HEADLINES & HISTORY SINCE
After more than 80 years of The Goldendale Sentinel producing the Klickitat County Fair Premium Book (FPB) for free for the County Fair Board, the board has elected to undertake the 2024 project on its own and at its own expense.
Fair Board President Debbie Woodward informed The Sentinel of the board’s decision in a board meeting with the newspaper on April 17 this year. At that meeting, Woodward stated the board chose to do the FPB because The Sentinel told the board in January it would not produce it this year.
But The Sentinel’s remark at that time was only acknowledgement of the decision already made by the board to produce the book itself. At the April meeting, Woodward seemed to have been unaware the board had come to its decision in the summer of 2023, although she was listed as vice president of the board last year. She erroneously suggested The Sentinel had declined to do the book of its own accord.
Recently Woodward was asked how the board intended to pay for the production, printing, and distribution of the FPB. In the decades when The Sentinel produced the book, it took on the extensive production costs of manhours, printing, and distribution, as well as time in selling and designing ads. The paper recouped its expenses through advertising sales. Over the last 20 years, those expenses were well into four figures each year.
In an email May 16, Woodward told The Sentinel, “This year we will not have a traditional-looking premium book. We will be distributing exhibitor handbooks at various locations within the county and also on our new website. We have a group of Fair Board volunteers who will be donating their time with copying, printing, and delivering the handbooks to various towns in Klickitat County.” Woodward’s comments did not address the collation of material and desktop publishing production of the FPB, typically highly time-consuming. This year that is being done by Kacie Bane’s company, Visual Verve, contracted
GOLDENDALE SENTINEL
ENDED AFTER 80 YEARS: The Klickitat County Fair Board decided The Sentinel will not produce its Fair Premium Book this year. Above, last year’s book, produced by The Sentinel
for work on both the FPB and the board’s website. Asked about that expense, and about whether or not volunteers were contributing to cover printing costs out of their own pockets, by email Woodward said she refused to disclose that information.
The Sentinel has obtained some of the board’s financial information. One document is a partial bill dated March 11, 2024, to the board from Bane’s company for $3,000 for work on the FPB (as stated on her bill: for requesting and collecting revisions; revising, proofing, and publishing online and in print; and project management) and for web coding. Another document shows the board has spent $3,595 this year on advertising. The newspaper is filing public records requests to obtain the board’s full financial dealings, since the board is an adjunct entity of Klickitat County. It submits budget requests to the County annually.
The history Since 1943, the newspaper continuously produced the FPB, at the request of the founding Fair Board members, before every County Fair, always at no cost to the board.
Over the years various board members complained The Sentinel was “getting rich” off its ads in the FPB, though at no time in the past two decades did anyone from the board request an accounting from The Sentinel of expenses or ad pricing. For several years one board member repeatedly warned The Sentinel that the board was complaining about its association with the paper. Another board member last year griped that the newspaper was “stealing money that belongs to us,” according to a county official.
See Board page A8
County presented with options for county jail
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Concern over the future of the Klickitat County Jail, which has dominated recent sessions of the Klickitat County Commissioners, was far less evident at the May 20 meeting. There was little to no comment on the subject, but County Fiscal Manager Jennifer Neil presented copies to the commissioners of a 44-page Corrections/Jail Report. There was no discussion on the report, but it has been posted on the Klickitat County website. The report explores four options, the same as suggested by Sheriff Bob Songer at a previous commissioner meeting. They are:
Option 1: Contract with NORCOR and close the Klickitat County Jail completely.
Option 2: Contract with NORCOR but maintain booking and holding in Goldendale open 24 hours.
Option 3: Maintain current Jail but under the BOCC, remodel, and staff to have a medical clinic onsite 7 days a week.
Option 4: Build a new facility to meet today’s jail standards and operational needs.
It estimates the budget cost of each option and does a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis for each.
The report can be found on the front page of the Klickitat County website.
Another subject dominated the public comment period May 20.
“This must be Dallesport Day,” said Chair Lori Zoller, as seven of the 11 people who commented were from the Dallesport/Murdock area.
Their concerns centered around their local wastewater treatment plant, which they say hasn’t been operating as it should. Several people said Klickitat PUD, which has been in charge of operating the county-owned plant for a number of years, has fallen behind on maintenance, does not keep a staff person on site, and has been reactive to problems rather than proactive to prevent them.
