Goldendale Sentinel March 25, 2026

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The lowly frog rises to heights in bug control

Lorrie Fox

For The SenTineL

Ron Falter, owner of Dandy Valley Farms & Nursery, was talking inside his greenhouse about how his approach to growing plants mirrors nature when a frog suddenly burst into song.

“Do you hear it? That is the sound of a happy frog!” Falter said, smiling and turning to listen.

The nursery environment must be kept completely toxic-free, with organic soil to help sustain frogs. Falter found they were the perfect solution to insect control under these conditions. “It’s called the Pacific tree frog. In the wild, around any toxic chemical, frogs are the first to die,” Falter explained, noting that amphibians are highly sensitive to environmental changes.

Falter discovered by accident how much the frogs contribute to keeping the nursery pest-free.

“Frogs make plants disease-free.

By providing a pristine natural environment, it took four years before the frogs migrated from the ponds and outside areas into the heated greenhouses,” he recalled.

The frogs’ ideal temperature is between 50 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, and inside the greenhouse, the temperature is kept at least 50 degrees all day. “Right now, frogs are everywhere among the indoor plants,” Falter said. Had it been colder, we would not have heard their chorus, because frogs hibernate in moist, protected areas, “mainly around plants,” he noted.

in every county in Washington. Most are brown or green with light-colored bellies, though they may also appear tan, reddish, gray, cream, or black. They can quickly change color to blend into their surroundings and are easily identified by a dark, brown or black, eye stripe running from nose to shoulder and padded toes that help them climb. Males are especially vocal, producing their familiar “chorus” by inflating throat sacs to several times the size of their heads—a sound so closely associated with the West Coast that it is often used as background audio in Hollywood films. In 2007, the Pacific tree frog was named Washington’s state frog, a title that reflects its role in the ecosystem and its lasting connection to the state’s natural heritage. (Animalfiles.com)

Falter recently earned a rare distinction from his two very different careers.

Marquis Who’s Who in America first recognized Falter for his musical accomplishments more than four decades ago.

Most recently, Falter said the organization contacted him after coming across the feature article “It’s a Fresh-Tree Christmas Season” in The Goldendale Sentinel on November 27, 2024.

‘Pacific tree frogs... are crucial components of a healthy ecosystem.’

According to Falter, Pacific tree frogs provide a vital, chemical-free method of natural pest management at the nursery. Their diet includes flies, ants, mosquitoes, beetles, small spiders, and other invertebrates, helping reduce the need for pesticides. However, he said that organic spray can be used, if necessary, but treated plants must be isolated and washed several times to remove any residue so as not to harm the frogs.

Peter Miller, Herpetology Collections Manager at the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture, University of Washington, Seattle, says, “Pacific tree frogs, and all frogs for that matter, are crucial components of a healthy ecosystem and pivotal to a wellplanned Integrated Agricultural Pest Management system. Their ravenous insectivorous diet contributes to the overall reduction of deleterious crop beasties.”

Native to western North America, the Pacific tree frog—also known as the Pacific chorus frog (Pseudacris regilla)—is found

Lobbyist to County: ‘Time to go on the offense’

rodger nichoLS

For The SenTineL

The most colorful part of Klickitat County Commissioner meetings often comes when taking reports from Zak Kennedy, the lobbyist who represents Washington cities in Olympia. The St. Patrick’s Day session was no different. He described the failure of what he called “a beautiful bill” dealing with hospital charity cases from out of state.

“We don’t want people from Oregon or Idaho, Montana, California, wherever, coming in and getting service out of our hospitals and then leaving—because we can’t go after them,” he said. “Any other year, that bill would have passed, but there was a requirement in there that you had to show proof of residency—not even citizenship, just bring a utility bill in. With the current climate, they said, flat out, ‘We’re not going to do this one. It’s too close to immigration.’”

In response to a number of troublesome bills passing this year, Kennedy said he asked lobbyists who had been working in Olympia for a long time a single question: “How many bills have the counties actually run since you’ve been here?” In response,

a lobbyist who’s been on the job for 30 years told him he remembered fewer than 10 and probably closer to five.

“So, it’s time to go on the offense,” Kennedy told commissioners. “They’re playing chess. We’ve got to start playing, too. I’m here to help. I’m really looking forward to what you guys come up with.”

He suggested a workshop in April.

He also said he was surprised to note that King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties were starting in small ways to vote more like smaller counties.

Commissioner Todd Andrews summed up the feelings in counties east of the Cascades about the recent legislative session: “Probably the majority of gains for the counties and for citizens will be lawsuits against Olympia,” he said. “I think there’s going to be a lot of them this year.”

Also in the morning workshop session, Public Works discussed upcoming bid openings, construction projects, a search for a new park host, and a fee waiver request for the White Salmon Library, which sparked a broader conversation about facility costs. Public Health reported on budget shortfalls in state funding, wild-

fire preparedness, and routine operations. Finally, Community Development provided updates on the accessory dwelling unit standards, the comprehensive plan outreach, and upcoming workshops on code enforcement and short-term rentals. The Planning Commission has set an April 20 hearing on additional dwelling units (ADUs) and hopes to have an ordinance ready for commissioners by May. In the formal afternoon session, commissioners discussed the need for lawsuits against the state for unfunded mandates and provided a detailed summary of the recently concluded legislative session, highlighting key bills that passed and failed and their potential impact on the county. The meeting also included the opening of bids for an annual striping program and liquid asphalt supply. The commissioners concluded with a discussion of upcoming meetings, contract finalizations with local cities, and a request from Wishram for a speed limit reduction on Highway 14 through Wishram Heights. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved: • The appointment of Keith A.

Timberwolves Softball wins season opener

rebecca bare

For The SenTineL

Goldendale Timberwolves

Softball opened their 2026 season on March 16 at home against the Columbia Burbank Coyotes. The Timberwolves are coached by Shane Bare and assisted by KC Sheridan and Don Molnar. Senior players include: Liberty Magnuson, Maggie Gutierrez, and Zallana Green. There are two junior players: Sierra Blunt and Maci Molnar. Emma Gorrod, Hayden Sheridan, Madison Gamble, Sara Hussey, and Jocelyn Fahlenkamp are the sophomore players. This year’s team is completed with two freshmen players: Aizlynn Struck and Evalyn Casamiro. Columbia Burbank won the first game in the doubleheader by a score of 18-0 after 4 innings of play. First game nerves appeared to impact Goldendale’s offense as the team was only

able to produce 4 hits; singles by Hussey, Gutierrez, Gorrod, and Fahlenkamp. Unfortunately, the offense was not able to string the hits together to produce runs. Sara Hussey pitched the first game, seeing 36 batters and allowing 7 hits. The Coyotes won the first game, 18-0. Goldendale started Emma Gorrod as pitcher for game 2. Gorrod realized last year that the team might benefit with more players learning and playing this position, so she began practicing and got the nod for game 2. Emma’s first inning was a learning curve. The first 10 batters earned a base on walks or hit by pitch.

But slowly, Gorrod began to settle in and got 2 hitters to ground out and struck out the last batter. The score was 0-9 in favor of the Coyotes, however the Timberwolves remained composed and focused on their offensive skills.

With 2 outs, Fahlenkamp and Gutierrez both produced singles.

Next Gorrod singled to score Fahlenkamp and get her first RBI of the year. Molnar was up to bat next. She grounded out to first but her hit scored two runs. Gorrod and the Timberwolves’s Defense held the Coyotes to only 1 run in the second inning and scoreless in the 3rd, 4th and 5th innings. Goldendale scored 2 runs in the second but the bats really got hot in the 4th inning. Goldendale scored 11 runs behind a double and a single from Fahlenkamp and Gutierrez, 2 singles by Gorrod and a single each from Green and Gamble. What was especially encouraging was that Columbia Burbank returned their starting pitcher to the mound after Goldendale started scoring but this did not deter the Timberwolves as they continued to pound the ball and run the bases. Gutierrez had a 2 RBI double in the 5th, and a SAC hit from Gorrod extended the

“It is quite an honor that they picked me and found me again because of that article,” Falter said.

Marquis Who’s Who in America recognized Falter’s innovative, nature-based approach to gardening described in the story and elevated him to the scholarly level in both fields, as a musician and as a farmer, honoring him with rare dual-career recognition.

“They honored me with a dual-career profile,” Falter said.

“Only 1.6 million scholars worldwide have been selected. It’s published in a book that is mailed to every library in the U.S.”

Before settling in Goldendale nearly 37 years ago, Falter’s “stage” was very different. Growing up on a small farm in Kalama, he learned the fundamentals of gardening by helping his father tend the family’s vegetable garden. However, he soon followed a musical path that led him to perform as a professional drummer and percussionist for some of the biggest names in show business, including Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, a young Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, and Donny Osmond, among many others.

