Council discusses 2025 budget, new public works director
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
The two key items on the agenda at the Goldendale City Council meeting on Monday were the appointment of a new public works director for the city and the second reading and passage of the city’s 2025 budget.
The new public works director candidate, Doug Frantum, was expected to be easily appointed.
Records show that he was in the favorable position of being endorsed by previous public works director Karl Enyeart and by a statement of support signed by the whole public works crew.
But what might easily have been an over-and-done-with item, turned into a larger discussion when Councilor Danielle Clevidence shared some concerns about terms not covered by the provisional contract. She noted that the contract said if the director was fired but it was not for cause, then the city would have to keep paying them until the end of the contract period.
“There’s nothing in there that says anything about results-driven,” she said. “If they’re failing to do things you’re wanting them to do, or not doing a very good job at it, there’s nothing in there that says that’s for cause. Which
means if we fire them just willy-nilly because they’re not doing a very good job, then we literally have to pay them until this contract is ended.”
Councilor Loren Meagan also opposed the contract but from a different perspective.
“It feels like there’s a real effort to put all the power in the mayor and staff and rubber-stamp things at Council meetings,” he said. “Council members deserve a little more respect and a little more say in the process.”
Both were careful to say they were not opposed to Mr. Frantum personally, that their objections
County approves Howtopat settlement
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Klickitat County Commissioners approved a total of 16 items in the consent agenda at their November 26 meeting. One of them was to approve a $2 million settlement to the relatives of the late Ivan Howtopat. He’s the young man who committed suicide in the Klickitat County prison while undergoing a painful withdrawal from fentanyl.
In response to a question, Commissioner Jacob Anderson said the bulk of the payment would come from the insurance pool.
“Of the $2 million, $10,000 is coming out of the county and that has already been paid,” he said.
“The $2 million dollar settlement comes out of our insurance. So while we’re not paying for it directly, in the end, it will affect how much we pay per year... I’m very glad we have that insurance, otherwise we’d have another $2 million dollar hole.”
He pointed out that though commissioners had been kept informed, they not been directly involved in the settlement negotiations, all of which had been handled by experts brought in by the insurance pool.
“If this [had gone] in front of a judge and a jury, it could have been hugely detrimental to the taxpayers and the citizens of Klickitat County,” he added.
“While I’d never like to see settlements paid out, in this instance, it was the right thing to do. I will not pass judgment on anyone in the situation. All I can say is that my thoughts are with the family who lost a loved one, and I am very glad to see this chapter closed.”
Commissioner Dan Christopher was not present at the meeting, but Anderson said he’d received an email in which Christopher wanted the record to show he was a no vote on consent agenda items number seven, eight, and 12. Those are certification of the 1 percent increase in property tax levies, an authorization for the county’s fiscal services manager to attend the government finance annual conference in Washington, D.C., and approval of the Howtopat settlement.
Anderson said Christopher explained his opposition to the settlement by saying he’d had no contact with legal counsel on this settlement and would not sign a contract holding the county to specific conditions without the ability to ask counsel questions.
During the public comment period, several accusations were leveled against the two commissioners present. That prompted Klickitat County Planning Director Scott Edelman to comment, stressing that he was doing so in his personal capacity, not as planning director.
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“Klickitat County is too small and too good for the negativity that we see so often in public comments, including today,” he said. “I believe in free speech. I don’t think we should censor people, but I do hope it will come to an end by positivity. You hear from the negative people, a lot. Personal attacks. They’re not OK. And I think it’s the community that needs to tell them that. Not directly, but by their actions.”
Among the accusations was the assertion that the county planned to cut a third of their employees, and 64 jobs would be lost due to budget shortfalls. Board Chair Lori Zoller said nothing could be further from the truth:
“There was never [a time] that we talked about laying anyone off, and that’s on the record,” she said. And there was never a time it was documented that 64 jobs would be lost. That isn’t happening, and it was never even talked about. So wherever you’re getting that information, you’re being fed misinformation.”
On the jail issue, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter said safety vents for the common areas of the jail are scheduled to be delivered December 17. “We’ll have somebody put them in immediately,” he said. “These
Chamber announces applications for Creative District
The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are now being accepted for individuals interested in joining the newly formed Creative District Committee.
The Creative District Committee will accept a maximum of 12 members, and applications are open to anyone with a passion for the arts and a desire to enhance the community’s cultural landscape. This initiative offers an exciting opportunity to actively participate in the growth of Goldendale’s creative economy. Aiming to create a designated area that supports and promotes arts and culture, a Creative District fosters economic growth and community engagement. According to the Washington State Arts Commission, establishing a Creative District will not only
bolster local identity but also attract visitors and cultivate a lively atmosphere for residents and artists alike.
Benefits of establishing a Creative District include:
• Boosting the local economy
• Enhancing community pride and spirit
• Increasing collaboration among artists and local businesses
• Creating more opportunities for cultural events and artistic programs How to apply: Community members and leaders are encouraged to apply and be a part of this transformative initiative. Applications are available online and in-person at the Chamber office. For further assistance, reach out to the Chamber by calling (509) 7733400 or emailing admin@goldendalechamber.org.
