Established in 1950, Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL) is celebrating 75 years of library service. The Goldendale Community Library is one of the 15 libraries in their network, having joined the district in 1973. FVRL is working on a new fiveyear strategic plan and a 10-year facilities master plan. These efforts will guide how FVRL grows, evolves, and serves communities in meaningful ways. The counties and communities included in FVRL are Skamania, Klickitat, Clark, and the City of Woodland. Olga Hodges, the FVRL board member representing Goldendale, along with County Commission Chair Ron Ihrig, Goldendale Mayor Dave Jones, Goldendale Library Manager Terra Mcleod,
STATE OF THE LIBRARY:
meeting in Goldendale.
and other library staff from Vancouver were in attendance at a board meeting at the Goldendale Library last week. About 30 people from the Goldendale community came to participate in the conversation. At the start of the event, a slide show presentation told the
story of a 1940s librarian named Eva Santee who wanted to bring together libraries throughout Southwest Washington. Her efforts marked the beginning of what eventually became the FVRL system. The evening commenced with a talk by the executive director of the Library District, Jennifer Giltrop. Giltrop said that in 2024, the FVRL system had: • 1.37 million visits
1.89 digital visits
3.8 million
PHOTOS BY LOU MARZELES EXCEPT BISHOP FLOAT, CONTRIBUTED.
ONE OF THE BEST: The consensus among onlookers was that this year’s Community Days was the best in recent memory. Top: The Seattle Cosacks motorcycle stunt team dazzled the crowd. Left, the Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation took 1st place in the parade float contest. Above, a miniature train took riders around the block. Lower left, Bishop Sanitation took 3rd place in the parade float contest; lower right, GEAR took 2nd place.
CONTRIBUTED: HENRY DUYCK.
Jennifer Giltrop speaks at last week’s FVRL
Thirteen people are charged following the return of 12 indictments alleging more than a dozen charges against these defendants for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana on the Yakama Nation Reservation.
The arrests follow a longterm joint federal, local, and tribal investigation that began in late 2024, concluding in June 2025, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
The investigation targeted violent individuals and armed drug traffickers on the Yakama Nation and in the Yakima Valley with the goal to disrupt drug distributor operations both on and off the reservation.
“In late 2024, escalating drug-related activity— including opioid trafficking, overdose fatalities, and an alarming number of homicides—prompted the DEA to select the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation for a 120-day drug initiative under DEA Operation
Overdrive,” said David F. Reames, special agent in charge, DEA Seattle Field Division. “The fentanyl powder and pills we took off the streets could have yielded about 250-thousand lethal doses, enough to kill everyone living in Yakima County, enough to kill every member of the Yakama Nation more than eight times over.
“Operation Overdrive is a national, multi-phased program, which targets hot spots where drugs and violent crime are prevalent.
The DEA utilizes its full range of data, intelligence, operational resources, and partnerships to combat drug-related violent crime and overdose deaths. The goals of Operation Overdrive are to decrease overdose rates in target areas, decrease gun violence rates, increase community engagement, and remove the drug networks causing harm to communities.
“Fentanyl continues to be one of the most dangerous substances threatening our communities,” said Acting
U.S. Attorney Stephanie Van Marter. “Thanks to the hard work and tireless dedication of our tribal, state, and federal law enforcement partners, working side by side with members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Yakima, offenders have been removed from our communities and families are safer today.”
To date, agents have seized 7,100 pounds of marijuana, 336 pounds of methamphetamine, nearly 25 pounds of cocaine, 7 pounds of fentanyl power, 4,704 fentanyl laced pills, $22,512 in drug proceeds, and 12 firearms.
According to unsealed charging documents, the following individuals have been charged in connection with the investigation. The United States anticipates bringing additional charges against other individuals identified during this investigation.
Angel Navarro Aleman, age 55, charged with Distribution of 50 Grams and More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine
(three counts).
Jose Francisco Aguirre, age 56, pleaded guilty to Distribution of 50 Grams and More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine; sentencing in July 2025.
Jose Caudillo-Ascencio, age 23, charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Mixture or Substance Containing Cocaine;
Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime.
Jesus Caudillo, age 31, charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Johnny Thomas Axtell, age 54, charged with Distribution of 5 Grams or More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine; Distribution of Fentanyl.
Israel Nicolas Castaneda, age 37, charged with Distribution of Fentanyl; Distribution of 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl.
Samantha Rasberry-Besa, age 31, charged with Distribution of 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl; Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime.
Lonzell Hawk Lucei, age 37, charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Hollis Marion Woodward, age 70, pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, sentencing in September 2025.
Miguel Angel Alvarado-Munoz, age 45, charged with Alien in United States
Emergency management and alert systems were topics of discussion during the July 8 morning work session of the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners and briefly touched on in the afternoon session.
Emergency Management
Director Jeff King and Chief of Operations Filberto Ontiveros presented updates on the public safety radio system during the morning session. King said they are experiencing interference at the Stacker Butte unit that is affecting three sites: Diamond Gap, Flat Top, and Indian Hill. A source for said interference has yet to be found.
“Stacker is the hub for the whole west end of the
county, and we have to figure out where this interference is coming from and stop it or avoid it in some way, or our radio system from Wishram west will cease to function properly on all channels—it’s not just one channel,” King said. Additionally, a previously reported issue with the County Ops channel at the Kaser site is still under investigation; and three generators have experienced failures in the past two weeks with one scheduled for replacement, he said. Further, the county has not received a notice of grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—which usually would have happened by now—and there is no indication grants are coming, he said. The Emer-
gency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) and the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) “sustains and supports” Klickitat County’s Emergency Management Program. The county generally receives a minimum of $18,000 due to its size, though funding usually comes in between $25,000-$30,000, he clarified. Even if things do get settled, King added, funding could be delayed until 2026. Commissioners discussed the recent flash floods in Texas and felt sirens are more effective than cellphone alerts, especially in recreational areas and/or in the middle of the night. Both King and Ontiveros said they have started conversations with area fire districts regarding old siren systems and the
possibility of getting them back into service. Such a system would be more relevant to fire than flash floods, it was noted, though flooding does happen here, too.
One public commenter during the afternoon board meeting asked about the current state of emergency within Klickitat County and how residents can become involved with local emergency planning. Ihrig replied there is no state of emergency at this time; Commissioner Todd Andrews encouraged residents to sign up for emergency notifications and include personal information, such as any pets and the color of your vehicle. He also reiterated the possible use of a siren system.
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Ira Charles Pete, age 39, charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Edgar Jovnni Nunez Bocanegra, age 29, charged with Drug User in Possession of a Firearm; Possession with Intent to Distribute 5 Grams or More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine; Possession of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime. Fernando Gonzalez, age 38, charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted the investigation along with Homeland Security Investigations, FBI, ATF, Yakima Police Department, Wapato Police Department, Yakama Nation Tribal Police Department, and the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office.
Trisha Walker For The SenTinel
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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Let’s see, what do we have here? You got your Bookmobile in the background. Three young ladies who look like they’re in an old covered wagon. Hold-
ing balloons, ’cause that’s what everybody did in covered wagons back in the day. But who are they? What were they doing? Why? When? Where? 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@golden-
dalesentinel.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 11, 1935 – 90 Years Ago
Twenty carloads of lambs were shipped from Glenwood over the J. Neils Lumber Company railroad and will go to Chicago markets. The 20-car shipment is equivalent to 5000 head and represents approximately $30,000, some of the lambs bringing six cents a pound. Owners of the respective bands included John Jackel, R.A. Jackson, H.A. White, and Billington and White.
July 12, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
Specific wage ceiling for grain harvest hands has been set. Following is the rate: combine operator $20 a day and board; truck drivers, $12 a day: header tender, $10 a day; sack sewer, $10; sack jigger, $10 a day; and a general harvest labor $10 a day and board.
