Goldendale Sentinel May 15, 2024

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Goldendale Observatory Administrator Troy Carpenter sends us this account—and the beautiful photograph above—of the Aurora Borealis that graced Goldendale skies in recent days.

The whole world is buzzing about the geomagnetic storm that occurred over this weekend. While the event itself was anticipated, its extraordinary scope was not. Humans in every hemisphere observed bright and energetic aurorae for several hours during the strongest disruption of Earth’s magnetic field in over two decades.

X-Class solar flares within an enormous, Earth-facing sunspot region called AR3664 released multiple coronal mass ejections toward our planet, the first of which arrived on May 10. Some of these flares were observed in real-time during public solar programs at Goldendale Observato-

ry, and at 120,000 miles across, the active sunspot region was so large that it could be viewed without magnification using ordinary eclipse goggles.

Visitors to Goldendale Observatory lucked out on Friday night, witnessing continuous auroral activity from dusk until closing time. Staff made recordings until dawn the following day, and the display did not relent even once. I have never seen an aurora this bright, colorful, or spastic in motion. The faces of our patrons were clearly illuminated during the best moments, and for the first time in my 11 years at the facility, telescope observation was disrupted by the intensity of the Northern Lights. Nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters simply disappeared into the overwhelming auroral glow, but people didn’t seem to mind!

Anyone who missed the show

this weekend should be heartened to know that they may get another chance over the coming year, as the Sun has entered the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle. More Earth-affecting flares could be in the offing.

Images and timelapse videos of the Aurora over Goldendale will be posted on the gallery page at GoldendaleObservatory.com by today, May 15. (Along with the top photograph, Troy also included another of the Sun on Thursday using the Observatory’s new Astro-Physics telescope, illustrating the gigantic sunspot AR3664.)

back row: Elizabeth Paynes, Abigal Flanagan, Director Jennifer Armstrong, and Brooke Baker. The show is Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, at 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Middle School. Admission is $5 for people age 10 and older, $3 for ages 5 through 9; 4 and under are admitted free.

Proposal from solar firm draws fire

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

Two controversial items on the Klickitat County Commissioner’s agenda May 7 were postponed to later dates by unanimous vote. Commissioner Dan Christopher, who had been away the previous two meetings, cast his vote by Zoom. He apologized, saying he was “sicker than a dog,” and he often had to mute

his microphone due to coughing. Not surprisingly, one of those items concerned the county jail, and a request to spend $26,538.46 for seven electronic bracelets, described by San Francisco-based vendor 4Sight Labs, Inc. as “a combination of ruggedized biosensors, mobile apps, control dashboards, analytics reports and cloud services that continuously monitors people from the moment of their arrest,

through transport, processing. and detention.” The system, dubbed “Overwatch,” tracks the subject’s heart rate, oxygen level, and temperature in real time “for safety alerts and quick intervention.” The item was originally scheduled as one of the 11 items on the consent agenda, but at the request of Commissioner Jacob Anderson, it was pulled from the

County

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona last Tuesday announced the selection of Lexi Molnar of Centerville, who attends Goldendale High School, as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

Molnar is one of 161 outstanding American high school seniors who have demonstrated remarkable academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community.

“The 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars program represent the best of our nation’s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country,” said Cardona. “On behalf of President Biden, I am delighted to celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage these scholars to continue to aim high, lift up others, and embrace opportunities to lead.”

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on academic success, excellence in the arts, and in technical education through essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leader-

ship. Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,700 candidates qualified for the 2024 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations made by chief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations and YoungArts, the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists. As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of two students from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-

GOLDENDALE AGLOW: Goldendale Observatory Administrator Troy Carpenter captured the Northern Lights dancing over Goldendale Friday night (above). Below, the enormous sunspot that

created the conditions allowing the Aurora Borealis to be seen is visible in the lower right section of the sun in this picture also sent by Troy. Below right, the Lights as captured on

Goldendale by Naomi James.

LOU MARZELES

NEW PLAY AT SCHOOL: The Goldendale High School Drama Club presents a new production showing this weekend called “Lip Service.” The one-act play chronicles the comic attempts by Charlie to propose to Laura at a romantic restaurant only to be thwarted repeatedly by a bonkers staff. Pictured left to right are, front row: Kaya Campbell and Grace Flanagan;

Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone One

Klickitat County is establishing a ban on open outdoor burning for Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone One defined as lands East of the Klickitat County Fire District No. 7 eastern boundary to include but not limited to Klickitat County Fire Districts No. 2, 9, and 10; outside the jurisdiction of the Yakama Indian Nation; and the jurisdiction of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and prohibiting the issuance of burning permits except for authorized agricultural burning. Residential barbecues will be allowed. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, Fire Protection Districts are exempt from this ban for the purposes of live fire training activities. Said ban on open outdoor burning shall be in full force and effect from May 20, 2024, until rescinded. The public is directed to check with the appropriate authorities concerning burning restrictions within the corporate limits of any city or town. In 2018 Klickitat

CODY A. COURSON FOR THE SENTINEL

Laurel Tiphareth, a midwife originally from the Spokane area, has opened up shop with Lorri Carr of Highland Midwife Services.

“I’ve been a midwife since 1995, originally starting out in the Spokane area” says Laurel.

“Lorri and I started out delivering babies together in September when I came here, as a community needs time to get comfortable with you in that role, and as of March, we’ve started working separately.”

Laurel started as a midwife in 1995 in Spokane before she moved to Tonasket and practiced in that area for 20 years after earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She started working for a maternity support program called First Steps. After her mother came down with health issues, she closed up her business and moved to California to care for her then back up to Washington when her mother passed.

County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM), in cooperation with the Klickitat County Interagency Fire Association (KCIFA), created new County Burn Ban Zone designations for establishing County open outdoor burn bans. This consists of three zones across the county starting in the east with Zone One then Zone Two covering the central area and Zone Three covering the west end of the county. For clarity the zone boundaries follow fire district boundaries as much as possible. Maps detailing the zone boundaries have been created and are available to view and download on the KCDEM webpage. Information for Klickitat County Burn Ban Zones 2 and 3 will be released as soon as the 2024 dates are finalized.

“I’ve really enjoyed Goldendale since coming here,” says Laurel. “The first thing that stood out to me was the Grist Mill. It doesn’t have a lot of frills to it, but it has the necessities.” You can reach Laurel through Highland Midwife Birth Services at (509)322-6254 or at

The full resolution and KC Burn Ban maps can be viewed online at www. klickitatcounty.org/1242/ Burn-Bans-Zones-andNotices.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Sometimes our own intelligence scares even us—as with this week’s Mystery Photo. Using our mighty mental prowess, we have deduced this picture is sports-related! (We hear you out there

saying, “How do they do it?!”) But why are these guys so sour-looking? They look like someone just made them listen to all the compositions by Stravinsky. But who are these guys? Why were

L OOKING BACK

May 9, 1889 – 135 Years Ago

Tom Crofton and James Gilmore have opened a butcher shop in Centerville. The streets of the town were lined with wagons last Saturday and almost every class of business is represented there now.

May 15, 1890 – 134 Years Ago

County Commissioners meeting May 6, 1890: In the matter of a janitor for the new courthouse and jail during such times as the jail may be vacant, it was ordered by the board that Wm. Van Vacator be employed as janitor for the compensation of ten dollars [about $343 in today’s money] per month.

May 16, 1908 – 116 Years Ago

The steamers Gatzert and its competitor The Charles R. Spencer, began their summer operations on the Columbia River on the same day, May 4. The steamers raced that day to Vancouver, and then up the Columbia River Gorge to The Dalles and back to Portland. The Gatzert beat the Spencer to The Dalles by 18 minutes and made the round trip in 13 hours 5 minutes. The Gatzert is the fastest of the two boats.

May 11, 1939 – 85 Years Ago

Installed in the new two-story Layman building directly east of the courthouse, Benny’s Auto Service is now open for business in its new location. O. G. Benson, proprietor, plans to handle a full line of parts and is equipped to do all types of mechanical work. He will also be a distributor for Pontiac cars and General Motors trucks in Goldendale.

May 13, 1954 – 70 Years Ago

Two brothers who once lived in Cedar Valley have come back to Klickitat Valley to raise turkeys. Lorne and Vernon Barrett, recently of Selah and Denver, Colorado, respectively, have 2,800 turkey poults in their newly constructed brooder house on the old Leroy Brown place in the Pine Forest Section. The turkey chicks are transported here from a Yakima Valley hatchery when they are only one day old. Barrett’s plan is to have 20,000 birds here by 1957. They will cull the best of the current flock for breeding purposes in the fall, and the rest will be marketed as Thanksgiving Turkeys. The birds mature in five to six months, with the hens spurting from their few ounces at birth to a 17-pound average at their harvest date.

May 16, 1974 – 50 Years Ago

Something new for Goldendale or any other small Washington city was the picket line at Goldendale Schools Wednesday morning. Everyone was goodnaturedly self-conscious as teachers greeted students and parents and kidded each other. But by 9 a.m. students were all inside, leaving picketing teachers conversing in cold groups.

May 16, 1974 – 50 Years Ago

Letter to the Editor: It was brought to my attention recently by one of our local citizens that were a teacher to get baby-sitting wages of 50 cents per hour, per child, for 180 days (one school year) his income for an average class of 25 children would be approximately $13,500. I know no teacher in our local schools who receives an annual salary matching this unless he maintains a second job “moonlighting” to make ends meet. Have you read the latest Federal survey on U.S. wages which states the salary of the average American is now between $13,000 and $14,000? Dorothy Garner.

—Richard Lefever

they having their picture taken? When? Where? All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. 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.

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

April 7, 1921

Smith recovers mind suddely

Bereft of hearing, power of speech and the possession of his mental faculties, Darrell Smith, a Klickitat

[County] soldier with the 110th Infantry overseas, carried to a field hospital from a battlefield in

This picture has been colorized. Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture looked very familiar to us. There was something about girls standing in front of a service station and receiving a tiara that tickled our memories, but it took us a while to fi gure out why. Betty Zesiger identified Marilyn Klein as the lady in the middle. On a hunch, we looked through our online archives for Marilyn Klein and found an Attic Picture from January of 2023 naming these ladies as contestants in the Miss Boron contest. The contest was at Jay’s Richfield Service Station, which was

France following a terrific bombardment in the closing days of the Great World War, is making a remarkable recovery from shell shock, aided by nature and the soothing influence of home surroundings and treatment. The young soldier failed to respond to treatment overseas, and about January 1, 1919, was brought to the United States and placed under the care of government physicians at New York for special treatment. Six months later they announced that they did not consider that there was any relief for his case, and in August 1919, he was sent to the Western Washington State Hospital, at Steilacoom, as incurable.

As soon as his father, Raleigh Smith, a farmer residing in the Orchard

located where Windermere Real Estate is now, on the corner of East Main and Columbus. Richfield Service Stations offered two types of fuel, Regular and Hi-Octane Regular containing the fuel additive Boron that, according to 1959 Richfield ads, was 100 octane and “has the special ability to quench red-hot carbon deposits in your engine’s combustion chamber.”

