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RED DOT IN THE SKY: The small red dot in the center of this picture is the sun as it appeared through heavy fire smoke drifing up from Oregon Sunday evening. One person commented, “It looked like a laser pointer dot in the clouds.”

Goldendale Summer Stage signals home for area creatives

Lou MarzeLes editor

For six days next week, downtown Goldendale will become a stage.

Children will rehearse a musical with professional directors. Songwriters will gather to write new music. Hundreds of voices are expected to join together in a community sing-along. A teen comedian, a professional juggler, folk dancers, artists and families will fill Main Street with performances and hands-on activities.

Known as Goldendale Summer Stage: A Constellation of Performing Arts, the festival will run August 3 through 8 and represents the first major public undertaking of the Goldendale Creative District. Sponsored by the Creative District and Hippo Hall, the week is designed not simply as entertainment, but as an opportunity for people of all ages to participate in the arts.

The festivities begin with the nationally recognized Missoula Children’s Theatre, whose artists will lead a free week-long drama camp for children ages 6 to 18. Participants will rehearse Wiz of the West before presenting two public performances on Saturday, August 8, at the Goldendale American Legion. The company will also offer acting workshops

during the week. Friday’s lineup includes a songwriting workshop with Seattle musician Lilly Miller followed by a community sing-along led by Portland’s Low Bar Chorale. Saturday features local teen comedian Henry Duyck, professional juggler Jugglemania, modern folk dancing with Folk Fusion, family art activities by the BeeWinged Bellora Art Bus, and snow cones provided by the city’s pool lifeguards.

But while Summer Stage may be the immediate attraction, the festival itself is only part of the story. Behind it is Amy Spring, a local entrepreneur whose vision reaches well beyond one week of performances.

For the past five years, Spring has quietly been working toward a much bigger goal: helping Goldendale become a community where creativity—in all its forms—has a permanent home.

“I’ve been looking for five years to find something that would work just to have a home for creatives,” she said.

Five years ago, shortly after moving to Goldendale, Spring undertook what many newcomers might consider impossible. She produced a full-scale community production of Heidi. The musical proved there was enthusiasm for live theater, but it also exposed a

significant challenge. There was no permanent rehearsal space, no place to store scenery and costumes, and no dedicated venue where local performers could regularly create productions. The success of the show planted a seed that has continued to grow ever since.

That vision eventually led Spring to the Goldendale Creative District, a nonprofit organization that grew out of the Chamber of Commerce’s Art of the Heart Committee. Although the organization is still awaiting formal recognition from the state, its members decided there was no reason to postpone their work.

“We decided to go and start acting like a creative district,” Spring said.

The district’s mission is intentionally broad. While many people associate the arts with paintings, galleries or theater, Spring sees creativity as something much larger. Actors, musicians and artists certainly belong, she says. But so do restaurant owners, crafters, makers, web designers, computer programmers and entrepreneurs—anyone who uses imagination to create something new.

“Our goal is to support the creative community in Goldendale,” she said. “That includes every-

County considers data center siting

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Much of the morning workshop at the July 21 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting focused on land use. One big item was the possibility of having to deal with an application for a data center.

Planning Director Scott Edelman told commissioners that where developers planned to locate them makes a significant difference.

“There are two different processes for data center review,” he said. “If it’s in an industrial park zone, it’s considered an outright use. It still has a SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) review, where there is an opportunity for public comment. After the SEPA review, it goes to the Planning Commission for site plan review.” He noted that the planning commission action is a public meeting, rather than a public hearing, which means no

public testimony would be taken. But any decision following the public meeting could ultimately be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners. There are five industrial park zones in Klickitat County. The two largest are in Dallesport and the former Goldendale aluminum plant site.

“If it’s in any other zone,” Edelman said, “it goes through a conditional use process.” That would be followed by a SEPA review and a public hearing by the Board of Adjustment. Any appeal from there would go to the state Superior Court.

Commissioners would only be in the decision loop if the proposal was to be situated in an industrial park zone, and then only if there was an appeal.

Keaton Curtice of the Economic Development Department demonstrated a new software program that tracks housing in the county.

“We received access to Rentalscape, which is our short-term rental platform two weeks ago,” he said, “and it’s been slowly populating. It’s already identified 16 ADUs that are being used as short term rentals, all in unincorporated county.”

ADUs are not supposed to be used for short term rentals because that reduces the options for long-term rental or purchase.

And there was an unanticipated announcement from Edelman, who said the Planning Commission would like to reduce the energy overlay zone for solar in the eastern part of the county.

“The rationale for reducing it in this part of the county has to do with soil types,” he said. “It has to do with productivity of the land as far as agricultural uses and has to do especially with density of population and the potential neighbors impacted. Because I think,

AIMING HIGH: Logan Siebert says he’s about the same age his opponent was when he first ran for PUD commissioner.

Siebert says transparency is key for PUD

campaign themes is improving communication between the PUD and its customers.

First-time candidate Logan Siebert says he is running for a seat on the Klickitat Public Utility District Commission because he believes residents deserve more transparency about electric rates and a stronger voice as the county considers major energy and technology projects.

Siebert, 31, is challenging longtime Commissioner Dan Gunkel for the Position 1 seat. (Gunkel did not respond to a request from The Sentinel for an interview.) Although Siebert acknowledges he has no previous elected experience, he argues that dedication, business experience, and a willingness to ask difficult questions are more important than tenure.

“The only way to gain experience as a PUD commissioner is to be elected,” he stated.

A second-generation Klickitat County resident, Siebert said his family moved to the county from Clark County in 1999. He described growing up in an entrepreneurial family, training horses after high school before completing an apprenticeship with Portland General Electric at the Tucannon Wind Farm, where he learned the fundamentals of wind energy maintenance. He later earned a commercial driver’s license and hauled livestock before launching his own business.

In 2017, Siebert began a mobile slaughter operation after identifying what he believed was a shortage of meat-processing services in the area. Recognizing that transporting livestock long distances for processing was impractical, he and his family built their own facility, opening Siebert Custom Slaughter Meats in March 2020—the same week COVID-19 shutdowns began nationwide.

Siebert said he had no formal butchering experience when he opened the business and largely taught himself through books and online instructional videos. Today, he said, the business is working toward obtaining USDA certification to expand its services. Questions about electric rates Among Siebert’s primary

He said residents frequently ask why their bills contain certain line items, including references to demand charges, even though residential customers are not billed under demand-based rate schedules.

“As a community member, you don’t really get many answers when you ask the PUD,” he said, adding that he intends to seek clarification if elected. Siebert said he believes commissioners should do more to explain how electric rates are calculated and why costs continue to rise.

During the interview, however, he also acknowledged he is still learning the complexities of utility regulation and has been attending commission meetings to better understand state laws and regulations governing public utility districts.

Data centers and big tech

A significant portion of the interview focused on the possibility of large data centers locating in Klickitat County.

Siebert said he is not opposed to data centers but believes the county should negotiate aggressively with companies seeking to build them.

“I believe that if we’re going to allow data centers, they’re going to pay their fair share for the grid portion of it,” he said.

“We need to look out for county residents first.”

He also expressed concern about the long-term impacts of large industrial users on electrical demand, water consumption and local infrastructure. Siebert said he would oppose allowing data centers to draw water from municipal systems or underground aquifers, arguing instead that any significant water use should come from regulated withdrawals from the Columbia River.

“We don’t know how much water’s down there. And when we’re out, we’re out,” he said of groundwater resources. He added that, in his view, data centers should be located away from highly visible public areas and should not receive arrangements that shift costs onto existing ratepayers. Private versus public energy

Missoula Children’s Theater

GOLDENDALE’S

STAGE: Next week’s Goldendale Summer Stage festival will feature—among many other

production

a children’s theater production for Goldendale youth by the Missoula Children’s Theater, seen

festival all week.

Lou Marzeles

Lou MarzeLes editor

Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

Aspen Ford

Washington state standard

High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans.

