Goldendale Sentinel July 15, 2026

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Sophisticated long con unfolds in Goldendale

Baca for The Sentinel COMMUNITY DAYS: The weekend was wild and wonderful and marked the return of the Community Days Carnival with rides and fresh excitement. There was the traditional parade, of course, and all kinds of fun things on and near the courthouse lawn. The only major glitch: somehow the City missed putting out advance notice that Main Street would be shut down to allow the carnival to set up. Drivers were ambushed with sudden notices to get their cars moved. It hit diners at Bake My Day on Main Street especially hard, since in the middle of eating, police suddenly came in and told them they had to move their vehicles. Then some officers sat down and had food. The lack of notice definitely marred the celebrations.

PHONY FBI: A Goldendale resident became the target of an incredibly sophisticated scam involving fake FBI documents such as this one, citing her as a suspect (name redacted by The Sentinel) working with a notorious criminal. The scammers even did multiple long video calls with her, heightening the sense of reality.

Lou MarzeLes editor

A Klickitat County resident recently became the target of a highly sophisticated, long con scam involving forged federal documents, marathon video calls, fake criminal investigations, and days of psychological manipulation by people posing as law enforcement officers. (A long con is a confidence game that sprawls out over a long period of time in order to gain a larger payoff.)

Unlike the familiar scams that ask victims to click a suspicious link or wire money immediately, this operation unfolded more like an espionage thriller. The scammers created an elaborate fictional world in which the victim was convinced she had become entangled in a massive federal investigation into international money laundering and cybercrime.

The Sentinel obtained copies of chat logs and documents used during the scam. To protect the victim’s privacy, the newspaper is withholding identifying information.

It started with a bank alert

The ordeal began with what appeared to be a fraud notification from Chase Bank. The letter warned that a suspicious purchase of weapons totaling more than $7,200 had been attempted on the victim’s credit card through the online firearms marketplace GunBroker.com.

That alone would not have seemed unusual. Banks routinely contact customers about suspicious purchases. But the letter quickly escalated into something far more frightening. It claimed the matter had already been referred to the New York Police Department and warned that unless the victim cooperated immediately, every bank account she owned—not merely her Chase account— could be frozen nationwide. The letter further claimed her Social Security number could be flagged, her credit ruined, and her access to the banking system eliminated until she proved her innocence. It was, in effect, a financial apocalypse packaged in the language of an official fraud notice.

Becoming the suspect Instead of portraying the recipient simply as an identity theft victim, the scammers did something far more psychologically effective. They told her she herself had become part of a federal criminal investigation. Soon afterward she began receiving documents bearing FBI, Department of Justice, and New York Police Department letterheads.

One purported FBI report claimed investigators had linked her to an international cryptocurrency laundering network involving millions of dollars. According to the forged report, investigators believed she

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rodger NichoLs For the seNtiNeL

Data centers, road striping, and dying software all came up during the July 7 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter said the department had received a number of requests to add striping to Snowden Road but pointed out the standard manual suggests it’s appropriate to edge stripe rural arterials and collectors with an average daily traffic count of 3,000. Snowden, at last count, had 1,331. That wouldn’t preclude the county if it wanted to spend the funds. But he added, “The biggest thing I’ve learned in all my

years doing traffic engineering, is you need to be consistent. If you stripe one road and you don’t stripe another one that has the same characteristics, and something happens out there, then the liability issue becomes bigger because they’re going to say, ‘Well, you striped that. How come you didn’t stripe this?’” Another concern is that regulations now require striping must be done with

paint, which has to be redone each year. Hunter agreed to come back next week with more information on what

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Victor Baca for The Sentinel

BROKEN POLE KNOCKS OUT POWER: A vehicle-versus-utility pole encounter last Wednesday when the pole, at the corner of Highway 97 and Broadway, got knocked over. The south side of Main Street was unaffected while the north side was blacked out. Crews rolled power back on gradually around the city

Divisions emerge over wolf shooting rules

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Washington state standard

A little more than two weeks ago, the director of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife ordered the killing of one or two wolves in southeast Washington after a series of attacks occurred on livestock.

Before the June 23 order was carried out, wildlife officers found one wolf already dead.

The adult uncollared male had been illegally shot likely two days before the order, according to Fish and Wildlife. On June 30, agency officials killed a second wolf as part of the lethal removal operation. The agency’s police are investigating the illegal shooting.

Amaroq Weiss, the senior wolf advocate at the Cen

ter for Biological Diversity, said it’s “disappointing” the agency removed a second wolf because there were no further attacks after the first wolf died. Weiss said the agency should have paused and evaluated whether that death proved to be a deterrent. The agency removed the second wolf because the first wolf could have been shot before the order was authorized, said Shubh Bhattacharjee, wolf and grizzly policy lead with Fish and Wildlife. The kill order was in place when they found the dead wolf and the agency opted not to kill a third, he said during a Wolf Advisory Group meeting on Monday.

The situation unfolded as state wildlife officials were already working to clarify one of the most contentious

questions in wolf management: when can a livestock owner legally shoot a wolf?

Gray wolves in Washington are considered endangered under state law. Though gray wolves in the eastern third of the state were federally delisted in 2011, legal protections still apply to the entire state.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is updating its “Caught in the Act” rule that allows owners of domestic animals to lethally remove a wolf if it is attacking livestock, but only in the eastern third part of Washington state. As now written, owners of domestic animals, owner’s family members, an owner’s employee or the agent of an owner can kill one gray wolf without a permit if it’s caught attacking livestock.

HSI, KCSO investigation leads sentence for Goldendale man

A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seattle and Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) investigation led to a 27-year sentence for a Goldendale man who pleaded guilty to two counts of Enticement and Attempted Enticement of a Minor and one count of Possession of Child Pornography.

He will also serve a lifetime period of supervised release following his sentence.

Corbett Lloyd Craig, 42, used social media between early 2022 and his arrest in June 2025 to contact two girls for the purpose of coercing them to provide him with sexually explicit videos and images. Craig enticed one of the minor girls by offering her money via gift cards and on-line payments.

“Mr. Craig was fully aware that his actions were not just extremely immoral, but illegal as well,” said acting HSI Seattle Special Agent in Charge April Miller. “This sentence will keep this predator off the streets and keep our children safer. HSI will continue to investigate these crimes against children. We owe our communities nothing less.” It was clear from the online communications that the Defendant knew these were minors and intended to elicit and did obtain child sex abuse material victimizing these minors online, according to an Eastern District of Washington U.S. Attorney’s Office press release.

Based upon the investigation, a search warrant was executed at Craig’s home that resulted in the discovery of thousands of additional images of child sex abuse material.

As noted by District Court Judge Dimke, what makes this case even more aggravated, supporting this substantial sentence, is Craig’s prior history of engaging in the same and similar conduct. In 2017 Craig was convicted of Encouraging Child Abuse in the Second Degree, Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, and Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor in Clackamas County Superior Court, Oregon. Child abuse images from this previous case and the child he victimized, were found on his computer by federal investigators in this case. This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael Murphy.

The agency received input on the rule Monday from the Wolf Advisory Group, a 17-member panel of hunters, livestock producers and environmentalists.

The word “agent” was a point of contention.

“It does make it harder to enforce this rule the way it is currently written,” said Anis Aoude, game division manager at Fish and Wildlife. “We don’t want anybody to be able to go out there and shoot a wolf that’s attacking livestock.”

Conservationists fear the ambiguity of the word could lead to poaching or legal loopholes, and ranchers want to protect their livestock in real time without bureaucratic hurdles.

A Fish and Wildlife employee suggested modifying the language to include

“documented agent” to ensure that whoever would kill the wolf would be a known person to the owner.

“I struggle with why it matters who does it if they’re catching them in the act,” said Samee Charriere, livestock producer in southeast Washington and WAG member. “I mean, we have lots of people that pull over on the side of the road apparently and kill coyotes … have no idea who killed them, but sometimes you’re grateful for it when there’s cows calving.”

Lynn Okita, an environmentalist and advisory group member, said she fears a livestock producer would allow a hunter to come onto their property and kill a wolf even if it wasn’t attacking livestock.

“We know it has hap -

pened,” she said. “I’m just saying there’s the potential for ‘agent’ to be misconstrued.”

Sierra McKinley, another livestock producer in southeast Washington, said she felt that the agency doesn’t trust livestock producers and that they shouldn’t have to maintain a list of every person who goes on their ranch.

“Let me be clear: this is not even legal for cougar,” said Aoude. “This is more permissive than even the cougar rule is,” which allows only the owner of livestock to kill one cougar or black bear caught in the act of attacking within a 12-month period. The Wolf Advisory Group did not complete its review of the proposed changes to the rule, and there is no date for when the update will be finalized.

DOJ threatens state election officials if noncitizens vote

Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-street Washington state standard Federal authorities on Tuesday threatened Washington state election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to prevent noncitizens from voting in this year’s federal elections.

In a seven-page letter, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned the election officers that they could be held criminally liable if they knowingly retain noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls or facilitate noncitizens in receiving and casting ballots.

Dhillon sent similar letters to several states. She’s giving Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and election officials elsewhere five days to respond with how each is complying with a slew of long-standing federal laws that prohibit noncitizens from voting in elections.

Hobbs said his office is reviewing Dhillon’s request to determine its legality but

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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

This one complete kit and kaboodle of kids. They must be a school somewhere, judging from the risers they’re sitting on. But why are they there? Which school? When? Most importantly, how many of them can you identify? 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

July 7, 1887 – 139 Years Ago

The citizens of Goldendale have been challenged to play the citizens of Grant, Oregon, to a match of baseball, conditional that we Goldendaleites go to Grant to play. This arrangement is necessary since it requires the whole male population of that city to compose a nine, apart from two, Weisuck and Blagden, who are held as reserve force.

