Goldendale Sentinel July 30, 2025

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Injured eagle

when it pitched unexpectedly, sending its tail into the ground and bending it. Repairs will be attempted on site. Plans are for the statue to remain in Goldendale for at least another month, though it may be relocated temporarily if repairs can’t be completed at the location.

Latest on Burdoin Fire

Containment of the Burdoin Fire is progressing quickly now as firefighters continue to widen and secure lines around the perimeter. As the scale and scope of work on the fire changes, some resources are being released, but sufficient resources have been retained to complete the remaining work and also respond to any new ignitions in the area.

Three unmanned aircraft systems are now being used to identify heat sources in the structure division around Catherine Creek drainage and along Canyon Road. This reduces the risk to firefighters in steep, rugged terrain by providing exact coordinates of hot spots to be extinguished. Where the canopy is too dense for aerial resources, fire crews are gridding—walking an arm’s length apart—to seek out and extinguishing heat. Fire restrictions are in place for Klickitat County, Washington Department of Natural Resources-protected lands, and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Open fires are prohibited. Fuels are extremely dry, and just a spark has the potential to ignite a new fire.

GSD music teacher inspires students

Melissa Uhles For The senTinel For two years, Terry Johnson has been teaching music in the Goldendale School District. In the spring, my son and I attended a band and choir concert at Goldendale High School. I was impressed by the talented performances

FERGUSON GETS FIRE BRIEFING: Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, right, and Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove came to White Salmon Thursday for a first-hand briefing on the Burdoin Fire. Ferguson commended firefighters and agencies for their diligence and cooperation. “This is my first summer as governor,” Ferguson said. The fire is presently in last containment stages.

In fully contained areas, crews are shifting to repair work, disposing of brush and branches cleared from along roadways, gathering up equipment and supplies that are no longer needed, and rehabilitating hand and dozer lines.

Total acreage of the Burdoin Fire has been reduced slightly due to more accurate field mapping. Firefighters are continuing to patrol and monitor the Snyder Canyon Fire area.

ASSISTANCE: To register for fire cleanup and recovery assis-

tance, visit www.klickitatcounty. gov/1243/Fire-Resources-Information.

EVACUATIONS and CLO -

SURES: Evacuation levels have not changed since Saturday evening. For the most current infor-

Immigration arrests in state surge

Jake GoldsTein-sTreeT WashinGTon sTaTe sTandard Federal immigration arrests across Washington rose sharply in June as the Trump administration continues its aggressive nationwide push for deportations, according to new data.

Arrests in June, more than 275, were at least double any month since President Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency in January. At the same time, the share of arrestees in Washington with criminal records dropped sharply, to less than one-third.

The figures come from the Deportation Data Project out of the University of California, Berkeley where researchers received the information via Freedom of Information Act requests. The data runs through June 26.

“I think every community member in our country who is watching the news and comes from an immigrant family is increasingly concerned about their safety here,” said Caedmon Magboo Cahill, director of policy advocacy at the American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington chapter. The data provides the most complete look yet at the numbers underpinning the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin defended the administration’s approach. “We are continuing to go after the worst of the worst—including gang members, pedophiles, and rapists,” she said in a statement.

“We are delivering on President Trump’s and the American people’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens and make America safe,” McLaughlin added.

The dramatic rise in arrests last month in Washington, which mirrors national trends, came as top federal officials upped arrest quotas.

Congress this month added $170 billion to carry out Trump’s immigration agenda, an extraordinary funding injection sure to expand deportation efforts.

The legislation makes U.S.

Lou Marzeles

Contributed: Henry Duyck.

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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Fourteen people are in this picture, a baker’s dozen of young men and one adult. What happened to that poor kid just left of center with his arm in a cast? What were these people doing? Why were they having their picture taken? Where was this? When? Beats us. All we know is this picture ran

in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.com), or give

us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

L ooking Back

July 25, 1914 – 111 Years Ago

A fire that started in the new moving picture theater at Centerville Sunday night at about 9 o’clock, while a film was being shown, wiped out nearly half of the business section of the town, endangered the lives of several persons, and threatened the grain fields about the town. The spectators in the theater escaped uninjured, but the moving picture machine operator, Ray Pierce, was severely burned on the arm. Centerville is some 8 miles from Goldendale and has no firefighting apparatus of its own and a limited water system. A relief call was sent to this city, and nearly 100 men responded. The fire was raging fiercely when they got to the scene. Water was thrown on the flames with buckets and it was not until 11 o’clock that the fire was under control. The chief losses were: Abshier and Niva Hardware Store; Planing Mill & Lumber Yard of Roy McLavey; a small hotel; confectionary stand; and a stationary shop. There was not much insurance on any of the burned buildings.

July 26, 1945 – 80 Years Ago

Fire, said to have started in the furnace room Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, destroyed the three-story building that housed the Nye’s Café and Hotel for the past 30 years on Goldendale’s Main Street. Volunteer firemen battled the blaze for three hours before bringing it under control.

July 27, 1953 – 72 Years Ago

About 200 spectators braved the raw west wind Sunday to see the first running of the No. 12 Riding Club race meet at the fairgrounds. The featured attraction of the day was a 25-mile pony express race. Results of the racing announced by Mrs. Harry Bryant are as follows: 25-Mile Relay: won by Goldendale. The riders were Oscar Shear (Beierle horse); John Henderson (Ed Watkins horse), Eva Moline (Beierle horse); Dolly Bryant; and Quentin Jaekel. Sunnyside was second in the two-team race. Time of the run was one hour, eleven minutes, and 2.3 seconds, or about 23 miles per hour. The kids pony race was taken by Billy Beyerlin of Goldendale, with Jinx Wilson second and Patty Spiekerman third.

July 28, 1955 – 70 Years Ago

Construction was started last week on a phone line extension to make toll service available at Spring Hill Service Station on the north side of Satus Pass. This will be particularly important from an emergency standpoint, due to the fact that shortwave radio has been unsatisfactory in that area when the need arose for medical aid for accident victims.

July 21, 2005 – 20 Years Ago

A hole-in-one is a rare and beautiful thing. Even in PGA circles it is celebrated and lauded as an accomplishment. Usually, an ace comes late in life at the peak of both skill and providence when the number of miles on a golf course would be as high as those on a cheap used car. But not always. Bree Wandersheid of Goldendale was nine when she received her first hole-in-one. She knocked the ball into the 100-yard hole with a seven wood on May 28. Almost as rare as a nine-year-old hitting in an ace is the fact that there was a credible witness on hand to verify the accomplishment.

July 29, 2015 – 10 Years Ago

On the move: The former home health and hospice building (former clinic of Dr. Tupper) at KVH sets out to be relocated early Sunday morning. The entire building was loaded onto a truck and slowly moved to space near the Quality Inn Motel.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

Points to ponder:

How can you tell when a drummer’s at the door? The knocking speeds up.

Scientists have discovered the gene for alcoholism. They found it at a party talking way too loud.

The prime minister held a meeting with the cabinet today. He also talked with a bookcase and a chest of drawers.

What do you call a Frenchman in sandals? Philippe Philoppe.

I’m not into working out. My philosophy is, no pain, no pain.

I like to exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.

Families are like fudge: mostly sweet but with a few nuts.

I know a farmer with a scarecrow so hideous none of the local crows will touch his corn. Some even brought back the corn they stole last year.

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Boating Sites Boosted for Development

The Goldendale Sentinel –July 25, 1957

Four recreation sites along the Columbia River could be developed for public use, it was reported at the Monday meeting of the executive board of the chamber of commerce at Mac’s Café.

The sites are owned by the Army Engineers and might be further developed if public pressure were brought on the corps, it was stated. The riverside sites are at Maryhill, Cliffs, Avery and Horsethief Lake. It was suggested at the meeting that the county commissioners and the chamber of commerce write letters to the Army Engineers urging further development of the sites for public recreation.

The Maryhill site, composed of four city blocks, has been offered to the county, but no decision has been reached in accepting the land, Commissioner Roy Sanders stated. There is place for a boat landing at the site.

Horsethief Lake is now in use. An access road has been built into the area by the Army Engineers, and there are boat launching ramps at the Washington shore and on the Columbia River side of the lake.

The need for public recreation was emphasized at the board session, especially for boating, an increasingly popular sport.

Chamber president Kenneth F. Weeks reported that funds would not be diverted from Brooks Memorial Park to other state parks in this biennium. He was assured of this in a conference here with John Vanderzicht, along with Doug Ledbetter, last Friday. Vanderzicht is state parks director.

