Under Canvas gets go-ahead
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Dallesport sewer rates are going up, Under Canvas gets county sign off, Public Works wins an award, and Sheriff Songer wants to inspect your boat. That’s the takeaway from the Klickitat County Commissioners meeting on May 20. Several Dallesport residents spoke at the hearing on an increase in the Dallesport sewer rates, and most seemed comfortable with the 6 percent increase that was approved by the board. The raise takes effect June 1. Commissioners also granted an occupancy certificate to Under Canvas, the controversial glamor camping site. Planning Director Scott Edelman and Public Works Director Jeff Hunter both said that Under Canvas had satisfied all the requirements, and Hunter added this:
“There was a small area that was brought to our attention” he said. “We went out and looked at it yesterday. We notified Under Canvas. Under Canvas got it fixed this morning, and there you go.”
The company had already begun booking stays for Memorial Day weekend more than a week ago. There was good news for the Public Works department. Chair Ron Ihrig made the announcement:
“The board would like to acknowledge that Public Works has received a Certificate of Good Practice that was approved by resolution of the Washington State County Road Administrative Board,” he said. “This is recognition of a significant achievement for Public Works. So congratulations, and let your staff know our appreciation.”
And in order to keep a funding stream that helps pay for marine officers, the county has to guarantee to meet certain benchmarks. One was to have the Sheriff’s boat in the water at least 138 hours in the season, but that’s not all, as Chief Civil Deputy Karen Elings told commissioners.
“We have to complete 92 boat inspections,” she said, “which means anybody in this room, any-
Program focuses on health goals
MELISSA UHLES FOR THE SENTINEL
Washington state has created a Health Home program available to Medicaid-Medicare enrollees. It provides monthly face-to-face visits for those with chronic health issues. Eligible conditions include diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. If these individuals are considered high-risk and have Apple Care, they are likely to qualify for the program.
Care Coordinators from the program schedule visits with people who need their services. Consultations are conducted in the person’s home, a community setting, or a medical facility. Setting health goals is the primary focus. Goldendale now has a local Care Coordinator, Martha J.
Duncan-Perez, for residents who are interested in receiving services. The idea is that learning to be active and involved in managing their own health conditions helps people feel empowered. Care Coordinators are essentially advocates and health system navigators. The Health Home program helps clients develop a health plan, manage their condition, and ensure care coordination or transitions. Care Coordinators also refer people to community support services and help with
Gorge Commission defunding takes toll on county
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
We may never know which legislator asked Rep. Travis Couture, ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, to introduce an amendment into the budget defunding the Columbia River Gorge Commission.
Hannah Scott, Public Information Officer for the Republican Caucus in the House, said the way it works in Washington is that only members of the Appropriations Committee are allowed to introduce budget amendments.
As a result, those committee members introduce amendments for House members who are not on the committee. She stated Couture said he had introduced hundreds of amendments on behalf of other members and did not recall which member made the Gorge Commission request.
At a time when the state was facing a major funding shortfall, other members of the committee didn’t question the request, though it was the only agency funded by the state to face complete defunding. Though the House passed a
budget excluding the Gorge Commission, the Senate’s budget included full funding. A conference committee settled on cutting the budget by 25 percent. Here’s where some history is needed. When Congress passed the National Scenic Area Act in 1986, it authorized a bi-state compact between Oregon and Washington. That compact, which created the Gorge Commission, required the two states to fund the Commission on an equal basis. The idea was that no state
LOU MARZELES
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES: The Goldendale American Legion held its annual Memorial Day observances at three area locations Monday, beginning at the Centerville Cemetery (top and bottom left), then at Stonehenge (above), and lastly in Goldendale (center left), where Brian Thimmig spoke.
MARTHA DUNCAN-PEREZ
HANDS: Martha J. Duncan-Perez gifts Bill Sullivan with free locally sourced eggs as part of the Care Coordinators program.
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
That is one very happy lady standing next to a very interesting looking car. What is she holding? Why? Where was this?
When? Beats us. All we know is 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 (509-7733777), or drop in at the
office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L OOKING BACK
May 20, 1900 – 125 Years Ago
After June 1st, there will be night service on the White and Richardson telephone system. After parties are through talking, they are requested to give one short ring to the bell so that Central will know when to disconnect. Five new phones have been added to the system this week. Cards will be printed giving a list of subscribers.
May 21, 1925 – 100 Years Ago
A golf club is to be organized in Goldendale if the present plans are carried out. An option has been taken on some land on Bloodgood Creek north of town.
May 9, 1940 – 85 Years Ago
A sound amplifier system with pipe organ effect will be dedicated at the Methodist Church Sunday evening. The amplifier was constructed and designed by George Klein and Olin Spoon and presented to the church by them. The equipment has been designed so that later improvements can be added to the system as the occasion arises.
May 15, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
Tech Sgt. Raymond Hill arrived here on leave. He is a radio gunner on a B-24 Liberator and has been in the Pacific theatre for the past year. He nearly missed death when a fragment from a bursting anti-aircraft shell slammed into the back of his flak jacket.
May 22, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
Finally, it is printable—what everybody knows by hearsay—that Jap balloons carrying incendiary bombs have been found in the Northwest. The sporadic attacks have been kept secret so as not to comfort the enemy. But now the public must be made aware of the potential danger. They are about 33 ft. in diameter, carry bombs suspended beneath them and must not be touched.
May 22, 1955 – 70 Years Ago
Wishram: Five units of the George Bunn apartments at Wishram were destroyed by fi re originating in an electric stove. Half the town helped to battle the fi re for an hour and a half, using the town hose wagon and hose of the SP&S railway. Practically the whole town turned out to witness the fi re fighting. Three single persons occupied the units and two families. There were ten units in the group, built in 1946. The burned apartments were thoroughly gutted and most of the furniture and other contents were destroyed.
May 13, 1965 – 60 Years Ago
The new Simcoe Hills apartments adjacent to the hospital are ready for occupancy. All units have wall to wall carpeting, drapes, storm windows, range, refrigerator, and disposal units. Six two-bedroom units are available for $95 per month, and two onebedroom apartments renting for $85 are available.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
people were able to identify the people in last week’s photo. They were, left to right: Earl Heilman, who, we’re told, was the
Points to ponder:
Officer: “Private, I didn’t see you at camouflage training this morning.” Private: “Thank you, sir!” Had a senior moment yesterday. Someone asked me how to spell Mississippi, and I said, “The river or the state?” You know you might have issues if yesterday you understood the mysteries of the universe, and this morning you were contemplating whether the jam goes on top of the peanut butter or under it.
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Beef Judge; Howard Wilson; Louie Cosner; and Craig Schuster. One reader says this picture was taken in September of 1963.
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The power and majesty of Memorial Day
I’ve been covering Memorial Day ceremonies in Goldendale now for 15 years. They never get old. They never get stale. They’re still always deeply moving.
You can predict exactly how they’ll go; the ceremony rarely deviates, either by location or by year. You know there’ll be a welcoming message. A prayer. A recitation of “In Flanders Fields.” A rifle salute. The playing of “Taps.” At the Goldendale cemetery, there’ll also be a speech and music.
Where does the power of the day’s events come from? I believe it’s a confluence of factors.
It begins, of course, with the very nature of the day’s meaning: the honoring of those who gave their lives in defense of their country. The valor and heroism of their sacrifice are ennobling. The heart is inherently moved by those qualities when profoundly contemplated.
Lou Marzeles, Editor
Around Memorial Day, YouTube gets flooded with videos about the men and women who rose to extraordinary action in the heat of awful chaos and brought their lives to a close for the causes of country, faith, and family. Not all had to die to demonstrate exceptional strength and courage. One video circulating a lot in recent days is about Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector in World War II whose faith forbade him to touch a weapon. He endured fierce opposition, even beatings, from his fellow troops who belittled him for what they thought was cowardice. Yet during the battle for Okinawa, on an escarpment G.I.s called Hacksaw Ridge, Doss, now a medic, single-handedly brought 75 wounded U.S. soldiers to safety in withering enemy fire. He also brought back two wounded Japanese soldiers who were astonished to see an American trying to rescue them. On the third day of the battle, shrapnel tore into his leg; he kept praying, “Lord, let me save just one more.” His fellow troops now revered him as they saw Doss bring soldier after soldier to safety. Before a fateful resumption of fighting, they waited for Doss to finish praying. For his heroism, he was awared the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman. His story is recounted in the grim but powerful film “Hacksaw Ridge.”
We’re moved by such powerful demonstrations of human strength, commitment, and compassion. That’s one element behind the power of Memorial Day. As well, there are the graves at Centerville and Goldendale, which naturally induce a sense of reverance. There are no graves at Stonehenge, but the site is dedicated to the fallen of Klickitat County.
And then there are the rites of the ceremonies. The prayer, in which all remove their hats in respect. The solemnity of “In Flanders Fields,” written after the First World War and giving voice to the dead who, “short days ago... lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved, and were loved.” The majesty of the simple melody of “Taps.” The reverence of rifles firing in sacred salute. The heart swells, thanks are given, honor is bestowed.
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Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.
I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too. On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Letters from the community
Tax increases are too taxing
The Legislature and the governor’s major assault on the taxpaying citizens is with 11 different bills that are all tax increases. That means every tax comes right back to the middle class, low-income earners, and small businesses.
