HEADLINES & HISTORY SINCE
Goldendale, Washington
Primary election
Returns came in too late last night for this morning’s newspaper, but visit www.GoldendaleSentinel.com to see results.
‘Chinese’ hundreddollar bills
LOU MARZELES EDITOR
A shopper at Holcomb’s Market Saturday brought in what looked like a hundred-dollar bill—but not quite.
CONTRIBUTED: PEGGY WOODARD
FINANCIAL IMPACT OF FIRE: The Big Horn fire near Bickleton, seen here nearing wind towers, left major economic detriment to the finances of Klickitat County.
Big Horn fire costs county quarter of a million dollars
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Fire was much on the minds of Klickitat County Commissioners at their July 30 meeting, which began with a declaration of emergency. Commissioner Dan Christopher made the motion:
“I move we approve the resolution in the matter of declaring an emergency for the purpose of responding to threats to public safety and property, due to the Big Horn fire and radio site damages.” It passed unanimously.
Commissioners were also hoping for state or federal disaster declarations that would help obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds.
The reality is that the financial fallout from the 50,000-acre Big Horn fire in eastern Klickitat County will be felt for a long time.
“We lost over 2,000 feet of guardrail and a bunch of signs,” County Public Works Director Jeff Hunter said, “and we did receive some damage on the road. Preliminarily, we’re looking at probably $250,000 worth of damage.”
But that’s not all. Hunter reported that a new fire started just to the east of the Big Horn fire in Benton County. There was concern it might join up with the Big Horn fire.
Over the previous weekend, the Cloudville fire on the Dallesport peninsula had evacuation orders in place through Sunday,
And there was a county loss from a fire that was not even in Washington State. The Microwave Tower fire, on the Oregon side of the Columbia, actually knocked out the nearby Indian Hill public safety radio site. Emergency Management Director Jeff King told the commis-
sioners that he wasn’t surprised at the failure, as the generator was not public safety grade to begin with and was more than 20 years old, long past its expected useful life. The failure came on the second day it had been providing backup power.
“It could have been a combination of the heat from the fire that came close,” he said. “Smoke clogged the air filters, caused it to overheat, and ruined the engine.”
He explained the maintenance provider said the generator was too damaged for repair, and the company had gone out of their way to get the site back in operation.
“They even were able to replace the transfer switch because the one that was there would not match up with the trailer generator we got on loan from the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.
“I found it on Collins, just up the road,” the man told a cashier at the store who he asked to check it out. She thought it looked fishy, so she called the police. An officer arrived soon after, looked it over, and proclaimed it phony.
The cashier tore it up and threw
it in a trash can before permission was asked, and granted, to take pictures of it. There are two telltale indicators that the bill is fake, despite it being on fairly high-quality paper. One is the large yellowish area on the right on the front of the bill. The other—blatantly obvious— is the presence of Chinese characters on a yellow splotch on the left side of the back of the bill.
The U.S. Treasury has no printing facilities in China.
BOMB SCARE: Police vehicles swarmed the Sinclair station in Goldendale last week where a bomb was suspected to have been placed. A bomb squad from Yakima responded.
City hears reports on fire response, bomb scare, Pride parade
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
KPUD Dallesport plant operators win again
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Wastewater treatment plant operators play a critical role in keeping Washington’s water clean. The facilities they operate have to be functional 24/7/365. And the plants have to deal with everything homes and businesses dump in or flush down the drain. This includes items sewage systems were not made to deal with, like “flushable” wipes, face masks, oils, and cooking grease. It’s not an easy job. Operators have to be certified and meet continuing education requirements.
wastewater treatment plants in the state. Every year, every one of the 300 plants is evaluated for compliance with its effluent limits, monitoring and reporting requirements, spill prevention planning, pretreatment and other regulatory activities to stay in full compliance with their discharge permits. Plants that comply 100% with their wastewater discharge permits receive awards in a program that started in 1995.
Klickitat PUD owns treatment plants in Glenwood, Klickitat, Lyle, and Wishram and operates the plant in Dallesport under contract with the county. Over the years between them, they’ve racked up 49 DOE Outstanding Performance awards. This year will be no exception.
The opening of Monday’s Goldendale City Council meeting was presided over by twin mayors for the day, Gracelynn and Gunnar Littlewolf. The brother and sister had earned the prize by working as a tag team to win the Community Days scavenger hunt. The pair enjoyed several events throughout the day, including a ride on a city fire truck. Following a gentle tap of the mayor’s gavel to open the meeting, the two retired for the evening, thanked by all the councilors.
The meeting discussed several subjects, including the city’s sixyear city street plan, new flood plain maps, a fire load reduction project on Observatory Hill, add-
ing tie-down charges at the city airport, and the purchase of a newer used vehicle to carry firefighters’ self-contained breathing gear. The latter was the only measure to pass last night. The others were discussions to help the staff draft changes in ordinances for later public hearings. Under staff reports, Fire Chief Noah Halm said Goldendale sent
The state’s Information Manual for Treatment Plant Operators, known as “The Orange Book,” contains such helpful examples as: Calculate the suspended solids mass loading: Permit limit: 75 lbs/day Q = .67 MGD, C = 10.5 mg/L 8.34 lbs/MG = Unit conversion for weight of one gallon of water in pounds. mg/L Q x C x Unit Conversion = Mass Loading 0.67 x 10.5 x 8.34 = 58.6719
lbs/day Plants operate under the watchful eye of Washington’s Department of Ecology (DOE), which has the responsibility to regulate
The PUD has received word that the Dallesport plant will win its sixth such award for 2023 later this year. A July 17 letter from Vincent McGowan, Ecology’s water quality program manager, told the utility, “Your plant is one of the top performers for regularly meeting numeric effluent limits and permit criteria, for conducting monitoring, and for reporting data as required. lt takes diligent operators and a strong management team, working effectively
WELL DONE: Left to right: Ocean Barrett, Sharon Blodgett, Mike Krause, Joseph Randall, Noah Halm, Greg Watson, and Brandon Walter.
SuperiorCourtlog Voters warnedabout
Below is a summary of resolutionsfrom the Superior Court criminaldocket for the month of July, 2024 provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting AttorneyDavidR Quesnel Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the first and third Mondays of themonth
•State of Washington v Kevin D Mason, No 23-100006-20,defendantpleaded guilty to Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree, RCW 9A52.025and46.61024,date of offense1/14/23, and was sentenced to 38.25 months inprison
•State of Washington v Troy A Tower, No 23-100022-20,defendantpleaded guiltytoTheft2ndDegree, RCW 9A 56.040, and Trafficking Stolen Property 2ndDegree,RCW9A82.055, dateofoffenses4/25/20 and was sentenced to 30 days in jailand12 months DOC supervision under a firsttimeoffender waiver,RCW 9.94A650
•State of Washington v MikelF Seledkov, No 24-100008-20,defendantpleaded guiltytoRapeofaChild3rd Degree, RCW 9A 44.079, dateofoffense2/25/24,and wassentencedto12months in jailand 36 months DOC supervision under a Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative RCW 9.94A670
State of Washington v GeorgiaH Harris,No 24-100009-20,defendantpleaded guiltytoVehicularAssault -DUI, RCW 46.61522(l)(b), dateofoffense9/18/23,and wassentenced to 3months in jailand12 months DOC supervision
•State of Washington v ChristopherE Matney,No 24-1-00012-20 defendant pleaded guilty to Fail to Register asa Sex Offender RCW 9A 44.132, date of offense 6/15/23, and was sentencedto59daysinjail
•State of Washington v Saul Mendoza Alonso, No 24-1-00014-20 defendant pleadedguiltytoMalicious Mischief 1st Degree RCW 9A 48.070, date of offense 1/29/22,andwassentenced to10daysworkcrewandto payrestitution
State of Washington v Lusio Cervantes Huerta, No 24-1-00039-20,defendant pleaded guilty to Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle, RCW 46.61024, date of offense 6/23/24, and was sentenced to15daysin jail with 14 days converted to workcrew
• State of Washington v Jesus J Vargas, No 24-1-00040-20, defendant pleadedguiltytoVehicular Prowling1st Degree, RCW 9A 52.095, date of offense 6/24/24,andwassentenced to20daysinjail
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Okay, let’s all put on our thinking caps. On the table there’s a bottle of what looks like wine. There’s salt. Can of tomatoes. Can of Campbell’s somethingor-other. An electric frying
pan—probably quite the new thing back then. And the woman looks like she speared something in the meat family, from appearances. We give up. Who is she? What is she doing?
