Goldendale Sentinel June 21, 2023

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KVH to hold public meeting on improvement projects

With critical projects to replace and upgrade energy-intensive systems at Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) reaching new milestones, a KVH project team will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall (228 E. Darland). The team will provide updates on key capital improvement and energy efficiency community projects already underway and being planned.

Community members will hear updates on several current and planned projects, including replacing 1940s-era generators and hot water tank and boiler system upgrades on the KVH campus. A feasibility study for district-wide heating/cooling and backup power systems has been completed.

Funding to support that work is being actively pursued.

County gets millions for high-speed internet

$18 million coming to Klickitat County

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on June 13 announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers, and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.

The same day U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maria Cantwell (DWA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that Washington state will receive more than $76 million of that sum to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers, and business owners across the state to reliable, affordable high-speed internet. More than $18 million is earmarked for Klickitat County.

“High speed internet is not a luxury—it’s a necessity, and in today’s world, internet access is nearly as critical as running water or electricity,” said Murray.

“It’s so important that we make sure students and workers, especially in rural and underserved communities, have the tools and the access they need to get online and participate fully in our economy and society.”

“Affordable and accessible high-speed internet is critical for rural Washingtonians to grow their businesses and obtain a high-quality education,” Cantwell said. “In some rural areas of Lewis, Jefferson, Snohomish, and Klickitat counties, only about half the residents have broadband, which puts them at a disadvantage in our 21st-century economy. These federal ReConnect grants will help deploy high-speed internet to connect farms, businesses, schools, and the thousands of families living

in rural Washington who need affordable and reliable internet access.”

“High-speed internet is a key to prosperity for people who live and work in rural communities,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can ensure that rural communities have access to the internet connectivity needed to continue to expand the economy from the bottom up and middle out and to make sure rural America remains a place of opportunity to live, work, and raise a family.”

In total, USDA announced funding for four entities across Washington state:

• $18,088,212 in grant funding and an $18,088,212 loan for Home Telephone Company, Inc. in Klickitat County to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises and hybrid-fiber-coax network to provide high-speed internet. This network will benefit 4,183 people, 138 businesses, 74 farms, and seven educational facilities in Klickitat County. Home Telephone Company will support customers’ transition to its new service offering by crediting the difference between the new service rate and the customer’s existing service rate for a full 12-month transition period, as well as offering free installation of FTTP technology to all residential customers in the service area. This project will serve socially vulnerable communities in Klickitat County.

• $9,202,232 in grant funding and a $4,601,116 loan for Public Utility District No. 1 of Jefferson County in Port Townsend, Washington, to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network to provide high-speed internet. This

network will benefit 1,295 people, 33 businesses and six farms in Jefferson County in Washington.

• $24,200,086 in grant funding for Public Utility District 1 of Lewis County in Chehalis, Washington, be used to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network to provide high-speed internet. This network will benefit 2,863 people, 119 businesses, 487 farms and four educational facilities in Lewis County in Washington.

• A $2,980,652 loan for the Hat Island Telephone Company in Langley, Washington, to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network to provide high-speed internet. This network will benefit 93 people, six businesses, and one farm in Snohomish County in Washington.

A longtime advocate for expanding broadband access, Murray worked to include $65 billion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure that every family in America has access to reliable, high-speed internet. Notably, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included Murray’s Digital Equity Act to help close the digital divide by funding activities that provide individuals and communities with the skills and technologies necessary to take full advantage of internet connection.

Connecting all communities across the United States to highspeed internet is a central part of the federal Investing in America agenda to strengthen rural economy from the bottom up and middle out by rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure that is driving over $470 billion in private sector manufacturing investments and creating new jobs.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $65 billion to con-

See Internet page A8

Multiple funding sources have already been secured, including $3 million through the Washington Department of Commerce, a legislative appropriation from Rep. Mosbrucker. Federal appropriation funding from Sen. Patty Murray’s office through the Department of Energy for $2.5 million has also been secured. Additional funds have been awarded from the Sunderland Foundation ($500,000) and a $500,000 Department of Commerce Energy Effi-

ciency Grant.

An application for FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding has been submitted for a district microgrid to provide locally produced and backup power to the school district and hospital buildings. Both locations will utilize solar, batteries, advanced control systems, and a diesel generator. An additional project is planned to install a ground source heat pump system for the KVH campus. Funding is being sought through the Department of Energy’s Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) grant program to support that project.

The community meeting on June 27 is an opportunity to hear project updates, provide feedback to the project team, and learn more about the way planned capital and energy improvements will benefit the whole community. The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Energy Resilience Program team will be providing some logistical support for the meeting.

Captioning services will be provided for this meeting. For disability accommodations or accessibility information, contact Deb Witmer at: Deborah.Witmer@commerce.wa.gov or (564) 669-4725.

Treehouse foster care services reach County

GRACE BLAND FOR THE SENTINEL

As of April 8, Treehouse, a nonprofit organization that offers services to foster children, expanded their services to Klickitat County. Now, several programs are open to any eligible person between the ages of 5 and 26. “We are meeting the needs of marginalized populations who are taken from their homes,” Katie Adams, a marketing representative from the organization, comments. “We offer the opportunities and support they need to pursue their dreams and launch successfully into their future.” Treehouse is based in Seattle and has been changing lives for the past 35 years. The organization offers a wide array of services to foster children, including a Just-in-Time Funding program that covers the costs of youth experiences. The funding program covers dance classes, lab fees, swim lessons, and more to make it possible for foster children to experience activities that stand out to them. Treehouse also has a free store foster children can visit in person or online. The store holds

On June 14 Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) and Adventist Health gathered together to officially celebrate the new relationship that advances rural healthcare across The Dalles and Columbia River Gorge. As part of this celebration, it was revealed that MCMC will now be known as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge.

“We are so glad to celebrate nearly four years of collaborative conversations that brought us to this historic moment. Adventist Health Columbia George’s unwavering commitment to their communities will shape the future of healthcare, and we are pleased that the onboarding process with Human Resources is moving forward with clarity and speed,”

a wide selection of toys, clothes, school supplies, and more, completely free of charge.

The Grad Success program is another inspiring service offered statewide. Grad Success is a program built to support foster kids through their schooling and help them graduate on time. Brian Reese, regional manager for Treehouse, explains, “The youth that we work with are changing schools three, sometimes four, times a year.” The lack of a consistent force in the lives of these children makes it difficult for them to stay on track for graduation, but the Grad Success program is meant to change that. Through the program, education specialists regularly meet with foster students in-person and through Zoom to help them with schoolwork, planning for life after high school, and navigating the challenges they face. The specialists partner with the schools to gather important information that could determine whether or not the child graduates on time. “No matter where they go within the state, we’re able to stay with them and be that constant indi-

See Fosters page A8

shared Joyce Newmyer, Chief People Officer, Adventist Health and Oregon State Network President.

“Today, we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter together—a chapter in which we will have the ability to grow, innovate, and provide greater access to the high-quality care our patients and families deserve,” said Dennis Knox, President and CEO of MCMC. “I look forward to working together with the leaders and team members across the Adventist Health family of organizations as we work to improve the health and well-being of every person who comes through our doors.”

“Adventist Health is redefining rural healthcare in a post-pan-

See MCMC page A8

Legends distributes grants to 191 organizations

cuts before the final selection.

The committee based part of its selection on the areas of need in the communities.

The organizations receiving a distribution comprise many communities, and this year grants awarded range from $1,000 to $15,000 per recipient. Grants went to hospice care, fire department support, veteran service ani-

mals, materials to support education, support for food banks, and more. More than 62% of the funding this year supports schools and community organizations such as libraries and the Boys & Girls Club.

See the accompanying graphic to find disbursements for Klickitat County.

Through Yakama Cares and the Community Impact Fund, Legends Casino Hotel will distribute $1,062,626 to nonprofit organizations around the area, including Klickitat County. The Yakama Cares program selected 172

nonprofits to share $503,032 while larger grants supporting law enforcement, fire departments, and municipalities were awarded through the Community Impact Fund. Yakama Cares, an annual event, donates funds to cre -

ate positive impacts in neighboring communities, and it is funded through the Charitable Contribution fund. Nonprofit organizations submit their applications annually between January 1 and March 31 each year. The

impacts of these grants will be felt throughout central Washington. The committee for the Charitable Contribution fund received 444 applications to evaluate for the 2023 distribution. The applications underwent multiple rounds of

Blood donations needed to meet summer demand

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Washington State Blood Coalition are urging people to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, observed on June 14, by volunteering to donate blood.

The need for donated blood goes up with the warm weather. As more people travel and spend more time outdoors, they suffer accidents and medical procedures that require transfusions. Blood donations also tend to go down due to work vacations and class breaks at schools and colleges. This combination can lead to critical shortages of life-saving blood, plasma, and other

blood products. “We are heading into a perfect storm if we don’t start building our blood supply now,” said Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director of Vitalant Northwest.

“We believe the summer months are a perfect time to donate blood and we encourage our citizens to support a true public connection through this universal activity,” said Curt Bailey, President and CEO for BloodworksNW.

