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New laws taking effect in Washington
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
With the new year comes new laws taking effect in Washington on January 1. The one affecting the most people is probably the increase in minimum wage to $16.66 per hour. That’s a 2.35 percent increase from 2024, and it is the highest across-the-board state minimum wage.
By comparison, California is $16.50 for most workers and $18 and above for health care workers. Neighboring states are quite different. Oregon is divided into three geographic zones by county. It’s $15.45 per hour in the three Portland metro area counties - Multnomah, Clackamas and
Washington. The “standard” of $14.70 per hour applies to 15 counties, generally those in the Willamette Valley and the coast from Lane to Clatsop plus Hood River, Wasco, Deschutes, Josephine and Jackson. The other 18 on the south coast and most of Eastern Oregon, it’s $13.20. They will all increase on July 1, 2025. And Idaho is one of the 20 states that use only the federal standard of $7.25 an hour, which has not been changed since 2009.
House Bill 2214 guarantees free college tuition to low-income students starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Students in grades 10 through 12 who receive Basic Food or Food Assistance Program benefits are automatically qualified for the Washington College
Grant financial aid program.
A policy issued by Labor and Industries last June, Starting Jan. 1, restricts hospitals from requiring mandatory overtime for employees directly involved in patient care, including nurses, surgical technicians and other clinical staff. The law applies to workers who are paid hourly or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Larger hospitals are affected January 1, while smaller hospitals and critical access facilities have until July 1.
Senate Bill 5793, Washington’s new Paid Sick Leave law, mandates that workers, including drivers for transportation companies, will have access to paid sick leave and will be protected from
County approves power pole construction for solar project
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
At their meeting on December 24, Klickitat County Commissioners approved a controversial franchise agreement with Carriger Solar, LLC, the company that’s hoping to construct a large solar farm in the county. This agreement did not approve or disapprove the proposed solar farm. Instead, it would allow the company to construct power poles along county right-of-way. The agreement also puts the cost on the company if the right-ofway changes, and the company has to relocate their poles. Opponents say it’s a back-door way to edge the county closer to approving the solar project.
Commissioners also approved an aggregate resource zone overlay that will allow the expansion of aggregate mining at a quarry owned by James Dean Construction.
The timeless tradition of New Year’s resolutions
As the final days of December unfold, a familiar ritual begins to take shape: the making of New Year’s resolutions. This time-honored tradition, blending hope, reflection, and self-improvement, has been a cultural staple for centuries. But where did it all begin, and why does it endure? The history of New Year’s resolutions is a fascinating journey through time, touching upon ancient civilizations, religious practices, and the ever-present human desire for renewal.
Ancient beginnings: Babylonian promises
The earliest known celebrations of the New Year—and with them, the first New Year’s resolutions—can be traced back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon. Unlike today, the Babylonians celebrated their New Year in midMarch, coinciding with the planting of crops. During a 12-day festival known as Akitu, they made promises to their gods, pledging to repay debts and return borrowed items. These resolutions were deeply tied to their religious beliefs; fulfilling their promises meant staying in the gods’ good graces, while failure might invite divine disfavor.
This concept of aligning personal commitments with divine approval set the stage for New Year’s resolutions as acts of moral and spiritual accountability.
Roman influence: Janus and the calendar
The tradition evolved further with the Romans, who established January 1 as the beginning of the New Year. This shift came in 46 BCE, when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar. January was named for Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings and transitions. Depicted as looking both forward and backward, Janus symbolized reflection on the past year and anticipation of the future.
Romans offered sacrifices to Janus and made promises of good conduct for the coming year. These early resolutions were not merely personal aspirations but commitments to community and civic virtue, reflecting the Roman emphasis on collective responsibility.
Christian adaptations: from sacrifice to self-examination
With the spread of Christianity, New Year’s resolutions took on a more introspective tone. By the 18th century, John Wesley, founder of Methodism, popularized the Covenant Renewal Service. Often held on New Year’s Eve or Day, these gatherings encouraged Christians to reflect on past mistakes and commit to spiritual growth in the year ahead. Known as “watch night” services, they remain a tradition in some churches today. This era emphasized resolutions as moral and spiritual acts, urging individuals to turn inward and seek alignment with divine will rather than merely external goals.
Modern transformations: secular and personal By the 19th and 20th centuries, New Year’s resolutions had become less about religious commitment and more about personal self-improvement. The Industrial Revolution brought rapid societal changes, including the rise of individualism. Resolutions began to focus on personal goals such as better health, financial success, or personal happiness.
Media played a significant role in shaping this modern perspective. Magazines and newspapers of the early 20th century often featured articles and advice columns encouraging readers to make and keep resolutions. Over time, these goals shifted to include quitting smoking, losing weight, and
learning new skills, reflecting changing cultural priorities.
The psychology of resolutions
Why do so many people feel compelled to make resolutions at the start of a new year? Psychologists suggest it’s rooted in the concept of a “temporal landmark.”
These markers—be it a birthday, an anniversary, or January 1— create a mental separation between past and future, making it easier to envision change.
The New Year, in particular, symbolizes a blank slate, offering a fresh start. This psychological reset encourages people to reflect on their achievements and shortcomings, setting the stage for ambitious goals. However, studies show that only about 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions, often due to unrealistic expectations or a lack of actionable planning. Cultural variations and global practices
While the concept of New Year’s resolutions is widely recognized, it takes different forms across cultures. In Japan, for example, the New Year’s tradition of “kakizome” involves writing out one’s aspirations or goals in calligraphy. In Scotland, Hogmanay celebrations include rituals like “first-footing,” symbolizing good fortune for the year ahead.
