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January 21 was a busy day for government meetings in Klickitat County. Under the new format, Klickitat County Commissioners hold a workshop session on Tuesday morning, where they can confer with department heads and discuss issues but not take any votes. The regular meeting starts after lunch, moving the public comment period to the start of the afternoon session. The advantage is the public can then comment on all the items discussed by the commissioners that morning before they vote on those issues that afternoon.

The one disadvantage is that meetings that used to conclude at 2 or 3 p.m. now edge closer to 5 p.m.

providers in jails will be able to bill Medicaid, which will offer some revenue to them. I believe the funding is $2 million. One of the things it will provide the jail is electronic medical records, and that is very much a needed thing.”

Earlier, Frantz said he had been concerned about reporting too much to commissioners in an open session.

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A DOUBLE FEATURE: The Goldendale High School Drama Club oﬀers two plays for the price of one. First is “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe,” followed by “How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery.” The plays are presented January 31, February 2, and February 8 at 6 p.m., and February 9 at 1 p.m. at the Middle School stage. Admission is $8 ages 12 and up, $4 for ages 5 to 11, and under 4 free. Pictured here, back row: Abigail Flanagan, Tristan Worley, Grace Flanagan, Derean Tingook, Brooke Binning, Nick Keith, and Jonathan Miland. Third row: Vanessa Green. Second row: Renae Steininger, Pia Wasilewski, PJ Rossman, Sera Clark, and Elliott Tate. Front row: Isaiah Dzikowski, and Natalia Ensey. Not pictured: Brooke Baker

Much of the morning workshop session is taken up with reports from departments that previously appeared in the afternoon. Among those reports was some good news for the county. Public Health Director Erinn Quinn said she had been working with new Corrections Department Director Bill Frantz and would help him apply for money the state has granted to improve conditions at jails.

“The state through Medicaid is offering money for jail facilities,” she said. “The medical

“I’m trying to be really methodical on the stuff that I share publicly,” he said, “because I don’t want to share something that would violate the security of the jail and have somebody who’s listening come in tonight.” He did tell commissioners that the jail was down two positions, plus an officer out on approved medical leave and another who is leaving for approved medical leave in April. Information about the two open positions and their requirements are posted on the county website. Frantz also reported supply chain issues. One was for new uniform patches. He said the company they had dealt with previously said the county would have to wait until after Chinese New Year before they could even start. That’s January 29 this year.

“We didn’t have to wait for the Chinese because one of our em-

An inside look at the Klickitat County jail

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The interview and tour—lasting well over two hours—are over, and newly appointed Klickitat County Jail Administrator Bill Frantz has just finished a few concluding remarks. Suddenly he hears that an arrest was just made of a man who punched a cop; he’s being brought into the jail at this very moment.

“You’ll see everything we just talked about in action,” Frantz says as we turn a corner and see the man with his hands on a wall; he’s flanked by Corrections personnel with a Sheriff’s Office deputy nearby. At one point, the man begins to take his hands down and turn. Firmly but politely, he’s advised to return his hands to the wall; he does. The rest of the process continues smoothly.

If you’re unfamiliar with the labyrinthine confines of a county jail—and maybe even if you are— the experience is otherworldly. You can feel the constriction, the narrowing of senses and freedom, all around. Surely this place is no picnic for inmates or Corrections staff. How do you keep it from stifling both? Keep it on task but with humane consideration for all involved?

Frantz has arrived in Goldendale with those very points in mind. He says his mission in part is to keep the jail safe for everyone and a productive place to leave when your time is done. Corrections, he points out, is

different from police work. He’s not a police officer; he’s a Corrections officer. The two are separate functions.

Frantz has over 25 years of experience in Washington’s Department of Corrections, including leadership roles in SWAT operations. He also has roots in smalltown life and made the move to Goldendale with his family, drawn by the community and the chance to make a meaningful impact. “My wife and I always wanted to live here. We own property nearby, and this was the perfect place for us,” he shares. While his career has taken him through various correctional facilities and roles, Frantz’s vision for the Klickitat County Jail focuses on three fundamental priorities: public safety, staff welfare, and inmate care.

“My first job is to protect the public,” Frantz states unequivocally. The Klickitat County Jail, a 49-bed facility, plays a critical role in housing individuals who pose potential risks to the community. While Frantz acknowledges the challenges of incarceration, he says he remains committed to ensuring that the jail operates as a secure and functional environment.

Unlike some outdated facilities across the country, the Klickitat County Jail boasts sound infrastructure. “We have good doors, reliable systems, and effective maintenance programs,” Frantz explains. But he emphasizes that structural integrity is just

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INSIDE THE JAIL: Clockwise from top left: a cell before inmates ocupy it. The Corrections staff, left to right: Officer Benjamin Lee, Officer Caleb Eldred, Corporal Brandon Walter, Administrator Bill Frantz. The recreation room. The library where gatherings can also occur. Books are screened by Corrections staff. The prisoner side of a visitation booth.

KVH earns Energy Star Certification

Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) has announced that its facilities have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance.

KVH scored 97 out of 100, putting the District in the top 3% for similar facilities nationwide.

“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s buildings is critical to protecting our environment,“ said Cindy Jacobs, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. “From the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their buildings more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”

ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25 percent of buildings nationwide, based on weather-normalized source energy use that takes into

account occupancy, hours of operation, and other key metrics. ENERGY STAR is the only energy efficiency certification in the United States that is based on actual, verified energy performance.

“We’re honored to earn the ENERGY STAR for superior energy performance at KVH by being more energy efficient than 97% of similar properties nationwide. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who has been involved in its efficient operation,” said Jonathan Lewis, Director of Support Services. “Saving energy is just one of the ways we continue to lead healthcare for the greater Goldendale region, and we’re continuously working to be efficient and provide stewardship of our resources.”

Beginning in 2017, KVH initiated energy-saving projects, including a full LED lighting conversion, an upgrade of all air handler motors with Ultra

High Efficiency motors and Variable Frequency Drives while also tying older air handlers into the digital Building Automation System for increased efficiency and control. In addition, all PTAC (self contained heating/air conditioning) units in Family Medicine have been replaced with more efficient models.

In 2025, the new Central Utility Plant with highly efficient chillers (in the new chiller building) with new condensing boilers will come online. The Emergency Department air handler will be tied into the central heating and cooling plant and electric re-heats will be converted to a hydronic system. This work will coincide with new, more efficient hot water systems throughout the District facilities.

“These 2025 projects will continue to drive down our operating cost and Energy Utilization Index (how many BtUs per square foot our buildings

increasing the District’s EnergyStar score in the

People think the state should reduce spending

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ers want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to a recent poll.

