Goldendale Sentinel February 22, 2023

The wait for great Italian food is over

Goldendale waited a very long time for an Italian restaurant— probably since it was founded in 1872—and as of December 2, 2022, when Shannon D’Avanzo opened D’Avanzo’s Italian Restaurant, the wait was finally over.

Shannon, Phil, and their daughter, Rosie, moved from Troutdale, Oregon, to Goldendale in 2021. They had been looking for property in the area so they could live in a smaller town, and Goldendale reminded Phil a little of Troutdale when he was growing up there. They sold Phil’s auto detailing shop in Gresham, Oregon, bought land in Goldendale, and built a home. As Shannon was helping Phil with his new business, Goldendale Auto Detailing, they were talking about her dream of opening a restaurant. After looking around, she knew Italian was what Goldendale needed, so

EFSEC: The hidden Queen in Goldendale’s solar game of chess?

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the search began for a building. There was an empty one on West Main Street, but Shannon was told they were second on the list and discovered Bake My Day would be moving into it. Next, they inquired about the building where Bake My Day was moving out of and were told, once again, they were second on the list.

Just when Shannon and Phil were starting to think maybe they weren’t supposed to do this after all, she got a call to say the space was hers if she wanted it.

In April 2022, Shannon picked up the keys from Jack and Kim Methe, who own and operate The General Store, and the work began to do a complete remodel. “Jack and I did almost all the work,” stated Shannon. They thought they would have it done for a September opening, but they kept running into more things needing work, as happens

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EDITOR

Imagine a game of chess in which the contestants were playing not just against each other but also against a murky third party that had the power to take the game entirely out of their hands. That’s pretty much what’s going on in Klickitat County, around Goldendale in particular, as two kinds of landowners square off against each other. One kind wants to lease their land to solar companies for additional income. The other kind says solar panels are a blight on the landscape and on their property values. While there is little risk of physical violence, vitriol runs high. Here in Klickitat County, the anti-solar cause has coalesced around a group whose approach is verbally and attitudinally violent.

And lurking above the fray is a fairly new state agency that could make both sides’ concerns moot.

Very smart people in the county are still trying to determine whether or not the State of Washington has the right to tell local jurisdictions what they can do regarding solar development— even though the governor himself has stated openly his intention to stop regional opposition in its tracks if it attempts to block alternatives to fossil fuel energy.

The State’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) was established in part to help facilitate the governor’s renewable energy agenda. The RCWs on EFSEC’s power have been read both to show support for county control over solar development on the one hand, and its right to preempt counties and do what it wants on the other. EFSEC has been called Gov. Jay Inslee’s “renewable energy cop.” The council is filled with members of the Inslee administration.

Klickitat County currently has

a moratorium in place temporarily prohibiting solar development around Goldendale, where verbal pitched battle is waged. County Commissioners Dan Christopher and Lori Zoller voted for the moratorium. Both believe EFSEC is required to follow county ordinances. Commissioner Jacob Anderson voted against the moratorium because, he said, if it were enacted, solar companies could simply take their case to EFSEC, bypassing the county altogether, because EFSEC was under no obligation to bow to county will.

Washington RCW 80.50 is where state law regarding energy facilities and site locations lives. Two sections under that RCW seem to tell what happens if there’s a conflict between what the state wants and what counties want.

RCW 80.50.110 is titled, “Chapter governs and supersedes other law or regulations— Preemption of regulation and certification by state,” wording that by itself sounds like a shot across county bows. Its clauses read: “(1) If any provision of this chapter is in conflict with any other provision, limitation, or restriction which is now in effect under any other law of this state, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, this chapter shall govern and control and such other law or rule or regulation promulgated thereunder shall be deemed superseded for the purposes of this chapter.” And

“(2) The state hereby preempts the regulation and certification of the location, construction, and operational conditions of certification of the energy facilities included under RCW 80.50.060 as now or hereafter amended.”

RCW 80.50.120 puts it another way. Titled “Effect of certification,” its clauses say: “(1) Subject to the conditions set forth therein any certification shall bind the state and each of its departments, agencies, divisions, bu-

Public hearings on the solar moratorium:

• February 28

• 1:30 and 6 p.m.

• Klickitat County Services Building, 115 W. Court Street, Goldendale, Room 200

reaus, commissions, boards, and political subdivisions, whether a member of the council or not, as to the approval of the site and the construction and operation of the proposed energy facility.

(2) The certification shall authorize the person named therein to construct and operate the proposed energy facility subject only to the conditions set forth in such certification. (3) The issuance of a certification shall be in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any department, agency, division, bureau, commission, board, or political subdivision of this state, whether a member of the council or not.”

This is a rarified dialect of legalese, but many who claim fluency in it say it means, State wins, counties lose. Others are uncertain, pointing to verbiage elsewhere that suggests local precedence. EFSEC itself has not given a plain-English yes-or-no answer to the direct question of its final sovereignty.

Back at the open range warfare, the anti-solar group CEASE (Citizens Educated About Solar Energy), led by Goldendale resident Greg Wagner, has badgered representatives of solar companies to just shy of legal harassment, created noisy protests at public meetings, sent endless hyperbolic emails all in bold letters, and by numerous accounts shot itself in the foot with its caustic approaches—this despite its intermittent points of accuracy about solar development. CEASE proudly uploaded a video of Wagner inyour-face haranguing a solar rep-

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WHY THE TRIBES OBJECT: The above map of reservation and ceded Yakama Nation lands

why several tribes oppose

posed Goldendale Stored Energy Project.

Why tribes oppose the Goldendale Energy Project

The proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project has been well received in many quarters, but it is sharply opposed by several Native American tribes, primarily the Yakama Nation but also the Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce tribes. The issue of how much sway the tribes have over such a project is controversial, but finding common ground rests on understanding all sides. Why are the tribal nations opposed to the project? The answer requires an understanding of treaties and the relationships between the U.S. Government and the tribes.

In 1855 when the Yakama Nation signed a treaty with the U.S. government, it ceded lands outside

DOH holds annual science contest for high school students

the reservation to the government. However, the treaty allowed them to retain some rights to the ceded lands, among them to hunt, fish, and gather in the area in perpetuity. A Memorandum of Understanding between government agencies released in November of 2021 by the U.S. Department of the Interior gave the following explanation of these rights.

“From 1778 to 1871, the United States’ relations with American Indian tribes were defined and conducted largely through treaty-making. Through these treaties, Indian tribes ceded land and other natural and cultural resources to the United States,

Following a successful inaugural event, the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Washington Tracking Network (WTN) is excited to launch its second annual WTN Youth Science Contest. The contest provides a unique opportunity for high school students across Washington to develop their science and communication skills while working with health and environmental data from their own communities.

“It’s important for students to learn how to understand and use data because it plays a big role in their lives,” said Jennifer Sabel, WTN manager. “In this contest, students learn not only how to work with and study public health data but also how data can be used to create positive change in their communities.” Participants can choose from three tracks:

• Health Science – students will perform an analysis with WTN data to reveal correlations, impacts, and/or disparities.

• Community Engagement –students will use WTN tools and data to address health and equity concerns. They will develop either a public policy proposal or work with a local organization to create or improve a project or program.

• Science Communication – students will identify an issue that is important to them and develop a message to increase awareness or drive action related to the issue. Public health is an interdisciplinary field. The tracks of this contest help students explore different facets of what working in public health is like. Each track requires students to use WTN data and examine how their project addresses equity issues within their communities.

“The different tracks bring public health data to life. There are so many professional roles that go into supporting and improving health, all of which are important,” said Sabel. “Last year students came up with inspiring projects, and I look forward to seeing what students create this year.”

Registration is open through March 15. The official contest period is March 1 to April 30. Winners will be announced in June. WTN is a DOH program that makes public health data more accessible. The mission of WTN is to provide health and environmental data and tools, develop partnerships, and inform data-driven policy and programmatic decisions, with the goal of improving health and health equity in Washington. Winning projects from last year’s contest are available to view at tinyurl.com/m8vzzay8.

This is a rarified dialect of legalese... State wins, counties lose.

YAKAMA NATION

partly reveals

the pro-

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ITALIAN AT ITS BEST: The D’Avanzo family opened their Italian restaurant in Goldendale recently. Left to right, Shannon, Rosie, and Phil.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

The man is from “Mission: Impossible,” and he’s handing the woman a device that will play her assignment and then selfdestruct. She’s warning the other women to back away

after the device plays so they don’t get hurt when the message is destroyed. On the other hand, this picture could have nothing to do with such a thing. So who are these people? What was

February 13, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

Born, on last Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lefever, a son, James Locy. These people reside eight miles southeast of town. Dan now has a smile on his face that refuses to come off.

February 17, 1938 – 84 Years Ago

Offering something new in personal services to the Goldendale community, Mrs. Azalea Hall this week announced the opening of a kindergarten and nursery at her home on upper Main Street in the fi rst house east of the blacksmith shop. Supervised play with games, singing, and other features will be offered. The kindergarten will be open afternoons only. Regular attendance will be $1 per week or by the day .35 from 1:30 to 5:00 or .25 from 2:00 to 5:00.

February 18, 1943 – 85 Years Ago

“When the cat’s away the mice will play” is not always true. One Monday morning not long ago the teacher at Goodnoe Hills could not get to school on account of bad roads. The Indian boys and girls arrived and were uncertain as to what to do. In a few minutes, however, they settled the question and went to work. Levi George, being the oldest, took charge of the arithmetic class. Lillian Meninick, who can spell everything in the little country store, headed the spelling classes. Everyone worked, and Gus George kept order. One of the directors stepped into the school house a little before noon and, in telling of her visit later, said: “I thought Mrs. Wade was right there—the children acted just the same as they always did.” Perhaps the children were a little proud of themselves, for two of the girls remarked on the way home, “We swept the floor for Mrs. Wade, too.”

February 18, 1943 – 80 Years Ago

Chief Yallup, Willy John, and Oscar Billy went to Salem last week in the interest of the Indians’ fi shing rights. They ask that the law, which allows each Indian to fish at any time to supply himself and family with fish, be left just as it is now. John Whiz, from The Dalles, was an interpreter.

February 14, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

Dr. Neal Thompson, now at Sacaton, Arizona, will open offices in Goldendale in July of this year. It is reported that the doctor would occupy offices to be erected at the intersection of East C and Roosevelt Streets within the next few months by the Klickitat Valley Developers. It will be a lease-purchase arrangement with Dr. Thompson.

February 3, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

Fifteen county men returned Friday night after having spent three days in Iowa on a John Deeresponsored tour. Going were Tom Cuff, Bob Imrie, Ray Shull, Cal and Terry Linden, George Freer, Joe Hassing, Harlan Burke, Jack Jensen, Hank Busch, Tom Juris, Terry Naught, Ted Mains, Francis Naught, and Bob Andrews. At Ottumwa they saw the manufacture of Swathers and Balers. At Moline they visited the factory which makes combines and plows and includes a $40 million foundry. The men took buses to Waterloo where they inspected the largest tractor factory in the world, watching the process from the beginning where a rail carload of scrap iron is dumped and on to the point where the fi nished tractor was driven off the assembly line.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

If it ain’t broke, fi x it until it is.

Why is the sky so high? So birds don’t bump their heads.

the occasion? Where was this taken? We don’t know. All we know about this picture is that it ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please

drop us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

While the ladies here were well known, the date and occasion were not, so we were unable to fi nd it as it ran in The Sentinel all those years ago.

Josh Ogden was the fi rst to give us names, though he mostly recalled fi rst names. After a few more of our regulars came

Points to ponder:

in, we were able to fi ll in the blanks, with the exception of the lady all the way on the left with the dark hair.

Left to right, these ladies are: unknown, Vanessa Ladiges, Maxine Collette-Smith, Lynette Enstad, Dana Allen, and Holly Heilman.

It’s a small world. Unless you’re chasing your hat down the street.

I used to resent being sent to boarding school, but now I can get on a plane faster than anyone else.

Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.

Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

Several months back, Anne Stutesman asked us if we had ever come across a letter written by her father, Joe Dressel, to his mother, Marie, on his observations of the Nuremberg trials while he was still serving abroad after World War II. Mr. Dressel served as a bomber pilot with the Army Air Corps in the European Theatre during the war and retired from the Air Force reserve as a lieutenant colonel. He had many business ventures, including a Texaco station, Dressel’s Jewelry, and Joe’s Coin & Jewelry, and was involved in bringing the nursing home and assisted living center, as well as the aluminum plant and the Observatory, to Goldendale. The following article appeared in the June 6, 1946, edition of The Sentinel. We are sharing it without quotation marks for reading convenience.

Lt. Joe Dressel Witnesses Trial of Nazi War Lords at Nuremberg

Lt. Joe Dressel, Goldendale, Army flyer who has been stationed in Germany for many months, recently had the distinction of being permitted to attend the international trial of German war criminals at Nuremberg.

The young flyer, son of County Commissioner J. W. Dressel and Mrs. Harrison Johnson, wrote his mother as follows:

28 March 1946

I have just returned from the Nuremberg War Trials, and believe me it was quite an experience that I shall never forget. I’ll do my best to describe it to you all the way from my observations. As you note, I am making carbon copies of this (call it laziness) so as I will not have to describe it to each of you in a different letter.

I did take some glasses with me so I could get a closer view of the proceedings.

Because the courtroom was drafty two of the Nazi bigwigs, Herman Goering and Rudolph Hess, wrapped their Army blankets around their legs when they were in the dock. Goering clutches his blanket around him every time he stands up to stretch his legs during short recess periods. Before each session

of the court the Nazi defendants are led into the courtroom in single fi le. First come an American MP, hand on his gun, then Goering followed by another armed MP, then Hess, another MP and so on, each Nazi preceded and followed by an MP. Pictures, both newsreel and still shots, can only be made of the court from behind glass windowswith one exception. In a far corner of the courtroom, near the witness stand, photographers are allowed to set up their cameras under the watchful eyes of MP’s. The purpose of the glass windows for most pictures is to prevent any assassination attempts. The shattering glass would of course, interfere with aiming atand hitting-Goering or any other of the Nazi gang.

Sentries of the four nations conducting the International Military Tribunal take in turn the guarding of the main entrance to the courthouse. One day American sentries are there, the next day British, then Russia and fi nally French.

The Nuremberg trial is a military tribunal, hence conducted on military lines. The following procedure is observed at the opening of each session. An officer calls “take your seats,” then after a moment he barks out: “Attention,” and everyone stands to attention as the eight judges fi le in and take their seats on the bench along the right wall of the courtroom, under the Russian, British, American and French flags.

The entire proceedings of the trial are listened to through earphones in whichever one of the four languages is desired. As a judge member of the counsel, defendant or witness is speaking in his original tongue, his words are simultaneously translated into the three other languages. I imagine some of the best translators in the world do the translating (into mikes). As a rule the system worked pretty well.

When the court is in session eight American MP’s stand behind the dock in addition two other MP’s stand in front of the dock,

one at each end, facing the Nazi defendants and watching every move they make. Messages may be exchanged between the Nazis and their lawyers, who sit immediately in front of them, but only through an MP who carefully examines everything passed between them. The allies (it seems) are taking no more chances of the defendants committing suicide.

Goering usually takes the dramatic role, maybe it becomes fitting for him to do so. He usually leans forward on the railing in front of him, and scrutinizes the women who work in the courtroom as they move around. Ribbentrop looks his diplomatic way at least tries to with some success, and sometimes had trouble with his earphones. All in all it proved very interesting, the courtroom is not as large as one would suspect, but little as it may be, it holds the few men who plundered, and conquered the World into a war, that it has not yet recuperated from.

To me the most interesting part of the trial, was not how the proceedings were going on, but how the trial itself was conducted. It is everyday court life to see and witness proceedings of a court, but this is much different-it is the court of the world, conducted by the people of the world, for the people of the world, bringing before trial the few people who tried to rule the world by

force, blood and plunder.

During the trial, I thought much of the United Nations Organization, and how it would weather. IT MUST.

Over here a person has a much different viewpoint, than I imagine the people at home do. He comes in contact with the various and many nationalities of the world. He talks to the Frenchman; he talks to the Dutchman; he talks to the German. You people at home (many miles away) talk to citizens-American.

It all sums up to this:

The question that the foreigner usually asks is, “What do you Americans think of the United Nations Organization?”

The answer is ALWAYS this, “We are behind it 100 per cent-We are going to live up to it’s policies 100 per cent-We are going to enforce the rules and decisions it makes 100 per cent, by force, if it becomes necessary.”

Upon hearing this, they too become confident of its success.

So let’s face it-we are still the leading country of the world, what opinions we have, and the decisions we make, are usually backed up by the small countries of Europe, and the world. So let’s keep that confidence in the United Nations Organization, live up to its policies, and I am sure that no country (no matter how large) will ever attempt to start another war.

Proposed bill helps level tax playing field

Washington State has high tax rates—gas, property, you name it. Government agencies collect billions of tax dollars annually from residents and businesses here. So why then are government agencies taking Washington taxpayer dollars and buying goods and services out-of-state, goods and services that are readily abundant in Washington? Those agencies are penalizing state tax-payers (residents and businesses) for paying the high taxes the agencies collected under burdensome regulations.

One lawmaker is trying to do something about it, at least as it pertains to the media industry.

Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, has filed House Bill 1315, a simple measure that would require government agencies in Washington state to publish already mandatory notices in newspapers that compile, print, and distribute “primarily” in Washington.

Guest Editorial Roger

Harnack

The notices are already mandatory under state law. But rather than keep tax dollars in their own communities, some municipalities are publishing notices in out-of-state publications that do not have an office here.

One of Rep. Schmick’s aides in Olympia says this move needs to be done to stop some municipalities from collecting high tax rates from Washington residents and spending tax dollars with businesses out-ofstate that pay lower taxes and lower minimum wages and face fewer regulations. Simply put, the aide said the money should remain in the city, county, and state where it’s collected.

I agree.

Rep. Schmick’s bill is an attempt to level the playing field in border counties, and it’s an effort to protect Washington state media companies struggling under the weight of higher taxes, ever-increasing minimum wages, and burdensome regulations not found across state lines or in other areas of the country. While the precise wording may need to be adjusted a bit to upend any possible “unintended consequences,” Rep. Schmick is headed in the right direction.

House Bill 1315 opens the door for an informed discussion on tax dollars and how they are spent. While it deals with media, the bill could lead to a broader impact that would benefit a myriad of Washington businesses along the Idaho, Oregon, and British Columbia borders.

If taxpayers are going to be required to pay more for nearly all goods and services in their lives under oppressive regulations pushed out of Olympia, then government agencies—including municipalities and school districts—need to do the same. In the alternative, government agencies that shop out of state for goods and services should face caps on tax rates, be limited in their regulations, and required to cut other costs.

Simply put, government agencies should not be able to demand more money from taxpayers and businesses and then funnel those dollars to out-of-state businesses. Government agencies in our state should

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be required to purchase goods and services with the state and only go outside of Washington if needed goods or services are not available here.

Rep. Schmick is on the right track on leveling the playing field for Washington businesses. His look at the changing media landscape is a great place to start the conversation.

—Roger Harnack is the publisher of Free Press Publishing. Email him at rog-er@cheneyfreepress.com.

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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 .

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.

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.

Letters from the community

Ken McKune Goldendale C

Speak up

Public hearings on the current moratorium for large-scale solar projects over one acre in size around the Goldendale area in Klickitat County will be held on the 28th day of February at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court Street, Room 200, in Goldendale.

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

In most capitalist societies that value private property economics, the government recognizes and protects private property rights. This provides individuals the security and incentive to invest in and improve their property. An example of private ownership would be if an individual owned a piece of land, a house, or a car. The individual would have the right to use the property as they see fit.

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.”

tacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

ing and speaking at one of the public hearings on the moratorium for solar projects, consider writing a letter to either the Klickitat County Planning Department or the county commissioners requesting they not extend the moratorium past the initial 60 days.

Support the property owners who want solar on their land. Write your letter requesting the moratorium not continue.

John Miller Goldendale

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Participation in this meeting will be offered as follows:

A. To attend the meeting in person.

B. To join the meeting via Zoom. Type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or call (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID 586 587 651.

Written testimony may also be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, 115 West Court St, Room 201, Goldendale, WA 98620, or email to BoCC@klickitatcounty. org.

Russ and Amy Hanson Goldendale

Speak up

“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 con-

Private property rights are not absolute, however. There are many cases in which the government can forcefully take someone’s property. This is known as eminent domain and is typically used for public projects such as highways or schools.

The government can also place restrictions on the use of private property, such as zoning laws. These laws prevent people from using their property in ways that could be harmful to the public, such as building a factory or operating a pig farm in a residential area. Another limitation on private property rights is the concept of nuisance. This allows the government to take action against someone if their use of their property is causing a disturbance to others, such as excessive noise or pollution. A solar project does not fall in any of these categories.

If you support and believe in our capitalistic society, thus believing in the protection of individual private property rights, make your voice heard. As an option to attend-

The time is now for citizens of this county to get involved in our local government and the issues being decided by our elected officials. The county commissioners will be holding public hearings regarding a solar moratorium covering a large area of land west of Goldendale.

The county’s ordinances regarding large-scale solar projects are severely lacking. We are not asking our commissioners to ban largescale solar but rather to have ordinances in place to ensure that projects are sensitively cited to protect wildlife, natural resources, and the people who live in this beautiful valley. Join us in testifying at this hearing and submitting written comments to our commissioners.

If you don’t feel comfortable in testifying, please attend to show your support. Below is the information on the hearings.

Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, February 28, at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court Street, Room 200, in Goldendale. Any person desiring to express their views on the matter is invited to join the hearing to provide testimony.

Guidelines for Letters

Well done, from a former publisher

Great job, Lou and the crew at The Sentinel. Nice paper. Wonderful comunity. Lucky at this time to be served so well by the local paper. As a former Sentinel publisher, I’ve never forgotten the many memories I have of Goldendale. It was a wonderful place to be 49 years ago. It makes me very happy to see The Sentinel continuing a long-lived tradition of keeping the community well-informed.

David Weston Dallas, Oregon

(Editor: David Weston was publisher of The Sentinel from 1974 to 1976. He followed Pete May and was followed by Steve Gordenier and then Andy McNab. He met his wife, Sherry, in Goldendale. He left The Sentinel to become general manager of The Hood River News, and he has lived in Dallas, Oregon, for the past 40 years. His kind words are most appreciated.)

Letters to the editor should be original and comment on an issue. Deadline for letters is noon Monday for the same week’s paper. Requests to keep letters exactly as they were written when published cannot be honored. All letters are subject to editing for grammar, spelling, clarity, and/or brevity. There is a suggested length limit of about 300 words, though more may be allowed if there are fewer letters.

Unsigned letters (including anonymity requests), letters with fictitious signatures, letters with multiple signatures, or letters to public officials are not accepted. Please keep the tone of letters free of rants, wild speculation, unsubstantiated claims, or pointedly personal comments. Letters that go overboard in these directions may be refused publication.

Writers must include name, city/town of residence, and phone number for verification purposes. (Street address is not required, only city or town.)

Hometown

Little Mermaid is on her way

Glenwood friends will once again join to celebrate the life of a good friend. A memorial service for former Glenwood resident Charlene Lemley and her brother Melvin Walker will be held Saturday, February 25, at 1 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in White Salmon. Charlene and her late husband Ray lived in Glenwood for many years and raised their children here. Along with Ray, Charlene was a long-time member of the Glenwood Rodeo Association and loved helping on work days or during the rodeo. She and Ray continued being active in the Rodeo Association until they were no longer able due to failing health.

Many may also remember Charlene’s brother, Melvin. Although Melvin grew up in Snowden, he occasionally worked in the hay for farmers in Glenwood as a teenager and was known by many here. Our condolences go to Charlene’s children, Raylene, Raymond, Donna, and Sandy, and their families and to all of Melvin’s family.