Even within the United States, variations exist. Some African American communities incorporate watch night services with historical significance, tying the practice to the anticipation of the Emancipation Proclamation’s implementation on January 1, 1863. Meanwhile, modern trends like vision boards and social media declarations have given the tradition a contemporary twist. Why resolutions endure Despite their mixed success
New corrections department administrator Bill Frantz said in the 20 days he’d been on the job, he’s been impressed by what he found here.
“Those officers do an amazing job with a very limited amount of resources,” he said. “They take in the most challenging people of our county. And I’ve had the opportunity to watch them in action and see the passion that they have as individuals and as professionals. And it only reinforces my belief that I’m in the right place.”
Commissioner Jacob Ander-
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As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions around the globe make resolutions and predictions for the year ahead. Most are lighthearted or symbolic, but some prognostications stand out—especially when they later prove uncannily accurate. History offers several instances of unusual New Year predictions that defied the odds and came true, leaving us marveling at the blend of foresight, coincidence, and perhaps a touch of fate. The Great Fire of London foreseen (1666) One of history’s most chilling New Year predictions came from astrologer William Lilly. In 1665, he published a pamphlet titled Monarchy or No Monarchy in England, which contained a cryptic prediction about a great fire in London. The accompanying illustration showed a city consumed by flames. While the pamphlet did not specify a date, its warnings gained renewed
son confirmed that the county has hired a coroner, in response to a change in state law.
“His name is Eric Anderson. He has years of experience and dedication to Klickitat County, working for the sheriff’s department. He was the most qualified, and we’re very happy to have him.”
In addition, the county approved a contract for deputy coroner services with Washington Funeral Services, Inc., which owns funeral homes in the area. Anderson called the $1,500-permonth contract providing a number of services, including transportation of remains, “a really amazing deal.”
The meeting lasted slightly over two hours, in part because there was a minimum quorum of only two commissioners. Commissioner Dan Christopher had informed the board earlier that he had a long-planned family vacation for much of December.
The final meeting of the year for Klickitat County Commissioners is scheduled for 9 a.m. on December 31.
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved: • Task Order No. 18 with Precision Approach Engineering, Inc. for installation of backup generator, a new avgas fuel system and general airport project development support services • An agreement with Jack Trumbull, Washington Funeral Services, Inc. to provide specialized services to the Klickitat
attention when, in September 1666, the Great Fire of London engulfed much of the city. Though skeptics argue that London was prone to fires due to its wooden buildings and open flames, Lilly’s prediction seemed eerily prescient. To this day, it remains a topic of fascination and debate among historians. Mark Twain predicts his own death (1910) Mark Twain, the celebrated American writer, made a stunning prediction about his own demise. Born in 1835, the year Halley’s Comet passed close to Earth, Twain famously quipped that he expected to die when the comet returned. During a New Year’s gathering in 1909, he reiterated this prediction, saying, “I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it.”
True to his words, Twain passed away on April 21, 1910, one day after the comet reached its perihelion. While his prediction could be dismissed as poetic coincidence, it remains one of the most remarkable examples
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
We all remember snow, right? If you don’t, wait a little while—we’re sure to get some sometime this winter. But why did this picture run in The Senti-
nel ? What was the big deal about shoveling snow back then? Who is this doing the shoveling? We don’t know. Do you? All we know is this picture ran in The
Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call
(509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L ooking Back
December 1924 – 100 Years Ago
Dear Santa Clause: I am in the first grade. I am a good boy. I want a ring and a stationary that is like a bureau with drawers in it. I want a box of paints, some candy, and nuts. Thank You Ronald Roe.
December 27, 1934 – 90 Years Ago
Back to the good old days! R. J. Willis, implement company owner, received an order Wednesday for a buggy, a regular old-fashioned buggy. He is making every effort to obtain it, but horse-drawn vehicles seem to have been replaced by the newer and speedier models of transportation, and he is having difficulty in finding it.
January 4, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
Last year’s record of 101 visitors in the county jail was not attained this year, as the sheriff played host to 20 less.
December 23, 1954 – 70 Years Ago
Dear Santa: I want some guns and some holsters for Christmas. I want a football helmet and some shoulder pads too. Thank You. Have a nice trip this year. David Counts.
December 24, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
Dear Santa, please, I would like to have a toy machine gun outfit, and tractor cat with a dumper on the back and a blade in the front. Thank you, Santa, see you at Grandma McDowell’s house. Dennis Hoctor. Dear Santa, would you please bring me a new football, cowboy boots, bingo game and a bottle buster game. We have a new fireplace chimney for you this year. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Mark Schilling.
December 24, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
I would like Nancy Nurse and a brown motor for David and an army gun for Michael. Daddy would like tools and mommy Tabu perfume. Can you come early Santa because my brother is going to be in the hospital over Christmas? Can you come early from the North Pole? My friends, Dot and Kenny were in Alaska. Did they talk to you? How do you give us toys without our mom’s and dad’s seeing you, when they are up? If we have some snow, I’ll build you a snowman so you can find our house better. I love you lots and thank you for the presents I wrote on this note dear Santa. I hope you do. Love, Love, Love to my dear Santa Clause. Love, Shirlena Montanye.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat
County Historical Society
Points to ponder:
A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.” His son asked, “What happened to the flea?”
I lost my job as a sportscaster for saying, “I don’t want to bore you with the details.”
We’re all self-made, but only the rich and successful like to admit it.
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. Mary Pierce, who writes our Glenwood news column, and reader Amanda Joy Panell correctly ID’d last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture as Leslie Hanson. Ms. Hanson was Miss Rodeo Washington 1993 (https://www. missrodeowashingtoninc. com/former-miss-rodeowashingtons.html) and the 1991 NPRA Rodeo Queen (https://nprarodeo. com/pastqueens/). Since the sash says 1993 on it, we went to our 1993 archives for answers which were not forthcoming. Nowhere in the last half of 1993 were we able to find the picture of Ms. Hanson, not even the Fair Premium book mentioned her. The Klickitat County Rodeo Queen that year was Miss Valerie Scheradella, though it is quite possible Ms. Hanson was part of the parade and Rodeo, as the Queens do quite a bit of traveling around during their reign.
