satisfying tourist attraction for the community. Golf Club pioneers signed for the purchase of 20 acres of land and laid out three holes to start. Additional acreage was added in 1936. More land was added again after that. In the beginning, practically all the land was covered with rock. With the aid of horses and “stone boats,” the members took tons upon tons of rock from what is now referred to as “the back side” fairways. In 1947, the club was incorporated as a non-profit organization. Fairways and greens were changed from dry grass and sand to turf around 1958; the only cost to the club was material. Farmers and other volunteers furnished equipment and free labor for installation of the present water system. — Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Points to ponder: A man walks into a bar with a frog in his ear. “When did you first notice that?” the bartender asks. “It started as a wart,” the frog says. Two ropes walk into a bar. The bartender says, “We don’t serve ropes in here,” and picked up one of the ropes and threw it to the floor. The second rope decides he’d better disguise himself, so he ruffles his threads and twists his two ends together. The bartender looks at the second rope and shouts, “Are you one of them ropes?” “No,” was the reply. “I’m a frayed knot.” Definitions: Debate: what lures de fish. Dilate: to live long. Eclipse: what the gardener does to the hedge. Farcical: a long bike ride. Fungi: the life of the party. Geometry: what an acorn says when it’s grown up. Hundred: what Attila induced. Incongruous: where laws are made. Isolate: what the White Rabbit says in Alice in Wonderland.
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Opinion
Goldendale, Washington
Do we really want kids going to school in the dark?
We have been seeing and hearing news about the possibility of permanent Daylight Savings Time. Will this work better for you? There is a song called “Tulsa Time.” In the song, Don Williams sings about living on Tulsa Time. When he arrived in California, nobody wanted him in the movies, and no one would sing his songs, so he decided he would go on back to Tulsa time. There are many people who want to keep their watches set on Daylight Savings Time. They don’t want to go back to Tulsa Time or set their watch back one hour in early November. Many Americans don’t like leaving work in the dark. They leave work in the dark and arrive home for a very long evening. They start quoting “Twas the Night Before Guest Column Christmas,” highlighting the line in the poem that reads, “Ma and I had Dr. Glenn just settled down for a long winter’s Mollette nap.” The long winter’s nap starts at about 4:20 p.m. in the afternoon when darkness sets in many parts of the Central Time Zone. It’s different for everyone, but darkness comes very early in December and the first couple of weeks in January. The hours of daylight are simply much shorter from November until the time changes back in early March. One problem with making DST permanent is a very long, dark morning. In the Eastern Time Zone, there will be some areas where it will be almost 9 a.m. before daylight breaks. In the song title, “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive,” the sun already doesn’t break until about 10 in the morning. This will be very difficult on the senior adults who want to be at Walmart by 5 a.m. Many seniors don’t drive in the dark. This means Walmart will be dead until much later in the morning. In some parts of Indiana, daybreak will be at about 8 a.m. This is a far cry from June and July when it is very light in the morning by 5:10 a.m. or so. Many of us would just as soon stay with the time changes. It gives us something to gripe about or to debate twice each year. Something we ought to seriously think about are the school kids who catch the bus every morning. The potential danger to little children standing on the road waiting for a bus to pull up is something to consider. If it is dark, it presents a more dangerous scenario for everyone. Any change is not worth endangering one child. Maybe we should simply start school later and have one less hour of school time. Most children and staff are beat by the end of the day. Maybe the kids’ attention span would be a little better if they weren’t required to sit for such a long day. We will soon find out which time we will be living in. Will it be Daylight Savings Time or metaphoric Tulsa Time?
Burn-out has got to go
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Fish and Wildlife Commission probe finds wrongdoing deteriorating relationships decision in November 2022 to between commissioners and stop recreational hunting of department leadership, ” black bears in the spring. Sportsmen’s Alliance, an Nziramasanga concludes. She r e c o m m e n d s Ohio- based advocacy group the governor require for hunters and anglers , comprehensive training opposed the outcome. It go in protecting wildlife on public records and responded by seeking or allowing for hunting or open meeting laws, and commissioners’ emails, texts fishing of various species. establishment of clearer and other communications Release of the report is rules for how commissioners to figure out if, as the group likely to inflame rather communicate with members was convinced , state public than calm those tensions as of advocacy groups , meeting laws had been it doesn’t recommend the especially those actively violated ahead of the vote. removal or resignation of any engaged in suing the panel After receiving thousands of records , the group commissioners, as some of or the department. She does also suggest petitioned Ferguson in their critics hoped. Nor does it absolve commissioners “corrective or personnel May 2025 to remove four of wrongdoing, as others action” could be considered commissioners — Smith , against Smith and Rowland Rowland , Baker , and wished. “ The record reflects a who, in one instance, were L e h m k u h l — a l l e g i n g Commission navigating found to have purposely misconduct and malfeasance. a period of significant declined to turn over certain Ferguson has not acted on pressure , public records for 18 months. the petition. institutional , ,, But the report seemed to marked by escalating outside How we got here advocacy, high-volume public This investigation traces validate those misgivings. Smith described how records litigation, ideological back to the commission’s disagreement, a n d narrow and controversial she and three other