Falter’s drive for success also saw him break new ground as the first person in his family to attend college. He earned an associate’s degree in Longview before attend-

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County has rarely seen bees

The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) recently took on a program inspired by a similar program in Oregon and made some surprising discoveries. The Second Annual Washington Bee Atlas (WABA) collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state. For 17 species, it was the first time spotted in Washington. WABA also found 12 species which had not been recorded in the state for at least 50 years. One of them was Ceratina micheneri, a small carpenter bee no more than 3/8 of an inch long with a gentle reputation of only stinging if seriously provoked. And, like the late Johnny Cash, it appears all in black. WABA found specimens in both Klickitat and Clark counties, but surprisingly not in Skamania County. The last one recorded in the state was in 1945, 81 years ago. WABA volunteers collected the new and rare bee species from 2023–2025. Volunteers submitted their bees to WSDA’s Pollinator Program for identification at the end of each season, but the identification process can take months to years, depending on how rare the bee is

and how difficult it is to identify.

A press release from WSDA outlined the program’s importance. “Understanding which native bee species are in Washington and how they are faring over time is important not only for scientific research and conservation, but also for the region’s food security,” it read.

”Reliance on honey bees alone puts food supplies in a precarious position as honey bees face increasing challenges. Additionally, honey bees will not pollinate certain crops, such as le-

gumes, and crops receive better pollination and show improved fruit set when native pollinators are present. Supporting native bees helps ensure that crops will be pollinated even if honey bee populations decline. ”WABA’s effort to document the state’s native bees and their host plants will provide data necessary to conserve and help these essential pollinators thrive. The data collected will also inform plans to develop ecoregion-specific plant lists and seed mix recommendations.”

Top: contributed. Above: file photo.

FROG LEAP: Ron Falter stumbled on the perfect solution to plant pests on his organic nursery. He’s also now been honored for two different accomplishments. Top: a close-up of the Pacific tree frog.

What’sintheSky

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USDAandColumbiaRiverGorgeCommissionsupportdisasterrecoveryefforts

In response to wildfires withtheGorgeCommission ment on January 13, 2026, merit Plan for the Columbia passes292,500acresofWash- together withtheColumbia that burned nearly 15,000 and Forest Service and the andsubmittedtheapproved River Gorge National See- ington and Oregon, where River GorgeCommission to acres and destroyed more effort that went into this PlanamendmenttotheSec- nic Area marks a pivotal the Columbia River cuts a protectandenhancescenic, than 200 homes and struc- pioneering amendment to retary of Agriculture for steptoward revitalizingthe spectacular river canyon natural, cultural, and recturesin 2025, theColumbia theManagementPlan ” concurrence impacted areas and

throughtheCascadeMoun- reational resources of the River Gorge Commission The revised Management “Thisamendmentreflects

tains The USDA Forest ColumbiaRiverGorgewhile and USDA Forest Service Plan allows for temporary the kind of collaborative

Service manages National encouraginglocaleconomic have revised the Manage- RV living and expedited workthatdefinestheColum- TheColumbiaRiverGorge ForestlandsintheNational developmentconsistentwith ment Plan for the Columbia landowner storage solu- bia River Gorge National NationalScenicAreaencom- Scenic Area and works thatprotection River Gorge National Scenic tions Amendingthecurrent ScenicArea Inthewakeof Area to allowfor expedited management plan works to last summer’s devastating permitting processes and provide longer-term solu- fires,countiesandlandowncriticalinfrastructurerepair tions for landowners while ersnowhaveadditionalclarwhile protecting natural balancingtheneedtoprotect ity to rebuild We’re committed to being responsive Current Management to the changes the Gorge

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A major milestone in Planamendmentsweresub- experienceswhileprotecting relief efforts was reached mitted to the four Treaty theresourcesthatmakethis Feb 24, 2026, when USDA Tribesfor consultationand place special,” said Casey announced its concurrence underwent a public review Gatz, Acting Forest Superwith the revised manage- process The Gorge Com- visorfortheColumbiaRiver ment plan approved by mission unanimously voted GorgeNationalScenicArea the Columbia River Gorge to adopt the Plan amend- Amending the ManageCommission Countiescanimmediately begin implementing the Management Plan amendmentwhileworkingtorevise theirownordinances

“Wasco Countyisexcited to support disaster recovery with a new expedited permittingpathandoptions for temporary storage and recreational vehicleliving” statedKellyHowsleyGlover, Wasco County Community Development Director “We appreciate the teamwork

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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

A handsome couple from a day or two ago. Well, maybe longer.Who are these two cuties? When was this taken?

What was the occasion? We have no idea. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yes-

L ooking Back

March 24, 1887 – 139 Years Ago

It is a beautiful site that our Catholic friends have selected for a burial ground in this county. It is on the homestead ranch of Joesph Linden, on the high ground just west of the house and by the road leading from Goldendale to The Dalles. It is near two miles from Goldendale. The first laid to rest in this lovely spot was little Daniel Ryan, who was interned last Sabath afternoon., with the impressive ceremonies of the Catholic burial service. Rev. Victor Garrand Superior of the Yakima Catholic Mission, officiated.

March 24, 1966 – 60 Years Ago

At a recent Centerville Grange meeting, Senior Scout Vicki Jacobsen presented Merwyn Eshelman, Centerville Grange President, with a directional sign, one of 250 such signs painted by Cadette Troop 449 of Centerville. The signs are yellow with black lettering and will be installed this spring.

March 24, 1966 – 60 Years Ago

Much fun was had about town Monday, regarding the holes which appeared in a National Bank of Commerce plate glass window Saturday night. Everyone who had ever been disgruntled with the bank was suspected of throwing the rocks (one went through the plate glass window.) The poor backers of the proposed (KVB) bank had many remarks cast their way, suggesting they might be vindictive because of the delay in granting their charter. However, no cash was lost, which enabled N.B.of C personnel to shrug the incident aside good naturedly.

March 20, 1986 – 40 Years Ago

What’s the most common name in Goldendale, according to the latest phone directory? Think just a second and then tell me the obvious. Yes, it’s Smith, with 20 separate listings. The second most popular name is Johnson, with 16 families listed, followed by Miller at 15. The other most common names are Anderson/sen, Olson/sen, Hoctor, Niemela, Thompson, White and Williams. What is the last name in the directory? Mr. and Mrs. Zumwalt were the only ones to get that question right on the first try.

March 6, 1997 – 29 Years Ago

Construction will begin soon on the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce’s new office building, to be located at Vern Markee Park on East Broadway. There is overwhelming support for the project. In the past, chamber members had to operate out of whatever space was available. One idea the chamber is considering to help raise funds is to sell personalized bricks to community residents. Construction of the one-story building can start as soon as the ground dries out enough to minimize damage to the existing lawn and underground sprinkler system.

March 13, 1997 – 29 Years Ago

Every hundred years or so, it’s nice to get a face lift. The First Day Advent Church at Columbus Landing, better now as the Maryhill Community Church, currently is having a new roof installed. Originally, the Maryhill Church was built on land donated by Amos Stark, a Mexican War veteran who was one of the first non-Native Americans to settle in Klickitat County in 1852. Stark platted the town of Columbus Landing—now called Maryhill just east of Maryhill State Park. At its height, Columbus had three stores, a butcher shop, livery stable, blacksmith shop, two churches, a small hospital, a railroad depot, and a hotel. Between 1862 and 1907, the town had approximately 100 residents.

— Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

teryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-

3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

Klickitat Valley Hospital Sees

1000th Birth

May 30,

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sherman of Goldendale are the parents of the one thousandth baby to be born at the new Klickitat Valley hospital. The young lady, who has been named Cynthia Lee, made her debut Tuesday, May 21, at 12:10 p.m.

First child of the Shermans, and first grandchild of the Russell Shermans and the E. M. Fosters, Cynthia is also the first great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Eggers of Pasco and Mrs. Nellie Tallman of Goldendale; Harry Sherman of Omaha, Neb., is also a greatgrandfather. Cynthia weighed 5 pounds 12 ½ ounces at birth, and measured 20 inches. She was at home temporarily Thursday evening at the home of her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Foster, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman (who was formerly Barbara Foster) are both 1953 graduates of Goldendale high school. Jerry attended University of Washington two years prior to taking his present position with the S. P. & S. railway as a fireman, and Barbara has been employed by the National Bank of Commerce in Goldendale.

Some Klickitat Valley Hospital Information Klickitat Valley Hospital which opened its doors in

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

December, 1949, has passed the first milestone in hospital history: 1000 babies have been born there. With the birth of Cynthia Lee Sherman last week, the hospital turned over a page and is now well into the second thousand.