Donating blood is easy, and donation appointments are convenient for your schedule. Most people in good health who are at least 18

years old and who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate whole blood. In Washington, minors ages 16 and 17 can donate with a signed paren-

tal consent form. Depending on the type of donation (blood, plasma, platelets), the appointment should take between one and two hours.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

“Skip, your work on the flux capacitor is exemplary. I’m putting a gold star on your paper.”

We’re sure that’s what the guy on the left is saying to the guy in the white shirt. Of course

we could be wrong since the flux capacitor wasn’t invented until 1985 by Doc Brown to power the DeLorean that sent Marty McFly back to— oh, sorry, wrong story. So who are these people?

OOKING BACK

June 21, 1923 – 100 Years Ago

Leo Brune of Grand Dalles states he had a good clip from his sheep and received $4 per head for the wool.

May 30, 1953 – 70 Years Ago

Al Graham, the man who was seriously injured May 1 when shot in the chin accidentally—and who was told the bullet lodged between vertebrates in his neck would be left in place because it would require exceptionally delicate surgery to try to remove it—coughed up the bullet Friday night. Graham said he had awakened during the night, had been out of bed and after returning he had turned over a couple of times. After the last turn he felt what he thought was the bullet, protruding in his throat, He thought it likely that, with help, the slug would come out. A retching sensation caused him to clear his throat heavily, and the piece of lead popped out into his hand. The coughed-up slug, displayed by Graham, is about the size of a raisin, flattened by its impact with the jaw bones before it struck the spinal column. Its removal was verified Saturday by X-rays taken by local doctors.

June 18, 1953 – 70 Years Ago

When Lewis and Clark nosed their boats past the mouth of the Klickitat, it was October. At White Salmon, the fall run of salmon crowded the water from the river. They found the White Salmon already named. At the mouth of the river, Captain Lewis wrote in his diary: “Dog has now become the favorite food, for it is found to be a strong, healthy food, preferable to lean deer or elk and much superior to horseflesh in any state.” But for supper his men enjoyed Columbia River salmon—which they fried in bear’s oil. Curious as they were about place names, they very likely supposed that the name “White Salmon” described the pale flesh of the fall run. But a little reasoning should have told them differently. The fish that entered the Big and Little White Salmon were no different from those that fought their way up a hundred other Columbia tributaries to breed.

June 21, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

Les Schwab, founder of Les Schwab tires, was in Goldendale Saturday to visit his new store here. This was the fi rst time Schwab had seen the new facility. Accompanying him was Don Miller, president of the fi rm. Miller is a former resident of Goldendale, graduating from GHS in 1947.

June 21, 1973

The Klickitat County Wool Pool sold June 14 its 1973 crop to the Pendleton Woolen Mills, Portland. The average-size crop of about 30,000 pounds of wool, which came from 61 consignors, was shipped from the KVGG, Goldendale. Direct purchaser of the crop was Harry Jackson Wool Company, a PWM subsidiary. The crop brought $.75 per pound, the highest price paid in Washington State. It is the fi rst time in our knowledge that Pendleton has purchased raw wool from the Klickitat County Pool. The largest consignor sold 3163 pounds and the smallest 11 pounds.

May 8, 2003 – 20 Years Ago

A rough parking lot motivated members of the Glenwood Grange to make its property safer and more functional and earn a second-place finish in this year’s Washington Grange Hall Improvement contest. A couple of people had fallen on the rough ground at the Glenwood Grange, so members decided it was time to make improvements. Members were also concerned with the aesthetic effects weeds had on their property. An open drainage ditch across the lot invited trouble, members believed. A grant from Rebanco Landfi ll helped fi nance the project. Glenwood’s building is the only meeting hall in the tiny community and is used extensively by groups other than the Grange. The Glenwood Grange was organized in 1890, and the present building hall was built in 1995. The Grange also had assistance from the Glenwood Community Council and Klickitat County Economic Development Board.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

What are they doing?

When and where was this? All we really know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please

drop us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture was of a play called “Play On!” by the Lyle Pretenders theater group believed to have been performed in the mid ’80s. We received information from Helen Rolfe, Sylvia Gould, and Evelyn Biggs. Sylvia was in the play at that time and emailed us about it. Then with the help of our handy magnifying glass, we were able to verify the name of the play from the script Evelyn Biggs’

mother, Lana Lay, is holding. When we removed the paper from the back of the picture, we found everyone named so, even though we were not able to fi nd the picture in The Sentinel’s archives, we were still able to put names to everyone. They are: back row, left to right: Sharon Johnson, Dave Howard, Jeff Post, Steve Rolfe. Front row, left to right: Helen Rolfe, Sylvia Gould, KC Walker, Teleia Cunningham, Lana Lay.

Exploring Goldendale’s roots

This week our local Goldendale Community Library is celebrating 109 years in the business of lending books. In the June 20, 1974, edition of The Goldendale Sentinel is a story celebrating their 60th anniversary titled “ Library Celebrates sixty years in Goldendale.” The library was originally founded by the Goldendale Women’s Association. Today it is part of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library’s system.

The Goldendale City Library will mark 60 years in the business of lending books beginning Monday with a week-long celebration. From Monday through Sunday, the library is holding open house with special events planned for every day except Friday.

Coffee and lemonade will be served throughout the week. Helium balloons will be distributed to the children on Wednesday and Thursday. The mobile library (Little Beaver) will be on display all week, except Tuesday.

Although the library dates its history back to 1914, its history actually goes back a couple of years farther. On May 11, 1912 the Goldendale City Council approved a resolution which would provide enough money annually to meet the upkeep requirements of the Carnegie Foundation.

Following that resolution, $8,000 was received from the Carnegie Foundation to build the library, the same building which is still being used. There was still the question of a piece of ground to build on. The Goldendale Women’s Association solved this problem by purchasing two lots from James and Amanda Stackhouse for $800.

The fi rst book purchased for the newly completed library was “The Mill on the Floss,” by George Eliot. (A copy of this book is still on hand in the library.)

During February and March of 1915, Mrs. H. H. Johnson, a trained librarian, came from Spokane to spend two months organizing the new library. At the time of her arrival, there were 1,440 books on the shelves. Today there are

more than 10,000 volumes. The fi rst full-time librarian was Mrs. J. W. Council who served from April 1915 to September 1916. Other librarians in the order of service were Gladys Lawson, September 1916 to September 1919; Mrs. Mary Cain, September 1919 to June 1920; Mrs. C. L. Davis, June 1920 to August 1930; and Mrs. Lela Ramsey, August 1930 to December 1962. In addition, Mrs. Wanda Larson, 1963 to August 1967; Mrs. Jean Thompson, August 1967 to October 1972; Mrs. Connie Pond, October 1972 to April 1973; and Mrs. Jean Thompson, April 1973 to the Present.

The library staff currently includes Mrs. Thompson, Karen Carratt in the young people’s department, Lloyd Bellamy who drives the bookmobile and Marjorie Smith who performs many tasks around the library.

The schedule of events for the weeklong celebration is as follows:

Monday–Open from 2-8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.–High School stage band playing outside on the lawn.

6 and 7 p.m.-Repeated showings of a film, “The Hound Who Thought He Was a Raccoon”.

Monday–open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday–open from 2-9 p.m.

Points to ponder: Even more defi nitions: Inkling: a baby fountain pen. Kangaroo: spiritual advisor for metal food containers.

6-9 p.m.-Crafts by men, including fly-tying, leathercraft, weaving

Wednesday-open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

10:30-11 a.m.-Filmstrip and story for preschool children.

2-2:30 p.m.-Story and fi lm for 6–10-year-old children.

3-4 p.m.-Old silent fi lm, including Chaplin, Three Stooges, Great Train Robbery.

7-9 p.m.-Genealogy class (sign up ahead of time for this please).

Thursday-open from 1-6 p.m.

2-6 p.m.-Pirates costume day for kids-come make your own pirate hat!

Kidney: the midpoint of a child’s leg.

Lobster: a tennis champion.

Metronome: a subway pixie.

Node: was aware of.

Friday-closed Saturday-open 1-5 p.m. 1-5 p.m.-Crafts by women including needlepoint, flower arranging, rock animals.

3-5 p.m.-Old-Time Fiddlers on the lawn.

Sunday, June 30

2-5 p.m.-Reception. 2-3 p.m.-Piano trio. 3 p.m.-Program.

Coffee and lemonade will be served throughout the week. Helium balloons will be distributed to the children on Wednesday and Thursday. The mobile library (Little Beaver) will be on display all week, except Tuesday.

Notwithstanding: how to win a sitting contest.

Octopus: an eight-sided cat.

Paradox: two physicians.

Propaganda: a gentlemanly goose.

HISTORY: The Goldendale Library in 1914.

OpiniOn

Six steps to get your affairs in order for the future

It is certainly nobody’s idea of fun, but planning for the inevitable future is a worthwhile endeavor that gives you control over your legacy and eases the process for your loved ones who will settle your estate.

1. Decide what you want to accomplish. Do you need to provide for minor children under age 18? Or are your children adults? Will you leave assets to other beneficiaries such as friends, relatives, or charities? Do you want to minimize estate taxes? Do you value the privacy of your affairs?

