Goldendale Sentinel February 19, 2025 by Goldendale Sentinel

HEADLINES & HISTORY SINCE 1879

The miracle dog and the man who loves him

MATTHEW TODD FOR THE SENTINEL

Perhaps many Goldendale residents will recognize Jon Carlson and the dog he tows in his little cart, as he frequently strolls Columbus Avenue. Perhaps many have also wondered why he continues to care for this sickly dog that can no longer walk. A brief history of this man and his dog should clear up those questions and maybe even draw a friendly greeting from anyone who sees Jon out walking.

“The dog was born on about the 12th of November 2009,” Jon recalls, “on the Northern Cheyenne Indian reservation in Busby, Montanna. The dog’s mother at the time was pregnant and decided to have her litter of seven next door to where my son was living.” The mother was a full-blooded black heeler and a stray. The birth took place under the local pastor’s porch, but John adds, “soon after the pups were born, all seven of them, they all came over to my son’s place, and he built a little shelter for them behind his house to protect them.” His son took responsibility for finding the pups a home. He took four to a dog shelter and later found homes for two additional, leaving him one more. The nextdoor neighbor named this last dog Paint, the name chosen for his color resemblance to a pinto horse. Paint was Jon’s dog.

Jon and Paint have been friends

for nearly 15 years and together have shared in many adventures.

On one occasion, Paint saved Jon from a black bear. Jon recalls, “All the sudden he lets out a bark, and I’m looking where he’s looking: here comes a bear!” The bear is approaching, but then he’s afraid of the barking dog and retreats. “He scares the bear away,” Jon says, and the bear doesn’t come back.

Jon’s adventures with his dog also include other perils and even miraculous incidents that continue to shape his love for Paint.

Jon remembers how, “Just after his 14th birthday, the dog had a stroke. He survived it, but it handicapped him.” The dog couldn’t walk. Jon was deeply moved,

and after two weeks, not knowing what else to do, he resolved that the dog should be put down. However, his wife intervened and suggested they pray on the matter. Then something miraculous happened.

“Later that day I go out in my garage where the dog is supposed to be,” Jon recalls. “I have the door raised a little. I look, and he’s out by my garbage can!” Paint was walking again and recovering.

On another occasion, he nearly drowned. Last summer, Jon and his son were visiting friends on their way to Yellowstone Park. “We’re visiting this family, and the dog gets out,” Jon says. “After a while, we’re looking around,

and no Paint!” The dog had run off somewhere, and nobody had seen where he went. Jon was particularly alarmed since there was a deep drainage ditch nearby that ran high and swift. After a fruitless search, Jon and his son had started to wonder, “Did he try to get a drink out of that drainage ditch? Did he go down there and lose his balance?” Finally, after an hour and a half, Jon’s son found the dog, but he wa in the water, clinging to a branch, “holding on with his paw to this branch for dear life. My son goes into the water immediately and grabs him,” Jon explains. After pulling this 70-pound dog back to shore in neck-deep water, the dog

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

One of the advantages of the new workshop-in-the-morning format for Klickitat County Commission meetings is the chance to hear a report from Zak Kennedy, a lobbyist representing a number of rural counties, port districts, and agricultural interests. One of his items at yesterday’s meeting was about a bill that has unintended consequences.

“The sneaky one here is 5635,” he said. “This was specifically tailored towards septic systems causing an algae bloom on Newman Lake. The problem is, it catches every single lake around. And the question that we’ve asked is, if there’s a small community septic treatment or sewage system that services everybody at the end of a lake, does that still count here, and what does that look like? What burden does it put on our small sewer districts?”

Kennedy also reported on Senate Bill 5098. “It’s talking about expanding gun-free zones to anywhere children may be present or playing,” he said. “The problem is they’re not real specific about that, but they do give a list that they say is non-exhaustive. So they say parks, they say fairgrounds, public areas. I mean, you can extrapolate that out a really long ways, even to maybe a public street.”

He did say that a Republican senator was able to attach an amendment that exempts all concealed-carry permit holders, a criterion that could negate the effect of the ban. In another report, Jail Administrator Bill Frantz told commissioners about a massive price hike in the cost of prisoner meals:

“In December, Aramark increased our meal cost from from $2.95 to $7.25,” he said. “That is 246% increase. Our average population in 2023 was 33 per day. We do three meals a day. That’s roughly 36,135 meals. At $7.25, it’s a

LOU MARZELES EDITOR

In stark warnings issued by the nation’s leading medical authorities, fentanyl—an ultra-potent synthetic opioid—is being called the most dangerous substance to hit the illicit drug market in decades. With overdose deaths soaring across the country, experts are uniting to call for swift action, enhanced treatment protocols, and comprehensive public education to stem what many are calling an unprecedented public health emergency.

Fentanyl is estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. This extraordinary strength means that even a minuscule amount can lead to respiratory failure and, ultimately, death. “Fentanyl is unlike any opioid we’ve encountered in recent decades,” explained Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “Even a tiny miscalculation in dose—whether intentional or accidental—can trigger a cascade of fatal events. Its potency, combined with its proliferation in illicit drug markets, makes it one of the deadliest substances currently in circulation.”

Volkow’s comments echo a growing consensus among public health officials: the presence of fentanyl in the drug supply is radically altering the landscape of opioid abuse. The substance is frequently mixed with heroin, cocaine, and counterfeit pre-

scription pills without the user’s knowledge, heightening the risk of overdose. “The clandestine nature of its manufacture and distribution means that many users have no idea they are consuming fentanyl, which dramatically increases the chance of a fatal outcome,” she added.

The shifting landscape of opioid abuse

At Stanford University’s Addiction Medicine Division, Dr. Anna Lembke has witnessed firsthand the transformation of the opioid epidemic. “The infiltration of fentanyl into the illicit drug market has completely changed the dynamics of opioid addiction,” Lembke stated. “Traditional opioid treatments and harm reduction strategies often fall short because users may be unknowingly ingesting a substance that is many times stronger than what they expect. This requires not only rapid intervention when overdoses occur but also a rethinking of longterm treatment approaches for addiction.”

Lembke noted that the presence of fentanyl has forced medical practitioners to adapt quickly.

“Our treatment protocols are evolving to incorporate more aggressive measures in the acute phase of overdose—most notably, the administration of naloxone in repeated doses. We’re also seeing a heightened need for post-overdose care and rehabilitation, as the long-term neurological and physical impacts of fentanyl exposure are only beginning to be understood.”

Data-driven warnings from the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been at the forefront of tracking the fentanyl epidemic. Dr. Rebecca Simmons, an epidemiologist with the CDC, provided sobering statistics: “Recent surveillance data indicates that fentanyl is now implicated in over 70% of opioid-related overdose deaths in several regions of the country. Its capacity to cause rapid respiratory depression and the potential for multiple overdoses with a single exposure makes it exceptionally dangerous.”

Simmons stressed that prevention is key. “While our systems are improving in terms of identifying and responding to outbreaks of fentanyl use, public education and prevention remain the most effective tools in reducing mortality. People need to be aware of the risks—both for themselves and for those around them.”