For those not steeped in rodeo, the NPRA is the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association.
While perusing the 2024 Standings page we found a few local names worth mentioning: Peyton Sanchey from Glenwood placed 9th overall in Barrel Racing, Blake Masden from Goldendale placed 5th overall in Bull Riding. Cow Milking had a number of locals in the overall standings: Aaron Kreps from White Salmon placed 2nd, Jim Jack Davenport from Goldendale placed 3rd, Tom Akins from Goldendale placed 5th, Mike Thiele of Goldendale placed 6th, Kane Thiele from Goldendale placed 7th, Mason Chambers from Goldendale placed 10th, Tyler Faulk of Centerville placed 11th, while Charlie Meeske and Blake Endicott of Goldendale placed 18th and 19th respectively. In Saddle Bronc Riding, Danny Alires of Bickleton placed 17th, Mason Chambers of Goldendale placed 14th in Team Roping Header, standing in 14th in the Team Roping Heeler is Evan Olinger of Goldendale, and in Tie Down Roping Aaron Kreps of White Salmon placed 11th in the standings.
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Do you miss the old telephone days? They weren’t that long ago. Back in the old days, all we had were landlines. You may still only have a landline, but it’s becoming rare as more people depend solely on cell phones.
When you traveled in the past, you had to find a pay phone to make a call. Pay phones were not that easy to locate, and they were expensive. Today, pay phones are rare.
Hotel telephone calls were terrible. It cost a fortune to make calls from a hotel room. If you made several, you had a big bill to pay when you checked out. Long distance calls used to be the pits. We have all had family and friends who lived in other counties or other states. You couldn’t talk to them very much because it could easily add $20 to $30 to your bill. Thirty years ago, that was a lot of extra money for a phone bill.
Today is the golden era of mass communication. We pay a price for our cell phone, and we talk on it all month. I realize it depends on the plan you have. Overall, people use their phones and call wherever they want to call and talk as long as they want to talk. For just a very small monthly fee, I can talk to someone in most in any country at any time of the day, most of the time. We’ve grown very reliant on our cell phones. We have to know where they are every minute of every day. Life becomes a dilemma when we can’t find our cell phones.
I have hundreds, if not thousands, of treasured family pictures on my cell phone. I contact all my family and friends on my cell phone. I don’t know their phones numbers. I punch in their name, and their phone rings. All my work associates are contacted via my cell phone. I stay in touch with them by simply sending them a text or sometimes calling them. I would not know how to contact them if I lost my phone. I do most of my work each day on my cell phone. I can gain access to my websites and other business support sites to do a lot of the work that pertains to my vocation. I send and respond to emails on my phone. My wife, children, and I stay in contact through my cell phone. The navigation feature tells me how to get to places I haven’t been before. Occasionally, if I get lazy, I pull an app up on my phone, and about 40 minutes later I have food at my door. I check my airplane travel on my phone. I make sure my flight is on time and verify my seat assignment. The list goes on and on.
When my cell phone dies or is lost, it becomes a big problem. It becomes a problem not only for me but for other people who count on me to fulfill various work commitments and assignments. Without our cell phones or tablets, we would miss out on all the “junk” that we constantly see on Facebook, X, Instagram, and the like. Without your cell phone, you might not know what everybody else is doing. Back in the old days, the only way we knew what everyone else was doing
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was to listen in on our eight family party lines. If you don’t know what this is just ask an older person. Often, the cell phone becomes a hassle. Multiple text messages from unknown people, politicians, scammers, and others can become wearisome. We delete, block, unsubscribe, and we still receive them. However, we can turn our phones off. We should definitely do this more than we do. Please consider turning it off during your holidays. Also, why not consider turning it off when you are having a dinner with your spouse or friend or family. Give it a break. We’ve all seen couples sitting in restaurants with each one of them staring at a cell phone. Give it a rest! Talk to people and make some personal connection with a real person.
We can all “live” life for an hour or two without looking at our phones in order to have some real conversations with real people. However, you’ll be comforted knowing it’s in your pocket or purse for your full attention at any given time.
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.
Letters from the community
A delightful sight
Many thanks to Kim Michael for describing the background of the large, lighted star overlooking Goldendale in last week’s Sentinel
The Christmas star Ty and Barbara Ross light each year is a delightful sight to behold.
James Kreiser Goldendale
Ken McKune Goldendale
“President” Musk’s budget
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.”
A decent man
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, December 29, at the age of 100. After his presidency, he and his wife of 77 years, Rosalyn, gained increasing respect as peacemakers and humanitarians around the globe for trying to make the world a better place.
Will we be given another chance to choose such a decent human being to be our President?
Janet Holen White Salmon
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
When it comes to funding the government, billionaire Elon Musk has unusual influence over Republicans. House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Musk and President-elect Trump were included in negotiations of the original bipartisan bill. As it was about to be voted on, Musk told Republicans if they supported it, he would make sure they had a primary challenger. Republicans scuttled the bill. Trump responded in support of Musk about half a day later.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Musk was willing to shut the government down, which would have placed hundreds of thousands of government employees on temporary leave without pay, impacting the Pentagon, National Parks, NASA, and more. Essential federal workers would work without pay, including air traffic controllers and military personnel.
Finally, Congress passed a bill which was like the first one, but with some differences. Five bills
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that would have provided $190 million in funding to “combat” childhood cancer were removed, though Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia was able to sponsor the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, totaling $63 million, which passed. The win for “President” Musk came when Congress stripped a measure that would have restricted American businesses from investing in technology factories in China. Musk is building factories in China and wants to build a huge AI data center there, risking national security. He will be unencumbered by the original restriction Musk, with Trump’s approval, leaves the U.S. open for business (Heather Cox Richardson, Letters from an American, December 21, 2024).
