Goldendale Sentinel June 1, 2022

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Goldendale, Washington

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

Vol. 143 No. 22

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Prosecutor declines to prosecute county commissioner LOU MARZELES EDITOR Walla Walla County Prosecuting Attorney James L. Nagle has declined to prosecute Klickitat County Commissioner Jacob Anderson for charges sought against him by Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer.

In a letter sent May 24 to Songer, Nagle indicated he saw no merit to the charges and considered the case unsustainable for prosecution.

Songer had filed a Probable Cause statement against Anderson with Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel, charging that Anderson was criminally involved in a party in which underage drinking occurred at an Airbnb property owned by Anderson. Quesnel sent the Probable Cause out of county to Nagle to avoid potential conflict of interest.

Nagle referenced a police case report of an investigation into a party attended by minors on the night of October 28, 2021, at a residence owned by Anderson in White Salmon. A 17-year-old girl reported she had been at the party in which alcohol was being consumed by other minors; she

said the owner of the residence (Anderson) was also there. The police report stated Anderson got a call from his parents that there was a lot of traffic going to the residence. Anderson said he went to check and discovered an underage drinking party going on. He said he told the kids they had to leave, adding he’d rented the residence online to a person who indicated there would be only five people staying; Anderson said there were some 60 kids at the party. Anderson said he did not supply alcohol to the kids, with one witness stating he made the kids clean the place up.

He did not contact law enforcement because he said he felt it safer to ensure the partyers sobered up enough to leave safely rather than fleeing to avoid police.

“Criminal charges should be filed only if the admissible evidence is of such convincing force as to make it probable that a reasonable and objective fact finder would convict after hearing all the admissible evidence and the most plausible defense that could be raised…,” Nagle wrote in his letter. “Another charging standard I apply is whether

See Prosecutor page B1

CONTRIBUTED

WELL-DESERVED: Mrs. Glenda Bowdish was recognized for her years of dedicated service to students at the Centerville School.

Leadership Award presented to Bowdish

LOU MARZELES

SOME GAVE ALL: Everyone who has served in the U.S. military has given much. Some gave all and now rest for eternity in the solace and safety they gave to those they left behind. Monday ceremonies were held around Goldendale to honor these passed heroes. Top: the Centerville Cemetery. Second from top: the Stonehenge Memorial. Third down: felt poppies were hand-sewn onto garden nets and placed around boulders at Stonehege. Fourth down: Mt. View Cemetery in Goldendale. Right, Larry Sappington spoke eloquently of his experiences in Vietnam and of his brother.

Mrs. Glenda Bowdish was recently honored at Centerville School for her dedication and service to education. Mrs. Bowdish has been a community advocate for expanding learning beyond the classroom and beyond the binding of a book.

She has been a voice for the students at Centerville School for many years. Mrs. Bowdish has encouraged school administrators to apply for grant funding to enhance the Centerville School and community learning opportunities. In Glenda’s role with the Rebekah Lodge, she has leveraged funds for our local youth promoting hands-on activities and learning.

Mrs. Bowdish began her years of service by volunteering in the Marilyn Sarsfield Memorial Garden in the “Garden to Plate” program. In more recent years, Glenda has served on the Dooley Leah Rebekah Lodge Foundation Board to provide learning opportunities and academic support for local students. Centerville received funds to upgrade the community usability of the gym for events and assemblies.

A new sound system provided students and community events a quality sound. Then, working with Principal Kristin Cameron, a four-year plan was developed for “learning outside the classroom.”

Mrs. Bowdish and Mrs. Cameron decided to bring events and assemblies into the school for extended learning opportunities. They also developed a field trip plan that took students outside the school and into the community for learning. With restrictions of COVID, the plan was put on hold, but came back in full swing this year.

OMSI Science Festival night, OMSI school-wide assemblies, Horsethief Lake/petroglyph field trips, and four separate “Artist In Residence” programs were provided just this year for students. Next year, a full and extensive program is planned.

Mrs. Bowdish was recognized at an honorary assembly on Wednesday, May 25, along with family members. She received a commemorative plaque and flowers from Centerville School ASB officers Tessa Larcome, Trace Cosner, and Riley West.

Mrs. Bowdish’s grandson, Drew, who is a Centerville School alumni, was also on hand. Glenda’s commitment and support to the students of Centerville School is greatly appreciated.

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G oldendale ’ s A ttic

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture It’s the extended cast of “Leave It to Beaver.”

No, “Dobey Gi l l is.”

“My Three Sons”? Who knows? We certainly

don’t. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know any-

thing about it, please drop us an email (info@ goldend a lesent i nel. com) or give us a call (509-773-3777) or drop

Looking Back May 25, 1922 – 100 Years Ago

The bronze tablet for the Timblin memorial arrived and will be placed on a large boulder at the site of the old academy, now the high school. It is in memory of Charles and Lucille Timblin, pioneers of higher education in the county. [The bronze tablet and rock are now on display in front of the Presby Museum.]

May 26, 1932 – 90 Years Ago

Dr. Collins has been in Goldendale a long time, and he was forcibly made aware of it the first of the week as he was attaching his signature, as a member of the school board, to the 34 diplomas. In looking over the list, he found he had signed fourteen birth certificates of the class of 1932.

May 28, 1938 – 84 Years Ago

Ice sales soared to a new high, and cool drinks were consumed by the gallon here this week as a warm May sun sent the mercury climbing to a new maximum for the year. An official maximum of 89 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade was recorded

by Edward Abeling’s government weather bureau thermometer Monday, May 23.

