A guide to community volunteering
With so many demands on time, energy, and resources, are there compelling reasons to volunteer (or essentially work for free)? It is a question worth considering.
Three years ago, when my family moved to Goldendale, we wanted to figure out a way to get plugged into the community. Volunteering seemed like a good way to meet new people and be of service.
Although our volunteering has been occasional and sporadic over the last few years, I have been so moved by all of the people we’ve met who give hours of their time to make this community a better place.
My son and I recently volunteered for a shift to prepare the community meal at the Goldendale Community Kitchen, located downstairs in the Goldendale United Methodist Church. The meal site makes hot meals to serve those in need on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. It was hard work getting 80 lasagne and salad meal boxes prepared in time to serve everyone. But the program is well-staffed with volunteers and seems to work like a well-oiled machine at this point.
Sharon Carr was managing the night we volunteered. When asked to comment about her volunteer work, Carr said, “As part of the committee and head of one of the teams that cook and provide meals for those in need, it has created so many opportunities to meet new people, make new friends, and give back to my community. I have come to know
What happened to the newspapers at Holcombs?
For decades The Sentinel was easy to pick up at Holcombs Market in Goldendale. But lately readers have been surprised, and often disconcerted, to find they’re not as readily found.
A spokesman for Holcombs spoke on the matter but said his comments could not be on the record. We can only say that with the new check-out counters at the store, The Sentinel can now be found only on two of those.
We can add too that the change is not a reflection on the paper, only on a new policy at the store. The policy does not appear to be headed for any change. Where once close to 200 papers were sold at Holcombs, that number is now down to about 45, and readers are telling us it’s because they can’t find the paper. The inconvience to readers is regretted by The Sentinel
Sheriff’s Office funding errors revealed
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Last week’s Klickitat County commissioners meeting started with some good news regarding jail updates from Public Works Chief Jeff Hunter. He told commissioners that cameras were being installed in jail cells that week and that the jail generator had arrived. He said getting it set up involved a lot of coordination.
“You’ve got to coordinate with PUD, you’ve got to coordinate with an electrician, with our people and on top of that, you also have to have Cummings [the generator manufacturer] come out so they can bring it online,” he said. “It’s quite a coordination, but we’re going to try and get that one done as soon as possible.”
EFSEC adds qualifiers to Carriger
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
In a surprise move, the Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) on Monday issued an 11-page “revised mitigated determination of non-significance” for the proposed Carriger solar project and battery energy storage system (BESS) just two miles outside Goldendale. The project boundary covers 2,108 acres of privately owned land, of which 1,326 acres would be used for the placement of solar photovoltaic panels. The project has been opposed by the Yakama Nation and a number of neighbors, the latter represented by C.E.A.S.E., an antisolar group spearheaded by Greg Wagner. The move appears to be an attempt to deal with some of the concerns raised by the two groups. The document contains the following updates: • A requirement that when the BESS is due for replacement, the Applicant must assess all battery chemistries that are widely com-
mercially available for BESSs at that time and submit a recommendation for EFSEC approval.
• The Applicant must avoid (as opposed to being prohibited from) placing laydown yards and parking areas containing more than 20 percent of equipment and materials closer than 1,200 feet from the nearest non-participating location and those with less than 20 percent closer than 800 feet.
• The Applicant must install a “10,000-gallon, opaque water cistern” to help with fire suppres-
The morning session also saw Planning Director Scott Edelman explaining a misconception that has grown up around a public hearing held on June 16. He said people thought it would be a hearing on the final solar ordinance. That will take time to process through the Planning Commission before it can reach the commissioners. But, he said, the committee was concerned that there could be a new solar farm application filed before the ordinance could be enacted.
Conditional use permits require applicants to prove why they should get an exception to the rules for the zone in which they are applying, and provides for public hearings.
Hunter said the third component would be a definition of what constitutes a large project.
The afternoon session brought a revelation. As commissioners considered a supplemental budget for this year, County Auditor Heather Jobe told them of a problem last year while preparing the 2025 budget:
“It does appear that there were some technical errors in the spreadsheets,” she said. “So while I don’t believe it was anybody’s intention to reduce the wages and benefits for patrol, ultimately, it did happen. If they weren’t inadvertently removed, what would have been in the Sheriff’s wages and benefits budget for this year would have been an additional $246,000.”
The sheriff had been asking for a supplemental budget of $382,020, which would include the funds for jail administrator transferred from the Sheriff’s Department to the Corrections department when the jail was moved, and that’s what was presented to the commissioners.
Sheriff Bob Songer gave a forceful statement in which he said the lack of deputies could endanger those who are now serving, who face dangerous situations such as domestic violence calls, and could be hurt or killed without timely backup. Ultimately, the board voted to reduce that request down to the $246,000 that should have been there at the beginning of the
“They wanted to compose an interim measure for the commission to consider,” he said, “which includes two major components, and one that’s a bit more vague. One is that any solar project, industrial scale, is a conditional use. It doesn’t change standards, just adds another level of review. The other one is clarify that BESS (battery energy storage system) is not a supplemental use. They also get a regular conditional use permit.”
The Trump Administration last Thursday issued a Presidential Memorandum terminating the federal government’s December 2023 Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement with the Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce tribes, and the states of Washington and Oregon. This landmark agreement supported federal investments in a comprehensive plan for salmon restoration, energy development, and transportation infrastructure in the Columbia Basin. Crucially, it also provided a long-term stay of ongoing Endangered Species Act litigation over federal hydrosystem operations – litigation the United States has consistently lost in federal court for the past several decades.
“The Administration’s abrupt termination of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement jeopardizes not only tribal Treaty-reserved resources but also the stability of energy, transportation, and water resources essential to the region’s
businesses, farms, and families,” stated Yakama Tribal Council Chairman Gerald Lewis. “This agreement was designed to foster collaborative and informed resource management and energy development in the Pacific Northwest, including significant tribal energy initiatives. The Administration’s decision to terminate these commitments echoes the federal government’s historic pattern of broken promises to tribes and is contrary to President Trump’s stated commitment to domestic energy development.”
“The Yakama Nation is deeply disappointed by this unilateral decision to terminate the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, particularly without prior consultation,” Chairman Lewis emphasized. “The federal government’s historic river management approach is unsustainable and will lead to salmon extinction. Courtroom battles cannot provide the innovative, holistic solutions we need. This termination will severely disrupt
vital fisheries restoration efforts, eliminate certainty for hydro operations and likely result in increased energy costs and regional instability.”
“The Yakama Nation remains committed to collaborative efforts to restore healthy and abundant Columbia Basin fisheries, working alongside our tribal, state, federal, and regional partners,” affirmed Yakama Fish & Wildlife Committee Chair Jeremy Takala. “The economic and ecological well-being of our region and our Nation depends on healthy salmon populations, as mandated by our Treaty rights. We reserved the right to actually catch fish, not merely the right to dip our nets into barren waters.”
Background Information:
The Yakama Nation, with approximately 12,000 members, has a long history of defending its Treaty fishing rights, spanning from the Washington Territorial Court in the 1880’s 1 to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Recognizing that legal vic-
tories alone cannot restore fish populations, the Yakama Nation has forged partnerships and invested significantly in Columbia Basin fisheries recovery. (Information on Yakama Nation Fisheries programs is available at https://yakamafish-nsn. gov/.) Reliable and affordable energy, transportation, and water are vital to the Yakama Nation’s economy and its members. The Yakama Nation operates tribal enterprises, including: Yakama Forest Products, which harvests and mills around 88 million board feet of lumber each year; Yakama Nation Farms, which cultivates nearly 2000 acres and produces organic and conventionally grown fresh produce crops for wholesale and community food distribution purposes; and Yakama Power, which delivers electricity to more than 3,000 customers located on the Yakama Reservation and is a member of the regional Public Power Council.
The United States’ December 14, 2023 Resilient
Columbia Basin Agreement (“RCBA”) with the Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce tribes, and the states of Washington and Oregon (commonly, the “Six Sovereigns” for ease of reference) was negotiated in a confidential federal mediation arising from the proceedings in National Wildlife Federation, et al., v. National Marine Fisheries Service, et al., Case No. 3:01-cv-0640-SI (D. Or.). The RCBA provided a package of initial federal commitments (the “USG Commitments”) in support of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative (“CBRI”) developed by the Six Sovereigns during the mediation to address fundamental issues underlying the decades-long litigation. (More information on the CBRI is available at: https://critfc.org/cbri)
Power and industry groups expressed concerns that regional energy costs would increase because of the specific funding commitments made by the Bonneville Power Administration (“BPA”) in the RCBA.
However, an application of BPA’s analysis of ratepayer impacts of the RCBA shows that the potential increase for an average residential customer receiving 100% of their power from BPA would only be twenty-four cents per month. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s analysis also showed that the negotiated hydrosystem operations in the RCBA resulted in a small overall cost savings as compared to the hydrosystem operations under the federal government’s 2020 Columbia River System Operations Record of Decision.
Columbia Basin salmon and steelhead fisheries support a multi-billion-dollar sportfishing economy as well as significant tribal and nontribal commercial and subsistence fisheries throughout the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Basin salmon are caught both in the Columbia River Basin as well as in ocean fisheries from Oregon up to Alaska.
As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas may be subsiding as hesitant residents become more concerned and willing to vaccinate, while North Dakota is a new focus with the highest rate of any state.
The reality of measles may be overcoming vaccine misinformation in some areas, despite the purge of experts from decision-making roles in the Trump administration under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The nation’s top vaccine expert resigned under pressure in March.
And on June 11, Kennedy appointed eight new members of an immunization
advisory panel — some of whom are vaccine critics — after sacking all 17 members of the group two days earlier. Kennedy called his actions “a major step towards restoring public trust in vaccines.”
Measles in Washington Washington has confirmed six measles cases this year in two counties — King and Snohomish.
But the Washington State Department of Health says there have not been any outbreaks, defined as three or more related cases. You can find state Department of Health updates on measles on the agency’s website.
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, however, called the committee’s mass replacement “one of the darkest days in modern public health history.”
The Infectious Diseases Society of America called the move “reckless, shortsighted and severely harmful,” saying Kennedy’s criticism of the original 17 committee members is “completely unfounded.”
In West Texas, where outbreaks are concentrated, the city of Lubbock hasn’t seen a new case in 20 days, said Katherine Wells, public health director for the city. The area is east of the largest Texas outbreaks, which were centered on a Mennonite community with religious objections to vaccination.
Wells attributed the recent success to a combination of more vaccinations, public awareness campaigns, and willingness to stay home when sick to avoid transmission. “I talked to some people who, because there’s so
much information about the risk of vaccines and the bad side effects, I can see from a parent’s perspective, ‘Why would I give my child that?’” Wells said. “Now they’ve seen measles in their community, so now they’re thinking, ‘OK, now I’m going to get vaccinated.’”
Outbreak moves north
In North Dakota, however, the state’s 34 cases give it the highest rate in the nation, followed by New Mexico and Texas, according to the North Dakota Public Health Association, a nonprofit health advocacy group that published an analysis of individual states’ data on Facebook. The state’s first case since 2011 was reported May 2.
“This is not a result of local public health failure,” the organization posted. “This is a result of persons in
the community choosing not to have their children vaccinated and resisting local public health recommendations and urgent efforts to increase vaccination uptake.”
Dr. Stephen McDonough, a pediatrician and former state health officer in North Dakota, said he hasn’t seen signs of improvement in the state. He doubts recent federal moves will do anything but make the situation worse.