In the first comprehensive update to graduation requirements in over a decade, the state Board of Education is retooling the current framework with an eye to better prepare students for life after graduation.

Washington high school students are required to complete 24 credit hours. That number won’t change, but personalized credit opportunities would be expanded.

In September, the board is expected to vote on a final proposal, which would then be sent to the Legislature for consideration in next year’s session. The soonest any

A joint statement last Wednesday from the Yakama Nation and Cypress Creek states the two parties reached an agreeable resolution to their differences.

“Yakama Nation and Cypress Creek have reached an amicable resolution of Yakama Nation’s legal challenge to the Carriger Solar Project,” the statement said. “Cypress Creek has made significant commitments to meaningfully

changes would take effect is for the class of 2031.

While drafting the graduation requirements over two years, members of the board’s FutureReady Task Force spoke with hundreds of students, families, and educators and consulted with federally recognized tribes.

“Our students, and communities whose voices are not often at the education policy table, have clearly communicated the provisions they want to see— and we are listening,” said Mary Fertakis, chair of the Washington State Board of Education.

Under the proposal, students would be required to take 15 credits of core classes instead of 17. The number of credits under what’s called the Personalized Pathway Requirements would increase from three to five.

The personalized track

minimize and mitigate the Project’s negative impacts to Yakama Nation by not only modifying the Project itself but also addressing cumulative impacts of the Project. These commitments include actions to support preservation of Treaty-reserved resources on adjacent public lands.

“This settlement is a result of respectful and solution-oriented communications that can happen

currently includes two standard credits of global languages and an art class. The existing art credit would be classified as a core credit, and the global languages requirement would remain unchanged.

In addition to three math credits, the proposal would also require a quantitative reasoning course, which could include Algebra II, statistics, a math-based technical course, or chemistry, for example, said Colton Kaltenfeldt, communications manager for the board.

Schools would be required to offer two new classes for the personalized track: a half-credit health course and a one-credit course teaching financial literacy and life skills and dedicating time for students to work on their High School and Beyond Plans, according to Kaltenfeldt.

The board proposal rec -

during the permitting process and should be initiated by community-focused project developers. Moving forward, it is important for Washington State agencies, including the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) and the Department of Natural Resources, to help facilitate these types of creative and solution-oriented conversations early in the permitting process.

“Both parties urge all

ommends developing a statewide model curriculum for the latter course while allowing the subject matter to be taught as one class or spread among multiple classes, according to the proposal.

State schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal proposed a similar course to the board for consideration in July, but his Postsecondary Launch Course would combine the existing half credit of civics with another half credit in financial literacy and postsecondary readiness. Board members felt that financial literacy and civics would each need more instruction time beyond half a credit.

The existing career and technical education requirement would remain as a default course that most students would complete, but the proposal would allow students to earn two credits in the course if they demon-

Washington agencies involved in permitting new energy development in the State to do so in a way that meaningfully addresses the impacts of new development on impacted Tribes and does not perpetuate the State’s history of championing new energy development at the expense of Yakama Nation’s lands, water, wildlife, and sacred places. Future generations depend upon these resources.”

strate proficiency in both technical and academic course standards. Students could also choose another course offering more suited with their goals.

Lastly, the proposal would combine the existing civics course with the existing contemporary world problems course to create a year-long one credit class.

Under the proposal, the new graduation requirements would not take effect until implementation costs were funded by the Legislature, Kaltenfeldt said.

Washington school board members are wary of any new mandates the Legislature may pass, citing ongoing financial strain due to a lack of state funding.

Ronda Litzenberger, Eatonville School Board president, said there are unseen implementation costs for new graduation requirements such as cur-

riculum adoption, professional development for teachers, updates to information systems, communication with students, and families among others.

“The question isn’t whether financial literacy is important, it absolutely is,” Litzenberger said. “The question is whether the state will provide the resources needed to teach it. Otherwise, well-intentioned policy risks widening the gap between large, well-resourced districts and the small rural districts that are already doing more with less.”

Meanwhile, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desire for a requirement that students complete the Federal Application for Free Student Aid, or the state-equivalent Washington Application for State Financial Aid, is not in the board’s proposal.

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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Can’t beat a picture of a kid with a trophy. But what’s it for? And who are the two guys flanking him? When was this? Where?

Why? We can ask all day, but only you can answer. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of

yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-

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

L ooking Back

June 26, 1956 – 70 Years Ago

Effective July 1st, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. May, former residents of Portland, will take over the ownership of the Goldendale Sentinel. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fariello, residents of Goldendale for the past 30 years, who have been in the newspaper business since that time, are retiring and plan to make their permanent home on their small acreage near Goldendale.

June 25, 1963 – 63 Years Ago

Goldendale’s five-digit ZIP Code is 98620, Postmaster O. K. Hill announced today. Everyone in Goldendale will use this ZIP Code on all correspondence to speed deliveries and reduce the chance of mis-sent mail. Centerville postmaster Patsy Palmer announced today that Centerville’s ZIP code is 98613. Lyle’s ZIP code is 98635, according to postmaster Muriel West.

July 25, 1963 – Years Ago

Work started this week on excavation for a Sunday school annex to the Assembly of God Church in Goldendale. Working on the job of clearing the soil and digging trenches for footings were Bob Hutton and Alfred Hayes, in addition to Rev. Don Foster. The one-story annex building will be 32-86 feet, alongside the present structure, plus a 17 ½ x 62-foot addition across the back for a total of 3,300 square feet. It will contain a social hall and kitchen, as well as Sunday School classrooms. The existing structure will be devoted entirely to worship purposes.

July 21, 1966 – 60 Years Ago

Last week the Sentinel was treated to a sampling of the wonderful Gee Whiz brand peaches produced at Sundale. Manager Darrell Hanan brought in some Red Havens that counted 30 to the 20-lb lug. That averages out at 2/3 of a pound per peach, which is big enough you know you’ve had something when you get through eating one! [The Gee Whiz peach name originated when a friend of the fruit founder exclaimed “Gee whiz, that a good piece of fruit.” In later years Sundale Orchard switched to raising apples.]

July 29, 1976 – 50 Years Ago

Goldendale’s Church of the Nazarene had its beginnings at Blockhouse and in the efforts of several Blockhouse families which formed its nucleus. The church’s history, in a very real way, it seems, is a picture of building, growth and commitment. Meetings were held in an old building near Blockhouse in early 1944. The congregation with the Rev. Roger Atkinson as its first minister, moved into a new building at Grant and A Streets in Goldendale on Easter Sunday, 1945. Goldendale’s Church of the Nazarene traces its origins back to the fall of 1943 when Mrs. Paul Bellamy and family moved onto a 380-acre farm one-half mile north of Blockhouse store. Mrs. Bellamy noted a little schoolhouse about a mile from the farm and decided to have Sunday School. Twelve family members and six or seven neighbors served as the nucleus for the early church.

August 21, 1981 – 45 Years Ago

Dag’s changed its name to Western Burger. Manager Mary Kemp said they will still serve burgers, pizza, broiled hot dogs, Mexican food and homebaked pie. [Today that restaurant is called Ayutla’s Family Mexican Restaurant.]

Goldendale Dag’s Fast-food restaurant opened in 1982. It was the eighth fast-food restaurant opened by the Seattle-based company. It was known for its special 5 burgers for $5. Credit cards weren’t popular in 1959. They issued their own credit card. The credit card featured a steer with the slogan, “Dag’s Credit Card - Good When Accompanied with Cash.”

Points to ponder:

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

This picture has been colorized. Several readers identified some of the people in this picture, though no one got all of them right. From left to right: Bethany

Points to ponder:

Days

There are two rules for success: 1) Don’t tell everything you know.

Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.

Being politically correct means always having to say you’re sorry.

A wise man once said nothing.

— Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical

Society

I once lived in a town so dull, the local newspaper printed three weeks in advance. What did people go back to before they invented drawing boards?

Did you hear about the Dial-A-Prayer telephone service for atheists? You dial the number, and no one answers.

