Goldendale Sentinel January 11, 2023

Council meeting questions Chamber spending, stirs heat over Pride Parade

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

The first meeting of the Goldendale City Council for 2023 was all about allocating hotel and motel room tax money to nonprofit groups to promote tourism. The meeting was delayed from its usual Monday night schedule due to the federally celebrated New Year’s holiday. The meeting was the first to incorporate several changes to the city’s standard agenda. That includes a change in start time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m., a move the council voted on last month. The new agenda also includes two public comment periods. A closed comment period at the start of the meeting, limited to comments about anything on the agenda that evening, has been added, along with the longtime open comment period at the end of the meeting open to any topic. No one took advantage of the opening session this meeting, but it’s likely to see much use in the future.

The allocation of funds has, in the past, mostly gone smoothly, but several controversies came up during the meeting.

Dennis Schroder of the Goldendale Motorsports Association made a presentation that outlined his concerns about those allocations, particularly funds that had

been awarded to the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce in years past. He noted that nonprofits receiving tourism funds were required to submit receipts showing what they had spent. After filing a public records request, he said that the Chamber had submitted receipts they had written themselves, not receipts from suppliers. He also tallied how much was awarded by the City to the Chamber and determined that the Chamber had not used all the money allocated to it each year for the past five years.

“I am really appalled,” he said, “that there’s some $60,000 that could have been used by somebody else. I think it’s been proven that nobody from the tourism side of the city has been paying attention to where the money was used. Otherwise they would have noticed the lack of accountability.”

He requested an audit of past Chamber reimbursements and suggested no further payments be made to the Chamber until they passed the audit. He clarified that he wasn’t suggesting that the City withhold an allocation for 2023, but that no dispersal of funds should be made until the audit is cleared.

Councilors ultimately agreed to have a work session to look at tightening reporting require-

County enacts moratorium on solar projects near city

LOU MARZELES EDITOR

At the first Klickitat County Board of Commissioners meeting of 2023 on January 3, the commission voted to place a moratorium on solar development in areas around Goldendale. The measure passed two votes to one, with Commissioner Dan Christopher and new Commissioner Lori Zoller voting for and Commissioner Jake Anderson voting against.

The moratorium directs the county planning director to work with the planning commission to hold public meetings to make recommendations regarding the siting and development of solar projects.

Christopher wrote the motion, which provided an explanation and reasoning behind the measure. He wrote:

“The EOZ (Energy Overlay Zone) and the Klickitat County Comprehensive plan do not address large scale solar farm development or placement. The EOZ settlement agreement dated March 15, 2005, did not address large-scale solar farm development or placement. Resolution 10910 dated August 10, 2010, and the public hearings that created it did not address large scale solar farm development or placement. As most residents of Goldendale and Centerville never thought large-scale solar farm development would ever be a possibility in the Goldendale and

Centerville valleys, it is the majority of the board’s opinion that the citizens voices have not had a chance to be heard with regards to long-range strategic planning in the Goldendale and Centerville valleys when it comes to large scale solar farm development or locations.

For that reason, I move that the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners create a moratorium on the siting, permitting, and acceptance of permit applications for large-scale solar projects over 1kw in Township ranges 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 4-14, 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, 5-15, 5-16, and 5-17 located within Klickitat County.

“With this moratorium, the County Commissioners are also

Something went boom in the night

LOU MARZELES EDITOR

One couple in Centerville says the sound shook their RV. A man in Goldendale says it knocked him out of a deep sleep and onto the floor. A report from Wahkiakus says the sound rattled his windows and scared the bejeebers out of his dogs.

Accounts from Dufur to Status Pass say there was an enormous boom heard across the area last Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m.

Facebook lit up with reports from people all through the area. Someone made a list of all the places reporting the boom, and the total was 36. People heard it in Centerville, Goldendale, Ponderosa Park, Georgeville, High Prairie—the list goes on. The reports are almost entirely about sound; no one reports any fire or damages, and only a couple of people reported lights.

One report states military bases in the area denying the boom came from anything related to

them.

Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer says his office received reports of the boom and has not been able to identify the source. He said the KPUD also has no idea what caused it.

Asked for any information on the sound, Troy Carpenter at the Goldendale Observatory said he had no knowledge of it. “It may have been another example of re-entering space junk,” he responded by email. “Since manmade space hardware is durable and relatively slow-moving, it often manages to fall deeper into the atmosphere than tiny meteors before burning up. This can cause sonic booms if the material enters the troposphere. Above-average sized natural meteors can also enter the troposphere and cause sonic booms.” Beyond these potentialities, Carpenter could not identify any cause of this particular boom.

The mystery joins a legion of similar unidentified incidents

Toppenish comments on Jobe

Toppenish City Manager Debbie Zabell Friday responded to The Sentinel’s request for comment on its recent story on Klickitat County Auditor Heather Jobe. Jobe took a job for the City as administrative services director in October while running for Auditor, and she is keeping her job at the City while she serves as Auditor. Her two-job decision has sparked controversy in the coun-

ty in light of her evasive and recalcitrant responses to questions about keeping the job during the campaign and after the election.

Zabell’s comment was brief and concerned itself solely with Jobe’s position with the City. “It is the City’s expectation,” Zabell said, “that Ms. Jobe will satisfactorily fulfill her duties as she has since she began employment in October.”

Sentinel ad sales rep recognized in national magazine

The Sentinel ’s Ad Sales Representative Peggy Woodard has been named one of 17 top ad sales professionals by the national news trade magazine Editor & Publisher (E&P).

Ad sales representatives from publications across the country were nominated for inclusion among what the magazine calls “Sales Superstars.” The magazine informed Peggy of her selection last month and issued her a special certificate. Interviews with all 17 awardees can be seen at www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/sales-superstars,241586?newsletter=241593.

E&P has been called the “bible of the newspaper industry” and has been in publication since 1884, beginning as The Journalist

The 17 ad sales reps selected by E&P are from various sized publications around the U.S. The Sentinel is among the smallest circulation newspapers in the group.

Peggy was asked to answer questions by E&P upon receipt of her award. Following are the questions and her responses.

How long have you been in media advertising sales, and how did you get your start?

My career in ad sales began in early March of 2019 when I stopped at The Goldendale Sentinel and asked if they had any jobs available. Lou Marzeles, the editor, said they needed some help in ad sales; we negotiated a bit, and here I am.

My start with sales in general began in 1994 when I opened a Christian bookstore in Goldendale with no prior experience or education in it. I remodeled three different condemned or partially condemned buildings as the years passed, and in the

third one, in 2010, I added a tea room. The ministry part of the business was what I excelled in, but the business aspect was just not my “cup of tea.” In January 2017, I had to close.

In February 2017, I began working as a Pacific Northwest sales representative for the same national Christian distributor I used in my store, representing 16 different gift companies. Two years later, my position was discontinued when the company completed an internal reorganization, and I was unemployed for almost three months. That is when I stepped into The Goldendale Sentinel Who had the most influence in helping you become successful in sales?

Our advertisers have been a tremendous influence in helping me succeed. They are a joy to work with, and besides being extremely patient and encouraging during my initial learning curve, our relationships have only deepened in the almost four years I

have worked with them.

Four individuals stand beside me every working day, supporting me by being patient, encouraging, and helpful: The Sentinel’s editor, Lou Marzeles; the owner and designer, Leslie Geatches; our bookkeeper, Naomi James; and my husband, Jim Woodard.

Without these people, I would not be able to do what I do. And beyond a doubt, Jesus had everything to do with my success in ad sales. It was He who led me through all my life experiences, even when I was woefully underqualified, and brought incredible people into my life to bring me to this particular newspaper at this specific time, giving me the drive to be a help to The Sentinel, local businesses, and our community as a whole.

What advice would you give to those struggling with media sales and/or who have become frustrated with the new digital solutions they must master to represent their company to advertisers?

EDITOR & PUBLISHER MAGAZINE

AMONG THE BEST: Goldendale’s Peggy Woodard (picture at bottom right) was named one of 17 “Sales Superstars” from across the country by news trade magazine Editor & Publisher

Ogden to present concert

On the evening of January 25, Dr. Jim Ogden will present a piano concert of popular music dating from the early 1900s to the 1960s in the Camplan Room of the Goldendale Public Library. In addition to the piano music, he also plans to play some polkas and Scandinavian music on the accordion.

Dr. Ogden and his mother, Marguerite, started playing this type of music together for Grange Hall dances in Cowlitz County when he was about 10 years old. She played both the piano and accordion, and they played for the last time when Marguerite was about 93 years old. Over the years, they played for many 50th wed-

ding anniversary celebrations, “big year” birthday parties, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

Both Jim and Marguerite played the piano for Grange degree and drill teams in and around Cowlitz County, so the program will include a set of Grange songs and marching music.