“The outbreak in North Dakota is real, has not peaked yet and is expanding,” McDonough said in an interview. “It was just a matter of time before North Dakota experienced a measles outbreak due to our low immunization rate.”
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Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
These folks could be said to be cutting a rug, if they were on a rug. They sure are having fun. What room is that with such a low ceiling? What was the occasion? When? We are perplexed. 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.
June 20. 1889 – 136 Years Ago
Abe Ahola got the contract for building the Armory Hall at Centerville and work commenced Monday. The contract for building the Central Hotel in Goldendale has been let to Mr. James Wheelhouse of Columbus. Excavating for the new hotel has commenced and the dirt is being used with which to grade Columbus Avenue south of Main Street.
May 14, 1925 – 100 Years Ago
In a complaint served upon A. E. Harden, Sherman Cooley, and Grant Clarence, county commissioners, this week, Jean Gibson, county school superintendent asks a writ of mandamus be issued to the defendants commanding them to vacate the order made by them on October 10, 1924, refusing to allow any sum in the county budget for assistance in the office of school superintendent of Klickitat County, and also command the board to vacated and rescind its order may May 6, 1925, refusing to furnish assistance in the office of the plaintiff and to provide the means of paying for such.
June 11, 1925 – 100 Years Ago
A.R. Boosey, mutton buyer, purchased 10 carloads of lambs in Goldendale this week, paying 10 cents a pound.
May 19, 1955 – 60 Years ago
A long time ago, when he was only five years of age, Arthur Mattson was given a bright shiny silver dollar, a dollar coined the same year his brother Elmer gave it to him – 1899. As anyone knows, a dollar in those days was a fabulous fortune for a five-year-old, and as a result Arthur kept it shining and was especially proud of his possession. But he did something more with it. He used to fl ip it in the air and catch it as it came down. At least once, he failed to catch the dollar, and it fell through a crack and down the siding in the house. Arthur’s dollar was lost, and after a considerable heart break, forgotten. Forgotten, that is, for many years. Last week, Elmer’s son. Ernest was tearing down the front of the house to remodel it and found the dollar. Arthur is again the possessor of his dollar after 65 years. It has collected no interest, unless one might call living again the joys and sorrows of a boyhood experience as interest.
June 23, 1955 – 60 Years Ago
Construction is well under way on a 600-ton hay storage shed, being built on East First Street by Al Surber and his son Jerry, Washougal hay dealers who have done business in the Goldendale area for the past 21 years. The building will be 56 x 90 when completed with galvanized roofi ng and siding. Last year Surber handled over 2100 tons of hay, which they distributed to their customers in the lower Columbia area.
June 1965 – 60 Years Ago
Restaurants operating in Goldendale 1965 – A & W Root Beer on S Columbus Ave; Dairy Bar on Main Street; Humdinger Drive Inn now Proper Plumbing Solutions, 750 East Broadway; Shah Café corner Main and Columbus; Simcoe Café, W. Main; Tol’s Café Bus Depot, 915 S Columbus Ave.
June 13, 1975 – 50 Years Ago
Goldendale High School seniors of the class of 1975 took home more than $5,500 in Scholarships from 26 different scholarship awards. The largest individual award announced went to Dennis Hoctor. He received the $1000 Paul Ray Vocational Scholarship to Perry Institute.
This picture has been colorized. Lorna Dove sent us this information: “I was happy to see recognition given to these cute guys! From left to right they are Sid Miller, Gene Huffman, Gary Kitchen (later a county commissioner), Ron Zack (in front), Gene Brooks, and Superintendent
Case of Wishram School who presented the third place basketball trophy at the County Tournament. A similar photo was in my 1957 Lyle High School yearbook. High school teams from Lyle, Trout Lake, Klickitat, and Glenwood were in that tournament.”
Points to ponder:
Birthdays are good for you. Studies show that people who have the most birthdays live the longest.
Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
Never knock on Death’s door. Ring his doorbell and run–he hates that.
I bought some cookies last week. On the package it said, “Store in a cool place.” So I mailed them to Brad Pitt’s house.
Einstein’s wife said to him, “I need two things from you: time and space.” A puzzled Einstein replied, “What’s the second thing?”
It’s night, and two heavily inebriated guys are walking along a road. One looks up at the sky and says, “Hey, is that the moon up there?” The other one replies, “I don’t know. I’m a stranger here.”
County Historical Society
—Richard Lefever Klickitat
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Does Medicare cover annual physical exams?
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months.
Almost 65
Dear Almost,
No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during your first year after enrolling in Part B. And after that, it covers annual wellness visits to keep track of your health. Here’s what you should know.
Physical vs wellness exam
In an annual physical, a doctor examines you, may do bloodwork and other tests and looks for problems even though you don’t have a specific complaint or risk.
The Welcome to Medicare checkup and annual wellness visits are different. They focus primarily on preventive care.
Savvy Senior, Jim Miller
Your doctor will review your risk factors, develop a personalized health plan for you, check that you’re up to date with preventive tests such as cancer screenings and flu shots and may refer you for other tests. Here’s a breakdown of what these exams may include.
Welcome to Medicare checkup
This is an introduction to Medicare and focuses on health promotion, disease prevention and detection to help you stay well. It’s an opportunity for your doctor to assess your health and provide a plan for care. During this visit your doctor will:
• Take your height, weight, and blood pressure measurements, and calculate your body mass index (BMI).
• Ask about your personal and family health history.
• Give you referrals for other care as needed.
• Assess your potential for depression.
• Provide a simple vision test.
• Recommend vaccines, tests, screenings and other preventive services you need to stay healthy.
• Offer to talk with you about creating advance directives.
Annual wellness visit
This visit includes some of the same elements as the Welcome to Medicare checkup. For example, your doctor will review your medical history, record your vital information and give you an opportunity to talk about advance directives. Your doctor may also provide the following services:
• Create a screening checklist for recommended preventive services for the upcoming year.
• Look at health risks and treatment options.
• Perform a cognitive assessment to look for signs of dementia.
• Provide personalized health advice.
• Review your current prescriptions.
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• Study risk factors for opioid problems if you have a prescription for opioids, and screen for potential substance use disorders.
Medicare coverage
The Welcome to Medicare and annual wellness visits are fully covered by Medicare Part B without any out-of-pocket costs. You don’t need the Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify for later annual wellness visits, but know that Medicare won’t pay for a wellness visit during the first 12 months you have Part B.
During these visits, the provider may order additional tests or procedures that may be subject to Medicare’s deductibles, copayments or coinsurance.
Make sure that when you book your appointment, you specifically ask for the Welcome to Medicare checkup or annual wellness visit to ensure Medicare covers it. Otherwise, you may have to pay for the visit.
If you’re enrolled in Medicare Advantage, you’ll probably need to use an in-network provider for the wellness visits to be covered. Some Medicare Advantage plans also cover annual physicals in addition to the wellness visit. Check your plan for details.
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Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
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I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Letters from the community
Dog owners: please follow the law
As a Goldendale resident who not only walks daily but also walks my dog daily, I was so happy to see the front-page news article regarding the animal control ordinances in the county as well as the city. Citizens should make themselves aware of the animal control laws to protect themselves and others as well as to make Goldendale a wonderful place to stroll and greet neighbors.
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.”
Ken Margraf Goldendale
the leash must be attached to the dog and the other end, held by the dog owner, so that the dog owner can restrain the dog.
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
So many people let their dogs run loose in their yard with no fence or the dog is not within the fence. This is especially true of Ekone Park where dog owners let their dogs run off leash even though a park rule sign specifies that dogs must be on a leash.
One thing that I want to point out is that the definition of keeping a dog under “proper control” or “restraint” is different outside of the Goldendale city limits or inside the Goldendale city limits (not sure about the Bingen, White Salmon, Centerville, or other city laws).
Outside the city limits in Klickitat County a dog owner must exercise proper “restraint” of a dog, meaning that the dog must be recallable by voice or other method. However, within the Goldendale city limits “proper restraint” means that if the owner’s dog is on the owner’s property, the dog can run loose as long as the dog is in a fenced yard or enclosure that can restrain the dog. This means that the fence must be tall enough and secure enough to restrain the dog. If the dog is outside of the owner’s property, the dog must be on a leash. And common sense tells us that one end of
Very few days go by when I don’t have to avoid walking by houses where the dogs are unrestrained or I am menaced by a loose running dog or have to change my walking route through Ekone Park because of dogs running loose.
Goldendale would be a wonderfully walkable city if dog owners would follow the laws.
Michelle Fortier Goldendale
Where does the money lead?
If you want to know someone’s true allegiances, the saying goes, “follow the money.” That phrase couldn’t be more apt in describing Donald Trump’s behavior.
Trump raked in tens of millions of dollars for a gala dinner he held last month for the top investors of his crypto currency. Around the same time, he shut down a Department
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of Justice team that investigates crypto-currency fraud and pardoned crypto executives who’d pled guilty to crimes. Forbes magazine estimated that Trump has profited by nearly $1 billion in crypto currency during the past nine months (New York Times, June 7). The Trump Organization has reaped billions of dollars in deals with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, including a Qatari golf course and beach villas venture expected to yield millions in fees. Vietnam has cleared the way for a $1.5 billion Trump golf course. Meanwhile, if his proposed budget gets enacted, the top 10 percent of earners will receive an extra $12,044, a 2.3 annual increase to their current income. The bottom 10 percent would lose governmental benefits worth an average of $1,559 (Congressional Budget Office). The rich will get richer, and the poor will get poorer. In addition, he’s slashing funds for medical research, education, housing, and much more in order to free up cash to give to the rich folks. If you funnel big bucks his way, Trump takes care of you quite well. If you don’t, well, tough luck, eh?
Rick George White Salmon
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It’s a good sign
Welcome to Glenwood. A project long in the planning and fundraising phase finally reached completion recently with the installation of new “Welcome to Glenwood” signs, just in time for all the visitors to the rodeo. The sign replacement project was a goal set by the Mt. Adams Community 4-H Club several years ago. The old signs were once beautiful, but the years and weather had taken a heavy toll on them.
Club leader Shayne Arnold Rickman said, “As you drive into Glenwood, pay attention to the new Glenwood signs! Huge thank you to Jim Mclean, the project manager, for helping facilitate the process, utilizing resources, and getting this long-awaited project to completion, Billy and Kaeston Gross with Gross Enterprise for donating your time, machinery and continued support for our community, Johnathon Rickman for his excavation skills and expertise, and all the Mt. Adams 4-H Members who helped along the way. The kids designed the signs, helped build/put them together, and put them in their final resting places to be admired. I hope the community will be proud of these for many years to come.”
Yes, we in this great little community are very proud of the new signs and of our Mt. Adams Community 4-H Club. With deepest appre -
ciation and gratitude, we thank everyone involved in this very meaningful project.
The 90th annual Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo was a great success again this year. Each day began with the solemn tradition of the Empty Saddle. The tradition of the empty saddle, also known as the riderless horse, honors one of Glenwood Rodeo Association’s own members. Ben Langfield passed away in January of this year. As a tribute to Ben, a horse carrying an empty saddle with Ben’s boots reversed in the stirrups was led around the arena by a current Association member. This tradition was a powerful tribute to a man who devoted many years helping put on this rodeo, signifying that he will never ride again. Ben was raised in Trout Lake by his grandparents, Lottie and K.C. Langfield. After graduating from college, Ben married a sweet Glenwood girl, Lea Brasmer, and worked in the logging industry here for 48 years. He also served in the Army National Guard for six years. He and Lea raised their three children, Karie, Kasey, and Brian here in Glenwood. Brian remembers that his dad loved hunting, fishing, and camping, anything in the outdoors.