JERRY CORNFIELD Brionna Aho said in an current commission chair WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD email. “After the governor Jim Anderson , reviews the report , he will In recent years, Washington fish and determine next steps.” commission meetings have wildlife commissioners The Department of Fish become an ideological routinely disregarded and Wildlife received a copy battlefield for groups fighting government transparency Tuesday. A statement issued over how far the state should
laws , skirted conflict of interest rules, and sparred with agency leaders, but their actions and behavior did not reach the level of serious misconduct, according to the findings of a nearly yearlong investigation released Friday. Commissioners’ repeated violations of public records and open meeting laws partly stemmed from a lack of understanding and training, and their tense interactions with Department of Fish and Wildlife leaders revealed “a significant breakdown in trust ” but did not amount to harassment or mistreatment, the report concludes. “ In each instance , the evidence stops short of establishing the most serious forms of the alleged misconduct ,” wrote Chiedza Nziramasanga of Transformative Workplace Investigations. “ What the record does establish is that legal obligations existed , that compliance was inconsistent, and that the consequences of that inconsistency were real — for staff , for the department , and for the institution itself ,” she wrote. Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered the investigation last August . Since then , its cost had climbed to $80,000. The governor had not seen the results Friday, according to his staff. “ Now that the report is final, we expect to brief the governor in the next few days on the content ,” Communications Director
Friday said it is “ reviewing .. the report and awaiting further information from the governor’s office.” Kelly Susewind, the leader of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife , formally asked Ferguson to investigate commissioners’ behavior. This was an extraordinary request for an inquiry into the ninemember commission, which oversees his department and has the power to remove him should it choose. On Friday, he issued a one -sentence statement that did not reference the report , “ Our focus remains on our mission and continuing our work to conserve and manage fish , wildlife and their habitats,” he said The commission devises policies to sustain fish and wildlife populations in Washington while allowing for commercial and recreational opportunities to fish and hunt. The 68-page report focuses on current commissioners Lorna Smith , Melanie Rowland, John Lehmkuhl, Barbara Baker, and Woody Myers , and one former member, Tim Ragen . All but Ragen were interviewed last fall by the investigator. are Commissioners
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OBITUARIES Frederick Carl Duthweiler, age 90, passed away at his home in Goldendale, Washington, July 6, 2026. He filled his life with family and friends, love and laughter, hard work and serious play. Fred was born April 16, 1936, in Islip Terrace, New York, the second son of Edward and Frieda (Vogt) Duthweiler. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Mullen, a small mining town in the Idaho panhandle. The family later settled in Spokane, Washington, where he attended school. In 1960, he graduated from the University of Washington in Mechanical Engineering, and in 1973 Fred registered as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of Alaska. Fred and Sue Ashurst married July 12, 1986, in Anchorage, Alaska. They traveled, often to Germany and to Fred’s ancestral home of Nussdorf to visit relatives and sample local wines. The two rode mules
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on Molokai and camels in Australia; snorkeled with rays in Mexico and sharks on Maui; helped butcher a moose in Alaska and harvest grapes in Germany; viewed our world from mountain tops in Canada and from below sea level in Death Valley; and traveled by steam train in Colorado and by Model T Ford in Washington state. Telling friends that he disliked looking for a job, he worked for Union Oil of California throughout his career, most of that time in Alaska. Fred was responsible for engineering work on several oil and gas production platforms in Cook Inlet, Alaska. He spent two winters in arctic Alaska, testing construction methods for building an island made of ice in the Beaufort Sea. The following year, Fred built
an ice island for Unocal’s exploratory drilling in the area. By summer’s end the ice melted, leaving no trace of the work done at the site. Fred holds three patents related to oil exploration and production in the Arctic. Fred was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the Explorers Club. In 1981, ASME named him Alaska Engineer of the Year. SPE chose him to be their Alaska Engineer of the Year for 1986. His kids meant everything to him. He believed it was more important to give them experiences rather than money. The three spent several weeks each summer at his gold mine near Denali National Park. Together, they floated down
the Yukon River from White Horse to Dawson and fished the Kenai River. In his PA-14 airplane and his camper, the group explored Alaska. Fred accumulated old cars and trucks and, seeing beauty beneath the rust, he restored them. At one point, his fleet included two Model T Fords, a mid-thirties Mercedes Benz roadster replica, an MG, Diamond T farm truck, and a late-forties Ford pickup. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Edward. He is survived by his wife Sue; children Kathi Donald and Scott (Susan) Duthweiler; grandchildren Kevin, Paige, and Brandon Donald, Cole, and Kate Duthweiler; and niece and nephews Diane, Christian, and Mark Duthweiler. As Fred wished, no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Salvation Army, 111 Queen Anne Avenue #300, Seattle, WA 98109, or a charity of your choice.