Tuesday’s maximum was only 86 degrees. The temperature maximums all week were well above the highest previous marks set.

May 14, 1942 – 80 Years Ago

Another Goldendale professional man, Dr. W.H. West, will leave for duty in the nation’s armed services this month. Dr. West received his call on May 8 and will report for duty to the 133rd Engineers at Fort Lewis on May 22. Dr. West is a first lieutenant in the dental corps. Dr. West has been practicing in Goldendale for the past 20 years. He has been a member of the U.S. Army dental reserve since 1930.

May 28, 1942 – 80 Years Ago

If owners of the Western Condensing Company of Portland are the kind of people who cry over spilt milk, they must have wept bucketsful this week. Monday evening one of their truck tankers loaded with 8,000 gallons of partially condensed milk went into the ditch on Satus Highway 22 miles northeast of Goldendale. The entire load of milk, valued at approximately $4,000, spilled down the side of the hill. Witnesses said the milk made a river a foot deep and nearly one-quarter mile long.

May 28, 1942 – 80 Years Ago As yet no evacuation order has been received by Japanese nationals and Americans of Japanese ancestry living in Klickitat County. However, these orders are anticipated momentarily. Arrangements have already been completed for the leasing of Japanese farm operations in the county. The Tsubota gardens at Maryhill have been leased by Ward McEwen, of White Salmon. These gardens are said to be the largest single truck garden operation in the Portland area. [Apparently Maryhill was considered in the Portland area back then.]

May 27, 1957 – 65 Years Ago The “For Sale” column of the want ads included the following: a new 3-bedroom home on a large corner lot, in a section of new homes, hardwood floors, nice builtins, closets, electric heat. Price $9,500. Two-bedroom home with attached garage, on a track equal to 2 lots, in Brooks Addition, floor furnace supplemented with elected heat for kitchen, wired for electric stove, washer and dryer. Price $6,000.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder: If I had a penny for everything I’ve ever lost count of, I’d have....

Does anyone know what the knights in white sat in? And on the topic of songs: surely during that whole trip through the desert, he could have thought of a name for that horse.

If you see a clown at a kids’ birthday party, that’s fine. If you see a clown in the woods— run!

Life is a journey but one in which it’s good news when you lose your baggage.

I used to have super powers, but my psychiatrist took them away.

I live in the fast lane. With a stream of cars behind me, horns blaring.

Photons have mass? I didn’t even know they were Catholic.

I couldn’t believe it when I found out I could fly. All I needed was a plane ticket.

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

We colorized this picture to show what it might have looked like in color back then. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Dwayne and Sharon Williams. Some people know people, and some people know equipment. Dwayne was unsure of who the people were, but he knows his equipment. Fortunately, we also know people: Mark Doubravski, Rex Maurer, and Betty Zesiger, who could ID two of the gentlemen in the picture. No one had a solid guess on a year, mid to late ’60s is a large timeframe to search through, so we were unable to find the picture as it ran in The Sentinel all those years ago. The two

people who were IDed were Otis “Tish” Jackson in the loader and Ron Rimbalski standing to the back and side of the loader. The loader itself, according to Dwayne, is a 955 Cat, owned (or owned at one time, depending on when the picture was taken) by Nickerson’s. The odd piece of equipment to the front and left of the picture is a cement mixer, also owned by Nickerson. The location is up at the old Ski Lodge on Status Pass, at one time operated by the Goldendale JC’s.

One note of correction on last week’s mystery picture: Clara Storey was known as “Grams” not Granny.

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Opinion Caring for elders highlighted in June

Elder abuse is a widespread problem in every culture, and once a year, recognition is given during the month of June. This provides an opportunity for communities worldwide to promote a better understanding of the abuse and neglect of older persons.

Protecting our elderly population is the focus of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, with June 15 set aside as Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Initially observed in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the day of recognition in 2011.

Elder abuse is an intentional act or Guest failure to act that causes or creates a Editorial risk of harm to an older adult. It can also be a deliberate action, or failure Teresa Clyne, to take necessary action, that results Programs in real or potential harm to an elder.

Seven types of Elder or vulnerfor Peaceful able adult abuses identified by the Living National Center on Elder Abuse are: Neglect, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Abandonment, Emotional or psychological abuse, Financial abuse or exploitation, and Self-neglect. All types of elder abuse can lead to devastating consequences, including physical and/or emotional harm and even death.

Whether it is physical, mental, or sexual mistreatment, financial exploitation, or improper use of an elder or vulnerable adult’s income or resources, elder abuse is considered a crime in Washington.

Under Washington State law, a vulnerable adult is a person who is: • 60 years of age or older who has the functional, mental, or physical inability to care for himself or herself; or • Found incapacitated; • Who has a developmental disability; • Admitted to any facility; • Receiving services from home health, hospice, or home care agencies licensed or required to be licensed; • Receiving services from an individual provider; or • Who self-directs his or her own care and receives services from a personal aide.

Caregiver neglect is also a crime. A caregiver can be a relative, nursing home staff, or a hired in-home caregiver.

Warning signs of abuse may include a variety of behaviors and physical indicators: • Suspicious or unexplained injuries such as bruises, black eyes, welts, broken bones, cuts, sprains, sudden changes in behavior, or a caregiver refusing to leave the elder adult alone around other people.

• Isolation of the individual where they are kept from or are repeatedly absent from normal activities with family, friends, or social events. Or they may repeatedly be missing or canceling regular medical or professional appointments or stopping them without communication.