The ladies are, left to right: Delores Marlow (2nd place winner), Marilyn Klein (Miss Boron 1958), who is crowning Queen Sherri Dudley as Miss Boron 1959.

Heights section near Goldendale, learned that he had been sent to the Washington institution, he insisted on bringing him home. For fourteen months after his return to Goldendale, no indication whatever was observed of any improvement in his condition.

On November 20, 1920, he suddenly seemed to begin to show signs of improvement and was able to communicate with his parents and other members of the family by the use of pencil and tablet, but was unable to converse any. He says that his mind is a blank from the 20th day of September, 1918, until the 20th day of November of last year. He has no recollections of what happened to him in the war but appears to be fully cognizant of everything that is going on around him now and converses freely with people whom he meets by means of his pencil and tablet. His physical condition is very good and his parents, friends, and fellow Legionaries at Goldendale expect that the power of speech will eventually come back to him in the same manner in which he recovered his other lost senses.

He has been made an honorary member of the Louis Leidl Post, of the American Legion, at Goldendale, and during a recent banquet of the organization when the members were called on in turn to make a talk, Captain Lyman W. Ward made a talk for him, and it was very apparent that he was fully alive to the remarks that were being made and when asked to stand up, did so, smiling, and was roundly cheered.

Points to ponder:

The phone was ringing. I picked it up and said, “Who’s speaking, please?” And a voice said, “You are.” Anything seems possible when you don’t know what you’re talking about.

Get to know County EMS

District No.1, part 6

Paramedic, EMT, ALS, First Responder, BLS, EMR, and ambulance driver! So many titles, but what is the difference? This month’s article is going to focus on the certification levels of Emergency Medical Services. The acronyms for the EMS levels of certification are EMR, EMT, AEMT, and EMT-P respectively. What do those acronyms actually mean?

and IV medication delivery. The instruction time increases with an additional 200 hours of training. Paramedics have a much more in-depth level of training and can perform many emergency medical procedures. In addition to all the above skills, some of the other procedures they are trained to do include needle decompression of a lung or chest; cricothyrotomy procedure; DAI, or Drug-Assisted Intubation, using paralytic and sedation medications; cardiac monitoring and interpretation and treatment of life-threatening rhythms; expanded medication for pain control; infusion of blood and blood products and administration of medicated IV fluids. Paramedic initial training in Washington State requires attending a Paramedic Program which may last anywhere from 10 months to 2 years, depending on the agency or school doing the teaching. It is a very intensive course that prepares the paramedic for a broad range of medical and trauma emergencies. The training consists of 1200-1800 total hours. Approximately 700 hours of classroom time, at least 270 hours of supervised hospital clinic time, and 360 hours of supervised field internship.

Each level of certification in Washington State is required to practice under the direct or indirect supervision of a county Medical Program Director or MPD. MPDs are licensed physicians. Each level has nationally recognized skills and follows their MPDs protocols for their certification level. Regular on-going training is also required throughout the 3-year certification cycle.

As for the differences between BLS and ALS and a first responders role, look to one of our upcoming articles when we will dive into these subjects.

Guest Editorial

EMRs or Emergency Medical Responders: This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and/or to assist higher-level personnel at the scene and during transport. Some of their skills include obtaining accurate blood pressures, assisting with a patient’s breathing along with administration of oxygen. EMRs can provide High Performance CPR competently, use an AED or Automated External Defibrillator, and assist a choking adult, child or infant. An EMR knows emergency bleeding control procedures and can perform neck spinal stabilization and splinting of broken bones. They may assist a patient with their EPI Pen or rescue inhaler or administer Narcan to an opioid overdose. On rare occasions, they may also assist with an uncomplicated birth. The amount of schooling is approximately 48-65 hours of education and must be at least 18 years old.

Katharina Larson, Paramedic, & Suzanne Gilmer, EMTIV Technician

EMTs or Emergency Medical Technicians: Most Emergency Medical Services careers start at the EMT level and are certified to do all the EMR skills listed above and have more extensive training. EMT certification is the minimum licensure level for caring of patients during ambulance transports to hospitals. They may do more advanced airway treatments including placing basic airway devices; monitoring oxygen levels; acquiring cardiac monitoring; use of spinal immobilization techniques including longboard and extrication devices; using of traction splints; intramuscular injections of certain medications; blood sugar monitoring and automated blood pressure monitoring along with limited emergency oral medication administration, such as aspirin or nitroglycerin for chest pain; and oral glucose for certain diabetic issues. EMTs may also occasionally assist with a complicated birth. The amount of education is approximately 4 months and a minimum of 150 hours of training. This level also has the ability to add to their credentials with additional training such as IV and IO (intraosseous or ‘bone’) technician as well as EMS Evaluator certifications.

AEMTs or Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians may practice all the above listed in EMR and EMT levels of training. They also have a larger medication administration privilege in addition to the ability to monitor and interpret CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels; immunizations; subcutaneous (under the skin)

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KCEMS1 Fun Fact: Directly from EMS.gov, “May 19-25, 2024, marks the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week. This year’s theme—“Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future—reminds us to acknowledge the foundational work of those who came before us, while also striving to build and lead the EMS system we envision for our future. In the 50 years since we’ve been celebrating EMS Week, our profession has made enormous strides in pre-hospital care, data collection, emergency management, and communitybased healthcare. We’ve developed comprehensive EMS systems that are ready for any kind of emergency–seven days a week, 24 hours a day–whether or not that includes going to the hospital.”

Burn-out has got to go

KCEMS1 Safety Tip: May is Motorcycle Safety Month and Bicycle Safety Month. The absolute number one piece of advice is to BE VISIBLE. Stay aware and make sure other drivers and users of the roadways can easily see you. Remember you are smaller than other vehicles and less protected in the event of a crash. Bright clothing and helmets help, as do lights and reflectors. Both motorcyclists and bicyclists must follow the same rules as cars. This means stopping completely at all stop signs, adhering to traffic signals, indicating an intent to turn, watching carefully for obstacles, and yielding the right of way to pedestrians at legal street crossings. Good information for both motorcyclists and bicyclists can be found at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA.gov, and the National Safety Council at NSC.org. Stay safe out there!

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 .

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.

KCEMS1 statistic: In Washington State 1,955 motorcycle crashes happened in 2022, of those crashes 131 were fatal.

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

confident.”

Choose light over darkness

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.

Who is the author of confusion, the father of lies, the lawless one, and the accuser of the brethren? Satan!

Ken McKune Goldendale

Ephesians 6:12: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Principalities speak of territories or regions. Powers speak of demonic forces that keep people in bondage. Rulers of darkness speak of demonic forces that oversee the leaders in any given society. Hence, it is not the person we take issue with; it is what is in their heart. For out of the heart, the mouth speaks. If one person stands for law and order, justice, truth, and righteousness, the desperately wicked heart of an unrepentant sinner will respond by attacking that person with accusations and lies. It is the spirit of antichrist.

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

Letters from the community

–A longtime Sentinel reader Lynn Harper Kelso, Washington

Vote to save democracy

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.

Proverbs 12:20: “Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil.”

Genesis 8:21: “The intent of man’s heart is evil from youth.” Romans 3:10: “There is none righteous, no, not one.” 1 Samuel 16:7: “God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

You can be sure your sin will find you out. Nothing is done in secret. God knows your every thought and the intents of your heart. Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Trust in Him now before it is too late. Choose His free gift of salvation.

With all the hidden agendas and backdoor deals taking place in Klickitat County today, you know who you are. Come out of darkness into the light of Jesus Christ and be saved. He will give you a new heart. If you choose darkness, rather than light, like it or not, one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Jesus is Lord. Proverbs 14:16: “A wise man fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is self-

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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.

Planning on not voting for Biden because “he” continues to fund Israel? Think again: Yes, the U.S. complicity in Israel’s genocidal attacks on Gaza is immoral. The bigger picture is that if Trump is elected and his rightwing minions in Congress retain power, our democracy will likely devolve to an unregulated predatory corporatocracy with theocratic and oligarchic oversight. Many rights and freedoms could be lost, including freedom of speech and the press. Peaceful protests could be met with long prison sentences. Climate change will be unrecognized, while NOAA and EPA are dismantled. Women’s rights will be further nullified. And Trump will turn a blind eye to Netanyahu and Putin; possibly even support them.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

successful at shifting blame for their incompetence to Biden and Democrats and making Americans believe their false blame. Protest by ousting the members of the U.S. Congress who support funding for offensive weapons for Israel and/or block funding for Gaza aid. If you protest by not voting for Biden, you just vote against your own best interests. And if enough of you do this, you will lose our democratic republic to a wannabe dictator.

If you don’t vote for Biden, that’s about not voting to save our democracy!

Steven Heitmann White Salmon

Make America poor again

Biden and Blinken’s efforts to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza have been ignored by Netanyahu. Yes, the Biden administration could have responded much earlier and faster with aid to Gaza. And yes, military aid to Israel should be limited to defensive weapons only. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) tried to limit Israel’s funding for aid and defensive weapons only. Sanders (Jewish) was then accused by Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL, Jewish) to be antisemitic. Moreover, AIPAC, Israel’s lobby, has a powerful influence on Congress.

But why protest by not voting for Biden? Congress controls the budget and funding for all federal programs—Biden as POTUS has virtually no Constitutional authority over Congress, except veto power. Biden has been to-date blocked by right-wing Republican members of Congress. But Republicans are

Letters

The recent release of the Republican Study Committee’s 2025 budget plan is designed to make America poor again by eliminating the safety net policies and provisions serving most Americans. The plan, backed by 80% of the House Republicans, includes cutting $1.5 trillion from Social Security, raising the eligible retirement age to 69, privatizing Medicare so insurance companies can determine your access to and affordability of healthcare, eliminating funding for universal school lunches, shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, whose mission is to protect and educate consumers about their rights and access to financial information, and cutting the budgets of Medicaid, Children’s Health programs and the ACA. The same budget plan does include $5.5 trillion in tax cuts for the rich and corporations. In 2022, Americans saw the largest increase in poverty in our history, attributed in part to Republicans’ refusal to extend the Child Tax Credit. Republicans are clear about what matters to them.

Sue Kusch White Salmon

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Once again, I get to share news of one of my favorite former Glenwood kids. Isabella Couch, a graduate of the Glenwood High School class of 2020, received her degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. From the moment Bella graduated from Glenwood, she hit the ground running, charging through her college years with never a hesitation, making the Dean’s List every quarter at NAU. I remember how much she enjoyed helping in the lower elementary classrooms here when she was in high school. She will begin her career as elementary/ special education teacher at Kingman, Arizona this fall. Lucky are the kids in her classrooms, for sure. Bella recently returned from a semester abroad, studying and doing student teaching in the United Kingdom. I enjoyed seeing her photos and hearing of her travels all over the UK and Europe on her weekends off, soaking in as much of the experience as she could. It reminded me of the adventures of my late mother-in-law, Wallie Kuhnhausen Pierce. Wallie (Mom) had the travel bug from a young age. In 1928, after graduating from Central Washington College, Mom traveled to Germany with her parents to take her elderly grandfather back to his homeland to see his family still there. Mom enjoyed touring in Germany and Europe, then had to return to America alone to begin her first teaching position that fall while her parents stayed in Germany for several more months. She was only 21 years old but had no fear of traveling alone on that ship back to America. She told of staying in what we would have now called the economy class deck, and sneaking up to the first-class deck to enjoy their buffet dinners and dancing. Quite a daring young lady. Once back in America, Mom saw as many sights as she could. She attended a Yankees – Red Sox baseball game and got to see the great Babe Ruth in action. After exploring New York, she traveled by train down the east coast of the country until she finally had to begin her journey westward.