A will is a good start. A will is a legal document that takes effect upon your death. The one thing that a will can accomplish that a trust cannot is to allow its creator to name guardians for minor children; however it does not accomplish other key things that a trust might.

What about a Trust? Trusts offer privacy, discretion over how assets are distributed, and potential estate tax benefits.

Guest Editorial Job K. Hancock, Hancock Advisors LLC

Are you interested in reducing estate taxes? If so, an irrevocable trust might make sense. An irrevocable trust can be used to minimize the estate’s worth for estate tax purposes. Irrevocable trusts can also aid in asset protection in court cases, in addition to estate tax reasons.

You may also decide to create a living trust, which transfers your assets to your beneficiaries, maintains privacy, and avoids probate headaches.

2. Create an inventory of your assets. Consider making a list of your real estate, bank accounts, insurance policies, investment accounts, and other items with substantial value. Make sure your loved ones know where important documents and financial statements are located in the event of your sudden passing - this can prevent unnecessary stress and confusion during a difficult time.

3. Choose the right trustee (Trust) or executor (Will). Appoint someone who is organized, dependable, fair, and financially savvy. Taking the time to select a trustworthy individual or institution will give you peace of mind knowing that your affairs will be handled properly.

4. Be sure to designate and regularly update your beneficiaries. This is the easy button in estate planning! You’ll find beneficiaries for retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s, as well as life insurance policies. Keep in mind that designated beneficiaries trump what is in your will or trust.

5. Prepare for possible incapacitation. It’s important to make sure your estate planning is complete by preparing legal documents such as a durable power of attorney for financial matters and a medical power of attorney for medical decisions. These documents appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf when you can’t.

6. Update your estate plan regularly. Your life can change in many ways. You may get married or divorced, have children, or lose loved ones. These events can affect your goals and priorities. You may also change your mind about the causes you care

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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.

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.

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

Letters from the community

Well done, Troy

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

I enjoyed the article about Troy Carpenter published recently in The Sentinel . Troy has done an exemplary job at the Observatory, from his excellent presentations to his leadership in the extensive redesign of the unique facility. As a longtime volunteer at the Goldendale Observatory, I recall a time when the facility was almost shuttered, back about 2000. I testified before

Ken McKune Goldendale C

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

the Parks Commission in Vancouver, urging that it be kept open. We have gone from almost closing the park to making a major investment in the facility, increasing its capacity and improving its telescope.

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.

On my last visit, I happened to be there at the end of a presentation for some Yakima middle school stu-dents. They were absolutely enthralled by Troy’s presentation. As the article mentions, he does a great job with kids.

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

Guidelines for Letters

Ken Margraf Goldendale

I often mention the Goldendale Observatory to friends, telling them to make the visit! And if it interests you enough, consider joining the Friends of Gorge Area Parks (www.4gorgeparks.org), supporting the Observatory and our other nearby State Parks.

Jim White Trout Lake

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It was a great rodeo

The 88th annual Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo was a great one this year. The stands and grounds were really packed, and everyone seemed to greatly enjoy the rodeo and vendors, despite the persistently fierce wind.

I don’t have rodeo results as of this writing but am really pleased to share the news that Micaela Gutierrez has been selected as the 2024 Ketchum Kalf Rodeo Queen.

Queen Cassie Vance has been doing an outstanding job representing our rodeo at various rodeos and events in Washington and Oregon and will continue to serve as queen and make appear-

ances until the end of this year.

Other highlights of the rodeo were the breathtaking trick riding performances by Haley Proctor and Lily Ferguson with special appearances by Haley and Shane Proctor’s little girl, Coulee. She is definitely preparing to follow her mama into being a super trick rider. In addition to the awesome trick riding performances, spectators got to watch world champion rodeo cowboy Shane Proctor compete in the saddle bronc and bull riding events in the arena made possible by the donation of the land by his great-great-grandfather.

Watch for sneaky snakes

Game Night is back! Once again Lyle School District and KLASAC are hosting the free fun-filled night of games and a snack. Lyle Activity Center is the place and planned for Thursday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Our neighbors in Klickitat will hold theirs June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at their community center.

I feel for those who have business in Oregon for at least another month or so. The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be closed to all traffic Sundays through Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Fridays from midnight to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, June 20, through July 7. During the closures, crews from Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. will perform repairs to the steel truss members of the bridge. Updates to the project work schedule will be posted on https://portofhoodriver.com.

Looking for summer work? Orchard View has openings for you for their cherry harvest. They seek people to work outdoors in their orchards with their picking crews as bin checkers. Bin checkers track buckets for each picker as they harvest fruit. The days start early but end early to give you the afternoon to enjoy the Gorge. Harvest is planned for June 16 and continues until the first week of August. You can add to that piggy bank and still have most of the summer to enjoy. Call Orchard View at (541) 298-4496.

I reiterate the message about the High Prairie’s Farmer’s Market and their fun-filled fabulous night of Bingo at their Community Center at 701 Struck Road. The Market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first and third Fridays from now through September. And Bingo nights are the second Thursdays of the month beginning at 6:30 p.m. now through November. Market Vendors contact Josh Harrison by phone at (509) 281-0971 or email josh7harrison@gmail.com. Bingo players contact Sharon at (509) 310-9172.

Seeing Shane compete was very meaningful to so many in the Rodeo Association and in the grandstands. How great for our rodeo that the Proctor family chose to come and perform and compete this year.

Thank you, Proctor family, for coming to Glenwood and drawing so many people out to the rodeo over Father’s Day weekend. The little kids had a lot of fun in the stick horse race.

It was a pretty full field of racers, and in my book they were all winners. In what’s becoming a Ketchum Kalf Rodeo tradition, Rodeo

Association President Keith Kreps had to race some of the rodeo queens and candidates who were in attendance. This year Keith was determined those cowgirls weren’t going to defeat him, and I think he did cross the finish line first— but he did a face plant in the dirt at the end. Way to go, Keith. Although the 2022-23 school year ended last Monday, June 12, some of the Glenwood high school students will be involved in an exciting summer program called YESS (Youth Engaged in Sustainable Systems).

Under the guidance of our science teachers Abbie Eldred and Sara McFall, these high school students will learn and work in forest management and ecosystem management projects in coordination with Mt. Adams Resource Stewards and Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

The students will do both classroom work where they will earn high school credits and outdoor work on actual projects, where they’ll engage in hands-on learning and receive a monetary stipend for the work they do. It sounds like a great opportunity, and we look forward to

KCR writing contest a success

A warning to those living in and around the Gorge. There was a report that a dog was bitten by a rattlesnake in Murdock. A five- to six-footer along with two smaller ones (babies) were spotted last week. I’ve always been told that the babies are more dangerous than the adults because they haven’t learned how much venom to inject, so they go all out. Not sure if that’s true, but I steer away from all of them anyhow. When you or your children are out and about these summer days, watch out for them—and listen. They’ll give off a warning with that tail when they feel threatened.

Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone 3 is in effect. Zone 3 is Fire Districts 1 Trout Lake, 3 Husum, 8 Glenwood, 13 Appleton, and the City of Bingen/White Salmon. The whole of Klickitat County is now in a burn ban.

I have to agree with reports of praise for the owner of the property that used to hold the Old Lyle School Building and gymnasium for mowing the dry grass that was a potential fire hazard. And for others who added their agreement that more residents would follow suit with their properties. We all have to do our part in keeping Lyle safe from fire dangers.

George Cooper, a lifelong resident of Lyle and Dallesport, is going to be laid to rest on June 24, at 10 a.m. at Spring Creek Cemetery, 254 E Winterstein, Goldendale.

Following the service, the family invites you to join in his Celebration of Life at the Lyle Lions Club from noon to 2 p.m. at 503 State Street in Lyle. He was instrumental in getting sports equipment for the school and was co-chairman for the All School Reunion for many years. He was well-loved and will be sorely missed.

Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail. com.

County student graduates from Oregon State University

Oregon State University graduated more than 7,300 students during ceremonies Saturday, June 17. The 7,338 graduates received 7,583 degrees. There were 238 students receiving two degrees, two receiving three degrees, and one receiving four degrees. The graduates

will add to the ranks of OSU alumni who have earned 287,469 degrees over the university’s 154-year history. From White Salmon, Eric Schneider received his Honors Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, Mathematics.

The “America, The Beautiful” Creative and Written Contest sponsored by the Klickitat County Republicans was a success. The contest was open to all students in grades four through 12 with cash prizes going to the top three winners in categories separated by grade and type of submission. All the entries were on display at the Lincoln Day Dinner at The Society Hotel on June 3. Students were able to choose to enter either the written category or the creative category, which included poetry and art, to express what inspired them about the phrase “America, The Beautiful.”

Kathy Moco, the precinct committee officer representing Pine Forest, gathered a panel that judged the submissions. “There were 16 submissions in all,” she reported, “and they were a

lot of fun to read. Judging all the entries to choose the best was really quite the challenge.” Patrick Hartford, grade 6, who received second place in the creative category, enjoyed the competition. “America is the freeest country. That is one of the things that I like about it.” Patrick also stated that the beauty of our area was his inspiration and that he took about three days to complete his entry.

