County officially forms separate corrections department
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Klickitat County Commissioners voted formally to establish a new County Department of Corrections at their meeting June 25. The vote was unanimous, after Commissioner Dan Christopher asked that the establishing resolution omit the phrase “and concludes doing so is in the public’s best interest.”
Human Resources Director Robb Van Cleave said he’d missed that phrase when copying a template from Benton County and that it was not intended as a slight on the Sheriff.
During the afternoon session, Van Cleave gave an update on the jail status, reporting that the consultant, Island County jail chief administrator Jose Briones, had been on-site at the jail for two days the previous week, that he expected the examination to continue through July, and that Mr. Briones then would be making a report. Briones told Van Cleave if he found anything critical concerning safety or wellness he would not wait for the report but notify the commission immediately.
The finance department, he said, was preparing to transfer funds to the new department when control of the jail was transferred and would soon start building the budget for next year to include the new arrangement. And he’d started the process of advertising for an interim jail director to manage the transition.
Christopher said it might be better to search directly for a permanent position, since he wondered if anyone would rent a home in Goldendale for a short-term job. Van Cleave agreed that if a qualified person made an inquiry but was only interested in a permanent position, he would bring it to the board’s attention.
Klickitat County will not be banning fireworks this year—or the next. In response to a question from the public, commissioners said that state law requires giving people who sell fireworks, whether for profit or as a nonprofit fundraiser, a year’s advance notice of any such ban. That precludes a ban this year, because it would have had to have been enacted last year. This year, due to required advance legal notice, it’s too late to get in a vote in time for a ban next year.
Christopher offered a suggestion that a clock be placed in the meeting room so that it is visible to the Zoom cameras covering the meeting. That would make it easier for people later viewing video footage to find specific events.
An afternoon workshop dealt with concerns about battery storage, noting the sometimes incendiary problems with lithium-ion batteries. In addition to the commissioners, those in attendance included representatives from public works, emergency management, planning department, building codes, environmental health, and the sheriff’s department. Under the adopted energy overlay zone (EOZ), the only outright approved uses of such batteries are wind turbines and solar energy farms. In addition, there are accessory and temporary uses. Those would be accessory buildings and structures needed for the operation of the permitted uses.
The discussion brought up the important point that a structure could only be an accessory for operations on the same tract of land. That would preclude setting up a large battery storage serving ad-
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Songer
town hall crowd decries ‘hyper-fascists’
NAN NOTEBOOM FOR COLUMBIA GORGE NEWS
Just days after a minor stroke, Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer hosted his second “unmoderated” town hall in Dallesport on Saturday, June 29, also his birthday.
The event quickly took on the tone of a political rally with a welcome speech by Klickitat County Republican Party Chair Lisa Evans. Songer once again opened up with an hour-long video on the philosophy of the constitutional sheriff, summarized by him as, “Some say you’ve got to follow the law, whatever the law is. That’s nonsense. Pure nonsense.”
Songer prioritizes his interpretation of the Constitution above the law, and above the courts’ interpretation, he said.
Songer spoke about his plan to rehabilitate drug addicts, which is one year of mandatory faithbased in-patient treatment. He called for the death penalty for
drug dealers. He accused the Klickitat Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of moving too quickly and without forethought on their intent to close the jail, but also said, “They need to make up their mind. They’ve been dragging their feet.”
He further accused the BOCC of “being political. They don’t like me.” But the event had an aggressively political tone, with the crowd referring to liberals as “hyper-fascists” and Commissioner Dan Christopher blaming the “liberal White Salmon contingent” for the board’s conflict. Songer repeated a frequently debunked story (by both conservative and liberal outlets) that the government is hiring and arming 87,000 IRS agents. Referring to a suicide in the jail, Christopher also claimed that jail staff “can’t stop a suicide,” although the comment contradicted Songer’s earlier claim that his staff had prevented two suicides.
Police Chief calls for new laws on homeless
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Goldendale Fire Chief Noah Halm had a brief but heartfelt message at Monday night’s city council meeting. “Please be safe,” he said. “It’s dry out there.”
Several years ago, Goldendale passed an ordinance regulating when fireworks can be sold in the city, and when they can be used. Chapter 9.18.10(B) of the city code reads “Consumer fireworks can only be used or discharged
on July 4th from six p.m. through midnight and December 31st from six p.m. through one a.m. on January 1st.”
On average, 19,000 fires are started each year in the U.S. by fireworks, and in 2022 more than 10,00 people suffered injuries. In other agenda items, councilors passed a comprehensive contract for Mike Smith who had been working without one since he took over as Goldendale Police Chief in June 2023.
Feast day observance brings hundreds to Goldendale
JORDAN
MAYBERRY FOR THE SENTINEL
Parishioners and pilgrims, some traveling from as far as Alaska, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, California, and all across Mountain West, gathered for the annual feast of St. John the Forerunner, the patron saint of St. John’s Greek Orthodox Monastery just north of Goldendale.
This event, the largest of the monastery’s organized feasts, requires significant preparation: “Three weeks to a month,” estimated one of the sisters at the monastery. The festivities commenced the night before with a standing vigil service that began in the evening and continued until nightfall. The following morning, the full crowd of the faithful packed the church and overflowed into the courtyard for the Divine Liturgy service, held with 12 priests and three deacons in attendance from all around the Pacific Northwest. The service concluded with a procession down the long drive and toward the meal hall: looking back, the line of people from all walks, the young, the old, the families big and small filled the whole roadway, all the way up to the temple.
Meals had been prepared for the almost 600 attendees, packing the meal hall and the courtyard as well. Stock quickly ran thin at the bookstore and bakery, crowded to overflowing with participants as well as regular cus-
tomers stopping by on their way on Highway 97. The demand was so great the sisters found themselves racing to keep up; thankfully, volunteers and attendees offered their services to accommodate the traffic.
A volunteer parking attendant and local parishioner, Jonathan Todd, estimated the attendance compared to last year’s feast day. He estimated, “Definitely as much as last year.”
Participants remarked on their experiences: “It was shoulder to shoulder,” one said. Another detailed a view of the service from the outside. “You saw people spilling out of the church.” The crowds and the summer temperatures had a marked effect on the nave of the Church where the Divine Liturgy was held: “It was hot in there,” Deacon Anthony May said. “I think the windows were shut.” Deacon Joseph Frangipani remarked, “I was about to pass out.”
Although it is standard practice for a bishop of the diocese to attend major feast days for established monasteries, a schedule conflict prevented their attendance: “I had never been to a feast day without a bishop.”
Fr. Daniel Reese, one among the twelve attending priests, said.
“There is a large clergy symposium for the Greek Archdiocese down in California, so no bishop was able to attend.” For those who have participated in years past, this too was their first feast day without their presence.
“Last year there were four to six bishops, and the service is actually longer [with the bishops],” another attendee said. The absence, while atypical, relieved preparation time and labors for both the sisters and the attending clergy.
This feast day has not just been celebrated since the establishment of the monastery but is a Church tradition dating to the apostles. Fr. John Phelps, pastor of the local Saints Joachim and Ana Orthodox Mission, describes the tradition: “A feast day in the Orthodox Church is a day where we celebrate an important day in the history of the Church; what we’re effectively commemorating is an event, in this case a birthday, St. John’s birthday. St. John was the forerunner of Christ. It’s not only an important day because it is his birthday but because it’s the fulfillment of the miracle of his birth, as his parents, Zacharias and Elizabeth, were of old age.” St. John the Forerunner holds a central place in the history of the Church: “The Church called him the greatest of the prophets, as all the other prophets only prophesied about Christ, but he was actually there to inaugurate Christ’s ministry in addition to prophesying,” Fr. Phelps states. “The celebration is more than just the food and the people. The heart of the feast is the service. We always celebrate a feast in the Orthodox Church with the Divine Liturgy. The Divine Lit-
SONGER SECOND TOWN HALL: Klickitat County Republican Party Chair Lisa Evans gives the welcome speech at Sheriff Bob Songer’s Dallesport town hall June 29.
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HUNDREDS ATTEND: The Feast of St. John the Forerunner drew some 600 people for a two-day observance at the St. John the Forerunner Monastery in Goldendale last weekend. Above, the interior of the church during a quiet period last year.
DEPARTMENT: Klickitat County established a department of corrections reporting directly to the board of commissioners.
Luke Throop, a local radio program personality in Klickitat County, was one of 40 people elected as a Washington State Delegate to the Republican National Convention. Luke, accompanied by his wife Amy, will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the week of July 15th. The days will be filled with nationally renowned speakers, media opportunities, and most importantly, the formal nomination of the Republican candidate for President, Donald J. Trump.
Prospective candidates were allowed a mere 30 seconds at the WA State Convention in April to introduce themselves and to convince the voters of their qualifications. Luke wowed the crowd and was overwhelmingly elected in the first round of voting.
“We are so proud of Luke. The pool of candidates was extremely competitive. Of the over 1800 attendees at the state Convention, only 40 Delegates and 40 Alternates were elected to fill these coveted seats,” stated Shane Cagle, Klickitat County Republican State Committeeman. “Luke did an outstanding job
representing himself and Klickitat County in the brief time permitted for his speech.”
Klickitat County has been well-represented over the last 20 years at
the RNC. Laura Cheney was a Delegate in 2004 and 2008, Lisa Evans was an Alternate Delegate in 2016, and Matthew Langdon was a Delegate in 2020. The event is self-funded, but
thanks to the donations of many local supporters and the Klickitat County Republican party, Luke has received the majority of the funds required, for which he is extremely grateful.
Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docket for the month of June 2024, provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David R. Quesnel. Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the first and third Mondays of the month.
• State of Washington v. Nancy M. Guzman, No. 24-1-00013-20, defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of Ballot Violation, RCW 29A.84.680(1) and (2), date of offense 11/29/22, and was sentenced to 10 days work crew.
• State of Washington v. Christopher K. Wirshup, No. 24-1-0001820, defendant pleaded guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree, RCW 9A.52.030, date of offense 3/31/24, and was sentenced to 12.75 months in prison and 12.75 months DOC supervision under a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA), RCW 9.94A.660.
• State of Washington v. Kaelyn E. Earls, No. 24-1-00025-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Theft of a Motor Vehicle, RCW 9A.56.065, date of offense 3/30/24, and was sentenced to 26 days in jail and 12 months DOC supervision under a first-time felony offender waiver, RCW 9.94A.650.
• State of Washington v. Justin M.D. Taylor, No. 24-1-00027-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 3rd Degree, RCW 9A.36.031, date of offense 4/12/24, and was sentenced to 90 days jail and 12 months DOC supervision under a felony first time offender waiver (RCW 9.94A.650).
• State of Washington v. Gary M. Lewis, No. 24-1-00020-20, defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, date of offenses 11/30/21, and was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison as well as 18 months DOC supervision.
G oldendale ’ s a ttic
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic
Who are these fine people? They look kind of like your archetypal rural mom-and-pop type couple, like Superman’s parents when he first landed on
Earth as a baby. But this picture wasn’t taken in Smallville. Do you know who these people are? When it was taken? All we know is this picture ran
L ooking Back
July 4, 1934 – 90 Years Ago
The first wheat to be brought to the local warehouse was hauled from the Dan Lefever place in the No. 6 area. It was 40-fold and tested 57, making a fair yield to the acre. The Fenton boys started combining Monday, as did Lou Claussen, Harry Ferguson, Andy Rauscher, and William Young
July 4, 1954 – 70 Years Ago
The 75th anniversary of the Goldendale Sentinel is celebrated with a 24-page, full-sized special section to make the largest paper printed by the Sentinel, 36 pages in all. It required over a ton of newsprint: 15,200 sheets of 36 x 48-inch newsprint. The issue consists of 6336 column inches of news and ads. It took 11 four-page press runs, 9 runs in black and two in red. The front page carries four pictures: a street scene of a parade on Independence Day in 1878, hanging of Henry Timmerman, and photos of historian Robert Ballou and Judge N. B. Brooks. The Sentinel is the third oldest weekly newspaper in the state in terms of continuous operation.
June 28, 1956 – 68 Years Ago
A crew of the Neiman Construction firm of Vancouver started work Friday on the $328,599.45 Goldendale High School project which will provide additional school rooms, Auditorium, etc., to the new building on East Collins Street and new quarters to care for the FFA class. The contractor has 245 days to complete the contract.
June 26, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
Samuel Hill Memorial Bridge is now the official name of the structure across the Columbia River between Maryhill and Biggs, Oregon. At ceremonies conducted last Friday by the Washington Good Roads Association, Governor Rosellini was assisted by Miss Klickitat County, Vickey Weaver of Lyle, in unveiling a plaque mounted at the Washington end of the bridge.
July 2, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
Two dugouts, a project of the Jaycees, were complete and are being put to good use by the city recreation baseball teams at the old high school grounds. The dugouts are constructed with a base of concrete blocks and have wooden walls. The roof is galvanized metal. The dugouts are 16 feet long, four and half feet wide and six feet high in front. Don Schneider was the Jaycee chairman of the project. Other Jaycee members who worked on the project were: Ray Thayer, Gary Solie, Leon Ward, Don Scherer, Stuffy Stone, Harold Gray, Jack Dressel, Bob Marvel, Ron Rombalski, Larry Boardman, Jack Mulrony, Dennis Mesecher, Chuck Lewis, Rex Maurer, Keith Woodward, and Roger Parton.
June 28, 1984 – 40 Years Ago
A rare 1865 issue of the New York Herald is on display for the public at the Sentinel office. The paper was loaned for display purposes by Alice Beyerlin, who said it had been in her family for many years. The framed page is dated April 15, 1865, and reports details of the death by assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in much of the space. Also included among the six 18-inch columns of small print are brief items about the Civil War, including one headlining the Confederacy’s Jefferson Davis and his “latest appeal to his deluded followers.”
July 5, 1984 – 40 Years Ago
The City Volunteer Fire Department has challenged all other departments in the area to test their skills with a firehose during Community Days this weekend, when a ball suspended by a cable is forced back and forth by pressure hoses until it passes the other team’s mark. An invitation from the department suggests three person teams be formed by such groups as City Councilman, County Commissioners, School Board members and even newspapermen.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat
Mystery Picture
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.
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture was quite interesting to talk to everyone about. Not recognizing anyone in the picture, the next thing most everyone looked at was the business names. The Top Hat, then named Jack’s Top Hat, recognizable with its iconic sign, is where Bake My Day is now. Next to Jack’s Top Hat is Ross Biggs Radio and Electric Shop. And then, most noted, that Larson’s was on the wrong side of Main Street. Digging into our archives we found that this was not the Larson’s most people recall but rather another business named Larson’s Agency. With a magnifying glass, we were able to see “real estate” and “insurance” in their windows.
For several days no one had a clue as to the people in the picture. While several people had noted the year of the starred truck as mid’50s, it wasn’t until Mark Doubravsky came in with a current picture of an old truck (below) that we had our first real clue. Mark said he took the picture down on the Hill Ranch and was pretty certain it was the same truck. And on
Monday, Ken Hill called to identify himself (as the kid standing at the telescope) and the old truck. Ken said this is Cub Scout Troop Den 4, and their leader was Mrs. Kastle. Though he had no recollection of the telescopes and dunce caps, he recalled the old truck very well. The truck is, he believes, a 1955 GMC, and it’s still sitting over at Ray Hill’s place.
In May of 2023 we ran a picture of an old Cascade Lumber Company fire truck. Last week, Torvald Sorensen brought what he believes is that same truck over for us to see. (Picture below.) After speaking with him for a bit, we have a pretty good sense that this is the same truck. When he purchased it, he was told it used to be set up as a fire truck with the tank and pump, and they used to be able to make out some of the words on the door. Most of all, Torvald was able to pick up on a dent on the back fender in our Mystery Picture, and he fixed that same dent on his fender while getting the truck up and running again. It’s always great when an old picture comes back around again. Thank you, Torvald, for bringing the truck over for us to see!
Points to ponder:
If you’re not using social media to spout your uninformed opinions, you’re totally missing the point of the internet.
Sign in a restaurant window: “Eat now, pay waiter.”
“Measure once, cut twice”– I don’t think this dyslexic carpenter is going to work out.
Life is proving much more challenging than TV made it out to be.
It’s a small world, but I wouldn’t want to have to paint it.
There should be a children’s song called, “If you’re happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your parents sleep.”
I wish people had a brightness setting.
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How to hire a good in-home caregiver for lone parent
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to hire a good in-home caregiver to help my elderly father who lives alone. What’s the best way to do this?
Searching Sarah
Dear Sarah,
Finding a good in-home caregiver for an elderly parent is not always easy. How can you find one that’s reliable and trustworthy, as well as someone your parent likes and is comfortable with? Here are some tips that can help.
Know his needs
Before you start the task of looking for an in-home caregiver, your first step is to determine the level of care your dad needs.
Simpson
For example, if he only needs help with daily living tasks like shopping, cooking, doing laundry, bathing or dressing, a “homemaker” or “personal care aide” will do. But if he needs health care services, there are “home health aides” who may do all the things a homemaker does, plus they also have training in administering medications, changing wound dressings and other medically related duties.
Once you settle on a level of care, you then need to decide how many hours of assistance he’ll need. For example, does your dad need someone to come in just a few mornings a week to cook, clean, run errands or perhaps help him with a bath? Or does he need more continuous care that requires daily visits?
After you determine his needs, there are two ways in which you can go about hiring someone. Either through an agency, or you can hire someone directly on your own.
Hiring through an agency
Hiring a personal care or home health aide through an agency is the safest and easiest option, but it’s more expensive. Costs typically run anywhere between $15 and $30 an hour depending on where you live and the qualification of the aide.
How it works is you pay the agency, and they handle everything including an assessment of your mom’s needs, assigning appropriately trained and pre-screened staff to care for her, and finding a fill-in on days her aide cannot come.
To find a home care agency in your dad’s area use search engines like Google or Bing and type in “home health care” or “non-medical home care” followed by the city and state your dad lives in. You can also use Medicare’s search tool at Medicare.gov/care-compare – click on “home health services.” Most home health agencies offer some form of non-medical home care services too.
You also need to know that original Medicare does not cover in-home caregiving services unless your dad is receiving doctor ordered skilled nursing or therapy services at home too. But, if your dad is in a certain Medicare Advantage plan, or is low-income
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and qualifies for Medicaid, he may be eligible for some coverage.
Hiring directly
Hiring an independent caregiver on your own is the other option, and it’s less expensive. Costs typically range between $12 and $25 per hour. Hiring directly also gives you more control over who you hire so you can choose someone who you feel is right for your dad.
But be aware that if you do hire someone on your own, you become the employer so there’s no agency support to fall back on if a problem occurs or if the aide doesn’t show up. You’re also responsible for paying payroll taxes and any worker-related injuries that may happen. If you choose this option, make sure you check the aide’s references thoroughly and do a criminal background check at companies like eNannySource.com.
