Goldendale Sentinel December 21, 2022

Christmas church services

Following are Christmas events and services at Goldendale area churches. Events with asterisks are candlelight services.

Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Rd, Centerville

*Christmas Eve Special Candlelight Service – 5 p.m.

No Christmas morning service

Christ the King Lutheran Church S Columbus & Simcoe Dr

*Christmas Eve Special Candlelight Service – 7 p.m.

Christmas Day Service – 10 a.m.

Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn

*Christmas Eve Special Candlelight Service – 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Day – Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service 10:45 a.m.

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church 815 N Columbus

Christmas Day Service 11 a.m.

Community Grace Brethren Church 1180 S Roosevelt

*Christmas Eve Special Candlelight Service – 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Day Service – 11 a.m.

Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat

Christmas Day Service – 10:30 – noon

Kids Story Time, Carols, and more

Goldendale United Methodist Church Columbus & Broadway

*Christmas Eve Special Candlelight Service– 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Day Service – 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster Christmas Eve – Vigil Mass – 5:30 p.m.

Midnight Mass Christmas Day Mass – 9 a.m.

New Life Assembly of God Church 1602 S Columbus

Christmas Day Service – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Christmas Day Coffee Social Hour after the service River of Life Church of God 2023 Pipeline Rd

Christmas Service 10:30 a.m.

Seventh-day Adventist Church half-mile east on Bickleton Hwy

Christmas Eve Sabbath Service – 11 a.m.

Ss. Joachim & Anna Greek Orthodox Mission 301 NW 2nd St

Friday 12/23 - Royal Hours – 9 a.m.

Advent Paraklesis – 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve – Orthros & Liturgy – 8 a.m.

Vespers – 5:30 p.m.

Orthros & Liturgy – 11 p.m.

—Isaiah 9:6

Auditor-elect plans to keep position at City of Toppenish

LOU MARZELES EDITOR

Klickitat County Auditor-elect Heather Jobe plans to retain her full-time position as administrative services director for the City of Toppenish after she takes office in January.

Jobe took the job at Toppenish in October, after suddenly leaving her position in the Auditor’s Office where she worked for six years and just weeks before the general election. At that time, The Sentinel asked her why the City would hire her with only about two and a half months availability in the position if she won the

election, an inquiry aimed at inviting Jobe to address whether or not she would retain the position.

Jobe responded then only that she had informed the City she intended to take the oath of office on January 1 if elected.

Saturday The Sentinel asked Jobe for comment on her intention to remain in her position in Toppenish. By email she responded, “I thought the drama was done and people had moved on with their lives. How silly of me! I was elected because not only am I qualified to hold the position of Auditor, and I understand the needs and requirements of the position. Maybe before you and

my detractors (the ones who previously attempted and failed to throw me under the bus) make drama (I mean news) out of something so meaningless.

“Yes, I currently intend to work as the elected Klickitat County Auditor and keep my position with the City of Toppenish. And obviously, if it’s been brought to your attention, I’m not hiding that fact… Elected offices were never designed to be full time, in-the-office jobs. Look at the Legislature at both the state and federal level [with legislators] who don’t work all year. Take the elected County Commissioners, who are only in

Assessor says office will be in good hands as she retires

AUDREY HILL FOR THE SENTINEL

The Sentinel speaks with outgoing Klickitat County Assessor Crista Schroder on her years of service as she retires.

Crista Schroder, Klickitat County Assessor of eight years, made the decision earlier this year to not run for a third term. Schroder has worked for the county for over 20 years in multiple positions. She began her employment in the Klickitat County Assessor’s office in 2002 as an administrative assistant and current user programs coordinator specialist, working in that position for roughly five and half years until she moved to the Planning Department to, as she states, “Do something broader.” Schroder spent roughly seven years in that position while she moved up the chain of command. She “went from an assistant planner to an associate planner to a se-

nior planner,” she recalls.

In 2014 Schroder decided to throw her hat in the ring and run for the Assessor position. She served a four-year term and ran again unopposed in 2018. While serving this four-year term, she completed 20 years for the county in February 2022. She believes her employment in both the Assessor’s Office and the Planning Department helped her gain essential knowledge of the county.

Schroder states, “I realized that no office is an island... We work with all the other departments.”

Schroder chose to run because she says she saw something that needed to be fixed and believed she would be capable of fixing it.

When Schroder was first elected, she believed, “My primary goal was that this office serve the public; we are here to serve the public, whether that’s landowners or another office or department. We’re here to serve them. And

that wasn’t being done.” Schroder began cross-training the employees of the Assessor’s Office. She states, “If you have employees who are cross-trained, then when someone calls in, there’s always someone there who can answer their question.” Her goal was to always serve the public and never leave a question unanswered.

Although Schroder is retiring, she has confidence in Assessor-elect Billy Bare. Bare, currently chief appraiser under Schroder, and Jessica Byers, chief deputy, have been working together in the Assessor’s Office for years. Schroder is confident that “between the two of them, there’s a great team leadership dynamic that is still here. And they work well together. I’m confident that they’ll be able to move forward.” Schroder still plans to be available to the office. “I told them, I’m still available, I’m not

Mosbrucker retains ranking Republican position

Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, R-Goldendale, has been reappointed ranking Republican on the House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee, formerly the House Public Safety Committee.

House committee assignments were announced Friday by Washington House Republicans.

“It is an honor to continue to serve in leadership on this committee. My family has deep ties in law enforcement, and I am a member of the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Department Posse. Keeping our communities, neighborhoods, and citizens safe is among the most basic and essential elements of government and is very important to me,” said Mosbrucker.

“We have some major issues to tackle in the coming session to achieve a safer Washington, including addressing repercussions

of the state Supreme Court’s Blake Decision, which struck down the state’s felony drug possession law; restoring the ability of law enforcement to pursue a vehicle based on reasonable suspicion; and providing more tools to fight the increase in crime related to vehicle theft,” added Mosbrucker. “We also need to support our law enforcement officers by increasing training opportunities and tools to allow them to do their jobs, and by seeking ways to recruit more officers and retain those who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities and families safe.”

In addition to her community safety leadership role, Mosbrucker has been reappointed to the House Capital Budget Committee. The committee considers the state capital budget, which approves

money for the construction and repair of public buildings and for other long-term investments, such as land acquisitions and transfers. During the 2022 session, Mosbrucker helped to secure more than $7.6 million of capital budget appropriations for local projects, including $3.2 million for the new Northwest Harvest Food Bank warehouse in Yakima, and $670,000 for a new animal shelter in Goldendale.

“Our citizens send a lot of their hard-earned dollars to Olympia in the form of taxes. It’s very satisfying to bring some of these dollars back home for projects that create jobs and help our local communities,” said Mosbrucker.

The 14th District lawmaker has also been chosen to serve on the House Health Care and Wellness

LOU MARZELES

GIFTS FOR FOSTER KIDS: Jenna Blake stands next to donations brought to the Klickitat PUD office in Goldendale to be distributed to foster kids in Klickitat County. Blake has been rounding up goodies for these children on her own for several years now, based on her own family’s experience with the foster children system. The Sentinel will have a full story on Blake and her remarkable work in an upcoming issue.

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Mid-Columbia

Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) in The Dalles and Adventist Health leadership announced that the two organizations have approved an affiliation agreement for MCMC to join Adventist Health (pending regulatory and state review). The affiliation with Adventist Health will advance rural healthcare— the nonprofit healthcare organization has committed $100 million to finance MCMC’s strategic capital needs. Over time, both organizations will work together.

“This is an exciting milestone event that reflects the hard work of our board of trustees, physician leadership, and executive leadership as we worked with the exceptional team at Adventist Health to come together in ways that will provide significant opportunities for our team of healthcare professionals, physicians and APPs [advanced-practice providers], as well as our entire community,” said Robb Van Cleave, chair of the MCMC Board of Trustees.

MCMC and Adventist Health say they intend to maintain and enhance the immediate and long-term financial viability of MCMC to make needed investments

in the healthcare campus, technology, and programs.

According to a press statement, the affiliation will:

• Promote reliability, availability, and continuity of healthcare in order to meet the needs of the community;

• Strengthen MCMC’s ability to deliver healthcare programs that support the well-being of the community;

• Increase health equity and equitable access to care for all residents of The Dalles and the Columbia River Gorge, furthering its charitable mission;

• Broaden and deepen MCMC’s engagement with and support of the community; and

• Provide a broader depth of healthcare services that people of the community need and can access close to where they live and work.

For employees, physicians, and APPs, the statement adds, the affiliation will:

Provide access to sophisticated recruitment capabilities to retain high-quality primary care and specialty care physicians and APPs;

• Provide additional resources and opportuni-

ties that can position MCMC as an employer of choice for employees and clinical partner of choice for the medical staff community;

• Build upon the great work of our teams to continue increasing the clinical quality of services and programs; and

• Promote and retain team-based culture, consistent with the Planetree Philosophy that celebrates MCMC’s past, while building its future.

MCMC will have a legal board of directors comprised of the Adventist Health board of directors. MCMC will also have a community board that will include all trustees serving on the MCMC Board of Trustees at the time of the closing of the affiliation and that will also include physicians on the MCMC medical staff and other qualified members of the community appointed by Adventist Health.

“We look forward to the benefits our affiliation with Adventist Health will bring to our community, especially as it pertains to access, equity, cost, and quality,” said Dennis Knox, president and CEO of MCMC. “While we’re still waiting on state approval, our two organizations

approve

will continue to meet and discuss how, together, we can best deliver equitable, cost-effective, high-quality care now and for years to come.”

“We are pleased to welcome MCMC to the Adventist Health family,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, president and CEO of Adventist Health. “Affiliating with MCMC is a natural mission and cultural fit, as we both are deeply passionate about improving access to rural healthcare and supporting team members and medical staff.”

Pending final regulatory and state approvals, MCMC will become part of Adventist Health’s Oregon Network that includes other medical centers in Portland and Tillamook and over 47 other clinics. To learn more, visit: MCMC.net/partnership-exploration.

The MCMC Board of Trustees worked with health care-specialized investment banking firm Juniper Advisory to review several possible health system affiliates, ultimately entering into an LOI with Adventist Health throughout the due diligence phase that has led to the approval of the affiliation agreement.

Members of the Klickitat County Republicans (KCR) braved the cold and snow to meet at the Dallesport Community Center on Saturday, December 10, for their bi-annual Organizational meeting. Recently elected Precinct Committee Officers took their seats, and candidates for the 2023-2024 Executive Board were nominated and elected.

Shane Cagle, newly elected vice chairman, commented, “It’s encouraging to see the unity our party has as Klickitat County Republicans with such diverse viewpoints on topics. We look forward to the next two years of service and into the Presidential election cycle of 2024 with optimistic expectations for our future.”

Lisa Evans, re-elected chairwoman, agreed. “It is exciting to see the growth in size and the range of views with this group,” she said.

“Family and community are the common focus for strengthening our county.”

Matthew Langdon was

re-elected as state committeeman, and Erin Hartford joins the group as state committeewoman. The appointed treasurer and secretary are Sean Ciemiewicz and Grant Cheney respectively.

Due to the predominance of Republican candidates on the ballot, the KCR hosted a “Celebrate the Red Wave” Christmas party after the meeting. Newly elected county officials were invited. Sheriff Bob Songer, Auditor-elect Heather Jobe, and Assessor-elect Billi Bare were in attendance for food, fellowship, and a group-effort dessert prepared while singing the “Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Songer extended his appreciation “to the River of Life Church in Goldendale, the Business Liberty Alliance hosted by Murphy’s in Bingen, and to all the voters who supported me. I appreciate your confidence in my leadership to continue serving as your Sheriff for the next four years.”

OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

These ladies are doing something really important, but only one gets to stand a step higher than the others. Who are they?

What was the occasion? When? We have no idea. All we know about this picture is that it ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in

December 21, 1897 – 125 Years Ago

the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop us an email (info@goldendalesentinel. com) or give us a call (509-

The long-distance telephone line company is now sending out general news every morning to the agents in the country towns. Messrs. Shelton and Richards, agents here, have prepared a bulletin board so as to enable the public to get the benefit of this service.

December 26, 1902 – 120 Years Ago

Tuesday night the safe in Will G. Faulkner’s store in Bickleton was blown open and his cash drawer ruined by being pried off. A heavy snow fell in this section Tuesday, and it looked as if it would continue all night, and the burglars must have thought their tracks would be obliterated so they could not be followed, but the old adage held good: “That man proposes and God disposes.” And the snow ceased falling about 2 a.m., and their tracks were easily followed to their home in Dot. The safe only contained about $25. It is presumed they intended robbing the post office in Van Nosterns Store, but a vicious dog the boys kept in the store at night probably freighted them away. There were tracks from the hardware store to the post office.

December 19, 1957 – 65 Years Ago

Roscoe Sheller’s new book, “Ben Snipes,” which has caught the fancy of Northwest readers, has been selected for supplemental reading in junior and senior high school history classes.

December 21, 1962 – 60 Years Ago

Dr. Elsie Tupper, chief of staff at Toppenish Hospital, will be coming to Goldendale in less than a month, according to Dr. Holderby. Dr. Neal Thompson, serving in the armed forces, visited here on leave and was given a warm reception. In six months, he may set up a practice here. Goldendale has a shortage of doctors.

December 18, 1982 – 40 Years Ago

Dear Santa, I wish for a Stomper 4, a G. I. Jeep, Dukes of Hazzard Car, a race track, and Star Wars. Thank you, Santa. Rob Marlow – second grade.

Dear Santa; I want a guitar, Love Sara Guenther.

December 17, 1992 – 30 years Ago

As everyone knows by now, the Klickitat County Commissioners have been attempting to come up with a budget for 1993. And just like every other budget year, every department is going to do its best to loosen the commissioners’ purse strings as best they can. While this year is no different in that sense, there is one major difference in this year’s budget than in past years—the Regional Disposal monies. Since Klickitat County allowed Regional Disposal Company [then Rabanco] to build a landfi ll on the east end of the county, the county will be earning an estimated $2 million in tipping fees. Keeping this in mind, the county authorized GBD architects of Portland, Oregon, to submit a proposal for a new office building to be located on the old Hall Hotel lot. Maybe the county is just specifying what they want Santa Claus to bring them this year, but the odds are that good old St. Nick won’t be able to fit a new office building in his sleigh, and the county will be forced to spend a few million dollars to build it on their own.

—Richard Lefever

Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

I bought a self-help DVD online called “How to Handle Disappointment.” When I opened the box, it was empty.

I just sprayed a mosquito with mosquito repellent. Now he’ll never have any friends.

I called the Paranoia Society. The guy who answered said, “How did you get this number?”

Actions speak louder than words, but talk is cheap, and you have to consider that in this economy.

773-3777) or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

We’re not sure why, but this image defied our best attempts to colorize it. It’s probably because it was scanned from a half-tone rather than the original picture. Nancy Cunningham called in this week to let us know the men in the picture were of the Lund family. Left to right, they are Norman Lund, Wes

Lund, and TJ Lund. Locals will know Wes and TJ from Goldendale Market Fresh, and Norm and his wife Dee started and owned the General Store for many years. Though we were unable to fi nd it as it ran in The Sentinel all those years ago, we believe it is most likely from the early ’90s.

Sesquicentennial Corner: Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

Did you know the that the Library of Congress has a section called “Chronicling America” where you can search digitized newspapers from 1777 to 1963. Though The Sentinel is not one of the digitized newspapers, Goldendale and Klickitat County are mentioned in other newspapers. Below are portions of a letter printed in The Vancouver Independent , September 11, 1879. The letter was simply signed “Yours, &c., N. H. B.” You may find this, and other Goldendale references, at chroniclingamerica.loc. gov. For reading convenience we have not put the letter in quotes.

Editor Independent:

I regretted, as did the friends of the Independent in Klickitat, that you and Capt. Smallwood did not accompany me upon my annual visit to Klickitat last week. The little town of Goldendale, now the County seat, has much improved since last year when we made our flying visit. At least fi fty new buildings, stores, residences, etc., have been erected; a new hotel (in addition to two there last year), a new church, (M.E), another in process of erection near Goldendale, another shortly to be built. Rev. Mr. Thompson, of Olympia, (Presbyterian,) has been making the place a visit, organized a church of thirty members and intends soon to build a church, so that the spiritual welfare of the community will be well cared for. The spiritual (ardent) welfare of other members of the community is diligently, if not solicitously, cared for by two establishments.