“People are not anti-government,” said pollster Stuart Elway during a legislative preview session Jan. 9. “People want government to work and to provide needed services but done efficiently and effectively.”

Elway established the Cascade PBS/Elway Poll in 1992. This year, 403 registered voters across Washington State were surveyed between Dec. 26 and 30, with phone calls,

text messages and online survey questions. The poll has a 5% margin of error at the 95% confidence level.

As the State Legislature begins Jan. 13, one of the biggest challenges will be a projected budget deficit of at least $10 billion over the next four years. Cuts will have to be made to make up the deficit, according to Governor-elect Bob Ferguson, who is proposing a “6% cut across state agencies.”

This year’s Elway Poll asked voters what they believed was the cause of the projected budget deficit. 40% said governmental waste and overspending. However, those polled were overwhelmingly in

favor of increasing spending when asked about specific proposals likely to be discussed during the upcoming Legislative session.

The poll showed: 74% support more funding for K-12 education; 73% support more money going toward hiring police officers; 68% support limiting annual rent increases; 63% are in favor of more funding for affordable housing; and 61% want the state’s tax structure revised.

Also, during the COVID19 pandemic, federal funding paid for free lunches to all school students. Now, this funding has now been cut, yet some states continue to provide free

lunches. 66% of the survey respondents believe Washington should do the same.

Elway says contradictory numbers like this are common when ideas are asked about separately.

“All ideas sound pretty good at first,” he said. “These are more specific proposals, all of which have constituencies.” And he added: “Government waste is a general concept, which no one favors.”

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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

A salesperson for BandAid stuff? There’s a spray can of something called Cinder Suds, whatever that is, on that table. Looks an old-style medical room of some kind. Who is this? Why was she getting her picture taken in such a room with all this stuff? Beats us. 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 (509-7733777), 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

January 24, 1935 – 90 Years Ago

The Centerville Bengals went out hunting Friday night and came back with five very battered and bloody Timberwolves between their jaws. The battle ensued at Goldendale January 18th, and the fi nal score was 25 to 18 in favor of the tigers. Leo Garner, our fl ashy Sophomore guard, started the game by making three points. This gave the other Bengals the fever and away they went. Our center, Ray Mattson, was high point man with 11 tallies to his credit. Centerville team members; Loftin, Kahkonen, Mattson, Garner, Randall, Wiidanen.

January 25, 1945 – 80 Years Ago

Flags were ﬂown at half-mast in the Goldendale business district Saturday, mourning the loss of Dan Roe who was killed in action January 4 in Belgium. He was serving with the Second Armored Division, known as “Hells on Wheels.” He graduated from GHS in 1930. and then farmed for his father, Ernest Roe. Lt. Roe was at one time the youngest Grange master in the state, being only 18 years old when he served in that capacity. Dan was a salesperson at Maurer Brothers in 1939 when the company sold four new iron wheeled Case tractors in one day.

January 25, 1945 – 80 Years Ago

A deal, which has been pending for two weeks, was consummated this Tuesday when Mr. and Mrs. Martin Forry bought the equipment and business of the Simcoe Café from Jack Dressel. Mr. Forry has been employed as meat market manager at the Red and White store for over a year, and his resignation will be effective there at the end of the week. The restaurant will be re-named the “Simcoe Steak House.” Forry plans to continue buying livestock from local farmers to provide the meat for the meals he will offer.

January 18, 1945 – 80 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nygaard of Bickleton are very proud parents of five sons in the service, three of whom are overseas at present. The youngest, Alfred, left Goldendale Monday for the induction center in Portland. Jens, 35, is the oldest. He is a staff sergeant now stationed in Dothan, Alabama, as an aviation mechanic. Nel’s, 34, is a private in Italy, serving with the medical corps. Ralph, 27, is in the South Pacific, having been there for 37 months. Arnold, 25, is in Newfoundland, where he has been for about six months. All five of the boys are in the army and all are single.

January 20, 1955 – 70 Years Ago

In the past three months the R.A. Wesley ranch at Goodnoe Hills has gone into commercial egg production in a big way. The Wesley’s now have 1008 hens on the job. Present production, about two crates a day or 720 eggs, is coming to Goldendale stores and residences , with the residue shipped to Vancouver for retailing.

January 26, 1995, 30 – Years Ago

It’s garbage going into the regional landfi ll at Roosevelt, but it may be energy coming out in a few years in the form of methane gas, a by-product of landfi lls. The Klickitat Public Utilities Board of Commissioners agreed to work with the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners toward involvement in a methane generating plant at the Roosevelt Regional Landfi ll. The county wisely retained rights to the landfi ll gas in its agreements with Regional Disposal, allowing the county to protect the interests of local people in a “home grown resource.”

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

Points to ponder:

Do companies that make foolproof items keep some fools on the payroll for product testing?

I called the paper to place an ad, but then I realized I couldn’t tell the lady what it is because it’s classiﬁed.

Next time I want to send some idiot on an errand for something, I’ll go myself.

There’s a gang going around stealing clothing by size order. Police believe they’re still at large.

I don’t buy fat-free milk because I don’t want to shame cows with negative body image issues.

I just bought an earthquake detection stone. You put it on the ground, and if there’s an earthquake, it jumps up and down.

This picture has been colorized. Several people were able to identify one or two of these people. But we hit the jackpot when Barbara Parrish of High Prairie emailed us with this information: “The mystery picture last week is the Lyle High School Basketball Team in 1964, taken at the State Tournament in Spokane. The players are: Standing, #40 - Chuck Walker, #54 - Duke Coleman, #44 - Duane Johnson, #42 - Jim Simms, #50 - Keith Johnson, #52 - Bill Parrish,

these players are still our closest friends—several have passed away. Coach Jim Titus remains a good friend. It was a privilege and a blessing to attend such a small school.”

Coach Jim Titus. Kneeling, Manager Mike Smith, #30 - Richard Smith, #32 - Don White, #34 - Steve Tidyman, and #24 - Roger Magaki. My husband and I graduated in 1964 from Lyle High School.

moved back to the area in 2008 after 42 years in the Portland area. Many of

It’s as simple as X and Y.

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The question of whether boys should be participating in girls sports in our state may finally be addressed by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association next spring.

Among proposed amendments to the organization’s athletic code are proposed rule amendments that relating to so-called “transgender” competitors. The proposals was introduced to the 53-member assembly during its annual meeting January 27.

One amendment would limit participation in girls sport to “students assigned female at birth.” A second amendment would require schools to offer separate sports for only “transgender” students.