• Sexual abuse may appear as unusual bruising on the thighs or chest, unexplained STDs, unexplained

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behavior such as withdrawing from social interactions, or panic attacks.

• Changes in behaviors or obvious personality changes where the elder may act fearful or flinch in the presence of their caregiver or cry for unknown reasons. Or they become verbally aggressive and defensive, unlike the individual’s normal behavior. Sometimes the individual or the caretaker’s explanation of behaviors or physical indicators doesn’t make sense or may sound irrational.

• A Caregiver is mentally abusing the senior in public, threatening significant mental and emotional harm by using derogatory names and insults, profanity, ridicule, and/or harassment, or humiliation in order to gain control.

• The sudden appearance of unknown individuals or previously uninvolved relatives that take over personal and financial matters and unexplained financial changes or missing money and personal belongings. Financial exploitation looks like basic needs are not being met, bills go unpaid, and unusual purchases or unexplained financial activities are occurring.

• Self-neglect.

It can be easy to overlook some of these signs, and this month, and the annual day of recognition, reminds us how important it is to look out for elders and vulnerable adults in our communities.

Respect, compassion, and attention are what our seniors deserve every day of the year. If you see something of concern, contact Adult Protective Services at (877) 734-6277.

If you have a loved one or friend living in a care facility like a nursing home, adult family home, or assisted living, or if they are receiving any supportive living services at home, report any abuse or neglect you suspect: (800) 562-6078.

If you suspect financial abuse or exploitation, notify the vulnerable person’s local banking institution and law enforcement or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833–FRAUD–11 or FINRA Securities Helpline for seniors at 844-57-HELPS (844-574-3577).

Don’t be a non-involved bystander. If you see something, say something. Even if you just suspect abuse, report it. Call local law enforcement and Adult Protective Services. If you need help, contact Programs for Peaceful Living for assistance at (509) 773-6100 or (509) 493-2662.

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 Timecausing to vote toxic bettercompounds

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 C

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.

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

“For No Reason At All” I particularlywho found areoffensive. more interested in personal reduce the possibility that such a power and money than legislating horrendous act could not happen As of today, May 25, the U.S. has intelligently to make this country here? had 213 mass shootings, and at least better? We’re on the cusp of destruc13 have been in schools. Yesterday, tion, unless you wake up, pay attenKen Margraf an 18-year-old male killed at least tion, contact your legislators, and Goldendale 19 small children and two teachers. vote intelligently.

Others are severely injured, including his grandmother, so the numGretchen Olsen We are the solution bers may rise.

Goldendale Have we had enough gun violence You can say that it was a mental slaughtering our citizens, especially health crisis, but that boy was able to legally purchase two weapons How do we know it can’t happen our children? Have we had enough thoughts and prayers and moments of war, weapons that were more of silence? here? sophisticated than soldiers had in We are the solution, and we the Vietnam War! You can say that have the power to end this carJust a thought: I know that this we need “more good people with guns,” or that teachers should be is a community where gun rights nage. Locally, we can start by oustarmed. Teachers? That’s ridicu- are perhaps more important than ing Sheriff Songer who refuses to lous. No teacher should have to be human rights. I hear target shoot- enforce state gun laws. We should armed. We should not have to exist ing all the time. No problem. But I elect Doug White for Congress who will fight to protect our children in a constant war zone. So now, we would like to pose a few questions. with common sense gun legislation.

No one in the little Texas town can no longer be safe in schools, in Ninety percent of us support reachurches, in grocery stores, at musi- where 19 kids and two teachers sonable gun protections. Why do we (at last count) were murdered had cal events, or even walking down the street. We have more guns than any inkling of what was to happen. keep sending people to Washington There was no warning, no way to who won’t listen to us? Make it a pripeople in our country.

Other first-world countries have prepare. So my questions are these: ority to vote for politicians and local made laws to keep their citizens how can you guarantee that there officials who will protect us and our safer. They can still hunt, and will not be a single individual in our children by enacting protective gun community who could not be capa- regulations. frankly, they think we are nuts.

Let’s end this insanity!

We’re gearing up for this fall’s ble of such a thing? Could there be one sad, confused, disturbed indimidterm election. Are you going to Sandy Montag vote for more angry lunatics who vidual who could do a similar act?

White Salmon refuse to pass laws to keep us safe, What could we do, could you do, to

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JUNE 1, 2022—A7

OBITUARIES

Everett Gary Allison Everett Gary Allison, known to his friends as Gary, was born in Seattle, Washington, on December 17, 1942. He was the eldest son of Everett and Bessie Allison. Gary grew up in both Seattle and Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Madison High School in Portland in 1961. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. Gary played football, ran track, and wrestled during high school and played football in college. He also briefly served in the army.

Gary was a dreamer and an entrepreneur who started and ran many small

businesses during his life.

For many years he was a contractor in both Oregon and Hawaii, but his real passion was farming. He made his home in Hopewell, Oregon, for many years as a dairy farmer and later as a hazelnut grower.

After leaving the Hopewell area he ranched in Ritzville, Washington, and then settled on a small farm in Centerville. He passed away at his farm in Centerville while out checking on his beloved cows on May 11, 2022.

Gary was also passionate

about politics and loved history. He enjoyed historical novels about farming and ranching as well as watching historical documentaries. He enjoyed visiting historical locations and learning about the history of the places he lived. He often expressed he was meant to live in a previous era and had been born 100 years too late.