Why? When? Where? 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@golden-
dalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
Looking Back
July 20, 1944 – 80 Years Ago
Featured in a spring copy of the post publication, “Twin Props,” at Stockton, California: Sgt. Arnold Wellenbrock, former logger at Camp Draper and student at Central Washington College of Education is a member of the 16th TEFT Squadron and has the distinction of holding the 318th job, that of a Trainer operator. Completing three years of service July 10, Wellenbrock has spent practically the entire time at the Stockton field, having gone there after a short induction period spent at Ft. Lewis in July of 1941.
July1, 1954 – 70 Years Ago
Nellie Binford Fleming recalls her school days at Hartland School in the mid-1880s: The school house on High Prairie was a single room, no ceiling, unpainted, almost unfurnished. The stove sat in the middle of the room, and the stove pipe ran out the end of the room, right over the heads of the pupils who sat under its path. There were benches of rough boards, along the walls on two sides of the room. Nails were driven into the wall above the benches, and we hung our wraps on these nails and put our lunches on the long bench. The father of each family of children attending the school made desks enough to supply his brood and took them to the schoolhouse. Some were large, some were small, some rough, some well-made, some very sketchily put together. Each child supplied his own books and took to school and studied whatever sort of book the family happened to possess. One year there were sixty children big and little, of all different ages and grades, huddled into that one room, sitting on the hard straight seats, sometimes crowded three to a seat. That year we were presided over by an extremely tall man named Neal. I was terribly afraid of him. But, somehow, we learned “readin’ and writin’ and rithmetic.”
July 29, 1954 – 70 Years ago
Chances for survival of three-year-old Steven Bates, who tumbled into a cesspool Tuesday, are good according to Dr. Holderby. The tot and his brother pulled the boards from a cesspool and Steve jumped or fell into five feet of heavy sediment at the bottom of the trap. He was submerged seven to ten minutes before his father pulled him out of the cesspool located about 100 feet from the family home. The parents were attracted by the screams of Steven’s younger brother, who accompanied him to the cesspool. Mr. Bates gave the lad artificial respiration, and Dr. Holderby administered stimulants. The boy was cold and blue when hauled from the pool. The tots crawled through two fences to explore the cesspool.
August 6, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
Dr. Jerry Harsch, Pullman will arrive in Goldendale August 14 to take over the veterinarian business of Dr. James Kline who will be leaving in a short time for work in New Zealand. Dr. Harsch has been employed as head of the ambulatory clinic at Washington State University Veterinary school for the past four years where he has also had charge of all the farm animal work. He has lectured at the Horse Science Schools in California and in the Midwest.
August 1, 1974 – 50 Years Ago
Pastor James Madson has announced that the Goldendale Seventh-day Adventist Church will construct an elementary school on property recently purchased along Bickleton Road just east of Goldendale. The two-room school will be the first phase of a building program that will eventually include a church and expanded school facilities on five acres purchased from Mrs. William Knosher. The modest construction cost of $40,000 is due to the large amount of construction material and labor to be donated by the church members and friends. Trees for the lumber will come from the Clarence Tupper Ranch and will be milled by the Woodruff Sawmill at Wahkiacus.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. Cathy Dressel Crow was the only one to ID the men in last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture. And everyone after Cathy said that they should have recognized him. The man on the left in last week’s picture is Joe Dressel; next to Joe is Newton Gann. Most people wouldn’t have recognized Newton since he wasn’t from Goldendale, but Joe was a very prominent figure and business owner in Goldendale for many years. Anne, Joe’s daughter who Cathy conferred with on the picture, believes the picture was taken sometime in 1944 or 1945 while in training in Texas. We were able to find a few snippets of Joe while he was in the service throughout 1944 and 1945. On July 27, 1944, The Sentinel published that George and Vincent Dressel were going to fly to Texas to see their brother, Joe, graduate and receive his wings. Joe was graduating August 4 (1944) and had been in the service for 15 months. At that time the Air Force did not exist; it was known as the Army Air Corps. In a later issue of The Sentinel, August 31, 1944, is a picture of newly commissioned Lieutenant
Joseph L. Dressel, 25, receiving his silver pilot’s wings, which appear to be the wings on his shirt in our Mystery Picture. Joe and Newton were lifelong friends after the war. This picture above is from Joe’s 80th birthday in 1999. In researching this to find the picture (unfortunately unable to) as it ran all those years ago, we were reminded again of the importance a local newspaper played in informing a community what was happening in the world. During World War II, The Sentinel had two weekly columns for news of the “boys in the service,” which also covered the women serving. One was just snippets of promotions, movements, schools finished, and things of that nature. It also covered the sad deaths and news of those missing in action. The second column contained letters from those serving, either to their parents and shared with The Sentinel or written directly to the newspaper. Those columns were sometimes hard to read, knowing that every week people were learning about friends and neighbors they would never see again.
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School starts for Goldendale Schools on August 28! We are excited to welcome students to the 2024-25 school year.
It’s been a busy summer, and the busyness will continue as we prepare for the new school year. When school starts, we will have new electrical panels and a chiller at the High School, completing Phase 3 of the energy and HVAC upgrades. These improvements were made possible through grants and COVID relief funds.
The Primary School will have new flooring, and the High School gym floor has been sanded and repainted. These upgrades will significantly enhance the look and feel of our schools. We can’t wait to see the students’ reactions!
Continuing with our facilities theme, the Goldendale School Board has selected an architect to guide the renewal of the football field and track. We will provide more information soon about a public input session for this project.
Guest Column Ellen Perconti, GSD Superintendent
The School Board will have a booth at the Klickitat County Fair to listen and collect input regarding strategic planning for the District. Please drop by, grab some GSD swag, and check out the books for children provided by Kiwanis.
Our staff will be attending professional learning sessions this month to prepare for a fantastic school year. We continually strive to learn and grow to meet the needs of our students.
School offices are now open daily. If you need to enroll a student, please visit the school they will attend. We look forward to a great year of learning and contribution!
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
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for three hours. I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
A front-page story in last week’s Sentinel mentioned a person whose name was Crystal Ball. Over the years, I’ve gathered a modest collection of such names. They include Guy Wire, Ruby Slippers, Rob Banks, Russell Curtain, Stu Cook, Doug Graves, Phil Packer, Rusty Steele, Harry Foote, and Art Major.
But my all-time favorite is a very real person who owned a car dealership for many years in Hood River—Otto Byers.
Rodger “Buffalo” Nichols The Dalles
Won’t protect women
Project 2025, an initiative by the conservative Heritage Foundation, outlines a plan to significantly curtail reproductive rights across the United States. The proposal suggests drastic policy changes aimed at nearly eliminating abortions, including recommending that the FDA remove abortion medications, such as Mifepristone, from the market. It also proposes limiting the use of Mifepristone to seven weeks, often before a woman is aware of her pregnancy, and enforcing the Comstock Act to prohibit the mailing of these drugs and certain contraceptives, potentially criminalizing such actions (Project 2025, Justice Department Chapter, p. 562; Department of Health & Human Services, pp. 450, 458-459). Under these proposals, women experiencing medical emergencies could be denied
access to these lifesaving medications, with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest.
The project advocates for the protection of life from conception, proposing a national ban on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and several forms of effective contraception.
Voters should be aware that of which future administration would likely implement the policies detailed in Project 2025. Your vote matters.
Ken McKune Goldendale
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I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
Letters from the community
Sandy Holden Montag White Salmon
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
Character is most important
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
I watched a May 16, 2024, interview of former Republican governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney, on YouTube. Two of the statements he made about the current Presidential election were “Character is the single most important thing in selecting the person to lead the nation,” and, “When you have a person running for president who is not willing to say, ‘I believe the outcome of an election,’ that’s a threat to Democracy.”
