Goldendale Sentinel June 5, 2024

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Council chooses new City logo

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

It was a quick and easy Goldendale City Council meeting Monday. Beyond routine reports of department heads and councilors, there was only a single item on the agenda. That was a resolution approving a new logo for the City of Goldendale.

Mayor Dave Jones said the move to develop an updated logo was a project begun under former mayor Mike Canon. “The city entered into a deal with Felicia Gray, a local artist and designer,” he said “This year she submitted several drawings and logos. We assembled a team of people and picked the one that we have in the packet.”

The language of the resolution called the current logo “old, outdated, and not reflective of the city’s positive attitudes.” It also identified the members of the ad hoc committee as Mayor Dave Jones, Clerk-Treasurer Sandy Wells, Councilors Ellie Casey and Andy Halm, and Police Chief Mike Smith were involved with the decision.

County moves toward creating new jail department

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

Klickitat County Commissioners voted at their May 30 work session to eliminate half of the proposed four options for the Klickitat County Jail. Option 1, to contract with NORCOR and close Klickitat County Jail completely was eliminated, along with Option 4, which was to build a new jail.

Still on the drawing board are Option 2, contract with NORCOR, but maintain a booking and holding facility in Goldendale open 24 hours, and Option 3, maintain the current jail, but under the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), remodeled, with a medical clinic onsite seven days a week.

In either case, control of the jail would be taken away from the sheriff’s department and given to a new County Department of Corrections.

At the end of the four-hour session, and following a pair of friendly amendments, the vote was unanimous for this motion by Commissioner Jacob Anderson:

“Madam Chair, I would propose a motion to direct staff to prepare documents for the creation of a Department of Corrections via resolution underneath the control of the Board of Coun-

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer has offered clarifications regarding an article in The Sentinel on his town hall meeting on May 25, recounted here with additional reporting.

Songer said: “The article stated that I asked the Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney (PA) David Quesnel to issue a furlough from custody so Paulette George could be taken to a hospital and that the PA had refused, saying he never gave furloughs. The article reported, ‘Songer said Quesnel told him, “I do not give furloughs. If we give them a furlough, and they go to that mental facility, and they let them go, and they commit a crime, then it’s on me.”’ “I did not talk to Prosecutor David Quesnel about Paulette George getting a furlough.

“What I said was, Under-

ty Commissioners.

“Staff is directed to seek a consultant to continue the review of Options 2 and 3 of the corrections report without the directive of a jail closure from the previous motion.

“We would also like to direct staff to prepare a supplemental budget removing the jail sub-department and moving the funds into a new department under the Department of Corrections.

“Staff is directed to find an individual to serve as an interim jail manager.

“And that the BOCC is requesting staff to proceed with all haste to accomplish this action.”

Commissioner Dan Christopher prefaced his yes vote by saying this was the best option among the limited choices offered, and he strongly believed Option 2 would prove to be much more expensive than Option 3.

Despite the many differences between the commissioners’ viewpoints, and the heat of the issue, the board was able to come to a collegial compromise.

“These decisions affect the community; they affect staff; they affect us, and they are never taken lightly,” said Anderson. “We don’t do these in jest. I firmly believe that this is the

“The old logo was more about the sun,” observed Councilor Theone Wheeler. “This one depicts our night skies more. I think Goldendale really is about the stars, with our Observatory and all.” No one at the meeting was able to identify how long the city had used the current logo or who had created it, but they lost no time in approving the new one, and the meeting as a whole clocked in at a scant half hour.

sheriff Carmen Knopes, Chief Loren Culp, and George’s attorney, Lori Hoctor, were the ones who talked to the PA about getting George a furlough in order to be sent to a mental hospital. The three of them informed me that David Quesnel told them he won’t give out furloughs and refused to do so. Quesnel did issue a furlough when George’s condition got bad and we took her to KVH for medical treatment.”

The Sentinel has acquired a copy of a letter sent from Jail Chief Culp to Hoctor indicating a furlough was not what was requested. The letter, dated November 29, 2023, tells Hoctor, “Since she [Paulette George] has been in the Klickitat County Jail, she has been a problem. She has refused to shower or change clothes. When she does engage with staff, which is very rare, she is sometimes verbally abusive. Most of the

Trout Unlimited and Discovery Center partner for outdoor school

LAURIE WILHITE

WCTU-KAEG COCHAIR

On May 22 through 25, students from Centerville, Wishram, Lyle, and Klickitat visited Brooks Memorial State Park for an outdoor school focusing on math, science, and conservation. This two-night, three-day camp was led by Danny Cosgrove, Gorge Ecology Outdoors (GEO) Program Director, from the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. The outdoor school for Klickitat County kids was also funded in part with Environmental Science 5th grade monies managed by the Washington State Principals Association. The Washington Council of Trout Unlimited—Klickitat Alternate Engagement Group (WCTU—KAEG) partnered with The Discovery Center for this outdoor school at Brooks. Trout Unlimited grant money, including a national Embrace A Stream grant associated with the Klickitat Mile One project, provided $4,000 of funding for the camp. TU volunteers led sessions on casting skills and leathercraft projects. One of the main goals of Trout Unlimited is to protect and en-

hance habitat for cold water fisheries including salmon, steelhead, and trout. Conservation continues to be a Trout Unlimited priority in Klickitat County. Pioneer Rock and Monument, located in Goldendale, donated slabs of granite to use for leather stamping. Tandy Leather, located in Portland, Oregon, provided supplies at a discount. Campers were able to make a keychain, bookmark, and other leather projects depicting the nine elements of a healthy stream for fish which include sky, water, riffles, short

LOU MARZELES

MUSIC IN THE AIR: Last weekend’s Pickers Festival saw amiable crowds of live music participants gracing Ekone Park and enjoying the late spring surroundings.

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SuperiorCourtlog

Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docketforthemonthofMay, 2024, provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting AttorneyDavidR Quesnel Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the first and third Mondays of themonth

• State of Washington v CarlosLorenzoMartinez, No 13-1-00093-0,dismissed withoutprejudice State of Washington v Joseph L Jones No 23-1-00013-20, defendant pleaded guilty Burglar 2nd, RCW 9A 52.030, Criminal Trespass 1st RCW 9A52.070, Assault 3rd, RCW 9A36.031 and AttemptingtoElude RCW 46.61024,dateof offenses 2/21-22/23, and was sentenced to 16 months in prison 12 moths DOC supervision

• State of Washington v Rodney J McGraw No

23-1-00050-20, defendant pleadedguiltytoUnlawful Imprisonment-DV,RCW 9A40.040and10.99020(8), date of offense10/05/24, and was sentenced to 20 months in prison and 12 monthsDOCsupervision

• State of Washington v Reece A Miller, No 24-1-00019-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Residential Burglary, RCW 9A 52.025, date of offense 3/30/24, and was sentenced to 15 months

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State of Washington v Ronnie M Dunlap, No 24-1-00023-20, defendant pleaded guilty to three countsofAssault3rd RCW 9A36.031and Possession of Methamphetamine, RCW 69.504013, date of offenses 4/14-15/24, and was sentenced to 12.75 monthsinprisonand12.75 months DOCsupervision under a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA),RCW9.94A660

GOLDENDALES ATTIC

LOOKINGBACK

May 23 1924-100 Years Ago

Ferryman Peck of Maryhill informs The Sentinel that there is now a fumigatingstation across the river at GrantsinthePopular GroveCampgrounds wheretheoutfitsoftouristscomingfrom Californiamaybefumigatedontheaccountoffootandmouthdisease,beforecomingacrossontheferry Thiswillmakeitmuchhandier foreverybodyconcerned,asheretoforeitwasrequiredthatunfumigatedoutfitsbesenttosomeother pointfor fumigation Thiscausedgreatinconveniencetothetouristsand keptmanyfromgoingthroughthissection May 24, 1934-90 Years Ago

TheGoldendaleHotelandCafewillhenceforthbeknownastheNyeHotelandCafe Theneonsigninthefront andthevariousroadsignsarealteredtobearthenewname Thisbuildingwasoneofthefirststructuresbuilt followingthefireof1888,whichburnedtheentirebusinessdistrictofGoldendale OnJuly26,1945,firedestroyed thethree-storyHotelandCafe Thepropertywasclearedofdebrisandremainedvacantuntil1954 OnMarch4, 1954 workstartedonaone-story brick buildingtobeknownastheGoldendaleDentalMedicalBuilding This buildingislocatedonthesouthsideofMainStreetdirectlyacrossthestreetfromtheSentinelOffice

May 27, 1954-70 Years Ago

Interest in aviation hereabouts is mountingall the time, Bill Cunningham, “The Flying Farmer,” reported thisweek,andtherearenowabout30licensedpilotsintheGoldendalearea Twoofthechiefneedsinbuilding Goldendaleintoafirst-rateflyingtownareanairportandaflyingclub At presentthelocalflyersarekeeping their planesat Dallesportorat theBlockhouselandingstrip, withafewlikeBillusingtheir own propertyfor flying purposes Recent additions to the localflyingfraternity have been Ray and Harold Hill, who recently builta hanger ontheirSpringCreek holdings,andGary JoeStone who keeps his recently purchased planeat Dallesport Therunwayatblockhouseis1300feetlongwhichisserviceableforlightsportplanes Whatisreally neededisa2400-footrunwaytoserveasalocalairportandanemergencylandingfield Thereisagoodstripof landavailablenorthofGoldendale MostflyersvisitingGoldendaleusetheRobisonfieldatthesouthoutskirts Onlyorganizationisneededtoconsolidatetheinterestandtalentforflyinghere,saidBillCunningham

May 30, 1974-50 Years Ago

OwnersofGoldendale’snewestbusiness,SimcoeMetal,areMr andMrs RayMosbrucker TheMosbruckers and theirfamily have returned to the Goldendale area after livingand workingfor several yearsin the Vancouverarea

May 30, 1974-50 Years Ago

May 31, 1984-40 Years Ago

Golden Anniversary-celebration for Richard and Doris Sellers will come a little late; they were married

This picture has been Well, Alec himself colorized Sandra Lefever contacted us and said you Rorabaughwastheonlyone are all incorrect and need able to identify the couple glasses! Alec dug a little in last week’s Goldendale’s bit and, throughafriend of AtticMysteryPicture This thefamily,cameupwithan was Balance and Harry answer:“MikeShattuck his Lefever celebrating their sonZackShattuck,hismom 50th anniversary Sandra Jessica,andIdon’tknowthe and her husband recently names of his grandmother celebrated their own 50th or great-grandmother One of those five generation

Last week we reported pics” Thank you, Alec,for that only one person, Alec setting us straight and for Chisholm was identified findingtherealanswer!

