Goldendale Sentinel June 10, 2026 by Goldendale Sentinel

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SECRETARY OF STATE IN GOLDENDALE: Steve Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State, was in town Monday night visiting the Goldendale Observatory.

Major bridge work coming this summer

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You might have to take the long way around more often in Klickitat County this summer. The public works department announced at the June 2 commissioner’s meeting that six county bridges are going to be closed on a staggered schedule in June and July in order to repair them. Each bridge will be closed for 10 days. That starts with Whitmore Bridge No. 319, which will close from June 26 to July 10. Other bridges affected will be White Salmon Bridge No. 104, Bear Creek Bridge No. 103, Tom Miller Bridge No. 216, and Horseshoe Bend Bridge No. 20.

But the one that will cause the longest detour is Leidel Bridge No. 201.

Why so many and all of a sudden? It has to do with the way the bridges are constructed. There are concrete abutments that support the girders on which the bridge deck rests.

But the girders can’t sit directly on the concrete, because the vibrations from vehicles passing overhead would cause the girders to chip away at the concrete.

To keep that from happening, bearing pads are placed between girders and concrete.

The bearing pads are made of special strong, rubberlike material. They distribute the load by transferring the massive weight

of the bridge deck down to the concrete without causing stress concentrations. They also allow the bridge to safely expand and contract with temperature changes and dampens noise and vibrations to extend the bridge’s lifespan.

Unfortunately, they ultimately wear out and need to be replaced. This involves closing the bridge, jacking it up, and swapping in fresh bearing pads. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) does bridge inspections every two years and has mandated the county replace the pads on these bridges this year. So why do they have to all be done at once? Two answers: first, they are not all at once. The closures are staggered, as in the list below. Second, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife only allows a certain window in which the work can be done, and the updates have to be completed in this window.

• Whitmore Bridge, on East Road closed from June 15 - July 3

• Tom Miller Bridge, on Tom Miller Road closed from June 21 - July 17

• White Salmon Bridge on Sunnyside Road, closed from June 26 - July 10

• Horseshoe Bend Bridge, on Horseshoe Bend Road closed from June 27 - July 17

• Leidel Bridge, on Glenwood

The Maurers and the Case baler

Rex Maurer shares this unique story of his family and their involvement with a revolutionary baling system around Goldendale.

Max and Karl Maurer immigrated along with their mother from Germany during World War I. The boys were seven and nine years of age. As young men, they started a trucking business between Yakima, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, with Goldendale as a central point.

Maurer Brothers acquired the Goldendale Case Equipment dealership in March 1933. That acquisition came at one of the most challenging times in U.S. economic history. The Great Depression was ongoing, and their purchase was made just 15 days after President Franklin Roosevelt had ordered the closing of U.S. banks to prevent an economic disaster. With all banks closed, the Maurers were left without access to their savings accounts or business operating loans. They had to start their machinery business using only Max’s wife Sadie’s $15 weekly salary check from J. C. Penny’s as capital. Even in the heart of the depression, Max, a very aggressive and strong-minded man, was still certain he could sell equipment and make a living. When the Maurers went into business, Klickitat Valley farmers were still using decades-old horse drawn equipment. The depression was at its all-time

high. It was Max’s belief that if a farmer tried out a tractor, he would eventually buy one. Max organized farming schools around the county, took the tractors and equipment to the farms, and gave lessons about farming with tractors. His schools were very successful. After one class in 1939, Maurer Brothers sold four Case Model L steel wheeled tractors in one day. Max’s success was due to his negotiating skills and his silent partner, Clyde Story, who was able to turn anything Max bartered for into money in the bank.

An example of one early trade Max made involved 23 head of three- and four-year-old Percherons horses that had never been handled or broken to work. They had been running wild on the open prairie in eastern Klickitat County. Loading them took three days and a dry corral. Eventually, Clyde successfully trained them into marketable work horses. These well-bred Percherons eventually proved to be outstanding work horses. Even now, in the 21st century, Percherons are the popular choice of Amish farmers. Max considered it his mission to improve the quality of alfalfa

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This past weekend saw the annual Pickers Festival in Ekone Park (top), drawing bluegrass

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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

The Rolling Stones on their latest tour of senior living homes? Unlikely. So who are these snappylooking musicians? Was this someone’s birthday?

Maybe; there are balloons, after all. Where was this taken? Doesn’t like the Grange Hall. Maybe a church? When? Why? We’re darned if we know. All we

know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.

com), or give us a call (509773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

L ooking Back

May 19, 1916 – 110 Years Ago

M. L. McCann, of Columbus, and others hereabouts, report that an enormous meteor fell Saturday night last and evidently landed in “The Burn” section, across Rock Creek. It is believed to have broken into bits just before reaching earth. The shock of the impact was felt for a radius of 40 miles; many persons saw the phenomenon. A number are searching for the meteor, but no results are at hand. Mr. McCann did not see the meteor but heard the terrific shock as it struck the earth. At places, in the Burn section, houses were severely shaken and dishes broken.

June 9, 1916 – 110 Years Ago

The new Centerville grain elevator is progressing rapidly. The building is beginning to show up in good shape, and construction will be rushed the next week or two. This elevator will handle grain in bulk and is the only one in the county. It does away with sacks, making a large saving to the farmers.

May 7, 1933 – 93 Years Ago

The formal opening of the new CO2 plant of the Gas-Ice Corporation on May 7, is therefore of more than incidental interest. The plant is located at Klickitat, on the new Mt. Adamas cut-off, 20 miles west of Goldendale, and 100 miles east of Portland. This company is proceeding, under the direction of interests closely identified with the Northwestern Natural Gas Corporation and the York Ice Machinery Corporation, toward a major development of the carbon dioxide resources of Klickitat County. The company’s properties include 1,116 acres of land, four producing CO2 wells, the Klickitat Mineral springs, and a manufacturing plant.

June 10, 1937 - 89 Years Ago

At the county hay producers meeting, a majority of the growers present voted on $14 per ton for first class alfalfa hay. It was also decided that $11.50 per ton would be asked for hay in the stack and $10.50 for hay in shock. It was indicated that the price for baling this year should be increased to $2 per ton. per ton. Growers present voted to set a minimum per-day wage with board of $2.50 for hay crews.

May 29, 1986 – 40 Years Ago

‘Avenue of Flags’ sparks memories: The IOOF Cemetery in Goldendale was a site of remembrance Monday for this country’s veterans. 56 flags, flags lined the entrance lane, creating the Avenue of Flags. All the flags had been draped over veterans’ coffins in years past. Last year, there were only 16 flags, but word got around in time for this year’s Memorial Day tribute.

May 28, 2006 – 20 Years Ago

One of Klickitat County Extension Agent Susan Kerr’s jobs is to tell people to be prepared for a pandemic. It’s not a matter of if one is coming, but when, according to national and state health officials who are urging counties and communities to prepare themselves for a nasty bug. It could be the avian flu virus that will become the next killer of millions. Perhaps it could be some other type of contagious illness. No one knows, Kerr told a handful of listeners gathered for the weekly Greater Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday. Pandemics have occurred throughout human history. The one people may be most familiar with is the influenza outbreak of 1918, but there have been many others. The bubonic plague killed one third of the people living in Europe during the 1300s and lasted for decades. Schools could shut down, stores could close, and emergency crews like firefighters could all be decimated.

— Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

Points to ponder

What do you get if the composer Bach falls off a horse and then gets right back on it? Bach in the saddle again.

What do you get if Bach dies and reincarnates as twins? Re-Bachs.

How many female vocalists does it take to change a light bulb? Just one. She holds onto the bulb, and the world revolves around her.

What do you call a parrot in a raincoat? Polly, unsaturated.

What’s large, grey, and doesn’t matter? An irrelephant.

GRIM REAPER CALLS

The Goldendale Sentinel –Goldendale and Klickitat Valley Booster Newspaper

January 13, 1916

News was received last Monday that Frank Aldrich who had been ill in The Dalles for some time, had passed to the great beyond. He was born in Clinton County, Michigan, in 1859. When a young man, he went to North Dakota to live and in 1892 came to the Klickitat Valley to reside. When he first came to Klickitat, he taught school and also worked in the courthouse as Deputy Assessor and Deputy County Treasurer. Later he secured a position as grain buyer for the old Pacific Coast Elevator Company of Portland and afterward accepted a position with the Wasco Warehouse Company of The Dalles. His activity as an interior grain buyer during the ’90s in central Washington and Oregon gained him a wide acquaintance among the old timers. About 15 years ago, Mr. Aldrich went into the grain business for himself, being associated with H. C. Phillips, who was then retiring as Auditor of Klickitat County. This firm acquired the Goldendale Milling Company at Goldendale and the warehouses along the Goldendale branch of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. They also purchased the farm and livestock of S. W. Childers in what is now the Maryhill section of Klickitat and engaged in the sheep business. Mr. Aldrich organized the Goldendale Milling Co., bank at Goldendale, which went

into voluntary liquidation following the destruction of their bank property by fire. After retiring from the banking business, Mr. Aldrich went into the stock business on an extensive scale and was at one time head of the Toppenish Land and Livestock Company, a concern that owned the White Swan ranch on the Yakama Indian Reservation and ran from 15,000 to 20,000 head of sheep. Financial reverses following the failure of the Commercial Bank of Vancouver, Wash., in 1909 forced him to sacrifice large realty holdings and his livestock interests. He was still engaged in the sheep business at the time of his death at Glenwood in western Klickitat. Mr. Aldrich was a member of the K. of P. Lodge in this city and also of the Woodman of the World, being the organizer and a charter member of Klickitat Camp No. 127. He was also a member of the Goldendale organization of United Artisans. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in the Chapman Undertaking parlors. The funeral was conducted by the K. of P. Lodge, Rev. W. N. Knox officiating as minister. Mr. Aldrich is survived by his widow Mrs. Clara Aldrich and three sons, Wayne Aldrich of Arlington, Ore.; Wells Aldrich, Glenwood, Wash.; and Lee Aldrich of Bickleton.