Gary enjoyed many longstanding friendships and was a friend to everyone he met. Gary was a devoted father and grandfather who spent much of his time

attending family events, coaching and cheering his kids, and advising them on all aspects of life.

He is survived by his children April (Tinitale) Makalea, Amy (Jeffrey) Yates, and Rory (Toscha) Allison; his brother Mike (Mary) Allison; his grandchildren Noa and Zeke Allison, Keala Yates, and Alyssa Chase; and four great grandchildren.

I nt er ment wa s at Hopewell Cemetery in rural Yamhill County, Oregon. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022, at noon in Carson, Washington, at Carson Bible Church.

Mabel Christina (Hamilton) Niva Mabel was born April 6, 1926, to Orville and Alma (Sanstrom) Hamilton in Goldendale.

On May 14, 2022, in Portland, Oregon, God dispatched an angel from heaven to escort Mabel to her forever home in heaven with God. Mabel in her later life was known as Christina and grew up in Goldendale, delivering milk for the Hamilton Dairy which her parents, Orville and Alma Hamilton, owned. She also

worked in her younger years as a waitress in several restaurants. She also served as a church secretary for the Linwood Church of Christ i n M i lwau k ie, Oregon, and Eastside Church of Christ in Portland, Oregon. She and her husband, Eugene, traveled the United States as “Sojourners,” which is a group of people that travel to different church con-

gregations, Bible camps, and Christian colleges and schools, teaching, painting, and doing general repair on buildings or gyms. This was a highlight in their older years as they traveled in their motor home.

She was a hardworking, happy person who shared her smile will all who knew her. She lived a Christian life and instilled Christian prin-

ciples in her children and grandchildren.

She leaves her sister, Marjorie Mancill; her son Dennis and wife Ginger Niva; Rebecca Lynne and husband Michael Goss; and Debbra Kay Summers and soon-to-be husband Jeff Herinck; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

A Celebration of her Life will be announced at a later date.

New feature film looking for new faces The casting team for a new feature film—1975 Music Therapy Film (Working Title)—is announcing a nation-wide casting call.

They are looking to cast paid, speaking roles to play various characters in the film. The film’s director is committed to finding original and authentic new talent and is therefore open to

those with little or no acting experience. The roles they are casting include characters who have an affinity for music, so they are especially seeking musicians with particularly distinctive looks and personalities. The film is set in the mid-1970s in California.

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Survey open for community health needs assessment Local health care and social service organizations are conducting a com mu n it y health needs assessment to understand the strengths, needs, and challenges impacting health in the Columbia River Gorge.

The assessment includes an anonymous survey asking community members for input on items ranging from local health resources, barriers to care and gaps in services, to trends regarding health and healthy lifestyles. Responses will help guide the planning and action taken to improve the health of our Gorge communities.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish at https://arcg. is/1rybPC or by scanning the provided QR code (see image). Community members who complete the online survey by June 30 will have a chance to win one of forty $10 gift cards.

All responses will remain anonymous.

If you need assistance in completing the survey or have questions, contact Mark Thomas at mark. thomas@providence.org or (541) 387-6451.

What is a Community Health Needs Assessment?

Nonprofit hospitals—in collaboration with social service organizations— conduct a Com mu n it y Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to understand current health conditions and needs of the communities they serve. The assessment is comprised of a review of available data about the health of the community, listening sessions and by surveying community members about their health and life circumstances. Collecting information through an anonymous, structured survey allows the organizations to tabulate reliable results, identify disparities, and make plans based on a statistically significant sample.

The resulting Community Health Improvement Plan will direct several million dollars of investment to address the identified needs.

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BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor Michal Block, Sun Worship 11am, Sun School 9:45am. Call for Zoom services. We’re on YouTube, FaceBook, & Instagram. Mon 6pm prayer meeting.Wed 6pm Youth & Children's groups. For updates: ColumbusABC.org, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com, or call.

CATHOLIC

Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10am. 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 219 W Main, Goldendale, 907-317-3828;

Rev John Phelps; Sat: 6:30 Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Tue: 6:30pm Catechism; Wed: 6:30pm Youth Group; Fri: 6:30pm Compline pm

Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388.

Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm.

GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace.

"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Pastor David Daugs. 773-5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.

METHODIST

United Methodist Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Joyce O'Connor-Magee; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter Children’s Church available during worship. All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-250-0222; Sun Worship 10:30am; Wed Bible Study 7pm. wolrod@gmail.com, RiverofLife222.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381

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.

“A Gospel-Centered Church.”

Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

NAZARENE

Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Contact The Sentinel at 509.773.3777 or Ads@GoldendaleSentinel.com to include your church’s services & offerings.

Online Worship Sunday 10am Religious Exploration for Children and Youth; email mcuuf1@gmail.com for a link to Online Service; MCUUF2.org; Rev. Judy Zimmerman, 541-241-6771.

Justice. Inclusion. Compassion.

A Welcoming Congregation

Goldendale, Washington

June 1, 2022—B1

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The Washington Outdoors Report: Columbia River Gorge bass & pikeminnow John Kruse

For The Sentinel When it comes to fishing, most folks do it for fun, some for competition, and others for money. All three of these motivations were at play in May in the Columbia River Gorge.