July 13, 1907 – 119 Years Ago

A Thresher and Harvester combined was brought up from Grants Tuesday by the Fenton Brothers of No. 6. It is the first one ever seen in this county and is of unusual pattern. It requires some thirty horses to operate it, cuts, threshes, and sacks the grain, and puts it in shape for immediate delivery at the warehouse. It is that the cost averages about $1 per acre. If it is a success, and it is proven such wherever used, it will eventually do away with the old-style headers and threshers.

June 30, 1966 - 60 Years Ago

National Bank of Commerce announced this week a unique new all purpose credit card which may be used for goods and services in Washington, throughout the entire west coast, and in many other parts of the nation as well. NB of C president Maxwell Carlson said that under an agreement just signed, National Bank of Commerce has become one of the first banks in the United States licensed to issue Bank America card, the highly successful bank credit card which has been in existence for several years in California. We have been studying the credit card situation for some time and have made our decision to join the most experienced bank credit card program in existence today. “We believe that this credit card, which can be used in many parts of the country, offers significant advantages to its users and to local merchants.”

July 8, 1976 – 50 Years Ago

The cross-country Bicentennial runners from Goldendale reached the White House in Washington D.C. on July 3 right on schedule. The runners were received by a White House official on the north lawn at approximately 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A brief ceremony accompanied their arrival. Two of the runners, Terrace and Diana Atkins, arrived at the Portland airport late Tuesday night. The 29-day run covered 3,000 miles from Olympia to Washington D.C. The runners carried a scroll from Washington Governor Dan Evans to President Gerald Ford.

July 8, 1976 – 50 Years Ago

The town of Maryhill was originally located up on the hill by the stone henge War Memorial. When it was destroyed by fire, Sam Hill, builder of the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge and the Maryhill Museum of Fine Art, requested that the town of Columbus be changed to Maryhill. It has been so ever since. Columbus, now Maryhill, was once a very important part of the Klickitat County area. It served as a shipping port for local farmers in the area. The town had nearly everything other towns had, including a school, stores, several churches and taverns. The only remaining church, the Maryhill Church, was originally built in 1888.

July 18, 1996 – 30 Years Ago

Dedication of the new Glenwood Community Grange Hall will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend. State Master, Bob Joy, will preside over this long-awaited event. Thank you to everyone for their donations which have made this possible. Anyone interested in becoming a Grange member is encouraged to get their paperwork in now and have the privilege of being sworn in by the State Grange Master.

— Richard Lefever

Klickitat County Historical Society

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

This picture has been colorized. No one had names for anyone here, and we know only that this was in the late 1990s. We did find the caption that went with this photo: “Mary Ann Molnar (far left) leads the Youth in Action group for some landscaping work outside the Therapeutic Massage last week.” Unfortunately the caption did not identify any of the other people in the picture.

Points to ponder:

How many mediators does it take to change a light bulb? So what I hear you saying is you want more light.

How many Canadians does it take to change a light bulb? Four: one to go across the border and buy one at a factory outlet, one to screw it in, one to translate everything into French, and one to drop the puck.

OpiniOn

Men and women who run for political offices must be men and women of the people and for the people. Political jobs are jobs for the people. A person who holds a political office must know that he or she is serving a massive number of people.

Holding office comes with a lot of expectation and a lot of pressure. If the kitchen is too hot, then get out of the kitchen. Typically, political jobs are hot jobs that often reach boiling temperatures. People get upset when there are potholes in the road. The price of gasoline and the monthly electric bill are infuriating. People become angry when the water bill and the trash bill are too costly. Somebody has to be blamed for all this, so it’s going to be the political leadership. If you are in office, don’t be surprised if people are mad at you. They may be mad at you most of your tenure.

The person in political office does have an opportunity to make a lot of friends. People love a politician who will speak to them, treat them nicely, and listen to what they have to say. If you do just a little bit of this, your local community will name a bridge after you. They might name a building or road after you. There is usually some type of community response when you try to do a decent job.

Years ago, my dad was approved for federal black lung benefits because he had worked in the mines for over 35 years. Congressman Carl Perkins called him on the telephone to tell him he had been approved for the benefits. It was impressive that a United States Congressman, sitting in Washington D.C., called our little Appalachian house to deliver news that was very welcomed by my dad and mother.

Politicians who become too high and mighty to make phone calls, visit communities, sit in people’s homes, or respond via email or text are not appreciated. We are all people. We all put our pants on the same way.

When President Lyndon Johnson visited Inez, Kentucky, in 1964 he made global news sitting on the porch of a poor east Kentucky family. It was just a photo opportunity to sell his campaign on poverty, but it worked. When you visit with people, shake hands, show interest and compassion, people swallow it hook, line, and sinker.

The nature of most Americans resonates with politicians who show themselves friendly and act like they care. I want to know what a politician is going to do and what the goals are during his tenure. There is work to be done. Taxes are too high. The cost of living is too high. We must strive for peace in the Middle East, and so forth.

The point is, we can’t elect someone to office because he or she is just a good ol’ fellow. Political offices are big jobs and should not be handed to someone who is just an all-around nice person. However, if you are running for office, keep in mind: it will not hurt you to be an all-around nice person.

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Burn-out has got to go

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

for three hours.

Vote for Bruce

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

I am writing in support of the candidacy of John Bruce for Sheriff of Klickitat County.

For numerous years now, the county has been polarized between people supporting Sheriff Songer and those opposed. The county residents now have an opportunity to eliminate this contention by electing a very well-qualified person for Sheriff who doesn’t belong to either of the us-versus-them camps.

John Bruce’s credentials far outshine either of the other two candidates. He’s been a law enforcement leader and manager for close to thirty years. He’s had over a hundred deputies under his supervision in Texas. He was hired as the chief of police for Richland, Washington, a community twice the size of the population of Klickitat County.

I urge the voters of the county to take a careful look at these Sheriff candidates and their qualifications. John Bruce is the only candidate who has the management experience to effectively run our Sheriff’s department.

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.

Are you tired of this constant usversus-them mentality and drama in the Sheriff’s department? I know I sure am. My hope is that the voters of the community can get over this drama and elect the one candidate who will represent us all very well. Elect John Bruce for Sheriff.

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.

Letters from the community

Mark Naulty Goldendale

Ken McKune Goldendale C

Exercise your freedom

Imagine the future if everyone decided not to vote. It would be a chaotic mess, with gangs killing to take control until the most powerful would be the winner. It would be a living hell, a lot like a country controlled by warlords, I imagine. But at least you wouldn’t be bothered by having to figure out whom to vote for, fill out a ballot correctly, and have to mail it or take it to the courthouse.

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.

protected from mob rule. This system was designed to ensure that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed. There have been wars fought; people have marched, struggled, and sacrificed to make sure every citizen has the right to vote. Wasting the right to vote is not just a wasted opportunity, it is a failure of citizens to do their duty.

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.

The Founding Fathers established voting so there would be a balance of power and so we would be

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Representative democracy only works when people participate. A common characteristic of midterm elections is that 40% of voters participate. Let’s change that this year. We are celebrating 250 years of freedom; let’s act like it. Freedom isn’t something we’re handed once and never think about again—it’s something we practice. Voting is one of the clearest ways to practice it. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about ownership of the future of local and state decisions and the direction of the country. Each voter is a participant in the continuing story of Freedom.

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Delmer Eldred Goldendale

Another ‘kid’ passes on

With sadness I share the news of passing of another Glenwood “kid,” Richard Hansen, last week. Richard lived his entire life in Glenwood and worked hard all his adult life to make a good home for his family. After Steven Hoodenpyl retired and decided to no longer run C&H Logging, Richard formed a logging business with Darrel Spies, which they named Hansen and Spies. After retirement, Richard and Karen moved to uptown Glenwood, then back to what had been the headquarters for Hansen and Spies. That property was the home where Richard’s parents Henry and Neola lived for many years, although the old house was removed several years ago. Richard and Karen were high school sweethearts and raised their children, Kim, Kelly, and Kevin here in Glenwood. They enjoyed and very much loved being involved in the lives and activities of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. I remember Kelly telling me once that, as she and her sister were growing up, their dad bought them new coats each year. He wanted to make sure they had nice warm coats for Glenwood winters. If I receive information about a service for Richard, I’ll share it in a later news column. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our deepest condolences go to Karen and his children and grandchildren and to his sister Kay Hansen Carr.

If your child participates in fall sports and needs a current physical, please contact Mrs. Troh at the school office, (509) 3643438, for information. Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) in Goldendale, is once again providing free sports physicals for county students on July 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. High School volleyball practices begin immediately after the county fair. If you need more information on practices or schedules, you can contact coach Jaecee Hoctor at the school. Glenwood will combine with Trout Lake again this year. They make a powerful team. The Trout Lake side of the Lakewood coaching team is Jade Deiders. Last week Coach Hoctor took nine team members to Washington State University in Pullman for a unique camp called Teams Camp. The teams stayed together and learned new skills, then played other teams to wrap up the camp. I am eager to talk to any of those girls to see how they liked this camp, and how they liked the look of WSU. Itself. The gym where they had their volleyball camp is the gym in which ¸Glenn and I each took some physical education classes when we attended WSU several decades ago. Maybe some of the girls liked the campus enough that they might consider applying as they near graduation. Go, Cougs! If you have news to share for next week, please contact me by Sunday.

Goldendale teacher co-facilitates Professional Development Institute

Randi Krieg, educator at Goldendale School District, recently co-facilitated a Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) professional development institute at the University of Georgia to help other educators become certified to teach the Principles of Agricultural Science – Plant CASE curriculum.