Not only are we at a point of stretching the paycheck to the max, but we now get a huge increase in property tax, which in some cases is going to make it almost impossible for people on a fixed income to pay and be able to keep their homes. The price of gas is going to increase again, leaving people who have to travel some distance to go to work to take more money out of their household expenses. Plus, businesses have to decide whether to raise prices or cut the number of employees. It’s almost a given that taxes on businesses result in more unemployment. High taxes kill eco -
nomic activity.
Trying to create more revenue by raising taxes is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. Washington is now ranked as one of the worst states to start a small business. In most Washington counties, small businesses are the lifeblood. What is so hard to figure out? You lower taxes to inspire small business start-up companies, which in turn provide for more tax growth and more employment. Alakazam, the revenue starts flowing into the state coffers. So you increase taxes and destroy it, or reduce taxes and improve it.
Delmer Eldred Goldendale
Tax breaks don’t work
For some perspective to my MAGA friends: Social Security
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started in the 1930s, and Medicare/ Medicaid started in the 1960s. There have been three large tax cuts that basically went to the wealthy since the 1980s. The total national debt in 1980 was $914 billion. Today the total debt is $36,000 billion. That is 914 against 36,000. Yet MAGA insists the USA needs another tax cut. Doesn’t MAGA understand cause and effect? The deficit is nearly entirely the result of the tax cuts. America doesn’t need more tax cuts.
The first rule of getting out of a hole? Quit digging. Start fixing the problem that causes the problem. Repeal the tax cuts and return to the tax levels of 1979. Then America can get out of the hole. Giving another tax break to the wealthy won’t fill up the hole. That won’t give Americans relief from the debt.
Thomas Wilson Goldendale
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HOMETOWN
Flags placed on veterans’ graves Trout LakeSchoolDistricthonorsretirees
Our one Glenwood rodeo athlete competing in high school rodeo this year, PeytonSanchey,iscompeting atStatefinalsinWallaWalla
asI write this I’llsharethe final results next week, but right now Peytonisingreat standingtoqualifyforState Goodluck,Peyton
If you visited or drove by the beautiful Mt Adams Cemetery in Glenwood over MemorialDayweekend,you would have noticed all the flags placed on veterans’ graves Glenwood Women’s Club members Carla DillenburgandBeckyBransonled an awesomegroup of volunteers out therelast Wednesday helping with this meaningful community service/ community spirit project
The Women’s Club has honoredtheveteransinthisway forMemorialDayandVeterans’ Day for many decades
As our membership grows smaller,it’sgreattohavevolunteersshow uptohelp It’s whatmakesthiscommunity sospecial
This year two Glenwood middle school students, Hazel Fujita and Brooklyn Branson, joined with nine Glenwood high school students, Devin Gimlin, Giana Jackson, Jayla Avila, Jocee Hoctor, Ari Berge, Kerryna Thompson, Hunter Walker, Anthony Avila, and Sebastian Williams For our small school that was an amazing turn out and the Women’s Club and community appreciate you all Inaddition,adult volunteersKevin Branson, Cindy McCullough, and Kris and Karen Nowakalsocameout tohelpwiththat bigproject Ahugethanksgoestoallwho cameouttohelp I’m going to share a list of results from the District Track meet held last Thursday and Friday in Maupin WhilemanyofourKlickwood athletes made the podium, noneautomaticallyqualified fortheStatemeet,yet
Boys:
• 100m - Shane Spino 3rd; Xavier Cloud-11th,Owen Spino15th
• 200m-ShaneSpino-4th, Xavier Cloud - 9th, and OwenSpino-14th 400m-Shane Spino -4th, EastinSchmoker-10th
• 800m - Ciaran McCabe5th,TomeiTomeo-7th
• 1500m - Anthony Avila - 7th, Christian Tomeo10th 3000m-TomeiTomeo-7th, ChristianTomeo-8th
• 4X400relay)-ShaneSpino, Tomei Tomeo, Xavier Cloud,Curran-5th,
• Discus-LucasKnopf-5th,
WyattPatterson-12th
• Javelin-Wyatt Patterson -6th,DevinGimlin-10th, LucasKnopf-11th
Longjump-OwenSpino13th RobertCooper-21st Girls:
LongJump-Giana Jackson-8th,KerrynaThompson19th
• Javelin-JaylaAvila-8th 100m-GianaJackson-5th, KerrynaThompson15th
• ShotPut-KerrynaThompson-20th Now we’re all waiting to see if any of our athletes receivedawildcardentryto theStatemeet Let’skeepour fingerscrossedthathappens Regardless our team did a great jobatDistrictandrepresented the Glenwood and Klickitat high schools very well Waytogo,Klickwood On a related note, I’m pleasedtosharetheexciting newsofanachievementofone ofourGlenwoodhighschool students, Christian Tomeo Christian,aGlenwoodsenior, hasalwayslovedrunning He has participated in middle and high school track and crosscountryeveryyearand has done very well On May 18,ChristiantraveledtoSpokane to run in the Windermere Marathon He completedthatmarathonand wein Glenwoodarevery proud of this achievement I’mnotsureanyother Glenwoodhighschool students have ever competedinamarathon but Imightbemistaken Infact,I suspectnotmanyadultshere inGlenwoodhavecompleted a marathon either I have a feeling this won’t be Christian’s last marathon Congratulations,Christian Astheweekendforthe90th annual Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo approaches, parade organizer Christina Kuhnhausen would like to remind those interested in participating in the parade that it’snottoolatetoenter Christina hasplaced parade applications at the Post Office, General Store, and GlenwoodStation
Here’s another reminder thatGlenwoodMiddleSchool promotionisscheduledfor6 pm (changedfrom7pm)on Friday,June6 Allareinvited to attend and celebrate promotion to high school for BrooklynBransonandTyler Webster The Glenwood Womens Club will be serving refreshments Glenwood HighSchoolgraduation will takeplacethefollowingafternoon at 4 pm in theschool gym Everyoneisalsoinvited to that special occasion No refreshments willbeserved after the highschool graduation
The Trout Lake School District has announced the retirement of four staffmemberswhosededication and service have leftalastingimpactonthe school and community: Ethelyn Beeks, Business Manager; Tina Nakae, Middle and High School Math Teacher; Wendy Baker,4thGradeTeacher; andLisaFus SpecialEducationTeacher In a statement, the districtsaid,“Together,these exceptional individuals have contributed decades of leadership, compassion, and expertise to the students and families of Trout Lake Each retiree hasnotonlyfulfilledtheir professional roles with excellence but has also playedavitalpartinshap-
ingtheheartandspiritof ourschooldistrict
Ethelyn Beeks has served as the district’s Business Manager with integrity and diligence, providing essential leadership in school finance and operations Her attention to detail and unwavering commitment behind the scenes have supportedeverystudent’s successinTroutLake
“Tina Nakae has inspired generations of middle and high school students to think critically and persevere in mathematics Her calm presence and dedication to student growth have made her a beloved and respected teacher throughouttheyears
“Wendy Baker, a cor-
AreaAgencyonAging
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) announces theopeningof theSenior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provideseligibleseniorswith an $80 benefit card once a year to purchase fresh fruit vegetables herbs and honey at participatingfarmers markets and farm stores from June 1 through October 31 this year Participantsmustapply for the program each year Benefit cards are
nerstone of our elementaryteam,hasguidedher 4th grade students with warmth, creativity, and a deep understanding of how children learn best Herclassroomhasalways beenaplacewherecuriosityis nurtured and confidenceisbuilt
“Lisa Fus has worked tirelessly to support students with special needs ensuring every learner receives the attention, advocacy, and personalized instruction they deserve Her compassion and professionalism have touched the lives of studentsandfamiliesalike
‘“We are deeply gratefulfor the many years of commitment these individuals have given to our school district,’ said
Wendy Beldin, Principal ‘Theirimpactgoesbeyond theclassroomandoffice they have helped shape a caring and connected school culture While we willmissthemdearly,we celebrate their incredible careersandwishthemall thebestinretirement’
A community retirement party will be held on Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 4 p m at the Trout Lake Grange Join us for an afternoon of music desserts and drinks as we celebrate and thank themforallthey’vegiven toTroutLakeSchool”
For more information or to share messages of appreciation contact the district office at (509) 395-2571
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May 30, Goldendale FFA Ag Day: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale High School gravel area. Ages 10 and under. Join us for interactive learning activities related to agriculture. Fun with live animals, educational stations, games, large equipment and more! Contact Randi. krieg@gsd404.org for more information.
May 30, Goldendale Middle School Booster Club Color Run: 6 p.m. cost $10/person or $30/family. For more information email katlynn.hedgecock@ gmail.com
May 31, Soroptimist Spring Plant Sale : 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on West Main Street in front of Pat’s Place in Goldendale. Please join us for our Annual Spring Plant sale! Plant donations are welcome, please call Lorraine at 509-773-3380 and leave a message. This is an important fundraiser for the group, with money made at the sale going towards educational grants for local women who are supporting other family members. The mission of Soroptimists is to improve the lives of women and girls through education.
May 31, Goldendale Truck and Tractor Pull: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Joe Seller’s place on Hanging Rock Road. Raw power, roaring engines, and the ultimate test of strength—truck & tractor pulling at its finest! Open to all tractors under 6,000#, trucks (gas or diesel) 2 and 4 wheel drive, and lawn tractors. Free admission, pulling begins at 1. For information call or text 509-528-8089 or 509-261-1879 goldndaletractorclub@gmail.com
May 31, Goldendale Community Cleanup: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Regular
Happenings
• Free Community Kitchen
To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Monday
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
• Adult 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
Community Events
at the Goldendale Transfer Station. Free Transfer station fees for one load (up to 3 yards) free! Curbside pickup available and volunteers are needed. Call 509773-4448.