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Uplift Local Two months after former Wasco County Commissioner Phil Brady unexpectedly passed away, the remaining two commissioners, Scott Hege and Jeff Justesen, named his temporary replacement on July 15: Rodger Nichols, a longtime journalist serving The Dalles and the greater Gorge region. Nichols spent more than two decades reporting on Wasco County affairs, first as news editor for the now-defunct newspaper The Dalles Chronicle and later as news director for Haystack Broadcasting, now Gorge Country Media. [He is a regular contributing reporter for The Goldendale Sentinel.] He has served on the Columbia River Gorge Commission and ran for Wasco County Commissioner in 2015, all while keeping up his journalism work. In his first interview since taking the job, Nichols told Uplift Local that he plans to drop reporting on the Wasco County Commission during the few months he holds the position. He is expected to be replaced sometime after the Nov. 3 general election by the winner of that contest, which includes Mike Urness, who is the only candidate on the ballot after taking second place behind Brady in the May primary, and Dick Schaffeld, who came in third and is now running a write-in campaign. Uplift Local: My first question is: Did you want this job? Rodger Nichols: That’s kind of a mixed answer. When we first discovered this
rather shocking development [that former Commissioner Phil Brady had unexpectedly passed away], and [the commissioners] started talking about what we ought to do, I think it was actually [Wasco County administrator] Tyler Stone [who] said, “Well, you know, Rodger, you’re the only one who’s up to speed on anything. And I thought, “Yeah, that’s fine, but that’s not going to happen.” Then he later suggested I put a letter of application in. I said, ‘Okay, I’m willing to serve.’ But it’s a whole different ball game sitting in the seat than reporting on it. UL: What do you see as the biggest challenges flipping your position from observer to official? Nichols: Realizing that I have a whole lot to learn. I mean, there is the public face that is presented, and there are questions that I have asked to get more behind the scenes, but there are 15 departments in the county, and I’m a mile wide and an inch deep in what I know. There are things going on in every single department, and it’s impossible to report [as a journalist] on everything that’s happening. UL: What journalistic work are you going to continue when you’re in this position as a Wasco County Commissioner, and what are you going to give up? Nichols: I called the [Oregon] Ethics Commission and said, here’s the situation, and they said, ‘Okay, if there is a vote that benefits you or your family or close relatives, that becomes a problem. But there
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the lucky recipients of love from Gwendolyn throughout her life. Gwendolyn was proud to serve on the city council of Goldendale for six years, had her own law office, and also worked for many years as a deputy county prosecutor. Prosecuting attorney for The City of Goldendale was her last job before retiring in 2021. Her commitment to the law, personal ethics, and integrity were known throughout Goldendale and Klickitat County. Loyalty, intelligence, confidence, thoughtfulness, and being funny were some of the qualities her friends were blessed by over the years. She loved to talk about the law and the Constitution and just might engage in some political discussion as well when the opportunity presented itself. Gwendolyn was great at making you think about why you believe what you believe! She also supported the Soroptimists and the Klickitat County Republican Womens group. Growing up Episcopalian, Gwendolyn had a foundation of organized religion. Later in life, she found joy in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and loved learning and researching this relationship from a new perspective. Gwendolyn passed away on June 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother. She is survived by her husband Keith; his son Josh; daughter Kristine and family; and cousin Lee Bybee. A celebration of life was held August 1, 2026, at Columbia Hills Chapel in Goldendale.
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seems to be no inherent problem with reporting on a board that you’re sitting on, which I have been doing for years at the Gorge Commission.’ Now, my wife is saying, you really ought to give up some of this stuff. Her question was, “Are
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Gwendolyn Louise Grundei was born November 27, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, to Alvin and Rita Nichols. She joined brother Gordon at home. The family soon moved to the Yakima Valley where she attended school and graduated from AC Davis High in 1973. Her childhood included a love for animals and books. Gwendolyn was a gifted singer and earned a degree in music from Washington State University and a Masters in Music Performance from the University of Illinois. Her studies continued as she earned her Law Degree from the University of Oregon and promptly went to work for Okanongan County as a Deputy Prosecutor. After a year there, she came to work for Klickitat County, also as a Deputy Prosecutor, to be closer to her mother who resided in Yakima. Gwendolyn met Keith Grundei while both worked for Klickitat County, and they married on June 20, 1996. They enjoyed a honeymoon trip to the Cook Islands and a few other trips and cruises over the years. Together they enjoyed 30 years of marriage and commitment that were very special. Gwendolyn inherited her father’s rheumatoid arthritis, which proved challenging over the last 20 years. Keith was a faithful and committed caregiver to her through those times. Minnie, a/k/a “The Mouse,” a miniature pincher, was the joy and excitement of the Grundei home for more than 16 years and provided much companionship for Gwendolyn and Keith. Many other pets were
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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
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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.
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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.”
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E xtra GHS grad participates in international maritime exercise Specialist John Osborne
Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 3rd Class Napoleon Owen, a native of Portland, Oregon, serving with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment and assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Owen graduated from Goldendale High School in 2020. His parents are Dove and Shayla Owen; Dove is the owner and operator of DoveScapes Landscaping in Goldendale. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found back home. “In my hometown, I witnessed a lot of struggle, which made me realize that I would need a hard work ethic to succeed,” Owen said. Owen joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Owen serves as a hospital corpsman.
“I joined the Navy to serve my country and better myself as a person,” Owen said. As the world’s largest international maritime exercise, 31 nations, approximately 40 surface ships, five submarines, 14 national land forces, over 140 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will participate in RIMPAC 2026. This exercise provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring safety at sea and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 marks the 30th exercise in a series that began in 1971. The theme of RIMPAC 2026 is “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.” The participating nations and forces exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces. These capabilities range from disaster relief and maritime security operations to sea control and complex warfighting. The relevant, realistic training program includes gunnery, missile, anti-submarine
and air defense exercises, as well as amphibious, counterpiracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal and diving and salvage operations. It is fitting that the world’s premier maritime exercise occurs as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. For 250 years, the United States has built relationships with international partners based on trust, cooperation, and shared values. RIMPAC is where that trust is put into practice, strengthening the people-to-people relationships that are the bedrock of all the nations’ collective security. Owen is grateful for the opportunity to participate in RIMPAC. “RIMPAC is an amazing exercise to train and interact with our brothers and sisters from allied countries,” Owen said. Owen serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security. “Serving as a corpsman
tress, interference with business relationships, defamation, recklessness, violations of state and federal constitutional privacy rights, due process violations, equal protection violations, and federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. The claim further alleges that Songer and Deputy Loren Culp either authored, approved, or refused to remove the published information and contends their actions constituted official misconduct. It also alleges, as part of the legal claims, that their conduct reflected discriminatory treatment of women and victims of domestic violence. Those allegations have not been proven in court. Extensive witness list The filing contains an unusually lengthy witness section. Rather than focusing solely on witnesses to the underlying domestic violence incident, the claim identifies people who may have knowledge regarding preparation and publication of the Sheriff’s release or its impact. Those include Sheriff ’s Office personnel, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office employees, Goldendale Sentinel employees, coworkers at Goldendale Veterinary Clinic, friends, family members, former Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel, Randall’s former partner, medical providers, and approximately 146 individuals who commented on the Sheriff’s Facebook post. Claimed injuries Randall states that publication of the press release caused ongoing emotional and physical consequences. According to the filing, she has experienced severe stress, anxiety, humiliation, embarrassment, sleep deprivation, fatigue, hypertension, damage to her professional reputation, harm to her vet-
erinary practice, strained relationships with family and friends, and continuing fear over public perception of her. The filing says she has recently begun receiving medical treatment related to the trauma and that her injuries continue to evolve. The claim also states that her father first learned of the domestic violence incident through the Sheriff’s Facebook post, an event Randall describes as particularly distressing because of his age and health. $9 million estimate Although the filing says the full extent of damages remains unknown because treatment is ongoing, Randall estimates her damages at $9 million. The filing states the amount includes emotional distress, economic losses, physical injury, reputational harm, damage to her veterinary practice, and punitive damages where permitted by law. Attached to the claim are three principal exhibits: • screenshots of the Sheriff’s Facebook post and the comments it generated; • the Goldendale Sentinel’s November 19, 2025, publication of the Sheriff’s press release; and • David Quesnel’s December 3, 2025, public resignation statement. Under Washington law, filing a tort claim gives the governmental entity notice of the allegations before a civil lawsuit may be filed. The filing itself does not establish liability, and the allegations have not been tested in court. Klickitat County now has the opportunity to review the claim and determine whether to deny it, attempt to settle it, or await the filing of a civil lawsuit if Randall elects to proceed.