During the CASE Institute, Mrs. Krieg spent five days in Athens, Georgia, assisting 21 agricultural educators as they worked through nearly every lesson in the year-long curriculum. Participants learned how to deliver instruction in an inquiry-based format that shifts classroom focus from teacher-led to studentdirected learning.

“One of the greatest joys of this work is knowing that when I support a single teacher, I’m really supporting every student they’ll reach,” Mrs. Krieg said. “Hands-on, inquirybased learning creates a ripple effect—teachers take these tools home, put them

into practice, and suddenly hundreds of students are experiencing deeper engagement, curiosity, and confidence. The impact doesn’t just add up; it grows exponentially.”

CASE 4 Learning is committed to designing an inquiry-based agricultural curriculum that meets the current demands of teachers, students, and industry. CASE 4 Learning provides comprehensive professional development and workshops for both new and experienced teachers to achieve lifetime certification, learn new coursework, and build a community of support. Upon certification, all CASE 4 Learning teachers have access to course updates, training, and support for the remainder of their careers.

The curriculum is designed to spiral and scaffold course concepts, incorporate APP (Activity, Project, or Problem) modalities, and meet core standards to equip teachers and schools to help students

become lifelong learners prepared for college or careers. The curriculum was written by CASE 4 Learning.

CASE—an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education—

is an acronym for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. For more information about CASE 4 Learning, visit www.case4learning. org.

County students make Honor Roll at SCC

Rae Alban-Springer of Goldendale and Angela Clark of White Salmon have earned a place on the Spokane Falls Community College honor roll for Spring quarter 2026. Students must earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be on the

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honor roll.

Spokane Colleges is a 12,300-square-mile state community college district that includes Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College, and six rural education sites, serving

residents in Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and parts of Lincoln counties. Spokane Colleges offers high-quality academic transfer, career-technical and eLearning degree and certificate programs;

business and community training; and adult literacy programs throughout northeastern Washington, enrolling approximately 20,000 students a year. See more at www.ccs.spokane. edu.

Vital Statistics for Washington Dept of Health

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Aaron J Huskey vs Tempera Wraith Huskey 4/6/2026

Sabrina M Hayes vs Andrew D Hayes 4/16/2026

25-3-00043-20 Brandon Robins vs Raylene L Robins

26-3-00003-20 Bryan W Miller vs Monica M Miller

26-3-00004-20 William D Wormington vs Katherine L Wormington 4/16/2026

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Margaret E Farrell vs Clancy T Farrell 4/30/2026

26-3-00018-20 Katherine Hackett Cousineau vs Joseph Visalli 4/7/2026

26-3-00029-20 Dena L Erickson vs Jeffrey A Erickson 4/13/2026

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Renae Fritts vs Donald Wayne Fritts 5/27/2026

23-3-00077-20 John Latter vs Melinda Latter 6/8/2026

24-3-00030-20 Roxanie Betonio Callanan vs Steven Philip Callanan 6/16/2026

25-3-00012-20 Pury Gonzalez vs Porfirio Cortes 6/11/2026

25-3-00092-20 Scott Peterson vs Beth Peterson

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Flores Villa vs Efrain Flores Ibarra

26-3-00017-20 Tegan Shermikas vs Ryan Michael Inocencio 6/1/2026

26-3-00019-20 Holly Kay Keeling vs Spenser Todd Keeling 6/11/2026

26-3-00023-20 Maria Vigil Torres vs Edgar Rodriguez Gil 6/25/2026

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TEACHING THE TEACHERS: Goldendale’s Randi Krieg, standing, was in Georgia recently helping other educators.

Quilt Show a quieter side of celebrations

Community Days was in full swing over the weekend, with its usual noise and hubbub of people milling about and exciting events going on in the downtown section of Goldendale. The carnival had come to town and was set up on Main Street. There were booths of all kinds, the dunk tank, and the Pow Wow presentation on the Courthouse lawn, the long-awaited car show, the parade Saturday morning on Columbus, family and friends get-togethers, and a sundry of other festivities.

On just a tad quieter side of things, at the Presby Museum on Broadway, a multitude of stunning, homemade quilts were on display at the 30th annual Quilt Show. These beautiful quilts were hung with loving care throughout the wraparound veranda, with three additional ones in the receiving room of the Museum, showing off the fine skills of quilters from all over the mid-Columbia Gorge. Debby Culver of 3C’s Fabric in Goldendale has been the organizer of the event for the last three years and has spent countless hours sorting out and organizing information left behind from the founder of the Klickitat Valley Quilters, Dolores Imrie.

This year, as in previous years, Debby has made tremendous efforts to reach out to include everyone who

quilts and wants to be a part of the show. Represented this year, besides our own Goldendale quilters, was The Dalles Mid Valley Columbia Quilters Guild and the Hood River Columbia River Gorge Quilters Guild. All day Saturday, there was an almost constant stream of interested attendees who came through to admire and cast their votes for the coveted awards by all the industrious quilters who participated. At the end of the day, though all the quilts were of professional quality and lovely to gaze upon, there were three honors bestowed – Shirley Williams was voted both Best of Show for her colorful star-burst patterned quilt and Most Popular for her cozy mixed squares of flowers, birds, and Americana houses, while Pat Farrer took home the certificate for Best of Show for her charming display of delightful, nostalgic dresses. Since the Quilt Show was put on at the Presby Museum, they graciously opened their doors for free admission to all on Saturday. James Radcliffe, president of the Klickitat County Historical Society, which is housed in the three-story Museum, welcomed people in and gave guided tours to any with interest in our county’s history and the gems tucked inside this

amazing mansion. James loves all things historic, especially when it involves Klickitat County. His family has been in this county for generations, and he moved back to Goldendale in 2015 after teaching in San Jose, California for 32 years to care for his ailing father. When asked how he came to be at the Presby, he said, “I saw an ad in The Goldendale Sentinel for volunteers.” With his teaching background, James enjoys the creativity of life stories, and it proves out in his detailed and informative offerings to fellow lovers of history, as he introduces them to the lives and activities of people who have gone on before us in this region.

Ken Marvel, a volunteer of the Presby Museum for 30 years, was also on hand to greet folks, answer questions, and tell a few stories of his own he has gleaned over the years. Ken started his volunteer career because of the Robert Ballou book, Early Klickitat Valley Days, first published in 1938. Ken explained that at the time he became involved, there was only one copy of this invaluable historic book about the Klickitat Valley available, and it was in the Goldendale Library as a reference book and could not even be checked out. With tireless effort, some money out-ofpocket, and a long-suffering

wife, the book became available for sale at the Presby, and Ken was grafted in as a volunteer. Besides his full-time job working on tugboats on the Columbia and Snake rivers, and volunteering at the Museum, Ken has spent untold hours interviewing people about their life stories, recording the interviews, and transcribing them to hard copy. He has a deep passion for preserving the history of people, believing that every person has an intriguing and valuable story worth telling and remembering. In all the years of more than 400 interviews, Ken has accumulated over 18,000 pages of unique anecdotes lived out by individuals in our county. Along with the Quilt Show and tours of the Presby, people had the chance to visit with two local authors who had been honored with an invitation to participate in the day’s event. Tami Whitmore with her husband, Jack, both life-long Bickleton residents, was stationed on the east side of the veranda, enjoying the occasion to display and chat about the 16 books she has written. Her children’s books are full of nature, whimsey, and stories to delight, and her latest two releases are The Year Around: A 1930s Diary, based on the diary Tami found in a shed by their house in Bick-

Rising achieves new Hall of Fame status

Juli Cyrus Rising of Goldendale achieved her fifth collegiate Hall of Fame induction when Juli’s 1990 Women’s Cross Country Team from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, was inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame for winning the program’s first national championship on July 9.

In 2000, Julie was Inducted into the Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame in Gunnison, Colorado. In. 2001 and 2002, she was inducted into the George Fox Hall of Fame as a member of the 1991 and 1992 George Fox Women’s Cross Country teams. In 2004, she was Inducted individually into the George Fox University Athletics Hall of Fame for her impressive history at George Fox where she earned multiple All American honors in both track and cross country. She set the George Fox University 5000 meter school record in 1991 and established top program times in the 1,500m (4:36.24) and 3,000m (9:46.30). She was also named an NAIA Academic All-American during her senior year in 1994. Juli concluded her athletic career as Head Cross Country Coach at Goldendale High School from 2016 to 2024 and assistant track coach from 2012 to 2024, leaving behind one of

the most successful eras in Timberwolf athletics. Under her leadership, the boys and girls cross country programs reached historic heights, capturing multiple district championships and qualifying for the state championships every year she served as head coach. Her dedication to developing student-athletes and building a culture of excellence earned her numerous coaching honors, including multiple SCAC Coach of the Year awards for both the boys and girls programs, as well as multiple EWAC Coach of the Year recognitions.

leton, written by a woman, Ione Merritt, from Spokane, who lived through the Great Depression, and The Stories Behind the People: A Companion Book to Ione’s Diary, sharing her research journey for The Year Around. Tami enjoyed her day, visiting about her books and what inspires her to write, which is nature, personal experiences, and the Bible. Spending the day in the John Golden study of the Presby was yours truly, Peggy Woodard, a longtime Goldendale resident originally from Bickleton, promoting my first book, Life According to Rodeo, that will be coming out in just a few weeks. This coffee table book has a short history of each of the three rodeos in Klickitat County and is full of some extraordinary photographs of current events from these rodeos with life-lesson captions garnered from life’s happenings,

sometimes humorous and sometimes serious, and with a basic understanding that the Lord has a lot to teach us through many different venues—even rodeo. Weatherwise, it was a perfect summer day in Goldendale, and the Quilt Show was well attended by people from as far away as Seattle. If you missed the opportunity to see the quilted masterpieces that were exhibited and the chance to cast your vote this year, be sure to make a note of it as a “must see” next year. But don’t wait until next year for a fascinating perusal through the Presby Museum, open now through October 15. Its hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The volunteers will be there to welcome you as you journey down history’s path. — Peggy Woodard

In Loving Memory of Tyrell “Ty” Ross

May 14, 1943 - June 6, 2026

Celebration of Life Friday, July 17, 2026

3:00 p.m.