Marguerite passed away in 2020 at the age of 97, and January 25 this year would be her 100th birthday.

Jim and his mother’s repertoire included many of the tunes that were popular during the dark days of World War II. Mary Jo Olson, who has been singing in church, weddings, funerals, and other events around Goldendale for

many years, is planning to sing a selection of this wartime music. In honor of Dr. Ogden’s late wife, Jan, he will play a set of her favorite hymns to complete the program. Singing along will be encouraged.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. There will be no admission charge, and no collection will be taken.

Free refreshments will be served, and free transportation will be provided by Ogden’s Mopar Limo Service (General Motors Division) for those who would like to have a ride to and from the event.

Call or text (509) 250-6147 to arrange a ride or for further information.

Cougar sighted on home porch

LOU MARZELES EDITOR

A cougar climbed onto the porch of a home on Anderson Road off Garrison Road northwest of Goldendale last Thursday and killed a family cat. The cougar was pursued and fi nally shot.

David Counts says the cougar was not at all frightened of him when he approached in on his porch. “It was big, maybe 70

pounds,” Counts states, “but it was also really thin. It had to be hungry.”

Counts’ son Jay posted on Facebook that the cougar had “no fear of people.”

Counts saw the cougar feeding on his cat on the porch, grabbed his shotgun, and approached the big animal. It only growled.

“I called Fish and Wildlife,” he says, “and they came out.” Counts got off a shot, which made the cou-

gar move but not withdraw entirely. Shortly after it was fi nally killed.

Cougar sightings are increasing in the area, Counts says, and it worries him. “They’re hungrier, and they’re following the deer closer into residential areas. I’d had that cat for 10 years, so it was hard to lose it. But people need to know cougars are around. Be careful with your pets, your livestock, your kids.”

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MUSICAL MEMORIES: Left, Jim Ogden began performing with his mother, Marguerite, when he was about 10. Right, Jim’s late wife Jan had favorite hymns that he will play at his concert.

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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Seriously? Ashtrays on the table? That means this picture wasn’t taken anytime recently. The guy on the left is probably thinking, “Hey, fellas, they’re

taking our picture and I’m the only one looking at the camera.” But who are these men? When and where was this picture taken? We have no idea. All we know about

L ooking Back

January 5, 1893 – 130 Years Ago

Died, Victor E. Gobat, at his home in this city December 31, 1892. Mr. Gobat was born in Switzerland in the month of January 1841, but early in life, being in favor of political liberty, he crossed the waters and made his home in America. Since 1879 he had been a resident of Goldendale. He built the first brick building in Goldendale on the corner of southeast Columbus and Main in 1888. His was the only jewelry store in the city. Wendelin Leidl is temporarily running the Gobat’s shop. Mr. Leidl intends to locate here permanently but will not know until next Monday.

January 4, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

Industrial activity is promised for the year 1913. The Fisher Lumber Company, a Michigan concern, is constructing a sawmill at Mike Vincent’s homestead, situated four miles north of Wahkiacus. The lumber is hauled by wagons then shipped in carload lots. We also learn that J. S. Alexander, W. H. Bissell, and Benjamin Hammond, Wisconsin lumbermen, have been active this past week investigating an extensive tract lying on Bowman Creek near Lucas, in Cedar Valley.

January 7, 1943 – 80 Years Ago

With this issue of The Sentinel, volume 64, number 1, we enter the 64th year of continuous publication. This marks the birthday anniversary of the oldest firm doing business in Goldendale. The Sentinel has the honor of being the third oldest publication in the State of Washington, being established in 1879. During the early days, type for The Sentinel was composed by hand. Today our modern linotype machines can set in one hour the type it took the hand composer to set in a day. In one year, if the slugs of type from the linotype machines were laid end to end, they would reach a distance of 49,583 feet, a little over nine miles. An average of five words to the line makes a total of 2,975,000 words that is annually run through the typesetting machines. Yes, The Sentinel has progressed with the times, and as modern printing machinery came to a reality, installation of modern equipment was added to the plant.

January 3, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

Folks at Christ the King Lutheran church found an extra small boy in their midst Sunday morning at the Masonic Temple. The three-year old was unknown to anyone present, and he wasn’t too sure of his own name. City Officer Paul Williamson determined after investigation that he had been sent with neighbors to Sunday School at the Nazarene church, a block away. He had wandered outside a while waiting for his mother, Gladys Lee of the Firwood District, and somehow got back to the wrong church.

January 4, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

Ray and Maribell Birney left this week to return to their home in Covina, California, after spending the holidays visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Virginia Birney and the Doug Ledbetters.

January 2, 2003 – 20 Years Ago

Goldendale’s Paw Patrol – Goldendale’s Police Department welcomed its newest recruit, Chase, a German shepherd, to the force. Chase is a product of a generous donation by Goldendale citizen Vay Godbey, made in honor of his later brother. Chase and his handler, Reggie Bartkowski, will patrol the street of Goldendale and help assist in crime scenes and drug detection.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

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 (509773-3777) or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

We’ve colorized this picture from last week. Date ranges guessed for last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture ranged from before 1960 to the early ’70s. With a range that wide, we were unable to search our archives for the picture as it ran in The Sentinel all those years ago. We did learn the location of the picture is the Maryhill Museum, and the throne is part of the Queen Marie of Romania collection, which is a permanent exhibition of the museum.

The man in the picture was guessed to be the curator of the Maryhill Museum at that time. The lady on the throne is identified as

Muriel Brooks, and the lady on the far right is identified as Alice Wolverton. The lady in the middle of the two ladies was guessed to be either Donna Norris or Shirley Johnson. Though we could find no mention (in our limited scanned archives) of Donna Norris’ connection to the Museum, we do know Shirley Johnson was the wife of Mel Johnson, who was named to the museum board of trustees in 1972.

In fact, the story about that, which ran in The Sentinel May 18, 1972, listed Shirley Johnson, Alice Wolverton, and Muriel Brooks as attendees of a luncheon which followed that board meeting.

Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

This week we present the final installment of “Bill” Byars writes of Early History in Goldendale Community,” originally published in the January 3, 1946, edition of The Sentinel. Wm. F. Byars was the business manager of The Sentinel in 1893 before becoming editor in 1899, in which capacity he served until 1908. For reading convenience we have not put the story in quotes.

The former residence of the late Mary Chappell, which was recently torn down, was erected at a later date; likewise the wagon shop of Wm. Enderby, which was burned with several other buildings on the west end of the block.

In 1890 M. M. Warner and Fay Fenton had a blacksmith shop on the south side of West Broadway. This building ws burned at the time of the Enderby building burned along with the “Yellow Pine Café” on the southeast corner of Main and Golden streets.

Across the street was the “red barn,” which was owned at the time of the big fire in 1888 by Col. E. E. Pike and N. B. Brooks. In 1890 the livery stable was owned by Chas. Alvord who also owned The Dalles stage line. Will Lear afterwards became a partner of Mr. Alvord in the livery and stage business. Jack Washburn had a livery barn on the southeast corner of Broadway and Golden streets, now owned by the Darch estate.

In 1890 John Marshall and Perry Wing owned the blacksmith shop on the northeast corner of Main and Chatfield streets now owned by M. Jensen.

I. C. Darland had a livery stable on the northwest

Points to ponder:

corner of Main and Chatfield streets, Mr. Palmer afterwards owned the stable. It burned about thirtyone years ago. Back of the livery stable, where Fred Korthase’s planer now is located, was a barn yard used by the livery stable. West of the barn was a building occupied by a saloon and later used for a restaurant.

H. D. Young owned the brick building now occupied by H. C. Roloff. Mr. Young had a furniture store and was also an undertaker. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ahola had housekeeping rooms on the second floor the first year they were married. This building has been occupied by several different parties with a furniture store. Wm. Van Vactor conducted a picture show in this building at one time. It was also used for an auto repair shop. Mr. Young’s residence was north of the furniture store facing Broadway. This residence was of brick. Later R. D. Sunderland purchased the property, had the brick residence torn down and constructed three residences. Mr. Young had a brick yard north of town just this side of the Locy farm. He also had a big wooden building on the northeast corner of Broadway and Grant streets which was used for a skating rink and later by a bowling alley which was owned by Mr. Sunderland’s brother.

I. S. Bouschard had a shoe shop next to the building occupied by Roloff, which has since been torn down. Walter and Mollie Baird had a restaurant in the next building to the west.

The W. H. Ward brick

Sometimes I wish life came with subtitles.

