Early morning fire

Lyle Fire Dept reported that as most of us were sleeping soundly, 12 of our gallant firefighters and first responders were jerked from their beds just before 2 a.m. Saturday morning to fight a fire out on the InLieu site of Lyle Point. Joining forces were the Bingen, White Salmon, Dallesport, and High Prairie fire departments who were able to get it under control in about an hour, plus another hour of mop-up. All totaled two RVs, two cars, and some outbuildings were destroyed, but thankfully no injuries were reported. A pat on the back also goes to two Klickitat County Sheriff deputies for pitching in by hooking up the hoses to the hydrants. All in all, we have a great band of mostly volunteer firefighters in our county.

If you wish to acknowledge Jess Jones with his retirement from the Dallesport

Post Office, join others at The Hideaway on Saturday, February 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.

It is a no-host event, and you are encouraged to bring your favorite memories, jokes, toasts, and roasts to help make the party a success. If you wish to contribute to the party, you can email lorahelmerworks@ gmail.com.

On Wednesday, February 1, at 6 p.m., teachers and students are presenting Lyle School’s Winter Concert. They are working hard to present a great show, so make the effort to attend and support their endeavor—they deserve an “attaboy” for all the practice they have been putting in. Our clubs and organizations are run mostly by volunteers. Although our community is small, Lyle residents have big hearts and reach out in a humane and compassionate manner by looking out for one another.

Many of these groups are in desperate need of a few extra hands to help ease the work of the few diligent people who have already opened their hearts and perhaps their pocketbooks, too. Look around; you might find just the spot to let your talents thrive and enliven a feel-good sense from doing something for others.

Looks like the Lyle Pioneer Days volunteers are starting their kickoff with their first meeting on February 4, but they are in need of helpers in planning and of course the day of the event, May 27. Many segments of the event make it a great success and perhaps bring it back to what it used to be years ago.

Also if you wish to nominate a grand marshall, this would be a good time to get involved. There’s an old saying about many hands making the workload lighter, and this is one of those times.

The meeting will be at 501 Klickitat Street at 4 p.m., so