Janet Holen White Salmon
Social Security would be in danger
As a retired American who relies on Social Security as a partial source of my income and Medicare for my health insurance, I don’t trust
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the MAGA political party to protect Social Security (SS), Medicare, and Medicaid. Despite Trump’s claims since 2016 that he won’t cut SS, each of his proposed budgets included cuts while in office. It’s difficult to predict what Trump would actually do to protect these necessary programs. The MAGA/RNC platform includes a statement about protecting SS and Medicare but excludes Medicaid, a program that serves over 80 million Americans. This exclusion aligns with the Project 2025 goal of eliminating Medicaid. Despite the looming funding issue, Project 2025 says little about SS but has much to say about Medicare. It proposes that the private insurance option, Medicare Advantage (MA), become the preferred program. Since this option was offered, there have been many reports of denied medical services, higher out-of-pocket costs, and limited access because of preferred networks. Additionally, the MA insurance companies have overcharged Medicare billions of dollars since their inclusion. Project 2025 calls for eliminating Biden’s regulations designed to curb fraud. In the last month of his presidency, Trump pardoned multiple convicted health executives who stole billions of dollars from the Medicare program and, in several cases, endangered the health and safety of seniors. Trump and his MAGA sycophants cannot be trusted to protect the programs that serve almost 150 million Americans. Vote blue.
Sue Kusch
White Salmon
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Donate to the Market Stock Sale
I have some great news to share regarding one of our awesome Glenwood cowgirls, Peyton Sanchey. Last Friday she competed in women’s barrel racing at the Deschutes County Fair rodeo in Redmond, Oregon. She was in a field of nearly 100 other barrel racers and fi nished in sixth place. To make that great rodeo success even sweeter, Peyton learned she now is standing in sixth place in the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association (NPRA). The NPRA fi nals take place in September and the top 12 finishers qualify to compete.
We wish Peyton the best of luck in the rest of her NPRA rodeos leading up to fi nals. When you realize this cowgirl is still just 17 years old and will be a senior in high school this fall, it makes her achievements even more outstanding. Peyton, all of us here in your hometown will be rooting for you the rest of this season.
Have you thought about donating to the Klickitat County Fair Market Stock Sale fund? All our 4-H kids who work hard to raise and show their animals at the fair need our help to ensure every animal is purchased at the market stock sale on Saturday of the fair, August 17. Your support would
be greatly appreciated. In our community, Kelly and Travis Miller are collecting donations, so please contact either one if you wish to help our county kids. Last Saturday, the family of John Boyes hosted a memorial service for him at Hoodenpyl Park. The Glenwood Homemakers prepared the park and helped the Boyes with this tribute to their husband, father, and grandfather. John grew up in Glenwood and was very well liked and respected by all who knew him. He worked in logging for J. Neils and then St. Regis for many years. Our deepest condolences go to the Boyes family.
In case you didn’t receive the Glenwood School Newsletter for August, you should be aware that school will start here on August 28 at 8 a.m. sharp. Parents of any new students should stop by the school office to register their child(ren) and provide immunization records. You can call the school office at (509) 3643438 to inquire about any student fees, sports physicals, schedules, school supplies lists, and any other questions you may have. Enjoy the rest of your summer while you can, kids (and parents, too). It’s speeding by quickly.
Trout Lake student earns degree from Cedarville University
Stephen Allaway from Trout Lake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Cedarville University. Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christcentered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 5,456 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887,
Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about Cedarville University, visit www.cedarville. edu.
FFA members attend the Washington Agricultural Leadership Experience
Goldendale FFA members Emmy Kruger, Harmony Casteel, and Jasper Keith were selected through a scholarship program to attend the Washington Agricultural Leadership Experience (WALE) Conference in Sequim, Washington, from July 30 to August 1.
WALE is a summer institute that focuses on practicing and developing leadership skills through the investigation of traditional and non-traditional employment opportunities directly and indirectly related to the agricultural industry. This special program is limited to 40 student participants who are active FFA members in the state of Washington. The selected participants were provided two nights' accommodations, meals, travel, and the registration cost to take part in this opportunity.
As stated by Emmy Kru-
ger, Goldendale FFA member, “I had such a great experience at WALE this year. I really enjoyed this opportunity to get to explore more aspects of agriculture in our state. I appreciate the
tour leaders and farmers who shared their experiences and knowledge as a resource for my future.”
The three Goldendale FFA members and parent, Angela Kruger, met with
agricultural leaders, toured several agricultural businesses, honed employmentseeking skills, participated in leadership workshops, and interviewed a panel of industry professionals.
Your heart will love you for it
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ATTENDED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Left to right: Jasper Keith, Emmy Kruger, and Harmony Casteel attended multiple events and discussions at a recent WALE meeting.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS
Every Wednesday,Monday, and Fri- day
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. Monday
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509493-1533.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria. Tuesday
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 10 - 11:30 am for grades 5 – 8. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as soccer, volleyball, dodge ball, pickleball, table tennis and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625
• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd
Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
Community Events
• 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 509-250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Library. Fun and learning for you and your little ones!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• 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.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Trivia at the American Legion – (on hold through summer) every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30
– 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 10 - 11:30 a.m. for grades 1 - 4. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as floor hockey, balloon volleyball, dodge ball and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open for all youth from 6:30-8 p.m. for indoor and/or outdoor activities. Meet new people, have fun playing soccer, dodge ball, gaga ball and more! For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• 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 5yrs) 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
• New Parent Support Group
– 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - on hold until the end of Summer. 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 the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library –every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Hope Neighbourhood 4:30
- 6 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.
• Art Club: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Apollonia Book Store in Goldendale
• 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 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
FARMERS MARKETS
Goldendale Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Goldendale Chamber office on Broadway.
Lyle Farmers & Crafters Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 14,& 28, August 11 & 25, and September 15th. Located at the Lyle Community Center.
White Salmon Farmers’ Market 4 - 7 p.m. every Tuesday in Rhinegarten Park
High Prairie Farmers Market 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June
– September. Vendors, please contact Bea Wilson 509-6370584.
MUSEUMS
Presby Museum 127 West Broadway in Goldendale. Open May 1 - October 13 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Closed on Mondays. Visit https://www.presbymuseum.com/or call 509-773-4303 for more information.
Gorge Heritage Museum 202 E Humbolt Street in Bingen. Call the Museum at (509) 493-3228 or email ghm@gorge.net for hours. Twin Bridges Museum 403 Klickitat Street in Lyle. Open every Saturday from June through September from 12 - 5 p.m. Visit https://twinbridgesmuseum.wordpress.com/ Carousel Museum 4 East Market Street in Bickleton. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. Visit https://www.bickletoncommunity.org/carousel-museum or call 509-896-2007
Whoop-N-Holler Museum 1 Whitmore Rd in Bickleton. Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 509-896-2582
Maryhill Museum of Fine Art 35 Maryhill Museum of Art Drive, Maryhill. Open 120 a.m.5 p.m. March 15 - November 15. https://www.maryhillmuseum. org/visit
Klickitat Historical Museum Klickitat - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sundays only
COMMUNITY EVENTS
August 7, 2024, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED course: 4 - 8 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year.
Instructor: Scott Cascella
Cost: $85
Sign up Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/ CPR
August 8, 2024, Free Sports Physicals: 1 - 5 p.m. at the Goldendale High School cafeteria. We’ve teamed up with KVH to bring you sports physicals, Impact Testing and the option to purchase your GHS ASB all in one place! All GHS & GMS athletes need to complete their registration for 2024/25 athletic participation in Final Forms! https:// goldendale-wa.finalforms.com YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! (Any student-athlete 7 - 12 grade who will be participating in athletics this coming school year is required to have a current physical on record with GSD.) *Authorization form signed by parent / guardian is required.
August 8, 2024, Friends of the Goldendale Library Ice Cream Social: 5 - 7 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us on the library lawn for an evening of ice cream, music, and community as we also celebrate the Friend’s 50th Anniversary!
August 10, 2024, Mat Warming Open House and Potluck BBQ: 442 Harms Road, Centerville at the Sunshine Jiu Jitsu Academy. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jiu Jitsu, 12 - 2 p.m. BBQ potluck, 2 - whenever social time. For those of you following our progress this is a huge milestone for us!!! We’d love for you to come out and see what we’ve been up to! RSVP to zachary@sunshinejiujitsuacademy.com
August 14, 2024 End of Summer at your Library party: 2:30
- 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
August 14 - 18, 2024, Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: visit https://www.klickitatcountyfair. com/ for the full schedule.