If you want to know how I made out on Doomsday the Great American SmokeOut well,IdidandIdidn’t

One thing that stands out in my mind is that the dreaded anticipation was almost worse than the day itself,onceitfinallyarrived I had about two weeks to dread it How could I ever livethroughthedaywithout heebee jeebees?Ifrettedand smoked allthe more in contemplationofasmokelessday

Now, about the day itself, blow by blow I slept in hoping to chop off some of the day at theearlyend Thena leisurelyshower It’sawfully hardtosmokeinashower

Dorothy Beaven who promoted allthis by getting me publicly to announce my intention of quitting for a day,phoned:“Doyouremember what day this is? and I replied,“I’mpainfullyaware It’sMayDay”

The first real hurdle was after breakfast I ignored my coffee and went into the kitchen and washed the pattern off of the dishes Then tothebeautyparlor,andthat wasgoodtherapybecauseit’s awkwardtosmokewithyour headhangingupsidedownis awashbasin

Pete took meout tolunch, and people kept asking me howit wasgoing,whilethey contentedlyblewsmokerings and murmured withecstasy over each drag I felt quite superior and virtuous over my newly-acquired saintli-

ThelastofsixgiantmapletreesthatstoodonColumbusAvenueinfrontoftheKlickitatCourtHouseformore than25yearsfellatthehandsofGoldendalePostmasterMikeMontanye AccordingtocourthousecustodianBen Forry,thetreeshadtoberemovedbecauseofadvancingdiseaseandoldage Afterthestumpsareremoved,the mapleswillbereplaced with10floweringplum treesnowstandingbehindthecourthousereadytobeplanted Theplumtreesarecurrentlyaboutsixfeettall ness Thiswasn’tgoingtobehalf bad It wasa beautifulday,and wewentforarideinthecountry Isuspectthiswaspartof theplottokeepmefromlocking myself in the bathroom withacartonofcigarettes

Jan 2, 1934, here in Goldendale, but the festivities have been delayed until their children could all be here OnSaturday,June9,attheGoldendaleAssemblyof God Churchon Chatfield, theSellers will behonoredata reception SonJoeSellersofGoldendaleanddaughtersJerriLeiuranceofVale,Oregon;PattiBrownofBillings, Montana; and Janice Marx of Everett will be presentfor the party The couple has13grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

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But the afternoon became a different story from the rather effortless morning Wegotoutandwalkedinthe woods, and I was suddenly remindedofascenefrommy

childhood Askids we had a swimmin hole in the creek and we delighted in wickedlysmokingwhat wecalled “smoking wood” It tasted good,smelledlikeacampfire, and took50 matches to keep going Ifoundmyselfkicking theforestfloorhopingtoscuff upsomesmokingwood

The optimism of my successful morning began to fade as an uneasiness came over me that this was going to be a bit tough after all Frequentglancesatmywatch confirmedthatthisafternoon was indeed takingan hour foreverytenminutes Trying to find something positive to offer, Pete said, “Youreyeslookbrighter”As Itwisted my handkerchief, I snapped“They’rejustbeady” Ifeltlikebeingcrabbyinstead ofBabyBrighteyes WhenwegothomeIcalled Audrey Browning because shewasbeingsmokelesstoo We found we were having similar experiences and the experimentwasgettingmore grimastimeworeon

That brought up a technical question When would thedaybeconsideredover?I checkedwithmymentorand torturer, Dorothy, and she brightly said, “Oh, from the timeyou got up tillthetime yougotobed Whywasn’tIJewish?Their dayisoveratsundown

Audrey and I declared it officially the end of a hard day at 10:30 and rewarded ourselves Theforbiddenfruit didn’t taste quite as good as wethought it would We had blownitwithonecigarette

So, you see what I meant when I said, Well, I did, and I didn’t ” Old Feet-ofClaycouldn’tcomeupwitha totallyidealending Ihopethere’salittle place in Heaven where there’s roomforFallenAngels ButI think they callthat place by anothername,becausewhere there’ssmoke there’sfire!

Richard Lefever

Klickitat

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County Jail should not be closed

On March 29, 2024, Klickitat County Commissioner Lori Zoller announced that she was contracting with Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR) in The Dalles, Oregon. She further stated that Klickitat County Sheriff’s Jail inmates would be transported to NORCOR Jail Facility by April 12 and the KCSO Jail will be completely shut down by the end of April 2024.

Following this ambush announcement by Zoller and backed by Commissioner Jacob Anderson, I initiated my own investigation into their level of negotiations. On April 10—two days before we were supposed to transport our inmates to NORCOR— I contacted two sheriffs who were board members of NORCOR. They informed us the first contact with NORCOR was on or about March 20 by Zoller and Anderson. The contact was a rather casual conversation with no commitment from NORCOR. They further informed us of the high cost of the commissioners’ proposal, which would more than evaporate the claims of financial benefits by using NORCOR.

Guest Editorial Bob Songer, Sheriff, Klickitat County

The two sheriffs informed us that Zoller and Anderson “do not have a contract to house KCSO inmates at NORCOR.” They further stated it could easily take six months for an agreement to reach a functional level if NORCOR decided to contract with Klickitat County in order to accept Klickitat County inmates.

The statement above clearly contradicts the claims made by Zoller and Anderson. Therefore, I concluded these commissioners were either bungling incompetents or intentionally lying to the public and the Sheriff’s Office.

Zoller and Anderson had the Klickitat County Human Resources and Administrative Services Department start union negotiations with the employees’ union for severance packages for the 16 employees who would lose their jobs in our jail with the impending closure. The County negotiations with the union were based on a lie—Zoller and Anderson did not have a contract with NORCOR to house our inmates.

About May 12, I phoned Franklin County Sheriff J.D. Raymond and asked if he could have the chief of his jail conduct an evaluation of the Klickitat County Jail. He agreed to do so. On May 15, Franklin County Jail Commander Keilen Harmon made contact with Undersheriff Carmen Knopes, Chief Jail Deputy Loren Culp, and me. He conducted an interview with us about our jail policies, procedures, jail budget, training of jail staff, jail supervision, chain of command, work hours for correction deputies, and more. He then accompanied Knopes and Culp on a complete tour of the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Jail. After, he stated he was impressed with how clean the jail was, especially in the jail kitchen. He said the jail staff appeared professional in carrying out their duties. He stated he did not think we have any problems

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with the Klickitat County Jail. On May 29, we received the complete findings from Harmon. On May 29, the Board of Klickitat County Commissioners (BOCC) held a workshop regarding four options for the Klickitat County Jail, with a comprehensive analysis of each. The board considered the option to contract with NORCOR as a future possibility. But the board chose another option, this one to maintain the current jail under the BOCC by creating a new county Department of Correction. The BOCC will appoint a jail administrator to run and operate the jail. The new jail administrator will report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.

During the workshop, Commissioner Dan Christopher asked Zoller and Anderson why they did not include a fifth option that would allow the jail to remain under the Sheriff. As I recall, neither Zoller nor Anderson answered Christopher’s question.

It is clear Zoller and Anderson flat-out lied to the sheriff, his employees, other law enforcement agencies, and the public at large when they stated they had a contract with NORCOR. This is a political sham being carried out by Zoller and Anderson. Zoller is power-hungry and thinks she is the boss of elected officials, and if they do not bow to her, she will show them who’s boss. She never sat down with us to talk about our jail needs or concerns about our jail employees.

Anderson hates me because in 2022, I tried to get him charged for allowing a juvenile beer party to continue at an Airbnb he owns in White Salmon. The prosecutor in Walla Walla refused to file charges.

If you do not think it is political, ask Commissioner Christopher, and he will tell you it is definitely political and that his two seatmates are trying to make the sheriff look bad because they are taking their lead from the far-left citizens of our county who hate Sheriff Bob Songer.

In my opinion, the BOCC should have held a special election that encompassed five options for the jail and included the jail staying under the Sheriff’s Office. The citizens are the elected officials’ boss and should be allowed to vote on this major issue affecting Klickitat County Jail.

Burn-out has got to go

Letters from the community

Time and history will show

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.

The sun has risen on a new day, but there is something different about today. Only time and history will reveal what change occurred in the American spirit after the verdict was read on May 30, 2024. “Discretionary” justice is on display. The current President responds with no words but a joyful smirk when asked about the conviction of his current political opponent.

These are reflective times. Do not interpret the fact that buildings have not been burned or property destroyed as apathy. The silence of an American flag flying is the rallying cry for Trump, the outlaw, and for all those who have fallen victim to the tyranny of government.

Think about this—why did they bring this case to court now? Why did the judge keep key, professional witnesses for the defense from testifying?

There are many questions I have about how flawed this case was. My main point is this: as a result of what they did to Trump, America is in trouble! Our freedoms are in the balance. More so than they were before the Trump verdict.

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.

Terry Wilhelm Goldendale

They’re trying to keep the machine running

Ken McKune Goldendale

The ballot boxes close on the eve of November 5. See you there.

Lisa Evans White Salmon

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About the only thing I can agree with regarding Ms. Montag’s letter to the editor of May 29 is the title given to it: “Choose the right people.”