THE COMPETITORS From May 13 through May 20, anglers from the Wild West Bass Trail and Apex Pro Tour fished two multi-day tournaments on the Columbia River between Arlington and The Dalles. The first stage of the event found 40 Apex Pro Tour anglers fishing out of Arlington for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. That group was whittled down to 10 anglers who fished the rest of the week in a tournament called the Spartan 580. These anglers reported catching 60 to 100 smallmouth bass a day on the Columbia River in the Dalles and Bonneville pools of the

river near The Dalles. The eventual winner of this event was Luke Johns, a 22-year-old angler from Folsom, California, who brought in a five-fish limit of smallmouth for the final day of the Spartan 580 that weighed over 18 pounds.

The Wild West Bass Trail was established in 2015 and the Apex Pro Tour, an invitation only affair, started last year. With only a minimal presence from B.A.S.S. and Major League Fishing in the Western U.S., the Wild West Bass Trail is working to establish themselves as the premiere, top-tier bass angling tournament circuit on the west coast. As for the Columbia River? The visiting anglers were impressed and many of them talked about what a world-class fishery this is. You can find out more about this tournament circuit at www.wildwestbasstrail. com.

THE MONEY MAKERS: The Northern Pikemin-

What’s in the Sky June 2022 Jim White

For The Sentinel Welcome to June, the month of the summer solstice. On June 21, our Sun will be at its highest point in our sky, about 67 degrees above the southern horizon.

If you were on the Tropic of Cancer, the Sun would be pretty much directly over-

head. We will be at about our maximum day length, with the Sun rising at about 5:15am, and setting at about 9pm. That gives us about 15 hours and 45 minutes of daylight. Viewing the night skies requires you to stay up a bit late (or get up early), and there are less than 3 hours of total darkness, outside of twilight hours.

now Sport Reward Fishery Program is designed to manage the numbers of native pikeminnow in the Northwest. The fish feed heavily on migrating salmon and steelhead smolt. Removing a certain percentage of these fish from the Columbia and Snake Rivers means more smolt survive their journey downstream to the ocean.

Anglers are paid for each pikeminnow, nine inches or longer, that is turned in to a manned registration station.

This year anglers are getting a significant raise. The first 25 fish turned in are worth $6 each. After that pikeminnow are worth $8 each (previously the top rate) until you catch 200. Any fish caught after that during the pikeminnow season, which runs from May 1 through September 30 are worth $10 each. In addition to this, tagged pikeminnow are worth $500 each.

I spent the morning of May 20 fishing for pikeminnow

below The Dalles Dam near Dallesport and came across Steven Bennett. Steven is a retiree from Longview who has fished for pikeminnow the last few years for both fun and money. He told me in 2019 he made $10,000, and last year, which was a slow year for everyone, he only made $8,000. Bennett told me things had been going well for him near The Dalles this year, though.

Bennett arrived in the area on May 1 and had been fishing for pikeminnow a few hours each day since then. I asked him how many Pikeminnow he had turned in so far. Bennett replied he had turned in 700 fish, and that morning while I was fishing with him, he caught another 10. Doing the math, I realized Bennett had made over $6,500 in 20 days of fishing. This is all the more remarkable because Bennett does all of his fishing from shore. Most serious pikeminnow anglers who fish

for money do so from a boat, but Bennett showed me you can do quite well fishing from the bank.

As for how he caught them?

Bennett was kind enough to show me his set up, a sliding two-ounce sinker and corky placed above a swivel. He then has about three feet of leader tied from the swivel to the hook. His bait of choice: Mormon crickets. But when they are not available, he uses nightcrawlers. Bennett casts far, lets the rig sink to the bottom, and lets it sit there until he gets a bite from a pikeminnow which on average, measures 10 to 12 inches long. If you want to find out more about catching pikeminnow and making money in the process, go to www.pikeminnow.org.

FISHING FOR FUN: My pikeminnow fishing didn’t go as well as Steve’s, simply because I didn’t have the same set-up he did. However, I sure did have fun catch-

ing multiple smallmouth bass weighing up to two pounds from shore, something several anglers were also doing along the shore in The Dalles Marina across the river. On top of this, I was lucky enough to spend a morning in a boat with Wild West Bass Trail angler Bo Fletcher. The fishing wasn’t fast and furious, but we did catch some 15 to 20 bass in three hours, many of them weighing between one and two pounds. Whether you take them home to eat (there are no limits for smallmouth bass) or release them to grow bigger like Bo and I did, the prolific numbers of smallmouth bass in the Columbia make for a fun day of fishing!

If you are looking for more information about fishing or places to stay in the Columbia River Gorge, check out www. explorethedalles.com.

John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio. com.

We will have the first of three consecutive “supermoons” in June, where our Moon is closer than average to Earth. The Moon will be about 22349 miles from Earth, close to the minimum distance of about 225,000 miles. On average, the Moon is about 238,900 miles. The full Moon will appear a bit larger and brighter than usual.

If you are an early riser, June presents the opportunity to see all of the nakedeye visible planets in the early morning hours. Mid

and late June works the best, as Mercury will be higher in the sky before the Sun rises.

The Moon joins the party in late June. Check out the southeastern sky on June 23 to see the crescent Moon in line with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

The bright planets will still be absent from the evening sky, so viewing them will be for early risers.

June begins with a thin crescent Moon low in the west after sunset, below the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux. On the 2nd, the Moon will be just to the left of these two stars. On the 5th the Moon will lie in the constellation Leo the Lion. The almost full Moon will lie near the bright star Antares on the 12th. The Moon will move along the mentioned line of planets, below Jupiter on the 21st, to the right of Mars on the

22nd, and to the left of Venus on the 26th.