There are now five saw mills in the vicinity, and two grist mills. Johnson is doing a good business. Schuster, “old Schuster” I should call him, or “everybody’s friend,” (Wellington De Boots) as he is known, is in the butcher business, as well as the duties of

sheriff, which office he has for so many years faithfully filled. They have a new Court house nearly completed, and a new jail, both of which from appearances afford a strong hint to Clarke county that “comparisons are odious.” Altogether the town seems flourishing. Much to my surprise upon entering the town I found the streets well sprinkled, and soon discovered a veritable watering cart in slow but solemn grandeur parading the streets. At sight of this modern evidence of progress I felt an almost irresistible inclination to cry, hurrah for Goldendale!

After completing official business, next morning was invited to accompany Johnson and several gentlemen, with Seitz of the Klickitat Sentinel, chicken shooting. Went some miles below town. I soon discovered that the mysteries of chicken shooting, or rather hunting over the bunch-grass and boulders of Klickitat prairie was not quite in my line, for while “Barkis was willin” I failed to fi nd victims for my murderous inclinations, while Johnson, (who, by the by, should be designated the Nimrod of Klickitat,) with rapid strides, soon disappeared across the prairie, while the bang of his gun in rapid succession indicated the funeral of

many an inoffensive bird, while I by turns walked, stood, hunted, (but “nary a shoot,”) swearing, (vowing I mean,) that if only one of the aforesaid inoffensive, innocent prairie chickens should cross my path I should slay him; aye! if I risked my life in the encounter. Johnson soon returned with seventeen scalps. So murderous had my pent up, unsated ambition become, that I felt no other alternative than to shoot Johnson—law and order, prudence, prevailed.

The editor, (by accident,) shot one bird, (was aiming at a dove on the fence and shot a poor chicken down by the creek;) helped Sears shoot another. A confl ict for the honors of that battle became imminent between them. Johnson, (as befit a worthy chieftain,) aided by my self-asserted lieutenancy, decided in favor of— Johnson and the Lieutenant.

Sears betook himself to the cooling companionship of a neighboring spring, and there with avidity demolished the best part of a pan of cucumbers, which an old lady in the neighborhood had placed there for safe keeping. I left next morning. I do not know whether he is still alive or not. Am expecting soon to read an obituary notice, died from “colly wobbles.”

OpiniOn

How to buy over-thecounter hearing aids

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’m interested in getting some of the new over-thecounter hearing aids that just became available a few month ago. Can you offer any tips to help me with this?

Straining to Hear

Dear Straining,

The new FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a real game changer for the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss. Adults with impaired hearing can now walk in and buy hearing aids at a pharmacy, big box chain, consumer electronics store, or online without a prescription and without consulting an audiologist.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved this new class of hearing aids to lower prices and improve their availability.

you’ll need to work with an audiologist or hearing instrument specialist to find a hearing aid that works for you.

What to look for:

To help you choose a good OTC hearing aid that meets your needs and preferences, here are some important points to keep in mind.

Return policy: It can take weeks for your brain to adjust to hearing louder sounds through a hearing aid, so be sure to choose a brand that offers at least a 30-day free trial period or money back return policy. The FDA requires manufactures to print their return policy on the package.

Set up: Many OTC hearing aids require a smartphone or computer to adjust and operate the devices to your specific needs, while others have the controls on the device. This will also be labeled on the box. Choose one that fits your preference and comfort level.

Battery: The package also should tell you what kind of battery the device uses. Some of the older versions of hearing aids have replaceable batteries, but many of the newer ones have rechargeable batteries that come in a charging case and are charged every night.

Customer support: Some companies offer unlimited customer support to help you adjust or fine-tune your hearing aids, while others might limit support or charge extra. Be sure you check.

For more information, including product reviews, see the National Council on Aging’s OTC hearing aids buyer’s guide at NCOA.org/adviser/hearing-aids/over-the-counter-hearing-aids.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Savvy Senior, Jim Miller

About a third of people ages 65 to 74 and half of those over age 75 have hearing loss severe enough to affect their daily life. Yet about 80 percent of people who would benefit from hearing aids don’t wear them, according to the National Institutes of Health, primarily because of the hefty price tag.

Traditional hearing aids ordered through an audiologist cost anywhere from $1,000 to $7,000 a pair and are not covered by most private insurers and traditional Medicare. The new OTC hearing aids range from $200 up to $3,000.

Who should get them?

OTC hearing aids are specifically designed for adults (18 and older) who have mild to moderate hearing loss. You don’t need a hearing exam or prescription to buy them, and they are designed so you can fit and tune them yourself.

Do you have mild to moderate hearing loss? The specific signs are if you are having trouble hearing or understanding conversations, especially in noisier environments, over the phone, or if you can’t see who’s talking. Or if you need a higher volume of TV, radio, or music than other people or have to ask others to speak more slowly, louder, or repeat what they said.

If, however, your hearing problem is more severe than that–for example, if you also have trouble hearing loud sounds, such as power tools or motor vehicles, or if you struggle to hear conversations in quiet settings–then your hearing loss is considered more significant than over-the-counter aids are intended to address.

To help you get a basic sense of your hearing problem, you can take an app-based test like Mimi (mimi. health) or SonicCloud (soniccloud.com).

If you find that your hearing loss is significant,

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.

any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the

tacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.

My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such

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I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds for three hours.

Letters from the community

A wrap-up account

I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to

I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”

“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.

Over the years Sandy DeMent has written about the bizarre and copious range of stuff people have deposited on her property. She is glad to report an end to the series.

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 con-

This will probably be my last annual “trashy” letter, because there is less of it, I am happy to say. So here’s the 2022 tally along the one-third mile of road on my lands:

Most interesting, the count of (beer) cans and bottles has dropped steadily since 2018, from 22 to just four this year. I was making progress teaching the Douglas firs to use their long droopy branches to

snatch up the beer cans and hurl them back at the pickup trucks that tossed them. I did get three mylar balloons, two wishing happy birthday and one so faded it wasn’t possible to tell what was being celebrated. I also picked up one fancy drill bit, that I plan to keep.

The weirdest “dumps” this year involved animal parts. Some friendly soul tossed a dead rattlesnake, minus its rattles and its head, at the end of my driveway. That I did not pick up but left for the crows. Another confused person heaved two plastic bags filled with salmon guts and bones into the heavy brush along Wahkiacus

Guidelines for Letters

Creek. The nearest salmon are in the Klickitat River at least a mile away, so how the creek got involved is puzzling. Getting rid of the evidence? Too poor to pay their bill for trash pick-up? In any case the odors soon attracted the crows, who also did a fine job making the plastic bags disappear.

So, thank you, Goldendale Sentinel, for printing the latest inventory of rural trash. With any luck 2023 will be a sparkling clean year with no trash at all. We can hope, right?

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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.

Ken McKune Goldendale

a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Sandy DeMent From the wilds of Klickitat County

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One busy week

I don’t think one more thing could have been crammed into last week’s busy schedule here in Glenwood. When I asked a certain little third grade girl last Monday if perhaps we should practice her spelling words, she informed me her class had no spelling test that week. When I asked why, she replied, “We are just way too busy with everything.” Well, okay, then. Here are some of the highlights from that busy week.

On Monday, December 12, the middle school boys’ and girls’ basketball teams traveled to Bickleton. Both teams came home with wins, and the games were very exciting. Way to go, Eagles. I suspect the long drive home in foggy, icy conditions was also exciting but in a different way. Luckily, the team bus and all the families who traveled over to the games made it home safely.

Every day, the school kids practiced for their Christmas program that they put on for families and friends on the evening of December 14. Mr. Demchuk served as master of ceremonies for the program. Grace Griffin opened the program with a reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” The 4th and 5th grade classes played “Jingle Bells,” “Ode to Joy,” and “Silent Night” on their recorders, under the direction of Mr. Crowder. They all did a great job.

Hazel Fujita, an 8th grader, read the poem, “A Friend’s Greeting,” followed by the adorable little preschool students in snowmen costume as they sang, “I’m a Little Snowman.” Those sweet little kids stole the show, for sure. Thank you, Ms. Kessinger, for the wonderful preschool presentation.

The high school drama class presented a cute play, “The Antarctic Mystery.” After the play, one of the actors, Ally McFall, read the poem “Kris Kringle.” The kindergarten through 3rd grade classes finished out the program as they sang “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” “My Two Front Teeth,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” accompanied by Mr. Demchuk. Mrs. Arnold also worked with Mr. Demchuk and the K-3 students to help them learn and practice their songs. It was a team effort, and the kids did very well. After the program, the school children and their families moved to the multipurpose room for a reception where the children could visit Santa and have their pictures taken, as the Glenwood Homemakers served delicious cookies and hot cocoa. It was a great night for our kids and their families.

On Thursday afternoon the Glenwood staff and students participated in a winter sports athletes pep rally that began with singing of the Glenwood Eagles fight song to liven things up. The Cheer squad was introduced by their advisor, Mrs. Throop; then they led all the students out on the gym floor in a fun game of “Cheerleader Says.” It was pretty funny to watch and very entertaining. The middle school girls and boys basketball teams were introduced by their coach Ms. Kessinger, followed by the high school teams who were introduced by the Klickwood girls coach, Mrs. Patterson. Mr. Curtis, the boys coach, was unable to attend.

Jaecee Hoctor presented the two girls participating in Club Volleyball this winter: Jocee Hoctor, who plays on the Goldendale 14 Gold team, and Jentry Hoctor, who plays on the Goldendale 12 Purple team. Jaecee is not the coach; she’s their driver (and mom).

Their coaches were unable to attend as they live and work in Goldendale. Tye Murray was recognized for his participation in Vintage Snowmobile Racing. His first race of the season will be in January. The assembly finished with a wild and exciting game of Bump and another singing of “Onward Eagles.”

That same night, after the pep assembly, the middle school girls and boys teams played their last game of the season against Centerville here on their home court. The girls came out victorious despite having only five girls for the entire game. The boys had a rougher go up against the much larger (in size and number) Centerville boys’ team. But they never gave up, they played hard, and we couldn’t be prouder of them.

Okay, as if the week weren’t already filled to almost overflowing, the middle and high school students participated in their gift exchange on the morning of Friday, December 16, which was followed by the delicious Christmas dinner prepared by cooks Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Keithley. It was good to see all the families who joined together with the students and staff for that special dinner and program. Citizens of the Month names were drawn, Perfect Attendance awards were given, and the Homecoming court was announced. Princes are Kyler Henderson, Shae Jackson, Gavin Bensel, and Landon Sanchey. Princesses on the court are Bella Bensel, Emily Molyneaux, Tiana Jackson, and Paityn Henderson. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for good weather when the Homecoming game and dance dates arrive. Students and staff are now enjoying their Christmas break and will return to classes in 2023.

Finally, our high school girls and boys Klickwood basketball teams traveled to Helix, Oregon, for the Helix Tournament. On Friday both teams play Helix and both teams won their games. I don’t have statistics for the boys’ games, but on Friday against Helix, Emma Patterson again led the scoring with 19 points, followed by Jayla Avila – 11, Alise Gimlin – 10, and Lena Thiemann – 2.

On Saturday the Klickwood girls played Athena. This time Alise led the scoring with 21 points, including four 3-pointers. Jayla followed with 12, Emma – 10, Lena – 8, Tiana Jackson – 6, Paityn -2. Klickwood girls also won that game with a score of 62-46. Wow, Klickwood. Way to go. These girls were tournament champions and brought home the trophy that will be shared between the Glenwood and Klickitat High Schools. The Klickwood boys had a really tough second game against the Umatilla JV and came up a bit short, but they played well and notched a win in their first game of the season. On the bus ride home after the tournament, Coach Patterson led the kids in the Eldred Cheer. I’d bet Coach Eldred was smiling down on these kids as they played with such heart and determination. Proud of all our Klickwood teams and Coach Patterson and Coach Curtis.

The Pioneer Memorial Community Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. and the Christmas day service at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join together to celebrate the season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone.

FFA’s holiday meal baskets

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GMS FFA SecretAry

For the month of December, 61 Goldendale middle school FFA members collected specific food items in their agriculture classroom in conjunction with the Goldendale middle school food drive. FFA members brought in 74 food items, and the chapter purchased the remaining 26 food items that were specifically asked for by the soup kitchen.

Goldendale Community Soup Kitchen Coordinator Mrs. Sharon Carr provided

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Twenty-one Goldendale middle school FFA members went to the primary school during the month of December to teach students in grades 1 through 3 about evergreen trees. The FFA members selected and read the book “Zee Grows a Tree.”

After the reading activity, the primary students worked on a cut-and-paste

FFA members with a list of 10 popular food items to put into the holiday meal baskets. The items were cake mix, frosting, pancake mix, syrup, raisins, bread, peanut butter, spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, and parmesan cheese. Nineteen FFA members were able to make up 10 baskets to hand out at their assigned soup kitchen night of serving dinner.

Nineteen additional FFA members made hats and scarves with Mrs. Rebecca Bare to donate in the baskets. Mrs. Bare worked with

students to cut fleece material and hand-tie the fabric into the hats and scarves.

Additionally, members were able to meet with Mrs.

‘Zee’ grow a tree

activity and put the life cycle of an evergreen tree in order with the FFA members. Then students made holiday swags by tying evergreen branches with ribbon and bow for decoration. Johnny Cahill, GMS FFA member, stated, “The younger students seemed like they were proud of themselves for making the swags and were excited to take them home.”

In the project, the members taught eight classrooms about the stages of ever -

green trees. They were able to work with a total of 147 primary students. “I really love being able to read to the kids and teaching them something new about agriculture,” commented Regan Beasley, GMS FFA member.

We would like to say a big thank you to the Yakima Farm Bureau for providing funding for Goldendale Middle School FFA to purchase all their books for the project.

Remember the lost and found

A quick report from our liaison at the Lyle Fire Department, Patty Elkins: Winter Celebration with Santa was a great success. A huge thank you to everyone who worked to get this done—the cookies and beverages, the kiddo gift bags, and the lighted fire trucks. A big thank you to Jim Carley, Hans Hoomans, Elisha Neipp, and Glenda Lovejoy from the Lyle Fire & Rescue District No. 4 for decorating and driving our rigs this year. Here’s to a wonderful holiday!

The Fire District’s second report is about the SR14 highway near milepost 73. There are going to be delays with flaggers about a half mile west of Chamberlain Lake Rest Area. There has been alternating traffic starting around 10:30 a.m. since December 15 that will continue until further notice. EMTs ask for you to use caution and pay attention to the flaggers.

The Dallesport/Murdock Fire Department wishes to convey their thanks after their food drive: “We are pleased to announce that 1,981 units of food donated by the communities of Dallesport and Murdock have been delivered to the Lyle Lions Club for Christmas Food Baskets. Thank you to all of the collectors and donors.

Lyle’s Fire Department wants you to be prepared for living in the Gorge during winter by sharing some safety tips: We sometimes are surprised by the quick weather changes. Being prepared just in case is never a bad idea. Stock your trunk for the winter: sand, shovel, flashlight, flares, a portable jump starter, water, and blankets are some of the items we recommend having on hand.”

The Lyle School District is pleading with parents to come and browse through their lost and found bin that has become overflowing. You may recognize one of your child’s missing items. Even the students can browse through. There is a time constraint here because after Winter Break, they are going to turn it all over to donations. On a personal note about lost and found: I remember going through the lost and found at the Bingen Theater when I was a child and found one of my necklaces that I didn’t even know I’d lost. It was a complete surprise. The manager would allow my siblings and me to sweep under the seats and clean the lobby while waiting for our parents

to pick us up. We were sometimes the only reason he was there so late. He was a very nice man.

Rumor floating around has it that a restaurant across from the Lyle Café may be opening soon. I hear it is going to be called the Hot Wok and that they are hiring. For an application, go to the Lyle Merc and check with them. Good luck. It would be nice to have a Chinese restaurant right here in downtown Lyle.

Many Dallesport neighbors were commenting on Facebook about the coyotes being back and creating a stir with their prowling and yowling from 5th and F streets to Sunridge. So, once

again, keep your pets inside and safe from predators. Have you given much thought about this New Year’s resolutions? Stop smoking, drink less, get weight under control, get help with addictions, and, above all, start being a good neighbor, and do what you can to make their lives better, without recognition. Also, you’ve heard it before from me, but I have to reiterate: volunteering is a great resolution. It is a worthwhile commitment that gives back to the volunteer by creating self worth and a feeling of satisfaction.

Submit your news to: Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 365-2273 or lykensme41@gmail.com.

C THAT’S HOW IT GROWS: Goldendale middle school FFA members went to the primary school to teach kids about evergreen trees.

Connie Pond, who spoke about the needs of the Goldendale community and why the students’ contributions are important.

C FFA MEMBERS ROUND UP NEEDED FOOD: Goldendale middle school FFA members collected requested food items for the local soup kitchen.