July 16, 1953 – 72 Years Ago
Tourists from practically every state in the union, from the territories and from foreign countries, have been pouring through Goldendale daily. Very heavy traffic over Highway 97, “the Cariboo Trail,” funnels through here in a steady stream. Service stations, motels, and the local hotel have been doing a “boom” business, with all accommodations taken practically every night. Some of the travelers have been referred to other lodging after their first attempt, and one party had to go all the way to Biggs Junction, Oregon, to get a room one night last week. At the Hall Hotel, Don Bridgefarmer said his available space of 60 rooms is taken nearly every night. Usually, he can accommodate the travelers but sometimes must refer them elsewhere for lodging. The rush is greater in midweek than at the end of the week. Local restaurants have been given a strenuous workout, too, with travelers pounding on the doors for breakfast as early as 5 o’clock in the morning. Roland Stone of Mac’s Cafe reported the stream is continuing throughout the day, and far into the evening. Fast through-traffic to California is said to prefer this route also as it bypasses most of the larger population centers.
July 8, 1965 – 60 Years Ago
Layman Sawmill: The chipper is to start operation at Layman’s new mill this week. The new lumber mill south of town is being built with many innovations and techniques new to this area and the chipper is the latest to go into operation. The machine takes the slash and irregular pieces that are normally burned, makes them into chips, and rushes them with compressed air through a pipe running the length of the mill and into a waiting railroad car. The double-cutting head rig is the most dramatic single innovation. Formerly the mill had been able to cut only in one direction of the rig travel, but this setup allows the sawyer to cut the log with both directions of travel. The Goldendale Layman mill is the only lumber mill to have been built in many years in the northwest. Most of the mills being built in this day and age are plywood mills that don’t produce timbers.
July 10, 1975 – 50 Years Ago
Stephen Cunningham, former Goldendale resident, graduated from Washington State Patrol Academy at Shelton. Cunningham is a graduate of Goldendale High School. He and his wife Nancy will make their new home in the Yakima area where he has been assigned with the troopers.
July 10, 1975 – 50 Years Ago
Kenneth Marvel graduated from U. S. Army Basic Training and advanced infantry training at Fort Polk, La. On June 27 Marel will be stationed at Fort Lewis near Tacoma. Marvel entered the service on March 3 and has completed his high school education since then.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Points to ponder:
Teacher: “Johnny, you copied off Jimmy in the exam.” Johnny: “How can you tell?” Teacher: “Everywhere Jimmy wrote ‘I don’t know,’ you wrote, ‘Neither do I.’
There was a power outage at the mall yesterday. Twelve people were trapped on the escalator.
I think Bill
and Steve Short are in there as well.” Other readers identified Steve
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This picture has been colorized. Dan Stearns emailed us from Sierra Vista, Arizona, with this information: “Those aren’t Oscars we are holding. They are trophies from the Punt, Pass, and Kick contest. I’m second from the right in the front row. I placed 1st in the 7- or 8-year-old division. Not sure how old I was. But it must have been from the early ’70s. Scott Grey could probably tell you—he is in there, too, along with Marshall Clausen, Doug Stephenson, and Todd
Points to ponder:
It’s a good thing money can’t buy happiness. With prices these days, who could afford it?
Short.
Ihrig
Hanson, Dennis Meech, Scott Stewart,
Steve Barthlow.
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How to find affordable senior housing near you
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housing? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place to live but has very little money. What can you tell me?
Searching Sister
Dear Searching,
Finding affordable senior housing options can be challenging depending on where your sister lives. Senior apartments for some retirees are a good option, and you’ll be happy to know there are several government programs that can help financially. Here are some tips that can help your sister locate an apartment that fits her budget and living preferences.
Start with HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a variety of resources to help lowerincome people, like your sister, locate and pay for housing. Here are three different programs to look into.
Savvy Senior, Jim Miller
• Privately owned subsidized apartments: HUD helps many apartment owners across the country offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To search for subsidized apartments in your area, visit Resources. hud.gov.
• Housing choice voucher program: This program allows low-income families, elderly, and disabled people afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. The housing subsidy would be paid to the landlord each month. Your sister would then pay the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. To learn more or apply, contact your local public housing agency (see HUD.gov/contactus/ public-housing-contacts for contact information), or call 800-955-2232.
• Public housing: This low-income housing option comes in all sizes and types, from scattered singlefamily houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. Your local public housing agency is again the resource for locating public housing in your area. If you need more help or housing advice, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency near you. See HUD4.my.site.com/housingcounseling or call 800569-4287 for contact information.
How to choose
If you or your sister find several apartment choices that fall within her budget, she should consider what’s important to her. She may want housing close to family, religious organizations, senior centers, or places she visits regularly, like grocery stores, parks or gyms.
Or if she has a disabling condition, it may be especially critical for her to find a living space that has easy access to important services like senior transportation and health care centers.
In your housing search, you may also come across some red flags that indicate a retirement community
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wouldn’t be a good fit for your sister. Keep an eye out for extra fees that may be applied to everyday items or perks you normally wouldn’t think about like laundry service, parking or pets.
You should also make sure the apartment is in good condition and then scout out the neighborhood. Ask yourself if the community is clean and well maintained and if there is any debris or messy landscaping. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, follow up with questions before your sister signs a rental contract.
Other programs
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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 . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
Letters from the community
Let’s restore the levy rate
All of us who live within the Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) district are blessed with an institution that is dedicated to the sharing of knowledge. It is up to us to keep our institution going by voting to restore the levy rate. Please vote YES on Prop 1. Our ballots will arrive in the mail.
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I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
Janet Holen White Salmon
Accountability
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
dale Library renovation and expansion. Through that very gratifying experience, I developed a deep and abiding appreciation for public library services—in particular, those offered by the Fort Vancouver Regional Library System.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Some actual journalism instead of propaganda would be greatly appreciated.
Kenneth Heikkila Goldendale
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
I was surprised to read of the changes in Klickitat County since my move away several years ago.
From my 50-year work experience, a request for county funds always required a cost-benefit analysis or a rejustification.
Since the sheriff’s original election, has the department published crime, arrest, and conviction data for comparison from time to time? If so, great! If not, perhaps the department should consider a new standard for informing the public and voters. A table in The Sentinel once a year isn’t asking too much.
Joseph Gonyeau Culver, Oregon
Vote Yes on the levy rate
I became a passionate library advocate in the early ’80s when volunteering to support the Golden-
In a special August 5 election, voters in Klickitat, Skamania, and Clark County will vote on a levy lid lift to restore the library district tax rate to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value starting in 2026. A Yes vote protects core services at our library branches—more books and up-todate technology, expanded programs for kids, families, and seniors, and more open hours. A No vote means major cuts to hours, staff, programs and materials. Learn more at: fvrl.org/levy.
I urge you to vote Yes on PROP 1 to support our libraries and our communities!
Sue Pennington White Salmon
Real
journalism
Typically The Sentinel chose to hide an article recently that proclaims that our convict president withheld FEMA funds from Washington State for the bomb cyclone that caused millions of dollars in damages.
In the same issue it posted an editorial cartoon about the non-existent Iranian nuclear bomb, pretending that the illegal strike by the U.S. was successful. Is a piece praising Alligator Auschwitz next?
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Save some money
Our Klickitat County Public Utility district has been granted monies by the Bonneville Power Association to weatherize residential buildings that use electricity to heat their homes. Exterior doors, windows, insulation, water heaters, smart thermostats, exterior doors, whole house heat-pumps, and possibly more. The money is for people whose gross median income is 80% of our area, and from my understanding that is currently $53,100 per singleperson household. More people per household have larger amounts. I am taking advantage of a water heater powered by an attached heat pump. I’m hoping to save 40 to 50 percent of my power bill that goes for heating hot water. It will require no out of pocket money for me. I would suggest everyone who lives in the Klickitat County PUD system contact them and see if you qualify.
Thomas Wilson Goldendale
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In celebrationof their 60yearstogether, they went toCalgaryfor theStampede, something they’ve wantedtodoforyears
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! From all of yourkidsandgrandkids
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July 14 - 18, Vacation Bible
School: 9 a.m.- noon at 59 Bickleton Hwy, the Better Living Center, Seventh-Day Adventist School Become a Junior Archeologist as we dig for buried treasure, uncover Bible Truths, learn about Jesus , fossils, play games and make new friends. For ages 5 - 10. For more information contact Rachelle Fischer 509680-6409.