April George White Salmon
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Start thinking about Christmas 2025
The community Christmas Lights contest was a great success. There were 23 entries, and the decision was very close. After all the judges shared their scores, the winners—with their amazing, huge light display—were Jim and Kathy Roth. They put a lot of time and effort into creating their artistic and very colorful delay.
A huge thank you goes to Jennifer Throop for reviving and organizing this competition and to all the participants who really went to a lot of effort to make beautiful displays.
I heard from several families that they enjoyed driving around the valley and viewing all the light displays.
So, everyone, be thinking about Christmas season 2025. After-Christmas sales are a great time to get lights inexpensively.
Maybe the community will have even more participants next year.
There isn’t a lot of other news to share for this week, but I did want to remind everyone that our high school basketball team will travel to Trout Lake on January 4 for a game. Because it’s a Saturday, game time is 3 p.m.
The schedule shows only a boys’ varsity game, no
junior varsity game and no girls’ game. Let’s hope for a good turnout of Klickwood fans to show support for our boys. They’re having a great season so far and need us to show up and fill the bleachers.
You might also want to mark your calendars for a home game on January 17 in Glenwood with Sherman County. Start time is 4:30 p.m. The alumni game here in Glenwood will take place January 21, with start time of 6 p.m. You’ll have to decide who you’re going to cheer for, former Glenwood Eagles players or this year’s awesome Klickwood team. Or both.
The final home game in Glenwood will take place January 31. This will be Glenwood’s homecoming game. The homecoming court will be presented at half time of the game, and the king and queen will be crowned. Lots of fun nights coming up here in our little community.
Here’s one more reminder that the Glenwood School is seeking substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, cooks, and custodians. Contact jaecee.hoctor@glenwoodsd.org or call (509) 364-3438 for more information and to have your name put on the list.
What’s in the Sky
Jim WhiTe For The SenTinel
Happy New Year!
January’s nights are cold, and usually cloudy. But the winter nights present some excellent stargazing when skies are clear. When you get the chance, bundle up and head outside for a bit!
The planet Mars will be at its best in January. Mars makes its closest approach to Earth on the 15th. Mars will be in “opposition” on that date—the planet will be opposite the Sun in our skies. That means Mars will be in the night sky all night, rising at sunset and setting at about sunrise. The red planet will be easy to spot, about as bright as Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. The planet will move during the month from left to right, moving out of the constellation Cancer and into Gemini. Check out the visual with this column to see where it will be. Mars is distinctly reddish, which helps in identifying it. It will still be small, appearing only about 1/100 as wide as the full Moon in our sky.
The gas giants Jupiter and Saturn are also still in the evening sky in January. Saturn will be low in the southwest, grow-
ing fainter as it moves away from us. Saturn will appear close to Venus in mid-month and will pass Venus as it grows lower in the sky. Jupiter continues to ride high in the constellation Taurus, above Orion. Jupiter is the brightest object in the southern sky. Look for the reddish star Aldebaran, just below Jupiter. It can be easy to imagine the blood-red eye of a bull!
Our Moon will be full on January 13, with new Moon following on the 29th. The Moon will be between Venus and Saturn on January 3, and to the left of Jupiter on the 10th. On the 13th, the full Moon will pass in front
of Mars, an occultation. If skies are clear (never a sure thing in January), look for the occultation starting at about 6:15 p.m., ending at about 6:45 p.m.
The Moon will be low in the east. The bright full Moon may make it difficult to see Mars, but binoculars could help. A Moon filter can help too, cutting down on the brightness of the Moon.
January is prime-time for viewing the winter constellations, including the bright stars of Orion, Taurus, and Gemini. See if you can locate all six –Rigel, the brighter “leg” of Orion; Aldebaran, the brightest star in Taurus; Capella, the brightest star
Mobile vet comes to Centerville
For The SenTinel
A new mobile veterinarian practice servicing the Gorge opens today, January 1, 2025. Centerville Veterinary Services is a newly established mixed animal ambulatory veterinary service owned and operated by Dr. Lacey Owen. Her main focus is treating small animals and equine, but she will also be treating small ruminants like goat and sheep. Owen, originally from White Salmon, graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 2013. She worked with small animals in Yakima after graduating before venturing back down to the Gorge where she has been doing mixed animal and emergency medicine for the last five years. She began working with Mari-
anne Randall of the Goldendale Veterinary Clinic a year and a half ago, and although she is now starting her own veterinary service, she said that she and Dr. Randall intend to work together as necessary to meet the needs of the community.
In addition to standard veterinary care, Centerville Veterinary Services will offer diagnostic x-ray and ultrasound in the field. They will also offer shock wave therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to help horses heal from musculoskeletal injuries.
“I really appreciate the human-animal bond,” said Owen regarding her motivation for becoming a veterinarian. “It’s more than just about the animals, it’s about the people that they comfort and serve.” She said that advocating for the
animals as well as the best interests of her patients is important to her and that she has known her whole life that she wanted to do this kind of work.
“I really enjoyed working with animals and being around animals ever since I can remember,” said Owen. “Everyone who I ran into said, ‘You should be a veterinarian,’ so I always targeted that direction.