This picture has been colorized. A plethora of people recognized these two people, including Mary Lee, wife of Dan Lee, the young man on the right. She wrote, “He believes it was 1993—that was the year he placed 4th in the 110 Hurdles in the state track competition.” The man on the left is Track Coach Lee Eikanas.

pump prices are now elevated by card fees

It wasn’t too many years ago that I would complain about paying an extra 45 cents credit/debit card fee to fill up my gas tank at ARCO convenience stores at the pump. Rather than spend more, I would head to a nearby station to avoid having to pay the fee. It was the principle, not the price.

Oh, how I wish it was still that simple today. With the price for a barrel of oil down more than 10% over last month, I was looking forward to filling up my gas tank a little cheaper this past weekend as I traveled to the state 1B/2B/1A track meet in Yakima. I got to the gas station, and, sure enough, the price per gallon had declined slightly. Finally, some relief.

Ah, but I spoke too soon. I didn’t realize the credit card fees at the pump had increased—per gallon.

Yes, I have been paying the typical 4 or 5 cent per gallon fee to use my card for a few years now. But many gas stations around eastern Washington quietly raised the credit and debit card fees much higher to cover the cost of banking transactions.

There are no signs on pumps, nor are there any on gas station and convenience store doors. Subtly, the price on the pump and electronic signs fluctuates be-tween a cash and card price, as is required by law. Many motorists probably didn’t even notice the large card-fee increase. Why would they? Any reduction in the gas price was offset by the increased card fee.

Apparently, sometime in recent weeks, fuel purveyors decided to take advantage of laws that allow them to charge 3% or more per gallon for transaction fees associated with using debit and credit cards. (Federal law allows up to 4%.) If we look back two years, in June 2024, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.79 per gallon in Spokane County. That allowed stations to charge an additional fee of up to 11 cents per gallon. Last year, June 2025, the average price was $4.42, allowing for an extra 13 cents.

Just this week on Monday, June 1, with the average in the state hovering around $5.71 per gallon, stations could charge an additional credit card fee of 17 cents per gallon. To be fair, not all gas stations are charging that. Many are “only” charging an additional 15 cents. And if you seek them out, some stations are forgoing a card fee in hopes patrons will stop in and buy snacks and beverages.

With our state government pushing us into a digital economy, our elected officials and their employees should be working to eliminate credit and debit card fees, not just at the pump, but everywhere. Besides, it’s not like business or banking employees are personally handling all card transactions any more. In fact, many businesses aren’t even staffing stations during early morning or late-night hours.

In the U.S., the only legal tenders are U.S. coins and currency, and Federal Reserve notes. But in our state, businesses aren’t required to accept “legal tender.” Here, they can “contract” for payment via credit and debit cards, checks, cryptocurrency, and other means.

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And in doing so, they can charge you for using a cred-it or debit card. That’s a dichotomy that needs to be addressed. Roger Harnack is the owner of Free Press Publishing.

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.

So long, Floyd

Seeing Floyd Ferrell’s remembrance in the paper triggered a moment of nostalgia for me. I first met him through my grandparents when we were shopping one afternoon at Safeway, back during a time Goldendale had one of those. Floyd was this animated, joyful soul who seemed to take gleeful pleasure in making people laugh as well as remembering little things about them. That made him the best possible salesman for the breads he delivered.

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

Ken McKune Goldendale C

cabin had no phone service, and I was fairly isolated from help if it were needed. The CB radio in the 1970s was the equivalent of today’s cell phones and internet, and those tinny-sounding boxes that were often difficult to hear through the squelch and static were quite affordable, so we tolerated the noise, and our world expanded in kind.

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

I manned the Lorena Butte fire lookout three miles southeast of Goldendale between 1974 and 1978, and Floyd always asked about how my life was going up there any time we’d meet in the store or on the street. He had an open invitation to come up and visit any time, and he managed to make it once during those five seasons I worked as a watchman. I fed him lunch, which consisted of my own recipes for potato soup, homemade bread, and fresh candied orange peel for dessert. He teased me about daring to serve him bread that wasn’t his brand. He generously left me several loaves before he departed, and I got the message. 50 years later, I still buy his brand out of respect for him and the friendship he bestowed on a young college student just starting out in the world. I told him I always learned from him, but he demurred and insisted we learned from one another. So typical of the man.

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

Letters from the community

Experience counts

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.

I saw Floyd downtown one day in 1975 and asked him if he had plans to install a CB in his airplane, since nearly everyone in the community seemed to have their own units in vehicles and homes. He paused a moment and thought about it, then said, “You know, that’s a good idea. I might just do that.” Not many weeks later, I received a radio call from KFF9862 (his FCC call sign) just after he took off from Goldendale airport. We chatted, and I congratulated him on getting it installed in his aircraft.

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

I lost count of how many times he flew past my lookout in his airplane, dipping a wing in greeting. The second summer I worked on the butte, my parents gave me a citizens band (CB) radio so I could keep in contact with family and friends in town since the lookout

Thereafter, as often as he got in his plane and left the runway, he’d turn east and begin our CB conversations as he flew a long, gentle arc from Battle Butte over to my lookout 900 feet above the valley floor, dipping a wing as he passed just north of me. Our conversation would last until he crossed The Dalles and dropped down into the Columbia River basin, usually headed toward Dallesport Airport or Hood River. Somewhere I have a photo of his plane, backlit by the sun as he made a pass late one afternoon. I hope I can locate it among the five decades of papers accumulated in this old house. Those were some of my best memories.

Rest in peace, Floyd. You made the world a better place.

Terry Stone Goldendale

Ken Margraf Goldendale

I have been a resident of Klickitat County for the past 25 years. I love it here—this is my home. Before I retired about 15 years ago, I had a law enforcement/criminal justice career for over 32 years. I worked as a deputy sheriff in Thurston County and Olympia, Washington, then moved to Oregon and worked for two different agencies there. I then moved to Goldendale and finished out my career with the Goldendale Police Department. Being part of the law enforcement family for so many years, I still wanted to be connected with law enforcement, so for the past several years I have been honored to be part of the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Posse. I love our county and hope to keep the freedoms that we have here. I have done my homework and checked out the candidates who are running for sheriff of Klickitat County.

I believe that Tony Warren has all the qualifications needed to lead the Sheriff’s Department. Tony is currently a detective sergeant for the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office. He has integrity, is a hard worker, is conservative, and has the leadership qualifications to run a 24/7 department. He will be a “working sheriff.”

Please join me in voting for Tony Warren for sheriff of Klickitat County.

Patricia Cooper Goldendale

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proud of our graduates

I’m pleased to report some great news about a Glenwood “kid,” Liam McLaughlin. Liam, son of Bridget and Jay and a graduate of Trout Lake High School, recently graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla. Bridget reports that Liam managed to balance college, varsity sports, rigorous classes, and a social life on campus. Liam plans to use his psychiatry degree to work in the Seattle area as a behavior specialist (working with families and children on the autism spectrum) for a year before applying to PA medical school in Psychiatry. Not just his parents and sisters are proud of his achievements— we here in his hometown are also very proud, although not surprised. It’s been great to watch Liam approach school, baseball, and life with such drive and determination. Congratulations, Liam.

And our Glenwood High School graduation and 8th grade promotion last Saturday left all of us in attendance proud and in awe of our lone senior, Giana Jackson, and lone 8th grader, Adeline (Della) Fujita. Many people discount our tiny school as inadequate when it comes to providing top level education. Those two girls proved all the doubters wrong. Giana decided as a freshman that she would like to attend the University of Washington. Mrs. McLaughlin, our school counselor, told her getting into UW was very difficult and a very small percentage of those who apply are accepted. Bridget advised Giana that she was going

As Washingtonians look for ways to help those affected by the Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster in Longview, the Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division is warning residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent charity solicitations.

Attorney General Nick Brown asks Washingtonians to report any suspicious solicitations to his office.

“Our thoughts are with the survivors and families of those killed or missing in the Longview disaster, and such a disaster makes us want to help however we can,” Brown said. “If you are looking to donate to Longview families, please give thoughtfully and look out for potential scams or fraudulent solicitations. If you see a charity solicitation that looks suspicious, please file a complaint with our office.”

Anyone who believes they have detected or been the victim of a charity scam can submit a complaint to the Attorney General’s Office at fortress.wa.gov/ atg/formhandler/ago/ ComplaintForm.aspx.

Donors can help protect themselves from scams by slowing down and researching any charities they want to support. For instance, donors should pause and consider whether an advertised charity has an actual history of providing the type of work needed in response to a disaster.