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too. On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Letters from the community
Why is he running?
Why is Jerrod Sessler running for Congress? He wants America back. He is tired of seeing how the Constitution has been perverted time and time again by Congress letting the corrupt bureaucrats make laws when the responsibility belongs to those the people elected. He is fed up watching Congress bribe American citizens with their own money.
Jerrod is dedicated to working for the people and making Congress follow its own rules. Jerrod is not a politician but a patriot who feels it is his duty to contribute to restoring Congress to the people. We have, for far too long, been electing “politicians,” and America is too important to be left up to the politicians. America belongs to the citizens, not a handful of billionaires who have the resources to lobby Congress for their benefit.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
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.”
problems we all face. This is driving the Republican party further away from the party of just 20 years ago when thoughtful, humanitarian Republicans could work with Democrats to solve our problems.
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
Let’s move away from the insanity of game-show politics. Let’s support and expect intelligent, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue from all of our elected officials. Honesty and integrity are undervalued in game show politics.
Check facts for yourself. Lies do not benefit our country, only the liar who tells them.
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
Seems clear
So let’s make 2024 the year that we elect God-fearing, American-loving candidates like Jerrod Sessler who want to go to Congress to serve the people, not special interests.
Delmer Eldred Goldendale
It’s very different
The Republican Party of 20 years ago was a different animal. The party’s departure away from conservative values is now focused on embracing insanity, fabricating lies to create fear in an attempt to gain power. This will only preserve the position of those who financially profit from the inhumanity.
Racism, discrimination, environmental crisis? No problem! Blame the Chinese, the borders, and Biden. Radical Republicans intentionally block bipartisan solutions to the
Barbara Beattie White Salmon
During my professional career at a large university medical center, I was the manager of an inpatient comprehensive medical unit. The patients had dual diagnoses of a medical and a psychiatric problem.
It is not appropriate that I make a diagnosis, but the behavior exhibited by the 45th president reminds me of a person with a narcissistic personality disorder. Performance art is his niche, governing is not.
Janet Holen White Salmon
Smarter than a fifth grader?
School’s almost out, but adults need to pass math education. Remember Trump’s Republican tax cuts that benefitted the wealthy and, by the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) estimate, cost the government $1.9 trillion before it expires in 2025? That’s a big defi-
Guidelines for Letters
cit Republicans don’t want to talk about, but they do say they want to cut Social Security, healthcare, food assistance programs, and more that your taxes make possible. Now the CBO’s new estimate of cost to keep Trump’s tax cut in place over the next decade: $4.6 trillion. In April Trump told donors he plans to extend the tax cuts, and Republican legislators in Congress are agreeing to that extension. That means working and middle class families carry the tax burden when the wealthy do not pay their fair share. Shows Republicans have little regard for the actual deficit and working people.
Instead, consider Biden and Democrats’ plans: no extension of tax cuts, but implementing tax rates that would increase for those making over $400,000 and a corporate minimum tax of 21% that would end big corporations paying little or nothing. Other provisions would make the tax system fairer—benefitting everyday workers and families. American Enterprise Institute found that Biden’s changes would result in $3.8 trillion in revenue increases, not $4.6 trillion deficit with Trump’s extension. Also, under Biden and Democrat’s enacted policies (ex. American Rescue Plan, CHIPS & Science Act) there is substantial increase in new businesses & jobs. Quiz time. Republican wealthy tax cuts: $4.6 trillion deficit and program cuts or Democrat fair tax plan: $3.8 trillion for important programs for all people, reduce deficit. Your answer: vote for numbers that benefit you. The math is clear.
Steven Woolpert White Salmon
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In last week’s news, I mistakenly referred to Blake Masden as Blake Shelton. While Blake Shelton is one of my favorite country singing stars, Blake Masden is the young man we’re celebrating here in Glenwood as he soon heads to the 2024 National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming. I apologize for the error. I must have been in a hurry that day and, even proofreading the column two times, I didn’t catch that slip up. We here in Glenwood wish Blake, Joslyn Arnold, and Peyton Sanchey much success at the Finals that will begin just a little over a week from now.
It was heartwarming to see the huge turnout to celebrate the life of Glenwood resident Chris Gimlin last Saturday afternoon. The Gimlin family hosted a large picnic gathering in the yard of Brent and Amy Gimlin and served a delicious lunch/dinner. Even in that large yard, it seemed to be standing room only as family and friends came from far and near to let Chris’s wife Tina and sons Derek and Devin know how much we all care about them.
A large collage of photos of Chris’s all too brief life was a very moving tribute to a man devoted to his family, a man who selflessly helped coach Little League baseball teams for many years, a man who always showed his support for his own sons as well as all the other Glenwood kids at their athletic events
Thursday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) announced the launch of the annual Central Washington Congressional App Challenge, open to all middle and high school students who reside in or attend a school in Washington’s 4th Congressional District. Students may participate individually or in a team of students up to four.
“The Congressional App Challenge is an event I look forward to every year and a wonderful opportunity for students in Central Washington to demonstrate their technical skills,” said Newhouse. “I strongly encourage any student with an interest in STEM or computer science to get creative, build an app, and show off your skills on the national stage!”
The Congressional App Challenge is now open and will run through October 24, 2024. Applicants are welcome to submit their application any time during this period. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and given congressional recognition for their outstanding achievements in STEM and computer science.
and other special occasions. Our deepest condolences go to all of Chris’s immediate and extended Gimlin family. Everyone is invited to a service for Jerry Ladiges at the Mt. Adams Cemetery on Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. There will be no dinner following the service at the cemetery.
The Glenwood Homemakers are hosting a wonderful evening on Saturday, July 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. for new and old community residents in their 2024 Meet and Greet at Hoodenpyl Park. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Homemakers began their Meet and Greet program last summer as a way for those new to the community and those who have lived here awhile to get acquainted and enjoy a delicious dinner.
This fun day will feature door prizes, a bounce house and games for kids, and even cotton candy. Homemakers will barbecue hot dogs and hamburgers. They will also provide lemonade and utensils. Please bring a lawn chair and side dish or dessert to share. The Homemakers say, “Come meet your neighbors, new and old.” We really enjoyed last year’s Meet and Greet and were fi nally able to put faces to the names we had been hearing as more and more people chose our beautiful valley to make their homes.
Have a safe and fun 4th of July celebration, everyone.
The winning app will be featured in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. and on the Congressional App Challenge website. Winning students will also be invited to the #HouseofCode reception on Capitol Hill and may be awarded additional prizes, to be announced later.
For more information about the Congressional App Challenge and submission criteria, visit newhouse.house.gov/2024-congressional-app-challenge.
Background
The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) was established in 2013 and officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015 because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation, and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. To maintain American competitiveness, it is crucial that the U.S. invests in our youth now and helps them acquire these valuable skills. The CAC encourages students to pursue those skills and recognizes them for their efforts.
Joshua and Randi Krieg, agriscience educators at Goldendale School District, recently attended a CASE 4 Learning professional development institute at Elma Jr. High School to teach the Animal Health and Veterinary Science (AHVS) CASE course.
CASE 4 Learning is committed to designing an inquiry-based agricultural curriculum that meets the current demands of teachers, students, and industry.
CASE 4 Learning provides comprehensive professional development and workshops for new and seasoned teachers to achieve lifetime certification, learn new coursework, and build a community of support. Upon certification, all CASE 4 Learning teachers have access to course updates, training, and support for the remainder of their career. The curriculum is designed to spiral and scaffold course concepts, incorporate APP (Activity, Project, or Problem) modalities, and meet core standards to equip teachers and schools to help students become lifelong learners and prepare them for college or careers. The curriculum was written by CASE 4 Learning.
CASE is an acronym for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education and is an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council.)
During the AHVS BriefCASE Institute, the Kriegs spent 13 hours working through nearly every lesson in the 86 day curriculum and learning how to deliver lessons using
inquiry-based learning, which shifts focus in the classroom from teacher-led to student-directed learning. In exploring the curriculum, the Kriegs actually participated in practicum procedures, such as nail clipping, wound flushing and bandaging and suturing of animals.
“I cannot wait to incorporate these veterinary skills into my courses and
bring back the clinical procedures for my students that are interested in veterinary science. I also appreciate how this curriculum fits nicely with our FFA Veterinary Science competition,” said Josh Krieg. For more information about CASE 4 Learning, visit www.case4learning. org.
Three Goldendale students have made the 2024 Spring Honor Roll at Washington State University. They are: Alissa Conroy, Allison Hedges, and Cahley Jaekel.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m...
Sunday
• Lyle Farmers/Crafters Sunday Market - 10 a.m. - -2 p.m. at the community center.
Monday
• 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.
• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509493-1533.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 4903704
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 10 - 11:30 am for grades 5 – 8. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as soccer, volleyball, dodge ball, pickleball, table tennis and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Commu-
nity Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625
• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• White Salmon Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m. every week seasonally at Rheingarten Park.
• 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 509-250-3746.
• 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
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Library. Fun and learning for you and your little ones!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• 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.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Trivia at the American Legion – (on hold through summer) every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• 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
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 10 - 11:30 a.m. for grades 1 - 4. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as floor hockey, balloon volleyball, dodge ball and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open for all youth from 6:30-8 p.m. for indoor and/or outdoor activities. Meet new people, have fun playing soccer, dodge ball, gaga ball and more! For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church
Community Events
124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• 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 5yrs) 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
• New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - on hold until the end of Summer. Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• 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
• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library –every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Farmers Market in Goldendale. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway.
• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June –September. Vendors, please contact Bea Wilson 509-637-0584.
• 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 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library COMMUNITY EVENTS
YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN through July 12! Pick up an application at the pool. Call
Mike Villamar at 509-480-2311 for more information or visit the pool website for forms.
July 1 – 31,2024, Klickitat School District Summer Meal Program: 12 - 1 p.m. Klickitat School 99 School Drive. Klickitat School District will be providing FREE summer meals to youth age 18 and below. Contact Superintendent Kendrick Lester at 509-369-4145.
July 4, 2024, Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show: Gates open at 1 p.m., opening ceremony at 4:30, Derby starts at 5 p.m. Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale Contact Todd at 509-261-00484 or Scott 509-250-2001
July 4 - 6, 2024, OHM On The Range: 1807 BZ Glenwood Hwy. OHM on The Range is an upcoming festival that promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Set on over 80 acres of private property in the charming town of Glenwood, Washington, this event is sure to offer attendees a picturesque and serene environment to enjoy the festivities. With over 40 musical acts, a full workshop schedule, food trucks, live painters, vendors, live performers, art installations, and more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. The best part? GA camping passes are included in the price of your ticket, allowing festival-goers to truly immerse themselves in the atmosphere and stay close to all the action. So pack your bags and get ready for a weekend filled with music, art, and community at OHM on the Range! Visit OHMontherange.net for more information.
July 5 – 6, 2024, Goldendale Annual Community Days: Spend your Independence Day weekend immersed in Goldendale Community Days. Filled with music, events, food and more Goldendale Community Days is a great way to dive into the fun in a small town.
On Friday night, immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift as we explore her iconic eras with a special screening, meet and greet opportunities, and exclusive bracelet giveaways from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m..
On Saturday, the fun continues with a colorful start with a color run, followed by a variety of engaging activities throughout the day. From the Toddler Cool-Down Zone offering parent-supervised play areas, sensory bins, a ball pit, and more, to the FREE Touch a Truck event featuring vehicles from the Police Department and KC Sheriff, there’s something for everyone.
Be sure to catch the traditional Parade, quilt show at the Presby Museum, enjoy cultural performances, participate in sack races, admire classic cars at the Car Show, and test your skills in contests like the Watermelon Contest and Hot Dog Eating Contest. The day will also feature fitness demonstrations, a talent show, and a surprise exciting grand finale! Visit the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce website for more detail on these events.
July 6, 2024, Celebrate 100 Years with Goldendale Golf Club: Activities begin as the club as we decorate our golf carts for the annual Community Days Parade! Immediately after the parade these activities will be available at the golf club until 6 p.m: Farmers Market, mini golf, GGC walking history, bouncy house, water slide, food trucks, live music. Contact Amy Wilson for more information, amywilson@pga.com.
July 6, 2024, Annual Quilt Show at the Presby Museum. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
July 8 - 10, 2024, 4-H Youth Horse Summer Camp: Klickitat County Fairgrounds. Contact Patricia Shamek at 541-99-9560 or Martha Parsons at 509-637-
4016 All experience levels and disciplines welcome.
July 8 - 12, 2024 Vacation Bible School at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church: 9 a.m. - noon . Look for registration forms in our candy bags at the Community Days Parade or call the church at 509-773-4471
July 9 - August 2, 2024, Youth Summertime Quilting Clinic: To provide youth the satisfaction and achievement of sewing a quilt in a safe and positive environment. Basic quilting skills will be introduced including selecting coordinating cotton prints, pre-washing fabric, pressing and cutting fabric and using a sewing machine while following instructions, practicing decision making skills, self-reliance, cooperation and dedication to complete a lengthy project. Contact Stephanie Shamek 509-208-4259 or Pat Shamek at 541-993-9560
July 12 – 13, 2024, Friends of the Goldendale Library Book Sale: Friday 10 - 1 p.m. Member pre-sale. 1 - 7 p.m. Community book sale. Saturday 9 - 4 p.m. Community book sale. Hardbacks only $1.50, paperbacks, 50 cents, puzzles and media $2.00
July 13, 2024, Glenwood Meet & Greet: 4 - 7 p.m. at Hoodenpyl Park in Glenwood. Come meet your neighbours, both new and old, at our 2024 Meet and Greet. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Glenwood Homemakers.
July 17, 2024, Summer at your Library Midsummer Party: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen Street.
July 19, 2024, Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure: 11 – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen Street. This is an immersive experience that combines storytelling with STEM exploration. Contact the Library for more information.
July 21, 2024 Mt. Adams Classic 4-H Classic Buckle Series: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 50 Snowden Rd, White Salmon Judge Tracy King. Contact Pat Shamek 541-993-9560 or Martha Parsons 509-637-4016 or visit WSU’s Klickitat County Extension website https://klickitat. wsu.edu
July 22 & 23rd, 2024, Hunter Education Class: Contact Chris Venema for information 509830-7372. July 23, 2024, Homeschool Hangout: 1 - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. This is a drop in program with hands on activities designed for at home learners and their caregivers. Meet other homeschool families and explore our library homeschool resources.
July 24 - 28, 2024 Broken Spurs Rodeo Summer Camp: 149 Willis Road, Goldendale. Come have fun with your horses and your friends. Cost is $150. Jan Wallace clinician. Helmets required. Contact Pat Shamek 541-993-9560 or visit Broken Spurs Rodeo Association on Facebook.
July 27 – 28, 2024 W.E. Rock Crawl Western Series Round 3: 290 Pipeline Road, Broken Boulder Farm, Goldendale. Gates open at 9 am. both days. Bring your chairs! Food and rest rooms are available on site as well. There will be off-road vendors and lots of spectators and teams. The sport of World Extreme Rock Crawling or W.E. ROCK is all about challenging driver and machine. Competitors build amazing vehicles to drive over the most extreme obstacles our world renowned course designers can dream up. Conquering large boulders, steep climbs, rock ledges and massive drops, all while avoiding strategically placed cones. Depending on the class the competitors choose to compete in their vehicle must
follow some basic build rules and safety requirements. The rules are designed to keep each class fair while allowing the builder freedom to engineer the most competitive vehicle they can. Once on the course the driver and spotter have 10 minutes to navigate 3-4 gates (set of cones) without hitting any cones and as few backups as possible. Each cone hit or backup they take adds points to their score and the team with the lowest score wins. The courses are designed to provide the most action for the spectators throughout the weekend and force drivers to push what they have built to the limits
July 26 - 28, 46th Annual Klickitat Canyon Days: Kiddie carnival and free hot dog dinner Friday night 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Saturday starts with the Fire Department fund raiser breakfast from 7 - 10 a.m. 5K walk/run registration starts at 7:30 a.m, run starts at 8 a.m. Market with live music and kids activities from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3 on 3 basketball starts at 10 a.m. Parade is at 11 and the Car show starts at 11:15. Rubber ducky derby pickup 6 p.m. On Sunday the Co-Ed volleyball tournament starts at 9 a.m. Vendors needed, email klickitatcanyonday@gmail.com. or call Ivy Carpe at 541-788-4557.
July 27, 2024 Takohachi Q Ensemble: 11 a.m 228 E Darland Goldendale at the Goldendale Grange Hall. Come experience the enchanting world of Japanese culture through captivating storytelling and traditional music in this family-friendly program. Sponsored by Ft Vancouver Regional Library.
August 3, 2024, Annual Back to School Bash: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn in Goldendale. Free school supplies will be given away. Drawing for 3 free backpacks. Food, games, inflatables and school supplies. Come join the fun! This FREE event is organized by Goldendale Church of the Nazarene 509773-4216.
August 8, 2024, Friends of the Goldendale Library Ice Cream Social: 5 - 7 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. August 14, 2024 End of Summer at your Library party: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
August 14 - 18, 2024, Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: visit https://www.klickitatcountyfair. com/ for the full schedule.
August 27, 2024, Homeschool Hangout: 1 - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. This is a drop in program with hands on activities designed for at home learners and their caregivers. Meet other homeschool families and explore our library homeschool resources.
September 7, 2024, Splendour of the River: 5 - 9 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum. Support Maryhill Museum’s mission to ignite a journey of educational enrichment in the Columbia Gorge! Together we hold the keys to an enchanting future. Tickets available and sponsorships available at www.maryhillmuseum.org or 509-773-3733.
September 6 - 8, 2024, Huckleberry Festival: Details to follow
September 17, 2024, Full Harvest Moon Celebration: 7 - 9 p.m. at the Field of Stars Boutique 514 S Columbus #4 Goldendale. Join Us for a celebration of the full moon. We will be doing 1 large craft and 3 small crafts. Refreshments served. Call Field of Stars Boutique for more information 509-261-2641 September 21, 2024 Black Ties and Blue Jean Dinner and Fundraiser: 5 - 10 p.m. 108 Grant Street at the American Legion in Goldendale. Mingling and lots of fun & laughter! Funds raised will support KVH optometry. Tickets are $60 each.