What says, “Oom, Oom”? A cow meditating.

A six-year-old boy and his friends are looking at his family photo album. When he gets to his parents’ wedding photo, he says, “And this is the day Mommy came to work for us.”

Runyan, Kristine Kime, Jim Allyn, Andy McNab, Winston Kennedy, and Don Lindner. This was Community

1991.

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—Struggling Patient

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If something does not look right, call your provider’s billing office and ask for an itemized bill. Do not be shy about asking questions. Even small mistakes can add up.

Ask about help

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Negotiate costs

If you do not qualify for assistance, you still have options. Many hospitals and doctors are willing to work with patients, especially if you reach out early. Ask if they can lower the bill or offer a discount if you can pay something upfront. You can also request a no interest payment plan to spread the cost out over time. If this feels overwhelming, a medical billing advocate can help.

Find programs

Since you recently lost coverage, it is also worth checking whether you qualify for Medicaid, especially if your income has dropped. You can apply through Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office. Another helpful tool is BenefitsCheckUp.org, from the National Council on Aging, which can point you to programs that help lower health care and prescription costs.

Get support

You do not have to handle this on your own. There are several trusted organizations that offer free or low-cost help. The Patient Advocate Foundation (patientadvocate.org) provides case management services and can help you find financial assistance. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org)

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Letters - see more on page B4

A well-informed vote

This year’s Sheriff’s race offers our community a unique opportunity to choose from several candidates, each bringing different experiences and priorities to the table. I encourage my fellow residents to take the time to learn about each candidate’s background, leadership style, and vision for public safety.

in law enforcement and working for Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, as a detective sergeant. The other two candidates have been out of law enforcement for some years.

Tony has integrity, is a hard worker, and is committed to service to the citizens of Klickitat County. He has the leadership qualifications to run a 24/7 department and will be a working sheriff.

his family in Klickitat County and immersed himself into the community. The values he lives by at home—honesty, responsibility, compassion, and hard work—are the same values he brings to his career in law enforcement. His character is consistent in every aspect of his life, and that is one of the reasons so many people respect him.

Burn-out has got to go

When evaluating the candidates, consider factors such as relevant public-safety experience, demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a practical plan for serving the community.

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.

A well-informed vote is the best way to ensure our Sheriff reflects the values and needs of our community. Attend forums, read candidate statements, and ask questions. The decision we make will shape the future of law enforcement in our county for years to come.

Ultimately, the best choice is the candidate whose qualifications and approach align most closely with our county’s needs and expectations for accountable, transparent public service.

Upon review, you will find Tony Warren is the best candidate for the position of Klickitat County Sheriff.

Geri Starbuck Trout Lake

We need Dwayne

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

I’m writing to express my support for Sheriff candidate Dwayne Matulovich.

I met with Dwayne in early April as he was just beginning to campaign. I left that meeting feeling tremendous relief and excitement knowing that we had such a great candidate in the running. His deep roots in the community, combined with his extensive experience in law enforcement and professional integrity, are the exact qualities we need in Klickitat County.

Having been in the evacuation zone of the Burdoin fire last year, I was particularly pleased to hear that Dwayne started early in his career working with the DNR fighting fires. We need strong leadership and experience in this area as each year brings worsening fire seasons.

I strongly support Dwayne Matulovich and very much look forward to having him as our Sheriff.

Jenn Sharp White Salmon

The best qualified

I grew up in Klickitat County and retired back here after 36 plus years in law enforcement. I worked for Winston Police Department in Oregon, Thurston County Sheriff’s Department, and Klickitat County Sheriff’s Department. I’m very concerned for our wonderful county and hope to keep the freedoms we have here.

I have thoroughly checked the three candidates and their credentials. I also have gone to all three candidates’ nights.

I believe in and support Tony Warren for Sheriff of Klickitat County. Tony has all the qualifications to lead the Sheriff’s Department. Tony is the only candidate running for Sheriff who is currently

Join me in voting for Tony Warren for Sheriff of Klickitat County.

for three hours.

Theresa Hutton Dallesport

An exceptional candidate

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.

I have had the privilege of serving as a law enforcement officer for the past 26 years, beginning my career with the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department, before moving on to other agencies and career opportunities. I have worked with an array of outstanding law enforcement professionals and leaders over my career, and I would genuinely place Dwayne Matulovich high among them.

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

Ken McKune Goldendale

I 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.”

I met Dwayne when we were both growing up in Skamania County, but I truly got to know him after he joined the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department. I was one of his field training officers at the start of his career, and it was immediately evident he was destined to excel. Over the years, I have had the privilege of seeing firsthand the kind of person and law enforcement officer Dwayne has become, and we have maintained a personal friendship. There are few people I would trust more to serve and protect the citizens of Klickitat County.

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.

Klickitat County deserves a Sheriff who leads with integrity, experience, and a servant’s heart. I have seen those qualities in Dwayne throughout our years working together, and I have complete confidence that he will serve this county with honor, professionalism, and dedication.

I wholeheartedly support and endorse Dwayne Matulovich for Klickitat County Sheriff.

Detective Gary Manning Underwood

It’s our job

We have a golden opportunity to hire a career law enforcement officer with over 30 years’ experience. He’s managed the day-to-day operations and has the administrative ability to do the job. The other two candidates have deputy experience but no management skills. John Bruce has proven he can do the job.

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.

Now it’s our job to vote for him. Elect John Bruce

Ken Margraf Goldendale

They don’t choose

Jan Aszman Goldendale

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

Dwayne is someone you can always count on. He is dependable, honest, and a man of unwavering integrity. Throughout our time working together, he consistently demonstrated professionalism, fairness, and sound judgment. Whether dealing with difficult situations or everyday responsibilities, Dwayne approached every task with a calm demeanor, respect for others, and a commitment to doing what was right—even when no one was watching.

One of the qualities I admire most about Dwayne is that he never stops learning. He is always looking for ways to improve himself, strengthen his leadership, and better serve his community. He understands that good leaders continue to grow, and that mindset has earned him the respect of his fellow officers and the people who know him. He also brings the unique perspective of having served with the BingenWhite Salmon Police Department, the Goldendale Police Department, and the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, giving him firsthand knowledge of the strengths and needs of communities throughout Klickitat County.

Dwayne’s commitment to his community goes far beyond wearing a badge. He genuinely cares about the people he serves and understands that the Sheriff’s Office is built on trust, accountability, and public service. He believes in working with the community, listening to people’s concerns, and treating everyone with dignity and respect. Just as importantly, Dwayne is a devoted family man. He has raised

Guidelines for Letters

A sheriff does not get to choose which laws count.

At a recent Klickitat County candidate forum, Tony Warren said some state laws are “ridiculous” and should not be enforced here. He told voters that if they agreed, he would not enforce them.

That should concern everyone, even those who agree with him.

A sheriff has discretion in individual cases and must prioritize resources. A sheriff does not have authority to nullify state law based on opinion or local applause. Courts determine constitutionality. Sheriffs enforce the law.

John Bruce gave a more careful answer, acknowledging that constitutional disputes belong in court. But he also said his administration would decide whether state laws are “good for Klickitat County.” That is a political standard, not a legal one. Today the disputed law may involve masks or firearms. Tomorrow it may protect a child, a domestic violence survivor, a religious minority, an immigrant, or a gay resident targeted by threats or violence. None of us should have to wonder whether the law protecting our family will still be enforced if the sheriff dislikes it.

Dwayne Matulovich gave the only clear answer: enforce laws as written, leave constitutional interpretation to the courts, and use discretion only where the law permits it.

Klickitat County needs a sheriff bound by law, not one who decides which laws count.