Dallesport resident inducted into relief agency´s Hall of Fame

ShelterBox USA, a global humanitarian disaster and confl ict relief organization, today welcomed Dallesport, Washington, resident Lora Helmer to its Hall of Fame after years of service, including raising more than $100,000.

For more than 20 years, ShelterBox has provided shelter and other essential items to the most vulnerable forced from their homes by disaster and confl ict. It is currently responding to the war in Ukraine, catastrophic flooding in Pakistan, historic drought in Eastern Africa, and other crises around the world.

“Five years ago, Lora Helmer joined the team as a ShelterBox USA Ambassador, a volunteer who continually raises awareness and mobilizes charitable support for the lifesaving mission of ShelterBox,” said ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray. “During her tenure, she has served hundreds of hours, volunteering her time to inspire others with ShelterBox’s global humanitar-

ian work. From constructing tents and displays, to delivering inspiring presentations at Rotary Clubs and conferences, Lora has raised more than $100,000 in donations. Her volunteerism has directly enabled ShelterBox to expand its projects in some of the world’s most extreme disaster and conflict zones, including in Ukraine.”

There are more than 300 ShelterBox ambassadors, volunteers across the country who represent the organization and fundraise for it. Raising $100,000 qualifies an ambassador to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Helmer, who sits on the ShelterBox USA Ambassador Council, is the 48th member of its Hall of Fame.

ShelterBox provides humanitarian aid in the form of family-sized tents and essential items to start repairing and rebuilding homes. The organization’s kits and boxes are customized for each response, frequently supplying items such as cooking sets, solar

lights, blankets, and water fi lters.

Helmer is also a member of the Rotary Club of White Salmon-Bingen, in District 5100. ShelterBox is the official project partner of Rotary International for disaster response.

“Lora exemplifies the Rotary core value of, ‘Service Above Self,’ and her passionate leadership as a ShelterBox Ambassador is enabling the recovery and transforming the lives of displaced families every day,” Murray said. “We are so thrilled to recognize Lora Helmer in the Hall of Fame at ShelterBox USA.”

ShelterBox has deployed to disasters like the 2010 Haiti Earthquake, and it launched its largest response to date in the Philippines after Typhoon Rai last December. It currently has multiple emergency programs in Ukraine, working around the clock to help families stay warm this winter.

the office once or twice a week, or the Goldendale City Council all, if not most, of whom have other full-time jobs. Why is this now newsworthy? Am I supposed to be in the office 24/7? Do you think that previous Auditors were in the office full time?”

Jobe then cited Washington RCW 36.16.125, which says an elected official can be considered to fail his or her responsibilities by being absent on the job without legitimate cause for at least 30 consecutive days.

Jobe also cited some elected officials who

engage in businesses while in office, such as one who runs a dance studio and others who engage in ranching. But none of those situations are people with full-time employment at other companies or agencies while occupying positions generally considered to maintain heavy workloads, or they are people in elected positions with clearly lesser time constraints.

The Sentinel asked Jobe how she planned to do her work in the Auditor’s Office while working in Toppenish and if she would offer information on how

she planned to split her time between the positions.

“This is not about news,” Jobe said in a subsequent email. “This is about a personal grudge against me, and you are playing into their drama. That said, to answer your question, I will put in whatever hours it takes to get the job done.”

Jobe offered no further information and declined to continue a conversation on the matter beyond offering to make an appointment to meet once she is in office. That appointment, she insisted, would only be about matters relevant to voters.

Committee. The committee considers a broad range of issues relating to physical and behavioral health care services, long-term care, licensing of health care facilities, credentialing of health care providers, regulations of pharmaceuticals, and affordability and access to health insurance.

“I’m looking forward to learning more about the health care needs and services in our state, particularly as COVID and other viral illnesses continue to challenge hospitals and health care facilities that are short staffed. We need to find ways to increase staffi ng levels and ensure

our citizens, including the elderly, have access to reliable, affordable health care and prescription drugs,” noted Mosbrucker.

Mosbrucker will begin her fi fth term in office serving the 14th Legislative District when the 2023 Legislature convenes in Olympia on January 9.

abandoning ship. They can call me anytime and run things past me and take my advice or not. I’m still vested in the success of this office. All offices are important, but this one particularly because I’m so personally invested in it.”

Schroder believes it is important for the head of office to be in the office consistently. Due to personal reasons, she sometimes found it hard to make it to the office every day. “When I’m not here, it stresses me out. I have capable staff; they keep me informed. They call me. I’m always

available to them. But it’s just hard when you’re not here.” She believes that Bare will do an excellent job in leading the office due to her commitment, knowledge, and experience.

Schroder says she chose to retire for a multitude of reasons, one being her and her husband’s well-drilling business. She states that she “would like to be more involved with that business. As far as the paperwork side, I would be able to relieve his burden with a lot of that.” In 2019 she also bought a small farm and says, “I want to be able to

spend more time farming. We have livestock, Angus cattle, and sheep that we’re raising and selling as well. And I just want to spend more time with that. I also just purchased a couple quarter horse colts that are not even a year old. I’ll be doing all their own training for that.”

Schroder will be serving as the Assessor through the end of the year, with Bare being sworn in Thursday, December 22, and who will take office at the start of the new year.

Keesy Timmer

For The SenTinel

Keesy (pronounced “Casey”) has deep ties to Goldendale even after spending two decades writing hit songs in Nashville. He is particularly known as writer of the number-one Country music hit “Yeah Boy.” Here he reminisces about his connections with Goldendale.

As far back as I can remember I’ve always loved Goldendale. There’s just something about this little town in Klickitat County that’s always appealed to me. Maybe it was the fact that it’s where my people came from, where some of my deepest roots were planted. My Dad, Bernard, and his parents, Gerard and Maria Timmer, landed in Washington State via The Netherlands. After settling in Seattle in the early ’50s, on a weekend away they discovered this beautiful little town called Goldendale and fell in love with its scenic views and decided that was where they wanted to “do life.”

My papa established a medical practice, and he was the town doctor for many years. As an abdominal surgeon, he helped bring surgery to this little town.

My dad grew up on Columbus Avenue in the little red house on the creek and was a prolific golfer who set the course record at the Goldendale Golf Club in 1964 that held up for nearly 50 years.

My mom’s parents, Pete and Joan Heming, also lived in Goldendale, where ‘Poppy’ Pete was a journeyman electrician; he passed away this year at the age of 96. He helped build the dams on the Columbia River during the hydroelectric boom.

My parents, Pam and Bernard, were high school sweethearts who were married at the United Methodist Church in 1971, the year my mom graduated from Goldendale High.

Though my parents later settled in Spokane, we came back to Goldendale often, and very early on I began spending all my summers, spring breaks, and long weekends in Goldendale. I used to love visiting my grandparents’ ranch off Pine Forest Road. To me, it was the childhood of all childhoods. As a kid, my best friends were my cousins, Heather and Holly Heming, and pretty much all we did was have fun. There were always old dirt bikes hanging around with plenty of gas and property to ride them. My cousins had horses, and we all had sheep and pigs. There weren’t many rules at Grammy and Poppy’s place, mostly to eat a good breakfast. I think the freedom appealed to me, but the fun we had just being kids has stuck with me all my life. I consider myself very fortunate to have had such an amazing childhood with the best grandparents a kid could ask for.

When we got a little older, Heather and Holly became active in Junior Rodeo where they were hitting the CJRA Rodeo circuit almost every weekend, barrel rac -

ing, goat tying, and pole bending. My Uncle Scott and Aunt Patti (Bowcutt) were very supportive in keeping them involved and would let me tag along to all the rodeos. After a while, they decided maybe it would be fun to get me into rodeo, too. They figured I was already going and maybe I could enter in an event. Since there weren’t many events for a non-horseman to enter, and I wasn’t cut out for rough stock, they thought maybe I would like to chute dogg. For those who don’t know what chute dogging is, it’s basically bulldogging without the horse. You’d settle down in the chute next to a 500- to 600-pound steer; when you gave the signal, the chute gates would open, and you’d go running out with the steer. After you crossed the 8-foot line, you would kick your feet out, grab it by the horns, wait for its nose to come up, and pull till the steer fell flat on the ground. This was a very exciting idea, but someone was going to have to teach me how to do it. Lucky for me, we knew just the guy.

Ron Whitmire was a professional bulldogger and had his own arena not far out of town where they ran their own steers and practiced on a regular basis. I’d known Ron and Luann my whole life and was the ring bearer at their wedding.

My mom used to check me out of school anytime Ron was entered in the Spokane area, and I used to love going to see him perform. He was the real deal, and I always looked up to him. When he was asked if he’d be up to teaching me how to steer wrestle, he didn’t hesitate to say yes. That’s the kind of guy Ron was.

My first experience at Ron’s arena was eye-opening, to say the least! It’s where I first discovered what a “hotshot” was, and it was the first time I met my soon-to-be friends, Tom Harrington, Chad Quantrell, and Tye and Jace Zielinski. They were all training with Ron and in return helped him do the chores around the ranch. I was 13 at the time, super city-slicky, and very green. But these boys took care of me. They took me under their wings and helped me learn how to chute dogg. They treated me like one of their own, when most people would not have given me the time of day. I knew Tye and Jayce’s mom was very sick with Huntington’s Disease, although I didn’t know the extent of it. I also knew that it was hereditary, and there was a good chance Tye and Jace would also get it. But at this time they were just normal young men, going to school, working, rodeoing, and just being kids. It’s a time in my life I will never forget. When Tye got his license, I was the first person he picked up in his ’65 Ford F-100. I think he came straight from the DMV and met me at the end of my grandparents’ driveway. Those days were full of laughs, first beers, and Copenhagen, long before the world got the best of our innocence and long before

Huntington’s Disease got the best of the Zielinski brothers.

As time went on I remained good friends with Tye and Tom but spent most of my time with Bart Fouts in the summers working ranches, running irrigation, bucking bales, and rodeoing on the weekends. These were some of the most influential days of my life. I learned how to play guitar and sing after being taught the ropes by my good friend and fellow musician John Rolfe who was also from the Goldendale area. Bart had a teal ’71 Ford F-100, and the radio didn’t work, so we sang! We sang all the time. This is when my dreams really began to take shape. I was going to be a country singer in Nashville someday.

My friends also included Mike Beckstrand of Goldendale and Casey Arnold and Fred Steinbach from Glenwood, among so many others. We all rodeoed together, and like my buddies Tye, Tom, Jace, and Chad, they were good to me. They were real cowboys, and I was more of a wannabe cowboy, but they didn’t seem to care. They took this city slicker from Spokane into their circle and treated me as one of their own. And I was a pretty good chute dogger, winning the award for CJRA Champion in 1998. I also won the Most Inspirational Cowboy award and was given a handmade buckle by Ron Ferguson! This was a big deal to me. These were some of the best years of my life.

My life has been defined and directed by many moments, and I can confidently say many people helped me find my path. I did become a singer-songwriter in Nashville, and these days I make my living writing songs for Country radio. Much of the writing we songwriters do is about small towns and small town life, and for me, that’s Goldendale. It’s riding around in trucks listening to AC/ DC with Tye and Daisia; it’s working in the summer sun with Bart; it’s making the same circles around the town with Tom in his old Chevy waiting to see if someone we knew was out, and figuring out where we were going to go that night.

In many ways the town hasn’t changed, but many of the people I’ve mentioned are no longer there or only now in spirit. Ron unfortu-

nately passed many years ago due to a heart attack while riding in his truck. Tom passed away tragically in a snowmobile accident on Mt. Adams many years ago as well. And Tye and Jace, after many years of living with horrific Huntington’s Disease, are also gone, most recently with the passing of Jace. Though they are all gone, the memories of them are as fresh as the day they were made. I will forever remember them for who they were—young and full of life, with spirits too big

for the sky to hold.

If there were a window to my heart you could peek into, I imagine you would find pieces of my Grammy and Poppy’s ranch, a couple of rusted-out dirt bikes, a handmade buckle by Ron Ferguson, my Uncle Scott’s old Koffler drift boat, and the numbers 98620. Though I’m from Spokane and have lived in Nashville for the better part of 20 years, the place I long for the most in this world is Goldendale. Maybe it’s because it’s where my people are

from and where my deepest roots are, but I think it’s also because it’s where some of my best memories were made with some of the best friends I ever had. Though some of them are no longer there, their memories are, and until I make it back someday and call it home, it’ll never be far from mind in my simple four-chord songs, looking back on the good old days in Goldendale. Thank you to all who have welcomed me over the years and treated me as one of your own.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that 1st Security Bank of Washington (“1st Security Bank”), 6920 220th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043 has made application under the Bank Merger Act to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its prior written approval to acquire seven branch offices of Columbia State Bank, Tacoma, Washington located at 506 Southwest Coast Highway, Newport, Oregon 97365, 425 Northwest Hemlock, Waldport, Oregon 97394, 98 South Oregon Street, Ontario, Oregon 97914, 715 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, Oregon 97130, 1806 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, 202 West Main Street, Goldendale, Washington 98620 and 390 Northeast Tohomish Street, White Salmon, Washington 98672. It is contemplated that all of the offices of 1st Security Bank will continue to be operated following consummation of the transaction.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file it in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office at 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square, Suite 2300, San Francisco, California 94105-2780 within 30 days after November 30, 2022. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. 1st Security Bank of Washington 6920 220th Street SW Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043 Columbia State Bank 1301 A Street, Suite 800 Tacoma, Washington 98402 (4813, 4905, 5101)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT In Re the Estate of: ALBERT HENRY STRUNK, Deceased. No. 22-4-00088-20

PROBATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 7, 2022

Personal Representative: Alice May Strunk Attorney for the Personal Representative: Andrew J. Myers Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 417 Hood River, OR 97031

Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: 22-400088-20 Andrew J. Myers, WSBA #52056

Attorney for Personal Representative 430 Industrial St., P.O. Box 417 Hood River, OR 97031 (4910, 5003, 5102)

CALL FOR BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County for Tapered Steel Substation and Transmission Structures EE Clouse. Bids will be received until January 5, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., at the District’s office at 1313

classifieds

EMPLOYMENT

Wanted: Assisted living home in Goldendale/Klickitat area. Well educated 73-year-old capable of basic self needs like bathing and cooking. Mildly handicapped, walks with a crutch. Write to PO Box 686, Goldendale 98620. (12.14)

ADMIN

ASSISTANT/RECORDS CLERK

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of office support and clerical duties and activities of a general and specialized nature in support of the Goldendale Police Department; receive, screens and directs telephone calls and visitors; provides information and assistance to other agencies, City staff, and the general public; logs and maintains police records for investigative and statistical reports; performs word processing duties; and maintains a variety of files and records.

Salary Range: $3443.80 - $4195.94(Depending on qualifications) Applications with detailed job description can be picked up at Goldendale City Hall or the Goldendale Police Department.

Date of closing: Until filled (1.4)

VEHICLES

2009 Gulf 23’ Motor Home with built in vacuum cleaner and generator. In very good condition with only 43,000 miles. Asking $25,000 509773-5316 (12.21)

LIVESTOCK

MILKING DOES AVAIL-

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MARKETPLACE

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SOLID WOOD DOUBLE bed frame, bamboo base made for a memory foam mattress, dark grey wooden slat style, like new $100. 509-261-1211

STUDDED SNOW TIRES (4) Hankook 215/55-16 used one season, like new. $225 509-261-1211

95 piece set of Pfaltzgraff “Garden Party” dishes, mugs, soup bowls, platters,

serving pieces, casseroles, etc. Excellent condition $150 obo 509-773-3907 or 369-607-7068

PROPANE TANKS Updated and FULL $45 or one or $80 for two 509-342-6923

SOLID WOOD FIREPLACE CABINET with mantle, needs electric insert or use decoratively $150 509-7734684 for details

FREE WOOD, Goldendale. U cut, U haul. Jim Daniel, 541-980-4082.

BOOTS Keen Mt Vernon 6” manufactured in Portland, size 12 ee $150 509-7736793

Two albino bunnies to give away, brother and sister, spayed and neutered. Has hutch, need good home. 509-250-3986 or 509-314-1383.

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Agricultural land lease - Accepting bids for 143acre lease - City of Goldendale

Notice of State’s Intent to Negotiate LeaseGrazing Leases 10-090903, 10-B52800, 10-B52801, 12090908 - Washington State Department of Natural Resources

• Surplus Items - 1977 Chevy K30 4x4 Type 6 Brush Truck - Klickitat County Rural 7 Fire Department

• Small Works Roster - 2023 - Klickitat County Public Works Department

Notice of Availability - Goldendale Energy Storage Project Final Environmental Impact StatementWashington State Department of Ecology

South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington, 98620, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read. The bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the District’s office.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check on a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the order of the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, or by a bid bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. Each bid to be firm and binding for 60 days after the time set for the bid opening.