Emergency medicine on the front lines In hospital emergency rooms, time is the most critical factor in saving lives. Dr. David Lawrence, a senior physician with the American College of Emergency Physicians, described the daily challenges his team faces: “When patients arrive after a fentanyl overdose, every second counts. Naloxone is our primary tool for reversing the life-threatening effects, but because fentanyl’s potency means it can overwhelm the body’s normal functions so quickly, we often need to administer multiple doses.”

Lawrence elaborated on the evolving protocols in emergency medicine: “Our departments have

updated their guidelines to reflect the necessity of repeated naloxone administration. It’s not enough to give one dose and hope for the best—we’re now training our staff to recognize that these patients may require a more sustained and aggressive approach. The difference between life and death can come down to how quickly and effectively we respond.”

Expanding access and community outreach

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has taken a proactive stance, emphasizing community engagement and education as critical components of the fight against fentanyl. Dr. Karen Wilkins, a senior official at SAMHSA, remarked, “It’s essential that communities are not only aware of the dangers of fentanyl but also have access to the tools needed to combat its effects.

Expanding the availability of naloxone and integrating harm reduction strategies into community health programs can literally save lives.”

Wilkins also highlighted the importance of destigmatizing addiction and treatment. “We need to foster environments where individuals feel safe seeking help without fear of judgment. Only through compassionate, community-based approaches can we hope to reduce the number of overdose deaths and help those struggling with addiction get on a path to recovery.”

The challenge of accidental exposure

The risks associated with fen-

JERRY CORNFIELD

WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD

Hundreds of Washington students, parents, teachers and other educators demonstrated at the state Capitol on Monday, calling for increased funding for the state’s public school system.

“We are here together, not to complain, not to beg, but because history is clear: to fund our future, we must fund education,” Danica Noble of the Washington State Parent Teacher Association, told the cheering crowd on the steps of the Temple of Justice. Monday’s rally comes as lawmakers near a critical juncture in the legislative debate on education funding.

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MATTHEW TODD FOR THE SENTINEL

DEVOTION: Jon Carlson regularly takes his invalid dog Paint out for fresh air strolls. The two have been inseparable for some 15 years.

$1.2billionavailablefor Washingtonbroadbandinternet

Thereis massiveinterest in the Washington State BroadbandOffice’s(WSBO) first application round for $1.2 billion in Broadband Equity,Access,andDeploymentProgram(BEAD)funding Thefirst round, which closed January 31, resulted in307applicationscovering most of the project areas across the state Awards will be made after allthree funding rounds andfederal approval

“Online access is more important today than it s ever been,” said Washington Governor Bob Ferguson “Gettingonlineshould be as easy for someone in Washington’s rural deserts and forests as it is in our state’s business districts

Our broadband initiativeis makingadifferenceforpeopleinWashingtonandcreatingmoreaccesswithoutlimitationsbasedonaddress”

“We’re working to bring everyone in Washington online,” said Commerce Director Joe Nguyen The incredible interest in this round of funding makes it clear that people all over Washington want access to fast and reliable internet I want to thank our partners inthestatewhohaveworked so hard to make this day possible and chose to participateinthisgenerational opportunity to changelives incommunitiesthathaven’t had access to high-speed internetpreviously”

The 307 applications WSBO received covered180 of 236 project areas They were from organizations including tribes, counties, publicutilitydistricts,ports andinternetserviceproviders (ISPs) WSBO’s BEAD maps show eligible project areasacrossthestate More than214,000locationsacross the state do not have highspeedbroadbandservice

“Gettingtothispoint has beenahugeliftandwouldn’t have been possible without

the support of everyone, including Commerce staff, state legislative partners the Governor’s Office, federal partners and all our external partners who are helpingtomakeInternetfor AllarealityinWashington,” said WSBO Director Aaron Wheeler

Bythenumbers

307applicationsreceived • 77% of BEAD-eligible locationsreceivedatleast onebid,representing79% of Broadband Service Locations(BSLs) 49% of BEAD-eligible locations received two or morebids

A previous $10 million

WSBOinfrastructurefunding grant awarded to Hood Canal Communicationsfor the Northern Hood Canal Fiber Extension in Jefferson County is an example of thedifferencetheseprojects can make in the state

The project will provide fiber optic cable to provide fast,reliableandlessexpensive internet service to862 homesinpreviously underservedruralareas

More work is ahead as the first round of applications undergo review and approval Once those reviews are complete, future application round opening dates will be announced After completing all three BEAD application rounds, WSBO will create a package of potentialawardeesandsenditto thefederal government for final approval Once final approval is received from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), WSBO will formally announce awards andfund BEAD projects statewide The complete application process is detailed in the BEADVolumeIIdocument Eligibility

The BEAD program is open to cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, pub-

lie-private partnerships, private companies, public or private utilities public utility districts, and local andtribalgovernments

Projectsmustserveareas identified and approved throughtheBEADprocess Commerce posted BEAD construction project area maps that detail unserved and underserved locations across the state eligiblefor BEADfunding AboutBEAD

TheBEADprogramaims to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories,tribalnations,communities, internet providers and other stakeholders to increase high-speed internet adoption The federal program provides over $42 billion for infrastructure planning and implementation nationwide There is nofederalfreeze on BEAD funding

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

This one could be a real puzzle. The picture appears to be from or near the World War II years, and the original photo is in deteriorated shape; we’ve cleaned it up as best we could. It is in our archives of pictures that ran in paper, so we presume it was newsworthy at that time. Does the picture ring a bell for anyone out there? We haven’t the

slightest idea who these people are. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email

(info@goldendalesentinel. com), or give us a call (509773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

L OOKING BACK

February 13, 1890 – 135 Years Ago

Charle S. Simpson came near losing his life in an old well. He was riding across the prairie east of Mr. Beckner’s place when his horse went suddenly down, striking on a pipe which lay across the mouth of the well. It held long enough for Mr. Simpson to jump off, and then the horse went to the bottom of the well, 12 feet deep. The horse got out after two days of work. There is another well not far from that one, sixty feet deep with nothing over it but the beautiful snow.

February 13, 1935 – 90 Years Ago

The western Pine Beetle is killing eight times as much timber as the forest ﬁ res have. In Washington the loss has totaled over half a billion feet for three years, mainly in Ponderosa stands.

February 17, 1955 – 70 Years Ago

Rev. Clinton Locy, who calls himself “the windiest preacher,” talked continuously for more than 48 hours in a preaching marathon that ended early Tuesday. February 8. Locy, 58, who represents the Visual Bible Training center of Los Angeles. He started his sermon at West Richland at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Although a windstorm ﬁ ltered dust into the church and a power failure put out lights for an hour, Locy kept talking until 12:39 a.m. Tuesday. Locy’s wife brought his meals during the extended sermon and friends shaved him with an electric razor. Attendance varied during the talk which was publicized in advance as an attempt to exceed 48 hours. There were eight people on hand at the ﬁ nish. Rev. Locy was born and raised in Goldendale and graduated from high school here. He is a brother of Mrs. Dan (Helen) Lefever and Mrs. George Klein.