Filled to capacity in recent months, the 26-bed hospital has been serving more patients each succeeding month, Mel Johnson, hospital administrator, has stated. Percentage of occupancy for the month of April was 99.4 percent, and for the first four months of 1957, has been 94.39 percent, or a total of 2945 patientdays of occupancy.

Occupancy at the hospital during the first five years of its usage varied between 66 and 73 percent, and has climbed steadily since 1953 to the present “full-up” status, which during peak periods, has resulted in emergency beds being set up.

Hospital personnel numbers from 34 to 40 on a full-time basis, although at present a slight shortage of registered nurses exists, with several having left the staff within recent months, due to illness and other factors. Nineteen nurse’s aids assist in the care of patients.

In discussing the capacity operation of the hospital in recent months, Johnson and Hospital Commissioner J. C. Phillips have expressed

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This picture has been colorized. No one offered any thoughts on who these people were. But we did find that information in the caption that ran with the picture: “PUNT, PASS, & KICK CHAMPIONS—Goldendale’s Jaycees sponsored the second annual Punt, Pass, & Kick event last Saturday [the date was not indicated in the caption] at the high school

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concern lest the facility be overcrowded, and they hope a projected 12-bed wing can be added to the hospital in the near future.

The Klickitat Valley Hospital has operated in sound financial condition since its opening, and has recently installed modern, up-to-date equipment out of earnings to augment the x-ray facilities. With the $11,500 x-ray machine installed about four months ago, having a 220 milliampere capacity and drawing 125 kilovolts, the radiologist can do both fluoroscopy and x-ray work with the same type tube, and a spot film device permits taking of x-rays during fluoroscopy, a great aid in demonstrating fluoroscope findings.

An impressive amount of surgery is performed at this hospital, which is equipped to handle many operations not usually undertaken at a small institution. A week ago was performed the largest operation

Points to ponder:

yet undertaken here, a lobectomy (removal of a lung), surgery requiring in excess of six hours, and some specialized instruments that were obtained. The operation is considered to have been completely successful, and the patient is making good recovery. This surgery is sufficiently rare that it has been attempted only twice at The Dalles Hospital, it was stated.

Klickitat County residents, well aware of the superior facility which they are fortunate to have within reach, and the part it has played in attracting physicians for the community’s needs, have supported the hospital to a heartening degree. Most sources agree that expansion of the hospital’s capacity is both necessary and sound, and plans are being made to study financing.

I thought I was wrong once, but I was wrong.

My housemate thinks our house is haunted, but I’ve lived here 500 years and never noticed anything.

I longed for the pitter-patter of little feet, so I got a dog. It’s cheaper, and you get more feet.

If you don’t go to other people’s funerals, they won’t come to yours.

Incontinence Hotline, hold please.

My name’s Pavlov. Ring a bell?

I’m a vegetarian, but I do eat animal crackers. I went to buy some camouflage clothing, but I couldn’t find any.

Vini, vidi, velcro: I came, I saw, I stuck around.

football field. There

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in the event. The winners were (left to right, front row): Keegan Cook, age 9; James Tuning, age 10; Justin Cook, age 11; Sam Young, age 12; Cody Shipp, age 13; and Justin Tsubota, age 14. The six winners advance to the sectionals this Saturday at Richland High School.”

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I am ready for the Iran war to be over. I wasn’t ready for it to start. War always means the loss of human life. The families and friends of those who have been killed will suffer emotionally for the rest of their lives. Children have now lost parents. Spouses have lost mates. We have lost Americans. Yes, we thank God for their service to our country, but they are still dead because of a war.

I was sick and tired of Afghanistan years before Afghanistan ever ended and the same with Iraq. They spent two trillion dollars and thousands of American lives were lost. However, it was crazy the way we left Afghanistan. We should never have turned everything over to the Taliban. We should have kept our base and airport and a couple of thousand soldiers in Afghanistan to maintain that strategic base.

Here we are again in the Middle East. Gasoline is skyrocketing. The stock market is plummeting.

Americans 55 and old are seeing their retirement funds drop like a rock. Groceries continue to become more expensive. Also, innocent people in Iran are dying. We have no way of knowing for sure how many good Iranian citizens have been killed. Not everyone in Iran is evil. There are millions who hate the current reigning regime and want change. It is tragic that good citizens have and will be killed by our attacks. This does not make us loved. We have to know that down the road there will definitely be blowback. The current regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or IRGC in Iran, is evil. They recently executed a 19-year-old wrestler by hanging him in public. They didn’t like something he had said. These people will do anything, This is what we have to remember. With a nuclear weapon, they would hold the world hostage. The strait of Hormuz will eventually be open and moving again. Oil will eventually flow again. If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would destroy massive cities. The economic impact would be far greater than what we are currently facing.

We could pay $6 a gallon or more for gasoline before this is over. Iran, with nuclear bomb capabilities, might have brought about $10 a gallon gas or maybe no gas in some parts of the world. The death would have been greater because the nuclear attacks would not only have targeted Israel but other neighboring countries as well as the United States. Iran and the regime had to be stopped. The current impact is bad but nothing like it would have been if they had been successful in building their own nuclear weapons.

Let’s hope and pray for a government run by the people of Iran. Without a real ending of what is currently in place, there will never be a peaceful day there or here.

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Burn-out has got to go

The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.

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

for three hours.

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

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

Ken McKune Goldendale

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I 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.”

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

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.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

It’s no mere excursion

It’s an “excursion”? That word has absolutely no relationship to war. It’s just a word that our president thinks sounds good, one I bet he’s never said or understood.

An excursion is something you do for entertainment or vacation, not to bomb a supposed enemy. Small term pain for long term gain? What’s the president talking about? I am definitely feeling short term pain. A rise in the inflation rate is the only

thing short term. In the long term, inflation never goes away. It’s permanent.

The president is leading his MAGA fanatics and all of the rest of us towards the end of America leadership and total economic collapse. $1.60 rise in three weeks in gasoline in Goldendale? That isn’t Making America Great Again. That is crushing the economy. This is all for what? Certainly not world peace! Release all the Epstein files. The president is involved. Why is that so

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hard to see? The man even admits this with his own mouth. Listen to him. Nixon could have been jailed for treason. Clinton should have been impeached and jailed for his lies. Now we must act to hold a president accountable for his actions. This illegal behavior by a president will end America. If Americans don’t rise up now, we will be living in a dictatorship by Christmas.

Thomas Wilson Goldendale

HOMETOWN

Easter egghunt coming

Recently, brush around throughsecondgrade,and the Grange Hall was cut third through fifth grade to clear the grounds a bit, The hunt will begin at 10 but members were busy a m Many of the eggs are with many other things specially marked with and hadn’t been able to money amounts or the maketimeto haulitaway words “Bunny Bucks ” Community residents Thoseeggscanberedeemed Greg and Brenda Wiebe at the Women’s Club table volunteered to haul the A huge thanks goes to brush pile away and things look muchbetteraround thehallnow Thank you, Wiebes, for helping the Grange out We appreciate

Glenwood News Mary Pierce you

Claude McKenzie at the Glenwood General Store for, once again, donating Bunny Bucks which can bespentatthestore

Thank you for all Here s an update you dofor ourcommunity, regarding the Glenwood Claude Women’s Club community The Glenwood Grange EasterEggHuntcomingup No 94Marchmeetingwill on Saturday, April 4 This take place at 1:30 pm on yeartheparkwillbedivided Sunday,the29th Allinthe into the following groups: communityarewelcometo preschool kindergarten attend tolearnmoreabout

theGrange

Forthosewholiketoplan ahead,heressomethingyou might want to put on your calendar TheHellRoaring andBirdandFraserannual shareholders meetingwill takeplaceonMonday,April 13at the Grange Hall I’ll includearemindercloserto that date, but thisisafirst heads’up

I’m sure you’ve noticed by now, our school is in themiddleofspringbreak Therearelotsofkidsriding bikesand runningaround town, so please watch out for them, because they don’t always remember to watchfortraffic Let meknowif you have anything you would like included in next week’s news

Pastawithapurpose

The true meaning of a fraternalorganization was I recently demonstrated by Alder Creek Grange I No 890, in Bickleton Fraternal is defined as a ! voluntary organization focused on fellowship, mutualaid,andcommunity service Followinga recent catastrophic accident that left Lisa Marlin with a broken neck, the Grange andthecommunity witha populationoflessthan150 joined forces to create a fundraisingactivitytohelp with her medicalexpenses andlostincomeduringher slow recovery That recent DINNER FOR A CAUSE: Afundraising dinner was held recently for event featured a delicious LisaMarlin spaghettidinner,including beverageanddesert