Yesterday I had to change a light bulb. After that I crossed the road and walked into a bar. That’s when I realized my life is a joke.

You know it’s going to be a bad day when the pest exterminator crawls under your house and never comes out.

I just had a GPS installed on my life. It keeps telling me to go back four years and turn left at the entrance to the church.

The only problem with doing nothing is you never know when you’re finished.

building (now Richfield Service Station and J. C. Penney buildings) on the northeast corner of Main street and Columbus avenue was occupied by the Farmers Mercantile Co., Wm. Cumming being the manager. A. J. Ahola was a clerk in the store and he later became manager. On the second floor the Odd

Fellows had their hall in the east room. This room was afterwards occupied as a lodge room by the Masons and Eagles and the Legion.

On the west was a room which had a stage and was used for a public hall. Later the room was used by the Woodmen, Women of Woodcraft an Knights of Pythias as a lodge room.

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Time to fully fund the needs of education

State legislators are convening for the 2023 session. By state constitution, the “paramount duty” of the state is to “make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex” (Washington Constitution Art IX, 1). Based on the McCleary lawsuit and subsequent legislation, Washington placed boundaries around this duty by limiting its responsibility to funding “basic education.” Basic education allocates funding for staff, facilities, and maintenance. These funds are not adequate, nor do they provide for extracurricular activities, technology, or facilities upgrades—all aspects of providing a well-rounded education for our children.

Guest Column Ellen Perconti GSD Superintendent

Goldendale School District has worked diligently over the past few years to leverage COVID relief funding, grants, and energy savings to upgrade heating/cooling systems, lighting, and accessibility of our facilities. We are completing the first phase of this work, which upgraded the high school HVAC systems. The second and third phases of the scheduled work have been approved by the School Board. These phases will upgrade the high school entryway and electrical panels and replace lighting in both the high school and primary school buildings. These are all necessary upgrades we are fortunate to be able to complete without asking local taxpayers to cover the costs. We are also asking our legislators to review facility funding for schools so that further improvements can be made.

“Basic education” is an interesting term. In his book Schools Cannot Do It Alone (2010), Jamie Vollmer itemizes how the requirements for schools have expanded. He itemizes four pages of topics beyond reading, writing, math, science, and history that have been added since the 1900s. These additions include learning related to nutrition, physical education, arts, drug abuse prevention, and technology, just to name a few. Funding for education has not kept pace with the addition of requirements or student needs. As such, we continue to ask our legislators to hold back on new education initiatives and focus on fully funding what is currently required.

Educators are superheroes. GSD staff go above and beyond the call of duty each and every day to ensure that every child is cared for and learning. From transportation, where staff are the first and last faces of the district every day as students are picked up and dropped off safely; to food service providing quality meals; to custodial staff caring for our facilities; to teaching staff who understand who the students are, where they are in their learning, and how to move them forward, our staff work to create the best learning environment possible. Fully funding education means fully funding people. Compensation for educators and schools must keep pace with other similar industries, an ongoing challenge for the state—and its paramount duty.

Burn-out has got to go

The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .

This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.

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

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

any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.

Ken McKune Goldendale

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

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

I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me con-

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.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

Compare the priorities

As this letter was being written, the Republicans could not decide upon a Speaker of the House of Representatives.

But they have won the power for any single Republican House member to bring proceedings to a halt so that they can oust whomever they finally end up electing as Speaker. They’ve publicly announced that they want to be able to create a government shutdown and a default on debt, and they want the power to throw out any Speaker who tries to stop them.

They’ve announced priorities that include gutting the House ethics office, rewriting the history of the January 6 insurrection, and impeaching everyone from Joe Biden to the local dogcatcher.

Contrast these priorities with what the Democratic House accomplished when it had majority control in 2021-22: infrastructure funding to fix long-neglected highways, bridges, ports, and railways, which will create millions of well-paying jobs; increased access and affordability for healthcare, including capping insulin costs at $35 per month and forcing Big Pharma to negotiate

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prescription drug prices; major investments in manufacturing microchips here in America; initiatives to address Climate Change such as substantive rebates for middle class Americans for purchasing heat pumps and electric vehicles—these are only a few examples.

None of the Republicans’ shenanigans should surprise anyone. They don’t campaign on initiatives to improve the lives of working Americans. But they always manage to pass tax cuts that benefit the rich.

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Don’t count them out

Things are still pretty quiet here in our community. The Klickwood basketball teams have been busy with games after the Christmas break. Last Monday, January 3, they hosted Horizon Christian on the Glenwood home court. I believe I have it right that our Klickwood girls won, but the boys lost in a tough match. On Friday they played Lyle on the Klickitat court. Once again, the Klickwood girls won their game, and the boys lost a heartbreaker by just two points. I’m told it was a very exciting night of basketball.

On Saturday Klickwood traveled to Trout Lake for afternoon games. Those games were really tough, and our Klickwood players suffered hard losses. But don’t count them out yet. They’ve been doing very

well this season, and I’m sure they’ll bounce back strongly.

I wanted to let everyone know there will be a memorial service for Donald Kuhnhausen on Sunday, February 5, at the Glenwood school. Dinner in the multipurpose room will follow the service. Donald grew up here and attended the Glenwood school. He was the son of the late Violet and Herman (Sonny) Kuhnhausen and was a descendant of Glenwood pioneers Herman and Emma Kuhnhausen. Our condolences go out to all Donald’s family.

Here's another reminder, in case you didn’t get the school newsletter. There will be no school on Monday, January 16, in recognition of Martin Luther King Day and on Monday the 23rd because of a teacher in-service day.

Lyle School places Replacement Levy on ballot

The Lyle School District board of directors has approved a replacement enrichment levy to appear on the February 14 special election ballot. The current levy will expire on December 31, 2023. Voters will be asked to vote on a measure to continue local levy support for district operations. This is a replacement levy, not a new tax. If passed by voters, the district will collect no more than $700,000 in 2024, 2025, and again in 2026.

This is the same amount approved by voters since 2019. At that time, the district indicated that collections would not exceed $700,000 each year and likely would be less. The district collected $653,473.65 in 2022 and estimates 2023 collection at approximately $658,765.

What will the proposed levy cost the average property owner?

If the replacement levy is approved this February, property owners will pay an estimated $1.36 per thousand of the property’s assessed value in 2024, $1.29 per thousand in 2025, and $1.19 per thousand in 2026.

Taxes collected in 2024 on a property valued at $325,000, an estimated total tax rate of $1.36 will equal an estimated $36.83 per month, or approximately $9.20 per week.

The tax rate may still change further depending on property valuations and additional changes to the state’s school funding laws,

but the district’s total local tax collection, if approved by voters, cannot be any higher than $700,000 and is likely to be less.

School maintains focus on using local dollars to make the most impact in students' educational experience.

Local levy dollars make up about 14% of the district’s general fund budget. The levy funds salaries for staff members such as classroom teachers and paraeducators; extracurricular activities like athletics; music, art, classroom supplies; salaries for coaches; and bus service outside of what the state funds.

Note: funds from the sale of the Dallesport building can only be used for capital projects, not the education programming costs that the levy funds. Dallesport building sale funds will be used to replace the school’s HVAC and for roofing repairs.

The levy dollars will continue local support for programs that inspire many of students to work hard in school, such as athletics and career and technical education (previously called vocational education).

Watch for more information on the district website, www.lyleschools.org. If you have questions, call the district office at (509) 365-2191.

Exemptions from taxes may be available to certain homeowners. To determine if you qualify, call the Klickitat County Assessor at (509) 773-3715.

Local wordsmith pens unique holiday poem

’Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house, wrapping paper was strewn, with no room for a mouse.

The sinks were fi lled with dirty dishes to be cleaned with care, in hopes that Dawn would soon be there.

The children were nestled in their beds, with visions of new gifts dancing through their heads.

I had just settled in with my cat for a long winter’s

nap When on the front lawn I heard such a clatter, I jumped up to see what was the matter.

There were all the relatives with their eight tiny children. They couldn’t leave because they were stranded in the snow.

Maybe they’ll help with the dishes. I sure hope so!