February 18, 1965 – 60 Years Ago

Beryl Spalding, KCHS board member discussing Goldendale Bells. There were so many bells in Old Goldendale, even for a small town. Of course, each church had its own bell, each with characteristic sound, different from the others. The Baptist church had a rather harsh sounding bell. And the Catholic bell was not as melodious as some (it’s probably the only bell still in use). The Christian Church bell had a nice sound, and the Methodist Church bell had a mellow sound, rather pleasing. But it was the old school bell which sounded the cheerfullest of all. The old school bell would sound each morning—welcome to some kiddies, unwelcome to others. And of course, if you were late, it always gave you the excuse—you hadn’t heard the bell. Then we mustn’t forget the ﬁ re bell. It was used for other purposes than to signal a ﬁ re. It rang the curfew each night—at 9 p. m.—to indicate that the kids were supposed to be off the streets. One of the favorite sports of the older boys was dodging the town marshal after the curfew.

February 9, 1995 – 30 Years Ago

Gee’s Family Restaurant: Relocating the business to Goldendale’s small community was scary at ﬁ rst, but now that Gee’s Family Restaurant has been open for two months, owner Ying Long Zhu says he is happy with his decision. “I opened the door, and it seemed like family,” Zhu said. Until his recent move to Goldendale, Zhu was operating a restaurant under the same name in Prineville, Ore. He was encouraged to move his restaurant to Goldendale by Erick Ruthardt of Goldendale. Ruthardt and his family owned Neva’s Restaurant but were wanting to get out of the restaurant business. For now, Zhu has a one-year lease on the building. “If people like my food, I’ll stay here,” Zhu says.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat

County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

A psychiatrist and a friend are sitting in a restaurant. The psychiatrist points at one of the diners. “See that man over there? He says he understands women.” “Is he a colleague of yours?” the friend asks. “He’s one of my patients.”

When the new patient was seated comfortably on the couch, the psychiatrist said, “Since this is your ﬁ rst session, perhaps you should start at the very beginning.” “Of course,” said the patient. “In the beginning, I created the heavens and the earth...”

A bartender walks into a church, a temple, and a mosque. He has no idea how jokes work.

A conspiracy theorist walks into a bar–or so the government would have us believe.

Police were called to a daycare center today. A two-yearold was resisting a rest.

Past, Present, and Future walked into a bar. It was tense.

My mom always used to say no news is good news. Maybe that’s why she was ﬁ red from her journalism job.

Can anyone tell me what concise means? Please be brief and to the point.

One friend to the other: “If you can guess how many doughnuts I’ve got in this bag, I’ll give you both of them.”

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and you don’t know enough about baseball to ﬁ nish the metaphor.

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

Patrolman Nye Is War I Veteran

August 31, 1944

Dwight Nye, state patrolman stationed at Goldendale, had more experiences in the last war than most of the boys are having in this war.

When he was only 17, he enlisted and became a member of the famous First Division, the ﬁ rst to go to France, and the last to leave. He was in the Army over four years, being in the army of occupation after the armistice. As a private in E battery, Fifth artillery, he was in eleven major engagements.

Was Wounded

At Cantigny he received shrapnel wounds in the leg, as well as back injuries, after being at the ﬁ ghting front for 41 days without relief. At Argonne, shortly after he had talked his way out of the hospital, he was badly gassed with a mustard gas attack which lasted for 18 hours. No one can tell Nye anything new about hospitals, for he has seen plenty of them. It was ﬁve years before he fully recovered from the effects of the gas.

Nye has turned his hand at various types of work. He was born at Pomeroy, and when he was a kid of 14, he started seeing the country by spending the summers hopping the freights and going to Chicago and other cities. He has worked in the harvest ﬁelds, grocery stores, men’s clothing stores, but mostly for the government.

Is Practical Engineer

From 1922 to 1928, he was surveying on road construction jobs, as he had studied civil engineering while in the army. Eventually he became a purchasing agent for the federal government, and later was a construction engineer, having charge of PWA work projects, supervising the building of several schools, including the school at Pomeroy.

He has also been employed by the U. S. Department of Labor, and then the highway department. In the days when the highway department operated the weighing scales, he held that position.

“I was ‘drafted’ into the state patrol,” he grinned. “Now that the patrol has taken over the weighing stations, I have tow jobs: running them and being a regular patrolman besides.”

Stresses Courtesy

Nye, who is six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds, believes in being courteous at all times. He is not the oldfashioned idea of a ﬂ at-foo yelling, “Hey you, whatcha think your doin’ there?” Rather, his approach is “I’m sorry sir, but you apparently haven’t heard there’s a speed limit.”

Nye has observed a difference between men and women drivers. The men will usually quietly admit they were wrong, but most of the women start arguing or making excuses. He has also noticed that the majority of arrests made for speeding are from out-of-state cars, usually from states where the speed limit is not rigidly enforced.

Mrs. Nye and their three-year-old daughter, Ramona Jean, are living here also.

A patrolman has many strange experiences, and Dwight Nye can spin many a yarn.

This picture was already in color. Dusty James sent us an email saying this is a picture of his 8th grade graduating class of Centerville in 1991. Back row left to right: Sarah Carr, Curtis Campbell, Dusty James, Kurt Costner, Brad Berry, Carrie Carlson. Front row left to right: Will Sizemore, Maria Randall, Jenny Booth, Jenny Keys, Teddy Serral.

Dear Savvy Senior,

OpiniOn

Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure, and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it.

Just Turned 63

Dear 63,

Everyone with high blood pressure (130/80 or higher) should have a home blood pressure monitor. Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure in a comfortable setting. Plus, if you’re taking medication it will make certain it’s working, and alert you to a health problem if it arises.

Here are some top-rated blood pressure monitors to consider along with some tips to help ensure you take an accurate reading.

Best monitors

Senior, Jim Miller

The most accurate and easiest to use home blood pressure monitors today are electric/battery powered automatic arm monitors, which are more reliable than wrist or fingertip monitors. With an automatic arm monitor, you simply wrap the cuff around your bicep and with the push of one button the cuff inflates and deflates automatically giving you your blood pressure reading on the display window in a matter of seconds.

Many automatic monitors also come with additional features such as irregular heartbeat detection that checks for arrhythmias and other abnormalities; a risk category indicator that tells you whether your blood pressure is in the high range; a data-averaging function that allows you to take multiple readings and get an overall average; multiple user memory that allows two or more users to save their readings; and downloadable memory that lets you transmit your data to your smartphone or computer.

The top five automatic arm monitors as recommended by Consumer Reports for 2025 are the Omron Platinum BP5450 ($90), Omron 10 Series BP7450 ($70), Omron Evolv BP7000 ($70), A&D Medical UA767F ($55), and Omron 3 Series BP7100 ($55). And the top wrist monitors are the Omron 7 Series BP6350 ($55) and the Equate (Walmart) 4500 Series ($40).

You can purchase these blood pressure monitors at pharmacies, medical supply stores or online and you don’t need a prescription to buy one. Prices, however, will vary slightly depending on where you buy.