VET from page A1 post the following morning after receiving numerous text messages, phone calls, and screenshots. The filing states she has since received communications from more than 100 people regarding the Sheriff’s release and says many Facebook commenters criticized or disparaged both her personally and her veterinary practice. The claim asserts that many of those comments were based on inaccurate or incomplete information contained in the Sheriff’s release. The filing also alleges that after Randall requested removal of the Facebook post, Sheriff Bob Songer declined to take it down and defended its publication. Quesnel resignation cited One of the central pieces of the claim is the public resignation of then-Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel shortly after the release was published. The filing reproduces portions of Quesnel’s public resignation statement, in which he criticized the practice of publishing detailed information about victims of crimes, saying victims should not fear having their names and addresses broadcast publicly and warning that such releases expose victims to harassment while potentially affecting defendants’ rights to impartial juries. The claim includes Quesnel’s resignation statement as one of three exhibits attached to the filing. Numerous legal claims The filing alleges numerous legal theories of recovery against Klickitat County and the Sheriff’s Office. Among them are alleged violations of Washington’s Public Records Act and domestic violence confidentiality statutes, negligence, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional dis-
Twins are mayors for the day Rodger Nichols
For The Sentinel Stars of the Goldendale City Council Monday night were double mayors for the day, twins Jaycee and Andi Barnes. They earned the position by coming in first in the Community Days scavenger hunt. “The scavenger hunt this year was themed 250th anniversary of America,” said Mayor Dave Jones, “and so they had to do a whole scavenger hunt about the 13 original colonies.” He explained the event is a collaboration between the Scavenger Hunt Society, the City of Goldendale, and the Goldendale Community Library. The winners earlier toured the fire station and got a ride in a fire truck. Jaycee banged the gavel to start the meeting and also read a statement giving a strong suggestion to the Community Days Committee.
“As Mayor Dave said, I’m the mayor of the evening,” she said. “I’d like to have the carnival on Main Street again next year. My favorite rides were the zero gravity and the cyclone. The scavenger hunt was so fun. Thank you for having me.” Sarah Kasczmarek reviewed the city’s financial position at the end of the second quarter, which showed that general fund revenue collection was on target with the budget, but revenue had decreased by 9% from the previous year. This was due primarily to a significant drop in retail sales tax. Council members said the decline in retail sales tax was likely due to residents traveling to Oregon to shop, with the lack of sales tax and lower prices on items like food and alcohol. Councilor Steve Johnston said with the need for affordable housing, the city should consider looking again at its ordinance on trailers.
“During the ’70s, companies really went cheap in building single wide trailers,” he said. “Since then, the standards have come up significantly. They have two by six walls. They have regular siding on them. They have pitched roofs to deal with snow load. I really think it’s time to revisit that.” Members of the ordinance committee will take up the subject at their next meeting. Councilor Danielle Clevidence had word about a community event of interest coming up. “We have the military vehicles coming in,” she said. “There’s going to be about 50 different types of military vehicles, and they’ll be pulling up to the high school, if I’m not mistaken, staying the night there and showing off these vehicles . It’s called a military convoy, and they’re going to show up, I believe, at the school somewhere around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11.”
with the Marines gives me great pride,” Owen said. “I truly feel I have the best job there is as the senior line corpsman working with the 15th MEU. The Marines trust me to take care of them, and I know they will take care of me.” Owen is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible. “I want to thank my family for their support, with a special shoutout to my wife and our baby on the way,” added Owen. Hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2026 will be led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Rear Adm. Richard Meyer, who will serve as Combined Task Force (CTF) commander. Chile will fill the role of deputy commander of the CTF, and Japan will fill the role of vice commander. The Republic of Korea will command the maritime component, and Canada will command the air component. During RIMPAC, a network of capable, adaptive partners train and operate together in
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SPECIAL SKILLS: Napoleon Owen, a 2020 graduate of Goldendale High School, is a Navy hospital corpsman participating in a major international operation.
order to strengthen their collective forces and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. RIMPAC 2026 contributes to the increased interoperability, resiliency and agility needed by the Joint and
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SMOKE from page A1 eral large active fires including the Autumn Lane Fire, Old Trails Fire, Mitre Rock Fire, Modrite Fire, Hudspeth Fire, Bradeen Hill Fire, Kaiser Canyon Fire, and Paradise Fire. Central Washington also has several large active fires, including the Little Giant Fire, Sinlahekin Fire, Ptarmigan Fire, Luna Fire, and the Border 2 Fire. Fires to the north in British Columbia also continue to burn.