Centerville Veterinary Services is currently beginning to take appointments for January and February, and its first surgery day will be Wednesday, February 5. The service can be called or emailed to schedule an appointment at (509) 9520854 or centervillevet@ gmail.com. Owen offers emergency or urgent veterinary care. She will be scheduling appointments to different areas of town to reduce ambulatory costs and will soon announce what areas of the Gorge the
in Auriga; Pollux, one of the “twins” in Gemini; Procyon, the brightest star in Canis minor; and Sirius, the brightest star in Canis major. The hexagon contains the brightest star in the night sky (Sirius), the 6th brightest (Capella); the 7th (Rigel); the 8th (Procyon); 14th (Aldebaran) and the 17th (Pollux). You can identify the stars using one of many smartphone identification apps, such as “Skyview”, or you could use a planisphere. You can purchase a planisphere online or make your own (https://in-the-sky.org/ planisphere). Give it a try on a clear winter night!
Zachary Villar
service will be in through its Facebook page.
Zachary Villar
NEW VETERINARIAN: Dr. Lacey Owen administers shockwave therapy to one of her horses.
O BITUA RIES
Larry Edward Kaseberg
A fourth-generation wheat and cattle rancher in Sherman County, Larry Edward Kaseberg died on December 15, 2024, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born on August 25, 1935, in The Dalles, to Lawrence and Marguerite (Foss) Kaseberg.
Larry grew up on the family ranch near Wasco, Oregon, attended Wasco Grade School and Moro High School, and was active in athletics, 4-H, and Boy Scouts. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Oregon State College and joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He later served in the National Guard and Reserve. He graduated from OSC (now Oregon State University) in 1957 with a B.S. in Agriculture. In 1958, he married Sheryl Jane “Sherry” Woods, and together they raised four sons.
In 1970, Larry founded Wheatacres Irrigation, supported by the younger generations in the family. His passions included flying his plane, managing a 30-year cattle lease on Miller Island, and hosting OSU crop trials and soils classes. He volunteered for scouting, 4-H, Little League, and the Sherman County Historical Museum.
He served on the boards of Wasco Electric Cooperative, Oregon Wheat Growers League, Agri-
Business Council, and Ag Research Foundation. He accompanied OSU scientists to seminars in Argentina, Tunisia, the Baltic States, and Mexico. He and Sherry were inducted into the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences Hall of Fame, and in 2012, OSU named a soft white wheat variety for the family.
Larry is survived by his wife Sherry; and their children: Collin (Michelle), Kevin, Cameron (Jon), and Christopher (Carrie); grandchildren: Wade, Hannah (Travis Feigner), Evan (Cassie), Walker, Jeff DuncanSherman (Darren), Danny Sherman (Morgan), Nicole, Eliot (Whitney), Jessica (Josh Ball), and Karolyn (Brandon Wenschlag); great-grandchildren: Jase, Kinsley, and Maren Feigner; Joshua James Jr. and Virginia Ball; Reagan and Adley Kaseberg; Olivia Kaseberg; and niece and nephew, Susan (Ralph Fisher) and Shawn Skiles (Peggy). He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Kaseberg) Skiles.
The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the OSU Agricultural Research Foundation, agresearchfoundation. oregonstate.edu, or the Sherman County Historical Society, www. shermanmuseum.org.
William Kent Elliott
William passed away on December 13, 2024, at his home in Centerville.
He was born to Eric Elliott and Sarah West Elliott in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on July 28, 2000. William spent his childhood in Yakima, Goldendale, and Centerville. He was active in 4-H and showed sheep for several years. Animals of all kinds were his greatest love. William was known to show up at home with mice in his pocket. He was at home with ducks, goats, dogs, and horses. He especially loved dogs and horses and was a cowboy at heart. William was a hard worker and helped with cattle and farming on his grandparents’ farm. He also worked with other farmers and ranchers in the area. William was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He also was a Boy Scout.
William is survived by his sister Athena Little; his father Eric Elliott (Aundrea); brothers and sisters Addison Elliott, Izabelle Elliott, Dakota Elliott, and Abby Jo Sheeder; grandparents Dave and Jill West and Lisa Elliott; and beloved dog Naia, who was always by his side. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles and cousins. He also left many friends who will miss him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah West, and his brother, Dalton Elliott, and cousin, Brandon Elliott.
A memorial service will be held on January 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 104 McKinley, Goldendale.
In memory of Donnovan Ray
Brogan
BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.
Donnovan Ray Brogan died December 23, 2024, in Goldendale, Washington. He was 86 years of age at the time of his passing and was also a resident of Goldendale.
Donnovan was born in Emmett, Idaho, in 1938 to Lelia Mae and William Brogan as the third sibling, after older sisters Billie and Gale. Donnovan’s father worked as a rancher and later as a millworker at the sixth largest sawmill in the U.S. at the time, Boise Cascade in Emmett, Idaho.
Donnovan joined the Army when he was 17 in 1955 and served until 1958 and worked in rocket testing at White Sands Missile Range.
After the service he started work at Boise Cascade to start a lifelong career in the sawmill industry and married Beverly Evans of Emmett, Idaho. They had two boys, Michael and James.
In 1963 he married Lorene Ford. Lorene had a daughter, Debbie, from a previous marriage, and later that year a son, Donovan, was born. The four of them journeyed to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1964 to join the timber boom that made Coos Bay the “World’s Largest Lumber Shipping Port” through the early ’80s.
Donnovan worked full time as the lead raft “pond man” at Coos Head Timber and later as a machine oiler. Later, Lorene started work next door at Georgia Pacific in the plywood division. They were both members of the International Woodworkers of America union.
In 1981 Donnovan, Lorene, and children left Coos bay and moved to Parkdale, Oregon, when the timber industry made a downturn. There they worked in the apple and pear industry until they could find work in the local sawmills, Hanel and S.D.S.
In 1987 Donnovan
moved to White Salmon, Washington, where he met Bonnie Harris and her son Steve. In 2003 their grandson, Zachery Harris, was born. After Donnovan retired from the timber Industry, Donnovan and Bonnie moved to Goldendale in 2004. They remained together until her death in 2018.