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

—John Thompson

Farewell to Jack

Today started off on a sad note. Our very own Jack Bryan has gone to be with his loved ones in heaven. He was one of the sweetest, most giving of himself people I knew and loved here in Lyle. As far back as I can remember, his family was here. I recall as a child hearing that one of his brothers was killed in the military, the fi rst Lyle family member lost in war time that I’d heard of. The Lyle Fire Department also had a lot to say about his loss; Jack was a longtime volunteer with the department: “With more than 30 years of service as a fi re fighter and fi re chief, current members and many past members can be thankful for all he gave the department and the

Lyle community. Some of us joined the department due to Jack’s encouragement. It was not unusual to see Jack and Don Brashers with their heads under the hood or feet sticking out from under many of our vehicles back in the day. They practically lived at the fi re station. Through his years of service, Jack was an active participant in the growth and improvements we have been able to accomplish. Many heartfelt memories were shared on the Lyle Washington Community space on Facebook, showing that he was deeply loved and will be dearly missed, with most sending their deepest

Community events

January 12 – February 15, 2023, Yoga New Year’s Series: 9:30 a.m. 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner, The Missing Corner. Reflect and renew through a series of 6 classes that will help you discover and embody your intentions for 2023. Register at troutlakeyoga.com/book-online for more information.

January 14, 2023, Monterrey Taco Dinner & Desert Silent Auction: 5 –7:30 p.m. American Legion, Goldendale. Sponsored by the Goldendale Equestrian Team. All proceeds will be used to support each athlete during the 2023 season. Call coach Stacy at 940-841-0991 for more info.

January 15, 2023, Accessing your Intuition: 3 – 5 p.m. 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner, The Missing Corner. Have you ever wanted to feel more connected to your intuition and feel more clarity around making decisions based on gut feelings? You will be learning in depth the ways your intuition speaks to you, how to receive messages with more clarity and tools to practice on your own and with a friend. Led by Laura Doctor of Trout Lake cost $10-20 pre-register at laurarosedoctor@gmail. com.

January 16, 2023, Innate Postpartum Care, Planning for the Fourth Trimester: 6 – 8 p.m. 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner, The Missing Corner. Postpartum care is a necessity – not a luxury – for mothers and families to thrive. This 5-class event will cover the 5 essentials of postpartum healing, creating and fortifying community support

networks, connecting you with local birth and postpartum resources, and will support you to develop a postpartum plan that meets the unique needs of you and your family. Classes are 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 and the fi nal date is to be determined. To sign up contact Stephanie@heartsongpreschool.com for pricing and questions.

January 17, 2023, Introduction to Wall Framing: 6 – 9 p.m. 32 NE Pioneer Place, White Salmon, Gorge MakerSpace. In this class, we’ll talk through the theory of structural wall framing, and get to know the tools and techniques that go along with it. We’ll each frame a small wall, and stand them up together. 4 walls make a house! This class is good for anyone, ages 15+. Cost is $75/person, to sign up visit gorgemaskerspace.com January 20, 2022, Teen Council: 3 – 5 p.m. Goldendale Library January 21, 2023, 2023 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo Queen Coronation: 5 – 8 p.m. Murphy’s Family Watering Hole in Bingen. Dinner, live music, and silent auction, admission is $20 per person. Contact Amanda Chambers for tickets 509-366-0509 January 22, 2023, Basics of Bookbinding: 3 – 5 p.m. 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner, The Missing Corner. Learn two basic book binding methods, using decorative cover paper or your own art to bind a journal or notebook. Led by Mary Kissinger of Northwestern Park. Cost is $20 – $40 preregister at gatherbookbind-

condolences to Jack’s family.” Have you checked out the new Hot Wok Roadhouse Restaurant and Lounge here at 600 State Street (across from the Country Café)?

The hours have been modified to Tuesdays closed and other weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and opening at noon on Saturday and Sundays.

The menu offers a diverse choice of dishes, including many typical Chinese dishes; but not to fear, they still offer the normal American dishes such as chicken strips and hamburgers. Plus they kept the pool tables that have been a fi xture for

many years throughout the many changes of names on the door.

With the weather still changing daily, the word must get out to those who may need a warm place for a while. A warming shelter has recently opened at the Lyle Activity Center on the South East corner of 3rd and Klickitat Street. An overnight stay needs a phone call by 9 p.m. Call (509) 731-4888.

I fi nally decided on a resolution for the coming year. It will be to stop procrastinating. I’ll start tomorrow. Or maybe next week. Submit your news to: Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail. com.

ery@gmail.com January 24, 2023, Intro to Woodworking – Shoe Racks and Coat Hooks: 6 –9 p.m. 32 NE Pioneer Place, White Salmon, Gorge MakerSpace. Dreaming of better storage for all the boots and slippers? Gorge MakerSpace is here to help! In this intro class, we’ll learn a few tools and techniques then dive into making some storage solutions for your entryway or garage. Some wood provided, ages 15+. Cost is $75/person, to sign up visit gorgemaskerspace.com

January 24, 2023, American Cross Blood Drive: 1:15 – 6:30 p.m. Goldendale High School. Call Nadine at 509-439-2011 for an appointment or go online, Red Cross and search by zip code.

January 25, 2023, Free Concert by Dr. James Ogden, 7 p.m., Camplan Room, Goldendale Library.

February 14, 2023, Valentine’s Day Read In: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 131 W Burgen St Goldendale Library. Celebrate your love of libraries and reading on Valentine’s Day with the fi rst annual Read In. Come read, enjoy warm beverages, and share your love of reading with others all day at the library.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Zumba Classes – Soul 2 Soul Health Center 5:30 –6:30 p.m.

Sunday

• Makers Market at The Missing Corner – 1256

Hwy 141 BZ Corner. Every third Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Contact themissingcorner@gmail.com for more information.

Monday

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509-4931533.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 490-3704

• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.

• Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library

• One on One tech help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509773-4487

Tuesday

• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit https://www.klickitatcounty.org/643/Board-ofCounty-Commissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting

• TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com

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George Otto Mukai of Goldendale passed away on October 14, 2022. He was under the care of a University of Washington (UW) heart specialist when he died at the UW Hospital. Mukai leaves his only sibling, a sister (whom he called his “best friend”), Dulcie Mukai Bordewick of Seattle, and many cousins, second cousins, and other relatives. Closest was his cousin, Gary Takahashi of Maryhill, who was like a brother to him, especially since they lived close to each other. Additional nearby relatives who were of great support to him were persons living in Maryhill, including Terrence and Evelyn Atkins, Kimiko Atkins, and Takashi Atkins.

Mukai was age 79 years (April 19, 1943 – October 14, 2022). His deceased Seattle parents were George Masao Mukai (May 8, 1911 – February 9, 1991) and Mineko

Takahashi Mukai (July 14, 1912 – December 7, 1980).

Both owned and operated the historic Lillian Apartments in Seattle (at 1258 John Street).

Growing up in Seattle, Mukai attended Seattle public schools: Gatzert Elementary School, Seward Elementary School, Meany Jr. High School, and Queen Anne High School. After receiving his Queen Anne High School diploma in 1961, he attended art schools and classes to follow his passion in the arts. In 1964, he received his diploma from Burnley School of Professional Art in Seattle, where he focused on all phases of commercial art. He also received a certificate for the production end of the printing business from the North Pacific Bank Note Company and a Nikon School certificate for advanced photography and techniques.

Mukai blossomed and

Gloria J. Prince

Gloria J. Prince, 79, of Bickleton, Washington, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Camas, Washington.

Memorial services will be held in Bickleton at a later date with interment to follow at IOOF Cemetery, Bickleton.

Gloria was born in Yakima, Washington, to James (Jim) and Nellie (Johnstead) Ingram on February 25, 1943. She went to high school at Bickleton and graduated in 1961. She worked as a mother and various other service-related jobs, as well as being co-owner/ operator of the Bluebird Inn with her husband, Bill, for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends including furry friends, doing crafts, and annually attending the Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo. She was member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Gloria is survived by her children, Carol Burton of Sidney, Nebraska, and Kenneth Robbins of North

Pole, Alaska; brother Bill Ingram; grandchildren Fredrick (Heather) Benzel, Crystal Benzel (Patrick Wiezorek); greatgrandchildren Wyatt, Bella, Robert, Camilla, and Jameson; step-son Terry Prince; niece Billie McNary; and nephews Len, Bobby, and Adam Ingram. She is preceded in death by her husband William; parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; brother Robert Ingram; step-children William Jr. and Daileen Prince; and greatgrandchildren Romeo Carter and Harlo Wiezorek.

Memorial donations may be made to Alder Creek Pioneer Association (ACPA), PO Box 116, Bickleton, WA 99322. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Chris and Sam Williams and family, Don Slater, Gale Blankenship, and the staff at Prestige Care and Rehab in Camas, Washington.

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; Tue: 6:30pm Catechism; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 6:30pm Compline

George Otto Mukai

became a gifted artist who was talented in multiple arenas as graphics illustrator and designer, advertising artist, and photographer. He worked in Seattle or the Seattle area as a production artist (at Harry Bonath and Associates, Cherokee Manufacturing Co., and Cole and Weber), production illustrator (at Milmanco Corporation, Boeing Company and Wayne Werder Design Group); and freelance artist (at Advertising Art, Seattle). In 1975, he also worked briefly at R and R Drafting in The Dalles. He produced a lot of artistic work on his own, but he did not go public in showing his work, only to relatives. His relatives often raved about his meticulous and detailed graphics and artistic designs. His work

revealed steady hands as he drew straight and curved lines without instruments and rulers.