How to measure

After you buy your monitor, it’s a good idea to take it to your doctor’s office so they can check its accuracy and make sure you’re using it properly. Here are some additional steps to follow to ensure you get accurate measurements at home.

Be still: Don’t exercise, smoke or drink caffeinated drinks or alcohol for at least 30 minutes before measuring. Empty your bladder and ensure at least 5 minutes of quiet rest before measurements.

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Sit correctly: Sit with your back straight and supported (on a dining chair, rather than a sofa). Your feet should be flat on the floor and your legs should not be crossed. Your arm should be supported on a flat surface (such as a table) with the upper arm at heart level. Make sure the middle of the cuff is placed directly above the bend of the elbow. Check your monitor’s instructions for an illustration.

Don’t measure over cloths: Put the cuff directly on your bare skin. Putting it over clothes can raise your systolic (upper) number by up to 40 mmHg.

Measure at the same time: It’s important to take the readings at the same time each day, such as in the morning before taking medications, or evening before dinner.

Take multiple readings: Each time you measure, take at least two readings one minute apart and record the results.

For more information on high blood pressure numbers and how to accurately measure it at home, visit Heart.org/HBP.

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.

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 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.

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.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

Wrong focus

In a recent column, conservative writer David Brooks asserted how the senators of both parties are failing Americans during the Cabinet nomination hearings of Trump’s incredibly incompetent nominees. During the Department of Defense (DOD) nominee Hegseth’s hearing, the questions had little to do with the actual defense of our country. Republicans focused on the “wokeness” of the DOD, and Democrats focused on Hegseth’s multiple personal demons.

There were no questions regarding the actual realities of our world: NATO leadership has assessed that

the West is not prepared for the rapidly developing potential for a world war. China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are creating an alliance, suggesting that the world will witness multiple significant invasions and wars at a time. The Chinese are developing advanced technology that suggests “it is preparing for both invasion strategies” and “the groundwork for a firststrike nuclear capability against the U.S.,” according to Brooks, and the “weak U.S. industrial base has hollowed out American resilience.”

In a 2023 assessment, the RAND Corporation of the U.S. military’s power and influence concluded that our defense strategies and abilities

can no longer meet the demands and challenges of the defense of our country.

Hegseth didn’t bother to learn the most basic information about the DOD, and the senators failed to expose this fact. Trump’s incompetence will not make America great again; all of his nominees and his lack of interest in America as a country will make us a weak and vulnerable country, politically isolated from other democratic countries.

Sue Kusch White Salmon

Savvy

HOMETOWN

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The Trout Lake high school girls basketball team had a great win over Horizon Christian last Saturday They have a game on Thursday, February 20 todetermine seeding for District play Check with Mrs Troh in theschool office mid-week to find out who they will play and where If I read the Oregon State Athletic Association (OSAA) website correctly, the Mustangs girls, including Glenwood kidsJaylaAvila and Emma Patterson, are ranked8thinthestateand first place in their1A Big Sky division standings at this point For those who may be confused, a few years ago Trout Lake Glenwood, Klickitat, Lyle,

a member of the Goldendale Gold Glenwood News Mary Pierce 16Uteamcoachedby their mom, Jaecee Hoctor Jentry a5th grader at Glenwood Elementary School,isa member of the Goldendale Purple 12U team There were times when they had to head in differentdirectionsandthe roads haven’talways been in the best shape Jentry finished her season with a tournament in White Salmon last Sunday while Jocee had a tournament in Goldendale that same day Jocee has one more tournament,then her club volleyballseason willalso befinished Those girls are very dedicated to volleyball, oneoftheirfavoritesports I would say the other favorite is Junior Rodeo They’ll start their season inthatsportinthecoming months At least it takes place over late springand into the summer so the roads are much better for traveling

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December 28, 1969 –February 11, 2025

Gerald Owen Connor, 55, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Klickitat, Washington.

Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on December 28, 1969, to Gerald L Connor and Nancy May Connor, he was one of seven siblings.

Gerald lived life to the fullest, always seeking adventure. He loved the outdoors and spent countless hours hiking, fishing, and hunting. He climbed Mount Adams multiple times and even hiked parts of the Pacific Crest Trail. More than anything, he loved sharing these experiences with his sons and daughter, teaching them to appreciate the beauty of the wilderness.

One of Gerald’s other talents was his affinity to music, and he learned how to play the piano by ear. He loved to compose and sing songs for his mom.

He was never one to be tied down to a traditional job and instead built a life working for himself— whether it was constructing fences, or cutting firewood, he was always running his own businesses.

Family was everything to Gerald. He made it a

priority to visit as often as he could, regularly making long drives to Ellensburg, Washington, and Arkansas to spend time with loved ones. At 19 he met and married Jodell in Ellensburg, and they welcomed their son, Kyle, in November of 1993. Over the years, life took them in different directions, and they eventually separated.

Gerald always found his way back to the Pacific Northwest, where he felt most at home. He eventually settled near the Columbia Gorge and married DeeDee Berry. Together they settled in Goldendale where they had two children, Garrett and Sophia In 2015 Gerald and DeeDee opened their hearts and home to a baby boy named Adam, whom they fostered. Even after Adam returned to his mother, Gerald remained deeply involved in his life, never missing a sports game and often picking him up on weekends for new adventures.

After 20 years, Gerald and DeeDee separated, and Gerald found himself settling in Klickitat, Washington, where he met and fell in love with his

House Democrats push to repeal cap on property tax

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fiance, Jacilyn Hylton. Gerald always had big dreams— from building his own home to sailing his boat through the Panama Canal. He bought a boat and started fixing it up, determined to make that dream a reality. In recent years, his biggest passion became his faith in Christ. He dedicated himself to sharing his beliefs, always eager to help others find their way to Jesus.

Gerald was the kind of person who would drop everything to help a friend in need. He never met a stranger, always ready with a helping hand and a warm smile.

He is survived by his sons, Kyle Connor, Garrett Connor, and Adam Shirk; his daughter, Sophia Connor; his fiancée, Jacklyn Hylton; his mother, Nancy Connor; his sisters, Adona Ramsey, Denise Smith, and Nancy Nash; and his brothers, Robert and Dominic Connor. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald L. Connor, and his sister, Cristy Mack. Gerald’s adventurous spirit, unwavering faith, and boundless love for his family and friends will never be forgotten. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Dick Wilson died February 16, 2025, in Sunnyside, Washington.

Thomas Juris died February 11, 2025, in Sunnyside, Washington.

Democratic state lawmakers are aiming to erase a voter-approved limit on annual property tax hikes as a way to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools and local governments.

The state House Finance Committee held a hearing last Tuesday on House Bill 1334 which would repeal a 1% cap on annual growth for property tax collections and give the state and local governments the ability to levy hikes up to 3%.

This could drive $818 million into state coffers for education and close to $1 billion for cities and counties over the next four fiscal years, according to a fiscal analysis.

“When it comes to the basic services that our constituents need in order to do anything, all of these duties have literally been kneecapped by a 1% cap on

revenue growth. What else is capped at 1%? Nothing,” Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, the bill’s sponsor, told the committee.