You can take additional steps to protect yourself from scams by doing the following:

• Research the charity before giving. Ensure the charity is registered with the Washington Secretary of State at www. sos.wa.gov/charities. If the

to have to work hard and take advanced courses but expected her to excel while doing so.

Our amazing Glenwood teaching staff wholeheartedly supported her, helping and encouraging her in many high-level classes, including math, sciences, English, history, and much more, even if it meant devoting some of their prep and free time to teach and guide Giana in those classes. Former Glenwood teacher Abbie Eldred, now on the staff at Klickitat High School, came to the Glenwood school after hours to work with Giana in an advanced calculus class. The result of all the combined effort and the hard work Giana put in resulted in an amazing outcome. Not only was Giana accepted into nine other highly respected universities, many with great scholarship offers, she achieved her goal with an acceptance to the University of Washington. Because of the outstanding work she did to prepare for college, Giana received $65,0000 in scholarships, $61,000 of which is renewable every year for four years for a total value of $248,000 over four years. We all are proud beyond words at Giana’s achievement but also, our great teaching staff and counselor who jumped in to provide her with the courses she needed to achieve her goal.

While Giana worked hard to achieve her academic goals, she participated in and had a great track season, qualifying for the State track meet where she made the podium by placing 6th in the long jump.

charity is registered, you can review a summary of its financial records and tax status. You can also check the charity’s rating on Charity Navigator at www.charitynavigator. org, Guidestar’s Nonprofit Directory at www. guidestar.org or use the IRS’s Tax Exempt Organization Search tool, located here, to verify the entity’s status.

• Don’t give in to highpressure tactics. If someone is demanding immediate payment or sensitive personal information, it’s likely a scam.

• Report unwanted robocalls and robotexts. Generally, unsolicited robocalls and robotexts are illegal. Recipients of those calls and texts can report them using the Attorney General’s Telephone Scam Reporting Form, located at fortress.wa.gov/ atg/formhandler/ago/ robocallForm.aspx.

• Watch out for imposters. Fraudulent organizations may use names that closely resemble those of wellestablished charitable organizations to mislead donors. Look out for fraudulent websites that have a slightly different web address than that of a legitimate charitable organization.

• Use caution with QR codes. QR codes are a quick way to visit a predetermined website or app, but scammers can use them to link you to either fake fundraisers or malicious websites. Only scan QR codes from trusted sources or known senders. Always verify the URL displayed on your

I incorrectly reported her State results last week. It’s an amazing achievement and I look forward to following her journey at UW. Giana Jackson, you brought huge pride to our tiny school and our community. Della seems to be following in Giana’s path. She is a very high achiever and needed more challenges than her regular 8th grade classes provided. Our great Glenwood staff and counselor once again provided high school classes in which Della excelled. I hope I’m correct in reporting that she was able to take and excel in freshman and sophomore level classes in three different subjects, putting her well on her way to high achievement in her years ahead in Glenwood High School.

So, to any doubters as to the level of quality education our Glenwood students can receive, I’d tell them, at Glenwood, if the student is willing to advance and excel, the staff is willing to be there in support all the way on the journey.

I know this news seems to be mostly about Glenwood school, but when it’s such great news, it should be of interest to all who read the Glenwood news. Our new principal, Bev Scott, will begin work here at our school on July 1. I know she and Dr. Lewis have some great ideas for opportunities for our students, so watch for more great school news as the summer progresses.

The last day of school was Tuesday, June 9. Please use extra caution as more kids are around riding bikes and walking in the downtown area. Have a great summer, everyone.

screen before clicking on it and make sure it starts with https. The AG’s office is also aware of several crowdfunding fundraisers related to the disaster. Here are some tips related to crowdfunding appeals:

• When giving via crowdfunding websites, remember that donations go to the fundraiser’s organizer first. The organizer controls the funds and determines when and who will receive them.

• Donations to individuals are not regulated like charities. The organizers usually don’t register with the Secretary of State or report the amount they raised or how they spent it. Additionally, donations to individuals are not tax deductible.

Authors chosen to represent state at National Book Festival

The Washington Center for the Book, a program of the Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Library, has selected one youth book and one adult book by Washington authors to represent the state at the 2026 National Book Festival: When Tomorrow Burns by Tae Keller (Penguin Random House) and Positively Uncivilized by Rena Priest (Raven Chronicles Press). Both titles will be part of the National Center for the Book’s Great Reads from Great Places program. Great Reads from Great Places features books and authors representing the literary heritage of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Marianas.

In When Tomorrow Burns, three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this spectacular novel about fate and friendship–from the Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger. The novel is set in Seattle, where author Tae Keller now lives.

“When Tomorrow Burns

is my love letter to… the Pacific Northwest, and it is such an honor to be this year’s youth reader selection,” said Keller. From an Indigenous perspective, Positively Uncivilized examines the impact of human inhabitants on the planet earth. Alongside personal accounts of the deterioration of salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest and the loss of Indigenous history, the twelve essays in this collection emphasize the necessity of community to overcome the damage done by human socioeconomic and political systems designed to isolate and shame those vulnerable to those unfair systems. The collection is written by former Washington state Poet Laureate Rena Priest, an enrolled member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation

“I’m tremendously honored and grateful to the Washington Center for the Book for recognizing my essay collection, Positively Uncivilized as a Great Reads from Great Places title for 2026. Washington state is a great place indeed,” said Priest.

“My ancestors have witnessed and stewarded the beauty of these homelands since time immemorial. My intention in collecting these essays was to express a need and a wish to recognize the value of this place so that the mountains, waterways, forests, islands, and prairies can be cherished and cared for in a way that ensures they continue in perpetuity to give nourishment and inspire awe. I hope these essays find their way into the hands and hearts of readers. I hope they extend an invitation to love these homelands as I do, and all homelands, everywhere in equal measure,” Priest continued.

“We are proud to highlight these two beautiful Washington books that shine a light on the profound importance of story, of tenderness, and of being in community,” said Washington State Librarian Sara Jones.

This year’s National Book Festival on August 22 will be held in-person in Washington, D.C., and will include many livestreamed and recorded virtual programs celebrating books and authors.

June 13, 2026 Ekone Park Noon

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last places

Add’l prizes awarded during race | GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY! Buy a Duck*: $5 ea or $20 for 5

*from any local business displaying one of our ducks, from any Kiwanis member, or at the event.

(Cash, check, or VENMO accepted)

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Donald William Maddy

Donald William Maddy, 89, passed peacefully to his rest on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Wahkiacus, Washington. Donald was born on March 26, 1937, in Crestline, Ohio, to Hubert and Mabel Maddy.

Don graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1955. Following graduation, he served his country with honor in the United States Navy for four years. In 1964, Don attended Wildwood Lifestyle Center, where he later served as a staff member for nearly two decades, making many life-long, dear friends. In 1967, Don married Ruth in Wildwood, Georgia, beginning a devoted union that would span almost 60 years. Throughout his life, Don embraced a variety of vocations that reflected some of his many talents and interests. He worked as a cook and baker, a medical missionary, a carpenter, and an electrician. In each role, he was known for his dedication, his jovial nature, and his generous spirit. He found immense joy in cooking, baking, teaching, inventing, and sharing recipes. His garden was his sanctuary—a place where he delighted in nature’s beauty and knew every tree, plant, bird call, and blossom.

Donald was a devoted Christian whose faith guided all aspects of his life. He deeply loved his family and friends, and they knew it. He taught

those around him to treasure family bonds, approach life with humor and resourcefulness, and to take everything to God in prayer. Those who knew him will fondly remember his cheerful smile, warm hug, hearty laugh, practical jokes, fresh-baked bread or cinnamon rolls, and the joy he brought to their lives. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth, of Wahkiacus, Washington; his faithful children Donna Maddy of Wahkiacus and Ben & Krystal Maddy of Billings, Montana; dear ones that he considered as daughters, Cresta Woodruff and Sarah Payne, both of Wahkiacus; Donnie is lovingly remembered by his sisters June (William) Paynter of Collegedale, Tennessee; Jan Maddy of Crestline, Ohio; Marlene (Patrick) Volk of Galion, Ohio; and Mary Pursley of Crestline, Ohio. Uncle Don will be dearly missed by hundreds of nieces and nephews, several of whom he nurtured and mentored in his home.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings: Betty Conn, Marge Cook, Doris White, Bob Maddy, Virginia Nelson, Jim Maddy, and Patricia Maddy. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on July 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. at The Dalles Seventh-day Adventist Church, 501 Veterans Drive, The Dalles, Oregon. All who knew him are warmly invited to attend.

Avangrid bags contract to power Microsoft in county

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Avangrid Inc has signed an agreement to supply electricity to Microsoft Corp from the Bluebird Solar project in Klickitat County, designed to have a capacity of 140 megawatts direct current (100 MW alternating current).

Expected to start commercial operation 2028, Bluebird is the fourth Avangrid project to have the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant as a customer. Avangrid, the United States arm of Spanish power and gas utility Iberdrola SA, previously executed power purchase agreements with Microsoft for Camino Solar in California, Juniper Canyon Wind in Washington and Powell Creek Solar in Ohio.

The 57-MWdc (44 MWac) Camino Solar in Kern

County and the 202-MWdc (150 MWac) Powell Creek Solar in Putnam County launched commercial operation last year. The 151.2MW Juniper Canyon Wind is expected to begin commercial operation 2026.