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with running the cake Zakit,FFAGreenhandvice walkunderthedirectionof president Jackie Morris and BryLee Mulrony

members added a festive On March 17, 12 Goldendale FFA members volunteered at the Goldendale Senior Center

Thefundsfrom thecake game called Shamrock in walk fundraiser were to My Pocket In the game, support repairs to the seniors tried to guess muralontheoutsideof the whichmemberwassecretly building “I really enjoyed carrying a shamrock in

byhelpingwithacakewalk, playinga St Patrick’s Day game andservinglunch Fifteen FFA members bakingand beinga part of theirpocket donated the cake walk, especially

FFAmembersendedtheir baked homemade goods for the knowing it was helping timebyservingcornedbeef event, whilefour members raise money for such a and cabbage during the helped set up and assisted goodcause, sharedShelby mealservice and

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Attendees were given her This event exemplifies the 13th the Bickleton raffle tickets at the door thefundamentalprinciples Goodwill Society hosted a that led into an exciting of afraternalorganization pancakefeed alongsidethe andfun silent auction and suchastheGrange raffle, with all proceeds benefitingLisa Ifyouwere later, the Grange Hall unabletoattendthebenefit, was once again filled to Alder Creek Grange

AlderCreekGrange,which Less than three weeks organizedabingonight Richard Lefever for

FFAteamsplaceincompetitions

High School Individual results included Anna Hauge (6th), Elbe Jensen (7th) Ella Rice (10th) Sierra Blunt (11th), and EmilyWooden(17th)

Team Barrett

On March 20, the Goldendale FFA Metal Art Kruger,JackHalm,Dalton Monoian, Tristyn Tobin, and Logan Smith placed 2ndoverallattheColumbia BasinCollegecompetition

Their project followed the theme “Forest and Fires” andfeaturedahandcrafted bulldozermetalsculpture

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Passed March 8, 2026, at Kadlec Regional Memorial Center in Richland, Washington.

Chance Edward Doubravsky was born February 7, 1980, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Mark Doubravsky and Kimberley (Jones) Doubravsky 90 years to the day after his great-grandfather, Charles Doubravsky. He joined a sister, Angel Doubravsky, at home. Chance lived in Goldendale all of his life except for short periods when he worked out of town driving CAD (Conveyer Aggregate Delivery) trucks for Dan I. Jones, Inc. and Breaking Ground Excavation, Inc. He also recently ran track hoe, dump truck, and skid steer for Resource Management Associates. He belonged to Local 701 Union. Chance attended Goldendale schools from first grade to graduation. Throughout his schooling, Chance loved sports: basketball, baseball, football, and he was on the wrestling team. He then attended Central Washington State at Ellensburg, Washington, though, he left after the first year to join in the family logging business. From the time Chance could walk at nine months old, he was intrigued with how things worked. He would take the backs off remotes to see the batteries and all the covers from wall plug receptacles and switches. Chance was always a curious person and easily bored. His first enterprise was catching crawdads and selling them to fishermen. This lasted only until the racoons found his stash and ate them.

Chance learned from his father and grandfather how to be a mechanic on any

Chance Edward Doubravsky

vehicle, from farm equipment tractors, combines, and wheat trucks, to logging trucks and equipment caterpillars, loaders, and skidders. He painted his first pick-up at 16, along with company log trucks and several vehicles for friends. Chance was also an experienced welder and won certificates for his work. As an electrician, he worked at the Goldendale energy plant and with his cousin Patrick Marx wiring businesses and new homes. As an operator, Chance ran skidders in the woods, skidding logs to the landings and log loaders, and loading logs on log trucks. He also moved heavy equipment on a lowboy and drove a tow truck on Snoqualmie Pass for Active Towing in Yakima, Washington.

At six years old, he started loading rock with backhoe and front-end loaders into pickups and dump trucks. He later worked with DeAtley Crushing Service running track hoe. He batched concrete for his father’s business Pyramid Concrete and ran an electronic batch plant for Central Pre-mix. Chance was a journeyman mechanic for Peter Kiewit in Portland, Oregon, rebuilding a grader and a caterpillar from the ground up. He won silver, bronze and gold medals attending the World Olympics of Performing Arts in California through Gina Mosbrucker’s dance studio. Also, Chance was a great artist; he could draw almost anything by sight—seagulls, bunnies (for Mom’s easter baskets),

and the Timberwolf logo for son Casen Doubravsky’s letterman jacket. There were no strangers to Chance. He knew everyone’s name in school growing up and was eager to help everyone even if they didn’t ask. Whether it was help changing tires, giving a ride, or pulling their vehicle out of the mud, Chance was always up for the task. For his sister and mother, he even learned to help train and calm their horses. Chance also found himself changing irrigation pipes for the family buffalo raising enterprise. It certainly was not his favorite job, but he also helped in the birthing, corralling, and loading of the buffalo. Chance drove semi-truck with a wheat trailer at the age of 12 from the fields to the road and ran combine to harvest wheat. Later on, he got his CDL at the age of eighteen. Chance’s hobbies were riding motorcycles (KTM and several Honda “Monkeys”). He built and raced a drag truck and built a 1927 roadster. Chance loved to work on and build motors for Chevrolets, working on Fords (through gritted teeth), Chryslers, Corvettes, and others, but preferred Chevrolets, especially the Camaro and Chevelle. Chance is survived by his girlfriend, Jessica Hauck; three sons, Conner, Casen, and Corrin; one daughter, Corra; one grandson Lincoln (Conner); his sister, Angel (Doubravsky)

Mary Lou (Wear) Brokaw

Mary Lou (Wear) Brokaw of Goldendale, born February 7, 1943, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, and was reunited in heaven with her parents, Lloyd Glen Wear and Josephine Edna Tussing Wear.

Mary Lou was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. She met and married James Owen Brokaw. They were married July 28, 1958, in Cour d’Alene, Idaho. They were married for 61 and a half years.

Mary Lou was one of 13 children, with 11 surviving siblings. As the first daughter in the family, she natu-

rally stepped into the role of caregiver early in life, helping care for her siblings. That spirit of love and service continued throughout her life.

She was the proud mother of three children, grandmother to nine grandchildren, and greatgrandmother to seven greatgrandchildren. Her family was the center of her world.

Of all the roles she held in life, being “Gram” to her grandchildren was her greatest joy. She was the kind of grandmother who seemed almost magical— creating special memories, sharing love freely, and leaving each of her grandchil-

dren with memories they will cherish forever.

Mary Lou worked at several fish hatcheries, dedicated herself to raising her family, volunteered at local schools, and later worked as a custodian for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. In every role she held, she served others with kindness, humility, and quiet strength. She loved everyone she encountered, young or old, and adopted them into her heart.

She will be remembered for her warm heart, her devotion to family, love of music, and the countless lives she touched through her love and service.

No funeral arrangements will be made. A small grave side service was held.

Ramsey; two nieces, Apryl (Ramsey) Bauska and Kathryn Ramsey; his parents Mark and Kimberley Doubravsky; his grandmother, Barbara Jones; Cain Corso (dog), Hades (Son of Atlas), pup from Casen first dog “Atlas”; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his aunt Constance (Jones) Marx (1973); his cousin Brandon Jones (1999); grandfather Charles Doubravsky (2001); grandmother LaVerne Doubravsky (2013); and grandfather Ivor Jones (2017). Services will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Goldendale High School gym at 1 p.m. Eric Kastl will be the officiant speaker. There will be a car parade to IOOF Mountain View Cemetery for internment. Following, there will be a celebration of Chance’s life luncheon at the Goldendale Country Club Golf Course. Chance had always been known to ride the fine line at 170 mph!

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Police face mask ban signed into law

Jake Goldstein-street

Washington State Standard Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their identities.

The law, signed Thursday by Gov. Bob Ferguson, seeks to unmask federal immigration agents detaining people under President Donald Trump. But Senate Bill 5855 also applies equally to state and local police. It takes effect immediately.

Ferguson signed the bill at El Centro de la Raza, a hub for the local Latino community in south Seattle. He was joined by lawmakers, local advocates and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.

“I’m convinced that years from now, our children and grandchildren will ask: What were we doing?” said Ferguson, a Democrat.

“Whatever our station in life happens to be, we all have a responsibility to speak out peacefully, make our voices heard, advocate for laws like this one.”

The bill includes exceptions for personal protective equipment, helmets, gear used on SWAT operations and face coverings worn for religious purposes.

People detained by illegally masked officers can sue them in their official capacity, which could result

in monetary damages.

The policy was a priority for legislative Democrats. Ferguson has described it as one of the most important bills of the year. It’s one of several ways they looked to rein in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown before the legislative session ended last week.

In Washington state and elsewhere across the country, masked agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have detained people.