Many here didn’t think of Ben as a cowboy, and someone who grew up with him
in Trout Lake was surprised to learn that, as a young boy, he spent a lot of time in summers on the very large Murphy Ranch in Paisley, Oregon, where his grandmother was raised. He rode horses, helped work cattle, worked in the hay, and loved his time being a cowboy. When asked by his old school friend why he never mentioned that when back in school in Trout Lake, he said he didn’t want to make the kids who grew up in a dairy farming community jealous.
Good friend Bob Seagle recruited Ben to join the rodeo association, and he spent many years helping prepare everything on the weekends leading up to the rodeo. He and Bob worked the admission gate together for many years. Ben embraced Glenwood and its rodeo as if he was born and raised here. He truly made Glenwood his hometown. He had many friends who miss him greatly, but the Association honored him on Saturday and Sunday for his dedication to his family, the rodeo, and this community. Thank you, Ben, for your service to your country and to our great rodeo. Another tradition of the Glenwood Rodeo is the presentation of the Hank Ladiges buckle on Sunday. The tradition of the Hank Ladiges buckle was begun after his passing in 1992. He was a very dedicated member of the Glenwood Rodeo Association for many decades, and this memorial buckle
2024-2025 Bickleton
High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester
• 4.0 GPA: Vanessa Del Rio, Bayler Mulrony
is awarded each year to a deserving, hard-working rodeo association member who reflects that same dedication to the rodeo. This year’s Hank Ladiges award recipient, Dannet Wheelhouse, is a fourthgeneration member of this community. The daughter of Kenny and Frieda Ladiges Sheridan, Dannet grew up in the rodeo.
Dannet and her husband Rich raised their children to also be part of the Rodeo Association until college and careers took them farther from Glenwood. Last year, she organized and coordinated the refinishing of the picnic tables with the Glenwood High School shop class, hauling several loads to the school shop and back to the rodeo hall throughout the school year. Two years ago, she took on the role of entertainment coordinator and also helps with rental of the rodeo grounds and hall for other events. Dannet shows up at every work day and her work ethic is something to be admired, for sure, so it’s fitting that the award this year be presented to Hank Ladiges’s niece. Thank you for all you do, Dannet.
Peyton Sanchey, current Washington State High School Rodeo barrel racing champion, had a good run on Saturday, standing in second place at the end of Saturday’s show. I didn’t have the results for the Sunday show before this news had to be submitted, so will share it next week. But she
2024-2025 Bickleton Junior High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester
• 4.0 GPA: Reagan Austin, Declan Moore
looked great out there and it was great to cheer on one of our own. She will soon head to Rock Springs, Wyoming for the High School National Finals. At the deadline for this news, I hadn’t received any results for Joslyn Arnold’s early competition at the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming. We missed her at our rodeo this year but she’s having a great time, representing the College Rodeo Northwest Region as both breakaway and goat tying champion.
I’ll share results for her next week, as well. Here’s a reminder of the memorial service for Karen Bloom at the Rodeo dance hall on June 28 from noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Her family will prepare hot dogs. Please bring a side dish to share. She will be interred next to her husband Derwin at the Glenwood cemetery that afternoon. Karen will be greatly missed here in the little community she adopted as her own.
Lukas Hanson of Trout Lake was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2025 Dean’s List. Hanson is majoring in Finance
To qualify for the Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.500 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally
recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. Its beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities, cutting-edge programs and accessible faculty attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.
• 3.75-3.99: Addison Whitmore, Audrey Poteet, Gentry Hurst
• 3.50-3.74: (none)
• 3.25-3.49: Tyler Albano, Aleah Del Rio
• 3.00-3.24: Josh Gifford
• 3.75-3.99: Judah Anderson, Kendra Walker, Hadley Moore
• 3.50-3.74: Xavier Charvet, Victoria Leon, Kaylee Deaton, Charlotte Poteet, Parley Mulrony
• 3.25-3.49: Logan Jobe
• 3.00-3.24: William Charvet
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June 16 - July 9, Summer Food Service Program for Wishram School District: 8 am for breakfast and 12 p.m. for lunch. Wishram School District Announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service program for children under the age of 18. Eligible children can eat breakfast and lunch at no charge. Questions please contact Sheila McCullough at 509-767-6090.
June 18, Summer at your Library Launch Party. 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on West Burgen. Come enjoy a fun afternoon including space painting!It’s sure to be a blast as we launch into Summer at Your Library. Shake, rattle and roll your way through making your own galaxy and aliens!
June 19 - 21 Free Youth Soccer Camp: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for ages 7 - 16 at the Epic Youth Center on Roosevelt in Goldendale. Come learn some new skills, make new friends, and play ball! Snacks provided. Preregistration is required through our website epicyouthcenter.org.
June 19 - 21, High Prairie Dumpster Days and Firehouse Sale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m at 704 Centerville Hwy Dumpsters available for High Prairie residents. Firehouse Sale will be at the same time, with donations and sales. Sale supports the Community Center and our Fire District #14. Questions, call Barbara Parrish at 509-281-0933 or Sharon Aleckson at 509-310-9172
June 20, Rescue Dogs in Action: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on East Burgen. Amazing Bor-
Regular
Happenings
• Free Community Kitchen
To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Monday
• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www.
ci.goldendale.wa.us/
• Adult Book Discussion
Community Events
der Collies show off their skills. High-flying fun! Amazing Border Collies show off their skills in entertaining sports and herding demonstrations. Meet the stars of the show afterwards.
June 20, 2025 Summer Solstice Business Social at the Goldendale Observatory: 6 p.m Celebrate the longest day of the year with the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce at our Summer Solstice Business Social—an evening of connection, community, and stargazing at the iconic Goldendale Observatory. Enjoy refreshments catered by Dad’s Sourdough, network with fellow business professionals, and take in the stunning views as we welcome the start of summer together. Door Prizes & Giveaway, Silent Auction, Chamber Drawings, Free for Chamber members (Basics tier and above), $15 for freemium and non-members Whether you’re looking to unwind or make new connections, this is the perfect way to mix business with pleasure— under the stars. All Chamber members and guests are welcome June 20, Wild Woman Trail Runs: We’re back! Registration is live for the 2025 Wild Woman Trail Runs! The 14th annual trail running weekend created by women, for women is going to be better than ever this year We know that trail running provides women a chance to experience their own strength among the beauty of mother nature. This year, we’re crafting a weekend that offers the grassroots trail running experience we believe every woman deserves. Join us for: Run distances from 4.5 miles (relay leg!) to half marathon, full marathon and 50k. Post-run yoga sessions for restoration. Free camping with epic Mt Adams view. Legendary pre-race potluck dinner and social. All-female expert speaker panel for education, connection and questions. Recovery cold-soak tubs. Whether you’ve never set foot on trails, or are going for that PR, you belong here. Register today and stay tuned as we secure some special elements for this year’s weekend! https://ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=122194
the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.
• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 10-11:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the summer months. All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
June 20, Summer Solstice at Stonehenge: 4 p.m. at the Stonehenge Memorial on Hwy 97 South of Goldendale. Head to the museum on the eve of the summer solstice for a special campout on Maryhill’s Great Lawn, followed by a sunrise ceremony at Stonehenge Memorial Monument. This inclusive event is for everyone, joining together to welcome summer and set positive personal intentions as the sun rises. More details about this ticketed event will be available soon.
June 20 & 21, Goldendale Annual City Wide Yard Sales: Get ready to turn your clutter into cash! Registration for Goldendale’s Annual City-Wide Yard Sale opens at the May 2nd 2025 Goldendale Home & Garden Show as well as online. Don’t miss your chance to be included in the official sale map—all participants must register by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17th. Call 509261-0789 for more information.
June 20 & 21, Centerville Church Rummage Sale and Fundraiser: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Centerville Grange Hall. Hot dog lunch available along with a silent auction items and lots of sale items.
June 20 - 22, Rootstock Festival: Join us in a new annual celebration of gardening, homesteading, and he art of sustainable living nestled in the enchanting heart of the Columbia River Gorge. There will be workshops, demonstrations, food vendors, a beer garden, animal corner and live music as well as vendors and artists of all kinds. Call Ivy Carpe 541-788-4557 for more information or visit hiddengemeventsnmore.com
June 21, Board Games
Social Club: 1 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on East Burgen. Play an old favorite, or learn something new! Drop in to enjoy a variety of board games. Play an old favorite, or learn something new! All ages are welcome.
June 21, Summer Bingo for the Family: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus across from the Courthouse. Bring the Family and join us for a night of Bingo! There will be prizes, snacks, and drinks.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
Hosted by CPAKC, WAGAP and UMPQUA Bank. For more information call 509-281-2330
JUNE 23 - 25, 4-H Youth Summer Horse Camp: Klickitat County 4-H invites you to learn by doing! $150 per youth and %75 for adult leaders if there is room. All experience levels and disciplines welcome. Contact Patricia Shamek 541-993-9560 or Martha Parsons 509-637-4016 for more information.
June 24, Family Movie Afternoons: 2 -4 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us for Family Movie Afternoons at the Library—free films, popcorn, and fun every week! Join us in the Camplan Room and cool off with popcorn and a family movie.
June 26, Reptile Man at the Goldendale Library: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 131 Burgen Street. Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles! The Reptile Man brings amazing live creatures from around the globe, sharing fun facts, expert knowledge, and a bit of humor in this wild and unforgettable show. oregonreptileman.com.
June 27, Rachel Baiman at Trout Lake Hall: Doors open at 6, show starts at 7. $20 advance/$25 day of the show. Nashville singer-songwriter Rachel Baiman brings her fierce, thoughtful, and deeply personal brand of Americana, Folk, and Indie-Bluegrass to Trout Lake Hall with a full band! Tickets available now at https://troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp. com/u/37601/360547 – grab yours today!
June 24, Free Shredding Event: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 202 W Main in Goldendale, 1st Security Bank. Keep our Communities safe! To help support the reduction of identity theft crimes, 1st Security Bank invites residents to shred and recycle sensitive documents that are no longer in use. You may bring up to 10 boxes or bags of paper to be shredded. SHREDDING IS FREE/ and will be offered on a first come , first served basis until the truck is full. To find out what is allowed, visit 1st Security to pick up a flier or visit fsbwa. com/shreddingevents.
June 24, Peace of Mind
the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info
Seminar: 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 West Broadway in Goldendale. We invite you to learn how planing for your final wishes may shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden. Join us for a light meal and learn more about pre-arrangements, veteran benefits, cremation, burials, and more. Space is limited, please RSVP at 509-214-0632
June 28 & 29, Starry Night at the Museum: 6/28 at 4 p.m and 6/29 at 10 a.m. Camp out on Maryhill’s Great Lawn on a starry night for stories, stargazing, and guided telescope viewing with Rose City Astronomers and Troy Carpenter of the Goldendale Observatory. Don’t miss out—tickets for this beloved annual event are selling fast! Each ticket includes a campsite for up to 4 people, evening programs, and museum admission. You must register in advance; space is limited. https://www.maryhillmuseum. org/events/starry-night-at-themuseum-2025
July 4, Demolition Derby & Truck Pull: Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 seniors and vets, $10 kids 7-13, under 6 is free. Get ready for a heart-pounding day of adrenaline-fueled action, roaring engines, and explosive entertainment! Trucks, big cars & compact classes Over $9,000 in prize money and trophies, $50 entry fee per car if registered before July 4th $75 Entry Fee per car if registered day of event No registrations accepted after 12 p.m. July 4th Contact information for Rules, Regulations & Registration: Todd Nunn 509-261-0484. Contact information for Vendors & Sponsors: Micki Robinson at 509-250-2001 or mickij_robinson@yahoo.com
July 4, White Salmon 4th of July Parade: line up at 10 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. Call 509-493-3630 for more info.