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In anticipation of this summersdangerouslyhot temperatures and wildfire smokeevents, Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborativepartnerswillhavefree cooling kits available for houseless residents They have also compiled lists of localsites where people mayseeksafetywhenlifethreatening conditions set in TheMid-ColumbiaCommunity Action Council (MCCAC), which operates in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties in Oregon and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), which operates in Skamania and Klickitat counties in Washington, lead the Collaborative’s efforts for cooling resources
Cooling bundles may vary slightly at the variouslocationsdependingon availablesupplies,butthey willgenerallycontaincooling cloths, handheld fans, reusable water bottles, water and Gatorade sunscreen, chapstick, snacks, and information about heat emergencies and how toavoidthem Through ongoing outreach, these lightweight kits allow coordinators to easily distribute and quickly support houseless community members throughout the region withoutrequiringpeopleto travel to specificlocations forservices Kitsarealsoavailableat various fixed locations In Oregon, the free kits are availableatMCCAC’soffice at606StateStreetSuiteIB in Hood River, the Gloria Navigation Center at 2505 W7thStreetinTheDalles, and through the Office of Emergency Management in Sherman County that is available by phone at 541-565-3100 The public is asked to leave a message, and an EOM team member will return the call to arrange access to cooling kits In Washington,freekits areavailableatallWAGAP offices in Stevenson, Bingen and Goldendale They are also available at Sec-
ond Hand Rose WAGAP’s community thrift store in Bingen Theycanbepicked up during office hours Additionally, the teams are working now to coordinate with other community organizations such aslibraries,churches,and fire departments, to make kitsavailableatevenmore sites The shift from specific coolingshelterstooffering coolingkitsbeganlastyear following feedback from the houseless community that individuals did not havethecapacitytotravel long distances to receive services
“In 2022, regional cooling shelters reported minimal use,” said Jennifer Pauletto, WAGAP’s incomingexecutive director “WAGAP had just two clients check in at our Stevenson cooling shelter, a facility that costs tens of thousands of dollars to operate over the season The agency has sinceturnedthespaceinto transitional family housing units, which address a chronic need, serving many more houseless clientsinthisnewcapacity For those experiencing houselessness, there will alsobeseverallocationsin the region where they can physically escape the heat during an organization’s regularhoursofoperation
In Washington, Father’s House Fellowship at 207 S Klickitat Street in Goldendale will be open Monday through Fridayfrom noon to 6 pm and will keep supplies on hand The Goldendale Community Library will also have supplies on hand at 131W Burgen Street and willbeavailableMonday/ Wednesday/Friday/Saturday from 10 a m to 6 pm and Tuesday/Thursday from 9a m to 6 pm TheWhiteSalmonValley Community Library at 77 Wauna Avenue will be availableMondaythrough Saturdayfrom10a m to6 pm TheStevenson CommunityLibraryat120NW VancouverAvenuewillbe availableMondaythrough
Saturdayfrom10a m to6 pm andhavecoolingsuppliesonhand
Additionally, in Washington, when houseless persons are at risk from extreme temperatures or hazardous air quality conditions, the WAGAP Housing Teams will work on a case-by-case basis to assist them in gettinginto a healthier environment Personsatriskshouldcall WAGAP for assistance at (509)493-2662duringregularbusinesshoursMonday through Thursday from 9 a m to5pm InOregon,St Vincentde Paulof theDallesat315W 3rdStreetwillbeavailable from 9:30 a m to1:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday The Hood RiverLibraryat502EState Street will be available Tuesday through Thursday from10 a m to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10 a m to 6 pm In ShermanCounty,aperson in need can contact The Office of Emergency Management at (541) 565-3100 for information on how to seekshelter
Additionally, in Oregon, if extremeconditionswarrantopening,MCCACwill post an announcement on its website when it opens thetemporarycoolingand air quality shelter at the Gloria Navigation Center at2505W 7thStreetinThe Dalles When open, it will operate from 11 a m to 7
Community members are encouraged to be pro-
activeif theweatherlooks like it will pose a threat overtheweekendsandare asked to contact WAGAP by the end of business on Thursday to arrange support if needed Otherwise, look to the area partners listed above toseek relief WAGAPwillalsopostbannerupdatesatwwwwagap orgtoalertiftherearespecificinstructions
All area residents are encouraged to prepare in advance to take precautions when temperatures rise, and the region is affectedbypoorairquality Learningthesignsofheatrelated illness like heat stroke or heat exhaustion is an important first step Examples can be found at www cdc gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillnesshtml
Basic steps to protect yourself or others from heat illness include staying cool keeping wellhydrated and staying out of thesun For air quality issues, avoid smoke whenever possible,find a ventilated shelter, and consider wearing an N-95 mask if exposed Helping others especially vulnerable people and elderly adults to avoid these conditions and ensure they have the necessary resources is also important to keeping the community safe and healthy Ifsomeoneisinanemergent situation, call 911 immediately to get professionalassistance
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jacent properties.
Ultimately, commissioners decided on a two-pronged approach.
Noting that they did not have proper land use requirements for a battery storage operation, they agreed to put a moratorium on battery storage operations. But when Commissioner Jacob Anderson said that would only stop the county from accepting applications, and that energy companies could go around local control by applying to the Energy Facilities
Siting Council, the others agreed to also pursue an interim zoning ordinance wording change as well.
Staff will bring forward that potential change and a moratorium at the next meeting until more formal procedures can create a permanent zone change.
All agreed that both steps should be taken as soon as possible, noting that Benton County had enacted a moratorium but had done so the day after an application had been filed. The longstanding land use rule is that whatever codes or ordinances are in effect on the day an application is filed are the ones that will apply.
A representative of Avangrid, operators of the Juniper Canyon wind farm, told commissioners that their company had no
One man called for the “names of people behind the decision to close the jail.” Another attendee asked, “Can we check into where Zoller’s getting her money?” And in reference to people who are addicted to drugs, one man yelled, “Fertilizer time,” suggesting that death was the best way to treat addiction. The Goldendale Sentinel was also included
near-term plans to build a battery storage facility, but if they did they would be as close to a substation as possible. Earlier, the planning department reported that Avangrid was busy putting new blades and new nacelles in 52 towers, a $200 million project that would cost the county $150,000 to review the application. Fortunately, the company is required to cover that cost.
The meeting was notable for a refreshing tone of amiability and cooperation.
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• A petition to annex a property into Klickitat County Fire Protection District No. 3.
• Renewal of a contract for GIS maintenance services required in the State Military Department Grant.
• An annual agreement with Oregon Corrections (NORCOR) Juvenile Detention Facility giving the county a discount on housing Klickitat County juveniles, by prepaying a year in advance.
• A letter and Certificate of Appreciation to Peter Mercer for his years of service on the Citizens Review Committee.
• An amendment to the agreement with Department of Ecology
in the rounds of insults, none made by Songer but by some among the crowd of about 50 citizens.
Though Songer regularly accuses Commissioners Lori Zoller and Jacob Anderson of being “incompetent liars,” he speaks highly of his staff. One of them, Undersheriff Carmen Knopes, said the county commission has, in fact, funded $1.8 million in
extending the deadlines nine months for the Refined Basin Yield Assessment, Dry Creek and Butler Creek project.
• An amendment to the grant agreement with Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Lead Entity Grant.
• A public meeting to be held in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. to consider approval of short plat requests from the Jim Hill Family Trust, and from Paul and Melissa Enyeart in the Goldendale area.
• A public meeting to be held at the same time and place as above to consider a binding site plan for Under Canvas in the Husum/BZ Corners area.
• A supplemental agreement with GN Northern, Inc for on-call geotechnical engineering services that retains the completion date of February 29, 2025 and increases the payment from $300,000 to $500,000.
• A lease with Lyle Lions Club Community Center for Klickitat County Senior Services to use the kitchen at the Center every Tuesday for the senior nutrition program and congregate meal
improvements to the jail since 2017. She presented a funding comparison to another Washington state jail, which has 56 beds and a $4.8 million annual budget; the Klickitat County jail has 46 beds and a $1.8 million budget. Songer stated he would be holding similar town halls in White Salmon and Bingen.
Heat and affordable housing on the agenda
Tamara Kaufman For The SenTinel
The bi-state MidColumbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) invites partners and interested public members to its third quarter meeting on July 9, 2024, from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom or in person at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street in The Dalles.
This quarter, the group will focus on cooling services and shelter updates. Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will review cooling services available now throughout the Gorge. All partners are welcome to share
Smith, in turn, urged the council to set a meeting of the ordinance committee, citing U.S. Supreme Court ruling last Friday. The high court sided with the city of Grants Pass, saying that it is not cruel or unusual punishment to penalize people for living outdoors even if they have nowhere else to go. Chief Smith urged councilors to pass new ordinances that the city would be allowed to enforce. The ordinance committee will meet Monday, July 8 at 3 p.m. Councilors will also meet on Saturday, July 13, for a workshop to discuss city goals, including a
urgy is the center of our lives as Orthodox Christians.”
This will not be the only feast day for Orthodox Christians in
announcements and are invited to volunteer to support the distribution of cooling kits and the operations of severe weather emergency shelters throughout the region in the coming summer.
WAGAP will talk about the family shelter in Stevenson. Now, it is a year-round transitional housing facility that was once a cooling shelter but has been reimagined to regularly serve more houseless clients.
Members will also share updates on the Landlord Luncheon series and the RentWell program. Housing and advocacy updates are on the agenda.
Members will hear about the Rand Road affordable
possible new public works position.
The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce was granted an additional $1,000 in tourism money for this weekend’s Community Days celebration since the Chamber had taken on the added duty of running the car show.
At the previous council meeting on May 17, Councilor Loren Meagher made a remark that hinted he might be open to stepping down. Asked to clarify his remark, he replied: “I missed a number of Council meetings this
the Goldendale area, as the Saints Joachim and Ana Orthodox Mission will hold a patronal feast day of their own on September 9, an annual
housing project in Hood River and the Columbia View apartments in Cascade Locks. The team will also discuss any calls to action for advocacy efforts to support affordable housing development. There will be a listening session with the Columbia Gorge Health Council, which is conducting an Oregon-focused Community Health Assessment. Washington partners will also be welcome to remain for that session if they choose. To receive a Zoom meeting link or to RSVP to attend the July 9 meeting in person, email Sarah Kellems at skellems@ mccac.com.
last few months. It’s been a challenging time for a number of reasons, and there was some discussion about council attendance.”