Donnovan was an avid deer and elk hunter as well as a sports fisherman. He loved steelhead fishing on the Coos River and road hunting for big game in the Dellwood, Alleghany, and Sixes hunting areas. He was always a huge fan of professional “wrasslin’” and local sports teams that were performing well. He always had a great since of humor and would always greet people with a smile and a sunny, “How’s she going?” no matter how tough times were in his life
or in theirs. His children always looked up to him as the voice of reason and a kind source of advice.
He was religious as a Nazarene Christian but would regularly converse with other religion visitors who would show up at his door. He would always send his kids and grandkids Christmas and birthday cards with what he would call “a few dollars” to brighten their day. He was amazingly tough during his fight with pain and illness in his later years as he dealt with complications from congestive heart and kidney failure. He was proud of his son Mike for his work in “outfitting” for a big game; his son Jim for his long career at the Forest Service; his son Donovan for his achievements in powerlifting, career in home improvement, and later in commercial
driving; his son Steve for his work at the Sturgis Rally; his daughter Debbie for her many degrees in education; his grandson Jonathon for his achievements in music; his grandson Brandon for his work in the computer industry; and his grandson Zachery for his work in construction. Donnovan was preceded in death by his mother Lelia Brogan, his father William Brogan, his oldest sister Gale Dawson, and his partner Bonnie Harris. He is survived by his sister Billie Hatlested; his sons Michael Brogan (Mary), James Brogan (Serena), and Donovan Brogan (Ramona); his daughter Debbie White; grandsons Brandon Brogan, Jonathon Brogan, and Cody Brogan; granddaughter Cassie; and great-granddaughter Emma.
Thank you to all who helped Donnovan during this past year. To honor Donnovan’s wishes, there will be no formal service.
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Church Directory
GRACE BRETHREN
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30 ; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45 ; Sunday School all ages 9:30 goldendalenaz@gmail.com
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-250-0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am;
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com;
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 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
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• Appointment of new members to the Klickitat County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
• An amendment to an award from Economic Development Administration adding $2,200,000 and reducing the scope of work for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport hangar and lots.
• Budget transfers to ensure that various
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discrimination or retaliation when exercising their rights. That includes transportation network company drivers, like Uber and DoorDash, when their child’s school or place of care closes due to an emergency declaration by local, state, or federal authorities.
Plan to pay more attention and drive more carefully, because Washington state is also increasing penalties and fines for drivers who cause serious injuries or fatalities to pedestrians due to negligent driving. And it’s now illegal to
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rate, New Year’s resolutions persist because they tap into fundamental human desires: the longing for self-improvement, the hope for a brighter future, and the belief in second chances. They offer a structured moment to pause, reflect, and reset—a rarity in today’s fast-paced world.
Moreover, the act of setting resolutions—even if not perfectly executed— reflects optimism. It’s a declaration of faith
departments do not exceed their budget allocations and to accommodate changes in departmental needs.
• A resolution identifying and expending funds to public safety payroll and ERP transition.
• A contract with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to providing food service for inmates at Klickitat County Department of Corrections.
use license plate covers, frames, holders, or other materials that hide or alter the license plate. The fi ne is $237. There are other more specialized changes. One of them is from House Bill 1766, the “Hope Card Act. It solves one of the problems for people who have obtained a protective order against someone. As the language of the bill states, “Washingtonians who receive protection orders, however, are often confronted by a difficult choice—always carry a paper copy of the order with them, an inconvenient
in one’s ability to grow, adapt, and thrive. As each January 1 dawns, people worldwide reaffi rm their belief in the possibility of change, carrying forward a tradition as old as civilization itself. So, as you ponder your own resolutions this year,
E XTRA
• A notice to contractors advertising for a bid opening of the White Plastic Edge Lines Project, CRP 380 at 1:30 p.m. January 21, 2025, in the Commissioners meeting room. Engineer’s estimate is between $200,000 and $350,000.
• Awarding a bid to James Dean Construction, Inc for the Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374.
option that could result in the document being damaged or lost, or risk not having access to proper documentation should assistance from law enforcement or emergency services become necessary.”
Now they will be issued a “Hope Card,” a laminated plastic card that can be scanned to provide information both about the victim and the stalker or threatening person. Similar programs are in place in Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
take comfort in knowing you’re part of a centuriesold practice. Whether you aim to run a marathon, read more books, or simply be kinder to yourself, remember: the journey, not the destination, is often the most rewarding part of this timeless tradition.
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of self-fulfi lling prophecy. Jeane Dixon and the Kennedy assassination (1960s)
Jeane Dixon, a famous American psychic, gained notoriety for her prediction about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. In a 1956 magazine article, Dixon foretold that the 1960 presidential election would be won by a Democrat who would later be assassinated in office. Though she did not name Kennedy explicitly, the details of her prediction were close enough to garner attention in the aftermath of the tragic events of November 22, 1963.
Dixon’s accuracy with this particular prediction cemented her reputation, though critics often point out that many of her other forecasts were incorrect. Still, the Kennedy prediction remains a compelling example of a New Year’s forecast that seemed to hit its mark.
The sinking of the Titanic (1898)
While not made on New Year’s Eve, Morgan Robertson’s novella Futility (1898) was so startlingly prophetic that it deserves mention. The book tells the story of a massive “unsinkable” ocean liner called the Titan that strikes an iceberg and sinks, resulting in massive loss of life. Fourteen years later, the RMS Titanic met a nearly identical fate on its maiden voyage in 1912.
Though Robertson’s prediction was rooted more in his understanding of maritime trends than psychic foresight, its accuracy is chilling. The uncanny similarities between the fictional Titan and the real Titanic— including their size, speed, and the circumstances of their sinking—make this one of history’s most famous cases of predictive writing.