Jacob Wolf Appleton

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Randi Krieg, educator at Goldendale School District in Goldendale, recently co-facilitated her second CurriculumforAgricultural Science Education (CASE) professional development institute in Fall Creek, WI, helping educators become certified to teach the Principles of AgriculturalScience-Plant CASEcurriculum DuringtheCASEInstitute, Mrs Krieg spent five days in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, assisting 12 agricultural educatorsfromWashington toNewYorkastheyworked throughnearlyeverylesson intheyear-longcurriculum Participants learned how to deliver instruction in , , „ an inmiirv based format inquiry-based agricultural scaffold course concepts that shifts classroom focus curriculum that meets incorporate APP (Activity fromteacher-ledtostudent- the current demands of Project, or Problem) directedlearning teachers, students, and modalities, and meet core “It’sincrediblyenergizing industry CASE 4 Learning standardstoequipteachers toleadteachersthroughan provides comprehensive andschoolstohelpstudents entireyear-longcurriculum professional development become lifelong learners duringtheirsummer,”Mrs an(i workshops for both prepared for college or Kriegsaid “Evenafterlong new and experienced careers Thecurriculumwas days of training, they re teachers toachievelifetime writtenbyCASE4Learning excited truly excited certification, learn new CASE an initiative of to bring hands-on, plant- coursework, and build a the National Council for focusedlabexperiencesback community of support Agricultural Education is to their students Watching Uponcertification,allCASE anacronymforCurriculum educators light up as they 4 Learning teachers have for Agricultural Science imaginetheimpactintheir access to course updates, Education ownclassroomsisoneofthe training,andsupportforthe For more information bestpartsof thiswork CASE 4 Learning is The curriculum is visit wwwcase41earning committed to designingan designed to spiral and org

Thanks for everything,Belinda

LastSaturdayfriendsand team Last weekend she lessons this summer family gathered to share traveledtoJoseph,Oregon, Thank you, Glenwood memories and pay tribute for the Chief Joseph Days School, for making this to beloved Glenwood kid Rodeo Not onlydid Joslyn opportunitypossibleforour Belinda Burrill Shultz win the breakaway roping kidsonceagain Belinda had a gentle heart event sheset a new arena There just isn’t much * and a smile for everyone, recordthere Sheisamazing news here this week, but despite the serious to watch, and I am hoping this weekend things ' will rheumatoid arthritis that she’ll compete at the t,e hopping over in Trout left her disabled and in KlickitatCountyFairrodeo Lake For thoseof you who much pam I hope Waytogo,Joslyn allof youwhoknew Glenwood Swimminglessons Belinda cherish the News just finished their memories you have second week for of her and think of “ary the Glenwood kids herwithasmile She Pierce and some kidsfrom will be very missed Trout Lake They by all who knew are having a great andlovedher time,despitesometechnical Joslyn Arnold, daughter difficulties One day the along- The first day of of Casey and Bo and Glenwoodschoolbushada school is setfor August 26 granddaughter of Terry mechanicalissue Another Start time is 8 a m Make and Ed, is having a great day, the Goldendale pool sure your kids enjoy the summerof rodeoing Joslyn had issues and had to rest of summer to the recentlyfinishedhersecond be closed I’ve talked to fullest and ensure they get year on the Walla Walla some of the kids and they a good night’ssleep before Community College rodeo really enjoyed swimming thatfirstday

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Welcome to August, our lastfull monthof summer! In August we usually have clear and warm nights, and darkness starts to comeearlier By theend of the month, sunset will be at about 7:45 pm A very goodmonthforviewingthe nightskies Threethingsinparticular interest me this August, those beinga partiallunar eclipse,anexcellentyearfor thePerseid meteor shower and the return of Saturn totheeveningsky Thepartiallunareclipse comes on August 27 The Moon will already be in thebeginningoftheeclipse whenitrisesatsunset(about 7:45pm) Byabout8:30,the Moon will be noticeably darker as it enters the deepest part of theeclipse It will start appearing lighter at about 10 pm as it comes out of the eclipse Itisapartialeclipseinour area The shadow of the Earth does not completely block the Sun from some illumination of the Moons surface although it willbeprettyclose On the night of August 12-13,wewillseethepeakof thefamous Perseid meteor shower They originate fromthecometSwift-Tuttle which has an approximate 133-year orbit around the Sun The comet is now in the outer solar system (it

but its orbitalpathcontainssmall rocks and debris that get

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JIMWHITE dislodged from the comet intheearlymorningskyin When the Earth passes August On the 15th, they through this orbital path, come very close together, we get the meteor shower, asdebrisispulled intoour atmosphere, burning up as they fall toward Earth This year, August 12 will be at new Moon, so there will be no moonlight to wash out the dimmer Perseid meteors If skies are clear find a dark site away from lights and just watch theskyfor meteors Besttimeisaftermidnight, intheearlyhoursofAugust 13 The area from which the meteors enter our atmosphereiswherewesee the constellation Perseus, hencethename When you see a meteor zoom across thesky,tracebackalongits pathandseeifitleadstothe areaofPerseus Ifso,itisa Perseid meteor Where is Perseus?Lookinthenorthnortheast, just below the recognizable “W” shape of CassiopeiatofindPerseus Saturn returns to the eveningskyinAugust!Look for it low in the east after sunset In early August it rises at about 11 pm By theendofthemonth,itwill riseby9pm Saturn’srings arevisibleagain lastyear, we viewed them almost edge-on and they were hard to see They will be magnificentthisyear Venus stillshines as the “evening star” in August lowinthewestaftersunset On August 15, the waxing crescent Moon willlie just below Venus, whichshould makeforanicesight Mercuryand Jupiter are

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O BITUA RIES

Eltha Maxine Smith

To: Beloved Family and Friends, I elected to write my own obituary to ensure nice things are said about me. Not that you all would not have nice things to say? Be happy and celebrate the life I lived for so many years. I am, and have always been a child of God, and I am looking forward to going home to the room He has prepared for me. I have been blessed all of my life with wonderful children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I have had the most wonderful husband in the world. It took me a little trial and error to find him, but he has so enriched my life for the past 45 years. I have precious memories of each one of you deep in my heart. I will miss seeing you at church, post office, grocery store, playing pinochle, reunions, birthday celebrations, luncheons, family gatherings, and funerals. In spite of my love and concern

for each of you, I am looking forward to my new life and hopefully get the new body I have only dreamed about. Peace be with you all. Stay close to your Creator God;I hope to welcome you when you too will cross the Rainbow Bridge.

Eltha Maxine Smith, (Huffman) was born Thursday May 1, 1930, in Denver, Colorado, to Sylvia Catherine Smith (Williams) and Fred Charles Smith. She passed June 14, 2026. She is survived by husband Norman; daughters Rory, Ronda, Robin; son Randy; stepdaughters Pamela, Christine; grandchildren Erin, Teresa, Mark, Tamara, Jeffrey, Lachelle, Karly, Barbara, Rebecca, Patrick, Amanda, Nicolas, Allison; and nine great-grandchildren. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and son Ron; grandson Ronnie; and sister Dulcie Jones.

Maxine was baptized in 1940 at Calvary Baptist

Church, Pueblo, Colorado. She graduated from Central High School, 1948. She moved to Seattle in 1953 and went to work for the Boeing Company. She was employed 35 years, the majority of that time in Human Resources, retiring in 1988. She returned to work for Boeing and worked an additional 10 years retiring the second time in 1998.

Norm retired in 1999. They sold their home on Lake Tapps and moved to Bigfork, Montana, in the spring of 1999. They relocated to Goldendale in 2003. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. They moved to Bonney Lake in August 2023.

A Celebration of Maxine’s life will be held on August 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at her beloved church of 20 years, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 104 Simcoe Drive, Goldendale, Washington.

In lieu of flowers, send donations or memorials to: Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Knab, UT 84741. https://bestfriends.org.

Muriel Jean Oberfell (nee) Waer

December 11, 1934 –December 27, 2025. She was 91. She was born in Milwaukie, Oregon, and was raised there and in Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Leroy (Red) in 2008. She is survived by her four children: sons Paul (Casey) and Steven, daughters Vickie, and Robbyn (Craig); grandsons Ryan, Aaron, and Justin (Rachel); and granddaughters Sara (Rolando), Michelle (Lyle), Jackie, and Nicoleta; and many great-grandchil-

dren, most of whom she was very close to. In her early career, she was a nurse in a very small medical office, then nuclear medicine was next for her for many years. When ultrasound became a thing, she was one of the early operators. She and Red were very active in many of the Clark County fairs, both as fence riders and running the horse office at the fair. They moved around in Battle Ground after a particularly cold and wet winter washed out their riding arena and boarding stables

Richard Hansen

Richard Lyle Hansen passed away on July 9, 2026, at his home in Glenwood, Washington, with family by his side.