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.

ing right-to-life of the child. It only shows how fallacious the argument is of Ms. Montag’s. She and her supporters don’t give one hoot about women’s health. They just want to keep their abortion machine running.

Mark Naulty Goldendale

We are in trouble

Today I had jury duty. I feel honored and always look forward to doing my civic duty and serve as a juror. It also brought me into a conversation with someone on Facebook about “What if I were a juror in Trump’s case.”

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

I see myself as an honest juror. I look at the facts, and count on the law.

Ms. Montag trots out the same old women’s lib arguments that, when analyzed, are as disingenuous as President’s Biden’s claim that he is protecting women by allowing trans-men in women’s sports.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

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

In Trump’s case, this was a political warfare to remove an opposing candidate from running for office. It was “lawfare” in plain view. Whether people like Trump or not, what they did to him paved the way to criminalize the court system— which means this kind of judicial system finds a person guilty before any proof of innocence. Not the other way around.

It’s unprecedented!

In every aspect of this case, it was made very clear: the prosecution and judge set out to manipulate a guilty verdict. I can’t blame the jurors because of the instructions given to them by the judge. He even manipulated their ability to make their decisions based on law and evidence.

Currently the Biden Administration is pushing the Supreme Court to continue allowing abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol to be sent through the mail with little if any medical supervision. The Comstock Act could provide some protection to women.

On Planned Parenthood’s website, it claims these drugs are “safer than Advil.” In reality, these drugs can cause serious and life-threatening consequences. The FDA’s own label says these abortion drugs will cause 1 in 25 women to end up in the emergency room, and of those, 7% will require surgery.

When these drugs were FDA approved in 2000, it was done with important safety standards such as in-person doctor visits and ongoing care. Since then, these safety standards have been removed, leaving women (your daughter in college) alone to deal with a potential lifethreating condition, not to mention the emotional damage being done.

My argument doesn’t even deal with the fundamental and overarch-

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He blames everybody I am not positive that closing the jail is the right decision; I will wait on the Commissioners’ report of their research and findings to see what is best for Klickitat County. However, I believe the County Commissioners are justified in researching and seeking the best solution to the jail’s management problems. Bob Songer has not demonstrated competence in his role as the top administrator for the county’s jail and law enforcement. He claims the buck stops with him but then blames the state, the Songer haters, the radical left, the Democratic party, and the county commissioners for his failure to manage his budget and ensure the safety and humane treatment of the county’s inmates.

He hired Loren Culp because of his political alliance and hero worship of Sheriff Songer. Under Culp’s management so far, one inmate died by suicide and another declined to near death before being transported to the hospital. Culp, who has no experience managing a county jail and staff, has mocked the mental health behaviors of inmates in BOCC meetings and dismissed the jail tragedies as something that just happen in all jails. Culp has been expelled from a professional law enforcement organization. Half of the county’s voters voted against Songer.

We don’t hate Songer, but we firmly believe he is no longer competent or appropriate as the county’s chief law enforcement officer.

Sue Kusch White Salmon

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Congratulations to the newest member of the Texas Rattlers Professional Bull Riders (PBR) club, Shane Scott! Shane was the No. 9 draft pick in round one, making him the youngest rider, at age 18, to ever be drafted to the PBR. And he’s been having all this success while still a senior in high school. Shane is the son of Amy Burgin and Shawn Roggenkamp and Trevor and Courney Scott, and grandson of Marilyn and the late Mike Scott and Diane and Oop Burgin. I hope those proud parents and grandparents get many opportunities to watch Shane in person as he competes as a member of the PBR.

In local rodeo news, the 2024 Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo is almost upon us. It’s going to be more exciting and action-packed than ever this year with pony-powered chariot races, wild horse racing, trick riders, an extended clock time, and more competitors in the always fun, wild, and crazy wild cow milking.

This year we have a top-notch team coming from Montana to do the announcing and music. We are very fortunate to get them this year and look forward to hearing this wellknown team in action. Bring Dad and all the family to Glenwood on Father’s Day weekend for the 89th Ketchum Kalf Rodeo. The show starts at 12:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, but parking may be tight so get there early so you don’t miss the first exciting events. The Friday night beer garden on the 14th will be in the dance hall. Ray Lemley will entertain with his music. On Saturday evening, Countryside Ride will, once again, entertain in the regular beer garden beyond the north end of the grandstands. Ray will provide music in the beer garden Sunday afternoon. Remember, no one under 21 is allowed in the beer garden, whether it’s in the dance hall or the western

saloon beer garden outside. I shared last week about the great success of our two Glenwood High School rodeo athletes, Joslyn Arnold and Peyton Sanchey. As they begin preparing for their journey to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Gillette, Wyoming in July, these cowgirls are not being idle. They both continue to compete in events and rodeos in the area to continue to improve their skills. I recently learned that Peyton set a new arena record with a time of 17.013 seconds at a Yakima County Barrel Racing Association event on May 30. Way to go, Peyton. It’s a thrill to watch both of these young ladies and I think we’ll continue to hear exciting things about their successes on into the future.

The Glenwood High School gym was packed last Saturday, June 1, to honor the memory of “Glenwood kid” Derrel Montgomery. Listening to the various tributes about his love for his family, positive impacts on Glenwood kids while coaching various sports, and good memories made with friends over the years was heartwarming. We all hope his wife Marlene and his children Clint, Aaron, Shara, Lisa, Darrin, and Darek and their families received comfort knowing he was so loved and well-regarded in his hometown. Derrel graduated in the Glenwood HS class of 1965. Four of his former classmates traveled to Glenwood to attend Derrel’s service.

Jennifer Hallenbeck says, “The best week of summer is almost here! SCUBA Vacation Bible School will take place June 24 through 28 at Glenwood Pioneer Memorial Community Church. It begins each day at 9 a.m. and ends at noon, with the exception of going to 12:30 p.m. on Friday of that week. All kids ages 4 years old through 6th grade are welcome to attend. Registration forms are available at the church and the post office.”

Through Yakama Cares and the Community Impact Fund, Legends Casino Hotel will distribute $1,093,206.75 to nonprofit organizations supporting communities throughout the area. The Yakama Cares program selected 113 nonprofits to share $516,319 while larger grants supporting law enforcement, fire departments, and other community services were awarded through the Community Impact Fund. Yakama Cares, an annual event, donates funds to create positive impacts in the communities it serves, and it is funded through the Charitable Contribution fund. Nonprofit organizations submit their applications annually between January 1 and March 31. The impacts of these grants will be felt throughout central Washington including Klickitat, Yakima, Ben -

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The annual tractor pull event at the Sellers family acreage, held again last weekend, is a tradition that draws participants from all around, including those from Oroville to Chehalis. This free event showcases the spirit of community and the love of machinery, bringing together people of all ages to enjoy a day filled with competition, camaraderie, and country charm. Attendees busied themselves with preparing their machines, while the Sellers family children provided snack-shack catered food. The event featured an array of equipment, from modified tractors of all varieties to century-old flywheel engines, all proudly operated and registered by the participants. The main attraction—the tractor pull competition— involved pulling a heavy sled along a designated track. The sled, equipped

ton, Franklin, and Kittitas counties. The committee for the Charitable Contribution fund received 467 applications to evaluate for the 2024 distribution. The applications undergo multiple rounds of cuts before the final selection. The committee bases part of their selection on the areas of need in the community.

The organizations receiving a distribution comprise many communities, and this year, grants awarded range from $1,000 to $20,000 per recipient. Grants include hospice care, fire department support, veteran support, summer reading programs, aid for food banks and more.

The Community Impact Fund seeks to aid larger projects that benefit the community as a whole. This fund is administered by an independent committee including representatives

with a weight transfer system, becomes progressively harder to pull as the tractor moves forward. Factors like traction, horsepower, and operator skill determine the competition’s outcome. “We got people out here who are really competitive, and some people come here to just enjoy the people,” said Joe Sellers, the event host. In addition to tractors, attendees also registered engines for demonstration. John Halm, a contributor since the event’s inception, presented several engines, some over a century old. The largest engine, recently restored on-site, was extracted from the decommissioned Condit dam near White Salmon. “It’s a never-ending chore to keep ’em running,” Halm explained. “It’s something people don’t see anymore; it’s a lost art.” For Halm, the event is an opportunity to bring exposure to the craft. “That’s kind of the deal, to get people interested,” he added.

of Toppenish or Wapato, Yakima, the state gaming commission, the Yakama gaming commission, and Yakama Tribal Council.

For 2024, $576,887 has been designated in amounts from $5,000 for the Washington State Patrol to just

Joe Sellers has been hosting the annual tractor pull event for the past 20 years. Sellers said, “In the 15 to 20 years we have been running this event, we have seldom turned a profit. Even when we have, all the money went to planning next year’s pull.” The event welcomes all, from seasoned pullers to children as young as five. “People can bring their lawn tractors out here; it’s for everyone,” Sellers noted. Watching the first pulls across the designated track,

district and sheriff’s department, and more.

Sellers reminisced about where his interest began. “My dad was plowing that field when I was five years old; he sat me on his knee while he was doing it, and like that, I was hooked.”

Reflecting on what motivates him to host the event and what draws people to participate, Sellers poignantly summarized: “The main purpose of this event is entertainment, camaraderie, and country folk getting together just to be country folk.”

over $90,000 for the City of Toppenish Police Department. Additional recipients include Wapato fire and police departments, Granger Fire Department, Yakima County fire

Mary Pierce

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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

Sunday

• Lyle Farmers/Crafters Sunday Market - 10 a.m. - -2 p.m. at the community center.

M onday

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509493-1533.

• 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

• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.

• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.

Tuesday

• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 3 – 4:30 p.m. for grades 5 – 8. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as soccer, volleyball, dodge ball, pickleball, table tennis and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org.

• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.

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

• 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 Tues-

day 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 at Rheingarten Park.

• 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.

• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some family fun!

Wednesday

• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.

• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Library. Fun and learning for you and your little ones!

• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30

• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbor 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org

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

• 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

• Trivia at the American Legion – (on hold through summer) every week 6:30 p.m.

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

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.

Thursday

• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 3 – 4:30 p.m. for grades 1 - 4. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as floor hockey, balloon volleyball, dodge ball and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org

• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open

Community Events

for all youth from 6:30-8 p.m. for indoor and/or outdoor activities. Meet new people, have fun playing soccer, dodge ball, gaga ball and more! For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.

• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.

• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.

• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale

• 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 - on hold until the end of Summer. 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

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

Saturday

• Farmers Market in Goldendale. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway.

• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June –September. Vendors, please contact Bea Wilson 509-637-0584.

• 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.

• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale

• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25

• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library COMMUNITY

EVENTS

YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN thru July 12! Pick up an application at the pool. Call Mike Villamar at 509-480-2311 for more infor-

a ride on the carousel! It is a 1905 Herschell-Spillman and is said to be one of only three of its type still working. It was purchased from Portland’s Oaks Park in 1929 and brought to Bickleton. All of the horses are stored at the museum during the year and are only brought out for this one weekend. Age doesn’t matter to ride this classic! From newborns to great-great-grandparents, anyone can ride! Visit www.bickletonrodeo.com/ for times and information!

June 9, 2024, Maryhill Wine Run 5k: 9 a.m. at the Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale. Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Maryhill Winery! For nearly 20 years Maryhill Winery has crafted wine with passion, patience, and balance. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

June 12, 2024, Summer at your Library Launch Party: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. June 14, 2024, Epic Youth Center Summer Kickoff: 67:30 p.m. at 1106 Sout Roosevelt in Goldendale. Come celebrate the start of the summer season with free food and fun outdoor summer games. All ages are invited. Check out epicyoucenter.org for more information.

Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year. Instructor: Scott Cascella Cost: $85 Signup Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/CPR June 27, 2024, Free Food Distribution: 12 – 2 p.m. at the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Goldendale. Drive-Thru event up to 250 families while supplies last.

June 28, 2024, El Baul de las Artes: 10:30 - 12:30 at the Goldendale Community Library. Intended for teens and tweens. Hands-on workshop, explore how ancient cultures drew inspiration from nature, particularly from the sacred corn plant, to create intricate arts and crafts

June 29, 2024, Cattleman of the Year Field Day: Pace and Virginia Amidon, details to follow.

July 1 – 31,2024, Klickitat School District Summer Meal Program: 12 - 1 p.m. Klickitat School 99 School Drive. Klickitat School District will be providing FREE summer meals to youth age 18 and below. Please contact Superintendent Kendrick Lester at 509-369-4145 for more information.

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

• 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.

mation or visit the pool website for forms.

June 5, 2024, Goldendale Community Resource Fair: 1 –6 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. The East houseless Task Force invites partners to connect with area residents in a week of activities highlighted by a Community Resource Fair at the Grange Hall on June 5. Organizations plan to open their doors the week of June 3-7 so visitors can learn more about the services they offer. Community members will be able to pick up a ‘passport’ with the goal of stopping by all participating offices to make connections and pick up resources. Each office will have a stamp to put in the passport, and when a booklet is full, it can be turned in for a chance to win a prize. All are welcome to join the fun. Email info@wagap.org for more information.

June 7 – 9, 2024, Alder Creek Pioneer Association Rodeo : Carousel rides, Saturday night dance, good food and a NPRA rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. Get involved yourself and go for

June 14 - 16, 2024, Rastelli Circus: Shows are at the following times: 6/14 7 p.m., 6/15 4 p.m. & 7 p.m., 6/16 at 2 p.m. We promis an action packed show that will keep you and your family on the edge of your seats! The circus showcases an impressive lineup of world-class performers, including jugglers, acrobats, acomedians, clowns, and aerialists, whoc come together grom various countries to create a truly international spectavle. Tickets available at Rastellicircus.com/ June 15 – 16, 2024, 86th annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo: Rodeo starts at 12:30 p.m. both days. Cowboy breakfast 6:30 - 10 a.m. Sunday at the Glenwood School. Cowboy Church Service Sunday from 9 - 10 a.m. Rodeo parade is Sunday at 11 thru Downtown Glenwood. For more information or to enter call 509-364-3427

June 20 – 22, 2024 EPIC Youth Center Soccer Camp : 9:30 – 12:30 for ages 7 – 16 at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale. Check out the website epicyouthcenter.org for waivers and code of conduct information.

June 21, 2024, The Oregon Reptile Man: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Learn about reptiles with humor and patience.

June 21 & 22, 2024, Goldendale City Wide Yard Sales: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Goldendale residents sign up at goldendalechamber.org through June 16. Free to participate. Pick up free lists of sales at Goldendale Chamber 903E. Broadway from June 19-22. Follow on facebook June 24, 2024, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED course: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First

July 4, 2024, Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show: Gates open at 1 p.m., opening ceremony at 4:30, Derby starts at 5 p.m. Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale Contact Todd at 509-261-00484 or Scott 509-250-2001

July 5 – 6, 2024, Goldendale Annual Community Days: Visit the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce website for more detail on these events.

July 6, 2024, Celebrate 100 Years with Goldendale Golf Club: Activites begin as the club as we decorate our golf carts for the annual Community Days Parade! Immediately after the parade ththese activites will be available at the golf club until 6 p.m: Farmers Market, mini golf, GGC walking history, bouncy house, water slide, food trucks, live music. Contact Amy Wilson for more information, amywilson@pga.com.

July 11 – 13, 2024, Friends of the Goldendale Library Book Sale

July 17, 2024, Summer at your Library Midsummer Party: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen Street.

July 19, 2024, Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure: 11 – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen Street. This is an immersive experience that combines storytelling with STEM exploration. Contact the Library for more information.

July 27 – 28, 2024 W.E. Rock Crawl Western Series Round 3: Broken Boulder Farm, Goldendale.

July 26 - 28, 2024 Klickitat Canyon Days: Free hot dog dinner Friday night at the Community Center, Fire Department fundraiser breakfast on Saturday morning and vendors starting at 9 on Saturday. Rubby ducky race will be on Sunday. Vendors needed, email klickitatcanyonday@gmail.com. September 7, 2024, Splendor of the River: 5 - 9 p.m. at the Maryhill Musuem. Support Maryhill Museum’s mission to ignite a journey of educational enrichment in the Columbia Gorge! Together we hold the keys to an enchanting guture. Tickets available and sponsorships available at www.maryhillmuseum.org or 509-773-3733.

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Stephen Paul Naught

Stephen Paul Naught went to be with his Lord on May 23, 2024, when he died unexpectedly and peacefully in his Bickleton home.

Stephen was born June 16, 1945, in Yakima, Washington, to Harold and Vernice Naught. He was raised attending school in Bickleton, Washington, and graduated in 1963. It was while he was in junior high school that he attended Camp Ghormley and accepted Jesus as Savior, a decision that influenced him for the rest of his life. Following high school graduation, he attended Yakima Valley College. He then attended, and received his BA degree from Washington State University.

During his first year at YVC in 1963, he met and began dating Judy Lanzendorfer of Sunnyside, Washington. They married in January 1966 while they were both students at WSU. He was a member of Army ROTC while at WSU, so when he graduated in February 1968, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Their daughter, Kim, was born that February; and in May 1968, he, his wife, and daughter traveled to Augusta, Georgia, where he reported for six weeks of Signal Officer training. Following that training, he was sent to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, for nine weeks of additional training. At its conclusion, he was sent to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, for his first duty station.

In May of 1969, he received orders for Vietnam as the Signal Officer for an Infantry Battalion. He, Judy, and Kim traveled back to Sunnyside where Judy and Kim lived while he was in Vietnam. He was shot while in combat in September 1969, earning him a Purple Heart and Bronz Star for valor. He was evacuated to a hospital in Japan to recover. He was sent back to the States in October 1969 and assigned to Fort Lewis, where the family lived until May 1970 when he was promoted to captain. He was then assigned as the Garrison Commander of the Yakima Firing Center. The family settled in Yakima. Son, Kevin, was born and completed the family in October 1970. In 1974, Stephen joined his father and brother on the farm in Bickleton, and they formed Naught Ranches. The young family moved to the farm near Bickleton that year, and Stephen would live on his farm until his

death. Stephen farmed raising wheat, feed barley, and cattle until his retirement in 2023. Stephen was president of Washington Association of Wheat Growers in 1980 and made many trips to Washington, D.C., and a trip to Geneva, Switzerland, lobbying for the wheat industry. In 1989, he was elected National Barley Growers Association President and continued lobbying for the nation’s barley industry. He was a lifelong member of the Bickleton Evangelical Presbyterian Church, serving several terms as an Elder, and teaching Sunday School. He was a member of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. He was a discussion leader in Yakima’s Bible Study Fellowship for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Lower Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars. Stephen was a loyal friend, a passionate farmer, and a patriot. But his favorite cause was his family. He and his wife, Judy, were true soulmates; and his children, grandchildren and great-grandson were his world. He was very fond of his friends, relatives, and community. He mentored many young farmers and Christians. He was generous to a fault and fun-loving. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy; their daughter, Kim, and her husband, David, and their children (Katelynn Clinton, Peter and wife, Cigne Clinton), and great-grandson, Miller Clinton); and their son, Kevin Naught, and wife, Kathy, and their children (Keith, Charlie and Ian Naught). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terry, as well as his beloved dog, Buddy. He was truly a gift from the Lord. Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Family interment will be in the Bickleton I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Bickleton Evangelical Church in Bickleton with Military Honors. Those desiring to contribute memorials are asked to do so to the Alder Creek Pioneer Association or the Bickleton Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to sign Stephen’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com. Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangement.

School Board meeting notes

Alex Gorrod attends meetings of the Goldendale School District Board and shares his notes on them with The Sentinel. These are not official minutes of the meetings. Here he reports on the meeting of Tuesday, May 28, 2024. You can see the full agenda online at: https:// meetings.boardbook.org/ Public/Agenda/780? meeting=634753.