July 5, Bingo oat the Lyle Activity Center: 10 a.m. at 308 Klickitat Street. Anyone under 18 that wants to attend must be accompanied by an adult.
July 11-12, Goldendale’s annual Community Days: Get ready for Goldendale Commu-
11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49
Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
nity Days, the biggest summer celebration in town! This annual event brings the community together for a weekend full of excitement, entertainment, and hometown pride. Car Show –Classic rides and custom builds take center stage July 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Parade, Beer Garden, Live Music, Scavenger Hunt, Class Reunions and more! Dunk Tank, Burn-Out Event, Seattle Cossacks Stunt Team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic weekend of fun, community spirit, and summer vibes! For more info, call The City of Goldendale at 509-773-3771. July 12, Pickleball Tournament: 9 a.m. at the Goldendale High School on Roosevelt St. Come early to sign in! Join us in supporting the KVH Memorial Foundation and honoring the memory of Trish Cosner, beloved Goldendale High School teacher & coach. Start your day with friendly competition or simply play for fun in our casual tournament— open to all, no matter your skill level! Each two-person team is guaranteed at least four matches, with every game helping to raise funds for the KVH Memorial Foundation scholarship fund. For questions call (509) 3141594 or email rebeccabare3@ gmail.com. Register at: https:// tinyurl.com/pickleballKVHMF
July 14 - 18, Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m.- noon at 59 Bickleton Hwy, the Better Living Center, Seventh-Day Adventist School Become a Junior Archeologist as we dig for buried treasure, uncover Bible Truths, learn about Jesus , fossils, play games and make new friends. For ages 5 - 10. For more information contact Rachelle Fischer 509680-6409.
July 26 & 27, Klickitat Canyon Days: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or later! Get ready for some fun in the sun as we celebrate life in the canyon! Check back for 2025 updates! If you’d like to help plan this year’s festivities, please attend our next meeting! Vendors please contact Ivy Carpe 541-788-4557
July 29, Rescue Dogs in Action: 11 a.m. - noon at Daubenspeck Park in Bingen. High-flying fun! Amazing Border Collies show off their skills
of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584
• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m.
Library
– Goldendale
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board
Work Session: 2nd Monday of
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30
- 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Sunday
• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Trout Lake Grange Hall
O BITUA RIES
John Adam Marshall, age 43, passed away in Oroville, California, on May 19, 2025.
He was a devoted man who cared deeply for his family. John was a husband to his wife, Jacquelyn Marshall, and a dad to his four adored children: Trinity, Abagail, Gabriel, and Cora, He was born July 07, 1981, to Mark and Barbara Marshall of Goldendale. He was the third of five children.
Johnny was a great brother to Gabe Marshall (Kelly), Christi (Tracy) Gangwish, Melissa (Nick) Blunt, and George (Kelli) Marshall, and one heck of an uncle to all of his nephews and nieces.
John grew up in the country, loving to fish and
David Dean Klassen, 85, graduated to Heaven (passed away) on May 31, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon.
A devoted husband, father, and man of unwavering faith, David lived a life marked by service—to his family, his country, and his community.
Born November 3, 1939, in Longmont, Colorado, David with his family moved to Oregon where he graduated from The Dalles High School in 1957. He continued his education at Columbia Basin Community College in Pasco, Washington, for two years. Then, David proudly served three years in the United States Army. His commitment to duty and discipline was evident throughout his life.
May 15, 1951 – June 7, 2025
Shyrl Noreen Hand of Centerville, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, Oregon. She was 74 years old. Noreen was born on May 15, 1951, in Redding, California, to Dewey Franklin and Nora Irene (Richardson) Robirds. A dedicated and spirited entrepreneur, Noreen poured her heart into each of her ventures— including a floral business, a janitorial company, and most recently, her own beauty salon. She was a woman of energy, faith, and warmth who touched
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hike as a kid. He made friends very easily and was loved by many. As an adult he enjoyed duck hunting, fishing in the ocean, clamming, scuba diving, going on trips, visiting by the bonfire, riding on his toys and more.
After Goldendale High School, he went to a school in Georgia where he learned to be an electrical lineman. He was dedicated to his career and made lots of good friends while in that trade for 21 years.
He was a very generous man who loved surprising people to receive a positive reaction. He would greet you with a big smile, hug or handshake, and offer sincere hospitality.
His family was the center
of his life and he made sure they explored the outdoors as much as he did.
Though he lived in California, he loved Washington and made as many trips back to visit as he could.
He always made time to hang out with each sibling, their family, and of course his parents. He couldn’t leave Goldendale until inviting everyone to go with him to his property, to relax for a moment, breathe in the fresh air and take in the view of the sky, canyon and Little Klickitat River. He was appreciative and thankful for all that God had to offer him!
Johnny had a big heart. He was the best cook. He had a way of making people laugh, and he was successful at many things, but
David Dean Klassen
David’s greatest legacy lies in his deep Christian faith and tireless ministry. For over twenty years, he volunteered at the Klickitat County Jail, leading weekly Bible studies for inmates—offering hope and spiritual guidance to those seeking redemption. Alongside his wife, Karen, he also led the Freedom Now recovery program in Goldendale for many years, helping individuals find healing through faith. David received his Certificate of Ordination, set apart for Christian ministry as a minister of the
gospel of Jesus Christ, by the order of Healing The Northwest & International Ministries. He worshiped faithfully with several congregations over the years including Father’s House Fellowship and New Life Assembly in Goldendale. More recently, he was an active congregant of Covenant Christian Church in The Dalles. David was known as a Godly man whose prayers were answered—a steadfast presence who evangelized wherever he went.
David is survived by his beloved wife Karen; sons
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many lives through both her work and her friendships. Noreen found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved being outdoors—jet skiing, catfishing, and, most of all, spending cherished time with her family. Her unwavering faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses was a cornerstone of her life, offering strength and purpose throughout the years. Noreen was passionate about her miniature schnauzers; she started “Premier Miniature Schnauzers” and
raised and sold her puppies for over 30 years. She is survived by her loving husband, George Hutter of Centerville; her son, Rickey Franklin Turner of Carson, Washington; her daughter, Ashlea Dawn Lazelle and sonin-law John Michel Lazelle of Centerville; 15 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Mary Evalyn Willis of San Marcos, California. Noreen was preceded in death by her first husband, Harley Eugene Hand (2008);
above all, he truly was the greatest fisherman!
John’s Celebration of Life will be on July 5 at 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange (228 E Darland Drive). Everyone is invited to join us for great food and share their stories.
A Memorial Mass will be held on July 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Goldendale (210 S Schuster Ave), for anyone wishing to attend.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
May John Adam Marshall’s soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Christopher (Renee) Klassen and Scott (Robyn) Klassen; sister Janet Smith; and granddaughters Madison Smith and Tailar Eyermann. He was preceded in death by his father Philip Klassen, mother Thelma Klassen, and brother Stanley Klassen. A memorial service celebrating David’s life will be held at Covenant Christian Church in The Dalles. On July 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. Covenant church is located at 2630 E 18 St, The Dalles. David Dean Klassen’s life was one of purpose and devotion. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and inspiration to all who walk in faith.
her daughter, Rachelle Turner; her sons, Reggie Lynn Turner and Harley Wendel Turner; her siblings Irene, Annie, Gladys, and James.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 333 Nesbitt Street, Goldendale.
Arrangements are under the care of Anderson’s Tribute Center, Celilo Chapel, 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon. Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
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BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11 , Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9 & 10:30 . Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907.317.3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran 104 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; 509.773.5750. GoldendaleLutheran.org Sunday worship 10am All are welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am goldendalenaz@gmail.com
Kelly Ann Harris passed away on June 2, 2025, at her home in Cascade Locks, Oregon, surrounded by love. She was born July 9, 1959, in Goldendale to Jim and Ida Harris (Griggs). Kelly was raised on the family farm west of Goldendale in Blockhouse. She was active in 4-H, FFA and track during her school years and graduated from Goldendale High School in 1977. Following school, Kelly married her high school sweetheart, and together they had two children, Desi and Mac Stewart. Kelly had an appetite for life, and she loved her people immensely, especially Desi and her granddaughter Cyra. It was these two with whom she adventured the most.
Kelly was many things: she was a gypsy nomad who loved adventure; she was an artist best known for her glass work; she was a forest fairy called by the trees; she was a wonderful human who made people feel loved. Kelly was happiest in the mountains and on the Teanaway River surrounded by family—she could always find the most magical spots.
Kelly loved her family, and that love was vast. She made wonderful connections at barter fairs and throughout her travels. She spent time throughout the Pacific Northwest, Montana, North Carolina, Louisiana,
Arizona, and Baja Mexico, making friends all along the way. It was the relationships she cultivated that made her “Nana” to many, and that was her most special accomplishment. Kelly’s pride and joy was her granddaughter Cyra, but “Aunt Kelly The Great” could be found in the stands cheering on grandkids as well as great nieces and nephews.
Kelly is survived by her daughter Desi Stewart and son-in-law Dustin Bumgarner of Vancouver; her granddaughter Cyra Stewart of Kaiser; her grandsons Ethan Bumgarner of Vancouver and Haidyn Miller of Rosyln; her sisters Peggy Davenport (Bruce) and Gail Garcia (Jack) of Goldendale; Trudie Harris (Joel) of Buena; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, chosen family, Lola and Chicken. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Mcquinn (Mac), brother (Bill Harris), and parents.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out and provided support through Kelly’s Journey.
There will be a celebration of life at Maryhill State Park on June 22 at 2 p.m. In memory of Kelly, create something, go fishing, or explore the forest.
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NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD
1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD
2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm RiverofLife222.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; 509.773.4381.
Contact The Sentinel at 509.773.3777 or Ads@GoldendaleSentinel.com to include your church’s services & offerings.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509.637.3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."
Father’s House Fellowship
207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
The Goldendale City Council wrapped up their public meeting Monday night in just 26 minutes before going into executive session on a real estate lease agreement.
During the brief session, the council heard the annual request from the Lions Club to be allowed to sell fireworks, which was approved by consensus.
The only substantial item on the agenda was council approval for a one tenth of one percent increase in the city sales tax, with the revenue earmarked 80 percent for police and 20 percent for fire. That would amount to a dime per 100 dollars spent and would generate an estimated $60,000 to $70,000 annually. Members of the
sion. Its location developed in consultation with Rural 7 fire department, and the Applicant will be required to maintain it in good working order throughout the project’s lifespan, “including performing maintenance such as sediment removal or tank integrity testing as appropriate.”
Finally, under “Tribal Engagement,” the revision adds the words “when practical,” to mitigating impacts. It also removes the following language:
“This engagement should also include opportunities to evaluate the effectiveness of any implemented mitigation measures throughout the Project’s lifecycle. Appropriate mitigation measures may
council present voted in favor, with an abstention by Ellie Casey. That proposed increase will still have to be approved by voters.
Chief Mike Smith reported one of his officers was involved in a vehicle chase. Officer Bracken Kruger had attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding in Goldendale near Bickleton Highway, he said, and the pursuit lasted all the way to Bingen, where a spike strip brought the vehicle to a halt. The driver was identified as a 54-yearold man from The Dalles.