Richard was born April 9, 1942, in Portland, Oregon. He formed a logging operation with Darrel Spies. After retiring he spent summers at the coast fishing from his boat.

He is survived by wife

Karen; children: son Kevin, daughter Kimberly Thomas

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(Mike); sister Kay Carr; and many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter Kelly Henderson and sister Irene Fields. The family would like to send an extended thank you to the Glenwood Fire Department and Bristol Hospice who helped care for Richard. A graveside memorial was held July 18, 2026, in Glenwood.

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

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there. Then they moved to Goldendale in 1988. She worked several jobs in Klickitat County, finally ending up in the Judicial service serving both as bailiff and court clerk. She retired in 2010.

She moved to Seaside in 2012 and really enjoyed living on the coast. She loved crocheting, car rides along the coast, and playing games on her phone. She was the cat lady, including her favorite, Smokey. He followed her quite quickly across the Rainbow Bridge.

There may be a service, but her final wish was to have her body donated to OHSU Medical.

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Siebert also questioned whether Klickitat County receives sufficient benefit from its substantial private energy development.

The county hosts wind generation, solar facilities, natural gas generation, and hydroelectric projects, yet electricity rates remain relatively high compared with some other Washington counties. Siebert said his research suggests the explanation is more complicated than many residents realize.

He noted that Klickitat County’s rural geography requires the PUD to maintain long stretches of

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like the board of commissioners, the planning commission is concerned that those who financially benefit from solar should also bear the brunt of any negative impacts, not the neighbors.”

He brought up another factor. “A key component of this proposal is trying to make our ordinance EFSEC [the federal Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council] proof. We currently have a prohibition area but a prohibition area that shows a yellow line going right

transmission lines serving relatively few customers, increasing maintenance costs. He contrasted that with counties such as Chelan and Douglas, where customer density is much higher and publicly owned hydroelectric dams generate additional revenue that helps reduce rates.

He also questioned whether privately owned energy projects provide significant benefits to PUD customers, saying the county may receive tax revenue while electric customers see little direct reduction in their utility bills.

through two thirds of it, which says we’re promoting solar in this area. So there’s a concern that EFSEC would walk right past our prohibition area and allow solar in this area. If we pull back where solar is allowed to the proposed boundary and keep it out of the prohibition area, that adds one more layer that an applicant would have to go through.”

In the afternoon session, Treasurer Greg Gallagher delivered the secondquarter financial update, reporting that the county’s

Learning before leading

Asked about criticism that a utility commissioner should have more direct experience before taking office, Siebert acknowledged the concern.

“I could see where he’s coming from,” he said of the argument. “But there’s really only one way to gain experience in this job.”

He noted that longtime Commissioner Dan Gunkel was also relatively young when first elected and said he believes his own experience building a successful business demonstrates the work ethic and judgment

finances were stable. Revenues from sources like sales tax were at 55% of the annual projection, and overall expenses were at approximately 50% for the general fund, which was in line with expectations.

County Auditor Heather Jobe suggested that the county think a bit more about how to maximize income. “To be good stewards of the money, we also need to not just stockpile, and we need to spend it when we get to a certain point and looking at those things like

necessary to serve.

Siebert repeatedly emphasized that he does not claim to have all the answers but intends to continue learning about the utility district, asking questions on behalf of ratepayers and carefully examining future proposals involving energy development.

“I care about this land and the hardworking people within the county,” he said. “I would bring that same enthusiasm to my passion for understanding and creating a better public utility district for Klickitat County.”

interest income or landfill revenue that comes in over budget and what we do with those overages.” Under the Consent Agenda, Commissioners approved:

• A public meeting on Rezone Zon2026-01

Adam Fahlenkamp

• The appointment of Jeff King to County 911 Coordinator

• The reappointment of David McNeal to the Klickitat County Board of Equalization

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK

In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS JOHN LANGMACHER, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00886-06

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator 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 administrator or the administrator’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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: July 22, 2026 Administrator: Raely Elle Thoennes Attorney for Administrator: Alicia L. Lowe

Address: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 700 Washington St., Suite 701 Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 905-1431 (2910, 3001, 3101)

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO 1557

On July 20, 2026 the City Council of the City of Goldendale, Washington passed Ordinance No. 1557. A summary of the content of said ordinance provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 17.04 OF THE GOLDENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING DEFINED TERMS: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, LIVING AREA, AND SHORTTERM RENTAL

The full text of this ordinance is on file at City Hall and the full text of the ordinance will be mailed upon request.

Dated: July 20, 2026

Shelly Enderby Clerk-Treasurer (3002)

SUMMARY OF

ORDINANCE NO 1558

On July 6, 2026 the City Council of the City of Goldendale, Washington passed Ordinance No. 1558. A summary of the content of said ordinance provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.68 OF THE GOLDENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

The full text of this ordinance is on file at City Hall and the full text of the ordinance will be mailed upon request.

Dated: July 20, 2026

Shelly Enderby

Clerk-Treasurer (3003)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

Estate of TYRRELL GEORGE ROSS, Deceased. NO. 26-4-05461-1 SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

BARBARA ANN ROSS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the abovecaptioned 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

N otices

the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: July 29, 2026

Personal Representative: Barbara Ann Ross

Attorney for Personal Representative: Casey J. Little, WSBA No. 29662

Address for Mailing & Service: Fahlman Little Wheeler, PLLC 3023 80th Ave SE, Suite 300 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Court of probate proceedings: King County Superior Court Cause number: 26-4-05461-1 SEA (3004, 3102, 3202) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of CAROL ROSENBERG BERLUTI, Deceased. NO. 26-4-05220-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving 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, 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. This Notice will be published in Klickitat County.

Date of first publication:

Personal Representative: Attorney for Personal Representative: July 29, 2026 DAVID BRIAN BERLUTI Maggie Lassen (WSBA # 43644) Address for Mailing or Service: EIDOS LEGACY 600 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 330, PMB 25952 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104-2246

Court of probate proceedings and cause no.: See above referenced cause number (3005, 3103, 3203)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of MARK HAYES HICKMAN, Deceased. Case No: 26-4-00031-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice

This Just In....

• Summary of Ordinance: 1557 Amending Chapter 17.04 adding defining terms Accessory Dwelling Unit, Living Area, and Short-Term Rental - City of Goldendale Summary of Ordinance: 1558 Adopting Chapter 17.68 Regulating Accessory Dwelling Units - City of Goldendale

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Tyrell George RossFahlman Little Wheeler, PLLC

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Carol Rosebert BerlutiEidos Legacy

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Mark Hayes HickmanPhillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith, LLP Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance: SEPA 2026-09 Cliff & Diana Jewel, SEPA 206-11 Joshua Coombs - Klickitat County Planning Department

• Notice of Trustee’s Sale of Commercial Loans: 211 Sterling Blvd, White Salmon Integrity Building and Construction - Prestige Posting and Publication

to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Personal Representative: Michael Kane 15 Ridge Crest Dr. Lyle, WA 98635

Date of first publication: July 29, 2026. /s/ Michael Kane, Personal Representative

Estate of Mark H. Hickman PO Box 758 Hood River, OR 97031

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith, LLP

Meredith J. Smith, WSBA No. 55561 William H. Sumerfield, WSBA No. 15208

Attorney for Petitioner Email: meredith@phillipsreynier.com; bill@phillipsreynier. com 541-386-4264 (3006, 3104, 3204)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN(S) PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON

CHAPTER 61.24.005(4)

RCW

Loan No: *3920 TS No: 26-18501

Order No.: 260086937-WAMSO Grantor: INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC

Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: Center Street Lending VIII SPE, LLC

Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: Center Street Lending Corporation

Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ.