In response, several years ago local citizens formed the Dallesport Community Deliberative Assembly (DCDA).
At the May 20 meeting, Leo Walton, representing the DCDA, cited a 2022 BOCC workshop held at the Dallesport Community Center, to discuss plans when the bonds that built the treatment plant were paid off.
“The commissioners at that time,” he said, “Dave Sauter, Jacob Anderson, and Dan Christopher, each stated that the county was in a financial quandary, and the only option the county had to minimize the issue, was to turn over the ownership of the facilities to Klickitat PUD.”
The group is opposed to that transfer, and Walton said the DCDA accumulated a list of 17
Sheriff town hall focuses on jail, rights of sheriffs
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Sheriff Bob Songer’s town hall meeting at the Goldendale Grange May 25 was a standing-room-only event. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a pair of patriotic songs, the majority of the first hour of the three-hour event was taken up with the showing of a film titled “Noncompliant 2: The Sheriff.”
The documentary was produced by Sacred Honor Media, a Utah-based company whose other productions included “Who Killed Joseph Smith,” the founder of the LDS church, and “Noncompliant,” which portrayed government restrictions during the Covid epidemic as equivalent to crackdowns in Communist China.
“The Sheriff” notes that in pre-Norman England, land was divided into administrative districts called “shires” and that representatives of the king were called “reeves.” The shire-reeve name evolved over time into “sheriff.”
The central theme of the film is that in the time of King Alfred the Great, who took office in 871 A.D., sheriffs were agents of the king, charged with both law enforcement and tax collection. The film asserts that this changed with the Magna Carta, a document the collected nobles of the land forced King John to sign in 1215 A.D.
“Through the Magna Carta,” a
narrator says, “the Shire Reeve is transformed from a tyrannical forceful arm of the king to a defender of the rights of the people.” The film cites Clause 61 of that document, saying it is “the strongest foundation for understanding that the sheriff is our defender answerable directly to the people. That’s a critical development.”
The actual elements of Clause 61 are that the king agrees that the barons will elect 25 of their number “to keep, and cause to be observed with all their might, the peace and liberties granted and confirmed to them by this charter.”
It also says that if any of the king’s officials offend against an individual, and that comes to the attention of four of those 25 barons, they will bring it to the king, who has 40 days to redress the matter. If he does not act within that time, the group of 25 barons “may distrain upon and assail us in every way possible, with the support of the whole community of the land, by seizing our castles, lands, possessions, or anything else saving only our own person and those of the queen and our children, until they have secured such redress as they have deter-
mined upon.”
The basic legal principle derived from the clause is the important concept that no king is above the law. But the word “sheriff” does not appear in that clause, and nowhere in the document does it describe any change in the powers or duties of sheriffs.
The film contrasts responses by a pair of sheriffs to federal Covid lockdown requirements. In Florida, the sheriff actually arrested a preacher for refusing to cancel church services for his 1,000-member flock. (The preacher spent only a few minutes in jail, and the charges were later dropped.) The film compares that sheriff to the enforcers of the king’s will. In the film an evangelical church in New Mexico with an even larger congregation is contacted by the New Mexico State Police and ordered to cancel services. In that case, the local sheriff initially stands in the doorway to prevent troopers from entering. He then comes up with a clever twist. Law enforcement is designated under the Executive Order banning mass gatherings as an “essential service” exempt
Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone Two
Klickitat County is establishing a ban on open outdoor burning for Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone Two defined as lands between the Klickitat County Fire District No. 7 eastern boundary west to the western boundaries of Klickitat County Fire Districts No. 4, 12 and 15 then north on the Klickitat River to the north county line, to include but not limited to Klickitat County Fire Districts No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14 and 15; outside the jurisdiction of the Yakama Indian Nation;
and the jurisdiction of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and prohibiting the issuance of burning permits except for authorized agricultural burning. Residential barbecues will be allowed. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, Fire Protection Districts are exempt from this ban for the purposes of live fire training activities. Said ban on open outdoor burning shall be in full force and effect from Monday, June 3, until rescinded.