PRC holds successful banquet
JORDAN MAYBERRY FOR THE SENTINEL
The Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center has undergone great changes in the past year. The centerpiece of these developments was the immensely successful fundraising campaign to support the purchase of a new facility of operations on 122 W. Main Street. The process was further supported by a strong volunteer base, which helped not only fund the project but also assisted in labor to relocate operations to the new building, including moving and renovations. The grand opening was held on October 10 to much fanfare. The goal of $180,000 had not only been reached but was exceeded, to a grand total of $192,000. The surplus funds are set to be used for further investment into the facility, but also toward further development toward longterm financial goals. While a major milestone was reached, there was still distance to run, and it was another major fundraising event, a silent auction and banquet, hosted by the Goldendale Grace Brethren Church. The
event, busy with attendance, featured a thanksgiving meal with a silent auction on goods donated by community members. The following presentations included a speech by guest speaker Robyn McLean. Robin, who was referred to the PRC by its counterpart in The Dalles, shared her personal journey and reflections on the importance of compassion, connection, and choosing life. “It was encouraging to see the heart behind those that wanted to make a difference,” Robyn said, recounting her experience at the banquet. Although Robin has spoken at numerous events, she was pleasantly surprised by the turnout she faced on stage. “I hadn’t been over there before, so at first I thought it was going to be more grassroots than it was. That was really neat, the support that the community had.” The presentations also included a commemorative film filmed by a local contributor featuring noted PRC donor Jarrod Swearingen. A familiar name to the Pregnancy Resource Center, Swearingen has been a consistent top sponsor at the annual Walk For Life, a key annual
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IN SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY: Helpers at Father’s House serve Thanksgiving dinner to the throng of people from the community who came to partake of food and fellowship.
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COUNCIL CONCERNS: The Goldendale City Council Monday heard discussion on a new public works director. One councilor voiced concern that there was an effort being made to “put
Appeals Court upholds $35M campaign finance judgment against Meta
The Washington Court of Appeals today denied Facebook parent company Meta’s attempt to invalidate a key provision of Washington’s decades-old, best-in-the-nation campaign finance law to avoid accountability in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s lawsuit against the social media giant.
The three-judge panel with the Court of Appeals Division I agreed with the King County Superior Court that Meta—the tech company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms—is subject to Washington campaign finance law, and that it intentionally violated Washington law 822 times. Because the violations were intentional, the trial court
tripled Meta’s penalty, for a maximum of $30,000 per violation. In all, Meta must pay $24.6 million in penalties plus 12 percent interest per year.
The trial court also ordered Meta to reimburse the Attorney General’s costs and fees and ordered that those fees should also be tripled “as punitive damages for Meta’s intentional violations of state law.” That trebled amount totals $10.5 million. The appeals court also granted Ferguson’s request that Meta pay the office’s costs for the appeal. By law, campaign finance penalties go to the state Public Disclosure Transparency Account.
“Meta repeatedly and intentionally violated Washington campaign finance law,” Ferguson
said. “This significant penalty is appropriate for a multinational corporation that intentionally violated our law, and, instead of accepting responsibility, sought to gut our best-inthe-nation campaign finance law.”
Meta asked both courts to strike down the commercial advertiser transparency requirements in Washington’s campaign finance law despite repeatedly stating publicly that it is committed to “providing transparency during elections.”
The appeals court rejected Meta’s argument that the law is unconstitutional.
In addition, Meta asked the appeals panel to reduce its penalty, which the court also denied.
Assistant Attorney
General Todd Sipe and Deputy Solicitor General Cristina Sepe are handling the case against Meta.
Meta repeatedly violated campaign finance law Ferguson filed his lawsuit against Meta in 2020 for its repeated violations of state campaign finance law. The lawsuit asserted that Meta, then known only as Facebook, intentionally violated the state’s campaign finance disclosure law, which was first adopted by initiative in 1972. The Legislature has strengthened the law since.
This law requires commercial advertisers, like Meta and any other companies that run campaign ads in Washington, to maintain certain records on campaign
ads and make them available to the public. For digital advertisers, this includes information related to the cost of the ad, the sponsor of the ad, as well as targeting and reach information. Meta places identified Washington political ads and some information about them in an online, publicly available “Ad Library.” However, the Ad Library does not include all the information that Washington law requires advertisers to maintain and make available to the public about political ads in the state.
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How to talk to your doctors–and get them to listen
Dear Savvy Senior,
How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my doctors. I know I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Any suggestions?
Dissatisfied Patient
Dear Dissatisfied,
Communication difficulties between patients and their doctors is nothing new. Many older patients feel like their doctors are dismissing their concerns, which can be frustrating and lead to missed diagnoses and delayed care. If you believe your doctor isn’t listening to you, here are some tips offered by the National Institute on Aging that may help.
any instructions or have other questions, call or email your health care provider. Don’t wait until your next visit to make sure you understand your diagnosis, treatment plan, or anything else that might affect your health.
For more tips, the National Institute on Aging offers a free booklet called “Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older Adults” that can help you prepare for an appointment and become a better and more informed patient. To order free copy or see it online, visit order.nia.nih.gov/publication/talking-withyour-doctor-a-guide-for-older-adults.
Consider moving on: If you’re not making any progress with your doctor and the problem persists, it’s probably time to start looking for a new provider. Depending how unsatisfied you are with your care, you could also notify your doctor’s medical group and your insurance company or leave feedback on their online profile. If you’re dealing with a serious issue—like a doctor who prescribes the wrong medication or fails to provide test results in a timely manner—it might be appropriate to file a complaint with the state medical board.
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.
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Prepare for your appointment: Before your exam, make a written prioritized list of any questions and concerns you want to discuss with your doctor, or print any online health research you’ve gathered, and bring it to your appointment so you won’t forget anything. If you’re in for a diagnostic visit, you should prepare a detailed description of your symptoms, when they began and what makes them worse.