July 16, Mid-Summer
Party: 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Design, build, and launch your own mini rocket ships! Test different designs to see which one soars the farthest. Can you engineer the ultimate spacecraft?
Don’t forget to sign-up for summer reading and enjoy some light refreshments.
July 17, Nights In White Salmon ~ Artisan Market & Live Music: 5 - 9 p.m. at Pioneer Park in White Salmon, 320 W Jewett. Join us for Nights in White Salmon, a vibrant Third Thursday event happening June through September in downtown White Salmon, Washington. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge, this community celebration brings together live music, local art, food, wine, and fun for all ages. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians and performers in our expanded 2025 music zone at Kula Chiropractic. Browse the artisan market featuring handcrafted jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more—vendors will be set up in the parking lots of Kula Chiropractic and Klickitat Pottery.
Dine and sip your way through town with gourmet eats
Regular Happenings
• Free Community Kitchen
To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday
• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
• Adult Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment
509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of
Community Events
and sweet treats from local restaurants, and stop by our tasting rooms for locally made wine, craft beer, or a botanical cocktail at Gander and Goose. Nights in White Salmon is family-friendly, communityfocused, and a great way to support local artists, businesses, and creatives. Mark your calendar and come celebrate summer under the Gorge sky. July 17 - 20, Music at the Trout Lake Hall: 7/17 Stillhouse Junkies / Never Come Down (Trio) Acoustic adventures in roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, and more.
7/18
BARN BURNER: Tezeta Band: Ethio-jazz grooves that’ll keep you moving all night long.
7/19 The Fretliners / Beard & Banjo: Bluegrass chemistry and Trout Lake’s favorite banjo nerd.
7/20 FREE! Open Mic Night w/ Lincoln Crockett: Songs, poems, good vibes—come play or just enjoy.
July 21 - 25, Bible Baptist Church 5 day Cub. 1015 S Columbus Ave., across from the post office. Bible Baptist Church is teaming up with Child Evangelism Fellowship to host a 5 day club for ages 5-12. Doors will open at 9:30am, and activities will last from 10-11:30am.
July 22, Music & Dance with Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli: 3 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Experience the rhythm and power of Aztec dance! This family-led community group brings ancient stories to life through powerful movement, music, and colorful regalia. Journey back 1,000 years to the heart of indigenous Mexican traditions. Visit the Library for more information.
July 25, Free Sports Physicals: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at KVH Family Medicine 317 Sanders Way in Goldendale. Visit KVHHEalth.net for all the details and packets.
July 25- 27, Klickitat Canyon Days: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or later! 48th annual Klickitat Canyon Days is here! Get ready for some fun in the sun as we celebrate life in the canyon! Kick it off with a free family friendly movie in the park at 9 p.m. on 7/25, a 5K an 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Saturday Sun-
the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.
• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library • EPIC Youth Center Games: 10-11:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the summer months. All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking
day os the duck derby and Bingo. With live music, games, vendors, a water slide and more! Vendors please contact Ivy Carpe 541788-4557 For a full schedule visit https://www.klickitatwa. org/canyondaysabout
July 26, Free Family Swim Day! 1 - 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Pool on King Street. Join us for a free swim day along with hot dogs & drinks. Event sponsored by CPAKC, Central Klickitat Count Parks & Rec, and WAGAP. For more information call 509-281-2330
July 26, Cosmic Gnarly at the Trout Lake Hall: Doors open at 6 , show starts at 7 p.m. $15 advance/day of Cosmic Gnarly brings the groove to the Hall on Saturday, July 26. A night of pure spirit, deep jams, and the improvisational fire of the Grateful Dead songbook.
These Portland players don’t just cover the Dead—they chase the flow. Come dance, twirl, and let the music play the band. https://troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp.com/u/37601/375138
July 26, Goldendale Pride 2025: 6 p.m. at the Klickitat County Courthouse parking lot. This event is for all ages from 6 to 9pm. At 9pm this event turns to a 21 and over event.Gathering for the Goldendale Pride Walk is at 5:30pm at the entrance of the Pride event. The walk is roughly ten city blocks long and will start at 5:45pm. The Pride Walk will end back at the entrance of Goldendale Pride. Goldendale Pride will open to everyone after the Pride Walk ends at 6pm. This is a FREE event. Silent auction, crafts, vendors, food & drinks available!
July 28 - August 1, Kids Cheer Camp: Get Ready to jump, cheer, and shine! Come stunt, dance and tumble with the GHS cheerleaders.. Our cheer camp is a perfect place for young athletes to lean the basics of cheerleading. For more information or to register, EMAIL GHSCHEERLEADING@GSD404.ORG
July 29, Rescue Dogs in Action: 11 a.m. - noon at Daubenspeck Park in Bingen. High-flying fun! Amazing Border Collies show off their skills in entertaining sports and herding demonstrations. Meet the stars of the show afterwards. An event by FVRL White Salmon
Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m.
• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30
- 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
Community Library.
August 2 & 3, Miniature Golf at the Community Library: 8/2 7 - 9 p.m, 8/3 1 - 3 p.m. Join us at the Library for a Friends of the Goldendale Library Miniature Golf fundraiser. 12 holes, groups of 4 or less, young children must have an adult to play, cost by donation. Space is limited so sign up today at the Library or online. 509-773-4487
August 12, Goldendale Mobile Market: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
at 104 E Simcoe DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 250 families (or while supplies last). Free food items will be distributed including an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free food will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. Our Mobile Market free food distributions serve people facing hunger. No appointment or documentation required.
August 13, Summer Reading at Your Library Wrap-Up Party: 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. Come celebrate the end of Summer at Your Library. Create your own glowing mini solar system! Design swirling gas giants or rocky worlds, then light them up with LED tea lights for a stunning display.
There is still time to signup for summer reading and log your activities online or in the Beanstack app, or turn in your paper log by August 31 to be entered into the Grand Prize drawings. Light refreshments will be served.
August 13 - 17 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: It’s a Hawaiian Hoedown! Visit https://www.klickitatcountyfair. com/ for all the events, shows, deadlines, and information on this year’s County Fair.
August 14, Quickbooks 101 - Small Business Training: 9 a.m. at the Goldenale Chambe office, 90 3E Broadway. Take control of your business finances with QuickBooks 101, a beginner-friendly training led by Rebekah Johnson, owner of Golden Professional Bookkeeping. This hands-on session is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone new to QuickBooks. Contact the Chamber office to sign up today!
August 15, 1st Red Cross
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
First Aid, CPR, and AED Course: 5 - 7 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year.
Instructor: Scott CascellaCost: $90 Signup Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/ CPR
August 16, Summer Jam 2025: Gates open at 2 p.m., at Wind Acres Farm, 154 Esteb Rd, Centerville. Join us for a celebration of healthy living & the best music on the ‘70s Live music by The Quick and Easy Boys, great food, games, and camping under the stars. There will also be a local farmers market and a showing of “Dark Side of Oz” synchronicity movie under the stars. This is the pairing of the 1973 Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. This produces numerous moments of incredible synchronicity where the film and the album appear to merge together beautifully. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/ summerjam25/home to RSVP.
August 16, Comedy night with Northwest Comedian Phat Kidd: 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on Eat Darland. Join us for a family night of comedy with Northwest comedian Phat Kidd!
August 30 - September 1, Annual RVOD Freeride, and Tour de Maryhill: This year we are both a points race for the NADL championship and a qualifier for the 2026 USA National Downhill Skate and Luge Team. Be sure to check back for format details.
Registration Opens June 7th at 10am PST at www.maryhillratz.com. The entry fee is $300.00 USD for all three days, payable online or at the hill, or $125 USD for a single day pass payable at the hill only.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale. Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
August 30, Bickleton Comunity Days: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Bickleton. Car show, live music, pie sale, museum tours, flea market, arts and crafts, food vendors. For more information visit Bickletoncommunity.org or call 509-896-2007. Any vendors interested in more information can contact 509-896-2113.