After retiring from her teaching career in 1972, Mom enjoyed many great trips, including to Mexico, Japan, Hawaii, Octoberfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Alaska, among other interesting places. When I saw that Bella Couch has the same love of travel and new experiences, I thought of Mom. Bella, we wish

you a long, happy teaching career and hope you can come back to visit Glenwood often. We are so proud of you.

While mentioning Glenwood pioneers, here’s something important to consider. For many years, Laurene Edred has studied the history of our valley and has a good collection of old photos and papers. At the Pioneer’s Association in May, the members voted to use funds from the Association’s treasury to purchase a fire proof safe where the historical collection can be safely stored. If you have old photos you would like to add to that collection and know they’re in safe, reliable storage, you can contact Laurene or Jerry Dean. Laurene shares wonderful photos and history information for us all to enjoy in her Facebook group, Early Years of Camas Prairie/ Glenwood and Vicinity.

Joslyn Arnold, our Glenwood High School senior rodeo athlete, had great success in her second rodeo of the season at Othello. She continues to lead the State high point average in breakaway roping and also placed again in goat tying. Way to go, Joslyn.

In other rodeo athlete news, Mother’s Day Sunday was the first West Klickitat Posse Saddle Club horse playday at the posse grounds arene in White Salmon. Jocee and Jentry Hoctor, along with their mom, Jaecee, as well as little Pacen Stephens and his mama Aubrey, competed in all the various pole events and the barrel racing. Pacen once again charmed all his fans with a big grin as he and his horse were led around the poles and barrels. He’s quite the tiny little cowboy.

Jentry Hoctor’s horse Buddy was acting up a bit, so she struggled with him at first. After he decided to settle down, Jentry did very well and had good runs. Jocee and her good horse Jessie really flew today with smoking hot runs in every event. I could tell by her big smile, she was feeling pretty good about how her day went. Jaecee and Aubrey both did very well in the adult division. These playdays are held the second Sunday of the summer months, and it’s a lot of fun to watch all the kids and their parents. It’s free, and everyone is welcome to come watch the fun. Jocee and Jentry will also be competing in the Western States Junior Rodeo Association rodeos this summer. Their rodeos are held near the end of each month during the summer and alternate between Pendleton and Hermiston.

When we got to the posse grounds today, we noticed how nice the grounds looked. We all have Curtis and Lacey Vaughn of Goldendale to thank for that. They spent several days over a couple weeks, thinning out some brush and small trees to make more parking for horse trailers and pickups, put temporary fence line around the bleacher area and eating area by the concessions. They also built a new deck floor, railing, and solid steps on either side of the deck for the concessions stand. That’s a huge improvement from the rickety old decking and steps that were no longer safe. They burned big piles of brush and really improved the area. All the kids, their parents, and we spectators very much appreciate all the hours they spent on those improvements to make the 2024 playday season so much more enjoyable. Thank you, Lacey and Curtis.

Tammy Kaufman from Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) reminds everyone about the food bank truck schedule. The truck sets up in the Glenwood School parking lot on the third Thursday of each month, from noon until 2: 00 p.m. They have a variety of food for any who need a little help filling their refrigerators or cupboards and is a great resource when help is needed. Keep in mind, the food truck departs Glenwood at promptly two o’clock because they have another scheduled stop in BZ Corners that afternoon. They would like people to stop by to learn about all the other programs WAGAP offers. Tammy says, “The team can connect with individuals and families and link them to Community Health Workers who can help with resources that can improve their health and lives! And if you have some really active folks in the community, they should come talk to the team to see how they can get flyers and information to share during the month. Folks can always also call the main office at 509-493-2662 or go to the website to learn more and to register for services at wagap.org. Just talking to someone can really help them figure out what works for them!”

Each month, there has been a growing interest in, and attendance to, the family-friendly activities, hosted by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC), and other organizations, including KVH and the Goldendale Community Library. Activities have spanned from Bingo and Game Nights to painting/craft nights. There

have been Halloween and Christmas celebrations, as well as free community breakfasts and line dancing. For June there are plans to host a multicultural event to celebrate all of the varied cultures that make up the community. Enchiladas and vegetarian lasagna will be served, along with salad and a beverage. This event is for families and youth to gain a better understanding of their

The Klickitat School District will offer a free summer lunch program for any child 18 and younger at the school site (98 School Drive Klickitat) in the school’s multipurpose

community. The goal is to host a number of booths where people can share an activity or information that represents their cultural values. The desire is to promote cultures, not organizations or entities. These events are free to the public. If anyone would like to be a part of this celebration, contact Kristi Packer at (509) 773-6834 Ext 302 or Sunday Sutton at (509) 281-2330.

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Sunday

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

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

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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

Monday

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

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509773-6100 or 509-493-1533.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-7733776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 490-3704

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday

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

• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness top-

ics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.

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

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

• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-2500625

• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-7722717

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

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

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

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

Wednesday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Events

Grange 87, Lyle

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday

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

• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for grades families and youth to come have fun playing indoor and outdoor activities. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509493-2662 ext 208 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7

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

Friday

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

• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-2612815

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

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

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

Saturday

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

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).

• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.

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

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

May 9 – 11, 2024, Small Business Pub Talk: 5 – 7 p.m. 216 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, Gander & Goose. Join us for a casual round-table discussion on the solutions and resources available to help your business succeed. Hear our three panelists share their personal stories. Sam Schauer:Gander & Goose; Tiffany Griessmueller-Meligan: Tea Lyn’s Tea Shop & Quad Construction; Dale Grinstead: Goodfellows Tonsorial Parlor. Learn about the support and tools you can access from MCEDD, SBDC, Washington State MicroEnterprise Association and your local Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce. This event is supported by a grant from WA State Dept of Commerce and a match from Mt Adams Chamber. Register with the Mt Adams Chamber at 509-493-3630.

May 11, 2024, Learn & Burn Prescribed Fire Workshop: Class is in Klickitat. Free workshop covering everything from fire ecology to permitting to fireing patterns. Whether you want to burn your own property or a just curious about “food fire” join us. Live fire May 11. Weather permitting. Questions? Contact Sarah@mtadamssterards.org.

May 11, 2024, Goldendale Community Cleanup Day May 11, 2024, Walk for Life: 9:30 am registration, walk starts at 10 a.m. on the lawn at the County Courthouse in Golden-

dale.

May 11, 2024, Wildflower Artisan Market: 12 – 6 p.m. 292 E Jewett in White Salmon. Join us to celebrate and support our local artists! The Wildflower Makers Market embodies the vibrant fusion of nature and human creativity. Against the backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge, artisans gather in our charming downtown White Salmon, Washington, showcasing their art amidst a kaleidoscope of wildflowers. More than a marketplace, the Artisan’s Market fosters connections between artists and the community, promoting sustainability and arts in our local schools. It’s a celebration of the natural world and the human spirit, where creativity flourishes, connections are forged, and the beauty of The Gorge is honored and cherished. May 16, 2024, Presentation on the Goldendale Pumped Storage Project: 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge 210 South Columbus, Goldendale. An informational presentation by: Protect Pushpum.

May 17 – 19, 2024, Oregon Trail Rally: Three rally filled days at Portland International Raceway on Friday, Goldendale on Saturday and then Sunday in Dufur! The only event on the American Rally Association national schedule that has racing at a racetrack and on a hill climb road. If you like tarmac there will be even more in 2024. Come join us as a competitor or volunteer, you will have a blast!

May 19, 2024, Community Open House: 12 – 2 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church 104 E Simcoe Dr in Goldendale. Everyone is invited to join us in celebration of our new Vicarage and to meet our new Vicar, Ann Adams. Light snacks provided.

May 21, 2024, Blood Drive: 1 – 6 p.m. at the Grace Brethren Church 1180 S Roosevelt in Goldendale. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter gracebrethern or call Nadine Brack at 509-439-2011 to schedule an appointment.

May 21, 2024, Wellness Warrier Series: Wellness Warriors: 3 – 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. A series for kids to learn about our bodies and different areas of wellness to live a happy, healthy life. Presented by the Klickitat County Health Dept. For children ages 6–10.

May 23, 2023, Goldendale Job Fair: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Library 131 W Burgen St. Meet with employers who are hiring and learn about valuable community resources. Bring your resume and come dressed to impress! Call WorkSource at 509-493-5020 for more details.

May 25, 2024, Bushcraft Northwest: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Bushcraft 101 workshop with Mike Lummio.

May 27, 2024, White Salmon Memorial Day Ceremony

May 30 – June 2, 2024 Goldendale Pickers Fest: Located at Ekone Park in Goldendale, there are no paid performances just eople gathering to make music. Come to hear the playing or bring your own instrument and join along!

May 31, 2024, Lyle Lions Game Time: starts at 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Come join us for cribbage, backgammon, poker or bring your favorite game to share! All are welcome, Anyone needing a ride call Annie at 509365-0086.

June 1, 2024, Spring Plant Sale: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. downtown Goldendale in front of Pat’s Place. Come and buy plants that will do well in the Goldendale area. There will be annuals, per-

ennials, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants at very reasonable prices. Proceeds from this sale will go for educational grants for local women. Donations of plants are greatly appreciated. If you have plants to donate please call Lorraine at 509 773-3380 and leave a message.

June 1, 2024, June Blooms Goldendale Garden Walk: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. throughout Goldendale. This is the 3rd annual garden walk. Take a tour through gardens around Goldendale. Maps are available at the Presby the day of the tours. If you’d like your garden to be toured contact Jon Dove at 206795-4067 or jondove@gmail. com.

June 1, 2024, Twin Bridges Museum seasonal opening and fundraiser yard sale: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join us for the Lyle Historical Museum season opening and yard sale.

June 1 & 2, 2024, Dallesport Community Wide Yard Sale: Call or text Courtney at 901-3037611 for more information or to get you address on the map.

June 1 & 2, 2024, Goldendale Truck and Tractor Pull: Gates open at 8 a.m., registration starts at 9 a.m. and pulling begins at 1 p.m. 1.5 Miles north of Goldendale on hwy 97, left on Hanging Rock road then 1.74 miles to the pull site. Pulling is open to farm tractors, trucks, gas and diesel, 2 and 4 wheel drie. Admission is free, please bring your own seat, concessions and a pancake breakfast available both days.

June 7 – 9, 2024, Alder Creek Pioneer Association Rodeo : Carousel rides, Saturday night dance, good food and a NPRA rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. Get involved yourself and go for a ride on the carousel! It is a 1905 Herschell-Spillman and is said to be one of only three of its type still working. It was purchased from Portland’s Oaks Park in 1929 and brought to Bickleton. All of the horses are stored at the museum during the year and are only brought out for this one weekend. Age doesn’t matter to ride this classic! From newborns to great-great-grandparents, anyone can ride! Visit www. bickletonrodeo.com/ for times and information!