Mukai’s work remained in sketchbooks, notebooks, ordinary paper, and even scraps of scratch paper at his home. His doodles and sketches were interesting because they show how he drew what he saw, thought, or interpreted. Mukai said, “Most of my drawings are from brainstorming. Occasionally I use my scrap files, or even go out to site [take pictures and make rough sketches for reference].”

Mukai’s artistic talents also included photography, as revealed in volumes of photographs he took of people, places, buildings, events, programs, celebrations, and all aspects of life.

He had an eye for capturing and highlighting most important elements and symbols unique to all subjects. He was a mindful and astute photo archivist and documentarian whose work will have impact on generations.

For the past 51 years, Mukai lived and worked mostly in the Columbia Gorge areas in Washington and Oregon. He resided most of the time in Maryhill and Goldendale, and he worked (paid employment and volunteer services) in Oregon (Biggs Junction Auto-Truck Stop) and in Washington at Lillian Apartments (Seattle), Martin Marietta (Goldendale), R and R Drafting (The Dalles), The Crescent (Spokane), Klickitat County Senior Center (Goldendale), Goldendale Food Bank, and the Goldendale Grange.

On his resume, he noted that he “Enjoy[s] traveling as much as possible.” His

Clarissa Pentecost

Clarissa Pentecost passed away on December 15, 2022, at the age of 91 at her daughter’s home in Stevenson where she resided for the last two years.

Kris, as she was known by friends, grew up in Jamestown, North Dakota, and attended school there as well, and the family moved to Seattle. She and Joe Pente -

cost were married in 1954. In 1956 Teresa was born, adding to her big sister, Linda. They moved to the Yakima Valley and then to Goldendale in 1962. Joe passed away in 2007, and Kris continued to live on her own until 2020 when she went to live with her youngest daughter, Teresa, until her passing. She went silently with her

daughter and granddaughter by her side.

She is joining her husband, mother, father, stepfather Bill, her sister, and her beloved great-granddaughter who had arms wide open for her. Abigail got her wings in August of 2022. She is survived by her two daughters, Teresa of Stevenson and Linda of Vancouver; and

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Jan. 22-28 to be School Choice Week in Washington, recognizing the role that K-12 school choice plays in the lives of children, parents, and teachers across the state. This announcement marks the fourth year in a row that the Week has been formally proclaimed in the state.

“School Choice Week in Washington” is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week, a weeklong national celebration of K-12 education that takes place during the last week of January. The full text of the proclamation can be found on the School Choice Week website at schoolchoiceweek. com/proclamations-2023.

The Week is a public awareness effort that high-

lights the contributions of traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling. It also celebrates the choices parents have to choose which of these learning environments works best for their children.

For the Week, parents, schools, and other organizers have planned more than 250 activities across the state of Washington, including rallies, in-school activities, and a school fair in Port Angeles, all of which aim to spark conversations about the opportunities parents have, or want to have, for their children’s education.

More than 25,000 events have been independently planned for the week nationwide, raising awareness

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren 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.

love of new sights and experiences also extended to his residences. In addition to Oregon and Washington, Mukai lived and worked in Honolulu, Hawaii, for two and a half years. Mukai valued and honored not only his Mukai and Takahashi families but also what he identified as his “Grange family.” He devoted time, energy, and resources to the Goldendale Grange No. 49, as this organization was special and important to him. While attending Grange activities and events, he took voluminous number of photographs through the years, all of which remain in his archival collection.

In the spring of 2023, a memorial service will occur, followed by a burial service for George Otto Mukai at the Maryhill Cemetery in Maryhill, Washington.

three granddaughters, Brianne (Farley) Dudley, Angie (Chris) Tatum of Vancouver, and Tonya (John) Beattie of Belfair, Washington. She also is survived by four great grandchildren, Brenden of Stevenson, Samantha and Elizabeth from Vancouver, and Jennifer and Steven.

Clarissa is being laid to rest with her husband, Joe.

about school choices of every type.

“During the Week, Washington families will join the nation in celebrating their schools and the positive ways that education shapes kids’ lives,” said Andrew Campanella, president of

National School Choice Week. “This proclamation recognizes that education starts with families; let’s support all parents in finding learning environments where their child is challenged, inspired, and successful.”

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

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ments.

The other major item concerned choices the Event Committee made in awarding tourism funds for 2023. Councilor Steve Johnston expressed concern about the decision not to fund the Kiwanis setting up U.S. flags on holidays while approving funds for the annual Gay Pride celebration.

Johnston noted that the fl ag “represents the fundamental principles that this country was founded on, and the vast majority of citizens in this country and indeed around the world view this symbol with enormous pride and respect.”

He also said, “There’s a systematic assault by radical progressive elements now to destroy our traditional values and morals, and one of the weapons of choice is sex. Or, specifically, sexual orientation and gender identity, which have been weaponized and politicized.”

He added, “With all due respect, the local folks who identify with the LGBTQ community and our friends and neighbors are nevertheless charter members of a much larger organization that promotes such things as drag queen performances in

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directing the planning director to assist the planning commission to hear from the public through public hearings and to make recommendations that may establish siting and location regulations, including but not limited to large-scale solar siting ordinances and appropriate solar siting locations based on area population density criteria, along with natural resource and resource lands protections. This may also be done

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around the world of sudden very loud sounds without explanation. Just do a search on “unexplained loud noises,” and you’ll fi nd hours of news

grade schools and libraries, while those local institutions denied faith-based presentations.”

Johnston also said they are involved with “psychological manipulation and force and physical and chemical programs relative to gender identity for children.

“I am not anti-gay,” he added. “But I am against things such as I just mentioned. I respect any individual’s choice of sexual identity, allowing that they aren’t coerced and they don’t force the issue on somebody that doesn’t agree. Furthermore, I am not in favor of using public funds of any kind to promote an agenda that’s as divisive and contentious as this at any level.”

Councilor Andy Halm, who is openly gay, reacted to these allegations.

“Your comments were, in my eyes, very hateful and hurtful,” he said. “Not only to me, but other people in this community. Twelve years ago, I came out, and I was in fear. Tonight, this is one of the examples of why I’m glad that I have found my voice in the last couple of years, especially helping put on Pride. Because 12 years ago I would have never been brave

through amendments to the EOZ and the Klickitat County Comprehensive Plan.

“The purpose of this moratorium is to protect the customs, culture, natural resources, and resource lands of the residents of the Goldendale and Centerville valleys and to ensure that the county’s planning and future development is consistent with the local community’s long-range vision for the area.”

reports globally and across the U.S. Add to those the myriad theories on the fringes of reason, and you can be entertained for a good while.

enough to speak like this in front of anyone about my own sexuality.

“I feel attacked by you, Steve,” Halm continued. “To be completely honest, I’m trying to hold it together because I’m so angry right now with you. Viewpoints like you have [expressed] tonight are hurtful to people. Twelve years ago, I was out on Highway 97 going 75 miles an hour, going to wreck my car into a semi because I wanted to end my life because I was gay. I was afraid to come out.

“In the last two years, I have learned a lot of stories in this community of the same thing—people wanted to kill themselves. We have brought joy to this community. Putting this event on put smiles on people’s faces, and that’s what pride is about. And I encourage you to go to the event and see what it’s about—it’s not about you’re talking about. It’s about music. It’s about food. It’s about community, like getting people together and having a good night and celebrating who they are without being persecuted.”

Halm added, “The American flag is our flag of our country of freedom. It’s my freedom to celebrate my

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Emails alone will never bring in the businesses needed to increase productivity. There is nothing like face-to-face contact with business owners or managers when building the trust you need to grow your ad sales. Taking a sincere, personal interest in each advertiser and their business is probably the best advice I can give. Remember, it is not just a business or another ad on the runsheet you are dealing with but people doing their best in their own life situations. An owner needs to know you

sexuality without being persecuted.”

Council members on the Event Committee revealed that turning down the Kiwanis request for funds to purchase new flags and to set them out was not politically motivated; it was a matter of following the rules. Those funds may be used only to promote tourism, and the Kiwanis application had not carried an explanation of how putting out flags might attract tourists. They said they had no intention of denying the request, just not funding it with tourism dollars. Councilors then passed a motion fulfi lling the Kiwanis request from the city’s general fund.

Councilor Johnston did say he was sorry.