September 5 - 7 Huckleberry Festival in Bingen: Celebrate the taste of summer at Bingen’s beloved Huckleberry Festival, a time-honored tradition since 1962 held every Labor Day weekend at Daubenspeck Park. This free, three-day community event features live music, huckleberry pies & ice cream, parades, classic cars, family games and a spirited Beer & Wine Garden—fun for all ages. September 26, The Bones of J.R. Jones at the Trout Lake Hall: 7 p.m. show. One of the most compelling voices in modern Americana is headed to Trout Lake Hall — and it’s our 3-year anniversary show. Moody, hypnotic, and raw, @ thebonesofjrjones channels rock, soul, and folk with grit and grace. His songs linger like late summer nights — a little haunted, a little beautiful, a lot unforgettable.
October 5, 2025 Concours de Maryhill: 10a.m. - 3 p.m at the Maryhill Loops. Concours de Maryhill is an open automobile show and anyone with a special car may enter. The day concludes with an awards presentation. This event is organized by Concours de Maryhill and is free on museum grounds for spectators. Enter A Car Want to enter your car? Go to the Concours de Maryhill website for more information.
Drive the Maryhill Loops Road The historic Maryhill Loops Road is opened for automobiles only twice a year. This is your chance to take a spin past the beautiful scenery and through the road’s eight hairpin curves. Free on the historic Maryhill Loops Road, located just east of US 97 off of State Route 14.
Maryhill Loops Hillclimb: 9 am-5 pm Only approved, pre-registered automobiles and drivers can compete in this race. Spectators viewing the race from the Highway 97 Overlook and from designated viewpoints along the route may watch for free.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584
• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Sunday
• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Trout Lake Grange Hall
OBITUARY
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COMMUNITY
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The Catholic bishops of newlawsinglesoutthisspe- slated totakeeffect on July mandatoryreportingexcept Washington state and a cific privilege for religious 27,imposespenaltiesofupto inthenarrowinstanceofthe group of priests were in activitiesbut allows protec- 364daysinjail,a$5,000fine, sacramentofconfession federal court Monday ask- tions to remain in place in and potential civil liability ingthecourttoblocka new secularsettings statelawthatforces priests toface jailtime unlessthey CatholicChurchhasupheld long-standing Canon law mercyandforgiveness”said breakthesealofconfession the belief that confession is Although the state claims jean Hill, Executive DirecThelawatissueinEtiennev holy and must stay private thelawisdesignedtoprotect tor of the WashingtonState Ferguson, set to take effect Duringthesacramentofcon- minors,itstillpermitsattor- Catholic Conference “If on July 27, requires clergy fession,thepriestactsasthe neysandotherstomaintain priests face criminal to report abuse if shared mediator between God and confidentiality when given 1 within the sacred confines thepenitent,whichrequires identicalinformation oftheconfessional Wilmer- complete confidentiality The Catholic Church in Haleand co-counselBecket fromthepriestsopeoplefeel Washingtonhasspentyears and First Liberty Institute comfortable repentingtheir strengthening its approach represent thelead plaintiffs sins This absolute secrecy to protecting minors and ArchbishopPaulD Etienne, isknownasthesealofcon- vulnerableadultsthroughits BishopJosephJ Tyson and fession which is so vital to SafeEnvironmentprograms BishopThomasA Daly,who the Catholic faith that any background checks and filedaninitiallawsuitearlier priest who violates it faces reporting policies Across thissummer automaticexcommunication the Archdiocese of Seattle Aspartofitscommitment Over the centuries, priests and theDiocesesof Yakima in °U]f uTnS to Safe Environment, the have been imprisoned, tor- and Spokane, priests and protectingtheChurch,which Catholic Church already tured, and even killed for all Church personnel are 1S seeking a very narrow requires priests to report upholdingtheseal Penitents already required to report exceptionfor thecenturiesabuse and neglect to law today need the same assur- suspected abuse to law oldSacramentofConfession enforcementandotherstate ance that their participa- enforcementorchildprotec- and otherwise supports the authorities Theonlyexcep- tioninaholysacramentwill tionagencies Thesepolicies reporting law,” said Hiram tionwouldbeiftheinforma- remain free from govern- cover diocesan parishes, Sasser, Executive General tion is learned during the mentinterference schools, and other minis- Counsel for First Liberty sacramentofconfession The Washington’s new law, tries The Church supports Institute
StatefaceshugefalloutfromMedicaidcuts
GOLDSTEIN-STREET
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WASHINGTONSTATESTANDARD
AruralcentralWashington hospital is warning of devastating consequences from the Medicaid cuts the Republican-led Congress passedlastweek
For years, Astria Health has worked to find a path forward for its hospital in Toppenish on the Yakama Reservation But the drastic downsizing of federal Medicaidfundingthreatens thehospital’sfuture, which could force it to change services, consolidate with Astrias hospital about 20 miles away in Sunnyside orexploreanacquisitionor merger If theToppenishhospital closes, the communities it serveswouldbecomeamedicaldesert,hospitalofficials caution
“We have stretched resourcesasfarastheycan go,” Astria President and CEO Brian Gibbonssaid in astatement “But nohealth system serving multiple underserved communities can continuereallocatingfunds withoutconsequences”
The hospital’s plight is emblematic of how huge cuts to Medicaid included in the megabill President Donald Trump signed Fridaycouldproveruinousfor thefinancesofboththestate anditshospitals,especially inruralareas,aswellasfor the low-income residents whorelyontheprogramfor healthcarecoverage,advocatessay
thestates budget, and kick tooffset theexpense of tax uninsuredfiguretoballoon hundreds of thousands of cutsintheirlegislation intodoubledigitsduetothe residentsofftheirinsurance Over the next 10 years, Republicanlegislation iftheydon’tprovetheymeet Washingtoncouldloseone- Medicaid is especially newrequirements fifth of the federal dol- vital for many of Wash-
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coming from the feds It’s residents thebiggestchunkoffederal CathyKnight,statedirecfunding the state receives toroftheWashingtonAssoand Medicaid is one of the ciationofAreaAgencieson state’slargestexpenses Aging, worries the fundFerguson has said pre- inglosscouldleadstatesto viously there’s no way for restrictMedicaideligibility thestatetobackfillthelost “Therippleeffectisgoing federalfundingusingrainy tobedisastrousintheyears tocome” shesaid “Ithink The uninsured rate in peoplearegoingtodie” Medicaid enrollees
“It’s difficult tooverstate , how devastatingthese cuts Washington was 4.8% asof willbetoWashingtonians,” 2023 For years, the state accountfor45%ofbirthsm Gov Bob Ferguson said in madeprogressgettingmore the state, and 70% in rural apressconferenceWednes- people health insurance Washington, the governor day “They will bring our Ferguson now expects the said health care system to the brink and harm people in everycornerofourstate”
No congressional Democratssupported thetax cut andspendingbill InWashington, both Republican members of the congressional delegation voted for it despitetheir centraland eastern Washington districts havingthemost residentsonMedicaid Republicansseethemove as rootingoutfraud, waste and abuse in the safety net program US Rep Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, called the changes “common-sense reforms” to “ensure the program’s long-term sustainability” Reduced Medicaid spendingisoneofthemain ways GOPlawmakers attempted
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rizing that libraries are a trusted “third space,” prioritizing intellectual freedom. There have been book challenges dating back to 1972, but not one book in FVRL’s system has been removed, though some have been moved to more appropriate categories or locations within the library.
After the presentation, community members were invited to speak with library representatives and leave post-it notes on display boards about what they like and what they want more of from the library. One of the displays invited people to put red sticker dots in the four categories of service of greatest importance to them. Books and media, places to gather,
and early literacy were the top categories. If you would like to provide input and couldn’t attend the event, a survey for community members to give the library feedback is available at www.fvrl.org/ strategic-priorities.
McLeod shared that on August 7 the free Ice Cream Social hosted by Friends of the Library will be Goldendale’s official celebration of the FVRL 75th anniversary. There will also be a mini golf fundraiser on August 2 and 3.
To learn more about these events, stop by the library or check out www.fvrl.org/ loc/goldendale.