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

June 15 – 16, 2024, 86th annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo: Glenwood

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

June 21 & 22, 2024, Goldendale Community Yard Sale: Residents of the Goldendale area can register their Yard Sale at no cost. Registration is open and available at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce. Deadline to be included in the map is Friday, June 7, at noon. Maps for shoppers will be available at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce at 903 E Broadway starting June 13th. A digital map will also be available. Please check back for the link.

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OBITUARIES

DerrelEugeneMontgomerypassedawaypeacefully on April 22, 2024, with his wife and children by his side Hewas76yearsold

Derrel was born in Sunnyside Washington on July 26, 1947, to Orvaland

Wilma Montgomery, who lived in Prosser, Washington He had two sisters, Shirley and Karen In1952 their family moved from ProssertoGlenwoodwhere hespenttherestofhislife

He graduatedfrom Glenwood High School in1965

Aftergraduatingfromhigh school he married Carole Steinbachin1967 Theyhad fourchildren

In1987, Derrel met Marlene Odegaard, and they later married in1992 Derrel and Marlene enjoyed spending time with their grandkids and trips to thecoast

Derrel worked in construction most of his adult life Heworkedmanyyears for James Dean Constructionandretiredin2010 He coached Babe Ruth Base-

Dr.WilliamCharles EdwardBothamley

February26 1956-April

11,2024

Dr Bothamley passed away peacefully at home in Goldendale on April11, 2024

Bill was born on February 26 1956 in Creston BritishColumbia,toOrval and Evelyn Bothamley

When Bill was two years old, the family moved to SanJose California where BillgraduatedfromWillow GlenHighSchoolin1974 In hisyouthBillwasexcellent at soccer, he played trumpetinthehonorsbandand wasanavidcyclist Stories from his multistate cycling trip with good friend Pete Gum always brought a twinkle to his eye Pursuing his love of the outdoors William attended the University of Montana in Missoula When he wasn’t studying, hewashikingintheBitterrootMountainsorclimbing any snow-covered peak he could find tales of which lefthissonsbothhorrified andamazed Hegraduated from U of M with a BachelorofScienceinForestry

Seeking to serve people, Bill redirected his education towards medicine He was accepted to the UniversityofBritishColumbia MedicalSchoolin Vancouver, British Columbia, and graduated with a doctorate degree in medicine in 1992 Following a Rural Residency program in Spokane, Washington, in 1994, Bill finally arrived in Goldendale and began

practicing medicine In 1996 he met and married Ronee’ Boardman The couple welcomedtwosons, Aldenin2001andRogenin 2004 Bill had a great love of hisfamily, theoutdoors, animals and gardening He took immense pride in the high-quality medical care he provided to the community Throughout thedecadesofhispractice he developed strong relationships withhispatients andhadasinceredesireto maketheirlivesbetterand morecomfortable

Dr Bothamley was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Evelyn Bothamley Heissurvivedby his wife Ronee’ Bothamley of Goldendale; son Alden Bothamley of Kootenay Bay Columbia;sonRogenBothamley of Kootenay Bay, British Columbia; sister Bonnie (John) Bohlender of Tofino British Columbia;father-in-lawRoger W Boardman of Goldendale; sister-in-law Rogena Johnson of Goldendale; nephew Thurman (Healani) JohnsonofChewelah,Washington; niece Talia Johnson of Spokane, Washington; and niece Shawna (Jay) Roberts of Tofino, British Columbia Dr Bothamley was a kind and humble man He will be greatly missed by hisfamily,friends,andthe community The family will be havingaprivateremembrance atalatertime

BAPTIST ColumbusAvenueBaptist,SBC 815 N Columbus,Goldendale, ^^2 509.7734471;PastorDavidBe- ^ seler,SunSchool9:45 ship llam,Sun BibleStudy6pm,PrayerMeeting Mon6pm Youth&Children'sgroupsWed6pm; ColumbusABCorg,YouTube,FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail com

DerrelEugeneMontgomery

ball back in the late1970s the stands at basketball friendsthroughouthislife Heissurvivedbyhiswife

and early 1980s He also gamesyellingwithhislongcoached High School Girls time friend, Tom He also enjoyed hunting withhisdadand laterinlife, with hisboys After Basketball for fouryears

Derrel loved his family his dogs, and all sports He spent many years following his kids and grandkids watching whatever sport they were involved in until he stops to visit with family could no longer attend He andfriends Hethoroughly could usually be heard in enjoyed having such great Derrel retired, he enjoyed driving around theGlenwoodValleywith his dog, Axle He made many

Marlene of Glenwood; his children: Aaron & Jenny Montgomery Glenwood Clint and Samantha Montgomery Wasco Lisa and FrankRandall,Centerville, Shara and James Bartek, Glenwood;hisstepchildren

Darren & Elizabeth Jones and Darrick Jones Glenwood; his sisters Shirley Clift The Dalles Karen (Richard) Hansen, Glenwood; 13 grandchildren; sevengreat-grandchildren;

Jay EdwardJasperson

Jay Jasperson passed away March 1, 2024, at Providence Medical Center in Portland Oregon, after suffering a heartattackfollowingsurgery, one day short of his andKaron’s60thwedding anniversary BornAugust 23, 1944, in Bremerton, Washington to Carl and Shirley Jasperson, the family was complete with youngersisters,Jacquelyn andJeanne

lmporwho British

The family settled in the Murdock/Lyle area where Carl moved them for work constructing TheDallesDamandmany otherlarge-scaleprojects Jay graduated from Lyle High School in 1962 and soonlaunchedamaritime career working on tugboats hauling freight on the Columbia and Snake Rivers In 1964, Jay married the love of his life Karon Krall Their son and daughter Kevin and Michele(Missy)wereborn in The Dalles and raised in Lyle as well Jay and Karon designed and built a custom home together near his family home in Lyle, where they lived for 52years

Jay’s work on tugboats, counters and silver rings mainly The TYEE/The on the hands of his loved Challenger, became a ones second home and family Jay was preceded in as he lived two weeks of death by his parents every month on the riv- and is survived by his wife Karon; his son Kevin Jasperson and partner Sheri Krane; daughter Michele Jasperson and husband Bryan Trullinger; grandchildren Brady and Carlee Trullinger Kristine

ers for fortyfive years Even more tant to him was the close, loving family and friends filled the two weeks at home withgames,barbeques,camping andfishing Hewasavoracious reader with a book collectionthatcouldsupply a small-town library He loved playing and singing Johnny Cash songs on his guitar, flyfishing andhunting When Jay retired, he turned his creative energy towards blacksmithing tools and silversmithing jewelry He loved to gift his blacksmithartandsilverrings tofriendsandfamily He crafted manyitemsfrom stemmedrosesandsilver rings to artistic bottle openers and pizza cutters Jays crafts can be found on many kitchen

nieces;nephews;andmany friends Hewasprecededin deathbybothhisparents

There will be a Celebration of Life on June1, 2024, at1pm at the Glenwood School A dinner willfollow Arrangementsareunder the direction of Gardner Funeral Home, 156 NE Church Ave White Salmon, Washington, (509) 493-1323 Please visit www GardnerFHcom to leave a note of condolence for thefamily

Jasperson and partner Jordan Barnedt; greatgranddaughter Everly Barnedt; sisters Jacquelyn Johnson and husband Keith, and Jeanne AgostinelliandhusbandMike Jay’sfamilyandfriends greatlymisshisinfectious smile, quick wit and love of telling jokes All are invited to a celebration of life at the White Salmon Elks Club, where Jay was a lifetime member, to be held onSaturday, May18, 2024 at2pm

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1602SColumbus Goldendale; PastorKevin Gerchak, 509.7734650; Sun School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed 7pm with programs for ages 3 yearsthrough adult *

GRACEBRETHREN NEWLIFEASSEMBLYofGOD Nat CommunityGraceBrethren 1180S Roosevelt,Goldendale PastorAaron Wirick 509.7733388 Sun Svc10:30am in person Tue:YouthGroup6-8pm Wed:AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGracecom Watch uson FacebookLive: Facebook com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS "

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2023PipelineRd Goldendale;Pastors Rod &CathySmith,509-250-0222, SundayWorship10:30 ;Wednesday BibleStudy7pm RiverofLife222 org NON-DENOMINATIONAL ,SunWor-am

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ChristtheKingLutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams 509.7735750 Worship services 10am Everyonewelcome SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST

CATHOLIC- HolyTrinityCatholic 307Schuster,Goldendale;FatherWilliam Byron 509.7734516 Sat EveMass5:30pm; Sun Mass9am &10:30am EveofHolyDays METHODIST- UnitedMethodist 7pm;Holy Days9am DailyMassMon-Fri 9am CCDClassesWed2:15-3:30pm Kthrugrade6; Wed 7-8:30pmgrades7-12 Confessionsevery otherSaturdaynoon-lpm

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beginning of the meeting and rescheduled for the afternoon session. Anderson questioned whether the county should be spending money on something new for the jail when its future is undecided.

Chair Lori Zoller reported the IT department had concluded their systems would not run these bracelets and it would take “quite a heavy lift and new equipment to set something up.”

Commissioner Dan Christopher said the state risk pool had already approved the use of such devices for multiple counties and that if the county turns down the matter once it’s brought to their attention, it could risk additional liability. “I think it would save lives,” he said.

“Even if the board was planning on defuncting the jail in three months, I think, for risk of litigation, it would behoove us to have them in place for three months,” he added. “Whether we could transfer them off to NORCOR is a different story.”

But he also had some questions about the bracelet’s function, wondering if they have to be charged and if that meant that only half of them could be deployed at a time.

All three agreed they would postpone a vote until the May 15 meeting, expecting to hear both from the vendor and to receive further information from the IT department.

Most controversial was a request for a franchise agreement from Carriger Solar, LLC. That’s the same company that has plans to build a large solar farm in the county. The county previously enacted a moratorium on solar farms larger than one acre, much smaller than the Carriger proposal. That did not deter the company from applying for a 50-year franchise agreement to set up a collector system, i.e., power poles and lines, in the county-owned right-of-way along a one-mile stretch of Knight Road.

The public hearing on the request drew a number of people, most of whom opposed the agreement,

saying it would give the company “a foot in the door” to advance its cause.

The county does not charge franchise fees, prompting others to wonder why, with a budget crisis looming, the county didn’t take advantage of this revenue option. In the discussion, it was revealed that the company could apply for a permit without entering a franchise agreement.

Public Works Director Jeff Hunter said these agreements protect the county, because if the road needs to be changed, they require that the company move the poles at their own expense.

In response to the revenue question, he said King County had won a Supreme Court case allowing them to charge franchise fees to both public and private companies.

“That means you can charge the PUD, you can charge water companies, internet service, and anybody else that’s in our right of way.” He cautioned commissioners that all those charges would likely be passed on to consumers. He also said he had sent a seven-question document to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review.

Commissioners voted to postpone the issue for two months to gather more information, particularly from the prosecuting attorney.