“Construction of Bluebird is expected to create approximately 300 jobs, mostly filled by local union labor”, Avangrid said in a press release. “Long-term operations and maintenance will also support several permanent jobs in the community. Over its lifetime, Avangrid expects Bluebird to contribute about $11 million in local property taxes which will support local public services”.

“Bluebird is located near four other energy projects owned and operated by Avangrid in Klickitat County and represents another $300 million investment in the community”, it added.

Bickleton author’s book available now

Bickleton author and storyteller Peter B. Lewis is known for writing children’s books that combine vivid storytelling with real-world science and scientific events, and his latest book offers his most exciting adventure for young readers yet, with the prehistoric tale “Big Water is Coming!”

Available now from major booksellers and Audisee Media, “Big Water is Coming!” tells the fact-based story of how, 15,000 years ago as the Earth was warming and the ice was melting, many prehistoric animals found themselves facing the “big water” of one of the greatest floods the world has ever known.

Inspired by the true story of the Ice Age Floods from Glacial Lake Missoula, the book is a richly illustrated adventure that brings prehistoric animals and dramatic landscapes to life, told through the eyes of creatures who would have lived it in a journey of courage, survival, and discovery. “Big Water is Coming” provides an excit-

ing, page-turning introduction to one of Earth’s greatest geologic events in the tale of Condor, Horse, Antelope, Saber-tooth Cat, and other prehistoric animals as they join together in a race to escape the floods.

“Big Water is Coming!” is available now, in hardcover and paperback, from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and via Lewis’s website at www.PeterBStories.com. The book is also available for sale at the Ice Age Floods Institute, at https://iafi.org/product/thebig-water-is-coming/.

Lewis will also be making promotional appearances to promote the book at bookstores and children’s science centers in both Eastern and Western Washington throughout the spring and summer of 2026 to promote its publication.

“It’s always been important to me to tell stories that are based in fact and science,” comments author Peter B. Lewis. “And ‘Big Water is Coming!’ was the chance to

tell a story about one of my favorite periods in Earth’s history, about the great floods that shaped so much of the Pacific Northwest region we see around us today.” About “Big Water is Coming!”

“Big Water is Coming!” is available now from Audisee Media in hardcover ($34.95) paperback ($16.95) and eBook ($9.99) on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.

About Peter B. Lewis

Peter B. Lewis is an accomplished sound designer, storyteller, and author who enjoys sharing true and magical stories with children of all ages through books and audiobooks, as well as in live appearances. He delights in presenting unique storytelling soundscapes, and his stories—both live and recorded—are enriched with dialogue, sounds and original music, specially crafted for listening (and dreaming).

Peter launched Audisee Media in 2018 to expand his horizons and publish his first illustrated story for children,

The Longest, Darkest Night!, in collaboration with his longtime friend and famed Pacific Northwest Illustrator, Leslie W. LePere, which he followed with the hit children’s book The Pickleman from Bickleton! and its companion coloring book The Pickleman from Bickleton! Coloring Book, all available for purchase in multiple formats now. Learn more about Peter B. Lewis at peterblewis. com, by visiting his Facebook page at @PeterBLewisStories, follow him on Instagram at @Peterbstories or on X (formerly Twitter) at @ PeterbStories.

Our Deepest Condolences to Barbara &

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CountyRodeoClubathletesqualifyforNationalHighSchoolRodeoFinals

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TheNationalHighSchool Salmon) and Anna Wilder from across the state who tion, sportsmanship, and Finals Rodeo, often called

of (Goldendale)qualifiedfor compete in Barrel Rac- hard work throughout the the world’s largest rodeo,

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endingtheseasonasReserve overall Hadlee placed 2nd schedules ChampionWashingtonState in round 2of GoatTyingat Barrel Racer Hadlee com- Stateandended her season extend a heartfelt thank atthecollegelevel

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hestillenjoystoday Oneof myfavoritechildhoodmemoriesisridingthe The Alder Creek Pio- carouselandkeepinganeye neer Association’s annual on where my grandpa was, Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo whoalwayshada pocketful will return to Cleveland of carouseltickets,”Looney Park June 13-14, bringing said “I stillenjoy riding it a weekend of rodeo action, even now” As this year’s community traditions, and president, Looney said he family-friendly activitiesto looksforwardtoseeingfamtheBickletonarea

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Heldbeneaththetowering again to enjoy a weekend pines of historic Cleveland filled with rodeo, goodfood Park, the event has been a andlongtimetraditions longtimetraditionforlocal families and visitors alike rodeo begins at1pm SatFrom rodeo competition urday and Sunday Admisand an antique carousel sionis$15foradults,$10for weekend tofood vendors live music children ages6-12 andfree and Cowboy Church the forchildren5andyounger

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The Pioneer Picnic and ing program will honor Spillman carousel The beginning at 6 pm featur- Rodeo grounds are located 2026 ACPA President Tony hand-carvedwoodencarou- ingCountryfied Admission in Cleveland four miles Looney Looney, who grew sel,oneof theoldestoperat- tothedanceis$12foradults westof Bickleton Formore up in Bickleton, has fond ing carousels in the coun- and $7 for children 14 and information, visit bicklememories of attending the try,is brought outfor rides younger Cowboy Church tonrodeocom or the Alder PioneerPicnicasachildand only duringPioneer Picnic will be held on the dance Creek Pioneer Association Facebookpage

riding the carousel, which weekend floorat9:30am Sunday CASEfrompageA1 west Proteinisfoundinthe leaves of the alfalfa plant Unfortunately, the poundingprocessusedinoldstationary hay press balers resultedinthelossof plant leaves during the baling process the very leaves that dairymen would pay a premiumfor In 1938, the Case companyintroducedaninnovative baler capable of picking up hay in windrows Previous stationary balers required manual forking of hay The problem with thesenewmachineswasthe long incline feeder house that contained sharp rotatingfingers used to get the hay to the top of the baler, where a plunger called a “China man” would pound the dry hay into the bale chamber This style of baler is detailed in a book titled “History of Balers ” Although this description pertains to a competitors baler the process remains identicalforbothmachines Birthof theNCMBaler Max was adamant thata less aggressive baling process could be found On eachof hisfrequenttripsto thePortlandTerritoryCase Dealership, Max conveyed his concerns regarding the loss of leaves during the baling process On a visit in1939,Maxwasinvited to a back office byTerritorial Manager L G Heinrich to look at blueprints for a revolutionary new concept baler Max was very impressed with the blueprints and recommended that the prototype baler be put into production He was so impressed with the new baler concept that he decided to purchase all 14 prototypesjustbylookingat the blueprints Back home

in Goldendale, he went to worksellingtheNCMBaler

The balers hadn’t been manufactured yet Relying solelyonblueprintsasareference,hesuccessfullysold all14 of thoseoriginal balers Under the agreement with Case, buyers of the firstfourteen balers would use them for one season, thendismantlethemsoMax couldtruckthemtoMadras andKlamathFalls,Oregon Inexchangefor doingthis, the original purchaser would receive an entirely new machine to start the nextseason Why was Max so impressed with this new concept baler? The baler operatesfromthewindrow byutilizinganentirelynew systemofarevolvingpickup reel Thisreelliftsthewindrowgentlyintoacrossconveyor,whichisslightlyover two feet above the ground Theentireunitishingedso thatitfloatsovertheground while supported by a soft springtension

As the hay is whisked into the baler by a cross conveyor,a largerevolving drum feeds the material intothebalingchamber As the plunger movesforward on thecompression stroke, a knife on the plunger neatlyslicesoff thecharge While this charge is being compressed, a new charge is accumulating under the feed drum to pop into the baling chamber when the plunger recedes That action of the plunger produced what is now calleda readyslicedbale Thiscuttingactionof the knifeleaves the open stem endsofeachchargeexposed atthesurfacewhenthehay is compressed to form a bale This permits the bale

tobreatheafteritisformed and stored Consequently, thebaleispartiallyself-curing anditispossibletofield bale hay at a higher moisture content than would besafeif stackedor placed looselyinthebarn

Although the new NCM baler is not self-tying, it replacestheoldwoodenbale divider blocks with very light metal dividers that areautomaticallyinserted

Thisfeature ensures bales of uniform length and eliminates the needfor the crewtocontinuouslymonitorandplacethetraditional woodenblocks In March 1940, the first carloadof14balersarrived The ranchers who bought these new NCM balers helpedunloadandsetthem up for the coming season Priortothecommencement of the hay harvest several of these new NCM balers wereshowcasedatMaurer’s equipmentbusinesslocated on Main Street The first machines were purchased by Ross Crafton, Wayne Eshelman,CecilMcDowell, Paul Dooley, T F Graham, Clifford Beeks, and Amiel KlebeandRusselKreps

As part of Max’s commitment to his customers, he would deliver and set up all the equipment he sold Before delivering a new baler to Russel Kreps in Gilmer Valley, a 40-mile drive, Max called ahead to

verify the hay crew would bepresenttohelpassemble and become familiar with the idiosyncrasies of this new style baler Most hay crews consisted of stout younghighschool-ageboys anxioustogetintoshapefor fallfootball practice When he arrived at the Kreps ranch, Max was surprised to see three young farm girls and a teenage boy waitingforhim Marquerite (Kayser), the oldest Kreps daughter was assigned to buck bales Olga Jane (Hecomovich and Mary Lou (Shattuck) would run the wiresand tie the bales ChipKreps,theteenageboy, woulddrivethetractor