Bidders are advised upon completion of any contract awarded to them they must furnish a certified statement of the nature and source of items in excess of $2,500 utilized in the performance of the contract procured from sources beyond the territorial boundaries of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities and errors.

Dated this 13th day of December, 2022.

PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 Of KLICKITAT COUNTY. Douglas B. Miller President (5006, 5103)

CITY OF GOLDENDALE ACCEPTING BID’S FOR AGRICULTURE LAND LEASE

The City of Goldendale will be

Support Groups

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale, 412 S. Columbus, Tues. @ 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.

DEMENTIA Support Group every 3rd Friday at the Oregon Veterans Home, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. 541-296-7190 for info.

FAMILY Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group: family members and friends caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are invited to participate in our Dementia Support Group. Come and gain support and insight from others who are going thru or have gone thru this journey. Join us monthly in a caring environment to discuss your challenges and questions. Meeting held third Wednesday, every month, at 3:00 pm at FlagStone Senior Living at 3325 Columbia View Drive. For more information about our group, contact Karen Wilson at 541-298-5656. All Welcome.

TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.

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.

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please

call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

STROKE SURVIVORS

SUPPORT GROUP

Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441

RECOVERING COUPLES

ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

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.

NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778

RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANGUPS? 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 Childcare is provided. For more info. call 507-820-0871

accepting bids for the lease of 143 acres for agriculture uses. The minimum annual lease amount is $25.00 an acre for a 4-year lease term. The lease property is generally between Wing Road and Crafton Road and south of Horseshoe Bend Road in Klickitat County, Washington. Bids must be received no later 5:00 P.M. January 16, 2022. Bids can be mailed to the City of Goldendale 1103 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA. 98620; or delivered to City Hall. (5104)

NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by appointment at the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. The leases expire May 31, 2023. Grazing Lease-All/Part-SecTwp-Rge 10-090903-Part-36-6-22.0E 10-B52800-Part-36-6-22.0E 10-B52801-All-16-5-23.0E 12-090908-Part-36-6-22.0E Written request to lease must be received by January 23, 2023, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Re-

sources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked “Sealed Bid” and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call 509-925-8510.

HILARY FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands (5105)

SURPLUS ITEMS

RESOLUTION NO. 12142022

WHEREAS, Klickitat County Rural 7 Fire and Rescue has need from time to time to declare certain materials as surplus that are no longer usable by Rural 7; and WHEREAS, the following item is of no use to the district; 1977 Chevy K30 4x4 Type 6 Brush Truck CKR337J161420

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Chief Anthony Browning is hereby authorized to declare surplus of the above listed item and to dispose of the item.

APPROVED, at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Klickitat County Rural 7 Fire and Rescue on this 14th day of December 2022. (5106, 5201)

SMALL WORKS ROSTER

KLICKITAT COUNTY is in the process of updating its’ Small Works Roster (SWR) for 2023. Only contractors that fill out the County’s SWR application can be added to the roster.

Contractors/Vendors that are on the SWR will be eligible to bid on county projects. Categories of work include road and building construction, snow removal, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property. Contractors licensed in the State of Washington who are qualified to perform any of the above listed categories and wish to be included please call 1-800-583-8074 or (509) 7734616 for an application.

Applications are also available on our web site at https://www. klickitatcounty.org/Document-

Center/View/11380/SmallWorks-Application-PDF (5107, 5202)

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY Goldendale Energy Storage Project Final Environmental Impact Statement

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has completed and published the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reviewing environmental impacts for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project. Ecology considered over 1,700 public comments that were received during the public comment period before finalizing the document. Changes were made to the EIS as a result of comments. General responses to these comments are included as an appendix to the final EIS. There is no public comment period for this document.

Free Flow Power Project 101, LLC (FFP Project) proposes to build an energy storage system next to the Columbia River in Goldendale. The system would release water from an upper reservoir downhill to a lower reservoir to generate energy. Power produced would be provided to the electrical grid at the nearby John Day Substation in Oregon when other renewable sources, like wind and solar, are unavailable.

The final EIS is posted on Ecology’s website, ecology. wa.gov/Goldendale-Energy. Documents related to this project are available online and at the Ecology Central Region Office (1250 West Alder Street, Union Gap, WA 989030009).

If you need this document in another language, are unable to view information online, have questions, or need to request ADA accommodation (including printed materials in a format for the visually impaired), contact Ecology at 425-681-6236 or meg.bommarito@ecy.wa.gov. Persons with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. Persons with a speech disability may call TTY at 877833-6341.

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Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

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 meetings are being conducted via ZOOM the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm. For information on local NAMI Resources and how to join the ZOOM link, 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 in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

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.

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

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 MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.

TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.

Volunteers

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

MENTORS WANTED

Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult

role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

$500 or Less WOOD Pieces. 4 x 8 sheets of plywood and other wood. All for $110. 509-493-1082.

WINDSHIELD Washer Pump, 12 volt for a 1997 Honda Accord. $20. 541965-2251.

LAWN EDGER, Craftsman, electric, $75. 541-965-2251.

SNOW Tires. 4 P235/75R-15 Hankook Mud & Snow Studded. New. $250. Call 360600-2020 or 360-835-2948.

YAKIMA Space Cadet 15 cubic foot Roof Rack Box with Lock. Good condition. $200. 541-806-0859.

METAL Frame with Wood Headboard for Double Bed. Free. 541-806-0859.

COMPONENT stereo, plays 5 discs, also plays cassettes, 2 speakers, $100. 541-965-2251.

ENTERTAINMENT Center, Mahogany, 60” tall x 48” wide x 24” deep. $120. 541965-2251.

SNOW Shoes. Really good shape. Like new. $110. 509493-1082.

SCHWINN Women’s 26Inch Landmark Cruiser Bike. $20. 541-806-0859.

VHS Player, Zenith brand. $20. 541-965-2251.

TV Stand, $150. 541-965-2251

RED Copper Brownie Pan. $20. 541-965-2251.

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

METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.

ZENITH colored 21” TV with tubes $100. 541-965-2251.

RECLINER Lift Chair. Brown cloth material, cushy and comfortable. Works great. Good condition. $300 OBO. 541-980-2169.

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.

METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.

Metal Frame with Wood Headboard for Double Bed. Free (541-806-0859)

Schwinn Women’s 26-Inch Landmark Cruiser Bike. $20 (541.806.0859)

BLOOD Pressure Kit. $20. 541-965-2251.

SOFA SLEEPER, king size, white fabric with grape print, $500. 541-965-2251.

WILSON Evolution Leather 28.5 inch Indoor Basketball. Nearly new. $20. 541-8060859.

CASSETTE Box with Cassette Tapes. $40. 541-9652251.

DVD Player. $20. 541-9652251.

SPACE Heater $40. 541965-2251.

Antiques & Collectibles

GOLD 1/4oz coin(s). Best price you will find. Email, 9alexander31@gmail.com for full contact info and details. The Dalles.

Apparel & Jewelry

SNOW Shoes. Really good shape. Like new. $110. 509493-1082.

Building Materials

WOOD Pieces. 4 x 8 sheets of plywood and other wood. All for $110. 509-493-1082.

Electronics

ZENITH colored 21” TV with tubes $100. 541-965-2251

COMPONENT stereo, plays 5 discs, also plays cassettes, 2 speakers, $100. 541-965-2251.

VHS Player, Zenith brand. $20. 541-965-2251.

DVD Player. $20. 541-9652251.

Furniture

TV Stand, $150. 541-965-2251

SOFA SLEEPER, king size, white fabric with grape print, $500. 541-965-2251.

RECLINER Lift Chair. Brown cloth material, cushy and comfortable. Works great. Good condition. $300 OBO. 541-980-2169.

ENTERTAINMENT Center, Mahogany, 60” tall x 48” wide x 24” deep. $120. 541965-2251.

Heating & Air Conditioning

SPACE Heater $40. 541965-2251.

Health & Fitness BLOOD Pressure Kit. $20. 541-965-2251.

Miscellaneous CASSETTE Box with Cassette Tapes. $40. 541-9652251.

METAL Frame with Wood Headboard for Double Bed. Free. 541-806-0859.

RED Copper Brownie Pan. $20. 541-965-2251.

METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.

Miscellaneous

Wanted

WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.

Musical Items

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.

Sporting Goods

NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.

SCHWINN Women’s 26Inch Landmark Cruiser Bike. $20. 541-806-0859.

WILSON Evolution Leather 28.5 inch Indoor Basketball. Nearly new. $20. 541-8060859.

Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com

The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds

White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds

HRVCC THRIFT SHOP

Saturdays & Wednesdays Only! 9am-12pm Masks required. 10 shoppers at a time.

Hood River Valley Christian Church 975 Indian Creek Rd. Hood River Auto Parts & Accessories

WINDSHIELD Washer Pump, 12 volt for a 1997 Honda Accord. $20. 541965-2251.

SNOW Tires. 4 P235/75R-15 Hankook Mud & Snow Studded. New. $250. Call 360-600-2020 or 360-835-2948.

YAKIMA Space Cadet 15 cubic foot Roof Rack Box with Lock. Good condition. $200. 541-806-0859.

Cars

GOLDENDALE AUTO AUCTION Wednesday, December 28 1180 W. Broadway St. Goldendale, WA 98620 8am-11am 509-773-9151

securing custody of children under 19.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.

Help Wanted SKAMANIA COUNTY COUNTY HEALTH is HIRING

Skamania County Community Health is seeking to contract for the following positions:

• Psychiatrist

• Child and Adult Psychiatrist

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

• Registered Dietician

• Mental Health Supported Employment Specialist

• Developmental Disabilities Supported Employment Specialist

• Developmental Disabilities Birth to Age 3 Provider

• Developmental Disabilities Community Access Provider

• Transitional Housing/Permanent Supportive Housing Programs and Shelter Program

For more information, please call the Skamania County Community Health Director at 509-427-3850. Skamania County is an equal employment opportunity employer.

SPECIAL ED PARAS

Hiring Special Ed Paras to serve White Salmon School District. (High School and Middle School) 32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $17.63/hr with benefits and retirement. www. esd112.org/takeroot

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.

CRISIS

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROFESSIONAL

(SUD-P)- Behavioral HealthGoldendale, WA. Full-time, Exempt, Grade 69, Steps 1-5. $29.49– $33.19/Hr. DOQ. 12/23/22 - 1st review.

Open until filled. Visit www. klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171. A Klickitat County application must be on file to be considered for employment.

LOOKING for a new job?

Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise.com

REACH

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM SITE ASSISTANT

Now Hiring Afterschool Program Site

Competitive salary and benefits! Full-Time, Year Round Position.

Qualified Applicants should email your Resume to humanresources@diamondfruit.com.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING:

PREVENTION & EDUCATION SPECIALIST Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment

SPECIAL ED NURSE

Hiring a Special Ed Nurse to serve Whitson Elementary in the White Salmon School District.32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $26.35/ hr LPN or $37.10/hr RN with benefits and retirement. www.esd112. org/takeroot

DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS

Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org

CHIEF DEPUTY AUDITOR

Chief Deputy Auditor - Auditor’s Office - Goldendale, WA. Full-Time - ExemptGrade 72, Steps 1-5, $35.15 - $39.56/HR, DOQ. First review 01/06/2023. Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171. A Klickitat County application must be on file to be considered for employment.

CASA: TRAINING COORDINATOR

Columbia Gorge CASA is seeking an individual to help with the recruitment, onboarding and training of volunteers. This position averages 5 hours a week. CASA advocates for children experiencing foster care. Visit gorgecasa.org to apply. EEO

NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!

The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.

Air Conditioning & Heating NOTICE

Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board.

Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification.

Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov

more.

A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.

MECHANIC

such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Mon. 9am

DOGS, PETS OR PET SUPPLIES (OR MOST APPROPRIATE)

Happy Jack® Liquivict2x® is recognized safe & effective against hook & round worms in dogs by US CVM. Double strength. 3-year stability. At Tractor Supply® (www.fleabeacon.com)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVERTISE STATEWIDE with a $325 classified listing or $1600 for a display ad. Call this newspaper or 360-344-2938 for details.

ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS. Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks & refills! Guaranteed lowest prices. Call the Oxygen Concentrator store: 844-4957230.

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details, 855-635-4229.

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced

Diamond Fruit Growers currently has an opening for a full-time Day/Swing-Shift Mechanic for the Packing Department. Will require Swing-Shift when necessary.

Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise.com 509-493-2112

Check It Out

Jan Johnston, Collection Manager Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

It’s that time of year when lots of wrapping up happens. There is the literal wrapping up of toys, clothes, singing sh, decades-old fruit cakes passed back and forth between families like a football, and, of course, books. And then there is the traditional wrapping up of the year—2022 in this case—which results in the October to December ow of “favorites” and “best of” lists. Well, guess what? Here’s another one. I don’t want you, dear reader, to feel left out from the “best” and “favorite” crowd, so this is my version of a 2022 review/inventory. This week’s recommendations

are some of my favorite reads from 2022, but there were many, so keep in mind that 2022 was another great year for reading—and the library is here to help each and every reader.

I’ll be taking the rest of the year off column-wise, so that’s a wrap for me. Happy Holidays!

• “April Fools’ Day: My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America” by Kelly Conway.

• “Camel Crazy: A Quest for Miracles in the Mysterious World of Camels” by Christina Adams.

• “How Tickles Saved Pickles: A True Story” by Maddie Johnson.

• “The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs” by Mark Sperring.

• “My Houseplant Changed My Life: Green Well-Being for the Great Indoors” by David Domoney.

• “The Pie Room: 80 Achievable and Show-Stopping Pies and Sides for Pie Lovers” by Calum Franklin.

• “Spare Parts: The Story of Medicine Through the History of Transplant Surgery” by Paul Craddock.

New at the Library

FICTION

“The Atlas Paradox” by Olivie Blake.

“The Christmas Hummingbird” by T. Davis Bunn.

“The Revivalists” by Christopher M. Hood.

NONFICTION

“The Embroidered Closet: Modern Hand-Stitching for Upgrading and Upcycling Your Wardrobe” by Alexandra Stratkotter.

“The Hyacinth Girl: T.S. Eliot’s Muse” by Lyndall Gordon.

Mom’s Holiday Popcorn Mix

TAYLER BRADLEY FOR THE SENTINEL

The holidays can be a stressful time for so many people. We are running around trying to figure out the perfect gift for our friends or co-workers. In our family, instead of buying gifts, we make treats to share. It brings a sense of thoughtfulness to each one we give. Now, my mom makes some of the best sugar cookies, but don’t get your hopes up—I am not sure I want to reveal that secret recipe just yet. Mom also makes another treat she puts in holiday containers to share and that is her Holiday Popcorn Mix. It is full of salty sweet goodness that mixes opposites together perfectly. Everyone is always excited to receive this treat.

My help is always requested when mixing, so the popcorn gets totally covered and doesn’t get smashed. Mom pops the popcorn, gathers the goodies, and melts the chocolate. Over the years, she has perfected the ingredients and brands of products. Trust me, the brand and flavor does matter in this one. After it’s all done, she sets it out to cool and set up. This is usually when my family and I get yelled at because we sneak

by for a quick handful. I also get yelled at because I pick out only my favorite parts. It is such a yummy treat that I look forward to every year.

This year, I am not at home for the holidays, and I have thought about making the Holiday Popcorn Mix while here in Texas to share with my friends. It reminds me of home and all the times we spent making these yummy goodies. If you are looking for something to bring to a party or make for a gift, I encourage you to try this recipe; you may just find your new traditional holiday treat.

Mom’s Holiday Popcorn Mix You will need:

14 cups of popped popcorn (we usually get the stuff that comes in a jar)

3 cups of Rice Krispies

2 cups of peanuts or cashews (optional)

2 cups of M&Ms or Spice Drop candies

1 pound of almond bark (and yes, it tastes the best with almond bark.)

1. Put popcorn kernels in a large pot with some oil in the bottom, cover with a lid, and pop on the stove. If you use the bag popcorn, pop using instructions.

Measure out 14 cups of popcorn and put into a large mixing bowl.

2. Add candies, nuts, and Rice Krispies to the popcorn and mix.

3. In a double boiler, melt the almond bark enough to stir and drizzle but so it still coats the back of a spoon. You will have to stir off and on if you melt it in the microwave.

4. Pour melted almond bark over the popcorn mixture and stir. Be sure to stir gently enough so the popcorn doesn’t get smashed too much but you are still able to coat the pieces.