May 31, Wa’Paas Basket Weaving Workshop with Chestina Dominguez: 10 a.m. - noon at the Maryhill Museum of Art. To honor Indigenous and traditional ways of healing, join us to practice and learn how to make a Wa’paas. You may bring your own materials and projects to work on. We have materials on hand as well. This learning event is led by Chestina Dominguez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation and descendant of the Warm Springs tribe. Chestina uses contemporary materials to create baskets using the ancient techniques of her ancestors. Cultural and traditional teachings are the threads that tie us to our way of life. They are our link between the past and the present. Cultural and traditional values guide us and protect us. They are our resiliency. — Chestina Dominguez. All ages and all levels are welcome. Light refreshments are served after the class. There is no cost to participate. All participants receive complimentary admission to the museum on the day of the event.
June 2, Goldenale Jazz Band: 6 - 7 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Join us for an evening of jazz with the Goldendale High and Middle School Jazz Band.
June 2, Beard & Banjo at Everybody’s Brewing: 6 - 8 p.m. at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon, 177 E Jewett. Come hang out, sip something cold, and enjoy a night of Americana, bluegrass, and front-porch folk from It’s free, family-friendly, and a great way to start your week off right. Let’s make some memories!
June 3, Mobile Market: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 104 E Simcoe Dr in Goldendale. No ID necessary to receive a box.
June 5 - 8, Goldendale Pickers Festival: Join us at Ekone Park in Goldendale for our 10th annual celebration of music, makers, and community in the heart of Goldendale! All Day picking in small groups with
the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting wvery Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.
• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking
picker’s performances Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 7. No admission fee, just come listen to the music or join in if you feel inclined!
June 6 - 8, Pacific NW Econorun - Gorge on a Corvair: If you are a Corvair fan visit https://columbiabasincorvairs. com/pacific-northwest-econorun-2025 to join our 2025 event!
June 6 & 7, Twin Bridges Museum Estate & Yard Sale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m Friday and 8 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday at 403 Klickitat Street in Lyle.
June 7, Opening Day of the High Prairie Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509-6370584
June 7, Gather by the River: 4 - 7 p.m. at Northwestern Park in White Salmon, 18 Big Buck Creek Rd. Meet us down by the river for a short talk, free refreshments, and live music by Tunnel No. 3. We will gather to celebrate the White Salmon River—and to learn why local streams, wetlands and wildlife need us to speak up! All are welcome! Please bring a cup. This event is free.
June 7, 4th Annual June Blooms Garden Tour: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. tour over 7 unique small to expansive Goldendale Gardens. Free maps are available on the day of the tour at the Presby Museum. This is a self directed garden tour. Contact Jon Dove with questions 206-795-4067 or jonbdove@gmail.com. Visit our facebook page as well atfacebook.com/JuneBloomsAGoldendaleGardenWalk
June 11, Full Strawberry Moon Celebration: 7 - 9 p.m. at the Field of Stars Boutique at 4 Bickleton Hwy in Goldendale This enchanting evening will offer an opportunity to connect with the energy of the Strawberry Moon while creating meaningful crafts and enjoying delicious treats.
June 14, White Salmon Half Marathon and 4 mile: An event sponsored by the Columbia Gorge Running Club at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon. Come Come enjoy the scenic vistas and gorgeous trails on the hills above White Salmon. The gun goes off at 9:00 am for both the 4 mile and
Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• 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 neighbours and enjoy some family fun! Wednesday
• Pinochle every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Snowden Community Coun-
half marathon race. This event is a fundraiser for our White Salmon Cross Country Boosters. We suggest a donation of $35 or more. Booster Club funds help the Columbia High School Cross Country team go to running camp, compete in an amazing races around the Northwest, purchase shoes for runners in financial need, and much more. Additional donations and donations less than $35 will be available at the race. https://ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=123539
June 14, Snowden Wildfire Preparedness Open House: 3 - 5 p.m. at the Mountain Brook Fire Station, 959 Snowden Rd. Join us to learn about what you can do to prepare your home and family. Come talk to experts about what it takes to make your property fire-wise and get an inside peek at one of our fire stations.
June 14 - 15, Ketchum Kalf Glenwood Rodeo: Kickoff party Friday night with Ray Lemley at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday gates open at 11:30. Parade is Sunday at 11, Cowboy Church Sunday at 9. Visit https://ketchumkalfrodeo.org/
June 14 - 15, Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo: Community potluck Friday at 5:30. Rodeo Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Carousel rides, live music by Scotty Wilson & Music Medicine on Saturday at 6. Sunday church service at 9:30 a.m. https://www. bickletonrodeo.com/
June 16 - July 9, Summer Food Service Program for Wishram School District: 8 am for breakfast and 12 p.m. for lunch. Wishram School District Announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service program for children under the age of 18. Eligible children can eat breakfast and lunch at no charge. Questions please contact Sheila McCullough at 509-767-6090.
June 19 - 21 Free Youth Soccer Camp: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for ages 7 - 16 at the Epic Youth Center on Roosevelt in Goldendale. Come learn some new skills, make new friends, and play ball! Snacks provided. Preregistration is required through our website epicyouthcenter.org.
June 20, 2025 Summer Solstice Business Social at the Goldendale Observatory: 6 p.m
cil 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.
• 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 Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• 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 pre-
Celebrate the longest day of the year with the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce at our Summer Solstice Business Social—an evening of connection, community, and stargazing at the iconic Goldendale Observatory. Enjoy refreshments catered by Dad’s Sourdough, network with fellow business professionals, and take in the stunning views as we welcome the start of summer together.
Door Prizes & Giveaway, Silent Auction, Chamber Drawings, Free for Chamber members (Basics tier and above), $15 for freemium and non-members Whether you’re looking to unwind or make new connections, this is the perfect way to mix business with pleasure— under the stars. All Chamber members and guests are welcome
June 20, Wild Woman Trail Runs: We’re back! Registration is live for the 2025 Wild Woman Trail Runs! The 14th annual trail running weekend created by women, for women is going to be better than ever this year We know that trail running provides women a chance to experience their own strength among the beauty of mother nature. This year, we’re crafting a weekend that offers the grassroots trail running experience we believe every woman deserves.
Join us for: Run distances from 4.5 miles (relay leg!) to half marathon, full marathon and 50k. Post-run yoga sessions for restoration. Free camping with epic Mt Adams view. Legendary pre-race potluck dinner and social. All-female expert speaker panel for education, connection and questions. Recovery coldsoak tubs. Whether you’ve never set foot on trails, or are going for that PR, you belong here. Register today and stay tuned as we secure some special elements for this year’s weekend! https://ultrasignup.com/ register.aspx?did=122194
June 20, Summer Solstice at Stonehenge: 4 p.m. at the Stonehenge Memorial on Hwy 97 South of Goldendale. Head to the museum on the eve of the summer solstice for a special campout on Maryhill’s Great Lawn, followed by a sunrise ceremony at Stonehenge Memorial Monument. This inclusive event
sented 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
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard 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 Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center. • Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave,
is for everyone, joining together to welcome summer and set positive personal intentions as the sun rises. More details about this ticketed event will be available soon.
June 20 & 21, Goldendale Annual City Wide Yard Sales: Get ready to turn your clutter into cash! Registration for Goldendale’s Annual City-Wide Yard Sale opens at the May 2nd 2025 Goldendale Home & Garden Show as well as online. Don’t miss your chance to be included in the official sale map—all participants must register by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17th. Call 509261-0789 for more information. June 20 & 21, Centerville Church Rummage Sale and Fundraiser: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Centerville Grange Hall. Hot dog lunch available along with a silent auction items and lots of sale items.
June 20 - 22, Rootstock Festival: Join us in a new annual celebration of gardening, homesteading, and he art of sustainable living nestled in the enchanting heart of the Columbia River Gorge. There will be workshops, demonstrations, food vendors, a beer garden, animal corner and live music as well as vendors and artists of all kinds. Call Ivy Carpe 541-788-4557 for more information or visit hiddengemeventsnmore.com
June 27, Rachel Baiman: Doors open at 6, show starts at 7. $20 advance/$25 day of the show. Nashville singer-songwriter Rachel Baiman brings her fierce, thoughtful, and deeply personal brand of Americana, Folk, and Indie-Bluegrass to Trout Lake Hall with a full band! Tickets available now at https://troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp. com/u/37601/360547 – grab yours today!
June 28 & 29, Starry Night at the Museum: 6/28 at 4 p.m and 6/29 at 10 a.m. Camp out on Maryhill’s Great Lawn on a starry night for stories, stargazing, and guided telescope viewing with Rose City Astronomers and Troy Carpenter of the Goldendale Observatory. Don’t miss out—tickets for this beloved annual event are selling fast! Each ticket includes a campsite for up to 4 people, evening programs, and museum admission.