Congratulations to the winners: Grade 10-12 Essay, 1st place Addie Throop; grades 7-9 Essay, 1st Bailey Dumolt, 2nd Jocelyn Fahlenkamp, and 3rd Faith Higgins, and Creative 1st Charlotte Evans; and grades 4-6 Essay 1st Vida Moore, 2nd Sophia Miller, and 3rd Wylie Sturm, and Creative 1st Elizabeth Wood, 2nd Patrick Hartford, and 3rd Maxine Najjar.

County students on Dean’s List at George Fox

Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2023 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list.

George Fox University is a Christian college classified by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best National University.” More than 4,000 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, Oregon, and at teaching centers in Port-

hearing about their experiences at the end of the program.

In other important Glenwood school news for families who live out of the Glenwood School District and might want to send their children to Glenwood for the 2023-24 school year: please go to https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/ and fill out the school choice form, or contact Mrs. Troh in the Glenwood school office at (509) 364-3438 for assistance. Glenwood has many great programs and opportunities to offer students who might want to experience a smaller, rural school environment.

Contributed

GOOD WORK: Patrick Hartford, grade 6 homeschooler, proudly holds up his submission to the KCR-sponsored ‘America, the Beautiful’ Contest. Patrick won second place in his category and received a cash prize, an ‘America, The Beautiful’ sticker, and an American flag pen. His artwork, along with all the submissions, was on display to the public at the Lincoln Day Dinner at The Society Hotel on June 3.

land and Redmond, Oregon. George Fox offers more than 60 undergraduate academic programs, degree-completion programs for working adults, seven seminary degrees, and 13 masters and doctoral degrees.

The following students received recognition:

From Bickleton: Scott McBride, engineering.

From Goldendale: Ellie Rising, kinesiology; Alden Williams, nursing.

From Trout Lake: Bella Dean, interdisciplinary studies; Sean Rubesh, communication.

Community Events

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Zumba Classes – Soul 2 Soul Health Center 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday

• Makers Market at The Missing Corner – 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner. Every third Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Contact themissingcorner@gmail.com for more information (will return in April 16, 2023)

• Trout Lake Market – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trout Lake Grange Hall 2390 Washington 141 . 1st Sunday of the month, seasonally.

Monday

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509-493-1533.

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

• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 4903704

• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.

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

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

Tuesday

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

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

• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625

• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd

Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717

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

• White Salmon Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m. every week seasonally

• Narcotics Anonymous, 5 – 6 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 pm the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746

Wednesday

• Let’s Play Chess! – 1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. beginning in May. Goldendale Library.

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

• Crochet group – 1st Wednesday of the month. 10 – 12 a.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@wilddaffodilsewing.com

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

• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia

Grange 87, Lyle

• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815

• Pinochle at the Centerville Grange – 3rd Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 p.m. 228 Centerville Hwy

• Trivia at the American Legion – every week 6:30 p.m.

• Family Storytime at 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library

• Popup Café – Noon at the Mason’s Hall on Columbus until further notice.

• 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

• Knitting Group – 3rd Wednesday of the month 12:30 p.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@wilddaffodilsewing.com

Thursday

• Drinking Democratically –3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 –8 p.m. at Ayutla’s.

• New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!

• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m.

Food available

• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Sharon 509-310-9172

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank

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

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

Friday

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

• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May – September. Vendors, please contact Josh Harrison, phone: (509)281-0971, email: josh7harrison@gmail. com.

• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815

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

• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games in the teen area.

• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library) Saturday

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets 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. • 3rd Saturday

dale Library

Community Events

June 21,2023, Summer Solstice Business Social: 6:30 – 9 p.m. 1602 Observatory Dr, Goldendale Observatory. Contact the chamber for more information.

June 22 - 24, 2023, Dumpster

Days Kickoff and Community Center Clean up: High Prairie Community. Don’t miss this! Let’s clean up our properties and fill the dumpsters located at the old Fire Station on Centerville Highway. We will wrap up on the 24th with an “All Hands” High Prairie Community Center grounds clean up event. See you there!

July 4, 2023, Demolition Derby and Firework Show : Klickitat County Fairgrounds, Goldendale. ABATE of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter is bringing back the Demoli-

Camp for grades 1-6 and Soccer camp for grades 2-8. Register online at CampJonah.com or call 509-395-2900.

July 26 – 29, 2023, Summer Soccer Kick-Off: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Epic Youth Center off Roosevelt in Goldendale. This is for 5th grade and up, come and kick of the summer with a morning of soccer activities. Check in is at 8:30, camp starts at 9. Sponsored by Bilbe Baptist Church of Goldendale. Questions? Contact Abe at 509-261-2313 or visit epicyouthcenter.org.

June 27, 2023, Klickitat Valley Health public meeting: 6 – 8 p.m. 228 E Darland, Goldendale Grange Hall. This is an opportunity to hear project updates, provide feedback to the project team, and learn more about the way planned capital and energy improvements will benefit the

Robinson at 509-250-2001 or mickij_robinson@yahoo.com to reserve your booth.

July 6, 2023, 1st Annual

Future Timberwolves Youth Football Camp: 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Barthlow Field, Goldendale High School. The cost for this camp is free. Please pre-register by June 21. This is for incoming 2 – 6th grade students, Contact Blake Lesko at 509-250-1062.

July 7 – 8, 2023 Goldendale’s Annual Community Days: Spend your post-Independence Day weekend immersed in Goldendale Community Days. Filled with music, events, food and more Goldendale Community Days is a great way to dive into the fun in a small town. For vendor information contact Teja Finch at 509-773-400.

Friday: Chalk walk art contest from 3 – 5 p.m. on West Court Street. Native American Exhibition from 6 – 8 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn.

Cruise-in Poker Run

6 p.m. at Les Schwab on Broadway. Honky-Tonk street concert from 7 – 11 p.m. on West Main Street. Saturday: 25th annual GMA Show ’n’ Shine Car Show from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. on West Main. Raffle prizes, silent auction, Hot Wheels drag race, and more!

Parade starts at 10 a.m. down Simcoe and Columbus streets. Vendor and resource fair from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on East Main. Quilt Show at the Presby Museum: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pick up an entry form at the Presby or 3Cs Fabric. Contact 3Cs if you would like a PDF to print out. Drop off your quilt at 3Cs Fabric before Saturday with a filled-out entry form, or Saturday morning between 8-9 am.

Goldendale High School Gym. Free sports hhysicals, impact testing for the 2023-224 season (GHS & GMS). *Authorization form signed by parent/guardian required.

July 23 – 28, 2023 Camp Jonah Kids Mission Camp: Overnight Camp for grades 4-8 Register online at CampJonah. com or call 509-395-2900.

July 24 – 28, 2023, Cooking and Gardening Camp at the Pool: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 401 N. King Street, Goldendale Pool. Ages 10 - 13, register at the pool, call Jennifer Smith 541-490-8466, or go to centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/register-for2023-summer-camps/. Some partial scholarships available.

July 25 – 29, 2023, Rodeo Bible Camp: Contact email: goldendalerodeobiblecamp@gmail. com.

July 28 – 30, 2023, Klickitat Canyon Days: Join us for the 45th anniversary of Canyon Days. The events kick off with a free community move on the blacktop starting at dark on 7/28. Saturday hosts a parade, live music, vendors, a beer garden, car show, 5K run and a host of other activities for the whole family. Sunday 7/30 is the annual rubber ducky derby! Contact Taylor Jacobsen at KlickitatCanyonDays@gmail.com for vendor information.

July 28 – 29, 2023 High Prairie Community Yard sales & Firehouse Sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. throughout the High Prairie area and Community Center & Firehall. Contact Josh for more information 509-281-0971.

July 29 – August 3, 2023, Camp Jonah Middle School Adventure Camp: Overnight Camp for grades 6-9 Register online at CampJonah.com or call 509-395-2900.

July 31 – August 4, 2023, Water Week Camp at the Pool: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 401 N. King Street, Goldendale Pool. Ages 5 - 13, register at the pool, call Jennifer Smith 541-490-8466, or go to centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/register-for-2023-summer-camps/. Some partial scholarships available.

tion Derby with the addition of a professional firework show. Motorcycle and Hot Rods Poker Run- Kick stands up at 9 am, admission $20. Fairgrounds Gates open 1 p.m. Motorcycles and Quad Barrel Racing- Check in 3 pm. Derby Grand opening by our local American Legion at 4:30 PM. Demolition Derby produced by T and A metals and kickoffs at 5 pm. Big and Compact Car classes. Over $3,000 dollars in prizes. Tech inspections start at 10 a.m. day of event. Vendors, Please Contact Micki Robinson at 509-250-2001 or mickij_robinson@yahoo.com to reserve your booth.

June 23, 2023. Reptileman

– Live reptile presentation: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Tailored for ages 5 – 12 and their families. The Reptileman presents, entertains, and teaches about reptiles with humor and patience. One at a time each reptile will be unveiled for you to see, and to hear more about the astounding facts of their unique world.

June 24, 2023, Epic Youth Center Summer Kickoff: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. All ages and families are welcome, come join us for free BBQ and fun in the sun. To learn more about Epic Youth Center visit epicyouthcenter.org.