“What I’d like to do is apologize to Andy and any of the other members of the group who are moderate,” he said. “Just because the person belongs to fraternity or a particular organization doesn’t mean that they are people who agree with all the policies, and I realize I painted a delicate picture here with the group, and that’s why I commented it was difficult for me to do that, and I used the Gay Pride issue to do a comparison with the Kiwanis issue.

have a genuine concern for their business to prosper. Sometimes emailing a short note, stopping by their place of business, or giving a quick phone call just to see how they are doing, without trying to sell them something, goes a long way in proving your sincerity. I have found that my customers appreciate compassion without being sappy, with a bit of humor.

Practically speaking, contracted ads are a fabulous way to strengthen sales and relationships with advertisers because you can offer higher dis-

If I’ve offended anybody, I do apologize.”

Halm thanked Johnston and added, “Maybe I got a little too angry, but it’s just that I didn’t have a voice 12 years ago, and I’m speaking up for people who can’t speak up.”

Ultimately, councilors approved the Events Committee recommendation:

• Greater Goldendale Christmas $10,000

• Goldendale Motorsports Association (GMA) Show and Shine $5,500

• GMA Concours de Maryhill $5,500

• Goldendale Pride $1,700

• Goldendale Kiwanis $0.00

• Abate of Washington $13,000

The total allocations came to $80,700.

The request from Abate of Washington would be used to stage a July 4th demolition derby at the county fairgrounds in conjunction with a professional fi reworks display.

Under staff reports, Police Chief Jay Hunziker gave this rundown of the cases his department handled in 2022:

“For 2022, our cases ended at 3,206,” he said. “If you want to break that down, we averaged 273 cases per month, 68.2 cases per week, and 9.7 cases

counts. That makes the advertiser happy, and guaranteed ads are excellent for the publication. If a small business does not want to contract ads, bundling is always a great way to offer good discounts. When you tell an advertiser they will get “x amount of discount” for doing “x amount of print ads plus whatever size of digital,” it can pique their interest. Also, advertisers usually appreciate knowing you are concerned about their budget. Times are a bit tough for many businesses now, and if they think you are only

per day, on an average. So it’s been a very busy year. This is among the highest numbers we’ve ever had.”

Hunziker also said that the department had five applicants for an open administrative assistant position at the police department and they would be scheduling interviews next week.

Captain Juliana Ontoveros made the report for the Goldendale Fire Department, which ended last year with 185 calls—91 for emergency medical services and 94 for fi re.

“Eight of them were structure related,” she said. “We had 12 mutual aid calls with Rural 7, and I believe one of those was Wishram.”

She said response times from dispatch to being en route averaged five minutes and 25 seconds for fi re calls and six minutes and 34 seconds for EMS calls. From dispatch to on scene time, she said, was nine minutes and 36 seconds for fi res and nine minutes and 51 seconds for EMS.

“Those are pretty good times for a volunteer agency,” she said.

out for the biggest ad you can squeeze out of them, they will shut you down.

Let them know you are there to assist in their business’ success.

My last piece of advice is to have fun and not give up. If you enjoy what you are doing, people notice and respond more positively whenever you contact them, even if they decline at the time. Kindness and perseverance can produce positive dividends.

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The Washington Outdoors Report: Planning for a fun year outdoors

John Kruse

For The SenTinel

2023 is sizing up to be a busy year. First off, I’m moving out to the Columbia Basin in the next few months. It’s the region of the state I find myself going to more often than not when it comes to fishing for trout, bass, walleye, and panfish. It’s also the place I go to hunt birds, whether they be ducks, pheasant, or geese. Throw in the fact my best friend lives next to Potholes State Park and our shared bass boat is there, and you can begin to understand the reason I’m moving that way.

Second, I’ll be exhibiting again at two big sportsmen’s shows here in the Pacific Northwest. I’ll be at the Washington Sportsmen’s Show at the fairgrounds in Puyallup from February 1 thru the 5th and at the big Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s show at the Expo in Portland from February

14 through the 18th. Both shows promise to be very good ones with lots of exhibitors and attendees. You can find out more about them at www.thesportshows.com.

I’ll be doing a good amount of fishing on Potholes Reservoir again this year and will also be fishing three or four bass tournaments in the hope that my fishing partner and I will finally cash a check at one of these events.

This spring I’m looking at a possible trip to the Snake River in Hells Canyon for some smallmouth bass and sturgeon fishing. The beginning of June will likely find me in the Columbia River Gorge, fishing for American shad below the John Day Dam and casting for pikeminnow near The Dalles. I may also go on a day trip while at The Dalles to Cottonwood Canyon State Park where you can hike trails along the John Day River, see wildlife from mule deer to bighorn sheep,

WAGAP opens Skamania Warming Shelter, none in Klickitat County

The doors to the Skamania County Emergency Warming Shelter in Stevenson officially opened on December 29, 2022. It is expected to be available through mid-March. The shelter is located near the Hegewald Center and is operated by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP).

Houseless persons needing to escape life-threatening winter weather can access the shelter Thursday through Monday evenings and must check in between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. It is available to adults, children accompanied by their parents/guardians, and emancipated minors. Unaccompanied minors will be referred to law enforcement or the Youth Empowerment Shelter in The Dalles.

If emergency needs arise on nights that the shelter is not open (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), clients must connect with WAGAP during regular office hours for alternate assistance. The WAGAP office in Stevenson is at 683 SW Rock Creek Drive and is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. The office phone number is (509) 427-8229. The team at WAGAP is on

hand to help with a variety of services beyond emergency shelters. They will work together to help with immediate needs like shelter, food, and safety to put people on a path to sustainability and independence.

During the evenings the warming shelter coordinator can be reached at (509) 281-1129 after business hours. If you reach a voice mail, you will be asked to leave a message.

“It’s important for people to connect with the coordinator as soon as possible so appropriate assistance can be provided when available,” said Curt Gray, Skamania County Housing Programs manager. “We have limited resources and want to be sure they are directed where most needed to protect people from the elements.”

“Unfortunately, there is not a similar warming shelter available in Klickitat County,” said Lori Call, WAGAP’s Klickitat County Housing Director. "But we have program alternatives to assist during the extreme weather conditions." She noted two offices in Klickitat County are available Monday through Thursday to make arrangements for health and safety:

• In Goldendale, call

(509) 773-6834 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or go to the WAGAP Housing office at 150 West Main Street.

In Bingen, call (509) 493-2662 between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or go to WAGAP’s main office at 115 West Steuben Street.

Both the Skamania and Klickitat County offices have some resources available to assist clients in the cold weather, like some winterwear and supplies.

During the day, public resources like local libraries and WAGAP offices are available for people to get out of the elements and stay safe.

One benefit of stopping by a WAGAP office is connecting with staff who can talk with clients about their overall needs and get them linked with helpful programs throughout the Community Action Agency. Housing programs, food banks, care coordination, thrift store voucher system, domestic violence prevention, crime victims service center, energy assistance programs, and other programs offer individuals assistance to build a better life.

An online intake form is now available for people new to WAGAP who are not already participat-

ing in one of its programs. They can register at www. wagap.org/start. This link will connect them with staff who will review their needs and refer them to the programs that best meet their needs.

Donations of new warm blankets, pillows, coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves are always welcome to support houseless individuals battling the elements. Donors should connect with the warming services coordinator to confirm current needs and make arrangements to drop by supplies at a nearby WAGAP office.

To donate winter supplies, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact the office nearest you in Stevenson, Bingen, or Goldendale. Financial donations are also essential to keeping programs running. A donation can go to the Greatest Need or be directed to a program of choice, such as Emergency Warming Services.

Donations are accepted online at www.wagap.org/ donate, by mail at P.O. Box 805, Bingen, WA 98605, or by dropping off a donation at your local WAGAP office during regular business hours.

north to Alaska again, and this time I’ll be taking my best friend, Rusty Johnston, for his first fishing trip in the Last Frontier. We’ll be staying at Sportsman’s Cove Lodge, a vey well run operation in a secluded, beautiful setting on Prince of Wales Island, accessible by floatplane from Ketchikan. Once there, we’ll get in 3 ½ days of chartered fishing for halibut, salmon, lingcod, and true cod. It will be my fourth time at the lodge, and I am thrilled to return!

If you want to find out more check out www.alaskasbestlodge.com.

Late August will find me at Fort Casey State Park on the east side of Whidbey Island. Every other year a run of pink salmon come into Puget Sound, heading to several rivers to spawn.

A good number of these fish can be found close to shore, close enough to cast to from the beach. Some years the fishing is good, sometimes

not so much, but spending a morning and evening casting for salmon, crabbing in the small bay next to the park campground during the day, and hiking around the old fort and lighthouse while watching the state ferry come and go makes for a great end-of-summercamping getaway.