August 20, 2024, Family Swim Night: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Pool on King Ave. Join CPAKC, KC Central Parks & Rec, and WAGAP for a free family swim night. Hot dogs, snow cones, and drinks provided. For more information call 509281-2330.
August 21, 2024, Kiwanis presents MIke Food, VP Outreach ans External Affairs for the Seattle Seahawks: 7 a.m. at the Simcoe Cage, Downtown Goldendale. Business leaders in the City of Goldendale are invited to attend a presentation from Mike Flood. There is limited room, please RSVP to Doug Miller, doug1031@yahoo.com by 8/16/24.
August 27, 2024, Homeschool Hangout: 1 - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. This is a drop in program with hands on activities designed for at home learners and their caregivers. Meet other homeschool families and explore our library homeschool resources.
August 28, 2024, Fist Day of School for Goldendale.
August 31, 2024, Bickleton Community Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. downtown Bickleton. Join us for our annual community day. There will be a meet and greet for all types of classic vehicles, , live music, arts and crafts, a pie sale, flea market, and vendors. Information call 509-896-2007, vendors call 509-896-2113.
August 31 - September 2, 2024, Maryhill Ratz presents the 2024 RVOD Freeride visit https://www.maryhillratz. com/2024/06/2024-rvod-freeride/ for more information. The Maryhill Ratz and Skate School are teaming up to bring you the University of Maryhill. As part of the RVOD G-Ride, Headmaster Joe Lehm and his world class coaching staff start on Friday afternoon and continue throughout the weekend, with on-course coaching and difficulty options for ALL skill levels. This weekend is also the Tour de Maryhill. The top 24 qualifiers per class will race. Your qualifying time is made up of one solo run plus the average of your 2 fastest times between approximately 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, this time window will be announced ahead of time. You must have at least 2 runs within this time period to qualify for the Tour de Maryhill. The maximum racers per class is 24. If there are more than 24 racers in a class, only the top 24 times will race. September 7, 2024, Splendour of the River: 5 - 9 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum. Support Maryhill Museum’s mission to ignite a journey of educational enrichment in the Columbia Gorge! Together we hold the keys to an enchanting future. Tickets available and sponsorships available at www.maryhillmuseum.org or 509-773-3733. September 6 - 8, 2024, Huckleberry Festival: Daubenspeck Park, Bingen. Join us for the annual HuckFest where we celebrate all things Huckleberry! Music starts at 5 p.m. Friday night and continues throughout the weekend. There will be a firemen’s breakfast Saturday morning. Parade starts at 11 Saturday as well. Find a seat on the sidewalks of Steuben between Walnut and Maple. For the kids there will be games like a watermelon eating contest, hula hoop contest, gunny sack racing and the infamous egg toss from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, north of the playground. Visit https:// huckleberry-fest.com/for a full list of musicians. September 13, 2024 Annual Senior & Senior Services Volunteer Recognition Picnic: 12:00 p.m. at Daubenspeck Park
in Bingen.
September 17, 2024, Full Harvest Moon Celebration: 7 - 9 p.m. at the Field of Stars Boutique 514 S Columbus #4 Goldendale. Join Us for a celebration of the full moon. We will be doing 1 large craft and 3 small crafts. Refreshments served. Call Field of Stars Boutique for more information 509-261-2641.
September 21, 2024 Black Ties and Blue Jean Dinner and Fundraiser: 5 - 10 p.m. 108 Grant Street at the American Legion in Goldendale. Mingling and lots of fun & laughter! Funds raised will support KVH optometry. Tickets are $60 each. Dinner, music, no-host bar, raffle, auction, mingling and lots of fun and laughter.
September 26, 2024, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED course: 4 - 8 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year.
Instructor: Scott Cascella Cost: $85
Sign up Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/ CPR September 27 - 29, 2024, Klickitat County 4-H Adult Horse Camp: Klickitat County Fairgrounds. Come vacation with your horse for fun and learning. Clinicians: Hailey Prest and Neal Slater. Cost $300 for 2 classes per day. Paint night and silent auction. Contact Martha Parsons 509-637-4016 or Patricia Shamek at 541-993-9560.
October 11, 2024, Goldendale Chamber’s 2024 Annual Membership Meeting: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Golf Club, 1901 N. Columbus, Goldendale. We cordially invite our members to an evening of distinction and camaraderie—the Goldendale Chamber’s Exclusive 2024 Annual Membership Meeting. As valued members, you are at the heart of our vibrant business community, and this event is our way of celebrating your unwavering support. Visit https://members.goldendalechamber.org/ ap/Events/Register/EqFYjDaHgC6C9 to RSVP for this event. October 19, 2024, Klickitat County Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Klickitat County Courthouse in Goldendale. The fall season is upon us and with it comes the annual Klickitat County Harvest Festival! This year’s festival promises to be an exciting event for your family and friends to enjoy. So mark your calendars and get ready to experience a day filled with fun, laughter, and memories. You will be greeted by a lively atmosphere filled with vendors, food stalls, and various activities for all ages. A hay maze, escape room, scavenger hunt, parade, haunted house, as well as the annual trunk or treat are a great way to have fun with your loved ones and support local businesses and organizations. Contact the Goldendale Chamber for vendor booth information.
First dates
A young neighbor just asked me if I remembered dating. I have been married for years, but I recall the excitement of first dates. I had many of them because few ladies went out with me a second time.
I suggested choosing a good dinner location, something many ladies appreciate. Several fine restaurants require a reservation, and few offer a drivethrough window.
My young friend’s date will probably dress nicely. I suggested that my friend wear a nice shirt and slacks, not a tee-shirt with a tie painted on it.
“When you pick up your date,” I told him, “remember your manners. Open the car door for her. Compliment her dress. If she accidentally burps, do not say ‘Good one!’”
“At dinner, the server will hand you a menu that might be printed in an elegant type.
This makes every word look fancy. I once ordered two servings of gratuity. “Ask the server to recommend his favorite entrée,” I continued. “When he describes it, don’t ask ‘Is it canned?’”
On special occasions, some people order wine. White wine goes with seafood or poultry. Red wine blends with cheese, meat, and nuts. I once got in trouble asking for a “wine that comes in my school colors.”
I also reminded my friend that after a high-priced dessert (often something the waiter prepares at your table), he will be presented the check. If it’s more than his apartment rent, I guess he could ask for a monthly payment plan. Final suggestion: don’t ask the lady to leave the tip. I tried that once, and my date replied, “Here’s a tip. Don’t call me again.”
Dollar Tree to reform children’s products testing
The Washington Attorney General’s Office Thursday announced a legally binding resolution requiring Dollar Tree to pay $190,000 and more thoroughly test children’s products. The resolution follows an Attorney General investigation fi nding school supplies sold by the national retailer had illegal levels of toxic heavy metals lead and cadmium.
To avoid a lawsuit, Greenbrier International, doing business as Dollar Tree, entered into a nationwide, legally binding agreement in King County Superior Court. The agreement requires the company to ensure that the laboratories it uses outside the U.S. follow testing methods for lead and cadmium that are audited and verified through independent experts.
“When I buy products for my kids, I expect them to be safe from toxic metals,” said Ferguson. “Companies that sell products to children must ensure they are safe. If they don’t, they will hear from my office.”
Testing by the Wash-
ington state Department of Ecology revealed that numerous children’s bracelets and pencil pouches sold by Dollar Tree stores in Washington state contained illegal levels of lead and cadmium. The department tested bracelets and pencil pouches sold at Dollar Tree stores in 2018, 2019 and 2021. Its independent testing showed the pencil pouches in some cases contained more than four times the state and federal limit for lead or four times the state limit for cadmium. The department turned over the test results to the Attorney General’s Office for investigation and enforcement under the state Consumer Protection Act as well as the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. When the Attorney General’s Office informed Dollar Tree of the investigation’s fi ndings, Dollar Tree provided documentation from laboratories outside of the U.S. showing that the toxic metals, like lead and cadmium, fell within permissible levels. The Attorney General’s Office pre-
sented the company with findings from an expert, independent review of these tests that showed they contained errors or missing information. Dollar Tree cooperated with the investigation and removed the fl agged products from its stores.