White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please cal Bea 509-6370584
• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes 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 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Sunday
• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Trout Lake Grange Hall
O BITUA RY
Sue Gay Stone (Wolford) was born the sixth of eight children to Ralph Henry Wolford and Faye Ethel Hartley on January 14, 1940, in Deepwater, Missouri. She passed away peacefully in her sleep early morning of May 4. She spent her younger years in Missouri with several older siblings, having two other brothers after the move up north to Athena, Oregon, where she worked and graduated high school After graduating school, she moved to Vancouver, Washington, to attend
Sue Stone
Clark Junior College with her eldest brother, “Bud” (Ralph). While in college, she met the love of her life, Ted Stone. She said they were married after only four dates, but that marriage lasted 48 years until his passing in 2009. In 1965 they welcomed their only son, Coit. Sue was quite a crafty woman. She would knit hats to warm you in winter and sewed quilts together for the very same reason. She was not so much the chef, though she could conjure up a very tasty meal. She had a great sense
of humor, even making tears run down your face. She loved her friends and family dearly, going out of her way to make them feel special. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband, son, and several siblings. She is survived by her daughterin-law; grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother Tom; sister Mary; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
There will be a memorial service on May 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Seventhday Adventist Church in Wahkiacus at 457 Wahkiacus Heights Road. There will be a potluck following the service.
WAGAP accesses Yakima weatherization program
TAMARA KAUFMAN FOR THE SENTINEL
Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has connected with the Weatherization Assistance Program through the Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC), a division of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, to help households improve energy efficiency.
Todd Hilmes, Weatherization and Utility Assistance Program Manager for the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, said that NCAC and WAGAP joined forces with the approval of the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide home weatherization services to Klickitat and Skamania counties earlier this year.
“The center brings 25 years of experience working with low-income homeowners to cut down on electricity bills, improve in-home safety, and generally make homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer,” he said.
Clients of WAGAP who
already qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) automatically qualify for this program. Additionally, homeowners or renters in Washington who make up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level or 60 percent of the state median income also qualify. Information and a detailed eligibility chart are available at www.commerce.wa.gov/ weatherization.
For qualified households in its service area, WAGAP would connect them with the NCAC to have a certified professional conduct an audit of the home and outline updates that would help reduce energy bills. They will then analyze the findings to pinpoint the most effective upgrades for the home.
Jennifer Pauletto, WAGAP’s executive director, said it is important to note that this is not a window replacement program and no guarantees are made that a home will be eligible for specific upgrades. “Clients will work with our partners at
the Northwest Community Action Center to determine the most appropriate course of action for their homes,” she said.
Types of work may include insulation installation, weather stripping, air sealing, ventilation, LED light bulbs, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, testing hot water and HVAC systems, and providing education. The weatherization benefits include improved energy efficiency, better health and safety measures, cost savings, and a positive environmental impact.
A useful weatherization guide is available online in English at https:// deptofcommerce.app. box.com/s/76bbcl1b1 ydh08brpcbtgbo4z4k8f4xu.
A Spanish version is available at https:// deptofcommerce.app. box.com/s/aw265qp7i28 ye4xb7afgljhs758hkc3s.
To apply, eligible homeowners and renters in Klickitat and Skamania counties should contact the WAGAP Energy Assistance program at (800) 755-1192 or online at the NCAC website, www.yvfwc.com/service/ home-weatherization.
BAPTIST Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11 , Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale;
K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.
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Church Directory
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am goldendalenaz@gmail.com
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
Father’s House Fellowship
207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered
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SENIORS GRATEFUL: The Goldendale Senior Center expresses deep appreciation to the wonderful Goldendale FFA members who brightened our day with the 72 beautiful geraniums and a creative flower pounding activity making bookmarks. “The kindness and dedication of FFA members not only brought joy to our seniors but also created meaningful opportunities for mutual learning and connection between generations,” commented Janice Powers, board member.
transitional care.
Duncan-Perez says,
“As a Care Coordinator, I meet with Health Homes participants monthly, mostly in their homes. For some participants, connecting or reconnecting with the community to decrease isolation is part of their personalized health action plan. I often meet with folks at the library, Senior Center, or the Recovery Café. For one of my younger participants, we go on scavenger hunt walks and even took a scooter ride together. I also promote the free, family-friendly activities sponsored by the Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC). I feel blessed and fortunate to be both a member of the Goldendale community and serve Klickitat County as a Care Coordinator for the Health Home program.”
Regina Larsen, who works as a recovery coach at Goldendale Recovery Café, also shares her experience with the program. She states, “Through the Health Home program, we set personal health goals and receive assistance navigating systems that have been vital to maintaining our healthcare and other benefits. Our Health Home Coordinator goes above and beyond to support and advocate for us.”
This service was created under the Affordable Care Act to help improve health outcomes. The hope is that it will lead to longterm cost savings down the road. Participation in the Health Home Program is voluntary and will not duplicate, change, or replace any services and
one listening, anyone anywhere, who has a boat, 15 feet, 10 horsepower or more call (509) 773-4545, and they can connect you with a marine deputy.”
Having an inspection before putting a boat in the water means no violation if the inspector finds a safety violation that you correct. If they find the violation while on the water, she said, that will trigger a fine.
Commissioners enthusiastically reappointed Valerie Fowler as Klickitat County’s representative on the Columbia River Gorge Commission, saying that she has done a wonderful job representing the county. One citizen even used his three minutes of public comment time to urge her reappointment.
Finally, Commissioners got a hint of things to come when they asked their Olympia lobbyist Zak Kennedy what the governor will do with the budget sent to him by the legislature which is now out of session:
“My inside sources are kind of indicating that he’s probably going to do a lot of line-item vetoing,” he
supports the individual the care is receiving; it is simply an added benefit with no cost to MedicaidMedicare holders.
According to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services website, the Health Home program has saved the Medicare program more than $293 million over the first six years.
Each month, participants receive a newsletter with a healthy recipe, a fun puzzle, and health-related articles.
In Health Home Herald’s April newsletter, Care Coordinator Melanie Nordstrom shared a compelling story about a client named Luke. He had been in a life-altering car accident. He enrolled in the Health Home program, and she began working with him and his family. She assisted the family by helping them access local and state services and connecting them with medical and therapeutic resources.
Jennifer Stratton-Pies, a Goldendale resident, explains, “Having a Care Coordinator visit with me at home, meet with me at the library, go with me to the doctor, or advocate for me at the DSHS office has been a lifesaver. I have spent more time with my family by going to activities in the community that I’ve learned about during home visits. Martha is committed to helping others and is like talking with a good friend.”
In the near future, the Health Home program is planning to begin providing scholarships for swim passes to the Goldendale Pool. The
said. “It doesn’t sound like he’s going to veto the entire budget, but it’s probably going to look like a text somebody bled all over.” What those cuts will be and what they will mean to Klickitat County have yet to be seen.
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• A letter of appreciation/ certificate following a resignation from the Lead Entity Technical Committee.
• Amending Resolution 04225 reappointing Klickitat Lead Entity Technical Committee members.
• A request for consideration of approval
assumption is that exercising and getting out of the house will provide a positive health benefit.
A man named Sullivan is another local resident who has taken advantage of the Health Home Program. After planning for a recipe with his daughter and finding himself short on eggs, his Care Coordinator stopped by his home and delivered a dozen free locally sourced eggs.
Family members who have a relative in need of extra assistance may also see a benefit from utilizing the program. CPAKC Coalition Coordinator Sunday Sutton says, “My family and I care for my mother at home and haven’t always had success connecting mom with additional support through health and social services programs. Having monthly home visits with someone who spends time listening and advocating for Mom has been wonderful for us all.” Does this sound like a program you or someone you know might benefit from? People of any age who are Medicaid recipients, including tribal members, may be referred by a medical provider or may self-refer. For more information, contact Coordinated Care’s Health Home team at (877) 6444613. To learn more, check out Health Home information on their websites: www. dshs.wa.gov/altsa/ washington-health-homeprogram and www.hca. wa.gov/billers-providerspartners/programinformation-providers/ health-home.
of Short Plat SPL 2024-12, Muzechenko.
• A letter of appreciation/ certificate following a resignation from the Water Conservancy Board.
• A resolution awarding 2025 Klickitat County Historical Preservation Grant funds.
• A resolution approving annexation of properties into Klickitat County Fire Protection District No. 3
• A grant agreement with the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) for the Sleepy Hollow Phase 1 Project.
• A credit card limit Increase for the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office.
should have a dominant role by paying more. In practice, this meant that whichever state was in financial difficulties and had to reduce its funding, the other state had to match that reduction.
Following the recession of 2008, staff at the Commission was cut back, and that hurt Klickitat County residents. That’s because the compact says each of the six counties in the Gorge—Klickitat, Skamania, and Clark in Washington, and Wasco, Hood River, and Multnomah in Oregon — should enact legislation for their county mirroring the Gorge Commission’s regulations and Management Plan. That would allow the county planning departments to deal with applications in the Scenic Area.
Five of the six counties did so. Klickitat was the lone exception. In that case, the compact says, land use applications in Klickitat County’s portion of the National Scenic Area have to go directly to the Columbia River Gorge Commission.
When the funding cutbacks for the Gorge
Commission came during that recession, there wasn’t enough staff left to handle Klickitat County applications on a timely basis. Waiting periods stretched out to a year and beyond.
That’s when Gorge Commission Executive Director Krystyna Wolniakowski approached the Washington legislature and suggested that instead of increasing their contribution to the Gorge Commission, which Oregon might not choose to match, that they give money directly to Klickitat County to fund a position just to work on Klickitat County applications.
That strategy has worked well for the last few years, until now, because along with reducing the contribution to the Gorge Commission, the legislature completely eliminated the funds they had been giving to the county to fund that position.