5. Spread mixture over waxed paper to cool and set up.

6. Once it is set, break apart and place into holly dishes or goodie bags.

“Pickleball is Life: The Complete Guide to Feeding Your Obsession” by Erin McHugh.

CHILDREN

“Boys Will Be Human: A Get-Real Gut-Check Guide to Becoming the Strongest, Kindest, Bravest Person You Can Be” by Justin Baldoni.

“Fire ghter Flo!” written by Andrea Grif ng Zimmerman, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino.

“Guatemalan Summer (Hola, Lola!)” written by Keka Novales, illustrated by Gloria Felix.

This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or nd additional listings.

The Postscript

-Carrie Classon

Recipe for Christmas

I don’t consider myself a person bound by tradition.

Usually, I’m all about change, encouraging people to change and looking for ways to change myself. I generally think that new experiences make life both more memorable and meaningful.

Except for Christmas. I want Christmas to remain exactly the same.

Nearly every year of my life, Christmas Eve has been celebrated with my father and his family. My dad has only one sister, my Auntie Jo, so this has been relatively easy. My father and his sister each had two children, and I am the oldest, so the logistics remained simple.

But this year, logistics finally caught up with us, and I will celebrate with my parents and my sister and her family. Auntie Jo’s family will have their own celebration, and at my age, I should be incredibly grateful that the tradition held as long as it did.

Instead, I’m a little sad.

If you read advice columns at this time of year (and I do), you know they are filled with families feuding over where to spend Christmas. The more distant and strained the family relations are, the more fiercely they fight. I read these columns every year and tut-tut along with the advice giver, and yet I take for granted that my Christmas will remain unchanged. I like to imagine that—while everything in the world changes—Christmas somehow magically remains the same.

“I’m sad!” I told my mother when she told me the news.

“I know,” my mom said. “But things change.” Of course, my mother is right.

Hanging onto Christmas traditions is important. Letting them go is even more so.

Things change, and that is not a good thing or a bad thing. It is simply what happens if you are lucky enough to live as long as I have lived. It is asking too much of Christmas to hold all the relationships and all the changes. It is asking too much of one short day.

Instead, on the 26th of December, we will get together for a brunch. My Auntie Jo is hosting, so I know it will be wonderful. Everyone will be there, and no one will be worried that they are neglecting some other part of the family or that they will have to rush to another Christmas event. We will chat and eat all the cookies we want (because what else are you going to do with Christmas cookies on the 26th of December except eat them?) And it will be something new.

“Hey, Sister,” I said. “When are we going to make Christmas cookies?”

We made Christmas cookies together last year for the first time. We both mixed a huge amount of dough, and we made a giant mess of her kitchen and put her son to work minding the oven and her daughter sprinkling sugar, and we ended up with an amazing pile of cookies.

This was how Christmas traditions survive— not by hanging onto one special thing, but by making new special moments. This tradition, now two years old, is part of Christmas. My job is to treat it with all the respect a two-year-old tradition requires—to honor it and celebrate it and make it the best day possible.

“Where did you get this recipe?” my mother asked, trying one of our cookies.

“From you!” I told her.

And it’s true. I got the recipe for Christmas from my mother, and my father, and my Auntie Jo. Now all I have to do is to remember to make it on my own every year.

Christmas Smartyfacts

Because of the equator and the way the world rotates around the sun it is summer in the southern hemisphere. What?? South of the equator it is summer. North of the equator it’s winter. While we are looking forward to a white Christmas in the Northern hemisphere it is one of the hottest months of the year in Australia. While Christmas is a Christian holiday it is celebrated in many different ways, and in many different places around the world. It is because of this that there are many facts about this holiday that you may not know.

Santa and time travel go hand in hand. How does the Jolly Old Elf make it around the world in one day? The math is pretty complicated on this one. It is estimated that around 200 billion children live on earth. Those children live in about 800 million different houses. By using the time zones on earth, and beginning at the international date line, Santa is able to stretch one day into about 42 hours. Even with the extra time added in, scientists have tried and there is no explanation according to them. No explanation other than pure magic. Only magic could allow anyone or anything to travel 1,367 miles per second!

Where the first Christmas tree came from and who made it popular are two very different things. Christmas trees today are traditionally coniferous evergreens. Evergreen plants have had special meaning for thousands of years. They have always represented eternal life. As Christianity spread throughout the world, evergreen plants were used in religious rituals to represent the eternal life Jesus’ birth and eternal life promised to mankind. Decorating an actual tree was first done in Germany. The early trees were decorated with cookies, apples, pinecones and candles. The British Princess Charlotte of Wales married a German prince named Leopold. She was the first to decorate, and light a tree in a British castle. German migrants brought the Christmas tree to America but the English Puritans thought that decorating for Christmas made fun of a serious event. In 1659 there were laws passed that put people in jail for decorating for the holiday. For more than 100 years the festive trees and other decorations were illegal. Edward H. Johnson, a friend of Thomas Edison, hung the first electric lights on a tree in 1882.

Christmas music can be heard playing everywhere you go around the world. They are called songs or carols. Both words describe all songs. The word carol first comes from the 1300s. It was used to describe joyous music and dances that were performed at festivals. In the 1500s the word carol began being used to describe songs that were sung to celebrate the Christmas holidays. At that time these were songs sung in church to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. Today we use the word universally to describe all of the music of the holiday season. Worldwide the most played carol is Silent Night. In the last 40 years it has been recorded by more than 700 different singers.

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Athlete Spotlight: Cameron Groves

TAYLER BRADLEY FOR THE SENTINEL

The Timberwolf Boys Basketball team has started their season off with a bang. Each person on the team has played very well, and one of those players happens to be junior guard Cameron Groves, who has shown us some great things so far. He is a returning player from last year and one of the older, experienced players.

The boys have played only a few games so far due to some bad weather, but it hasn’t slowed them down

“The start of the season was a little rough,” Cameron declared. “We dealt with a lot of adversity but have battled through it.” It

just goes to show how strong a player he is and how he helps lead younger players through the ups and downs. He wouldn’t be the player he is today without all of the time, effort, and practice he has put in over the years. Ever since he was in the second grade, those skills have been developing with each and every coach, game, and shot taken.

Why did Cameron choose to play basketball? Well, for one reason, he loves the game and the comradery that comes with the team he is on. The team has been playing together for a long time, through school sports and summer leagues. Everyone contributes in some way. “This team plays so

well together because we trust each other on the court,” he said. These boys have such a bond that before every game they all get together, listen to music, get hyped up, and pray together. The team bonding is super important to Cameron, and it helps him get ready to play his very best. He also shared with us that if they win a game, they have a tradition of playing the song “Gangnam Style.” He really loves the Timberwolf team and all they share together.

Cameron looks forward to playing Riverview (in Duvall, Washington) this season. “They knocked us out of districts last year,” he stated, “and I feel like we need a redemption game.”

Cameron is a three-sport athlete, as he also plays football and baseball. He gets good grades and is also part of the Math Club, National Honor Society, and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). We love seeing athletes who are also great, well-rounded students. After asking Cameron what NBA player he would most like to be out on the court with, he answered, “Kobe Bryant. He was such an influential player and had a great work ethic.”

Now that you know a little bit about Cameron, be sure to come out to the Wolves’ next home game and cheer him on.

Weekly Recap Boys Basketball

TAYLER BRADLEY FOR THE SENTINEL

The Timberwolves finally got to play a full week of games. Each of the boys were ready to show us what they could do together on the court. Head Coach David Stelljes has done a great job working with this team and preparing them for every match up. Their fi rst game was against Stevenson on the Wolves’ own home court.

Timberwolf Girls Basketball

AUDREY HILL FOR THE SENTINEL

The Girls Timberwolf Basketball team has been working hard the past couple of weeks, kicking off league play last week. Last Thursday the 16th they played against the Granger Spartans, followed by another league game Saturday against the Highland Scotties.

Thursday the Timberwolves crushed the Spartans with a fi nal score of

50-38. The Timberwolves then maintained their winning streak on Saturday with another victory over the Highland Scotties for a score of 59-9.

The Timberwolves will not play again until the new year. Friday, January 6, they will kick off 2023 with an away game against Cle Elum Roslyn, followed by a home game Saturday, January 7, against White Swan. The game is set to begin at 6 pm.

The gym fi lled up for this non-league match, and the home crowd was ready to cheer on their team no matter what the outcome would be at the fi nal buzzer. The Wolves got off to a little bit of a slow start, as they were only able to put 11 points up on the board compared to Stevenson’s 16. Josh Boe scored 6 of those 11, which was a great start to his night, and he would carry that momentum through the rest of the game. In the second quarter, Stevenson

played their best game, keeping the lead. The score at the end of the fi rst half was Goldendale 25 and Stevenson 33. The Wolves usually come out strong after a little regrouping during halftime, and it showed in this game too. They closed the gap and continued to work for the lead. Though they fought hard for the win, they fell a little short to a very strong Stevenson team. Final score was 51-61, a tough loss for the boys. They didn’t have a lot of time to dwell on it, though, because they had two more games to play. Friday they traveled to Granger for their fi rst league game of the season. These boys were bound and determined to have a great game, and it showed right away. They came out with a bang in the fi rst quarter, scoring 21 points. It was a big lead, as Granger only scored 13.

In quarter number two, both teams fought back a little harder and played

great defense. Goldendale was still able to keep their lead going into half-time.

Granger trailed 6 points, and the Wolves weren't going to let go of the lead at all. The tough defense for both teams continued through the third quarter, and it was the lowest scoring quarter of the game. Goldendale still held on to their lead. That hard work paid off for them in the last quarter as they outscored Granger for the fourth time of the night, which helped them secure their welldeserved win. Final score 60-54.

Saturday the boys did not have to travel and had the advantage of a home crowd. They were matched up against Highland in Cowiche. This was their second league game of the season, and after coming off of a great win the night before, the boys were looking for win number two.

Highland had a rough start to their season, and the

Timberwolves didn’t make it any easier on them. A game of great defense and controlled offense made this a quick and easy win for Goldendale. They had no problems getting around Highland and scoring more than double their opponents. Win number two is now in the books for the Timberwolves, with a fi nal score 55-23.

We are so proud of these boys every time they step out on the court. Each of these players work hard to give their teammates their very best efforts. The boys have fi nally gotten a groove going, and we would love to see that carry on through the rest of the season. They will have a little time off for Winter Break, but you can bet they will still be getting time on the court to prepare for their fi rst game back, which will be on January 6 against Cle Elum. Have a great break, boys. We look forward to seeing you play again soon!

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EXCELLENCE IN ACTION: Junior guard Cameron Groves the team spirit on the Timberwolves Boys Basketball team.

BICKLETON

Kindergarten, Mrs. Merfeld

Dear Santa, I would like to have a real bunny and bunny food. A toy husky, a sticker book, a toy Christmas tree and a Christmas Barbie House.

Dakota Byma

Dear Santa, I would like to have a remote control snake. A pretend bull snake, a fire truck with a really tall ladder, a police car, and an ambulance.

Reed McBride

from the movie. and a jar full of candy canes.

Marlee Josephs

Dear Santa, I would like to have a doll with a kitchen.

Melania Aguirre

Dear Santa, How are you? I am doing fine. How are thing at the North pole? How are your reindeer and elves? Somethingd I would like for Christmas pres-

Dear Santa, I would like to have a sniper nerf gun, hot wheels, more army men and an elf costume.

Conley Mulrony

Dear Santa, I would like to have a tractor that has a back blade and a grapple. A trailer with doors that open from the sides. A horse trailer that can hook up to my tractor.

Tegan Jensen

Dear Santa, I would like to have a ball pit, a microphone and a baby doll with baby stuff.

Zariah Miles

Dear Santa, I would like to have a Barbie

Dear Santa, I would like to have a paw patrol video game, a pickup with a buck and a hunting guy more army men and a truck that hauls army men.

Kade Hess

2nd Grade Mrs. Venema

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer. I want a bakugan and toy dragon and Dominus rex and pokemon.

Love, Lane

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am fine. Can I get a toy car and gun and gum.

Love, Lincoln

ent for christmas a airsoft gun. Love, Tyler

Dear Santa, How are you, i would like a Rainbow charizard, RC Car, and a electric scooter. Have an

amazing day. Love Miguel

Dear Santa, Hay santa can you say hi to

A Christmas story

This year for Christmas I hope I get a nerf gun, pickles and other food, a yes day the next day, a dirt bike, a toy lightsaber, a underground bunker, a treehouse, a baby pig, a pug, a dune buggy, candy, a vr headset, xbox 360, new shoes, a computer, silly string, a airsoft gun, a car , beat saber for the vr headset.

Tucker Albano

A Christmas Story

Mrs. Clause for me? How is the village? How are the reindeer? I would like to have a hoverboard, skateboard, dirtbike, phone. thank you Love, Diesel

3rd and 4th Grades, Mrs. Alires

A Christmas Story

This year for Christmas I hope I get a skateboard, skateboard gear, snow boots, mittens, minecraft warden plush, nintendo switch, spiro game card remote control toy car, dog man book, nerf guns, splatoon2 game card, splatoon2 amilbo pack, nike sweatshirt and shoes, minecraft game card, socks, another Lengo, human fall flat game card, smg4 plush, xbox 360, perry the platypus plush, Christmas hat, pajamas, throw throw burrito board game, legend of zelda majoras mask.

Jasper Josephes

I think the meaning of Christmas is being with your family. One day it was Christmas. I was six years old. I was making a card for Christmas. I wanted a bike and a doll. I was waiting with Thaily because my mom said everyone needs to wake up. It was time to open the presents and I was so happy I got a bike and a doll my mom lets me go outside.

Yoana Jimenez

A Christmas Story

This year I hope to get a cat, a super big stuffed animal , a dirt bike, tree house and a happy family. One time I woke up on Christmas morning and I had a big present and I opened it later and a tiny present was in it.

Carter Austin

A Christmas story

I think that the meaning of Christmas is to give and spend time with your family I hope that i get a pair of headphones because my other one is kinda tore apart so it really would make my day and I hope that I get a cleaning robot because my mom is having to clean and paint so if I got a cleaning robot it wouldn’t just make me happy

but my mom too.

Kane Rodriguez

A Christmas Story

This year for Christmas I hope I get a nintendo switch because I can get pokemon on it and I can get it on the TV. I hope I can play it with my dad and maybe my mom. I hope I can play on it for 9 hours because it only lasts 9 hours. I want to get pokemon, mario kart, animal crossing and donut county if I get a nintendo.

Warner Watson

A Christmas Story

This year for Christmas I hope I get a cat, and a stuffed animal. I want those things because I love cats and tuffed animals make me feel comfy. One Christmas, I got a notebook. I loved the notebook because it reminded me of a furry animal or a blanket because it was fuzzy and furry. I love the notebook so much!

Morgan Chereny

A Christmas Story

This year I hope to get an art set, sketchbook to draw in, and a necklace with J on it. That is all I want for Christmas. This year I like dogs. I would like to get one but we’re probably not going to get one. I like spending time with my mom, my dad and my siblings.

Jonathan Aguiar

A Christmas Story

This year for Christmas I hope I get a go kart, Boat, lightsaber, Nerf gun, underground bunker, treehouse, A dog that hunts ducks and geese and upland birds and it swims, yacht, rc duck boat, rc army boat, ten pugs, a pet turtle,

computer, a pet duck, shotgun 2 barrels side by side 20 gauge pump shotgun, ps5, pokemon cards, all the Garfi eld books, and a battle bus, house, truck, duck hunting toy boat, property that has a 3ft pond.

Brayden Bailey

A Christmas Story

My favorite thing about Christmas is when my whole family gets together and I get to see all of them and then we open presents and play board games. I usually win but other times I lose. Then comes dinner. My nana makes the best food in the world. It’s so good I get more even If I’m full. Then we have dessert but I don’t eat that much. Too much sugar makes me sick and I have a tummy ache so I only eat a little and that is my Christmas.

Collin Charvet

A Christmas Story

My favorite thing about Christmas is I spend time with my family, open presents, and play games. I open presents in the morning after my family is here. We play board games and hide and seek. I like to spend time with my family because I don’t get to spend time with my family because my baby sister screams.

ClaraMay Bishop

A Christmas Story

I think the meaning of Christmas is spending time with your family, and opening presents, and the Best thing about Christmas is giving presents to family and friends, and laughing and smiling. I also like board games, cards, the food, and after all of that I go to bed and sleep, and the next day I play with my Christmas presents.