In other business, commissioners moved to allow new lower speed limits. On McGowan Road it would be 30 mph, with 25 mph for North Murray, Major Creek Road, Popular Street, and Vineyard Road.

The county had received a grant to strengthen protections for ballot drop boxes and make them ADAaccessible. Auditor Heather Jobe said the new location for the Goldendale box will be in the well-lit parking lot behind the courthouse in view of a camera. Voters will be able to drive right up and drop the ballot into the box without having to get out of the car.

Jeff Hunter told the commissioners, “Be sure to do an article in the paper so everybody knows that box is moved.”

Other potential good news came from Emergency Services Director Jeff King, who noted President Biden had signed a disaster declaration April 29 for the January storm that caused so much damage in Washington State. The bill specifies the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and 16 counties, including Klickitat and Skamania, can apply for FEMA aid.

King said he hope that means the recovery of much of the $570,000 cost to the county and $300,000 for Klickitat PUD.

Items approved in the consent agenda included:

• A letter in support of the Mt. Adams Resource Stewards grant applications.

• Renewal of an agreement for Tyler Technologies, Inc. to manage jury pools for both the District and Superior courts.

• Amendment to agreement with Klickitat County Economic Development to add an increase of $6,725.

• MOU between the county and Mid-Columbia Economic Development for grant writing services

• Resolution establishing a burn ban on Zone #1 in Klickitat County starting May 20, 2024.

• Memorandum on a public meeting May 14 at 1 p.m. in the commissioner’s meeting room on the Bingen Point Business Park Shoreline Development Permit and Shoreline Conditional Use Permit.

• Resolution surplusing a Health Department vehicle and replacing it with a new one.

• Contract between Public Works and Ergon Asphalt Emulsion to supply liquid asphalt through the construction season.

• Notice of a public hearing on a Dallesport sewer rate increase to be held May 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the commissioner’s meeting room.

• Contract and contract bonds between Public Works and Midway Underground for work on Sunddale/Old Highway 8 and the intersections of Kelly Road and Goddard Road. MOLNAR from page A1

large, 20 Scholars in the arts and 20 Scholars in career and technical education. Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 8,200 of the nation’s top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary, and performing arts. In

2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. 2024 is the program’s 60th anniversary. Since 1983, each U.S. Presidential Scholar has been offered the opportunity to name their most influential teacher. Each distinguished teacher is honored with a personal

letter from the Secretary of Education. The teacher chosen for recognition by Molnar was Heather Gallagher of Goldendale High School. The Presidential Scholars Class of 2024 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.

Statement from Secretary of State on 2024 candidate filings

Two of the three people who filed to run for governor under the name Bob Ferguson withdrew from the race before Monday’s deadline. Bob Ferguson, who is currently serving as the state’s attorney general, will remain on the ballot in position 11 of a field of 28 candidates.

Under Washington’s toptwo primary system, each voter will get to choose from among the complete field on the ballot. Irrespective of political party, the two candidates with the largest vote totals for each position will appear on the November 5 General Election ballot. Complete lists of filed and withdrawn candidates can be found through the website of the Office of the Secretary of State. As required by RCW 29A.36.010, candidate lists will be provided to county elections offices Tuesday, May 14. Ballot positions were assigned by random draw May 10, as required by RCW 29A.36.131.

The potential presence of multiple candidates with the same name on the ballot had required the Office of Secretary of State to follow procedures authorized by

Washington Administrative Code 434-215-060 to mitigate voter confusion.

“Instances of people filing for office with names similar to wellknown officeholders go back nearly a century in Washington and other states,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said. “That is nothing new. We know how to address such issues as elections officials.”

RCW 29A.84.320 makes it a felony to declare as a candidate for public office under the name of a fictitious person, a false

name, or in using the name of an incumbent or candidate who has already filed “with intent to confuse and mislead” the voting public.

“Voters deserve goodfaith candidates who are running on the strength of their ideas to make Washington a better place to live and work, not people who pay a filing fee just to manipulate elections,” Hobbs said. “Washington’s long history of free and fair elections must be protected and preserved in every year and campaign cycle.”

Forest Service

At an event held in Cle Elum, Washington Monday, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Forest Service is providing more than $34 million in grants to four projects in Oregon and Washington to conserve working forests that support rural economies.

The Forest Service is partnering with both states to conserve more than 33,000 acres of the most economically and ecologically significant forestlands across the nation through the agency’s Forest Legacy program.

Including Washington and Oregon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with states to conserve approximately 168,000 acres and is investing nearly $70 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and more than $84 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to conserve these lands.

“Public and private forests give us clean water and air, places to connect with the outdoors, good paying jobs, physical and spiritual renewal, habitat for threatened species, and so much more,” said Deputy Secretary Torres Small. “Joining with state partners to invest in conservation, we are making a real difference in the communities that depend on these forests.”

The four Pacific Northwest Projects are:

In Washington: Mt. Adams Forest Project Phase 2, Klickitat County Funded: $14 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Mt. Adams Forest’s Phases 1 and 2 will use conservation easements to protect 6,378 acres of forests surrounding the rural community of Trout Lake, WA and 13,850 acres of forests above the Wild and Scenic White Salmon River. The projects will support one of Washington’s last thriving forestry workforces, feeding 3 local mills that alone support 300 jobs, protect drinking water supply for Trout Lake, and secure public recreation access in support of the counties’ $275M recreation economy.

Cle Elum Ridge Large Landscape, Kittitas County Funded: $15.3 million from the Inflation Reduction Act

This 9,700-acre project is the culmination of 20 years of conservation to expand the adjacent Teanaway Community Forest, connecting the last piece in a corridor of protected lands. Once acquired, the property

will be managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources under a community-backed Forest Management Plan for enhancing water supply, expanding recreation, maintaining forestry, and conserving habitat.

Green Mountain West, Kitsap County Funded: $1.5 million from the Inflation Reduction Act

The Green Mountain West project will permanently conserve 360 acres of productive working forestland and important salmon habitat adjacent to federal, state, and local forestland in Kitsap County, Washington. Benefits to the local economy are substantial, providing sustainable forest sector employment and securing year-round access for the 80,000-100,000 visitors annually who currently use the property.

“These are important investments in our nation’s future. We are conserving over 33,000 acres of vital forest ecosystems while also reinforcing the economic backbone of rural communities,” said Laura Schweitzer, Deputy Regional Forester for the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service. “These projects exemplify our commitment to preserving the environmental integrity and economic viability of the Pacific Northwest. As we continue these efforts, we ensure that our forests remain a source of strength, stability, and renewal for generations to come.”

In Oregon: Tualatin Mountain Forest Project, Multnomah County Funded: $3.63 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund

This proposed acquisition will establish a 3,111-acre working research forest to be owned by Oregon State University. Pioneering forestry methods like climate-smart forestry, the project will serve as a national model for an actively managed forest that balances the needs of financial productivity, carbon sequestration, healthy watersheds, and diverse plant and wildlife communities. By creating public access to 24 miles of trails, this project will benefit both locally underserved residents and the Portland Metropolitan Area’s outdoor recreation economy.

Through the Forest Legacy Program, States work with local communities to identify private forestlands and develop proposals to conserve these lands as forests for their values as places for recreation, as wildlife habitat, and as sustainable sources of wood and other forest products. The Forest Service then selects the top proposals for funding through an entirely voluntary competitive process and provides grant funding to States. Some of this land will stay in private ownership and will be permanently protected and conserved as forests, while States will purchase other parcels to be managed as public land.

E XTRA

New program supports summer food for Washington children

More than 500,000 Washington children will receive funds this summer to help buy food through a new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program called SUN Bucks.

In December 2022, the federal government authorized a permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children’s access to food during the summer months. The Department of Social and Health Services received federal approval to implement SUN Bucks in April 2024 and is partnering with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

to distribute these benefits starting this summer.

”Students need nutritious meals to learn and grow,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. “The Summer EBT program provides essential support to children across Washington during the summer months when they don’t have their regular access to school meals. This program is an important way that we support the well-being of children and families across our state.”

“No child should suffer from hunger,” said DSHS Secretary Jilma Meneses. “Every bit of support we can provide families is critically

important, especially during the summer months when other resources are not as readily available.”

The SUN Bucks benefits, a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child in each household, will be deposited onto new SUN Bucks cards and mailed beginning in early June.

Some children will be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks, while others will need to apply. Students may be automatically eligible for Summer EBT if they:

• Are enrolled at a school that offers the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program

and qualify through a meal application or Family Income Survey or

• Are ages 8 to 18 and are a member of a household that receives benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Food Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or State-Funded Assistance. Students who do not qualify automatically can apply by submitting a Summer EBT application.

To qualify for SUN Bucks, these students must:

• Be enrolled at a school that participates in the NSLP or SBP and

• Live in a household that meets NSLP Income Eligibility Guidelines to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

The SUN Bucks application will soon be available online in English and Spanish. Applications will be accepted through August 31.

The Public Charge rule does not apply to SUN Bucks benefits and will not impact immigration status.

SUN Bucks benefits are in addition to other summer Child Nutrition Programs already offered.  Families are encouraged to continue participating in congregate and grab-n-go

meals as well as other summer food programs at their local schools and community locations, even if they receive Summer EBT benefits.

As of May 13, families who need to apply or who have other questions about SUN Bucks benefits can call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at (833) 543-3230 (TTY: (800) 833-6348) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday–Friday (except observed holidays). Later this month, families can opt in for text messaging alerts about their child’s SUN Bucks status at textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov.

Washington to decrease methane emissions from landfills

A new Washington regulation will help reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from municipal solid waste landfills in the state.

Methane has more than 80 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and is responsible for more than 25% of the temperature impacts coming from climate change today. In landfills, methane is produced by the decomposition of food, vegetation, and other organic materials.

Reducing landfill methane emissions is part of a suite of climate policies Washington has been implementing to meet a state commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% below 1990 levels by 2050.

Ecology estimates the new regulation will prevent the equivalent of about 1.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere every year, based on 20-year climate impacts for methane.

“Methane emissions are the second-largest

contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide, and landfills are a significant source of this gas,” said Laura Watson, director of the Washington Department of Ecology.

“Along with this new rule designed to limit methane emissions at landfills, we are working hard to reduce the amount of food waste and other organic material we throw away, so we can stop the problem before it starts.”

In 2022, the Washington Legislature set a target

to reduce the amount of organic materials going into landfills 75% by 2030. The Legislature also directed Ecology to adopt regulations requiring municipal solid waste landfills to take steps to monitor and capture methane emissions.

Landfill owners and operators affected by the new rule will be required to install gas collection and control equipment, energy recovery devices, and/or treatment and processing systems to reduce their methane emissions.

Collecting and burning methane gas as it leaves a landfill limits its heattrapping power, and the gas can be processed for electricity generation and vehicle fuel.

In addition, the rule requires quarterly monitoring of the landfill surface, quarterly monitoring of gas collection and control system equipment, and a timeline to ensure any methane leaks are quickly fixed.

Owners and operators of about 26 affected landfills are

eligible to apply for a portion of $15 million in grants funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to help comply with the new requirements.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that municipal solid waste accounted for approximately 84% of landfill emissions nationwide in 2022. With this rulemaking, Washington has joined California, Oregon, and Maryland in implementing stronger standards for methane emissions from landfills.