Klickitat County Planning Director Scott Edelman said that Commissioners discussed the matter at their Thursday, May 22, workshop. He said they
discussed alternatives, including joining the other five counties in enacting ordinances that copied Scenic Area ordinances, which would give the county more control and make businesses in the county eligible to borrow from the Washington Investment Board.
Other options included funding the position by the county, finding grant money to fund it, or simply returning to letting the Gorge Commission do the work.
All of the options, commissioners noted, have disadvantages.
Grantors are reluctant to fund wages. Reverting to sending applicants to the Gorge Commission at a time when their budget is cut is likely to result in the recurrence of lengthy waits for approval. Hiring a planner just to deal with Scenic Area applications when the county’s budget is being cut is difficult, and enacting local Scenic Area ordinances faces political opposition.
And the county is facing a short deadline. The fiscal year ends June 30, and with it goes state funding for the position.
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Washington leaders are warning that at least 194,000 people in the state stand to lose Medicaid coverage under a Republican-backed budget bill that passed the U.S. House early Thursday.
Only nine other states could potentially have more residents lose their health insurance from Medicaid than Washington, according to estimates released by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee.
Washington would also lose about $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding over the next four years, Gov. Bob Ferguson said at a press conference Thursday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He said “no rainyday reserve fund is going to backfill that.”
But he stopped short of saying the proposed cuts would necessitate a special legislative session since many of the bill’s provisions wouldn’t go into effect immediately.
The cuts also threaten the livelihood of the state’s nursing homes and rural hospitals, officials said.
“Hospitals will close in Washington state, in rural parts of our state and urban parts of our state,” Ferguson said. “Take that to the bank.
That’s going to happen. Nursing homes in our state will close.”
In light of this, about two dozen Washington state Republican lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary,
pleaded with the 12-member congressional delegation to avoid cuts that would imperil the state’s Medicaid program, known as Apple Health.
“We urge you to protect Medicaid,” they wrote in a letter sent Wednesday. “We can’t afford to lose local health care resources, and our rural communities will not be able to ride out the economic shockwaves that are sure to follow if this program is significantly cut.”
The letter marked a departure from Republican lawmakers’ tack on federal policy maneuvering, as they’ve largely remained mum on the potential Medicaid cuts and numerous other hotbutton topics since President Donald Trump took office in January.
Washington U.S.
Rep. Michael Baumgartner, of Spokane, who served previously in the Washington state Senate, took swipes at leaders in Olympia as he touted passage of the House bill on Thursday.
“Elections have consequences and the contrast between leadership in Washington DC and Washington state is stark,” he wrote in a social media post. He went on to slam Ferguson for signing state laws this week that will raise billions in new taxes and also criticized the governor’s stance on immigration.
“The American people are getting what they voted for,” he added.
Massive bill
The legislation that Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with is sprawling in scope. It would extend tax
cuts approved in 2017 during Trump’s first term, pump more money toward border security, rework energy permitting and restructure college aid, among other changes.
To cut spending in line with their desired tax breaks, House Republicans propose reductions between $600 billion to $700 billion over 10 years to Medicaid, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. The program, which is run jointly by the federal government and states, provides health care for people who are poor or disabled. Roughly a quarter of Washington residents are covered by Medicaid.
The bill squeaked through the House by a single vote, with only Republicans in support. Baumgartner and the other Republican in Washington’s delegation, Dan Newhouse, of Sunnyside, both voted for it.
Newhouse and Baumgartner’s red districts have the highest proportion of Medicaid enrollees in Washington.
In a statement, Newhouse defended his vote, saying Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” would implement “real, common-sense reforms to strengthen the integrity of Medicaid, protecting the program for low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities.”
One of the key changes the bill proposes is a requirement that certain Medicaid recipients prove they are working to qualify for coverage. Specifically, the proposal would require childless
adults without disabilities to work, volunteer or attend school for 80 hours per month, with some exceptions. Work requirements would go into effect by the end of 2026, up from the initial 2029 meant to give states time to prepare.
Of Washington adults on Medicaid, 70% are working, according to the nonpartisan health research organization KFF.
Democrats have universally decried the legislation, framing it as an attempt by Republicans to pay for tax cuts that will deliver outsized benefits to wealthier taxpayers, while undermining safety net programs for lower-income Americans.
“This legislation is a betrayal of Republicans’ promise to lower costs for everyday families,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Medina. “It will rip health coverage away from millions of families while increasing groceries, utilities, and health care bills.”
The bill would also punish states like Washington that offer Medicaid-style coverage to immigrants without legal status. Enrollment in Washington’s program for immigrants is capped, and it is funded using only state money.
For states that offer programs like this, House Republicans want to decrease how much the federal government would pay to cover enrollees who qualify for Medicaid under expanded eligibility stemming from the 2010 Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Hundreds of thousands of Washington adults got Apple Health coverage under that expansion.
Over the next decade, this could shift to the state $10 billion in costs the federal government previously covered, according to KFF.
The legislation still needs to pass the U.S. Senate before reaching the president’s desk.
By way of background Washington receives over $13 billion in federal funding for Medicaid, according to fiscal year 2023 data from the state Office of Financial Management. The state chips in another $8 billion, one of the largest categories of spending in its operating budget.
As of last month, nearly 2 million Washington residents were enrolled in Apple Health, including over 850,000 children, according to the state Health Care Authority, which oversees the program.
Jen Chong Jewell’s son, Gabriel, is one of them. The Everett 14-year-old has developmental disabilities and has used Medicaid to cover surgeries, therapies and medical equipment.
“I love my son, and I hate that he, along with so many others, are being swept into
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The Honky Tonk Bar & Restaurant 113 W. Main St. Goldendale, Washington Open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., closed Sunday & Monday.
The Honky Tonk is Goldendale’s finest restaurant and run by local food prodigy Cameron Read. Without question, The Honky Tonk features the highest priced menu in the County, but that doesn’t mean it’s not affordable as well.
With appetizer’s running from $6 to $16 and burgers and salads in the $14 to $17 range, you can still enjoy lunch or dinner for $20 to $25. But if quality is what you seek, The Honky Tonk is the best Klickitat County has to offer. Their appetizer options feature fresh baked bread with herbed butter, mussels or clams steamed in white wine and butter, or, one of my favorites, the panseared thick-cut pork belly in a honey bourbon glaze with a bed of microgreens among others. This item can hold its own against similar dishes from major food cities all over the country. Their burgers are of an excellent quality and come with a specially branded bun. Their entree menu generally features 3 to 4 cuts of high-quality, locally
KCSO deputy vehicle collision
On Wednesday, May 21, around 9:40 a.m., Klickitat County Sheriff’s Deputy Keifer Smith was responding to an emergency missing child call. The deputy was traveling code 3—with lights and siren—when he was involved in a vehicle collision on Hwy 14 west of Murdock. This was a twovehicle accident with no life threatening injuries. One person was sent to Skyline Health for evaluation.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating the accident scene. Additional details will be available once the investigation is complete.
The child was located and is safe.
sourced, hand-cut steaks like New York strip, rib eye, and filet mignon, along with other haute seasonal offerings like their maple bourbon center-cut pork filet and seafood ranging from shrimp and mussels to pan-seared salmon and ahi tuna. They also carry a variety of salads and pasta dishes. While their entree prices are not cheap, they are reasonably in line or favorable with prices you might expect in Portland or Seattle. And you won’t find a comparable selection of gourmet food anywhere in the region. But that’s not all—with a highend bar featuring some delicious mixed drinks and
pleasing country ambiance (Waylon Jennings can often be heard) as well as frequent live music, the only thing lacking may be more seating and longer hours.
to have this local gem as far into the future as possible.
this narrative about the need to, quote ‘eliminate waste, fraud and abuse,’” Chong Jewell told reporters. Also looming is the expiration of expanded tax credits for the Affordable Care Act that allowed more people to purchase insurance. That change and others to the federal health care law could cost another 79,000 residents in Washington their coverage, according to the congressional analysis. Nationwide, this would bring the total to 13.7 million people with lost coverage by 2034.
The bill also would stop coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people and reproductive care through Planned Parenthood. Washington state Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, was among more than 500 legislators across the country who called on congressional leadership this week to preserve Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood services.
Meanwhile, cuts to federal food stamp benefits—known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP—would shift $300 million in annual costs to Washington, according to Ferguson’s office.
What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for state Restaurant Review: The Honky Tonk
For dinner, with an appetizer, entrée, and a drink or two from the bar, you should expect to pay at least $75 per person. But know you’ll be getting some of the best quality that Klickitat County has to offer. It’s great for a date night, special occasion, or just when you’re in the mood for some high-quality food and great table service.
Goldendale is fortunate to have The Honky Tonk. Please give them as much support as you can, so we can continue
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids for the Alderdale Guardrail Repair – Fire Damaged, ER-2403(001), will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on June 3, 2025 for performing the work described below.
Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. June 3, 2025 will not be considered. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material.
Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. June 3, 2025 Alderdale Guardrail Repair – Fire Damaged, ER2403(001)”.
This contract provides for the repair of guardrail damaged by wildfire, along Alderdale Road and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.
Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $130,000 and $230,000.