Hunter Mitchell

A Christmas Story

This year for Christmas I hope I done boggy, and a german shepherd, and also a ps5, and rc boat, and nintendo switch, with new gaming headphones, And a tree house with a convertible switch, and a nerf gun and a training course for sports and a new football, a pet lizard and some new books like Magic tree and bad kitty a tv for Christmas and lagos.

Jackson Culver

1st Grade, Mrs. Leon

Dear Santa, My name is Itzell. I am 6 years old and live in Alderdale. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was snow and ice. For Christmas I would like a dolly doll clothes and leyaas.

Thank you, Itzell

Dear Santa, My name is Jameson. I am 6 years old and live in Grandview. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was JR’s brother’s birthday party. For Christmas I would like a puppy and a kitten.

Thank you, Jameson

Dear Santa, My name is Everett. I am 6 years old and live in Bickleton. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was getting my double barrel shotgun. For Christmas I would like a toy gun scabbard.

Thank you, Everett

Dear Santa, My name is Thomas. I am 6 years old and live in Grandview.

I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was the snow. For Christmas I would like electric car.

Thank you, Thomas

Dear Santa, My name is Freyja or Feu. I am 7 years old and live in Grandview. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was the

would like a lego set. Thank you, Dylan

Dear Santa, My name is Jacob. I am six years old and live in Grandview. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was hanging with my family. For Christmas I would like magic powers. Thank you, Jacob

have been extra nice. For Christmas I would like two stuffed toy huskies.

Thank you, Faelan

CENTERVILLE

1st Grade, Mrs. Lawrence Dear Santa, I hope I see you on December 25. For Christmas I want a vr headset, gaming chair, nintendo switch, and sonic funko pop. How old are you? How are you doing? Thank you!

Kale Kincade

Dear Santa, I hope you come to my house this year. For Christmas I want a doll house, a boy Barbie, a stuffed dog, a book about cats, a pair of headphones with cat ears on them, and smelly twistable crayons! Merry Christmas!

Norah Lancaster

and a ten apples up on top book. Emmitt Casimiro

Dear Santa, I hope you come this year. How are you feeling? I would like a vr head set, a fish, a game called job simulator, Luigi’s mansion, Luigi’s Odyssey, a grab pak, and a drone. Merry Christmas.

David Olson

2nd Grade, Mrs. Lawrence

Dear Santa, I like Christmas. It is my favorite season. I like decorating my tree. I like going Christmas shopping. I like eating a turkey; that is what we have for Christmas. I want a Jeep and BB gun, and a dog, and a lego set, and a tent, and a audio book, and a remote control plane, and a tablet.

Your Friend Travis Amery

ice and snow. For Christmas I would like a toy bull or buffalos a toy skeleton a toy lego set and a cat.

Thank you, Freyja

Dear Santa, My name is Coralynn Seng. I am 6 years old and live in Bickleton. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was seeing my friends. For Christmas I would like stuffed animals.

Thank you, Cora

Dear Santa, My name is Evelyn. I am 7 years old and live in Bickleton. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was played with my friends. For Christmas I would like a stuffed fox animal.

From, Evelyn Molina

Dear Santa, My name is Dyllan. I am 7 years old and live in Alderdale. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was the snow. For Christmas I

Dear Santa, My name is Catherine. I am 8 years old and live in Alderdale.

I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was play with snow. For Christmas I would like a kitten.

Thank you, Catherine

Dear Santa, My name is Quinn. I am 6 years old and live in Bickleton.

I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was playing with snow. For Christmas I would like a race car track.

Thank you, Quinn

Dear Santa, My name is Jack. I am 7 years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice. My favorite thing that happened this year was playing in the snow. For Christmas I would like a dirt bike and a Xbox.

Thank you, Jack

Dear Santa, My name is Faelan. I am 7 years old and live in Bickleton. I thought you should know that I

Dear Santa, I hope you have a great Christmas! I want a pony, and I want a headstall for my horse, and a toy horse home and I

Dear Santa, I cant wait for Christmas to come! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. Here is what I want for Christmas. Minecraft,

er presents to everyone? Here is what I would like for Christmas. A grappling hook gun, grenades, taser, drone with camera.

Your friend, Silas Callghan

Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite season. Here is my wishlist. Magic Mixes, a toy kitchen, and an ice cream shop.

Your friend, Mehna Bennett

Dear Santa, Here are the things I want for Christmas.

Dirt bike gear, Kawasaki dirt bike, a toy chain saw. Your friend, Wyatt Sizemore

Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas to come! Hmm oh! What are you going to get me for Christmas? Here is what I want for Christmas. A military suit and a toy gun.

Love, Luke Fahlenkamp

Dear Santa, How did your vacation go? Was it fun? Did it snow? I hope it was warm! If you get tired of cookies I can make you a snackplate. Here is what I would like for Christmas: a hoverboard, cans of peaches, a computer for playing on, Wings of Fire stickers, a dragon 3D, a real lizard, a tank and lizard food and stuff for the tank.

Your friend, Evelyn Whitney

Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas is here. Do you like giving Christmas presents? Here is what I want for Christmas. Carhartt sweatshirt, spa mask, love for my family.

Your friend, Reagan Rhoades 3rd Grade, Mrs. Daniels

want a unicorn doll. How many stops do you have? I am excited for you to come to my house! And I want a pair of headphones please! Merry Christmas.

Brynnlee Baze

Dear Santa, I hope you come and bring presents. I really want a jack in the box, a drone, and a remote control car for Christmas. I am kind. What do you want for Christmas? Merry Christmas!

Frank Shupe

Dear Santa, I hope you come to my house to visit. How many houses do you have to go to? I want a doll house and a remote control car and a horse set.

Haisly Osborne

Dear Santa, Hey Santa how are you feeling? I hope you are feeling good. Santa are you interested who I am? I’m Finn. Washington String Street to the right First house.

Finn Jauken

Dear Santa, How old are you? For Christmas I want a drone, and a Gucci Xbox, and a vr, and a iphone,

Mario Odyssey, a lego box, Kirby Return to Dreamland, and a ipad.

Love Pyrus Woodbury

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! Is Christmas Chronicles real? How are Jack, Jill, and Belsnickel? Here is what I want: Nintendo Switch, lego sets, Nerf guns, Nerf bullets, 7 foot staff, Hot wheel sets, spark plugs, Neosporin, beyblades, Bakugans, beyblade stadium, DeadPool stuff, godzilla stuff like a godzilla suit.

Your friend, Pierce Dyment

Dear Santa, How was your vacation? Here is what I want for Christmas: Legos, Magic Mixes, toy kitchen, Barbies doll house, Barbies dream house, tablet, nerf gun.

Your friend, Mia Olson

Dear Santa, I love Christmas so much!!! How do you make all the presents? Here is what I want for Christmas. Breyer horse, fidget, horse book, glob, stinky.

Your friend, Sawyer Warrener

Dear Santa, How much work is it to deliv-

Snow on the ground is white and the clouds are blue. No one is in their beds because they are all in their living rooms with their family for

Christmas enjoying it together. On Christmas no one is alone. Families and friends have Christmas together. When we all get together we have so much fun. Happy Christmas to and all a good night.

By Josey

4th Grade, Mrs. Daniels

Because of Christmas Eve, Christmas was found. Because of Christmas, Santa was found. Because of Santa, Santas elves were found. Because Santa’s elves, a bag of presents was found. Because a bag of presents a reindeer was found. And all because of Christmas eve.

By Vivian

Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday Hanging from your ceiling is mistletoe Riding in the sleigh is the one and only St.Nick It is the time to love your family Snow is cold once your done outside you probably would like some hot cocoa Time to be with your family Mom and dad watch as you open presents And you and your family watch a Christmas movie

Snowball fights are so much fun!

Landon

On Christmas we open all our gifts. We play with our things. We also have hot chocolate and go sledding. We have our friends come over. Then we go to my grandma’s house. We watch scary movies and have popcorn with our movie. We have dinner and go home, we go outside and play. We have snowball fights and go sledding down the snow pile but it doesn’t work that good.

Alayna

Celebrate everybody Christmas is here!

Here, help us decorate the tree!

Right over here, have some cheer!

Snow is falling everywhere. Now it’s time to have some hot cocoa.

Ornaments on the tree, how pretty they are.

Winter cheer spreading through the air.

Jaedynn

Snow is falling all over the place. No one wants Christmas to be ruined.

Outside all over the ground is white snow.

Wow! It is so fun to play in.

Wade

Christmas is almost here, its 11/29/22 the day of holiday cheer.

Holiday cheer is the heart of the year!

Red Saint Nick is always Jolly, for he is a Jolly Rancher.

Icicles everywhere for this is the month of cheer!

Snowylands everywhere, it is the powder of cheer!

Tonight is Christmas night. Merry Christmas to all with cheer!

Saint Nicholas always has holiday cheer and you should too!

Alex B

3rd Grade, Mrs. Daniels

Red lights twinkle all night.

Ice skates are fun.

Snowboarding is fun when going fast.

Toys go under the tree. Mittens keep my hands warm. Away at the North pole help-

it. I want a big white fluffy blanket, because I like fluffy stuff. I want a art set with colored pencils, for art pieces on the wall. I’ve been really good because I load and unload the dishes. I get the chicken eggs and I feed the chickens.

Amyah B.

Dear Santa, I would like all the DogMan books and a four wheeler and a dirt bike. Also, a computer for games and a electric guitar because I want to learn how to play it. P.S. Can I have a reindeer?

Hunter F.

3rd Grade Mr. D

The Day I found 5 Raccoons

Present Peeking I remember that one Christmas I went downstairs and I saw a middle size present next to the tree. I also saw another big present and I ripped open the big present a little bit and I saw two big stalls and one manager. In the right stall I saw a toy mule and his name was Buckeye. Dad woke up and I ran to my bed and Dad went to go feed the horses.

Jentry H.

2nd Grade, Mrs. Azevedo

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I’ve been really good this year1 I work really hard in school and I’m a good friend. I would like a piccachu stuffy. I hope we have snow for Christmas! What is your favorite cookie?

Maverick

It’s always good to have some cookies!

Santa Claus is coming to town tomorrow!

Tonight we will make some cookies!

Many, many cookies were made!

A happy Christmas we will have!

Snow, we all got snow on Christmas!

Shelbya

Candy canes and coloring tools thats what you get for Christmas.

Hooray for Santa’s Sleigh. Running reindeer frolick.

It tis’ the season for elves to work falalalalalala

So you need to bring out your boots and let the owl hoot.

To get presents, you need to be nice or you will get coal for life.

Merry Christmas everyone! And a jolly new year!

Santa brings toys for all the nice boys and girls all over the world.

Jorgia

Christmas is coming around the corner.

Hot chocolate will keep you warm.

Reindeer are going to land on top of your roof.

Ice skates are so fun.

Santa’s list said good or bad. You will get coal, so do not be naughty.

Toys you can get if you are nice.

Merry Christmas said everybody on Christmas.

Angels are so good because they tell you what to do.

Snowy days are so cold, burrr.

Jemma

Christmas is coming soon! Have some winter cheer!

Reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh! Icicles hang from your house when it snows!

Snow falls in the winter time!

Time for Christmas trees!

Merry Christmas to everyone! Angels go on top of your Christmas tree!

Santa Claus comes on December 25th!

Anna

Christmas is around the corner!

Have a lovely little Christmas.

Reindeer are getting close to your house!

Snowmen are here!

The Christmas tree is sparkling bright with its lights.

Merry Christmas to all!

Angel on top of your Christmas tree!

Santa Claus and his little helpers are almost here!

Joelle

Because of snow, a winter fox was found.

Because of a winter fox, Santa was found.

Because of Santa, a sleigh was found.

Because of a sleigh, a reindeer was found.

Because of a reindeer, a house was found.

And all because of snow.

Jace

Snow is fun. I throw snow balls at my sister.

Now we make cookies and hot chocolate.

Ornaments go on trees.

We watch T.V.

Andrew

Snowmen are fun to make but also are shirts (snow mixed with dirt).

Nickels, pennies, and also quarters.

Icicles on your house. Riding our sleds all around. The town is white all around.

Callen

Because of Winter, snow was found.

Because of snow, a sled was found.

Because of a sled, a reindeer was found.

Because of a reindeer, Santa’s sleigh was found.

Because of Santa’s sleigh, Santa was found. All because of Winter.

Jordon

ing the elves all night Snow is falling.

Thomas

Santa’s elves make gifts for everyone.

Naughty kids don’t get gifts. Oh! So many Christmas lights.

Wintertime is so much fun! Scarlett

GLENWOOD

Kindergarten, Mrs. Arnold

Dear Santa, I want a minecraft legos set and my mom to go to school. Ben

Dear Santa, I want a pegasus and makeup set.

Mackenzie Feller

Santa, I want a toy dinosaur and a cop car.

Luka Jordan

Dear Santa, I want a toy horse and a trail-

One day I went out in my yard to build a big snowman. The snow was so deep that I fell down into a snowhole! In that snowhole ws 5 raccoons and they were all huddled together. One of the raccoons saw me and got scared and it bit me! I climbed out of the snowhole and ran inside and I thought I had rabies. I told my mom and she said, “its ok,” Aliya K.

Once upon a time there was an elf named Edward Edward was twelve when he started as Santa’s helper. He was nice this year. Santa asked Edward what he wanted for Christmas/ He asked Santa “May I please have a scooter for Chrismtas?” Edward had to wait and wait until Christmas day came. He was excited. On Christmas day he ran to the tree to find his present. He opened his present and he saw a scooter! He scootered all day long. Then Santa said “Ho! Ho! Ho!

Merry Christmas!” The End. Ben H.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I wish you could see summer! What is your favorite animal Santa? What is your favorite flower? Love, Eliana

Dear Santa, How are the elves? I’ve been good at not interruptng my mom! For Christmas I want $200. I’m working hard in school! Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Nate

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been good. I would like a drone please! What do you like?! I like

Because of Christmas, a Christmas tree was found.

Because of a Christmas tree, Christmas decorations were found.

Because of Christmas decorations, an angel was found.

Because of an angel, traditions were made.

Because of traditions, gingerbread men were made.

And all because of Christmas.

Rylee

Candy is the best!

Hot Chocolate warms me up on cold days!

er. Love, Anita Patterson

Dear Santa, I want a robot nico and a math kit.

Love, SoSo

Dear Santa, I want a bepee and a husky dog.

Love, Rigynn

2nd Grade, Mr. D

Dear Santa, I’ve been really good, I want a phone only for games. I want a mini violin, to learn how to play

icecream! Thanks Santa!

Avery

Hi Santa, How are you? I’ve been working on my reading with mom and Grandma. And I’ve been a good girl in school! I want a pink camera for Christmas. Please and some earrings. Also may I have a cricon? Thats all I want.

Love, Carly

Dear Santa, How are you doing? You are good at making presents and I have been good this year. For Christmas I would like a picccachu stuffy please!

Gavin

Dear Santa, I love you! How are the reindeer doing? How are you doing? I want a baby doll please! I am good at gymnastics and work really hard to get better!

Love Kenzie

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Ive been a good boy this year! Ive been cleaning my room without being asked and helping my mom and a drone for christmas may I have a drone please? Thank you!

Love Mateo

Dear Santa, How do you live in the North pole? What do you like more, the North pole or kids? May I have a Katana? May I have a MK40 seven? May I have a fake pistol? May I have some wrestling knee pads.

Love, Neal

Dear Santa, Do you actually bring coal if we are bad? I’ve gotten better at riding my bike I want a big stuffed turtle for Christmas please. Thank you!

Love, Luke

Dear Santa, How much cookies do you eat a year Santa? I;ve been good at basketball and working hard! Can I have pokemon cards Santa? Thank you!

From Alikye

Dear Santa, How are you doing? How is Rudolph doing? For Christmas I want new earrings and a stuffy! I have been working really hard to be a good girl!

Love Scout

Dear Santa, How is the North pole doing? I am good at riding a bike! I would love elbow

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a cute

Dear Santa hwo is Rudolph and the others doing? I hope you have a good day. Your holiday is my favorite. All I want is a phone. I have been really good.

Izzy Mae Stone

Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the others doing? How are htings at

good boy. Have I been on the naughty list? Or the nice list? I love the elves. When is my elf going to come to my house? I want a pogostick and headphones for my x-box. Also, a lava lamp. I can’t wait for Christmas!

Grayson James Garcia

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer and Rudolph? I am so exicited! I would love a huverboard and a phoone.

Ember

Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the others doing? I love Christmas becuase it is my favorite holiday I would like a sled, a phone and a Rc Monster Truck. I can’t wait until Christmas!

Talor Briseno

baby bro and one more thing and some clotthes for my baby bro. I help my mom with the house. I also help my mom with my baby bro! Merry Christmas!