1. The meeting started with two presentations. The first was from Ms. Heather Gallagher and Lexi Molnar and was about the CTE Presidential Scholar Process. Lexi and Ms. Gallagher submitted Lexi for the CTE Presidential Scholar and found out that she has been chosen as one of five from Washington State and one of 161 other students from the nation. She is possibly the first finalist in this from Goldendale.

2. The second presentation was from the GSD counselors. Ms. Lee (GHS counselor) spoke about their three goals for the 2023/2024 school year (Math Scores, Attendance, and Kindness and Empathy). They saw a 3% increase in math scores, minimal change in attendance, and students felt they were more kind and empathetic as the year progressed (shown through surveys).

Ms. Tullis (GMS Counselor) spoke about their goals from the school year (implementation of social emotional based curriculum and the high school and beyond plan). They chose to use Character Strong (characterstrong.com), and she felt that it was making good strides with students. The High School and Beyond plan helps students explore possible career interests and future educational choices by taking various quizzes and surveys.

Mr. Albin (GPS Counselor) shared the 2023/2024 goals (increase face to face contact with parents, initiating SOS (Saturation of Services) program, and using Zones of Regulation). He felt that they have done well in implementing all of these goals and have seen some success, especially in the SOS programs. He stated his goals for 2024/2025 would include increasing face-to-face contact, continuing the SOS program and expanding it, and creating a pilot project of Mindful Classroom (mindfulclassrooms.com).

3. Ronda Nielsen (Bus Driver) and Kadee Herrington (GHS Head Volleyball Coach) were hired.

4. Resignations were accepted from Megan Tate (GHS Building Cook), Erin Kljeski (3rd Grade Teacher), Sharon Logsdon (Bus Aide),

Chris West (GHS Custodian), and Matt Ober (GPS SPED Para).

5. Dean Schlenker (Business Manager) reported that the general fund is at $2,475,969. This is up from last month ($1,684,014) and up from last year ($2,122,327).

6. Mr. Schlenker also reported on enrollment. FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent; every FTE is worth $10,000 in funding. GPS had a 297.6 FTE (last year it was 290.79). GMS had a 254.5 FTE (Last year it was 260.12). GHS had a 298.2 FTE (last year it was 288.75). The online school has 2054.15 (Last year it was 2068). They are currently 25.3 FTE above what they budgeted for.

7. Mr. Schlenker also reported on a facilities update. He started by talking about how the Small Works Roster works. Essentially if a job is below $350,000 it can be put out to roster of companies that meet state requirements rather than having to go through the larger process required for bigger projects. He then showed the concept for the GHS basketball court update. It has been 27 years since it was last done and will cost around $50,000. This money will be coming from the capital improvements fund. He also shared about a $207K project to update ventilation and heating in the GHS CTE building.

8. There were four audits that the school was completing recently. Each one had no findings. The audit team expressed that they were very impressed with Mr. Schlenker’s professionalism and the work he did in order to have perfect results.

9. Ms. Hedges (Principal at GPS) reported that they have 294 students. 72% of these students attend school regularly (missing no more than 2 days per month). She shared about successful events that happened recently (GPS PTO Carnival, a zoo field trip, making drums in Sahaptin class, and the testing that is just about done). She stated that Kindergarten registration is at around 34 students. The 4th grade will be going up to GMS on June 3 and 4 to see the school and meet teachers. And the annual Walk-AThon is on June 7th starting at noon.

10. Ms. Lummio (Principal at GMS) reported that 5th and 6th grade recently did an outdoor camp at Camp Dudley and they were able to obtain a grant for next year so they could do an overnight camp. GMS will be putting on an Ice Cream Social at GMS on Friday, May 31, from 5-7pm. There will be various activities and

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren

BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45 , Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com.

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 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

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Tue: Youth Group 6-8pm. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10

Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

it only costs $1 to enter, with additional ice cream tickets for $1. They also have their annual field day coming up.

11. Mr. Westerman (Principal at GHS) reported that graduation is at the GHS gym on Friday, June 7, at 7pm. They will be doing a graduation walk through GPS and GMS as well as the Parade on Thursday, June 6. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. The GHS concert and jazz bands have a concert on Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m. at the GHS gym. The GMS band has a concert at the GMS gym on Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Baseball finished 10-13 and got 3rd place in the EWAC West. Softball was 12-11 and got 2nd place in the EWAC West. Golf had 5 golfers in districts and two advanced to State (Ike O’Leary and Jackson Large). Tennis saw Jeslyn Berry and Taryn Rising winning the EWAC district championship and state championship in doubles. Track boys got 2nd as a team in both the District and State championships. The girls team placed 6th in districts as a team. Raymond Holycross was state champion in triple jump, 2nd in 110m hurdles, and 2nd in 300m hurdles. Matthew Gray was 2nd in the 200m and 5th in the triple jump. Sean Henrickson was 6th in the 800m and 7th in the 1600m. And Emma Meagher was 7th in the 800m, 7th in the 1600m, and 10th in the 3200m. Cameron Groves (BB) and Brook Blain (SB) were both named 1st Team All-League. Josh Boe (BB), Maggie Gutierrez, BryLee Mulrony, Claira Tuning (all SB), Ike O’Leary, and Jackson Large (both Golf) were all named to 2nd Team AllLeague. Jackson Gamble (BB), Addison Bomberger, Marley Maiva (SB), Colby Large, and Christian Green (Golf) were all named as honorable mentions.

12. Ms. Ward (SPED Director) reported that 17% of the district’s students are in the SPED program. They currently have a lot of open positions for paras, with 7 open at GPS. All the SPED teaching positions are filled for next school year. It was also announced that Amber has taken another job for next year and will no longer serve as the SPED director.

13. During Board comments Chris Siebert (School Director) talked about how well the senior presentations went this year. He went on to give a shoutout to both Mr. Westerman and Mr. Pakinas who are moving on after this school year. Chris Twohy (School Director) restated that senior presentations were well done. He also stated that AG day was

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

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD

2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-250-0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm RiverofLife222.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

a great event put on recently and wanted to say thank you to those who helped put it on, especially Mr. and Mrs. Krieg. Betty Richards (School Director) thanked Ms. Lee for all her hard work putting together the senior presentations night. She thanked Mr. Westerman, Mr. Pakinas, and Ms. Ward for all their service to the school. She went on to thank Mr. Schlenker for his excellent work in the financial department and the maintenance crew for their work on keeping the campuses nicely manicured. She wrapped up by thanking the public present for being at the meeting. John Hoctor (School Director) thought it was great how many positive things were happening at the schools. Deborah Heart (School Director/Board Chair) shared about her positive experiences with senior presentations, the FFA plant sale, and the Writing Curriculum walk-through at GPS. She also invited anyone who would like to attend to the GHS Baccalaureate service which will be at the GHS cafeteria on Sunday, June 3, at 2 p.m. 14. Dr. Ellen Perconti (Superintendent) reported that they would be reducing staff by three members next year but that due to resignations they still had a few openings to fill. She also give a “Program Review Summary” stating they were doing an end of the year review, looking at ELL students, and Homeless family contact. It was not stated if this was a specific program or just an overall look at programs in the district. 15. The Board voted to accept the 2023-2024 Highly Capable plan. They then approved Mr. Schlenker to pursue bids from Architect companies to remodel the football field and track. The Board then took the rest of the action items and voted on them all together with no discussion, passing all of them. They approved adding a GMS girls wrestling season, changing the regular meeting date in June, out of state field trips, and an out of endorsement teacher. Check out the previous minutes for meetings on the district website. I encourage anyone interested in what is going on at the school district to make it to an upcoming meeting.

The next board worksession will be Monday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the GPS library. The next regular meeting will be Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in the GHS cafeteria. (Note this meeting is not on the normal 4th Monday of the month.)

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10 "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.”

plants, insects, wood, wildlife, rocks, and trees.

The TU acronym STREAM represents conservation components science, technology, recreation, engineering, art, and math. At camp last week students participated in field surveys, stream studies, animal adaptation identification, ethnobotany presentations, and other scientific sessions. The Trout Unlimited STREAM Explorers programming continues to teach conservation at various Klickitat County locations including Brooks Memorial State Park, Ekone Park in Goldendale, and at the Klickitat Mile One Park owned by the Forest Service near Lyle.

WCTU—KAEG volunteers at Brooks included Gary Gidley (KAEG Co-chair), Laurie Wilhite (KAEG Co-chair),

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start of the repair of what has occurred within the county, and I know that likely no one is going to be happy with this decision— which usually tells me that you’re making the right

time she just lays in her bunk covered up and sleeping and will not engage in conversation or acknowledge staff.” In the letter Culp says George is now at KVH and describes her horrific condition. He then states, “I am requesting that you seek a release from custody of this inmate. Our facility is not equipped to deal with an inmate such as this one in her current condition, and we do not have the staff available for prolonged periods in a local hospital and certainly not in another jurisdiction.” Prosecuting Attorney Quesnel refutes Songer’s comment that he issued a furlough for George.

Molly Fahlenkamp, Bill Spalding, Edith Hitchings, Kent Hitchings, Don Wilhite, and Bruce Merighi. Bruce is director of WCTU’s Fly Fishing Academy held each year in Shelton, Washington, and he traveled from Leavenworth to volunteer for Trout Unlimited at camp.

Wishram students arrived at camp with teacher and REACH afterschool program coordinator, Kristen Ringer. She has provided her students with enrichment activities in Wishram for over 20 years and works tirelessly to make sure that having fun while learning is part of her program. PHOTOS of Kristen Ringer with Alice Looney & Starr Goudy Lexi Olinger’s students from Centerville were the first campers to experience

decision... I don’t think anybody got exactly what they wanted. But I think we’re making a good first step.”