New Life Assembly of God Church 1602 S. Columbus Avenue, Goldendale

Friends and family are warmly invited to celebrate Ty’s extraordinary life. Dinner and fellowship will immediately follow at the American Legion

On behalf of the Harry L. Horn family

The family of Harry L. Horn wishes to express our appreciation to all the many people who assisted in his care during his final days: Dr. Biermann, Beth, Stephanie, and the Hospice team, and the nurses and staff at KVH Hospital. Your hearts and hands were tender toward him.

Most sincerely, Patricia Horn and family

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

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: 8:15 Orthros, 9:30 Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.

Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30 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 104 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; 509.773.5750. GoldendaleLutheran.org Sunday worship 10am All are welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; 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. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School-all ages 9:30am goldendalenaz@gmail.com

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

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm RiverofLife222.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

Contact The Sentinel at 509.773.3777 or Ads@GoldendaleSentinel.com to include your church’s services & offerings.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509.637.3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

Father’s House Fellowship

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

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NEW STATUS: Goldendale’s Julie Rising received a fifth

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Behind the dome: The Goldendale Pool

Lorrie Fox

For The SenTinel

It’s mid-June. The grounds of the Central Klickitat County Parks & Recreation District (CKCPRD) are green, well-kept, and well-used.

Clumps of brightly colored summer flowers sit near the front entrance, welcoming patrons. Inside the 23-yearold facility, staff are busy handling daily operations while swimmers take part in pool activities just beyond.

Last month, a resident who attended several pool board meetings sat down with The Sentinel on the condition of anonymity to discuss concerns about the facility and its management. The conversation prompted a deeper review of the pool’s history, finances, and governance.

Among the topics she raised were whether the current fall schedule limits access for some users, how long the swimming season should be, why the Klickitat County Treasurer manages the CKCPRD’s accounts, and how the City of Goldendale used the money received from Wilma Olsen’s estate. (According to records obtained from the Klickitat County Clerk, Wilma Olsen’s 1996 will left the City of Goldendale with a restricted bequest for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of a covered community swimming pool.)

CKCPRD’s Pool Manager

Lori Anderson and two of CKCPRD’s five board members, Amber Jackson and Theresa Babler, talked about how the pool operates.

Schedule and seasons According to Anderson, who has managed the facility since 2004, the pool opens in March to align with the district’s six-year maintenance and operations levy, which she said specifies that the facility be open during a set timeframe. (The pool has operated on a sixmonth schedule, from March through September since the dome was installed in 2008.)

“By opening in March, we can train lifeguards and have them ready for the busy summer season in time,” Anderson said.

The facility’s schedule also reflects staffing realities, as the pool relies heavily on high school and college-aged lifeguards who return to school and other activities in the fall, board members said.

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And a new unexpected cost is likely to come the county’s way. Sharon Carter of Senior Services reported that the master software that runs the whole public transportation network is starting to fail.

“In the last months, we’ve had failures in the software, which is extremely debilitating and stressful. Luckily, the ITs were able to troubleshoot and get it functioning again. But it’s been about six times in the last three weeks, and the company has apparently gone out of business.”

She said original software was purchased before she joined the county in 2007, and the last major update was in 2014. It’s critical because it includes the volunteer and paid driver schedules, all the routes, and all the clients’ information.

Much of the afternoon session was focused on data centers. With news that developers are looking at locations in Dallesport and the old aluminum plant site, commissioners considered whether any changes need to be made in ordinances or zoning before an application is filed.

Currently, the only mention of data centers in the county planning documents occurs in a 2023 code interpretation document approved by the County Planning Commission that concludes that data centers would be an outright permitted use in the county’s industrial parks. But if they want to locate in any industrially zoned land that’s not in an industrial

“Historically, we’re much busier in March or in spring than we are in fall. Once the fair comes and school starts, our numbers drop off,” Anderson said.

Operations

The pool’s operating schedule is closely tied to the district’s funding structure, with a maintenance and operations levy providing more than 75% of the overall budget.

Board member Amber Jackson stated the district maintains investment funds, managed by the Klickitat County Treasurer as required by RCW 36.69.150. These funds are placed in a certificate of deposit (CD) to earn interest. The CD is reserved for major repairs or new equipment for the pool, such as a new chlorinator or heater.

“The investment funds that you see in our meeting minutes, those are like a CD, essentially,” Jackson said. “They’re set aside for capital improvement projects and bigger expenses.”

Jackson said the board also considers the financial burden on taxpayers when discussing the pool’s operating season.

“This is not a community that really is pro tax increases,” she said. “There are a lot of people who really struggle to pay their property taxes as it is, and we’re very aware of that. We try to make everything work as best as we can within the limited funds we have.”

According to Anderson, the challenges facing public pools extend beyond Goldendale. She said communities across the Yakima Valley, including Sunnyside, Grandview, Prosser, and Toppenish, have struggled to keep pools open because of rising costs, staffing shortages and limited funding.

“The Yakima Herald just in the last month had an article about their pools in the valley,” Anderson said. “A lot of places aren’t even able to keep their pools open.”

Anderson said some communities have shortened their seasons, delayed openings, or closed facilities altogether, adding that Goldendale’s ability to maintain a six-month season reflects years of careful planning, experienced staff, and responsible budgeting.

Governance

Under Chapter 36.69 of the

park, a Conditional Use Permit will be required. That’s not a simple process, as Commissioner Lori Zoller emphasized.

“It isn’t just wide open,” she said. “You can’t just walk in and lay an application down and get a permit. It’s not an easy process. Every agency gets notified. They all get to weigh in. The tribe gets notified. They get to weigh in. What we do is kick it into the process so they get a hard look.”

One bit of Oregon news this week may eventually affect data centers in Washington. It concerns the POWER Act (Protecting Oregonians With Energy Responsibility Act) passed in 2025. The law mandates a separate rate classification for large data centers (drawing over 20 megawatts), requiring them to shoulder more of the cost for electric infrastructure upgrades rather than passing the burden to residential and small commercial customers. Using this law, the Oregon Public Utility Com-

Revised Code of Washington (RCW), park and recreation districts are authorized to operate public recreational facilities and are governed by five elected commissioners. CKCPRD operates the community pool and other recreation programs as an independent public agency funded primarily through voter-approved property tax levies, donations, grants, program fees, and other revenues. While the district operates on a not-for-profit basis, it is a public agency rather than a public nonprofit or private not-for-profit organization.

In addition, state law assigns the county treasurer to serve as the district’s treasurer. Under RCW 36.69.150, the county treasurer is responsible for issuing payment warrants for district expenses after the park and recreation board approves the expenditures and the county auditor processes the vouchers.

History and funding

The district was formed in 1985 by a public vote in the Goldendale and Centerville area and granted taxing authority to fund local recreation, including a planned swimming complex. At the time, Goldendale already had a pool, but it closed in 1996.

The new outdoor swimming pool opened in Goldendale in 2003. Anderson said the project was funded through a voter-approved $800,000 bond and what she described as an additional $500,000 contribution from Klickitat County.

“I believe the bond was for $800,000 and an additional $500,000 was secured through a donation from Klickitat County. The County had started to receive significant ‘landfill tipping fees’ and were able to donate,” Anderson said in an email.

Information received from CKCPRD via email included a copy of Resolution No. 99-01 General Obligation Bonds, which listed the $800,000 bond as being “for the purpose of providing funds to acquire property and construct a new swimming pool and related appurtenances.”

The Sentinel submitted a public records request to the Klickitat County Clerk’s Office, and the office is searching for historical County records that may document the County’s donation. However, confirming the County’s

mission approved a 29.7 percent rate increase for the 18 data centers in Portland General Electric (PGE) service area on July 7. This allowed the utility to decrease residential customer bills by 1.3 percent and commercial customers by 2.1 percent.

Surprisingly, none of the 18 PGE-served centers, mostly clustered around Hillsboro in the Silicon Forest (the term for the tech hub centered around the Portland metropolitan area), are from familiar companies such as Google, X (formerly Facebook), Amazon, eBay, or Microsoft. Instead, they are owned by five companies: Flexential, STACK Infrastructure, QTS Data Centers, NTT, and Digital Realty.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said, “Oregon needs to stop being a cheap date and making it too easy for them.” Kotek is up for reelection this year.

$500,000 contribution more than two decades later has been challenging due to the age of the records.

The difficulty in locating records is also affected by Washington’s Local Government Common Records Retention Schedule (GS2011185 Rev. 1), which allows routine banking records to be destroyed six years after the end of the fiscal year, once retention requirements are met. Those records may include bank statements, canceled checks, and account reconciliations.

Anderson emphasized that Olsen’s bequest did not fund the original pool construction.

“No funds from Wilma Olsen went to the construction of the swimming pool as it was an outdoor facility and operated as an outdoor pool from 2003 until 2008 when the dome was first installed,” Anderson said.

Olsen estate

According to records obtained from the Klickitat County Clerk’s Office, the pool’s dome traces back to a bequest from longtime resident Wilma Olsen, who left 40 percent of her estate to the City for the pool following her death in August 1997. Under Olsen’s will, the bequest was designated “to be used for the construction of a covered community swimming pool.”

The will stated that the funds could only be used for the pool’s construction, maintenance or improvements and were not to be combined with the City’s general funds. If construction was delayed, the funds were to be held in a separate account for pool-related needs or allowed to grow as principal. The bequest would have been voided and shared with four other beneficiaries if construction had not begun within 10 years of Olsen’s death.