The public is directed to check with the appropriate
authorities concerning burning restrictions within the corporate limits of any city or town. In 2018 Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) in cooperation with the Klickitat County Interagency Fire Association (KCIFA) created new County Burn Ban Zone designations for establishing County open outdoor burn bans. This consists of three zones across the county starting in the east with Zone One then Zone Two covering the central area and Zone Three
covering the west end of the county. For clarity the zone boundaries follow fire district boundaries as much as possible. Maps detailing the zone boundaries have been created and are available to view and download on the KCDEM webpage.
Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone One went into effect on May 20, and information for Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone 3 will be released as soon as the 2024 date is finalized.
The full resolution and KC Burn Ban maps can be viewed online at www. klickitatcounty.org/1242/
Several state agencies are asking campers and outdoor enthusiasts to not move firewood and instead buy it where they burn it this camping season.
The Washington Invasive Species Council, Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ Urban and Community Forestry Program, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State University Extension are strongly encouraging outdoor recreationists to heed their “Buy It Where You Burn It” campaign as a way to keep invasive species in check.
The warning comes after emerald ash borer–an invasive, wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees–was found this month in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was first discovered on the West Coast in 2022 near Portland, Oregon.
Emerald ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in North America and has moved westward at a rapid pace; experts suspect that moving firewood contributed to their arrival.
“Emerald ash borer and other invasive insects could devastate Washington’s forests,”
said Stephanie Helms, the executive coordinator for the Washington Invasive Species Council. “Harm to our forests can affect recreation, tourism and the businesses and wildlife that rely on them.” The insect’s larvae burrow under the tree bark and eat the sapwood. Once damaged, the bark can’t transport water and nutrients, causing the tree to die gradually. These invasive pests can be found in firewood at all stages of their life cycles. Humans often carry insects greater distances than they can fly or crawl on their own.
“While packing firewood from your home for your camping trip may seem resourceful, you could unintentionally move invasive insects to new parts of the state, to a whole new state entirely or even back home with you,” Helms said. “It is estimated that forest pests cost local governments across the country around $1.7 billion each year, not including costs to landowners. With more than 41 million visitors to state parks alone, we need to be more vigilant.”
How to help Protect trees by following these simple steps:
• Don’t move firewood. Always buy it near where you will burn it.
• Spread the word–tell friends, neighbors and family about the dangers of moving firewood and encourage those prepping for a camping trip or vacation in their recreational vehicles to buy firewood locally.
• Call ahead to find local wood dealers near camping destinations.
• Learn to recognize the pests of concern on the council’s website.
• Burn all firewood before leaving a campsite.
“It’s not just firewood that can move invasive insects,” Helms said. “Anything that moves can move an invasive species. When traveling, be sure to check shoes, bags, boxes and outdoor gear for insect hitchhikers. This includes all life stages, including the egg and larval stage.”
Getting communities prepared Additional resources are available to members of the public who want to know more about how to prepare for and prevent invasive pests like emerald ash borer. The Washington State Urban Forest Pest Readiness Playbook helps
communities prepare for potential pest outbreaks through self-assessments and recommended actions. This tool helps close the gap in readiness and response capabilities between urban forest managers and state and federal responders, which helps everyone better protect urban forests. Protecting against emerald ash borer
For landowners seeking technical guidance on emerald ash borer, which has not been detected in Washington, see the Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program Recommendations for Emerald Ash Borer Response in Washington Communities, as well as the Washington State
University Extension publications Emerald Ash Borer and Its Implications for Washington State and Managing Emerald Ash Borer in Washington State.
“Trees are central to our identity as Washingtonians,”
Helms said. “And it’s up to all of us to be
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
There are only two people in this photo, so this should be easy-peasy. Maybe. But for extra credit, can you identify the ship in the painting
between these two? We’re kidding, of course; it is the way of our people. But seriously, who are these two? What was the occasion? When was this
taken? 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 (509-773-3777), or drop in—and remember, you’re welcome to come look at the original photograph.
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
May 29, 1924 – 100 Years Ago
You can buy an Eastman Brownie camera for $2.50 at Allison’s Pharmacy.
May 29, 1924 – 100 Years Ago
Private boarding house, Mrs. Charles Curtis - Proprietor. Home cooking is a specialty. Special Sunday dinner. A boarding house for those who are fussy. Rate $8 per week in Klickitat.
May 1934 – 90 Years Ago
Tony Yankee and Sherman Duffield, proprietors of the Service Garage added a new electric gasoline pump to their equipment. It is self-computing, registering the number of gallons pumped and the amount of the sale. An interior mechanism is set at the current price per gallon. It also pumps more than one kind of gasoline.