There are a number of complicating factors in

“Only a judge can issue a furlough,” he says. “The Sheriff’s statement is completely false.” Culp’s letter indicates a desire to release George entirely from jail custody, not to furlough her to another facility. To release her would have placed her on the street during a bitter cold spell.

In Songer’s clarifications, he went on to say, “The article further stated, ‘Songer said he’d ultimately gone directly to a judge to get the furlough granted.’ I never went to any judge. Chief Culp went to a judge to get a furlough on a different inmate with mental problems.

“The article also stated

the Trout Unlimited leathercraft station. Many of them completed the keychain and bookmark projects depicting the nine elements of a healthy stream.

Centerville leathercrafter Isela Vega said, I thought that Outdoor School was very nice, and I could explore many different things that I hadn’t done before. It was really fun learning all of the new subjects they were teaching us. Like about the sun/shade and the living things that go in that area. You have to think about and be smart about nature.”

Kiernalee Dwyer said, “I though Camp was really fun. I had never cast before. That was my fi rst time. I will probably try it again. I thought casting was pretty fun, but confusing at first.”

TU volunteer, Edith Hitchings, has a family

reaching a final conclusion, not the least of which is the problem of union negotiations when neither side knows which or how many jobs will be available after the change.

I blamed the prosecuting attorney for not being willing to file charges against Jake Anderson for a juvenile beer party he allowed at (Anderson’s ) Air B&B in White Salmon. Prosecutor David Quesnel referred the Anderson case to the Walla Walla Prosecutor, and it was that Prosecutor who refused to file charges on Anderson.”

A review of the event recording reveals that some remarks attributed to Songer in the article were actually made by Culp, though the substance of the remarks was correct.

—With reporting by Lou Marzeles

history connection to Centerville School and said, “It was a wonderful experience to help all the students learn a new craft. The joy in their eyes and voices was quite touching. One camper was working on a leather keychain, I cheered her on as she worked on her craft. She came up to me later and handed me the keychain and said she made it for me. As the daughter of a Centerville graduate, I felt right at home with the children from rural schools. My mom graduated from Centerville High School in 1938 and was the high school’s only cheerleader.”

Klickitat students were guided by Superintendent Kendrick Lester and Nicole Thiemann. This was Lester’s fi rst time at Brooks Memorial State Park, and he took these

photos while enjoying the camp.

Lyle 5th grade teacher

Cassy Hinds arrived with her students and traveled through the various environmental education stations. As many Lyle students were involved in the Klickitat Mile

One plantings through the REACH afterschool program in November, the camp lessons at Brooks provided continuing education about riparian conservation.

P.S. On a closing note, I would like to say that fi nding time to volunteer is important. It has been a pleasure volunteering for Trout Unlimited this past decade by teaching math and science through conservation education for Klickitat County students. Edith and Kent are my cousins, and they volunteer for and donate to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. They are my heroes. Hopefully, we can all fi nd our own positive causes and support them.

Our next WCTUKAEG youth engagement project is on June 8, 2024, at Spearfish Lake for FREE Family Fishing Day. Volunteers will be providing bait worms, helping with casting, and offering lakeside fishing support from 9 a.m. to noon on that Saturday. We encourage Klickitat County families to come to Spearfish Lake in Dallesport and participate in this fun fishing day sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from The Dalles Dam. If you are interested in volunteering or joining Trout Unlimited, please contact us at klickitattuprojects@ washingtontu.org.

OUTDOOR HERITAGE: Left to right: Isela Vega holds leather from her leathercraft session. Edith Hitchings has a family connection to the Centerville School; her mother, Inalee Pierce pictured here, graduated from the School in 1938. The author with Edith.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY

In re: the Estate of:

IVAN W. HOWTOPAT, Deceased.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator or the administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed a notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-

TION: 5/8/2024.

Administrator: Michael B. Smith Attorney for Administrator: Peter Kram of Kram & Wooster

Address for mailing or service: c/o Peter Kram Kram & Wooster 1901 South I Street Tacoma WA 98405

DATED this 21st day of November, 2023. Peter Kram, WSBA 7436

Attorney for Estate (2107, 2205, 2301) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

Estate of Franklin S. Coale

Deceased. NO. 24-4-00014-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The above Court has appointed Lisa D. Coale as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney 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

N otices

11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: May 22, 2024 /s/ Kiffanie Phillips

Attorney for Personal Representative Campbell Phillips PC Kiffanie A. Phillips P.O. Box 2449 The Dalles, OR 97058 (2114, 2209, 2302)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of JUDITH LEXA, Deceased. Case No. 24-4-00026-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: May 29, 2024 /s/ Jeffrey A. Lexa Jeffrey A. Lexa, Personal Representative Estate of Judith Lexa PO Box 2350

The Dalles OR 97058 (2211, 2303, 2401)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Beginning in June 2024, the Bickleton School District Board of Directors will have Work Meetings starting at 7:00pm with a Regular Meeting to follow starting at 7:30pm every 4th Tuesday of the month. (2304, 2402)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bickleton School District will have a reading of a Budget Revision Resolution at their next meeting on June 25, 2024 at 7:30pm. (2305, 2403)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Goldendale School District #404 is soliciting Re-

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• Public Notice: Work and Regular MeetingsBickleton School District

Public Notice: Budget Revision Resolution

6/25/24 - Bickleton School District

Request for Proposals: Landscaping

Architectural Firm - Goldendale School District #404

• Public Notice: 2024 MRSC Rosters – MRSC

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Joyce L. AguonThe Law Office of Justin D. Leigh

• Call for Bid: Glenwood Lift Station Replacement Pumps - Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County

• Public Notice: Klickitat County Lead Entity Technical Committee Meeting June 13th, 2024 - Klickitat County Natural Resources Department

• Public Notice: Klickitat County Lead Entity Technical Committee Meeting June 13th, 2024 - Klickitat County Natural Resources Department Invitation for Bids: Broadband Infrastructure in Trout Lake, WA - Klick Networks

quests for Proposals (RFP) for a Landscaping Architectural Firm to design, plan and manage the demolition, excavation and construction of a track, football field and as an alternative project a stand-alone concession building with ADA bathrooms. The submittals should include; architect’s qualifications with like projects, years of experience with like projects and reference list. Proposals will be received up to the close of business on June 21, 2024. Any questions can be directed to Dean Schlenker, Business and Operations Manager Goldendale School District. Dean.schlenker@gsd404.org. Hard copies can be mailed to Goldendale School District #404, 604 E Brooks St. Goldendale WA 98620. (2306, 2404)

2024 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS FOR PARTICIPATING WASHINGTON STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LOCATED IN SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON

The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of the below listed local government agencies in Washington State (local governments) in South Central Washington (Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, and Columbia counties), including - but not limited to - cities (Title 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36 RCW), port districts (Title 53 RCW), water-sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), irrigation districts (Title 83 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (e.g., Ch. 35.58 RCW, Ch. 36.57A RCW, Ch. 36.73 RCW, Title 81 RCW), and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works, and for consulting services throughout 2024. Additionally, MRSC advertises on behalf of some local government for their projected

needs for vendor services throughout 2024. Interested businesses may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters website at www.mrscrosters.org. For questions about MRSC Rosters, email mrscrosters@mrsc.org. Some or all of the listed local governments may choose to use the MRSC Rosters service to select businesses. Master contracts for certain types of work may be required.

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS

ROSTERS: Service categories include construction, building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property as referenced in RCW 39.04.155. Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

CONSULTANT ROSTERS: Service categories include architectural, engineering, and surveying services as referenced in Chapter 39.80 RCW, as well as other personal and professional consulting services. Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

VENDOR ROSTERS: Service categories include supplies, materials, and equipment not being purchased in connection with public works contracts and limited service contracts as referenced in RCW 39.04.190. Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website. A list of currently subscribing local governments that have their Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster, and Vendor Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters can be found at https://www.mrscrosters. org/participating-agencies or by contacting the MRSC Rosters Program Coordinator at 206-625-1300 ext. 14. New local government agencies may join at any time. The list reflects current active agencies.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of, JUAN A. AGUON and JOYCE L. AGUON,

Deceased. Case No.: 24-4-00031-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

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

JUNE 5, 2024

Justin D. Leigh, Attorney for Petitioner The Law Office of Justin D. Leigh PO Box 855, Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 WSBA No. 55307 (2308, 2405, 2501)

CALL FOR BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County for Glenwood Lift Station Replacement Pumps. Bids may also be submitted by email to Seth Jones, sjones@klickpud.com, subject line Glenwood Lift Station Replacement Pumps. Bids will be received until June 27, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time, at the District’s office at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington, 98620, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read. The bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the District’s office. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check on a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the order of the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, or by a bid bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. Each bid to be firm and binding for 60 days after the time set for the bid opening.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities and errors.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2024. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 Of KLICKITAT COUNTY.

Randy L. Knowles President (2309, 2406, 2502)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Klickitat County Lead Entity Technical Committee

Meeting June 13th, 2024

The role of the Klickitat County Lead Entity Technical Committee (TC) is to provide technical advice to the Klickitat County Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee (CRC) on the identification, sequencing, and prioritization of projects for salmonid recovery and the evaluation of the technical merits of candidate projects submitted to the CRC. This meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. at the Pioneer Center in the Bingen room. The Pioneer Center is located at 501 NE Washington St, White Salmon, WA. This open public meeting will also be accessible online using Google Meet via the link provided below. Other 2024 meeting dates will be announced in future notices.

Meeting Links: Google Meets meet.google.com/gwb-qsaurfb Join by phone (US) +1 307-209-4579 PIN: 608 813 212# SIP Address 3634635777326@video.klickitatcounty.org ID: 3634635777326

For any questions, please contact: Klickitat County Natural Resources Department 115 W Court St, Goldendale, WA 98620 Phone: 541-980-1687 (2310, 2407)

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Klick Networks, LLC

Bid Date, June 3, 2024

Bids will be received by Klick Networks, LLC, located at P.O. Box 909 Lyle, WA 98635 until 11:59 P.M., June 17, 2024, for the general contract for construction of Broadband Infrastructure in the town of Trout Lake, WA 98650. The project consists of constructing approximately 18 miles of fiber (aerial and underground) from the Trout Lake Grange throughout the community of Trout Lake serving around 400 homes. Construction documents for the project are prepared by WBE Technologies, LLC.