B2— August 5, 2026
Goldendale, Washington
Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS JOHN LANGMACHER, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00886-06 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator 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 administrator or the administrator’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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: July 22, 2026 Administrator: Raely Elle Thoennes Attorney for Administrator: Alicia L. Lowe Address: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 700 Washington St., Suite 701 Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 905-1431 (2910, 3001, 3101) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of TYRRELL GEORGE ROSS, Deceased. NO. 26-4-05461-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 BARBARA ANN ROSS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the abovecaptioned Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 29, 2026 Personal Representative: Barbara Ann Ross Attorney for Personal Representative: Casey J. Little, WSBA No. 29662 Address for Mailing & Service: Fahlman Little Wheeler, PLLC 3023 80th Ave SE, Suite 300 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Court of probate proceedings: King County Superior
Court Cause number: 2 6 - 4 05461-1 SEA (3004, 3102, 3202) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of CAROL ROSENBERG BERLUTI, Deceased. NO. 26-4-05220-1 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. This Notice will be published in Klickitat County. Date of first publication: Personal Representative: Attorney for Personal Representative: July 29, 2026 DAVID BRIAN BERLUTI Maggie Lassen (WSBA # 43644) Address for Mailing or Service: EIDOS LEGACY 600 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 330, PMB 25952 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104-2246 Court of probate proceedings and cause no.: See above referenced cause number (3005, 3103, 3203) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of MARK HAYES HICKMAN, Deceased. Case No: 26-4-00031-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW
This Just In....
• Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance: SEPA 2026-09 Cliff & Diana Jewel, SEPA 206-11 Joshua Coombs - Klickitat County Planning Department • Klickitat County Determination of Non-Significance: Section 3.10 Zoning Ordinance and Section 19.54.110 of Title 19 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units • Notice of Public Hearing: Dallesport Serwer Monthly Rate Increase August 18, 2026 - Klickitat County Public Works • Probate Notice to Creditors: Patricia Jean Bean Gorge Legacy Law, LLC • Notice of Invitation to Bid: Goldendale Library Elevator Replacement Project - Ft Vancouver Regional Library • Notice of Public Hearing: SUB2026-01, Tax parcel 03101323080100 White Salmon Area - Klickitat County Planning Department 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Personal Representative: Michael Kane 15 Ridge Crest Dr. Lyle, WA 98635 Date of first publication: July 29, 2026. /s/ Michael Kane, Personal Representative Estate of Mark H. Hickman PO Box 758 Hood River, OR 97031 Attorneys for Personal Representative: Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith, LLP Meredith J. Smith, WSBA No. 55561 William H. Sumerfield, WSBA No. 15208 Attorney for Petitioner Email: meredith@phillipsreynier.com; bill@phillipsreynier. com 541-386-4264 (3006, 3104, 3204)
KLICKITAT COUNTY DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) on August 5, 2026 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: Amendments to Section 3.10 of the county Zoning Ordinance, also referenced as Section 19.54.110 of Klickitat County Title 19, relating to siting and development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Primary changes proposed include: increasing the maximum size of an ADU from 924 sf to 1296 sf; adjusting the method of measurement from the primary dwelling to the ADU; and eliminate the requirement for either the ADU or principal unit to be owner occupied at least six months per year; and removing the restriction of using an ADU for a short-term rental. After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm August 19, 2026. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm April 26, 2026. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (3106)
able in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773-4616. Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. Dated this 4th Day of August, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: LeeAnn Burgin, Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (3107, 3205)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of PATRICIA JEAN BEAN, No. 26-4-00034-20 Deceased PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIThe Personal Representative GATED DETERMINATION named below has been appointed as Personal RepreOF NON-SIGNIFICANCE sentative of this estate. Any Notice is hereby given that person having a claim against Klickitat County issued two the decedent must, before the Mitigated Determinations of time the claim would be barred Non-significance (MDNS) on by any otherwise applicable July 23, 2026 under SEPA statute of limitations, present Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) the claim in the manner as and the Klickitat County Enviprovided in RCW 11.40.070 ronmental Ordinance Number by serving on or mailing to the 121084, as amended, for the Personal Representative or following proposals: the Personal Representative’s SEPA 2026-09. Applicant: attorney at the address stated Cliff & Diana Jewel. A Short below a copy of the claim and Plat application requesting to filing the original of the claim subdivide 20 acres into two with the court in which the prolots. The proposed short plat bate proceedings were comis located in a portion of the menced. The claim must be S2NESE of Section 7, T3N, presented within the later of: R11E, W.M. Klickitat County, (1) Thirty days after the PerWA (Snowden vicinity) on tax sonal Representative served parcel 03-11-0700-0009/00. or mailed the notice to the SEPA 2026-11. Applicant: creditor as provided under Joshua Coombs. A Short RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Plat application requesting four months after the date of to subdivide approximately first publication of the notice. 2.37 acres into four lots. The If the claim is not presented proposed short plat is located within this time frame, the in a portion of S2NE of Secclaim is forever barred, except NOTICE OF PUBLIC tion 4, T3N, R16E & a portion as otherwise provided in RCW of SWNW of Section 3, T3N, HEARING R16E, W.M. Klickitat County, The Board of County Com- 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. WA (White Salmon vicin- missioners are to hold a public This bar is effective as to ity) on tax parcel 03-10-2320- hearing prior to the Dallesport claims against both the de1504/00. Sewer Monthly Rate Increase. cedent’s probate and nonproAfter review of the completed Public hearing will be held on bate assets. environmental checklists and Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Date of First Publication: Auother information on file the at 6:00 PM, in the Dallesport gust 5, 2026 Klickitat County Responsible Community Center located at Personal Representative: Official has determined that 136 6th Avenue, in Dallesport, Lana Jo Molnar these proposals will not have Washington at which time any Attorney for the Personal Repprobable significant adverse person may appear and be resentative: impacts on the environment. heard for or against the pro- Shannon Sheets Copies of the MDNS are avail- posed rate increase to the Address for Mailing or Serable at the Klickitat County monthly sewer rates for the vice: Planning Department during period September 1, 2026 - 112 West 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 normal business hours. Com- August 31, 2027. ments on the above projects Zoom meeting will not be pro- Court of probate proceedings and cause number: are due by 5:00 pm August 20, vided. 