Trustee’s address is 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (206) 331-3280

If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280

Reference Number of Deed of Trust: 1165560

Parcel Number(s): 03102320150200

Abbr. Legal Description: LOT 2, SPL 2020-15, BK. 3, PG. KCSPR. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 8/28/2026, at 10:00 AM at ON THE FRONT STEPS MAIN ENTRANCE KLICKITAT COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 205 W COLUMBUS AVE, GOLDENDALE, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit:

PARCEL 1 LOT 2, SHORT PLAT NO. SPL 2020-15, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JUNE 15, 2021, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 268, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1148402, KLICKITAT COUNTY SHORT PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF KLICK-

Notice of Default Mailings

$38.40

03/08/2026

Notice of Default Mailings

$9.60 TOTAL DUE AS OF: 4/21/2026

$1,970,680.85

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $1,685,169.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2025, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

ITAT, STATE OF WASHINGTON. PARCEL 2

ACCESS EASEMENT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES AS DISCLOSED BY SHORT PLAT NO. SPL 2020-15, RECORDED JUNE 15, 2021, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 268, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1148402, KLICKITAT COUNTY SHORT PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Including all personal property as described on said Deed of Trust.

Commonly known as: 211 Sterling Blvd White Salmon, Washington 98672 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/24/2024, recorded 10/30/2024, under Auditor’s File No. 1165560, records of Klickitat County, Washington, from INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Grantor(s), to COLUMBIA GORGE TITLE , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of CENTER STREET LENDING VIII SPE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Center Street Lending VIII SPE, LLC. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION – Commercial Loan Matured 10/24/2025

Note Dated: 10/24/2024

Note Amount:

$1,689,869.00

Interest Paid To: 11/1/2025

Next Due Date: 12/1/2025

Maturity Date: 10/24/2025

BENEFICIARY’S ADVANCES, COSTS AND EXPENSES DESCRIPTION, ADVANCE AMOUNT 10/24/2025

Unpaid Principal Balance

$1,685,169.00 4/21/2026 Accrued Interest

$139,014.08 4/21/2026 Deferred Interest Due

$89,379.14 4/21/2026 Fees Due

$38,686.16 4/21/2026 Late Charges Due

$11,373.66 ESTIMATED FORECLOSURE FEES & COSTS

02/11/2026 Trustee’s Fees

$577.50 02/13/2026 NOD Posting Fee

$125.00 03/08/2026

T.S.G. Fee

$4,102.29 03/13/2026 Mailing Service Fee

$33.60 04/16/2026 Title Datedown Fee

$50.00 04/21/2026

Trustee’s Fees

$952.50 02/13/2026

Notice of Default Mailings

$19.20 02/23/2026

V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/28/2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 8/17/2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 8/17/2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 8/17/2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es):

NAME, ADDRESS

CURRENT OCCUPANT 211 STERLING BLVD

WHITE SALMON, WA 98672

INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC

MICHAEL J. KETLER, MEMBER 211 STERLING BLVD WHITE SALMON, WA 98672

INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC

MICHAEL J. KETLER, MEMBER

214 WASCO LOOP

HOOD RIVER, OR 97031

INTEGRITY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

P.O. BOX 1904

HOOD RIVER, OR 97031

JEXIS REAL ESTATE, LLC 1311 W KODIAK WAY SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

Occupant 211 Sterling Blvd White Salmon, Washington 98672

TAL HOLDINGS LLC DBA

TUM-A-LUM LUMBER

C/O JUDIMARYJO INC PO BOX 1643

WOODINVILLE, WA 98072 by both first class and certified mail on 3/13/2026, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 3/17/2026 the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.

IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

XI. SPECIAL NOTICE TO GUARANTORS If any of the parties receiving this notice are guarantors of the obligations referenced above, each such guarantor (individually and collectively, “Guarantor”) is hereby notified that: (1) Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid any trustee’s sale; (3) Guarantor will have no right to redeem the Property after the trustee’s sale; (4) subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale, or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the obligations referenced above; and (5) in any action for a deficiency, Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the Property as of the date of the trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Service of Process should be sent to: Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT https://prestigepostandpub.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (949) 776-4697 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND

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A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News. Support Groups STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633

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 @ 541-340-0142.

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.

AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.

TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

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

TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones

Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

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

NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS? Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812

HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778

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.

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.

Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.

Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.

For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.

RECOVERING COUPLES

ANONYMOUS

Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

MENTORS WANTED

Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/ gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org

Gorge Youth Mentoring

(G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

$500 or Less

PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-3874752. Not textable.

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

Miscellaneous

(2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.

BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set of 10. 541-490-7254. Carson.

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

INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541-490-7254.

TRUMPET. Jupiter CXL CTR-60. Used. Valued new at $850, selling for $300. Comes w/ hard case and music stand. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or call/text: 541-705-0342.

HONDA Gas-Powered Lawn Mower (Model HRX217HZA). Excellent condition. Both electric (battery) and manual start. $300. 541-705-0342.

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

BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342.

$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!

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• Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.

SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $350. 541-3541748.

CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.

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

INTERIOR Hollow Core Wood Door with doorknobs on both sides. 80” x 28” x 1 3/8” . Very good condition. Reduced/closeout at $18. OBO. 541-296-1289.

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

LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.

TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254.

GAS Dryers (2). Your choice. $25 each. 541-4908992.

Appliances

DISHWASHER. Frigidaire, stainless steel. Nice, clean and in good working condition. $500. 541-391-2815.

GAS Dryers (2). Your choice. $25 each. 541-4908992.

Building Materials

INTERIOR Hollow Core Wood Door with doorknobs on both sides. 80” x 28” x 1 3/8” . Very good condition. Reduced/closeout at $18. OBO. 541-296-1289.

Firewood & Heating Fuel

PINE Firewood. Roughly 2 cords in 12”-18” rounds. Free. Come and get from The Dalles. First come, first served. 541-965-2787.

Furniture

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

TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254.

Household

Merchandise

CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.

MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.

Estate Sales

PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-3874752. Not textable.

BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set. 541490-7254.

SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $400. 541-3541748.

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

Musical Items

TRUMPET. Jupiter CXL CTR-60. Used. Valued new at $850, selling for $300. Comes w/ hard case and music stand. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or call/text: 541-705-0342.

Tools

BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342.

Sporting Goods

NOTICE

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

INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541-490-7254.

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

Dogs

ESTATE SALE

Thursday, Friday & Saturday July 30, 31 & Aug. 1 9am-5pm 654 Rene Place Hood River

Fishing & hunting supplies & equipment, decoys, household goods, furniture, electronics, appliances & much more!

Cars Wheels Deal

Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classi-

Roommates

DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.

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

MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl

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

LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.

We need a change

Letters from the community

I am voting for Dwayne Matulovich for Klickitat County Sheriff.

After Bob Songer, Klickitat County needs a real change. Dwayne is the only candidate who is committed to following the law as passed by our democratic processes and not attempting to place himself as a constitutional law expert and final arbiter of what is and isn’t constitutional.

James Blilie White Salmon

Why he’s the best qualified

I wholeheartedly recommend Dwayne Matulovich for Klickitat County Sheriff. Dwayne has earned my vote for Klickitat County Sheriff, and I urge you to vote for him as well.

I have practiced criminal law since 1989, and from the fall of 2015 through spring of 2024, I was Chief Deputy of the Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. In that role I worked closely with law enforcement officers, including Dwayne Matulovich and Tony Warren, to answer legal questions, review their reports/ body-cam videos, and consult about criminal filing decisions. I also observed and received feedback about both Dwayne and Tony from victims, witnesses, and other law enforcement personnel. Everything I have observed or heard from others about Dwayne has always been positive.