June 24 – 25, 2023, OTF The Grind Football Camp: IRON SHARPENS IRON CAMP for 5th-12th Graders! This will be a 2-Day Camp with an emphasis on developing young athletes and giving them a chance to learn from coaches who’ve been there before and succeeded to the next level. Sign up today at www. otfthegrind.com.

June 25, 2023, Still Life Drawing: 3 – 5 p.m. The missing Coner in BZ Corner. Join Brielle Lefebvre of Lyle for an afternoon of loose sketching or detail with purpose. This is an opportunity to leave any doubt at the door and express yourself. No experience required. Bring any preferred drawing materials and paper you like to use. Cost is $10, sign up online at themissingcorner.com or just drop in.

June 26 – 30, 2023, Camp Jonah Day Camps: Mystery

whole community. The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Energy Resilience Program team will be providing some logistical support for the meeting. Captioning services will be provided for this meeting. For disability accommodations or accessibility information, contact Deb Witmer at: Deborah.Witmer@commerce.wa.gov or (564) 669-4725.

June 27 – 29, 2023, Timberwolves Youth Baseball Camp: 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Jackson Field, Goldendale High School. This is for kids entering 3rd – 8th grade, admission is $30. Contact Nick Hedgecock at 509-850-7749.

June 28, 2023, Meet the Birds: 2 p.m. at the in the park next to the Lyle Activity Center.

June 30, 2023, Angel Ocasio’s Comedy for the Kids: 1 – 2 p.m. 131 W Burgen, Goldendale Library. Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio family entertainment combines physical comedy, magic, juggling, music and his unique style of comedy.

July 2 – 7 2023, Camp Jonah High School Camp: Overnight camp for grades 9 – 12 Register online at CampJonah.com or call 509-395-2900.

July 3 – 7, 2023, Camp Jonah Day Camp: Soccer Camp2 for grades 2-8 Register online at CampJonah.com or call 509395-2900.

July 4, 2023, Demolition Derby and Firework Show: Klickitat County Fairgrounds, Goldendale. ABATE of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter is bringing back the Demolition Derby with the addition of a professional firework show. Motorcycle and Hot Rods Poker Run- Kick stands up at 9 am, admission $20. Fairgrounds Gates open 1 p.m. Motorcycles and Quad Barrel Racing- Check in 3 pm. Derby Grand opening by our local American Legion at 4:30 PM. Demolition Derby produced by T and A metals and kickoffs at 5 pm. Big and Compact Car classes. Over $3,000 dollars in prizes. Tech inspections start at 10 a.m. day of event. Vendors, Please Contact Micki

Community Talent show: 3 – 6 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Native American Exhibition: 6 – 8 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Honky-Tonk street concert from 7 – 11 p.m. on West Main Street.

July 6 – 8, 2023 Friends of the Goldendale Community Library Book Sale: Member presale day 7/6 from 5 – 7 p.m., 7/7 10 am – 4 p.m. and 7/8 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us in the Camplan Community Room and find great deals while supporting library programs through the Friends of the Library.

July 9 – 14, 2023, Camp

Jonah Ultimate Kids Camp: Overnight Camp for grades 1-9 Register online at CampJonah. com or call 509-395-2900.

July 10 – 14, 2023, Arts and Crafts Week Camp at the Pool: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 401 N. King Street, Goldendale Pool. Ages 5 – 13, register at the pool, call Jennifer Smith 541-490-8466, or go to centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/register-for2023-summer-camps/. Some partial scholarships available.

July 10 – 14, 2023, Camp

Jonah Day Camp: Ultimate Day Camp for grades 1-6. Register online at CampJonah.com or call 509-395-2900.

July 16 – 20, 2023 Camp

Jonah Jr. Adventure Camp: Overnight camp for grades 2-6 Register online at CampJonah. com or call 509-395-2900.

July 17 – 19, 2023 GHS Volleyball Camp: 9 a.m. – noon at the Goldendale High School gym. This camp is for incoming 3rd – 8th graders. Cost is $50 contact Kylee Barnes 509-8810166.

July 17 – 21, 2023, Cooking and Gardening Camp at the Pool: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 401 N. King Street, Goldendale Pool. Ages 5 – 9, register at the pool, call Jennifer Smith 541-490-8466, or go to centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/register-for2023-summer-camps.

July 17 – 21, 2023, Camp

Jonah Adventure Day Camp: Grades 2-6 Register online at CampJonah.com or call 509395-2900.

July 18, 2023, Free Sports Physicals: 1 – 5 p.m. ion the

August 7 – 11, 2023, Games/ Play Camp at the Pool: 8 a.m. –1 p.m. 401 N. King Street, Goldendale Pool. Ages 5 - 13, register at the pool, call Jennifer Smith 541-490-8466, or go to centralklickitatparksandrecreation. com/register-for-2023-summercamps/. Some partial scholarships available.

August 14 – 16, 2023, STEM Camp at the Pool : 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 401 N. King Street, Goldendale Pool. Ages 5 - 13, register at the pool, call Jennifer Smith 541-490-8466, or go to centralklickitatparksandrecreation. com/register-for-2023-summercamps/. Some partial scholarships available.

August 17 – 230, 2023 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: The Klickitat County Fair is the premier event of the summer season in Klickitat County. Come for the Kickoff BBQ on Thursday, the NPRA Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, Stock Sale and Steak Feed, Entertainment, Youth Livestock and Horse Show, delicious fair food. Check out the Grain King and Hay King contests, see prize winning preserves, flowers, fruits, vegetables and baked goods, fiber arts and so much more. Gates open at 8 am starting Thursday August 17th through Sunday, August 20th. If you want to participate in the parade on Saturday, August 20th, call Pat Shamek at 541-9939560 for the details. The public events at the Fair begin on the 17th. Food or Commercial Booth Vendors contact Josh Hanning at hanningranch@yahoo.com.

September 2, 2023, Bickleton’s Annual Community Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bickleton. Enjoy a classic car show Meet and Greet, a raffle for Meet and Greet entries, homemade pie sale, food, flea market, arts and crafts, vendors, street entertainment and live music throughout the day in beautiful Bickleton. For more information call 509.896.2007.

September 8 – 10, 2023, Annual Huckfest: Friday 9/8 5 p.m. – midnight, Saturday 9/8 10 a.m. – midnight, Sunday 9/10 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. downtown Bingen.

October 21, 2023, Glenwood Fall Bazar: More information to follow.

Richard (Rick) Marlow

Johnston of Goldendale

was born October 3, 1948, in Nespelem, Washington, to Marlow and Barbara Johnston.

He passed away at the age of 74, with his brothers at his side.

The growing-up years were a fascinating combination of traditional farm life and being on the move following the work.

Eventually, the construction of the John Day Dam brought the family to Goldendale in 1962 where Rick and his siblings fi nished school and graduated from Goldendale High School, Rick in 1967.

Rick learned to play the guitar early on and became an accomplished musician. Good old-fash-

Richard M. Johnston

ioned country music was his preference.

After high school, he married Susy Bruner and joined the Navy. Son Danny soon followed.

Rick then went to culinary and barbering schools and became a top-class barber and chef/baker. He employed these skills on his travels and many adventures.

He had a barber shop in Bend, Oregon, for a number of years, then decided Alaska was calling. During 20-plus years

Mary Janice Garner Crevling Creason

“Auntie Jan”

Please join us for a Celebration of her life at the Centerville Church on Saturday, June 24, at 1 p.m.,

with a short graveside service, followed by food and celebration at the Centerville Grange.

James Dwayne Goatley

James Dwayne Goatley died June 14, 2023, in Roosevelt, Washington.

William (Bill) Lewis Overly Jr.

Graveside

Services for Bill Overly will be July 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Goldendale. Following the service, the Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a lunch at

BAPTIST

the Goldendale Legion Hall for those who would like to visit and share your memories of Bill. Please RSVP to kaykaps@outlook.com so we can get a head count.

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C.

815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Interim Pastor Paul Logue, Sun Worship 11am, Sun School 9:45 . 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 & 10:30am. 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

in Alaska, he was a cook on the Alaska ferry system and cooked in con-

Sea, where he noted “you could see the Russian mainland.”

They bought five acres, a home, and two donkeys.

struction and forest service camps from Prudhoe Bay to Ketchikan.

As a barber in Nome, he had the opportunity to experience the native culture firsthand by spending time on the St. Lawrence and Diomede islands in the Bering

The majority of his time was spent in Ketchikan as a barber where he continued to enjoy the outdoors and some of the best fishing in the world.

Eventually he returned to Bend with wife Gayle and continued barbering and playing music.

Paula D. Nelson

Paula lived in Goldendale since 2012, but the 20 years priors she lived in Dallesport, where she owned and operated the Dallesport Market.

Everyone who knew her loved her quick wit and feistiness. She was a social butterfly to the end.

Paula passed away June 15, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

Paula was born December 14, 1943, in Red Bluff, California, and was 79 years of age at the time of

passing. She married Steven L. Nelson February 10, 1961. He passed away in 2011. She is survived by three children, Nicki, Steph, and Pat; and nine grandchildren.

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, (509) 7722636.

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

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 10

Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist

Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Kendra BehnSmith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter

Children’s Church available during worship. 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.