“That’s not the Washington that I was born and raised in,” said bill sponsor Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle. “We were not going to stand for this.”

Washington law currently only requires officers to be “reasonably identifiable,” such as through a name on their uniforms, but are mum on the issue of covering faces. Supporters see the masking law will help build trust in law enforcement and hold officers accountable.

Democrats passed the bill through the Legislature without any votes from Republicans, who see it as unconstitutional. The supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution holds that federal law takes precedence over state law. The state has litigated claims its laws violated this clause in its deal-

ings with the federal immigrant detention center in Tacoma, as well.

Washington’s law follows a similar push in California that a judge blocked earlier this year.

The preliminary ruling in that case hinged on a key difference between the two states’ laws. California’s doesn’t apply to all law enforcement officers the same. It targets federal agents but leaves out state police. Washington’s prohibition applies across the board. That could mean Washington’s law has a better chance of holding up in court.

Ferguson, a former threeterm state attorney general, said a legal challenge to Washington’s law is “inevitable” but he is confident it would be upheld.

“The one thing I know is when the AG’s office in Washington state defends laws that we do related to the federal government, we win just about every single time,” Ferguson told reporters after signing the law.

“I’m confident, and we did our best to structure it in a way that is defensible.”

Opponents say these gaiter-style coverings are necessary to protect law enforcement from facing threats against themselves and their families from

State clarifies what is an ‘election’

Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard

A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once in an election.  Its approval follows a court decision that officials warned could incite voter fraud.

Longstanding Washington law makes it illegal for a person to cast more than one ballot in any election in the state, or to vote in any election in this state and another state during the same period.

But a state appeals court

in January overturned the felony conviction of a Lewis County resident found guilty of voting twice in November 2022 — once in Washington and once in Oregon. The court concluded that because the candidates and measures differed on the two ballots, one could interpret them as different elections under Washington law.

“This fixes an ambiguity in state law,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday before signing Senate Bill 6084. It contains an emergency clause and took effect immediately.

“Voting more than once in an election is an affront to

WOLVES from page A1 lead to 19-10. Columbia Burbank made the game interesting in the 6th with 4 hits to score 7 runs and close the gap to 19-17 going into the bottom of the 6th. Green and Gamble scored to extend the Goldendale lead 21-17. At the top of the 7th, Gorrod faced 4 batters

everyone who participates in our democracy,” Ferguson later wrote on X. “This bill makes it clear that double voting is illegal.”

The legislation sponsored by Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, adds language to existing law to spell out that “election” refers to any general, primary, or special election.

“An election is the ‘same election’ if the election date is the same, regardless of the candidates, offices, issues, or measures on the ballot and regardless of the date on which ballots are mailed or returned,” reads the bill.

Secretary of State Steve

and let her infield do their job, preventing Columbia Burbank from scoring and securing the Goldendale win. Gorrod faced 52 bat-

members of the public.

Other states and local governments across the country are considering similar prohibitions.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the White House didn’t respond to requests for comment on Washington’s new law.

The bill signing started late Thursday as police were called in to force multiple apparent anti-ICE protesters to leave. Seattle officers made another leave during the signing.

Malou Chávez, executive director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, acknowledged the protesters outside the event who could be heard shouting and banging on windows throughout the event.

“This is the frustration and the fear our communities are experiencing,” she said.

Ferguson said he understood “their passion, and I appreciate their right to protest.”

Also on Thursday, Ferguson signed legislation making it a gross misdemeanor to masquerade as police, motivated by reports of people pretending to be ICE agents. The governor had requested the measure, House Bill 2165. That law takes effect in mid-June.

Hobbs asked lawmakers to act swiftly, worried the court ruling opened the door to the potential of voters casting more than one ballot in November.

“This legislation helps to ensure that Washington’s elections remain secure, accurate and fair,” Hobbs said in a statement.

In Washington, voting more than once in an election is a class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Meanwhile, Lewis County is appealing the January decision to the Washington Supreme Court.

ters, allowed 5 hits, and struck out 7. Goldendale faced the Stevenson Bulldogs March 23, for a doubleheader.

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ing the University of Nevada, Reno, where he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He eventually completed Ph.D. coursework in music performance and education, nearly earning doctorates in both fields—a milestone he considers one of the greatest highlights of his life.

Today, Falter applies that same academic rigor and attention to detail to his nursery. Dandy Valley is known for mixing its own “real soil” rather than relying on soilless, barkdust-based mixes and other artificial growing mediums

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Hirshman to a 4-year term as an alternate to the White Salmon-Hood River Bridge Authority

• An agreement with the City of White Salmon for incarceration of city prisoners

• A public hearing to consider applications for classification as open space land for current use tax assessment

• Advertising for a deputy prosecuting attorney I in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office

• An interlocal radio system use and dispatch services agreement

• Agreement with the Washington Department of Correction

• An agreement with the City of Bingen for incarceration of city prisoners.

• Waiver of fees for The Nazarene Church Back to School Bash with the understanding that they will set up and tear down for the event

common in the commercial industry. By growing trees and plants in natural soil, Falter ensures they do not suffer from “plant shock” when moved to a customer’s yard, allowing them to adjust and begin growing almost immediately. Whether discussing the benefits of fall planting or the importance of bioindicators like the Pacific tree frog, Falter remains a man in tune with his environment. At Dandy Valley, the music may have changed, but his commitment to a perfect performance remains as strong as ever.

• A public meeting for approval of Short Plat, SPL 2024-25, Buffam

• Waiver of fees for the Programs for Peaceful Living / WGAP for Child Abuse Preventions Awareness, April 1-15, 2026 with the understanding that they will prepare and clean up for the event.

• Waiver of fees for The American Legion Post No. 116 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt with the understanding that they will return to the grounds in the same condition it was received

• Waiver of fees for The Program for Peaceful Living /WAGAP requests for Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness, April 16-30, 2026, with the understanding that they will set up and tear down for their event

• Publication of costs using county forces in 2025 on construction projects

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IN HIS HEYDAY: Ron Falter when he was playing percussion behind the biggest musical stars of the day.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

In the superior court of the State of Washington for the county of Klickitat, Plaintiff, Nathan Bell vs. Simon Yugler and Paige Brummett, No. 2025-113, Defendant.

The State of Washington to the said Simon Yugler and Paige Brummett: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 4th day of March, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Nathan Bell, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff Nathan Bell, at his (or their) office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement for damages caused to real property in violation of the terms of a lease agreement.

First Date of Publication:

March 4, 2026 Nathan Bell 8 Tomahawk Rd. White Salmon, WA 98672 County of Klickitat, Washington (0910, 1006, 1104, 1201, 1301, 1401)

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

Estate of, LYNDE SUE FINK CURTIS, Deceased. Case No.: 26-4-00006-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

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

First Publication of this Notice: March 11, 2026 Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307) Attorney for Dana B. Geary LAW OFFICE OF JUSTIN D. LEIGH 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 (1015, 1111, 1202)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN PIMLEY, Deceased.

Case No. 26-4-00009-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the no-

N otices

tice 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: March 11, 2026

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

RICKY S. PIMLEY

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Carolyn A. Simms, WSBA #18258

Of Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:

A. Simms, Attorney at Law 2035 NE 3rd Loop Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833-2174

COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Superior Court of Klickitat County AND CAUSE NUMBER No. 26-4-00009-20 (1016, 1112, 1203)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN V. TALBITZER, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-00268-06

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.020, .030 Christopher V. Talbitzer has been appointed as personal representative (“personal representative”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: March 11, 2026

Personal Representative: Christopher V. Talbitzer Attorney for the Personal Representative: Jakob O. Seegmuller Address for Mailing c/o NW Legacy Law, P.S. or Service: 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 Court of probate proceeding: Clark County Superior Court Cause number: 26-4-00268-06

Jakob O. Seegmuller, WSBA No. 53860 Attorney for Personal Representative NW Legacy Law, P.S. 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 (1019, 1115 ,1204)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT CONNIE J. HOLCOMB (AKA CONNIE JEANNE HOLCOMB AND FKA CONNIE J. WILSON), SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE (OR ANY OTHER SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE) OF THE MARY M. HOLCOMB TRUST UNDER AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 18, 1982, AS AMENDED & CONNIE J. HOLCOMB (FKA CONNIE J. WILSON), SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE (OR ANY OTHER SUCESSOR TRUSTEE) OF THE REXFORD D. HOLCOMB CREDIT SHELTER BY-PASS TRUST UNDER AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 18, 1982, AS AMENDED (PLAINTIFFS),

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• Notice of Planned County Workforce: Centerville Town Roads - Klickitat County Public Works

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vs. THE ESTATE OF HOMER GOULET AND THE ESTATE OF ADELE S. GOULET, AS HUSBAND AND WIFE; ET AL. AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF RAY KERR AND THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE C. KERR, AS HUSBAND AND WIFE; THE ESTATE OF ROGER KERR; AND THE ESTATE OF CHARLENE KERR WEATHERS; ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPLAINT (DEFENDANTS) Case No.: 25-2-00127-20 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

The State of Washington to the said: OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF HOMER GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ADELE S. GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARRET GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PHILLIP GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID GOULET, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RAY KERR, aka, SAMUEL RAYMOND KERR, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CATHERINE C. KERR, aka CATHERINE CONSTANCE VAN DE WIELE KERR; DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROGER KERR, DECEASED; OTHER HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLENE KERR WEATHERS, DECEASED; OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPLAINT FILED OF RECORD. HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPLAINT FILED OF RECORD.