The spring constellations Leo and Virgo are sinking into the west in June, as we move in our orbit around the Sun. In the eastern evening sky, Cygnus the Swan is rising, along with the summer Milky Way. A couple of bright stars can serve as “beacons” to help you navigate the eastern and southern sky in June. Vega, the fifth brightest star on our sky, will be in the east. Arcturus, slightly brighter, will be in the south. Vega is the brightest star in the little constellation Lyra, and Arcturus lies at the base of the dim constellation Bootes.

Between Vega and Arcturus lies the constellation Hercules, and the little half-circle of the constellation Corona Borealis.

Looking north, you may notice the “W” shape of Cas-

siopeia, below the north star Polaris, and its constellation Ursa Minor. To the left of Polaris, when facing north, you’ll find the familiar Big Dipper in the constellation Ursa Major. These constellations are “circumpolar” at our latitude, meaning they never set.

Are you interested in the night sky, and maybe familiar with the Goldendale Observatory? Or maybe you enjoy the explosion of wildflowers on the Columbia Hills State Park?

A new group, supporting the Observatory and other Washington State Parks in the area (Columbia Hills, Maryhill, Brooks Memorial) may be of interest to you.

Check it out at the Friends of Gorge Area Parks webpage, at www.4gorgeparks. org.

Enjoy June’s night skies!

A Weekend of Blooms & Bluegrass Saturday, June 4

10am - 5pm

A FREE Self-Directed Garden Tour in Goldendale Maps will be available at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce & at goldendalechamber.org a week prior to the event.

SOROPTOMISTS SPRING PLANT SALE Saturday, June 4 9am - 2pm 103 W Main St, Goldendale Stock up on herbs, annuals, perennials and houseplants. All proceeds support local Programs to improve the lives of local women and girls through education.

To donate plants for the sale call 509-850-3746 For pickup or bring to the sale by 8am.

BLUEGRASS PICKERS FEST June 3-5 Ekone Park

210 N Wilber St in Goldendale Bluegrass pickers and fans from across the Pacific Northwest get together at Ekone Park in Goldendale for weekend of informal music & reconnecting with friends.

All Day Free for day visitors $10/person for weekend camping.

All ages welcome!

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PROSECUTOR from page A1 charges can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” He then cited RCWs that could apply to the situation.

“There is only one potential witness listed in the report who might testify that she thought Mr. Anderson was providing alcohol to minors at his house, and that witness, a juvenile, had consumed alcohol. She doesn’t appear to have identified Mr. Anderson as the specific person who furnished it to her or to anyone else,” Nagle continued. “She didn’t identify who was serving alcohol. She indicated that Mr. Anderson was yelling at the people there to clean the place up. She did not want to pursue harassment charges. Her version of events would help the defense more than the prosecution.”

Nagle then addressed the issue of whether or not Anderson might have been criminally aiding someone else in providing the alcohol.

“I don’t find any basis for this charge,” Nagle wrote.

“Law enforcement did not go to [the location] until the next morning. No one is identified in the report as furnishing alcohol. There isn’t any evidence that Mr. Anderson knowingly harbored or concealed those furnishing alcohol from law enforcement the night of the party or thereafter. There isn’t any evidence in the reports indicating that he warned such persons of impending discovery or apprehension, helping them avoid detection, helping them flee the scene, or helping them avoid identification by law enforcement. There isn’t any evidence that he provided such persons with money, transportation, disguise, or other means of avoiding

discovery or apprehension.

There aren’t any witnesses listed in the law enforcement reports that the prosecution could call to the stand in a trial that would presumably testify to the required elements of the crime of rendering criminal assistance. Mr. Anderson was not required by law to notify parents or law enforcement that there were juveniles on his property without permission who may have consumed alcohol.”

Regarding Anderson’s choice to ensure the kids at the party did not leave intoxicated, Nagle suggested that was a good idea. “He may have very well made a wise decision to make sure those who had consumed alcohol were able to remain there until they had sobered up,” Nagle wrote.

Nagle concluded, “I don’t believe the prosecution could prove these charges to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.

Therefore, I am declining prosecution.”

The Sentinel was sent notice of Songer’s Probable Cause statement when it was first issued and chose to hold the story pending the outcome of Nagle’s investigation.

Songer commented on Nagle’s decision: “The Walla Walla prosecutor focused chiefly on whether or not Jake Anderson bought or contributed to obtaining alcohol for the kids at the party,” he said. “But in my Probable Cause statement, I never said he did that. What I was focused on was the fact that Anderson allowed the drinking to continue once he found out about it. He came to the house, was in the house while the drinking was happening throughout the night

and didn’t try to stop it. He did shout at the kids and told them they’d have to clean up the house, but he could have done something to stop the drinking. He could have called the kids’ parents, said, ‘Okay, give me your IDs and I’m calling your parents.’ If they didn’t give him their IDs, he could have told them he’d call the police instead. He wasn’t legally required to call the police or anyone else. But he could have. That would have shut down the party. He didn’t do that. Because the RCW is clear that it’s illegal to knowingly allow underage drinking to occur in a place you own or control, it was incumbent on me to conduct an investigation. I would have been remiss in my duties as sheriff if I did not investigate the complaint that I received from the Hood River Sheriff’s Office involving Jake Anderson.”

Anderson said of the decision: “This has been a frustrating experience for my family, friends, and myself; however, it has reaffirmed my faith in the separation of powers and the due process of law as afforded to us by the Constitution. I respect the decision of Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel forwarding this matter to the Walla Walla Prosecuting Attorney allowing for a decision free of bias from politics and any conflict of interest. I appreciate our local newspaper for their journalistic integrity, and I would like to thank the community for their phone calls and letters of support these past few weeks.”