2026. Appeals on the above Americans with Disabilities KLICKITAT County Superior Court environmental review will be Act (ADA) Information accepted until 5:00 pm August The Klickitat County Public Cause No.: 26-4-00034-20 (3108, 3206, 3301) 27, 2026. Appeals must be Works Dept. in accordance made to the Board and filed with Section 504 of the ReNOTICE OF with the Klickitat County Audi- habilitation Act (Section 504) tor’s office. Appeals shall not and the Americans with DisINVITATION TO BID be deemed complete without abilities Act (ADA), commits FOR THE GOLDENDALE payment of the applicable ap- to nondiscrimination on the COMMUNITY LIBRARY ELpeal fees payable to Klickitat basis of disability, in all of its EVATOR REPLACEMENT County Planning Department. programs and activities. This PROJECT, ITB #2026-002. (3105) material can be made avail- The full text of the ITB, plans,
specifications, and any addenda thereto can be found at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District website at https://www.fvrl.org/ submit-bids/. A mandatory pre-bid site walk-through will be held at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2026, at the Goldendale Community Library, 131 W Burgen Street, Goldendale, WA 98620. Questions should be submitted to bids@fvrl.org no later than 5:00 PM on August 27, 2026. Sealed bids must be received at the FVRL Operations Center, 2018 Grand Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661, no later than 11:30 AM on September 1, 2026. A deposit of at least 5% of the Bid shall accompany each Bid. Electronic or faxed bids will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened immediately thereafter. FVRL, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. This project is funded in whole or in part through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with grant funds administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce. All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing federal or state wage rates. Small, minorityowned, and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. (3109, 3207) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on August 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually: Participation in person: The meeting will be held at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Room 200, Goldendale, WA. Participation in this meeting will also be offered virtually via Zoom. To join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/85782372047?pwd=WcV 8P4l5C1aTxaO71ZIpRJW7N aCsNb.1 Or call: 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 857 8237 2047 Passcode: 152082 THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: SUB 2026-01. The proposal is to create four, 1-acre parcels and meets the requirements to be processed as a subdivision not a short plat. The project is located on tax parcel 03101323080100, off of Jackson Drive in the White Salmon vicinity. THE PLANNING COMMISSION may make recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for approval or denial; or continue the matters to a set date and time. Information on the proposal is available at the Klickitat County Planning Department, 115 West Court St, Room 301, Goldendale, WA, 509 773-5703 or on our website: https://www.klickitatcounty. org/272/Planning-Department BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Planning Commission dated this 30th day of July, 2026. /s/ Dave Barta, Chairman (3110)
Classifieds RENTALS
HOUSE FOR RENT: ON 2nd Street in Rufus, 2 bedroom, 1 bath $925/mo includes water/sewer. Call Randy 509-250-1741.
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
net shop and woodworking tools and machines for sale. Huge inventory in excellent condition. Call for details 509-773-7875.
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
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 $300 – Goldendale 307-321-7113.
WOODWORKING
BOAT AND TRAILER 14ft
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LIVESTOCK
MARKETPLACE $500 OR LESS
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 Chamerlain Smart opener B750 ¾ hp brand new in the box 503-964-3208 ANTIQUE DESK, SMALL OAK $100 509-773-5621 FREE
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KNABE PIANO ‘60s model in excellent condition. Make an offer 509-773-4497
DINING ROOM TABLE with 4 chairs FREE 830-7193962
10” TABLE SAW – Make an offer 509-773-4497
FOLDING ENGINE HOIST – Make an offer 830-7193962
OLD WEST – Complete set of Old West (26 volume) books, Good condition 509773-4497 $130 509-7734497
10,000 WATT GENERATOR – Make an offer 830-7193962
ANTIQUE RADIOS – MAKE AN OFFER 50-773-4497
STATIONARY BIKE Hardly used, custom seat. Make an offer 509-365-3463
PYRENES MIX puppies – St Bernard/husky/pyrenes mix puppies born 2/22/26 1 blue eyed male 1 female $499
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,
August 5, 2026 —B3
Goldendale, Washington
Classifieds Jim 541-980-4082
TOOLS Benchtop drill press $250, 16” delta scrollsaw $175. More – mechanic tools, hand tools, portable saws, etc 509-365-5203
METAL ROOFING, used, Brown 21’ legnths x 18” wide. $1.00 per foot 509773-3636 BIKE EQUIP Stationary bike trainer, Deuter MT-04, use your own bike $40 503-5155665
Announcements & Notices
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Loans
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
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. TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104. 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. NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
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
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS
Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org. AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, 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.
NA MEETINGS
Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon. 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. 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.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
DEMENTIA Support Group
every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
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. MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
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
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 NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy. Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness. Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com. For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 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.