“He was arrested for DUI and felony elude,” Smith said. “It was a good outcome. Nobody was hurt, his vehicle, crashed and he went to jail.”
The next council meeting will be on July 7 after the Fourth of July holiday.
include (but are not limited to) the demarcation of of ‘no-go,’ culturally sensitive areas to be avoided by contractors through Project redesign, refinement, or maintenance of safe access by Tribes.”
The revision comes with a tight 7-day timeline for comment, starting Monday, June 16, through Sunday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Comments can be submitted electronically online by visiting EFSEC comment database at https://comments.efsec. wa.gov.
EFSEC has indicated it may vote on the project as soon as June 25.
most of the recipients and share in their challenges, their hopes, and successes. As a small community, we only have each other to provide immediate help for the challenges we face today. If someone would like to participate, whether for one day or every month, they would be welcomed.
I’m appreciative of all the community support that has poured in since 2012.”
If you’re interested in volunteering at the meal site, you can email to sign up at: Lhasabully@ gmail.com or leave your contact information with the Goldendale United Methodist Church.
Also utilizing the downstairs space at the Goldendale United Methodist Church is the Back Packs 4 Kids program. It provides food for schoolaged children in need. Those who are interested in helping can email gumchurch12@gmail.com for more information.
I reached out to some local volunteers working with a variety of different organizations and asked them to share their experiences in their own words. Hopefully, the following will provide potential volunteers with information and inspiration.
Local resident Kit Foxx Callahan mentioned that in the past, before health issues, she enjoyed volunteering with Kiwanis, Red Cross, nursing homes and with a women’s club.
When asked about her work with book sales and as V.P. of Friends of the Goldendale Library, Rebecca Bare said, “Working with others gives me energy and purpose. My life has
been enriched so much by the generosity of people who shared their time and talents freely with me. It’s a pleasure to give a bit of myself to keep our library and community strong. My fellow volunteer friends inspire me to be a better person.”
For those interested in becoming a member and volunteering with Friends of the Goldendale Library, you can send an email to Goldendale libraryfriends @gmail.com. They need volunteers to help in the downstairs bookstore at the library and for special events like the ice cream social. Funds raised help support more programming at the Goldendale library.
Stephanie Nehl commented on her work with The American Legion in town, “Little did I know that anyone with direct family who has been in the military can volunteer! They desperately need help, and I am proud to help them out. They provide valuable services to veterans as well as good meals and activities. Anyone with military experience in their direct background can join the American Legion.”
To learn more about volunteering with The American Legion, they can be reached at: (509) 773-4265.
Another great resource in town is the Goldendale Food Bank. Haylee Madrid runs it and said that they serve 340 households each month. With only two staff members, the 10 volunteers who assist her with the workload are invaluable. If you’re interested in helping her team, you can email goldendalefb@wagap.org or call (509) 281-12203.
Recently, a resident pointed out to me that Klickitat County Search and Rescue does essential work this time of year. They are in need of people willing to help out. Anyone interested can reach out via their website’s contact page at www.klickitatsar.org/
Volunteer During fi re season, there is also a need for volunteer fi refighters who are willing to donate their time.
For people with kids, Epic Youth Center is a nonprofit with a building and a field across from Goldendale High School. They host free outdoor and indoor recreational games for kids and teenagers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They need adult volunteers to help run the games and assist with set-up and tear-down activities. Learn more by checking out their website: epicyouthcenter.org.
Speaking of working with kids, Amy Spring, a friend of mine, volunteers with Columbia Gorge CASA. Their volunteers are courtappointed to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. This type of volunteer opportunity requires a more serious commitment and training than other one-off experiences, but she’s found it to be both heartbreaking and meaningful work. You can learn more about volunteering from their website: www. columbiagorgecasa.org/ volunteer.
Amy also helped out at the Soroptimist Tea party fundraiser this spring. Soroptimist International of Goldendale is a service organization dedicated to
County-PUD meeting called productive
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
A meeting between the Klickitat County Commissioners and Klickitat PUD was squeezed in between the Board of County Commissioner’s morning workshop and afternoon regular session last week. Chair Ron Ihrig called it “a good meeting” and said progress had been made regarding a landfill gas grant to the Dallesport Water District.
helping women and youth. To find out more about getting involved, email: sigoldendale@soroptimist. net. If serving in the healthcare sphere appeals to someone, Klickitat Valley Health also utilizes volunteers. Their page shares a lot of information about the roles that need filling. www.kvhealth. net/index.php/kvh/pages/ volunteering. In addition, the Senior Center, located at 115 E. Main St., sometimes utilizes volunteers. Stop by their location for more information. If a pre-existing organization isn’t a match, it might be a good idea to start your own thing. Case in point; Trisha Atchley, owner of Fairy Godmothers Events started volunteering to run the Klickitat County Harvest Festival. She said it had been a dream of hers to bring the magic of the fall season and Halloween to Goldendale. She stressed that volunteers are essential to this event. Atchley wanted to let community members know that if they want to get involved, they can reach her at (541) 993-8037.
While this round-up of volunteer opportunities is probably incomplete, hopefully it will help if you or someone you know is looking for a way to give back to the community.
Learning about the passion that people in this town have for giving their time and talents and finding meaning through volunteer work has been truly inspiring.
Landfill gas grants are decided by a two-person Landfill Gas Improvement Fund Committee, with one person representing the county and the other representing Klickitat PUD. Currently, Lori Anderson represents the county and Dan Gunkel represents Klickitat PUD. He was unable to be at the meeting, but PUD commissioners Doug Miller and Stoner Bell were present, along with General Manager Gwen Miller.
year. Commissioner Todd Andrews, who had been a supporter of adding the full amount, abstained in the fi nal vote. Chair Ron Ihrig said he wouldn’t support the additional funding until they had clear information about revenues.
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• Klickitat County Historical Preservation grant agreement with Twin Bridges Historical Museum/Lyle Historical Society • Klickitat County Historical Preservation grant agreement with West Klickitat County
Dallesport Water District had applied to the committee for $185,000 to purchase ATEC vessels for the Dallesport water system. The vessels are used to filter iron and manganese out of Dallesport drinking water. Though the committee had approved the request earlier, the water district had rejected the award due to a number of conditions attached. The good news coming from the meeting is that both the county and PUD have agreed to remove those conditions, and a new grant agreement is being prepared. That agreement would decide whether Dallesport would submit invoices to the county for payment or submit a purchase order, or request reimbursement for receipts. The county
Historical Society
• Bingen City Fire and Fire District 1, 8, 11, & 15 Radio System Use and 9-1-1/Dispatch Services Agreements
• A public meeting on June 10, 2025 for a boundary line adjustment for Spadaro, Denny & Ventnor LLC
• A public meeting on June 10, 2025 for a boundary line adjustment for Riggleman & Verrey
• A public meeting on June 10, 2025 for a boundary line adjustment for KC Valley, LLC & Verley
• Final acceptance and release of contract bond for 2024’s White Plastic
public works department would provide oversight for the installation of the vessels.
The two Klickitat PUD commissioners present had different ideas about what the grant should cover. Doug Miller said he does not think the grant should cover any labor, whether internal or from a contractor. He said it was a really simple device and not that difficult to install. “It’s just the hardware and the ATEC system and the media filtering.”
Bell said the PUD was not trying to put restrictions on the grant and that it would be unusual to restrict a grant to just materials.
Ihrig said he supported anything that was needed up to $185,000.
The meeting also discussed the Dallesport wastewater treatment
Edge Line Project
• A request from Lyle School District to waive fees for building rental, with the understanding they will return the building into the same condition in which it was received.
• Concurrence to award a bid to repair the fi redamaged Alderdale guardrail.
At the request of Commissioner Todd Andrews, a Behavioral Health professional services agreement with Brett Merle was pulled out of the consent agenda list for consideration at a later date.
plant. It had been built with landfill revenues by the county some 20 years ago, and with a greater capacity than was needed at the time to allow for future growth. Klickitat PUD had contracted with the county to operate the plant, since it operated water and sewer systems for a number of communities in Klickitat County. But for years, the county had not raised rates while enjoying substantial revenue from the landfill.
As Commissioner Todd Andrews put it, “Our landfill has allowed us to be the lowest tax county of all 39 counties” in Washington State.
But the loss of a couple of garbage contracts with large customers has dramatically reduced the
county’s landfill income, at the same time, systems at the wastewater treatment plant are at the end of their useful lifespan and need to be replaced, another driver of rate increases.
At a recent meeting, commissioners approved a 5 percent sewer fee increase for Dallesport, after a double digit raise the previous year. Residents at the board meeting at which the recent hike was approved testified that they were comfortable with that relatively modest increase.
Other topics that came up during the two-hour meeting:
Ihrig said he’d read the first quarter report from the Waste Management company Republic Services and noted the company gets waste from
Canada and are concerned about the potential effect of tariffs on the waste stream. Andrews said that Canada might just not want to send it anymore due to “the whole uproar.”
Ihrig thought it would be helpful to coordinate with the PUD to meet with the landfill operators Republic Services since they both have interests in it.
The Roosevelt landfill will have an open house on June 25. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting at the landfill that day as well. And they said the governor is being invited to view the upcoming pump storage project and get him up to speed on the renewable natural gas project. He was also invited to the Klickitat County Fair in August.
Homeschoolers showcase talents at Ekone Park
Melissa Uhles For
The SenTinel
On Friday, June 13, area homeschoolers participated in a Homeschool Talent Showcase and picnic at Ekone Park. It was organized by The LIFE Homeschool Co-op. The day provided sunshine and a nice breeze as participants plopped down on blankets and camp chairs in the park’s grassy lawn. The recently refurbished gazebo was a perfect spot for homeschoolers to show their skills. A variety of talents and displays were shared. Displays presented were: a hand-sewn dress, a Lego truck, a rock collection, and a sea life and shark mobile made with basswood. Talents included: violinists, guitar and keyboard players, joke telling, multiple skits, dancing, and a puppet show. One participant arrived on the scene in a T-Rex dinosaur costume doing jumping jacks and then performed a humorous skit with a homeschool friend. Another notable moment was watch-
ing the young student who showed his rock collection that included a geode and crystals. He elicited oohs and aahs from the little kids as they ran up to him to take a closer look.
The group of 20 or so kids, mostly elementary-aged homeschoolers, were enthusiastic and excited to see displays and performances. There was a good amount of cheering and clapping. No prizes or awards were given; it was an informal way to share with peers. After the talent showcase, everyone enjoyed a picnic. Then the kids dispersed to the swing sets and the open field to run off their leftover energy.
After sandwiches were eaten, homeschool co-op leader Angela Batastini led a discussion about plans for the next school year. LIFE Homeschool Co-op was previously run for sixteen years by Lisa Chiles, and now that her children are older, she’s passed the baton to Angela.
According to their handout for new participants, LIFE Homeschool is a Christian cooperative education
experience led by parents of participating students. Classes are taught by parents in their area of interest. They meet the second Friday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. September through May, and they take December off. Goldendale Church of the Nazarene hosts the co-op. A commitment from parents to attend all eight sessions is required. The sign-up form notes that a biblical worldview may be openly expressed at the
co-op.
There is another form that parents are given that spells out the expectations for the group. Notably, families must have at least one parent at the co-op at all times. On-time arrival and keeping sick kids at home are also requirements. Students are expected to be respectful, courteous, and attentive. No roughhousing or running is allowed.