May 30, 1944 – 80 Years Ago
The Sentinel received a letter from F. L. Bunnell, the oldest living white child born in the county. He wrote it on his 82nd birthday, saying he was born “four miles south of Goldendale. Right side of the road where the highway crosses the bridge in a log house. It was 1862, right after the worst winter ever seen in the county.”
May 24, 1945 – 79 Years Ago
Memorial services will be held in Goldendale, Wednesday, May 30 at 10:30 in the high school auditorium. E.C. Kaiser, commander of the American Legion, invites and urges all residents to join in the services, which will pay tribute to the men who have lost their lives in war. Following is a list of men from Klickitat County who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II: E.C. Allison, Wm. Becker, Fred Berrong, Marion Bolio, Homer Bilyen, Jim Brasher, Robert Brown, Chas. Brykett, David Cochran, Paul Cochran, John Dickey, Francis Ford, Alvin Ganguin, Don Heuton, John Hunsaker, Robert Hutchins, Harry Jones, Harold Lehman, Philip Lynch, Chas. Lowers, Dan Roe, Oren Sanders, George Shurtz, Harry Smith, Marion Scheel, Eugene White, Thomas Tradewell, Jim Trowbridge, Edward Thege, David Woodruff.
May 23, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
This isn’t a shaggy dog story, it’s a shaggy lamb story. A fuzzy, hairy lamb belongs to the Ed Hoctors. It was born to a Suffolk-Hampshire ewe and is the result of recessive genetic characteristics. Such a fuzzy lamb occurs about once in 5000 births according to Rudy Setzler, WSU livestock specialist and former county agent here. The wool has no commercial value as it is too hairy: however, the Hoctors plan to keep the lamb and breed it to see what type of offspring it produces.
May 16, 1974 – 50 Years Ago
Ina Kayser of Centerville was the recipient of a nice honor at Washington State University in Pullman last weekend. After attending the Mother’s Day weekend ceremonies, she attended the college rodeo Sunday afternoon, during which her six grandchildren who were participants presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Mrs. Kayser was in the fi rst graduation class at Centerville High School and attended Washington State College.
May 30, 1974 – 50 Years Ago
Although streaking is no longer news, and we are not interested in carrying streaking stories, this incident does seem out-of-the-ordinary enough to mention. In Bingen, a fellow streaked the Town Tavern and was caught by police with radar. Not, however, while he was on foot, but when he tore down Main Street in his car going ten miles over the speed limit. He told the arresting officer, who was dumbfounded to see the man stark naked, that he was trying to get home and get his clothes on before he got caught.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical SocietyThis picture was already in color. Alec Chisolm was the only person anyone could agree on in last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture. The ladies in the picture were tentatively identified, then someone else would come along and state that it was not that person. So, we are left with Alec and no idea who these
Points to ponder:
I’m not an organ donor, but I once gave an old piano to the Salvation Army.
I think I took a wrong turn somewhere. Looks like I have to backtrack about 25 years.
I got so sick of trick-or-treaters, I turned off the lights and pretended I wasn’t home. Too bad for the ships, but it’s my lighthouse.
Did you hear about the new Divorce Barbie? It comes with all of Ken’s things.
If you don’t go to other people’s funerals, then they won’t come to yours.
Two small kids found themselves in a moden art gallery. “Quick!” said one. “Run before they think we did this.”
Sentinel Sal by Jerrine May May 17, 1976
We don’t coordinate very well. Sometimes Sal, Gold Dust (Pete May), and Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz all come up with a column for the same week. This week nobody did. So they looked accusingly at me and aimed me toward the typewriter. So this column is a collection of bits and pieces. GDust has a little old-fashioned hand-wound music box. I can’t remember what you call it, but it has a fl at metal record with holes in it, on the theory of the player piano, and it plays a cheerful tune. I tried to demonstrate it to a friend, but couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to start it.
A few days later we were alone in the house—or so we thought—and suddenly the music box started playing. We looked at each other; who was in our house? We both got up and went into the living room, and there was our cat, Buffy, sitting beside the box and looking at it in total astonishment.
If the cat can play it, I may be able to learn how yet.