Two of the Klickwood basketball team members, senior Alise Gimlin and freshman Emma Patterson, were selected to receive 2nd Team All-Opponent awards at the final night of the District tournament in The Dalles last

Saturday. They were two of only 12 girls in the entire league chosen to receive 1st and 2nd team awards. Congratulations, Alise and Emma, on well-deserved recognition for your outstanding playing throughout the season. Although Klickwood lost early in District play, they and Coach Billie Patterson are truly winners in our hearts.

Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to Glenwood again this year. The 19th Missoula production will be “The Little Mermaid.” Auditions for students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be

Good road news

An update from the ODT: “We have good news to share. The full weekend closures of the US 197 Columbia River Bridge will be done by the end of February. We will still be working on the bridge through the spring but will not require the full Thursday night to Monday morning weekend closures any further. Most of the remaining work will be managed with flaggers at night, with the exception of a few full evening closures in April.

The final surfacing material that will smooth the bridge deck surface is temperature dependent and must be placed after the weather warms up. It is our anticipation that this will occur in April. During this work, we will have full bridge closures during night-time hours but will not start until after the evening commute is over and then open before the morning commute begins. We will be working through the specific hours as we get closer and can monitor daily temperatures to see what fits our needs. We will provide an update at the end of March to more clearly outline the impacts and dates of those nighttime closures. I thank everyone for their patience and understanding, and hopefully we won’t need to do this again for at least 75 years. Thanks, Robert Townsend Central Oregon and Lower John Day Area Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation.”

It's that time of year! Local scholarships will be posted to the district website as they become available. There are currently two listed: Gorge Technology Alliance (due date Feb -

ruary 27) and Mt. Adams Fruit Company (due April 28). Check out the information posted on the website to see if you qualify: www. lyleschools.org/District/ Department/4-Graduationand-Beyond/1149-LocalScholarships.html. I know the Lyle Lions and the Lyle Alumni have given scholarships in the past, so don’t forget to check them out.

Along those scholarship lines, applications are now open for the Alaska Tides to Tongass Science and Arts Academy for the school year of 2023-24. Their school is in Port Alexander on a remote part of an island in southeast Alaska and is offering courses to academically motivated high school students from diverse backgrounds from around the country. It’s an amazing opportunity to complete the first quarter of the coming school year there. There will be studies in marine biology and forest ecology for nine weeks, with a place-based integrated curriculum for history and literature, with kayaking, hiking, foraging, fishing, and more, as well as experiencing life in a small off-grid Alaskan boardwalk town. For an adventure, find out more at www.sisd.org/lll/alaskatides-to-tongass-science or at www.facebook.com/ tidestotongass.

Good News Gardening is accepting job applications/ resumes for store manager. They are looking for individuals who would like to have a rewarding longterm position in the garden center industry. Candidates have to love working

hard and having a great time doing it. They are a close-knit work family that is always open to teaching and expanding their amazing team. Email resumes to info@GoodNewsGardening.com or call (541) 3866438 to speak with Jon or Hollie.

If you read this in time: our Lyle preschool students will be performing their New Year Concert on Wednesday, February 22, at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. Come out and show your support! Refreshments for students and families will follow in their respective classrooms. It is always heartwarming to watch these little entertainers try their best to make their parents and teachers proud.

About the rant I spewed a couple of weeks ago about the post office box mail prices—after researching on what to do with my mail delivery, I found out some interesting information. Not only was I told (erroneously) about some of the details that I would have to comply with, I was given the correct measures needed to apply in getting my mail delivered free. A Lyle postal employee shook her head when I told her what I was told last year, such as: if a package is delivered to a mailbox on a route, it will be left on the ground leaning against the post or beside the box if the

held on February 27 right after school. The very first rehearsal will take place immediately after the auditions. A practice schedule will be provided to the students, and donated snacks for the kids and Missoula directors would be greatly appreciated. Check with Mrs. Troh in the office if you can help in this way. The play will be presented on Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m., following a dinner served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Ticket price is $5 and includes the dinner. Mark your calendars. These Missoula productions are always great entertainment and a lot of fun.

post has a stand big enough (free for the grabbing). And it will be left there in inclement weather, and the placement of the mailbox is at the discretion of the post office delivery route, which could possibly be farther away than the post office itself. She corrected that information and said a package delivery slip would be added to the mail to be claimed at the post office (much the same as happening now). The position of the mailbox does have to meet the reach of the mail carrier from their vehicle (understandable), and as far as the placement goes, I haven’t received that information yet, but I’m pretty sure it won’t be as far as told earlier.

I know we have some awesome artists in our town, and now there is a way to get your crafts showcased. The Station’s Sunday Market in The Dalles is back and better than ever! They are looking for enthusiastic vendors for the season starting March 26 and running through November, with spots measuring 10 x 10 available for only $10. It’s an opportunity you won't want to miss whether you're a local artisan, craftsman, or food vendor. You are welcome to participate in this community-driven market. To apply, email d.bennettmatt@gmail.com or businesswithivycarpe@ gmail.com, and a member of the team will send you an application.

FFA member excel at event

Last Thursday, Lexi Molnar and Lexi Williams of Goldendale FFA competed in the District IV Employment Skills Leadership Development Event at Kittitas Secondary School. Both young ladies submitted their resume, cover letter, and job application

for scoring and underwent a mock job interview that concluded with a telephone job offer.

Lexi Molnar placed 2nd and Lexi Williams placed 4th overall in the competition. They have both qualified to compete at the State FFA Convention in May.

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YOU’VE GOT THE JOB: Goldendale FFA members competed last week in Kittitas. Left to right, Lexi Molnar, Randi Krieg (coach), and Lexi Williams.

TRIBES from page A1

while retaining all rights not expressly granted. The United States Supreme Court has affirmed this principle of reserved rights, explaining that treaties are ‘not a grant of rights to the Indians, but a grant of rights from them, a reservation of those not granted.’ Many of these treaties guaranteed the signatory tribes a unique set of rights both on and, where applicable, off reservation, including rights to health care, education and rights reserved by tribes relating to natural resources, such as the right to hunt, fish, and gather on land ceded by tribes and on reservation land retained by tribes.

“The Supreme Court has explained that Indian treaties are to be interpreted liberally in favor of tribes, giving effect to the treaty terms as tribes would have understood them, with ambiguous provisions interpreted for their benefit… This means that federal agencies must give effect to treaty language and ensure that federal agency actions do not conflict with tribal treaty and reserved rights.”

To further understand the tribes’ opposition requires a dive into the Final Environmental Impact Statement documents published in December of 2022 by the Washington Department of Ecology. Appendix H is a Tribal Resources Analysis Report and provides the most comprehensive look at tribal nations’ opposition to the project. The following excerpt is taken verbatim from the report. It has been edited for clarity, brevity, and repetitiveness and is presented for ease of reading without quotation

marks:

This review seeks to reflect and incorporate the Tribes’ perspectives of, values about, and relationships with the environment impacted by the proposed project. Tribal traditions are interwoven into the ecosystems in which Tribal members live, from hunting and gathering to sacred sites—places and activities that have spiritual and cultural meaning. The Applicant has proposed mitigation for impacts to some of the natural resources, but the Tribes have indicated that this is not sufficient. The proposed project would have unique impacts on Tribal communities and Tribal members. This report seeks to explain those impacts within the cultural context of the Tribes. Therefore, it is important to listen to the feedback provided by the Tribes on whether there is mitigation that would help to reduce project impacts. To date, there is no infor-

mation available about mitigation proposed by or supported by the Tribes that would reduce impacts on Tribal and cultural resources to a level that is less than significant.

Ecology continues to engage with Tribes to better understand project impacts. Current understanding of the construction and operation of the proposed project indicates significant and unavoidable adverse impacts on Tribal and cultural resources. These impacts include hunting and traditional gathering of wildlife and vegetation, as well as archaeological sites and Traditional Cultural Properties (TCPs) used for camping and traditional Tribal rituals, such as ceremonies and vision quests. Without effective mitigation that would reduce significant impacts to Tribal and cultural resources, those impacts would be considered unavoidable. Therefore, there would be significant and unavoidable adverse impacts to cultural and Tribal resources.

The study area (the area of the proposed pumped storage facilities) is within lands ceded by the Yakama Treaty of 1855… Additionally, the study area is, and has historically been, used by the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Warm Springs, and Nez Perce Tribe for hunting, traditional gathering, camping, and traditional Tribal rituals, such as ceremonies and vision quests.

In their scoping comment letter, the Yakama Nation states that the project area is one of “exceptional cultural importance” to them and that to this day, Tribal members exercise ancestral harvest and ceremonial practices within the project area. They also state: “The Yakama Nation’s Treaty-reserved cultural and natural resources will be irrevocably damaged or destroyed due to the Project construction and location on culturally and environmentally sensitive areas. Project development attacks and threatens Yakama Nation’s Treaty resources and the Yakama members who rely [sic] these resources” (Yakama Nation 2021).

The Rock Creek Band (Kah-Milt-Pah) of the Yakama Nation expressed similar concerns in their scoping letter: “This project will desecrate our sacred site and food gathering sites.” They further explain that “the location of this site is known as Put’a’lish and is a sacred site to our Kah-Milt-Pah Band. From the valley toe where the land meets the N’chi’ Wana (Columbia River) to the top of the ridge Put-a-lish is very important to our

people” (Ka-Milt-Pah 2021). This area has been used for many generations and time immemorial to gather First Foods and medicines along the ridge and fish below at the toe of the ridge (KahMilt-Pah 2022).

The CTUIR shares concerns about protecting and maintaining Tribal culture, traditions, and a way of life. They state, “because of their unique irreplaceable nature and location, the CTUIR DNR believes that impacts from the project on tribal cultural resources may be impossible to avoid” (CTUIR 2021b).

The study area was intensively used in the past, which has resulted in a dense concentration of archaeological sites.

According to Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), 79% of the study area is within high-risk or very high-risk areas for the possibility of encountering archaeological sites (DAHP 2022a). Archaeological sites have been recorded in the study area, and the study area is also entirely within the Columbia Hills Archaeological District (District).

The Yakama Nation has identified two specific TCPs in the study area: Pushpum and Nch’ima. Resources in the study area, including both archaeological sites and TCPs, also contribute to two Multiple Property Documentations (MPDs) documented by the Yakama Nation: the Columbia Hills MPD and the Coyote’s Journey MPD. Warm Springs supports the Yakama Nation on the significance of these TCPs.

Pushpum is located within and beyond the study area. It is the location of ongoing harvests of traditional resources, as well as the associated ceremonies, rites, and traditions, which are closely tied to specific locations. This ongoing use is demonstrated in the archaeological sites in the vicinity. Pushpum has been determined to be National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligible. In their May 2021 Tribal Council Resolution, Yakama Nation emphasizes how critical this site is by saying “Pushpum, known as Juniper Point, is within the Yakama Nation’s Treaty territory under Article 1 of the Treaty of 1855 and has been a site of religious, ceremonial and cultural importance to the Yakama People since time immemorial” (Yakama Nation 2022).

The Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation refers to this same area as “Puta-lish”(Kah-Milt-Pah 2022).

During coordination on the proposed project, the Yakama Nation indicated that harvests of roots and other traditional resources are associated with many significant traditional cul-

tural practices, including sharing with elders and provisioning feasts and other events.

The Yakama Nation May 2021 Tribal Council Resolution includes “Push-pum is a place where Yakama People continue to exercise Treaty-reserved rights to gather traditional roots and medicines under Article III of the Treaty of 1855 and has been a site of sovereign food gathering since time immemorial.” In their comment letter submitted on the Draft EIS, they further explain, “The plants that survive at Push-pum uniquely provide Yakama people with important medicines and nourishment. Push-pum is known to the Yakama as “the mother of roots” and the culturally significant plants found here are endemic to this region. This is a resource that cannot be replaced because Push-pum is the natural seed bank for these plant resources. These plant resources include buckwheats, balsamroots, lomatiums, yarrow, sumac, lupin, dogbane, rose, onion, thistle, serviceberry, sagebrush, junipers, and many others. These plants and combinations of them are used by Yakama People to treat illness in the body and spirit. These plants have served for thousands of years as poultice, tea, bandages, pacifiers, drums, needles, rope, nets, and food. They are important to traditional ceremonies and religious practices.