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. SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Never been used. Cost $69, asking $35. OBO. 541-296-1289. TRUMPET. Jupiter CXL CTR-60. Used. Valued new at $850, selling for $300. Comes w/ hard case and music stand. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or call/text: 541-705-0342. CRAFTSMAN 5HP Rototiller. $25. 541-354-1748. AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105. BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342. STOVE. Whirlpool, black & stainless steel with glass top. Works well. $500. 541391-2815. MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
$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. BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set of 10. 541-490-7254. Carson. PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. 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 BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable. CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254. TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254. SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $275. 541-354-1748. DISHWASHER. Frigidaire, stainless steel. Nice, clean and in good working condition. $400. 541-391-2815. INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254. 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. JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
Appliances
STOVE. Whirlpool, black & stainless steel with glass top. Works well. $500. 541391-2815. 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.
Furniture
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CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254. MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
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BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set. 541490-7254. PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Never been used. Cost $69, asking $39. OBO. 541-296-1289. SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $275. 541-354-1748.
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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org Solving the Crime: Modern Forensics With so many crime shows on TV - both real and fictional - we have all been exposed to forensics and crime scene investigation. These fields are advancing rapidly, and new technologies appear that aid law enforcement and forensic scientists in such areas as DNA genealogy, 3D crime scene re-creation, and virtual autopsies. Forensic science is, of course, not new. Scotland Yard began to use fingerprinting in 1901. Although fictional, “The Murdoch Mysteries” series begins in 1895, and Detective Murdoch uses fingerprinting and blood testing. In the book “The Science of Murder: The Forensics of Agatha Christie” by Carla Valentine
(2022), the author talks about how Agatha Christie was up-todate on the investigative methods of her time and used them in her books. The CSI TV shows, starting with “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, were groundbreaking in their portrayal of forensics and lab work in recent years. Thanks to Ancestry.com and other sites, DNA databases have grown exponentially in the last decades, and are linked to family genealogies which narrow down possible matches with more ease and certainty than ever before. Lindsey Wade, a detective from Tacoma, details her career in following cold cases in the book “In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares” (2023). In “The Secret History of the Rape Kit” by Pagan Kennedy (2025), the author describes the first forensic tool to bring sexual predators to justice. One of my favorite TV shows, “Bones”, featured a forensic anthropologist and her team. The book “Clay and Bones: My Life as an F.B.I. Forensic Artist” by Lisa Bailey (2024) is written by the F.B.I.’s first forensic artist, who specialized in facial reconstructions from skulls. Author Laurah Norton describes many forensic techniques used to identify remains in her book “Lay Them to
Rest: On the Road With the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless” (2023), and “Burned: A Story of Murder and the Crime that Wasn’t” by Edward Humes (2019) tells the story of a woman whose case was re-examined by the Innocence Project due to advances in arson investigation, leading to her parole. Last but not least in the forensic pantheon, the TV show “Criminal Minds” portrays the F.B.I.’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, which consults with law enforcement to give behavior-based investigative support such as criminal profiling. Ann Wolbert Burgess’ book, “A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind” (2021) details her work with this unit. If you still have general questions, try “The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book” by Patricia L. Barnes-Svarney (2019). The library also has some board games for the amateur sleuth: “Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective” (2020), for ages 14+, and “Chronicles of Crime” (2018), for ages 12+. May your investigations be fruitful. Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
of tender onions, carrots and peas mixed into the stir-fry rice cup that forms the base of your meal. The toppings are what give this recipe its deconstructed egg roll vibe: flavorful sauteed cabbage joins crunchy wonton strips and a protein of choice for a bowl that comes together in just 20 minutes. For more meal ideas to keep you going when life is moving quickly, visit MinuteRice.com. Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet Prep time: 1 minute Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 1-2 • 1 Minute Garlic Parmesan Rice Cup • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped • lemon wedges, for garnish (optional) Heat rice according to package directions. In medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, add rice, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and heat through, 1 minute. Return shrimp and stir to combine. Garnish with parsley. Squeeze lemon wedge over top, if desired, and serve. Substitution: Use sauteed mushrooms or crispy tofu to make vegetarian.
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Easy, restaurant-worthy meals for busy days (Feature Impact) When life gets busy, your home should be a place of reprieve, not extra stress – and that includes your kitchen. If you’re juggling work, chores, errands, hobbies, studies, a social life, caretaking or the other millionand-one things keeping your schedule full right now, the idea of spending an hour putting together a home-cooked meal might sound exhausting or downright impossible. In seasons like this, rather than waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant or standing in line for takeout, turn to quick, easy recipes that offer nutritional balance and don’t skimp on flavor. By using pre-seasoned Minute Rice Cups— like the new, crave-worthy Garlic Parmesan to satisfy comfort cravings and Veggie Stir-Fry that lets you enjoy the flavor of takeout without the wait – you can have a flavorful base for your meals ready in 1 minute. You won’t even have to pull out the rice cooker or go scrounging in the spice cabinet. If you’re craving a savory, cheesy dinner, this high-protein Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet, ready in only 6 minutes, is an ideal choice for busy home chefs searching for that elusive balance between simple and sophisticated. Plus, the recipe can easily be adapted to your household’s tastes; try tossing some spinach or chickpeas into the skillet or swapping the shrimp for chicken or tofu. To enjoy takeout flavors without the trip, opt for this restaurantinspired Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe. Savor the umami notes of soy sauce and enjoy the convenience
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Egg Roll in a Bowl Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 18 minutes Servings: 2 • 1 Minute Veggie Stir-Fry Rice Cup • 1/2 pound ground turkey or pork • 1 cup coleslaw mix • 1 garlic clove, minced • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil • 1/2 cup fried wonton strips • 2 tablespoons sweet and sour sauce Heat rice according to package directions. In large pan, cook meat over medium heat 10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease. Add coleslaw, garlic, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil to pan. Cook 8 minutes, or until coleslaw is softened. Add rice during final 4 minutes. Top with wonton strips, drizzle sweet and sour sauce and serve. Tip: To add more vegetables, try mushrooms, bell peppers, snap peas or green onions. For extra spice, drizzle on sriracha or hot sauce of choice.