Be honest and upfront: Even if the topic seems sensitive or embarrassing, it’s important to be honest and upfront with your doctor. You may feel uncomfortable talking about memory loss or bowel issues, but these are all important to your health. It’s better to be thorough and share detailed information than to be quiet or shy about what you’re thinking or feeling. Remember, your doctor is used to talking about all kinds of personal matters.
Ask specific questions: If you and your doctor aren’t communicating well, ask specific questions that require a response. For example: What might have caused the problem I’m dealing with? What’s the specific name of my diagnosis? Is the problem serious? Will it heal completely or require ongoing management? What future symptoms might suggest you need emergency care or a follow-up visit? When and how will you receive your test results? If you don’t understand something, don’t hesitate to ask: Can you explain that in simpler terms? Or: Can you give me more details about that?
Take someone with you: Bring along a family member or friend to your appointment. Your companion can help you ask questions or raise concerns that you hadn’t considered and listen to what the doctor is telling you and give you support.
Be persistent: If your doctor isn’t addressing your questions, repeat them or rephrase them. If you still don’t get anywhere, follow up with one of these statements: “I’m worried that we aren’t communicating well. Here’s why I feel that way.” Or: “I need to talk with you about X. I feel like I can’t. Can we talk about this?”
After your appointment, if you’re uncertain about
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Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.
I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too. On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
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Last chance to save democracy
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.”
The United States presidential election involves not just the popular vote but also the Electoral College, a body that ultimately determines the outcome of the election. The Electoral College’s pivotal role is defined Constitutionally with clear powers and limitations, particularly concerning its ability to not approve a presidential election result.
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contrary to the popular vote have occurred, though they have never affected the outcome of a presidential election.
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
The Electoral College was established by the U.S. Constitution in Article II, Section 1, and further refined by the 12th Amendment. It consists of 538 electors, with each state allotted a number of electors equal to its total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress. The District of Columbia is also allocated three electors. The primary function of the Electoral College is to formally cast votes for the President and Vice President of the United States based on the popular vote results within each state.
Electors are chosen by political parties at state conventions or by a vote of the party’s central committee. Once selected, electors meet in their respective states in December 17, 2024 after the general election to cast their votes. These votes are then transmitted to the President of the Senate, who announces the results in a joint session of Congress held in January.
The expectation is that electors will vote in accordance with the popular vote results of their state. However, there is no federal law mandating this, and instances of “faithless electors” who vote
Whether the Electoral College members can vote to not approve a presidential election result is dependent on state laws, the constitutional framework, and federal statutes. Some states have varying laws that bind electors to vote according to the state’s popular vote. In July 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of state laws that penalize or replace faithless electors (Chiafalo v. Washington).
Although unlikely, Americans have a narrow path to prevent our democracy from devolving to a lawless dictator who embraces fascism, the dissolution of the U.S. Constitution, and our rights and protections. It all depends on whether members of the Electoral College understand that Trump is unfit for office, not constrained by their state’s laws, and whether they are patriots who support the U.S. Constitution, our democratic republic, and the rule of law.
Steve Heitmann White Salmon
Mass deportations
Illegal immigration is unresolved in our country, but mass deportations will have a devastating effect on our economy. Data from the American Community Survey estimates the cost to deport approximately 11 million
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people who did not have legal status as of 2022, and the additional 2.3 million people who’ve arrived between 2023 and April of 2024, would cost about $315 billion, a conservative estimate. This covers the cost of arrest, detention, and deporting, plus the fiscal impact on the labor force and the increased cost of consumer goods. Other costs, such as building the infrastructure and training people to run them are not included in this estimate. (“Mass Deportation, Devastating Costs to America, its Budget, and its Economy,” American Immigration Council, October 2, 2024.)
Tom Homan is Trump’s pick for “Border Czar.” The former acting director of ICE, speaking at the RNC, said “I got a message to the millions of illegal aliens that Joe Biden’s released in our country. You better start packing now.”
In a CBS interview, Homan vowed to begin deporting public safety and national security threats, but upon further questioning, admitted there will be “worksite enforcement operations,” which may include deporting the worker’s families with them.
(“Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan for Undocumented Immigrants Could Cost Billions a Year,” CBS news, Cecilia Vega, October 27, 2024.)
If you’re worried about the cost of groceries now, get ready for higher prices when the workers are deported with no quick replacements.
April
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O BITUA RIES
September 6, 1937 –November 18, 2024
Our mother, Delores, was born in Ramona, Oklahoma to Joe and Dorothy Overacker. She was the seventh sibling in a family of eight children. She was raised in Wapato, Washington, where she met her husband Glen Arthur Lind. They had four children (Linda, Cindy, Ken, and Fred) and raised them in Goldendale. They owned and operated the A&W on Highway 97 (when it used to go through Goldendale instead of around) until Art passed away in 1968, leaving her a 30-year-old widow with four children. She was a very involved mother and was a Boy Scout & Girl
Velma Johnson, 105, of Bickleton passed away on November 14, 2024.
Velma was born near Goldendale. She married Dale Johnson in November of 1944. She is survived by her brother Richard (Dick) Wilson, daughter Meta Layton, and son Doug Johnson; as well as three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. Velma was predeceased by her husband Dale Johnson, her parents Harry and Marie
Dorothy “Delores” Anderson
Scout leader. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Society in Goldendale. She was loved by many kids on High Street who thought of her fondly as a “second” Mom.