The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects
Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 13th Day of May 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS
Klickitat County, Washington
Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST
Alisa Grumbles, Clerk of the Board
Klickitat County, Washington (2013, 2106, 2201)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Goldendale issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on , under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the City of Goldendale Environmental Ordinance Number 1261 for the following proposal: SEPA #25-02 Applicant: City of Goldendale The applicant is proposing to remove existing street and
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construct a new one with new base course, top course, sidewalk and removing and installing new stormwater facilities with the right of way of W Darland St from City limits at Railroad Ave intersection to the intersection of Mill St. After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file the City of Goldendale Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the DNS are available at the City of Goldendale during normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. June 4, 2025. Comments shall be submitted to the City of Goldendale, 1103 South Columbus, Goldendale, WA 98620. (2107, 2202)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board
Member Vacancy
The Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board (WCB) is seeking applicants with relevant natural resources experience and interest to fill a committee member vacancy. The WCB is composed of citizens volunteers who evaluate water right change applications and issue water right records of decision for Washington State Department of Ecology review. As a member of the WCB you will evaluate water rights change applications for the following elements: place of use, point of diversion/withdrawal, and purpose of use. Due to the importance of Board functions, you will be required to undergo extensive training to both engage in Board functions and maintain membership eligibility.
For more information about Water Conservancy Boards, please visit: https://ecology. wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/waterconservancy-boards.
For more information on submitting an application, or questions about the Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board, please contact the Department using the information below.
Klickitat County Natural Resources Department Email: keatonc@klickitatcounty.org Phone: 509-773-2410
Office: 115 W Court St, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620 (2110, 2203)
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that PUD No. 1 of Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) on May 15, 2025, under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following proposal: Applicants: PUD No. 1 of Klickitat County, Ponderosa Water System
Project Description: The Red Cedar Main Replacement, SEPA File No. 2025-02, proposes the replacement of aging 3” and 4” water mains in the Red Cedar section of the Ponderosa Park water system with 6” water mains. The existing water mains have been experiencing excessive failures and large portions of the main is located in areas that are nearly inaccessible during the wet season so the new mains will be located adjacent to the roads. The existing water mains will be abandoned in place, approximately three (3) feet below grade. This project is located in Section 31, Township 5N, Range 16E. Project bordered on the south by Red Cedar, the east by Juniper, and the north by W Ponderosa Drive. The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available upon request. This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm June 3rd, 2025. Appeals must be filed with the PUD No. 1 of Klickitat County. Copies of the MDNS are available on the SEPA
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Notice of Public Hearing: Supplemental Budget June 10, 2025 - Klickitat County Fiscal Services
Register or by contacting Brandy Myers at PUD No. 1 of Klickitat County during normal business hours. (2112, 2204)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
A. Purpose a. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify and select a qualified vendor with a proven track record to serve as a consultant for an update to the Klickitat County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The plan was last updated in 2021 and is required to be updated every five (5) years, per R.C.W. 70.95.110.
B. Deadline for Submittal: To be considered, proposals shall be received no later than 4:00 p.m., June 20, 2025 at the address shown below: Robb Van Cleave Klickitat County Interim-Solid Waste Director 115 West Court Street, Room 203 Goldendale WA 98620. Timeliness shall be the responsibility of the proposer. The County assumes no responsibility for proposals received late due to the USPS or other delivery servicers.
C. Proposal Opening : All proposals shall be opened, before the public, by the Board of County Commissioners during their regular business meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in their Chambers in Goldendale, Washington. All proposers are welcome to attend said opening either electronically or in person.
D. Proposals shall be clearly marked on the outside : “SEALED PROPOSAL –“Solid Waste Management Plan Management Update”. All copies shall be delivered via USPS or other delivery services in a sealed envelope or package.
E. Modifications of Proposal
: In the event that a proposer desires to change any part(s) of a previous proposal, the entire proposal, including all required copies, must be resubmitted prior to the closing date and time. After the closing date, no modification(s), including partial modifications, will be considered. Only the last proposal submitted shall be considered, as determined by the date of the authorizing signature of the proposer.
F. Copies of Proposal : Proposers shall submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of their complete proposal. Proposals that do not contain the required number of copies will be deemed unacceptable and will not be considered.
G. Proposal Costs : The County is not liable for any costs incurred by a proposer prior to the full execution of a contractual agreement. All costs incurred in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP), including travel costs to attend meetings of the proposed evaluators, or contract negotiation sessions, or potential site visits, are solely the responsibility of the proposer.
H. Right to Reject, Negotiate, and/or Cancel : The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if such a rejection is in the County’s best interest. This RFP is a solicitation for offers and is not to be construed as an offer, guarantee, or a promise that the solicited services will be purchased by the County. The County may withdraw this request for proposals at any time, and for any reason, without liability for damages, including, but not limited to, proposal preparation costs. Additionally, the County reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent successful proposer, and may request additional information or modification from a proposer.
I. Evaluation Process : The Solid Waste Interim-Director and Recycling Coordinator, in consultation with others, will review proposals based on the criteria described below. The successful proposer will be invited to participate in the development of a contract for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners to be considered, before the public, during their regular business meeting.
J. Proposal Evaluation Criteria : Proposals will be rated on service, price, vendor re-
lations, vendor experience, system quality and responsiveness to the scope of work. Awarding of a contract will not be solely on a low-bid basis. Service will be evaluated on things such as (not all inclusive) timely responses, quality of work and experience working on solid waste management plans in the State of Washington. Vendor relations will look at professionalism, honesty, history of the vendor, and staff qualifications. Evaluations may include contacting references listed in proposals.
K. Proposal Requirements : Proposals shall include the following items: Cover letter with authorized signature or proposer and date of submittal.
Cost sheet listed in Appendix B. Proposals not utilizing the sheet will not be considered. Detailed description of the services with costs and an implementation plan and schedule. Brief description of proposer’s business history, profile of key staff that will be working with the County, and a list of a minimum of three (3) references of other similar governmental agencies or businesses that currently use the services and systems proposed. Proposals not including all items above shall be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. L. Scope of Work: See Appendix A for a description of the services to be provided under this RFP. Questions: Inquiries regarding this RFP shall be directed to Robb Van Cleave at 509-773-7171 or via email at robbvc@klickitatcounty. org. You may also visit https:// www.klickitatcounty.gov/559/ Solid-Waste-ManagementPlan (2113, 2205, 2301)
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE:
That on August 18, 2015, Thomas Lumpkin of Mercer Island, WA., filed Water Right Application No. G4-33159 to appropriate public groundwater, subject to existing rights, from a well in the amount of 80 gallons per minute and 10 acre-feet per year for the seasonal irrigation of 25 acres. The well is located within the NW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 28, Township 3 N., Range 12 E.W.M., within Klickitat County. The proposed place of use is located within the NE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 28, Township 3 N., Range 12 E.W.M., within Klickitat County.
To view this application online visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr. ecology.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsystem/WaterRights/ default.aspx
Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: May 28, 2025 Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 (2114, 2206)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Grantor: DAVID BLAINE BOTEFUR, AN UNMARRIED MAN
Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
Current trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLC
Current mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
Reference number of the deed of trust: 1155607
Parcel Number(s): 06-121056-0205/00
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 6/6/2025, at 10:00 AM on the front steps main entrance Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 W Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated
in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: Lots 5 and 6, Block B, McALLISTER’S ADDITION to Glenwood, according to the Plat thereof, recorded November 13, 1909, in Book 2, Page 13, Auditor’s File No. 270061, Klickitat County Plat Records, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington. Commonly known as: 201 N 1ST ST GLENWOOD, WASHINGTON 98619 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/19/2022, recorded 7/21/2022, as Instrument No. 1155607, records of Klickitat County, Washington, from DAVID BLAINE BOTEFUR, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for GATEWAY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF GATEWAY FIRST BANK, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 1164685. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FROM, THRU, NO. PMT, AMOUNT, TOTAL 4/1/2023, 10/31/2024, 19, $1,793.59, $34,078.21 11/1/2024, 02/08/2025,4, $2,316.87, $9,267.48 Escrow Advances: $75.62 Other Fees: $7,296.60 Corporate Advances: $1,612.50
PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION
Note Dated: 7/19/2022
Note Amount: $320,000.00
Interest Paid To: 3/1/2023
Next Due Date: 4/1/2023
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $316,991.40, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 3/1/2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 6/6/2025. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 5/26/2025, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 5/26/2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 5/26/2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/ or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: NAME & ADDRESS
DAVID BLAINE BOTEFUR 201 N 1ST ST
GLENWOOD, WA 98619 DAVID BLAINE BOTEFUR PO BOX 2 GLENWOOD, WA 98619 by both first class and certified mail on 9/15/2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 9/14/2023, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place
on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.
VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.
IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.
• NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.
You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCEHousing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894HOME (1877-894-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://www.ocla. wa.gov/ This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.