But, as in previous years, the move drew fierce opposition from those who argue it will drive up the costs of living and housing.

“Taxpayers feel the crushing weight in taxes that the state already levies,” said Anthony Mixer of the Washington State Young Republicans. “The young people I represent are already struggling to afford to buy a home, and with this, any of them that do have a home will find it harder to live in.”

Senate Democrats pushed a bill last year allowing only local governments to exceed the 1% cap. They dropped it after encountering a buzzsaw of opposition from Republican lawmakers, residents and a smattering of county leaders who warned the measure would drive up costs.

Tuesday’s committee hearings on House Bill 1334 and House Bill 1356, which would increase the cap on property tax hikes and boost how much schools can collect from local levies, marked the committee’s first conversation this session on large-scale tax bills. No votes are expected soon because tax bills are considered necessary to implement the budget, said Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, the committee chair. Because such bills are subject to less strict deadlines, lawmakers tend to deal with them later in the session.

In the meantime, House Democrats planned to huddle Tuesday night to discuss the path for contending with a projected budget shortfall in the neighborhood of $12 billion over the next four years. Spending cuts and new revenue are among the subjects expected to come up.

BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am

Everyone welcome.

Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

EASTERN ORTHODOX

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission

301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461.

Service times: Worship 9:30 ; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45 ; Sunday School all ages 9:30 goldendalenaz@gmail.com

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

Father’s House Fellowship

207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic

Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm

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Frantz said in response to that, he’s preparing a Request For Proposal for food service to be made at the jail or delivered to the jail. If your business can provide 100 meals a day, every day, to the jail in Goldendale, Frantz would like to hear from you.

He also said that the jail needs some sort of in-cell monitoring. Rather than cameras, which tie down personnel to watch them, he suggested sensors from a company called Reassurance Solutions.

“It detects lack of movement,” he said. “If we put a person in a cell and there’s no movement for a period of time, it’ll alert an officer. It also assesses respirations and heart rate. We can set those thresholds with our medical provider. If they exceed or go below that threshold, the web-based technology alerts our staff in the booth that this is happening.

“Imagine one officer is in court, one officer is doing a booking, and we have a person detoxing in a high risk or need cell. If their heart rate drops below a specific number, it’ll alert us to go check on them.”

He said they would need seven monitors, one for each of the three acute-needs cells and four for transition cells, two male and

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tanyl are not confined solely to users. First responders and healthcare workers are also at risk of accidental exposure. Simmons pointed out, “While the risk of dermal absorption or accidental inhalation is lower compared to ingestion, it is not negligible. First responders must be equipped with proper protective gear, and protocols must be strictly followed to minimize any unintended exposure.”

This concern has led to widespread training programs aimed at ensuring that everyone—from paramedics to hospital staff— understands the necessary safety precautions. “The reality is that every minute in an overdose scenario is critical,” added Lawrence. “We must protect both the patients and the caregivers who are on the front lines

two female. Such a system, he said, could be installed for $44,000. But he said he’s spoken to the county’s risk management pool, and they’re willing to cut the county a check for $25,000, bringing the out-of-pocket cost to the county down to $19,000.

By doing so, the risk pool is reducing its own risk, hoping they’ll never again have to pay out a claim like the $2 million settlement in the death of Ivan Howtopat last year. It would also satisfy the first non-monetary item required in the agreement that settled the case:

“Klickitat County will commit to developing policies and procedures in accordance with applicable standards for (1) screening and monitoring inmates for behavioral and medical health risks; (2) screening and monitoring inmates for opioid withdrawal; and (3) suicide detection and prevention.”

One of the key points of the afternoon session was a bid opening for the second phase of development at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport, jointly owned by Klickitat County and the City of The Dalles. The six bids ranged from a high of $3,358,870.83 to the apparent low bid of $2,270,426.05 from Crestline Construction in The Dalles.

Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:

• A master service agreement with Right Systems Inc.

of this crisis.”

The imperative for research and innovation While naloxone remains the cornerstone of emergency treatment, several experts stress that it is only a temporary solution.

Dr. Michael E. Mooney, an addiction specialist at the Mayo Clinic, shared insights from his ongoing research: “Naloxone is an effective tool in the moment, but it doesn’t address the deeper neurological and systemic impacts of fentanyl overdose. We’re currently investigating new opioid receptor antagonists and other therapeutic interventions that could offer more comprehensive care— both immediately and in the longer term.” Mooney’s research underscores a vital point: treating fentanyl overdoses successfully requires both immedi-

• A Washington State Department of Commerce form coordinating with the State’s Associate Development Organization for Klickitat County

• A reappointment to the Klickitat County Veterans’ Advisory Board

• An update to the existing MOU with the Washington State On-site Sewage Association to add testing for pumpers/technicians and level 2 installers.

• Advertising to fill a vacant administrative assistant position for the Senior Services Department in White Salmon

• An agreement with the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of SW WA to provide resource services through 2025.

• An agreement with the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of SW WA to provide Tailored Supports for Older Adults service through 2025.

• A WSAC Energy Audit Grant Agreement.

• An interlocal agreement with the City of Bingen.

• A supplemental agreement with GN Northern, Inc. for on-call geotechnical engineering services.

• A request for a temporary credit card limit increase.

• An ordinance amending Klickitat County code Title 21, in relation to flood damage prevention.

• A resolution appointing a commissioner to collaborate with Republic Services

ate life-saving interventions and a longer-term commitment to addressing the underlying issues of opioid dependence and neurological damage. “Every case of fentanyl exposure provides us with data and insight,” he explained. “It’s critical that we leverage this information to innovate and improve our treatment modalities.”

A multi-pronged strategy for a complex crisis

Collectively, the voices of these medical experts outline a clear and urgent roadmap for addressing the fentanyl crisis: • Rapid and repeated emergency intervention: as emphasized by both Lawrence and Volkow, naloxone must be administered quickly—and often in multiple doses—to counteract fentanyl’s lethal effects. To be continued.

$2 billion in the next budget are awaiting action in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Each will need to be voted out of the committee by Feb. 28 to remain active this session. All three received public hearings on Feb. 11 but none had been scheduled for a vote as of Monday.

Speakers at the rally cited the need for additional dollars to better serve students, to pay for supplies and operations, and to ensure students can be transported to and from campuses if needed.

Kari Madden, a paraeducator in Tacoma schools for 18 years, said the role of professionals like herself is to “make learning accessible for our most vulnerable students.”

Paraeducators generally assist teachers with student instruction. But when working with special education students, the job can involve helping children with tube feeding, catheters, ostomy bags, or managing their emotions, said Madden, president of the Tacoma Federation of Education Support Professionals, American Federation of Teachers Local 461.

“We give them a way to communicate when they cannot speak, a way to access their classroom and building when they cannot walk,” she said. “This is an important career. We are educated professionals, and our students and our families deserve our best, and we

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was safe, and Jon and his son were relieved. Now, tragically, the dog is again unable to walk and is gradually declining in health. However, on weather permitting days,

deserve a living wage.”