He assured the local men that State Senator Al Henry was keeping up a running fight to retain funds for Brooks Park. The only possible cut foreseen for the park might come through the governor’s proposed 15 percent acrossthe-board economy drive, Vanderzicht stated. This cut would come largely from capital funds, it was reported, as salaries and operation expenses cannot be cut without closing some of the state parks.

Letters to Gov. Rosellini on the subject will not be needed, Weeks said, as most of the $65,000 earmarked for the park is assured.

Closer liaison with Toppenish groups in boosting Brooks Memorial Park was called for. Doug Ledbetter will meet with Toppenish chamber of commerce members soon to talk over the problem, it was reported.

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them. The names are: Jim Lenore, Steve White, Steve Dolan, Steve Nygaard, Mike Henslee, Don Kastle, Mike Smith, Mike Woods, Carl Marlow, and Dennis Shepter.

Dear Savvy Senior,

I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental (Medigap) policy and prescription drug plan later without paying a fine? Almost 65

Dear Almost,

You won’t be subject to any fines for switching Medicare plans, but you will be subject to medical underwriting for the supplemental (Medigap) policy. That means the private insurance companies that offer these plans can deny you coverage or charge you a lot more for preexisting conditions. This is known as the Medicare Advantage trap. Here’s what you should know.

Understanding MA plans

Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C) are government approved health plans sold by private insurance companies that you can choose in place of original Medicare. The vast majority of Advantage plans are managed-care policies such as HMOs or PPOs that require you to get your care within a network of doctors.

If you join an Advantage plan, the plan will provide all your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage like original Medicare does. But many Advantage plans also offer extra health perks like dental, hearing and vision coverage along with gym/fitness memberships, and most plans include prescription drug coverage too.

Medicare Advantage plans are also cheaper than if you got original Medicare, plus a separate Part D drug plan and a Medigap policy. This can be very attractive to new enrollees who are relatively healthy and don’t require much medical care.

But the benefits and networks of Advantage plans can change from year to year. And if you get care outside the networks, you’ll usually pay more – sometimes a lot more. Advantage plans are also criticized for pre-authorization requirements which can delay or deny patient access to medical care.

The rap on Medicare Advantage has always been that they’re great when you’re healthy and don’t require much health care, but depending on the plan, may not be so great if you get sick.

With original Medicare, benefits remain the same and you can use any provider that accepts Medicare (most doctor’s do). But original Medicare has coverage gaps (deductibles, coinsurance and copayments) that can be very expensive, which is why you’ll need a supplemental (Medigap) plan offered by a private insurer.

If you opt for original Medicare when you’re first eligible, insurers are required to issue you a Medigap policy and can’t charge you more based on your health status. In most states, Medigap plans are automatically available only in the first six months after

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an enrollee becomes eligible for Medicare.

But if you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan when you’re first eligible, you’ll miss the Medigap enrollment window, which means an insurer can refuse to write you a Medigap policy or charge you a lot more for signing up later. And in case you’re wondering, you can’t buy a Medigap policy while you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan.

There are, however, four states—Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New York—that prohibit insurers from denying a Medigap policy to eligible applicants, including people with pre-existing conditions.

For more information on how Medigap works visit Medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.

Burn-out has got to go

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

This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds

for three hours. I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

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

Ken McKune Goldendale

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I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”

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

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

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

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

Common sense approach

Erin Hartford has a genuine passion for children and education. She is willing to take on the challenge of seeking a position on the Lyle school board. She wants to do what she can to ensure the best curriculum provides the best teaching tools to give our youth a good education, enabling them to face a demanding future.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has a directive that schools must prioritize social

indoctrination ahead of academics.

This is why the school boards need someone like Erin. She believes that decisions should be made by local districts, which have a vested interest in their schools, and that school boards need to listen to parents and concerned citizens to make the best decisions for their school. Erin believes in parental rights, which include the right to know what type of programs are being taught, what type of counseling, if any, is being offered, and to have authority over any type of medical treatment.

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Erin will be there watching out for our youth, putting common sense into building the best outcome for students who finish high school and move on to the future they want to build.

I hope the good people of the Lyle school district will vote for Erin Hartford for school board position 2.

Delmer Eldred Goldendale

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Ranchers step up to help

There was no Glenwood news to report last week. Boy, how things change so quickly. The biggest story is the Burdoin and Snyder Canyon Fires and their effects on ranchers and homes near Glenwood. Several ranchers from Glenwood have made more than one trip with trucks, horses, and stock trailers to help the ranchers over that way move their cattle away from danger or bring their own cattle back down to Glenwood. Some ranches here are pasturing horses from other ranches that needed to be brought to safety. I’m thankful for the “brotherhood” of ranchers who drop whatever they’re doing, whether it’s haying or other work, to help friends in need.

We also appreciate all those who have been mobilized to operate heavy equipment in the fire zones to help with suppression. They have been working long days, getting a little bit of rest and a meal and heading right back out the next morning. The Glenwood School Board meeting last week nearly had to be postponed due to the absence of three directors. Two of those three were on fire duty and were not available to return for the meeting. Luckily, the other director was reached by cellphone to achieve a quorum, and important business was accomplished. Thank you to everyone from our community who changed summer plans or work schedules to help with fire suppression efforts.

I also know of generous community members here who have taken items to drop off sites to help answer the needs of those who lost their homes and have had to evacuate and stay in emergency shelters or with other family. Others have given monetary donations to help the Red Cross volunteers purchase needed items. And still others have spent hours at their church or at Murphy’s Watering Hole in Bingen helping to sort and organize donations. It does take a village, especially in times of need, and I’m always very proud to see our little community step up to help.

The Klickitat County Fair is just around the corner. Members of the Mt. Adams 4-H club have been

busy with their projects and working with their livestock and other animals. The activities start on Tuesday, August 12, with some exhibit check-ins and then Western Games that evening. Wednesday is check-in day for livestock and other animals. The Ranch Sorting will take place that evening. Thursday the 14th is the actual day the fair is open to the public to view all the exhibits and watch the livestock classes. The fair continues through Sunday the 17th. Good luck to all our 4-H club members. May your hard work and efforts be rewarded well at the fair.

A huge thanks goes to our community members who willingly give their time to plan, attend meetings, and help make our fair great. Those involved include Fair Board President Debbie Woodward, 4-H leaders Mike Woodward, Bo Arnold, Shayne Rickman, and Terry Arnold, Still Life exhibit hall Superintendent Laurie O’Leary, and Market Stock sale donations team Kelly, Travis, and Chris Miller. I apologize if I have left anyone off this list. We here in our community appreciate all you do to make the fair a success for our 4-H kids and all of those who attend. Having mentioned the Market Stock sale, you may contact Kelly, Travis, or Chris Miller to donate to the sale fund. This fund helps ensure that the efforts of our Mt. Adams 4-H club members are rewarded with successful sales. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Let’s support our local kids in this endeavor. Thank you. I’d like to finish with some great news about someone many here in our area know. Micaela Guiterrez of Goldendale, who served as our Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo Queen and as the Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo Queen, was recently selected as the new Miss Pacific Northwest Pro Rodeo Association (NPRA) Queen. This is just my opinion, but I am sure many will agree with me: Micaela will be one of the best Miss NPRAs ever. Congratulations, Micaela and have a great year representing the NPRA. We hope to see Miss NPRA at our Glenwood Rodeo next year.

Goldendale teacher facilitates professional development institute in Alaska

Josh Krieg, an educator at Goldendale High School, recently facilitated a weeklong Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) professional development institute at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. The workshop focused on the Natural Resources and Ecology (NRE) CASE curriculum.

CASE 4 Learning is dedicated to designing inquirybased agricultural curricula that meet the evolving needs of teachers, students, and industry. Through its professional development and workshops, CASE 4 Learning empowers both new and experienced educators to achieve lifetime certification, learn new coursework, and build lasting networks of support. Certified teachers gain continued access to course updates, training, and career-long support.

The curriculum, developed by CASE 4 Learning,

is carefully scaffolded to spiral key concepts, incorporate APP (Activity, Project, or Problem) modalities, and align with core standards—preparing students to become lifelong learners ready for college and careers. CASE stands for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education and is an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education (“The Council”).

During the CASE Institute, Krieg spent five days supporting agricultural educators from Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Oklahoma, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Nebraska as they worked through nearly every lesson in the yearlong curriculum. He guided participants in developing strategies for delivering inquiry-based instruction that shifts classroom dynamics from teacher-led to student-driven learning.