She met Ted Anderson when he was in Goldendale working on the windmills, and they married in 1991. They followed Ted’s windmill jobs traveling throughout the western United States. Following Ted’s retirement, they spent many very happy years traveling the United States in their motorhome and ended up visiting
all 50 state capitals with Mom documenting it all in scrapbooks. She was a wonderful mother who loved gardening, her flowers, hummingbirds, feeding birds, reading, word games, puzzles, scrapbooking, crafts, crocheting (she made gorgeous afghans for many of us) and traveling. Most of all she immensely enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Our Mother was a beautiful person inside and out. She was loved by many and will be missed by
Velma Johnson
Wilson, and her sister Betty Johnson Pool. She graduated from Washington State College of Pharmacy in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science degree and worked as a pharmacist in Wapato, Seattle, and Sunnyside.
Velma was a member of the Alder Creek Grange and served as the President of the Alder Creek Pioneer Association in 2004.
Paul Anthony Collins died November 27, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon.
She lived on the family farm near Bickleton for 75 years, raising wheat and sometimes cattle. Velma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and was known for her love of family gatherings. She was a member of the Bickleton Evangelical Community Church, where she played
many. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings. She died in Vancouver, Washington, following a very unexpected medical incident and leaves behind her husband Ted, four children, seven grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their greats. Also surviving her are Ted’s daughters, Wendy, Wanda, and Michelle; as well as three grandchildren and a greatgrandchild on Ted’s side of the family.
Delores had many friends who loved her as well. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held in the spring.
the organ for many years and participated in community events.
Velma will be deeply missed and will be laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Bickleton. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Bickleton Evangelical Community Church or the Bickleton Carousel Museum. A celebration of life service will be held in Bickleton in the spring of 2025.
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Robb Van Cleave confirmed that the responsibility for the jail was still set for 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, pending approval by the commissioners on December 3.
“There will probably be seven to nine resolutions over the next three Tuesdays dealing with that approval,” he said.
Auditor Heather Jobe gave an election update. She said that morning her office had certified the last of five elections this year. At the time of the election, she said, there were 16,531 active registered voters in the county, and there was an 83 percent turnout. Of that, the auditor’s office only rejected 85 ballots, not enough to change the outcome of any election.
“We will be conducting a swearing in ceremony on December 31 in East District Court at 11 a.m.,” she said. “Judge Hansen will perform that swearing in ceremony and there will be a small reception
afterwards. Everybody is welcome to join.”
In an afternoon session, there was a bid opening for an overlay project on Bickleton Highway near Box Springs. The engineer’s estimate for the job was $2,097,200. All of the four bids were higher, ranging from $2.2 to $2.9 million.
The department will make a recommendation for approval at a later meeting, after reviewing all the bids. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• Authorizing investment of various funds for Emergency Management.
• A lease with Klickitat Valley Health for maintaining radio equipment at Juniper Point.
• An interlocal radio system use and 911/ Dispatch Services agreement with Klickitat County Emergency Medical Services District No. 1.
• A grant Agreement
between Washington Military Department Homeland Security and Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management.
• A request to carry over 74 hours of vacation for Emergency Services Director Jeff King who was unable to use them in 2024 due to staffing and work schedule issues.
• A request to carry over 88 hours of vacation for Filiberto Ontiveros for similar reasons.
• Certification of the 2025 County General Taxing District and County Road Taxing District Property Taxing Levies in order to comply with state law.
• A travel authorization for the Fiscal Services Manager to attend the Government Finance Officers Association Conference in Washington, DC.
• An organizational chart for the new Klickitat County Department of Corrections.
• An agreement with Right! Systems, Inc for a new network switch.
• An agreement with Right! Systems, Inc for a new firewall for the Administrative Services Building.
• A $2 million settlement with the estate of Ivan W. Howtopat
• An amendment to the agreement with the Department of Health for certain public health programs.
• A contract with Dirt Works Unlimited for the 2024-25 Klickitat County parking lot snow removal at the White Salmon Pioneer Center.
• An advertisement for bids for the improvement of 2.8 miles of Sunnyside Road, with bid opening on Tuesday, December 17.
• An advertising agreement with Gorge Country Media to educate the local population on current solid waste programs.
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Ultimately, the council approved him as the new public works director by an unusual 5 to 2 vote.
A much larger issue, the 2025 budget sailed through unanimously with limited discussion.
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fundraising event and strong contribution to 2024’s building fund. In the film, Swearingen was interviewed on his backstory and why he remains active in the pro-life community. Swearingen described how he started his contributions to the PRC.
“I had just asked if there was something I could do to help get involved with it, and I’ve been helping them practically with their fundraisers since we moved here 33 years ago. And I actually consider it to be a ministry; I enjoy it.” Swearingen, sick last year,
was unable to complete the full course. However, this year, greater health this year allowed him to complete the walk again.
“It felt great to do the entire course without collapsing like the year before. I have to say that this walk was probably my best year, ever,” Swearingen revealed it to be his greatest year for pledges, raising over “$5,200, just from me.”
