Goldendale Sentinel June 28, 2023

Culture conflict at the Goldendale Library

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A stream of phone calls hit a local woman’s house this last month and convinced her to do the unthinkable—withdraw money from her bank account and send it to mysterious addresses.

CIVIL BUT CONTENTIOUS: Last week’s board meeting of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library was held in Goldendale, and sides squared off over controversial materials. Here, Amanda Richards addresses the board.

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

The crowd that gathered at the Goldendale Community Library for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library’s public meeting last Tuesday evening, June 20, was so large the Camplan Room was filled to capacity before the event began. People were standing in the hallway waiting for seating, as the library did not allow standing in the room.

“This is a huge turnout for Goldendale. This is like music-festival size for us,” said Olga Hodges, Klickitat County’s representative on the FVRL board of directors, as she thanked the community for showing up.

The back doors of the room were opened, allowing the spillover crowd to sit in the amphitheater outside. Speakers were hooked up, so those outside could hear. Although the agenda for this public meeting said nothing about specific topics to be addressed, the subject on all speakers’ minds during the public comment period was the Pride Month displays in the children’s section of the library, along with other Pride Month events aimed at children.

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kristy Morgan, and the public comments began. The first speaker was a resident of Vancouver, Katharine Gardner, who joined the meeting over Zoom and announced her pronouns (“she/her”). She spoke about the value of Pride Month. “Pride is a memorial to those in our community who we’ve lost along the way and a call to endure and thrive,” she said. “It is a time of community, of finding your home when you’ve been told you don’t belong.” Gardner thanked the employees of the FVRL for their commitment. “I have seen firsthand the kindness, generosity, and knowledge the branch staff possesses and offers to everyone they encounter, even the difficult patrons who don’t think the library should be for everyone.”

Sara Wu, a member of the Friends of the Goldendale Library, was the first in the room to step up to the mic. She said she was disturbed by people trying to limit what the community has access to in the library. “The only thing that I want to suggest is that the library have a policy that, whoever is responsible for children, it’s their responsibility to decide what they read, not the library’s responsibility.”

Jude Jacobs joined through Zoom and said that they were proud to go to the Vancouver Pride block party and was hap-

py to see the library represented there. “I felt like it was encouraging to hear folks and to see them encouraging folks to read and really help break down shame,” he stated. “Pride month events, parades, and celebrations create highly visible and inclusive spaces where queer individuals can express their identities openly and without shame. We aren’t here to turn straight kids gay, or cis-gender kids trans. We’re here to keep queer kids alive, and I hope that the library continues to support creating a culture of diversity.”

Larry Hoctor, born and raised in Goldendale, thanked the board for coming out to Goldendale.

“I appreciate that you come out and see what the real world is like rather than just being in one spot.”

Emily, a resident of Vancouver, joined the meeting through Zoom, announced her pronouns, and thanked the board for letting her speak on behalf of bringing back Drag Queen Story Hour. “This argument against drag queen story hour is the antithesis of what public libraries stand for,” she said. “Drag queens in this space teach children that love is love, to treat people with kindness, and to never judge a book by its cover. Is that not what libraries are for? There will be people tonight who say drag queens invoke gender confusion in kids, which is harmful by nature. This doesn’t happen. If your kid was questioning their gender, they were questioning it long before they saw a man in a wig reading ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ to them and their peers.”

Mike Harlow, lifelong Clark County resident and current Vancouver resident, was present at the meeting and questioned why Pride is focused on at the library during the month of June to the exclusion of other issues. “June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This month provides an opportunity to discuss the brain and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, major public health issues.” He said there was Pride month information on the FVRL website but nothing about Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and asked why this discrimination was occurring during the “so-called unity month.”

Michael Hodges, a local Orthodox Christian, joined the meeting over Zoom. He said that he was saddened and disgusted by the things being displayed in the Goldendale library. “More specifically, I’m saddened by the content

The caller spent weeks building a relationship over the phone before finally asking the Goldendale woman (whom we will call Emily for the sake of privacy) to withdraw money from her account. She was asked to bundle the bills in clothing and secretly ship the money. The caller claimed this was a necessary step in making $55,000 that the caller promised was coming to Emily. Thinking she was helping a worthy cause as well as making a good investment, Emily was swept away by the scam and nearly lost more than $10,000. Emily is an elderly woman who lives alone, making it very easy for the scammer to take advantage of her. The caller went into extreme detail when instructing Emily to withdraw and send the money. She was

told to go to the bank, claim the money was for family, then stuff the bills into clothing items. She was then to tuck the clothes into a box, stack random household objects on top, and write “Happy Birthday” on the side of the cardboard. The caller adamantly told her to claim the box was gifts for family when dropping it off to be shipped. Emily packaged two boxes in this manner and addressed one to New York and another to New Mexico.

Shortly after she had shipped the two boxes—that contained more than $4,000—the caller pressed Emily for her Visa card number in hopes of withdrawing another $5,000. A close friend of Emily (we’ll call her Wanda for this story) got word of the odd exchange and quickly went to Emily’s home. Upon her arrival, Emily insisted that she needed to go to the bank, but Wanda refused to let her. “I said, ‘No, you’re not going to the bank,’” Wanda disclosed. “You’re going to sit there and talk to me and tell me what’s going on, because this person is doing illegal things.” Together, they called

the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Department, and Deputy Adam Dyment arrived. With the help of Dyment and Wanda, they were able to put Emily’s Visa card on lockdown before any money had been withdrawn, as well as stop both of the already-sent packages from being delivered to their shady destinations.

“We were able to stop the Visa charge, we were able to get the money back, and they didn’t get her bank account information,” said Wanda. “It all turned out fine but it was just a very traumatic day for her.”

Later, when detailing her transactions with the anonymous caller, Emily said she was prepared to take out a loan for the “cause.” She added the caller wanted to fly into Yakima and drive to meet Emily. Dyment assured Emily that the police would come to her aid in a flash if the caller did actually attempt to meet in person, but he recommended she ignore all phone calls if she didn’t recognize the number. “She’s scared to death to answer the phone now because

Town Hall meeting calls for drug addiction programs

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Washington State Representative Gina Mosbrucker and Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer led a town meeting last Tuesday, June 20, to discuss the battle against drugs.

“It’s a global problem,” Mosbrucker acknowledged. “Sometimes you just have to start local.” The meeting’s goal was to host an informal conversation between the community, Mosbrucker, and Songer. The community members who gathered shared very real and heartbreaking stories that illuminated the desperate need for attention this issue requires. Drug addiction is a complex affliction that demands full mental and physical support. For those needs to be

met, Goldendale must build from the ground up, the panel shared, which will take time and dedication. The past several years have backed law enforcement into a corner, stripping away their power to detain anyone possessing drugs. “We could not even arrest someone for possession,” Songer explained. “We could seize their drugs, put their name in the system, and hand them a counseling card.” Many addicts would ignore the offer for counseling and continue to use, but as of August 15, the police will be gaining back a wedge of power.

“We’re either going to put you in treatment, or we’re going to arrest you, but we’re not going to ignore you anymore,” Mosbrucker commented. With the help of Mosbrucker during the last

Legislative session, a bill was pushed through that classifies drug possession as a gross misdemeanor. This enforces a jail time of at least 180 days for the offender, a crucial time in breaking the restless course of addiction.

A guest speaker invited by Mosbrucker, Dorothy Rodriguez works with at-risk youth in Goldendale and has seen first-hand how jail can save lives. “Jail is a great place for them to start to get better,” Rodriguez shared. “It puts a division between them and the drugs.”

The community responded to this news with equal parts enthusiasm and concern. Separating addicts from drugs is a great start, but many community members questioned what the jail could actually do once the of-

Epic Youth Center kicks off

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

It was fun in the sun on Saturday during Epic Youth Center’s Summer Kickoff where they opened their 30,000 square-foot field to the public to enjoy food and games for what Executive Director Randy Wirick called a “Community awareness day.” Spread across the field were several games available to play, such as badminton, frisbee, croquet, cornhole, volleyball, smash ball, and more. It is games like these and other sports that Epic Youth

Center plans to host for youths going forward in an effort to help young people get outdoors and learn the important key values that EPIC focuses on: Courage, Humility, Self-respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Compassion, and Service.

Wirick explained how during their volleyball camp, one of the programs they have coming up this summer, they will use the opportunity to teach young people about courage. He said that they can sit down during a halftime break in the game and discuss the subject. He gave exam-

ples of the kinds of questions and conversations they might have.

“’When do you need courage in your school? What is courage like for you?” he posed. “Well, we have a couple of stories, one from Abraham Lincoln, one from over here. And that’s how courage worked in their life. How would you apply that in your life?’ We’re trying to work on these foundational character traits. Our goal is to help build the character that is what built rural America.”

The indoor facility is not ready

ZACHARY VILLAR

‘HIDE THE CASH IN CLOTHING’: A Goldendale woman was told by a scammer to take thousands of dollars in cash and hide it in clothes, then ship the clothes and cash in boxes to out-of-state locations. She put the cash in, as these pictures show, and sent them off. The packages were intercepted en route and never reached the scammer.

Local woman almost scammed out of $10,000

Veteran Jack Lee - Quilt of Valor recipient

Jack was born in Lewiston, Idaho. Like many other Americans after the Great Depression, his family was poor and struggled to make ends meet. When he was six months old, he and his parents arrived in Washington State in a box car on a freight train.

Jack Lee received the Quilt of Valor recently.

RichaRd LefeveR For The SenTinel

Jack Lee, U. S. Navy veteran and a member of Centerville Grange No. 81, was presented a Quilt of Valor (QOV) at the recent 134th Washington State Grange convention held in Moses Lake, Washington. A QOV is a quality, handmade quilt awarded

to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” The National Grange partners with the National Quilt of Valor Foundation to make these presentations possible. Nine Grange veterans were awarded QOVs.

After he graduated from high school, Jack worked as a farmhand in the Toppenish area for three years. Making literally pennies, he decided to enlist in the Navy. His Navy experience began at boot camp in San Diego, followed by three weeks of additional training in Chicago. From there, he went to Naples, Italy, to serve on the U.S.S. Boston. After World War II the ship was fitted with ground-to-air missiles and designated a guided missile heavy cruiser (CAG-1).

During his four years of active duty, the Boston cruised the Mediterranean

Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the English Channel. His first deployment as a crew member was at the Port of Beirut, Lebanon. At far-away ports like Beirut, the language barrier was always a challenge.

Jack says that his most memorable military experience was during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis when the Boston was stationed off the coast of Guantanamo Bay for six weeks as part of the naval blockade of Cuba. During the day, the ship would cruise the waters off Cuba with a contingent of other warships; at night, it would anchor off Guantanamo Bay. He called those six weeks the most intense of his time in the Navy. One day the Boston’s radar detected an unidentified airplane approaching low and on a direct path toward the ship. No one knew at the time that the pilot had lost all use of the plane’s

WSP trooper seriously injured in patrol vehicle collision near Goldendale

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper was seriously injured in a patrol vehicle collision early Monday morning, June 19, on state Route 142 near Olson Road.