He said he’d been juggling a job and his family, and, in fact, he had a conflict for the next meeting because he had to meet someone coming down from Olympia.
“It’s great to see more people coming in participating in the public” he said. “If someone was really excited about it, and my schedule continues to be hectic, I am willing to step down and let someone else come in and have a voice.”
feast that draws a crowd of its own. As with all major events commemorated by the Orthodox Church, visitors are welcome to attend.
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Pregnancy Resource Center achieves funding goal
JORDAN MAYBERRY FOR THE SENTINEL
After several years of serving the community out of their current space on W. Allyn Street, a funding campaign by the Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) found success beyond expectation. The PRC is purchasing a new facility on 122 W. Main Street.
The funding goal, set for $180,000, was exceeded by $12,000, which will be “placed in savings toward maintenance, capital improvements, and furnishings” as detailed in a community announcement by PRC director Katie Chiles. The present facility was offered by the adjacent Church of The Nazarene as a rental for $1 a month, but a need to expand and offer greater services to the people the PRC supports necessitated more resources, the first step being a place to call their own.
Chiles recounted, “It started with someone giving an anonymous $50,000 towards the new building, and then we really started fundraising at the beginning of April.”
This initial donation spurred a campaign. “It’s unusual to hold an open house for a property we did not even own yet,” Chiles recalls of the group’s fi rst fundraising event, held at the now-purchased location a month prior. But the campaign proceeded with increasing momentum. “We had our spring fundraisers as well as the Walk for Life. We also sent out charity information to our donors, and charity information to the Goldendale churches, as well as on our website and on Facebook.”
Chiles cited “donations from individuals, largely,”
as contributing the majority of the funding, but the annual Walk for Life event drew an unprecedented turnout. “To the best of my knowledge, that was a record both for the number of people attending and for the amount of funds raised,” she recalls. Through the outpouring of support, the PRC was able to reach its set goal in only two and a half months. While a major step has been surmounted, their mission still has ambitions looking to be fulfi lled. Now owning their own location, the PRC will continue to pursue their goal of transitioning to providing ultrasound services free of charge to women in the community, a service which they will be able to provide with their new space for the equipment required. Chiles welcomes that service. “It’s to confi rm the pregnancy as viable,” she says. “Is the baby where it’s supposed to be, does it have a heartbeat, and how far along?”
Further resources will also allow the PRC more means of providing services it already offers, including pregnancy tests, referrals, prenatal and parental
education, and supplies, also free of charge to women and families in need. These services will continue to be offered in their current location at 120 W. Allyn until the agency moves. “We’ll probably be moving [to the new location] at the end of the summer, but for now we are operating out of here,” Chiles states.
The PRC continues to accept donations, both financial and material. Supplies such as blankets, diapers, maternal and baby clothes, formula, and other related amenities have assisted greatly in operations and continue to furnish women in need with the necessary means of supporting motherhood. As their mission continues to grow, the PRC’s ongoing efforts will grow as well, with their service to Goldendale and the surrounding communities broadening in scope.
Chiles thanks supporters and donors for their ongoing contributions, “the community and to all our donors,” not just for their successful campaign but for all that they have received over the life of their organization.
Goldendale bookstore expands
JORDAN MAYBERRY FOR THE SENTINEL
Two and a half months after opening Apollonia Books at 117 S Main Street in Goldendale, Zachary Villar has found support beyond his expectations, leading to a significant expansion of his operations.
Two large shelves standing square in the corner of the space, once modest in their stock, are now packed with a diverse collection of volumes, covering canonical literature, science, history, sociology, poetry, agriculture, philosophy, religion, and art, both in print and out of print. Each book, having passed through readers’ hands and now arriving in their venue
in Goldendale, has its own history, its own narrative.
This collection was sourced by Villar through library surplus, online suppliers, or book sale events. It’s also received volumes through a number of donations from the community. These donations were so abundant that the current space could no longer accommodate them.
“I have received a lot of donations from people in Goldendale, so I have plenty of room to expand,” Villar remarked. As a result, construction is underway to extend the store’s facilities into an adjacent office, effectively doubling Apollonia Books’ capacity.
Reflecting on the impact his business has made, Zachary said, “A lot of people ask me, ‘What’s it
like running a bookstore in a small town?’ I’ve met a lot of readers here who have come to support us.”
The success of Apollonia Books is also thanks to his co-leasers at Crush Smoothie & Juice Bar, which has made the space not only a respected place to discover books but also a social hub for the community. “It is great to share a space with Crush; having that business next to us helps draw in customers. They’ve been good neighbors,” Villar added.
Advancement in construction will continue in the first week of July, with hopes to be ready as soon as possible to accommodate a burgeoning supply that has not yet been made available for purchase.
It’s four weeks into summer, and the Valmas family could be headed to a theme park, the beach, or just taking it easy for the weekend. Instead, Josh and Christel Valmas are eagerly anticipating a three-day convention with a few thousand people who will come to hear exciting good news. In a move planned nearly two years ago, the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) Board of Directors announced that Jennifer Pauletto will be the new executive director as of July 1, 2024. Juan Reyes has been selected to join her as the new associate director.
“The board is excited to have Jennifer and Juan fi ll these leadership roles,” said Debi VanCamp, WAGAP’s board president. “They bring complementary skills and experiences that will contribute to the agency’s ongoing success.”
Bringing a wealth of experience, Jennifer Pauletto, who was appointed as the associate director in 2022, steps into the role with over a decade of service in the nonprofit sector, including positions at
Haven, Gorge Grown Food Network, and Mid-Columbia Children’s Council (MCCC) HeadStart, Pauletto’s background aligns perfectly with WAGAP’s mission and goals.
Pauletto replaces Leslie Naramore, who has led the organization since 2017 and grew the team to over 50 employees and 20 programs that serve lowincome clients in Klickitat and Skamania counties.
Pauletto said she is ready to continue the legacy of listening to community members to address their most relevant needs.
Continuing to build on her years of collaboration in the Gorge, Pauletto is particularly interested in eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty through comprehensive services. She has been actively involved in the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative and says affordability and stability in housing are key concerns for all, especially for Native people and migrant workers and their families.
“Each individual has unique barriers,” Pauletto
said, “and my goal is to continue to support our staff at WAGAP and our partner organizations, who work hand-in-hand with community members in need to help them have a better quality of life.”
Reyes has been supporting WAGAP as the Latino outreach coordinator since 2021 and has been deeply involved in the Gorge community all his life. He has been active in Hood River County, Radio Tierra, Hood River Christmas Project, community Spanish GED education courses, and serving as a graduation/ prevention coach at Hood River Valley High School.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve all community members in this new capacity,” Reyes said. “I have always strived to create equity and opportunity for everyone, and I am excited to help Washington Gorge Action Programs continue and grow the amazing work they do every day to help people and change lives.”
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
MELANIE E. ALLAN
Petitioner vs. JASON LEVERN NEWELL
Respondent No. 22-2-00155-20
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The STATE OF WASHINGTON to: (Respondent) Jason
Levern Newell
YOU ARE HEREBY SUM-
MONED to appear on the 12th day of July, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., at Klickitat County Superior Court, 205 S. Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620. and respond to the petition. If you fail to respond, an order of protection will be issued against you pursuant to RCW 7 .105.310 for a minimum of one year from the date you are required to appear. A temporary order of protection has been issued against you, restraining you from the following: (contact the court for a complete copy of the Temporary Order)
A copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary ex parte protection order has been filed with the clerk of this court.
Date: June 13, 2024
Melanie E. Allan Petitioner (2505, 2601, 2701)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
UMPQUA BANK, Successor by Merger to Sterling Savings Bank; Plaintiff, v. NAWASSA ELAINE BASKETT; DION LEE ROY JOHNSON; SHANE DOUGLAS
JOHNSON; DOE 1 and DOE 2 who are unknown heirs and devisees of Douglas R. Johnson; DOE 3 and DOE 4 who are the occupants of 1235 Hwy. 142, Lyle, Washington; Defendants. Case No. 23-2-00287-20
SUMMONS (60 days)
The State of Washington to the said Defendants: DOE 1 and DOE 2 who are unknown heirs and devisees of Douglas R. Johnson You are hereby summoned to appear within 60 days after
N otices
the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within 60 days after the 19th day of June, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Umpqua Bank, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at their office stated below; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of the complaint and the demand for relief are: The plaintiff seeks to foreclose its trust deed on the subject real property described in the complaint and as described below in the amount of $16,204.71, plus interest, late charges, costs, advances, and attorney’s fees, and to cause the subject property to be sold by the Sheriff of Klickitat County, foreclosing the interests of all defendants in the real property with the proceeds applied to satisfy Plaintiff’s lien. The real property is described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, Stearns Tracts, Volume 3 of Plats, page 41, records of Klickitat County, State of Washington. TOGETHER WITH the right to use water for domestic purposes from the pipeline presently on said premises. Commonly known as 1235 Hwy. 142, Lyle, WA 98635. DATED: June 17, 2024 HERSHNER HUNTER, LLP
By /s/Nancy K. Cary
Nancy K. Cary, WSB 32262
Of Attorneys for Plaintiff ncary@hershnerhunter.com
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT
Estate of JAMES DOUGLAS RANDLE Deceased. No. 24-4-00117-13
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been ap-
c lassifieds
Letters of interest should be addressed to Dr. Ann Varkados by July 19, 2024. Centerville School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (7.12)
BANK TELLER Riverview Bank-Client Service Rep (Bank Teller) $18 and above, DOE. Call Recruiting: 360-5145073 or apply online!