Agreement requires testing reforms
The legally binding agreement requires Greenbrier to implement specific reforms and enhance its policies for testing children’s products in laboratories outside of the U.S. For the next five years, it will:
• Use X-ray fluorescence technology to screen samples of children’s products imported from outside of the U.S.
• Rotate the testing of children’s products through different third-party laboratories on an annual basis
• Require laboratories it uses to provide written procedures for how they will test for lead and cadmium
• Require a third-party expert and laboratory in the U.S. to audit its
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overseas testing of children’s products using federal environmental and consumer protection standards In addition, Greenbrier will pay the Attorney General’s Office $190,000, which will be used for future enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act and environmental protection efforts, as well as attorney costs and fees. Both state and federal laws prohibit the sale or distribution of children’s products that contain lead or cadmium above certain levels. Lead can cause a variety of neurological problems in children, and in large amounts, can lead to organ failure and death.
The federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act prohibits levels of lead exceeding 100 parts-per-million (ppm) in any accessible component of a children’s product or cannot exceed 90 ppm under state law. Levels of cadmium, a metal known to cause cancer, cannot exceed 40 ppm under state law or 75 ppm under federal law.
BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, 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
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GRACE BRETHREN
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Tue: Youth Group 6-8pm. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00 ; Adult classes 10:45 ; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45 ; Sunday School all ages 9:30 ; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, 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; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381
Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."
Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
They actually sent someone there who unplugged it from their 911 center and hauled it up there that night.”
He explained that Hood River was eager to help because they are co-located at the Indian Hill site, which is a hub for them. With that down, they were without public safety radio for much of their county.
That generator will have to be replaced, as multiple agencies use that site, and Klickitat County, as the site’s owner/landlord, is responsible for providing the power. Replacing it with a public safety grade generator will cost the county just over $40,000.
It may be possible to recover some of that expense through insurance.
The county has a four other such aging generators at critical communications sites in the area.
In other business, commissioners discussed the growing trend of First Amendment auditors.
People fi lm public officials or employees to hold them accountable or “test” their right to film in public spaces like town halls, libraries, police stations, parking lots, or state and local agencies. They often act provocatively, hoping to spark a response they can film and post online.
Experts say the most popular auditing channels can generate more than $150,000 a month through ads and subscriptions on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. They also sue public bodies for violations of their rights. Commissioners hope to have training for staff members who deal with the public to avoid any problems
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units to the Big Horn fire in the eastern part of the county.
“We had a truck out there for five dates,” he told the council. “We had one of our command vehicles doing line work and our vac tender out there for two nights. And so, we’re probably going to be pushing $18,000 the state is going to pay us.” He said the state also paid the city fi re department volunteers who joined the action.
Police chief Mike Smith reported a bomb scare at the Sinclair gas station.
“Someone planted what looked like an explosive device in the [porto-potty],” he said. “Turned out it wasn’t.” He described the object as being like a makeshift flashlight. “You don’t touch something like
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in the future. There was no jail update this meeting. Next meeting will feature a visit from the Island County Jail Administrator, who has been analyzing the current jail operation and will ultimately submit a thorough report of his findings. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• The appointment of Elise Howard to serve on the Klickitat-Skamania County Developmental Disability Board as a Community Partner representative.
• The appointment of Marese Mitchell to the Senior Services Advisory Board, representing Commissioner District 2.
• A public hearing on August 13, at 1 p.m. to consider a Supplemental Budget and amendments for the 2024 Budget for various funds.
• A project change order regarding the Fortinet Implementation Project.
• A public meeting in the Board of Commissioners meeting room Tuesday, August 6, at 1 p.m. to consider approval of a short plat from Brian and Sandra in the Snowden vicinity. Another item, a sixth amendment extending the time for Department of Ecology on the Switzler Reservoir SEPA review project, was removed from the list for a separate vote so that Commissioner Christopher could vote no. The item passed on a two-toone vote.
that,” he said. “You call the bomb squad. They were able to isolate the area without closing the post office.”
And Councilor Andy Halm reported on the Gay Pride Day July 20 in Goldendale. Some council members had been opposed to spending city tourism dollars on the event. Halm said there had been no problems. He added the event was attended by 86 people ages 21 and under and 283 people over 21.
“There were no issues and no protesters,” he said. “We had security just in case. There were no ambulance calls and no police calls. And there were people staying in the hotels from Seattle, Walla Walla, the Tri-Cities area, and from Portland. So it kind of did its purpose.”
together, to achieve this high level of performance.
“Turning wastewater into water clean enough to discharge takes efficient process control, skill, teamwork, and good judgement,” the letter continues. “This truly is a 24/7 responsibility. Ecology appreciates the extraordinary level of effort your plant’s operators make to protect water quality and provide critical service to the community.”
If you see any of the KPUD employees from the picture, feel free to congratulate them.
Wildfire conditions roar back, Pacific Northwest braces for challenging August
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back.
“August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Exhausted crews finally caught a muchneeded weather break, but this wildfire year is going to get worse before it gets better.”
There are currently 25 large wildfires burning on national forests spanning from Southern Oregon to the Canadian Border. While some fires received rains from the recent weather shift, most wildfires east of the Cascades received little to no moisture and are primed to ramp back up as fire conditions worsen into the weekend.
“We’ve already got hundreds of thousands of acres of active fire out there right now,” added Hiatt. “With the forecasted winds, triple digit heat, and more dry lightning, it’s going to be yet another challenging week for firefighters.”
In addition to these conditions, the incoming weather system may also support the growth of large smoke columns from any
new and existing wildfires.
Lightning potential is greatest Saturday in far Southern Oregon and expands Sunday into almost all of Eastern Oregon from Bend into the Blues and into far northern areas of Central Washington.
Be smoke-ready this summer by preparing yourself, your loved ones, and your workplace for wildfire-related air quality impacts with low and no-cost resources at www. airnow.gov/wildfires/ be-smoke-ready.
Forest Service celebrates impacts of Great American Outdoors Act
Last Sunday, August 4, marked the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the single largest public lands investment in United States history. The Act established the Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund for projects that address critical deferred maintenance and improve transportation and recreation infrastructure.
“This significant investment over the past four years has allowed us to improve infrastructure that is essential for people’s use and enjoyment of National Forests,” said Sally Butts, Director for Recreation, Lands, and Minerals for the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region. “We want everyone to be able to access and enjoy these beautiful landscapes, and this work has been vital toward ensuring that we meet that commitment.”
Implementing these projects in communities across Washington and Oregon would not be possible without the commitment of numerous partners, volunteers, and contractors who contribute time, organizational capacity, and labor to help the Forest Service execute these needed infrastructure improvements, she said.
Since the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the Forest Service has completed more than 278 deferred maintenance projects aimed at strengthening local communities and enhancing access to public lands. These completed projects, and the additional 758 projects in progress, are estimated to reduce $875 million in deferred maintenance nationally.
These projects have an immediate positive impact: creating jobs and supporting the economy; conserving critical natural resources; and improving environmental sustainability of trails, roads, and recreation infrastructure.
Most of the funding from the Act is used to finance agreements or contracts with partners who have the skills and experience to perform the essential work. The funding also provides employment opportunities for high school students and young adults through Youth Conservation Corps programs.
“The Act’s ongoing investments into roads, bridges, and culverts are key to providing safe visitor experiences and essential to protect surrounding natural resources,” said Christy Darden, Director of Engineering for the Pacific Northwest Region.
The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region has 76 Legacy Restoration Fund projects, with 58 in various stages of development and 18 completed projects, including the authorized and funded
deferred maintenance projects for Fiscal Year 2024.
The types of projects funded through the Act on National Forest lands in Oregon and Washington include:
• Maintenance and repairs to multiple pedestrian bridge crossings and thousands of miles of forest trails.
• Access improvements at visitor centers, historic buildings, and other recreation facilities.
• Projects to improve fish passage and habitat for threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead, as well as other aquatic species.
• Upgrades or replacements of outdated systems for water and waste management.
• Enhancements to highpriority visitor and recreation corridors, safety improvements to
visitor parking areas, and repairs or maintenance to hundreds of miles of forest roads necessary to support access for recreation, timber, and wildland fire response.
Through these investments, the Forest Service is working to maximize benefits that current and future generations of Americans will receive from national forests and grasslands.
To learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act and the stories impacted by these projects, or to partner with us, visit: www. fs.usda.gov/managing-land/ gaoa. View the Forest Service Great America Outdoors Act national dashboard to track the agency’s progress: https://experience.arcgis. com/experience/14f1b88a54fe 490c858c60238be67031.
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Huckleberryseasononthe GiffordPinchotNationalForest
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not allowed in the Pole Patch Non-Commercial Harvesting Area on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District Under Washington State law, berry buyers and legislated sellersmustdocumenttheir
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MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY
Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County Board of Commissioners dba Klickitat Valley Health is notifying the public of an upcoming vacant position. This vacancy will be regarding Board Position No. 1. The current board members will appoint a candidate to fill the vacant seat until the general election in November of 2025, at which time the winner of the election will take office upon certification of the election and completion of the Oath of Office for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2025 and then the following six-year full term beginning January 1, 2026. At the July 17, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board nominated the following individual for consideration of appointment to the vacant position per RCW 42.12.080: Brenda Rogers. Additional applications will be accepted for consideration of appointment. Applicants must reside within Public Hospital District No. 1 boundaries and be registered to vote. Applications, description of Commissioner duties and the boundaries can be obtained by emailing bbostick@kvhealth. net, calling (509) 773-1006 or via the links below.
Completed applications including a current resume, must be submitted to the Board at bbostick@kvhealth.
net or delivered to: KVH, Attn: Board of Commissioners, 310 S. Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA 98620 before 5 p.m. on September 4, 2024 to be considered for appointment. The Board will appoint the chosen candidate at the regular meeting of the Board on September 18, 2024. Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County Boundaries: https://drive.google.com/ file/d/1sIK9NFL-VqG4ULmICIw0cFzKDXiAez5F/ view?usp=sharing Application: https://drive. google.com/file/d/1-t7GrUxvmLK5tZp1qB6vXCiZ7S7cjGJ/view?usp=sharing Board Member Position Description: https://drive.google.com/ file/d/1i2cP-oWMNr5yL0UEqK5LnKtgLOup1SX1/ view?usp=sharing (3101, 3200, 3300)
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. AGWEST FARM CREDIT, FLCA Formerly known as Northwest Farm Credit Services, FLCA, a corporation, Plaintiff v. MATTHEW D. DODSON, an individual; CHERYL D. BEIGHTOL, individually and in her capacity as the personal representative of
Wethers, doelings, milking does, and proven herd sires available. Call 307-321-7113 MARKETPLACE SOLID WOOD TABLE with leaf extensions, in excellent condition, comes with 6 captain’s chairs with some minor dings. $350 OBO 509-250-3373
WOOD HUTCH with mirrors and glass shelves $250 OBO 509-250-3373
WEDDING RING set, 14 carat gold sizes 5 ¾ women, 10 ½ men’s $750 for both509-250-3373 WANTED: Egg Cartons: Brought to Grain Growers in Goldendale 509-773-5598.
$500 OR LESS RIMS 4 stock 16” rims, fits a Ford or? $150 509-342-6923
GE WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER Like new, 8000 btu with remote. Used 3 summers. Bought mini split. You pick up
$125.00 541-993-0196
MANTIS 2-CYCLE Mini-Cultivator/Rototiller. Gas powered, older model, requires 2-stroke oil (not included). Price reduced to $60. Location: Goldendale. Call 509773-0300.
MOP BUCKET industrial sized mop and bucket FREE 509-773-4286
CAMPER JACKS $50 509773-4286
TABLE PAD round, new in box, mahogany color, beautiful, never used. Paid over $200, asking only $140 509261-2038
TRACE SW SERIES INVERTER/chargers with revision 4.01 software by XANTREX SW2024 $500 509-773-3636
2 pairs Water Skis (Connelly advantage and Connelly Flex 250), 1 small life vest 12”, 2 adult life vests plus 2 additional $100 takes it all. 509-773-4286
KENMORE washer and dryer. Washer works, dryer needs repair $100 set 509773-4758 BED FRAME older twin bed frame mattress is in good
the ESTATE OF RICHARD T. BEIGHTOL; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE OR FIXTURES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants, No. 23-2-00292-20. TO: Matthew Dodson, 499 Alderdale Road, Prosser, WA 99350. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 499 Alderdale Road, Prosser, Washington 99350. Legal Description: That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Section 22, Township 5 North East of the Willamette .Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of the Plat of Phinney Hill, as recorded as Auditor’s No 170626; Thence North 00o10’56” West along the Northerly extension thereof 1143.64 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence con-
tinuing 00o10’56” West 660 feet; Thence South 89o28’03” West 660 feet; Thence South 00o10’56” East 660 feet; Thence North 89o28’03” East 660 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPT County Road no. 49670 (Alderdale Road) and any portion conveyed to Klickitat County by Deed recorded February 16, 1971 as Auditor’s no. 138037. ALSO known as Lot 1, Short Plan No. SP-94-07, recorded May 17, 1994 as Auditor’s no. 240972. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 05232252000100. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M.
DATE: September 6, 2024
PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $134,928.96, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-7734455. (3102, 3201, 3301, 3400, 3500, 3600)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Supplemental Budget
The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet August 13, 2024 at 1:00pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2024 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Fiscal Services Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at https:// www.klickitatcounty.org/AgendaCenter/Board-of-CountyCommissioners-5 or the Fiscal Services department webpage. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty.org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before August 13, 2024 at 1:00pm, with the subject line: 2024-2 BUDGET AMENDMENT. Board of County Commissioners, Lori Zoller, Chairman Department | Office - FundChange Auditor’s Non - Departmental001 General - 325,420 Commissioners - 125 Cumulative Reserve - 325,420 Commissioners - 125 Cumulative Reserve -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington and Municipal Code, certain matters must be noticed prior to any action being taken by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Below is a notice which will be considered at an upcoming meeting of the City Council. The notice shall
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FREESTANDING TOP FREEZER & REFRIGERA-
TOR, approximately 18 CF $400. Large Chest Freezer, 15 CF, both in good condition. $250. 509-250-1232. No delivery.
TAILGATE for a 2010 Ford F350 $250 obo 509-3653463
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TRACE SW series inverter/ chargers with revision 4.01 software by XANTREX SW2024 $500 509-7733636 4 stock Polaris tires on 12” rims – 2 are 26x9, 2 are 26x8. 300 miles on them, all for $200 509-261-0713
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DOG KENNELS 27”L x 21”W x 20” Tall. $45 Call after 10 a.m. 509-250-2927
RECLINER, beige in good condition $75 509-773-4497
PATTERNED LOVESEAT AND CLUB CHAIR good condition $75 773-4497
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A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise. Support Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
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.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon. YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
RECOVERING COUPLES
ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 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. 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
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
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
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.
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.
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
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.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
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.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with
a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring 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 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.
$500 or Less
BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-4907254.
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.
INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
MIRRORS with Wood Frames (2). 24” x 78”. $10. 360-883-3414.
$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.
WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $85. 541-980-4154.
STUDDED Tires. P215/60R16. $40 for all four tires. 541-993-9030.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
DUTCH Oven. 5 qt cast iron dutch oven. $45. 541-4907254.
ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $40. 541-354-1748.
WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 Furniture
BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-4907254.
DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.
Household Merchandise CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
DUTCH Oven. 5 qt cast iron dutch oven. $45. 541-4907254. Miscellaneous
MIRRORS with Wood Frames (2). 24” x 78”. $10. 360-883-3414.
MISCELLANEOUS
BABY GEAR High chair, stroller, 2 cribs (different styles) and a carseat. Call for more information, 541-980-4154. METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.
WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $85. 541-980-4154.
Sporting Goods
WADERS Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm. INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
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The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience.
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One spring day in 1950, in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico, an operator in one of the fire towers spotted smoke and called the location in to the nearest ranger station. The first crew discovered a major wildfire sweeping along the ground between the trees, driven by a strong wind. Word spread rapidly, and more crews reported to help. Forest rangers, local crews from New Mexico and Texas, and the New Mexico State Game Department set out to gain control of the raging wildfire.