As a wrestling coach, the issue of banning boys from competing against girls is a no-brainer. By the time students reach sixth-grade, the physical differences between boys and girls become obvious. Musculature, body fat, bone mass, strength and other factors separate boys and girls. And by the time students reach high school, the differences are so stark that allowing boys in girls sports is a recipe for injury.

In short, boys and girls are different. And the difference is significant enough that there isn’t a level playing field for girls when boys are introduced into their sports.

Multiple school districts in eastern Washington have already noted that boys are boys and girls are girls. In the wake of a Methow Valley boy winning girls running events and an East Valley boy winning a girls state title over a West Valley girl last spring, Eastmont, Moses Lake, Kennewick, Central Valley, and other school boards passed resolutions calling on WIAA to end the unfair practice of allowing genderconfused boys in girls sports.

Despite the apparent intent of the rule amendment, the verbiage of the amendment may not be strong enough to accomplish its intent. Around most of the modern world and throughout history, babies are born a boy or a girl—they are not “assigned” a gender. WIAA should not start with the false premise of being “assigned” a gender. An inaccurate premise like that will only lead to loopholes, lawsuits and likely injured athletes.

And what about forcing member schools to add “transgender” sports? Here in eastern Washington, there are not enough gender-confused students in an individual school to field a baseball team. So, why should our rural schools be forced to accept such an edict—and the huge costs that will come with it?

WIAA may have a solution for the cost issue already in the making. The proposed amendments include an increase in membership fees by 25% for both the 202526 and 2026-27 school years.

Our school districts are already struggling for pay for state and federal mandates. They’re struggling to

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cover ever-increasing costs for supplies, fuel, salaries and more. Should they really have to offer transgender sports?

The issue is really as simple as X and Y.

If a child has two X chromosomes, they compete in girls sports. If they have a Y chromosome, they should be in boys sports. There’s no need to push transgender ideology into our schools any further than it’s already been pushed.

The decision, at least as it pertains to WIAA member school districts offering middle and high school sports, will rest with the organization’s representative assembly, which is expected to vote on the amendments between April 9 and 18. For the amendments to be included in the next school year activities handbook, 60% of the WIAA representatives will have to approve of the proposals. That means each of these amendments, as well as several others, will need 21 votes to pass for high school rules and 11 are needed for middle school.

If you want to be sure your girls have an opportunity to compete fairly in sports, tell your school district you support the proposal to limit boys participation to only boys sports. And while you’re at it, let your district know you’d like to help keep it financially solvent by opposing the forced creation of transgender teams and leagues.

The decision is easy as X and Y.

Roger Harnack is the owner/publisher of Free Press Publishing. Email him at rharnack@gmail.com.

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

I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.

My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

Well done

2024 was a challenging year for Klickitat County. I appreciate Lori Zoller for her service and leadership during that time as the chair of the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners. It wasn’t easy.

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.

Janet Holen White Salmon

Speak up

Is this what you signed up for?

Executive orders convicted felon Trump signed on Tuesday, many reversed critical policies such as lowering drug costs. With the stroke of his pen, Trump removed a $2 price cap on generic drugs for diabetes, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer. He opened the door for drug prices to skyrocket. He ordered changes to the healthcare marketplace, negatively affecting enrollment and medical insurance for an estimated 24 million people. “Enrollment periods are important for Americans whose life takes an unexpected turn, someone losing healthcare coverage through losing a job, moving, having a child, or many other situations. If you’re outside of the narrow enrollment period, finding coverage just got more difficult.” (Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

The war in Ukraine is still going on, despite Trump’s repeated

promise he would “end the war in 24 hours,” that “it wouldn’t even be tough for me to do.” The war is still going, and Trump hasn’t said a word.

Crime? House Republicans are celebrating Trump’s pardons issued to a mob that violently assaulted police officers, with fatal results. What happened to backing the Blue?

Taxes? If Trump’s tax plans pass, the top 1% get tax cuts of $36K and the bottom 95% see their taxes increase. (Alex Beene, Professor, University of Tennessee, Newsweek)

If you don’t like what you’re seeing, contact your representative in Congress and say so. Or trust a billionaire to speak up for you.

Virginia

Hartnett White Salmon

Viva Denmark!

Denmark has offered to buy the United States and give us free universal healthcare and improve our educational system! It has also refused Trump’s imbecilic offer to buy Greenland. According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, Denmark is the second happiest country in the world, with a score of 7.6 out of 10; the United States was ranked 23rd, with a Happiness Index of 6.7. Denmark offers a high standard of living, with free healthcare and

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college education, a great work-life balance with generous vacation time, a safe and stable society with low crime rates, beautiful natural surroundings, and a strong emphasis on gender equality and family life. Their society is built around “we”—not just “me.” Taxes are 7% higher than the U.S. for the average wage earner, but millionaires and billionaires have to pay their fair share with a top tax rate of 56% versus 40% in the U.S. Life expectancy is 1.1 years longer in Denmark, you’re 46% less likely to be obese, and you’re 18% less likely to live below the poverty line. Women are 76% less likely to die during childbirth, and infant mortality is 41% lower in Denmark.

Denmark has a climate change law that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, with net zero emissions targeted for 2050—hoping to make their children’s lives better, not worse.

Denmark is ranked a “full democracy” at No 6 in the world with a 9.28 out of 10 score on the Democracy Index. The U.S. is ranked No 29 at 7.85—a “flawed democracy,” which has steadily declined from a “full democracy” score since the 2016 Trump MAGA Presidency. Long live Denmark—let’s start copying the Danish if you really want to make America great again.

Bob Yoesle Goldendale

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Huge support has been helpful

I am pleased to share these heartfelt words from Lori, Jayla, and Anthony Avila. “With a heart full of gratitude and appreciation we would like to thank everyone for your amazing support. These last three weeks have been the hardest times of our lives. You were there for our family in our time of need. We will never forget your outpouring of kindness. All the prayers, cards, calls, and messages on Jose’s wellness are both overwhelming and appreciated. We are truly blessed to have such a huge support group of friends, family, colleagues, and community members, as well as support from surrounding communities.