Edgar Cayce and World War II (1935)
Edgar Cayce, the “Sleeping Prophet,” was known for making predictions while in a trance-like state. In the mid-1930s, Cayce reportedly foresaw the outbreak of World War II. During a New Year’s Eve session in 1935, he predicted that global confl ict would erupt in the late 1930s, sparked by tensions in Europe and Asia.
Cayce’s prediction was dismissed by many at the time, as the world was still recovering from World War I and hopeful for lasting peace. However, his timeline proved accurate when Germany invaded Poland in 1939, marking the beginning of World War II. Cayce’s prophecies remain a subject of fascination for believers and skeptics alike.
The stock market crash of 1929
In the roaring 1920s, fi nancial optimism was at
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an all-time high, making predictions of economic doom seem laughable. Yet, a few voices warned of an impending crash. One notable prediction came from financial astrologer Evangeline Adams. On New Year’s Eve 1928, Adams reportedly warned her clients to brace for a significant market downturn in the coming year. True to her forecast, the stock market crashed in October 1929, ushering in the Great Depression. While Adams’ method— astrology—remains controversial, her accurate warning stands as a testament to the unpredictable nature of financial markets and the occasional success of unconventional methods.
Conclusion History is filled with predictions that seemed impossible, absurd, or coincidental at the time they were made but later proved uncannily accurate. From prophecies about catastrophic fires and maritime disasters to eerily specific personal forecasts, these stories captivate us because they blur the line between coincidence and clairvoyance. As we step into another New Year, perhaps it’s worth keeping an open mind about the predictions we make and hear. Who knows? The next wild prophecy could become tomorrow’s history.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY
Every Wednesday,Monday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.
Monday
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-7733776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• 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 third 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 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• EPIC Youth Center
Games: 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit 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. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-2500625
• KC Fair Board Meetings
1st Tuesday of the month is a
Community Events
Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Trivia at the American Legion every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. –2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https:// lylewa.com/about-us. Thursday
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and
more for young children (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Parent Support Group –10 a.m. weekly 166 E Jewett Blvd in White Salmon. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at! Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale. Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 – 7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Hope Neighborhood 45:30 p.m. (winter hours) 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Art Club: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Apollonia Book Store in Goldendale
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
January 1, 2025, New Year’s Day Polar Plunge: 10 a.m. sharp at the Maryhill State Park. Come start
the year off right with a cool refreshing plunge in the Columbia River! Join the Central Klickitat County Park & Recreation District along with Washington State Parks for our Annual Polar Plunge. You can register online at https://centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/ or just show up and register that morning. Just don’t be late, the plunge is over within a minute! Questions, text 509 250 0981!
January 11, 2025, Barn
Burner: Greenneck Daredevils/Old Time River Men: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 at the Trout Lake Hall 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake. $15 advance, $20 day of the show, all ages! GREENNECK DAREDEVILS
What do you get when you blend the genres of americana, folk, country, and rock from all over the US and infuse it into the Pacific Northwest? We consider ourselves defined by not one genre but a collective of thoughts and influences from all over. The Greenneck Daredevils have been around for 10 years now and have seen the look and feel of the band change with time. To cap off this first decade we have gone into the studio and taken the sound we curated on stage over the years and made our first full length album, Gypsy Road. We have been working hard and really feel the
true Greenneck sound is just starting to surface. We’ve said goodbye to some, and hello to others, but we have stood the test of time and are coming out into our second decade stronger than ever! https:// troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp.com/u/37601/347595
January 14, 2024, Goldendale Archery Sharpshooters Archery Swap Meet: 7 - 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Primary School. 820 S Schuster Ave. Bring your old equipment, bows, arrows, releases, arm guards, etc. please price to move! The idea is to provide a place to see what’s available before spending a pile of money on new equipment.
January 16,2025, Canva 101 Workshop: 8: 30 - 10 a.m. at the Goldendale Chamber office on East Broadway. Join us for a comprehensive Canva 101 Workshop, where you’ll unlock the full potential of this powerful design tool! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop is perfect for you. What You’ll Learn- Canva Basics: Get started with Canva’s intuitive interface and learn how to create stunning designs from scratch. - Branding SetUp Assistance: Discover how to set up and maintain consistent branding across all your projects. - Time-Saving Tricks: Learn valuable shortcuts and tips to streamline
your design process and save time.
Cost: - $25 for nonchamber members, free for chamber members. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your design skills and take your projects to the next level. Reserve your spot today!
January 25, 2025; 5Point Film Festival: 6 p.m. at the Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake. To fund weekly programming and events for the Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club 2025 season, we are hosting a special showing of the 5Point Film Festival. The film festival will feature a variety of short outdoor films. $20 Advance / $20 Day of 6pm Doors / 7pm Film Showing. All Ages. To purchase tickets visit https:// troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp.com/u/37601/331224
February 15, 2025, Alder Creek Pioneer Rodeo Queen Coronation: 5 p.m. at the Bickleton School. Social hour starts at 5pm, dinner at 6pm. We will have silent auction items and dinner! Tickets will be available to purchase at the door, $15 per person with 5 & under free. All proceeds will go to help Jaylee the 2025 Alder Creek Pioneer Rodeo Queen through her year! The 2025 Rodeo Queen is Jayleen Phillips. If you’d like to donate items to the silent auction contact Amanda Chamers at 509366-0509
Check It Out
For
• “All the World” by Liz Garton Scanlon (2009) - This Caldecott Honor book follows family and friends through the course of a day as they discover the importance of all things, great and small.
• “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” by Philip Christian Stead (2010) - When zookeeper Amos McGee gets sick, the animals come and take care of him.
• “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Peña (2015)
- A triple award-winner, which follows a grandmother and grandson on a bus ride as they appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
For adults • “A Book of Uncommon Prayer: 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary” by Brian Doyle (2014) - unorthodox but beautiful, the late author nds joy and gratitude in the small moments of everyday life.