Since classes are based on a parent’s interest or exper-
tise, they vary year to year. One parent mentioned that past classes have included World Geography, Dissection (parts provided by a local farmer), and a Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood type of class for younger kids.
While the co-op’s current enrollment includes a majority of younger homeschoolers, it is open to middle school and high school-aged students. Currently, there are only a few older kids, but that may change as the group grows.
Under homeschool law, homeschooled students can participate in public school sports, classes, and extracurriculars. As a homeschool parent myself, I have noticed most middle school and high school-aged homeschoolers in Goldendale get involved in sports and or FFA at the public schools.
Other older kids participate in clubs like 4-H to meet their needs for fun activities and social connections.
Batastini said she also plans to schedule field trips for the co-op students. Her
Restaurant Review: Bacchanal Buffett
“the traveller”
Peter
For The SenTinel
For those who have Las Vegas plans, dining out is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming part of the fun. This review of one of the top buffets in Vegas should help you understand better what you are getting yourself into and what choices are the best for you. As a big fan of buffets, I’d been dying to try the best Vegas has to offer. After careful research of the top 10 to15 buffets, I decided Bacchanal Buffet located inside the Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino was the one for me. Each of the top buffets has their own reason to go. In this case, I was hunting for all you can eat lobster and crab. My first warning is, don’t be lured in by the urban legend of all-youcan-eat lobster. I watched YouTube videos, I studied the ads on Facebook. I even googled reviews. The reality is, like most other things in Las Vegas, the house always keeps the odds in their favor. Finding all-you-can-eat crab is lot easier than finding the lobster equivalent. What I found is that most places that have some form of this option, only have it available on certain days, possibly only during certain hours and these tend to be the “off” days and hours. Don’t expect it on a Saturday night. But many limit guests to just one onepound lobster. Some have claws only or just tails. There may also be limitations on how much you can take and how long you can stay.
I paid about $125 per person for my visit to this buffet, but prices can vary wildly from $30 up to $100 or more depending on demand. I also nearly missed getting in because the hours were not what everyone told me they would be. So lesson No. 1 is, absolutely do everything possible to nail down the hours your buffet is open. Lesson No. 2 is, if reservations are possible at the one you want to visit, go make them at least a week or two in advance and more if you can. If it’s a special weekend or there is a big event in town, you may have a much harder time finding reservations. If you don’t have reservations, walk-ins are possible, but it’s not guaranteed that you will be seated no matter how long you are willing to wait. We waited about 1 ½ hours in a separate “alternate” line just to see if they would allow walk-ins that day. After my long wait hoping to get in, we were allowed to enter the regular line for another 30-plus minute wait.
Once we paid, we were seated along with the hundreds of other diners to this massive buffet with over 500 items. I had been hoping to
be treated to a truly elevated level of dining in buffet form. What I found was, I was paying more for the experience and less for the quality. The options available were truly impressive. They had many sections dedicated to various ethnic choices, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai to name a few in the Asian section. Other sections were devoted to Italian, Mexican, American favorites, and more. The variety was everything advertised. But the quality varied greatly. Not to say that any was low quality, but I sampled the Italian section (my heritage), and I would not want to return for any of it. It was average at best and nothing special. Certainly not $125 and twoand-a-half hour wait special. But the true test was going to be the seafood. I was successful in finding all-youcan-eat lobster and crab, but
it was not worth all of the hype. The variety of seafood was awesome. But the walk from our table to the buffet was quite the trek and made getting what I really wanted difficult. There were multiple options even for the crab. But only one option for hot, snow crab clusters. They were good quality and of a reasonable size. But the lobster claws were served chilled, not hot. That means they came frozen. And that also meant that many were still thawing, and more than a few were mushy and not appealing to eat at all. I was hoping for hot, delicious, buttery lobster tails. I was bitterly disappointed. The meat sections again had lots of options, but the quality was still not where I had hoped it would be for the price. Even the prime rib, brisket and steamship rounds of beef were lackluster and drier than hoped. The dessert bar was excellent and
perhaps one of the best features of the experience.
In the end, here is the advice I can give: if you think you are going to get one over on a Vegas buffet by eating far more than you paid, think again. They know their game better than you do. These buffets are best suited for times when the prices and the lines are more reasonable. The folks who would most enjoy this will have paid between about $35 to
$50 per person, maybe a little more, and really enjoy the experience of having many options to choose from and pick a little here and a little there and are satisfied with a great variety. But if you are looking for quality, even at the best buffets in Vegas, prepare to be underwhelmed. At least at Bacchanal, the reality of running a profitable operation with such a massive spread means the quality level, while high for a typi-
energy to provide connection and learning for her kids and other homeschoolers is impressive. She has already held events at the library, The Presby Museum, and at Goldendale Reindeer. Future library events may be organized by another homeschool parent, and she advised people to watch for posted library event flyers for those types of gatherings in the future.
Overall, the event was a heart-warming and wholesome experience. My homeschooler didn’t present a talent, but he took pictures of the event.
If you or someone you know is looking for a homeschool co-op experience, you can learn more by emailing Angela Batastini at LIFEGoldendaleCoop@gmail. com. Homeschooling continues to be a growing trend in our county. If you are interested in learning more about this education choice and about Washington state homeschool laws, this website is very helpful: washhomeschool.org.
cal buffet, is still nowhere near as good as you would get if you just went to a wellreviewed fine restaurant. In my case, I could have enjoyed better food, far less of a wait with a waiter and still paid the same or even less. Go find a buffet with a price you like, and I’m sure you won’t do much worse, with a lot less hassle than I had to go through to have what I thought was going to be an elevated experience.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT JUVENILE DIVISION
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
1. JOHN DOE, alleged parent and/or anyone else claiming a parental interest in AARON F. HIGHTOWER, DOB: 04/03/23, Dependency Petition #25-7-00011-20 filed February 13, 2025.
A Dependency Petition was filed; A Fact-Finding hearing will be held on this matter on July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Klickitat County Superior Court, 205 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620.
You should be present at this hearing.
The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6).
This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence.
To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509.773.7475. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY
DATED: May 7, 2025, by Renea Campbell, Klickitat County Clerk. (2310, 2404, 2501)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR YAKIMA COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES R. WILLIAMS, Deceased.
No. 25-4-00388-39
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 probate assets and non-probate assets of the deceased.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-
TION: June 4, 2025
Personal Representative:
Casey R. Williams
Attorneys for Personal Representative:
Pratt Boutillier Kirkevold & Farmer, Pllc
Address for Mailing or Service: 3901 Fairbanks Avenue Yakima, Washington 98902 Telephone: (509) 453-9135 Court of Probate Proceedings: Yakima County Superior Court 128 North 2nd Street Yakima, Washington (2311, 2405, 2502)
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Goldendale, Sandy Wells, 1103 S Columbus Ave Goldendale, WA 98620, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, West Darland St Reconstruction, is located at West Darland St from the intersection of Mill St and Darland to the West city limits just pass the intersection of Darland and Railroad Ave. in the City of Goldendale,
N OTICES
Klickitat County. This project involves 1.64 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Little Klickitat River.
Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 (2406, 2503)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of, ALICE IDA LENOIR, Deceased. Case No.: 20-4-00022-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Larry Lenoir as Personal Representative of Decedents’ 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.
First Publication of this Notice: June 11, 2025 Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307) Attorney for Larry Lenoir Law Office of Justin D. Leigh 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 (2407, 2504, 2601) NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-26 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING CENTERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 215 KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Centerville School District No. 215, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on June 24th, 2025, commencing at 6:00 PM in the school modular, located at 2315 Centerville Hwy, Centerville, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing 2025-26 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2025-26 budget, the Board will receive an overview of budget and will hold a hearing at 5:30 PM for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2025-26 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-26 budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrich-
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• Public Notice: 2025 Klickitat County Fair Box Seat Bid - Klickitat County Fair Board
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Judith E. Pontius - Law Office of Justin D. Leigh
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Betty G. Fink - Wyers Law Firm
• Legal Notice: Surplus School Bus - Wishram School District No. 94
• Notice of Sheriff’s Sale: Estate of Wade D. Sawyer 1101 W Darland Ave - Klickitat County Sheriff’s
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• Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of Non Significance: SEPA2025-10 James & Patricia FarrerKlickitat County Planning Department
• Legal Notice: Notice of Surplus Equipment - Wishram School District No. 94
ment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 2024-2026 approved levy, e.g., educational programs and operation levy. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2025-26 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2025-26 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the fouryear enrollment projection. 2025-26 budget information is available at the district office for review June 17th, 2025 or may be obtained by contacting Dr. Ann Varkados, Superintendent at 509-773-4893
CENTERVILLE SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 215
KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dr. Ann Varkados
Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors (2408, 2505)
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE 2024/2025
GENERAL FUND BUDGET EXTENSION ADOPTION
The Board of Directors of Wishram School District #94 will meet for the purpose fixing and adopting the District’s 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Extension. Any person may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of this budget extension. The budget extension adoption will be conducted during the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, June 24th beginning at 5:15p.m. at the Wishram School. (2411, 2506, 2602)
PUBLIC NOTICE 2025 KLICKITAT
COUNTY FAIR BOX
SEAT BID NOTICE
The Klickitat County Fair Board is accepting bids for box seats in the grandstands for the 2025 Fair & Rodeo. Each box will be furnished with six (6) chairs and require a minimum bid of $100.00. Box Number 17 will be offered up first to the grand marshal’s family and will be offered to the public if the family elects not to purchase. Prospective bidders can contact Erika Beasley (509) 250-3146 or Tracy King (509) 261-2823 with questions. Maps will also be available on the Website (www.klickitatcountyfair.com).
Written sealed bids (bid on up to five (5) different boxes, only 1 box seat per household will be awarded) are to be mailed to Erika Beasley, c/o BOX SEAT COMMITTEE, 101 Clyde Story Road, Goldendale, WA 98620. Bids must be postmarked no later than July 4, 2025. Bids will be awarded at the July, Fair Board meeting on, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m. (2507, 2603)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
Estate of, JUDITH E. PONTIUS, Deceased. Case No.: 25-4-00034-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed William C. Pontius as Personal Representative of Decedents’ 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
2003 Chevrolet VIN: 1GBJG31UX31160344
Mileage: 137,883
Condition: Malfunctioning stop paddle, showing signs of failing transmission, and other mechanical issues
*Sold as-is, with no warranty expressed or implied.*
Per state law, the District will offer the bus first to other Washington State public school districts and approved private schools. If no qualifying school expresses interest by June 25, 2025, the bus will be made available for sale to the general public through sealed bid.
Public Bid Deadline : July 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
First Publication of this Notice: June 18, 2025
Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307)
Attorney for William C. Pontius Law Office of Justin D. Leigh 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 (2508, 2604, 2701)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
In Re the Estate of BETTY G. FINK, Deceased No. 25-4-00039-20
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: June 18, 2025
Personal Representative: Judy Lamping
Attorney for the Personal representative:
Teunis G. Wyers
WSBA #53747
Addresses for Mailing & Service:
WYERS LAW FIRM
107 W. Jewett Blvd., STE 650 P.O. Box 1601 White Salmon, WA 98672 (2509, 2605, 2702)
LEGAL NOTICE
WISHRAM SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT NO. 94
NOTICE OF SURPLUS
SCHOOL BUS
Wishram
School District No. 94 hereby gives public notice, pursuant to RCW 28A.335.180, that the following vehicle has been declared surplus and is available for sale:
• One (1) 24 Passenger School Bus
To express interest or to schedule a viewing, please contact: Wishram School District Office 135 Bunn Street, Wishram, WA 98673
Phone: (509) 767-6090
Email: tye.churchwell@wishramschool.org
Sealed bids must be clearly marked “School Bus Surplus Bid” and submitted to the address above. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous. (2510)
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT.