Dwayne Matulovich is an honest and decent person who, in his public and private life, consistently shows a high level of competence and integrity which quickly earned my respect and trust. His dependability, knowledge, and competence while investigating and resolving multiple complex and challenging situations was always apparent. Additionally, when responding to less glamorous but equally important law enforcement activities— for example, traffic violations, neighbor squabbles, noise complaints, trespassing pets, and abandoned property, all seemingly low level but important conflicts that human interaction create and want the law to resolve—Dwayne consistently displayed a confident, calm and composed demeanor regardless of the situation presented. He responded to issues fairly and applied the law equally.

One of the things that I admire about Dwayne’s is his professionalism. When he thought it necessary, he would call or come to the office for legal advice, recog-

nize strengths and weakness of cases, discuss appropriate charges, willingly and dependably assist in any follow up investigation, discuss appropriate resolutions and, when necessary, assist in the trial of the matter. During the numerous trials we did together, and to his credit, was confident enough to offer comments, suggestions and possible strategies that were knowledgeable and appropriate. After a case was resolved, regardless of the outcome, he would frequently contact me for a postmortem, seeking feedback on his actions with a view toward improving his knowledge and professional development. It is rare, in my experience, for a member of law enforcement who investigated a case resulting in a conviction to look back on his actions to further improve his performance and better prepare himself for his next case. This speaks volumes.

Dwayne’s Law Enforcement service, which includes Bingen-White Salmon Police Department, Goldendale Police Department and the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, provides him with a unique understanding of the various issues, concerns and personalities affecting people within our County. As his law enforcement career and volunteer activities show, he truly cares about the citizens, community and law enforcement in Klickitat County.

Finally, and most importantly, Dwayne Matulovich has earned the respect of his peers and the community. Don’t believe me? Ask them. Dwayne has sought out and accepted responsibility throughout his career in law enforcement. He responded to calls without considering an ego/politically driven agenda or attempting to supplement his retirement. When Dwayne responded to a call people were treated professionally and respectfully. If Dwayne is not responding to a call, you want whoever does respond to be supervised by him.

Vote Matulovich.

I’ve seen him in action

David Wall Goldendale

I have had the privilege and honor of serving as a law enforcement officer in Klickitat and Skamania counties for the past 23 years. During that time, I have worked alongside many outstanding law enforcement professionals, but only a select few have truly distinguished themselves through both their professionalism and their character. Dwayne Matulovich is one of those individuals.

I first met Dwayne when he joined the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department, where we served as partners. Over the years, we developed not only a strong professional relationship but also a lasting friendship. As our families grew, we remained close despite working for different agencies. Throughout our careers, we occasionally collaborated on criminal investigations, and I continued to know Dwayne as someone who is dependable, knowledgeable, and committed to serving his community. He is the kind of person you can call in the middle of the night for help, and without hesitation, he will be there.

Dwayne has raised his family in Klickitat County and has deep roots throughout the community. He has consistently demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to public service. He is not only an exceptional law enforcement officer but also a devoted husband, father, and community member.

As a leader within my agency, Dwayne embodies the qualities I look for when recruiting and mentoring law enforcement professionals. As a resident of Klickitat County, he is the person I trust to serve as our next Sheriff. I am proud to offer my wholehearted endorsement of Dwayne Matulovich for Klickitat County Sheriff.

Sgt. Garique Clifford White Salmon

No MAGA need apply

After 18 months, it should be obvious to everyone that American citizens, unless they are wealthy and bestow payments or gifts, don’t matter to the president, his incompetent administration officials, and the GOP/MAGA party. An unnecessary war that looks to be expanding, an economy with rising prices and inflation, and hidden Epstein files make the headlines in some media, but the real damage to our country and its economy is long-term.

More than 200 major clean energy projects have been canceled or closed, resulting in nearly 500k jobs lost and 70 billion lost in private investments. Worse, Trump used taxpayer money to pay billions to companies to stop projects. Also lost: state and local tax revenues, GDP growth, and income tax revenue, totaling billions. Remember the promised (since 2016) new healthcare policies that were going to be like “nothing we have seen before.” Trump got the nothing part right. Instead, citing fraud without providing proof, the

MAGA GOP, including our own retiring MAGA Newhouse, voted to remove access to Medicaid for the 4 million most vulnerable Americans, and then voted to remove Obamacare subsidies, resulting in dropped insurance coverage for another 4 million Americans. Those numbers will continue to rise as more of the Big Horrible Bill goes into effect in 2027, after the midterms.

Trump’s obsession with his vanity projects will end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars, and the overpriced no-bid projects are given to his buddies. The MAGAcontrolled House and Senate simply bend their knees and ignore their obligation in the checks and balances system. The rich are getting richer, while the rest of us are barely getting through each month. Economists report that Trump’s economic policies, specifically tax cuts for the wealthy, have raised the budget deficit to nearly $2 trillion. Meanwhile, the do-nothing MAGA GOP simply bows and kisses the ring of their master, who made $1.4 billion in his first year of office.

So, when I see that the two MAGA candidates for our Congressional district proudly claim they are endorsed by Trump and that they will stand by the President’s agenda, I immediately filled in the square for John Duresky on my primary ballot. Congressional representatives serve their constituents, not the president, and swear an oath to the Constitution, not a loyalty pledge to the president. The MAGA GOP has walked away from their Congressional responsibility and, most importantly, has made it clear that we don’t matter.

Sue Kusch White Salmon

Very impressed

Dwayne Matulovich impressed me very favorably when I first met him and his wife several weeks ago and discussed issues that I think ought to concern all residents here. Security (of course), principled and transparent management, and fair treatment of our citizen-neighbors—on these and other issues, Dwayne brings a whole lot of public-service experience and common sense to his candidacy. My wife and I are going to vote for him. We encourage others to do the same.

John Head White Salmon

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Armchair Traveler: Pakistan Pakistan (short for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) was formed in 1947, through the partition of British India to create a homeland for Muslims. The country is 96% Muslim. Urdu and English are the official languages, but at least 60 other languages are spoken here. It is located in Asia between Afghanistan and India, partially bordering the Arabian Sea in the southwest. Pakistan has the fifth largest population in the world and the second highest mountain - K2, which is 29,029 ft. high. Foods tend to be aromatic and spicy and vary according to region; Indian, British, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines have all had an influence on the dishes and spices of Pakistan.

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani native, is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history—she received the Peace Prize at age 17 (in 2014) for her activism toward female education, which she continues to this day. She runs a nonprofit and released her second memoir last year. You can find her memoirs and many other Pakistan-related books, listed below, at the library.

Nonfiction

• “Finding My Way” by Malala Yousafzai (2025)

• “Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants, and Roadside Stands” by Maryam Jillani

• “Finding Elevation: Fear and Courage on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain” by Lisa Thompson (2023)

• “The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, An Unspeakable War, and Liberation” by Scott Carney (2022)

• “The Nine Lives of Pakistan: Dispatches From a Precarious State” by Declan Walsh (2020)

• “A Woman Like Her: The Story Behind the Honor Killing of a Social Media Star” by Sanam Maher (2020)

• “The World Beneath Their Feet: Mountaineering, Madness, and the Deadly Race to Summit the Himalayas” by Scott Ellsworth (2020)

• “To the Edges of the Earth: 1901, the Race for Three Poles,

A bold and flavorful al fresco favorite

(Feature Impact) Warm breezes that linger longer into the evening, wafting appetizing aromas through the air can only mean one thing: it’s patio season. From casual porch gatherings to full-fledged backyard dinners, dining al fresco calls for vibrant dishes packed with flavor. Inspired by the bold flavors of Mexican street corn, or elotes, these Street Corn-Inspired Stuffed Sweetpotatoes can serve as a hearty vegetarian entree, a colorful side dish to pair with grilled fare or the centerpiece of a casual build-your-own dinner spread alongside chilled drinks and easy conversation with loved ones. Providing a naturally creamy base, sweetpotatoes serve as the open-faced vessel for fresh (or frozen) roasted corn, lime juice, mayo, Greek yogurt, cilantro, jalapeno and Parmesan, or cotija cheese. Different from other potatoes using adjectives like white, red or russet to describe an entirely different vegetable, sweetpotatoes—one word, as adopted by the National Sweetpotato Collaborators in 1989 to avoid confusion and make it part of the actual nomenclature rather than an adjective—are rich in vitamins A and C, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and potassium, all of which are good for overall health. Find more recipes to elevate

outdoor dining season at ncsweetpotatoes.com.