“I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to instruct Natural Resources education in Alaska—sharing this experience with dedicated teachers from across the nation was both inspiring and humbling. Alaska’s

What’s in the Sky

August is here. How can it already be the last full month of summer? Nights are growing longer and days shorter. On August 1, we have 15 hours and 40 minutes of daylength. By the end of the month, that will have shrunk to 14 hours and 47 minutes, a difference of a bit more than an hour. The good news with darkness arriving earlier is that you don’t need to wait quite as long for full darkness (also known as the end of astronomical twilight). Full darkness at the start of August will be at about 10:43 p.m. but will be about an hour earlier by the end of the month, occurring at about 9:30 p.m.

A wonderful thing to view on August nights is our own galaxy—the Milky Way. We see the galaxy as a hazy band across the night sky, and it is best visible in August. Facing south on a moonless August night, the Milky Way soars high overhead. Looking south toward the “teapot” of the constellation Sagittarius and you are looking toward the Milky Way’s center. Look straight overhead, and pick out the constellation Cygnus, the Swan, also known as the northern cross. The bright star Deneb is right in the middle of the Milky Way. Look to the north and find the fainter Milky Way behind

the “W” shaped constellation Cassiopeia. Marvel at the beauty of this river of stars!

The Milky Way is actually a spiral disc-shape, and we are within one of its disc’s arms. When we look along the plane disc, we see more stars than when we look 90 degrees from the disc’s plane. Even though we call the concentrated area of stars the “Milky Way”, in reality every star we see in the sky is within the galaxy. And we see only a small part of the galaxy, the stars closer to us. The galaxy is huge, some 100,000 light years from one end of the disc to the other. Since light travels some 186,000 miles a second, we can see that the Milky Way is immense! To best view the Milky Way, pick a dark night, when the Moon is not in the sky and a dark site with as little artificial light as possible. Also, let your eyes adapt to the darkness by staying out of artificial light for a good 20 minutes. Finding a dark site is increasingly difficult with the ever-increasing amount of artificial light we live with nowadays. We are lucky in our area with a lot of dark, rural locations and relatively small cities. Thanks to artificial lighting, people in most American cities are not able to easily view the gal-

axy we live in. Our Moon will be at the first-quarter stage as August begins. On the 3rd, the waxing gibbous Moon will lie just to the left of the bright star Antares, low in the south in the evening sky, in the constellation Scorpius. Full Moon comes on the 9th. On the 16th, the waning crescent Moon will lie just to the right of the star cluster Pleiades in the early morning sky. The Moon will actually pass in front of the star cluster, a nice occultation. However, we’ll miss it, as the occultation will occur after sunrise. The thin, waxing crescent Moon will return to the evening sky late in the month. Look for the Moon between Mars and the bright star Spica, low in the west, after sunset on the 26th. The Moon will be back in Scorpius at the end of the Month just past first quarter.

landscape and spirit made it the perfect opportunity for meaningful professional development that I’ll never forget,” said Krieg. For more information about CASE 4 Learning, visit www.case4learning. org.

Mars is technically still visible in August, although very close to the western horizon after sunset. The only other naked-eye visible planet in the month will be Saturn, which rises above the eastern evening horizon after about 10pm late in the month. Jupiter and Venus are visible in the morning sky in the east. On August 11, Jupiter and Venus come close together in a nice conjunction.

Right after that conjunction on August 12 and 13, the Perseid meteor shower will peak. The Moon, which will be about 80 percent illuminated, will make fewer meteors visible. Brighter meteors will be visible, and viewing the Moon and the moonlit landscape on a warm summer evening can be quite pleasant.

Enjoy the night skies of August!

Contributed

CASE IN POINT: Goldendale’s Joshua Krieg facilitated a week-long CASE curriculum in Alaska.

This Calendar of Events listing is FREE! Email your event to events@goldendalesentinel.com or call 509-773-3777.

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August 2, 20th Annual Back to School Bash: 10 a.m.1 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn in Goldendale. Join us for our 20th year! Backpacks and school suppies will be given away and you can enter the drawing for free childrens haircuts! We will have lots of food and fun for all ages, music, bounce houses, yard games, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. Come take time to meet our first responders and learn more about your community and resources that help support our youth and families.

This event is completely free through generous donations from individuals, businesses, agencies and organizations in our community. It’s organized through the Nazarene Church by some very dedicated community members who participate in our local community churches. Please come and join us in celebrating our youth!

August 2 & 3, Miniature Golf at the Community Library: 8/2 7 - 9 p.m, 8/3 1 - 3 p.m. Join us at the Library for a Friends of the Goldendale Library Miniature Golf fundraiser. 12 holes, groups of 4 or less, young children must have an adult to play, cost by donation. Space is limited so sign up today at the Library or online.

509-773-4487

August 2, 16th August in the Park and Viking Bog Olympics: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. in Daubenspeck Park Bingen. The Shire of Hauksgarðr invites you to join us for our 16th August in the Park, and the Viking Bog Olympics. We will also hold the annual trials for the Shire of Hauksgarðr Defender.

There will be games and contests throughout the day,

Regular

Happenings

• Free Community Kitchen

To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday

• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center

• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/

• Adult Book Discussion

Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library

• One on One Tech Help 1st

Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487

• Goldendale School Board

Community Events

including: Hunkerhausen, Glima (shield wrestling), Togahonk, Jomsvinger, and the Porthole Rat Toss! For the heavy fighters there will be a Holmgång contest. If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed, we will have a selection of board and lawn games like Hnefatafl, Taflkast, Kubb and Petanque. We’ll also have some A&S classes to keep you busy. There will be plenty of activities to choose from if you wish, or just relax in the shade of the big trees and be a spectator if that’s your preference! (Be sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on).

There will be a potluck in the afternoon, so bring your favorite dish, & your feast gear. This is “picnic style”, with no electricity for crockpots. Defender’s Tourney: This year, the trials are open to others not from the Shire! If you are open to supporting fighting activities in the Shire for the next year, and willing to help organize next years trials, you are welcome to vie for the honour of becoming the next Shield of Hauksgardr! The lists format will be determined based on the number of fighters who attend. We will be fighting Holmgang tournament and the victor will be chosen based on the outcome of the tournament, and participation in the Bog Olympics!

August 7, Ice Cream Social at the Library: 5 - 7 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen St. Come join us in celebrating our 75th anniversary! Hosted by The Friends of the Goldendale Library. August 8 - 9, Goldendale United Methodist Rummage Sale Fundraiser: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (2 p.m. on the 9th). 109 E Broadway. Come check out our rummage sale!

August 12, Goldendale Mobile Market: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 104 E Simcoe DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 250 families (or while supplies last). Free food items will be distributed including an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free food will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. Our Mobile Market free food distributions serve people facing hunger. No appointment or documentation required.

August 13, Summer Reading at Your Library Wrap-Up Party: 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Gol-

Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board

• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.

Tuesday

• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.

• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library

• EPIC Youth Center Games: 10-11:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the summer months. All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.

• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.

• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom

dendale Library on Burgen St.

Come celebrate the end of Summer at Your Library. Create your own glowing mini solar system! Design swirling gas giants or rocky worlds, then light them up with LED tea lights for a stunning display.

There is still time to signup for summer reading and log your activities online or in the Beanstack app, or turn in your paper log by August 31 to be entered into the Grand Prize drawings. Light refreshments will be served.

August 13 - 17 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: It’s a Hawaiian Hoedown! Visit https://www.klickitatcountyfair. com/ for all the events, shows, deadlines, and information on this year’s County Fair.

August 14, Quickbooks 101 - Small Business Training: 9 a.m. at the Goldenale Chambe office, 90 3E Broadway. Take control of your business finances with QuickBooks 101, a beginner-friendly training led by Rebekah Johnson, owner of Golden Professional Bookkeeping. This hands-on session is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone new to QuickBooks. Contact the Chamber office to sign up today!

August 15, 1st Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Course: 5 - 7 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year.

Instructor: Scott CascellaCost: $90 Signup Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/ CPR

August 16, Sunshine Jiu Jitsu Academy’s 1 year Anniversary: 10 a.m at 42 Harms Rd in Centerville. Help us celebrate Sunshine Jiu Jitsu Academy’s first year. There will be rounds, BBQ, and shotguns!

August 16, Summer Jam 2025: Gates open at 2 p.m., at

meeting.

• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. at he American Legion on Broadway. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail. com.

• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.

• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.

• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!

Wednesday

• PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m.

• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!

• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.

• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.

• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Pri-

Wind Acres Farm, 154 Esteb Rd, Centerville. Join us for a celebration of healthy living & the best music on the ‘70s Live music by The Quick and Easy Boys, great food, games, and camping under the stars. There will also be a local farmers market and a showing of “Dark Side of Oz” synchronicity movie under the stars. This is the pairing of the 1973 Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. This produces numerous moments of incredible synchronicity where the film and the album appear to merge together beautifully. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/ summerjam25/home to RSVP. August 29 - September 1, An Tir September Crown 2025: Hosted by the Shire of Hauksgarðr! It is the Crowns wish that the populace would come together to celebrate and bear witness as new heirs are chosen. Noble and chivalrous fighters will come from every corner of the kingdom to meet in combat and vie for the Sable Throne! This event will feature the Crown Tournament, as well as activities and contests in rapier, archery, thrown weapons, equestrian, Arts, Sciences, Bardic, and more. Please join us to witness the grand tournament to choose An Tir’s next Heirs!

Reservation information for Camping, RVs, Eric space, Merchants and the tournaments will be coming soon! Check the calendar page for updates: https://antir.org/events/september-crown-6/. Email us with requests or questions: SeptemberCrown@antir.org

August 30, Comedy night with Northwest Comedian Phat Kidd: 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us for a family night of comedy with Northwest comedian Phat Kidd!

August 30 - September 1, Annual RVOD Freeride, and Tour de Maryhill: This year we are both a points race for the NADL championship and a qualifier for the 2026 USA National Downhill Skate and Luge Team. Be sure to check back for format details.

Registration Opens June 7th at 10am PST at www.maryhillratz.com. The entry fee is $300.00 USD for all three days, payable online or at the hill, or $125 USD for a single day pass

mary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!

• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station

• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us. Thursday

• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info

• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.

• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.

• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935

payable at the hill only.

August 30, Bickleton Comunity Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Bickleton. Car show, live music, pie sale, museum tours, flea market, arts and crafts, food vendors. For more information visit Bickletoncommunity.org or call 509-896-2007. Any vendors interested in more information can contact 509-896-2113.

August 30, Forrest VanTuyl / Shadow Basketat the Trout Lake Hall Doors open at 6, show at 7 p.m. Working cowboy, mule packer, and fencepost enthusiast Forrest VanTuyl’s music hews closer to the literature of Annie Proulx and Cormac McCarthy than to Marty Robbin’s Gunfighter Ballads. Inspired by his time on horseback in the remote corners of eastern Oregon and Washington, Forrest’s songs are redolent with carefully crafted details of rural life in the West, speaking of the taciturn men and women who work this land of beauty, raising and herding cattle through landscapes that would be inhospitable to most agricultural crops. There’s a kind of deep pride to this work that unites folks who live this far from the mainstream, and Forrest is one of the few songwriters who can truly express it. Shadow Basket is an indie folk/rock band from San Juan Island, WA. They have toured through the PNW, West Coast, and Mountain West. Their upcoming album is scheduled to be released in August 2025. Their live performance brings an artfully crafted sound, melded harmonies, and droney jams into the room.

August 30, Wa’paas Basket

Weaving workshop with SChestina Dominguez: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art. To honor Indigenous and traditional ways of healing, join us to practice and learn how to make a Wa’paas. You may bring your own materials and projects to work on. We have materials on hand as well. This learning event is led by Chestina Dominguez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation and descendant of the Warm Springs tribe. Chestina uses contemporary materials to create baskets using the ancient techniques of her ancestors.

Cultural and traditional

• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.

• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale

• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available

• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

Friday

• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.

• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.

teachings are the threads that tie us to our way of life. They are our link between the past and the present. Cultural and traditional values guide us and protect us. They are our resiliency. — Chestina Dominguez. All ages and all levels are welcome. Light refreshments are served after the class. There is no cost to participate. All participants receive complimentary admission to the museum on the day of the event.

September 5 - 7 Huckleberry Festival in Bingen: Celebrate the taste of summer at Bingen’s beloved Huckleberry Festival, a time-honored tradition since 1962 held every Labor Day weekend at Daubenspeck Park. This free, three-day community event features live music, huckleberry pies & ice cream, parades, classic cars, family games and a spirited Beer & Wine Garden—fun for all ages.

Visit https://huckleberry-fest. com/ for the full schedule September 26, The Bones of J.R. Jones at the Trout Lake Hall: 7 p.m. show. One of the most compelling voices in modern Americana is headed to Trout Lake Hall — and it’s our 3-year anniversary show. Moody, hypnotic, and raw, @ thebonesofjrjones channels rock, soul, and folk with grit and grace. His songs linger like late summer nights — a little haunted, a little beautiful, a lot unforgettable.

October 5, 2025 Concours de Maryhill: 10a.m. - 3 p.m at the Maryhill Loops. Concours de Maryhill is an open automobile show and anyone with a special car may enter. The day concludes with an awards presentation. This event is organized by Concours de Maryhill and is free on museum grounds for spectators. Enter A Car Want to enter your car? Go to the Concours de Maryhill website for more information. Drive the Maryhill Loops Road The historic Maryhill Loops Road is opened for automobiles only twice a year. This is your chance to take a spin past the beautiful scenery and through the road’s eight hairpin curves. Free on the historic Maryhill Loops Road, located just east of US 97 off of State Route 14. Maryhill Loops Hillclimb: 9 am-5 pm Only approved, preregistered automobiles and drivers can compete in this race.

• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30

• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday

• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584

• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).

• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.

• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale

• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Sunday

• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Grange Hall

Merle Leroy Gearhart

Public can comment on proposed battery recycling regulations

Merle Leroy Gearhart, 81, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Goldendale. He was born on February 19, 1944, to Frank and Bessie Gearhart in Warren, Ohio. After graduating high school and working for a few years, he was drafted into the Army in 1967. He was deployed to Korea. While in Korea he began writing letters to Mary Bess Baxter who lived in Yakima, Washington. After being discharged from the Army in August of 1969, he returned home to Ohio. Shortly after arriving home, he paid for Mary Bess and her two children, Lynn and Rodney, to come visit him. He took her on a few dates, and then Mary Bess and her kids went back to Washington. In the fall of 1969 Mary Bess and her children moved to Ohio. She and Merle were married on December 21, 1969. On January 9, 1971, they welcomed Mark Leroy Gearhart into the family. In 1975 the family moved to Yakima, and after being told there was no work in the area, he found work within three days. After a few years in Yakima, the family moved to Goldendale, and he began working at the aluminum plant. In 1987 when the aluminum plant closed, he went to college and graduated. Merle and Mary Bess then moved to Auburn, Washington, where he found work and lived there until 2006 when he retired. After retiring they decided to move back home to Goldendale.

Walter T. “Ted” Simkus, 88, of Goldendale passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Ted was born March 26, 1937, in Fowlerville, Michigan. Ted grew up on the farm in Michigan and always enjoyed tractors. He participated in tractor pulls for many

Merle enjoyed all sorts of games shows on TV, but he loved “Jeopardy” the most. He tried out for the show twice but just missed the score he needed on the test required to be on the show. He was like an encyclopedia and always had a good answer for anything. He enjoyed trivia and bingo nights at the local American Legion, having coffee with friends at Corner Chevron, and in his later years taking trips around town on his scooter. He enjoyed going out for breakfast and always appreciated the great service from all the restaurants but especially at the Townhouse Cafe. After Mary Bess passed away in August of 2021, he felt lost and alone. Little did he know over the next four years he’d travel to the Grand Canyon, back home to Ohio one last time, to a NASCAR race in Las Vegas, to New York City to finally see his Yankees play in person, and to see 10 state capitals on a trip through the northeast with his grandson, Andy Halm. He was able to see 41 state capitals throughout his life. He loved his Green Bay

years. He loved his cats, and he enjoyed taking care of his property. Ted is survived by his sons Michael Simkus of Seattle, Bruce (Donna) Simkus of Seattle, and Scott (Rita) Simkus of Port Ludlow, Washington; daughter Julie (Eddie) Cordahl

Packers and loved watching NASCAR races.

Merle is survived by his son Mark (Tina) of Beverly Hills, Texas; son-in-law John Halm (Cindy) of Goldendale; brothers Franklin (Janet) of Spokane, Washington, Ford of Warren, Ohio, and John (Janet) of Niles, Ohio; sisters Marilyn Harris of Champion, Ohio,, Joan Peterson of Niles, Ohio, Rhoda Aubel (Keith) of Youngstown, Ohio, and Karen Cook of Warren, Ohio; grandchildren Adam Halm (Jen), Andy Halm, Noah Halm (Sasha), Skylar Gearhart, Tyler Gearhart, Brandon Ford, and Christopher Oritz; great-grandchildren Jenny, Jack, and Gage Halm, and Adalynn, Travis, Kolton, and Alyvia Ford.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Bessie Gearhart, four brothers, two sisters, his daughter Lynn Halm, and his son Rodney Baxter.