DATED: 01/28/2025 North Star Trustee, LLC, as Trustee Lisa Hackney, Vice President of Trustee Operations Address for service: North Star Trustee, LLC 6100 219th ST SW, Suite 480 Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043 Trustee Phone No: (206) 8665345 Trustee Fax No: (206) 3742252 Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: (800)561-4567 STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Lisa Hackney is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that (he/
she) signed this instrument, on oath stated that (he/she) was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President of Trustee Operations of North Star Trustee, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated: 01/28/2025
Kellie Barnes NOTARY PUBLIC in and for
the State of Washington, residing at Lynnwood, WA
My commission expires 6/10/2028 EPP 42492 Pub Dates 05/07 & 05/28/2025 (1907, 2207)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet
c lassifieds
STIHL
chain $300 907-252-1593 IN SEARCH OF old style ground drive manure spreader, working or repairable 509-439-1158
ENCYCLOPEDIA Full set of 1966 World Book Encyclopedias $100 509-773-5666 leave a message BLUE FIG ROLLING SEWING MACHINE CART, purple, 24” x 12” x 20” big enough for two machines
$130 509-261-2038
RIMS (4) stock 16” 5 lug $75 Rims 509-342-6923
GUITAR Dobro Style w/ case. $200 509-773-4497
FLIP PHONES Verizon Nano Nokia models – used less than 1 year, model is about 2 years old - $5 each 509-464-6039
CAPTAINS TWIN BED, dark brown with drawers and mattress $200. Twin size metal princess bed, white, with mattress $125. Clean, non smoking home. 360-9778286 FREE firewood – you cut, you haul 541-980-4082 FREE QUEEN MATTRESS Firm, with box support 1 ½ years old 541-980-4082
RIMS, chrome 6 lug Ford w/ studs $300 Goldendale area
509-261-1525
2 Senville 9000 BTU minisplit wall units (new) – $200
509-790-9985
AIR CONDITIONER black and decker, portable (7/24) $250 509-790-9985
43” LG TV on quality rolling cart (2023) $100 509-7909985
6 EATON all in one 20 amp breakers (new) $25 each
509-790-9985
HOSS fruit picking bucket, used very little $25 509-7909985
GOLD MINING EQUIP-
MENT, gold mining dry wash, gold wash for water, 20 ft hose. Call 509-3140161 Announcements & Notices
ATTENTION READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.
Classified Deadlines:
MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions: Loans
IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise.
Support Groups
NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
June 10 2025 at 1:30pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2025 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners’ Office, 115 W
STROKE SURVIVORS
SUPPORT GROUP
Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
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.
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Support Group
Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
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
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
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 (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812
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.
DEMENTIA Support Group
every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW 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.
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
RECOVERING COUPLES
ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
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
$500 or Less
LANDSCAPE Rocks with 3” bore holes. 11 rocks, various sizes. $200 cash. 509-369-2848.
WHEELS & Tires. 215/55/16”. Bolt patterns 5 x 114.3. Almost new. Less than 500 miles on them. Fits many different cars. $450 cash. 509-369-2848.
WASHER & Dryer Set. Hot point. 3 years old. $500. 208-794-5324.
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
$500 OR
Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at Board of County Commissioners’ Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty.org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before June 10, 2025 at 1:30pm, with the subject line: 2025-1 BUDGET AMEND
PLOW. 3-Point Plow, 14 inch (2) Bottom. Dearborn Model 10-1 (late ‘40s). It’s all there. Needs a new home! $375. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.
REAR Blade for a MasseyHarris. Heavy duty. $125. OBO. 541-296-1289.
ROLLAWAY Bed & Mattress (twin-size). Like new. $100. The Dalles. 541-490-0002.
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set of 10. 541-490-7254. Carson.
ENGINE Stand. Sturdy. Bolts on at rear with (4) arms. Has swivel for rotating. Good for small block V8. $40. 541-354-1680. Odell.
CHAINSAW. 460 Husqvarna with 25” bar. Good condition. $300. 541-993-6412.
YAKIMA Roof Top Bike Carrier. Set of 2 Yakima roof top locking bike racks to fit round crossbars. 42” track, 46” overall length. $75. 541490-7254.
WINDOW AC Units (3). All 3 for $30. 541-354-1748.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
Appliances
WASHER & Dryer Set. Hot point. 3 years old. $500. 208-794-5324.
Furniture
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
Heating & Air
Conditioning
WINDOW AC Units (3). All 3 for $30. 541-354-1748.
Miscellaneous
ROLLAWAY Bed & Mattress (twin-size). Like new. $100. The Dalles. 541-490-0002.
LANDSCAPE Rocks with 3” bore holes. 11 rocks, vari-
ous sizes. $200 cash. 509369-2848.
BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set. 541490-7254.
SCHOOL BUSES FOR SALE
The Lyle School District #406 is giving notice per RCW 28A.335.180 of property declared surplus/obsolete by the Board of Directors. The Surplus property is available to public, private schools or general public. Items for bid are one “AS IS” 2003 Bluebird A3RE7800 School bus mileage at 188,765. One “AS IS” 2005 Bluebird A3RE700 mileage at 158,525. Available to view by appointment only. Property will be sold by highest dollar amount, in a sealed bid, with minimum bid to be no less than $2,000.Sealed bids may be mailed, or physically turned in, at the Lyle School District Office. Mailing address is Po Box 368 Lyle WA 98635. Bids will be opened in the June board meeting, and highest bidder notified. Please include contact information in bid. Board meeting to be held June 25rd 2025. For more information contact susan. carabin@lyleschools.org.
Tools CHAINSAW. 460 Husqvarna with 25” bar. Good condition. $300. 541-993-6412.
Sporting Goods INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206-
204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.
Dogs
FEMALE Maltese (5lbs.) wants a stud. Maltese preferred but Yorkie, chihuahua, teacup poodle, etc. ok. 541-390-8799.
PUG PUPPIES
Purebred Pug Puppies ready to find their forever homes now. 3 males, 2 females, born on March 17th. Have been Vet checked, dewormed & received first round of DAPP vaccinations. Asking for $1200 These puppies are full of personality, playful, cuddly, and incredibly adorable. They’ve been well-loved and are ready to bring joy to your home! Text or Call: 541-8061012.
Farm Equipment
deliver resume, cover letter and references(3) list to: 1400 Tucker Rd Hood River, OR 97031 or email application info to: hoodriver@securestorage.com. 541-386-4104.
COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING
Hood River Distillers seeks MATERIALS & PLANNING
ASSOCIATE
Hood River Distillers is seeking a FT Materials Planning and Purchasing Associate. This position effectively controls the supply of all HRD materials. Strong Excel skills required; manufacturing experience and ERP skills a plus. Visit hrdspirits.com for more information. This is a full-time, in person position.
LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com
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.
NOW HIRING FOSTER
PARENTS!
Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be selfmotivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly MonFri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews. com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541386-1234 Ext. 100.
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.
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 oneyear 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, 2025. For more information and additional application requirements contact LisaAnn Kawachi at lisakawachi@ yahoo.com or 541-4900338. HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Planning Manager Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment
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
Construction
Registration means contractors have bonds and insurance on the job site. For your protection, be sure any contractors you hire are registered. Contact the Construction Contractors Board in Salem at 503-378-4621. To verify a contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website, visit: hirealicensedcontractor.com
Landscaping Dennis’ Lawn Maintenance Lawn mowing, hedge trimming, pruning, rototilling, hauling, bark dust, brick walls, river rock and snow removal. Call today! 541-993-0090 541-417-6903 Bonded and Insured (Hudson Insurance)
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 Cleaning WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING MOSS REMOVAL (All screens and windows washed by hand including high windows) Commercial, Residential,
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We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS!
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Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-225-8568 today!