Order your Goldendale Sesquicentennial coins

Version A

Version B

Two different sets of special Goldendale Sesquicentennial coins are available: Version A is from the City of Goldendale. Eight hundred of these are available for sale to the public for a fixed price of $10 each. Merchants can buy them and resell them (still fixed at $10 each) if desired, or anyone can purchase them directly from the City. Proceeds from these coins go into the City’s tourism dollars, which go to support various nonprofits each year, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Candy Cane Lane Parade. Call or visit City Hall for your coins: (509) 773-3771, 1103 S. Columbus Avenue, Goldendale.

Version B has 300 coins presently available for sale. Initial proceeds go to support the Fire Victims Fund and scholarships for graduating Goldendale High School students going on to college. Other nonprofits are invited to request funds from these sales as well. Advance orders are being taken now for $25 each; coins must be paid for before they arrive (anticipated in the third week of June) in order to secure that price. Once the coins arrive, they will be available for $30 each. Orders can be placed by email (Info@GoldendaleSentinel.com), by phone at (509) 773-3777—coins reserved in advance by email or phone must still be paid for before the coins arrive—or in person at The Goldendale Sentinel office, 117 W. Main Street, Goldendale.

Own a piece of history. There’s only one Goldendale Sesquicentennial. Order your coins now!

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Archeology is the study of ancient artifacts that were left behind by different cultures. An archeologist travels the world to study the remnants, or artifacts, of different cultures in human history and prehistory. This is usually done by digging up cultural sites and examining the remains that are found during a dig. By studying archeology we learn about what these cultures ate and where they got their food.

We also learn how they stored food. How they lived, like what kind of houses they lived in, beds they slept on and so much more. You would be surprised, but there is probably an archeological dig or excavation somewhere close to where you live.

Don’t get archeologists and paleontologists mixed up. An archeologist studies people and societies.

A paleontologist studies dinosaurs. To be an archeologist you have to get a minimum of two college degrees. You must get a bachelor’s degree and a masters degree. This will take six years.

Most archeologists keep going to college and get a doctorate degree. If you really want to be an archeologist you must have dedication and drive. Other Archeologists think the time it took to get their degree was worth it.

Some dig sites are found accidently. In China in 1974 some farmers were digging a well out in the middle of a field and made an amazing discovery - 8,000 life-sized statues of soldiers. The statues were 2,000 years old.

READ ALL ABOUT IT Accidental Archeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries by Sarah Albee Archeology for Kids

by Richard Panchyk

ACROSS 2. uncovering by digging 3. a word whose letters are the first letters of other words 4. The study of cultures and lifestyles by looking at artifacts 8. relating to a magnetic field produced by an electric current 11. a drawing of all or part of Earth’s surface 13. to stay or be left in the same place 14. objects made or used by humans and tell us about life in the past 16. a large structure built especially in ancient Egypt that contains tombs 17. instruments used to perform a task

Tut’s Mummy DOWN

by Judy Donnelly 1. being faithful or devoted to Scan these to dig deeper into archeology with YouTube Archeology has many tools that are used at dig sites. Some have been used for years, even hundreds of years and some tools using modern technology are very new. An archeologist’s tool box can have storage bags, pens and pencils, dental picks and brushes, measuring tapes, shovels and sieves. Google plays a big part in finding places to dig. Sometimes scientists are able to see a strange pattern on the Google Earth Map that makes them curious. When that happens they can search the area with Lidar and ground penetrating radar to get a better idea of what is above and below the surface of the Earth. Lidar is an acronym that stands for light detection and Ranging.

A lidar uses a laser to create a 3D map of reflected light. Ground penetrating radar bounces electromagnetic waves below the surface of the Earth. The waves bounce back and scientists get a picture of what lies underground.

something 3. Someone who studies the past by looking at artifacts left behind 5. belonging to a period in a time before written history 6. a system that uses waves of energy to sense objects 7. the study of the past 9. the outside limit or top layer of something 10. The way of life of a group of people 12. a community or group of people having common traditions and interests 15. to bend or throw back waves of light, sound, or heat 18. popular remote laser sensing

Why did the archeologist go bankrupt?

His career was in ruins

There are too many archeological sites to name them all.

In Egypt they were able to reveal pyramids, the Sphinx, and many villages. In Mexico and Central America archeologists work hard to uncover the extent of the Mayan Empire. Using Google Maps and Lidar they have discovered more than 500 sites over the past few years. The most famous archeological find is that of King Tut. King Tutankhamun was a Pharaoh in Egypt thousands of years ago. From the artifacts found it is believed that Tut became a Pharaoh when he was 8 or 9 years old and he died from an infection when he was just 19. Finding King Tutankhamun is important because his burial tomb had not been raided by thieves and archeologists learned more about Egyptian culture and royalty than from any other Pharaoh’s tomb.

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S P O RT S

GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON

All stories by Sports Editor Tayler Bradley

Goldendale Football East/West Classic Though football is over, the boys played one heck of a season, and for two senior boys—Matt Blain and Caleb Smith—it paid off.

An All-Star game is always played between the east and west sides of the state.

Players are selected from a panel of people based on their season in the position they played. Things like stats, teamwork, technique, and the like are taken into Head coach, Aaron job of getting these players Cochran, has done a good to a high level of play and consideration.

skill. These two boys have done a great job of putting in the time and effort to better themselves, earning the honor and opportunity.