Availability of Bidding Documents: Bona fide general contractors may obtain a copy of the construction docs and routes for fiber by emailing info@klicknetworks.com. Rejection of Bids: Klick Networks shall have the right to reject any or all bids in any way incomplete or irregular. All work performed on the project will be subject to state prevailing wage rates. The bids will be opened at 6 AM, June 3, 2024. This project is partially funded through the Washington State Public Works Board Loan program. PWB requirements and provisions must be met by general contractors and all subcontractors.

(2311, 2408)

license is required. If the successful candidate will be required to work toward A Wastewater Treatment Plan Operators II, a Water Distribution Manager II certifications and other certifications as the employer deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the positions. Application and complete job description are available on the city website (www.ci.goldendale.wa.us) or by contacting Sandy at the City of Goldendale, 1103 S Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620; phone 509773-3771. Position is open until filled. An

- Smooth Brome SM BALES $340/ ton, delivery available. Matt at 509-250-3755. JERSEY BEEF! ¼ AND ½ AVAILABLE $4.75/LB all inclusive. Delivered in the Gorge mattchiles@horseshoebendranch.net (5.22) VEHICLES

2014 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail. All stock except Vance & Hines longshots exhaust. Maroon pain, 31,000 miles $10,000 call Ed 509-261-0713 (5.29) 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4wd v8 142,000, canopy included, $7000 obo 503-3697173 leave msg (5.29)

93 FORD ¾ TON, strong 460 w/ automatic transmission. Air conditioning, trailer

you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise. Support Groups AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCA-

givers, friends, and family members of persons with mental

Monthly NAMI Gorge meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm by Zoom. For a meeting link and 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.

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

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

STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.

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

Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door,

adult role

for a 12-year-old

on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

MENTORS WANTED

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

Gorge Youth Mentoring

(G.Y.M.)

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

$500 or Less TOTAL Gym 1500. Excellent condition. $200. 541-7050564.

PLOW, Dearborn Model 10-1 (3 point) - 2 bottom, 14”. Late ‘40s. Good condition. No missing parts. $450. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.

STACKABLE LG Washer and Dryer. Like new. $495 or best offer. Call or text 509281-2019.

$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.

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

WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $85. 541-980-4154.

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

WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.

MARMOT Taku 2-Person Gore-Tex Single-Walled Tube Tent, 5 Lbs. $100. 541705-0564.

HYDRAULIC Jack, Jade 6 ton. Works well and is in great condition. $25. 541980-8510.

MOTORCYCLE Tank Bag & Saddle Bag. $50 for both. 541-296-5996.

VACUUM Cleaner. Electrolux Epic 8000 Cannister vacuum with all attachments, bags and manual. Very good condition. $115. 541-354-1680. Odell.

ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $60. 541-354-1748.

DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.

Antiques & Collectibles

Book Collections To New Homes Collections for sale. Books: British literature, Native American, Lewis and Clark, Pacific NW history and natural history, 1909 Harvard Classics. Media: cassettes, CD’s, LP’s. Cameras. These are being sold as complete collections and not sold piecemeal. These are in the White Salmon Valley. Text to arrange time to inspect. 503-347-5639. AND...mark your calendars: big garage sale Saturday morning June 29th. Watch this space for address and times of sale.

AMERICAN Rifleman Magazines. 1930 through present, some missing, condition varies. 30 years in binders, 20 years in boxes, remainder loose. Free. In The Dalles. Must take all, no delivery available. Respond to wildflowers@gorge.net, subject line RIFLEMAN.

Appliances

APPLIANCES for SALE

Clothes Washer & Dryer. Both working, each mounted on 12” high sliding drawer. $100. OBO for both. Second washer, needs new pump, part included, $50. All near White Salmon. Working microwave. Free. 509-4933092.

STACKABLE LG Washer and Dryer. Like new. $495 or best offer. Call or text 509281-2019.

Building Materials INSULATED GARAGE DOORS (2) 7 ft. high x 9 ft. wide Functioning Wayne Dalton insulated garage doors with all Hardware including (2) Genie 1/2 HP Screw Drive Garage Door openers. All glass intact, no cracks. Left Side Door: $ 600. Firm. Right Side Door: $ 525 ~ Slight door Damage. Firm (pictures available). Both Doors: $1,125. Firm. Call or text, 541-993-0188.

Furniture

DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.

Household Merchandise

VACUUM Cleaner. Electrolux Epic 8000 Cannister vacuum with all attachments, bags and manual. Very good condition. $115. 541-354-1680. Odell.

Health & Fitness

TOTAL Gym 1500. Excellent condition. $200. 541-7050564.

Miscellaneous PLOW, Dearborn Model 10-1 (3 point) - 2 bottom, 14”. Late 40’s). Good condition. No missing parts. $450. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.

METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.

WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $85. 541-980-4154.

MISCELLANEOUS BABY

GEAR

High chair, stroller, 2 cribs (different styles) and a carseat. Call for more information, 541-980-4154.

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

Tools

HYDRAULIC Jack, Jade 6 ton . Works well and is in great condition. $25. 541980-8510.

Sporting Goods

NOTICE

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

WADERS Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.

MARMOT Taku 2-Person Gore-Tex Single-Walled Tube Tent, 5 Lbs. $100. 541705-0564.

Cats FREE CATS & KITTENS FOR GOOD HOMES Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099

Dogs

Young Bernedoodle Looking for Home 5-month-old bernedoodle looking for her forever home. Mostly house trained but gets nervous in new places so some house training will be needed. Knows her basic commands and loves other dogs and cats. Call 541965-1673 if interested.

Baby Basset Hounds 2 male baby basset hounds still available. 8 weeks old. Dewormed & 1st vaccine. Both parents on site. $1,000 each. 541-993-8809.

Garden & Lawn

DAHLIA Tubers Last Chance!! $3 each!! 541490-1792. Beautiful flowers all Summer!

Garage/Yard Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper. Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds

White Salmon Enterprise

509-493-2112

whitesalmonenterprise.com

Click Classifieds THE DALLES ANNUAL POMONA MEADOWS YARD SALE #220 Saturday, June 8 9am-3pm

Bakeware, tableware including some vintage, brass décor, bedding, collectible cookbooks, Smithsonian poster in frame, Annabell dolls, Santas, snowman, lots of holiday/Christmas decorations.

Auto Parts & Accessories

ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $60. 541-354-1748.

Cars

SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

Wheels Deal

Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome

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.

WAITLIST OPEN! SUNRISE ESTATES Apartments, an affordable housing community, is accepting applications for our 1, 2, and 3 bedroom waiting lists. Income restrictions apply. Professionally managed by Guardian Real Estates Services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Apply online at www.homesatsunriseestates.com

Homes for Sale THE DALLES - 7 Mile Hill 9.77 acre A-Frame. 3 beds, 1 bath, covered carport, outbuildings & pond. $550,000. Real Estate Services, Inc. of OR & WA. 541-296-4029. Help Wanted

ATTENTION NURSES & CAREGIVERS Retired or active nurses interested in making extra money, call this Oregon number, 541-386-3279 on Wednesdays & Fridays, between 11am-1pm.

ATENCIÓN ENFERMERAS Y CUIDADORES

Enfermeros jubilados o ac-

Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com

Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” RARE HONDA CRX-HF, 1988. Runs well. $2,000. Extra parts. Text, 503-422-2324. Pickups & Trucks

1994 FORD F150. Brand new tires and numerous parts. Doesn’t run. $800. 509-637-5144.

Motorcycles

MOTORCYCLE Tank Bag & Saddle Bag. $50 for both. 541-296-5996.

2003 SUZUKI Dual Sport DR400. Extra gas tank & seat. Good condition. $1,700. 541-296-5996.

Travel Trailers

FIFTH Wheel Trailer built into front room and bedroom combined. Comes with wood stove. Completely redone. Free. Available in June to be hauled away. 509-637-5144.

Apartments for Rent

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

REPORTER

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

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Farmers Irrigation District (FID) is actively recruiting for the position of Operation & Maintenance Technician (O&M Tech). Qualifications required: high school diploma or GED, and must pos-

sess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license. Benefits include: competitive salary range, depends on experience ($21/hour+), paid vacation, sick leave, full family medical, dental and vision, PERS retirement, and a district vehicle and phone. Full time work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm (full time, 40 hours/week).

Applications accepted until Friday, June 7th at 4pm.

For a full job description and application email: fidhr@ fidhr.org, go to www.fidhr.org or call 541-387-5261.

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.

BIG RIVER SMOKE SHOP WAPATO

Cashier needed at Big River Smoke Shop. Shift: 9am7pm (Closed on Sundays). Wage: $16.28-17.28 We are a local family owned business offering a variety of tobacco products.

TASTING ROOM MANAGER

Hood River Distillers, celebrating 90 years as the Northwest’s oldest and largest distillery, is seeking an exceptional customer service focused Tasting Room Manager to oversee our Hood River and Portland Tasting Rooms as well as coordinate several events throughout the year. The Tasting Room Manager is part of the Marketing team and also works closely with the sales team to deliver personalized educational opportunities to our customers. Come join us as a valued team member in an exciting industry. Apply by visiting https://www.hrdspirits. com/join-our-team.

Air Conditioning & Heating Business & Service Directory 4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45 $5 per additional line. Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com

541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

NOTICE Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification.