As the crew battled to contain the blaze, they received a report of a lone bear cub seen wandering near the fire line. They hoped that the mother bear would return for him. Soon, about 30 of the firefighters were caught directly in the path of the firestorm. They survived by lying face down on a rockslide for over an hour as the fire burned past them.
Nearby, the little cub had not fared as well. He took refuge in a tree that became completely charred, escaping with his life but also badly burned paws and hind legs. The crew removed the cub from the tree, and a rancher among the crew agreed to take him home. A New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ranger heard about the cub when he returned to the fire camp. He drove to the rancher’s home to help get the cub on a plane to Santa Fe, where his burns were treated and bandaged. Rescued!
News about the little bear spread swiftly throughout New Mexico. Soon, United Press and Associated Press broadcast his story nationwide, and many people wrote and called, asking about the cub’s recovery.
The state game warden wrote to the chief of the
Forest Service, offering to present the cub to the agency as long as the cub would be dedicated to a conservation and wildfire prevention publicity program. The cub was soon on his way to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., becoming the living symbol of Smokey Bear.
Smokey received numerous gifts of honey and so many letters he had to have his own zip code. He remained at the zoo until his death in 1976 when he was returned to his home to be buried at the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, New Mexico, where he continues to be a wildfire prevention legend.
In 1952, Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins wrote the popular anthem that would launch a continuous debate about Smokey’s name.
To maintain the rhythm of the song, they added “the” between “Smokey” and “Bear.” Due to the song’s popularity, Smokey Bear has been called “Smokey the Bear” by many adoring fans, but, in actuality, his name never changed. He’s still Smokey Bear. —SmokeyBear.com
Smokey Bear is an American campaign and advertising icon of the U.S. Forest Service in the Wildfire Prevention Campaign, which is the longest-running public service announcement campaign in United States history. The Ad Council, the Forest Service, and the National Association of State Foresters, in partnership with creative agency FCB, employ Smokey Bear to educate the public about the dangers of unplanned human-caused wildfires.
A campaign began in 1944 featuring Smokey and the slogan “Smokey Says – Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires”. His slogan changed to “Remember... Only YOU Can
Prevent Forest Fires” in 1947 and was associated with Smokey Bear for more than five decades. In April 2001, the message was officially updated to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” in response to a massive outbreak of wildfires in natural areas other than forests (such as grasslands), and to clarify that Smokey was promoting the prevention of unplanned outdoor fires, not prescribed burns.
Smokey has also had other lines throughout the years, but these have re-
differently from the adjective “smoky”. Although the U.S. Forest Service fought wildfires long before World War II, the war brought a new importance and urgency to the effort. At the time, many experienced firefighters and other able-bodied men were serving in the armed forces, leaving fewer at home to fight wildfires. The Forest Service began using colorful posters to educate Americans about the dangers of wildfires in the hope that local communities
would work with the Forest Service to eliminate the threat. The Japanese military renewed their wildfire strategy later in the war, launching some 9,000 fire balloons into the jet stream, with an estimated 11% reaching the U.S. between November 1944 and April 1945. In the end the balloon bombs caused a total of six fatalities: Elsie Mitchell (the wife of Archie E. Mitchell) and five children were killed by one near Bly, Oregon, on May 5, 1945. A memorial was erected at what since has been named the Mitchell Monument Historic Site.
10 forest fires!” Smokey quickly became a part of American popular culture, appearing on radio programs, in comic strips, in cartoons, and as merchandise. Knickerbocker Bears acquired the license to produce Smokey Bear dolls in 1944. In 1949, Forest Service worker Rudy Wendelin became the campaign’s full-time artist and was considered Smokey Bear’s “manager” until Wendelin retired in 1973.
mained his central slogans. According to the Ad Council, 80% of outdoor recreationists correctly identified Smokey Bear’s image and 8 in 10 recognized the campaign PSAs. Smokey Bear’s name and image are protected by the Smokey Bear Act of 1952 (16 U.S.C. 580 (p-2); previously also 18 U.S.C. 711). Smokey’s name has always intentionally been spelled
could prevent them from starting in the first place. Careless citizens were not the only fire threat though, as the Empire of Japan considered wildfires a possible weapon. During the spring of 1942, Japanese submarines surfaced near the coast of Santa Barbara, California, and fired shells that exploded on an oil field very close to Los Padres National Forest. U.S. planners hoped that if Americans knew how wildfires would harm the war effort, they
In 1942, the U.S. Forest Service established the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention program. The same year, on August 13, Disney’s full-length animated motion picture Bambi premiered in New York City. Soon after, Walt Disney allowed his characters to appear in fire prevention public service campaigns. However, Bambi was only loaned to the government for a year, so a new symbol was needed. After much discussion, a bear was chosen based on a rough sketch by Forest Service artist Harry Rossoll. His name was inspired by “Smokey” Joe Martin, a New York City Fire Department hero who suffered burns and blindness during a 1922 rescue. On August 9, 1944, the creation of Smokey Bear was authorized by the Forest Service (this date is considered the character’s birthday), and the first poster was delivered on October 10 by artist Albert Staehle. In the first poster, overseen by the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Campaign, Smokey was depicted wearing jeans and a campaign hat, pouring a bucket of water on a campfire. The message underneath read, “Smokey says – Care will prevent 9 out of
By 1952, Smokey Bear had attracted considerable commercial interest, so the United States Congress passed the Smokey Bear Act to remove the character from the public domain and place it under the control of the Secretary of Agriculture. The act provided for the use of Smokey’s royalties for continued education on the subject of forest wildfire prevention.
In 1952, songwriters Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins had a successful song named “Smokey the Bear” which was performed by Eddy Arnold. The pair said “the” was added to Smokey’s name to keep the song’s rhythm. During the 1950s, that variant of the name became widespread both in popular speech and in print, including at least one standard encyclopedia, despite Smokey Bear’s name never officially changing.
The Beach Boys even quote Smokey Bear in their 1964 song “DriveIn”: “If you say you watch the movie you’re a couple of liars / and ‘Remember only you can prevent forest fires’”. Though Smokey was originally drawn wearing the campaign hat of the U.S. Forest Service, the hat itself later became famous by association with the Smokey cartoon character. —Wikipedia —Images SmokeyBear. com
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(Family Features) Resisting the weeknight urge to call for takeout or order delivery starts with an approachable at-home menu with recipes you can prep in an instant. Especially during back-to-school season when schedules are jampacked with activities, easy meals, and desserts you can rely on to allow you and your loved ones to ease tension in the kitchen. Simplicity is the key to putting dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less, and these Taco Salad and Taco Mac and Cheese recipes offer mealtime solutions that make cooking duty a breeze. Make all that classroom effort worth it with a kidfriendly dessert you can prepare over the weekend and keep refrigerated for weeknight treats with these No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars. Find more recipe ideas to simplify hectic back-to-school schedules at Culinary.net. Make dinner happen in 30 minutes If you’re looking for a go-to meal for your hungry family, search no more. This Taco Salad calls only for pantry staples so you can spice up busy evenings in just half an hour.
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It’s easy to take for granted where our food comes from, but seeing the expanse of land devoted to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains is a reminder that it takes hard work, time, and money to supply fresh food to stores. Today’s farm-themed column highlights all that is challenging and rewarding by taking on farm life. Tractor on!
• “Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm” by Mardi Link.
• “Dear County Agent Guy: Calf Pulling, Husband Training, and Other Dispatches from the Heart of the Midwest” by Jerry Nelson.
• “Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of Country Life” by Julia Rothman.
lettuce • 2-3 cups shredded cheese
• 1 tub (16 ounces) sour cream crushed tortilla chips In pan over medium heat, brown beef until cooked through; drain. Add black beans and corn. Stir in tomatoes with juices and half-and-half. Add onion powder, garlic powder, mesquite seasoning and pepper. Season with salt, to taste. Bring to simmer. Add lime juice; stir. Sprinkle with cilantro. Wash and chop lettuce. Place cheese and sour cream in bowls for toppings.