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons to wit, within sixty days after the 18th day of March 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Amended and Restated Complaint of Connie J. Holcomb (aka Connie Jeanne Holcomb and fka Connie J. Wilson), Successor Trustee (or any other Successor Trustee) of the Mary M. Holcomb Trust, under Agreement dated August 18, 1982, as amended, and Connie J. Holcomb (fka Connie J. Wilson) Successor Trustee (or any other successor Trustee) of the Rexford D. Holcomb Credit Shelter By-Pass Trust under Agreement dated August 18, 1982, as amended (“Plaintiffs”) and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiffs at their offices below stated; and in case of your failure to so do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Amended and Restated Complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. Plaintiff is seeking (1) a judgment declaring that a Sale Agreement dated December 10, 1975, recorded in Klickitat County, Washington under Auditor File Number 155081, and Volume 173 Page 32, collectively from the sellers Homer Goulet, Adele S. Goulet, Ray Kerr, and Catherine C. Kerr, to, Plaintiffs’ predecessors, the buyers Edward L. Uecker, Pearl D. Uecker, Delvin C. Woody, and Laura

in consideration for an award.

Woody is fully satisfied and said Sale Agreement as invalid to encumber the subject real property, (2) a decree quieting title to the subject real property free from any claim of Homer Goulet, Adele S. Goulet, Ray Kerr, Catherine C. Kerr, and their known and unknown heirs, successors, and assigns in Plaintiffs, as the successor in interest to the buyers of the Sale Agreement pursuant to a fulfillment deed from Edward L. Uecker, Pearl D. Uecker, Delvin C. Woody, and Laura Woody to Plaintiffs’ predecessor, Rexford Dale and Mary Marie Holcomb, recorded in Klickitat County Washington under Auditor File Number 214071 and in Volume 254, Page 877-878; and (3) any other relief as deemed proper by the Court.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys:

Paine Hamblen, P.S.

Attn: Tricia D. Usab# 38547 717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200 Spokane, WA 99201

DATED this 11th day of March 2026.

PAINE HAMBLEN, P.S. /s/ Tricia D. Usab

Tricia D. Usab, WSBA # 38547

Attorneys for Plaintiff 717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200 Spokane, WA 99201 4927-5264-4758, v. 2 (1117, 1205, 1301, 1401, 1501, 1601)

NOTICE

TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Painting, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on March 31, 2026 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. March 31, 2026 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material.

Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. March 31, 2026 Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting”. This contract provides for the for the preparation, painting, and caulking of exterior walls, multi-colored panels, friezes and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.

Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $250,000 and $320,000.

The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin

Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-2581303 should you require assistance.

Dated this 10th Day of March, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: Clerk of the Board LeeAnn Burgin In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (1118, 1206)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Klickitat County Courthouse Stucco Repair, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on March 31, 2026 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. March 31, 2026 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. March 31, 2026 Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall & Stucco Replacement”.

This contract provides for the for the demolition, preparation, repair, and installation of exterior cement-based stucco including wainscot panels, structure walls, frieze panels, landing walls, detailed reveals and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County. Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $50,000 and $75,000. The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders

list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-2581303 should you require assistance.

Dated this 10th Day of March, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: Clerk of the Board LeeAnn Burgin In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (1119, 1207) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY In Re The Estate of: GINA MARIE PATTERSON, Deceased. No. 26-4-00008-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 by 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator 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 the first publication of this 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: Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Patrick Patterson Administrator 3 73 McGowan Road Lyle, Washington 98635 VanKOTEN & CLEAVELAND LLC

RUBEN D. CLEAVELAND Attorney for Administrator 417 Sherman A venue, Suite 7 Hood River, Oregon 9703 I Telephone: (541) 436-3422 Klickitat County Superior Court Cause No. 26-4-00008-20 (1120, 1208, 1302)

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PLANNED COUNTY FORCE WORK 2025 ROAD PROJECTS Notice is hereby given in accordance with RCW 36.77.070 that the following costs were expended in 2025, using County forces for the Road projects listed below: CRP, ROAD PROJECT, ACTIVITY, COUNTY FORCE RC383, Centerville Town Roads, Overlay, $275,376.41 TOTAL: $275,376.41

Dated this 17th day of March, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (1209)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

JUVENILE COURT

In re the Welfare of: SMITH, BROOKLYNROSE

RENEA

DOB: 06/01/15 No: 26-7-00009-20 Notice and Summons by Publication (Termination) (SMPB) (Optional Use)

To: John Doe / Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest, Alleged Parent A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on March 11, 2026; A Fact Find-

ing hearing will be held on this matter on: May 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Klickitat County Superior Court, Juvenile Division, 205 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620.

You should be present at this hearing.

The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order, in your absence, terminating your parental rights.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DCYF at (509) 773-7475. To view in-

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FIREWOOD

GENERATOR Coleman Powermate ProGen 5000 $500 used 509-250-6154

TOOLS Benchtop drill press

$250, 16” delta scrollsaw $175. More – mechanic tools, hand tools, portable saws, etc 509-365-5203

METAL ROOFING, used, Brown 21’ legnths x 18” wide. $1.00 per foot 509773-3636

BIKE EQUIP Stationary bike trainer, Deuter MT-04, use your won bike $40 503-5155665

FRESHLY CUT and limbed pine logs, FREE, on Box Canyon Rd 509-773-4497

RECLINER in good shape

$50 509-773-4497

RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494

FISHING REELS 3 unused, make an offer 509-773-5494

CHROME RIMS. Ford 6 lug. $100 or B/O. 509-773-5227. SLIDE-IN STOVE. Samsung double oven, propane/ gas. $250 or B/O. 509-7735227.

2 SOAPSTONE rocks for carving $25 each 509-2612115 HARLEY DAVIDSON vest and chaps, LIKE NEW $125 for the set 509-261-2115 MOTOR HOIST – 2 ton FREE 509-393-6230

PINT CANNING JARS – 2 dozen @ $12/dozen 509773-5666

PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75

STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593 Announcements & Notices

ATTENTION READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.

Classified Deadlines: MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions: Loans IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News.

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

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

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

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.

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

formation about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM.

Dated: March 12, 2026, by Renea Campbell, Klickitat County Clerk. (1210, 1304, 1403)

CITY OF GOLDENDALE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1552

On March 16, 2026 the City Council of the City of Goldendale, Washington passed Ordinance No. 1552. A summary of the content of said ordinance provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON AMEND-

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS

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

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

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

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

Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@gmail. com.

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

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

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

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

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm. 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

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

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS?

Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812

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

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 @ 541-3400142.

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

YOU TALK, I LISTEN Is everyone too busy to just listen? Need a “Buddy” – a retired listener? 1st call is free, to see if we click. Confidential. No sexual content. No advice; I ask a few questions so you can talk.

ING SECTION 10.12.020 OF THE GOLDENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE – DESIGNATED STREETS

The full text of this ordinance is on file at City Hall and the full text of the ordinance will be mailed upon request.

Dated: March 16, 2026

Shelly Enderby Clerk-Treasurer (1211)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 begin-

To start, call (S.C.) 864-3923080 or email: IsHope1@ proton.me. I love stories!

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.

STROKE

SURVIVORS

SUPPORT GROUP

Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633

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.

DEMENTIA

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

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.

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

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

MENTORS WANTED

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

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

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

$500 or Less ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $25. 541-354-1680. Odell.

COUCH. Medium-sized couch with hide-a-bed. Brown and tan fabric. $45. 541-354-1748.

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859. 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 our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234

ning at the hour of 1:30 PM in the Klickitat County Commissioner’s 2nd floor meeting room, 115 West Court Street, Goldendale, WA 98620. To join the meeting using Zoom: type in https://us02web. zoom.us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651.

669-900-6833

346-248-7799

929-205-6099

253-215-8782

301-715-8592

312-626-6799

THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested taxpayers that wish to testify

$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.