Courthouse refurbishment coming
Melissa Uhles
For The SenTinel
Klickitat County has several projects receiving funding this year. One of those allotments is for a Klickitat County Courthouse rehabilitation. Jeff Hunter with Public Works shared more details about how the funding is being allocated.
“The grant amount is $618,000,” Hunter affirmed. “The match amount is $429,579. Of that, $314,579 is for the HVAC units, and $100,000 is for the Jury room. Fifteen-thousand was for the treasurer reception area.
“The money comes from a Historic County Courthouse Grant from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). This is a competitive grant process.
DHAP received 14 applications for this grant. They ranked Klickitat County 2nd. That is why we received the funding.” Hunter added, “DHAP’s grant program has been going on for a long time. The County has been able to secure funding for a new roof, entryways, and the superior courtroom remodel using this grant program. The 25-27 Biennium grant will fund the Courthouse Exterior Rehabilitation by repairing the weather stucco and
painting the exterior of the Courthouse. In addition, there will be a remodel of a jury bathroom so it meets current ADA standards. The grant requires a County match. The County is using the HVAC units that have been replaced and are scheduled to be replaced as a match. The rest of the match for the grant will include remodeling the jury room. Once the jury room has been remodeled, all the offices in the Courthouse will have
been remodeled.”
This money was men
tioned along with other projects in the 17th District 2025 Session Review mailer. Of the $7.6 billion from bill 5195, $15.4 million will be spent in the 17th Legislative District. Other projects listed were:
• $155,000 for safety equipment for Camas/Washougal firefighters
• $940,000 for the western Skamania County public Safety
DNR
wildfire detection cameras offer live feeds
Live webcam feeds allow curious people to watch jumping salmon, roosting eagles, and frolicking pandas from their homes, desks, or phones.
Now you can add wildfire detection cameras to that list.
“When Pano AI approached us with a new publicly accessible camera feed feature, it was an easy yes,” said George Geissler, the Department of Natural Resources’s state forester and deputy supervisor responsible for Wildland Fire Management. “Early detection is a key part of DNR’s wildfire rapid response model, and now Washingtonians can peek behind the scenes at how part of that detection process works.”
Anyone can check in on the Department of Natural
Resources’ (DNR) network of artificial intelligenceassisted cameras in 21 high-risk locations around Washington state. The cameras use a 360-degree field of vision to identify wildfire ignitions, then relay high-definition footage of potential fire starts to a team of around-theclock Pano staff. Based on the data, the Pano team will alert DNR dispatch if needed so resources can be deployed to an emerging incident. Five additional cameras are in the process of being installed and brought online this year.
“We’re proud to support the Washington DNR’s vision for wildfire safety, and we are proud to offer this new public sharing functionality to our customers,” said Sonia Kastner, Co-founder and
CEO, Pano AI.
The cameras, funded by the landmark Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account (2021 House Bill 1168), are part of a five-year agency pilot project begun in 2023.
The project boasts a track record of success on both sides of the state, identifying fires and allowing DNR to get on them quickly. However, state budget cuts are projected to have a negative impact on this sort of technological innovation in the next biennium.
“The destructive impacts of our wildfire crisis aren’t just an eastside issue, they impact everyone in Washington,” Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove said. “Our agency’s wildfire suppression model
has grown and evolved to meet the worsening conditions on the landscape, and I will work tirelessly with our State Legislature to secure and protect the funding that makes innovations like Pano AI possible.”
The camera feeds can be viewed on wadnr.wildfirewatch.com.
Local combat vet receives car and kayak
lorrie Fox
For The SenTinel
In honor of her courageous service to her country, U.S. Army Specialist Tegan Shermikas of Goldendale recently received a new payment-free car and a fishing kayak from Freedom Alliance in partnership with U.S. Bank.
Shermikas was presented with the gifts and honored at a ceremony held last Tuesday, July 8, at the Columbia Center in Gresham, Oregon.
Shermikas, originally from Thompson Falls, Montana, enlisted at 17, inspired by her sister. She joined the Military Police Corps, trained at Fort Leonard Wood, and was stationed at Fort Lewis before deploying to Iraq in 2004. In Najaf, she supported local police, ran patrols, and secured the base as a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) gunner—the only woman in that role. On her 19th birthday, she received the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for bravery under sniper fire.
After her honorable discharge in 2006, Shermikas became an EMT and wildland firefighter with the Oregon Department of Forestry, serving across multiple states. She also volunteered with Team Rubicon.
Shermikas, her husband, and four children now live in Goldendale. Shermikas says the gifted vehicle she received is “life-changing” for providing safe, reliable
transportation and renewed freedom.
The Sentinel spoke with Shermikas.
Sentinel: What drew you to Goldendale?
Shermikas: [My family] moved to Goldendale in 2018 because of the community aspect, and we thought it was very beautiful. And at the time, we were both working in The Dalles, so it wasn’t a terrible commute. [They have children in the Goldendale school.] My oldest just graduated with the senior class in June, and then I have a sophomore this next year as well as a kindergartner in pre-K.
Sentinel: How did getting the new vehicle make you feel?
Shermikas: It was an incredible honor. These two organizations work together to bring veterans these amazing gifts, U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance.
Sentinel: What was the application process?
Shermikas: I applied through Freedom Alliance, and they reached out. There are certain steps you have to take as you go through the process, but they’re with you the whole way. And they’re just incredible people who are there to give you support and compassion and hold your hand throughout the whole experience. Freedom Alliance is an incredible organization that has multiple programs for veterans. Some are exclusive for com-
bat veterans and or wounded warriors. Veterans should go on their site and check out everything they have to offer because there’s an abundance of opportunity and programs that, if you qualify, you can apply for, and it can be life-changing.
Sentinel: How has the new vehicle changed your life?
Shermikas: It’s something that’s really powerful to know you have a vehicle that’s not going to give you a bad day at some point, and you have that confidence you can get to where you’re going without any headache or heartache. And it still doesn’t feel real at the end of the day.
Sentinel: Did they modify the vehicle for you?
Shermikas: No. But one thing they did for me that I’m not sure if they’ve done for any of the other recipients of a vehicle is that they surprised me with a fishing kayak just because fishing
is my solace. It brings me so much peace. And the fact that they did that on top of the vehicle and did it as such a surprise was just mindboggling. It really did take my breath away.
Sentinel: Why did they award you with a kayak?
Shermikas: They’re all about bringing veterans a sense of community and being outdoors. Fishing for me is my release. When I was talking to them about what I could possibly be doing with a new vehicle, I mentioned that it would be a dream of mine to have my own fishing kayak and be able to go somewhere with a vehicle and actually deploy my kayak and have that moment to myself and kind of center. And in doing that, I guess that hatched an idea for U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance, and they really made it come true.
Sentinel: How have your family and friends responded
New sign gets ribbon-cutting ceremony
Melissa Uhles For The SenTinel
You may have noticed the “Welcome to Goldendale” sign at the intersection of Main and Columbus has been restored to its former glory. To celebrate, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, July 12, after the Community Days Parade. The parade started at 11 a.m., so the ribbon cutting was around 11:45 a.m. Mayor Dave Jones and Councilman Steve Johnston attended, as well as Teja Finch from the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce.
In March, local resident Brian Paul donated the sign to the city. He said, “Over a very long period of years, I had several occasions to visit Goldendale even though I
was just passing through like so many others driving on Highway 97. I also worked in EMS in Yakima and did several transports out of our local hospital. On one occasion, we happened to be in downtown Goldendale. I fell in love with this town immediately. I noticed that the archway sign had remained the same, looking worn without maintenance and care. Moving here in April of 2021 to join our surgical team, I noticed this same appearance to our sign and had designs to repair or ideally replace it.”
Paul’s parents were philanthropists, and when his mother passed away in October 2023, he wanted to use some of his inheritance to finance a new sign. After meeting with Mayor Dave
Jones and presenting his idea at a city council meeting, approval was given. Cascade Sign and Fabrications in Yakima got to work creating the new sign. On May 19, 2025, it was installed. The new material is constructed from a polyresin type material that has a guaranteed life of 30 to 50 years. It is meant to endure constant exposure to weather elements like heat, cold, wind, and UV rays.