On June 25 in Yakima, they will compete in the Earl Barden East vs West All-Star Classic Football Game. We are so proud of them and are excited for them to represent Goldendale in this game.

Track and Field hold their own at State Last weekend the Timberwolves Track and Field team had a wonderful send off to State. They had quite a few girls and boys who have put in the hours out on the track to prepare themselves for this moment; the one they have been dreaming of all season. The chance to compete with the best in the state and show off their skills, and they sure were not going to waste the opportunity.

The guy that has been killing it all year in the distance races, Alden Williams, made sure they

wouldn’t forget his name.

Alden started off strong in the 800-meter race, making it through the preliminaries and in the final race coming out as number one, placing him the 2B State Champion in the 800-meters. But he didn’t stop there as he also ran in the 1600-meter race where he took 2nd overall in the state. What a great start for the Timberwolves. Teammate Isaac Call ran in the 1,600-meters as well where he took 11th place. The next race Isaac ran in was the 3,200-meters. He ran his

heart out and was able to cross the finish line in 6th place for a spot on the medal podium. Stephen Pittman let the sparks fly when he pole vaulted 12 ft for a 5th place fi nish. Jenna Casey met some pretty tough competition at state in the discus; she gave it her all and ended up 16th in the state.

And finally, before we come to the end, we have to give Emma Olson the credit she deserves. Emma first competed in the triple jump where she was able to hop, skip, and jump her way to the podium with a 6th place

fi nish. She also competed in the long jump where she got a personal best of 15 ft.

2 in. which gave her a final placing of number 9 in the State.

All these kids went into this final meet knowing they had to leave it all out there, and it really did pay off. We are all so very proud of each of them and their commitment to this sport— representing Goldendale with such pride. Congratulations to all the Wolves at State Track and Field.

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GOLF MEMORIES: Goldendale golf competed with honor last week.

Left to right: Ike O’Leary, Coach Amy Wilson, Sara Hiebert, and Myles Lee.

This past week the three GHS golfers—Ike O’Leary, Myles Lee, and Sara Hiebert—along with their head coach, Amy Wilson, all headed out to the 2B Golf State Tournament.

This was a new course for the kids but that is part of the fun and what makes a good golfer, getting out on the course and shooting your best game no matter the obstacles. Luckily for these kids they were able to get a day out on the course for a practice run and get familiar with their new playing field. They figured out what each hole looked like, how many strokes they needed to give each hole, where to place the ball to get the best roll. It seemed helpful as the they were able to play great in the first round. Ike, Myles, and Sara moved through the first day of play to the final round; what a feat for these kids. Each one of

them went into that fi nal round with no fear and pulled out all the stops.

Their hard work, dedication, and heart they have put into this season have really paid off. With the third and fi nal day over, the kids had their final placings. Sara Hiebert, who has been the only woman’s golfer this season for the Wolves, finished her senior year out number 25th in the state.

Myles Lee also finished out his last high school golf season with a final placing of 26th in the state. And finally, the sophomore, Ike O’Leary, brought home a 23rd place finish. He has a bright future in this sport.

Good job to the three of them. They always gave their very best and showed that the Wolves can be worthy competitors on the green.

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WELL DONE AT STATE: Goldendale tennis was well represented at State this year. Left to right: Assistant Coach Tiffany Ferch, Gwen Gilliam, Taylor Beam, Head Coach Rob Wing.

Tennis State Goldendale High School Tennis played one heck of a season, and those who qualified for State were headed out to compete for those ever-elusive State medals.

They have been preparing for this and leaving it all out on the court with each game that lead to this moment.

A pair that only played together towards the end of the season as the boys’ first doubles are Eli Golding and Kyden Blunt. They secured their spot at Districts and were ready for their next opponent. In the first round, they faced a team from The Bush School who seemed to have hit their stride early.

Eli and Kyden struggled to fi nd their groove and lost their fi rst match. But their State dream wasn’t over yet as they got seeded into the next bracket to fight for a 5th or 8th place fi nish. Their second game was a face-off against a team from Saint George. Eli and Kyden played an amazing game; their opponent was tough, but the Wolves came out with a win this time.

They moved on to their third game which sent them closer to that State medal. In this game, the boys played a doubles team from Cascade Christian. This was a nail biter; Eli and Kyden gave it their all but couldn’t get by this match. Their State tournament came to an end.

As for the dynamic duo of Taylor Beam and Gwen Gilliam, their State tournament went a little bit different. Taylor and Gwen were headed in as the number

one seed and they knew the other teams were coming for them. Game one for the girls was against a team from Pateros. They made quick work of this one, getting the win in two sets, 6-0 for both.

What a big confidence boost for the girls as they headed into game two. This time they played a team from Stevenson, which was a little tougher opponent for Taylor and Gwen, and they fell a little short. A tough loss for sure. But there wasn’t time for tears or defeat as they were still in this tournament. Game number three for this duo was against the girls’ doubles team from Manson. The ladies got past this game with ease, and they were now headed into their final match that would decide if they would fi nish 3rd or 4th at State. The final game was played against a team from Chewelah. Both teams really wanted this win, and that was evident as it was a close one in both sets. Taylor and Gwen took both sets in the end and their most important win of the season. These ladies took 3rd place overall in the 2B state tennis tournament.

Good work, girls!

Both teams played their hearts out at State, and they all should be very proud of their accomplishments, just as GHS is. We are all excited to have them representing the Timberwolves and know head coach Rob Wing and assistant coach Tiffany Ferch are very proud as well. Good job to all!