According to those records, on January 6, 2000, Olsen’s bequest was valued at $314,680. The funds were placed in a restricted account under a court order that limited access until further approval and required that any distribution be used for the construction of an enclosed, covered pool in which the City of Goldendale would participate with others. The order also restricted the sale of estate stocks until after January 1, 2001. It directed that any remaining balance as of August 26,

payments amounted to over $10 billion under the federal nutrition program for low-income residents. In Washington, the program is known as Basic Food.

The “big, beautiful bill,” fundamentally changes how SNAP is paid for.

Under the law, states will have to cover between 5% and 15% of food stamp benefits usually paid for by the feds, depending on how often they make mistakes doling out payments. Mistakes have to be worth at least $57 to count toward a state’s error rate.

2007, be distributed to the named beneficiaries, including the City of Goldendale, toward the pool. The estate was reopened in 2003 after additional assets were found during probate that had not been included in the original filing. Those funds had to be brought back into the estate process under Washington law (RCW 11.44.025; RCW 11.76.250) and distributed according to Olsen’s will, resulting in an additional $29,438 going to the City of Goldendale for the pool.

Records suggest that the City of Goldendale received 40% of Wilma Olsen’s estate on or about Aug. 25, 2007. The Sentinel calculates the total at approximately $344,118, based on the $314,680 value of the bequest in 2000 and the additional $29,438 distributed after the estate was reopened. However, the total has not been independently verified with the City of Goldendale or the Klickitat County clerk, treasurer, or auditor.

The dome Wilma Olsen’s bequest helped lay the groundwork for a covered community swimming pool, but the project required careful decisions about available funding. According to Anderson, in early 2007, as the City of Goldendale and CKCPRD reviewed project options and bids, they determined a dome was the option that fit within the budget.

“The dome was the only thing that fit in the cost,” Anderson said. “The Park and Rec District had an interlocal agreement with the City of Goldendale, working together, and we went out to bid. At that point, the only thing that came within the dollar amount, it was $550,000 and change, was the dome. It was just under that amount for the complete construction, purchase of the dome, the HVAC unit and everything. With the additional concrete work, labor and all, it was just under $550,000.”

The Sentinel was unable to independently verify the reported $550,000 cost to purchase and build the pool’s dome before publication.

Anderson said the dome project was completed in phases, beginning with site preparation in 2007 that included deck expansion, fencing work, modifications to the pool building, and infrastructure for HVAC and

close to getting under 6% last year. As it stands, only a handful of states will avoid the federal penalties, while more exceed 10%. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that the nationwide data is “further proof that state accountability is severely lacking in SNAP.”

Washington’s error rate in the 2024 fiscal year was 6.06%.

utilities. The dome and HVAC system arrived in spring 2008 and were installed using a crane with assistance from the manufacturer, Yeadon Domes. “In spring 2008, the actual dome and HVAC arrived. It all had to be unloaded by a crane system,” Anderson recalled “The dome comes in three pieces and requires around 50 [volunteers] to install it. Yeadon Domes sent two people to assist with the dome installation. They were here for nearly two weeks prior to the dome being installed.”

Through a public records request to the City of Goldendale, the Sentinel received a Notice of Completion of Public Works Contract showing that work on the dome, which is an air-supported pool cover and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system, began on February 27, 2008, and was completed on March 11, 2009. The contract states the total cost to install the dome, including taxes and additions, was $307,566.53.

Once completed, the removable dome extended the pool season by several weeks in both spring and fall. City records indicate payments for the dome and installation were made directly by the City of Goldendale to Yeadon Domes, not through CKCPRD.

To clarify the project’s total cost, the Sentinel submitted an additional public records request to the City of Goldendale. City staff are searching for records that may document the dome’s purchase and installation costs.

Community Jackson said the board frequently receives requests for new amenities and expanded services but must weigh those requests against the district’s available resources.

“People come, and they want more, and that’s their right to come and ask us,” she said. “But we can’t make all the people happy all the time with the resources.”

Jackson credited longtime pool manager Lori Anderson and past board members for designing an operating model that has allowed the facility to remain open.

“It is, I swear, a miracle that this place works as well as it does,” Jackson said. “We are still open and helping the community and providing the recreational services we can as much as we can.”

Federal fiscal years start Oct. 1. The state’s error rate was 6.74% in 2023 and 9.33% the year before. Department of Social and Health Services spokesperson Norah West said Washington “consistently outperforms the national SNAP payment error rate average, thanks to the hard work of our employees, and 2025 was no exception.”

Those with error rates between 6% and 8% would pay for 5% of benefits, amounting to more than $90 million in Washington, according to the state Department of Social and Health Services, which administers SNAP here. Between 8% and 10% would cost the state nearly $200 million. And anything over 10% will force the state to shoulder almost $300 million in new costs, a staggering sum for the already-stretched budget. Some states on the higher end are getting a carveout that allows them additional time to improve before they have to pay extra. Alaska’s error rate, for example, is over 23%.

States have the option to choose between their 2025 and 2026 fiscal year error rates to decide how much they’ll pay. In subsequent years, penalties will be based on the percentage from three years earlier. Washington falls into that first bracket. The state came

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of JEAN ANN CARSON, Deceased.

Case No. 25-4-00017-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

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

Date of first publication: July 1, 2026.

/s/ Sallie Ann McKibben

Sallie Ann McKibben, Personal Representative Estate of Jean Ann Carson PO Box 2350 The Dalles OR 97058 (2607, 2704, 2801)

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2026-27 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING CENTERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 215 KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Centerville School District No. 215, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 28th, 2026, commencing at 6:00 PM in the school modular, located at 2315 Centerville Hwy, Centerville, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing 2026-27 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2026-27 budget, the Board will receive an overview of budget and will hold a hearing at 5:30 PM for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2026-27 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2026-27 budget, the four-year

N otices

budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 2026-2028 approved levy, e.g., educational programs and operation levy. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2026-27 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2026-27 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the fouryear enrollment projection. 2026-27 budget information is available at the district office for review July 10th, 2026 or may be obtained by contacting Dr. Ann Varkados, Superintendent at 509-773-4893 CENTERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 215 KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON /s/ Dr. Ann Varkados Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors (2705, 2802, 2901)

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors of Bickleton School District No. 203, Klickitat County, Washington will hold a regular meeting on July 28th, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Meeting Room at 3626 Bickleton Hwy, Bickleton, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2026-27 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 202627 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2026-27 budget, or the four year budget plan. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2026-27 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2026-27 budget, the four year budget plan summary and the four-year enrollment projection. 202627 budget information may be obtained by contacting the Bickleton School District (509) 896-5473. (2708, 2803, 2902)

NOTICE OF BUDGET ADOPTION FY 2026-2027

The Wishram School Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing fiscal year on July 28th,2026 at 5:15PM. A copy of the budget and summary of the four-year budget plan will be furnished to any person who calls upon the district for it. Any person may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of such budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of funding. (2709, 2804, 2903)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF 2026-27 BUDGET KLICKITAT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402

Notice is hereby given that

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ANTIQUE DESK, SMALL OAK $100 509-773-5621 FREE TOILET 509-773-5621

KNABE PIANO ‘60s model in excellent condition. Make an offer 509-773-4497 10” TABLE SAW – Make an offer 509-773-4497

This Just In....

• Notice of Public Hearing and Adoption: 2026-27

Budget - Klickitat School District No. 402

• Notice of Meeting: Council of Governments Friday July 24, 2026 - Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington

Notice of Election: Primary August 4, 2026 - Klickitat County Auditor’s Office

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds: Community Development Block Grant Goldendale Community Library Elevator Replacement ProjectCity of Goldendale

• Public Notice: 2026-2027 Budget - Glenwood School District No. 401

Notice to Bidders: Request for Proposals for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Goldendale School District

the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Klickitat School District No. 402, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) has completed the District’s 2026-27 budget, which includes a summary of the four-year budget plan. The budget will be available at the district office and a copy will be furnished on request. Additionally,the budget will also be published electronically on the District’s website at https://www.klickitat.wednet. edu/.

The Board will hold a public budget hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Klickitat Community Center (92 Main Street, Klickitat, WA 98628) for the purpose of presenting the budget to the public and receiving public comment for or against the budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of educational programs and operation levy funding. Immediately following the public hearing, the Board shall, by resolution, adopt the budget, the four-year budget plan summary, the four-year enrollment projection and the appropriations as so finally determined (as part of its regular meeting Business Items). Any person may comment at the meeting before the Board and be heard for or against any part of the budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of educational programs and operation levy funding. Public comments may also be emailed to Dr. Jeff Dillon at jeff.dillon@klickitatsd.org. (2805, 2904)

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday July 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 201 NE 73rd Street, Vancouver WA 98665. Persons with a disability should call (360) 735-5721 three days before the meeting to discuss accommodation.

(2806)

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a Primary will be held in Klickitat County, Washington, August 4, 2026, in all precincts within Klickitat County. The election will be conducted by mail ballot. Voter registration forms are

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PYRENES MIX puppies – St Bernard/husky/pyrenes mix puppies born 2/22/26 1 blue eyed male 1 female $499 509-360-9447 DINING ROOM TABLE with 4 chairs FREE 830-719-3962

FOLDING ENGINE HOIST –Make an offer 830-719-3962 10,000 WATT GENERATOR – Make an offer 830-7193962

STATIONARY BIKE Hardly used, custom seat. Make an offer 509-365-3463

FREE CAT tuxedo male, vet checked, friendly, and fixed sally or Richard 509-7734783

RUBBER BOAT 10’ Sea Eagle $100 509-261-2758

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED, Fully electric, premium mattress & half side rails. 80” x 36” bed size. Condition: Very good. Price: $500. Contact: 503.327.2719

DREXEL CHINA CABINET

$350 cash, you haul located in Goldendale 701 Franklin Court

6 DRAWER DESK used, blue pine desk, 58” long. Needs refinished. Free 541490-4787

ROCK AND ROCK EQUIP-

MENT: 2 saws (18” & 24”) several tons of northwest rock. Call for pricing 509426-1100

REWARD $500 1997 Jeep Cherokee, emerald green. STOLEN from Wishram plate #199YHP. Any information contact 509-281-1953 and leave a message.