The Maurer Brothers were known throughout the area for the annual “HaySchools”Eachschool was built around displays of the newest Case Hay Machinery including oil bath mowers, sidedelivery rakes, the newest updates in pickup Balers and push barloaders Theschoolwas held at their dealership in downtown Goldendale It featuredfilmsof theequipmentinoperationandafull display of new hay equipmentmodelsforahands-on experience Thenewconceptof NCM

Baler was an immediate success and remained in production for almost 10 years with new features addedeverymodelyear

Hwy closed from July 7July17

Bear Creek Bridge, on Jennings Road closed fromJuly23-August13

Public Works Director Jeff HuntersaidtheLeidel Bridgeworkwouldhavethe biggest impact, and there wouldhespecialmessaging forthatone:

“There’sgoingtobevariable message boards put out for the Leidel Bridge becausethat’stheonewith thelargest routearound one just as you’re leaving Glenwood,andthenoneon GlenwoodHighway,justas you’recomingoff 142” he said “The other ones are pretty straightforward; youcangetaround Leidel, you’re going over Fisher Hilltogetthere”

Undertheschedule,Bear CreekBridgewillbethelast tobecompletedandshould befinishedbyAugust13

In other actions, Commissioners agreed that the county should have a central fulltime person in chargeof dealingwithpublic record requests rather than each department tryingto handleits own The HRdepartment,whichcurrently has the responsibilityfor the county without any funding for the position, made a joint appearance with the Prosecuting Attorney at the June 2 meeting both agreeing that the person should be assignedtotheProsecuting Attorney’soffice

And there was comforting news from Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Manager Jeff Reynard as firefighting resources start to arrive at the airport Particularly welcome are Air Tractor Fire Boss airplanes They are amphibious, single-engine air tankers,equipped with custom amphibious floats andwaterscoops,andthey canscoopupto800gallons of waterin just15seconds fromnearbylakesorrivers

• A Public Meeting on Short Plat, SPL2026-02, Lade

• A Public Meeting on Short Plat, SPL 2025-12, Scott

• A Public Meeting on a Boundary Line Adjustment, BLA 2025-13, Barker

• ReappointmentofMargaret Neumann and Brady Allen to the Klickitat Lead Entity Technical Committee

• Documents for Klickitat County Senior Services to receive grant funding fortransportation

• Advertisingfor aSenior Accountant 1/Accountant in the Treasurers Office

• The temporary closure of six bridges: Leidel Bridge, White Salmon Bridge WhitmoreBridge Bear Creek Bridge, Tom Miller, and Horseshoe Bend

• Release of $13081.45 retainagefor the “Klickitat County Superior CourtRemodel

• A small works Contract for 2026-2028 Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection ServicesfortheCounty

• 2026-2027 Klickitat County 911/Dispatch CBA

• Creation of a new Community Development DepartmentandOrganizationalChart

“They actually came in on Sunday” Reynard said “I put a post out on the Facebook page, remindingeverybodynot togetin theirway Yesterdaywegot ourfirst,theWishramfire Thatactuallytriggeredthe Forest Service to call me yesterday and say, ‘Yeah, sittingaround,mindingour own business and Wishram popsoff,and so we’re goingtobringa helicopter to you’ So now we have a Sky Crane at the Airport, poised for the US Forest Service” Under the consent agenda, Commissioners approved:

MAKING THE ROUNDS: Hadlee Beierie and her horse ima Biazin

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CONTRIBUTED ERIN WHITMORE IT S BACK: The annual Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo returns this Dry camping is available

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Klickitat County 2026-2028

Generator Preventative Maintenance and Service

Klickitat County Public Works intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreement for Generator Preventative Maintenance and biannual service of the County’s emergency generators with companies that specialize in Preventative Maintenance Programs and repair of diesel and gas generators utilized for emergency backup power.

Sealed proposals will be received by:

Rick Milliren

Klickitat County Public Works Department

Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620

Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620

Email: rickm@klickitatcounty.

gov Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2026 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County.

Proposal documents may be obtained from the Klickitat County Public Works Department at 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale, Washington or free of charge access is provided to Consultants by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.

Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.gov

It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.gov. (2201, 2301)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Klickitat County 2026-2028

Facility HVAC Maintenance

Klickitat County Public Works

intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreement, for Facility HVAC Maintenance with a (2) two-year service agreement for the County’s HVAC units and mechanical equipment existing in the Klickitat County facilities.

The scheduled maintenance per the manufacturer’s specifications for the equipment and preventative maintenance on all the equipment shall be required with Contractor chosen to do the maintenance. Scheduled servicing monthly of the listed equipment and preventative maintenance on

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an ongoing basis for the twoyear period. This includes supplying and changing filters on the equipment as required by the manufacturer.

Sealed proposals will be received by: Rick Milliren

Klickitat County Public Works Department

Mailing Address: 115 West Court, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620

Physical Address: 115 West Court, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Email: rickm@klickitatcounty. gov Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2026 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County.

Proposal documents may be obtained from the Klickitat County Public Works Department at 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, Washington or free of charge access is provided to Consultants by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.gov

NOTICE OF LAND USE DECISION CITY OF GOLDENDALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the City of Goldendale has approved the following Site Plan application from Keanna Poach: SPR 26-01 Applicant: Keanna Poach. Proposal: Approval of a site plan to construct a 7,225 sq. ft. commercial O’Reilly Auto Parts Store. The site will have parking for 33 vehicles. Site Improvement will include freestanding and wall signage, asphalt paving and striping, trash enclosure, lot lights, and new perimeter landscaping. Project Location: Corner of S Roosevelt and E Simcoe Drive, Goldendale, WA 98620. This decision may be appealed to an open record public hearing pursuant to Goldendale Municipal Code § 17.58.040. An appeal must be filed with the City within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this notice. An appeal fee of $100 is required. Any and all appeals must be submitted in writing to Sandy Wells, City Administrator, at

This Just In....

• Notice of Trustee’s Sale: 119 Ingraham Place, White Salmon, Rory P Donnelly - Nationwide Posting &

Publication Probate Notice to Creditors: Frankie Cecilla Douglass

- Dick, Dick & Corey, LLP

Notice of Budget Hearing: June 18, 2026 - Klickitat

County Fiscal Services

Notice of Land Use Decision: CU26-01 Mark Miner on behalf of Ss. Joachim and Anna Orthodox Christian

Missions - City of Goldendale

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Lauralyn M. AbeytaCarolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law

• Public Hearing Notice: Community Development and Housing Needs and other business - Klickitat County

Health Department

Public Notice: Temporary Bridge Closures - Klickitat

County Public Works

Public Notice: Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee Meeting June 18, 2026 - Klickitat County

Natural Resources Department

1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620 by 5:00 pm on June 11, 2026. (2204, 2303)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Klickitat Lead Entity Technical Committee Meeting June 11, 2026

The role of the Klickitat Lead Entity Technical Committee (TC) is to provide technical advice to the Klickitat County Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee on the identification, sequencing and prioritization of projects for salmonid recovery and the evaluation of the technical merits of candidate projects submitted to the Citizens Review Committee. This meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. at the Pioneer Center. The Pioneer Center is located at 501 NE Washington St, White Salmon, WA 98672. This open public meeting will also be accessible online using Google Meet via the link provided below. Other meeting dates will be announced in future notices. Meeting Links: Google Meets Meet.google.com/dmz-zczdadp Join by Phone (US) +1 484-681-2319

PIN: 474 798 577#

If there are any questions, please contact: Klickitat County Natural Resources Department Email: keatonc@klickitatcounty.org Phone: 509-773-2410 Office: 115 W Court St, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620 (2205, 2304)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No WA09000119-25-1 TO No DEF-683320 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: RORY P DONNELLY, AN UNMARRIED MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: AMERITITLE Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 1123432 Parcel Number: 03113011001110

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM, On the front steps main entrance Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 W Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 10, SALMON RUN SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AUGUST 18, 2006, IN BOOK 6, PAGE 57, AUDITOR`S FILE NO. 1064644, KLICKITAT COUNTY PLAT RECORDS. APN: 03113011001110 More commonly known as 119 INGRAM PLACE, WHITE SALMON, WA 98672 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 4, 2017, executed by RORY P DONNELLY, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for DIRECTORS

MORTGAGE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded May 10, 2017 as Instrument No. 1123432 and the beneficial interest was assigned to SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. and recorded July 23, 2025 as Instrument Number 1168780 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Klickitat County, Washington. II. No action commenced by SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From January 1, 2025 To February 26, 2026 Total Monthly Payment $29,909.60 Total $29,909.60 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION January 1, 2025 February 26, 2026 $302.08 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: May 4, 2017 Note Amount $351,000.00 Interest Paid To: December 1, 2024 Next Due Date: January 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. Contact Phone No: (888) 3498955 Address: 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $63,639.99, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on July 10, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by June 29, 2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before June 29, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the June 29, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS RORY P DONNELLY 119 INGRAM PLACE, WHITE SALMON, WA 98672 RORY P DONNELLY 3850 N. MISSISSIPPI, A213, PORTLAND, OR 97227 RORY P DONNELLY PO BOX 1131, WHITE SALMON, WA 98672 OCCUPANT 119 INGRAM PLACE, WHITE

SALMON, WA 98672 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RORY P DONNELLY 119 INGRAM PLACE, WHITE SALMON, WA 98672 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RORY P DONNELLY 3850 N. MISSISSIPPI, A213, PORTLAND, OR 97227 by both first class and certified mail on December 31, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place January 2, 2026 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY.