Trooper Anthony Maton was responding priority to

a blocking one-car collision on state Route 142 when he left the road, struck a tree, and became entrapped. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office deputies were first on scene and immediately ren-

dered aid. Once freed from the vehicle, Trooper Maton was airlifted to Yakima Memorial Hospital and was later transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Trooper Maton, a twoyear trooper, sustained

multiple broken bones and a serious head injury during the collision. He has a long road to recovery but is in stable condition. The collision is being investigated by the WSP Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT)

radio and radar equipment and that he was desperately looking for a coastline to get his bearings. Within seconds of the ship launching a defensive missile, the pilot realized his predicament and started dropping flares, trying desperately to identify himself as a friendly plane. The Boston did not launch

the missile. Jack always wondered what the consequences would have been if they had shot down that plane. After his discharge from the Navy, Jack spent 20 years as a Greyhound Bus driver and 25 years as a commercial truck driver.

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G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

A train. Steam coming out the top. A big rock in front of the fence with a sign on it. Only two people whose faces you can see. So the real challenge is, who are the people with their

backs to the camera? Okay, we don’t really expect you to answer that, though you might get some clues about the year this was taken from their clothes. Who are these people? 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.

June 24, 1893 – 130 Years Ago

Reports from Cascade Locks indicate that the work of completing the locks is being pushed with all possible rapidity. An electric dynamo has arrived on the grounds that will furnish 50 lights of 2,000 candle power each. By this means, the work can be pushed night and day. The opening of the Columbia River to the sea means much for Klickitat County.

June 24, 1893 – 130 Years Ago

Dr. Bonebrake removed his office Monday from the Flannery Building to his new residence on the corner of Broadway and Grant.

June 22, 1907 – 116 Years Ago

As an illustration of the rapidity with which the country here is growing, we will cite one or two instances. Four years ago, there was not a post office east of Bickleton in Klickitat County; now there are nine in the same territory. Then the Bickleton School district comprised the whole of Klickitat County East of Pine Creek. Now there are 21 in the same territory. Then, the one general store in Bickleton was sufficient to supply the demand for all the territory in eastern Klickitat County. Now besides the several stores in Bickleton, there are stores at Roosevelt, Alderdale, Sixprong, and McKinley. Then the county was all used for grazing purposes. Now it is being farmed or used for stock grazing on the more modern plan. Then, the land could be purchased for from $1.25 to $7.50 per acre. Now the price runs up to $30 and $40 per acre, but there are few farms on the market.

June 10, 1920 – 103 Years Ago

The dedication of the Goldendale Masonic Temple took place last Friday evening, being conducted by the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington in the presence of two hundred and fi fty Masons and wives and the Eastern Star and husbands. The ceremonies, while not lengthy, were solemn and impressive and conducted in a manner characteristic to the occasion. The Temple is one of the fi nest in the land. True, it is not as large and pretentious as some, but for its size, and considering the size of the town and lodge, a remarkable showing has been made. The cost of the building and its furnishings will be in the neighborhood of $15,000. The Eastern star sponsored a new carpet which covers the lodge floor, alone costing over $600.

June 14, 1935 – 88 Years Ago

Electric shovels served by the Pacific Power and Light company will take out 1,000,000 tons of gravel from a Columbia River bar near Avery for the building of the main spillway dam at Bonneville. Operations on the job of moving the gravel out of the bar to the Dam site are now underway, following the completion of 2 ½ miles of line from Wishram to serve the Avery Plant. In 16 days, the 2 ½ miles of line was surveyed, right-of-way purchased, and the line fi nished and ready for operation. It is estimated that about 500,000 tons of sand will also be taken out of the hill at Bingen for use at the dam.

June 6, 1971 – 52 Years Ago

Janice George, local Indian girl, appears in the June issue of National Geographic in a full-page color picture illustrating the article “Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.” She is shown picking huckleberries, and the caption of the picture reads: “Berried treasure draws Indians of several tribes to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Basket slung from her waist, Janice George, a 19-year-old Yakama, gathered huckleberries, a fruit some tribesmen revere—with venison and salmon—as sacred food signifying nature’s providence. Red men and white once disputed picking rights. Now the government reserves 800 acres beside the trail for Indian use only.

June 26, 2003 – 20 Years Ago

A prefabricated restroom facility was lowered onto plumbing at the World War II Memorial Park in Goldendale on Monday. The restrooms were part of the park’s renovation paid for by a Calpine grant matched by the City of Goldendale

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

My wife says I dance like a coma victim being stood up and zapped with a cattle prod. I don’t trust my imaginary girlfriend. I think someone else is seeing her. I don’t mind dying. The trouble is you feel so stiff the next day. “It’s not you, it’s me.” I hate sorting through photos with my twin brother. “Doctor, I’m addicted to Twitter.” “Sorry, I don’t follow you.”

When the fi rst person to identify last week’s Mystery Picture names everyone in the picture, you know you have a picture of a group of very well-known individuals. Mark Doubravsky may have been the fi rst to identify, but everyone after him agreed on the names.

Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture was of the swearing in of five new Goldendale City Council members, reported in the April 16, 1964, edition of The Sentinel. The photo caption reads: GOLDENDALE CITY

COUNCIL MEETING at which time Mayor George

Nesbitt inducted the newly elected councilmen into office. Standing, left to right are Mayor Nesbitt, reading the oath to Bernard Shepler, councilman selected for two-year term; others are Mark Besst, H. Gardner Rowley, Hohn McClanathan and Harold Gray, all elected for four years. Seated are incumbents Dean Gillenwaters and John Tol. A note of correction on the June 7, 2023, Mystery Picture. We identified the second person from the left as Tom Cooney but inadvertently typed it up as Tim Conney in the next week’s Answer.

Exploring Goldendale’s roots

This week’s story comes to us from The Sentinel’s Diamond Anniversary Edition, July 1, 1954, titled “Family History of Bakers Noted”

Frank B. Baker and family and his father L. D. Baker, came to Goldendale in the spring of 1903 from Forest Grove, Oregon. Frank bought several farms in the Spring Creek section. The John Hause place where the fi sh hatchery is now; The Hale farm; and the Mesler farm. Frank and his father had a feed store now where Wayne Eddy has his variety store.

L. D. Baker and son Frank bought the Blockhouse store in 1906 from Mr. Shellheart. There was a post office in the store, a General Merchandise Trading Center of the Klickitat Valley Wheat Belt. It had a large volume of Indian trade and as high as 200 Indians traded there at one time. A large trade of cattlemen and sheepmen taking their stock to Simcoe Range for pasture was enjoyed, and a large trade from the Glenwood and Centerville sections.

Baker also bought the Blockhouse Mineral spring Hotel. The hotel had three stories. He sold the store and Blockhouse Mineral Spring Hotel in 1916, the store to Mrs. Chapman from Eugene, Ore.

In 1910 Frank started the fi rst Ford Agency at Blockhouse. He had the first ford in Klickitat county. The 1910 Fords cost $800, had brass works and carbon lights, kerosene taillight and parking lights, tires back 30x3 and a half from 30x3. In 1914 Frank Baker and Green Bullick started the Service Garage (The Ford Garage). In 1916 Frank bought out Green Bullick. He also sold the Overlands and Dodges.

Tony Yankee started in 1910 at Blockhouse selling Fords. Then he moved the garage in March 1914. It was up to Earl Baker and Tony to teach the people how to drive. They ran a Taxi service, they were subject to call day and night. The lights were so dim even at best. They often had to light a match to see if they were burning. Roads were wagon tracks; they were on call day and night to assist Dr. Collins when Doc. Could not make it in his car. Then too they drove for travelling salesman from Portland to

drive them to Glenwood, Bickleton, White Salmon and other towns.

When Bob McCrow, who owned the meat market wanted to buy cattle it was again Tony or Earl and the Ford. They would take off in the Ford up the Columbia Hills or anywhere the stock was, without benefit of roads. Tony said he cannot remember any better taxi ever being found than the old Model T. which could chug so happily over roads, cow paths or open fields.

Frank Baker served as a special deputy sheriff under sheriffs Scott Warwick, Fred Smith, Mel Warner and Ira Henderson. He served as director of the State Bank and also was a stockholder of the State Bank. The Bakers moved to town in 1916 on fi rst street where Russell Sherman lives and bought the house.

Frank Baker passed away in August 1925. He was one of the biggest wheat ranchers in the Spring Creek section. Mrs. Baker sold the Garage to Sherman Duffield and Tony Yankee in Spring of 1926. Duffield and Yankee sold the garage to Wm. Radke in 1945.

Earl and Ethel were born in Baker Minn., named after their father and Grandfather. Lee born in Forest Grove, Ore., Glenn, Blockhouse and the twins Loris and Doris at Blockhouse.

Frank Baker passed away August 30, 1925; Josie Baker, November 11, 1942 and Glenn Baker, March 17, 1947.

Earl and Loris live in North Bend, Washington, Ethel, Hood River and Doris in Goldendale.

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Burn-out has got to go

The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .

This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.

I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds

for three hours.

I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

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

Ken McKune Goldendale C

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

My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

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Religion’s true message

Tuesday, June 20, a meeting was held at our Goldendale library where the Fort Vancouver Regional Library board and our local representative asked the community how things are going and let us know what is happening with other libraries around us. About 70 people attended. It quickly turned into a heated discussion on the gay pride display.

There were thank you’s to the board and news of events, but most people were there to represent their religious beliefs against gay pride month and displays. It saddened me because the Bible I read has the central message of Love One Another. Because we live in a rural community, many people don’t see people who aren’t like them. Working in our school system for 23 years has allowed me to meet many people different from myself. These are our kids. Saying you are gay or straight or reading a book where a character is gay doesn’t mean that you are talking about sex. It is about dating, friendships, clothing choices, music, and mostly acceptance of others.

I wonder if we should have

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

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

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

attended Gina Mosbrucker’s meeting instead. There is a much higher chance of our children doing drugs than “turning” gay. I hope that more people can take the time to learn and respect others instead of looking for differences and reading misinformation. I also hope that more of us who have religious beliefs remember the main message in any true religion: love each other.

Laura Pond Thayer Goldendale

Support them

Organizations are the backbone of a community, and that community is the nucleus of its residents. Most organizations are not funded by state or government taxes as towns and cities are, so they rely on fundraisers. When people see a poster or an article in the newspaper advertising an upcoming fundraiser event, they might want to sigh and shake their heads, but without these events necessary organizations could not survive. And without their survival, residents could suffer the loss of perhaps fire protection, senior services, children’s school events (both academic and

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athletic), and after-school and summer services, to name a few. Some organizations may just want your time, come and join others with likewise passions, while others provide rooms for family events and more.

Even churches have their fundraisers every Sunday with the passing of the tithe plate. Any way you call it, fundraiser, donations, or charity—they all add up to the fact that fundraisers are a necessity to keep an organization’s services offered to the community by at least paying the power bill or the upkeep on a building. Those services may offer a variety of fun for the family, and what better way of communicating and teaching the younger generation about giving than to join with neighbors and support these organizations willingly, either with dollars or even a wee bit of your time?

So when you see an advertisement for “another fundraiser,” plan on supporting it. You just might find that the time spent there can create indelible memories and a lifetime of family bonding. They’re among those “everyone wins” situations.

Mildred Lykens

Lyle

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Ruth honored with a Buckle

When writing about the Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo last week, I left out a very important part of this year’s rodeo. On Sunday during the rodeo, one very special award was presented to a member of the Glenwood Rodeo Association. The Hank Ladiges Memorial Buckle is an award that holds very special meaning to members of the Glenwood Rodeo Association. Hank was a long-time member of the Association and is remembered for his strong work ethic and his many decades of making sure the work of the rodeo got done right and went off

with hardly a hitch, year after year.