(Yakama Nation 2022)”

Numerous animal species, aquatic and terrestrial, are also present in the proposed project area and are very important to Tribes. Several ephemeral waterbodies in the proposed project area drain to Swale Creek, a tributary to the Klickitat River, which is a tributary to the Columbia River. The Columbia River is adjacent to the lower reaches of the proposed project area. The ephemeral waterbodies could provide habitat for amphibians, and the Columbia River hosts a wide variety of migratory and resident species, as well as non-native species. Of particular importance are salmon and trout, suckers, and lamprey species.

The proposed project

area also includes a variety of habitat for terrestrial species, including birds, mammals, bats, and reptiles. Important subsistence species include mule deer, elk, porcupines, various small mammals, grouse, and waterfowl.

Tribes also have a very close and spiritual connection to many bird species: “All the birds have a purpose and sacredness about them in Yakama beliefs. The birds carry messages to the Creator and the presence of feathers can be seen as interpretations of great spiritual significance. Raptors have unique significance where every bone and feather has a purpose and traditional use. Yakamas use every bone, feather, beak, and talon.

Eagle remains are sacred and are ceremonially gifted for both spiritual purposes and as a great honor and achievement in a person’s life” (Yakama Nation 2022). Bird species—such as eagles, corvids, and other raptors—also occur in the proposed project vicinity.

Construction for the proposed project is estimated to last five years, from 2025 to late 2030. Activities that could impact Tribal resources include ground disturbance, restrictions to access, degradation of visual quality, noise, and interruption of the landscape and habitat. The Tribes’ spiritual practices could be interrupted by construction impacts to land areas and cultural or sacred sites. In addition, access to traditional gathering areas for medicinal and traditional plants and foods would also be restricted during construction and permanently lost in the reservoir areas. The loss of Tribal connections and educational opportunities that result from restricted access to Tribal resources would disrupt and degrade Tribal members’ health and mental well-being.

According to the Yakama Nation, Juniper Point is associated with several Yakama TCPs that each tells stories and provides geophysical references for passing knowledge on to future generations. These teachings pertain to traditional foods and medicine, legendary events, legend-

ary figures, and important teachings. Standing on Juniper Point, the viewshed includes other sacred sites that provide teachings and cultural orientation to the traditional cultural landscape (now Washington and Oregon). This view is expansive and focuses on the legendary aspects of the mountains and their connectivity. (Yakama Nation 2022)

Construction of the proposed project would result in the direct mortality of plant species in the upper and lower reservoir footprints and construction areas, potentially including smooth desert parsley and other species used by Tribes. Access to food harvesting areas may be limited during construction. Although the Applicant is expected to reseed remaining areas after construction with a mix of appropriate native plant species, there would be a loss of plant species, limited access to gathering opportunities during the five-year construction period, and certain areas of harvest would be permanently destroyed in the reservoir areas, according to the Kah-Milt-Pah (Rock Creek Band; Kah-Milt-Pah 2021). This would be a significant adverse impact to the Tribes.

Operations are assumed to be a 45-year period beginning after the proposed project is completed. Operational activities that could affect Tribal resources include those identified as impacts in the construction, as well as changes in access to natural and cultural resources and increased human activity with associated noise, light, dust, and human presence.

Under the No Action Alternative, the proposed project facilities would not be constructed. Investigation of contamination and development of cleanup actions for the Columbia Gorge Aluminum smelter site would continue through a separate Model Toxics Control Act process, which would have its own SEPA determination. Public Utility District of Klickitat County would continue to hold the existing water right, which may be held in trust or sold to other purchasers of water.

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WOULD LOOK LIKE: This is an artist’s rendition of the energy project overlaid on a topographic image of the land looking south toward Oregon.

O BITUARY

Jackie died peacefully in her sleep at home with family by her side Friday, February 10, 2023.

Jackie was born January 22, 1933, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Corrine and Oran Skinner. Corrine wanted a big family but her first three babies were stillborn, which broke her heart. Against her doctor’s advice, she became pregnant again and was confi ned to bed till her fourth and only child, Jackie, was born.

Jackie grew up in Nevada and California, obtaining a lifetime teaching credential in California. Australia was short of school teachers in the early ’70s. Jackie responded to the call and found herself in the small country town of Morwell, Victoria, where she met the love of her life, Max. She bought a Mini Minor Cooper S and traveled a lot during school vacations, one trip taking her to Alice Springs in the central Australian outback.

Jackie was always ready for a new adventure.

When her teaching contract was up in Australia, she traveled by ship to South Africa and was there when apartheid laws were still imposed. She traveled alone across the country fi nishing up in Morocco after crossing the Sahara Desert in a 4WD Land Rover. Her dream was to see the people and animals of Africa, and she survived the wild animals that came sniffi ng around her little tent at night and several dangerous encounters with people. On her return fl ight from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco, while high above the Atlantic ocean, she noticed 30-foot flames coming out of one of the four big engines of the Boeing 747. She calmly informing the stewardess of the engine fi re, and the captain announced they were returning to Heathrow.

After her return to the USA, she settled in Reno, Nevada, where several of her cousins and their families lived and continued to teach school there. Max came over from Australia in 1976, and they were married at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Reno. She had her own motorcycle. While learning to fly airplanes during a solo practice fl ight, the engine stopped, and she calmly glided the little Cessna to a successful “dead stick” landing at the Carson City airport. Jackie always stayed calm in a crisis. She and Max flew their little two-seater airplane back to Ely, Minnesota. They took a canoe trip into Canada crossing the border at an Island Ranger station in Quetico

Jackie Bugler

Provincial Park. She loved dogs, and when she and Max moved to Goldendale in 1980, they bought her fi rst two rescue dogs, Cricket and Beetle, with them. She was to bring home 40-plus more dogs over her lifetime, most of them rescues—she was a “dog whisperer” for sure. She loved hiking in the mountains, and she and Max spent their honeymoon backpacking in the wilderness on Mt Lassen in California. While building their first house themselves from the ground up, Jackie and Max began adopting their four children, and Peter and Holly arrived fi rst from Korea. They all camped in a 22-foot travel trailer on the building site. Their daughter, Heidi, also from Korea, arrived next, and fi nally their second son, Tristan, came from India. Jackie got them all up to speed lickity split with English and was a truly dedicated, loving mother and teacher. It was a very exciting time for everyone in the family, living in the country with horses, sheep, goats, chickens, guinea hens, rabbits, ostriches, two cats, and six dogs. One of her friend’s husbands called it the “Bugler Zoo”—and she loved it!

Every summer the family tent camped in the huckleberry fields at Mt Adams. She truly loved her family, including her son-in-law Blaine; daughters-in-law

Christy, Crystal, and Vanessa; and especially her 12 grandchildren— Jasmine, Kwan, Kaia, Kaleo, Tyler, Tanner, Conner, Callen, Damien, Tiara, Angelina, and Junior. For twenty years she was the director of religious education at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and helped teach the Christian faith to the children of the parish and was dearly loved by the children and her fellow teachers. She was one of a kind. Jackie kept honey bees, loved growing vegetables, and loved going on cattle roundups in the Simcoe Mountains on her horse, Dolly. She liked to work with wood and built furniture and also built a very cool 10-foot-high rock wall behind our wood stove. She loved birds, and she and Max did raptor counts every winter for the East Cascades Audubon Society. Jackie and Max did a road trip to Alaska and went as far north as possible on a road in Canada. They also did a trip up the Columbia and Snake Rivers to Lewiston, Idaho, in their little 18-foot Cuddy Cabin boat, going through six massive navigation

Corry teams up to help those red over vaccine mandates

locks on the way, and she loved to fish. She was always quick to smile, quick-witted, and always fun to be around.

Jackie had a steady moral compass and unwavering integrity. She was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in 1975 but keep on going “full of life” over the years as her blood count numbers went up and down. On his retirement, her hematologist specialist said Jackie was the longest-surviving patient with CLL he had ever treated. In December her blood count started to go up aggressively without respite, and with her additional atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s Dementia, she fi nally died peacefully in her sleep at home with her family at her side. She had tremendous internal strength and was still feisty right up until her eyes closed. She made this world a better place and will be deeply missed forever.

Her funeral Mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 210 Schuster, Goldendale, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, with a reception in the parish hall to follow. Rosary will be prayed for Jackie the evening before, on Friday the 24th at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center, Home at Last Animal shelter in The Dalles, or your favorite charity.

Grief Support Group

Begins Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 | 10 - 11:30am

This 13-week group is specifically designed for those who have lost a person dear to them due to death, whether a spouse, brother, sister, parent, child, other relative, or friend.

The discussions, presented by through videos by professional grief counselors, cover many emotional and physical effects of grieving. They are designed to help you deal with your grief as you move foward in life without your loved one.

Meet in the Family Room” | 207 S Klickitat Ave.

There is no charge for the course or materials.

Register at GriefShare.org or by calling 509.773.4471.

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren

BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C.

815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Interim Pastor Paul Logue, Sun Worship 11am, Sun School 9:45am. Call for Zoom services. We’re on YouTube, FaceBook, & Instagram. Mon 6pm prayer meeting.Wed 6pm Youth & Children's groups. For updates: ColumbusABC.org, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com or call.

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am

CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

EASTERN ORTHODOX

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission

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

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook

Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace

"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

Christ the King Lutheran

S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Pastor David Daugs. 773-5750. Worship services 10

Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist

Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Kendra BehnSmith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter Children’s Church available during worship. 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 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, has proposed a bill to help the hundreds of former state workers who lost their jobs over the government-imposed Covid-19 vaccination mandate.

Governor Jay Inslee issued a directive mandating Covid-19 vaccines for all state workers back in 2021. The most recent version of the directive removes the mandate for boosters.

“I have been clear on this since the beginning—the vaccine mandate for state employees was an overreach,” said Corry. “The loss of nearly 1,900 state workers over the vaccine mandate hurt families and damaged the state, causing major disruptions to ferry service and exacerbating the staffi ng shortage at the Washington State Patrol. This bill ensures that state workers fi red over the vaccine mandate who want those jobs back are prioritized in the application process. It also creates a system for those workers to get their missed pension credit for the time they were off the job.”

House Bill 1814:

• Provides a 10-percent hiring preference for workers who lost their jobs due to governmentimposed vaccine mandates and entitles a former employee rehired after losing a job either voluntarily or involuntarily due to government-imposed vaccine mandates to pension service credit for the time they were unemployed if they pay their normal employee contributions.

Corry has coordinated his

efforts with those of King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn who is pursuing similar policy at the local level.

Last week, Dunn introduced a motion that tasks King County with re-hiring employees, including deputies and other first responders, fired due to the previous requirement that all county employees be vaccinated from Covid-19.

“Now that vaccination requirements have been rolled back, this is our opportunity to bring back those public servants-especially our first responders, including law enforcement and emergency personnel who lost their jobs,” said Dunn. “Especially as the county continues to struggle to hire enough deputies to fully staff our Sheriff’s Office, we should focus on bringing back and retaining the high-quality, experienced employees that we very much need to fully staff our work.”

King County ended the vaccination requirement for its employees last week. According to the Department of Human Resources, to date, 281 County employees have separated due to noncompliance with the vaccine mandate, including 33 in the Sheriff’s Office and 103 employees at King County Metro. As of August 2022, 120 deputy positions remain vacant. To date, King County Metro has lost 110 employees to the requirement and is working to hire nearly 40 vehicle maintenance staff and 100 bus operators.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-773-3185, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30 ; Worship 10:30 ; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Online Worship Sunday 10am Religious Exploration for Children and Youth; email mcuuf1@gmail.com for a link to Online Service; MCUUF2.org; Rev. Judy Zimmerman, 541-241-6771. Justice. Inclusion. Compassion. A Welcoming Congregation

resentative all the way from the county office building into the parking lot, something that might well have weighed on the company’s mind when it considered going to EFSEC.

Another group, favoring more conventional and less controversial methodology, has sent its concerns through postcards to Goldendale residents urging them to uphold the rights of private property ownership, honoring their choice to put solar panels on their land.