After spending hours at the Presby Museum researching the old “Welcome to Goldendale” sign, Paul learned more about it. He said that the original was erected on August 15,1965. When thinking about materials that would be required for the project, he said, “The initial assessment
KVH Hospice receives national honor for quality care
Klickitat Valley Health Hospice has received the 2025 CAHPS® Hospice Honors Elite Award, a national recognition for outstanding hospice care based on feedback from families and caregivers.
The award, presented by HEALTHCAREfirst, is based on the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey, which is administered nationwide by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The survey collects data on family experiences with hospice care, including communication, symptom management and overall satisfaction.
To be named to the Hospice Honors Elite list, providers must score better than the national average on nearly all survey questions and perform well across key categories, including:
• Communication with families
• Pain and symptom management
• Emotional and spiritual support
• Respect for the patient
• Education for family caregivers
• Timely care delivery
• Overall satisfaction with care
KVH Hospice earned high marks in every category,
based on survey data collected between October 2023 and September 2024.
“Patient and family feedback is central to how we measure the quality of service we provide,” said Karrie West, director of quality, risk and compliance. “These survey results show us what’s working and where we can improve. This award tells us that families felt supported, respected and genuinely cared for during a deeply important time.”
“I am incredibly proud of our hospice staff and volunteers,” said Stephanie Orth, director of hospice and palliative care. “They care for people during some of the most personal and difficult moments of life. It’s an honor to be welcomed into people’s homes, to earn their trust, and to walk alongside their families and traditions.
One grateful family member surveyed said, “If it wasn’t for their prompt, compassionate, experienced care, our family member wouldn’t have made it. Hospice work takes a special person to be someone’s lifeline—to make them feel loved and not forgotten.” The individual asked not to be named for privacy. About KVH Hospice Hospice care at Klickitat Valley Health supports indi-
viduals with serious illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment. The focus shifts to comfort, dignity and quality of life.
KVH Hospice provides care wherever the patient lives—whether at home, in assisted living or in a care facility. A team of nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, physicians and trained volunteers work together to manage pain, ease symptoms, and support patients and their families emotionally and spiritually. Family members also receive training, respite care and grief support following the patient’s death. In a note of thanks to KVH, Pat Klukkert shared, “All the hospice team were the Lord’s angels to me! I cried constantly to them for help, and they were there patiently teaching me to care for my husband.”
to these gifts?
Shermikas: My whole family was taken aback because I served over 20 years ago. There are some days I struggle a lot with just some of the things that I’ve been left with since my military time, physical or emotional ailments. Something like this just brings a feeling of camaraderie with other veterans. But at the same time, it’s that these organizations care so much about the veterans and are trying to heal these kinds of wounds of war. And that’s what the whole program is, the essence of it. To get to be brought into that family and brought into that situation—I never in a million years thought I would even be considered. The fact that I was and that here I am now gives me goosebumps. It just makes you feel like people really do care, and they care about our veterans, and they care about me. And it’s just incredible.
Sentinel: Did these gifts open up any opportunities for you?
Shermikas: I commute to Portland a lot for my mom’s cancer treatment, so using this vehicle to help my family is, I think, the biggest open door for me. It gives me a chance to have that reliability, and it’s hard to explain just how it feels with everything that’s going on. Sentinel: What would you like to share with people in the community?
Shermikas: Goldendale is
such a unique place to land, and a sense of community is so deep. We’re all basically neighbors, and everybody’s there to lend a helping hand, and that’s just so incredible.
Sentinel: What would you like to share with your fellow veterans?
Shermikas: For our fellow veterans, if somebody needs help, there is an abundance of organizations willing to take veterans on trips for camaraderie, such as fishing or hunting, or even exploring or hiking within the area and outside of the area. And Freedom Alliance is just the tip of the iceberg with that. But Freedom Alliance is such a large scale, overwhelming support system for veterans. They have a real sense of family. I think that is across the board for all Freedom Alliance programs. Once you’ve been welcomed into one of these opportunities, they don’t leave you behind. You find friends, and you find family and its members and the volunteers, and it can change lives, and it can save lives. So if anybody is in need of that support system, please look into Freedom Alliance and look at the resources within the community and at their fingertips.
To learn more, visit freedomalliance.org or usbank.com.
from their engineers found that the original material was exceptionally weak and brittle and cracked with the slightest handling. The interior of the structure was also extremely corrupted and would require a complete rewiring and reworking of the metallic and electrical structures. There are future plans to potentially backlight our sign via solar-powered LED lights from sundown to sunrise. I asked that we keep everything as original as possible, accentuating the colors of both the deer and salmon on the north and south sides of the structure. I asked that the aquamarine blue be kept in the lettering to symbolize the water and water-related sport and activities of our area. The electronic reader board will be repurposed in
a different area of the city and was removed to give the sign its original appearance and authenticity as well as remove the potential for traffic safety issues. “I like to give back and especially support the com-
munity in which I live, work, and shop. I could not think of anything or an entity more deserving than our quaint and small city, which I frequently dub Small Town USA.”
NOTICE OF BUDGET ADOPTION
FY 2025-2026
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 22nd, 2025 at 5:15 PM. 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, 2803, 2901)
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-26 BUDGET and PUBLIC HEARING
GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
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 Goldendale School District No. 404, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a Public Hearing with Board action following regarding the adoption of the 2025-26 Budget on July 28, 2025, commencing at 7:00 PM in the High School Commons Room, 525 Simcoe Drive, Goldendale WA. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget and MSOC disclosure of the District for the ensuing 2025-26 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2025-26 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 202526 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-26 budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2025-26 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2025-26 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. The 2025-26 budget information are available at the District Office.
GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
KLICITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dr. Ellen Perconti Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors (2806, 2902)
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
The Goldendale School District # 404 is soliciting application for its Small Works Roster from qualified contractors under the auspices of RCW 39.04.155. Small Works projects are defined by statute as those projects with an estimated cost of less than $350,000. The District’s Small Works Roster has the following categories: General Contractors; Mechanical Contractors, Electrical Contractors; The District is also soliciting bids for full-service fuel and oil. Would need to be able to provide state-wide fuel services. Quote would need to be rack rate plus profit margin. Refer Questions to: Dean Schlenker, Business Manager 509-773-5177 dean.schlenker@gsd404.org (2807, 2903)
PUBLIC NOTICE
A Public Hearing is planned for local residents to voice their questions and concerns on the 2025-2026 Glenwood School District #401 Budget. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 PM in the school library during the regular school board meeting. (2808, 2904)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY
In Re The Estate of: ROBERT DALE ALEXANDER Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 25-4-01378-31 (RCW 11.40.030)
The person 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 on 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,
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Notice Of Meeting: To Adopt 2025-26 Budget And Public Hearing - Klickitat School District No. 402
Notice of Election: August 5, 2025 - Klickitat County Auditors Office.
Public Notice: Volunteers for a For/Against Committee - City of Goldendale
Notice of Meeting: Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday July 25, 2025 - Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington
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 9, 2025
Personal Representative
GORDON ALEXANDER
Address for Mailing or Service:
GORDON ALEXANDER
20425 22 AVENUE WEST, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036
360-931-3100
(2809, 2905, 3001)
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 2025-2026 School year. Bids must be received by close of business on July 25,2025. Bids 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. Bids received will be opened at the District Office, through July 25,2025 by close of business day. (2810, 2906)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC 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 22nd, 2025 at 7:30 pm in the Meeting Room at 3626 Bickleton Hwy, Bickleton, Washington. The meeting is
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plan summary, and the fouryear enrollment projection.
Notice is hereby given that the Klickitat School District has completed the 2025-26 budget for all funds. Budget information may be obtained by contacting the District Office at 509-369-4145.
(2908, 3002)
NOTICE OF ELECTION
called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2025-26 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 202526 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-26 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 2025-26 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2025-26 budget, the four year budget plan summary and the four-year enrollment projection. 202526 budget information may be obtained by contacting the Bickleton School District (509) 896-5473.