This marked also the first year that new PRC director Katie Chiles hosted the banquet. “The board and the community members stepped in to help,” Chiles described,
“although there were a few snags along the way, like finding a speaker the week before.” Chiles detailed the goals for the funds raised at the event: “We still have a distance to go as we plan to go medical and begin ultrasounds this coming year.” The presentation covered these planned milestones, with the full medical provision and ultrasound services being the next major markers for the organization. Chiles commented on her gratitude for the contributions made by attendees, volunteers, and donors: “I want to thank
everyone who donated gift baskets and delicious goodies to the silent auction.” As well as for the contributions of speaker Robyn McLean, she added.
“I’m grateful that Robyn came and shared her testimony.”
Bookended with auction winner announcements and a closing prayer, the sense in the room was of a new beginning. The Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center is poised to enter its next chapter, building on its ongoing mission to serve and support families in the Gorge.
“Our next meeting will be the last meeting of the year just prior to Christmas,” he said “and I suggest we all wear our favorite Christmas sweaters.”
That no-doubt colorful meeting will be on December 16.
And, fi nally, Councilor Steve Johnston had a suggestion that had everyone smiling:
No need for opiates—hold me instead.
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KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2025 Klickitat PUD ELECTRIC RATE HEARING
December 10, 2024
3:00pm
The Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 Electric Rate adjustments at 3:00 p.m. December 10, 2024. Concurrent with this hearing, the Commission will also hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 KPUD Operating Budget. A public comment period will be held following these presentations. The hearing will be held in the Meeting Room at the KPUD Goldendale office located at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington.
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2489 123 4424. If you participate by phone, please provide your name for the meeting record. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board at (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357. (4807, 4901)
PUBLIC NOTICE
KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2025 KLICKITAT PUD OPERATING BUDGET HEARING
December 10, 2024
3:00pm The Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 KPUD Operating Budget at 3:00 p.m. December 10, 2024. Concurrent with this hearing, the Commission will also hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 KPUD Electric Rate adjustments. A public comment period will be held following these presentations. The hearing will be held in the Meeting Room at the KPUD Goldendale office located at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2489 123 4424. If you participate by phone, please provide your name for the meeting record. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board at (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357. (4808, 4902)
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids for the Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374 will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303, Goldendale Washington 98620 until 12:45 p.m. on December 17, 2024, for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 12:45 p.m. December 17, 2024, will not be considered. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:00 p.m. December 17, 2024 Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374”. This contract provides for the improvement of 2.8 miles of Sunnyside Road through pavement and base repair, placement of an HMA overlay, pavement markings, guardrail upgrades and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.
Approximate project cost is estimated to be between
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$1,700,000 and $2,800,000. The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance.
Dated this 26th Day of November 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Lori Zoller, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Dan Christopher, Commissioner ATTEST: Alisa Grumbles, Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (4809,4903, 5001)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ON-CALL SURVEYING SERVICES
Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreement for survey services with companies that specialize in performing surveys, setting or re-setting property corners, section corners or monuments. Projects are located throughout Klickitat County and consist of proposed roadway, bridge reconstruction projects, and rock quarry sites. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620 Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on January 08, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/GoodsServices-Bidding-and-BidResults or by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance.
The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the
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Request for Proposals: On-Call Surveying ServicesKlickitat County Public Works
Request for Proposals: On-Call Real Estate Services
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Request for Proposals: On-Call Real Environmental Services - Klickitat County Public Works
Request for Proposals: On-Call Real Archaeological/ Historical Investigation Services - Klickitat County
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• Notice of Public Hearing: Franchise Agreement for Carriger Solar, LLC - Klickitat County Public Works
• Notice of Meeting: School Board Meeting 12/17/24Bickleton School District
Public Notification: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting 12/18/24 - Klickitat County Economic Development
Klickitat County Determination Of Non-Significance
Critical Areas Ordinance Update: SEPA2024-28
Klickitat County Planning Department - Klickitat County Planning Department
• Invitation to Bid: DIP153 Parallel BuildingTenneson Engineering for Port of Klickitat
basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (4904, 5002, 5101)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ON-CALL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate, agreement for Real Estate Services with companies that specialize in performing real estate acquisitions for public agencies. The firm performing real estate services must have a strong ability to provide complete real estate services beginning at scoping and conceptual levels, to appraisals, through negotiations up to submission of the final documentation. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department
Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620
Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: Kristinad@klickitatcounty.org Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on January 08, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/GoodsServices-Bidding-and-BidResults or by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-
the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance.
The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.
258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.
Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement
It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (4905, 5003, 5102) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate, agreement for environmental services with companies that specialize in environmental permitting, performing on-site surveys and studies, wetland identification and mitigation, completing reports or biological assessments and peer review of transportation project designs in regards to environmental engineering and permitting. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department
Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620
Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620
Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org
Fax: (509) 773-5713
until 2:00 p.m. on January 08, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/GoodsServices-Bidding-and-BidResults or by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with
Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement
It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (4906, 5004, 5103)
Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreements for Archaeological Services with companies that specialize in performing on-site reconnaissance surveys, consultations with local tribes, and preparing in depth technical survey reports, all in accordance with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). Projects are located throughout Klickitat County and consist of proposed roadway, bridge reconstruction projects, and rock quarry sites. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, MS-303 Goldendale, WA 98620 Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org
Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on January 08, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/GoodsServices-Bidding-and-BidResults or by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits
to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (4907, 5005, 5104)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GRANTING OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KLICKITAT COUNTY AND CARRIGER SOLAR, LLC In accordance with statutory provisions of RCW 36.55, RCW 80.32 and in accordance with Klickitat County’s Accommodation of Utilities on County Road Right-of-Way Policy the County Commissioners are to hold a public hearing prior to granting a non-exclusive franchise for the construction, maintenance and operations of wires and other appurtenances, upon, under, along and/or across Knight Road, County Road Number 25850 in Section 36, Township 5 North, Range 15 East, W.M. A Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Commissioners’ room in the Klickitat County Public Services Building, Goldendale, Washington at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the proposed Franchise Agreement between Klickitat County and Carriger Solar, LLC. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS
Klickitat County, Washington
Lori Zoller, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner
Dan Christopher, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Klickitat County Auditor
Heather Jobe
In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (4908, 5006)
NOTICE OF MEETING
The December Bickleton School District regular school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 pm in the Meeting Room. (4909, 5007)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The Klickitat County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at Noon on December 18th, 2024 at the County Services Building,115 W. Court Street, Room 100, Goldendale, WA. For more information please call (509) 7737060. (4910, 5008)
KLICKITAT COUNTY
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE
DATE OF ISSUANCE: November 27, 2024
APPLICANT: Klickitat County Planning Department
FILE NUMBER: SEPA202428
PROPOSAL: Klickitat County proposes to update its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) to ensure consistency with recent changes in state law and for consistency with best available science. The focus of this CAO update is two-fold. First, to ensure consistency with State laws and best available science. Second, to enhance the overall usability of the CAO by providing clarity and improved layout so the document is easier to comprehend by applicants and County staff. The County’s CAO includes development regulations that designate and protect the functions and values of critical areas in Klickitat County, along with protecting public health and safety.
The adoption of the updated Critical Areas Ordinance is a non-project action designed to improve and update existing policies and standards consistent with the Growth Management Act (GMA). Future SEPA review may be required for project actions undertaken pursuant to the proposed revisions. This is a non-project action that does not propose or authorize any specific projects or activities. It is not limited to a specific site.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL:
The proposal will apply to all critical areas and associated buffers within the unincorporated Klickitat County.
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NOTICE OF NON-SIGNIFI-
CANCE: After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the DNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. The threshold determination and related materials are available and can be obtained on the Planning Department website https://www.klickitatcounty.org/272/Planning-Department also through email at planning2@klickitatcounty. org or in person at the Klickitat County Planning Department, 115 W Court St, Room 302, Goldendale, WA 98620.
COMMENT PERIOD: Comments on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm January 3, 2025. ADMINISTRATIVE SEPA
APPEAL PERIOD: Appeals on the DNS will be accepted until 5pm on January 17, 2025. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (4911)
INVITATION TO BID
Section 00 11 16 Sealed bids for the DIP 153
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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 @ 541-3400142.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org. GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@gmail. com.
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
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 541386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river.or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS
(Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-296-2677.
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.
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.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
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Parallel Building will be received by the Executive Director of Klickitat County Port District No. 1, Bingen, Washington, up to the hour of 2:00 PM PPT on December 18, 2024 and publicly opened and read aloud at 2:05 PM PPT on December 18, 2024 in the Port of Klickitat Administrative Offices located at 154 E Bingen Point Way Ste. A; Bingen, WA 98605 to: Provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment and perform all work and related activities for the: Construction of an approximately 10,100 s.f., one-story, pre-engineered metal building with interior tenant improvements, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Exterior site improvements to include paved parking and maneuvering areas, a recessed loading dock, curb, sidewalk, and utilities, along with all restoration and appurtenances necessary to provide a complete and functioning project. The Engineers Estimate for the Project is between $1,250,000 and $1,750,000. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Tenneson Engineering | an AKS Company, 3775 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR 97058, ph. (541) 296-9177. The Owner’s Representative/Engineer for the Project is: Darrin Eckman, P.E. – eckmand@akseng.com. Prospective Bidders may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the
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.
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.
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Issuing Office as described below. Bid documents and specifications for this project will be available no later than 5:00 PM PPT on November 25, 2024 and may also be examined at the Issuing Office and the following location: Port of Klickitat Office – 154 East Bingen Point Way, Suite A, Bingen, WA 98605. Bidding Documents may be viewed online and/or ordered by registering with the Issuing Office at: Kristil Bish - bishk@aks-eng.com. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded, at no cost, from the Issuing Office’s One Drive as “zipped” portable document format (PDF) files. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office either via in-person pick-up or via mail for a non-refundable fee of $250.00 per set requested. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents will be reproduced within 1 business day and sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery method of choice; the shipping charge will depend on the shipping method chosen. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00
condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
LEATHER Wingback Chair. Blue leather tufted wingback office chair. 41.5 x 35 x 30.5 inches wide. Seat 17.5 “ off floor & measures 21 x 21. $425. 541-490-7254.
WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
WATERCOLOR. Original Watercolor by Lois Talbot. Framed under conservation glass with acid free mat and backing. 11 1/2 x 15”. $100. 541-490-7254. SNOWSHOES. Tubbs Adventure 25 snowshoes. $45. 541-490-7254. Carson.
WATERCOLOR. Original Watercolor by Lois Talbot. Framed under conservation glass with acid free mat and backing. 11 1/2 x 15”. $100. 541-490-7254.
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GRANNY MAY’S TREE FARM 1450 Moser Rd. 1/2 mile west of Windmaster Market Hood River Open Nov. 30 until sold out. All trees precut$25 each Self Service. Cash Only. Thank you for your support!