“Sign our petition to end the moratorium,” it exhorts, “take back our property rights, and secure our freedoms!” The organization is called Klickitat County Residents for HomeGrown Energy; it has an online petition that can be viewed and signed at bit.ly/KlickitatSolar.

Both groups may or may not have much say in the matter.

Cypress Creek Renewables, the company looking to put panels around Goldendale, outlined its plans for Klickitat County to EFSEC last week.

The county approach County Commissioner Zoller believes EFSEC must abide by county ordinances. Last week she shared her views on the process the county is taking.

“I sincerely want to keep open communications and pass as much knowledge of industrial solar projects as I can to the people of Klickitat County,” she stated. “I have said in the past and will continue to move forward in supporting the landowners of the county [in saying] that this should have been an open public planning effort from the inception of the industrial solar projects. A solid process that included everyone’s private property rights and addressed any possible impacts on valuable resource lands and our way of life here in Klickitat County. If that had happened, I do not think we would be where we are today.”

Zoller said she met recently with representatives from Carriger Solar, the name given to the proposed Goldendale development. “They were very considerate,” she reported, “and asked how they could create a good relationship in Klickitat County. I told them that an open, inclusive process is the only way to build a trusting relationship, and it was unfortunate that had not happened.

When asked if they were going to apply at ESFEC for a permit, they told me they believed so but were unsure at that time. I let them know it would be my preference that they honor our county and work through the local processes for our people. Two days later they did submit the application for a development on Knight Road to ESFEC.”

Zoller pointed out in her meeting that Washington State had formulated a plan for solar developers not to pay local taxes as a kind of forced incentive at the cost of local jurisdictions; she urged the solar representatives to “consider mitigating that decision,” she stated, “and enter into an agreement with Klickitat County to pay those taxes. So, it will remain to be seen what type of partnership they will choose to create with our county and local people” if the project proceeds.

And EFSEC’s authority? “It was told to us by some that if a

solar company goes to EFSEC, it’s a done deal, and there would be no local input,” she said. “But that is not what I am learning. I did listen in to the hearings in Olympia at ESFEC when the Carriger Solar application was presented. Listening to other applications that are further along in the process, I saw that the hearing board is diverse, and they were addressing many things we would have concerns over.

WDFW [Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife] weighed in on another application, asking for setbacks and travel corridors for mule deer. There were water questions and suggestions as well as conversations about setbacks to existing homes. There are two judges on staff to answer legal questions. We also get to appoint a county commissioner to attend the hearings, present evidence, and speak for our county.”

The process is still fairly new and wrought with nuanced complications. “It is evolving and changing,” Zoller said. “Also, we are not the only county in this situation. Our neighbor, Benton County, has had an application filed at ESFEC.” In an action last December, EFSEC wrote that it would “consider whether the Council should recommend to the Governor that the state preempt Benton County’s land use plans, zoning ordinances, or other development regulations for the site.” The imperious language was as clear as a governmental agency can get, and the fact that it believes it can make such a recommendation to the governor indicates at least a presumptive authority.

Zoller believes if EFSEC thinks it has that kind of power, it’s in for a challenge.

“The ESFEC board did recognize Benton County regulations and could not accept the application,” she says, “and there is a pending decision to send the application to a hearing that could choose to send it to the governor for his signature to preempt Benton County law. I would have to think if that happened, it would be legally challenged by many sources. If it did happen, what would we say? Does our extensive ‘required’ land use planning mean nothing?” Whether or not EFSEC can do what it says—without some legal challenge, as Zoller predicts—remains uncertain.

Zoller encourages all concerned citizens to attend the upcoming public hearings regarding the solar moratorium. They will be held February 28 at 1:30 and 6 p.m. in the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 W. Court Street, Goldendale, in Room 200. “What we need to hear from the public is that they want to go through this process locally and design the future of industrial solar that fits our county with the local process,” she said. “Not a process designed and driven by Olympia or an out-of-state solar corporation.”

For more information on the current Cypress Creek permit and EFSEC, go to their website at www.efsec.wa.gov/energyfacilities/carriger-solar/carriger-solar-application.

Community events

February 23, 2023, Art for the Heart: 6:30-8:30 p.m. 228 East Darland Street, Goldendale Grange Hall. Ladies! Did you know that heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women in the United States? Join us for a fun evening of crafting, music, wine, appetizers, and most importantly, a little education about how to keep your heart happy and healthy! Grab your girlfriends, mom, sisters, and daughters and enjoy a LADIES NIGHT OUT! This event sells out quickly. Buy your tickets today before they’re gone! Sponsored by KVH, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ art-for-the-heart-ladies-nightout-tickets-513348458057 for tickets.

February 24 – 27, 2023, Recovery Coach Academy Free Training: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Masonic Lodge 219 South Columbus Goldendale. The CCAR Recover Coach Academy is an innovative approach to healing people’s lives that is unlike any other training. A Recovery Coach promotes recovery and removes barriers and obstacles to recovery,

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with building projects.

After being open for two and a half months, Shannon is very happy with how things are going. “I wanted to bring fine dining to Goldendale,” she said, “with meals made from scratch just the way Grandma and Grandpa liked it.” In the 1950s, Phil’s grandparents had an Italian restaurant, The Naples, in Southeast Portland, and they were the inspiration for Shannon’s dream of D’Avanzo’s.

They do, indeed, use fresh, locally sourced (as much as possible) ingredients for their fromscratch menu items, such as braised beef bolognese, lasagna, cacio e pepe, fettucine alfredo, and more. All their sandwich bread is baked fresh for their Italian grinders, meatball subs, and others. There are also fresh soups and salads available for lighter fare, and they offer gluten-free and vegetarian alternatives when requested. Since their lasagna is one of their best sellers, they offer it as a take-’n’bake option. They also do catering, on- and off-site.

When asked if she is using Grandma and Grandpa D’Avanzo’s recipes, Shannon declared with a smile, “No, we use my own recipes. They are ‘next gen’ Italian recipes.” Phil was quick to add, “Shannon is a great cook. My family thinks her cooking is even better than our grandparents’.”

D’Avanzo’s is a family affair, with Shannon managing everything in the kitchen, Phil hosting and taking care of the “front of the house,” and Rosie giving a helping hand with bussing and cleaning when she is not in school. Aunt Sherrie Medina and their close friend, Jessica Perez, have been invaluable help, and Jack and Kim pitch in when the need arises on busy weekends.

“Our small staff is family and work well together,” Shannon, who is the head chef, exclaimed.

Erika Calloway is her sous chef, right-hand woman, and allaround encourager. Ily Backus

serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery. To register contact Becky Gonzales at Recovery Cage Clark County bgonzxales@recoverycafecc.org or 360-984-6163 ext 203.

February 25, 2023, Annual Indian Taco Feed Fundraiser: 5 – 8 p.m. Goldendale American Legion on Broadway. Join us for our Annual Indian Taco Feed with a silent auction and live desert auction to support the Klickitat County Rodeo Club. To-Go orders are available, call or text 509-250-1555 or 509-261-1299. Cash or check only.

February 26, 2023, Family Constellations: 3 – 5 p.m. 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner, The Missing Corner Learn Local Series. Heal ancestral trauma through movement and role play. Led by Jillian Brown of White Salmon. $0-100 donation scale, pre-register Jillianbrown1@gmail.com.

February 27, 2023 Lyle Winter Concert: 6 p.m. Lyle School cafeteria. Grades 6 -12.

February 28, 2023, EKCD Annual Meeting: Eastern

bakes all the delicious desserts and pastries, and Lauren House is the line cook.

The D’Avanzos work very hard to create a family atmosphere in the restaurant. They also enjoy being able to provide a place to go for a romantic dinner with that someone special.

Shannon and Phil love their home in Goldendale and give all the glory to God for all they have, as well as the success of D’Avanzo’s Italian Restaurant. They appreciate everyone who has been so kind to their family, as they have built their businesses and served their new community. “Every day, customers thank us for opening our restaurant,” Shannon noted. Realizing Goldendale has few choices for evening dining, she added, “We don’t have a date set yet, but we are hoping

Klickitat Conservation District’s (EKCD) annual meeting at the Alder Creek Grange in Bickleton.

February 28, 2023, Guiding Good Choices-Social Guidelines and Expectations: 6- 8 pm Fathers House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Street, Goldendale. A free and confidential program for parents or caregivers of youth ages 9-14, designed around promoting healthy development and reducing risky behavior for children as they enter their teenage years. This is a 5-week course through on Tuesdays through March 21st. Snacks, drinks, and childcare available. Register online at https://forms. gle/AEwfbHHH3dghDGmZ8. Questions call 509-281-2330 or email cpwi@wagap.org.

March 5 and 12, 2023, Ceramics Series: 3 – 5 p.m. 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner, The Missing Corner Learn Local Series. We will be slab rolling clay and building a cylindrical form of choice over two weeks. Please plan to attend both dates, March 5 & 12.

Glazing will be arranged with

to open for dinner five nights a week very soon.”

Be sure to stop in and meet the D’Avanzos at 119 East Main Street and treat your pallet to an authentic Italian “semolini.” Their hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,

students individually at Nikki’s studio. Led by Nikki Gilchrist of BZ, $40 re-register at nikkigilchrist@gmail.com

March 7, 2023, Guiding Good Choices-Managing Family Conflict: 6- 8 pm Fathers House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Street, Goldendale. A free and confidential program for parents or caregivers of youth ages 9-14, designed around promoting healthy development and reducing risky behavior for children as they enter their teenage years. This is a 5-week course on Tuesdays through March 21st. Snacks, drinks, and childcare available. Register online at https://forms. gle/AEwfbHHH3dghDGmZ8. Questions call 509-281-2330 or email cpwi@wagap.org.

March 11, 2023, Fully Loaded Baked Potato and Silent Auction Fundraiser: 5 – 7 p.m. American Legion, Goldendale. Sponsored by Goldendale Archery Sharpshooters. Come support our archer, Alissa Conroy, as she prepares to compete in Grand Island Nebraska in June 2023.

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. They are closed Sunday and Monday. Give them a call at (509) 772-2888, and check out their FaceBook page to keep up on what’s happening and to see pictures of their scrumptious Italian cuisine.

—Peggy Woodard

The Washington Outdoors Report: Choosing the right guide or outfitter

John Kruse

For The SenTinel

A guided trip into the outdoors can be a wonderful experience. The vast majority of guides and outfitters are true professionals who do a great job, but it’s important to know exactly what you are getting into.

THE GUIDE:

It’s sportsman’s show season, and you’ll find all sorts of guides offering all sorts of trips at these shows. The nice thing about attending a sportsman’s show is that you can literally compare trips between competing guides. Many look merely at the cost of the outing, but cheaper is not always better. For example, a cheaper trip might mean you are on a large boat (commonly referred to as a party boat) with 12 or more fellow anglers where you are attended to by a captain and a single deckhand. Not exactly personalized service, and a select few anglers with hot hands may well fill up the boat with a limit of fish before you reel in one or two yourself. On the other hand, two people on board a boat with a fishing guide will, by design, get much better service and attention.

An important question to ask of any guide or outfitter is how many client trips they do a year. You will quickly

find there is a sharp divide between part-time and fulltime guides. There are a lot of guides out there who are essentially weekend warriors who have a different job during the workweek. Generally speaking, any fishing guide who says they offer less than 90 trips a year is not a full-time guide. This doesn’t mean they are not good guides, but the guide who spends 200+ days on the water is probably more dialed into what the fish are doing and how they are behaving on a daily basis.

Another important thing to consider is the personality of the guide or outfitter you are booking a trip with. Most guides don’t yell at you if you lose a fish or miss a strike, but there are a few out there known to do that. The vast majority of guides and outfitters are truly “people persons” who really cater to their clients and provide excellent customer service. In fact, some of the most enjoyable days I have had on the water or in the field have been with guides despite slow hunting or fishing.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND FITNESS LEVEL:

A lot of people are intimidated about booking a trip with a guide, thinking they need to have a healthy body of experience before they do so. Don’t think this way! Pro -

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the winners of a competitive grant program designed to address homelessness.