Many school districts across the state are struggling with the budgetary effects of rising costs and flat or declining enrollment. Layoffs, program cutbacks and school closures are being discussed in urban and rural communities.

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is already keeping close watch on the finances of several cash-strapped districts.

As educators, staff and administrators appeal for an infusion of cash, lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson are staring at a shortfall in the next state budget of around $3 billion a year.

While there will be cuts, Democratic legislative leaders are talking openly about raising revenue through new or higher taxes to support public schools and other services.

Larry Delaney, president of the Washington Education Association, voiced his support for a new tax on the wealthiest residents.

“This is the time to be bold. This is the time where, as a state, a progressive state, we need to double down on the promise of public education,” he said.

“We need to be the beacon for the rest of the country to follow.”

A limit to free lunches

Universal free school meals — a priority for Ferguson — did not get mentioned at Monday’s rally. Bills introduced in the

Jon still diligently tows this dog behind for the necessity of fresh air, and perhaps in order to retain this dog’s spirit for adventure. Jon is a remarkable example of profound

Senate and House at the governor’s request would require all school districts, charter schools, and statetribal education compact schools to provide breakfast and lunch at no charge. Right now, about 70% of students in public schools have access to free meals.

Expanding to 100% will cost money, about $120 million a fiscal year. With a looming shortfall, it’s going to be a hard sell in the Legislature.

The Washington Education Association is supportive “but it has to be considered in the totality of the education conversation,” Delaney said. “If money was not an issue this session, absolutely” it would be atop their priorities.

Senate Democrats signaled this is not on their to-do list by not voting the school meal bill out of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee.

In the House, the companion legislation awaits action in the House Appropriations Committee. To stay alive, it must be voted out of that panel by a February 28 deadline.

“I’m hoping we can continue to keep this conversation going by moving the bill forward,” said Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, a committee member who is also chair of the House Finance Committee. Having a legislative vehicle, she said, “will give folks hope that we can get this done this year.”

respect for a creature of God. He does not give up lightly, and when others might decide to put down a dog as ill as Paint, Jon seeks refuge in hope and prayer.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of, ELIZABETH A. ARD, Deceased. Case No.: 25-4-00001-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The above Court has appointed Patricia Lafferty as Personal Representative of Decedents’ estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim:

(a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and; (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070:

(i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

First Publication of this Notice:

February 5, 2025

Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307) Attorney for Patricia Lafferty

Law Office of Justin D. Leigh 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 (0606, 0704, 0801)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners’ room in the Klickitat County Public Services Building, Goldendale, Washington. In accordance to statutory provisions of RCW 46.61.415, increase and/or Decrease Maximum Speed Limits by local Authority; the County Engineer is recommending that the existing maximum speed limits of the following county roads should be changed: ROAD NAME-ROAD

NO.-M.P. TO M.P.-FROM-TO Old Hwy 8-37000-5.80 –6.39-Unposted-45 MPH Sundale Road-37090-0.00 –3.54-Unposted-45 MPH Fisher Hill Road-13550-0.00 –3.44-Unposted-25 MPH Fisher Hill Road-13550-3.44 –5.00-Unposted -35 MPH Johnson Road-13670-0.00 –3.07-Unposted -25 MPH Pitman Road-12780-0.00 –0.21-Unposted-25 MPH E Street-20660-0.00 –

0.13-Unposted-25 MPH

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 1:30 PM. for considering the establishment of these maximum speed limits in the Commissioner’s Chambers in the Klickitat County Courthouse, Goldendale, Washington at which time testimony will be heard for or against the above proposed speed limit changes. A Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651. 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799

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. Maps of proposed seed limit changes may be downloaded by going to the Klickitat County Public Works webpage http://klickitatcounty.org/501/ Public-Works.

Approved this 4th day of February, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig Chairman Todd Andrews

Commissioner Lori Zoller

Commissioner ATTEST: Alisa Grumbles, Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (0707, 0802, 0901)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING KLICKITAT COUNTY CODE 10.24.030 TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF WHEELED ALLTERRAIN VEHICLES, AS DESCRIBED IN RCW 46.09, ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS WITH POSTED SPEED LIMITS OF 35 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners’ room in the Klickitat County Public Services Building, Goldendale, Washington.

In accordance to statutory provisions of RCW 46.09, Off-Road, Non-Highway, and Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles; the County Engineer is recommending that the county code be amended to allow Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles on the additional following Countymaintained roads: ROAD NAME-ROAD NO.-

M.P. TO M.P.-SPEED LIMIT Old Hwy 8-12300-0.00 – 1.8035 MPH Canyon Road-13000-0.00 –

7.44-35 MPH Fisher Hill Road-13550-0.00 –

3.44-25 MPH Fisher Hill Road-13550-3.44 –

5.00-35 MPH Johnson Road-13670-0.00 –3.07-25 MPH Pitman Road-780-0.00 – 0.2125 MPH Lyle-Snowden Road-128800.00 – 3.31-35 MPH

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM. for considering the amendment in the Commissioner’s Chambers in the Klickitat County Courthouse, Goldendale, Washington at which time testimony will be heard for or against the above proposed speed limit changes. A Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651. 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799 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

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Invitation for Bids: 2025 Pavement Preservation

Project - City of Goldendale

Notice of Sheriff’s Sale: 267 86 Road, Trout Lake, WA

- Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office

Notice to Creditors: Richard Wilkin - Woodinville

Law

Request for Qualifications: 2025 Energy Audit Services - Klickitat County Public Works Department

• Notice of Meeting: February 26, 2025 Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Klickitat County Solid Waste

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. Maps of proposed ATV routes may be downloaded by going to the Klickitat County Public Works webpage http:// klickitatcounty.org/501/PublicWorks.

Approved this 4th Day of February 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig Chairman Todd Andrews Commissioner Lori Zoller Commissioner ATTEST: Alisa Grumbles, Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (0708, 0803, 0902)

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION (RSQ) City of Goldendale Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services

The City of Goldendale is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance information from engineers and consulting/professional firms interested in providing professional services for the 2018 calendar year, pursuant to Chapter 39.80 RCW. The City anticipates requiring services for the following types of projects: 1) Street reconstruction, 2) Water pipeline replacement, 3) Environmental Compliance, 4) Architectural services, 5) Land Surveying services, 6) Wastewater plant operation and maintenance 7) Sanitary and storm sewer replacement, 8) Facilities plans for any of the above items, 9) SCADA improvements and consulting services, and 10) outside funding application preparation for various agencies, including but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, ARRA funding, Transportation Improvement Board, Department of Transportation, Transportation Enhancement Program through the Federal Surface Transportation Program, Recreation Conservation Office, Department of Ecology, Department of Health, and Public Works Board.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate firms: Amount of specialized experience in type of work required (20), availability and capacity of the firm to accomplish the work in the required time frame (20), qualifications of personnel that will actually be working on the project (20),

firm’s past experience with federally funded projects (especially CDBG and USDA/ RD projects) (20), geographical proximity of the firm to the project location (10), and professional reputation and references (10).