“Thank you for all the hard work than went into the Indian Taco Dinner—the organizers, cooks, servers, cleanup crew, and to all who attended. The tacos were delicious and there were tons of yummy desserts. The hugs were very comforting and just what was needed. Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Go Fund Me Fund and to Lupita Avila for setting it up. The generosity you have all shown us is the true meaning of kindness. You have all had a hand in making our hard times easier in some way. We are truly grateful to have you in our lives. Thank you for everything.” I heard some exciting news about two young

people from Glenwood who love to race vintage snowmobiles. Ty Murray, a senior, and Blaine Arnold, a freshman, won their races in Sumpter, Oregon, recently, thus qualifying for the finals of the Vintage Snowmobile Racing Association in Priest Lake, Idaho, last weekend. Both Blaine and Ty finished in 3rd place on Saturday then moved to the Sunday finals. Blaine finished 2nd and 3rd in his Junior classification races and Ty finished 3rd in both of the Men’s Open races. They will both return to Priest Lake in mid-February to round out their season. Way to go, Blaine and Ty. Congratulations. Don’t forget the exciting homecoming game here in the Glenwood gym this Friday, January 31. The Trout Lake Mustangs girls will play in the first game against the Stevenson girls’ JV so that Jayla can play a game in her hometown for her senior night. The boys’ game against Trout Lake will follow the girls’ game. Team captain Gavin Bensel and teammate Shae Jackson will also be honored as seniors that night. The first game starts at 4:30 p.m. As if that isn’t an exciting enough time with the games, the homecoming court will be presented and the Glenwood school staff Public School Employees (PSE) members will be serving their famous PSE hamburgers. I can speak

from experience—those hamburgers are very tasty and filling. Proceeds from the concessions that night will be donated to the senior class to help with their fundraising efforts.

If you haven’t yet made your reservations for the senior class crab feed on February 8, call Mrs. Troh in the school office at (509) 364-3438. One and a half crabs for dinner is a great deal, and there will be bread, a salad, beverages, and lots of desserts from which to choose. If you choose not to have the crab dinner, chef salads will be available. They will also come with bread, a beverage, and dessert. During the dinner, the junior and senior classes will be holding the alwaysexciting silent auction with many great donated items, including a wine basket, cedar fence posts, and much more.

The Alumni game on January 21 was great fun. Who knew those “old” guys were still such great players? The alumni team included both former Glenwood Eagles and former Klickitat Vandals. The game was fun with great sportsmanship and lots of laughing and cheering. The Klickwood boys played hard. Every time they caught up with the alumni, the alumni pulled ahead, winning in the end. But it was a fun night for the players and all who were in the stands. One Klickitat alumnus was amazing with his many three-pointers, and they all played well.

FFA teaches GPS students about cattle

Natalee BeNNett GMS aG literacy co-chair

For the month of January, 59 Goldendale FFA members went to the primary school to teach the students in grades kindergarten through fourth about Washington State’s second top agricultural commodity: cattle. The FFA members created slides about the top 15 U.S. beef breeds and shared the information with the younger students through a hands-on lesson about cattle genetics.

After learning breed information, the FFA members helped elementary students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades fill out a paper about the genetic probability of polled and horned offspring. “We taught students how the cattle got their horns. The offspring had to have two recessive genes,” said Charlie Collins, GMS

FFA member. After filling out the genetics worksheet, all students created their own beef animal using a paper plate and their cattle breeds physical characteristics. “I really like working with all the kids on their art project. I loved how creative they were with all the different cow characteristics,” commented Abbie McClelland, GMS FFA member. In this project, the members taught in 12 classrooms about cattle breeds and genetics. The FFA members were able to work with a total of 281 primary students through their cattle-themed lesson.

PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE Solar & Bess Project Advisory Committee

Klickitat County is in the process of developing standards to regulate the siting and development of future large-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.

Over the course of 6 meetings, a project advisory committee (PAC) will draft an ordinance to be considered by the Planning Commission. All meetings will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for in-person public comment.

Meetings will be held in the Mt. Adams Meeting Room in the Klickitat County Services Building at 115 West Court St. in Goldendale. Meetings will take place from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on

Julie Uhles passed away at age 68, in Chandler, Arizona, on January 15, 2025. She was surrounded by family.

She is survived by her daughter Melissa Uhles, grandson Henry Duyck and son-in-law, Alex Duyck, residents of Goldendale.

In addition, she leaves behind her husband Don Uhles, daughter-in-law Jamie Uhles and her grandchildren: Ethan Venjohn, Calvin Uhles, and Aiden Uhles. She was born in Kirksville, Missouri, in 1956 to Calvin and Ilene Glidewell. For 48 years she supported and loved her husband Don who worked in law enforcement and later, as a paramedic. Camping, casino weekends, Disneyland, and RV road trips to Oregon and Washington were their great escapes for many years.

Julie was an extraordinary mother. Her ability to listen, provide comfort, and make a loving

Mike Hoctor passed away peacefully December 14, 2024, followed by his wife of 62 years, Georganne Hoctor. Michael was born on July 12, 1935, to Neva Lois Spaulding Hoctor Morgan and Frederick Charles Hoctor, in Goldendale. Georganne was born in Spokane, Washington, to Alice Dora Betts Jackman and George Albert Jackman. They met at Washington State University in Pullman. Mike served as the Director of Housing and Residential Life at San Diego State University (SDSU) and spent his retirement following his true passion as an artist, primarily painting oils. After many years raising a family, Georganne managed stationary stores, followed by a teaching career at Central Elementary in the National School District in San Diego County. Her retirement included volunteering as a docent at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa

safe haven of a home was her superpower. Then when her grandkids came along, it was all about loving on her “grand-babies.”

Julie’s passion for cooking delicious food and feeding those she loved was unparalleled. A natural entertainer, her parties and Christmases were legendary. Her stuffing, pumpkin rolls, homemade candy, tamales, and tortillas were highly anticipated yearround.

Her energetic laugh and her warm and loving presence on this earth will be greatly missed. The world is now less than it once was without her in it.

Julie was preceded in death by her son Adam Uhles, brother Steven Glidewell, and her parents Ilene and Calvin Glidewell. We are hopeful that they are having a joyful reunion now.

A celebration of life will be held on June 6, time and place to be determined.

White For The Sentinel

Welcome to February!

Our shortest month continues to provide great views of the bright planets and the stunning winter constellations—when skies are clear.

Nights are still long in February, but sunrise is coming earlier and sunset later. At the start of the month, sunrise will be at about 7:27 a.m., with sunset at about 5:12 p.m., a daylight length of 9 hours and 44 minutes. By the end of the month, sunrise will be at about 6:45 a.m., and sunset will slip back to about 5:51 p.m. Daylight will increase by about an hour and a quarter in the month.

February continues the run of great months in which to view the bright planets, although Saturn leaves the evening sky during the month. Mars and Jupiter ride high in the southern sky, with Mars located in the constellation Gemini, with Jupiter to the right of Mars, in Taurus. Venus is a bright beacon low in the western sky. Saturn is located below Venus in the west, and by the end of the month will hug the western horizon. If you have a good view of the western sky, look for little Mercury below Venus, after about Feb. 20. It will be a bit brighter than Saturn. On February 24,

Saturn and Mercury will appear right next to each other, low in the west. Look at about 6pm if you have a good view low in the west. Visit the Goldendale Observatory to view the planets and other celestial delights. Observatory Director Troy Carpenter told me, “February 2025 is a month of planets. We get our last glimpse of Saturn and his popular rings until late Summer. The crescent phase of Venus will be viewed all month, along with bright Jupiter and his famous moons. The red disk of Mars, who was at opposition in January, will also be offered. And our all-time favorite object, the Orion Nebula, will be seen every night which

weather and moon phase permit.” Before heading to the Observatory be sure to get an appointment— check out the “Visit” link on the website at goldendaleobservatory. com for details.