Consumer Cellular - the same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No longterm contract, no hidden fees and activation is free. All plans feature unlimited talk and text, starting at just $20/month. For more information, call 1-833462-1801
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BethWood,Collection Librarian FortVancouverRegional LibraryDistrict
You can email Beth atreadingforfun@fvrlorg
JustAlongfor theThrill Ride Infiction books “thriller isa genre Thrillersare characterized asbeingplot-driven fast-paced and adrenaline-fueled Twistsandturnsand highstakeskeep bookscontaintwistsandturnsandsometimeshigh you on theedge of yourseat These booksaredefined bythemoodthey create ratherthan a specific plot profile Theymay have overlappingsubgenres typically crime horror and/or detectivefiction Some ofthe newer Stephen King DanBrown John Grisham and Robert thrillersinclude diverse voicesfromauthorsofdifferent
the endofthebook-themoneywillberecovered orthe diplomatwill be rescued Theclockisthetimelimitthat appliestothecontract Itmightbe one delivered bya villain,oritmightbeimposed bysomeexternalevent, likeanasteroid crashinginto Earth Finally the crucibleis a container(orsetofconditions) thatholdsthe hero In the movie Speed withKeanu Reeves,forexample,the crucibleisthata)thebuscantgobelow a certainspeed limit and b) no one canexitthe bus Agatha Christieisthe bestsellingthrillerauthorofall time accordingto manysources Although Christies
• RuthRun byElizabeth Kaufman-technology, embezzlement evasion
• IWouldDieforYou”bySandieJones-bands,triangle, disappearance
• OneDeathataTime byAbbiWaxman-amateurs, sobriety sleuthing
• TheSavageNobleDeath ofBabsDionne”byRonCurrie -daughters drugs cartels
• AlltheOtherMothersHateMe bySarahHarmanwealth bully missing
• ThisBookWillBuryMe”byAshleyWinstead-unsolved chills targeted
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SeasonofDeath byWillThomas Atavists:Stories byLydiaMillet
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UptownGirl:AMemoir”byChristieBrinkley
“TheFollyofRealism:HowtheWestDeceivedItselfabout RussiaandBetrayedUkraine”byAlexanderS Vindman “BadLaw:TenPopularLawsthatAreRuiningAmerica byElieMystal
stakes they don’tcontain theheart-pumpingpace that weassociate with modern thrillers Intherecentpast the top fivethrillerauthors(bysales) areJamesPatterson, Ludlum backgroundsand cultures,aswellastheappearanceof technologyelements such ascybercrimes
Writersofthrillersoften employ whatare called the3 Cs: thecontract theclock andthecrucible Thecontractis whatthe writerispromisingthe reader will happen by
Heresa listofsomenewthrillerswhichyou maynothave heardabout-andinsteadof3 Cs I’llgiveyou3 cluewords:
• TheNote byAlafairBurke-friends prank consequences
•“TheOtherPeople”byC B Everett- amnesia, locked-door clock
• TheManMadeofSmoke”byAlexNorth-witness profiler psychopath
•“KillerPotential”byHannahDeitch-mutism, manhunt secrets
BethWoodisaseniorcollectiondevelopmentlibrarian forFortVancouverRegionalLibraries Email herat readingforfun@fvrl org
Make freshproduce a summertime staple
(Family Features) Summer brings sunshine-filled days along with the seasonsbountyof someof themost delicious locally grown produce Now is the time to enjoy those inseason fruits and vegetables when theyareat thepeak of freshness
In fact, if the rich, creamy texture of avocados is one of your favorite additions to summer meals, there’s excitingnews:its Californiaavocado season and the state’s 3,000 avocado growers are expecting their largest harvest in five years with an estimated 375 million pounds of this locally grown favorite on its way to grocery stores and restaurants this season California’s avocado groves are thriving thanks to growers stewardship of the land and longterm investments in the crop The rich soil of the state warmed by its sunshine cooled by gentle coastal breezes and tended to by dedicated growers givesthefruititsexceptional taste andrichtexture Peak availability is expected through summer, allowing those eager to track down fresh, delicious and local avocados the chance to enjoy recipes like Avocado Superfood Salad which combines seven superfoods in a tasty, colorful salad: kale, spinach, walnuts, blueberries sweet potato tomatoes andcreamy avocados For an easy shareable appetizer all you need are some sustainably farmed California avocados and a few fresh ingredients to create Quick and Easy Guacamole, which you canmakeyourownsimplybyadding yourfavorite ingredients
While California avocados are a seasonal treasure this year’s robust harvest means more people will have the chance to enjoy them” said Terry Splane, vice president of marketing at the California Avocado Commission “From the subtle nutty flavor they bring to morning smoothies to adding a creamy decadence to fresh salads and
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Someone Else’s Garden Summer arrivedsuddenly It was as if spring got shortchanged and we leaptfromlatewinter intosummer withnothing inbetween Iwatchedthegardenerswakewith a start and begin tearing up their lawns and gardens with a fury as if they had overslept andhadtomake up for lost time
Idonot garden
Ispentmostofmyadultlifetryingtoconvince myself that I liked gardening andIwas just not doingit right Gardeningwasnever asatisfying pastime Iwouldplantthingsbuthadnointerest in pruning or weeding or watering or fertilizing or whatever else I was supposed to be doing with whatever I hadplanted
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Gardening was supposed to be enjoyable andthe fact that it always seemed like work to me made me feel guilty My mother and sister arewonderfulgardeners andIhavenoreason to believe they are fibbing when they say they enjoy getting their hands in the dirt tending their flowers and watching things grow I do enjoy watching things grow this is the truth I just enjoy it a lot more if someone else has done allthe work
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Salamand Salamanders & Newts
Both newts and salamanders belong to the same family and it isn’t always easy to tell the two apart. Basically it gets a little confusing, because all newts are salamanders. However, not all salamanders are newts. Newts are more terrestrial and live on the land most of their lives, and salamanders stay in the water most of their lives. They are aquatic. Salamanders have smoother skin than newts. Newt skin feels bumpy and thicker, more like a toad. All salamanders need water to survive – even newts because that is an important part of the life cycle.
There are almost 600 types of salamanders world-wide. These creatures come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Two of the most famous salamanders come from Mexico and are endangered. The first is the Thorius arboreus. This is the smallest salamander known. It is less than an inch long. The second famous Mexican salamander is the Axolotl who is definitely pretty. Other brightly colored salamanders are the red bellied, yellow spotted and the tiger salamanders.
I have always been fascinated with newts and salamanders. They may be my favorite amphibians and apparently I am not the only person that feels this way. Some people get grossed out by anything amphibian. If you are one of these people, hang in there, you may find out they are pretty cool animals. Yes, they may look like a lizard, but they aren’t. These slimy, secretive, slithery, amphibious creatures of the Salamandridae family may just win you over. Let’s turn over some rocks and see what we can find out about these animals.
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One of the most interesting facts about salamanders is they are one of the few vertebrates in the world that can regenerate body parts when injured. I’m not talking about a tail like a lizard. These guys can regenerate their tails, legs, eyes and even their heart. Scientists have been studying this to see how it can help humans. Can you even imagine if scientists learn how to isolate this gene and use it to help humans who have had an accident and lost a body part? Holy cow! That would be life changing.
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Goldendale Archery Sharpshooters excel at State
Madison Gamble brought home the title of Senior All Around Champion, competing her first time in the senior division and placing 1st in FITA, 3rd in 3D, and 1st in Field. Tyler Conroy took 2nd overall placing 2nd in FITA, 1st in 3D, and 2nd in Field. Kelby Conroy secured 4th overall placing 4th in FITA, 6th in 3D, and 3rd in Field. Lexi Williams took 9th overall with 5th in FITA, 13th in 3D and 12th in Field. Gamble and both Conroy boys qualified for
nationals but declined to go this year. Lexi Williams and Linzy Hanna who qualified for nationals last year will be representing Washington State in the Nationals competition later this year.
Intermediates battled, with Garrett Gamble coming in 2nd overall placing 2nd in 3D, 3rd in Field, and 2nd in FITA. Laurel Pew placed 4th overall, 4th in 3D, 4th in Field, and 4th in FITA. Jewell Johnson 5th placed placing 3rd overall
in 3D, 6th in Field, and 5th in FITA. Mason Leveque was 7th overall, placing 6th in 3D, 8th in Field, and 7th in FITA. Natalie Erhardt was 8th overall, placing 7th in 3D, 5th in Field, and 8th in FITA. Mackenzie Casey was 9th overall, placing 9th in 3D, 9th in Field and 9th in FITA. The kids would like to thank all sponsors, parents and the community for their amazing support.
What’s in the Sky? June 2005
Jim White For t he Sentinel
Welcome to June, the month of the summer solstice when summer begins. Darkness comes late, but in the evening sky you can still spot reddish Mars, watch its conjunction with a bright star mid-month, or just marvel at the always changing pattern of constellations in the night sky. There is always something to see!
Summer begins on the summer solstice, for us occurring on June 20. At that time, the Sun is as far north as it gets, about 67 degrees above the horizon at midday. We’ll have our longest day, with sunrise at about 5:15 a.m. and sunset at about 9 p.m.. After the 20th, the Sun will slowly begin to drop lower in the sky, and days will begin to shorten. It will start slowly though; around the solstices, the change in the length of day is pretty small. In fact, the word solstice is derived from a Latin
term roughly meaning “sun standing still.” That is because, around the solstice, the Sun’s movement in its altitude above the horizon is very slight.
The major planets have pretty much left the evening sky in June. Mars is still visible in the southwest but is growing farther away and becoming fainter. By the end of June, Mars will be some 179 million miles from us, about twice as far as we are from the Sun. Mars is still easily visible to the naked eye though, and still has a reddish color. June presents a good time to note how the planets move across the sky in relation to the stars. Look for Mars and see if you can also spot the bright star Regulus in the constella-tion Leo. A good way to find Regulus is to look for the thin crescent Moon on June 1, and you’ll find Regulus right below it. Mars will be to the right of Regulus, and a bit lower in the sky. As the month pro-
gresses, Mars will move closer to Regulus, until on the 17th, Mars will lie just above Regulus. By the end of June, Mars will have moved noticeably to the east (left) of the bright star. Jupiter and Mercury are also in the evening sky, although very low in the west. Look for bright Jupiter very low in the westnorthwest after sunset. By
mid-month it will be getting hard to spot. Mercury is very low in the west at the start of June but will rise higher as the month progresses. Look for Jupiter and Mercury to be very close to each other on June 7. They should be easy to spot. After the 7th, Mercury will grow higher in the sky during June, although always low in the west. See
if you can spot it, many people have never seen Mercury.
If you are up early, Venus and Saturn are prominent in our eastern morning sky. Venus remains low in the east for all of June. Saturn gradually moves higher in the sky and moves to the southeast by the end of the month.
June’s full Moon comes
on the 11th, with new Moon following on June 25. As already mentioned, the Moon will be close to Regulus on June 1. The waxing gibbous Moon will pass the bright star Spica on the nights of June 5 and 6 and will be just to the right of the bright star Antares on the 9th. The Moon will pass Saturn in the morning sky on June 17 and 18. On the 29th, the Moon will be back in the evening sky, just to the left of Mars.
The march of constellations across the night sky continues in June. Spring constellations, such as Leo and Cancer, are dropping low in the western sky. In the East, Lyra, with its bright star Vega, and Cygnus the Swan are both well above the horizon as skies darken. Looking north, Ursa major, with the Big Dip-per, lies to the west of Polaris, the north star. The star at the tip of the Big Dipper, Alkaid, is almost direct-ly overhead in June.
Enjoy June’s night skies!
SHOWING AT STATE: Goldendale kids cleaned up at State archery competition, with Madison Gamble taking home top prize.