Each year, the Hank Ladiges buckle is presented to a member of the Association who embodies that same work ethic and dedication to the success of the rodeo. This year’s recipient was a very deserving Ruth Vorce. Joining Ruth in the arena for the presentation were her husband Mark and their daughter Caroline, parents Nate and Betsy Putnam, and several members of the rodeo association. Each year, Ruth goes above and beyond to prepare for

and work during the rodeo and it was great to see her celebrated in this way. Congratulations, Ruth. Here's a reminder that Glenwood’s summer school will start July 10. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Lunch and transportation will be provided for the students. If you haven’t yet enrolled your child in the summer school program, it’s not too late. This program is for grades kindergarten through 8. I know the kids had a blast in the summer school program last year,

Klickitat Canyon Days coming

Game Night is back! Once again Lyle School District and Klickitat-Lyle Against Substance Abuse Coalition (KLASAC) are hosting the free fun-filled night of games and a snack. Lyle Activity Center is the place, and it’s planned for Thursday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Our neighbors in Klickitat will hold their night on 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. now through July 7. The bridge will be open all hours on Saturdays. On the 4th of July, the closure will end at 5 a.m. and will not resume until 9 p.m. on the 5th. 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.

Hey, Dads, are you ready to take on your sons in a

“3 on 3 Basketball Tournament?” Klickitat Canyon Days is providing you the opportunity to show them once and for all that you are not the old man they think you are. Or maybe this is your chance to make that friend of yours who is always spouting about his talent on the court eat his words. The competition is Sunday, July 30, at 9 a.m. Also during this event there will be an area of booths for artisans and their wares; they are still accepting vendor applications for their Saturday market that will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 29, with live music starting at 10 a.m. Applications are available on the Klickitat community website, as well as more info about the market and the entire weekend of festivities. Application deadline for the vendors is June 30, or July 15 with a late fee. Sounds like fun for the whole family. Also, if you are inclined to run or walk a 5K, the city-wide event will have their annual River Run starting on July 29 at 8 a.m. at the Klickitat Post Office on Highway 142.

Registration is at 7:30 a.m, but no pre-registration is required; just show up with your $5 entry fee, or add a T-shirt for only $20.

Patty Elkins, liaison for the Lyle Fire Department, reported Friday there were three calls just after 7 a.m. They responded to one near Highway 14 at milepost 73 for a railroad tie on fire. They worked with BNSF to extinguish the tie. There were also two medical calls, one up Old Highway 8 and another at the Klickitat Trail Head parking lot.

The Mobile Farmers Market, parked at 34 State Street, started Friday, June 23, and will continue each Friday thereafter. Remember, SNAP recipients get $1 in produce for every $1 they spend, up to $25.

If you get this in time: the Lyle School is inviting parents, guardians, and community members to join them for Curriculum Review Night K-12. It will take place on Wednesday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

The Lyle Lions Club will hold its next monthly pan-

Bowdish awarded scholarship

of Centerville Grange No. 81. Nick and his family enjoy a special Grange legacy spanning seven generations. He plans to attend Walla Walla Community College this fall where he will study Diesel Mechanics. Following college, he plans to return to the Bowdish Family Farm. They specialize in quality alfalfa hay, wheat- and grass-fed, antibiotic- and hormone-free “Bowdish Beef.”

For The SenTinel

Nickolas Bowdish, a 2023 graduate of Goldendale High School and one of its two valedictorians, was awarded the Martin and Grace Forry Memorial Scholarship by the Washington State Grange Foundation.

Nickolas is the son of Dean and Susan Bowdish. He is a member and officer

Kriegs recognized for education work

and this year will also be a lot of fun mixed with the learning.

Swimming lessons at the Goldendale pool will take place July 17 through July 28 Monday through Friday. The bus will leave the Glenwood school at 11:30 a.m. and return to the school at approximately 2:30 p.m. each day. Swimming lessons are provided free of charge to Glenwood students. Outof-district students are welcome to join the Glenwood kids for this fun program. Cost for out-of-district is $25 each. Call Mrs. Troh at (509) 364-3438 to sign your child up for this great program.

cake breakfast Saturday, July 1, at the Lyle Lions Community Center, 5th and State Street, from 7 to 10 a.m. Omelets and ham and eggs cooked to order and endless pancakes! Proceeds from the breakfasts are used for eyeglasses and hearing aids and assistance for low-income families, Christmas basket projects, and scholarships for graduating seniors at Lyle High School. Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail. com.

ACHIEVEMENTS RECOGNIZED: Randi and Josh Krieg were cited recently for their years of agricultural education.

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Last week at the Washington Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) summer conference in Airway Heights, Washington, Randi and Josh Krieg were recognized for 15 years of teaching agricultural education and as mentors for their student teacher Ruby Anderson from Washington State University.

Randi Krieg was nominated by her peers to serve as the 2023-2024 WAAE Secretary by over 225 agriculture teachers. Randi will serve a five-year term that rotates officer positions each year.

John Westerman was awarded the District IV Washington Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding administrators who support and nurture agriculture education across Washington State. The Yakama Nation was also recognized as District IV WAAE Cooperation Award recipient for their work with Goldendale’s agricultural programs salmon raising, releasing, and conservation education opportunities.

Martin and Grace Forry, benefactors of this scholarship, were a local Goldendale couple with an interest in helping young people obtain an education. Grace Forry started her education career as a 19-year-old teacher riding her horse to the one-room school in Appleton, Washington, and retired as superintendent of the Klickitat County Schools system. Martin was a meat cutter and livestock buyer by trade who spent a lifetime working with young people. Nicho -

las will be the first Klickitat County Student to receive this $1,250 scholarship in several years. Washington State Grange Foundation awarded $26,000 in scholarships.

RichaRd LefeveR

C OFF TO COLLEGE: Nickolas Bowdish received a scholarship to attend college this fall.

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 Dinners –

Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local

Beef brisket $25

• 1st Saturday Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Goldendale Library

Community Events

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

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 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

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. Community Talent show: 3 – 6 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn.

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.

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 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

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 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

Native American Exhibition: 6 – 8 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. HonkyTonk 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 Goldendale High School Gym.

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.

Trout Unlimited youth engagement strong in county

Laurie Case WiLhite and tony PaoLino For The SenTinel

Over 200 Klickitat County youth recently had the opportunity to learn about fishing, watersheds, and the elements of a healthy stream. Trout Unlimited (TU) is a volunteer organization dedicated to protecting the cold-water fisheries of salmon, steelhead, and trout. One of TU’s goals is engaging youth in conservation education, camps, and projects. Students from Wishram, Lyle, and Goldendale have spent time with TU volunteers learning about casting, conservation, and macroinvertebrates.

These successful STREAM Explorers opportunities to engage youth are continuing with a name change and consolidation with the Yakima Chapter No. 094 of Trout Unlimited. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Art, and Math applied to conservation strategies. The rebuilding of TU after a lack of volunteers and other post-pandemic challenges is occurring across Washington State. As a part of this rebuilding, some chapters are merging and growing stronger by sharing resources.

The group of Klickitat County members and volunteers are now working under the name Klickitat Alternate Engagement Group (KAEG) with the Washington Council of Trout Unlimited. Laurie Wilhite and Tony Paolino are serving as co-chairs of the KAEG. As our work to engage Klickitat County youth and their parents continues, we are looking for new members.

Memberships are available for a first-time rate of $17.50 per year (half price). Visit the official website to learn more at www.washingtontu. org.

The first action of the WCTU-KAEG was to purchase $2,100 of native plants from Humble Roots in Mosier, Oregon, as part of the U.S. Forest Service Klickitat Mile One project near Lyle. The native plants were purchased with money from a national TU Embrace a Stream grant, and area youth will help plant them as the restoration project on the Klickitat River continues.

Wishram and Lyle students have been learning to use fishing poles as part of the REACH after-school program. KAEG volunteers visited both schools and provided casting lessons in preparation for the Washington State Family Free Fishing Weekend on

June 10-11. Approximately

100 youth and their families came to the recently stocked Spearfish Lake on June 10.

The traditional Klickitat County fishing event is sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at The Dalles Dam. TU members volunteered that day by helping to rig up poles, casting, providing worms, and cleaning fish.

On the following Monday, June 12, it was Goldendale High School’s Agriculture and Leadership students’ turn for a day of fishing at Spearfish Lake. Josh Krieg, GHS teacher, brought 30 of his students, and our KAEG volunteers set up a table to provide fishing assistance. Dan Bolton and other staff from the Washington Fish

& Wildlife Department also helped that day.

The KAEG offered a free drawing for the GHS students present at Spearfish Lake. Tony Paolino donated a brand new collapsible Executive spin rod in a case won by Evan Riley, and the KAEG donated a brand new 8-feet, 4-weight Adamsbuilt fly fish kit won by Matt Gray.

Volunteers for the youth casting events included Gary Gidley, Edith Gidley, Jessie Steele, Keith Steele, Felton Jenkins, Mark Moreland, Jeff Paul, Buzz Paul, D’Ann Horrocks, Gary Horrocks, Dick Stentz, Don Wilhite, Fletcher Wilhite, Casey Wilhite, Tony Paolino, and Laurie Wilhite.

Wishram students in an

Reptile Show at the Goldendale Library

after-school program came to Ekone Park in Goldendale on June 15 for a TU KAEGsponsored field day. The students became STREAM Explorers of the Little Klickitat River that runs through Ekone Park. The group received STREAM Explorer field guides to use for scientific observation and headed out for a hike along the riparian zone led by Nathan Goodman from the Klickitat County Noxious Weed Control Board. Students identified a wide variety of both native and noxious plant life along the hike. They also identified how the fish habitat of runs, riffles, and pools is impacted by plant life in riparian zones.

The students were divided into two groups and rotated through a stream macroinvertebrate sampling session led by Tiffany Peterson, Yakama Nation Fisheries biologist, and a healthy stream leathercrafting station led by Laurie Wilhite. The students made bookmarks or coasters stamped with the 9 elements of a healthy stream.

After lunch at Ekone Park, the Wishram students went on a tour of the Goldendale Trout Hatchery. They were able to see trout ranging from recently hatched to three-year-olds over a foot long. They also got to hike

along the riparian area at the hatchery. The STREAM Explorers then returned to Ekone Park for a closing ceremony reviewing the nine elements of a healthy stream: water, riffles, sky, wood, rocks, small plants, animals, trees, and bugs (insects).

Youth engagement season for the KAEG will wrap up with a group of 70 Lyle students spending a similar day at Ekone Park on June 28. There will be two tours of the Goldendale Trout Hatchery, STREAM Explorer stations, and hiking. Email the Trout Unlimited KAEG at klickitattuprojects@washingtontu.org if you would like to join or volunteer in some way. The Washington State Council of Trout Unlimited just won the TU National Council of the Year Award for its leadership. A week-long celebration of cold-water conservation will be held from September 27 to October 1 in Spokane, Washington. The National Trout Unlimited conference is named CX3 to represent Community, Coldwater, and Conservation. Visit www.troutunlimitedwashington.org for more information about the CX3 Convention and membership.