(2811, 2907)
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-26 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING KLICKITAT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402 KLICKITAT, WASHINGTON NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors of Klickitat School District No.402, Klickitat, Washington will hold a board meeting on July 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Klickitat Community Center – 92 Main Street. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2025-26 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2025-26 budget, the Board will hold a hearing at 6:30 pm for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2025-26 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-26 budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2025-26 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2025-26 budget, the four-year budget
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NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
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SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.
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Notice is hereby given that a Primary will be held in Klickitat County, Washington, August 5, 2025, in all precincts within Klickitat County. The election will be conducted by mail ballot.
Voter registration forms are 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 28, 2025. The last day to register to vote or update your voter registration in person is August 5, 2025 in the Klickitat County Auditor’s Office, 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203. On or before July 18, 2025, 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 5, 2025. 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 5, 2025. 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 18, 2025, through August 4, 2025, 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 5, 2025, the Accessible Voting Unit is available from 8:30 A.M. to noon and 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. If you need an accessibility accommodation, please contact the Auditor’s Office at (509) 773-4001, (800) 583-8050 or by emailing voting@klickitatcounty.org, no later than five working days prior to the date
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.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
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Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
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
service is needed. The canvassing board, pursuant to RCW 29A.60, will hold a public meeting at 8:15 A.M., August 12, 2025, to examine returns and at 8:15 A.M., August 19, 2025, 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 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 or (800) 583-8050 and by visiting www.klickitatcounty. gov/1136/ElectionsVoter-Registration.
Dated this 10th day of July, 2025. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections (2909)
PUBLIC NOTICE Goldendale Washington-
The City of Goldendale will appoint no more than three volunteers to serve on a For/ Against Committee for a ballot measure planned for the November 4, 2025 Klickitat County election. The proposed measure is for a public safety sales tax of onetenth of one percent ($0.10 additional sales and use tax per $100 sales). Revenue generated would be split between Goldendale Police Department and the Goldendale Fire Department. Committee members will work together to write an argument to be published in the Klickitat County Voters Pamphlet (limit 250 words) and write a rebuttal (limit 75 words) to the opposite argument. Voter names will be published in the Voters Pamphlet. Anyone interested in serving on the For/Against Committee should contact City Administrator Sandy Wells at 509-7733771 or communications@ ci.goldendale.wa.us (2910)
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The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday July 25, 2025 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. (2911)
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WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.
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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.
Help Wanted 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.
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Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be selfmotivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly MonFri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews. com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541386-1234 Ext. 100.
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The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience. This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation. The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography. This position can be part or full time. Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031. www.ColumbiaGorgeNews.com
REAL PROPERTY
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Assessor’s Office – Goldendale. Full-time, Non-Exempt, Grade 37 or 38, Steps 1-3. $22.61–$25.44/hr DOQ. First review 7/25/2025. Open until filled. Visit www. klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171.
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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
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Peter “the traveler” For The SenTinel
Gee’s Family Restaurant
118 E. Main St. Goldendale, WA 98620
Open: Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 9pm
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Even in small town America, Chinese food is a common staple. But Goldendale sits on a precarious edge, just barely having enough population to support one of only two in the entire county (the other is Hot Wok in Lyle and will eventually get a food review of its own). Let’s take a closer look at what Gee’s has to offer, but first I want you to appreciate what we have here in Goldendale. While the Chinese restaurant has changed hands over the years—and I’ve heard some say it’s not as good as it used to be—it’s a whole lot better than none at all. Gee’s is run by a husband-and-wife team. (The husband is the only cook, and his wife, Li, runs the front of the house answering phones, taking orders, delivering food, and bussing tables.) They have only occasional parttime staff to assist. The two owners are solely responsible for food preparation. If either of them gets sick or is otherwise unavailable, poof—no more Chinese food. So be grateful for what you do have.
I’m a big fan of real, traditional actual Chinese food (like what they eat in China) to the many iterations of Americanized Chinese food. The quality, style, and taste vary widely across regions of the U.S. Among the worst is the deep South or Midwest, where sometimes it’s practically just candied minced chicken and rice. Generally, Chinese food is going to be substantially better where there are larger populations of Chinese immigrants, though which region they come from will also make a difference in the styles of Chinese food you will
find. Cantonese (the language and style of food) is from a relatively small region around Hong Kong, and that is a very popular style for Americanized Chinese food. Gee’s follows that general style, and like most familyowned Chinese restaurants they learned it from those who passed on their restaurant. They stay safely within those bounds. There is perhaps less passion put into the art of Chinese cuisine and more focus on maintaining a practical menu that is consistent and meets the needs of this particular market and their owners. And in that, Gee’s has truly excelled. With a wide range of menu choices and lunch and dinner combos, Gee’s serves up quality meals at reasonable prices for both
lunch and dinner. Lunch specials for seniors and children start at about $8.75. Most lunch specials for everyone else are in the $9.75 range and don’t rise above $10.25 per person. This includes a bowl of soup of your choice and two entree selections. Dinner combinations range from $11.25 to $13.75 and generally include four selections. An excellent deal! Large family-sized entrees come with white rice and range from about $11 to $15. They also have a selection of beverages, including hot and cold tea and beer. Appetizers range between $10 to $14 for items like fried shrimp, BBQ pork, crab puffs, spring rolls and pot stickers, or a combo platter of all items. Very large bowls of soup range from $9.25 to $10.75. If you are a
fan of the sliced roast pork, I suggest you order it as a side. That way it tends to come out a lot more tender and juicy than the platter version. Potstickers are a favorite of mine, and their homemade sauce is phenomenal! However, my preference is for steamed potstickers rather than panfried. It’s not on the menu, but you can just ask to have them steamed instead. They offer two soups: egg flower and hot and sour. The hot and sour is a little above average as that type of soup goes, and it’s the one I usually choose. A small bowl of soup comes with most entrees.
Of the available options, I find the subgum chicken chow mein to be perhaps the best. The taste and texture of the chicken is the perfect level of tender and
salty, combined with just the right ratio of vegetables and crunchy noodles. Keep in mind this is a very different style of dish than just chicken chow mein, which is also excellent! If you have not tried both yet, I strongly encourage you to do so and see for yourself. The lo mein is a family favorite, though I ask them to slice up the roast pork into thin strips and switch some vegetables around. I was not as enthusiastic about the egg foo young the one time I ordered it, though I plan to give it one more try. The beef fried rice is particularly excellent, and I am usually forced to order a second one when out with my family.
In addition to their Chinese food, Gee’s has an ample selection of traditional American fare such
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as burgers, fries, fish, and even steak. But the real shocker here is that Gee’s is thought by many to have one of the best burgers in town. I had to give it a try, and I’m happy to say I wholeheartedly agree! Their burgers are pretty good in size and come with all the fixings, but what makes them stand out is that unlike everyone else’s burgers that seem to be chargrilled or fried, I am willing to bet that their burgers are both fried and steamed, which makes them very juicy—but also a very different and distinct taste. It takes me back to my childhood when my father would take me to an old-fashioned drugstore that had a lunch counter and served up the absolute best steamed burgers. If you haven’t tried one yet, I encourage you to give it a try.
A final word on one unique aspect of Gee’s, and that’s the atmosphere. While unpretentious, Gee’s features traditional Chinese decor with a very relaxing and pleasant background music that helps make the dining experience a welcome relief. With the table service and yummy hot tea, it truly has a calming effect, especially if you come to eat alone on your lunch break. There is an annex available for larger groups or just separation from the main dining area. On your way out, grab a candy or two from the large bowl of assorted treats.
For a town the size of Goldendale, I am stunned to find a Chinese restaurant that gets high marks in several areas and keeps me coming back for more. I find their selection for menu dining is generally superior to all of the Chinese restaurants I’ve tried in the Gorge so far. The people of Goldendale are very fortunate to have Gee’s. Appreciate them while you can and let the owners know. (How to say “thank you” in Cantonese? “Mmm – Goy.”
VARIETY: Gee’s Family Restaurant Chinese dishes are excellent, and they even have great burgers.