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Salary Range $3,959.16 to $5,584.20 depending on experience. The City of Goldendale is accepting applications for an entry level to certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This is a full-time non-exempt union position. While experience in this field is preferred, it is not required. The employer will train and encourage interested parties to apply. A high school diploma or GED is required. A Washington State Driver’s license is required. If the successful candidate will be required to work toward A Wastewater Treatment Plan Operators II, a Water Distribution Manager II certifications and other certifications as the employer deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the positions. Application and complete job description are available on the city website (www.ci.goldendale.wa.us) or by contacting Sandy at the City of Goldendale, 1103 S Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620; phone 509773-3771. Position is open until filled. An EOE. HOUSE FOR SALE LARGE FARMHOUSE with
This Just In....
• Notice of Meeting: Adopt 2024-25 budget, 202324 budget extension and conduct public hearing - Goldendale School District No. 404
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Marian B. Teckenburg - Carolyn Simms, Attorney at Law
• Legal Notice: Logic and Accuracy Test 7/9/24Klickitat County Auditor
pointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (C) (3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: June19, 2024
Personal Representative: /s/Amarantha A. Utter
Attorney for Person Representative:
By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589
1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-765-1708
(2605, 2703 2802)
PUBLIC NOTICE
2024 KLICKITAT COUNTY FAIR BOX SEAT BID
NOTICE
The Klickitat County Fair Board is accepting bids for box seats in the grandstands for the 2024 Fair & Rodeo. Each box will be furnished with six (6) chairs and require a minimum bid of $100.00. Box Number 17 will be offered
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HAY and BEEF
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up first to the grand marshal’s family and will be offered to the public if the family elects not to purchase. Prospective bidders can contact Erika Beasley (509) 250-3146 or Tracy King (509) 261-2823 with questions. A box seating map is available on the Website (www.klickitatcountyfair. com). Written sealed bids (only 1 box seat per household will be awarded) are to be mailed to Erika Beasley, c/o BOX SEAT COMMITTEE, 101 Clyde Story Road, Goldendale, WA 98620. Bids must be postmarked no later than July 5, 2024. Bids will be awarded at the July, Fair Board meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m. (2606, 2704) NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-25 BUDGET, along WITH A 2023-24 BUDGET EXTENSION AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 KLICITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Goldendale School District No. 404, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a Public Hearing with Board action following regarding the adoption of the 2024-25 Budget, along with the 2023-24 budget extension on July 22, 2024, commencing at 7:00 PM in the High School Commons Room, 525 Simcoe Drive, Goldendale WA. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget and MSOC disclosure of the District for the ensuing 2024-25 fiscal year and to approve a budget extension for the 2023-24 School Year. Prior to adoption of the 2024-25
budget and 2023-24 budget extension, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2024-25 budget and 2023-24 budget extension. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2024-25 budget or budget extension, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240.
Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2024-25 budget and 2023-24 budget extension and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2024-25 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the fouryear enrollment projection, along with the 2023-24 budget extension. 2024-25 budget and budget extension information are available at the District Office.
GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 KLICITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dr. Ellen Perconti
Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors (2705, 2803)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIAN B. TECKENBURG, Deceased.
Case No. 24-4-00709-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of:
(1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 3, 2024 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: PEGASUS FIDUCIARY SERVICES, LLC RESIDENT AGENT: CAROLYN A. SIMMS ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Carolyn A. Simms, WSBA #18258 Of Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law 2035 NE 3rd Loop Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833-2174
COURT OF PROBATE PRO-
CEEDINGS: Superior Court of Clark County AND CAUSE NUMBER: No. 24-4-00709-06 (2706, 2804, 2902)
LEGAL NOTICE
The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for the accessible voting units in the August 6, 2024 Primary will be held July 9, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for ballot tabulation in the Primary will be held July 10, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. The public is invited to observe these tests in the Auditor’s Office located at 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620. Additional information may be obtained by phone (509) 773-4001 or (800) 583-8050 and by visiting www.klickitatcounty.org/1109/ Auditor.
Dated this 28th day of June, 2024. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections (2707)
WOOD HUTCH with mirrors and glass shelves $250 OBO 509-250-3373
additional $100 takes it all. 509-773-4286
KENMORE washer and dryer. Washer works, dryer needs repair $100 set 509773-4758
BED FRAME older twin bed frame mattress is in good condition $50 509-773-4758
TABLE Oak table and chairs in good condition $50 509773-4758
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FREEZER & REFRIGERATOR, approximately 18 CF $400. Large Chest Freezer, 15 CF, both in good condition. $250. 509-250-1232. No delivery.
TAILGATE for a 2010 Ford F350 $250 obo 509-3653463 1966 CADILLAC owner’s manual – make an offer 509365-3463
TEETER EP-560 INVERSION TABLE, brand new for Back Pain, 300 lb Capacity. Paid $270, but we’re moving, so we will sell it for $150. Firm price. 360-623-0342.
OAK DINING TABLE, beautiful 100yr old oak table with 6 chairs $250/ 2006 Honda Pilot receiver hitch, electric plug included, fits others $100/ 7-speed Genesis Aluminum Frame Bike – like new $100 – Call or text Mike 509-412-0656.
MISC ITEMS Freezer $75 obo 3x2x2, Air Conditioner $50 OBO, Cedar Chest $50 OBO, Dehumidifier make an offer 541-435-4923 Goldendale. KIRBY VACUUM cleaner with shampooer $300 509773-4684
Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise. Support Groups NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s
WEDDING RING set, 14carat Gold sizes 5 ¾ women, 10 ½ mens $750 509-2503373
WANTED: Egg Cartons: Brought to Grain Growers in Goldendale 509-773-5598.
$500 OR LESS CAMPER JACKS $50 509773-4286 CANOPY 6’ pickup bed $100 509-773-3222
ROUTER, table, & assorted bits. Paid $400, sell for $200 New, never used 509-7733222
PLOW 3 pt hitch, 2 bottom $450 509-773-3222
TRACTOR FORKLIFT 3pt hitch 42” $250 509-7733222 TABLE PAD round, new in box, mahogany color, beautiful, never used. Paid over $200, asking only $140 509261-2038
TRACE SW SERIES INVERTER/chargers with revision 4.01 software by XANTREX SW2024 $500 509-773-3636
2 pairs Water Skis (Connelly advantage and Connelly Flex 250), 1 small life vest 12”, 2 adult life vests plus 2
TRACE SW series inverter/ chargers with revision 4.01 software by XANTREX SW2024 $500 509-7733636 4 stock Polaris tires on 12” rims – 2 are 26x9, 2 are 26x8. 300 miles on them, all for $200 509-261-0713
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FREEZER & REFRIGERATOR, approximately 18 CF $400. Large Chest Freezer, 15 CF, both in good condition. $250. 509-250-1232. No delivery.
DOG KENNELS 27”L x 21”W x 20” Tall. $45 Call after 10 a.m. 509-250-2927
MANTIS 2-CYCLE MINICULTIVATOR/ROTOTILLER, gas powered, older model, requires 2-stroke oil (not included). Price: $75. Call 509-773-0300. RECLINER, beige in good condition $75 509-773-4497
PATTERNED LOVESEAT AND CLUB CHAIR good condition $75 773-4497
MATTRESS 5 ½ year old
Beautyrest pillowed top Queen size mattress in new condition. No stains etc. FREE 541-980-4082
ANTIQUE SETTEE good condition, sage green upholstery $100 509-773-4497
Announcements & Notices APOLOGY to the WHS CLASS OF 1984 To the WHS graduation class of 1984 I write a sincere apology for my behavior at the 20 year class reunion. I was in no way acting Christ like. I am sorry. Sincerely, Joyce Patton Steele
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READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-378-4320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.
Classified Deadlines: MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions: Loans IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of
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place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $60. 541-354-1748.
DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.
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Appliances
STACKABLE LG Washer and Dryer. Like new. $495 or best offer. Call or text 509281-2019. Furniture
BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-4907254.
DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.
OUTDOOR Furniture. Faux wicker round outdoor table and four chairs with cushions. Good condition. Text or call, 509-994-7036.
Household Merchandise
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
Miscellaneous
WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $85. 541-980-4154. MISCELLANEOUS BABY GEAR High chair, stroller, 2 cribs (different styles) and a carseat. Call for more information, 541-980-4154.
METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.
BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set. 541490-7254.
BABY Gates. Can be used for dog gates as well. $8 each. Good condition. 541490-8992.
Miscellaneous Wanted
RADIO EQUIPMENT WANTED Radio Tubes, Ham Radio & Test Equipment, Tube Stereo & Large Speakers. 503999-2157.
Tools
LATHE: JET® BD-920W bench lathe with Stand. Brand new. $2,350. The Dalles. Dex, 541-399-0714.
MILLER Thunderbolt AC/DC Arc Welder. 230v, Phase 1, 60Hz Serial# JG060314. Like New! The Dalles. Dex, 541-399-0714.
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.
WADERS Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm. Boarding, Pasture, Stables FENCED PASTURE NEEDING COWS TO GRAZE
outside Husum. Seeking mutually beneficial agreement. 541-806-0098.