GraCe BLand

For The SenTinel

Scaled reptiles slithered their way into the Goldendale Community Library last Friday for a fun reptile show. The show featured more than 10 reptiles and loads of facts. The event was held in the Camplan Room of the library, and the space was quickly packed with

of many for the library’s Summer at Your Library program. The program stretches from June 15 to August 15 and offers opportunities for fun summer learning. Summer at Your Library is available at any Fort Vancouver Regional Library and even offers online events. Check out the upcoming events either online or at the Goldendale Community Library. grace BLand

young children and their families. Despite the scary look of these reptiles, they were all very friendly, and the kids got to interact with all of them. One brave little girl held up yellow dandelions for a lizard to eat, while another boy let a snake drape around his neck. Richard, also known as “The Oregon Reptileman,” led the

show with ease, demonstrating the kind nature of these animals. The grand finale of the show featured a huge python that required eight courageous kids to hold it. The rest of the children were allowed to line up and pet the slick scales of the snake before leaving the show, allowing everyone to leave with a smile and a plethora of reptile facts. This event was the first

& 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

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.

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

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.”

Left: L aurie W Lhite right Josh Krieg

DAYS TO REMEMBER: Left, Joseph Bookmyer from Wishram at Spearfish Lake. Right, Evan Riley, TU-KAEG drawing winner of spin casting rod donated by Tony Paolino.

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT THE SNAKE: Kids at the Goldendale Library had a hands-on experience with a very long reptile.

to open yet, so right now Epic Youth Center is focusing on outdoor activities for the summer. They will have a soccer camp, a volleyball camp, and the Epic Water Wars. “Think about paintball but with water,” said Wirick. He made sure to explain these are not organized sports like in high school. “The reason is, in our experience, maybe only 10% are really involved in active sports like that. The other 90% kind of hold back. That’s who we’re after. Let’s get them involved, let’s have fun things to do together that

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being displayed in the children’s section of our library.

One year ago, I was shocked to learn that there was pornographic content in the 12-year-old’s section of the Goldendale Public Library.”

Hodges advocated for displays in the library that fit local values before his internet connection failed.

Matt Chiles thanked the board for the opportunity to speak, then commented on the shifting nature of symbols in society. He said that the rainbow flag was once a fl ag of pride, to encourage people to love and respect others regardless of their sexual orientation. “But the rainbow fl ag has now been coopted by other forces from the far left,” he stated.

“It has come to represent those who would castrate and mutilate children, those who would sexually groom young children, those who would seek to separate children from their families for sexual purposes. It represents a movement that seeks to abolish free speech by publicly shaming and silencing those it disagrees with. It represents a movement that uses violence and intimidation to reach its goals. It is a flag that my friends in the LGBT community no longer fly. It has become a flag of hate, a flag that I and many others find highly offensive and triggering. I respectfully request that this rainbow fl ag no longer be publicly displayed in our libraries.”

Quill Onstead spoke in favor of Drag Queen Story Hour as a self-proclaimed gender queer member of the community. “Drag Queen Story Hour is a vital program that teaches kids about gender identity in an age-appropriate manner. Parents who do not approve of [it] do not have to bring their children to these programs. Please allow the staff of FVR Libraries to present drag queen story hour and have the district live up to the ideals espoused in FVR Library’s equity statement.”

(The FVRL equity statement can be found on their website: www.fvrl.org/ppolicy/equity.)

Tiffany Heine of Vancouver spoke next, saying that Pride is not a cure for shame but a source of it.

“Dante Alighieri wrote that the darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis,” she said. “If you don’t think

are safe, like all these things here.”

The grounds of Epic Youth Center’s facilities are not open at all times to the public. If anyone is interested in hosting a youth event on the grounds, they need to contact Epic Youth Center and coordinate with them. “We’re not a for-rent sports facility,” said Wirick. But he said they are open to ideas from the community and invite people to come to them with activity ideas. He spoke about how he would like to encourage those who want to use the facility to help young people

that Drag Queen Story Hour is a deceptive plan to help conquer the sexualization of children, you’re gravely mistaken. I’ve stated before and I will again: those who are pushing this ideology on children don’t give one cent for children, and frankly they don’t give one cent for drag queens either. Both are pawns in an evil agenda bigger than any of us.” She said that the board member’s decision has consequences for good or evil and hoped their consciences would be their guide.

Amanda Richards, a homeschooling mother of three, said she no longer allows her children to come to the library by themselves. She said it would be a lot tougher to homeschool with the use of the library and its resources. “We live off-grid; we don’t have internet. We do everything with books and library programs. Unfortunately I can’t let my kids come to the library anymore. We can be accepting of everybody, but we don’t have to shove it in everybody’s faces. If FVRL believes in respect, please respect our children. Let them be children. Why should we shove an agenda down their throats? And most importantly, I have to ask not why do kids need Drag Queen Story Hour, but why do drag queens need our children?”

When asked who would make the decisions to change or not change library policies, Tak Kendrick, communications and marketing director for FVRL, responded, “As a fiscal and policy board, the general operations of the library fall to our executive director, per RCW 27.12 and the Board of Trustees bylaws. The board certainly welcomes comments from the public on many subjects, but a vote in this specific case wouldn’t likely fall under their purview.” Amelia Shelley is the current executive director of FVRL. She will be leaving the position on July 31, 2023.

In an interview conducted a few days after the library meeting, Hodges spoke about the possible risks of allowing young people to have unlimited access to what could be seen as mature content. “I’m not speaking on behalf of FVRL or on behalf of the board; I’m speaking as a fellow parent,” said Hodges. “Some of this stuff is a generational

learn and develop their values. “When you’re here with the youth, are you just playing or are you also going to want to invest in those kids?

I’m going to push them a little bit to say, ‘What are you doing besides just playing? Are you going to help them grow, are you going to care about them?’”

Over on the field, Lacey Gorrod was playing a game of octoball with a few young people and spoke about the benefits of having a place like this in Goldendale.

“It’s just a good opportunity to invest in the youth

understanding of how harmful the rapid information can be to children that parents are not necessarily aware of. Sometimes parents are experiencing these things for the first time when their kids are already opening the book, or the kid has already learned something, identified as something, and the parents are like, ‘Oh’. It’s happening a lot faster than people realize, especially in the publishing world.”

Regarding actions concerned citizens can take, Hodges suggested people continue to voice their opinions. “We can express our concern and our preferences and keep saying, ‘Please respect our local culture and values. Please represent us in the library.’ Because the library system isn’t onesize-fits-all. It’s never been a one-size-fits-all for anybody, and the model used to be based on something called the community model, and that changed about 10 years ago. The community model meant that libraries used to be a hub and a mirror of the community, which was a really wonderful thing. And then they changed from being a mirror to being more of a—in their own words—‘window or a sliding door’ that you can push your nose against and see something you might like, open the door, and walk through to that. Which sounds really exciting if its things like, ‘Oh, I want to be a French chef.’ But what happened is that went a little too far and a little too unchecked, and it created things that kids were not ready to experience. It started to overstep parental boundaries of preferences of safety, ideology, things that you want to talk to your kids about. They just kind of put a kid in front of a window. And what I think we’ve had happening in Goldendale is parents have had an opportunity to really wake up to the things that are happening. Some parents have already known that for a long time, and they’ve quit entirely, which to me is a loss and sad.”

Hodges reflected on the large turnout at Tuesday’s meeting. “When you have 60 people show up for public comment, to me, believing in the democracy that we have here in America, you pay attention to that. When you have people show up like that in numbers, peo-

of the community who need something positive to do. It provides a lot of ground space and indoor space, and it will be useful throughout the seasons. Once the building’s finished, it will be good to have either meetings in there or basketball. There are tons of potential with the property itself just being available and open and used.”

To check the schedule of upcoming Epic Youth Center activities, you can visit their website at epicyouthcenter.org.

ple who are ranchers who could be ranching right now, people who are retired fi refighters, people who are teachers—all these busy people, when they show up and they say something, I think it’s important to hear that. But because it’s a publicly funded system, they don’t have to.” FVRL relies on property tax for the majority of its operating revenue. Hodges said she can be reached by email at thatlibrarymom@gmail. com.

The Goldendale Community Library addressed the controversy regarding Pride Month and Drag Queen Story in a recent “Library Happenings” newsletter released by the library. “We appreciate our communities expressing their opinions and concerns and invite our Friends to attend the June meeting either in person or virtually. The public library strives to ensure everyone in the community feels represented, and our freedom to read what we choose ensures that to be possible.”

Goldendale Library Branch Manager Terra McLeod said after the meeting that some people in the community did not feel represented by the voices that spoke in criticism of Pride displays and Drag Queen Story Hour. “I’ve had community members since that night, yesterday and today, who have come in as well as talked to me and said, ‘That’s not my opinion, and I’m a community member here,’” she said. “I have suggested them to write a letter to the board as well as to Amelia, our executive director. Some of them even came and checked out the books to understand what it was all about, and they were like, ‘These are fi ne; what’s wrong with these books?’ As always, as a librarian, part of my job as the branch manager is to uphold the values of being a librarian. We do have an equity policy for a reason, and we do have many different people in the community, and everybody should be able to fi nd something that reflects who they are in the library.”

fender was in custody. A young man who battled with addiction recently committed suicide in jail, stoking concern for the safety of others who similarly suffer. These concerns opened a gateway that revealed several developments being prepared with the objectives of safety and recovery in mind.

Local therapist Lacey Villamar has been working on a County Crisis Program that has goals to reach the jail. “Jail services start July fi rst,” she disclosed. “We’re going to be in there doing mental health and substance use.” The program has three steps, starting with crisis help, then support in the jail, and eventually outpatient services.

Also shared at the town hall was that AA meetings have moved back into the jail every Friday evening to offer support from people who have personally struggled with addiction and substance abuse.

News of the County Crisis Program was especially appreciated, as many at the meeting agreed that mental health was a driving factor for addiction. Darlene Williamson, another guest speaker, said she has spent a good portion of her life watching the devastating effects of drug abuse on her children and family members. “It’s more about mental health than it is about addiction,” Williamson expressed. Goldendale has been left barren of much mental health support after Comprehensive Healthcare closed its doors for in-person care, leaving only online help available. “The problem is there are not enough providers,” Villamar commented. Nationwide the United States is struggling to fi nd enough providers, but Goldendale being a rural area makes it doubly challenging to receive adequate support. Despite the lack of resources, Villamar’s work with the developing crisis program gives a spark of hope to the community that addicts will be given a real shot at recovery.

offered by Rodriguez as she shared her experience working in several other cities and states and described the programs she’s witnessed.

“Drug court is something I would love to see here,” she revealed. She went on to explain that drug court offers a mandated program guiding drug users through recovery. Those who are sent to drug court will have a probation officer to watch out for them and keep them on the right path. “The addict always knew that someone was right there to check on them, and it gave them a real incentive to try,” Rodriguez shared. Williamson added that Goldendale used to have a drug court, but the program was shut down many years ago. Songer claimed the reason behind the shutdown of the drug court was because the program wasn’t helping as it should have. “It wasn’t working,” Songer stated. “They don’t fi nish drug court; they drop out.” Many were still in support of the concept of a drug court but heeded Songer’s advice that the program has some flaws that need to be sorted out if reintroduced to the county.