“Homelessness is a crisis, and it is solvable. Housing with supportive services solves homelessness. That’s why, for the first time the federal government is deploying targeted resources to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness in unsheltered settings or in rural areas,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge in a HUD press release on February 2.

Locally, two members of the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) have been awarded nearly $2 million in support of the effort. Over the next three years, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) will receive $969,600, and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will receive $809,603.

The two awards will align with goals outlined in the Houseless Collaborative’s five-year strategic plan by supporting the enhancement of houseless services in the bi-state five-county MidColumbia region, including Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington and Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties in Oregon.

In Washington, WAGAP will focus on increasing the availability of short-term emergency lodging by providing more vouchers for motel/hotel stays and providing more robust support services. Emergency assistance for food and clothing, as well as providing more options for habitability repairs, are part of the plan in addition to supporting existing housing operations.

The focus in Oregon will be the operation of “The Annex,” a newly acquired transitional housing/shelter complex that is being developed through the conversion of the Oregon Motor Motel in The Dalles. MCCAC also plans to provide rehousing assistance to houseless clients who have been placed in transitional housing units so they can move into permanent housing.

Beneficiary populations may include: Chronically houseless clients and other houseless clients with behavioral health needs

fessional guides will tell you most of their clients have very little experience (especially as anglers), and they will also tell you they like that because, unlike us experienced “know it alls” on the boat, inexperienced clients actually listen to their guide and do what they are told to do. This goes a long way toward explaining why the “new” anglers often end up with the biggest fish!

The same goes for outfitters offering horseback trips into the backcountry. Many of their riders have little to no experience riding, and

the horses used by professional outfitters tend to be gentle, predictable steeds that are not easily rattled. Something else to consider, especially if you are booking a big game hunt, is your fitness level. Hunting can be hard work, requiring lots of hiking along ridges as well as up and down mountains. If your body is not up to the task, the likelihood of you succeeding with your hunt is very poor. This is probably the number one complaint I have

had from big game hunting guides when it comes to not being able to help them fill their clients tags for deer, elk, mountain goats, bear, or bighorn sheep. A lack of stamina and physical fitness is not the fault of the guide; that’s all on you, so be honest with yourself before booking one of these trips and ask honest questions of your outfitter regarding this subject.

THE TIME OF YEAR:

Last but not least, the time of year matters too whether you are fishing, hunting, or

just booking a stay at a lodge. The shoulder seasons tend to be cheaper, but the weather and the hunting or fishing can be variable. If you have the money, hold out for a trip during the height of the season, but if you are more into the experience than potential success, a shoulder season trip might be a good investment for you!

John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio. com.

• Houseless families with children and unaccompanied houseless youth

• Houseless veterans

• Medicaid Eligible Persons People actively fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence

• Traditionally underserved populations eligible for Houseless Collaborative partner organizations' programs such as tribal members, Latinx, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, LGBTQ+, jail diversion clients, and houseless clients in need of medical respite care

Both agencies work to stabilize houseless community members long-term. They work with staff and Collaborative partners to link clients with behavioral and physical health services, culturally specific and responsive resources, and programs to help them ultimately achieve housing stabilization and self-sufficiency.

Collaborative partners are an important part of the supportive services needed to put individuals and families on a healthier, sustainable path forward. Many partners work with both agencies, and some are geographically limited, but all make a difference in the effort to stabilize those experiencing houseless conditions.

MCCAC and WAGAP support each other in this grant effort and also coordinate with other partner organizations, including:

Nch’ i Wana Housing

• Mid-Columbia Housing Authority

• Oregon Human Development Corporation

• The Next Door, Inc.

• Columbia Gorge Health Council/Bridges to Health Pathways Program Mid-Columbia Center for Living

• One Community Health

• Mid-Columbia Medical Center Providence Health System

• Northshore Medical Group

• Skyline Health

• Klickitat Valley Health Klickitat County Health Department

• Skamania County Health Department Bingen/White Salmon Police Department

• School Districts within the services areas

• Mt. Adams Transportation

director. “Across the nation, houselessness has become a crisis and doesn’t only happen in large cities. Through this grant, the federal government is acknowledging the real challenges that exist for unsheltered persons, especially those in rural communities.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic came with many challenges, but it also showed us how additional federal resources can enhance our efforts to address houselessness,” said Kelli Horvath, MCCAC’s Director of the Office of Housing Stabilization. “With pandemic relief programs ending, this funding couldn’t be timed more perfectly. It will help us sustain the increased partnerships and houseless services infrastructure we have developed these last few years–and most importantly, help more unhoused people in our diverse communities get a roof over their heads.”   Learn more about the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative online at midcolumbiahouselesscollaborative.org. For questions about the grants or services, contact the agencies directly at info@mccac.com and info@ wagap.org.

descriptions and required application can be obtained at the main office located at 2022 Wind River Hwy. Carson, WA 98610

Job postings can also be found on Indeed.com

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GOOD GUIDES: This outfitter offers both hunting and photo safaris in South Africa.

Houseless Collaborative partners awarded nearly $2M

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with RCW

36.70.795, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Resolution 00823, in regard to a moratorium for large scale solar projects over one acre in size located within TownshipsRanges 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 4-14, 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, 5-15, 5-16 and 5-17 in Klickitat County, Washington.

Public hearings will be held on Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM and 6:00PM in the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court Street, Room 200, Goldendale, Washington.

Any person desiring to express their views on the matter is invited to join the hearing to provide testimony.

Participation in this meeting will be offered as follows:

A. To attend the meeting in person.

B. To join the meeting via Zoom. Type in https://us02web. zoom.us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the callin 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

Written testimony may also be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, 115 West Court St, Room 201, Goldendale, WA 98620, or email to BoCC@klickitatcounty.org.

BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners dated this 31st day of January, 2023.

/s/ Dan Christopher, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

(0608, 0801)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of PHYLLIS IRENE MUTH, Deceased. Case No. 22-4-00095-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

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

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: February 8, 2022.

/s/ Connie Jo Karp

Connie Jo Karp, Personal

Representative

Estate of Phyllis Irene Muth

c/o PO Box 2350

The Dalles OR 97058 (0609, 0707, 0802)

PUBLIC NOTICE

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Klickitat County, Washington and Incorporated Areas

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Klickitat County, Washington and Incorporated Areas.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone

designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Klickitat County, Washington and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps. fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/ bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627). (0708, 0803)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

Estate of, UTHA L. HAYDEN, Deceased. Case No.: 23-4-00007-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The above Court has appointed UTHA L. HAYDEN as Personal Representative of Decedent’s 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 15, 2023

Justin D. Leigh, Attorney for Petitioner

The Law Office of Justin D. Leigh PO Box 855, Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 WSBA No. 55307 (0711, 0804, 0901)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GRANTING OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

KLICKITAT COUNTY AND BLUEBIRD SOLAR POWER, 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 across various Klickitat County Roads. Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:30 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 Bluebird Solar Power LLC.

Dated this 14th day of February, 2023.

BOARD OF COUNTY COM-

MISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Dan Christopher, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST:

This Just In....

Notice of Public Hearing: Resolution 00823 Moratorium for Large Scale Solar Projects - Klickitat County Planning Department

Notice of Trustee’s Sale: No. 501 Klickitat Street, Lyle, Parcel #02-12-03581310/00 Norman K WhiteThe Stox Group

• Notice of Funding Available: Consolidated Homeless Grant - Washington State Department of Commerce

Notice of State’s Intent to Negotiate Lease: 10C52868 All 36-5-17 - Washington Department of Natural Resources

• Invitation to Bid: Annual Legal AdvertisingKlickitat County Board of County Commissioners

• Public Notice: Meeting Night Change - Klickitat County Rural 7 Fire and Rescue

• Invitation to Bid: 2023 Incubator Building Project

- Pioneer Surveying and Engineering, Inc.

Lee Snell

Clerk of the Board

In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (0712, 0805, 0902)

NOTICE TO VENDORS

Sealed bids for Klickitat County Liquid Asphalt will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 W. Court St. Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 W. Court St, MS 303, Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 PM on March 7, 2023 for providing materials described below. Sealed bids will be opened at the Klickitat County Commissioners Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 PM March 7, 2023 will not be considered. The County reserves the right to reject and and all bids, and to waive informalities.

Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid Opening 1:30 p.m. March 7, 2023 Liquid Asphalt.

Materials shall be furnished to Klickitat County Public Works Department include various liquid asphalt meeting or exceeding the Technical Specifications and requirements for CSS-1H, CRS-2P, and CMS2S. This is considered an open-ended bid as no specific quantities will be purchased against this bid during life of the contract from April 15, 2023 through November 15, 2023.

Total Estimated Project

Cost Range $800,000 to $1,000,000

The County of Klickitat, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full 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:

1. 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; Goods & Services; 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 online 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 / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2023.

OF COUNTY COM-

Klickitat County, Washington

Dan Christopher, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: Lee Snell Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (0713, 0806, 0903)

PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 CALL FOR SALMON

HABITAT PROJECT

APPLICATIONS

The Salmon Recovery Funding Board awards grant funds to protect and restore salmon habitat in Washington State. Applicants must submit proposals to their local Lead Entity for evaluation before the Salmon Recovery Funding Board considers a project for funding.

Eligible Applicants: Cities, Counties, State Agencies, Private Landowners, Native American Tribes, Non-Profit Organizations, Conservation Districts, Special Purpose Districts, and Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups.

Eligible Project Types: Acquisition, Restoration, Assessment, Planning/Design, and Combination Projects (i.e. Acquisition and Restoration) of high priority within the Klickitat Lead Entity Area. For more information, visit the Klickitat Lead Entity webpage: http://klickitatcounty.org/243/ Salmon-Habitat-Recovery

Complete Applications are due to the Lead Entity prior to April 24, 2023. Additional requirements also apply. To apply or obtain more information contact: Klickitat County Natural Resource Dept. (509) 773-2410 (0715, 0807)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Trustee Sale # 100539-WA

Title # 220101743 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): NORMAN K. WHITE, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE Grantee(s): AMERITITLE, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC. Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP

Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 1065768 Parcel number(s): 02-120358-1310/00 LOT 10 BLK 13 LYLE 1ST NENE; 3-212 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP, 601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201, Trustee will on 3/24/2023 at 10:00 AM ON THE FRONT STEPS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE KLICKITAT COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 205 WEST COLUMBUS AVENUE, GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 10, BLOCK 13, FIRST ADDITION TO LYLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1911, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 1, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 270086, KLICKITAT COUNTY PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Common-

ly known as: 501 KLICKITAT ST LYLE, WA 98635 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/2/2006, recorded 10/6/2006, as Auditor’s File No. 1065768, the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 09/20/2011 as Instrument No. 1094837 records of Klickitat County, Washington, from NORMAN K. WHITE, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE, as Grantor(s), to AMERITITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No 1138279.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $48,805.95 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $143,827.86, together with interest as provided in the Note from 12/10/2019, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/24/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/13/2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/13/2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/13/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 9/30/2022, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the

Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877894-HOME(1-877-894-4663) . Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-5694287 Web site: http://www. hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/ fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filt erSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: Nov 03, 2022 CLEAR RECON CORP, as Successor Trustee Roberta K. Cox, Authorized Signer For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp 601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (206) 707-9599 EXHIBIT “1” NAME AND ADDRESS AFTON FANGER 2 PONDEROSA WAY LYLE, WA 98635 AFTON FANGER P.O. BOX 193 LYLE, WA 98635 CHARLES K. WHITE 213 NE 12TH ST. BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604 CHARLES K. WHITE 501 KLICKITAT ST LYLE, WA 98635 CHARLES K. WHITE C/O CARLA WHITE 213 EAST 12TH STREET BATTLEGROUND, WA 98604 NORMAN K WHITE PO BOX 404 LYLE, WA 98635 NORMAN K. WHITE 501 KLICKITAT ST LYLE, WA 98635 Norman K. White, Jr. P. O. Box 67 Lyle, WA 98635 NORMAN WHITE 501 KLICKITAT ST LYLE, WA 98635 NORMAN WHITE PO BOX 404 LYLE, WA 98635

RANDALL ROBINSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF

N otices

Norman K. White, Jr. P. O. Box

67 Lyle, WA 98635

Toole Carter Tissot & Coats

LLP Attn: Antoine J. Tissot c/o

Estate of Norman K. White, Jr.