February’s full Moon will be on the 12th, with new Moon to follow on the 27th. We’ll have a beautiful sight at the start of February, with the waxing crescent Moon located just to the left of brilliant Venus, and above Saturn, low in the western sky. On the 5th, the Moon will lie just to the right of the star cluster Pleiades. The Moon will lie above Jupiter on the 6th, and just below Mars on the 9th. As Earth moves through its orbit around the Sun,

the constellations we view continue to change. Bright winter constellations, including Orion, dominate the southern sky. The great square of Pegasus and Cygnus the Swan drop to the western horizon. In the east, Leo the Lion rises above the horizon, just to the right of the Big Dipper. Looking north, we see the “W” of Cassiopeia in the northwest, and Ursa major (with the Big Dipper) in the northeast, on the other side of Polaris, the north star. You may observe a bright star low in the northwest— that is Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus. That constellation and star are high overhead in summer months. Enjoy February’s night skies!

Park and serving on their board.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at First UnitarianUniversalist Church of San Diego and live streamed here: www.youtube.com/ live/j0ap-q4_IlE.

To honor his legacy, we invite you to support the SDSU Housing Hoctor Endowed Scholarship (https://bit. ly/HoctorHousing), to help students from lowincome households afford on-campus housing at SDSU (for questions, please contact Rajah Gainey at rgainey@sdsu.edu).

Marnell Maynard Thimsen died January 14, 2025, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Portland, Oregon.

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.

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

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

Father’s House Fellowship

207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

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Lace Searight is doing double-duty Searight is a cosmetologistwith25yearsof experienceandworksatThe Beauty Bar in Goldendale where she is a stylist and color artist and cuts hair Ontopofthat,she worksas studio manager and coach at Empowered Movement Aerialin Hood River where sheteachesaerialacrobatics Aerialacrobaticsisatype of acrobatics that involves performingwhilesuspended intheair,whetheritbeona trapeze hangingfabrics,ora hoop EmpoweredMovement

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He also reported that the countyhadstartedreplacing theceilingintheDallesport Community Center and would supply the paint for local citizens to repaint the structure when they were finished

95 percent of our livestock depredations are on these smaller hobby operations instead of the commercial, larger operations” He also discussed the sometimes frustrating off-again

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on-again, endangered species listing and delisting of wolf populationsbybothstateand federalauthorities Jacobsen reminded people that four wolves had been spotted in the county last year, and currently there were none

A total of $20000 reward is offered for information leading to the person who killedatleastoneofthem

Undertheconsentagenda, commissionersapproved:

• Appointments to the KlickitatCountyPlanning SolarandBatteryEnergy

• An amendment to the contract with the Department of Health to add statements of worth and receive an allocation increaseof$2,257,122

A resolution reviewing 2024 equipment rates for theEquipmentRentaland RevolvingFund#504

A $26,337.50 purchase of used precast concrete barriers from Storie Barriers in the amount offorOldHighway8slide repair

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Unger described aerial acrobatics as attracting a population that doesn’t

wonderingwhytherewasn’t somethinglikethisshecould doinamoreseriouscapacity She discovered that aerial acrobaticswaswhatshewas lookingfor Shetookaprivate lessonand wasimmediately hooked She began teaching shortly after that and soon had a 30-person circus in her backyard including fire breathers, unicyclists, contortionists,bellydancers, andjugglers,beforeshetook the opportunity to move to theColumbiaGorgetoteach at Empowered Movement Aerial

The afternoon session included an update from Todd Jacobsen, Wildlife Conflict biologist He works for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Oneofthebigissues hedealswithistheeffectof thereintroductionofwolves intoWashington Buthedid have words of reassurance forcountyranchers:

• Advertisingtofillavacant foreman position for the Glenwood location of the PublicWorksDepartment

• An amendment to the Interlocal Agreement betweenKlickitat County and Pend Oreille County foradministratorservices fortheOnBasecloud-based document management

• A $2392756 contract and bond with James Dean Construction for the improvement of 2.8 miles ofSunnysideRoad

• Notice of a Centerville townroadsoverlayproject, witha275,000estimateof

wasn’tuntilshewasanadult

Aerial is a 501©3 nonprofit and aerial arts training schoolforchildrenages6and up, teens, and adults They teach aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, and their mission is to improve the mental, emotional, and physical healthfor peopleofallages, backgrounds and abilities regardless of income by engagingtheminaerialarts Empowered Movement Aerial is owned by Arwen Unger who has been practicing aerial acrobatics since 2011 While she was workingas a librarian, she °ther sports and decided to set up a rig in activities herfront yard so she could You can be weird, and practice aerial acrobatics y°u ca^ {)e unique, said at home This attracted the Unger All of the students attention of a neighbor who contributetotheshows and asked Unger if she would everything has a little bit teachherdaughters Atfirst ?f their personality and a Unger hesitated because little bit of our personality she had never taught aerial init too, shesaid referring acrobatics before, but she to herself and Searight “I decidedtogiveitatry think we think of ourselves “I waslike ‘Oh thisisso as mentorsand how we can muchfun ThisiswhatIwant enable them to showcase todo,”’saidUnger what they really want to Empowered Movement do Its art and its physical Aerial provides sliding and it’s community and scale scholarships, low-cost emotional” performances, a free show Searight was involved in every year, and outreach to gymnastics and dance as groups that may not have a kid but stopped when the access to quality physical competitive aspect became artseducation Ungersaidit tooexpensivefor herfamily was always her idea for the to continue supporting It businesstobeanonprofit

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Rehabilitationand inmatecare