Street Corn-Inspired Stuffed Sweetpotatoes Recipe courtesy of Crissy Caroll of Snacking in Sneakers on behalf of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission

Servings: 2

• 4 medium sweetpotatoes

• 2 tablespoons light or regular mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons plain, nonfat Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise

• 1 lime, juice only

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

• 1/3 cup fresh shredded Parmesan or cotija cheese

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 2 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked, corn removed from stalk or about 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn

• 1 jalapeno, seeds and pith discarded, minced

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

and the Climax of the Age of Exploration” by Edward J. Larson (2018)

• “Midnight’s Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India’s Partition” by Nisid Hajari (2015)

• “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai (2013)

• “Pakistan” by Safia Haleem (2013) - Culture Smart! guidebook series

Fiction authors (and 1 title for each)

• Nadeem Aslam - “The Golden Legend” (2017)

• Mohsin Hamid - “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2008)

• Mohammed Hanif - “Our Lady of Alice Bhatti” (2012)

• Daniyal Mueenuddin - “In Other Rooms, Other Wonders” (2009)

• Kamila Shamsie - “Home Fire” (2018)

• Bapsi Sidhwa - “The Crow Eaters” (2006)

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

New at the Library

FICTION “Savvy Summers and the Po’boy Perils” by Sandra Jackson-Opoku

“Because I Killed Him” by Edith Birde

“The Blood Year Daughter: Stories” by G.G. Silverman

NONFICTION

“Digital Danger: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Fight for Our Future” by Eric Cole

“Shell Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Molluscan Lives” by Helen Scales

“Rick Steves Ireland”

CHILDREN

“The Umbrella” by Sylvia L. Walker

“The Monster Manual” by Sarah Glenn Marsh

“Dragon Girl and the Graveyard of Doom” by Jenny Moore

This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.

• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

To cook sweetpotatoes:

Use fork to poke holes and place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave potatoes 6-9 minutes, depending on size, until tender. Set aside.

In medium mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt and lime juice until well combined. Add green onions, cilantro and Parmesan; set aside.

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Add corn then cook 2 minutes.

Add jalapeno to skillet with corn, stir and cook 2 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika and salt. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes, until corn starts to lightly brown. Remove from heat. Add skillet ingredients to bowl with mayoyogurt mixture. Stir until well combined.

Slice cooked sweetpotatoes open and stuff with corn filling.

I spent last week “up north” with my parents. While my husband, Peter, and my cat, Felix, stayed at home and played cat games, I drove up to my parents’ cabin four hours away. The city was hot, but right now, even up north is hot. So I decided to go swimming. I hadn’t been swimming in a long time. I walk in the woods every chance I get, but I don’t go in the water as often as I could. Sometimes it feels like a nuisance to get wet. Sometimes I get self-conscious putting on a bathing suit. Usually, I fret that the water will be too cold. I chicken out and take a walk instead.

But this last week was so warm that walking did not even sound tempting. So I put on the new brightly colored striped swimsuit I had bought used online (and had never worn), and I borrowed a beach towel from my mom, and I headed down the many steps from my parents’ cabin to the lakeshore. I waded in slowly. The lake was much warmer than I remembered it being. I stood on the sandy bottom and attracted the attention of a school of sunfish. These sunnies were young and curious, and they were attracted to the bright-green-and-blue stripes of my swimsuit as well as my bright blue painted toenails. They came out from under the dock and surrounded me. They nibbled on my suit. They nibbled on my toes. One of them nibbled on my butt.

“Stop it!” I said and splashed them away. They backed up for a moment, then came right back, still curious about this brightcolored new friend who had joined them in the shallow water.

“Pesky fish!” I shooed them away again. Still, it was good to know I’d won the Sunfish Seal of Approval. I dove in.

The first dive into a northern lake is always a shock. The top six inches of water on a hot day are several degrees warmer than the water below. But once I was fully wet, it was wonderful. I swam along the shoreline. There were tall reeds and lily pads. I checked out the cabins up and down the shore. The lake was quiet on this hot day in the middle of the week. A deer was eating tasty greens from the water’s edge. If I’d been so close to her on land, she would have run. Instead, she watched this peculiar water creature a little cautiously and continued to graze. I found some water lilies that were blooming and decided to bring some back for my mom. I picked three and then swam home with one arm, trailing lilies (and a little seaweed) behind me. Then I left the lilies on the beach and just floated for a time. Floating in the warm sunshine, a cold finger of water from deeper down occasionally found its way up as I slowly spun around, looking at the tall pine trees and the scattered clouds and the reeds along the shoreline. It’s good to be in a lake, I decided. It was worth getting over my trepidation, putting on my new, brightly colored suit and diving in. I realized what I’d always known but forgotten: how the water is calming yet fills me with a wonderful energy.

I brought the lilies home to my mom, and we put them in a vase. She said she’d never had a bouquet from the lake before. And the next day, I went out swimming with the sunnies again.

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Swimming With the Sunnies

Have you ever played a game where one smart move could change everything? Now imagine playing that game across the entire Pacific Ocean, with thousands of ships, airplanes, and millions of lives depending on every decision you make. That was the challenge Admiral Chester Nimitz faced during World War II. While fierce battles raged across islands and open seas, Nimitz stayed calm and led all sea and land forces in the Pacific. This story isn’t just about battles and warships but also courage, patience, and brilliant planning.

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On December 7, 1941 Japanese airplanes launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. They sank or damaged many ships. This was the battle that made the United States of America join the war. Admiral Chester Nimitz was placed in command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet shortly after Pearl Harbor. Five months later, he directed American forces at the Battle of Midway. Nimitz’s intelligence team devised a clever ruse, having Midway send a false message about a water shortage. When Japan repeated the information in code, the Americans were able to confirm that Midway was the target and had time to prepare an ambush. He sent planes out looking for them and when the Japanese fleet was found, he sent his aircraft carriers to distract the enemy. The Admiral of the Japanese fleet, Isaroku Yamamoto, was focused on sinking the American ships and he didn’t even think about the planes in the area. Yamamoto was so surprised that four of his aircraft carriers were sunk. Without those ships, the Japanese lost control of the Pacific front.

As the war continued, Admiral Nimitz made many decisions that weakened Japanese forces. The small Asian country went from wanting to control everything in the Pacific Ocean, to fighting to keep control of what they had already taken over. The war did not end with the Battle of Midway. There were many other bloody battles that were fought. However, Midway could be considered the comeback story of all time, and the Coach of the team was named Chester. He had some great players, but his courage and quick thinking helped his team win more than one battle.

• He left high school at 16 without

• He ran his first command aground. In 1908, the 23-year-old Nimitz grounded the destroyer USS Decatur on a mudbank in the Philippines and was court-martialed for neglect of duty.

• He helped pioneer refueling ships while they were still moving at sea.

• 28 admirals outranked him when Roosevelt selected him to command the Pacific Fleet.

• After signing Japan’s surrender, he finally received the high school diploma he had missed decades earlier.

Read all about it!

Check these books out from your favorite school or city library!

Chester Nimitz and the Sea by Jane Sutcliffe

The Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide of WWII

When World War II finally ended, Admiral Nimitz had become one of America’s greatest heroes. He hasn’t been forgotten either. One of the largest aircraft carriers in the world is named the USS Nimitz. Real heroes are not always the loudest or strongest people. Sometimes they are the calm thinkers who make smart decisions, and never give up when the odds seem impossible. Chester Nimitz proved that one steady leader can help change the course of history.

Admiral Yamamoto

CVN-68

USS Nimitz

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