“These people need help,” said a sympathetic citizen. “As a community, if we can rally around these people and look at them as the human beings that they are, that’s powerful.”

The battle against addiction won’t be solved simply through this meeting, but the topics that were discussed are a crucial fi rst step. The work being done by Mosbrucker and Songer has just begun, and with the mental health programs from Villamar, positive changes are within view. Talking about the issue and advocating for change are the two biggest actions that citizens can do to help stop addiction from stealing more lives.

Family members or friends of addicts who are looking for support are invited to join at the Father’s House on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a meeting to help those who have struggled with seeing addiction in the lives of their loved ones. she doesn’t want anyone to do that to her again,” Wanda said sadly.

Another hopeful idea presented at the meeting was

While Emily’s story has a happy ending, with all her fi nances safely out of the hands of this scammer, not all are so lucky. “There’s a lot of elderly who don’t have anyone close to them—and they fall for things,” Wanda shared. True enough. As of last year nearly $8.8 billion within the United States was lost to scams. That huge sum demonstrates a sharp increase of 30 percent compared to previous years. Investment scams specifically stripped the American people of their money in 2022, with $3.8 billion lost to this nature of fraud. That number is nearly double what it was in 2021. Even locally, Dyment said he receives one or two calls per week about scamming crimes.

Halting the steep increase of money lost to scams is a practice that must be established in the household. Individually, people need to be cautious

when receiving a call from an unfamiliar number, answering suspicious emails, or using sketchy websites. Scammers typically act with a sense of urgency, won’t reveal their faces, and promise easy money. They also commonly pretend to be a fi gure of authority. Do your research on the authority they claim to belong to.

Scams are commonly fallen for, hence the stolen $8.8 billion. Scammers are good at their jobs and will work any avenue to get their paycheck.

“[Emily] felt wretched because she just didn’t know why she did what she did,” Wanda explained, referring to her scammer encounter. “She can’t afford someone to rob her blind and put her in debt.” Few can afford to be scammed, but becoming aware of the regular occurrence of fraud is the fi rst step to protecting your assets. Always proceed with caution and rely on help from friends and family if you are suspicious of any fi nancial transactions.

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The Washington Outdoors Report: The S&P 500

JOHN KRUSE

FOR THE SENTINEL

Most folks think of the S&P 500 as a stock market index, but on a recent trip to the Columbia River Gorge, I realized it had a fi shing meaning as well. Namely, the opportunity to catch 500 shad and pikeminnow over the course of a week!

My friend Rusty Johnston and I spent a couple of days fi shing on the Columbia River between Rufus and The Dalles. Our fi rst goal was to catch a bunch of shad, not just for fun but also to use for crab bait this summer. Our second goal was to catch some pikeminnow and turn them in for money through the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program.

This program is administered by the Bonneville Power Administration along with both the Washington and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The northern pikeminnow is a native fish, but fish nine inches and longer feed on outgoing salmon and steelhead smolt, impacting the survival of both species.

In this program, anglers are paid anywhere from

$6 to $10 a fish for any pikeminnow turned into a designated station along the Columbia or Snake River. The more fish you catch, the more they are worth; and if you catch a tagged fish, it is worth $500. You can fi nd out more about this program, designed not to eliminate, but control the population of pikeminnow, at www. pikeminnow.org.

Rusty and I decided to start our trip fishing for shad below the John Day Dam. You can fish below the dam on both the Washington and Oregon sides of the river, but we decided to buy a non-resident license at Gorge Outfitters Supply in Rufus and fi sh the Oregon side at Giles French Park.

We were using Shad Killers, a local jig sold at Gorge Outfitters Supply, and the hot color for us was red and white. The Shad Killer is a 1/16th-ounce jig with a bit of flashabou on it. We tied the jig onto a two-to-three-foot leader that we tied to a barrel swivel. Above the swivel we had another swivel that held a ½ ounce lead weight. Other lures that work well with this setup are shad darts and Dick Nite spoons. We cast our offering from the bank, let it sink a few

seconds, and then reeled in with a slow to moderate retrieve as the lure drifted downstream. We were soon rewarded by hookups with a whole bunch of shad. The American Shad averages

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fi reworks on July 4, check them out.

one to three pounds in size. They are scrappy fi ghters, and up to six million of them make their way over Bonneville Dam between the end of May and mid-July, all heading up the Columbia to

spawn. I have enjoyed good days on the water catching shad before, but this day was epic! Rusty and I hooked into some 50 shad in just two hours of fishing. We lost a few (they have a nasty habit of throwing the hook) but reeled in some threedozen fish, getting more than enough crab bait for the summer.

Speaking of uses for shad, the oily fi sh is also a favorite bait for sturgeon, and some even cut them up into chunks to use for catfish bait. Still others will eat them. We met one angler at a cleaning station at Maryhill State Park who carefully fi lleted the shad he caught. He told me he brines them and puts them in a pressure cooker (which gets rid of the bones) before canning them. He said the fi sh taste very good. I will have to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Finished with shad, we next registered at a check station and fi shed around The Dalles for pikeminnow. We only caught four keeper pikeminnow (worth $6 each) but since this was our fi rst time participating, we also each got to turn in a coupon worth $10 each after checking in our fi rst fi sh. Better

still, three anglers from Idaho were desperate for sturgeon bait and paid us $20 for a single shad which they promptly put to use, casting their lines out at The Dalles marina hoping to hook into a monster fish. Altogether, we made $64. That covered a good portion of our gas money getting back home. One other fun thing about fi shing for pikeminnow is the other fish you catch. I ended up catching eight perch, and we both also caught smallmouth bass on the nightcrawlers we were using for pikeminnow bait, fi shed just off the bottom of the river with a twoounce sliding weight. Rusty caught the most interesting bycatch of the day though, a 30- to-33-inch sturgeon—on a bass rod that was spooled with braided line and just a 10-lb leader. It took him 15 minutes to get that prehistoric looking fi sh to shore, at which point I snapped a photo of the fi sh, and then he released it. It made for the end of a perfect day of fishing!

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

July is here, our fi rst full month of summer. Days begin to get shorter, but not by much. We have about 15 hours and 41 minutes of daylight at the start of the month, down to about 14 hours 59 minutes by the end of July. You have to stay up late to experience true darkness!

Some of you may have read about a supernova, now visible in galaxy M101, which is up by the Big Dipper. If you have a friend with a telescope, you may be able to see the galaxy, and (using a photograph showing the

supernova) be able to detect which star is the supernova. The supernova is too dim to see with the naked eye; even M101 is hard to detect with a small telescope, even under dark skies.

Look for bright Venus, still shining in our evening skies in July, low in the west. At the start of the month, it will be very close to the planet Mars. Look for them shortly after sunset. Venus, the brightest “star” in the sky, will be easy to spot. Mars will be above and to the right of Venus and will appear as a fairly bright star. To the left of the two planets will be the bright star Regulus, about as bright as Mars. If you can take your eyes away from

Three Klickitat County students chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ scholarship

Cypress Creek Renewables has announced that three Klickitat County students were selected to receive its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award:

Willa McLaughlin – Trout

Lake School

Thea Smith – Goldendale

High School

Michael Smith – Columbia

High School

Each student was awarded a $1,000, one-time scholarship to use for tuition, housing, or books and materials needed for their program of study. As part of the application process, the students were asked to submit a short video responding to the question “How does renewable energy affect your future?”

“We were delighted to read the applications and watch the creative videos submitted by the talented high school seniors from Klickitat County who are among this year’s Energizing Tomor-

row’s Leaders awardees,” said Sarah Slusser, CEO of Cypress Creek. “It’s exciting to think about what these ambitious students will accomplish in the future, and we wish them success.”

The Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program was created by Cypress Creek Renewables to positively impact young people in the communities where it develops and operates renewable energy projects. It’s also intended to encourage students to consider careers in renewable energy or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). This year, 34 students across the nation were selected for the scholarship program. All of the scholarship awardees’ video submissions are viewable at ccrenew.com/scholarships.

Jupiter and Saturn are still in the morning sky. Saturn does peek above the eastern horizon by 11 p.m. in late July. If you are an early riser, look for Saturn in the southern sky, in the constellation Aquarius, below the “great square” of Pegasus. Saturn will outshine nearby stars. Jupiter will be in the southeast, to the right of the star cluster Pleiades. While not as bright as Venus, Jupiter will easily outshine nearby stars, making it easy to pick out.

Full Moon comes on July 3, with the new Moon following on the 17th. The Moon will be very low in the southern sky this month. On the 20th a very thin crescent Moon will lie just to the right of Mars, low in the west after sunset.

On the 24th the fi rst quarter Moon will lie just above the bright star Spica in the southwest. In late July the waxing gibbous Moon will move across Scorpius and Sagittarius low in the south.

Some familiar summer constellations are high overhead in July’s evening sky.

If you look straight up, you will fi nd a very bright star, Vega, in the small constellation Lyra. Vega is the 3rd brightest star in our sky. It is about 25 light years from us. To the left of Vega, if you are facing south, look for Cygnus the Swan, also known as the northern cross. If it is dark enough, you’ll see the Milky Way in the background. Follow the Milky Way south, and you will fi nd the constellation Sagittarius, near the southern horizon. See if you can make out the “teapot” shape made up of the constellation’s brighter stars.

Our summer nights are a great time to visit the Goldendale Observatory. The Goldendale Sentinel recently ran an excellent article about Troy Carpenter, the State Park’s manager. Troy has now been at the Observatory for 10 years. He and assistant Peter Sinclair put on terrific presentations, well worth the visit. If you have not been there, it should be on your list. Be sure to book a free reservation on the State Park’s website.

Enjoy July skies!

Agency tips hand on solar

development

Washington State’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) has given an early indication that it plans to override Klickitat County’s moratorium on solar development, according to a report last week in Capital Press.

While EFSEC’s formal vote on allowing the proposed Carriger solar project just outside Goldendale won’t come until August, the publication reported that EFSEC

told staff members to prepare an order saying the Carriger project was consistent with current land-use regulations.

Matt Chiles, Klickitat County’s sole representative to EFSEC, stated he disagreed with the agency’s assessment, according to the Capital Press report.

EFSEC has the authority to supersede county land-use laws and has done so despite moratoriums declared by several Washington counties.

Rising earns degree at George Fox

Robert Rising of Goldendale was among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony in April of 2023. Rising earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering.

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 Portland 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.

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THE STURGEON GENERAL: Rusty and his sturgeon.

JIM WHITE FOR THE SENTINEL

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Goldendale and Department of Ecology

Shoreline Master Program

The City has prepared final draft SMP amendments to keep the SMP current with changes in state law, changes in other City plans and regulations, and other changed local circumstances. Proposed amendments to the Goldendale SMP are available for review at www.ci.goldendale. wa.us/. A paper copy will be available for viewing at City Hall.

SEPA Threshold Determination

The City of Goldendale determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement was not required under the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This determination of nonsignificance (DNS) was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency and available upon request.

This determination was issued pursuant to WAC 197-11340(2). The SEPA comment and appeal period ran from January 24, 2023, to February 6, 2023.

Public Hearing

A joint local-state public hearing was held during the regular City Council meeting on February 21, 2023. To meet the 60-day notice requirement, on June 5, 2023, the Goldendale City Council adopted resolution 729 expressing their intent to hold a Public Hearing to adopt the updated Shoreline Master Program by ordinance on August 7, 2023. The City’s Shoreline Master Program and all amendments thereto shall become effective 14 days from the date of adoption.