112 West Fourth Street The Dalles, OR 97058 (0805, 1101)

NOTICE OF FUNDING

AVAILABLE

The Washington State Department of Commerce released a competitive application for the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG). CHG provides resources to assist people who are experiencing homelessness obtain and maintain housing stability. Grant awards resulting from this application will cover the period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025.

For CHG guidelines and application with eligible applicants, minimum qualifications, and estimated award amounts, please visit Current Funding Opportunities at https://www. commerce.wa.gov/servingcommunities/homelessness/ consolidated-homeless-grant/ or email jessica.simon@commerce.wa.gov to learn more. Applications are due to Commerce no later than March 27th 2023, 5pm PST (0809, 0904)

NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of an expiring lease with an existing lessee on the following parcel. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by appointment at the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. The leases expire July 31, 2023.

Grazing Lease, All/Part, SecTwp-Rge 10-C52868, All, 36-5-17.0E

Written request to lease must be received by March 27, 2023, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked “Sealed Bid” and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to

c lassifieds

EMPLOYMENT

OPERATIONS AND PROJ-

ECT MANAGER Maryhill Museum of Art is looking for a creative, forward thinking, and highly motivated individual to join the museum’s team as the Operations and Project Manager. A complete job description is available on the museum’s website at http:// www.maryhillmuseum.org/ belong/careers.

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BUILDING OFFICIAL/ CODE ENFORCEMENT/ CITY PLANNER

City of Goldendale

Job Announcement

FLSA Exempt Position Salary Range $70,673.88 to $86,109.24

Close March 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The City of Goldendale is looking for an experienced Building Official. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated selfstarters to work on a variety of work assignments, including Code Enforcement and City Planning. Interest parties can obtain a complete application and job description at City Hall located at 1103 S. Columbus Avenue. To be considered, applicants must submit a completed and signed city application, cover letter, resume with three professional and three personal references.

CONTRACTOR/FRAMING

CREW to erect trusses, install sub fascia, sheet roof.

2,800 ft ranch single story.

208-661-1995 (2.15)

Wanted: Assisted living home in Goldendale/Klickitat area.

Well educated 74-year-old capable of basic self needs like bathing and cooking. Mildly handicapped, walks with a crutch. Write to PO Box 686, Goldendale 98620.

ROOM FOR RENT in Goldendale, $400 360-553-5091

HOUSE FOR SALE by owner Ranch house, shop, and barn. Located near Goldendale off Woodland Road, 4 bedroom, 2 bath on 5 acres, $575,000. 541-580-3788 or 541-580-2060

LOT FOR SALE Estate of John Dressel: LOTS 9-13

NENE; 20-4-16 County Valuation $40,820 Selling for $35,500 Contact Janet 509 216 8010

VEHICLES

FORD WINDSTAR

169,000 original miles. Clean interior, pioneer stereo system, good rear tires, platinum w/ blue interior. Runs but needs work $200 will drive it away. 909-7086229 located in Klickitat.

purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call 509-925-8510.

HILARY FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands (0810)

INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

THAT SEALED BIDS will be received at the Board of County Commissioners’ Office in the County Courthouse at 115 W Court, Room 201, Goldendale, Washington 98620 until 1:15 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for the purpose of securing:

ANNUAL LEGAL ADVERTISING Bid invitations and specifications may be seen and copies may be obtained in the Commissioners Office or by calling (509) 773-4612 at the above address. Bids will be opened and publicly read at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the Commissioners’ Chambers, 115 W Court, Room 200, Goldendale, Washington. 98620

/S/Dan Christopher, Chairman Board of County Commissioners (0811)

PUBLIC NOTICE Meeting Night Change

The Klickitat County Rural 7 Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have changed the location of the March Fire Commissioner’s meeting occurring on March 8th, 2023, at 7PM to The Centerville Fire Station at 2297 Centerville Hwy. The meeting location change is a one-time change. Future meetings will remain at the current time and place at 7PM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 327 W Brooks St in Goldendale. (0812, 0905)

INVITATION FOR BIDS

City of Goldendale 2023 Incubator Building

Project Bid Date, March, 2023

Estimated Cost of Base: $705,000

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Goldendale, at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, WA 98620 until 2:00 pm, March 10, 2023, 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 affirma-

tive 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 and the City of Goldendale.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The project includes the following approximate major work descriptions, bid in separate schedules: BID SCHEDULE 1 a 100’x47’ stick framed building on a concrete pad. The project includes HVAC, electrical, bathrooms, site preparation, concrete pad and all items necessary for a complete building.

Bidding documents for the project are prepared by Pioneer Surveying and Engineering, Inc. and will be available March 1, 20023.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors Contacting Pioneer Surveying and Engineering, Inc. Printed and digital copies will be available. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive

WHEELS (4). Bolt Pattern.

stock SE BMX, adult owned and ridden, built from custom parts would retail for $650, asking $150 509-3936230

VINTAGE SKIS – 1965 Metalist 74” w/Dolomote 8.5 boots. 1965 Krystal wood blanks, never used. 1972 K2 holiday w/ sz 7 boots 509393-6230

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

509-261-1211

STUDDED SNOW TIRES

(4) Hankook 215/55-16 used one season, like new. $225

509-261-1211 95 piece set of Pfaltzgraff “Garden Party” dishes, mugs, soup bowls, platters, serving pieces, casseroles, etc. Excellent condition $150 obo 509-773-3907 or 369-607-7068

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

SOLID WOOD FIREPLACE CABINET with mantle, needs electric insert or use decoratively $150 509-7734684 for details FREE WOOD, Goldendale. U cut, U haul. Jim Daniel, 541-980-4082.

Announcements & Notices

ATTENTION READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-378-4320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.

Classified Deadlines:

port group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.

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

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.

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

TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672.

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

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

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.

Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.

Monthly NAMI Gorge meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at The Dalles Library. 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.

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANGUPS? Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm Childcare is provided. For more info. call 507-820-0871

HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

STROKE SURVIVORS

SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm

Questions, 541-296-7441 MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

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

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

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

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale, 412 S. Columbus, Tues. @ 6:30pm.

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

Volunteers

MENTORS WANTED Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend.

Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more.

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.

$500 or Less

$500 OR LESS

Ads run 1 Week FREE!

• Private Party Only

• No Commercial Ads

• Items $500 or less

• 5 Lines Free

• Includes print & online

Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.

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

6 on 5.5. Two wheels have tires. $25. 541-806-1803.

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

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

YAKIMA Space Cadet 15 cubic foot Roof Rack Box with Lock. Good condition. $200. 541-806-0859. ENTERTAINMENT Center, Mahogany, 60” tall x 48” wide x 24” deep. $120. 541965-2251.

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

SPACE Heater $40. 541965-2251.

automatic e-mail notification of future addenda. 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 Pioneer Surveying and Engineering Inc. 509-773-4945

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A one-time pre-bid conference and job site review will be held at 1:00 pm March 2nd , 2023, 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 each bid.

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.

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Hood River News

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

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

BATHROOM Vanity. Sink and mirror, walnut finish. New condition. Call for photo. $100. Cash only. 541296-8582.

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

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:

541-386-1234

The Dalles Chronicle

541-296-2141

White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112

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

ASKO Energy Efficient Washer with Dryer. 24” wide. Like new, comes with dryer needing repair. $250. susanj77@gmail.com.

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

DVD Player. $20. 541-9652251. MILLGUARD Window. Brand new. Never installed. Style Line brand. U-factor .25, single hung, size 36” x

60” tall x 48” wide x 24” deep. $120. 541965-2251.

Heating & Air

Conditioning

SPACE Heater $40. 541965-2251.

Health & Fitness

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

Miscellaneous

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

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

BATHROOM Vanity. Sink and mirror, walnut finish. New condition. Call for photo. $100. Cash only. 541296-8582.

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

Miscellaneous

Wanted

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

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.

Cats ADORABLE KITTENS”

Cute and playful. Vaccinated. Indoor only.

MORE CATS AVAILABLE TO CHOOSE FROM FREE MICROCHIP!

Call Elizabeth 541-386-5099

PURRFECT FIT CAT ADOPTIONS

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Food, Meat, Produce

Wheels Deal

Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome

Only $25

hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com

Click on “Place An Ad” SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com

541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com

541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com

509-493-2112

4-Wheel Drives CLASSIC Ford Bronco. 1987 Ford, Bronco XLT, 4x4, fuel injected 302, recently rebuilt by Portland Engine Rebuilders (the best builder in Oregon) (all receipts). Less than 200 miles since. Steering box rebuilt, new fuel tank & internal pump. Started to rebuild but got too busy. Asking $6,500, make offer. Motivated. 541-980-

2721.

Pickups & Trucks

2018 FORD F350. Fully loaded, Limited, white. Under 74K miles (mostly freeway). Brand new tires and Tonneau cover. $62,500 OBO. 541-544-2131 or 503804-5433.

Apartments for Rent

PUBLISHER’S

NOTICE

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-9279275.

Acreage & Lots

THE DALLES - 160 Acres for sale, Pleasant Ridge Road. CRP 106ac. Spectacular 360 degree views. 1 acre stock pond, land all fenced. Go off the grid with this hard to find hunters paradise. 20 minutes to town.

Owner, is licensed Real Estate Broker in Oregon. 541 980-2721. $499,000.

Help Wanted LOOKING for a new job?

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

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.

THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGER at MARYHILL MUSEUM

Maryhill Museum of Art is looking for a creative, forward thinking, and highly motivated individual to join the museum’s team as the Operations and Project Manager. A complete job description is available on the museum’s website at http:// www.maryhillmuseum. org/belong/careers

CONSERVATION

TECHNICIAN

HRSWCD

The Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring a seasonal, part or full time, Conservation Technician to implement a wildfire defensible space program in Hood River County. Visit www.hoodriverswcd.org for a job description or contact the SWCD for more information (541-386-4588).

NOW HIRING

FOSTER

PARENTS!

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

Mid Columbia Center for Living

BUSINESS SERVICES

SPECIALIST

($1000 sign on Bonus) Business Services Specialist -$17-$18.75/hour Performs a full range of clerical and administrative work in direct support of agency work flow and clinical staff and performs a wide variety of standard office support duties. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of journey-level office support. For details and to apply: https://www. mccfl.org

DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS

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You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org

February is Black History Month, and the library is helping readers to explore the Black experience by offering special displays in the library branches and online at www.fvrl.org. Of course, we hope readers will seek out and enjoy Black authors and illustrators all year long.

Today I’m offering a small sampling of adult and children’s books from our online interactive list. Many of the titles from that list are available in both print and

digital formats, so whether you like to read and/or listen on a device or hold a book in your hands, we’ve got you covered.

ADULT

• “The Death of Vivek Oji” by Awkwaeke Emezi.

• “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” by Candacy A. Taylor.

• “The Revisioners” by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton.

• “The Sweetness of Water” by Nathan Harris.

CHILDREN

• “Before the Ever After” by Jacqueline Woodson.

• “Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks” written by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera.

• “Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a

Cauli ower and Broccoli Salad

TAYLER BRADLEY FOR THE SENTINEL

I am changing it up this week and giving you my take on this delicious salad. So far I’ve given you all warm, home-cooked meals, so I thought I would give you a little healthier meal that can still be your family’s favorite. It has a mixture of textures and flavors that all come together to form one harmonious meal. Every person in my family likes this salad. When we make it for dinner, there are never any leftovers because each of us always gets seconds. I could make myself sick eating this salad, I love it that much. The fresh veggies, mixture of textures, and salty bacon will steal your heart. This recipe is one to add into your book so you can make it for the next gettogether or family dinner.   I wasn’t sure about this broccoli cauliflower salad the first time my aunt Bonnie made it because when it comes to vegetables,

I am very particular. But I was sold on the crispy bacon mixed in it because, well, bacon makes everything taste good. So, I tried a bite. What I got was a bite full of crunchy, salty, tangy goodness. I fell in love with it and now beg for this salad all the time. It has made its way into the family meal rotation, though we tend to make it on warmer days.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium stalks of broccoli

• 1 head of cauliflower

• I pack of bacon

• Sunflower seeds

• 1/2 cup of craisins

• 1 small red onion

• 1 cup of mayonnaise

• 2-3 tablespoons of sugar

• 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Cook the bacon until it is crispy. Let it cool, cut into little pieces, and set aside.