Love, Allizon

Dear Santa, How are you today? I am good at chores. I help my family a lot!

Love Clint

2nd Grade, Mrs. Akins

Dear Santa, Do you and the elves have all of the presents ready? I have been good this year. I want a camera, a pogostick, and Hotweels with a cool track. I hope you do not fall off of a roof.

Asher Buckley

the north Pole? Do you and the elves have all of the presents ready? How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I want a giant Popit! And a new pair of shoes.

From, Teighton Escene

Dear Santa, Dear Santa How is rudolph and the others doing? How are things at the North Pole i have ben good

Adam Shirk

Dear Santa,. How is Rudolph and the others doing? Do you eat cookies at every house you go to? It is cold outside i am a good girl

Roxie Miles

Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the others doing? I want a barbie christmas dol. I can’t wait until christmas!

Alanna Harvey

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I like cristmas it is fun. Cristmas makes me happy. I want a gameing pc, stream vr, xbox.

Hunter Jitta

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs.Claus I am a good girl I want a phone It is cold here in Goldendale.

Isabella

Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the others doing. I have geen good all year. I would like to have teal hair dye like boyfriend from Friday night Funkin and a red hat.

Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and the others doing? How are you Santa? I hope we get snow this year because I love sleding! I would like a new watch. I would like new books. I love you Santa!

Porter Randall

2nd Grade, Mrs. Kayser

Dear Santa, I wish you have a great christmas. I been a great boy. I want a lightning McQeen car. How do your reindeer fly?

Luke

Dear Santa, I really miss you! I hope you

Dear Santa, Hi Santa I want a new toy LoL doll for Christmas. I have been good. This year I helped my sister with her.homework. Santa do you like all kinds of cookies?

Isabelle

Dear Santa, How are you? I am good. I would like a new dog, and bunny, a ps4, lots of video games. Do you like pizza?

Tayven

Dear Santa, I have been very good. I have been asking my mother if I can help make diner with her, How do the Northern lights appear? I want a puppy for Christmas.

Givena Havens

Dear Santa, Santa what do yu want for Christmas? Can i have a V-R head set. Or Santa squishmellow? Merry Christmas.

Love, Lanaya

Dear Santa, I have a question for you. Do you ever gert presents? What do you want for Christmas? By the way I have been really good this year. I have done all my chores. This year all I want is a type writer.

Your friend, Zoey

Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I’ve been good all year. I played with Taven every day and I never hurt anyone on purpose. I want a lightyear lego set and for it to snow on

doll and a shadow high doll I love Santa.

Lainey Binns

Dear Santa, I would like a bicycle and mittens and helmet Christopher Bento

Dear Santa, I would like a Fox and a xbox! Ryker

Dear Santa, Please bring me a VR head set and rainbow friends legos Jakson

Dear Santa, I would like a stich pillow and a squish mellow and a hellp kitty.

Estrada

Melanie

Dear Santa, Please Give me a four wheeler and a new stuffed animal and a teddy bear But what do you want Santa?

Liam

Dear Santa, I would like an xbox Josh

Dear Santa, I would like a Xbox360 and a four-wheeler Thank you Tyson

Dear Santa, I would like a Xbox, baby doll, and Dog. Ireland

Dear Santa, I would like a new puppy. Summer

1st Grade, Mrs. O’Leary

Dear Santa, How are you? Can I hav a squichmellow can I hav bakeshop. can i hav minebrads can i hav my own doll that i can dres. Thank you.

Kyla

have a grate day. And I have been really good. For Christmas I want a pomperaniane puppy! Don’t forget to send a note back! Love your friend, Alaina Rose Desilva

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs Claws? I have been good this year I have done most of my chores. I want FNAF toys and sonic legos and dinosur legos. Thank you.

Nathan Gray

Dear Santa,

Dylan T. Alford

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs.Claws? It has bin cold here! Do you and the elves have all of the presents ready? I want a huverbord and slime. I am excited for chrismas!

Posy Jaekel

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I am a

Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I want to see my mom and sister and brother. I want for Christmas Is a doll, a new penn, a popit. Santa would you like some ginger bread?

Kileah

Dear Santa, I would like a Nintendo switch, make up, high heels, and dresses. I also want an OMG doll, and a musical box. I hope you have an awesome day!

Trinittee

Christmas. What are your elves names?

Dear Santa, Hi Santa Clause! What do you wish for this Christmas? I wish for a legendary set and Pokeman cards. I have been good this year. I can’t wait to see you.

Carter

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fl y? I want a teacup dog. How are the toys made? What does Mrs. Claus get for Christmas? What do the elfs get? Which reindeer is your favorite?

Love Piper

Dear Santa, I want a four wheeler for Christmas. I need to go inside my house for Santa. I know you love cookies. I have been good this year.

Tommy

1st Grade, Mrs. Howe

Dear Santa, I would like three baby sisters. And 15 rainbow High dolls please and thank you. Santa would you like a new socks.

Abby

Dear Santa, I would like a xbox. I would like a betbox.

Skyler

Dear Santa, I would like a I for 12 a puppy. Please bring me rainbow high doll high doll I love Santa.

Alexis

Dear Santa, Can I please have a toy T-rex. Nicholas Blunt

Dear Santa, I would like a rainbow high-

Dear Santa, How do you deliver so many presents in 1 nite? can I have Imaginex Batman set and a dinosaur nerf gun and splatoon 3. Thank you, Rom

Dear Santa, can I hav rowbuks? And a minecraft sword and cat. And charmander.

Axel Dear Santa, How is rudolph? can you ples giv me a santa lego set and monster Hi? Thank you Santa. Thank you, Abby

Dear Santa, How ar the reinder? ples can I hav a squshmello yoonikorn and GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE? Tnk you, Bella

Dear Santa, How is rudolph? Ples can you tac me to the northpole? Ples can I Get a transformr and Batman toy and squishy thak you! Brandt

Dear Santa, Hi santa. How ar you dooing? ples can you tak a toy to my grammas or my house. Can I hav a remote control snak. And bagoogon. THAK YOU.

Gio

Dear Santa, How are you? can I hav a sonic toy? Thank you Kristoff

Dear Santa, How is santa? Please can I have storeevee plush? A foresttoy, Marble race, creeper watch, McDonalds toy, Cheeseits, nerf gun, school chair, thank you, love Ethan

Dear Santa, How ar you? How ar the rander? ples bring me a gabby dollhouse Thak you.

Libby

Dear Santa, How is Rodof! Ples can I hav a paw patrol lookout tower? Thank you, Everlee

and knee pads. Thanks! Emily

dog. I also want a toy car for my

Golvin

Dear Santa, How wus yor day? Can I have a squishimello and a phone? Thak you.

Tobimae

Dear Santa, Haw ar the Randeer? Plees can I hav a pnk and gray woch for ckids, rollerskets, and iceskets.

Thank you, Amelia

1st Grade, Mrs. Fahlenkamp

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing. I want a robotcat named sax. I want sum candy. thak you. Santa.

Ali Hoctor

giving me this.

Casey Alexander

Dear Santa, How are you? Plz have a spidrman glov and foxe go silly string Kolt R.

Dear Santa, Are you hope? Dear Santa I wut a compuder. for Chrstmas pleaz and thank you Chelsea

1st Grade, Mrs. Martin

Dear Santa, My name is Rylee I am 6 years old. Please bring me a slime machine Love you, Rylee

Dear Santa, my name is Celyn I wish for a blue axledland and green axledland and a waxlog Celyn

Dear Santa, My name is Jaxson I am 6 years old. I wont a rc car. I wont a audomatic trane. and a nerf gun. Jaxson

Dear Santa, My name is Ky’onna I’m 6 years old I’ve been good this year Please bring a new wochi Santa Ky’onna

Dear Santa, My name is Gage. I’ve been good this year! Please bring a vr. Gage

Dear Santa, My name is Levi. Im 6 years old. Ive been good this year! Please bring me a remote control semi Levi

Dear Santa, My name is Ana-Maria. Im 6 years old Ive been good this year please bring a new puppy Ana-maria

corn and a kristle empire and a twilight selected Lilly

Dear Santa, My name is Felicity. Im 7 years old. Ive been good this year!

Please bring all popit for Christmas.

Felicity

Dear Santa, My name is Ben. I’m 6 years old. Please bring wood gun Ben

3rd Grade, Mrs. Klejeski

My Favorite Christmas Tradition

My favorite Christmas tradition is waiting for present time. I try to wake up my parents, but they won’t get up. They just wave their hands in the air so I’ll leave them alone to sleep. It is funny. Then we wait on the couch next to the presents until they get up. Finally they get up and then we get to open the presents!

Chloie Wilson

Dear Santa, How are you doing? what I wot for Christmas is a candle and perfum and blacit.

Olivia

Julia

Dear Santa, Are you excited for christmas? I’m hopeing for a four wheeler and a camera. please and thank you.

Emberey

Dear Santa, how are you dooing? my I hav a bike and a new barbeyhose? ples. I will lev you cookies and milk.

Quinn Hedgecock

Dear Santa, I hop u have silly string and new toys.

Brooklynn

Dear Santa, we are your raders? I hip to git candy. I hip to git a noosocrood. thak you scott

Carter

Dear Santa, Ho! How reindeer dueing? I wot to met you. plz can I have a nite lite. Thank you Natalie

Dear Santa, How are you dowing towday? I hop to hav a sowing mushen and hop to hav a blowy haws and a elsa doll and a squishy toy and a ana doll and a toy guinepig and a doll elf I hop you can help.

Brielle Caine

Dear Santa, How are you dooen? I wut a swing and cande. and xbox and controller. I love you!

Wyatt Byers

Dear Santa, How are you? I want stuffed animal I want perfume. I want paint.

Josy

Dear Santa, Are you excited for Christmas? I hope you get me wildkrats toy. Thank you for maybe

Dear Santa, My name is Khristoff. and I am six years old and I please bring me a train and air bus a 350 that can actually fly. Khristoff

Dear Santa, My name is Cheyenne I’m 6 years old Please bring nail polish cry baby and a pupy and a makeup set Cheyenne

Dear Santa, My name is Ruby. Im 7 years old. Please bring a playstachein 5. Ruby

Dear Santa, My name is Blayne. I’m 6 years old. I’ve been good this year! Please bring a stickers Please bring a reel pupy Blayne

Dear Santa, My name is. Kolton. im 7 and a hat. i please wot a camo field

Our Christmas tradition is to go to Skamania Lodge. The best part is sitting by the fire with my family. We also go to the pool and the outside hot tub. On Christmas morning we get to open presents and stockings. I feel excited when we visit Skamania Lodge.

Izabella Nuno

Christmas

Do you want to decorate a Christmas tree, or do you want to make a cookie and have a present? I do. I like any present that I get. I like dinosaurs the best. I feel happy when I open a T-rex.

Simon Sohappy

Christmas Fun

What do you do for Christmas? My family decorates my Christmas tree. We have so much fun! First we hang up the lights so they don’t get tangled with the ornaments. Then we put the star on top. After that, we make sugar cookies. We usually use tree cookie cutters and Santa cutters. We also make cookie snowflakes for him. I feel happy while I bake.

Maycie Sexton

cookies and write my Christmas list for Santa. Evan Williams

My favorite thing to do during Christmas time with my family is to open Christmas presents, decorate our Christmas tree, and make Christmas cookies.

Jeska Wright

Christmas Lights Bang,bang,bang! My mom is hanging up the beautiful rainbow Christmas lights. They are my favorite thing of all. Mom hangs them around the windows and the roof. Our house looks beautiful and bright! I love hanging the Christmas lights up so much. I love Christmas!

Teagin Jolly

Christmas Games

My favorite family Christmas tradition happens after we eat our pie. Then my family and I play a game in the snow. You have to put on your thick winter clothes. After that, we go outside and throw pine cones.

vor I like is chocolate with tasty sprinkles on it. We also use the cookie cutter to make them look like snowmen or Santa. Sometimes we have a Christmas cake. I feel so good when I do this.

Mya Sanchez

A Funny Christmas Tradition My favorite Christmas tradition is chucking the ornaments at the tree. Chucking is a fun way to put plastic, unbreakable ornaments on the tree. We don’t chuck the fragile ones.

Also, I bake sugar cookies for Santa. He gets three and I get the rest. When he comes, he takes one bite out of each cookie, but he always drinks all the milk. Another thing I leave him is carrots and lettuce for the reindeer.

Katelyn Nickelson

On Christmas Morning

On Christmas morning do you ever have a Christmas brunch? I do. It is one of the traditions we do every year. We have a delicious breakfast casserole. After everyone is

Dear Santa, My name is Arya I am 7 years old Please bring unicorn kitten barbie and barbie toys Arya

nerf gun. Kolton

Dear Santa, My name is Lilly. I’m 6 years old. Can i please bring me a uni-

My favorite thing to do during Christmas time with my family is to hang Christmas lights and open presents.

Jakob Long

My favorite thing to do during Christmas time with my family is to make Christmas

It doesn’t hurt because you are wearing thick winter clothes. It is really fun!

Gavin Purkerson

CHRISTMAS AT HOME

My favorite Christmas tradition is when my sis and I build a snowman. Afterwards we go inside to drink delicious hot cocoa. We like to add whipped cream on top. It cools down my hot cocoa so we can drink it.

Afterwards we sleep for arhour, and then help my cousins decorate the tree.

Ta’lia

Christmas Sweets

What’s your favorite Christmas sweet? My favorite sweets are Christmas cookies and cupcakes. The flavor of cookies I like is vanilla. The cupcake fla-

done, then we get to open our presents. One year I got a diary with a lock on it. It has miniature keys to close it. It is one of my favorite presents!

Aaliyah Howell

My Christmas Tree How do you decorate your tree? I decorate my tree with beautiful ornaments. I like putting them wherever I can reach and behind the tree. My favorite ornament is one that is a snowball with my face in it. I usually put that one on the front. I feel excited when we decorate the tree.

Vanessa Rojas

My Favorite Christmas Decorations

My favorite Christmas tradi-

tion is decorating. My favorite Christmas decoration is the light up Sea Otter that goes in the front yard because my favorite animal is a sea otter. The sea otter is holding an ornament. It has led lights inside its body. My second favorite decoration is the Christmas tree because of the bright and colorful lights. My third favorite is the colorfu lights that hang from the house.

Walker Bodine

My Christmas Tradition What is your favorite thing about Christmas? Mine is the presents and the good food. I also like when my family comes over. My mom makes french toast, eggs, and waffles. Then my dad wakes me up and we devour our good breakfast. After, we walk to my grandma’s house and she drives me and my mom and my dad to Sunnyside to see my cousins. One is seven and one is four. I love seeing them!

Issac Hayes

My Sight of Santa

My favorite Christmas memory is when I saw Santa. The night was cold. My brother was fast asleep. I stood by the window looking out for Santa then I heard a jingle! jingle! sound, then I heard, “ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!” I saw Santa!

Elijah Bartz

Christmas Presents Tick-tock. We wait for present time! “Time for presents, children,” said Mom. Yay! “I can’t wait. Payton’s turn,” I said. Mom told Payton, ’’Open your present.” It’s a beautiful Barbie doll! Thank you,” she said happily. We love presents!

Bradyn Krieg

3rd Grade, Mrs. Blain

My favorite Christmas memory

Last Christmas we opened presents. We also ate and celebrated, then we went sledding. my mom gave us clues and then we found the present. lt was a brand new four wheeler. I crashed a couple times. My grandpa even rode one. It was so funny that was the best

ever!!!!!

I opened my presents at my house.I got a switch and a game card. An played the game it was fun and then I went to my grandma house and opened my presents.

Lyla Flory

I was spending time with my family. Then I opened my presents. Then our cousins came over. Then we playd out side.

Fawn Goudy

I was with my family. We had dinner. Then me and Royce went outside and had snowball fights.Then we went inside and had some pie. lt had ben the best night ever!

Whitney Schuster

Getting hurt while Sledding, Making A Seven Foot Tall Snowman, Making A House In Minecraft, Getting A VR Headset, School Was Off, My Grandma Visiting.

Brantley Bartsma

Spend time with family And getting out the Christmas tree. Then we went to Grandpas and Grandma house. We opening Christmas presents with my family.

Jada Roses

We always spend time with my family and open presents. One year I got a nerf gun and it made me happy.

Vincent Thorpe

We, I mean me and my family, were spending Christmas at my nana and grandpas. Almost every Christmas my nana will make me a suit. Then when I look at the chimney I see a little Santa. And when it is time to go to bed I am to excited to go to sleep. And so I play under neath the Christmas tree and finally go to sleep.

Tyler Jackson

I opened presents and went sledding. Playing in the snow and building a snowman. Me and my cousins played snow football.