CONTACT A HOUSING

COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE

Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800606-4819 Website: https:// nwjustice.org/home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) will impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister. gov/documents/ 2024/08/29/2024- 19198/antimoney-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Dated: February 27 , 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice Presi-

dent MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 3678456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps NPP0485753 To: GOLDENDALE SENTINEL 06/10/2026, 07/01/2026 (2305, 2601)

PUBLIC NOTICE KLICKITAT COUNTY is in the process of updating its’ Small Works Roster (SWR) for 2026. Only contractors that fill out the County’s SWR application can be added to the roster. Contractors/Vendors that are on the SWR will be eligible to bid on county projects. Categories of work include road and building construction, snow removal, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property. Contractors licensed in the State of Washington who are qualified to perform any of the above listed categories and wish to be included please call 1-800-583-8074 or (509) 7734616 for an application. Applications are also available on our web site at https://www. klickitatcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15217/SmallWorks-Application-2026Small (2306,2401)

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of FRANKIE CECILLA DOUGLASS, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00018-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: June 10, 2026 Karen Phipps Personal Representative (2307) NOTICE OF BUDGET

HEARING

A public meeting of the MidColumbia Economic Development District (governing body) will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. virtually (info below). The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as approved by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Budget Committee. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 802 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles, Oregon between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and online at mcedd. org. The budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is consistent with the basis of accounting used during the preceding year. To join the meeting, call 253-2050468 with Meeting ID 853 1078 0655 or join via zoom at https://us06web.zoom. us/j/85310780655. Public comment at this Budget Hearing will be taken in written and phone format. Contact jennifer@mcedd.org to submit comment or for questions about remote access information. This budget is for X Annual Period (2308)

DALE, WASHINGTON:

Applicant and Land Owner: Mark Miner on behalf of Ss.

Joachim and Anna Orthodox Christian Missions

Location of Proposal:

The site will be addressed somewhere between 860 to 990 S Roosevelt Legal Description

S2N2NWSE4 Less TL 53; IRR TRCTS to G’Dale; 21-416 Parcel #04162142000200

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Applicants Conditional Use request to determine whether to permit the construction of a fellowship hall and chapel, along with associated improvements, including a storage building, on an 8.24 acre parcel located between 860 and 990 South Roosevelt Ave., is APPROVED with the following conditions:

• Adequate parking shall be provided in accordance with chapter 17.52 GMC.

• Landscaping plans showing that landscaping materials are provided in sufficient quantities and locations to screen objectionable views, break up large parking area, and present an aesthetically attractive appearance must be submitted and approved by the city.

This action is final and conclusive unless a land use petition is filed and served on all parties, pursuant to GMC 17.58.510-570 within fourteen (14) days of June 1, 2026.

DATED at Goldendale, Washington, this 1st day of June 2026

CITY OF GOLDENDALE

Sandy Wells City Administrator (2309)

PARAEDUCATOR

Centerville School District is accepting applications for a one-year, part-time para educator to support teachers at the middle school level. Schedule follows the school calendar. Daily time to be set based on student needs; approximately six (6) hours per day Salary range $19.84 –$23.71 DOE. Applications close June 12, 2026. Applications may be obtained on the school website www.centervilleschool.org , at the school or call 509773-4893. Email Rose Dove rose@centervilleschool.org. Centerville School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. FLAGGER/ LABORERS (4) - Public Works – Goldendale, Glenwood, Bickleton, or White Salmon, WA – NonExempt, Full Time/Temporary, Grade 33, Steps 1-3, $18.46 - $19.56/Hr. DOQ, First review 5/16/2026, Open until filled. Visit www. klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171. SPECIAL ED NURSE Hiring a Special Ed Nurse for Goldendale Middle School. 40 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $32.89-$51.82 per hour. Details and application online: www.esd112.org/ takeroot. ESTATE SALE BIG SALE AT THE OLD MCCREEDY’S STORE (126 W

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAURALYN M. ABEYTA Deceased Case No. 26-4-00023-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

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

bed size. Condition: Very good. Price: $500. Contact: 503.327.2719.

MARKETPLACE

$500 OR LESS PYRENES MIX puppies – St Bernard/husky/pyrenes mix puppies born 2/22/26 1 blue eyed male 1 female $499 509-360-9447

DINING ROOM TABLE with 4 chairs FREE 830-7193962

FOLDING ENGINE HOIST –Make an offer 830-719-3962

10,000 WATT GENERATOR – Make an offer 830-7193962

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

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

RUBBER BOAT 10’ Sea Eagle $100 509-261-5758

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

DREXEL CHINA CABINET

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

6 DRAWER DESK used, blue pine desk, 58” long. Needs refinished. Free 541490-4787 ROCK AND ROCK EQUIPMENT: 2 saws (18” & 24”) several tons of northwest rock. Call for pricing 509426-1100

REWARD $500 1997 Jeep Cherokee, emerald green. STOLEN from Wishram plate #199YHP. Any information contact 509-2811953 and leave a message.

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

FREE Electric Wheelchair, needs a battery 360-7028124

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

GENERATOR Coleman Powermate ProGen 5000

$500 used 509-250-6154

TOOLS Benchtop drill press $250, 16” delta scrollsaw

$175. More – mechanic tools, hand tools, portable saws, etc 509-365-5203 METAL ROOFING, used, Brown 21’ legnths x 18” wide. $1.00 per foot 509773-3636

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

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

RECLINER in good shape $50 509-773-4497

RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel

June 10, 2026

PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE:

BUDDY DEAN KOLANDER

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE:

Carolyn A. Simms, WSBA #18258

Of Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law

ADDRESS FOR MAILING

SERVICE:

Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law

2035 NE 3rd Loop Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833-2174

COURT OF PROBATE

PROCEEDINGS

Superior Court of Klickitat County AND CAUSE NUMBER: No. 26-4-00023-20 (2310, 2403, 2502)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners on July 1st , 2025 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be available via Zoom Meeting ID 586 587 651, by phone by dialing one of the call-in numbers below, or in person.

669-900-6833

346-248-7799

929-205-6099

253-215-8782

301-715-8592

312-626-6799

The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed ac-

powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494

FISHING REELS 3 unused, make an offer 509-773-5494

CHROME RIMS. Ford 6 lug. $100 or B/O. 509-773-5227.

SLIDE-IN STOVE. Samsung double oven, propane/gas. $250 or B/O. 509-773-5227.

2 SOAPSTONE rocks for carving $25 each 509-2612115

HARLEY DAVIDSON vest and chaps, LIKE NEW $125 for the set 509-261-2115

PINT CANNING JARS – 2 dozen @ $12/dozen 509773-5666 PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75

STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593 Announcements & Notices

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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 @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.

Loans

IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.

A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News.

Support Groups

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

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

tivities, particularly from lower income persons residing in the Klickitat and Skamania County areas. Comments on the Klickitat County and WAGAP (Washington Community Action Programs) past performance and use of the prior CDBG Public Services Grants will also be received. For the 2025 program year (July 2025 - June 2026), up to $70,000.00 is proposed to be available to the county and WAGAP to fund public services that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. For the 2022-2024 program years, Klickitat County and WAGAP received $213,000.00. An outline of the proposed activities and services for the 2025 program year will be available for review at the Klickitat County Health Department, prior to June 30th, 2025. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Klickitat County Health Department by June 30th, 2025. Arrangement to reasonably accommodate special needs, including an interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24hour advance notice. Contact Erinn Quinn at Klickitat County Health Department, 509-773-4565. (2311, 2404)

PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington IN THE MATTER OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS BRIDGES THROUGHOUT COUNTY KLICKITATResolution No: 04826

or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

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

STROKE

SURVIVORS

SUPPORT GROUP Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633

PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am-11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541-340-0142.

RECOVERING COUPLES

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

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

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

Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@gmail. com. For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.

WHEREAS, RCW 47.48.010

authorizes BRIDGE closures when continued use will be dangerous to traffic; and WHEREAS, Klickitat County has entered into Contracts CRP 376 & 377, & CRP 378 with Granite Construction Company to close the following bridges for repairs, and WHEREAS, Klickitat County Public Works will close the following bridges:

• White Salmon Bridge on Sunnyside Road, closed from June 26 - July 10, 2026.

• Whitmore Bridge, on East Road closed from June 15 - July 3, 2026

• Bear Creek Bridge, on Jennings Road closed from July 23 - August 13, 2026

• Leidel Bridge, on Glenwood Hwy closed from July 7 - July 17, 2026

• Tom Miller Bridge, on Tom Miller Road closed from June 21 - July 17, 2026

• Horseshoe Bend Bridge, on Horseshoe Bend Road closed from June 27 - July 17, 2026 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, White Salmon Bridge No.104, Whitmore Bridge No. 319, Bear Creek Bridge No. 103, Leidel Bridge No. 201, Tom Miller Bridge No. 216 and Horseshoe Bend Bridge No. 203 will be closed from the dates listed above.