Frantz’s third priority centers on inmate rehabilitation “For some, jailcanbeasteppingstone,” he observes “Sometimes we’rethefirstexampleofa strongwork ethic or moral character they’ve ever seen”

town facilities, the jail faces staffing shortages At times, as few as three correctionalofficersareon duty to manage the entire jailpopulation To address these challenges, Frantz is focusing on creating a supportive workplace culture He aims to build a team of dedicated professionals who feel valued and take pride in their work “If we have new people constantly learning the ropes they’re more focused on avoiding manipulation or assault, which can distract them from identifying subtle signsofdistressininmates,” he notes Frantz aims to establish an environment where staff members see thejailasaplacetobuilda career,notjustasastepping stone logisticalchallenges,Frantz says he’s determined to find solutions that balance security with human connection Mentalhealthand suicideprevention Mental health is a significant focus for Frantz Incarcerationoften intersects with issues like addiction, trauma, and mental illness creating a complex environment for both staff and inmates Frantziscollaboratingwith mentalhealthprofessionals from other areas to implement improved screening tools and strategies for identifying at-risk individuals “We’re bringingin experts to help usbetterscreenforsuicidal ideation and mental health issues It’sabout creatinga system that catches these signs early and provides the necessary support,” he explains Frantz isalltoofamiliar with jailsuicides Despite our best efforts, they do occur I’veseenitfirsthand, and it’s something you never forget,” he shares By fostering open communication and consistent staff training, Frantz aims to build a jail environment that minimizesthesetragedies Hygiene is another critical area of concern, especially in the county jail’srecenthistory “People come to us in various states of cleanliness” he says “I’ve worked with individuals who’ve never been taught basic hygiene

One of his immediate goals is to reintroduce in-personfamily visitation, a practice that has been on hold since the COVID19 pandemic Frantz recognizes the emotional toll that incarceration takes on individuals and their families “On your worst day, having your family taken from you is horrific” he states “I’ve seen the positive impact that maintaining family connections can have on an inmate’s success after release ” While safety concerns, including the risk of contraband, pose

In those cases it’s about teaching them step by step andhelpingthemtakepride inthemselves

Frantz shares a story fromhispastaboutayoung man who was at risk of beingostracizedduetopoor

“I liked performing but I loved teaching and seeing people grow” saidSearight She said that one thingshe valuesaboutteachingaerial acrobatics is fostering a supportive environment where someone with lots of experience is excited to see someoneelselearntheirfirst trick “Itisreallycooltojust watchpeoplebehappyabout otherpeoplesgrowth Empowered Movement Aerial is located at 202 Cascade Ave in Hood River, and you can sign up for classes on their website at wwwempower edmovementaerialorg The Beauty Bar islocatedat119 WMainStreetinGoldendale, and you can make a hair appointment with Searight by texting or calling (402) 202-9612

hygiene Through patient guidance, staff helped him integrateinto thefacility’s community “It’s not just aboutcleanliness;it’sabout dignity and respect When someone learns to care for themselves, it’s a small but significant step toward rehabilitation,”hesaid Buildingacultureof incentives

Frantz believes in using incentives to motivate positive behavior among inmates “Everything here isa privilege” heexplains He’sevenexploringcreative ideas like hosting a Super Bowl viewing party for inmates who demonstrate good behavior “It’s about givingpeople somethingto work toward and showing them that their choices matter”

This philosophy extends to everyday interactions Frantz isafirm believerin the power of consistency and engagement He frequently visits inmates, asking how they’re doing and encouraging open dialogue “Sometimes, just listeningcanmakea world ofdifference,”hesaid

As Frantz settles into his role, he remains focused on the long-term vision for the jail From improving staffing levels to implementing new mental health protocols, he states his aim is a balance of practicalityand compassion “I’ll never say that we can prevent every incident, but we’re going to do everything wecan to create a safe, supportive environment for everyone here,”hesays

“This isn’t just a job for me It s an opportunity to help people staff inmates, and the publicin a meaningful way,” he concludes

“There have been zero confirmed or probable wolf depredations on livestock in Klickitat County,” he said flatly “There have been a handful that have been unknownbecausethe carcass was too far gone, butonnoneofthecarcasses haveweseenevidenceofa wolfdepredation” He noted that WDFW doesn’t just work with commercial-level ranchers but also with small hobby farm livestock ownersand peoplewhohavepets

“By far, that’s where most of our livestock issues originate,” he said, especiallyasyougetcloser to Clark County Probably

• The assignment of CRP numbers for county road projects for Centerville town roads, Beyerlin BridgeandCoveRoad Asupplementalagreement with Baer Testing, Inc to provide on-call materials testing services and increasing the maximum amount payable to $175,000tocoveradditional materials

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EMOTION IN MOTION: Empowered Movement Aerial owner Arwen Unger performs on a lyra while studio manager Ciara Lace Searight

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

SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.

L&M RECREATION, an Oregon limited liability company, Plaintiff v. HOODSTOCK RANCH LLC, a Washington limited liability company; MARK G. HERON; MARY

KATHLEEN HERON, individuals; TOOTH ACRES, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; and OCCUPANTS OR PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants, No. 22-200139-20.

TO: Hoodstock Ranch, LLC

c/o Mark G. Heron, Registered Agent, PO Box 2290, White Salmon, WA 98672. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 267 86 Road, Trout Lake, Washington, 98650. Legal Description: In the County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Parcels A and Bas set forth on a Survey recorded December 5, 1989, as Auditor No. 216409 and described of record as the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/ Account Number: 05-10-0600-0002/00. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: I 0:00 A.M.

DATE: January 31, 2025

PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $2,741,743.58, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriffs office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY

SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455.

(0209, 0306, 0403, 0501)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the CGRA Business Park Phase 2, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on February 11, 2025 for performing the work described below.

Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. February 11, 2025 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. February 11, 2025 CGRA Business Park Phase 2”.

This contract provides for the development of 6 lots within 18 acres including clearing and grubbing, site excavation, installation of storm sewer, sanitary waste, water lines, stormwater retention pond, base course, top course, hot mix asphalt, and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.

Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $2,200,000 and $3,700,000. The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C.

§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 14th Day of January, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig

Chairman

Todd Andrews

Commissioner Lori Zoller

Commissioner ATTEST:

Alisa Grumbles Clerk of the Board

Klickitat County, Washington (0307, 0404, 0502)

PUBLIC NOTICE 2025 CALL FOR SALMON HABITAT PROJECT APPLICATIONS

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

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

Eligible Project Types: Acquisition, Restoration, Planning, and Combination Projects (i.e. Acquisition and Restoration) of high priority within the Klickitat Lead Entity Area, with all project types have their own specificities and allowable sub-project types, such as Riparian, Design, etc. Additionally, Riparian projects funded by the Climate Commitment Act that fit the qualities of the above projects will also be eligible for funding.

For more information, visit the Klickitat Lead Entity webpage: https://www.klickitatcounty. org/243/Salmon-Habitat-Recovery

Complete Applications are due to the Klickitat Lead Entity April 11th, 2025. Additional requirements also apply.