Notice to Contractors

Washington State Law

(RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVERTISE STATEWIDE with a $325 classified listing or $1,600 for a display ad. Call The Sentinel at 509-773-3777 for details. Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877225-8568 today! ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior &amp; Military Discounts. Call 1-

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Check It Out

Jan Johnston, Collection Manager

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org

Pollinator Week is taking place this month, so I’m taking a moment to bee happy about bees and celebrate these amazing buzzers! Bees are busy right now and for a very good reason— pollination. Without these important pollinators, our food supply would be impacted, and owering plants would not be able to reproduce. Of course, bees are not the only pollinators, but stories of honeybee decline continue to make the news. Mother Nature depends on these hard workers, and we certainly want to keep Mother Nature happy. This is one of those areas where

minding your own beeswax isn’t good; you need to mind the bees’ wax. Today’s reading list is truly buzz-worthy. I could try to wax eloquent about the life of a bee, but I know my limits. Instead, here are six titles that will inform and delight readers looking for insight into the hive mentality of workers and queens. Did you know that honeybees dance? As far as I’m concerned, that’s the bee’s knees of bee facts.

• “Bee People and the Bugs They Love” by Frank Mortimer.

• “Beekeeper’s Lab: 52 Family-Friendly Activities and Experiments Exploring the Life of the Hive” by Kim Lehman.

• “Common Bees of Western North America” by Olivia Messinger Carril and Joseph S. Wilson.

• “A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings: A Year of Keeping Bees” by Helen Jukes.

Take family favorites al fresco

(Family Features) Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole family along with favorite meals that blend perfectly with a soft breeze and the subtle sounds of nature.

Al fresco dining doesn’t have to be difficult. Just gather a few supplies, whip up a favorite recipe or two and ask for a hand in heading outside. Take these tips into account to help ensure your backyard dining goes off without a hitch.

Create a cozy spot

Dinner in the backyard means convenience and the comfort of your own patio furniture, but you can always enhance the experience with an umbrella to add a touch of shade or a small fan on those still, steamy evenings. If a busy day means a later dinner, hanging strings of soft lighting can help illuminate the table.

Make it fresh

Salad season means fresh ingredients from lettuce and veggies to favorite toppings and beyond. Add a crisp bite to your next al fresco occasion with this Southwest Ranch Taco Salad featuring Newman’s Own’s Southwest Ranch Dressing. The dressing is creamy and smoky with a kick of spice and features no artificial flavors, no colors from artificial sources and no MSG, making it a perfect companion for salads and dips. In fact, you can enjoy this seasonal salad even more knowing that 100% of profits from the sale of the dressing goes toward helping nourish and transform the lives of children facing adversity.

Don’t forget the essentials

No outdoor meal is complete without a few must-have utensils.

Avoid trips back and forth from the house by writing a list of everything you need so you don’t head to the deck without forks to

share a salad or napkins to help clean up the mess. Bring the basics like plates, cups, utensils, napkins and a cloth to rest food on. Don’t leave behind serving spoons, trash bags and other convenience items that make al fresco dining a breeze. Serve a perfect salad partner While a hearty salad alone is enough for a filling al fresco meal, you can take your backyard dining to the next level with the perfect partner for satisfying salads: crudites. Arranged neatly on a platter or board, a seasonal variety of sliced or whole raw vegetables such as snap peas, celery, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mini bell peppers, broccoli and more can make for a perfect accompaniment to nearly any outdoor meal. Serve with a dip or two, such as Newman’s Own’s Southwest Ranch Dressing, to complete your al fresco appetizer. To find more al fresco food options that give back, visit NewmansOwn.com. Southwest Ranch Taco Salad

Total time: 25 minutes

• 1/2 head romaine lettuce

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• 2 small avocados

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• “The Little Book of Bees: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees” written by Hilary Kearney, illustrated by Amy Holliday.

• “The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild” by Thomas D. Seeley. New at the Library

FICTION

“The Paradise Problem” by Christina Lauren.

“The Stellar Debut of Galactica Macfee” by Alexander McCall Smith.

“The Swan’s Nest” by Laura McNeal.

NONFICTION

“Big Dip Energy: 88 Parties in a Bowl for Snacking, Dinner, Dessert, and Beyond!” by Alyse Whitney.

“Brie y Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by

Getting Real About the End” by Alua Arthur.

“Gut: An Owner’s Guide” by Austin Chiang. CHILDREN

“My Lost Freedom: A Japanese

The Postscript

Tattoos

I’m about the only person I know without a tattoo.

Well, this is not true. My parents don’t have tattoos, and I don’t think most of their friends do—although I’ve not done a close inspection. That would be hard to do, and probably not very polite.

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 ground chuck)

• 2 teaspoons Newman’s Own Mild Taco Seasoning

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans

• 1 1/2 cups canned corn

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for serving (optional), divided

• 1 cup Newman’s Own Southwest Ranch Dressing

• 6 ounces tortilla chips

Coarsely chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes and pit, peel, and slice avocados. Set aside.

In large frying pan over mediumhigh heat, heat olive oil. Brown ground beef, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and water; cook according to package directions, 5-8 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Drain and rinse black beans. Set aside. Divide lettuce among serving bowls or plates. Top with ground beef, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, corn, cheese and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Tuck in tortilla chips.

Drizzle with southwest ranch dressing and sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.

But among people my age and younger, I’ve become something of an oddity, yet I can honestly say I’ve never considered getting one. This isn’t because I have anything against tattoos. I’ve seen some that were beautiful. But I’ve also seen some that read “Forever Young” or “No Regrets,” and I wonder if this will always be the case.

And that’s the problem.

I don’t think I’ve ever been sure enough of anything to ink it on myself permanently. I remember having a conversation with a man who had a lot of tattoos, and I expressed this concern.

“How do you know you’ll always think that way and want that on your arm?” I asked.

“Oh, I probably won’t!” he answered cheerfully. “But that’s not the point. The tattoo is a reminder of where I’ve been, not necessarily where I’m going.”

This made sense to me but didn’t solve the problem. I’ve gone through a lot of changes in my life, and I have a lot to say.

I’m afraid I’d run out of available space in a hurry.

What if there was no writing space left and I still had years to go? I’d have to write very small, to make sure I had room for major life events. Since I have no idea how big each event will be—or how many of them I will have—this seems challenging.

And I honestly don’t mind not having a tattoo. I figure they are like every other

kind of fashion and will come and go. If I manage to live long enough, not having tattoos will probably be cool, allowing me to be a very cool nonagenarian. I have that to look forward to.

Instead, when I am in Mexico, I go to a fellow who makes bracelets. He weaves them by hand and ties them onto my wrist. He will write anything I want (provided it is not too long) in the colors I choose. I imagine I would have had a tattoo reminding me of these same things—if I were not so cowardly.

I had one bracelet made that said, “Act as if.” I was trying to remember to behave as if I was already the person I wished to be, not always waiting around for “someday.” When the bracelet did not seem to be doing the trick, I had another one made in a different color, and one more after that. Eventually I was wearing three bracelets. I have to say, I have been doing a much better job of living in the moment of late—although I’m not sure I can give the bracelets all the credit. But bracelets are not tattoos and, when they eventually got shabby, I cut them off. Now I am back to a wrist without slogans, and that might be for the best.

Because once a reminder is with me long enough, it stops reminding me, and I suspect it would be the same with a tattoo.

If I can’t rely on a bracelet for instructions, I don’t think a tattoo would help, either. Instead, I take a long walk every day, and at some point, I am reminded that I am a very lucky person. And I start acting as if I am. With or without tattoos.

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Tasmania Tasmania

Where would you go to see some of the most unusual animals, some of the largest trees, beaches and rainforests? Where could you go where stories about pirates are true, and there is a ghost story around every corner? 150 miles south of the main continent of Australia is the Australian state of Tasmania. Tasmania is an island. Not just any island, but the 26th largest island in the world. A drive from the northern tip of the island to the southern tip would take you less than three hours, if you could make it without stopping to look at something amazing. This island’s history goes back 20,000 years and it is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Forest reserves, marine preserves and national parks have been established to help keep this island state unspoiled. Abuse of the land and excessive hunting has already brought about the extinction of the thylacine, better known as the Tasmanian Tiger. The thylacine was the largest marsupial carnivore. They were declared extinct in 1986. Other strange and unusual animals exist in Tasmania that can’t be found anywhere else on Earth, like the Tasmanian Devil and the world’s smallest penguin. Both of these animals are on the endangered list and protected. Other animals that live on the islands are echidnas, platypus, the eastern quoll, and the wallaby.

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The landscape is beautiful. Before the last ice age, Tasmania was part of the continent of Australia but around 11,000 years ago as the Great Ice Age ended, sea levels started to rise. Tasmania was separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait. In 1642 Abel Tasman discovered the island but it wasn’t until the 1800’s that Europeans began to live there. The island became the largest penal colony for Great Britain. England had run out of places to put prisoners so they would put them on ships and send them to one of their colonies. More than 70,000 people were sent to Tasmania to jail. The convicts built roads, ships and buildings, farmed and mined for coal. During the 1920’s, Port Arthur, the last penal colony, was turned into a tourist attraction. Now it is a World Heritage site.

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Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian Capital City of Hobart

2024 Goldendale Timberwolves Softball awards and recognitions

Five members of the 2024 GHS Softball Team earned a place on the Eastern WA Athletic Conference AllLeague Team. Brooklyn Blain was named to First Team All-League. Claira Tuning, BryLee Mulrony, and Maggie Gutierrez were named to the Second Team All-League. Addi Bomberger and Marley Maiava were Honorable Mention. At the 2024 Softball Banquet, the following athletes earned recognition as voted on by their teammates. Best Teammate: Claira Tuning, Best Defensive Player: Brook Blain, Best Offensive Player: BryLee Mujlrony, Most Inspirational: Maggie Guitierrez, Most Improved: Jocelyn Fahlenkamp and the Coach’s Award went to Marley Maiava. Coach Bare received the Leprechaun award from the senior players because of his red beard and “charming ways.” —Contributed by Rebecca Bare

GOLDENDALE SOFTBALL 2024: A pictorial collection of scenes from the Goldendale High School Softball team’s 2024 season.

All photos: John longfellow