Buffy is fascinated with running water. When Pete takes a tub bath, Buffy sits on the edge of the tub, anxiously waiting to see the water run out. He sits on the washbowl counter and watches that water go down the drain, too. But his real love is to watch the toilet flush. There’s a frog which lives under our house, and sometimes he gets right below the toilet. The first time Buffy was ever in the bathroom, the frog croaked just before I flushed. The cat no doubt thinks a giant lives down there and drinks the whole thing in one fell swoop. We have a little running argument in our family about the bedcovers. GDust claims that I pull all the covers onto my side of the bed. I claim that he’s PUSHING them over on me. The latest is that he wants his shoulders covered clear up to his chin but he likes his feet to be kind of cool. I’d rather have my feet warm and my shoulders cool. We thought of the possibility of twin beds, but I think I’ve thought of a simpler solution . . . We might try sleeping head to foot.
Yesterday we got an envelope with the return address
the Nome Kennel Club Iditarod Race ’76. The first stamp was hand-canceled with a big letter “I” and the face of a Husky dog, dated Mar.6 from Anchorage. Then a second stamp was canceled at Nome on Mar. 25, 19 days later. My son Jerry, who entered the race and ran his dogs for 19 straight days over the trail, wrote, “Here is an envelope I carried, the last mail in the world officially carried by dogteam.” Good grief, the way it’s been coming lately to us all, we thought the U.S. Mail was ALL coming by dogsled! I’m writing this on Tuesday, Oregon’s primary election day. Last night we had it practically up to here soaking in all the promises and watching candidates being interviewed. Jerry Brown, in a super-conservationist mood, mentioned that we don’t need seven gallons of water to flush a toilet, that water closets should be built to operate on 3 ½. Does this mean that Americans are going to be eating half as much or flushing twice as often? To mention this fact makes me just blush, but I doubt if he’ll win with a Royal Flush. It shouldn’t be too hard to come up with some verses about the politicians. For starters, I’ll throw out a couple: Little Mo Udall has lost his U-Haul and doesn’t know where to find it; Leave it alone and it will come home, wagon its tailgate behind it. Humphrey Dumphrey straddled a wall; Humphrey Dumphrey had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humph in the White House again. I’m having trouble with Reagan. He rhymes with pagan, Fagin, and vague ’un. Ronnie—hey nonnie nonnie. Ford should be an easy one, and you can do it yourself. Try abhorred, board, cored, adored, hoard, bored, lord, ignored, poured, roared, stored, etc. For Scoop, try coop, goop, hoop, loop, stoop, poop, or soup. With Carter you can use barter, darter, martyr, parter, and starter. It’s your turn, and I’ll end with this one: Carter has the cure for all the country’s ills. Take (morning, noon, and night) his Little Liver Pills.
OpiniOn
Help for grandparents raising grandchildren
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any programs you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help.
Tapped Out Tonya,
Dear Tonya,
Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To help with the day-to-day expenses, there are a wide variety of programs and tax benefits that can make a big difference in stretching your budget. Here’s where to look for help.
Financial assistance
if your and your dependent grandchildren’s healthcare cost exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income for the year. And there’s even education-related tax credits that can help your grandkids go to college, like the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. In addition to the tax credits and deductions, if you’re unmarried, you may qualify for “head of household” status when you file your tax return, which has a higher standard deduction and a lower tax rate than you would filing as a single.
Legal help
If you haven’t already done so, you should also talk to an attorney to discuss the pros and cons of obtaining legal guardianship, custody, or adoption. Without some sort of legal custody, you may not be eligible for many of the previously listed financial assistance programs, and there can be problems with basic things like enrolling your grandkids in school or giving a doctor permission to treat them. For help locating affordable or free legal assistance, visit FindLegalHelp.org, or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for referrals. Also see GrandFamilies.org, a clearinghouse resource that offers information on financial assistance, adoption, foster care, and more.
Savvy Senior, Jim MillerFor starters, find out whether your family qualifies for your state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which may include cash assistance, food benefits, utility bill assistance and free or low-cost daycare. Or, if your household income is too high to qualify as a family, ask about the “child-only grant” for just the grandkids support alone.
Also, check to see if you’re eligible for foster care payments as a relative caregiver, or if your state offers any additional programs like guardianship subsidies, non-parent grants or kinship care. Adoption assistance payments are also available to adopted grandchildren with special needs.