A graveside service was held on July 19. In lieu of flowers please give donations in Merle’s name to the American Legion Post 116 in Goldendale (PO Box 231, Goldendale WA 98620).

Arrangements were under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway Street , Goldendale, Washington, (509) 772-2636.  Visit www.gardnerFH. com to share a story or leave a note for family.

of Baker City, Oregon; brothers Andrew Simkus of Yakima, Washington, and Jerry Simkus of Fowlerville, Michigan; and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Per his request, there will not be any services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Lawn mowers, flashlights, and e-bikes—these days, people depend on batteries to power nearly every aspect of their lives. However, while battery-powered devices have become ubiquitous, programs to safely recycle those batteries at the end of their usable lives have not.

A 2023 Washington law aimed to change that by requiring battery manufacturers to develop recycling programs to collect, store and properly recycle most common battery types used in consumer products. Now, the Washington Department of Ecology is proposing regulations to guide this new statewide recycling system.

“Batteries have become an essential part of people’s lives, but they come with increased safety and environmental costs when they are not properly recycled,” said Peter Lyon, who oversees Ecology’s Solid Waste Management program. “This new program will make dropping off batteries for recycling simple, convenient, and free for consumers.”

The proposed rule includes definitions, goals and performance targets, collection and management standards, reporting requirements, funding sources, and fees.

The new battery recycling program builds on similar producer responsibility programs that have successfully targeted things like electronics and paint. The regulations will require collection of most types of batteries, including button batteries powering small devices, AA and AAA batteries used in a wide variety of products, and rechargeable batteries used in power tools. Both singleuse and rechargeable batteries will be covered by the program, as will dif-

ferent battery chemistries like alkaline, nickel-metal hydride, and lithium-ion.

Items that are exempt from the program and won’t be collected include large batteries used in electric vehicles; traditional, 12-volt lead-acid vehicle batteries, as well as batteries used in medical devices, and batteries that are built into devices and not intended to be removed by the consumer such as mobile phones and tablets.

Battery recycling today

Currently, battery recycling is encouraged but not required under state law or regulation. Some local governments and private businesses collect various types of batteries, but services are inconsistent across the state. In fact, battery recycling has not kept pace with the growing abundance and variety of batteries, generally. This often leads to improper disposal and an increased risk of fires at landfills and recycling centers — a problem that is expected to grow as the number of batteries grows.

The new statewide battery recycling program will provide Washington residents with consistent, convenient, and safe statewide battery recycling services. Provide input

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement the largest federal law enforcement agency.

“We’re bracing for even more ICE activity throughout the country and in our state,” Cahill said.

The rise in local arrests coincides with a surge in flights of migrants detained elsewhere and brought to Washington for detention. This has strained capacity at the state’s only federal immigration detention facility, the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.

The Berkeley researchers’ data isn’t comprehensive. For one, it only includes ICE administrative arrests, excluding Customs and Border Protection. And, in some cases, no state is listed for individual arrest records. So the arrest figures for Washington are likely an undercount.

Here are a few other takeaways from the statistics.

Arrests up

In the first five months of Trump’s presidency, ICE arrests jumped 35% in Washington.

From Inauguration Day to June 26, the feds arrested 782 people, according to the Deportation Data Project. That’s up from 581 in the same period last year.

So far this year, ICE is averaging five arrests per

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kids in Goldendale. He shared with me that he currently teaches High school Concert band, Jazz band, and Choir. Additionally, he is in charge of 5th grade music as well as 5th grade band, Beginning Band, and Advanced band in grades six through eight.

Prior to landing in Goldendale, Johnson taught music for 14 years at Kittitas Secondary School near Ellensburg and held three principal positions in Idaho over a nine year period.

When asked about his music background, he said, “My house was full of music for as long as I can remember. My parents sang and taught us all to sing. My older siblings had a rock band, played in band and sang in school choirs. I wanted to follow in their footsteps. I knew how to work the record player from about age five and spent a lot of time listening to records from that time forward. I played French horn in my school bands.”

He explained that after he got married, he drove a lumber truck for a couple of years and then decided to go to college. Johnson studied music education at Boise State University in Idaho and played horn in band, orchestra, and small groups. He also sang tenor in the top choir, played in the percussion ensemble for four years, and played timpani in the chamber orchestra. He also played Paul McCartney in a complete performance of the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s” album for his History of Rock music class.

Later he went on to receive a Master of Music degree and helped start a community jazz band in Ellensburg, Washington. The group performed around the Pacific Northwest and in Japan. That band is still going strong, and he’s hoping to convince them to come to Goldendale to play for a swing dance this coming school year as a fundraiser.

When asked what inspires him as a music teacher, he said, “Students who practice and work hard and play great are always inspiring. But I am also greatly

day in Washington, an 85% leap from all of 2024.

Catalina Velasquez, the executive director of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, said this increase in arrests since Trump retook office “represents an immeasurable amount of pain on Washington communities.”

Still, Washington’s increase pales in comparison to much of the rest of the nation, as many states have seen arrests double or triple, according to a New York Times analysis. Arrests in Idaho, for example, have skyrocketed around 10-fold.

“As immigration enforcement agents are ruthlessly targeting, surveilling, and detaining community members, this comparatively lower increase in ICE arrests demonstrates the necessity and importance of a proactive, community-centered deportation defense infrastructure ready to mobilize and protect our communities,” said Velasquez, citing her organization’s rapid response teams.

The ACLU’s Washington chapter has seen a nearly five-times jump in immigration-related calls since last year, Cahill said.

Examples of calls include people concerned about Medicaid data sharing with

immigration enforcement and someone who couldn’t get a loan because of the perception they’re from a Latin American country and wouldn’t be able to repay the money if ICE arrests them.

How many have been convicted of crimes?

Since starting his first campaign for president, Trump has especially focused his rhetoric on immigrants with criminal records.

In the first five months of his second term, 41% of those arrested in Washington have had criminal records, according to the Deportation Data Project’s statistics. Another 16% have pending criminal charges.

That’s up from 36% and 4% respectively in the same span last year when former President Joe Biden was in office.

But of those arrested this June, only 31% had criminal records, as immigration agents tried to reach hefty quotas.

McLaughlin claimed 70% of ICE arrests nationwide have been of “criminal illegal aliens” and accused the Deportation Data Project of cherry-picking data “to peddle a false narrative.”

“Many of the individuals that are counted as ‘noncriminals’ are actually terrorists, human rights abus-

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inspired anytime a young musician overcomes and improves, even in the smallest ways. That’s what keeps me in love with my job.

When students go through the process of learning to play a new song, they grow. When they get to share that music and I see the intense fulfillment in their eyes, that is a powerful thing to me. When I see them light up and expand as they receive the applause of a great audience, that is electric. But I also love the process when it’s going well, because they know they are learning and growing and working together to create beauty out of chaos. There is no other class like a music class. The success of the whole class depends on the effort and commitment of every single student. We rely on each other. That huge responsibility to the rest of the group is sometimes difficult for young people to grasp, but when it happens, it’s magical. It doesn’t matter when some students struggle, as long as they are improving each day and doing their best and are receiving help and encouragement from their fellow musicians. It’s hard to describe, but when it’s happening, it’s amazing to behold.”

He added that it was encouraging to also witness the students helping to teach each other. He said, “I love to see a band or choir become a family–and regardless of whatever social group kids are in outside of band, when they are with the band, that is their place, and they are there for each other. I think since the Covid debacle, it has been harder for kids to do, but it’s happening more and more. And when a group plays for an audience and has done their best to prepare, and it shows, that refills my batteries.”

It goes without saying that any teacher in a public school will face challenges. Johnson shared, “We have small schools, which means not as many students in music, which can be very challenging because of widely varying levels of skill and commitment and many students who participate

ers, gangsters and more; they just don’t have a rap sheet in the U.S.,” she said. “Further, every single one of these individuals committed a crime when they came into this country illegally. It is not an accurate description to say they are ‘non-criminals.’”

Living in the United States illegally is a civil violation, not criminal.

Liliana Chumpitasi, deputy director at the advocacy organization La Resistencia, said in an email that this tough-on-crime approach “is used as an excuse to destroy our communities.”

Demographic shift

The Trump administration, in Washington and elsewhere, has focused its enforcement efforts on immigrants from Latin American countries.

The top six countries from which migrants emigrated are in Latin America. Migrants from Mexico have made up nearly half of the arrests in Washington since Trump took office. Mexico is followed by Venezuelan immigrants, who have been a specific target of the federal government amid claims migrants have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.

The countries that follow are Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia and Nicaragua.