Dated this 26th day of May, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington

ATTEST: Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner

LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (2312, 2405)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee Meeting June 18, 2026

The role of the Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee (CRC) is to support salmonid recovery by identifying credible and fundable habitat protection and enhancement projects. This process will support related programs and activities that produce sustainable and measurable benefits for fish and fish habitat. This meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Klickitat County Administrative Services Building. The Services Building is located at 115 W Court St, Goldendale, WA 98620. This open public meeting will also be accessible online using Google Meet via the link provided below. Other meeting dates will be announced in future notices. Meeting Links: Google Meets Meet.google.com/hay-ndsgekc Join by Phone (US) +1 573-559-1948 PIN: 838 025 480# If there are any questions, please contact: Klickitat County Natural Resources Department Email: keatonc@klickitatcounty.org Phone: 509-773-2410

Office: 115 W Court St, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620 (2313, 2406)

AL-ANON in The Dalles:

The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS?

Attend

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

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

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541-805-5068.

DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info. NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon. 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

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

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June12 - 13, Twin Bridges Museum Annual Fundraiser: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. JOIN US for our annual yard sale fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Twin Bridges Museum in Lyle!

Community Events

Ca;; 509-261-1926 if you have any questions. June 12 - 14, 115th Annual Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo: The 115th annual Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo will be held June 12, 13, and 14, 2026 at the Cleveland Park in Cleveland, 4 miles West of Bickleton. Events and activities include RV dry camping ($30 for weekend), carousel rides, Saturday night dance, good food and a NPRA rodeo on Saturday and Sunday.Get involved yourself and go for a ride on the carousel! It is a 1905 Herschell-Spillman and is said to be one of only three of its type still working. It was purchased from Portland’s Oaks Park in 1929 and brought to Bickleton. All of the horses are stored at the museum during the

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Volunteers MENTORS WANTED

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

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

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.

$500 or Less JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859. SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $400. 541-354-1748. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.”

PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $10. 541387-4752. Not textable. AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105. Furniture

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

Heating & Air Conditioning

AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105.

Miscellaneous

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

SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $400. 541-354-1748.

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

PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $10. 541387-4752. Not textable.

Miscellaneous Wanted ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY

RUMMAGE SALE!

Hood River Rotary is accepting donations for a Community Rummage Sale June 27th.

Sporting equipment, toys, kitchen supplies and gardening tools needed.

Drop off @ Wy East on 6/25 1:30pm-7pm or 6/26 10am1pm.

Questions, Fundraiser@hoodriverrotary.com.

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

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.

BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $20 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable.

year and are only brought out for this one weekend. Age doesn’t matter to ride this classic! From newborns to great, great grandparents; anyone can ride!

June 13, Kiwanis Duck Derby: 12 noon at Ekone Park in Goldendale. We will be selling ducks at the Home and Garden show in May! $5 each of 5/$20. You can also get yours from any Kiwanis member, various local businesses, and Ekone the day of the event. Want to sell duckies (no actual ducks involved)?

Contact Colleen at 509-952-4943

June 16, Kids & Tweens

Great Build Off: 12 - 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Come on in and put your creativity to the test in our Kids & Tweens Great Build Off. Use the materials provided to

Dogs PUG PUPPIES

Bred Pug Puppies (white). $900 each. Call or text, 541300-4897. Labradoodle Puppies

5 males left. Great family dogs, friendly, gentle, intelligent, loyal. $250. 509-3952788, land line. Parents on sight.

Adorable quality AKC Maltese Puppies Adorable AKC Maltese Puppies raised in our home as family members. We view each adoption like adopting a child. They deserve that type of dedication & love. We feed high quality food/ treats/vitamins & provide a high level of care. We lavish them with love, attention, positive reinforcement, and training to create well adjusted companions with great personalities. Puppy pad trained / outside training started. First vaccines / wormed. Mom 6 lbs, dad 5 lbs. Http://www.lovehavens. com or 541-848-9070

Auctions NOTICE OF PUBLIC IN-PERSON AUCTION at COLUMBIA STOWAWAY Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 8am

Columbia Stowaway, 1821 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles, Or. Sale to the highest bidder. Must remove entire contents within 14 days of sale. No checks. We require a $100 refundable cash cleaning deposit in addition to purchase price.

Columbia Stowaway Units: #39 Trevor Ebeling, #82 Stacey Taylor, and #130 Jose Funez Sr. All personal items (pictures personal papers, etc.) in unit need to be returned to our office.

Garage/Yard Sales

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

Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds HUGE, HUGE, HUGE YARD SALE June 12, 13 & 14 9am-4pm 22 Frema Road Carson, WA Clothes, crafts, tools, furniture, lots of shoes, fabric, collectibles, glassware & so much more! Years and years of accumulation.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Friday and Saturday June 12-13 9am to 4pm 523 Lyle Avenue in Lyle Computers and computer parts, electronics, Christmas decorations, household items, appliances, including matching washer and dryer, and much more.

ODELL MOBILE HOME PARK ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE Fri., June 12 -Sun., June 14 8am-5pm 3344 AGA Road & Along Catherine Road Hood River Auto Parts & Accessories

ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748. Cars SELL

ly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112 SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION Thursday, June 18 109 Wing Road Goldendale, WA 98620 Viewing starts at 10am Auction starts at 12pm 509-314-0084

Wheels Deal Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” Apartments for Rent ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! SUNRISE ESTATES APARTMENTS, an affordable housing community, is accepting applications for our 1, 2, and 3 bedroom waiting lists. Income restrictions apply. Professionally managed by Guardian Real Estate Services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Apply online at www.homesatsunriseestates.com and www.liveatsunriseestates. com.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! INDIAN CREEK COURT APARTMENTS, an affordable housing community, is now accepting applications for our 1, 2, and 3 bedroom waiting lists. Income restrictions apply. Professionally managed by Guardian Real Estate Services, an equal housing opportunity provider and employer. Apply online at www.indiancreekcourt. com.

PUBLISHER’S

design, build, and problem-solve your way through a surprise challenge.

June 17, Summer Reading Launch Party: 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games and activities! Come for the fun and leave signed up for our 2026 Summer Reading program.

June 20, 3D Printer Certification: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us to learn the skills necessary to become certified to use the library’s Lulzbot® Mini 3D printer. Get hands on training with the basic mechanics of operating and troubleshooting the machine. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

June 19 - 21, Ketchum Kalf Rodeo: Come join us in Glenwood father’s Day WEekend for the 90th annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo!

June 23, Growing Through the Seasons: Composting: 56:30 p.m at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us to learn about composting, the process of creating nutrient rich soil by recycling organic waste including food scraps, leaves, and grass clippings. This program is in partnership with Klickitat County Solid Waste.

June 25-28, Greater Goldendale Area Community Wide Yard Sales: Get ready for four full days of treasure hunting during the Community-Wide Yard Sales, happening June 25–28! This year’s event is under new

ownership. For the first time, the sales will run two additional days (Four days total), giving buyers more time to explore and sellers more opportunities to connect with customers. To help maximize visibility, sellers may choose to be included in the official yard sale map and address list, which will be distributed both in print and digitally throughout the community.To help cover the cost of printing, materials, and staff time required to coordinate this expanded event, a minimal $5 participation fee will be introduced for sellers who wish to sign up. Seller registration is open now. Printed maps will be available for pick-up beginning June 23 at the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce.

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 1-800-669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-927-9275.

Help Wanted LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified website: ColumbiaGorgeNews.com

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Hiring a Special Ed Teacher to serve the Gorge Academy for the 2026-27 school year. Full time, 185 days.$58,753.00$107,141.00 Annual. Apply online: www. esd112.org/takeroot.

LEGAL

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT I

East District Court-Goldendale, WA. Full-Time-40/hr/ week-Non-Exempt-Grade 35, Steps 1-3, $20.75$21.99/HR, DOQ. First review 06/19/2026. Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact Human Resources Department, 509-773-7171.

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.

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.

TASTING ROOM

ASSOCIATE AT HOOD RIVER

DISTILLERS

Hood River Distillers

Tasting Room Associate. We’re seeking a part-time go-getter with an engaging personality, individual initiative, accountability, and love of connecting with people to ensure an outstanding event experience for our customers. You will be pivotal in educating visitors about our processes and story and connecting them with our extraordinary spirits. Part-time with ability to cover other shifts and work outside events. $20/hr + tips. Apply @ hrdspirits.com. Join our Team!

CGCC IS HIRING! CGCC is hiring for various positions, including Ceramics Adjunct Instructor. Apply online at cgcc.edu/jobs CGCC is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We value diversity and invite applications from all qualified individuals.

COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be self-motivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly Mon-Fri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews.com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541-386-1234 Ext. 100.

Air Conditioning & Heating Business & Service Directory 4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45 $5 per additional line. Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

NOTICE Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise

Notice

call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov Construction OREGON Construction Contractors Law requires that all those who advertise remodeling, repair, or construction services be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have bonds and insurance on the job site. For your protection, be sure any contractors you hire are registered. Contact the Construction Contractors Board in Salem at 503-378-4621.