• “Gratitude” by Oliver Sacks (2015) - This small book contains four short essays written by Sacks after he was diagnosed with cancer. His re ections are both poignant and uplifting.
• “Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion and Pride” by David DeSteno (2018) - the three emotions in the subtitle (gratitude, compassion and pride) are easy to generate, with the added bene t that they become stronger the more we use them.
• “The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time” by Nancy Davis Kho (2019)Have you ever written thank-you notes to the people who helped you become who you are? This book is about one woman’s project to do just that.
Many of us send cards to friends and family during the holidays. If you haven’t already, consider sending a handwritten letter of gratitude to someone in your life. You could start your own tradition - and what a good way to brighten someone’s day this season. Happy Holidays!
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(Culinary.net) Step into Southern tradition as the calendar flips. Black-eyed peas are considered a good luck charm for the new year, and you can join in on the prosperity with this one-pan version that adds bacon and rice for extra charm. Visit Culinary.net to find more family recipe inspiration throughout 2025. Savory Good Luck BlackEyed Peas Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 6-8
2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas
2 packages (8 ounces each) long grain and wild rice cornbread Using kitchen shears, cut bacon into pieces then fry in skillet. Drain and set aside.
Wash and devein collard leaves. Roll and cut into extrasmall pieces. In same frying pan used to cook bacon, add butter, garlic powder and onion powder. Over medium heat, sauté collard greens. Add broth and tomatoes. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas. Add to pan with cooked bacon. Cook rice according to package instructions. Place black-eyed peas mixture on try and spread rice around it. Serve with cornbread.
This year had a lot of ups and downs for me.
This past spring, I felt about as low as I have felt about my writing since I started. My book was going nowhere. There seemed to be nothing I could do to better its chances of being sold. I was unsure if anything I was writing was any good. Then something happened. And that something was nothing at all.
There’s a story Stephen King tells about his first novel, Carrie, my more frightening namesake. The novel, to hear him tell it, was in the wastebasket. (This was in the days when documents were made of real paper and went into actual wastebaskets.) His wife, Tabitha, pulled the pages out, brushed off the cigarette ashes, and read them. She thought they were good. She encouraged him to continue. He did, and the rest is history.
I love this story because nothing happened. Tabitha believed in him. He decided not to quit. This is not the stuff of a screenplay—certainly nothing as exciting as Stephen King would write. But I love the story because I believe this is how most of the big miracles happen.
In my case, I just moped around for a few days and finally realized that, if I was going to feel any different, I would have to do something different. And so I did.
I started planning a show for the first time in four years. I made plans to perform in front of people—not because it was the most practical course of action for a writer to take, but because it made me happy, and it connected me and my writing to other people. For the first time, I almost forgot I had a book being shopped around. As soon as I started making plans, everything changed.
I realized I loved the new book I was working on and dove into revisions. I was able to finish the book after that. I had been worried I would have less energy to devote to projects if I picked up another one. Instead, I had much more energy than before. I had just been a little stuck.
And, somewhere in the middle of all that, my book sold.
In a movie, there would have been a miraculous phone call that turned everything around.
“Hello, Carrie? We’re interested in buying your book!” the caller would have said in the movie version of my life. This is not what happened. I was already unstuck when the good news arrived. This is the lesson I’d like to take into the new year.
It’s easy to get a little stuck. There are things that will genuinely slow me down and hamper my success and, as optimistic as I am, I’m not blind to these obstacles. More will come in the future. I know this.
But, somehow, I need to find a way to get unstuck.
Sometimes it’s as simple as messing with my routine: go out for a coffee once in a while, take a walk in the morning, call a friend I haven’t talked to in a while. It doesn’t really matter. That is the point. It doesn’t matter what I do, as long as I get unstuck. The hardest thing is to recognize that I am stuck and realize I don’t have to be.
I can’t fix everything at once. I might spin my wheels for a while. But, with any luck, someone like Tabitha will give my rear bumper a push when I need it, and I can get myself moving again.
Happy New Year.
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A Little Stuck
New Years!
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day can be a magical time for us!
It’s filled with celebration, joy, and new beginnings. Family and friends gather and there are parades to watch on T.V. The college football championships called bowl games are televised across the world. In many places it’s a winter wonderland with sparkling snow, and fireworks that light the sky. It is also one of the few times that even the youngest kids are allowed to stay up until midnight. No matter how you celebrate, it is the end of something old and the beginning of something new to come.
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The Island of Kiritimati is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and lies just to the east of the International Date Line, which makes it one of the first inhabited places on Earth to welcome the New Year. The International Dateline runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. It is an imaginary line on the Earth that officially marks the beginning of one day and the end of another. On
Most modern places throw parties to mark the beginning of the new year. One world-wide tradition involves counting down the final seconds of the year until the clock strikes midnight. This is usually followed by cheers, music, and fireworks. Some places even have drone shows to go with their fireworks. Another modern tradition is to make resolutions. These resolutions have to do with making ourselves better people. For years, the resolutions were promises made to the Gods in return for good crops. It was around this time that Father Time and the New Years baby became a thing. Father Time represents the passing of time over the last year and the baby is the birth of the new year to come. You can see these ancient symbols now as posters, in movies and as cartoons.
There are a lot of traditional foods that people eat on New Years. Some of the old traditions began thousands of years ago, and others are 200-400 years old. Greeks have a bread called Vasilopita and inside the bread is a coin or some other prize. When the bread is cut, whoever gets the coin in their piece is supposed to have good luck. About 1,500 years ago Scandinavian countries started pickling a small fish called herring. The preserved fish became a popular food during the cold winter months both for food and a commodity to be traded.
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