RE-HOMING Lhasa-Apso spayed 7 years old, Loving and protective. Moving and can’t keep 360-702-8124

FREE Electric Wheelchair, needs a battery 360-7028124

FIREWOOD – FREE – you cut and haul, Goldendale, Jim 541-980-4082

TOOLS Benchtop drill press $250, 16” delta scrollsaw $175. More – mechanic tools, hand tools, portable saws, etc 509-365-5203

METAL ROOFING, used, Brown 21’ legnths x 18” wide.

$1.00 per foot 509-773-3636

BIKE EQUIP Stationary bike trainer, Deuter MT-04, use your own bike $40 503-5155665

FRESHLY CUT and limbed pine logs, FREE, on Box Canyon Rd 509-773-4497

RECLINER in good shape

$50 509-773-4497

RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494 FISHING REELS 3 unused,

98620 in the Mt. St. Helens Conference Room on the third floor. For google meets login information, visit our website at: http://www.klickitatcounty. gov/1136/ElectionsVoter-Registration and select the Current Election tab.

Additional information may be obtained by phone (509) 7734001 and by visiting www. klickitatcounty.gov/1136/ElectionsVoter-Registration. Dated this 9th day of July, 2026. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex Officio Supervisor of Elections (2807)

available at post offices, libraries, or at the Auditor’s Office. Registrations and updates may also be submitted online at votewa.gov.

The last day to register to vote, transfer or update an existing registration by mail or online is July 27, 2026. The last day to register to vote or update your voter registration in person is August 4, 2026 in the Klickitat County Auditor’s Office, 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203. On or before July 17, 2026, the Auditor’s Office will mail, or cause to be mailed, to each qualified voter within the county, a ballot. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by August 4, 2026. No postage is required if mailed within the United States. Ballots returned in-person to our office or dropped into a designated drop box must be returned by 8:00 P.M. on August 4, 2026. Replacement ballots may be obtained from the Auditor’s Office or by visiting votewa. gov. The Auditor’s Office shall provide the availability of registration and voting aids, assistance to elderly and disabled persons, and procedures for voting by mail. Contact the Auditor’s Office if you need assistance with a mail ballot. The Accessible Voting Unit is equipped with audio and visual technology which allows voters with limited vision, hearing, or physical disabilities to vote more independently. This unit is available in the Auditor’s Office beginning July 17, 2026, through August 3, 2026, during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to noon. and 1:00 P.M.to 5:00 P.M. On Election Day, August 4, 2026, the Accessible Voting Unit is available from 8:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. If you need an accessibility accommodation, please contact the Auditor’s Office at (509) 773-4001 or by emailing voting@klickitatcounty.gov, no later than five working days prior to the date service is needed. Pursuant to RCW 29A.60, the canvassing board will hold a public meeting at 8:30 A.M., on August 11, 2026, to examine returns and at 8:30 A.M., on August 18, 2026, to certify the cumulative results, precinct results and a reconciliation report of the votes cast. These meetings will be held in the Klickitat County Services Building located at 115 W. Court St., Goldendale, WA

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PINT CANNING JARS – 2 dozen @ $12/dozen 509773-5666

PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75 STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593

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ATTENTION READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

July 13, 2026

City of Goldendale 103 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620

509-773-3771

On or about July 23, 2026, the City of Goldendale will submit a request to the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I, Housing and Community Development Act of the 1974, to undertake a project known as Goldendale Community Library Elevator Replacement Project for the purpose of replacing the current 40-year-old elevator to meet current safety standards and maintain ADA compliance. The $231,000 project is located at 131 W Burgen St, Goldendale, WA 98620. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Goldendale City Hall, 1103 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620 and may be examined or copied on weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (closed on Friday).

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Goldendale office. All comments received by July 22, 2026 will be considered by the City of Goldendale prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFI-

CATION

The City of Goldendale certifies to Commerce that Dave Jones in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Commerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Goldendale to use Program funds.

OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

Commerce will accept objections to its release of fund and

Loans IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News. Support Groups TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

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

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

the City of Goldendale’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Goldendale; (b) the City of Goldendale has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Commerce; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the CDBG Program Manager, WA State Dept. of Commerce at PO Box 42525, Olympia, Washington 98501. Potential objectors may contact Commerce at (360) 7254000 to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Dave Jones, Mayor City of Goldendale (2808)

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Public Hearing is planned for local residents to voice their questions and concerns on the 2026-2027 Glenwood School District #401 Budget. The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:00 PM in the school library during the regular school board meeting.

(2809, 2905)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Request for Proposal (RFP) The Goldendale School District is requesting bids from local providers of fresh fruit and vegetables to provide service for the Districts Fresh Produce for the 2026-2027 School year. Bid’s must be received by close of business on July 29,2026. Bid’s should be based on cost plus, for all items available from bidder. Refer any questions to: Ruth Faulconer, email: rfaulconer@ gsd404.org or phone (509) 773-5177. Provider will be expected to package weekly orders. All fruit and vegetables are required to be properly washed, labeled, free from damage and pests, and stored properly at appropriate temperature. All produce must be guaranteed to be free from any cross contamination to prevent risk of foodborne illness or injury. Provider must provide Certificate of Liability upon request by the school district. The District reserves the right to reject any or all RFP’s. Bid’s received will be open, at the District Office, through July 29,2026 by close of business day. (2810, 2906)

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790. STROKE SURVI-

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ding. $200. 541-386-3602. 1949 ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748.

PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

DINING Room Table. Maple dining room table with 6 chairs in very good condition. 5 ft x 40 inch and expands to 4 ft. Asking $280. If interested, email mountainview9698@gmail.com for pictures.

WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234

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

BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable. Persian Style Rug. Indoor area, Persian traditional style, 8 x 10 non-skid (nonslip), low profile, pile rubber backing, Polypropylene. $90. 310-980-0055.

$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!

• Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads • Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.

PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable.

PLANT Water Globes. Handblown Glass Water Globes for plants. Selling set of 7. Various sizes and colors. $10 for all 7. 541387-4752. Not textable.

SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $350. 541-354-1748.

WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

Apparel & Jewelry

POP-UP

for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662. Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on

Jewelry Show July 17,18, 19 10am-4 pm 711 E Franklin St. Bingen, WA Explore our exquisite range of artistic beaded jewelry crafted to complement any style. From necklaces to earrings, we have something for everyone! Located just beyond The Society Hotel, past the Dead End street sign. No time to shop, shop online at hallelujahhalliebeads.com. Phone 509-435-1567.

Firewood & Heating Fuel

FIREWOOD Hardwood Honey Locust and Elm. Other types of wood available as well for mixed loads. Hood River. Call Dave at 541-490-7105.

Furniture

DINING Room Table. Maple dining room table with 6 chairs. Very good condition. 5 ft x 40 inch and expands to 4 ft. Asking $280. If interested, email mountainview9698@gmail.com for pictures.

WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

Household Merchandise

Persian Style Rug. Indoor area, Persian traditional style, 8 x 10 non-skid (nonslip), low profile, pile rubber backing, Polypropylene. $90. 310-980-0055.

For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

MENTORS WANTED

Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program

Sporting Goods BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable.

NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.

persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.

valid driver’s license. Must reside within a 20-minute response time for emergency call outs. Application and more detailed job description are available at City Hall, or www.cascade-locks. or.us. Submit application to City of Cascade Locks, Attn: HR, PO Box 308, Cascade Locks Or. 97014. Pre-employment drug test required.

CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Dogs LABRADOODLE Puppies. Males, black, 4 months old. 2 rounds of shots. $100. 509-395-2788 land line. Hay, Straw, Feed

ALFALFA or TEFF GRASS For Sale by Weatherford Ranches 13 miles South of Arlington 2-String Bales: Available now:

•2nd cutting Alfalfa Hay - $11/bale

•Barley Hay - $11/bale •Grass/Clover Hay$11/bale

Taking Order for: •1st cutting Teff Grass Hay - $11/bale C>Call Morris at (208) 350-0981 to order. Delivery available, ask for a quote.

Auctions STORAGE AUCTION

OREGON TRAIL MINI STORAGE 105 Webber Street The Dalles 541-370-2300 Will Auction Storage Units at 1pm on Tuesday, July 28

KELLY STEWART Unit A47, ANGELA PINCOCK Unit A41, TOM LAWSON Unit B12, MERICKA EDWARDS Unit C11.

Garage/Yard

Sales

Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact us.

Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds

Estate Sales ESTATE/ MOVING SALE July 16, 17 & 18 8am-6pm 728 NE Center Street White Salmon Furniture, large display case, collectibles, etc. Everything must go!

Auto Parts & Accessories 1949 ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748.

Cars SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION Tuesday, July 21 91610 Biggs-Rufus Hwy. Wasco, OR 97065 Viewing starts at 10am Auction starts at 12pm 509-314-0084 Wheels Deal Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online

Miscellaneous ANTIQUE Twin Bed & Bedding. $200. 541-386-3602. SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $400. 541-354-1748.

PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. PLANT Water Globes. Handblown Glass Water Globes for plants. Selling set of 7. Various sizes and colors. $10 for all 7. 541387-4752. Not textable.