Cats FREE CATS & KITTENS FOR GOOD HOMES Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099
Garage/ Yard Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper. Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds ESTATE/ MOVING SALE Saturday & Sunday July 6 & 7 9am to 3pm 5966 Billings Rpad Parkdale/ Mt. Hood Selling Furniture (tables, chairs, sofa bed, bookcases, etc.), lamps, trunks, rugs, artwork, dishes and collectables (LuRay Pastels, Hall, Weller, Rookwood), exotic shells, crystal, kitchen items, copper cookware, baskets, tools, and much more. PINE HOLLOW ESTATE/ GARAGE SALE JULY 5-6 9am-4pm Pine Hollow Lake (Near Wamic) 35 N Frontage Road (Follow signs to end of road) Tools, Refrigerators, Freezer, Camping, Hunting, and Fishing gear, Antiques, Paddle Boat, Aluminum Fishing Boat, Electric boat motor, 16X18 Kids Play Set, Huge Blow Up Water Slide, Bicycle, Household Goods, 10 Folding Tables, 50 Chairs, Something for Everyone.
Auto Parts & Accessories 496 Big Block Chevy Engine New custom built 496 Big Block Chevy: Scat rotating assembly, external balance. Comp hydraulic roller cam and lifters. AFR 265 CNC oval port heads, Comp Gold alum rockers, PML valve covers. Edelbrock Air Gap manifold, Holley 4150 850 cfm carb. An engine cradle and a Sunex 1.5 ton engine hoist are included in sale. Detailed parts list and specs are available upon request. $5,000. Call or text (907) 209-3885. ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $60. 541-354-1748.
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Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” 2009 PONTIAC Torrent. 119,750 miles. AWD, 5-speed automatic, 3,4 L, 185 HP. Excellent condition. Comes with new snow tires. $4,750. 541-370-2473.
SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
Apartments for Rent WAITLIST OPEN! INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE APARTMENTS INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE Apartments, an affordable
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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 1-800-6699777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-9279275.
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DRIVER Senior Services – White Salmon, WA. Part-time, 24 hours a week - Non-Exempt - Grade 34, Step 1-3, $18.53-19.68/Hr. DOQ. First review 7/12/2024. Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171.
PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED
Freelance occasional photo needs for Columbia Gorge News, award winning regional news for The Gorge publishing every week. If you like to take photos of a variety of events in our area including sports this might be for you. Photos are used in printed news and online at www. Columbiagorgenews. com. Professional photography not required, but rather the ability to improve your skill with a variety of subject areas. Full photo credit is offered in addition to negotiable pay per photo. Contact, Chelseam@ gorgenews.com for information.
SPECIAL ED PARAS
Hiring Special Ed Paras to serve the WIshram School District.Two openings - 32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $18.96-$23.57 starting hourly range, with benefits and retirement. www.esd112.org/takeroot
PREVENTION & OUTREACH
COORDINATOR
Helping Hands Against Violence in Hood River offers hope, safety and support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Lead the Prevention Program, increase awareness of Helping Hands services, supervise volunteer projects, shelter support as needed. Send cover letter and resume to Serra@helpinghandsoregon.org
FUNERAL ASSISTANT
We are looking to fill an after-hours part-time funeral assistant position. This is a great opportunity to learn more about a career in funeral service or just to help our community in their time of need. If you would like more information, please email ATC@AndersonsTributeCenter.com or call 541-386-1000 or 541-2962600.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.
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CUSTOMER RETENTION
SPECIALIST
Columbia Gorge News is hiring a Customer Retention Specialist for our subscriber department. Do you enjoy talking with people on the phone? We are a quickly growing newspaper and online newspaper serving the entire Gorge area. This position will supervise current subscribers, solicit new, oversee distribution of the newspaper and occasionally deliver a missed newspaper. The ideal candidate must possess great customer service skills and be comfortable and accurate with data entry software, including excel. This position is very part-time with flexible hours. This position can be primarily done from a home office with strong internet. (Position currently is 1-2 hours per day Monday-Saturday. Basic duties might include but are not limited to:
• Listening to messages or answering customer calls regarding subscription services or missed deliveries.
• Delivering or requesting delivery to customer from one of our locations.
• The ability to enter subscription information or make changes to data software.
• The ability to solicit expired customers to restart their subscription. For more information contact, 541-386-1234 x100 or email chelseam@gorgenews. com.
NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!
The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Hiring School Bus Drivers for the 2024-25 school year. $28.18 starting hourly salary. ($28.18 - $32.12 full range) Don’t have a CDL license? We will train! Health benefits and Retirement. Substitute positions also available ($26.100-$26.62/ hr). Details and apply: https://bit.ly/GorgeBusDriver
LOOKING for a new job?
Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com
HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Grant Funded Deputy District Attorney Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment
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.
DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org
HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Principal Planner Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment 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. 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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IdneverbeentoaUS citizenshipceremony before Id never even thought about it much I knewthe processtook alongtimebut beyond that,Iknew nothing about it until I was invited to one My dear friend Betty was coming in from out of town to attend the citizenship ceremony ofherson-in-law Raul Raulisaquietandsoftspoken man who works in corporate catering He has been waiting to become an American citizenformanyyearsandfinally lastThursday he became one I wasn’t expecting much but I was looking forward to seeing Betty She had recently turned80,andIhadn’tseenherinages Ittook alongtimetogetallthefamiliesof allthesoonto-be new citizens seated, so we had a lot of timeto catch up Thenthe ceremony started
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We leadthe worldbecause unique among nations, we draw our people our strength from every country and every corner of the world Andby doingso wecontinuously renew andenrich our nation”
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Then we all went out to lunch, and we celebrated Happy 4thof July
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Fireworks!
The Fourth of July is about the independence of the United States of America. A date to celebrate how brave and bold the leaders of 13 colonies were 248 years ago. The Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. People celebrate in many ways. They have picnics, outings to the lake, parades and then there is almost everyone’s favorite way to end the 4th of July; fireworks!
Fireworks began around 2,000 years ago as Baozhu. Baozhu means exploding bamboo. The reason for this is that is how fireworks began in China. Bamboo stalks were thrown onto a fire and when the air inside got hot enough the bamboo would explode. After gunpowder was invented, it was put in the bamboo to make a louder, more colorful explosion. Europeans loved fireworks when they saw them in China and took the idea back home with them. By the time the American Colonies were founded fireworks were used for many holidays and festivals. The colonists decided the first Fourth of July definitely needed some pyrotechnics. Pyrotechnics is just another word for fireworks.
Have you ever wondered how fireworks are made? A lot of science is involved and it is a very dangerous job because the main ingredient used is black powder. Black powder is an explosive substance made from saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal. Other compounds are mixed together to determine the color of the explosion. What amazes me is that scientists, hundreds of years ago, discovered this. Those scientists were called alchemists. The reality is, those Chinese alchemists were not trying to find colors for fireworks. They were trying to find a way to turn base metals into gold. While heating the metals they learned that they burned at different temperatures and their flames were different colors. So those colorful explosions you see on the 4th of July are created by combining different chemicals and metals.
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Have you ever been to a huge fireworks show? Those shows are set up by pyrotechnicians. Pyrotechnicians are people trained to not just make fireworks but also to put together the big shows you see. They are not just trained to do the job, they have to have a license, just like some other jobs. The license is not easy to get but once you get it you are ready to set up the show.
A big part of lighting fireworks is safety. Whether it is a big show or lighting fireworks at your house. Being prepared, safe and responsible is important. At home it is important to follow these rules. Take care of your pets. Dogs and cats often have a fear of loud noises and bright flashing lights. Never hold fireworks in your hands. Even sparklers that are made to be held are dangerous. Make sure you hold them away from your body and keep them away from other people. Never point fireworks at people or buildings. Have a bucket of water and a water hose nearby. Fireworks can be dangerous and even deadly. Be SAFE this Fourth of July.
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Dr JamesOgden'sis retiringafteran incredible 49years of dedicated service asan optometristintheGoldendale community Dr Ogden hasbeen a cornerstone ofour healthcare family,and hiscontributionsto your eye careand overall well-beinghave been immeasurable
Sincestartinghisprivate practice onJuly1,1975,Dr Ogden has been a trusted provider,a compassionate caregiver,and afriend to manyofyou Hiscommitmentto excellence,personalized approach to patientcare,andgenuine concernfor youreyehealth havelefta lastingimpactongenerationsoffamiliesin our community
In November2022,Dr Ogden joined KlickitatValleyHealth Family Medicine,bringinghiswealth ofexperienceand expertiseto furtherenhance our services Hisdedicationto ensuringthe best possible careforeach ofyou hasbeen unwavering,and hisefforts in recruitingDr Kim Carr,OD,ashissuccessor exemplify his commitmenttocontinuityofcareandthewell-beingofour patients Dr Kim Carr joinsthe KVH FamilyMedicineteam inJuly soyou willnothaveanydisruption in youroptometric care
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY and every one is welcometo stop by and join KVH in celebratingDr Ogden's well-earned retirement!
As Dr Ogden embarksonawell-deserved retirement,we wantto expressour deepestgratitudeforallowingusto bea partofyour healthcare journey Yourtrustin Dr Ogdenand ourteamat KlickitatValleyHealthFamilyMedicine hasbeentruly appreciated,and we arehonoredto have beenyourchosen healthcare provider
While Dr Ogden willbegreatly missed,weare excited for him as he entersthisnew chapter oflifefilledwith relaxationand hobbies Weareconfidentthat hislegacy ofcompassionatecare and professionalism willcontinuetoinspireusall
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