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPNAY, Plaintiff v. ESTATE OF WADE R. SAWYER; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND ASSIGNEES OF WADE R. SAWYER; JESSICA ANN SAWYER; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND ASSIGNEES OF JOSEPH A. ISOM; GLENDA J. ISOM; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1101 W DARLAND DR, GOLDENDALE WA 98620 Defendants, No. 18-2-00123-20. TO: The Estate of Wade R. Sawyer, 1101 W Darland Dr, Goldendale, Washington, 98620. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 1101 W Darland Dr, Goldendale, Washington, 98620. Legal Description: In the County of Klickitat, State of Washington. LOTS 1 AND 2 OF SHORT PLAT 2005-35 RECORDED NOVEMBER 9, 2006 AUDITOR’S NO. 1066436 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH RANGE 16 EAST, W.M. MORE ACCURATLEY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1 AND 2 SHORT PLAT NO. SPL 2005-35, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED NOVEMBER 9, 2006, IN BOOK 2, PAGE 779, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1066436, KLICKITAT COUNTY SHORT PLAT RECORDS IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 04-16-2050-0001 and 04-16-2050-0002 Tax Code Area: 37 The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M. DATE: July 11, 2025 PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $296,697.45, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455. (2511, 2606, 2703, 2801)
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Notice is hereby given that
Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on June 12, 2025 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA 2025-10. Applicant: James & Patricia Farrer. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide 80 acres into four lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the S2N2SE; N2S2SE; of Section 23, T5N, R15E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Goldendale vicinity) on tax parcel 0515-2374-0191/00. After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm July 3rd, 2025. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm July 10th, 2025. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (2512)
LEGAL NOTICE
WISHRAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94
NOTICE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – OFFERED FIRST TO SCHOOLS Wishram School District No. 94 hereby declares the following equipment as surplus and available for acquisition: - Commercial HVAC Units (some unused; all in working condition) - Food Service Equipment (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) All items are sold as-is, with no warranty expressed or implied.
Notice to Public and Private Schools: In accordance with RCW 28A.335.180, other Washington public school districts and approved private schools are invited to express interest in acquiring any of the abovelisted equipment prior to general public sale. Interested schools must contact the District no later than the deadlines listed below.
If no school expresses interest in specific items by that date, those items will be made available for public bid. Public Bid Information: Interested members of the public may submit sealed bids for any remaining available items after the school priority deadline has passed.
HVAC Equipment
• Available for removal starting: 6/30/2025
• Deadline for school interest: 06/23/2025
• Deadline for public bids (if no school claim): 7/14/2025 at 3:00 PM
• Bid label: “HVAC Surplus Bid” Food Service Equipment
• Available for removal starting: 7/14/2025
• Deadline for school interest: 6/30/2025
• Deadline for public bids (if no school claim):07/14/2025 at 3:00 PM
• Bid label: “Food Service Surplus Bid” Inspections & Bid Submission: Inspection appointments may be scheduled by contacting: Wishram School District Office Phone: (509) 767-6090
Email: tye.churchwell@wishramschool.org
Mail sealed bids to: Wishram School District No. 94
Attn:
C LASSIFIEDS
big enough for two machines
$130 509-261-2038
RIMS (4) stock 16” 5 lug $75 Rims 509-342-6923
GUITAR Dobro Style w/ case. $200 509-773-4497
FLIP PHONES Verizon Nano Nokia models – used less than 1 year, model is about 2 years old - $5 each 509464-6039
CAPTAINS TWIN BED, dark brown with drawers and mattress $200. Twin size metal princess bed, white, with mattress $125. Clean, non smoking home. 360-9778286
FREE firewood – you cut, you haul 541-980-4082
FREE QUEEN MATTRESS Firm, with box support 1 ½ years old 541-980-4082
RIMS, chrome 6 lug Ford w/ studs $300 Goldendale area 509-261-1525
2 Senville 9000 BTU minisplit wall units (new) – $200 509790-9985
ideal culture for teaching and learning. This position is open until filled. Applicants may contact Principal Kristin Cameron for more details and information: kristin@ centervilleschool.org, 509773-4893. Applicants must have a valid Washington State teaching certificate
AIR CONDITIONER black and decker, portable (7/24) $250 509-790-9985
43” LG TV on quality rolling cart (2023) $100 509-7909985
6 EATON all in one 20 amp breakers (new) $25 each 509-790-9985
HOSS fruit picking bucket, used very little $25 509-7909985
GOLD MINING EQUIP-
MENT, gold mining dry wash, gold wash for water, 20 ft hose. Call 509-314-0161
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SWCSD#1 Auctioning Two Buses
2003 Thomas School Bus, 78 passenger, caterpillar engine, Allison transmission, mileage 154904, minimum bid $2000 AND 2007 Thomas School Bus model is a saf-t-liner, 78 passenger, Freightliner, Allison transmission, mileage 230333, minimum bid $500. Go to swasco.net to bid on buses. Support Groups
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
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.
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.
GRIEF SUPPORT
Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
Oregon Veterans Home
700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.
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.
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.
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 RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
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.
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult
Furniture
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.
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 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
WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112
THOMAS & Friends Train Collection. $15; Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com. Phone/text: 541-705-0342.
ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $30. 541-354-1680. Odell.
INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
TODDLER Basketball Hoop. Height adjustable. $15. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or phone/text: 541-705-0342.
$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!
• Private Party Only
• No Commercial Ads
• Items $500 or less
• 5 Lines Free
• Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.
FORD Truck Headliner Kit.
‘Fits 48-’52 with Kick Panels and all hardware. New in the box. Black. $180. 541-3541680. Odell.
WINDOW AC Units (3). All 3 for $50. 541-354-1748.
CRAFTSMAN VT 300 42 inch Curt Riding Lawnmower. Recent $120 overhaul. Starts and runs like new. $500. See at 4600 Westwood Dr., Hood River or contact at 541-3863055 and ask for Gary.
LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.
YAKIMA Roof Top Bike Carrier. Set of 2 Yakima roof top locking bike racks to fit round crossbars. 42” track, 46” overall length. $75. 541490-7254.
ANIMAL Crate, XL. 47”L x 27”W x 30”H. $25. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail. com or phone/text: 541-7050342. GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541-4907254.
PLOW. 3-Point Plow, 14 inch (2) Bottom. Dearborn Model 10-1 (late ‘40s). It’s all there. Needs a new home! $300. Firm. 541-354-1680. Odell. PATIO Chairs (2). Acacia wood with cream colored cushions. $165. 541-4907254.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
Heating & Air
Conditioning
GREAT SWAMP
COOLER
Cool-Space 400 Swamp Cooler. Cool 4,000 sq ft. Portable and variable speed, 36” fan, 46-gallon water. Used only twice. Originally $3,600. Now $2,500. Riverside Church. Call Gary, 541-386-5351.
WINDOW AC Units (3). All 3 for $50. 541-354-1748.
Household Merchandise
LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.
Miscellaneous
THOMAS & Friends Train Collection. $15; Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com. Phone/text: 541-705-0342.
PATIO Chairs (2). Acacia wood with cream colored cushions. $165. 541-4907254.
Sporting Goods
TODDLER Basketball Hoop. Height adjustable. $15. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail.com or phone/text: 541-705-0342.
INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
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.
Dogs
GERMAN Shepherd Puppy, male. $600. Ready to go. Text me for pictures/more info. Be a perfect father’s day gift. 541-980-1744.
Farm Equipment & Supplies
PLOW. 3-Point Plow, 14 inch (2) Bottom. Dearborn Model 10-1 (late ‘40s). It’s all there. Needs a new home! $300. Firm. 541-354-1680. Odell.
QUALITY HOPPER TRAILERS FOR RENT
M & D Equipment, LLC
Trailers ready for wheat & corn harvest! Call us! George DesBrisay 541-571-2318
Craig Martin 541-571-8838
Garden & Lawn CRAFTSMAN RIDING LAWNMOWER
Craftsman VT 300 42 inch Curt Riding Lawnmower. Recent $120 overhaul. Starts and runs like new. $500. See at 4600 Westwood Dr., Hood River or contact at 541-386-3055 and ask for Gary.
Pet Accessories & Supplies
ANIMAL Crate, XL. 47”L x 27”W x 30”H. $25. Email: ljcaracciolo@embarqmail. com or phone/text: 541-7050342.
Garage/Yard
Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper. Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds RUMMAGE SALE
Zion Lutheran Church Basement Rummage Sale June 20th & 21st 8am to 4pm 101 W 10th The Dalles Clothing, Kitchenware, Electronics, Furniture, Books and much more.
Auto Parts & Accessories ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8.
C LASSIFIEDS
wanted. $35 an hour, 401K retirement plan, and medical paid by employer. Bring resume to the shop office or email to bishoptowing@yahoo.com, or call the owner Randy at 509-250-1741.
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“Throwbacks Home Interiors: One of a Kind Home Design from Reclaimed and Salvaged Goods” by Bo Shepherd (2024) - a photographic collection of homes from design brand Woodward Throwbacks in Detroit
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Smart swaps and budget-friendly ingredients for heart-healthy meals
(Family Features) Rising food
costs can make healthy eating
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In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition.
“Food is deeply rooted to family and community,” said Arlen Vanessa Marin, M.S., R.D., a national volunteer for the American Heart Association.
“Recipes are passed down through generations, but as grocery prices rise, finding creative ways to stretch your budget while maintaining a nutritious diet is key.
Simple swaps – like homemade vinaigrettes instead of sugary bottled dressings, frozen veggies instead of fresh or lentils instead of processed meat – can make a big difference without sacrificing flavor.”
Consider these simple tips from the experts at the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, to help you enjoy your favorite meals while keeping both your heart and wallet happy.
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If you’re looking to add more protein without overspending, try these affordable, nutrient-packed options:
• Beans and other legumes are protein-packed, high-fiber
choices for heart-healthy meals. Add them to soups, stews or salads, or enjoy them as dips with whole-grain crackers or tortillas. Choose canned, nosalt-added varieties for a quick and healthy option.
• Tofu and tempeh are versatile, plant-based staples that are rich in protein. Add silken tofu to miso soup, stir-fry firm tofu with garlic for a heart-smart meal or add tempeh to noodle dishes and curries.
• Ground turkey or chicken are leaner, often more affordable alternatives to ground beef. For a budget-friendly twist, try them in dishes like turkey picadillo or homemade tacos.
Better grains for your heart
White rice is a staple in many diets, but it can spike blood sugar. When refrigerated and reheated, it can increase resistant starch while also raising the risk of harmful bacteria. Consider these ways to keep it heart-smart:
• Brown rice is a fiber-rich alternative to white rice that pairs well with almost any dish.
• Quinoa is another proteinrich grain that works in soups, salads and side dishes.
• Barley is used in many Asian soups as a whole-grain swap. Canned, dried, and frozen alternatives Healthy eating doesn’t mean
you have to buy everything fresh, especially when fresh food isn’t readily available. Canned, dried and frozen foods can be just as nutritious and help eliminate costly food waste from spoilage as they stay edible longer. Check nutrition labels for low-sodium, nosalt-added and no-sugar-added options.
• Frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at peak ripeness and frozen to lock in nutrients. Use them in stir-fries, soups, smoothies or as quick side dishes.