PLOW. 3-Point Plow, 14 inch (2) Bottom. Dearborn Model 10-1 (late ‘40s). It’s all there. Needs a new home! $300. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.

WOOD Shelving Unit. 36 1\2” Wide x 30 1\2” Tall x 14” Deep. $15. To purchase, 541-387-4752. No text. ART Glass Wall Plate. 26” x 18 x 6” with hardware for hanging. $195. 541-4907254.

CD Rack. Black plastic CD rack. Holds 60 CDs. $5. To purchase, 541-387-4752. Not textable.

Furniture

COUCH. Medium-sized couch with hide-a-bed. Brown and tan fabric. $45. To place your ad contact us. Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds Auto Parts & Accessories ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $25. 541354-1680. Odell.

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

O BITUA RY

Asa Russell Berry

Asa Russell Berry, born September 3, 1951, in Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 74. Asa was born Ace Edward Herrick to Howard Leon Herrick and Gwendolyn Lois Killion. He was the only son in a family of four children, with three sisters: Diane, the oldest; Dinell; and Darlene, the youngest. Later in childhood, Asa was adopted by his mother’s second husband, Russell Berry, and his name was changed to Asa Russell Berry. Though he was born in Roseburg, Oregon, Asa spent much of his childhood growing up in the small town of Happy Camp, California. As a boy he was known for his adventurous spirit and mischievous nature, often skipping school to spend the day fishing—something that would remain a lifelong love. Later in life, Asa reconnected with his father, Howard, and eventually moved to The Dalles, Oregon, to be closer to him.

Asa met and married Carol Roberts, and together they welcomed three daugh-

ters: Margaret (Tina), Amy, and Gwen. After their marriage ended, Asa later married Sue Harris. Sue brought five children from her previous marriage, and together Asa and Sue had three children: Russell, Daniel, and Willeta (DeeDee), creating a blended family of 11 children in a true “yours, mine, and ours” household. Asa and Sue met while working at the cannery in Hood River, Oregon. Their relationship experienced many ups and downs over the years, but their bond remained strong enough that after divorcing they later remarried one another. Throughout his life, Asa worked many hard-working trades. He spent time as a logger, a chainsaw mechanic, and a cannery worker.

Fishing remained one of Asa’s greatest joys. Many cherished family memories were made during camping trips to the family cabin, where weekends were often spent fishing and enjoying time together outdoors. Later in life, Asa gave his

heart to Jesus and became a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His faith became an important part of his life, and he faithfully attended church every Sabbath, forming many friendships within his church community.

Asa was preceded in death by his parents—both biological and adoptive—as well as all three of his sisters.

He is survived by his children and many grandchildren who will carry his memory forward.

A graveside burial service will be held Sunday, the 22nd of March, at 1 p.m. in Appleton, Washington. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Asa gave his heart to Jesus and is now resting, awaiting His return. We rejoice in the promise that the next face Asa will see will be his Heavenly Father.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” —Revelation 21:4

Dad, you will be deeply missed.

Community Events

March 28, Goldendale Farmer’s Maeket Annual Membership Meeting: 1: p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us for the Goldendale Farmers Market Annual Meeting of the Membership! This meeting is open to current market members as well as anyone interested in participating in the 2026 market season.

We’ll share important updates, expectations, and helpful information to support vendors in preparing for a successful upcoming season. Whether you’re a returning vendor or exploring the market for the first time, this is a great opportunity to get connected, ask questions, and learn what’s ahead.

Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off another great season together

March 31, Creature Teachers: 6 - 7 p.m. at the Goldednale Community Library. Come learn about the wild, weird and wonderful world of animals! Meet some cool reptiles and creepy crawlies that help make our world go around!

April 3, The Lost Photos of the Columbia Gorge (1914 - 1930) 7 p.m. at The Bingen Theater, 210 N Oak Street in Bingen. A special presentation of newly restored historical photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, Celilo Falls, and surrounding regions. Photographer I. R. Robison captured these images on glass plate negatives between 1914 and the 1930s. Many depict places that no longer exist—a rare visual record of the Pacific Northwest during dramatic change. $10 advance / $15 door In partnership with Gorge Heritage Museum

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RESERVED SEATING! https://www.bigbritches.org/ the-lost-photos-of-the-columbia-gorge

April 10 - 12, Bingen & White Salmon Community Yard Sales: Clean out your closets, sell unwanted items, and earn extra cash while shoppers hunt for their next great find. Participation is free, no city permit required, and we’ll promote the event and create the community sales map. Register by April 7 (by 1 PM) to be included on the map—just email info.mtadamschamber@gmail. com and share whether you’re a person or business, your days/ times, address, free pile (yes/no), and four words to describe your stuff.

April 11 Little League Opening Ceremonies: 10 a.m. at Ekone Park in Goldendale

April 11 Growing Through The Seasons: Goat Education 101: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us to learn practical goat care for the homestead. Whether you’re just curious or ready to dive in, this class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of goat care and the many ways goats can become valuable members of your homestead. We will cover a range of topics from how to choose the right breed for your goals to basic care and shelter considerations. Bring your curiosity and love for goats to this engaging workshop!

As we plan for the 2026 tourism season, the Chamber is seeking direct feedback on how we can best support and amplify the work already happening across our community. While this event is not a funding opportunity, it is an opportunity to shape how we provide in-house marketing support, event promotion, website visibility, visitor center coordination, and shared information efforts in the year ahead. This facilitated working lunch will focus on identifying needs, aligning messaging, and strengthening collaboration within our tourism industry so that together we can enhance the visitor experience across Klickitat County.

If you play a role in attracting or welcoming visitors, we invite you to have a seat at the table and help shape the strategy for 2026 April 24 - 26: The Maryhill Ratz 2026 Spring Freeride: Registration opens Saturday, January 31st at 10am PST online at www.maryhillratz.com

3 day tickets are $300. 1 and 2 day tix will be available at the hill paid in cash - $125 per day.

The Spring Free-4-All at the Historic Maryhill Loops Road is a gathering of friends and world class athletes for a weekend of fun riding and racing down the legendary Maryhill Loops Road.

Do you like riding in large packs? Then the Free-4-Alls are for you! The pack riding is legendary. There will also be some racing. This event is open to all skill levels and any gravity powered vehicle is welcome.

April 16, Tourism at the Table: 12 p.m. at 115 W Court. Tourism at the Table is a collaborative roundtable designed to gather input from tourism event coordinators, venue owners, lodging partners, attractions, and hospitality businesses throughout Goldendale and Klickitat County.

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

SEASONAL PARKS & BUILDINGS

LABORER Hood River County seeks a temporary, full-time SEASONAL PARKS & BUILDINGS LABORER to join our Public Works team to maintain County parks and buildings. To apply, go to www. hoodrivercounty.gov/employment

LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified website: ColumbiaGorgeNews. com

EXPERIENCED

SEWER Northwave Sails, located on the waterfront in Hood River is looking for an experienced sewer. Hours are flexible and can vary. If interested please email Northwave@northwavesails.com

JUVENILE COUNSELOR Hood River County is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Counselor to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of at-risk youth. Full-time, onsite. More details and to apply, go to www.hoodriver.com/employment

IMMEDIATE JOB

OPENING FOR A MECHANIC Bishop Truck Repair in Biggs Junction, OR has an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a truck and trailer mechanic. Must have some experi-

questions, leave a message: 541-386-1234 Ext. 100. NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!

ence. High wages depending experience, 401K, company paid medical. Monday- Friday 8am-5pm. Please send resume to bishoptowing@ yahoo.com or call our office at 509-773-9151.

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

LEGAL

SECRETARY

Hood River County seeks a self-motivated and detail-oriented professional for a fulltime LEGAL SECRETARY role to perform a variety of clerical tasks in preparing criminal cases for trial. For more information and to apply, visit hoodrivercounty. gov/employment

APPRAISAL ASSISTANT

Join Hood River County as an Appraisal Assistant and play a vital role in supporting the fair and accurate valuation of properties in our county. Training provided for certification/licensure. More info and application found at www.hoodrivercounty. gov/employment

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Hood River County is seeking an experienced property appraiser for residential, commercial, industrial, and special-use properties. All experience levels will be considered. For more information and to apply, go to www.hoodrivercounty. gov/employment

DEPUTY

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ATTORNEY I Prosecuting Attorney’s Office - Goldendale, WA. Full-time - Exempt - Open until filled.

The Klickitat County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to handle district court matters, including gross misdemeanors, probation violations, and traffic infractions. The salary range is $107,375 to $115,185 a year/DOQ, as well as benefits including fully covered health insurance for employee and heavily subsidized dependent coverage. Visit B for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-7737171.