Miscellaneous Wanted

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

Roommates Wanted

Young Professional Seeking Roommate Hello! I am a 23-year-old male seeking a housemate starting August 1 in the heart of the Hood River Heights District. The two-story, 1700 square foot townhome features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a living room, a full kitchen, a 1-car garage, and ample street parking. There is a washer/dryer unit located in an entrance space shared with a tenant in a basement unit. Pets are prohibited. Rent is $950 per person. Utilities average less than $200 per person. A 12-month rent agreement is preferred. The residence sits on private property in an idyllic, quiet location, within walking distance to downtown (via the 2nd Street staircase), Wilson Park, and the Heights District. As a culture reporter at a local news media company, I have a deep interest in the arts, particularly film and music. I’m also an avid outdoorsman, frequently biking, hiking, running, and swimming around the Gorge. My love for sports extends to football, basketball, and baseball, which I follow passionately. I consider myself active and social, often out of the house on weekend evenings, either on assignment, visiting friends in my hometown of Portland, or enjoying Hood River’s beer scene. If you have compatible interests/values, I encourage you to reach out. Tidiness and an easy-going, cheerful attitude are a plus. Message me at seanaves6@gmail.com with a bit about yourself to see if we’d be a good fit.

Help Wanted

DRIVER TO ASSIST MY PARENTS

Driver to assist my parents with transportation twice in a week. Offering a competitive weekly salary of $402. The ideal candidate should have a valid driver’s license calm & responsible. Email: smlawrence1129@currently.com.

Hood River

Distillers is seeking a COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Are you passionate about accuracy, organization, and doing things the right way? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to help ensure our business operates with the highest standards of integrity while meeting complex regulatory requirements. In this role, you’ll serve the key member of our team, helping navigate the regulatory landscape across our operations. You’ll be responsible for monitoring compliance requirements, maintaining policies and procedures, coordinating regulatory filings, and identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls. Your work will play a critical role in protecting the business, reducing risk, and fostering a culture of accountability. Apply @ hrdspirits.com.

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

Hood River Distillers is seeking to hire a Truck Driver/Backup Forklift Operator with a Class A CDL, 3 years’ experience, and the ability to obtain a hazardous materials license within 6 months. OTR includes Seattle, Portland and Bend destinations, as well as local transfers; no overnights. This position is part of a Union represented workforce with bargained wages and benefits. Apply at hrdspirits.com.

LOOKING for a new job?

Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified website: ColumbiaGorgeNews.com

NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!

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

SUBSTANCE

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COUNSELOR

Behavioral Health - Goldendale, WA. Full-time-40/hr week-Non-Exempt-Grade 34, Step 1-3, $19.56$20.78/hr, DOQ.First review, 07/17/2026, Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact Human Resources Department, 509-773-7171.

REAL PROPERTY

APPRAISER

I or II

Assessor’s Office, Goldendale, WA. Full-time-40/hr week-Non-Exempt-Grade 37-38, Steps 1-3, $23.2926.20/hr, DOQ.First review, 07/17/2026, Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.gov for details & application or contact Human Resources Department, 509-773-7171.

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NOTICE

Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification.

Notice to Contractors

Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L

& I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov Business & Service Directory 4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45 $5 per additional line. Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

Cleaning TERRI’S TOUCH DOMESTIC SERVICES

Experienced home services: elder care, childcare, housekeeping, laundry, housesitting etc. Stellar professional and personal references. $30 hourly, no minimum. Terri O’Hara terrilynn303@gmail.com 206-795-0809

Construction OREGON Construction Contractors Law requires that all those who advertise remodeling, repair, or construction services be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have bonds and insurance on the job site. For your protection, be sure

Excavating I & A SEPTICS & EXCAVATIONS, LLC Installation of New Septic Systems and Repairs 509-281-0040 iasepticsllc@gmail.com WA. License only: ISEPSE787PS Landscaping BONI’S LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

had helped facilitate more than $6.7 million in illegal financial transactions connected to a notorious overseas cryptocurrency exchange. The report listed alleged violations including money laundering, wire fraud, conspiracy against the United States and sanctions evasion.

Another document purported to describe federal raids in which investigators supposedly seized nearly 250 ATM cards, electronic devices, and millions of dollars connected to the investigation.

The documents looked official. They contained agency logos. They cited real federal statutes. They referred to legitimate law enforcement agencies. They even included signatures from an alleged FBI special agent. To someone unfamiliar with federal investigative procedures, they appeared remarkably convincing.

“Don’t tell anyone”

Perhaps the most troubling document required the victim to sign what was described as a “Confidentiality and Cooperation Undertaking.” It instructed her not to discuss the investigation with unauthorized individuals. The document claimed federal agencies could lawfully monitor her finances and communications while the investigation continued. It even suggested she might face restrictions on travel or relocating her residence.

The obvious purpose was isolation.

If the victim believed discussing the case could itself constitute a federal crime, she would be far less likely to consult family members, local police officers, bank employees, or friends who might immediately recognize the fraud. Experts who study fraud refer to this as “social isolation”—a common tactic in which scammers become the victim’s primary source of information while cutting off outside influences.

WhatsApp chat logs reveal just how much time the perpetrators invested in maintaining the deception. For approximately five days, they remained in frequent contact with the victim.

They also made video calls with her that often lasted for hours; the perpetrators showed themselves as uniformed law enforcement agents. One call was logged at approximately nine hours. Another lasted seven hours. Still another stretched roughly 15 hours.

Throughout the conversations, the scammers instructed the victim to notify them whenever she left home, report when she returned, and remain available for additional meetings with “higher authorities.”

The communications read less like conversations between police officers and a crime victim than instructions issued to someone under court supervision. When she accidentally disconnected a call, they calmly reconnected. When she needed to care for family responsibilities, they simply replied, “Noted.” When she went to the grocery store, they wanted to know. When she returned home, they wanted another update. Everything about the exchange reinforced the illusion that she was participating in a sensitive federal investigation. Professional—and deeply manipulative

One of the most striking aspects of the chats was the tone. There are no obvious threats, no profanity, no shouting. Instead, the scammers

remained consistently polite, patient, and reassuring. They thanked the victim for cooperating. They apologized for delays. They told her to “take your time.”

Psychologists who study confidence schemes have long observed that successful fraud depends less on intimidation than on building trust. The perpetrators appeared to understand that principle well. They alternated reassurance with carefully timed warnings, creating the impression that they were trying to protect—not exploit—the victim.

Personal information revealed

Believing she was speaking with legitimate investigators, the victim voluntarily disclosed sensitive details about her personal life, including highly sensitive information about significant health challenges affecting her life. There was no indication the scammers requested this information initially. Rather, it illustrates how thoroughly the victim had come to trust the people on the other end of the conversation. By that point, they had effectively assumed the role of trusted federal officials.

Then it was over

After days of constant communication, the operation ended almost as abruptly as it had begun. The final message informed the victim that investigators had concluded she no longer needed to remain under investigation. “Thank you for your cooperation,” the message read. Still believing the investigation had been genuine, the victim thanked the supposed officers for protecting the public and wished them well.

Only later did it become clear that none of the investigation had been real.

A new generation of scams

Law enforcement agencies around the country have increasingly warned that impersonation scams are becoming more elaborate.

Rather than demanding money immediately, many criminals now spend days—or even weeks— building credibility before attempting to steal funds or sensitive information.

The Goldendale case illustrates just how sophisticated those efforts have become.

Instead of relying on a single fraudulent email, the perpetrators combined forged documents, agency impersonation, legal jargon, fabricated evidence, official-looking reports, and continuous personal interaction into a coordinated deception that closely resembled a real criminal investigation.

The result was an immersive experience in which the victim’s ordinary understanding of reality was gradually replaced by a fictional one created entirely by the scammers.

Not an isolated tactic

The Goldendale case mirrors a remarkably similar scam recently described by CBS News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman, who publicly revealed that he nearly became a victim despite having reported on scams throughout his career, as reported in a story at People.com.

Gutman said he received a phone call from someone claiming to work in his bank’s fraud department.

The caller knew personal details about him and his accounts and claimed criminals inside his local bank were preparing to steal his money. To help investigators catch them,

the caller instructed him to withdraw all of his savings in cash while keeping the supposed operation secret from bank employees.

Gutman became suspicious only after realizing no legitimate law enforcement agency would ask an ordinary citizen to participate in what amounted to an undercover sting operation. He later learned that victims who comply with such instructions often end up carrying large amounts of cash, making them vulnerable to robbery or other theft arranged by the scammers.

Although the details differed from the Goldendale case, the underlying strategy was strikingly similar: establish credibility by impersonating trusted institutions, convince the victim they are helping law enforcement, isolate them from people who might question the story, and keep them engaged long enough to override their normal skepticism.

Gutman later described the scheme as “incredibly sophisticated” and warned that even experienced journal-sts can be deceived.

Warning signs Although the documents looked authentic, numerous clues suggested they were fraudulent. Among them:

• Genuine federal investigators do not typically conduct investigations through WhatsApp.

• Legitimate law enforcement agencies do not require ordinary citizens to report every time they leave home.

• Official investigations generally do not require sweeping secrecy agreements forbidding victims from speaking with family members or local police.

• Threats that every bank account nationwide will be frozen unless someone cooperates immediately are classic pressure tactics used by scammers.

• Several documents contained awkward wording, grammatical errors and exaggerated legal claims inconsistent with authentic federal correspondence.

If you receive a similar call

Law enforcement agencies consistently advise the public to remember one simple rule: if someone claiming to represent a bank, the FBI, IRS, Secret Service, or police department contacts you unexpectedly and begins demanding secrecy, urgent cooperation or financial action, stop the conversation. Do not rely on the phone number or documents the caller provides. Instead, independently locate the agency’s publicly listed phone number, call it yourself, and ask whether the investigation actually exists.