After Gayle passed in 2005, he returned to Goldendale, settled on Old Stage Road with his beloved donkeys and little dog Jake, and added a couple cats to the clan. He continued cooking, clipping, and playing music while adding rafting guide and artisan carver to his list of accomplishments.

He was quick with a joke and would entertain everyone for hours with stories of his many

adventures. Rick was a loving, compassionate, and generous person and will be missed and remembered by many.

He is survived by son Danny Johnston; granddaughter Taylor; greatgranddaughter Avery of Portland, Oregon; brothers Steve (Joyce) Johnston, Goldendale; Howard (Jeanette) Johnston, Dallesport; sister Connie (Matt) Riley, White Salmon; mother Barbara Johnston, White Salmon; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a service and Celebration of Life at the Methodist Church in Goldendale July 8 at 1 p.m.

Christmas Messiah project returns

A time-honored and beloved musical tradition is to return to the Columbia River Gorge.

The Dalles Cascade Singers have announced the receipt of $5,500 in grants from the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition and the Emeline Fund of Oregon Community Foundation to reinstate Handel’s Christmas Messiah (Part 1) performances at Zion Lutheran Church and St. Peter’s Landmark in mid-December this year.

The Messiah had been a long-standing Christmas event for years under the direction of the late Lloyd Walworth. Since his demise and the recent pandemic, the performances ceased.

The Cascade Singers comprise the core choral group of the Messiah Project under the direction of Music Director Garry Estep. In the Fall we will welcome volunteer sing-

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; 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; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-773-3185, 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; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381

ers from other organizations such as church and high school choirs to join us. New York opera mezzosoprano Anna Viemeister and baritone Jeremy Griffin have volunteered to do the solo work. Central Oregon Orchestra Association members have also expressed interest in volunteering their time to support the project.

The Cascade Singers is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. This summer the group meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.

Starting in September it will also meet on Thursdays. The Cascade Singers welcome anyone who enjoys singing a wide variety of music to join our ranks. Email director Garry Estep at estepgarry@gmail.com for more information.

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. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

Bugs become a Clint Eastwood movie

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

Amid a forest of green pines, a group of trees stands dying, the needles turned a coppery shade of red. If you walk by to inspect them, there may appear to be nothing different from the many other trees around. But peel back the bark, and you will fi nd a labyrinth of tunnels bored by insects silently bringing an end to the tree’s life. Is this a natural process, a part of nature that we humans should stand back and admire, or is this something more sinister?

These were some of the topics discussed during a presentation last week by Glenn Kohler at the Goldendale Community Library titled “Fascinating (or Frightening?) Forest Insects.” Kohler is a Forest Entomologist with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and he shared some of his knowledge about insects that are native to the area and some that are not native, otherwise known as invasive.

“There are a lot of different insects that you’ll see in the forest—the good things that everyone notices, like butterfl ies and pollinators and bees,” said Kohler.

“But I’m really focused on the stuff that people ordinarily don’t get as excited about because some of them are tree killers or damaging your trees. The word ‘pest’ comes up a lot.”

Kohler’s presentation centered around insects that he put into three groups: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. “You’re in the woods,

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vidual in their lives,” Adams says.

To become part of the Grad Success program, a referral must be completed for the foster child in need.

The referrals can be completed by social workers, school counselors, or liaison officers. Once the referral is processed, the child will receive full attention from an educational specialist nearest to their area.

“We’ve already had a few referrals in the Goldendale area,” Reese adds excitedly.

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demic world. It gives me great joy to welcome Adventist Health Columbia Gorge to our healthcare system,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, President and CEO of Adventist Health.

“Our organizations have worked hard to make it to this day. This agreement is a massive step forward for MCMC, and I am thrilled about the many ways this relationship will make a difference for the patients and families we serve,” said Robb Van Cleave, chair of the MCMC Board of Trustees.

To celebrate the agreement with Adventist Health and unveil the new Adventist Health Columbia Gorge brand, leaders began celebrating with employees at 12:01 a.m. and held an event for all employees at Kelly Commons on the hospital campus. To learn more about the agreement, visit mcmc. net/about-mcmc/adventisthealth-information.

and there’s tons and tons of insects,” he recounts. “Most of them are in the ‘Good’ category. They’re an important part of the ecosystem, they’re native, they perform a really important function.” But insects that are causing trees to become diseased fall into the bad category. The Ugly, according to Kohler, is comprised of invasive species that do damage to forests.

“We have a really big issue with invasive insects and diseases coming in from other parts of the world,” said Kohler. “Unfortunately those non-natives, kind of like weeds, are a part of our forest ecosystem now. But there are lots that we’re trying to keep out.”

When a tree dies naturally in the forest and falls to the ground, the “Good” insects come out to help begin the decomposition process of that tree, insects such as the Longhorned Wood Boring Beetle, the Metallic Wood Borer, and Bark Beetles. “All of them can go into these downed logs and lay eggs under the bark usually, and then in a few weeks to a year in some cases, you get a new brood coming out of that log. If it’s things like the Wood Borers—they’re native, they like getting in dead trees. They don’t really kill trees around here. Then they’re just going to fly out of that log and go fi nd some more dead trees or branches, and the system keeps itself going in a good way. They’re starting the decomposition process. They carry a lot of fungi with them that they pick up accidentally in other decayed trees they were in.”

Pine Bark Beetles can be considered part of the

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Background: ReConnect

This program offers a fi rm support system to help kids graduate with their peers as well as opens doors to kids once they’ve completed high school. “Not only are we getting you to graduate,” Reese states, “but [also] helping you with what you want to do afterward.” The education specialists help the kids explore possible higher education routes and careers, and Treehouse covers college application fees. “These youth deserve a level playing field,” Reese explains.

“Bad.” A 2019 study by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Forest Health and Resiliency Division states that approximately 119,400 acres with Pine Bark Beetle-caused mortality were recorded in the state that year. The Pine Bark Beetle isn’t always bad, as it normally would just breed in dead trees. But drought conditions in eastern Washington have weakened tree defenses so that the beetles are able to breed within living trees. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the tree’s tissue beneath the bark, eventually destroying the tree’s ability to transport nutrients and killing the tree. Pine Bark Beetles can also carry fungi on them that kills the tree. The fungi provides nutrients for larvae to feed on, but it interferes with the tree’s ability to transfer water throughout its body.

A member of the audience asked about these beetles, saying they were sometimes getting inside their house and asked whether or not they should put them

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“We really look forward to being in this area and working with these schools,” Reese remarks. With these programs offered throughout the state, Goldendale won’t be alone in witnessing change. “I think I can speak for everyone,” Adams says. “We’re very excited to get into this area and start providing these services to the youth in Goldendale.”

For more information regarding Treehouse and its services, visit treehouseforkids.org.

with these bark beetles is that in those good years, they’re not a problem, but in the bad years they really are a huge problem.”

back outside, where they could potentially do more harm to local trees, or if they should simply kill the insects so that they can’t continue harming trees. Kohler said that they were most likely the Western Pine Bark Beetle, a native species, so it wasn’t a problem to just put them back outside humanely. “Most of them are not going to fi nd new trees anyway. If they’ve gone to a place they really shouldn’t have gone, they use up a lot of energy, and they run out of steam at some point. If they’ve been trying to get out of your house, there’s only so much flying energy they have. They don’t eat new food as adults. A lot of them, if you put them outside, they’re probably just going to go off and not make it anyway.

“Certainly on what I call ‘fringe sites,’ the edge of forest stands, that’s where most of stress is happening,” said Kohler referring to where non-deciduous trees are being hit the hardest by drought and insects. “That’s a lot of the forests around Goldendale. The sad story

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Pine Bark Beetles use pheromones to communicate with each other. They use these smells to tell each other when they should or should not target certain trees. For those interested in trying to protect their trees from insect attack, there are companies that sell the pheromones in plastic pouches that you staple to your tree, and it will dissuade the insects from laying their eggs there. You can also thin out your trees so they are not competing for resources like water as much, making each tree stronger and better able to defend itself.

Then came the “Ugly,” which is the category where Kohler places harmful invasive insect species. There is the infamous Murder Hornet that does not actually kill people often but can destroy bee colonies. There’s the Spongy Moth, formally known as the Gypsy Moth whose name was changed so as not to offend all the people whom the prior name may have offended. Spongy Moth caterpillars can defoliate, weaken, and kill more than 300 different species of trees and shrubs. According to the USDA, since 1970 more than 83 million acres have been defoliated by the Spongy Moth in the U.S. “They put out 20,000 traps every year for them,” said Kohler. “Sometimes they get populations going, and in those cases they’ll spray that area with a bacteria to kill them.”

The problem with invasive insect species is that

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trees in our country just haven’t evolved the defenses that trees in the native homes of the insects have had the time to do to protect themselves. “In the countries where these things come from, there are natural controls,” said Kohler. “Either the tree has resistance, or there’s some kind of predator or defense system.”

Kohler ended the presentation by listing some pesky invasive insects that haven’t made it to Washington yet but could come here eventually. The Emerald Ash Borer and the Mediterranean Oak Borer are present in Oregon but haven’t crossed over here yet. The Spotted Lantern Fly is native to China and was first detected in Pennsylvania in September 2014 and is currently in that state and states around it.