PT TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE AT HRD Hood River Distillers Tasting Room is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working individual with a genuine passion for craft spirits and exceptional customer service skills. Our ideal candidate values hospitality, enjoys engaging with guests, and brings a positive energy to every shift. If you’re excited about the history, production, and flavor profiles of spiritsand being part of a team that takes pride in creating memorable and illuminating experiences - this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Part-time with ability to cover other shifts and work occasional outside events. Apply at hrdspirits.com Join our Team!

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Eco-gardening: refers to a sustainable approach which includes organic methods, water conservation and reducing garden waste.

• “Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening” by the American Horticultural Society (2026)

• “Low-maintenance Eco-Gardens” by Fred Meyer (2026)

• “The Regenerative Gardener’s Handbook” by Briana Selstad Bosch (2026)

• “The Kindest Garden: A Practical Guide to Regenerative Gardening” by Marian Boswall (2025) Pollinators/native plants: using natives and attracting pollinators maintains the health of ecosystems and supports biodiversity, making systems more resilient.

• “Plant This, Not That: Over 200 Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator-friendly Garden” by Elise Howard (2026)

• “Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies” by Jaret C. Daniels (2025)

• “How Can I Help?: Saving Nature With your Yard” by Douglas W. Tallamy (2025)

Growing food: from container gardens to large plots, and includes growing the right crops for your area.

• “Herbs in Every Season” by Bevin Cohen (2025)

• “Kitchen Garden Living” by Bailey Van Tassel (2025)

• “Nettles & Petals: Grow Food, Eat Weeds, Save Seeds” by Jamie Walton (2025)

• “Food Science for Gardeners: Grow, Harvest and Prepare Nutrientdense Foods” by Robert Pavlis (2024)

Planning/Small spaces: these books help you plot out your time and space.

• “The Money-saving Gardener Containers” by Anya Lautenbach (2026)

• “Grow a New Garden: Plan, Design and Transform any Outdoor Space” by Rebecca Searle (2025)

• “The 5-minute Gardener: Year-round Garden Habits for Busy People” by Nicole Johnsey Burke (2025)

• “The Container Garden Recipe Book” by Lana Williams (2024)

Flowers: plant something beautiful to make your space into your sanctuary.

• “Life With Flowers” by Frances Palmer (2025)

• “Sweet Pea School: Growing & Arranging the Garden’s Most Romantic Blooms” by Marryn Mathis (2025)

• “Flower Farming for Profit” by Lennie Larkin (2024)

• “The Fragrant Flower Garden: Growing, Arranging & Preserving Natural Scents” by Stefani Bittner (2024)

Generally, gardening books can be found in the 635 area, and we also have e-books and books for kids. Come dig for some at the library!

Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries.

Have a ‘Hoppy’ Easter with a holiday ham

I had a really good ice cream cone this week. I suppose this does not qualify as news, but I try not to eat too much ice cream, and I don’t usually keep ice cream in my freezer because I have a tendency to eat it all right away. I love ice cream. I have always loved ice cream. But I have noticed my tendency to eat it until my face goes numb and have avoided it. When I’m in Mexico, I walk by an ice-cream shop every night, where I have bought ice cream before. It is good. So almost every night, when I get to the ice-cream shop, I pause, and I ask myself, “Should I get ice cream tonight?”

one of the women took my money, the other one started scooping ice cream.

I had no idea it would be such a process.

(Feature Impact) When your kitchen is full of colorful eggs, candy baskets, tempting sweets and all that comes with Easter, sometimes a holiday classic is just the answer for simplifying the season. Perfect for pairing with deviled eggs, potato salad and a traditional Sunday feast, this Maple-Glazed Easter Ham provides a hands-off approach to the main dish. With an easily prepared glaze and your oven doing most of the work, you can keep your attention on time spent with loved ones. Visit Culinary.net to find more seasonal favorites, both classic and contemporary.

Maple-Glazed Easter Ham Recipe adapted from Southern Living

Total time: 3 hours Servings: 10

• orange slices and wedges, for garnish fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place ham in large roasting pan and fill with 1/2 inch of water. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake about 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with juices from pan, until meat registers 120 F at thickest portion.

In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir maple syrup, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger and cinnamon; bring to boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm and set aside. Remove ham from oven and discard foil. Increase oven temperature to 400 F. Using pastry brush, glaze ham with 1/3 cup maple-bourbon mixture. Bake ham about 30 minutes until top is lightly caramelized and meat registers 145 F at thickest portion, brushing with remaining glaze every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer ham to serving platter. Let rest 15 minutes and garnish with orange slices, orange wedges and rosemary sprigs.

Almost always, my wiser self says, “You don’t really need ice cream tonight. Maybe tomorrow.” And I don’t buy ice cream. But last night, after I had passed my usual ice-cream shop, I came to a gelato shop that I had ignored until now. I thought it looked a little fancy. I couldn’t imagine gelato could be as good as the ice cream at the shop I had just passed. But this place was always busy, and tonight, for a change, there was no one in there but two employees standing behind the counter. I wandered in.

I looked for the smallest cone they had, and I said I would like one.

“What flavors?”

“What do you recommend?”

She suggested several and told me I could have up to four.

“On one little cone?”

“Yes!” This seemed unusual. It was not a large cone. But I went ahead and ordered two kinds of chocolate, one with nuts and one without, and strawberry and mint. While

Tiny slivers of gelato were scooped out in petal shapes and put in that cone, one by one, going around in a circle until the whole thing looked like a rose. It was too beautiful to eat. I had them take a picture of me with the cone first. But I had to eat it eventually because the petals were hanging over the edges of the cone like the fully opened rose it resembled, and it would not be an exaggeration to say it was the best icecream cone I have ever had. And now I wonder why I waited so long. I try to eat good things. My reasoning is that nothing I possess is more important than my body, and I want to keep it in working order. So I generally eat well and that is usually pretty easy because I love vegetables more than anything.

But life requires more than vegetables. That’s what I was thinking while eating my exquisite little ice-cream cone. I vowed that from now on, I will eat ice cream that is worth eating. And I realized that this was no different from reading books that were worth reading, wearing clothes I loved to wear, and spending time with people who lit me up instead of pulling me down.

All of it was a choice about how to spend my time and attention, and all of it started with believing that life was too short to eat bad ice cream, and certainly too short not to eat ice cream at all.

I’m having vegetables again today, and I’ll have vegetables tomorrow. But there is also a chance that I will have ice cream tonight.

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One afternoon I opened a candy bar and wondered something very important. Where does chocolate actually come from? I knew it wasn’t a factory with a chocolate river and candy trees like in the movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I did some research and I am taking you with me on a chocolate adventure that includes drama, secrets, and scandals.

Chocolate!

Chocolate starts on a tree called the Theobroma cacao, or the cacao tree. Its scientific name actually means “food of the gods” in Greek. Cacao trees grow in warm tropical places like Ghana, Brazil, and Ecuador. Farmers harvest the colorful cacao pods that are about 6 to 10 inches long and shaped like a football. Inside each pod are 30 to 50 cacao beans. These beans are the beginning of every chocolate bar in the world.

Long before candy bars existed, chocolate was famous in the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations in Mexico and Central America. The Aztecs valued cacao beans so much they used them as money. Imagine taking chocolate beans to McDonald’s to pay for your chicken nuggets. As the Spaniards conquered the area, they sent chocolate back to Europe where it became very popular. Spain now controlled the area where the trees grew. Other countries wanted chocolate and the money it brings, so they stole trees and took them to other parts of the world. The plan worked and cacao trees now grow in many countries.

Chocolate’s history now involves smuggling, secret recipes and even spy stories. During WWII, American soldiers were given chocolate bars. It was easy to carry and gave the soldiers the energy they needed. Drinking coffee and eating chocolate was the same as drinking energy drinks we have today. German spies found out about the chocolate bars and the Nazis designed an explosive device that looked just like a candy bar. The plan was, if someone broke off a piece of their candy bar, the hidden bomb would explode after a short delay. But British spies found out what the Germans were doing and the Americans were able to stop them from finishing their plan.

Crossword!

If you have ever seen the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, it is based on real events. Companies sent spies to other chocolate factories to steal recipes. In 1909, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Milton Hershey built an amusement park just for employees and people who lived in that town to keep them happy and keep them from stealing his recipes. Would you have ever guessed that there was a town named after a popular candy company?

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Chocolate is worth billions and billions of dollars, and it is sold around the world today. The chocolate wars still go on. Spies search for recipes, truck loads of candy get stolen and chocolate has even helped a man rob a bank. Whether by itself, with peanuts, peanut butter, or crispy outer shells, people around the world love chocolate. What is your favorite candy bar?

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