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In the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico, is a trail called the Jornada de Muerto. It was named by the Spanish Conquistadores and means “Journey of the Dead Man.” The trail, followed by Spanish soldiers, was dry with very little food available. Many people died as they crossed this area. Not just from being thirsty and hungry, but there was always the danger of Apache raids along the way. Within this desolate and remote area is a place known as Trinity Site. Little did the Spanish know that this site would be ground zero for the first test of an atomic bomb and would forever be connected to the death of more than 200,000 people.
In the 1940s, World War II raged in many parts of the world. Battles were fought, soldiers died, ships were sunk and innocent people were being captured and killed. The United States was at war with Germany and Japan. The decision was made to create a weapon so powerful, that it might force the enemy to surrender. This weapon was the atomic bomb. A bomb that was very different and used different materials. The first bomb to be dropped in war was named Little Boy and used uranium. The second bomb, named Fat Man, used plutonium. Another bomb, named Gadget, would be used as a test to see if their plan would even work.
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The U.S. military and the scientists who developed the bomb chose the middle of the New Mexican desert to conduct their test. The desert was a great place to keep the experiment a secret. The Trinity Site would be ground zero. The bomb was moved to the site piece by piece so it would not explode accidentally. Then it was put back together at the top of a 100-foot-high tower. Detonating the bomb from the tower instead of dropping it from an airplane would control where it landed and would let the scientists study the explosion. The excitement and fear was very strong, but the test went on.
When the atomic bomb exploded on July 16, 1945, it released an enormous amount of heat, light, and energy. The blast left a huge crater in the ground. The heat that was created by Gadget was hotter than the temperature of the sun and it melted the sand, turning it into glass. The explosion lit up the night sky and was visible from as far as 200 miles away. The test was successful and the other two bombs were dropped on cities in Japan and did bring about the end of WWII.
The Trinity site still exists. The crater was filled in, but the green glass called Trinitite is still visible. The site is open for people to visit twice a year on the first Saturday in April and the third Saturday in October. A black lava obelisk now stands right at the center of the explosion. There is even a part of the tower remaining.
Above: Manhatten Project scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico.
Below: The basalt obelisk that marks ground zero of the first ever atomic explosion on Earth.
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What I learned on EFSEC Part 2
Matt Chiles For The SenTinel
Matt Chiles was Klickitat County’s representative on EFSEC (Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council) for the Carriger Solar Project. This is part 2 of his thoughts on the EFSEC process and what he learned through it. Part 1 ran last week.
Now that the Carriger Solar project has been approved and is behind us, we need to talk about the future of solar in Klickitat County.
The Carriger project was approved by EFSEC. The primary reason I voted “no” is because I thought it could be done better. Had it been done better, I would have voted a resounding “yes”, even above the vocal citizen opposition. Here is why:
Solar energy is coming. Our country needs the energy. There are forces beyond the control of any of us locally that are causing Americans to use more and more energy. There are crypto-currency mines.
There are AI data centers.
There are electric cars. There is the coming hydrogen economy, which is just another way to store electricity. Whether you agree with them or not, these industries are here and growing fast. They will rapidly consume huge amounts of energy. Forecasts are that in just 25 years our country will use 75% more electricity than we use today. This isn’t huge—this is massive!
Solar can be a big opportunity for Klickitat County.
The farmers on Knight Road who are leasing their land for solar will benefit nicely. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of other farmers in this county who are already in discussions with solar energy companies. I have a large ranch west of Goldendale and have been fielding inquiries from solar companies for over 10 years. I am sure I am not alone in that. Solar is an opportunity
for our farmers to actually make a decent income from their valuable land. Solar investors are willing to pay $10,000 or more per acre to outright buy land in Klickitat County for solar farms. Assuming the investor wants to make 10% on their capital (which is reasonable given the risk), investors believe they can profit $1,000 or more per acre annually on the cost of the land alone. This is way more than the average farmer is making on any dryland crop we grow around here—grass hay, alfalfa, barley, wheat, you name it. On a very good year after expenses, our dryland farmers may be netting around $100 per year per crop acre. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments, which are designed to compete with farm incomes, are around $50 per year per acre. Our ranchers are making less.
The basic economics mean that without a different crop, none of the dry land in the Goldendale valley is longterm viable for agriculture. The land price would have to be $1,000 per acre or less for agriculture to make sense here. With land prices $5,000 or more per acre in this valley, the only option for large landowners other than energy leases is subdividing. If we do not want to see wall-to-wall 20-acre subdivisions across the central portion of Klickitat County, then we have to find ways to increase the value of holding on to larger pieces of land. Solar can do that, and it is viable in many places. It is my belief that solar can be a good option if (and only if) it complements agriculture instead of replaces agriculture. A “solar farm” like the Carriger project is not a good option because it replaces agriculture for the life of the project. We need to have “farming with solar,” also known as agrivoltaics. This is integrating solar into a farm or ranch so that it complements (instead of replaces) the agriculture. With agrivolta-
ics land under solar panels is still available for grazing. In Klickitat County, this means cattle grazing because cattle are what we grow. With agrivoltaics, the land under the solar panels can usually also still be available to cropping, depending on the topography. All it takes is raising the panels a few feet, hardening the supports against livestock, and some planning ahead for farm equipment access.
Abundant research is showing that most crops actually grow better under solar panels. I have no doubt that grass and alfalfa would do better under the panels. The shading from the panels will inhibit evaporation, which means more water for the crop. The larger crops under the panels may not make up for the small amount of land lost for the footprints of the panel support structures, but the income of the electricity production will more than make up the lost income of reduced crops. Depending on location and access, solar developers are paying several hundred dollars or more per year per acre for rent!
Income is key. Land that produces income can be kept in the family. It can be passed on to heirs. It is an asset instead of a liability. Land that produces income can stay in agriculture and is much less likely to be subdivided.
It is my opinion that if you are pro farms and pro farmer, then you must by default also be pro agrivoltaics. In the long-term in Klickitat County, we can’t have one without the other. We can have it all—solar and farming in this county. The alternatives are all worse: First, we could ban solar completely, in which case the valley will ultimately be completely subdivided and no longer farmed. Or second, we could allow “solar farms” to continue to remove agriculture from the valley. Neither of these is a good alternative.
The solution is to allow solar but not without agriculture. Agrivoltaics can lead to agricultural prosperity and the preservation of large tracts of land. It can make Klickitat County part of the solution to the energy problems facing our country and to the problem of farmland being lost to development. I also need to address the issue of views: The big concern is that solar will change the viewscape and lower property values. This may be true in individual cases. However, all development has the potential to do that in individual cases—housing developments, agriculture, mining, tourism, any development. Remember that your view affects others. When you bought your property, you didn’t pay your farming neighbors for the view over their land. Your neighbors have property rights, too. If you restrict their property rights to preserve your view, that can be much more damaging to them and potentially you, as they are forced to subdivide. Your view will change either way.
Personally, I would rather view a solar farm than a rash of 20-acre parcels, each using 2 acres and wasting 18. And I live on such a 20-acre parcel!
Potentially detrimental impacts to neighbors’ views can be mitigated with setbacks, with vegetation screening, with earthen screens, or with aesthetic fencing. Our views are always changing and will continue to change, whether we allow solar or not. Let’s allow well-regulated solar for the good of our county. This county has been working on a draft Solar and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) ordinance for the last several months. I had the honor of being part of that committee, and the work was finished last week. The committee’s work will now go to the Planning Commission, where the community will have the oppor-
tunity to comment. The Planning Commission may revise the committee’s work. They will ultimately send it to the county commissioners for potential adoption. If all goes well, our new Solar and BESS ordinance may go before the commissioners before the end of this summer.
A key component of our proposed new solar ordinance is that it will push hard for future projects in Klickitat County to use agrivoltaics. It is also designed to require solar to provide county-wide benefits, just like landfill dollars continue to benefit our whole county.
It is my hope that future large projects get pushed to
outside of the county, using the State permitting and management system, going the EFSEC route.
EFSEC does a great job in permitting and overseeing solar projects. It will respect local ordinances wherever possible, and with our strong local Solar and BESS ordinance to guide them, new projects permitted through the EFESC process will meet the county’s goals, too.
Solar is in the future of Klickitat County. We are in the position now to guide it to be good for our agriculture and for our community, as our community continues to change.
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