Terrance Wehr

Spend time with my cousons.

Playing vido games and open presents.

Zach Cook

OPen presents with my brothers and having fun.

Amelia Daniel

My mom let me buy a Nintendo switch. I was very happy. I like to play fortnight. I love my mom.

Efren Castillo

I was with my brother and we built a snow house and pathway. Then we opened presents.Then spent time together and had lots of fun.

Josiah Sanchez

is Christmas. I had a plan to play in the snow all Day. In snowhouse I Fight with snowballs, had a million balls.

Connor Jackson

When I Rode Quads in the snow it was fun. I almost crashed into a tree. I had to yank my steering wheel right. My friends came to the house, it was fun. We went sledding.

Landyn Wirshup

My favorte memory wus when me and my sistier wanted to go sleiding and it wuse so snowy I couldn’t evin see any thing and it wuse fun I fill off the sleid and dinit eivin no be cuz it wuse so fun. Then we waited inside and had hot chocolate and marshmelos in the hot chocolate.

Star Barstad

My Favorite Christmas Memory was when me my sister and my four casins were sleding. And we were pretending to be Santa and his raindeer. And it was realy fun because we all took terns on each one of them.

Braelyn Bennett

My mom got me a phone. I don’t have a lot of games, but I like to watch You Tube, and play a race car game. We also had a party and went sledding.

Oscar Martinez

3rd Grade, Mrs. Gilliam My Favorite Christmas Tradition

My favorite tradition is setting out milk and cookies for

David Stuard

My favorite tradition is baking oatmeal cookies with raisins and chocolate chip cookies. We all bake together and fill up the cookie sheets with cookies. We bake the cookies in our kitchen. This is my favorite because my siblings get to do it too and it’s a time that we all get along with each other and it’s fun.

Anna Chubb

My favorite tradition is making gingerbread houses in our kitchen. It’s fun to add frosting and add candy. My Auntie, Genesis, and Jack all make the houses together.

Jackson George

My favorite tradition is opening up stocking on Christmas Eve. Every Christmas Eve we have our stocking’s hung on the rod. Our tradition happens at our grandparents’ house. I like stockings because we get a lot of stuff in them.

Libby Villa

My favorite Christmas tradition is spending time with all of my family. We spend time at our house and grandma’s Sunday’s house and spend time at Aunt Jessica’s house. We open presents, we play games, and have a good dinner. I feel happy, nervous, but mostly I feel excited.

Avery Packer

My favorite tradition is decorating the Christmas tree. At night my sister, my mom, dad and I put up the tree. We set up the tree on a table in the living room. This is my favorite because I get to spend time with my family.

Angie Carrillo

My favorite Christmas Tradition is seeing a bunch of my family. On Christmas EVE, we go to my grandma’s and open presents. Our tradition happens at my uncle’s and my grandma’s house. This is my favorite because I like to see my family.

Nyjah Panko

My Favorite Christmas Tradition is decorating the tree. I love putting it up and decorciting. Our tradition happens in our living room and it will be our cat’s and dog’s first Christmas. This is my favorite because mg dad puts on music and we dance and decorate the tree, it is very nice.

Ava Cleary

My favorite tradition is Elf or

the shelf. His name is Squish.I write him notes ard he writes notes back. He goes to my Mom’s house. I like this tradition because I write notes to him and he writes back to me.

Vinnie Scarola

My favorite tradition is when we decorate the tree and get ready for Santa. We take a picture in the living room. We decorate with ornaments. We put out milk and cookies and then we watch a Christmas movie and go to sleep.

Joaquin Kelley

My favorite tradition is opening presents. I wake up really early in the morning and then go wake up my sister. We open presents in the living room. This is my favorite because I never know what I’m getting.

Jase Flansberg

My favorite tradition is opening presents on Christmas Eve. We invite family to our House to have a special dinner and after we go to our Aunt’s house to open gifts. This is my favorite because it’s exciting to see what the presents are.

Jacob Fowler

My Favorite Christmas tradition is setting out milk and cookies for Santa. On Christmas Eve, we set out different kinds of cookies every year for Santa. He usually eats oil the cookies and half the milk. Sometimes our tradition happens on vacation or at families’ houses. But it is usually at my house, this is my favorite because I can feed Santa and that’s quick so that I can get to bed before he passes my house And to get him ready for the next state.

Porter Munyan

My favorite tradition is to go visit family. Every year we go to visit family. We eat dinner then we open presents. Our tradition happens at my grandma and grandpa’s house. This is my favorite tradition because I get to see family.

Savannah Gray

My favorite tradition is on Christmas Eve we make gingerbread houses we put candy on the house and we make a gingerbread man we made a door and windows. Our tradition happens in the kitchen. My favorite tradition is the Elf on the shelf because he is so cool!

Victoria Roy

My favorite tradition is to see my family that I don’t see often. We gather together and make Sugar cookies. We add red and green frosting to the tops. We all meet at my Mom’s house.This is

My favorite is making Gingerbreak houses. My sister and I each decorate a Gingerbreak house with frosting, mints and gummy worms. I ate some gummy worms. We decorate our house in the dining room.

Decorating gingerbread houses is my favorite because you can eat them too.

Peaches Hoctor

KLICKITAT

Elementary 4th Grade Mrs. Thiemann

Christmas I am Santa I read a lot of books I have five rows of books I have one thousand elfs and they help me fly the sled they help me feed the raindeer and squish me throw the chimny they love when I give them some of my cookies they make the raindeers some times the give the kids they presents Josia

Hi I am Santa and I have to deliver presents. To all the kids in the world. It is snowing around the world man I can’t wait. It is vary cold brrrr. Sam K

Hi my name is Jaiden Hearn. This is the words I can spell. Cat his mat sat car rat this is out cats mats cars rats

Jaiden

Santa and his Reindeer One day the Cringle family got a knock on there door and they opened it to find a baby in a basket crying. They brang him in paniking. Mrs. Cringles “What will we do with a baby… raise it!” Mr Cringle “his name will be santa short for Saint nicoles.” Years later he got into proper santa training. Now he has his reindeer and sleigh. His reindeers are, Rudolph, Blitzen, Dancer, Prancer, Cupid, Donner, Vixen, and Comet. Jolly Merry Christmas!

Emily

Christmas Winter Wonderland

Once there was a little girl. When the girl was going to sleep. It was Christmas when the girl woke up the little girl Violet when she open the front door Violet she said it’s christmas winter wonderland! She quickly got her snow geer she ran down the stairs and race out the door. And jump in the snow. She made lots of snow angle’s and snowman. Than she ran back inside and drank hot coco then she open her presents.

Briana

Christmas is cool you get presents and snow and you get loved by your parents alot and grandma and family will be there and theres really jolly man santa claus snow is the best and halloween very good and christmas very very good. And last thing then it’s over okay Christmas combined with halloween would be the best like candy plus presents the best. Now Christmas is the vest and for forever. Bye.

Hunter

LYLE

Second Grade, Mrs. H

Dear Santa, My name is Betty, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Cat 2. Books

3. cactus I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve. Betty

Dear Santa, My name is Brooklyll, I am seven years old. This year I have

Christmas

Kara Sheridan

Santa on Christmas Eve. Our tradition happens in my kitchen. This my favorite because I get to catch Santa Claus putting gifts under our tree.

my favorite because I get to see my family. Leanna Butler

been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for

1. a hamster

2. a good Christmas

3. and one of those pet peses I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Brooklyll

Dear Santa, My name is Krlee, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Xbox 2. Games

3. little doll I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Krlee

Dear Santa,

My name is Angelica, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. sum books

2. A barbi toy

3. sum clothes I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Angelica

Dear Santa, My name is Janaila, I am eight years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for.

1. stickrs

2. a art kit

3. toy cat I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Janaila

Dear Santa, My name is TJ, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Dogtoys

2. computer

3. Lrnlily I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

TJ

Dear Santa, My name is Jaxon, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Skellitor

2. King Kong

3. Godzilla I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Jaxon

Dear Santa, My name is Kynzlee, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. bike

2. Slime Kit

3. I want a baby brother I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Kynzlee

Dear Santa, My name is Jordan, I am seven years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. A dog

2. A leperd

3. A panther

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Jordan

Dear Santa, My name is Bella, I am seven old, This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for

1. a girl barbie, boy barbie

2. Animal stickers

3. a big barbie house I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Bella

Dear Santa, My name is Nevaeh, I am eight years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Cats 2. Toys 3. Stickers

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve.

Nevaeh

Dear Santa, My name is Abby, I am eight years old. This year I have been nice.

These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Kitten

2. Computer

3. Stickers

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve. Abby

Dear Santa, My name is Raven, I am eight years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. ps5 2. VR 3. Phone I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve. Raven

Dear Santa, My name is River L Couuy, I am eight years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. LankyBox 2. money 3. Robux I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve. River L. Couuy

Dear Santa, My name is Ava, I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things that I am wishing for 1. Chicken 2. Wolf 3. Cat I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas eve. Ava

Kindergarten, Mrs. Spadaro

Dear Santa, I want a drone for Christmas. Love, Mason Thornley

Dear Santa, Can I have a Barbie and Barbie Clothes? Love, Rhea Wolf Lagewaard

Dear Santa, I want a stuffy elephant.

Love, Abilene Thornley

Dear Santa, I want Lightning McQueen.

Love, Isaac Flores Dear Santa, I want a purse to hold stuff.

Love, Breanna Nunn

Dear Santa, I want a Spiderman toy for Christmas.

Love, Sebastian Avina-Garcia

Dear Santa, I want a sled.

Love, Alice Pichardo

Dear Santa, I want a dog for Christmas.

Love, Wacey Towle

Dear Santa, I want a remote control car for Christmas.

Love, Bodhi Roots

Dear Santa, I would like an American Girl Doll and clothes.

Love, Marianna VonAhn

First Grade, Mrs. Anderson

Dear Santa, My name is Dariel merry christmas! Can I please have a 1. hoverboard 2. ty stuffed animal 3. barbie closet 4. stickers

Love Dariel I will leave cookies

Dear Santa, My name is Quentin. I have been a good boy. Merry Christmas! Can I please have a PS4? How is Mrs. Clause doing? I also want a basketball.Thank you for listening!

Dear Santa, I want corn and to stop feeding animals that is it. Thank you.

Justice

Dear Santa, My name is Conway. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me 1. Dog 2. Cat 3. Deer I’ll set out cookies.

Conway

Dear Santa, My name is Cohl. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me 1. Stretch Armstrong 2. Dirt Bike 3. Iphone

I’ll set out cookies! Cohl

Dear Santa, My name is Coraline. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me 1. kitchen 2. drink 3. toy fish I’ll set out cookies! Coraline

Dear Santa, My name is Aria. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me 1. Barbie closet 2. Color reveal doll 3. Polly Pocket I’ll set out cookies! Aria

Dear Santa, I love you. How is Mis Claus? I have been good. The reindeer are good are they? I love reindeer. I want 1. train 2. a boy doll 3. a santa toy Hi Mis Claus!

Jaxon

Dear Santa, My name is Freya. I have been very good this year I hope you bring me

1. barbie closet 2. Snow man 3. orange cookie Freya

Dear Santa, My name is Taylor, I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me 1. Orsedcore 2. Monster Truck 3. PS4 I’ll set out cookies!

Taylor

Dear Santa, My name is Sawyer. I have been very good I want a gaming chair.

Sawyer

Dear Santa, My name is Wertin. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me

1. I want a wheat truck 2. I want a red cat 3. I want a truck I’ll set out cookies!

Wertin

Dear Santa, My name is Brooklynn. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me 1. stickers 2. ps5 3. Clothes

TROUT LAKE

2nd Grade, Mrs. Lanz

Dear Santa, This year, I helped Uriah with making monster cards. For Christmas, I want vmax mega EX gold rainbow cards and gold cards. I also want camoe side controllers for my nintendo and cat towys for my cats and nintendo screen protectors and smash bros and a Gangar pokemon binder and a Garudese pokemon binder. Minecraft stickers for my walls and a monster card binder.

Love, Tyler.

Dear Santa, This year, I am working on being extra kind. For Christmas could I pleas git a play-date with Avery and a big calico critter set. Oh and How many toys do you make each year?

Love, Juniper

Dear Santa, This year, I have ben nic and I hug Emma if you have noticed for Christmas I would like 14 Lol dolls and a present pets please. and a trip. and a lot of

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toys

Love, Jimena

Dear Mom and Dad, This year, I have been helping a lot of people and giving stuff to people like Hershey kisses. For Christmas i want some spice and rice with are dinner were going to have and can you get me a good book. I love you a lot can I also get a control car for Christmas.

See you soon, Hannah

Dear Santa, This year I have been supporting my classroom and workin hard on math. For christmas I would like a Barbie house.

Love, Hannah

Dog Man November the 2nd Grade class read Dog Man. On November 4th the 2nd, 3rd, 4th all went to the musical. It was in portland. It was funny and the bus ride was boring. Ellie loves when the town was supa dumb.

Ellie

WISHRAM Kindergarten, Ms. Herrington

Dear Santa,

I want a toy dog and cat. Love, Karma

Dear Santa, I’d like a big robot batman! Love, Lucis LeGarde

Dear Santa, I would like a Blippy Monster Truck! Love, Scott Little

Dear Santa, I want a pink dog! Love, Jamysin Cashllo

Dear Santa, Id like a control domonus rex. Love, Fox

Dear Santa, I want a robot to turn on! Love, Hunter

Dear Santa, I’d like a huge kit kat bar! Love, Grayson

1st Grade

Dear Santa, I’d like a sonic RC car. Love, Liam

Dear Santa, I want a 3D pen and a toy fox. Love, Scarlett

Dear Santa, I’d like a dog and mini brands. Love, Shane

2nd Grade, Mrs. Shinn

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am doing good. For christmas I want an RC car and an electic dirt bike too. I hope you dont have to work too hard

Sincerely,

Dear Santa, I wish its easy for you and I wish you will get me a game and a x box my xbox is broken.

Juliah Bob

Dear Santa, How are you feeling this year! I am feeling excited for the holiday. I have been mostly good this year. I hope to receive some stuff. Some I might want are is a toy raptor and a toy cat and

a toy dog for hunter and a toy power stone and a ps5 and a I phone and gum and a hat.

Sincerely Anastasia

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Im doing. Fine. I hope you and Ms.Claws are ok and can you. Tell your reindeer. That i said hi I wish for a samsung tablet. Sincerely Kael

Dear Santa, How are you feeling this yearr I am feeling excited for the holiday I hope to receive some stuff some I might want are toys Sincerely Leland

Dear Santa, I wont an LoLdoll and I also want a lot of Girl toys and a LoL Van and I also would like a Chrismas dolls. Merry Christmas

Sincerely Marley

Dear Santa, How are you feeling this year? I am feeling excited for the holiday. I have been good this year. I hope to receive somethings I want-toy race car toy dinosaur This is Sveena Warren

Dear Santa, I wish you didnt have to work

very hard for christmas I wish you could get me a ps5 with hand controllers and get a powered dirk bike my favorite color is blue i hope i am not asking for too much

SIncerely Romeo

3rd Grade, Mrs. Shinn

The Story of Santa Claus Once upon a time there lived a young man named Claus. He lived in a hut in a forest. He loved making children happy. One day when he had plenty of firewood, he took a piece of wood and started to carve. He carved a little reindeer. He did not know what to do with it because toys did not exist at that time. Then he heard a call for help. He went outside. He saw a kid stuck in the snow. “Pete?” he said. He pulled Pete out of the snow. Claus looked everywhere for Pete’s parents but he could not find them, so he took Pete in. He gave Pete the little Reindeer. Pete started to laugh. After 62 long years Claus had made tons of toys. He had 8 reindeer that’s pulled a big red sleigh. It was almost time for Christmas so Claus took off . “HoHoHo” you could hear in the night.

Sincerely, Hank

A little reindeer named Roodoff lived in the North Pole, but he is not the main character of this

It is his friend. He is named Randy. He is cool. But one day he was caught. Roodoff woke by the sound of guns. Randy was in a net in the truck. “Roodoff!” he yelled. But roodoof took them out in a second, he takes randy out of the net and they go inside. They huddled up by the fire and had some warm cookies and milk.

Sincerely, Gracie

Rudolf the red nose reindeer Once upon a time Santa was in his sleigh. He just learned how to ride his sleigh. He found a reindeer, he was very special. Santa named him Rudolf. Santa loved the reindeers but he loved Rudolf the most. Every night Santa would have Rudolf pull his sleigh. But one night on Christmas Eve he rode to the last house and lived happily ever after.

Sincerely, Melodie

A Reindeers Tale

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