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Migrants from India rank seventh. During the same period last year, Indian immigrants were second most likely to be arrested.

Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has suggested federal agents can question people “based on their physical appearance.”

Chumpitasi said, “They can’t be more clear about racial profiling than that.”

The Trump administration has also seemed to focus more on arresting men, as they make up seven in every eight arrestees since Inauguration Day. That’s up from less than 75% in this span last year.

Expedited removal

Under Trump, ICE has also moved to more quickly deport immigrants through a process called expedited removal.

This process allows

immigration officials to deport immigrants without legal status without a hearing before a judge. Trump expanded expedited removal in his first term, before Biden dialed it back. From Jan. 20 to June 26 this year, 13% of arrested immigrants were labeled as expedited removals, according to the data. That’s up from 3% in the same period last year under Biden. The Trump administration came under fire in Seattle and elsewhere in May as it moved to dismiss many immigration cases in court so they could immediately detain those migrants and immediately place them into expedited removal proceedings. Advocacy groups sued last week over due process concerns associated with this new practice.

in a lot of other pursuits as well. And it’s hard to get all the instruments or parts covered for compositions that require many more kinds of instruments than we have people to play.”

Additionally, he said that because of budget constraints, the cost of the instruments and their repair can be prohibitive. He was grateful when some community members donated instruments and new music last year. His hope is that with a new booster group forming, it will help pay for instruments and music when the need arises.

As for his hopes for next year, he said, “My biggest hope–more students participating!!

The superintendent, school board, and principals have been amazingly supportive to Goldendale music, and I know they do what they can within the constraints that are there. I hope to see our music groups be more involved in the community and to see more of the community aware of and supportive of our music. My hope is that we can plan and participate in local parades and other community events, and I encourage community leaders to let me know right away when things will be happening so we can work toward them.”

The possibility of getting a rock and/or country band going as an extracurricular activity was also mentioned. He said he also would like to take his musicians out of the community to experience more of the amazing world of music that is out there.

He plans to have high school and middle school bands participating in festivals in Yakima this year, and the jazz band will also participate in a festival at the University of Idaho, one in Yakima, and possibly one in The Dalles. It is possible that all the high school musicians may also get to travel to Seattle this fall to visit an interactive music/pop culture museum. The choir may also have a chance to participate in a festival next spring. Johnson added, “In the

past, I’ve had bands perform in area-assisted living facilities, where we play a concert and then visit with the residents. We will work toward that this year. My big dream is that a strong booster group is formed, we get funds raised over two or three years, and have a trip to perform at Disneyland or another major destination every three years or even more frequently.”

When asked about how the community can find out about and attend concerts, he said he plans to get the word out about future concerts through the Sentinel and via social media. Johnson is also hopeful that there will be more concerts this year than last year.

He also wanted the community to know that if they have instruments they don’t need or use anymore, donations are welcome. Anyone with an instrument can get in touch with him via email at teryl.johnson@gsd404. org.

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School Board meeting notes

Alex Gorrod attends meetings of the Goldendale School Board and offers his notes on them. These are not the official minutes of the meetings. I was able to attend the Goldendale School District Board Meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025. Here are some of the highlights. Check out the full agenda online at: https://meetings.boardbook.orgPublic/Agenda/ 780?meeting=697081

1. The meeting started with the annual budget presentation and hearing (a time for public comment and question about the budget).

Dean Schlenker (Business Manager) started by sharing about the five budget categories and what he had budgeted for each in the upcoming year. For the General Fund (operating expenses) $42,614,686, ASB Fund (extracurricular activities) $275,450, Debt Services (principal and interest on bonds used for school construction) $43,721, Transportation/Vehicle fund (school buses) $230,000, and Capital Projects Fund (larger construction and repair, not operations) $8,000,000. Funding is 90% from the state, 7% from local money, and 3% from the federal government. The state gives each school $10,309 in funding for each full time equivalent student (FTE). Mr. Schlenker said our school is the lowest per student allocation in our area of 26 school districts. He later clarified that the FTE funding is the same for each district but other schools have more on top of that due to other reasons (ex. Poverty rate, ethnic makeup). He talked about MSOC (Materials,

Supplies, and Operating Costs). Currently the state gives $1,274,622. The district allocates $1,956,309. This means that the school pays $681,687 that is not covered by the state. He shared enrollment numbers starting from 20172018: 955, 937, 904, 786, 841, 839, 848, 850. This year they are budgeting for 842. They also project that attendance number will then go to 823, 799, and 714 (in 2028-2029). He also shared a projected general fund amount of $1,943586 in 2025-2026, then $1,88,601, $1942688, and $1966873 (2028-2029).

During the public question and comment time he was asked about Alternative schools, ESL, and College GED options as a way to help lower costs and help with dropout rates. He responded by pointing out that there is an Alternative school at GHS and the online school. Online has seemed to gain popularity which has lowered the need for alternative school like in the past since many have opted for the online option instead.

He was asked how many classes a student had to attend in order to count as FTE and said that a student needed to attend 333 minutes a day in order to be 1 FTE, anything lower is a percentage of an FTE.

Another question was asked about the district combining schools and renting out their extra building if they did as a way to raise money. He responded by saying that the school is still discussing the option of combining the schools as well as other options but said it was not something that would be happening soon as it would

still need a lot of community input before any decision like that would be made.

One other question was asked about section 16 land given to the school by the city and if it could be sold to raise money. Mr. Hoctor answered this question by saying that DNR would have the say over it, not the school district.

Later in the meeting the school board approved the 2025-2026 budget as proposed.

2. Mr. Schlenker reported that the general fund was at $1,982,738 in June (down from $2,207,133 in May and slightly up from June 2024, $1,957,367).

3. Mr. Schlenker also gave an update on the new stadium. They are putting in a French drain system in order to help it not have the same issues that the other track has had due to poor drainage. He said that mid-August should see the start of the actual building of the track and December is still supposed to be when the rest of things should be constructed.

4. The Board had requested quarterly learning topics at their Board Retreat. They were asked to provide ideas for topics and provided the following: how the changes in math are improving scores, listening sessions as a way to have better communication with the community, Strategy on how policies and procedures could help bolster their voice for small schools, school funding for dummies, and group advocacy training for advocating for public education.

5. During board comments Mr. Siebert shared that

the Board retreat really helped with understanding the financial part of the district. Mr. Hoctor stated that he felt the track construction was making great progress, and he looked forward to seeing others be amazed by it when it is completed. Mr. Twohy also shared that he was excited to see the track and field in use. He said he was glad to see so many in attendance at the meeting and that he is hoping that the staff has been getting rest on this long deserved break. Ms. Richards thanked Dr. Perconti and Ms. Ladiges for all their hard work during the summer. Ms. Heart thanked the transportation department for their excellence and shared that she is excited that hirings for the next school year were almost done. All but one of the Board also mentioned their thanks to Dean for all his hard work on the budget.

6. During the WSSDA Legislative Representative Report Ms. Heart shared that WSSDA has decided to change the wording of policies and procedures. Essential will now be called Critical and Optional will now be called Important. This change will now force the Policy committee to make changes to those specific

words throughout the policies and procedures for the District.

7. The Board passed the adoption of the GSD strategic plan, a surplus resolution, and the 20252026 Board meeting dates. They were also given the proposed dates for the listening sessions with the community for that same time period.

8. The Board then approved a name for the new stadium. They shared that there had been lots of names of individuals discussed but due to fear of offending some with a choice of a person they decided to name it after the school

mascot instead. It was first proposed to call it Timberwolf Stadium. This was then amended to Goldendale Timberwolves Stadium. They settled on Timberwolves Stadium as the official name of the new stadium.

Check out the previous minutes for meetings on the district website. I encourage anyone interested in what is going on at the school district to try to make it to an upcoming meeting. The next Board Worksession will be on Monday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the GPS library. The next regular meeting will be Monday, August 25, at 7 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Chapter 36.81.121 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Board of County Commissioners are to hold a public hearing prior to the amendment of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for Klickitat County.

Public hearings will be held on August 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ room located in the Klickitat County Services Building, Goldendale, Washington at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the proposed revisement and extension to be made to the Klickitat County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2025-2030

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Matthew Battison Respondent

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

Estate of WINONA M. O’CONNOR, Deceased.

NO. 25-4-00047-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent’s have no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the Court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any person having a claim against Decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must present the claim be-

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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

ESTATE OF BONNIE WOOD, Deceased. No. 24-4-00368-9

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.020-030

AARON S. WOOD, the Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of the above estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims 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 their claim on the personal representative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this 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(3); or (2) within 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 probate assets and non-probate assets of the decedent.