To inquire about these programs, contact your state’s TANF program and/or state Department of Human Services. See ACF.hhs.gov/ofa/map/about/helpfamilies for contact information.
You also need to see if your grandkids are eligible for Social Security, including benefits for dependent children, survivor benefits or SSI—visit SSA.gov or call (800) 772-1213. And find out if they’re eligible for free/low-cost health or dental coverage through your state’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program—InsureKidsNow.gov or (877) 543-7669.
You can also use Benefits.gov, the official benefits website of the U.S. government that has a screening tool to help you identify the programs that you and your grandchildren may be eligible for and will direct you to the appropriate agency to apply.
Tax benefits
In addition to the financial assistance programs, there are a range of tax benefits that you may qualify for like the Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC which is available to those with moderate to low incomes, and the Child Tax Credit which is worth $2,000 per dependent child under age 17.
If you’re working and are incurring childcare expenses in order to work, there’s a Child and Dependent Care Credit that can help. And if you’ve legally adopted your grandkids, there’s an Adoption Tax Credit that provides a federal tax credit of up to $16,810 in 2024.
You can also deduct medical and dental expenses
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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
Letters from the community
Mediocre location
I’m opposed to the proposed franchise agreement for Carriger Solar being considered by the BoCC (public hearing May 7, 2024). Because of climate change, we need to preserve prime agricultural land. Moreover, in my opinion, utility scale solar farms (USSFs) are already obsolete for any Pacific Northwest (PNW) location above 45.5 degrees latitude (south-central Washington). Offshore floating wind generators (OFWGs) are superior to USSFs and should now be considered as a replacement for planned USSFs in Washington.
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
I 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.
and land-based wind farms. Just one rotation of one state-of-the art floating wind generator can power a Washington home for 24 hours and can generate over 7 times more power than a land-based wind generator https://bit.ly/3Uz4QFP
Ken Margraf Goldendale
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
Washington State has an enormous OFWG potential. With only 10% of this potential developed, peak power generated would be more than 15 times the amount produced by all three of Washington’s currently proposed USSF’s combined!
Nature, a leading scientific journal, shows large swaths of U.S. agricultural land forecast to be significantly subject to drought in only 20 years https://bit.ly/3SRMRcP. Acreage designated for USSFs in Klickitat County likely will be minimally affected and could become premium agricultural land well within the projected lifetime of solar farms, typically 25-40 years.
The Klickitat County region is a mediocre location for USSFs due to low solar irradiance levels six months per year, as shown here (120 degrees longitude, 46 degrees latitude) https://bit.ly/41Lh1l4. Hence, USSFs are inadequate for meeting a substantial portion Washington state’s future year-round power needs. Note: solar is a good choice for small-scale residential power generation.
Offshore floating wind generators (OFWGs) are superior to both USSFs
More agricultural land would then be available for cattle and crop production. The impact, if any, on fishing is still being studied, but so far, the environmental impact is much less than USSFs.
The Biden Administration incentivized development of offshore floating wind generators in 2022.
Steve Heitmann White Salmon
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Washingtonian women may feel secure that our State will protect their reproductive freedoms. However, the Comstock Act of 1873 is still on the books and prohibits sending through the mail “every article, instrument, substance, drug, medicine or thing” that could be used in performing an abortion. In other words, on direction by a President Trump in 2025, the Department of
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Justice could decide that it is illegal to mail mifepristone, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug that is safe and effective, to medical providers and pharmacies. Surgical instruments used in abortions could also be impacted. Abortions across the country and in Washington State would effectively be impossible to access.
The Comstock Act could also limit the availability of certain contraceptives.
On the radar of the Supreme Court, the Comstock Act was mentioned three times during oral arguments in a case dealing with access to mifepristone. If an anti-reproductive choice President decided to direct the Justice Department to enforce the Comstock Act, at least two Supreme Court justices would welcome this challenge.
The Comstock Act can be repealed by Congress, and it’s vital to elect pro-choice legislators who will vote for this repeal. Reelection of Joe Biden will also assure that this Act will not be enacted during the next four years. Meanwhile, a Democratic president and legislature can codify abortion rights in law. Your vote matters.