(2313, 2404, 2501, 2601, 2701, 2801, 2901)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington and Municipal Code, certain matters must be noticed prior to any action being taken by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Below is a notice which will be considered at an upcoming meeting of the City Council. The notice shall be posted online for convenience and failure to post online shall not affect the finality or effectiveness of the decision. Notices which have expired will be removed.

On July 3, 2023, the City of Goldendale City Council will hold a public hearing to take comments on the 2023 six (6) street improvement plan. The Public Hearing will part of the regular city council meeting and will be held at Goldendale City Hall located at 1103 S.

Columbus Avenue at 6:00 PM. (2503, 2602)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GOLDENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Goldendale Planning Committee will conduct a Public Hearing in person at City Hall, Council Chambers, 1103 S. Columbus or via Zoom teleconferencing as follows:

Date: July, 11th 2023

Time: 6:00 pm

Phone Number: (415) 7629988

Meeting ID: 373-290-5204

THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal:

File Number Variance #23-01

Applicant STAURT CHISHOLM

Proposal

The Applicant is proposing to request a variance to construct an accessory structure prior to building primary structure.

Physical Address 225 Nesbitt Street

Tax Parcel Number

04162022020200

Abbreviated Legal Description

Lot 2 G-BLA 22-02; 20-4-16

The Goldendale Planning Committee may take action to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table, or continue these issues to a set time and place.

Pat Munyan City Administrator City of Goldendale (2504, 2603)

NOTICE OF MEETING

GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DIS-

TRICT NO. 404

KLICITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2023-24 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC

HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Goldendale School District No. 404, Klickitat County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a Public Hearing with Board action following regarding the adoption of the 202324 Budget on July 24, 2023, commencing at 7:00 PM in the Primary School Library, 520, E Collins, Goldendale WA. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget and MSOC disclosure of the District for the ensuing 2023-24 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2023-24 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2023-24 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against

driver’s license. Call at 509774-7604 or send an email with your resume to jobs@ sweethomeconst.com. (6.14)

AD SALES REPRESENTA-

TIVE

This Just In....

Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on, June 22, 2023, under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposal: SEPA 2023-12. Applicant: KC Public Works Department. A proposal to improve portions of Sundale Road and Old Hwy 8 by doing a full reconstruction which will provide drainage, vertical and horizontal curve re-alignments, cuts, fills, and some widening while generally following the existing road alignment. The proposed development is located in Sections 11,12,13,14,23 & 24 of T3N, R19E; and Sections 17,18,19 & 20 of T3N, R20E; W.M., Klickitat County, WA (Sundale vicinity).

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wishram School Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing fiscal year on July 25th, 2023, at 5:15PM. A copy of the budget and summary of the four-year budget plan will be furnished to any person who calls upon the district for it. Any person may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of funding. (2609, 2706, 2803, 2902) 2023 KLICKITAT COUNTY FAIR BOX SEAT BID NOTICE

is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (7.5)

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE

WORKER

WSDOT is looking to hire a full-time Highway Maintenance Worker 3 Lead in Bingen, WA. The pay is $55,872.00 - $68,076.00

Annually. A valid CDL is required.

To be considered, please apply online at WSDOTjobs. com: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsdot/jobs/4061156/ highway-maintenance-worker-3-lead-bingen? (6.28)

CARPENTER AND AP-

PRENTICE POSITIONS

We’re looking for a Carpenter with solid skills and an Apprentice who is ready to learn on the job. High-end residential construction from the ground up in Goldendale WA. Year-round employment, paid vacation & holidays. Salary depending upon experience. Must have references, reliable transportation, WA

The Goldendale Sentinel is seeking an outside Ad Sales Representative. Most of our customers are located in Klickitat County. As such, you will need to live in Klickitat County and preferably in or close to the greater Goldendale, Washington, area. The Sentinel has run continuously in Klickitat County since 1879 and is the county’s official newspaper. It is a strong, healthy institution that regularly gets between 14,000 and 21,000 unique visits each month to its website throughout the county and around the state. We don’t want just a salesperson. We want someone who seeks to provide service to our customers by selling them advertising that enhances their revenue through their ads and enriches their customer service experience.

We want an Ad Sales Rep who personifies this code of service to our advertisers through carefully maintained relationships. You will be expected to keep orderly and structured habits of follow-through and accountability. You’ll demonstrate a positive work attitude both in and out of the office. You’ll have a sound grasp of fundamental sales concepts and approaches and be excellent at sales situation analysis. Of course, you’ll have an excellent work history of performance and tenure. You’ll have professional work references from people to whom you reported. You

any part of the 2023-24 budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240.

Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2023-24 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2023-24 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the fouryear enrollment projection. 2023-24 budget information is available at the District Office.

GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DIS-

TRICT NO. 404

KLICITAT COUNTY, WASH-

INGTON

Dr. Ellen Perconti

Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors (2604, 2702)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Goldendale School District # 404 is soliciting applications for its Small Works Roster from qualified contractors under the auspices of RCW 39.04.155 for the 2023-24 School Year. Small Works projects are defined by statute as those projects with an estimated cost of less than $350,000.

The District’s Small Works Roster has the following categories: General Contractors; Mechanical Contractors, Electrical Contractors, Plumbing; The District is also soliciting bids for full service fuel and oil. Would need to be able to provide state-wide fuel services. Quote would need to be rack rate, plus profit margin. Bids received will be open by close of business on August 31, 2023.

Refer Questions to: Dean Schlenker, Business Manager 509-773-5177 or dean.schlenker@gsd404.org (2605, 2703)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

should have at least three years of sales experience, preferably in ad sales.

If you feel you’re a good match for this position, submit a resumé that clearly reflects your sales experience, education and/or certification(s), and work history with accurate and complete dates and full company names, addresses, and phone numbers, all of which will be verified. Explain any and all gaps in your work history. You must also provide us with a minimum of three references to whom you directly reported; do not submit friends, family, co-workers, or anyone else you did not work for directly as references. We will expect the resumé to be accompanied by a wellwritten cover letter (good written communication is critical to this position), explaining why you feel you’re qualified and with examples of how you’ve met those qualifications in your current and past jobs.

OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of, ROBERT LOUIS KINKADE, Deceased. Case No.: 23-4-00042-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The above Court has appointed RAY MCCABE as Personal Representative of Decedents’ estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a)

Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and; (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070:

(i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

First Publication of this Notice:

June 28, 2023

Justin D. Leigh The Law Office of Justin D. Leigh PO Box 855, Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 WSBA No. 55307 (2606, 2704, 2802)

KLICKITAT COUNTY DETERMINATION OF MITIGATED NON-SIGNIFICANCE Notice is hereby given that

After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm July 13, 2023. Appeals must be filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees, payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (2607)

PUBLIC NOTICE

KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2023 ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL RATE SCHEDULE 3A8

PUBLIC RATE HEARING

JULY 11, 2023, 3:00pm

Included on the JULY 11, 2023 agenda of the regular meeting of the Klickitat PUD Board of Commissioners will be a public rate hearing on proposed changes to the load average and peak totals referenced on Electric Industrial Rate Schedule 3A8. Public comments and discussion will be heard beginning at 3:00p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Goldendale office of KPUD located at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington or via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956 Access Code: 2484 672 6337. If you participate by phone we ask that you provide your name for the meeting record.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Luann Mata, Executive Assistant at (509) 773-7606; (800) 548-8357, or lmata@klickpud.com (2608, 2705)

Bottle baby does and weath-

ADMIN ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER

The Goldendale Sentinel is looking for an admin assistant/bookkeeper. Required technical skills: strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel (including knowing how to enter and work with formulas), Word, and Outlook. On the latter two, we expect you to know how to properly construct a sentence with good grammar and spelling. On the bookkeeping side, we want you to have at least three years of experience using QuickBooks Desktop Pro. We want someone who has a strong sense of professionalism and integrity in attitude and job competence. Our ideal candidate is by nature respectful; takes direction and course correction well; is an excellent communicator with customers, fellow staff members, and bosses; is knowledgeable about office processes and procedures; is a great team player; and is emotionally grounded with a stable home life. We run a highly professional office, and we strive to keep the workplace an enjoyable and fulfilling place to be for everyone. Please send resume to Lou@ GoldendaleSentinel.com

Z3. low miles, silver, excellent condition. Well cared for, 5 Speed Stick Shift, new battery, belts and oil changes. Email kdhswanson@gmail.com. $10,000 firm. (6.28)

RV FOR SALE

2019 DUTCHMAN ATLAS 33’ travel trailer. Immacu-

late condition, 3 slide outs, fireplace, outside kitchen/TV and more. Anti-sway hitch, sewer hose/ramps, and water pressure regulator w/filter make this is ready to hook up and go. $35,000 Call 509250-3277

YARD SALES

YARD SALE now through July 23, 2023 – Cheap Cheap – we also have iris, rose bushes, day lilies and more that must be dug up, dirt is available just bring a bucket. 430 West Collins, Goldendale. (6.14)

RENTALS

ROOMMATE NEEDED:

Roommate needed to help with expenses: $700 month, utilities negotiable. First month plus deposit of $300 up front. House is located 12 mi out of GD on 142. 509261-1686 (6.28)

PETS

McNab/Heeler mix PUPPIES for sale. Great family temperament! Come from working dog stock. Have 1st round of shots and deworming. 7 weeks old on 6/1/23. $400. Lyle WA area. Contact via 503-750-4999.

ers available now or fully weaned in June. 307-3217113 Goldendale

COWS

2 Cardina Cows, 1 with a calf on her side and 1 is 8 mo. pregnant. Both for $1,400 obo 773-5598

MARKETPLACE

$500 OR LESS MR HEATER BUDDY 4k – 9k BTU indoor safe like new in the box $25 509-773-6022

FREE POND GOLDFISH 509-250-1332

MISC: Compressor $200, Generator $350, Metal mobile home stairs $350 509773-5598

TV STAND by Sanders, Oregon oak, swivel top 24 tall x 28 wide $75 509-773-5666

SCHRADER

The Klickitat County Fair Board is accepting bids for box seats in the grandstands for the 2023 Fair & Rodeo. Each box will be furnished with six (6) chairs and require a minimum bid of $100.00. Box Number 17 will be offered up first to the grand marshal’s family and will be offered to the public if the family elects not to purchase. Prospective bidders can contact Erika Beasley (509) 250-3146 or Tracy King (509) 261-2823 with questions. Maps will also be available on the Website (www.klickitatcountyfair.com). Written sealed bids (only 1 box seat per household will be awarded) are to be mailed to Erika Beasley, c/o BOX SEAT COMMITTEE, 101 Clyde Story Road, Goldendale, WA 98620. Bids must be postmarked no later than July 7, 2023. Bids will be awarded at the July, Fair Board meeting on, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m. (2610, 2707)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Goldendale School District per Board Resolution # 22-23-05, hereby declares the following items surplus: Powermatic Table Saw 10ft disassembled 27+ years old, Delta 12-14 Ft. Table Saw 27+ years old, Metal lockers, mixer bowls and parts, old untreated lumber, used bus driver seats, old filing cabinets, speakers, record player and other misc. sound and video equipment, old chairs, desks and baseball equipment. Available to Private and Public Schools June 23, 2023 to July 7thth 2023 via sealed offers, which will be opened July 7, 2023 at close of business or 4 PM. Available to the public after July 7, 2023 via sealed offers that will be opened on July 14, 2023. Questions please call or email: Dean Schlenker, Business Manager 509-773-5177 email: dean.schlenker@gsd404.org (2611, 2708)

SENCO FRAMING NAILER with box of 8 penny & 16 penny nails $50 509-773-6022

AIR HOSE 50’ $25 509-7736022

Announcements & Notices

ATTENTION

READERS:

Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-378-4320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.