• Canned tuna is packed with omega-3s, wallet-friendly and easy to mix with salads, sandwiches or in brown rice bowls.
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“You know,” my mother tells me, “it’s not normal to have a tiled bedroom.”
“It’s not normal to have a flooded bedroom three times in less than two years!” is what I replied. And it’s true. This latest flood in our bedroom is the third time in 18 months that water has escaped whatever pipe, drain or faucet was supposed to be containing it, in what my husband, Peter, euphemistically refers to as “a water intrusion.” In none of these cases did the leak actually originate in our apartment. This is one of the unmentioned perils of living in a multi-unit building. We don’t just experience our issues; we get issues from everyone above us.
“We should have bought a unit on the top floor,” Peter says. And we could have. A nearly identical condo was for sale on the top floor when we bought ours. But the one on the top floor had newer things that we’d have wanted to rip out, while the condo we bought had much older, original things we ripped out—and felt a lot less guilty doing it. So that was the one we bought. It never occurred to me if we were on the top floor there would be less water available to run down on our heads.
So, after we got back from Mexico this last time and went “Splash! Splash! Splash!” to our bed, one of the first things I said to Peter was, “I’m done with carpeting. I think we should tile the bedroom.”
“Uh-huh,” Peter said.
“And maybe just put a floor drain under the bed.”
“What do you have against the people downstairs?”
I have nothing against the people downstairs. They seem as if they are pretty nice, so we are not putting in a floor drain, although I fully
expect some pipe that has never leaked before will eventually leak, and I will be happy the result ends up on my nice, permanent ceramic tile instead of soaking the carpeting once again.
But my mother thinks it’s not normal. I remembered my mother’s Swedish relatives who came to visit in the ’80s. They did not think wall-to-wall carpeting was normal. They were concerned it would not be clean. They thought area rugs were the way to go. I reminded my 100% Swedish mother of this, in an attempt to make this whole tiling of the bedroom thing look like a return to my roots.
And, of course, it’s not just Scandinavia. People in tropical climates aren’t as likely to have carpeting. It can get moldy. It is harder to clean. The only really compelling reason to have carpeting in the bedroom is that it is easier on your feet when you hop out of bed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
“The floor can be cold!” my mother reminded me. I’ve decided cold is better than wet.
So now Meshack, our wonderful Kenyan tiler, is back. Meshack’s hours are somewhat relaxed, so we are not exactly sure when the job will be finished. But he did an amazing job on our two bathrooms with the crazy mini tiles I selected (which will give you vertigo if you look at them too long), and he’s doing a great job with this floor as well—which is not quite as jazzy and I’m pretty sure any Scandinavian would approve of.
“Well, you’ll have to get an area rug,” my mother concluded. And I’m sure we will. But not right away. Not until we go a few months without another “intrusion.”
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Treasure hunting is like being a real-life advennturer. Imagine being Captain Jack Sparrow or Indiana Jones. Maybe it is more like being a detective with a map and modern gadgets. It’s the search for lost, hidden, or buried valuables, like gold, jewels, and ancient artifacts. But guess what? Treasure hunting isn’t just from the movies. People all over the world do it today, using amazing technology to help them find treasures that have been lost for hundreds, or even thousands, of years.
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Modern treasure hunters cannot rely only on how to read paper maps to get them where they want to go. Yes, paper maps are still a real thing, but X does not really mark the spot. High-tech computerized and satellite systems like GPS (Global Positioning System) are also used. GPS technology can get modern adventurers within a few feet of where they want to go. Searching far and wide, treasure hunters travel using ATVs, trucks, boats, planes and even submarines. Technology has made finding treasure easier and faster but it requires more skill than it used to. Not everyone can fly a drone, operate a submarine or scuba dive.
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Not all treasures date back hundreds of years. Just 15 years ago, a man named Forrest Fenn thought he was dying of cancer. He buried a treasure worth millions of dollars in the Rocky Mountains and wrote a book. In the book was a poem with clues about where his treasure had been hidden. The excitement of finding that bronze chest full of gold, jewels and other things, turned thousands of people into treasure hunters. Ten years after being hidden, the mystery was solved and the finder got to meet and become friends with Forrest. He ended up selling the treasure for about $1,300,000. What would you do if you found that kind of money?
Lots of treasure is under the sea! Hundreds of years of exploration, when travelers sailed on wooden ships with billowing white sails, some that ended up sinking in the ocean. Ships were sunken by pirates, great damaging storms or during battles. Many stories have been told about ships that carried gold, silver and other items for trade. Today, underwater treasure hunters risk their lives using submarines and diving suits to search the oceans around the world.
Not all the stories about sunken treasure are true, but one amazing story turned out to be real. The tale was about a Spanish fleet of ships that got caught in a hurricane off the Florida coast. Only five people survived the storm and they told stories about gold, silver, and emeralds. A man named Mel Fisher spent years trying to find the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. The treasure was worth hundreds of millions of dollars. During the search, three people died including one of Mel’s sons when the ship they were on capsized. I’m not sure I would have kept looking after that horrible day, but in 1983 he and his crew found the ship and were able to uncover the treasure.
All over the world, there are legends and true stories of unclaimed treasures! Some are buried, some are sunken, and some are just gone without a trace. The excitement of finding treasures like the Lost Dutchman’s Mine, the pirate booty of Captain Kidd, or the Amber Room keep people trying to solve mysteries worth millions of dollars. Could you be the next person to travel the world to decode an ancient riddle and find a great treasure? Would you like to find the Lost City of Atlantis or the next Egyptian Pharaoh’s tomb? Is the excitement of the search calling to you? Would the dangers stop you from the quest or would you keep looking no matter what?
Why did the tiny crab keep all the treasure for himself?
He was a little shellfish.
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LORRIE FOX Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Goldendale 8th grader
Malachi Lawson will run in the prestigious Nike Outdoor Nationals middle school 800m race, to be heldatHaywardField,Universityof Oregon Eugene Oregon,onFriday,June20
The Nike Outdoor Nationalsfeaturesthebest high schoolathletesin the country competingatHayward Field, a world-class trackandfieldfacility The venue gives athletes an exceptionalstage andfans a comfortable experience, complete with stunning sight lines to the competition Outstandingstudentathletes and future collegiate and professional talentsoftenperformthere makingitanexcitingevent
“Malachi has run track and field since second grade,” said his dad, Daniel Lawson, and has been coached by distance runner Julie Rising National
George Fox University record-setter (1991-1994), Academic All-American (1994) and Hall of Fame (induction 2004); and most recently by Byron Grevious, a Stanford University student-athlete and Athlete-to-Athletementor
“Through the middle school track and field season, Malachi improved his times in the800m and 1600m After the middle school season, Malachi continued to run at USA Track & Field (USATF) sanctioned meets throughout Oregon and Washington toqualifyfor the Nike Outdoor Nationals meet withatimeof2:09.88inthe 800mfor themiddleschool boys’ 800m races,” says Daniel “As it stands, he hasthe potential to be one ofthebestdistancerunners in the WIAA [Washington Interscholastic Activities Association] 2B (2B classification includes high
schoolswithanenrollment rangeof105to224students)
The Sentinel spoke with Malachi Sentinel:Howdoyoufeel about the track meet comingup?
Malachi: I’m really pumped for the meet on Friday, as it’s my first hugemeet I’malsoexcited becausethere’sgoingtobe lotsofpeoplewatchingme, and I’m thankful to have theopportunitytocompete
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Sentinel:Didyousetany goals at the beginning of thisseason? Did you reach them?
Malachi: At the beginning of the season, I set a goal to break five minutes in the mile and beat some ofmyrivalsfromlasttrack season I crushed my goal asIgota4:52mileandbeat oneofmyrivals Sentinel:Whathelpsyou succeed?
Malachi:IfeelthatIsucceedmostwhilehavingthe help offriends andfamily
Italwaysseemstofeelgreat whenIgetcomplimentsand encouraging words from others
Sentinel:Whatwouldyou tell someone who was just startingtrack?
Malachi:Iwouldtellthem thatgettingfastdoesn’tjust come naturally; you have to workfor it I wouldalso tell them to never give up ontheirdreamsevenwhen theyfeeldiscouraged Sentinel: What do you likemostabouttrack?
Malachi: The feeling of winning and hanging out with my teammates It’s alwaysnicetohavefriends aroundtodotheworkwith
you MiddleSchoolBoys800m heats start at 10:30 a m PST on Friday, June 20 Watch the Nike Outdoor Nationals live broadcast, free,onwwwrunnerspace com Purchase tickets at am ticketmaster com/ haywardtrackandfield/ buy?id=MTAz
FoodFor Allcomingto AniCheCellarsJuly 24
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AniChe Cellars is hosting the 2025 Food For All fundraiser in support of the Washington Gorge ActionPrograms(WAGAP) FoodBankNetwork,which serves Skamania and Klickitat counties Beginning at 5 pm on Thursday,July24,theeventwill be held at the winery in Underwood Organizers have lined up a five-course meal of Levantine cuisine, which features Lebanese, Palestinian and Syrian dishes paired with local AniChe wine Dinner will be accompanied by the live jazz music of the Quadraphonnes “We look forward to sharinga wonderful night of great food, music, and giving back!” said Anais Mera,winemakerandfamily owner of AniChe Cel-
TAMARA KAUFMAN lars “AniCheandmyfamily’sethosisallaboutbeing part of something bigger than ourselvesand giving back where and when we can WehaveadeepappreciationforhowtheWAGAP Food Bank supports our neighborsin need,and we want to help their team have the resources they needtocontinuetheirmission FoodforALL!”
This year’s entertainment comes from Portland and has ties with the AniChe family The Quadraphonnes are an all-women all-powerfourpiece saxophone band playing professionally in Portland and nationally for over 20 years Their most recent works were a revival of Moondog’s Sax PaxForASaxplayedwith 11othersaxophonists,ina performancecalled“SaxophonesforPeace”“Buckle up, you havent heard jazz likethisbefore!”Merasaid
“This year’s fundraising event is particularly importantbecauseofongoing concerns about the budgetforourfoodbanks,” saidJanealBooren, Nutrition Programs Director at WAGAP “National budget resources are being cut, and Pandemic-era grants for the Mobile Food Bank are ending We are intentionally looking for new sourcesoffundingtokeep this important resource available for our rural communities
Theeventhasacapacity for50guests withindividualticketsavailableat$150 andtheoptiontopurchase a table of eight for $1,100 Registration is available onlinethrough Eventbrite athttps://bitly/4klTq3Q
“Last year, over 5,900 individuals representing 2,700 households were servedbyourWAGAPFood Bank Network, Booren said “This included dis-
tribution of over 890000 issue of food insecurity” pounds of food through Boorensaid our four sites in Stevenson,Bingen,Klickitat,and munitiesdonothaveaccess Goldendale,andtheMobile toaffordablefoodand rely Food Bank serving rural 0n the Mobile Food Bank communities in food des- to carry them over until erts- they are able to travel to
Booren said the orga- the closest grocery store, nization is gratefulfor all usually a 45-minute drive, forms of assistance For one way/- she said «We anyone who may not be h0pe we are successful in abletoattendtheeventbut raisi h m to continue the Mobile Food are welcome to donate non-perishable food and non-fooditemsthroughthe local branches, which are alllisted onlineat https:// www wagap org/foodbanks-nutrition A list is also available on the website of the ten donations thataremostoftenneeded “We are so grateful for partners like AniChe Cellars, Wellpoint, Riverview Bank, First Interstate Bank, and more, which maketheseeventspossible andbringaspotlightonthe
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