How high-speed internet can help spark community vitality

(Family Features) Most Americans consider highspeed internet an essential household service. Yet in rural America, an estimated 25% of the population doesn’t have access to broadband, limiting their economic growth and access to career opportunities and resources such as education and health care.

The connectivity that expanding high-speed internet availability can provide creates opportunities, and some businesses are taking that mission quite seriously.

For example, over the past year and a half, Cox Communications has expanded its fiber network to reach more than 55,000 households that were previously unserved or underserved.

Measuring the impact of access to high-speed internet is an important step in expanding availability and solving the digital equity problem. The 2023 Cox Expansion Impact Survey revealed 86% of customers with service for at least one month believe the service has improved their lives.

The survey also revealed three core areas where highspeed internet is changing lives for the better:

Retaining younger generations

As many young adults head off to college or leave their hometowns for better job opportunities, they

contribute to shrinking rural communities. However, high-speed internet access can allow younger generations to remain in their communities with prospects of remote learning and working.

In fact, 70% of survey respondents 30 or younger said they are more likely to stay in their communities if they can access a high-speed connection, and three-quarters of millennials and younger said they’re open to remote working opportunities, which makes staying in their communities possible. By staying in their communities, rather than moving to urban areas to find employment, young adults are more likely to fi nd affordable housing and less traffic. It also means the younger generation can stay close to the communities where they grew up, where their support network, including family members and friends, are nearby. Driving local economic prosperity

High-speed internet stimulates economic growth and businesses need it to succeed. When businesses do well and grow, their successes can have a multiplier effect on the local economy as residents have more job opportunities. In fact, the majority (53%) of survey respondents— including 75% of millennials and younger—feel more optimistic about their

economic and employment future with the availability of high-speed internet in their communities.

Bridging income and education gaps

For families without highspeed internet access, there are significant educational challenges, such as accessing educational resources available outside of their textbooks or classrooms, especially in lower-income households.

Students lacking broadband often encounter difficulties completing homework, falling behind, receiving lower grades, and sometimes even failing to graduate— potentially limiting career opportunities and future prosperity.

The majority of lowerincome families surveyed (7 in 10) believe high-speed internet will improve their children’s test grades, and almost 90% said it will improve their abilities to apply to colleges or vocational schools after high school graduation. In fact, the survey revealed high-speed internet is twice as likely to improve the education of children in lower-income families than higher-income ones.

To learn more about the impact broadband has on rural communities, visit coxexpansionimpact.com.

SURPLUS AUCTION

Candidates le for county of ces

of the Klickitat County offices with seats open for election this year are for precinct officers. In closely watched seats open for county commissioner, incumbent Commissioner Jacob Anderson did not file for reelection. Candidates who filed for his Commissioner 1 seat were Todd Andrews and Amanda Kitchings. Filing for the Commissioner 3 position were incumbent Dan Christopher and Ron Ihrig.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Land Patent claim is being made in Klickitat County, T3, R12E, S2N and S3N.To challenge this claim by 5/25/2024, do so here: http://AmericanMeetingGroup.com/cook. (1312, 1406, 1505, 1601, 1701, 1801, 1901, 2001, 2101, 2201)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

In Re The Estate of: Joyce L. Graff, Deceased.

No. 24-4-02584-4 KNT

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

The person named below has been appointed as Executor 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 Executor or the Executor’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 Executor served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: 05/01/2024. Paul B. Siebenaler, Executor

Michelle R. Siebenaler, WSBA # 42137

Attorney for Executor

Address for Mailing or Service: SIEBENALER LAW, PLLC 909 S. 336th St., STE 102 FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

253.397.4674 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court: 24-4-02584-4 KNT (1806, 1904, 2002)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINIFRED A. SULLIVAN, Deceased. NO. 22-4-08729-1 SEA NOTICE OF VACANCY AND SUCCESSION

Candace Michelle Chase has been appointed as personal representative of the above referenced estate established under King County Superior Court Cause No. 24-4-030465 SEA and consolidated under King County Superior Court Cause No. 22-4-08729-1 SEA, thereby vacating her position as notice agent and immediately succeeding as personal representative of the Estate of Winifred A. Sullivan (the “Estate”). Pursuant to RCW 11.42.140, the personal representative of the Estate is publishing notice of said vacancy and succession once weekly for two successive weeks in the Goldendale Sentinel beginning on May 8, 2024. The Goldendale Sentinel is the Klickitat County, Washington legal newspaper that published the Non-Probate Notice to Creditors on December 28, 2022, January 4, 2023, and January 11, 2023.

Personal Representative: Candace Michelle Chase

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Jennifer L. Jones, WSBA #45289 Dorsey & Whitney LLP Address for Mailing or Service: 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6100 Seattle, WA 98104 Court of Probate Proceedings: King County Superior Court Cause Number: 22-4-08729-1 SEA (1908, 2003)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of County Com-

N otices

missioners are to hold a public hearing prior to the Dallesport Sewer Monthly Rate Increase. Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ room located in the Klickitat County Services Building, Goldendale, Washington at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the proposed sewer rate increases to be made to monthly rates for the period June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment for the Goldendale Meeting only: To join the Zoom meeting: 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

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org

Title VI Statement

It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org.

Dated this 7th Day of May, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Lori Zoller, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Dan Christopher, Commissioner

ATTEST: Alisa Grumbles, Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (1909, 2004)

NOTICE OF KLICKITAT COUNTY SURPLUS

PROPERTY SALE

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Klickitat County has declared by resolution in a public meeting the following items listed below to be surplus. The Commissioners have requested the Klickitat County Treasurer to dispose of the items. Therefore, there will be an electronic media auction beginning Wednesday, May 21st, through Friday, May 24th via PublicSurplus.com.

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1 2010 Volvo Grader

1 2012 Volvo Grader

1 1999 Cat Grader

1 2010 Broce Broom Klickitat County may require a bid deposit. Pay Mac, LLC, a third-party payment processing company, receives and processes all payments for Klickitat County. Payment may only be made online by credit card or by wire transfer. Payment for an awarded item must be received within five

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Probate Notice to Creditors: William Arthur Giersch - Peachey Davies & Myers, PC

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- Lacey Law Group, PLLC

• Request for Proposals: Brownfield Assessment Services - Klickitat County Economic Development Department

Notice of Public Hearing: June 3, 2024 Smith RV Park - Klickitat County Planning Department

(5) business days after notice of award.

Klickitat County will charge a sales tax of 7.5% on tangible items, unless the buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Klickitat County prior to payment. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding. When sales tax is included, the buyer shall add and include the sales tax amount when making payment.

A Buyers Premium of 10.5% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium if applicable will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid. All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email. The successful bidder must remove auction item(s) from the agency’s premises within ten (10) business days after the time and date of issuance of the Notice of Award. If the Buyer, after making payment for an item, fails to remove the item within the specified time, the agency reserves the right (1) to retain all payments; and (2) to dispose of the item through another auction or otherwise. Successful bidders are responsible for packing, loading, removing and transporting of all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Notice of Award. The Buyer must make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transporting of the property. Under no circumstances will Klickitat County assume responsibility for packing, loading or transporting. Buyer shall be liable to and reimburse Klickitat County for any damage to Klickitat County’s property caused by Buyer’s or Buyer Agent’s removal of auction item(s) from the premises. If you have any questions, please contact the Klickitat County Treasurer’s office at (509) 773-4664 or (800) 7665403. Terms and conditions of the sale and the list of items can be viewed at www.klickitatcountytreasurer.org.

GREG GALLAGHER

KLICKITAT COUNTY TREASURER (1911, 2005)

NOTICE OF KLICKITAT COUNTY SURPLUS SALE

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Klickitat County has declared by resolution in a public meeting that 24,000 yards of soil are surplus. The Commissioners have requested the Klickitat County Treasurer to dispose of the items. Therefore, the Klickitat County Treasurer will accept sealed bids (minimum of $10/ yard) to be received in our office by Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30P. Bids can be delivered or mailed to the Klickitat County Treasurer, 205 S. Columbus Ave, Rm 201, Goldendale, WA 98620. Highest bidder will remove the soil from the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport and will be required to sign an agreement to perform work on County property and provide a Certificate of Insurance. If you have any questions, please contact the Klickitat County Treasurer’s office at (509) 773-4664 or (800) 766-5403.

ing normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm May 30, 2024. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (2009)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT In re the Estate of WILLIAM ARTHUR GIERSCH, Deceased No. 24-4-00029-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

GREG GALLAGHER

KLICKITAT COUNTY TREASURER (1912, 2006)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County 2024 Water and Wastewater Rates Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled as follows, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed Water and Wastewater System Rates of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 3:00pm Klickitat PUD Meeting Room 1313 S Columbus Ave Goldendale, Washington Or Via Teleconference 1-844-621-3956; Access Code: 2484 266 4877 (2007, 2102)

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, Wasco County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, 802 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles, OR, 97058 . The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 16, 2024, at 802 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and online at https://www.mcedd. org/. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. (2008)

KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on May 10, 2024 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA2024-11. Applicant: Stephanie Boen and David Sauter. Proposal to convert an existing permitted 1200 Sq. Ft agricultural building to a winery/tasting room with associated uses. The winery will use grapes from the onsite vineyard as well as additional grapes from local region to produce the wine. The proposal is located within a portion of Section 29, T3N, R12E. 318 Old Hwy 8, Lyle, WA 98635 on tax parcels 03122900001600 and 03122900001100 After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department dur-

ANGIE JAGGERS

Attorneys for the Estate: LACEY LAW GROUP, PLLC 1415 College Street SE Lacey, Washington 98503 Telephone: 360-491-6666 (2011, 2104, 2203)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

BROWNFIELD

ASSESMENT SERVICES

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 notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: May 15, 2024

Personal Representative: Janice D. M. Jones

Attorney for the Personal Representative: Andrew J. Myers, WSBA #52056 Address for Mailing or Service: 401 E. Third St., Ste 105 P. O. Box 2190 (mail) The Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 296-6375 Klickitat County Superior Court Cause No. 24-4-00029-20 (2010, 2103, 2202)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF THURSTON IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: ALLEN RAY COUNTS, Deceased. Case No.: 24-4-00442-34 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 decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise application 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. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative is served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 of this Act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 15, 2024 Personal Representative:

Klickitat County is accepting proposals for a contract with one firm who specializes in assessment and remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and integrated planning activities to deliver an integrated planning implementation strategy report on a Brownfield site, located at 92 Main Street, Klickitat, WA. The assessment is funded by the $200,000 Washington State Department of Ecology Toxics Cleanup Integrated Planning Grant. The contracted firm must be able to conduct sample collection and analysis, or sub-contract with appropriate entities. Proposal documents and Scope of Work can be found on the Klickitat County Website at: https://www.klickitatcounty. org/1230/Goods-ServicesBidding-and-Bid-Results Proposals will be received by:

Chelsey Jones

Klickitat County Economic Development Department

Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, MS-207 Goldendale, WA 98620 Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 204 Goldendale, WA 98620

Email: chelseyj@klickitatcounty.org Until 5:00 p.m. on June 5th, 2024 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. (2012, 2105)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on Monday June 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Board of Adjustment may approve, deny, approve with conditions, table, or continue the matter. The purpose of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the proposal for the creation of the Smith RV Park, a 30 stall Recreation Park located within a 4.5 acre area of a 42.42 acre parcel. The project includes an engineered onsite septic system, a group “A” water system, and electrical power hookups for each stall. The proposal also includes a 24’ by 44’ restroomshower, laundry and office located onsite. Located within Section 24, T4N, R10E (Direct access off State Hwy 141, approximately 1.2 miles North of the Husum townsite) on parcel 04102400001600. Applicants: Lane and Betsy Smith.