TAYLOR’S CHRISTMAS TREES Open Nov. 29 thru Dec. 22 8am-5pm Noble Firs, Nordman & Douglas Fir Up to 12’ Cash only 3482 Cook-Undewood Road Cook, WA 98605 509-991-4875
PM PPT on December 5, 2024 adjacent to the project site at 151 Parallel Ave, Dallesport, WA 98617 (approximately centered at 45.6240° latitude, -121.1410° longitude).
All bids shall be addressed to the attention of the Executive Director, Port of Klickitat, 154 E Bingen Point Way Ste. A; Bingen, WA 98605 and placed in a sealed envelope that clearly identifies the project ID, project title, and the name of the bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid price without condition or limitation. No bidder may withdraw his/ her bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award of contract is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days. The Port of Klickitat reserves the right to reject all bids submitted and waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid. The Port of Klickitat is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages minority and women’s business enterprises to participate.
Margie Ziegler, Executive Director
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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. SNOWSHOES. Tubbs Adventure 25 snowshoes. $45. 541-490-7254. Carson.
WADERS
Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
Cats ADULT CAT COMPANIONS FREE TO GOOD HOMES Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099
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LABRADOR PUPPIES One white male, 1 brown male, 2 brown females and 2 white females born on Sept. 2. Not papered, but parents
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MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
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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
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent
Furniture CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
LEATHER Wingback Chair. Blue leather tufted wingback office chair. 41.5 x 35 x 30.5 inches wide. Seat 17.5 “ off floor & measures 21 x 21. $425. 541-490-7254. GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541-4907254.
Household Merchandise CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
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HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Road Technician Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment
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 541-308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/ fosterparent to apply.
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Behavioral Health Department - Goldendale, WA. Full Time – Exempt – Grade 72, Step 1-5, $36.56-$41.14/ HR, DOQ. First review 12/06/2024. Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509773-7171
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.
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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 Business & Service Directory 4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45 $5 per additional line.
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(Family Features) Holiday cooking and baking may be a timeless tradition, but there are plenty of ways to elevate your favorite recipes to be healthier and more indulgent in taste and texture, and it all starts with the quality of the ingredients you choose.
Nutrient-rich ingredients including 100% grass-fed organic dairy can help you enjoy festive favorites while feeling good about creating recipes for friends and family. Cows that follow a 100% grass-fed diet produce a more nutrient-dense milk as nature intended, complete with an artisanal rich and creamy taste and texture that may become a staple ingredient this season. Swap your conventional and traditional organic dairy for 100% grass-fed organic dairy from Maple Hill that provides superpremium ingredients for all your holiday recipes.
Yogurt From fluffy pancakes to meltin-your-mouth muffins, 100% grass-fed organic yogurt can turn classic breakfast dishes into an indulgent holiday brunch spread. A wholesome, nutrient dense alternative to buttermilk, sour cream or even milk, varieties of yogurt including Greek, plain and vanilla can add an artisanal richness as a breakfast side on its own or as an ingredient that balances the sweet and savory notes of many popular holiday
gol ng, diving, camping, hiking, birding, and traveling with your dog.
• “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders” by Joshua Foer (2019)
• “A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales” by Christine Shiefer (2022) On order is Volume 2, titled “A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop”, just published in 2024. These are from the podcast “And That’s Why We Drink”.
• “Of cial Guide to the Smithsonian” by the Smithsonian Institution (2021)
• “The World’s Most Romantic Destinations: 50 Dreamy Getaways, Private Retreats and Enchanting Places to Celebrate Love” by Abbie Kozolchyk (2017)
• “The Best Places for Everything” by Peter Greenberg (2012)
• “The Lunatic Express: Discovering the World - Via Its Most Dangerous Buses, Boats, Trains and Planes” by Carl Hoffman (2010)
recipes. Just thin the yogurt slightly with water, if necessary, to achieve the perfect consistency for your recipe and provide a wholesome, fresh dairy flavor.
Butter
Enjoy the rich, smooth texture of butter in all your holiday favorites – from baking cookies to whipping up creamy mashed potatoes, adding depth to soups and more. By swapping standard and traditional organic butter for Maple Hill’s high-quality, 100% grass-fed organic butter in Salted or Unsalted varieties, you can bring a layer of rich, artisanal flavor to your recipes. Crafted with just two simple ingredients, it reflects the purity of dairy as nature intended. With its creamy texture and rich flavor profile, 100% grass-fed organic butter brings a wholesome richness to your holiday table, offering a truly elevated experience your loved ones will savor.
Kefir
In response to the increasing demand for probiotic-rich, gutfriendly products, an option like kefir can be used as a healthier buttermilk to bring a light, tangy depth to cornbread, biscuits, frosting, cakes and more. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone drink with its rich flavor and potential gut-health benefits, its thick, creamy texture and indulgent, buttery notes make it an ideal substitute for traditional dairy that’s just as nutrient-dense
And then, of course, there are travel books about imaginary locations, or places that resemble those described in books, such as:
• “Go to Hell: A Traveler’s Guide to Earth’s Most Otherworldly Destinations” by Erika Engelhaupt (2024)
• “100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife” by Ken Jennings (2023)
• “The Writer’s Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands” edited by Huw Lewis-Jones (2018)
• “Plotted: A Literary Atlas” by Andrew DeGraff (2015)
And nally, it must be noted that the Dewey Decimal system is nothing if not thorough - 999 is the area reserved for non ction books about extraterrestrial worlds. And now you want to know if the library has any books in this area. Of course we do! But at the moment, just one:
• “Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars” by Abraham Loeb (2023) Bon voyage, and remember to send me a postcard!
Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
as it is delicious in a variety of holiday recipes.
Milk
From the glass left out for Santa to holiday desserts like hot chocolate bombs and savory dinner sides, milk is the ultimate holiday staple. This season, trade your conventional and traditional organic milk for the premium taste and texture of 100% grass-fed organic milk, such as Maple Hill’s whole or 2% milk. Packed with vitamin B2, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus and pantothenic acid, it offers a 50% higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6, which may contribute to variety of health benefits such as lowering the risk of heart disease. Expect a naturally sweet, smooth and rich flavor – perfect for holiday treats that are as wholesome as they are indulgent.
For holiday recipe inspiration featuring 100% grass-fed organic dairy, visit maplehill.com and experience the pure, rich and creamy taste of dairy as nature intended.
It is an unusual living situation, in many ways.
My husband, Peter, and I spend almost half the year down in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. We had a terrible experience in another town (an absentee American owner with a filthy rental) and we came running back to San Miguel, desperate to find a place to stay—any place that was clean and halfway affordable. And that is how Jorge found us.
“I have an apartment on Loreto that is available for the month,” he wrote, in response to my frantic post on the San Miguel Facebook page.
“That will be expensive,” I warned Peter. Jorge told us the price. It was not expensive.
“That will be a dump!” I warned Peter.
It was not. It is a small apartment in a small hotel called “House of the Suns,” and has (according to Jorge) nearly 3,000 suns painted on various surfaces and hung from all the walls. Most of these were painted by Fabrizio, the artist Jorge keeps on more-or-less permanent retainer.
Our apartment is not fancy, and it is not large, but we are happy. All our friends either own their own homes here or rent something much larger and fancier. I sometimes admire their space (and their bathtubs!), but I cannot imagine leaving Jorge.
Every time we are down here, I buy another painting at an art gallery and hang it on the wall. Peter buys another cooking gadget. We buy more pillows, and the cupboards fill with our brightly colored dishes from the market and… we leave all of it, right where it is. Our apartment is rented out to other people while we are away, but Jorge does not mind.
Even so, I was reluctant to broach the subject of the table.
There is nothing wrong with our kitchen table.
It’s heavy and round and built for the outdoors, so it did not start its life expecting to be a kitchen table. That is not a serious problem. But it occupies a large percentage of our small kitchen and has awkward legs. And so (because I have a far-too-busy brain), I had been agitating about this table.
“I think we need a new table,” I told Peter.
“You better ask Jorge.”
Peter’s No. 1 concern is keeping Jorge happy, and I share this concern. But I also wanted a new table. So I waited for the appropriate time, and I sprung.
“I have a very serious question for you,” I told Jorge—letting him know this might not be as serious as my words implied.
Jorge smiled.
“Yes?” Jorge is always patient with my Spanish.
“I saw a table. It is square and painted, and I think it would be nice in the apartment. I wonder if I could buy it.” I did not think Jorge would need much convincing, but I wanted to seal the deal.
“And perhaps I could pay Fabrizio to paint a sun on the table.”
Jorge smiled. Adding one more sun to our kitchen table certainly could not hurt.
“No problem,” Jorge said.
“For sure?” I asked.
“For sure,” he said. So I went out the next day, and I bought the used blue and green painted table, and I carried it home. And the very next day, Fabrizio painted a magnificent sun on the top.
I don’t know if this is how hotels are supposed to operate—letting us put our art on the walls and swap out the furniture—but it seems to work for all concerned.
And now, I am looking at the chairs…
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One More Sun
Pearl Har Harbor The attack on
Oahu, Hawaii is a beautiful place to visit. Incredible beaches, great surfing, and tours of active and dormant volcanoes. The most visited and deadliest place to visit on the island is a United States Naval Station. A significant point in history that probably changed the course of World War II. What happened on the morning of December 7, 1941 should never be forgotten. On that day 2,403 people died during a surprise attack on Naval Base Pearl Harbor
The air raid attack also destroyed airplanes, runways, munition stores and warships including the battleship, USS Arizona. Japanese bombs caused the Arizona to explode and there were 1,177 casualties on that ship alone. That day was the official beginning of the war for the USA. A day President Franklin Roosevelt said was, “A date that will live in infamy.”
Crossword!
Parents and Teachers, follow this link to useful teaching materials about the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
During the attack on Pearl Harbor, many heroes came out of the chaos. One of those was Doris “Dorie” Miller. Dorie ran to move wounded sailors, including his captain, to safety and took control of a machine gun. His acts of bravery made him the first African American hero of WWII. He was also the first African American to receive the Navy Cross. The Navy Cross is the highest award in the navy. Dorie never got to go back to Pearl Harbor after the award because his new assignment was to the USS Liscome Bay. Two years after the attack on Pearl Harbor Dorie’s ship was sunk by a Japanese submarine.
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I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 by Lauren Tarshis
The Emperor of Japan during WWII was Hirohito. Hirohito attacked Pearl Harbor because he wanted to expand his empire in Asia and the Pacific. The plan was to control the whole Pacific region. The problem with that was Japan did not have enough steel, oil and rubber to achieve that goal. The United States enacted an embargo to keep these items from getting to Japan. In order to get the supplies, Japan had to “take out” the United States presence in the Pacific. The Japanese decided to attack early on a Sunday morning because most people would still be in bed or at church.
A memorial spans the sunken remains of the USS Arizona battleship, lying where she came to rest on the bottom of Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago.