On plates, top crushed tortilla chips with meat sauce, lettuce, cheese and sour cream, as desired. A sweet treat to make school days special
Sometimes a long day in the classroom and tough homework assignments call for a cool treat. Rewarding all that studying can be a cinch with a no-bake cheesecake bar that lasts throughout the week. These No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars allow you to keep things cool in the kitchen without cranking up the oven. Plus, they’re made with C&H Sugars that are perfect for adding a little something special to school days. Find more back-to-school desserts at chsugar.com. No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake
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Prep time: 35 minutes
Rest time: 6 hours
Yield: 16 bars
Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons C&H Light Brown Sugar
• 1 pinch salt
Bars:
• 1 small fresh dragon fruit, peeled and cubed small
• 1/4 cup C&H Granulated Sugar
• “The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life –and Saved an American Farm” by Sarah Frey.
• “The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm” by Hilarie Burton Morgan.
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• 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups C&H Powdered Sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
To make crust: Line 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Leave 2-inch overhang of paper on both sides. In medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, brown sugar, and salt until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan and press into even layer. Place in freezer.
To make bars: In small saucepan over medium heat, cook dragon fruit and granulated sugar until sugar is completely dissolved, dragon fruit is soft and mixture reduces in size, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool completely.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until soft. Add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Scrape sides of bowl. Add vanilla and yogurt. Beat until combined.
In separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold cream into cream cheese mixture. Pour half of mixture into prepared crust. Add 5 tablespoons dragon fruit mixture to remaining cream cheese batter. Mix until well combined. Pour over plain cream cheese mixture. Place in refrigerator to set at least 6 hours, or overnight. Cut into 16 bars.
I haven’t gone camping in a tent in a long time. I grew up camping and, for much of that time, it was in a tent. My parents would take my sister and me to the Boundary Waters between Minnesota and Canada for about a week. We’d paddle our canoes from one lake to the next. We’d listen to the loons at night. We’d build a fire. We’d eat dried food—which miraculously tasted better the farther we paddled from civilization. We’d drink water right out of the lake, before we needed expensive filters. We’d use the latrine deep in the woods. I still vividly remember the time I felt flies landing on my behind—only to look down into the latrine and see a whiskered woodchuck looking up at me!
When I was a teenager, I went camping with a group of girlfriends. We called ourselves the “Future Old Maids of America,” or FOMA for short, and had T-shirts made. (None of us remained very loyal to our cause.)
Much later, when I became a 50-year-old graduate student, I splurged on a nice oneperson tent and a lightweight air mattress and a compact, fold-up chair. (I’ve noticed that with both camping gear and lingerie, the less material there is, the more it costs.)
I loved camping in my tiny tent as I drove from the Southwest to the Midwest and back, listening to coyotes and surviving the occasional thunderstorm.
So, when an opportunity to go tent camping came up, of course I was tempted.
My first cousins on my mother’s side are having a reunion on Lake Ontario, east of Toronto. It’s quite a ways away, and my husband, Peter, and I had ruled it out because Peter has to attend an important condo board meeting that weekend.
I wasn’t going to go without Peter, but several of my cousins had decided to go without their spouses and, as I got to thinking about it, I wasn’t sure how many more of these opportunities would happen in my lifetime. I am one of the youngest of my original 34 cousins on my mother’s side. Several cousins have died, and none of them live close together. So this chance to drive to Canada and see a lot of my cousins in one place seemed like it might be important. I wrote to my Canadian cousin, “Is it too late for me to tell you I’m coming?”
“Of course not!” she said. I called up my sister. “Do you have room for me in your car?” I asked.
“Of course!” she said.
Her husband is a pastor and does not get much vacation, but my niece and nephew will be coming. And now, so will I. We will camp all the way up and stay in tents while we are there.
So I’m digging my fancy little tent out of the closet. I’m airing out my sleeping bag. I’m checking to see if my air mattress still holds air. I’m trying to remember how to assemble my complicated little chair. I’m pulling together all the things I will need in my tiny tent at night—a flashlight, a bottle of water, a puff jacket for the cold. It will be fun to see all my cousins. I know that.
But, right now, I am looking forward to being in my tent again—sensing the changes in the weather, hearing the animals move around at night, feeling that I am entirely outdoors, with nothing but a thin layer of polyester between my tiny tent and the great open sky.
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Jamaica has produced a number of Olympic athletes and they have won 88 Olympic medals. Most of the medals won by Jamaican athletes have been in track and field events, primarily running. No one will ever forget the bobsled team that came from Jamaica that had never seen snow before, but by far the most famous Olympian from this small Caribbean island is Usain Bolt.
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Usain Bolt became an international star during the Olympic Games in Beijing China in 2008 when he proved himself as the World’s Fastest Man. He participated in three events, the 100 and 200 meter sprints and the 4x100 meter relay. He not only won three gold medals, he broke three world records — that when he was only 22 years old. During the 2012 Olympics in Beijing, China, Usain won two gold medals and introduced the world to his famous pose. After that, every time he won he would do his signature “lightning bolt”. Some of Usain’s friends say that the lightning bolt is actually a dance move he learned at the dance clubs.
Less than a year after the Beijing games Usain beat his own world record in the 100 meter sprint. That world record time was 9.58 seconds. No one has ever broken that record even though many have tried. Even Usain was never able to beat that time. Scientists measured Usain’s speed at a race in 2011 using a laser. He ran that race with a top speed of more than 27 miles per hour. His next Olympic games were in London in 2012 where he won three more gold medals. He retired in 2017.
There’s a reason he’s known as “The Fastest Man Alive.
With prize money and endorsements, Usain Bolt earned close to 23 million dollars. Usain once said, “Believe in yourself, and never give up on your dreams.” He won eight gold medals. Who knows? You could be the next recordbreaking Olympian if you follow his advice.
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Klickitat County Fair Market Stock Sale
Saturday, August 17, 2024 • 5pm
Eleanor Dooley Sale Barn, KC Fairgrounds
We are grateful for all of the buyers and supporters of the Market Stock Sale. Your continued generosity and encouragement throughout the decades has been essential to the success of the Fair and to the growth of our amazing kids.
SPECIAL THANKS to these 2023 Livestock Market Buyers & Supporters
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Ross Foundation
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Gold Buckle Rodeo Co.
Pioneer Surveying & Engineering Inc
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7 F Ranch
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Martin Farms
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Morrow County Grain Growers
Jack Field, Brown & Brown Ins
The Taylor Family
James Dean Construction
Allyn's Building Center
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Goldendale Veterinary Clinic
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C D B Farm, LLC
Chain & Sprockets Inc
Hunsaker Oil Co
Kayser Cattle Co.
Kreps Ranch LLC
Wilson Truckin - Randy Wilson
Advanced Hydraulic
Cameron Top Shelf Beef
Dave Wasgatt
Dean Dollarhide State Farm
Fred & Jill Wilkins
Gardner Funeral Home & Columbia
Hills Chapel
Home Telephone/OTC Connections
Howard & Aaron Kreps
Morgan Jane Coyne
Tom & Helen Juris
William & Amy Hall
Hunt, Jess & Grace
Baumers Custom
Beneventis Pizza
Cameron Living Trust
Darrel & Rhonda Spies
Dwight & Raylene Steinbach
Enyeart Family Farms, Inc.
Jennifer Anderson
Jim & Nancy Sizemore
Joel & Trudy Patterson
Jon Cole
Josh & Kelsey Hanning
JT and Melinda Whitmore
Kay Cameron
Mt Adams Elks
SAR-1 Consultant
Shayne & Jonathan Rickman
Kay Kayser-Thompson
Hoctor Ranches LLC
Martin & Maggie Samuelson
Pacos Tire Services, LLC
Richard & Kathleen McBride
Arnold Logging Inc - Ed & Terry
Ben & Julie McBride
Bill & Helen Mains
Chucker Ridge Vineyard
Country Cafe Lyle
Dan & Joan Frey
Diane Burgen
Glenwood General Store
James P Clemmer Inc
Jerald & Mary Dean
Josh & Jaecee Hoctor
Kay Carr
Larry and Linda Williams
McGuire
Mike & Debbie Woodward
Nate & Betsy Putnam
Pacific Rim Builders
Ray & Linda Walker
Samuel & Jeannina Vinyard
Shay Davenport
Steve & Kay Hoodenpyl
Tom & Cindy Mains
Vanguard Nursery
Travis & Holly Heilman
Ada Whitmore
Dean & Marie Miller
Elyse Mary Mengarelli
Fred Holly Ranch
Rich & Dannet Wheelhouse
Stephen & Judy Naught