To apply, or for additional information, please contact: Klickitat County Natural Resources Department 115 W Court St, Goldendale, WA 98620

Phone: 541-980-1687

Email: keatonc@klickitatcounty.org (0406, 0503)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Architectural Services 20252026

Klickitat County Public Works Department is requesting proposals from Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firms interested in providing professional services for three (3) projects at various County owned facilities. Required services will include preliminary design, preparation of construction documents, and feasibility analysis. Public Works intends to engage with an A&E firm that has electrical, mechani-

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Probate Notice to Creditors: Elmer Lewis and Gloria Matthews - The Law office of Justin D. Leigh

Probate Notice to Creditors: Alma Francine Lehman

- Campbell Phillips, PC

Probate Notice to Creditors: Wilbur James LehmanCampbell Phillips, PC

Summary of Ordinance: 1544 - Repealing Ordinance 1502 And Chapter 15.48 Of the Goldendale Municipal Code, And Adopting A New Chapter 15.48 Of The Goldendale Municipal Code - City of Goldendale Notice of Planned County Work Force Work 2025 Road

Projects: RC383 Centerville Town Roads OverlayKlickitat County Public Works

cal, and cost estimating capabilities in one firm, as needed, or is a lead firm with sub-consultants.

Proposals will be received by Rick Milliren until 2:00 p.m. on February 12, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Rick Milliren

Klickitat County Public Works Department 115 West Court, MS-CH 303 Goldendale, WA 98620

Email: rickm@klickitatcounty.

org

Phone: (509) 773-2375

Fax: (509) 773-5713

Proposal documents may be obtained from the Klickitat County Public Works Department at 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale, Washington for a fee, or free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Venders and Consultants by going to http://bxwa. com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-2581303 should you require assistance.

The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty. org or by calling (509) 7734616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ON-CALL SURVEYING SERVICES

Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreement for survey services with companies that specialize in performing surveys, setting or re-setting property corners, section corners or monuments. Projects are located throughout Klickitat County and consist of proposed roadway, bridge reconstruction projects, and rock quarry sites. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan

Department Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, MS-303 Goldendale, WA 98620

Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620

Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org

Klickitat County Public Works Department

Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620

Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620

Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org

Fax: (509) 773-5713

until 2:00 p.m. on February 12, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/Goods-Services-Bidding-and-Bid-Results or by going to http://bxwa. com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty. org or by calling (509) 7734616.

Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org

Title VI Statement

It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (0408, 0505)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ON-CALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION SERVICES

Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreements for Archaeological Services with companies that specialize in performing on-site reconnaissance surveys, consultations with local tribes, and preparing in depth technical survey reports, all in accordance with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). Projects are located throughout Klickitat County and consist of proposed roadway, bridge reconstruction projects, and rock quarry sites. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works

Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 2:00 p.m. on February 12, 2025 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Works Department’s website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1230/Goods-Services-Bidding-and-Bid-Results or by going to http://bxwa. com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty. org or by calling (509) 7734616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org

Title VI Statement

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Klickitat County intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate, agreement for environmental services with companies that specialize in environmental permitting, performing on-site surveys and studies, wetland identification and mitigation, completing reports or biological assessments and peer review of transportation project designs in regards to environmental engineering and permitting. Sealed proposals will be received by: Kristina Duncan Klickitat County Public Works Department

Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620

Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: kristinad@klickitatcounty.org

Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@klickitatcounty. org or by calling (509) 7734616.

Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (0410, 0507) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of, ELMER L. LEWIS and GLORIA MATTHEWS, Deceased. Case No.: 24-4-00078-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Brenda Matthews as Personal Representative of Decedents’ estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and; (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. First Publication of this Notice: January 29, 2025 Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307) Attorney

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Beth Wood, Collection Librarian

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org

Travelling Back in Time—to 1984

George Orwell was the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, an English writer who died in 1950 at the age of 46. His best-known works are the novels “Animal Farm” (1945) and “1984” (1949), both of which are dystopian novels. This year marks the 75th anniversary of George Orwell’s death. The Royal Mint of the UK has announced that they are releasing a £2 coin to honor Orwell’s writing contributions. The coin will feature the iconic phrase “Big Brother is Watching”, which is taken from “1984.” The book “1984” describes an imagined future in which much of the world is at war, and Great Britain has become part of a totalitarian regime headed by a dictator called Big Brother. During Orwell’s lifetime, he said that the book was a satire as well as a cautionary tale. In response to criticism when the book was

published, he indicated that the world he had penned could happen, not that it necessarily would happen. A case can be made that all dystopian books are satire, or contain elements of it. Satire uses exaggeration to expose faults or vices, and most dystopian novels describe exaggerated worlds where imbalances (in behavior or ideology) have led to suffering or injustice. If you are a fan of dystopian novels, you can follow “1984” with some of these titles:

• “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline (2011) - Virtual reality masks a bleak existence in this dystopian story, where a young man searches for hidden keys that will change his future.

• “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler (1993) - In a ravaged world, a young African American woman has a trait that causes her to feel others’ pain.

• “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood (1985) -Handmaids, in this totalitarian regime, are conscripted from the few women who are still fertile, and subjected to rigid social roles.

• “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel (2014)Shakespearean actors in a post-apocalyptic world weave a story of relationships that moves back and forth through time.

• “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury (1953) - Books are illegal, and re ghter Guy Montag’s job is to burn the books - and the

houses in which they were found.

• “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy (2006) - Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a father and son’s harrowing journey through a post-apocalyptic America.

• “The Giver” by Lois Lowry (1993) - In a colorless world, a young boy is chosen to receive all the memories - and truths - of his awed world.

• “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins (2008) - Each district in a dystopian North America sends human tributes annually to the Hunger Games, a life-or-death battle for a better life.

• “The Stand” by Stephen King (1978) - After a u virus kills 99% of the world’s population, a handful of survivors must choose between two powerful leaders.

All of the titles on this list have movie or TV adaptations, some of which are in production.

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

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Kick off a winning game day with guac

(Family Features) The best watch parties have two things in common: good food and good company to root for your team with. Kick off your football feast with appetizers made with a game day favorite: avocados. With nearly 2.5 billion pounds of avocados imported from Mexico annually, based on Hass Avocado Board Volume Data, the Big Game is the No. 1 occasion where avocados and guacamole are served and prepared. In fact, approximately 250 million pounds of avocados are imported in the weeks leading up to the Big Game, according to “Produce Blue Book” – that’s enough avocados to go down and back the length of a standard professional football field more than 400,000 times.

Just as the first quarter sets the tone for the game, apps are your first opportunity to build excitement and get your guests cheering. Because it’s not game day without guac, start the party by mashing up a bowl of Championship Guac – a real craving crusher made with creamy, delicious Avocados From Mexico and crispy bacon –to sack hunger.