I’ll come back from Fort Casey State Park just in time for the opening of bird hunting season. With any luck, I’ll have a new hunting dog by then and if I do, I’ll be spending a lot of time going for long walks on the public lands of the Columbia Basin hoping to run into some birds.

Like I said, it’s looking to be a busy year, but I can’t wait to enjoy all of it! Here’s hoping the year ahead is full of adventures outdoors for you as well.

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

Broadband map training today

This Friday, January 13, is an important deadline for rural Americans attempting to improve their access to high-speed internet. In preparation for that deadline, a special training is scheduled in White Salmon for today, January 11, to help people learn more. The training is from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the White Salmon Community Library. It is organized by the MidColumbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) and the Snowden Community Council.

January 13 is the date established by the federal government for people to review the online National Broadband Map (viewable at broadbandmap.fcc.gov/ home), which attempts to identify current levels of broadband access for individual households across America. These levels of service will help determine the portion of more than $42 billion in federal broadband funding available in each

state over the next five years to support improving broadband access. But it isn’t easy to use the map, even if you have access to the internet. Open to the public and especially rural residents of Klickitat County, the training by MCEDD Deputy Director Carrie Pipinich will show people how to access the federal mapping website and compare its information with their realworld experience. The map indicates internet upload and download speeds and service providers regardless of whether people are relying on satellite, copper cable, cell tower, cable, or fiber.

People are encouraged to bring their own laptops to the training. Instructions on how to access the National Broadband Map are also posted on MCEDD’s website, www.mcedd.org, and the Snowden Community Council website, https://snowdencommunity. org.

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and catch a whole bunch of feisty smallmouth bass on light tackle. In July I’ll be heading

Contributed

GOOD CATCH: The author with a nice largemouth bass.

The

Photos by local photographers Neil Thompson (top & center) and Steve Nygaard (bottom)

Check It Out

Jan Johnston, Collection Manager Fort Vancouver Regional Library District You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org

It’s the Year of the Rabbit, astrologically speaking. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is represented by the rabbit, which is the fourth animal in a 12-year cycle of animals. I don’t pretend to follow or understand Chinese astrology, but I do think it’s interesting to see which animal represents a new year. It so happens that I was born in the Year of the Snake. I’m not sure how I feel about that. Because it’s all about the rabbit this year, I propose adding rabbit/bunny/hare-related items to your TBR (to be read) and

TBW (to be watched) piles. I’m suggesting “rabbity” titles for both kids and adults—mix and match as you please—as well as a couple of books about the Chinese zodiac. My experience with bunnies is limited but charming. By the way, I prefer the term “bunny” because it is way more fun to say and write than “rabbit.” So our property is home to many bunny families, and I get a kick out of watching them chase each other in the springtime. By the way, bunnies are zippy! But I think their eyesight isn’t very good because one of these zippy bunnies nearly ran into my leg while I was sitting on our patio. My other close encounter with a bunny happened in a tile store in Portland. That’s right—a tile store. As my husband and I entered the store, a large, white bunny cruised past us and continued to roam around the store as we strolled the aisles. This was pretty great, but that wasn’t the best part. The bunny’s owner was standing next to the checkout counter as we were making our purchase, and the bunny jumped from the oor into her arms. Love, love, love

Mexican Casserole

TAYLER BRADLEY FOR THE SENTINEL

One thing I have learned over the years is cooking does not have to be complicated to be good. Some of my favorite recipes are the simplest ones. I’ve also learned that borrowing recipes from friends and family is not a crime; some have actually become favorite family meals.

A while back, my mom and I went to Tammy Kayser’s house for dinner. She made a Mexican casserole we fell in love with on just the first bite. I borrowed the recipe from her and now make it on a regular basis; I even make it in Texas for my new roommates, who also love this meal. The simplicity of this casserole allows it to be quick to make, but its flavors and versatility are why it’s so special. It has four main ingredients, but we add one more—just because. When I make this dish, there are usually leftovers, which is helpful because I can take them to work for the next few days. The other really great thing is there are so many ways to eat this dish: use it as a dip with chips, put it on taco shells to make your own tacos, or eat it just the way it is like a casserole. The latter is my favorite because I feel like it doesn’t need any extra ingredients to make it taste

good. And with the flavors that are presented, you can add different variations whenever you want. For example, we usually use beef taco meat, but you can also substitute shredded chicken if you like.

The toppings are endless— sour cream, avocados, salsa, cilantro, or basically whatever you want to put on top.

Need I say more? I mean, I could keep going on and on about this dish, but I think I better just get right into the recipe so you can make it this week for your family.

Ingredients:

• 1-1.5 pounds of hamburger (or chicken if you prefer)

• A medium bag of shredded cheese (you can always shred your own as well; we use a fiesta blend)

• 1-2 10 oz. cans of enchilada sauce (you can use whichever heat level you like, mild, medium, or hot)

• 1 4-7 oz. can of diced green chiles

• 1-2 cups of Minute Rice (follow directions on the box)

• 1-2 cups of beef broth (for the rice)

• Salt

• Pepper

Optional - avocados, salsa, cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch, tortilla chips, taco shells, or whatever else you would like.

Directions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400

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degrees. Follow the instant rice directions on the box, using beef broth instead of water, and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Set it aside once it is done.

2. While the rice is steaming, brown the hamburger. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Once the meat is browned, add the green chiles and the and the first can of enchilada sauce. Taste test to determine if a second can should be added. Once desired amount of sauce has been added, mix it all together and set it aside.

4. To assemble, lightly spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. Put the rice on the very bottom in an even layer. Pour the meat mixture right over the top of the rice in as even a layer as you can get. Now, top it off with as much, or as little cheese as you would like. For my family, we put a good layer evenly across the whole thing.

5. Put casserole in the oven until the cheese is melted. We usually leave it in long enough for the cheese to brown just a little.

6. Take it out and let it set for a few minutes and serve whatever way you choose.

If you have a recipe you would like to share so I can try it, please feel free to email it to me at tayler@ goldendalesentinel.com.

New at the Library

FICTION

“Sleepwalk” by Dan Chaon.

“To Fill a Yellow House” by Sussie Anie.

“You Can Hide” by Rebecca Zanetti.

NONFICTION

“The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book” by Jerry Seinfeld.

“Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational” by Michael Shermer.

“The Essential Skills of Wilderness Survivial: A Guide to Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, Navigation, and Survival Kits” by Jason Knight.

The Postscript

-Carrie Classon

Dogs in the Winter

“Aren’t you the cutest dog?” I asked the chubby brindle pit bull mix walking down the sidewalk.

Objectively, she was not the cutest dog, I suppose. But there is no such thing as an ugly dog, as we all know. She was wearing a brandnew jacket with colorful pockets and a hood and, to top it off, had matching booties. She looked a little self-conscious—as we all are when we get dressed up for the first time in a while—and I thought she could use a little reassurance.

“I wasn’t sure she would wear the booties,” her owner confessed.

The dog looked at me seriously, as if she understood. The booties might be a bridge too far, even on a very cold day. But this barrel-shaped brindle pup was dancing on the cold pavement, happy to meet me, booties all but forgotten.

“She loves meeting new people,” her owner explained, unnecessarily.

I love seeing the dogs in the winter.

Of course, this is the time of year that longhaired dogs are finally getting comfortable. They stroll at a leisurely pace. They roll in the snow. They walk with their noses under the snow, sniffing the mysterious world beneath the surface. They scoop up big mouthfuls of snow as they go, cruising along with their tongues firmly inside their mouths for the first time in months. They are utterly at home in the snow, as if the warm months of the past were an aberration and we are now back to normal.

But the short-haired dogs suffer. They shiver and hop from one foot to the other and look as if the whole notion of taking a walk in these temperatures was neither their idea nor something they approved of. Their owners decide that what they need is a jacket, and, usually, the jacket is a mixed success. The little dogs still seem cold, even in their

with straps and clips and usually are drifting to one side or the other, or threatening to come off entirely. The booties almost never stay on long.

Just down the block, I met a short-haired terrier walking with a man I chat with regularly. The terrier was not in a jacket and, when he saw me coming, I could see the pleading in his eyes.

“Please do not make my owner stop and talk!” I tried not to talk too long as the terrier hopped from one cold paw to the other and shivered disapprovingly.

“He needs a jacket!” I said to the terrier’s owner, but I could tell neither owner nor terrier was crazy about the idea.

Which is why the brindle pit bull’s ensemble was so impressive.