“This could end up being a major problem for agriculture,” said Kohler of the Spotted Lantern Fly. “So I’m hoping that we don’t end up with this one over here as well.

“If you’re moving from the East Coast or you know someone who’s moving from the East Coast, have them check their trailer and their boat and their moving van looking for Spongy Moth cocoons,” recommended Kohler. He said not to move firewood across the country, as insects could be transported that way. If you see or think you’ve seen an invasive species, you can snap a picture of it and report it to the Washington Invasive Species Council at https:// invasivespecies.wa.gov.

Future Goldendale Library events can be found at their website, www.fvrl. org/loc/goldendale.

reliable high-speed internet through a historic investment in broadband infrastructure deployment. The legislation also lowers costs for internet service and helps close the digital divide, so that more Americans can take full advantage of the opportunities provided by internet access.

GOOD, BAD, AND UGLY: Glenn Kohler holds samples of the Asian Long Horned Beetle and bark bored by insects.

The Washington Outdoors Report: Revisiting the 10 essentials

JOHN KRUSE FOR THE SENTINEL

As a young Boy Scout who went on monthly hiking and camping trips, I had the Ten Essentials for survival drilled into me as the items I always needed to have with me, even if I was on a day hike. In the last few years, Search and Rescue teams have become increasingly busy, in large part because novice hikers hit the trail unprepared and get in over their heads, relying on only their cell phones for help. With that in mind, revisiting the Ten Essentials seems like a good idea.

POCKET KNIFE – Never underestimate the many uses of a pocket knife for cutting, whittling, cleaning fi sh or game, and more. If you want to get even more use out of a pocket knife, carry a Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman Tool that gives you all sorts of tools at your disposal.

FIRST AID KIT – It’s all

fun and games until you fall, cut yourself, or otherwise become injured. That’s why a basic fi rst aid kit is needed, especially since you will not be anywhere near a medical facility.

EXTRA CLOTHING –

Layered clothing is a must when out for a hike. That sunny day can cool down in a hurry when the sun goes down or even if clouds obscure the sun.

RAIN GEAR – Those clouds can turn into rain and especially in the mountains, thunder storms, and rain can happen fast. That’s why a lightweight rain jacket should be part of your extra clothing.

WATER BOTTLE (fi lled) – Hydration is key, and a fi lled water bottle (or two) will not only be needed but appreciated while hiking on a hot day.

FLASHLIGHT – Why would you need a flashlight for a day hike? Because sometimes things go wrong, and you could be stuck in

the woods when the sun goes down. Fortunately, cell phones have fl ashlights in them, but a small (and more powerful) flashlight is easy enough to carry with you.

TRAIL FOOD – It’s amazing how much energy you burn hiking, especially if you are going uphill. Trail food that includes protein can give you a quick pick-

Contractor event arrives in Columbia Gorge

Columbia Gorge business owners and managers will have a rare opportunity Wednesday, July 12, to learn how to compete in the public contracting world when a special business program called “Connect2Oregon” comes to Columbia Gorge Community College.

Although its name suggests Oregon business, it’s actually aimed at businesses on both sides of the river.

Each week across the United States, private companies secure state and federal contracting agreements totaling billions of dollars. It’s an important revenue source that also enables those agencies to fulfi ll their public missions, but the rules and procedures around government contracts are often daunting for small businesses.

Connect2Oregon is an initiative of more than 15 state and federal agencies, hosted locally by the Small Business Development Center

at Columbia Gorge Community College and partner organizations statewide, designed to take the mystery out of public contracting.

The seven-hour free workshop is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on The Dalles Campus of Columbia Gorge Community College, Building 2 Lecture Hall. There will be booths, exhibits and training. Registration is strongly encouraged. Register on-line at tinyurl. com/5dex9uet.

The workshop is open to all. Contractors attending will receive four continuing education unit credits. Lunch is provided.

“When Oregon and the federal government contract with local small businesses, it's a win-win for all of us,” said Kelly Stevens-Malnar of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, one of many agencies represented at the event. “Public agencies across the state

spend billions of dollars on goods and services providing vital infrastructure to all Oregonians. These dollars also create economic opportunities for local businesses,” she added. “Do you think your business is too small to contract with government agencies? Think again!”

“This is a great opportunity for community engagement and to promote partnership across a very wide range of agencies,” said Greg Price, SBDC executive director.“Whether you’re starting a business; have been in business through generations; need assistance growing your business; or just want to learn how government contracting works, this training will provide guidance and tools in an easy to understand format,” Price explained.

For information, call the Small Business Development Center, (541) 506-6120 or email gprice@cgcc.edu.

New area code coming

Have friends in or around Seattle? The time is coming when you may have to use a new area code to call them.

The Utilities and Transportation Commission Thursday approved a plan to implement a new area code to address the need for additional numbers in the Seattle area.

The new area code, 564, will overlay the existing 206 area code. Current phone numbers with the 206 area code will not change.

The 564 area code will be assigned to new phone numbers once no more 206 area

code numbers are available. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator projects the 206 area code will run out of numbers by the end of 2025. The Commission directed the industry to develop a nine-month implementation plan to ensure that the new area code will be ready six months before 206 phone numbers run out.

The commission originally approved the single area code overlay for western Washington in 2000 but postponed it until 2017 due to successful state and

me-up. Some of my favorites include trail mix, jerky, or protein bars. MATCHES AND FIRESTARTERS – If you get caught in the weather or are forced to stay in the woods overnight, a fi re provides warmth, comfort, and the opportunity to cook a meal. A box of waterproof matches, a lighter, or a fl int

or carbide fi re starter are all easy to carry and worth their weight in gold.

SUN PROTECTION – It’s easy to get dehydrated while on a hike or camping and not only do you want water to replenish lost fluids, but also protection from the sun. Sunburnt skin or lips are not only uncomfortable but also a major factor in dehydration. Use sunscreen with a high SPF, and lip balm, and wear a hat to ward off that sunburn.

MAP AND COMPASS

– Orienteering is rapidly becoming a lost art but having a map of the area along with a compass can be very handy, assuming you know how to use them. It’s an enjoyable skill to learn and a reason to get out into the woods in and of itself. It’s also a lifesaving skill if your smartphone battery dies or if you are out of cell range and can’t access digital mapping.

ADDITIONAL MODERNDAY ESSENTIALS

COMMUNICATION –

Cell phones can give you a false sense of security, with many novice hikers assuming they can just call 911 and get rescued if they need help. Unfortunately, a lot of wild places do not have cell service. A better idea is a satellite phone or a less expensive satellite messaging device that works anywhere on Earth.

Speaking of communication, another essential thing to do occurs before you hit the trail. That would be telling someone where you are going, when you plan to return, and when to call the authorities if you don’t arrive back at a specified time. In the event you are incapacitated or can’t call for help, someone else can do it for you. Be safe out there on the trail, and don’t forget the Ten Essentials!

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

Protecting Washington from mega-wild res

In the coming months, Washington State could face an elevated risk of wildfi res. According to a report completed by Challenge Seattle, an alliance of CEOs from 22 of the region’s largest employers led by former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, 4.6 million acres have burned in Washington since 2015. That’s the size of King and Snohomish Counties combined.

Challenge Seattle is ask-

ing for your help in preventing mega-wildfi res by utilizing these five actions:

• Responsibly start, manage, and extinguish campfi res and debris burns.

• Safely use outdoor equipment that can cause a spark.

• Comply with burn bans.

• Remove flammable items within five feet of your home.

• Put screens on vents.

• Build home fire resiliency by removing dry leaves and debris and cut-

ting back large tree limbs up to a minimum of 10 feet away from homes.

• Create smoke readiness and evacuation plans.

To review the full report, go to tinyurl.com/2wdrsdut.

For more information or to obtain a communications toolkit with ready-to-use content and social media copy to disseminate, contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 596-3929.

national number conservation efforts. In 2017, the commission approved an overlay of the 564 area code only for the 360 number plan area.

The UTC regulates the rates and services of telecommunications companies, investor-owned electric utilities, natural gas and water companies, garbage-collection haulers, household-goods movers and charter-bus companies, commercial ferries, marine pilotage, pipeline companies, and a low-level radioactive waste repository.

JOHN KRUSE

INTO THE WILD UNKNOWN: Hiking into the wilderness.

Photos courtesy of John Laptad, JohnLaptadPhoto.com

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I heardhim yelling before I saw him

He was in front of the church His possessions were loaded into a shopping cart and it appeared he was trying to navigate the steep hill And he was yelling

Wasthere a fight? Should I be worried?