• Participation in person: The meeting will be held at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Room 200, Goldendale, WA 98620.

• Participation in this meeting will also be offered virtually via zoom: to join the meeting: Use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 2025402891?pwd=sbcbDJB jPHO207mu3OemTJBn2Ns Nb2.1

• Or call: 669-900-6833 or 346-248-7799 or 929-2056099 or 253-215-8782 and use the Meeting ID: 820 2540 2891 Passcode: 767406

If you have questions regarding the land use proposal, submitting comments or attending a virtual hearing, please contact the Planning Department at (509) 773-5703 or email loria@klickitatcounty.org BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Board of Adjustment dated this 8th day of May 2024. /s/ Neil Kayser, Chairman (2013)

sary to fulfill the duties of the positions. Application and complete job description are available on the city website (www.ci.goldendale.wa.us) or by contacting Sandy at the City of Goldendale, 1103 S Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620; phone 509773-3771. Position is open until filled. An EOE.

WANTED

In search of 2-3 bdrm house to buy in the Goldendale area, looking for an owner contract with SIGNIFICANT DOWN PAYMENT. Needed asap 509-314-0210 (5.15)

HAY and BEEF

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

VEHICLES

2014 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail. All stock except Vance & Hines longshots exhaust. Maroon pain, 31,000 miles $10,000 call Ed 509-261-0713 (5.29)

1999 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4wd v8 142,000, canopy included, $7000 obo 503-3697173 leave msg (5.24)

93 FORD ¾ TON, strong 460 w/ automatic transmission. Air conditioning, trailer package w/ brake, electric windows & mirrors, dual tanks, cruise control, rear sliding window, gun rack, engine heater, tags are current, 50% on tires, 196K miles $3000 OBO 509-2610868

LIVESTOCK DAIRY GOATS: Now taking reservations for 2024 dairy goat kids. Capra di Belli herd has been raising and selling American Alpine dairy goats for over 11 years. Wethers, doelings, milking does, and proven herd sires available. Call 307-321-7113

MARKETPLACE

SOLID WOOD TABLE with leaf extensions, in excellent condition, comes with 6 captains chairs with some minor dings. $450 509-250-3373

SEWING TABLE 2 leaves @24”, middle @10, width 36”. With 2 mesh drawers and a lower shelf. 509-2502123 (5.24)

AND CLUB CHAIR good condition $75 773-4497

IRON DOLL CRIB small antique, not safe for babies, collectors only. 25” x 48” $200 509-773-5621

MATTRESS 5 ½ year old Beautyrest pillowed top Queen size mattress in new condition. No stains etc. FREE 541-980-4082

ANTIQUE SETTEE good condition, sage green upholstery $100 509-773-4497

TEETER EP-560 INVER-

SION TABLE, Brand new for Back Pain, 300 lb Capacity. Paid $270, but we’re moving, so we will sell it for $150. Firm price. 360-6230342.

OAK DINING TABLE, beautiful 100yr old oak table with 6 chairs $250/ 2006 Honda Pilot receiver hitch, electric plug included, fits others $100/ 7-speed Genesis Aluminum Frame Bike – like new $100 – Call or text Mike 509-412-0656.

MISC ITEMS Freezer $75 obo 3x2x2, Air Conditioner $50 OBO, Cedar Chest $50 OBO, Dehumidifier make an offer 541-435-4923 Goldendale.

KIRBY VACUUM cleaner with shampooer $300 509773-4684

CANOE 15’ fiberglass with oars $400 509-250-6154

Announcements & Notices

Mount Hood National Forest 2024 Integrated Weed Management Program

Mt. Hood National Forest will implement the Integrated Weed Management Program, which involves using herbicides, mechanical tools, hand pulling, and biological control. Beginning in April, qualified professionals will visit snow-free areas in each Ranger District (Clackamas River, Zigzag, Hood River, Barlow) to carry out invasive plant treatment activities. Control efforts will continue throughout summer and autumn as conditions permit. Applicators will follow all restrictions and regulations regarding the use of herbicides as stated on the herbicide label and the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (FEIS 2008).

Invasive plants scheduled for treatment include: nonnative knotweeds, nonnative hawkweeds, knapweeds, herb Robert, shining geranium, houndstongue, toadflax, false brome, sulphur cinquefoil, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, and English ivy. Oregon State licensed personnel will apply herbicides on target species using ground-based equipment or backpack sprayers. A local Forest official or trained staff will monitor treated sites and conduct appropriate restoration.

(Off Rand Road)

Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

STROKE SURVIVORS

LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon. 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.

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

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

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

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

MENTORS WANTED

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

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

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

$500 or Less

great condition. $25. 541980-8510.

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

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

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

PLOW, Dearborn Model 10-1 (3 point) - 2 bottom, 14”. Late 40’s). Good condition. No missing parts. $500. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.

VACUUM Cleaner. Electrolux Epic 8000 Cannister vacuum with all attachments, bags and manual. Very good condition. $125. 541-354-1680. Odell.

$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!

• Private

WOOD HUTCH with mirrors and glass shelves $450 509250-3373

Information on invasive plant management on Mt. Hood National Forest is available on the website: http://www. fs.usda.gov/mthood/. General information on noxious weed identification and management is available from: http://oregon.gov/ ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/ Noxious weed sites identified for treatment are primarily along roadsides and will be posted prior, during, and after application. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lin Kyan (503)-622-2054 for Clackamas River and ZigZag Ranger Districts, or Christina Mead (541)-4675132 for Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts.

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

GRIEF SUPPORT

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

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

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 one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112

RIDING Lawnmower Engines (3). Briggs & Stratton. $25 each. 541-354-1748.

HYDRAULIC Jack, Jade 16 ton . Works well and is in

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

Household

VACUUM

trolux Epic 8000 Cannister vacuum with all attachments, bags and manual. Very good condition. $125. 541-354-1680. Odell.

Miscellaneous

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

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

PLOW, Dearborn Model 10-1 (3 point) - 2 bottom, 14”. Late 40’s). Good condition. No missing parts. $500. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell. MISCELLANEOUS

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

Miscellaneous

Wanted

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

Tools HYDRAULIC Jack, Jade 16 ton . Works well and is in great condition. $25. 541980-8510.

RIDING Lawnmower Engines (3). Briggs & Stratton. $25 each. 541-354-1748.

Sporting Goods

NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and

WADERS

Cats

SPENSER MARSTON REGULATION POOL TABLE 8’, only 5 yrs old, 3pc slate. Make an offer 509773-3073 (5.15)

WANTED: Egg Cartons: Brought to Grain Growers in Goldendale 509-773-5598. $500 OR LESS

TRACE SW series inverter/ chargers with revision 4.01 software by XANTREX SW2024 $500 509-7733636 4 stock Polaris tires on 12” rims – 2 are 26x9, 2 are 26x8. 300 miles on them, all for $200 509-261-0713

FREESTANDING TOP

FREEZER & REFRIGERATOR, approximately 18 CF $400. Large Chest Freezer, 15 CF, both in good condition. $250. 509-250-1232. No delivery.

DOG KENNELS 27”L x 21”W x 20” Tall. $45 Call after 10 a.m. 509-250-2927

MANTIS 2-CYCLE MINICULTIVATOR/ROTOTILLER, gas powered, older model, requires 2-stroke oil (not included). Price: $75. Call 509-773-0300.

RECLINER, beige in good condition $75 509-773-4497

PATTERNED LOVESEAT

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

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 the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise. Support Groups TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. 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

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

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

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.

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

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

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm. NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon. 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW

c lassifieds

port and patio. Shed, fenced one side and back, porch.

$280,000. R.E. Services Inc. of OR & WA. Landline:541-296-4029.

Help Wanted NOW HIRING

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

ATTENTION NURSES & CAREGIVERS

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

ATENCIÓN ENFERMERAS Y CUIDADORES

Enfermeros jubilados o activos interesados en ganar dinero extra, llamen a este número de Oregón, 541386-3279, los miércoles y viernes, de 11am. a 1pm. Por favor llame en inglés.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Granted Funded Deputy District Attorney Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment

LOOKING for a new job?

Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com

REPORTER

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

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

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

The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography.

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

NowforHiring an ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is seeking its next Associate Director. For more information go to wagap.org or contact hello@tarynmconsulting. com to apply.

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.

LIVE & WORK in JAPAN

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

This is a salaried position with benefits including housing assistance. This position requires a minimum one-year commitment. Essential duties include teaching English to students of all ages, maintaining lines of communication between the two cities, assisting with exchange activities and planning cultural events.

Applicants must be a resident of Hood River and either hold a bachelor’s degree or obtain one by June 30, 2023.

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

DOMESTIC COUPLE NEEDED

We are looking to hire a Domestic Couple to oversee the care and maintenance of an estate in Parkdale, OR. The couple will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the home (inside and out), trail, pond, grounds, and garden. If you are interested, please apply at https://hrpersonal.applicantpool.com/ jobs/1081036-29044.html or call 503-450-0712.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Victim Advocate Coordinator Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

We are hiring two Speech Language Pathologists to the Goldendale, Centerville, Lyle, Klickitat and Wishram school districts for the 2024-25 school year. Full time, 185 day contracts. $51,548.00$96,066.00/year. Apply online: www.esd112.org/ takeroot

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve the Klickitat and Glenwood School Districts for the 2024-25 school year. This position is full time, 185 day contract. $52,370.00 - $98,708.00 full annual range. Apply online: www.esd112.org/ takeroot

MENTAL HEALTH

CLINICIAN

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

Join the Columbia Gorge News Team!

CUSTOMER RETENTION SPECIALIST

Columbia Gorge News is hiring a Customer Retention Specialist for our subscriber department. Do you enjoy talking with people on the phone? We are a quickly growing newspaper and online newspaper serving the entire Gorge area. This position will supervise current subscribers, solicit new, oversee distribution of the newspaper and occasionally deliver a missed newspaper. The ideal candidate must possess great customer service skills and be comfortable and accurate with data entry software, including excel. This position is very part-time with flexible hours. This position can be primarily done from a home office with strong internet. (Position currently is 1-2 hours per day Monday-Saturday. Basic duties might include but are not limited to:

• Listening to messages or answering customer calls regarding subscription services or missed deliveries.

• Delivering or requesting delivery to customer from one of our locations.

• The ability to enter subscription information or make changes to data software.

• The ability to solicit expired customers to restart their subscription. For more information contact, 541-386-1234 x100 or email chelseam@gorgenews. com.