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Public Notices BIDS2008 TOYOTA TACOMA Farmers Irrigation District is accepting bid requests for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma with 230,000 miles. 4Wheel Drive, Manual Transmission, Access Cab, Tow Hitch and AC SOLD AS IS. Cash or Cashier’s check only. Minimum Bid: $5,000.00. In order to purchase, please request bid sheets from Farmers Irrigation District Office at 1985 Country Club Rd. Hood River, OR 9703, (541) 3875261 or cassy@fidhr.org. Sealed bids will be received until 4pm. on August 13, 2025 and will be publicly opened at 10am. on August 14, 2025 at the Farmers Irrigation District office. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids for good cause upon finding that it is in the public interest to do so.

Support Groups

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.

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

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.

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

SURVIVORS

SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441

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

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.

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

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

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

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

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

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. RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal

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 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 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.

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult

cushions. $165. 541-4907254.

Miscellaneous

Wanted

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

Musical Items TRUMPET. Jupiter CXL CTR-60. Used. Valued new at $850, selling for $350. Comes w/ hard case and music stand. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or call/text: 541-705-0342.

Tools

DEWALT Pressure Washer (Model DXPW3625). 3,600 PSI gas pressure washer. 10 hours operating time. Near New Condition. $400. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or call/text: 541-705-0342.

TOOL Rack. Portable, free standing 2 tier. 35 3/4 w x 38 h x 17 5/8 d. $20. 541490-7254.

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. 541490-7254.

Dogs ALASKAN MALAMUTE PUPPIES!

Beautiful AKC Alaskan Malamute puppies from one of the most experienced breeders in the country with 48 national weight pull titles to our credit, bred for physical ability and temperment. Up to date shots, worming and health guarantee. Cascade Kennels Bob and Madeleine, 509- 427-4883, cascademalamutes.com or Cascade@gorge.net.

Garden & Lawn BEAUTIFUL Flowers! Dahlias, Hydrangeas, Snapdragons, Zinnias. 541-490-1792.

Pet Accessories & Supplies

DOG Crate. Midwest Brand folding wire dog cage.24” W, 36” L, 26” H; collapses down to 5” H.; 2 doors. $40. The Dalles. 2rswaters@gmail. com. Auctions NOTICE OF ONLINE AUCTION at WWW.AUCTION SALESCO.COM

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Columbia Stowaway Units. Sale to the highest bidder. Must remove entire contents within 14 days of sale. No checks. Columbia Stowaway Units: #76 Josh Pacheco, #464 Ben Mead, #504 & 526 Jena Wise, and #585 Joanna Garcia

Public Sale: Secure StorageHood River Self storage facility located at 1400 Tucker Road, Hood River, Or 97031 Must sell the contents of 1 storage unit to collect past due rent.

The public sale will take place online with bids starting Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10am at www.storagetreasures.com.

The following unit currently for sale: Unit 422 Melinda Rodriguez

Sales

FISHING BOAT

13.5 Ft., Honda 7.5 motor & trailer. Clean title in hand. Motor has been tuned up and running well. Canvas cover and 2 seats. Located in The Dalles. $2,500. Call or text 503-209-0348.

Campers & Canopies 2020 TRACKER

CAMPER

8’ 6” with queen overhead cab bed. Self contained with roof air. Stored inside. Like new. $5,000. Firm. 541-2962587.

Utility Trailers FLATBED TRAILER

8’X16’ , tandem axles, 4’ removable sides. Conduit A frame roof to cover with tarp for camping, hunting or storage. $2,800. 509-538-2089 or email 60LIZRT@GMAIL. COM. By appointment only.

UTILITY TRAILER

2023 Interstate Utility trailer, 16’x6’ tandem axles,5000lb cargo payload. Used three times. $3,900. No trades. Contact me at fireit.mc@ gmail.com.

Apartments for Rent

PUBLISHER’S

NOTICE

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.

Help Wanted

COLUMBIA

GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be selfmotivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales

driver needed on Tuesdays. Job is to pick up delivery in Hood River early morning and take to post offices and then deliver to all newsstands and stores in The Dalles. Company van provided. The delivery driver oversees weekly delivery of the newspaper and keeping newsstands in clean and good working conditions. Must have clean driving record with valid local driver’s license. Requires the need to drive-in all-weather conditions. Ability to easily lift 25lbs required. Minimum wage, part time. To inquire send job history and references to: ChelseaM@Gorgenews.com or call 541-386-1234 ext. 100. Address: Columbia Gorge News, 1812 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031.

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FOSTER

PARENTS!

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

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

LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com

REPORTER

Reporter position based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Serving The Gorge area of Oregon and across the river in Washington. The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience. This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation. The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography. This position can be part or full time. Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031. www.ColumbiaGorgeNews.com

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Notice to Contractors

Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check

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National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31 and December 2.

Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to come and adopt them. National Mutt Day provides an excellent opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys and trains much like purebred animals. While their lineage cannot be traced and their features a bit murky, their companionship will be faithful.

According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and often abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home. Whether you know it or not, their potential is limitless. Some of the benefits of adoption are often hidden. Human and canine both enjoy increased physical activity.

Another boost is social interaction through daily walks. While humans develop patience, their fourlegged companion learns to trust and new limits. For example, as dogs explore the many scents of the human lifestyle, they usually discover shoes are off-limits. No matter the breed, size or demeanor of the human, er, canine, the shelter will take the time to find the right home for their animals. They schedule visits and have procedures in place to promote healthy adoptions for families and individuals. While some dogs experience injury or illness, the shelters work with veterinarians to heal the animals before making them available for adoption. Of course, shelters always welcome donations and volunteers. Dogs love walking, playing and being loved even if they haven’t found their forever home. Every moment they spend socializing increases their opportunity for adoption.

National Mutt Day history Celebrity Pet Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, founded National

Mutt Day in 2005. Celebrate the day on both December 2 and July 31 of each year. Learn more at www.nationalmuttday.com.

Mutt FAQ How many purebred dogs are found in shelters? Purebred numbers in shelters are significantly lower than mix-breed animals.

A study by the National Animal Interest Alliance in 2015 found that only 5 percent of the dogs in shelters are purebred. What are the most common purebred dogs found in shelters? The top two purebred dogs found in shelters are Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas. Are there more mutts than purebreds in the United States? More than half of the dogs in the United States are mutts. Mars

Veterinary conducted the first-ever National Mutt Census in 2010. The data collected revealed breed prominence, which purebreds were the most popular, and how owners

care for their dogs. One notable result showed that 53 percent of the dogs in the United States are of mixed breed.

Mutt facts

National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, was established in 2005 to celebrate mixed-breed dogs and

raise awareness of the high number of them awaiting adoption in shelters across the country. Recognized on July 31 and December 2 every year, National Mutt Day is all about embracing and saving mixed

breeds, which represent 80 percent of dogs in shelters. While purebreds in shelters are often adopted quickly, mixed breed dogs battle the stigma of being the less appealing dog, often remaining in shelters longer. Their amazing characteristics often go unnoticed, with many individ-

should be a consideration as the dog of choice when visiting a shelter in search of your next pet.

1. Mutts Are Healthier & Live Longer

Temperament

Purebred dogs are often bred for a specific task, such as hunting or herding. Those disciplined, trained traits can become problematic over time due to their constant need for activity and inflexible nature. This typically leads to behavioral problems that can be difficult to overcome. Mutts are known for being much more laid back, flexible, easier to train, and extremely adaptable to their owner’s lifestyle.

3. Mutts Are Truly Unique

uals and families unaware of the positive attributes a mix of dog breeds can create. As veterinarians, we understand that all dogs deserve a loving home, so we’ve compiled a list of reasons why a mutt

While diseases and illnesses impact all dogs regardless of breed, purebred dogs run a higher risk of issues related to genetic conditions. Breeding dogs that share a similar genetic makeup increases the likelihood of passing along diseases and conditions they may share. Mutts tend to be healthier dogs with stronger immune systems, thanks to their mixed genes and a lower percentage of genes from one specific breed. They have a lower rate of conditions such as hip dysplasia, spinal diseases, knee problems, certain cancers, heart disease, and more. The end result of choosing a mutt over a purebred is less veterinary care, less stress, fewer costs—and a longer lifespan. Read more from the AVMA, which conducted a genetic study.

2. Mutts Have a Better

A mixed-breed dog is literally unlike any other, with physical traits that can’t be predicted and a promise to stand out among purebred dogs with their unique characteristics. They’re often the dogs that stop random strangers in their tracks, who are curious about the breed and what gives them the unique qualities they possess. They are also likely to behave differently, with a more carefree and fun personality than most purebreds.