ButwhenIfinallysawhim,hewasstanding alone with his shopping cart His face was flushed andhisvoice wasloud Iwalkeduntil

I stood onthe sidewalk in front of him

Whats the matter? I asked He stopped yelling immediately He looked surprised as if his yelling had been happening in a private place, and he hadnt expected anyone to notice His eyes were wild andhis clothes were torn He looked as if hehadlived without ahome foralongtime

I didn’t know what else to say So I patted my heart, and I told him, And I want you to know that I care I held his eyes for a moment longer and then headed off home He might have said something after that It sounded as if he was tryingtosaysomething toexplainsomething but Iknew there was nothingmore Icoulddo

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All the way home and for much of that night Ithoughtabout thatlonelymanwiththe shoppingcart andhisoutrageat beingcalled an animal He was indignant and afraid and desperate for it not to be true, and maybe for just a moment he was reassured it was not true because some random older woman onthe sidewalk toldhim so Life is so precarious sometimes

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He said I was an animal! His eyes darted off pastthe clump of trees that delineates the church property I could see no one Maybe there was someone just out of sight Maybe there was no one It probably doesn’t matter I looked back at this man He was no longer yelling He looked as if he might cry

Well youre not, Isaid He looked at me in a peculiarly intense way as if to see if Icouldbetrustedtotellthe truth Ive seen this look, from time to time, in homeless people Some will not make eye contact at all

They will look down or away as if I dont exist, or they will speak over my shoulder, never meeting my eyes This man looked directlyintomy eyesandwatchedmeclosely

Later that night lying in bed I told my husband Peter about the man and what I’d said

You are kind, Peter toldme I don’t know if that’s true or not but I know for certain that strangers have helped me when I needed help, and kind words have changed my day from terrible to something better something more hopeful I think of the many people I can never pay back and I hope I can pay forward some of the undeserved kindness Ive been shown over allthe years of my life

But morethananything whenIthinkabout that lonely man, fighting off his demons, I realize I have no idea how it feels to face anything as large or as terrifying as that man faces every day

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You are absolutely not an animal I told him firmly I saw his shoulders drop as if he was setting down a heavy weight The person or phantom behind the trees seemed to be forgotten He continuedto look at me

And for that, I am terribly selfishly grateful

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The Red Baron

From the times of the Romans, through the American Civil War, very little changed in combat except weapons. Armies would meet on a field and battle either on foot or on horseback. New ways to get the advantage were being sought after all the time. Armies used the catapult and trebuchet to gain the advantage by being able to fight from a distance. Then came the cannon and after that handguns and rifles began to replace hand to hand combat. World War I (WWI) was the first war to use the incredible flying machine called the airplane.

Airplanes at that time were just wood frames covered in cloth. Airplanes were used for reconnaissance or, finding the enemy and watching them. These were called spy planes and they were slow and had no guns. The Germans decided that the Allies were very good at spying and decided they needed to stop them. At first, pilots held pistols and rifles and tried to shoot each other. That didn’t work too well so improvements were made. The best pilots were called Aces. To be an ace was special. First, you had to survive. Pilots only had a 30 percent chance of living every time they left the ground. Second, you had to have shot down at least five enemy planes.

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen was German. He trained to be in the cavalry and ride horses which he loved. When WWI started, the Germans’ horses were only used to pass messages and equipment along. Manfred didn’t like that so he decided he wanted to fly and hopefully become an ace. After a lot of training and hard work, he was assigned to a fighter unit called Jasta 2. Battles in the air were called dogfights and on September 17, 1916 Manfred made his first “kill” by shooting down a British plane. It did not take long for him to become an ace and in less than four months he was given his own flying group, Jasta 11.

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The Sopwith Camel was the Allie’s premier fighter of WWI, The Red Baron shot down dozens of these aircraft

Manfred was a beast in the air. He painted his airplane bright red and became famous world wide. By April of 1917, he shot down more than 50 planes and Allied pilots feared him. They named him the Red Baron. The Red Baron’s legend grew when he was shot in the head during a dogfight and was still able to land his plane safely. Even though he was told by doctors he should never fly again, he went back to war. He was given a new plane, the DR1 Fokker tri-plane, an aircraft with three wings.

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Scan this to watch fascinating viedos about the life and times of Manfred von Richtofen - The Red Baron

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Manfred Albrecht Richthofen had a jeweler make a silver trophy cup for each plane he shot down. By the time he quit having the cups made he had 60 trophies. This cup signifies his 12th kill, a Vickers - 1 biplane shot down on December 11, 1916

4-H Archery State Competition

Grace Bland

For The SenTinel

Young archers from all over the state gathered in Eatonville, Washington, on May 20 and 21 to compete in the Washington State 4-H Archery Competition. Goldendale’s 4-H archery team, the Sharpshooters, took 11 archers to compete, but they did more than just participate—they walked away with shining medals and impressive rankings that reflected their talents.

The competition was made up of three events: 3D, FITA, and Field. 3D requires archers to walk a preset course and shoot foam animal targets from varying distances throughout the course. FITA is an international event that consists of 24 targets and is calculated in meters. The archer shoots a total of 3 arrows at each

target from a variety of distances and is typically completed over a span of two days. Lastly, Field archery is completed by shooting an array of circular targets of different sizes, heights, angles, and distances.

The Sharpshooters began preparing for state back in January and had only one practice competition before loading up and taking off to state.

Regardless of the quick transition from practice to competition, the archers did a remarkable job competing. As a group, the Sharpshooters brought home the state trophy by taking six of the eight placings. Bill Campbell, coach and founder of the group, proudly shared, “That’s the eighth time we’ve brought home the state championship.” The 11 archers were split up into intermediate and senior

Ketchum Kalf Rodeo

For The SenTinel

This past weekend our dads were honored at the 88th annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo held in the historic town of Glenwood near majestic Mt. Adams. There were games for youngsters, a beer garden adults, and for all yummy food, the parade, and loads of dust-kicking rodeo excitement.

Friday evening brought in campers, food vendors, and volunteers and committee members preparing for the weekend's activities. The high school rodeo club held a time only barrel racing fundraiser. Gold Buckle Rodeo Company led in the bucking stock, and the Kaysers gathered cattle off the mountains and right into rodeo grounds. Saturday kicked off with sheep riding for the smallest rodeo athletes who each tried to hang on as long as possible and received their first payday at the end. The American flag circled the arena as our National Anthem played. There was a lot of action from the roping, riding, SunSation Rodeo Flag Team, Haley Proctor the trick rider, and the youth stick horse race. Sunday was also chocked with fun. It began with the cowboy breakfast, held at the school, and the rodeo’s slack where more rodeo contestants vied for a big payday. During slack, cowboy church was held on the rodeo grounds. With a break after the morning events, the parade weaved through

standings, and both standings swept their competition away.

One of the seniors, Alissa Conroy, even man-

aged to take her archery skills a step further by qualifying for nationals. “She won all three of her disciplines and she’s going

to nationals in June,” Campbell professed. Nationals will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska this month and will be the big finale of Alissa’s 4-H archery career. This is her last year of competing with the Sharpshooters as the cut-off age for participants is 18. Nonetheless, Alissa is on her way to leaving a lasting mark on the legacy of her time with the Sharpshooters.

The impressive results from the competition demonstrate the combined efforts of expertise coaching and practice. Campbell praised the coaching help from Morgan Gamble and Dustin Conroy stating, “We have really good help. We couldn’t do it without them.” The Sharpshooters are now 50 strong, and despite the small coaching staff, Campbell, Gamble, and Conroy do a fantastic job teaching and support-

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ing each archer. Campbell also thanked the parents for their support and help, grateful for the involvement each parent has with the club.

While the archers eagerly await next year’s state competition, the club is preparing to bring archery to the Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo this August. “We’re going to shoot clay pigeons on Thursday, and Friday we’re going to have an open 4-H competition,” Campbell explained. The competition is open to all 4-H archers within Washington State in the hopes of getting a friendly competition brewing. With the state title belonging to the Sharpshooters yet again, there’s no doubt that the Klickitat County Fair 4-H shoot-off will be an event worth looking forward to.

town, highlighting its history and residents. As the sun reached its zenith, the American Flag made a final lap around the arena before the final performance. With the competitions complete, the secretary checked the time sheets and posted the results. The high school girls made a splash this year, demonstrating they’re among the best. Glenwood's very own Peyton Sanchey made a beautiful barrel run, placing 7th/8th. Joslyn Arnold, another Glenwood native, placed third in the lady's breakaway with a time of 3.2 seconds. Lexi Molnar’s impressive breakaway run placed her 7th with a time of 3.8 seconds. Local cowboy Dan McMillian rode his saddle bronc horse for a score of 74 points, placing him 6th overall. Glenwood’s Charlie Barker competed in the steer wrestling, displaying his skill by coming in first place in 6.6 seconds. Dusty Dodge was the only novice bareback rider to cover his horse and won all the money. In the tie down roping, Goldendale’s Mason Chambers came in 4th with a 15-second run. Finally was Mike Thiele, the only roper to catch and milk his wild cow for a time. Also winning this event in Bickleton, he’s now two for two. Glenwood always hosts a spectacular weekend. Where else can you watch a live rodeo against a backdrop of such scenic splendor? If you missed it, mark your calendars for next year’s Father’s Day extravaganza.

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HIGH ACHIEVERS: The Goldendale 4-H Archery team. Back row, left to right: Morgan Gamble (leader), Sarae Loy, Alissa Conroy, Bill Campbell (leader), Kelby Conroy, Tyler Conroy, Dustin Conroy (leader), Linzy Hanna. Front row, left to right: Emma Meagher, Jennasea Smith, Tally Larcome, Madison Gamble, Bryson Kayser, Malachi Lawson.

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Courtesy John L aptad JohnL aptadphoto Com SCENES: From the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo. See more on page B5.