Take your viewing party to a whole new flavor level with Gronkamole. This all-star dip features shredded chicken, blue cheese, Buffalo sauce and the same flare that football great

and Avocados From Mexico partner Rob Gronkowski played the game with, so you know it’s ready to tackle every chip, cracker and veggie thrown its way. These innovative spins on game day guacamole score big when made with fresh avocados, a nutrient-dense fruit everybody can cheer for. They taste good, are good for you and bring the good times on game day.

Find more touchdown-worthy eats, from dips and appetizers to main courses and desserts that are always good at BigGameGuac.com. Championship Guac Servings: 10

• 5 Avocados From Mexico, peeled and pitted

• 1 lemon, juice only

• 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped

• 1 cup tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

• 1 pound bacon, fried

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt, to taste pepper, to taste tortilla chips, for serving (optional) crackers, for serving (optional)

To prepare avocado: In a bowl, use fork to mash the avocados and lemon juice until creamy. Then add the onion, tomatoes and cilantro.

To prepare bacon: Cut the bacon into squares then place it in a hot skillet over medium heat and cook 15 minutes, or

until golden. Transfer to a plate to drain excess fat and let cool.

To prepare guacamole: Add the bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste, to the guacamole; mix well.

To serve, put guacamole in bowl and serve with tortilla chips or crackers, if desired.

Gronkamole

Avocados From Mexico partner Rob Gronkowski’s favorite guacamole recipe Servings: 4

• 2 Avocados From Mexico

• 3/4 cup chicken breast, cooked and shredded

• 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

• 3 tablespoons Buffalo sauce salt, to taste corn chips, for serving (optional) carrot sticks, for serving (optional) In a small bowl, mash avocados and stir in lemon juice. Add chicken, blue cheese and Buffalo sauce to guacamole mixture. Add salt to taste. Serve with corn chips or carrot sticks, if desired.

Talking to a Friend

Yesterday, I got to talk with an old friend.

“The Three Lives of Cate Kay” by Kate Fagan

“Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix

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I used to see Cheryl almost every day. But for the last several years, we have seen each other once a year, at most. She’s going to direct my show, so we’ll be working together again. We had coffee and soup on a very cold day, and I had this strange feeling I had slipped back in time. I didn’t need to explain a thing, talking to this old friend. I knew her, and she knew me, and I lost track of the number of times we finished each other’s thoughts.

“If we can’t find a chair that looks good…” I began.

“You could bring a throw to toss over it,” she finished.

“Exactly,” I said. We did that all afternoon.

This is also the week my editor, Patty, is retiring. Patty has been editing my columns for most of the time I’ve been writing The Postscript. She’s repaired my fractured sentences and added literally thousands of missing commas to my writing, as she has for writers for the last 44 years, and if anyone deserves a restful retirement from all that bad punctuation, it is her.

But I can’t imagine not talking with my friend Patty every week because—although I’m sure she is one of the best editors in the business— that is not what makes her really special. What makes her special is that every week she says something nice about my column. There is no need for her to do this, but it means the world to me. She does this every single week, and I will miss her terribly.

But I somehow feel that Patty will remain in my life, just as Cheryl drifted away for a bit and

circled back. The people who are meant to be in my life have a way of staying there, in some form or another, sometimes taking a step back to make room for the new friends in my life. And sometimes friendships end. I had a friend who ghosted me years ago. She did it three times and, finally, I decided I would stop reaching out to her except on her birthday. One year, on her birthday, she responded. She said she was sorry she had ghosted me. She said she had a lot going on in her life that made her anxious and insecure, and this was how she dealt with it.

I’ve learned that almost always, when people do something that hurts me, it has much more to do with their own hurts than me. And those hurts were usually there long before I met them. We had a good time while we were friends, and the memory of her leaving is forgotten, replaced by memories of the lunches and laughter we shared.

Relationships change. One thing leads to another and, before I know it, I’m spending my time with new people, talking to new friends, without realizing how much has changed. I’ve met a couple of people in the last few months that I suspect (and hope!) will be friends in the future. And I know, as I grow older, keeping in touch with old friends and making new ones is important.

My grandmother lived to be 100 and outlived all her old friends. So she made new old friends. By the time she passed, many of her friends were closer in age to her children than to her, but she always seemed to have someone to talk to. And that is what matters. We all need someone to talk to.

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“Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Vendetta” by Brian Freeman

Let’s dive into the world of famous bank and train robbers from the past. In the early 1900’s, they gained fame for their daring heists, and sometimes their ability to evade the law. Cartoons, comic books and movies like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have helped their legends grow over the last 150 years. These criminals often capture people’s imaginations and some have become folk heroes. A lot of stories about the robbers were true but some were exaggerated. Back in the day, kids played cops and robbers outside with their friends. Every kid in the neighborhood wanted to be the one on the horse trying to jump on the train. Now you can be the robber in video games and you won’t fall off of your bike.

Bank Robbers

The most famous cowboy bank robber was a guy named Jesse James. He didn’t just rob banks; he also robbed trains! Imagine a guy riding horses, causing mayhem, and stealing money like it was just another day at the office. He and his gang robbed 11 banks and seven trains. Jesse and his gang were wanted by the law and posters hung everywhere. A reward, or bounty, was promised to anyone who turned him in. In the end it wasn’t a lawman who killed Jesse James, it was a member of his own gang named Robert Ford who wanted to be famous and rich from the reward.

During the 1930s, John Dillinger and his gang became so famous that they almost seemed like movie stars. He even signed an autograph or two. Dillinger was a master of escaping from prison. He was arrested, put in jail, and escaped four different times. He was also known for being a little bit crazy. Once he stole a car from an employee of the bank. He sent the car back after a few days with a note that said, “Thanks for the ride!” Fun Fact: There were so many different wanted posters about Dillinger and his gang that people collected them and traded them like Pokemon cards. By 1934, the FBI gave the bank robber and his gang credit for killing 10 people. He was gunned down by the FBI outside a theater in Chicago after watching a movie.

Near a town named Wilburton, Oklahoma, there is a state park named Robber’s Cave State Park. Although it is now used for picnics, camping and fishing it is well known as a hideout for train robbers of the late 1800’s. Two of the most famous gangs are the Jesse James gang and the Dalton Gang. There are lots of stories about the cave that bring treasure hunters to the state park. People from all over the world visit, hoping to find the buried loot of the James Gang. Another story tells about hidden tunnels that helped gangs escape from the law. Nothing has ever been found or proven about these two claims and are now considered legends and folklore of the Wild West.

What did Jesse James say to the sheriff when he was caught?

I thought I covered my tracks!

The aftermath of the FBI shootout with John

Dillinger.