Excavating I & A SEPTICS &

Check It Out

Beth Wood, Collection Librarian Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org

Brain Awareness Month June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a topic near to my head (ha! Get it?) because we librarian types are always encouraging you to feed your brain. Many of the activities you can do for better brain health are the same as those for your overall health: Eat a healthy diet. Move your body. Get quality sleep. The Alzheimer’s Association has a 6-Step Challenge that you can sign up for on their website to help you get started (alz.org/rethink-your-brain). Over

the average

in the U.S. has risen by

As we extend our lifespan, we want that

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and enjoyable. While normal aging does bring about

• “Dr. Colbert’s Healthy Brain Zone” by Don Colbert, M.D. (2023)

New at the Library

• “The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life” by Majid Fotuhi (2026)

• “The Stimulated Mind: Future-proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age” by Dr. Tommy Wood (2026)

• “100 Questions & Answers about Alzheimer’s & Dementia” by Simon Poole (2026)

• “The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime” by Dale E. Bredesen, M.D. (2025)

• “Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, Revised and Updated: A Guide for People with Dementia and Those Who Care for Them” by Jonathon Graff-Radford, M.D. and Angela Lunde, M.A. (2025)

• “Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science” by Therese Huston, Ph.D. (2025)

• “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan” by Maddy Dychtwald (2024)

• “Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health” by Heather Sandison (2024)

Diet

losses and changes in the speed of processing tasks, dementia—of which Alzheimer’s is the most common form—causes much more severe brain changes. Read on for recent books about dementia and other brain-related information. Medical and Health

• “The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food with 100 Recipes” by Annie Fenn, M.D. (2023)

Fuel growing families with breakfasts that deliver nutrition and flavor

(Feature Impact) Whether you’re

enjoying a leisurely weekend morning with the family or savoring those last few moments before rushing out the door, a filling, healthy breakfast is a perfect way to begin the day. Easy recipes that take less than 30 minutes (and can even be prepared the night before) make busy mornings a breeze.

Sheet Pan Pancakes are simple to whip up any day of the week – no flipping required – while Healthy Sausage Breakfast Muffins let you put protein on the menu in a kid-friendly package. When shopping for these delicious breakfasts, look for the Healthy Family Project and Produce for Kids logos to choose healthier foods and make a difference locally.

“Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful – a quick, balanced meal can help kids stay full, focused and energized for the day ahead,” said Tony Castillo, contributing registered dietitian at Healthy Family Project. “For growing kids, a proteinrich breakfast can help support energy, satiety and the building blocks they need as they develop. The best breakfast is one that’s simple, satisfying and realistic for busy mornings because consistency matters more than perfection.”

The versatility of these pancakes allows for endless customization and experimentation with different toppings, from fresh fruit and nuts to savory options like cheese and spinach, making them an ideal fit for the whole family. They also freeze well, so you can pop them in the toaster to have breakfast ready in a flash when

hectic schedules interfere with your morning routine. For another on-the-go solution, these breakfast muffins are made with just five ingredients, including protein pancake mix to help fuel the day. The savory combination of turkey sausage and cheddar cheese is complemented by the sweetness of onion, giving them the flavor your family desires.

To find more ways to put a nutritious breakfast on the family table, visit HealthyFamilyProject.com.

Healthy Sausage Breakfast

Muffins

Recipe courtesy of the Healthy Family Project

Prep time: 3 minutes

Cook time: 23 minutes

Servings: 12

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 pound turkey sausage

• 4 eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup protein pancake mix

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

In prepared skillet over medium heat, cook onion until translucent. Add turkey sausage and cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat. In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add shredded cheese, pancake mix and sausage and onion mixture; mix well.

Fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full with mixture.

Bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden

brown on top.

Sheet Pan Pancakes

• “The Official MIND Diet: A Scientifically Based Program to Lose Weight and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease” by Martha Clare Morris (2023)

Caregivers

• “The 36-hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss” by Nancy L. Mace, M.A., and Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. (2025)

• “Taming the Chaos of Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide to Interventions that Make a Difference” by Barbara J. Huelat and Sharon T. Pochron (2023)

Social Science and Memoirs

• “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s” by Charles Piller (2025)

• “Valley of Forgetting: Alzheimer’s Families and the Search for a Cure” by Jennie Erin Smith (2025)

• “Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection” by Ben Rein (2025)

• “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s” by Sandeep Jauhar (2023)

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

Recipe courtesy of the Healthy Family Project Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6

• Nonstick cooking spray

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/4 cups milk

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries

• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 425 F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.

Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet and smooth into even layer that covers pan. Top with strawberries, blueberries and chocolate chips.

Bake 5-7 minutes, or until cooked and golden brown. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.

FICTION

“With the Enduring Tides” by Jane Kirkpatrick

“Mist and Malice” by Rachel Howzell Hall

“The Devil and Mrs. Gooch” by Oliver Darkshire

NONFICTION

“Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity” by Jordan D. Metzl, M.D. “Poetry Says it Better” by Ellen Burstyn

“Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution” by Sarah M.S. Pearsall

CHILDREN

“Twenty Bears: A Counting Story” by Kathryn Simmonds

“Microbes” by Alix Wood “Song of the Yellow Dragon” by Ying Ping Low This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.

“What’s up with the bells?” I asked someone who looked as if he might know something. I live near a cathedral. I can’t hear the cathedral bells from our apartment, but I walk past the church coming and going on my walk every day and, when I got back from Mexico this spring, I discovered that one of the bells had stopped ringing.

I am sure you have heard bells like these.

Sometimes the bells are now recorded, but these are the real thing. There is a short melody at a quarter past the hour and a longer one that plays at half past. At a quarter to the hour, almost the complete melody plays, but it stops early on a different note. Then, on the hour, the full melody plays. It is very satisfying. To prevent the nearest neighbors from waking every quarter hour, the bells do not ring at night. But they ring all day long and now one of the bells is missing. I can’t imagine how the folks in the immediate neighborhood can stand it.

“What’s up with the bells?” I asked some people who looked as if they had just come out of church on Sunday. They looked at me as if I was not speaking a language they knew. “There’s one that’s not ringing. How long has that been going on?”

No idea. I asked several people, and I started to feel sorry for whichever priest had been preaching that day. If these people hadn’t even noticed the missing bell, I found it hard to believe they had absorbed a word of his sermon.

On a weekday, I was passing by the rectory. I didn’t know what a rectory was until I Googled it and learned this was where the priests lived. A man in his thirties came

out the door. He was not wearing a clerical collar, but I figured if he lived in the rectory, he would have to know what was going on. So I pounced.

“What’s up with the bells?” The man looked genuinely afraid of me, and I started to wonder what it was about me that was so alarming. But that did not mean I was giving up my quest.

“The bells,” I continued. “There’s one missing. It isn’t ringing. This has been going on for weeks. I wondered if it was going to be fixed.”

The man had not stopped walking the whole while I talked.

“Um… yes. I think there are some people fixing it,” he said, scurrying away. “They came from France.”

Then he darted off into the parking lot as if he couldn’t get away from me fast enough. I was genuinely puzzled. And I wondered if, living under the bells as they did, they no longer heard them. And, if so, this did not seem like a good thing.

Because those bells are beautiful. I hear them every day, and I think of what a wonderful thing that must have been on Easter Sunday, 1915, when the cathedral was officially opened and the bells rang. I think of how proud and excited everyone must have been, and how helpful it must have been, before everyone had a phone or even a timepiece, to always know where they were in their day in such a musical way.

I’m going to take a few days off from my inquiry. There’s a chance I might be getting a reputation. But I love the bells, and I am not giving up. Those folks from France sound like they could use a little encouragement. To see photos,check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.

Colonial Spies

During the American Revolution, soldiers were not the only heroes fighting for independence. Secret spies also played a huge role in helping America win the war. These brave men and women risked their lives to gather information, deliver hidden messages, and trick the British army. Without spies, General George Washington may not have won the war. Four of the most famous spies of the American Revolution were Nathan Hale, Agent 355, Benjamin Tallmadge, and James Armistead Lafayette.

Nathan Hale was a schoolteacher who became a soldier in the Continental Army. In 1776, General George Washington needed someone to sneak behind British lines in New York. Hale volunteered for the dangerous mission even though he knew he could be captured. Nathan disguised himself as a traveler, and he was able to gather secrets from the British army. Hale was betrayed and he was arrested and sentenced to death. Before he was executed, Hale reportedly said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” He was hanged on September 22, 1776.

James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved man from Virginia, became one of the most important spies in the war. He secretly worked as a double agent, gaining the trust of British generals while passing valuable information to the Americans. His reports helped George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette trap British General Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781, leading to a major American victory. After the war, James earned his freedom and took the last name Lafayette to honor the French general who supported him. His courage, intelligence, and quick thinking helped change the course of American history.

What is a spy’s favorite game?

George Washington was a big believer in using intelligence to beat the British. A group called the Culper Spy Ring, One of the most mysterious spies of the Revolution was known only as Agent 355. She was part of the Culper Spy Ring, a secret group that passed information to George Washington. Agent 355 was believed to be a woman living near British officers in New York City. British soldiers did not suspect women of spying. This helped Agent 355 listen to conversations and gather valuable secrets without suspicion. Some historians believe she helped uncover the plans of the traitor Benedict Arnold before he could fully betray the Americans. Her true identity remains a mystery today.

The American Revolution was won not only by soldiers on the battlefield but also by brave spies working in secret. Each spy used courage, intelligence, and determination to help the American cause. Their hidden work provided important information, uncovered enemy plans, and helped George Washington make critical decisions. Today, we remember these remarkable spies as heroes whose secret actions helped shape the history of the United States.

Hide and Seek!