CITY OF WHITE SALMON

Job Announcement

City Planner / Department of Community Development & Planning Open Until Filled, first application review Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Salary Range: Step 45, Range 1-6 ($73,396.32 - $85,916.40)

This is an exempt fulltime salaried position based on working a 40hour work week.

The City Planner performs professional planning work that contributes to building and nurturing a complete community.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of planning principles and practices, applicable laws and regulations, and the responsibilities of local governments, including working with land use and building applicants to problem solve.

For more detail, see complete job description on city website at: https://www.whitesalmonwa.gov/jobs

Please submit cover letter, resume, and one page reference sheet listing five references due by Tuesday, June 4 for first review.

Direct application information to City Administrator Troy Rayburn at administrator@whitesalmonwa.gov.

DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS

Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org

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

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

NOTICE

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

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

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Jan Johnston, Collection Manager

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org

I discovered that May is National

wee-sized gardens brimming with beauty. In case your gardening capacity falls somewhere between miniature and small, I also recommend using the search terms “small gardens” when looking for titles in the library’s catalog at www.fvrl.org.

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart – Winnie the Pooh

• “50 Simple Indoor Miniature Gardens: Decorating Your Home with Indoor Plants” by Catherine Delvaux.

• “Fairy Gardening 101: How to Design, Plant, Grow and Create Over 25 Miniature Gardens” by Fiona McDonald.

• “In nite Succulent: Miniature Living Art to Keep or Share” by Rachael Cohen.

• “Miniature Gardens: Design and Create Miniature Fairy Gardens, Dish Gardens, Terrariums and More – Indoors and Out” by Katie Elzer-Peters.

• “Small Summer Gardens: 35 Bright and Beautiful Gardening Projects to Bring Color and Scent to Your Garden” by Emma Hardy. New at the Library

FICTION

“48 Clues into the Disappearance of My Sister” by Joyce Carol Oates.

“The Double Life of Benson Yu” by Kevin Chong.

“The One” by Julia Argy.

Create a family-friendly grazing board

(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family.

No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards, and snack platters are all basically the same thing. The boards make a trendy addition to an entertaining menu, but a platter or kid-friendly board can be equally pleasing.

What you serve on a grazing board is entirely up to you. Most include a selection of meats and cheeses, and many incorporate nuts, crackers, dips, and jams. Some also incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables. Creating your own board means there really are no rules; you can add just about anything you want.

To build a successful board, keep these tips in mind:

Choose ingredients and elements that don’t require temperature control. The idea of a grazing board is that it sits out for a while. Avoid anything that needs refrigeration, heat, or will lose its shape or flavor if it rests for an extended amount of time. Select a surface large enough to hold a variety of food. It can be a simple cutting board or a cute platter. There’s no specific size requirement but err on the side of bigger; spacing out your goodies can be more attractive and less messy.

Use high-quality ingredients to ensure every bite is delicious

and nutritious. While shopping, remember to look for the Produce for Kids and Healthy Family Project logos next to favorite items in the produce department, as adding these flavorful fruits and veggies to your cart can help make a difference in your community.

Build your board around a theme to add an extra element of fun. Use mini cookie cutters to make fun, kid-friendly shapes out of cheese and meats. Be mindful of colors; a rainbow platter is vibrant and appealing, and colorful fruits and veggies offer a strong mix of nutrients.

Remember it doesn’t have to be elaborate. Classic favorites are all you need. Even kid favorites like sections of mandarin oranges, carrot sticks and chocolate chips are fair game for a family-friendly board. Find more ideas for creating family-friendly treats at healthyfamilyproject.com.

Taco Tuesday Board Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project’s “Come Graze With Us” e-cookbook

• Guacamole

• Salsa

• Queso

• Hard and soft taco shells

• Ground turkey, seasoned and browned

• Lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Shredded cheese

• Chopped onions

• Chopped peppers

• Sour cream

• Cilantro

• Lime wedges

On grazing board or platter, arrange guacamole, salsa, queso, taco shells, ground turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, onions, peppers, sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.

Weekend Breakfast Grazing

Board

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project’s “Come Graze With Us” e-cookbook

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Cooked sausage links

• Mini frozen waffles, toasted

• Mini frozen pancakes, toasted

• Mini muffins

• Yogurt

• Fresh fruit

• Syrup

• Jelly

On grazing board or platter, arrange eggs, sausage links, toasted waffles, toasted pancakes, muffins, yogurt, fruit, syrup, and jelly.

NONFICTION

“The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos” by Jaime Green.

“Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson” by Rebecca Boggs Roberts.

“You and Your Adult Child: How to Grow Together in Challenging Times” by Laurence D. Steinberg. CHILDREN “Big Tree” written and illustrated by Brian Selznick. “Cloud Babies” written by Eoin Colfer, illustrated by Chris Judge.

My Aunt Ruthie used to make the best pickles ever.

Ruthie was my mom’s sister, and she died a few years back in a car accident that left us all sad and shaken and filled with memories. I remember her dry humor and her sharp intellect and her voracious reading habits. I remember her never-ending kindness and resilience. And I remember her pickles.

Ruthie always gave me a jar of pickles whenever she made them. They were a treasure. One year, the glass Mason jar filled with pickles broke in my purse, and having a vinegar-soaked purse was inconsequential compared to the fear I might waste Aunt Ruthie’s pickles. (I did not.)

I remember when I was young, my cousin was reading something I thought was stupid. (I had a lot of opinions back then about what was stupid.) I remember what Ruthie said to me.

“It doesn’t matter what she’s reading,” Ruthie said. “What’s important is that she’s reading something.” I felt a little ashamed, I remember, and I knew Ruthie was right.

And this was rare, a reprimand coming from Ruthie, which is why I remember the next one she gave me 30 years later.

I saw her, and she had not made pickles. Maybe the cucumbers had not cooperated. Maybe Ruthie was working on other things. Maybe she just lost interest in supplying every relative in her large family with pickles. A person does not need a reason not to make pickles, and yet I felt Aunt Ruthie owed me an explanation.

“Someone as good at making pickles as you should make pickles!” I told her.

“Someone as good at performing as you should perform,” she answered, without missing a beat.

This took me aback for a few reasons. The

first, as I mentioned, was that Ruthie was always generous with her praise and sparing with her criticism. The second was that I had been a performer for years and was now working in business, which everyone seemed to think was a lot more practical. And the last reason was that I honestly never thought I had a gift for performing. I enjoyed it. I became comfortable doing it. I worked hard at it so I could keep up with those better than me. But I never thought I was anything special.

This was a long time ago. I eventually left business and started writing. Writing gives me an enormous amount of joy. Like the performing I did earlier, it’s a way to connect with other people and, also like performing, I know I am not nearly as good as so many other writers.

But recently I got to thinking about performing again.

At first, I dismissed the idea. I was too busy writing. I had tried once before, right before the pandemic, and nobody got to see anyone perform for a long time. And finally, who wants to see a 60-something-year-old woman on stage? Performing is work best left to the young, I told myself.

But the idea grew as I waited for weeks that turned into months for a book to be sold. I thought what a wonderful feeling it would be to perform again, to do something I had some control over, to do something fun.

My performances will never rival Ruthie’s pickles. She really had a gift. But I have an opportunity to do a show this fall, and I am going to take it. I am always telling people to do what they love, after all. I figure if you get a chance to make pickles, you should.

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Photosynthesis

If you have a pet you know you have to feed and water it. We need food and water as well. These two ingredients provide the energy we need to survive. Something we don’t think about needing food and water is a plant. Plants are also living things just like we are. Every plant needs food and water. Without plants all other living beings would die because we need the nutrients that come from plants as well as the oxygen they make. How do plants eat? We certainly don’t see them out in a field with a fork and spoon!

Plants eat through a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis needs four ingredients to work – water, sunlight, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll. But first it needs the star of the show, the plant’s leaves. Leaves from different plants look different but they all do the same important job. Leaves not only help plants eat but they also breathe for the plant by taking in a gas called carbon dioxide and releasing a gas called oxygen. The veins we see on most leaves are like the veins under your own skin but they don’t move blood. A plant’s veins move water in and then move sugars to other parts of the plant. This makes a plant’s stems and veins a very busy, and important subway system.

To create the food, or glucose, a plant needs the sun to shine on its leaves. At the same time carbon dioxide is also absorbed through the leaves. Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring gas. While this is going on, water and nutrients that are absorbed through the roots of the plants are transported through stems and veins to get to the leaves. Inside the leaves is an organelle called a chloroplast. This tiny part of a leaf can only be seen with a microscope. The chloroplast is where photosynthesis happens. Think of a chloroplast as a tiny solar panel.

Chloroplast in plant cells.

Inside the chloroplast is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is what makes the leaf look green. Its main job is to convert sunlight into glucose. When the chlorophyll takes in the sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and the other ingredients work together to make the glucose. Oxygen is then released into the atmosphere. The process all put together is photosynthesis.

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SoftballSeniorSpotlight:ClairaTuning

TheTimberwolvesSoftballmatch-upagainst the Granger Spartans was a lesson in perseverance and surprise endings Thisisquiteastory

In game one, Goldendale continued its offensive prowess with 21hits resultingin15runsasthe Timberwolves won 15-5 after 5 innings of play

The batting line-up was impressive Lead-off hitter Claira Tuning was 3 for4withatripleandtwo singles MaggieGutierrez provided some pop in the middleoftheline-upgoing 4-4 with 4 RBIs Brook Blain, BryLee Mulrony, AddiBombergerandMaddie Mason each collected multiple hitsfor the win Marley Maiava pitched gameone,strikingoutsix, walkingeight and giving up7hitsandfiveruns

Thiswasthefinalhome league game, and as is tradition, the team honored their senior players: Brook Blain, Addi Bomberger,ClairaTuning,and

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State’sInternetforAllinitial proposalapproved

Washingtonstate’sinitial proposalfortheBroadband Equity,Access,andDeployment (BEAD) program is oneofthreeapprovedtoday by the U S Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) The BEAD program is a cornerstone of the federal “Internetfor All”initiative Thisapprovalwillenable thestatetorequestaccessto over$1.2billionallocatedto beginimplementationof its BEAD program a major steptowardclosingthedigital divideand meetingthe goalofconnectingeveryone with affordable, reliable, high-speedInternetservice

“The BEAD Program hasplayedacrucialrolein bridging the digital divide andhelpingusmeetourgoal to bring Internet access to every person across Washingtonstate” said Gov Jay Inslee “Digitalconnectivity allows communities to tap into job health care, and education opportunities I am grateful to the NTIA forapprovingWashington’s initial proposal, and I look forward tothe Washington State Broadband Office’s continued success in submittingproposalsensuring more Washingtonians and tribalnationsreceiveInternetaccess” “Washington is commit-

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Wearedeliveringaffordable, reliable high-speed Internet across the US ” said US Secretaryof Commerce Gina Raimondo “TodayDC,Delaware,and Washington State are takingamajorstepforwardin closing the digital divide DC Delaware and Washington have all created plansthatfocus not just on access to the Internet but also on ensuring people havetheskillsand devices tothriveonline” Intoday’saction,theDistrict of Columbiaand Delaware were also approved, enablingaccesstoover$100 million and $107 million respectively

The BEAD program is a $42.45 billion state grant program authorized by

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