Since my niece, Isabelle, was little, she was always a planner. She was the only kindergartner I knew who laid out her outfit for the following day on her bed the night before. “Which tights do you think I should wear?” she would ask me, very seriously. She would have her outfit laid out on the bed with two competing pairs of tights, and I would be tasked with determining which color would best complete the ensemble. I usually thought that either would work nicely. But I admired how Isabelle was ready for the next demanding day at kindergarten. At some point early on, Isabelle had grasped the idea that the future was something that could be planned, and she ran with it. We would be on our way to a restaurant with my mom and dad, and Isabelle would be overwhelmed with excitement for what the day would bring. “After we have lunch, Grandpa, can we play downstairs? And after that, can we go swimming? And after that—” This would go on and on. If she wasn’t stopped, Isabelle could easily have mapped out the rest of our lives on the drive to lunch. “I’m not planning anything!” my father (Isabelle’s grandpa) would finally say. I knew this was a lie; my dad has always been a planner. He always said that at least half the fun of a vacation was planning it. I come from a family of planners, and so the fact that Isabelle enjoyed anticipating the future so much should come as no surprise. And while it could get a little tiresome, having every moment planned out in excruciating detail, I understood where Isabelle was coming from. It’s nice to have something to look forward to.
Isabelle just got back from a year in Argentina. She loved it, she tells me. I wrote to her while she was still there and asked if she wanted to go to a musical when she got back. She said that she did. We went out to dinner and then we saw a musical together, just as we used to before she went away. I knew she was sad to leave Argentina, and the musical gave her something to look forward to. I buy tickets to musicals months in advance and look forward to the event with happy anticipation. My husband, Peter, can tell you when we will travel to Mexico many months before we do. I have a reasonably good idea of what I will be working on for months in advance. The good part about this is that I always have something to look forward to. The trouble with it is that sometimes, by the time the event arrives, it is almost an anticlimax. I wonder if my life lacks spontaneity. I worry that I am falling into a rut. But there is an old saying: “Man plans, God laughs.” And it’s true, much of my life does not turn out the way I expect. I never know what the future will bring. As good as Isabelle is at planning tomorrow’s outfit, the direction her life will take is still unknown. The same is true for all of us. So maybe it is a good thing to have small plans to look forward to with happy anticipation. My big plans will often have to change, and life will hand out disappointments, no matter how well I plan. It’s good to have some small, sweet moments I can look forward to. And it’s important to be wearing the right color tights when they happen. To see photos, check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.
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Crabs seem to have big personalities packed inside hard shells. Bold and fearless at times, or shy and quickly scurrying away to hide under rocks at other times. There are more than 7,000 kinds of crabs living around the world, including giant Japanese spider crabs, colorful Sally Lightfoot crabs, tiny pea crabs and bright blue crabs and they can be found along coastlines around the world. With their weird habits, clever survival skills, and busy lives, crabs prove that being different can be a very smart way to live.
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Did you know that crabs help keep beaches, coral reefs, and the ocean floor clean by eating dead plants and animals? They also become an important meal for fish, sea turtles, birds, and many other animals. Without crabs, the ocean would be a much less healthy place, making these busy little crustaceans some of nature’s hardest workers.
If crabs could compete in the Olympics, they would probably win some gold medals. Crabs zip sideways with amazing speed. They have strong claws that work like built-in tools they use to dig cozy burrows, defend themselves, and even wave at other crabs. Some species, like fiddler crabs, seem to show off by raising one giant claw and waving it around as if they are saying, “Hey, everybody, look at me!” Hermit crabs make everyone laugh because they borrow empty seashells instead of growing their own homes. When they outgrow one shell, they simply move into a bigger one, almost like kids trading in small shoes for larger ones.
Fun Facts! Crabs have 10 legs, including their two claws. Most crabs walk sideways because of how their leg joints bend. Crabs can regrow lost legs and claws. Their eyes sit on movable stalks, giving them a wide view. Some groups of crabs are called casts. Pea crabs can be smaller than a human thumbnail. Coconut crabs can climb trees and crack open tough foods with powerful claws.
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16 Special traits 19. Sally Lightfoot genus 20. Staying alive 21. Ocean habitat 22. World games 24. Timid 27. Pearl makers 29. Long-legged crab 30. Shellfish 31. Brave
The crab family is full of amazing characters. The Japanese spider crab is a giant. Its legs can stretch up to 12 feet across, making it the largest crab in the world. Red crabs on Christmas Island hold parades as they migrate toward the ocean. 50 million crabs moving together at the same time is a real sight to see. The pea crab hides inside oysters, clams, or mussels, where it is a parasite eating the other animals’ food. The most colorful species is the Sally Lightfoot crab. It is speedy and climbs rocks and its shell is a rainbow of colors. For some reason, I like the scientific name for the Sally Lightfoot crab, Grapsus Grapsus. It’s just fun to say. Grapsus Grapsus!
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Even though crabs are tough, they face challenges in the wild. Plastic, trash, and harmful chemicals, warmer ocean temperatures and stronger storms can really affect their habitat. People around the world like to eat crab as a delicacy. At times, crabs are caught faster than they can reproduce, causing populations to get smaller. Laws have been passed to protect these crustaceans, but humans need to step in and help more. a publication of Cimarron Valley Communications, LLC © 2026, all rights reserved. www.smartypantsnews.com