She looked as if she was planning to model it in a dog catalog. Her slightly pudgy frame filled out the jacket and kept it in place. Her little booties kept her off the cold snow and sharp sand and biting salt. She was perfectly decked out and, I suspect, she had an idea of exactly how adorable she was.

“You are the cutest dog in town!” I announced. The stubby dog was pleased. Her owner was proud. And—at that moment—I think it might almost have been true.

Photos from this week’s column and podcasts can be found at CarrieClasson.com.

jackets. I saw a greyhound with a jacket over a sweater. He didn’t look cold, but he looked deeply embarrassed. I’ve seen dogs in Santa costumes and fancy hand-knitted Guatemalan sweaters and expensive gear that looked like it was designed for trekking up Mount Everest. None of the jackets look as if they fit very well. They are all held on

Bunnies: A Surprising True Tale of Fostering Rabbits” written by Cynthia Lord, photographed by John Bald, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell. (call number J632.6932 LORD)

Astrology: Forecast Your Future from Your Chinese Horoscope” by Man-Ho Kwok and Martin Palmer. (call number 133.5925 KWOK)

“The Great Race: Story of the Chinese Zodiac” written and illustrated by Christopher Corr. (call number E CORR)

“Looney Tunes: The Best of Bugs Bunny” [DVD] published by Warner Home Video. (call number DVD J LOONEY)

“Peacebunny Island: The Extraordinary Journey of a Boy and His Comfort Rabbits, and How They’re Teaching Us About Hope and Kindness” by Caleb Smith. (call number 636.9322 SMITH)

Rabbits” [DVD] directed by Susan Fleming. (call number DVD 599.32 REMARKA)

Carnivorous Plants

Some of my favorite plants are not trees, or fruit bearing bushes. They are not plants you would see in just any front yard, or in the window of a house. Most of these plants would not be considered to be particularly pretty. They are not easy to grow and to be just plain honest they are weird. Yes I said it. My favorite plants are weird but maybe that is why I like them. Strange, unusual, different or bizarre things fascinate me. Carnivorous plants definitely make the top 20 of the weird and bizarre list of things that fascinate me.

We know that plants get their nutrients from the soil they are planted in, right? Well, not necessarily. Some plants grow in biomes, like swamps, waterways, and dark forests that do not have many nutrients available for them. Some plants simply couldn’t survive the lack of food, becoming extinct while others found they could adapt and thrive. This adaptation allowed the plants to eat meat to get the nutrients needed to live. These plants eat insects, small rodents, amphibians and reptiles. More than 600 different carnivorous plants have been identified. The list includes the Venus Fly Trap, The Pitcher Plant, Butterwort, Australian Sundew, The Monkey Cup and the Cobra Lily.

Carnivorous plants live all over the world and in a variety of biomes. The Venus Flytrap is native to North and South Carolina in the United States of America. The waterwheel plant grows in boggy water holes in Asia, Australia and Europe. The Monkey Cup is native to the tropical regions of Asia. The Monkey Cup is really a type of pitcher plant. The name doesn’t mean the plant looks like a monkey. It got that name because some monkeys have learned to collect water in them. This adaptation for the monkeys means they have a water source without leaving the trees they live in. The Cobra Lily grows in the forests of Northern California and Oregon. It is a type of pitcher plant but its shape makes it look like a cobra.

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Sir, excuse me, there’s no fly in my soup.

My all time favorite carnivorous plant is the Venus Fly Trap. I am not the only person who feels this way and because of this the fly trap is considered a vulnerable plant. This is because too many people have dug the plants up to grow themselves or sell. This isn’t the only hazard of wanting to buy something unusual. The waterwheel is disappearing in its native habitat but has been introduced to other places and is considered an invasive species. These plants evolved over millions of years and are now threatened with extinction because of human intervention. Weird or not, these plants have their place in the ecosystem and need our protection.

I am not the only one fascinated by these plants. Ever since Charles Darwin studied these plants more than 150 years ago, scientists have conducted endless hours of research on them. Each of these plants has individual traits that set them apart from other carnivorous plants. From the way they smell, the nectar they produce and the way they digest their food, each is unique in its own way. Some plants are very fragile and their diet consists of microscopic organisms. Other plants are hardy and consume larger prey like lizards and mice.

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Alumni Basketball games

Audrey Hill

For The SenTinel

Goldendale High School hosted its GHS Alumni Basketball games last week, with massive turnouts for both the men’s and women’s teams. The teams were coached by the current varsity teams and had a very diverse age group. They were

equally split down the middle, so this made for a very competitive game. Teams were named by a color assigned to each team.

The women’s team played first with the purple team being made up of Alicia Hatfield, Lacey Barett, Tonya Brewer, Danielle Blain, Grace Bland, Monica, Lexi Olinger, Katy Gilliam,

Megan Beckstrand, Kayla Wehr, and Nicki Hall. The Gray team was made of Alexis Ladiges, Kylee Bellamy, Crysta Counts, Holly Heilman, Grace Hanning, Ocean Bryan, Jessica Bennett, Lene Riggers, and

Krista Binns. The games were tough with the teams being equally competitive. The girls game ended with a close score of 38 purple to 35 gray.

The mens teams played next, with the white team

GHS Boys Basketball Recap

TAyler BrAdley

For The SenTinel

After a long winter break, the Wolves were ready to get back out on the court to prepare for the two major match ups they had on their schedule. This last week the boys played Cle Elum and White Swan, two teams that have a lot of skill and great team chemistry. The Wolves knew they had the be on their very best game, keep level heads, and battle until the very last second.

Their first game last week was Friday the 6th against Cle Elum. This team is expected to be number one in the league, a tough team to beat. The Wolves had a great home crowd ready to

cheer them from start to finish. The whistle blew, and the ball was tipped, starting off a long night for these boys. Cle Elum didn’t waste any time in showing the Wolves just how good they were. It seemed to fluster our boys, and it really showed. In the first quarter Cle Elum put up 27 points, which was a huge lead over the Timberwolves by 9 points. Straight into quarter two, and our boys weren’t giving up yet. Unfortunately, Cle Eum had no problem keeping their lead. Going into half time the Wolves trailed by 30 points. The Wolves usually come out into the third quarter with a whole new energy, but that night they were off and could not get a

groove going the rest of the night. Cle Elum defeated the Wolves with a final score of 31-77. It was a tough loss for the boys, but they didn’t have much time to dwell on it because they had another big match up to prepare for. The next day the Wolves faced White Swan. This team is also a good team that has a lot of skill and is pretty scrappy. This game was yet again another hardfought battle for the Wolves, only this time they were able to stay in it to the very end. Early in the game Samuel Bischoff hit a three-pointer deep in the in corner. A shot like that really hyped the team up. Ike O’Leary made a couple of steals in the midst of this battle that helped the

team keep pushing for that win. When the boys needed a little inspiration, down by 7, Samuel came back and delivered another three-pointer, closing that gap. The Wolves fought hard but just couldn’t get some of those shots down and fell short by four points, with a final score of 72-76, White Swan taking the win.

These were tough losses to some good teams, but the boys are keeping their heads up and preparing for another full week of league games. Yesterday they played away at Mabton (results next week). After this they will have home games Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th, so be sure to come out, wear your purple and gold, and cheer on our players.

made of players Andrew Ihrig, Corbin Bland, Nick Lee, Austin McKune, Chance Doubravsky, Devon Casey, and James Tuning.

The purple team was made of players Tyler Wells, Keith Butterfly, Nick McKune,

Timberwolf Girls Basketball

Hill For The SenTinel

Coming back from Winter Break, the Timberwolves Girls Basketball team hit the court hard to prepare for their back-to-back games last Friday and Saturday.

The Timberwolves first travelled to Cle Elum to take on the Cle Elum Warriors.

The Wolves worked hard to keep up with the Warriors, but they fell short. The defense worked hard to keep the warriors from scoring, but the offense just did not put enough points on the board. The Timberwolves ended the game with a score of 36-45.

The next night the Tim-

berwolves hosted a home game against the White Swan Cougars. The Cougars and the Timberwolves are both evenly matched teams. They battled on the court with possession going back and forth. The Wolves fell just short of the win, ending the game with a score of 45-48.

This week the Timberwolves travel to Mabton on Tuesday, followed by a home game Thursday against Kittitas with the game beginning at 6 p.m. Another home game follows Saturday the Timberwolves take on Connell with girls beginning once again at 6 p.m.

Grant Gunkel, Andy Jaekel, Mike Villamar, Kane Thiele, and Caleb Smith. The men’s game was competitive with multiple fast breaks down the court and lots of turnovers. The game ended with a score of 47 purple to 52 white.

Audrey

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GREAT TURNOUT: GHS hosted its Alumni Basketball games last week with great turnouts for both mens and womens teams.