Firms desiring consideration shall submit a complete qualifications package and any other pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm’s qualification to: City of Goldendale Attn. Doug Frantum, Public Works Director, 1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620. Qualification packages should be submitted to arrive no later than 5:00 pm on February 27, 2025. The most highly rated firm(s) will be selected for negotiation of the professional service contract for one or more types of projects.

These projects may be funded or partially funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a result, cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts may not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity action requirements may apply to the selection process and conduct of the project. The City of Goldendale is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority and women owned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualification.

(0710, 0804)

PUBLIC NOTICE SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

The City of Goldendale will be accepting applications for low income senior citizen water/ sewer discounts from February 1st through April 15th. If you received this discount during the last year, your application needs to be renewed. If you feel you qualify for this discount, please contact City Hall, 1103 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA. 509-7733771 (0711, 0805)

CAMP HOST WANTED FOR GULER MT. ADAMS TROUT LAKE PARK

LOCATED IN TROUT LAKE, WASHINGTON

Klickitat County is offering a temporary (May 1st – October 31st) Camp Host for Guler Mt. Adams County Park. Other wise known as Trout Lake Park. On-site 5 days per week Camp Host must be present on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Job Duties may include, but not limited to: Collect camping & shower fees, deliver fees to Klickitat County Public Works Office, assist campground guests, maintain and enforce campground rules and policies. The Camp Host will walk and/or drive the park daily. Position may require: to perform some manual labor in all weather conditions. Duties may require use of hand and power tools and light trucks. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Campsite included for Camp Host. Please contact Klickitat County Public Works at kcpublicworks@klickitatcounty.org. For the Job descriptions and to apply. (0712, 0806)

INVITATION FOR BIDS

City of Goldendale 2025 Pavement Preservation

Project City of Goldendale 2025 Pavement Preservation Project Bid Date, March 13th, 2025

Estimated Cost of Base: $933,560.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Goldendale, at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus,

each bid.

Goldendale, WA 98620 until 2:00 pm, March 13th, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened. Bids received after this time cannot be considered. The City of Goldendale is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on the project will be subject to prevailing state wage rates. This project is funded by a grant implemented through the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and the City of Goldendale.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This Contract provides for 4 schedules of work, 1 base bid and 3 additive items all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Work shall not begin before the 15th of June.

Base bid Schedule 1

City-wide pavement preservation of approximately 15,458 SY of street including, but not limited to, surface preparation, application of emulsified asphalt and aggregate for BST seal coat, and all other appurtenances required to complete the work. As well as pavement preservation of approximately 26,405 SY of street including, but not limited to, surface preparation, pre-leveling, and compaction for BST new construction streets (as defined in the project special provisions, to include two layers of application of emulsified asphalt and aggregate), and all other appurtenances required to complete the work.

Additive Item 1

Pavement preservation of Columbus Ave from Observatory Hill Rd to Bridge. Approximately 5,429 SY of street including, but not limited to, surface preparation, application of emulsified asphalt and aggregate for BST seal coat, and all other appurtenances required to complete the work.

Additive Item 2

Pavement preservation of Columbus Ave from Bridge to Broadway. Approximately 3,651 SY of street including, but not limited to, surface preparation, application of emulsified asphalt and aggregate for BST seal coat, and all other appurtenances required to complete the work.

Additive Item 3

Pavement preservation of Roosevelt Ave from Broadway to Simcoe Dr. Approximately 15,957 SY of street including, but not limited to, surface preparation, application of emulsified asphalt and aggregate for BST seal coat, and all other appurtenances required to complete the work.

Bidding documents for the project are prepared by Pioneer Surveying and Engineering, Inc.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “City of Goldendale”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “SelfRegistered Bidders List”. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.

City of Goldendale 2025 Pavement Preservation Project PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A one-time pre-bid conference and job site review will be held at 1:00 pm March 5th , 2025 at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington to discuss the project and answer any questions.

BID SECURITY: A certified or bank cashier’s check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount, payable to the City of Goldendale or bid bond executed by a licensed bonding company is required with

REJECTION OF BIDS: The owner shall have the right to reject any and all bids, and in particular to reject a bid not accompanied by the required bid security or data required by the bidding documents or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

2/19/25 and 2/26/25

Shelly Enderby City Clerk (0807, 0903)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. L&M RECREATION, an Oregon limited liability company, Plaintiff v. HOODSTOCK RANCH LLC, a Washington limited liability company; MARK G. HERON; MARY KATHLEEN HERON, individuals; TOOTH ACRES, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; and OCCUPANTS OR PARTIES IN POSSESION, Defendants, No. 22-2-00139-20. TO: Hoodstock Ranch, LLC c/o Mark G. Heron, Registered Agent, PO Box 2290, White Salmon, WA 98672. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 267 86 Road, Trout Lake, Washington, 98650. Legal Description: In the County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Parcels A and B as set forth on a Survey recorded December 5, 1989, as Auditor No. 216409 and described of record as the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 05-100600-0002/00. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M. DATE: March 7, 2025 PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $2,741,743.58, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455. (0808, 0904, 1001, 1101) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Wilkin, Deceased CAUSE NO. 25-4-00159-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator 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: February 19, 2025 ADMINISTRATOR Corey Wilkin 1224 Bridge St. Unit 94 Clarkston, WA 99403 (0809, 0905, 1002)

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Check It Out

Beth Wood, Collection Librarian Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

Alternative histories, or “what if” books

“Days of Infamy,” “Atlantis,” “The War that Came Early,” and “The Hot War.” Many of his series, such as “War Between the Provinces,” contain magic or other fantasy elements. Turtledove has quite a few other standalone alternative histories as well.

Two of Harry Turtledove’s favorite alt history books are:

of each one, beginning with the question “what if?” Here is a partial list:

• “The Years of Rice and Salt” (2002) by Kim Stanley Robinson - what if the Black Death killed 99% of Europe?

• “The Underground Railroad: A Novel” (2016) by Colson Whitehead —what if the Underground Railroad was an actual railroad?

New at the Library

FICTION

“The Crash” by Freida McFadden

“Good Dirt: A Novel” by Charmaine Wilkerson

“How to Sleep at Night: A Novel” by Elizabeth Harris

An alternative history is a sub-genre of ction, in which the author writes about what might have happened if key events in history had not occurred, or if key gures had not affected those events. Alt histories fall into the category of speculative ction, although they are based on real events.

Stephen King’s “11/22/63: A Novel” is a great example of alt history. In this book, published in 2011, English teacher Jake Epping is made aware of a portal back to the year 1958 and goes back in time to try to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Publishers Weekly magazine dubbed author Harry Turtledove

“The Master of Alternate History” because he has written so many series about alt history, including “Southern Victory,”

You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org Poached Eggs with Pesto Bulgur Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4

• 2/3 cup uncooked

• “The Man in the High Castle” (1962) by Philip K. Dick— widely acknowledged as the best-known of this genre, this novel takes place in a United States that lost World War II and is divided between Germany in the east and Japan in the west.