PATHFINDER 2 STUDY

ENROLLING PARTICIPANTS

One Community Health en Hood River y The Dalles en colaboración con el Instituto de Cáncer de Knight en OHSU, está inscribiendo participantes de 50 años de edad y mayor para el estudio de PATHFINDER 2, una investigación clínica de una prueba de sangre diseñado a detectar varios tipos de cáncer. Participantes tienen que tener 50 años de edad o más y estar dispuestos a venir a One Community Health en Hood River o The Dalles para una cita del estudio. La recompensa completa es $50 en tarjetas de regalo. Para aprender más, mande un mensaje por correo electrónico a Gorgepathfinder@ ohsu.edu.

Classified

Deadlines:

Mid-Week

LARGE HUSQVARNA 460 Rancher chainsaw. Has less than 20 hours/1 year of use on it. Paid $700, asking only $500 509-773-3682 or 541993-5111

One Community Health Hood River and The Dalles in partnership with OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is recruiting participants aged 50 years and older for the PATHFINDER 2 study, a clinical trial of a blood test designed to detect many types of cancers. Participants must be 50 years or older and be willing to come to One Community Health in Hood River or The Dalles for a study appointment that includes surveys and a blood draw. Compensation totals $50 in gift cards. To learn more email Gorgepathfinder@ohsu.edu For more information see: https:// www.ohsu.edu/knight-cancer-institute/join-pathfinder2-study-find-cancer-early.

c lassifieds

Oregon Veterans Home, 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

541-296-7190 for info.

Survivors of Suicide Loss

Support Group Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.

RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.

GRIEF SUPPORT

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

TOPS - Taking Off Pounds

Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672.

PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.

RECOVERING COUPLES

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

TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.

NA MEETINGS

Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

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

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS

(Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room

Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River

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

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANGUPS? Attend

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

For more info. call 507-820-0871

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

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

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

Monthly NAMI Gorge meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at The Dalles Library. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.

For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church

1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

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

STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale, 412 S. Columbus, Tues. @ 6:30pm.

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

HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

FAMILY Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group: family members and friends caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are invited to participate in our Dementia Support Group. Come and gain support and insight from others who are going thru or have gone thru this journey. Join us monthly in a caring environment to discuss your challenges and questions. Meeting held third Wednesday, every month, at 3:00 pm at FlagStone Senior Living at 3325 Columbia View Drive. For more information about our group, contact Karen Wilson at 541-298-5656. All Welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

Volunteers

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

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

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

MENTORS WANTED

Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend.

Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org

$500 or Less

ENTERTAINMENT Center, Mahogany, 60” tall x 48” wide x 24” deep. $120. 541965-2251.

MILGARD Window. Brand new. Never installed. Style Line brand. U-factor .25, single hung, size 36” x 41”. Energy Star Northern. $300. 541-980-4154.

VHS

get one free. 541-354-1748. TV Stand, $150. 541-965-2251

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.

BLOOD Pressure Kit. $20. 541-965-2251.

DVD Player. $20. 541-965-

2251.

ZENITH colored 21” TV with tubes $100. 541-965-2251.

SOFA SLEEPER, king size, white fabric with grape print, $500. 541-965-2251.

YAKIMA Space Cadet 15 cubic foot Roof Rack Box with Lock. Good condition. $200. 541-806-0859.

BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-490-

7254. SPACE Heater $40. 541965-2251.

RED Copper Brownie Pan.

$20. 541-965-2251. $500 OR LESS

Ads run 1 Week FREE!

• Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads

• Items $500 or less

• 5 Lines Free

• Includes print & online

Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.

LAWN EDGER, Craftsman, electric, $75. 541-965-2251.

COMPONENT stereo, plays 5 discs, also plays cassettes, 2 speakers, $100. 541-965-2251.

WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234

The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141

White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112

OAK Dresser. 4 drawers, 32”. Top 2 drawers 4 1/2”, bottom 2 drawers 6” 32 x 18 x 30”. $185. 541-490-7254.

Building Materials

MILGARD Window. Brand new. Never installed. Style Line brand. U-factor .25, single hung, size 36” x 41”. Energy Star Northern. $300. 541-980-4154.

Electronics

ZENITH colored 21” TV with tubes $100. 541-965-2251

DVD Player. $20. 541-9652251.

VHS Player, Zenith brand.

$20. 541-965-2251.

COMPONENT stereo, plays 5 discs, also plays cassettes, 2 speakers, $100.

541-965-2251.

Furniture

TV Stand, $150. 541-965-2251

ENTERTAINMENT Center, Mahogany, 60” tall x 48” wide x 24” deep. $120. 541965-2251.

SOFA SLEEPER, king size, white fabric with grape print, $500. 541-965-2251.

OAK Dresser. 4 drawers, 32”. Top 2 drawers 4 1/2”, bottom 2 drawers 6” 32 x 18 x 30”. $185. 541-490-7254.

BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-4907254. Heating

Sporting Goods

BICYCLE, Giant brand, foldable 19”. New, never been used. Comes with all accessories including 2 new helmets, carrying bag, waterproof trunk bag, light with USB port, waterproof mini pack and attached water bottle holder. Must see to appreciate. $500. OBO. 541-354-2661.

RUBBER Raft Canoe, 2 man. Comes with air pump. Brand new. Never been used. $45. 541-354-1748.

NOTICE

Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.

BICYCLES. 8 to choose from. $25 each. Buy one, get one free. 541-354-1748.

Cats

“ADORABLE KITTENS”

Cute and playful. Vaccinated. Indoor only.

MORE CATS

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PUPPIES For Sale. McNab/ Heeler Mix. Both mother & father have great family temperament! Come from working dog stock. Have first round of shots and deworming. 6 weeks old on 5/25/23. $400. 4 males and 3 females. Text or call 503750-4999.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-9279275.

Acreage & Lots MOSIER - Beautiful Columbia River & Syncline View Lot in Mosier. Conveniently located near downtown, Twin Tunnels & Rock Creek

Waterfront Access. Paved road & Utilities in to property line. Enjoy sunrises & sunsets from Bingen to Catherine Creek. $420K. Contact Julie Gilbert Copper West Real Estate, 541-490-4433.

Help Wanted PAYROLL ANALYST

Auditor- Goldendale, WA. Full-time, Non-Exempt, Grade 39, Steps 1-3. $23.85 – $25.31/Hr. DOQ. First review 06/30/2023. Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171. A Klickitat County application must be on file to be considered for employment.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Big River Community Land Trust seeks its inaugural Executive Director. We desire a dynamic leader to help us build the CLT and partner with the community’s diverse stakeholders to meet their needs. See: https:// bigriverclt.org/careers/

OFFICE

ADMINISTRATOR

Regional economic development organization in the Columbia River Gorge seeks a full-time Office Administrator for fiscal administrative functions, general office operations, and project management support. Salary DOQ is $53k-56k annually with full benefits. Position open until filled. Send resume and a cover letter by July 11, 2023 for first-round consideration to jessica@mcedd.org. See the full job description at mcedd.org

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: County Administrator

Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov

Services; Employment

DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS

Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits.

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Public Health - Goldendale or White Salmon, WA. Fulltime, Non-Exempt, Grade 38, Steps 1-3, $22.51–$23.87/Hr, DOQ. - First review July 7, 2023, Open until filled. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Legal Secretary Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576. HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: FORESTER

Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.

LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise.com

LIVE & WORK in JAPAN

The Hood River-Tsuruta Sister City Committee is seeking an individual to live and work in Tsuruta, Japan as the sister city program’s Coordinator of International Relations.

This is a salaried position with benefits including housing assistance. This position requires a minimum one-year commitment. Essential duties include teaching English to students of all ages, maintaining lines of communication between the two cities, assisting with exchange activities and planning cultural events. Applicants must be a resident of Hood River and either hold a bachelor’s degree or obtain one by June 30, 2023.

For more information and additional application requirements contact LisaAnn Kawachi at lisakawachi@yahoo. com or 541-490-0338.

SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IS

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Mental Health Therapist I, II, or III or Behavioral Health Therapist I, II, or III $4,992-$7,419 per month, depending on qualifications Benefit Package (Health, Retirement, Life Insurance, Accrued PTO)

Full job description and County application can be found at: https://www.skamaniacounty.org/departmentsoffices/human-resources Signed applications may be submitted as follows: Via Email: Humanresources@co.skamania.wa.us or In Person or Via Postal: Skamania County Courthouse 240 NW Vancouver Avenue PO Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648 Candidates who wish to deliver their applications may do so Monday through Thursday from 7:30am5:30pm. Applications will be accept-

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NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!

The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.

McCoy Holliston Insurance is Hiring

McCoy Holliston Insurance has positions open for a Customer Service Agent and Sales Producer in our White Salmon office. We are looking for candidates that are career oriented, friendly, and motivated. Experience and a Washington and Oregon P&C Insurance license is preferred; however, we will train the right person with the right skill set for our team and help them obtain their license. McCoy Holliston Insurance is an independent insurance agency that represents the top insurance carriers. McCoy works with Personal, Commercial and Health/Life Benefit lines of insurance and strives to provide the best service to our customers in the region. Benefits and paid vacation are provided. Pay is competitive and will depend on experience. Please forward your resume to Nicolea@ mccoyholliston.com

REPORTER

Reporter position based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Serving The Gorge area of Oregon and across the river in Washington.

The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience.

This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation.

The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves.

AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography.

Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031. www.ColumbiaGorgeNews.com

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WhenIwasa kid,summerroadtripswereafamilytradition There wasntmuchinthewayofvariationsinceweusuallydroveto mygrandparents’homelocatedinKeithCounty Nebraska butI didntmind Iwasnotoneofthosekidswho asks, Arewethere yet? everyfiveminutes Sittinginthebackseatandwatchingthe scenerygo bywasusuallyalltheentertainmentIneeded Well, thatanda packageofSweeTartsmademeprettydarnhappy Ibringthisupbecausemyhusbandand recentlywenton a roadtriptoDurango,Colorado Weliketotakeourtime(noroad

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Produce shopping on a budget

(Family Features) Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is an important aspect of well-rounded, family-friendlyrecipes Afewsimple steps,likedevelopinggoodgrocery shopping habits, can put smiles on hungry faces without leaving a dent in your finances

Consider these tips from the experts at Healthy Family Project along with its produce partners that are on their 2023 Mission for Nutrition to improve access to fresh produce thats essential in alleviating many public health and personal wellness challenges This years partners are striving to be part of the improvement efforts by donating funds to increase the accessibility to fruits and vegetables in schools through the Foundation for Fresh Produce

Makea List(andSticktoIt)

When buying fresh produce, remember some items have a shorter shelf life Limiting purchasesto items on your list can help lower grocery spending while alleviating food waste

BuyLocal Transportation cost is one of the biggest factors in the price of produce meaning buying local when possible can help reduce your total at checkout

Stock Up on Seasonal

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Although you can generally find any produce item at any time of year this isnt always an affordable practice Knowing when your favorite fruits and veggies are in-season can save you money and allow you to use the freshest ingredients in family breakfasts like

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The front or feature table of the produce department often offers the best deals

Dont forget to look at the end caps on each produce aisle which sometimes display seasonal items

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Throughout each week, a hot buy” may come into the store that didnt make it into the weekly ad This happens with items at the end of their seasons in particular or if a crop is doing well Chat with the produce manager at your local storeandheorshemayinformyou of special prices

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Protein Packed Sausage

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In skillet over medium heat, cook sweet onion until translucent

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“Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism” by Brooke Kroeger CHILDREN Im StickingwithYou - andthe ChickenToo! written by Smriti Halls illustrated by Steve Small

The Mystery of the Painted Fan written by Linda Trinh illustrated by Clayton Nguyen TheWitnessTrees:Historic Moments and theTrees Who

-Carrie Classon *

I spent the week visiting my parents at their retirement home up north, and so I got to see them and my mothers outside pet, Stubby the red squirrel IhadntseenStubbysincelastwinter when hehadmadeanelaboratenetworkof tunnels inthedeepsnow outsidemy parents window facing the lake My mother fed him on the ground beneath the bird feeder and Stubby would pop out of one of his several tunnel entrancesto eat thenpop intohistunnel and emerge on the other side He occasionally had some red squirrel visitors I named one Evald, after a great-uncle, and my mother named the second one Sigfrid after another one of her uncles But the squirrel visitors were just that they stayed for a short time enjoyed Stubbys handouts and left, leaving Stubby alone with my parents

Stubby seemed happy to see us

We allsat outside onthe deck after dinner, and Stubby came out and chattered at us He popped under the deck and reemerged on the other side He ran along the deck railing and then stopped and stood up, his front paws together, his fingers knitted, as if he was about to make a speech or say the blessing I think he likes the company, my mother said I think my mother enjoys Stubbys company andthis is quite achange

My mother has been battling with red squirrels since they moved up north more than 30 years ago The red squirrels do everything in their power to get into the bird food althoughmy fatherstechniqueof wiring a length of stovepipe ontothe pole that holds the birdfeeder thwartstheir effortsto make it to the mother lode Instead they have to sit below the feeder and wait for the chickadees to drop seeds which is slow going

They also dig up my mother’s garden and her flowerpots They hide seeds in the pots and make aterrible mess, leavingpotting soil all over the deck My mother spent a portion of many days over the last 30 years chasing red squirrels off the deck

But allthat changed with Stubby

Stubby has been my mom’s friend and charity case for a fullyear now ever since he losttheendof histailandgainedaname and my mothers sympathies Now he is her yearround outdoor pet and he sits just outside the window watching her activities inside My mom buys a special bag of bird food, just for Stubby andputs some outside below the feeder or alongthetopof thedeck railing forhim If the food gets low,Stubby climbsup aNorway pine and chatters loudlyto alert my mother to the shortage By now Stubby has her very well-trained

My mom knocks on the window to let him know she sees him Stubby stands up and looks at her fingers knitted They have a good relationship

I dont think my mother ever expected to have a red squirrel as a pet I know she resisted for a long time But Stubby has changed her mind about at least one red squirrel,andIthinkthat iskindof remarkable

Getting to know Stubby has changed what my mother thinks about red squirrels

Hes pretty smart my mother says

He knows a lot more than we think, my dad agrees Stubby stands on his hind feet his fingers knitted together and watches them through the window I like to think Stubby has reconsidered his opinion of people as well info CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson com

Independence Day

The 4th of July is known for fireworks, large family cookouts, trips to the lake and parades but what is it really about? Another name for the 4th of July is Independence Day. This is the day that the leaders of the original 13 Colonies got together and declared that the colonies were tired of the British rules. The people in the colonies wanted to be independent. To form their own government and a new country. The leaders met and formed the Continental Congress and on July 4, 1776 they approved the Declaration of Independence. This is the beginning of the United States of America.

Fireworks displays around the United States on the 4th of July can be amazing. China invented fireworks more than 2000 years ago. European explorers liked them so much when they visited China they brought them back to Europe. Early settlers brought them from Europe to the new world. The first 4th of July fireworks show was in 1777. That is 244 years ago. In our capital, Washington D.C., there is a big concert and after the concert a beautiful fireworks show. Other places like New York city, New Orleans, Orlando, and Long Beach are famous for their large and colorful displays. Many people plan their vacations just so they can be at one of these celebrations.

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Many towns and cities across the United States hold 4th of July parades. In New York City, the parade happens on the water. No, not with floats, marching bands and horses but a parade of boats. You can go to Bristol, Rhode Island to watch their parade. Bristol was the first town to hold a parade in the United States. That was in 1785. Washington D.C. has had a parade for many years but it has been canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid 19. Does your town have a parade?

Who Knew?

1. Over $1 billion dollars will be spent on fireworks in the USA this year

2. Americans will eat more than 1 million hot dogs on the 4th of July

3. President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4th

4. Three former presidents have died on July 4th - two of them on July 4, 1826

5. More than half the people in the United States will go to a barbecue

6. The most famous hot dog eating contest happens on this day. You can watch it on ESPN.

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Embroidery in the industrial age

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

Embroidery was once seen as a pastime for women to do in the home. We’ve all seen it in historical fi lms: a woman sits in a quiet room holding a loop with a piece of material drawn tight within it, passing a needle in and out to create a design with thread. Indeed, embroidery has been around since at least ancient Egypt. These days, modern embroidery has evolved into an industry that can have words and images stitched onto pretty much anything made of material: hats, backpacks, jackets, masks, and a lot more.

Summit Embroidery Works in Bingen is a company that provides this kind of industrial embroidery. If you have a logo or emblem you need sewn into a beanie or a vest, they can do that.

They also offer screen printing and promotional products, such as items for the office, like pens or lanyards, and sports products, like coolers, towels, and footballs. Want a wine glass printed with a custom message? Sure, they can do that.

Flash drives with your company’s logo? Why not!

Dawn Carmichael has owned Summit Embroidery Works since 2016 where she started the company in Anchorage, Alaska. She moved the business to the current Bingen location in 2020 and was ready to open the business when Covid hit. The business survived thanks to some of their Anchorage customers, and today they’re busy and thriving and currently getting ready to do an expansion.

“We cater to both small and large businesses,” Carmichael states, “so we can do large quantities of things, and we really try to remember the small guy, because sometimes if you have a

team of five people you still want your whole team to be together, especially service companies that are going into people’s homes that need some identification.” She said they are also able to embroider and print on customer-provided items. “If they want to pick up some jackets at Costco or they fi nd them on sale at the Columbia outlet store, and they want to bring them in, I’ll embroider them.” Carmichael mentioned that they do logoto-sign, and they’ve made signs for Uplifted Coffee, Dickey Farms, and several construction companies.

Carmichael’s experience helping to promote commerce goes back to 1995 when she was director of the Chamber of Commerce in Wheatland, Wyoming, a city of about 3,500 people. She said she was very involved with the economic development of the community. “I always knew I wanted to have my own business. I just didn’t know what that looked like,” says Carmichael. With her double major degree in human ecology and business administration, she wanted to start a business involved in sewing. An opportunity came up to start an embroidery business in her community, so she went and observed another embroidery business, then bought her fi rst machine and began her fi rst business in 1998.

“It started out really well, so I did it for about 10 years in Wheatland.” She said when she sold the business, she was operating nine “heads” (a term for an embroidery station) and had five employees, owned the building, and had a delivery vehicle. She moved across the country several times due to her husband’s job in hospital administration, living in Phoenix, Brush, Colorado, and then ending up in Alaska. While she was in Phoenix in 2009, she decided

to go back to school online to get her master’s degree in business administration. In Brush in 2010 she opened a coffee shop called Willow Coffee, Tea & Smoothie that she operated out of a renovated gas station, and she finished her master’s degree.

They moved to Anchorage in 2011 where Carmichael worked in a hospital foundation office for five years. “Then I just felt the need to go back to my own business,” she recalls. “I continued to work in the foundation, then started my business. Then the business grew enough that I quit the [foundation] and started doing it full-time. It was in August of 2016 that we started Summit Embroidery Works.” Carmichael pointed out that the name Summit Embroidery Works is an acronym for SEWs, and their tagline is “We Believe in You!” “We really believe in business and putting people’s logos to work for them. And that’s what we do, in stitches and in ink: promotional products.”

Carmichael said her favorite aspect of her business is designing. “I love that, when customers pick

stuff up, and they’re just delighted with the result,” she says. “Most often they’re surprised it looks as good as it does.” Working alongside her two employees, Rie Campbell and Hiromi Kasai, Carmichael is able to work with logos brought to them in digital fi les or as physical items. The logo for Uplifted Coffee was originally brought as a sketch on a napkin. “I can work with pretty much anything. And I can get pretty much anything,” she states, referring to the different promotional items they print on. With the new expansion, they plan on adding a showroom where they hope to designate an area to show off promotional items they’ve made for Columbia, Goldendale, and Hood River High Schools. To contact Summit Embroidery Works for your embroidery and promotional needs, send an email to info@summitembroideryworks.com or call (509) 4932806. Or you can visit their website at www.summitembroideryworks.com.

Clarification

Some information in our story last week on the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo was inaccurate. The information provided by the NPRA Rodeo website about qualified times in the cow milking for this rodeo was incorrect. There were no qualified times in the event

for the course of the rodeo. References to mutton busting during the rodeo were likewise incorrect; mutton busting has not taken place for a few years. As for the fl ag team that was advertised on this year’s rodeo flyer, unfortunately the team did not perform.

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Here’s What the Child Care Crisis is

Businesses

49% of Washington parents found it difficult or very difficult to find, afford, and keep child care

27% quit their jobs or left school or training due to child care issues

9% were fired or let go due to child care issues

27% went from full- to part-time work, school, or training

$ 2.08B

are the estimated direct costs of turnover and missed work due to child care issues

$ 6.5B

are the total estimated direct and opportunity costs due to employee child care issues

Costing Washington

The impact is no less costly in Goldendale. Join these and other business interests in learning more about potential solutions to local childcare issues. An upcoming business roundtable is being scheduled. The date and details will soon be announced.

PEGGY WOODARD

MATERIAL WITNESS: Dawn Carmichael, owner of Summit Embroidery Works, standing in front of the business in Bingen.

COURTESY JEANNE MORGAN

ART PHASE III COMPLETE: Windermere representatives, artists, Goldendale Chamber representatives, and members of the Art at the Heart Committee met in front of the Windemere Real Estate building on the corner of E. Main and Columbus to celebrate the completion of Phase III of the four corners Art at the Heart project. Left to right: from Windemere, Lindamay Woosley, co-owner Marin McCauley, Rachel Broughton, co-owner Linda Phelps, managing broker Linda Sue Cox; artists Sandra Choate, Felicia Gray, and Scott Gray; Art at the Heart representative Sara Eubanks; Chamber representatives Teja Finch, Terra McLoed, and Tally Wagner.