If you believe you’ve become the target of a similar scheme, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately and notify your financial institutions.

As this case demonstrates, modern scams are no longer simply about tricking someone into clicking a bad link. They are increasingly about constructing a believable alternate reality—one convincing enough that intelligent, cautious people can find themselves following instructions from criminals who have successfully impersonated the very authorities entrusted with protecting the public.

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In Memoriam: Alan Bradley Alan Bradley, author of the Flavia de Luce series of cozy mysteries, died in May at the age of 87. Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1938, he later attended what is now Toronto Metropolitan University. He worked as a television and radio engineer, and became an instructor at the University of Saskatchewan, where he taught for 25 years. eventually becoming the Director of Television Engineering. Bradley retired in 1994 to write full time, producing screenplays, short stories, a memoir, and a nonfiction book.  Bradley’s wife, Shirley heard about the Debut Dagger fiction competition (now the Emerging Author Dagger) being run by the Crime Writers’ Association of the U.K. She encouraged him to enter, and he

won the 2007 competition, for the beginning chapter of what became “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie”. Bradley was 69 years old at the time. The book won several awards, including an Agatha, a Macavity, and a Dilys. Bradley went on to write 12 books and a short story in the series, which has been translated into 36 languages. The first book has been made into a movie, “Flavia,” due for a U.S. release in December 2026.

Read on for titles and descriptions of the books in the Flavia de Luce series.

• “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” (2009) - Precocious Flavia, the 11-year-old youngest daughter of Colonel de Luce, pauses from waging war against her older sisters to solve a murder in her own backyard.

• “The Weed That Strings the Hangman’s Bag” (2010) - A grisly puppet show in the village reenacts an earlier unsolved crime.

• “A Red Herring Without Mustard” (2011) - Revenge crime or red herring? Flavia will sort it out.

• “I Am Half Sick of Shadows” (2011) - At Buckshaw, the de Luce estate, a film crew is upstaged by murder.

• “Speaking From Among the Bones” (2013) - The tomb of Bishop Lacey’s patron saint holds a body, but not the one anticipated.

• “The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches” (2014) - Two deaths, ten years apart - Flavia grabs the distraction from her dysfunctional family

• “The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse” (2014, only as e-book)

- A corpse in the boy’s bathroom at her father’s old school raises many questions.

• “As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust” (2015) - Banished to boarding school, a “gift” lands at Flavia’s feet on her first day.

• “Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d” (2016) - Delivering a message, Flavia discovers that the recipient has been murdered.

• “The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place” (2018) - On a boating trip, Flavia makes a gruesome discovery in the water.

• “The Golden Tresses of the Dead” (2019) - Flavia’s sister’s wedding cake contains an unsavory surprise.

• “What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust” (2024) - Death by mushrooms casts suspicion on Flavia’s beloved cook.

• “Numb Were the Beadsman’s Fingers” (comes out November 3, 2026) - The secrets in a dead nun’s past lead Flavia to search for the truth.

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

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While guests wait for the main course, California Grape, Walnut and Endive Bites combine a sweet crunch with savory blue cheese. Top with a drizzle of honey – or hot honey for a bit of heat – to complement lively conversation and the familiar relaxation of summer gatherings.

In many ways, warm-weather entertaining is less about elaborate meals and more about fresh, approachable foods – like grapes –that help set the tone for a relaxing atmosphere, offering both a practical and elevated solution to make hosting a (summer) breeze. To discover more ways to both elevate and simplify gatherings throughout the season, visit GrapesFromCalifornia. com.

Italian Sausage and California Grape Skewers

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning

• 4 precooked chicken Italian sausages

• 6 skewers (10 inches)

• 30 green, black and red Grapes from California

• 24 squares (1 inch each) red onion snipped fresh basil (optional)

In small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Italian herb seasoning; set aside. Cut each sausage into six slices. Thread on skewers, alternating with grapes and onion. Preheat grill to medium-low heat. Place oiled piece of foil on grill and top with skewers. Grill 5 minutes, or until grapes are softened and sausage and

vegetables are lightly browned, turning and basting with balsamic vinegar mixture occasionally.

Transfer to platter and garnish with snipped fresh basil, if desired.

Note: If using bamboo skewers, soak at least 1 hour in water to avoid burning.

Nutritional information per serving:

170 calories; 9 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat (53% calories from fat); 2.5 g saturated fat (13% calories from saturated fat); 55 mg cholesterol; 470 mg sodium; 2 g fiber. California Grape, Walnut and Endive Bites

Servings: 6

• 12 large red and green Belgian endive leaves

• 1/3 cup blue cheese

12 black, green and red Grapes from California, quartered

• ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

• 1tablespoon honey or hot honey

Place endive leaves on large platter and scatter equal amounts of cheese on each. Place four grape wedges on each and sprinkle with equal amounts of walnuts. Drizzle lightly with honey or hot honey.

Nutritional information per serving: 90 calories; 3 g protein; 8 g carbohydrates; 5 g fat (50% calories from fat); 1.5 g saturated fat (15% calories from saturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 105 mg sodium; 3 g fiber.

I go to the theater every chance I get.

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In an earlier life, I worked in the theater, and, unlike some actors and technicians I know who spent years working in the theater and now never want to see another show, I love to go, and I always leave the theater in a wonderful mood.

I especially love Broadway tours, and I can’t tell you why. I never did musicals when I was in theater, and I don’t even know most of them well. But when tickets go on sale, I pounce on the cheap seats in the front row on the end—the ones that are called “partial view.”

I’ve decided they are called that not because I can’t see everything, sitting way off to the side and way in front, but because I see more than I am supposed to. I get a “partial view” of life backstage, and I love it.

I see the actors just before they enter from the other side. I watched the actor attach the puppets to his arms in “Peter Pan.” I see the scenery getting rolled off—usually with the help of stagehands standing just behind the curtain, maneuvering around narrow corners with a grace and speed that astonishes me. I love to see all the things I am not supposed to see off to the side. And I love all the things I see up close as well.

Being up close and off to the side means that if the musicians are playing in the pit, I can just lean over and see at least some of them. The conductor is always in sight. Before the show and during intermission, I peek down and see how many instruments the percussionist is expected to play and am always impressed. I see how few people are required to make so much music and

am amazed.

Up close, I notice how the microphones are attached to the actors’ heads and marvel that they can change costumes and even hats and hairpieces and manage to keep a mic in place. The stage is high, so I am right at shoe level. The shoes in musicals are amazing. Tap shoes and dance shoes and shoes covered in sequins. One show had heels that were actually small disco balls. I cannot imagine that audience members even a few rows back would be able to see the perfect spheres covered in reflective glass, but those heels were mere feet from my face, and it was thrilling. And sitting up close, I see the faces of the actors in perfect clarity. I never acted on stages as large as the one they are on. I never had that kind of success. I watch them and feel privileged to see people doing something that is so hard, something they love so much.

Touring is grueling. They do many shows in a week and then everything gets packed up and hauled off to another city for the same schedule. They are away from home for long periods of time. Their time off is spent in a strange city. I know that most of these touring actors are fairly young, and most will not do it for long. I know they must get exhausted, and I’m sure there is much about touring life that is not fun. It is such incredibly hard work.

But I go to the theater to spend two hours watching these actors who are so fully and completely alive, and it fills me with joy— even if I only have a partial view.

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Parrots are some of the most beautiful and colorful birds on Earth. Their feathers can be like a rainbow of many colors. There are more than 400 different species of parrots and ach one has its own special look and personality. Parrots live in warm places around the world, including the rainforests of South America, the jungles of Africa and Asia, and the forests of Australia and nearby islands. Parrots are so much more than a bird with beautiful feathers, they are some of the smartest and most fascinating animals on Earth.

Parrots are problem solvers. They can be a detective, and a student all at once. They like to figure out problems and solve puzzles. Believe it or not, they learn by watching other parrots and animals, including humans. Parrots don’t really understand language the way people do, but they can talk because they are excellent imitators. They use a special voice box called the syrinx, along with their tongue and beak, to copy sounds they hear, including words, whistles, ringing phones, and even laughter. Some parrots can learn hundreds of words.

Not all parrots are the same. The hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot in the world. It can grow about 3 feet long. The smallest parrot is the tiny buff-faced pygmy parrot, which is only about 3 inches long. The rainbow lorikeet is the most colorful species and one of the smartest parrots is the African gray. In New Zealand, you can see the only flightless parrot, the kakapo. From giant blue macaws to tiny pygmy parrots and brilliant African grays, every species has something extraordinary that makes it unique.

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Fun Facts!

1. Parrots are leftfooted... sometimes! Many parrot species prefer to hold food with one foot. Some species are mostly left-footed.

2. Their beaks never stop growing. A parrot’s beak grows throughout its life, much like your fingernails.

3. Some parrots dance. Certain parrots can keep a beat and even change their dance moves when the tempo changes.

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The Nature Kids Guide to Parrots by David Anderson

Parrots Photos and Facts for Everyone by Isis Gaillard

What do you get when you cross a parrot with a centipede?

A walkie talkie.

Many people dream of having a parrot as a pet because they are beautiful, playful, and full of personality. However, parrots are not easy to care for. They can live for 10 to 80 years and they need a lot of care and attention. The best owners learn everything they can about parrots before getting one. Some people don’t understand what it takes to be a parrot parent and have let their parrots loose. Some of those birds have established breeding colonies in places like California, Texas and Florida. If you live in the United States of America and you look out of a window and you think you see a wild parrot it may be the real deal. There are now 23 states that have feral parrot populations.

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