• “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union” (2007) by Michael Chabon—this murder mystery takes place in the Federal District of Sitka (Alaska); for over 60 years Jewish refugees have ourished in this safe haven, set up after Israel collapses.

Naomi Novik has written an absorbing series, “Temeraire,” which is a re-imagining of the Napoleonic Wars—with dragons on the battle elds. Well, in the skies above the battle elds. There are nine books in this particular series, of which the rst is “His Majesty’s Dragon” (2006).

Douglas County Libraries in Colorado recently put a list of alternative history books on their website, with a description

• “The Calculating Stars” (2018) by Mary Robinette Kowal— what if a meteor destroyed part of the U.S. in 1952?

• “American Royals” (2019) by Katharine McGee—what if George Washington became king instead of president?

• “Underground Airlines” (2016) by Ben H. Winters—what if the Civil War never happened?

Look up any of these titles in the library’s catalog, click on the title, and on the following page you will see a heading for Genre Term; under that you will see “Alternative histories (Fiction).” Click on this heading to discover even more alt histories at the library.

Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@ fvrl.org.

NONFICTION

“Memorial Days: A Memoir” by Geraldine Brooks

“Save Our Souls: The True Story of a Castaway Family, Treachery, and Murder” by Matthew Pearl “How to Share an Egg: A True Story

dash cayenne

• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or red bell pepper

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

• 4 cups water

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges

In medium saucepan, prepare bulgur according to package directions, omitting salt and substituting 1 1/3 cups broth for water. Fluff with fork. In food processor or blender, process basil, walnuts, garlic, salt, cayenne and remaining broth until smooth. Stir basil mixture, bell pepper and green onions into bulgur. In large skillet, bring water and vinegar to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer. Break one egg into cup then carefully slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs, placing in water so they don’t touch. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until whites are completely set

and yolks are beginning to set but aren’t hard. Using slotted spoon, drain eggs well and place on bulgur mixture. Serve with lemon wedges.

Note: White vinegar helps firm egg whites quickly, preventing them from spreading too much. Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained

• 2 medium tomatoes (about 2 cups), chopped

• 1 cup no-salt-added frozen corn, thawed

• 1/2 medium avocado, pitted and diced

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) nonstick cooking spray

• 4 large eggs

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper red hot pepper sauce, to taste (optional) Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat. Spoon quinoa into four bowls.

Top each with even amounts of tomatoes, corn, avocado, green onions and cilantro, if desired. Lightly spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Using spatula, carefully transfer one egg, sunny side up, into each bowl. Sprinkle with hot sauce, to taste, if desired.

I saw a photo of an author I admire recently, and she had no hair. I worried she was ill, so I immediately investigated. She was not ill. She had cut off all her hair and had done it for good reasons, she said. She had done a lot of thinking about her hair—a lot more than I had.

First of all, she said, she was not blond. “No one is blond,” she added, or almost no one.

Less than 1% of the population is blond, and she implied she felt dishonest pretending she was blond when she wasn’t. She went on to say that she had spent thousands of dollars and untold time on her hair. She sounded a little angry about the whole thing—the money spent, the dishonesty of it all.

I admit I felt a little defensive because I am not blond either. I have never been blond. But I had never considered that I was part of some massive blond conspiracy, posing as blond to dupe the unsuspecting. I just assumed that everyone knew I was not blond. So for the record: I am not blond.

I am just not good at growing hair. I used to feel the need to apologize to my hairstylists. “I’m good at doing some things,” I would insist. “Growing hair just isn’t one of them!”

The hairstylist would work away for long minutes, and at the end, I would get up from the chair and there was no hair to see on the floor. It was as if the entire thing had been a pantomime involving scissors. So now, my husband, Peter, cuts my hair. He finishes in less than five minutes

and, given how little he has to work with, does a very fine job.

And, once every four months, I buy a box of hair dye and bleach my hair screaming blond. (I’m not sure if that’s what the color is actually called, but it should be.) I figure, maybe if I’m blond, people won’t notice that I don’t have a lot of hair and that, what little there is, sticks up in odd directions.

But now I wonder how I’d feel if I cut off all my hair.

Peter would not like it, I know. When I still had other people cut my hair, I used to go to a haircutting school, and so I had very little say in how it was cut. Since there were so few options, this did not bother me. But one time, the teacher cut most of it off. Peter was shocked when I came home—which surprised me, since I had so little to start out with. Peter wants me to keep what little hair I have on my head, so for his sake, I do that.

But I don’t think I would want to cut off all my hair anyway. The feeling I had, reading what this author said, was that being a fake blond was evidence that I was not a very serious person. As I thought about it, I had to agree this was probably true. I am not very serious about my hair, at any rate.

I’m happy with my phony screaming blond hair. My “hairstyling routine” consists of the two seconds I spend every morning checking to see if I have snarls in my hair or if it’s standing on end. After that, I can go for the rest of the day without thinking once about my hair.

And that’s the way I like it.

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Thinking About My Hair

B BUDGETING

What is financial literacy and what does it have to do with you? Sounds like something a grownup needs to know right? The answer is yes, and no. Even kids need to know about money — where it comes from and how you are going to use it. A big part of financial literacy is budgeting. Budgeting means having a plan for how you are going to spend your money. A budget can help you make smart decisions with your money.

Have you ever seen something and you just know you want to have it? Maybe your friend got a new game console, you want a new bike, or you are wanting to go to a special concert or sporting event. Alright! Imagine you have a big jar where you keep all your allowance or money that you get for doing chores, or your birthday money. If you just throw all your money in the jar without thinking about it, you might end up not having enough for that something special. That’s where making a budget comes in.

You know you have some money but you aren’t sure how much. Without that information how are you going to get what you want? To start a budget you need to know how much money you have: How much money do you have in your stash? Start with deciding what to spend your money on. Write it all down. That makes everything real and helps you stay organized! You can make separate categories for different things, like “fun,” “saving,” or “gifts.” Think of it like planning a really fun day. If you just say, “I’m going to have fun today,” it’s a little vague, right? But if you make a plan—like, “First, I’m going to the park, then I’ll go to the ice cream shop, and later I’ll play video games”—it’s less confusing and easier to follow. Look at all the stuff you’ve written down. Does it add up to less than or equal to the money you have?

Academy!

Parents and Teachers! Grab these teaching materials about Budgeting on our website!

ALLOWANCE BANK BUDGETING CATEGORY CHORE CONCERT CONFUSING

CONSOLE DECISION FINANCIAL GAME GROWNUP IMAGINE INFORMATION KIDS LITERACY MONEY NEED ORGANIZED PARK PLAN

SMART SPECIAL SPEND STASH VAGUE WANT

Sometimes, things don’t go exactly as planned. That’s okay, you can always make adjustments. Writing down a budget is like a treasure map for your money. In the end you’ll feel like a money superhero, controlling your cash and making sure it gets to the right places. So grab a notebook or use your phone because the important part is that you write it down. That’s how you keep your money in check and your dreams on track! Learning how to budget when you are young creates a good habit that will last your entire lifetime!

Why did the ghost get evicted from the graveyard?

Because he was dead broke.