2. Rinse and cut up the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Put them into a large bowl.

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Neighborhood” written by Tony Hillery, illustrated by Jessie Hartland.

• “King and the Dragon ies” by Kacen Callender.

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“Bad Cree” by Jessica Johns.

“Love Clancy, Diary of a Good Dog” by W. Bruce Cameron

“Small World” by Laura Zigman.

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“The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life” by Michael Rucker.

3. Add the craisins and bacon and toss lightly so that the ingredients are incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Give it a taste. You may have to add in a little bit more sugar or vinegar depending on the taste. (This will have to be adjusted depending on how much salad you are making but this is a good base to go off of.)

5. Pour this mixture over the vegetable combination and stir until everything is coated.

6. At this point what you add to it depends on your family. The recipe calls for red onion chopped into small pieces and sunflower seeds. We usually do these on the side and add them to our own bowls if we choose. And enjoy!

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“Arctic Animals (National Geographic Kids)” by Jennifer Szymanski.

“The In nite Questions of Dottie Bing” written by Molly B. Burnham, illustrated by Fanny Liem.

“Nell Plants a Tree” written by Anne Wynter, illustrated by Daniel Miyares.

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

The Postscript

Not Stubby

My mother has a pet squirrel named Stubby.

He is not, technically, her pet, as he lives outdoors as a wild squirrel. But he spends much of his time sitting on the railing, watching my mother, and my mother spends much of her time sprinkling seeds outside for Stubby, so you cannot deny they have a relationship.

While my husband, Peter, and I were up north visiting, however, Stubby had a visitor.

“That’s not Stubby!” my mother said, looking out the window at the red squirrel who appeared remarkably at home.

It’s easy to identify Stubby since he lost half his tail in some unknown but unquestionably tragic accident. It was shortly after the loss of his tail that my mother took Stubby on as her dependent. The other squirrels disappeared in the winter, but Stubby remained. He dug himself an elaborate network of tunnels through the snow that went under the deck and came out on every which side, keeping him close to his supply of food but safe from anything that might want to get what was left of his tail.

“Stubby has a great life!” I noted when I came up to visit my parents. It had been cold, but Stubby looked healthy and well-fed. His tail had not grown back, naturally, but where it had been bitten off, new long, black fur had grown. It was a stylish and distinctive addition to his look. His tail now looked a bit like something you would see on the back end of a pheasant, and he had no trouble racing up and down the trees or balancing on the tiniest branch. Stubby was thriving with half a tail, especially now that he had my mother as his benefactor.

But then, another squirrel showed up.

“That’s not Stubby!” my mother repeated, looking at the squirrel who was sitting where Stubby always sat, eating the seeds put out for Stubby.

-Carrie Classon

“Maybe Stubby has a girlfriend,” I suggested.

“Maybe this squirrel chased Stubby off!” my mother said, apparently far less optimistic about Stubby’s chances for romance.

But Stubby was missing. I just was beginning to believe my mother’s theory when we spotted Stubby a short distance off. He was eating pine-cone seeds, giving the visitor a little space, but apparently going about his business as usual.

“It’s very odd,” my mother concluded, wondering if she now had two red squirrels to support.

But the red squirrel only stayed two days, and then disappeared as suddenly as it had appeared.

We watched intently out the window, looking for any sign of Stubby’s visitor (and perhaps spending more time engaged in the activity than four grown adults should), but no visitor returned. Stubby was back on his own, contentedly eating his seeds.

“Who was that, Stubby?” I wondered.

My mother had an aunt who said she liked to visit folks to “see how they have it,” and I can’t imagine why squirrels might not do the same. We had just been talking about my mother’s uncle, Evald, and I decided perhaps this might be some relation of Stubby’s, so let’s call him Evald, someone who had known him before the sad loss of his tail.

“I wonder what old Stubby is up to?” Evald wondered and made the trip to visit. Evald would have found that Stubby had quite a nice setup.

“Oh, he’s got it good, that old Stubby!” Evald would report back to the extended squirrel family. “Old Stubby had that terrible accident, but he really landed on his feet!”

At least, that’s how I imagine it. Photos and other news can be found at CarrieClasson.com.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration NOAA

Have you ever wondered where the information for a weather forecast comes from? Would you believe that information comes from the same agency as the people who are mapping the oceans – and the same agency that works very hard to protect marine animals? They also protect shipwrecks and conserve natural resources. This agency uses state-of-the-art technology not only down here on Earth, on land, Have you ever wondered where the information for a weather forecast comes from? Would you believe that information comes from the same agency as the people who are mapping the oceans – and the same agency that works very hard to protect marine animals? They also protect shipwrecks and conserve natural resources. This agency uses state-of-the-art technology not only down here on Earth, on land, and in the ocean, but in space using satellites. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a United States government agency that has been around since 1807.

NOAA also operates 15 ships. Ships like the Bell M. Shimada are used to study ocean conditions, seabirds and marine life. The ship Okeanos Explorer is helping to map areas of the ocean that have never been mapped before and explore shipwrecks. Other ships like the Fairweather are constantly mapping shorelines and updating nautical charts. If that isn’t cool enough, you should see their submarines.

Just like anything else that NOAA uses, their submersibles have improved a lot – with new technology and science working together. The scientists at NOAA want to study the deepest parts of the ocean because there is still so much to learn. It is believed that between 80 and 90 percent of the ocean has never been explored. That means we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the deepest part of the ocean.

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NOAA operates the most advanced weather satellites the United States has. These satellites are the GOES-R satellites. The information, or data, that is gathered by these satellites is transmitted to Earth where meteorologists can determine what the weather is going to do. The information helps predict hurricanes, tornadoes, dust storms and more.

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16.The application of scientific knowledge for specific purposes

18.A useful or valuable possession or quality

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21.To tell in advance that something will happen

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Pre-Season Softball Clinic

AUDREY HILL FOR THE SENTINEL

Last Monday Goldendale High School hosted a Softball Clinic to help younger kids get involved in the sport, as well as giving the high school team a chance to work in the gym and get more personalized instruction. For the past two years, this clinic has been run by former Head Coach Witter along with Greg Gallagher. But with Witter’s resignation after last year’s softball season, the high school now has a new head coach, KC Sheridan. Sheridan, Gallagher, and many other volunteers were able to organize and

continue the annual softball clinic. The clinic is run for kids ages 9 and up, allowing plenty of younger players to get in and obtain useful instruction from the many volunteers, including GHS Alumni and AllAmerican Rachel Allen. The turnout of players was much higher than it had been in previous years— nearly 15 athletes. Once all the participants were warmed up, they split into five different groups to cover all the various aspects of softball. The pitching and catching station was run by Rachel Allen, focusing on getting the team’s pitchers warmed up, critiqued,

and ready for the season. The two batting stations were run by Gallagher and Tom Bare, who focused on critiquing form to get the best contact with the ball possible. There were two different fielding stations going on as well. Shane Bare ran one focused on moving side to side to field the ball, teaching forehand and backhand. The final station was run by Head Coach Sheridan, focusing on fielding the ball and getting ready to throw it at the same time. It’s a technique that teaches one fluid motion that is faster than fi rst fielding the ball and then throwing it. Maggie Gutierrez, a soft-

COVERING THE BASICS: At last week’s softball clinic, younger kids got close-up and thorough training.

ball player for the high school who was in attendance at the clinic, states, “It’s great for younger kids

who are interested in playing to start now, and the clinic is a great opportunity for them to learn. It’s

Girls Basketball End of Season

AUDREY HILL FOR THE SENTINEL

The GHS Girls Basketball team has been working hard all season, hitting the courts every day with enthusiasm and grit. They have worked hard to qualify into postseason play, and two weeks ago they did just that. The Timberwolves kicked off District play by traveling to Warden to take on the Warden Cougars. The Cougars are an extremely strong team with a troublesome offense the Timberwolves just couldn’t keep up with. They lost the game with a score

of 15-76. Nonetheless, the Wolves stayed strong; they knew they had another chance to prove themselves with a day to practice and work out the kinks before they played their next game. They traveled to Tri-Cities Prep to take on the TCP Jaguars. The team did its best to stay strong on defense while also trying to put points on the board. Although the Timberwolves showed tremendous improvement from their previous loss, they were unable to keep up with the Jaguars. They ended the game with a score of 38-53.

Though they did not qualify for State, the Timberwolves had an amazing season, with multiple players being recognized by the District. Senior Gwendolyn Gilliam was selected for fi rst-team All-League. Senior Mackenzie Dahl was selected second-team All-League. Junior Brooklyn Blain was selected Honorable Mention All-League. When speaking with these athletes, Mackenzie Dahl stated, “I’m very proud of the work that this group of girls put in. We fought through a lot of injuries and sickness through the season but never let it bring

State Wrestling Results

AUDREY HILL FOR THE SENTINEL

Last weekend Goldendale

High School sent multiple outstanding athletes to the Tacoma Dome to compete in the Mat Classic XXXIV 2023 State Championships.

Kali Watson placed second at Sub-Regionals and third at Regionals in weight class 130; Jordan Kiemele third at Sub-Regionals and second at Regionals in weight class 125; Madison Kiemele second at Sub-Regionals and fi rst at Regionals in weight class 135; Storey Woodbury second at Districts and fourth at Regionals in weight class 132; Mathew Gray Second at Districts and fourth at Regionals in weight class 138; and Raymond Holycross third at Districts and fourth at regionals in weight class 160.

Starting off State compe-

tition early Friday morning, Mathew Gray won his fi rst match with a tech (a tech or technical fall ends the match early when one athlete has a 10-point lead).

Storey Woodbury won with a pin, Kali Watson won her fi rst match, Jordan Kiemele won her first match, and Raymond Holycross lost his fi rst.

At the second round of State, Storey Woodbury lost his second match, Mathew Gray won his second match, Kali Watson won her second match, and Jordan Kiemele lost her second match. Mathew, Kali, Madison, Raymond, and Jordan were all moving on to day two.

At the finals, Jordan Kiemele was wrestling for third or fourth in her weight class of 125, Kali Watson was wrestling for third or fourth in her weight class of 130, Mathew Gray was wrestling for fi fth or sixth

in his weight class of 138, and Madison Kiemele was in the fi nals wrestling for fi rst or second in her weight class of 135. Kali Watson lost her fi nal round ending State ranked fourth. Jordan Kiemele lost her final round ending State ranked fourth.

Mathew Gray won his fi nal round ending State ranked fi fth and Madison Kiemele lost her fi nal round ending competition ranked second in State.

The GHS Girls Wrestling team also placed fourth overall in the 1B/2B/1A/2A team race. All these athletes have worked hard all season, on and off the mats, making sure they can make weight while simultaneously honing their skills.

Congratulations to all these athletes and coaches who have been outstanding throughout the season.

us down. There was a lot of motivation and commitment from this group even during the pre-season and summer when we went to camps and tournaments together to build that bond. Playing good goes deeper than just ability, and we proved that. It’s about determination and passion for sport. We made it into the post-season and ultimately achieved our goal, even if it ended sooner than we had hoped.”

Senior Gwendolyn Gilliam added, “I walked into this basketball season not knowing what was to come. But by the end, I

was beyond proud of what my teammates, coaches, and I had all been able to accomplish. Although this season didn’t end as we had all hoped, I am proud.”

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really helpful for us to get in the gym early, warming up our arms, and getting our minds on softball.”

showed true grit and determination this season, maintaining grades, fi ghting through sickness and illness, bouncing back from losses to celebrating some big wins.