4. Mutts Perform Duties Just as Well as Purebreds If you’re interested in training your dog to become a service dog, mixed breeds train and perform duties just as well as purebred dogs, with many mutts successfully used for drug and bomb-sniffing, search and rescue, and guiding the blind.

5. You’re Saving Another Dog’s Life

By adopting a mixed breed from a shelter, you are saving another dog’s life. When you bring your new dog home, you’re making space for another dog in that shelter—and the statistics tell us that dog is likely another mixed breed awaiting their forever home. Adopting is also taking a stand against puppy mills and backyard breeders, which have unhealthy and inhumane breeding practices with a focus only on income. This year on National Mutt Day, visit your local shelter.

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Have you ever watched a detective show or read a mystery book where someone solves a crime using clues like footprints, fingerprints, or bones? That’s a bit like what forensic medicine is all about. Forensic medicine is a science that helps solve mysteries, especially crimes, by using evidence from the human body and the crime scene. It’s kind of like being a real-life Sherlock Holmes, but with a lab coat instead of a magnifying glass.

Forensic scientists are super detectives. They visit crime scenes and look for important clues. They look for strands of hair, clothing, fingerprints, blood, or even teeth. Teeth can tell a lot about a person and can be used to help identify people, especially when other clues are hard to find. Forensics also uses DNA. DNA is like a secret code inside every living thing. If someone leaves behind hair or skin at a crime scene, scientists can use the DNA and find out who was there. The newest field of forensics is digital. You leave a digital footprint when you use a cell phone or computer.

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Forensics is such an amazing career. If you want to work in forensic medicine, you have to start by studying science in college. If you want to be a real expert, you may have to go to college for a long time like a doctor. Some schools offer special training so students

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Step inside Bickleton’s History at the Carousel Museum

Erica Kingsbury

For The SenTinel

In the early days of Klickitat County, Bickleton was a bustling hub along the old wagon roads — long before Highway 97 over Satus Pass was built. It served as a welcome stop for travelers making their way across the region. Among its landmarks was the Grand Hotel, built in 1902, which sat proudly at the corner of Market Street and Cemetery Road. Just across from it stood the Livery Stable where horses could find shelter and care. Today, the hotel lot sits empty and though only a shadow of its original size, the livery stable remains—fading reminders that whisper of a bygone era. Now, just across the street from those quiet echoes of the past stands something vibrant and alive: a museum dedicated to remembering what once was. Inside, you’ll find not only pieces of local history but also a group of passionate locals committed to preserving the life and legacy of their small town, a place with a surprisingly big story.

The Bickleton Carousel Museum was established in 2003, born from a shared vision to showcase the beloved Pioneer Picnic Carousel horses—a treasured collection of 24 hand-carved, hand-painted wooden horses and four carriages. These cherished figures are part

of the vintage HerschellSpillman carousel, which is housed year-round at the Pioneer Picnic grounds in nearby Cleveland, Washington and operates just once a year during the annual Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo. For decades, the horses were stored out of sight, seeing daylight only during the summer celebration that has long brought together families from across the county.

In 2004, with the dream of giving the carousel figures a permanent home and preserving Bickleton’s rich heritage, especially the stories from the east end of Klickitat County, “from Rock Creek to Alderdale,” a building committee was formed. Their goal was to create not just a museum, but a lasting tribute to the community’s pioneers, traditions and the enduring spirit of rural life.

With the help of Klickitat County, generous grants, and the support of several prominent figures in local and state government, construction of the museum began in 2006 after two years of dedicated planning. A groundbreaking ceremony held on June 8, 2006, marked the start of what would become a space where history is not only preserved, but brought to life for future generations.

A year later, on May 9, 2007, the community gathered once more, this time to celebrate the grand opening of the Bickleton Carousel Museum. Since that day, thousands of

volunteer hours have been logged within its walls, all offered by locals with deep ties to the community and its storied past. And since construction first began, more than 5,000 historical items have been donated, creating a remarkably rich and immersive experience for museum visitors.

Each exhibit is carefully curated by the museum committee, arranged with close attention to detail and historical accuracy. While some displays remain as permanent fixtures, others rotate regularly to showcase the breadth of the museum’s growing collection. Featured exhibits included military service, Native American history, barbed wire, local wildlife, 100-plus years of wheat farming, and “Great Grandma’s Kitchen,” along with displays on schools, tools, laun-

dry, cattle brands, and more — including an impressive Pyrex collection. With new donations coming in often, there’s always potential for a fresh exhibit to emerge. If you’ve visited before, chances are there’s something new waiting for you—and it’s well worth a return trip.

That’s exactly what many visitors say: the museum is unexpectedly well put together, uniquely charming, and impressively organized. In fact, more than a few guests have described it as “better than the Smithsonian”—a testament to the care, effort, and love poured into preserving Bickleton’s history.

Among the exhibits are several crowd favorites — like the wheat and military displays, which honor both the backbone of the local economy and the brave men and women from the community who served. Of course,

the carousel horses themselves—elegantly displayed along the curved wall in the museum’s round wing— reflect the nature of their true purpose: endlessly in motion, carrying on the tradition of joy, delight, and the charm of simpler times. But tucked among the more traditional displays are a few hidden gems. One favorite? A shell casing from a ceremonial cannon—specifically, one of the 21 blanks fired during the 21-gun salute at President John F. Kennedy’s funeral. How did it end up in Bickleton? Well, like many great stories in the world of antiques and small-town museums, it started with someone who knew a guy … who knew a guy. And the rest, as they say, is history. Another hidden gem—and a personal favorite—is the history room. Doubling as the board room and office, it’s lined nearly floor to ceiling with shelves of binders filled with local family histories, school records and community archives. As a fourth-generation local, my history-loving heart lit up like Christmas when I stepped inside. For anyone with roots in Bickleton or the surrounding areas, this room is a true treasure — a gift to those seeking to better understand where they come from and the people who came before them. Whether you’re a longtime local, a first-time visitor or someone who simply appreci-

ates the stories and artifacts of the past, the Bickleton Carousel Museum is well worth the trip. What sets it apart — beyond the exhibits themselves—are the people. Volunteers offer personal, guided tours, sharing their knowledge with warmth and pride. It’s not every day you visit a museum where someone walks you through the history as if it were their own family story—because often, it is. As Barbara Gall, a founding member and current board member, puts it best: the goal has always been “preserving the past for the future.” And the legacy of the Bickleton Carousel Museum — echoing the pioneer spirit of hard work, passion, and determination—deserves to be carried forward. Volunteers are always welcome—there’s room for more hands and hearts to keep the story going.

The Bickleton Carousel Museum, located at 4 W. Market St. in Bickleton, is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $2 for children under 12 and $15 for a family of four. The museum operates seasonally from the first Friday in April through the last Sunday in September. To learn more about the museum or plan your visit, call (509) 896-2007 or email bickletonmuseum@gmail. com.

Will Trump’s $50B for rural health be enough?

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Congress set aside $50 billion for rural hospitals and medical providers to allay fears over the billions more in historic cuts to federal health care spending that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day.

But is that bandage big enough to save struggling rural hospitals?

“I have more questions

than I have answers,” said Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, a nonprofit policy group. “No one has those answers yet.” Morgan noted that the new money for rural health, to be spent over five years, is far less than the $155 billion in rural Medicaid spending cuts over 10 years, as estimated by KFF, a nonprofit health policy and research group.

Experts, hospital leaders

and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle fear that Trump’s signature legislation will particularly gut rural hospitals and clinics, which see an outsize share of patients who are insured through Medicaid, the federal-state public health insurance for people with low incomes. The new law slashes more than $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next 10 years to help pay for tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.

The $50 billion addition

was an effort by Republican leaders in Congress to win the votes of colleagues within their party who initially balked at supporting such steep cuts to Medicaid and other health services.

In the U.S. Senate, the rural program helped secure the vote of Alaska moderate Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who expressed concern about the law’s impact on health care in her state. About 1 in 3 Alaskans are insured through

Medicaid. Jared Kosin, the president and CEO of the Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association, said he’s deeply frustrated with the new law’s gutting of Medicaid funding, which he thinks will wreak lasting damage on Alaskans. And Republicans sidestepped potential solutions by just throwing money into a program, he said.

“It’s frustrating in the public realm when decisions like this are made fast and,

frankly, carelessly,” he said.

“The consequences are going to fall on us, not them.” More than half of the law’s cuts to funding in rural areas are concentrated in 12 states with large rural populations that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to cover more people, according to KFF: Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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Carousel Museum in Bickleton includes such treasures as the 100-Year Wheat History exhibit.