Sources: www.nytimes. com/2024/04/02/opinion/comstockact-abortion-repeal.html, www. nytimes.com/2024/04/08/opinion/ trump-abortion-states.html
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Our little community has just two high school rodeo competitors this year, and I’m so pleased to say both are headed to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming this summer. Glenwood senior Joslyn Arnold and former Glenwood student, but still Glenwood resident, Peyton Sanchey competed in the Washington State High School Rodeo State Finals in Moses Lake last weekend. Both are members of the Klickitat County High School Rodeo Club.
Heading into the State finals, Joslyn was standing in first place in goat tying and second in breakaway roping among all the state rodeo competitors. Joslyn kept a very high grade point average all year and participated in a school-to-work job in the afternoons, and still found time to devote to practicing her events. All her hard work and dedication paid off as she finished as Reserve Champion in both Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying. Now it’s on to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming this summer. What a way to finish her high school rodeo career. Congratulations, Joslyn.
Peyton was standing in second place in barrels going into finals and worked hard throughout the year on all her events. She chose online school this year so she could devote more time to practicing and rodeos, and also excelled in her academics in addition to her rodeo events. And her dedication was so apparent at the State Finals, too. Peyton won Reserve Champion in Barrel Racing and is also headed to the National Finals.
These rodeo athletes are more successful because of the huge parental support they receive from Casey and Bo Arnold and Ryan and Jodi Sanchey. It takes the whole family for the cowgirls to be able to achieve this level of success in the sport they love more than any other. We all here are excited and proud beyond words for what these girls have achieved this year. Congratulations, Joslyn and Peyton. Glenwood “kid” Allison (Ally) McFall, daughter of Sara and Adam, just completed her first year at Washington State University. Ally loved her classes and the college experience and made several new friends. The best part of the year, though, was being named to the President’s Honor Roll consistently throughout the year. It’s great to have Ally back home with her folks. She came out to the beautiful Mt. Adams Cemetery yesterday morning in the freezing cold wind and helped Taunie and Randy Wilson and their friend Mark, and Glenn, and me put flags on all the veterans’ graves. This is the fourth straight year she has volunteered to help out there. Now that she’s no longer a Glenwood high school student, I can’t request community service credit hours for her, but I can at least take her to lunch and catch up on all her news. We here in your hometown are very proud of you, Ally. I don’t want to leave other great Glenwood kids out when it comes to putting out flags. I was so proud to see two middle school kids and five high school kids come to the cemetery Friday after school to put out flags, along with Sara and Ally McFall and Becky and Kevin Branson. Unfortunately, we didn’t realize the storage shed was locked and we couldn’t access the tote with the flags in it. But just knowing Della Fujita, Brooklyn Branson, Paityn Henderson, Jayla Avila, Giana Jackson, and Christian and Tomei Tomeo cared enough to come out in that strong cold wind, ready to help, really touched my heart. We have great kids in our school. Thank you to all who came out to help.
On Thursday, May 23, my tiny little cowgirls and I went to the Glenwood School to have lunch with the elementary students before we attended the preschool graduation program. I’ve noticed
that the lunches in our school are always healthy and wellbalanced, and, best of all, they are free to all the students. But we all know kids are picky eaters. My own son refused to eat any green vegetables until he was grown. I noticed a lot of picky eaters among the elementary students yesterday. The lunchroom monitors encourage the children to eat some of their lunch because they will have a long afternoon of classroom work after lunch. Trying to focus on an empty stomach makes learning more difficult. None of the children are forced to eat things they have decided they absolutely don’t like. I heard a lunchroom monitor gently encouraging one child to at least drink all of her milk and reminded the little girl to look at the monthly lunch menu and bring a lunch from home if she thinks what is on the school menu that day is not to her liking. Good advice, for sure. From breakfast until school is out is too long for a child to go with very little nutritional intake. I do have to say, our lunchroom monitors are kind, understanding ladies who have gently encouraged the children without shaming or scolding them about the food they are or are not eating. It’s just something to keep in mind. The 2024 preschool graduation program was perfect. Preschool teacher KyAnn. Kessinger chose to have the program in the gym. I’m sure others helped her to make the day so special but I don’t have all the names. The gym was set up just as it always is for high school graduation, with chairs for the audience, a red carpet for the adorable little kids to walk in on, and their row of ten chairs up front, facing the audience. Colorful billboard style celebratory signs were displayed on either side of the row of chairs. They all wore little red graduation caps and sat up front, so proud of how far they had come this year. One of the students was absent, but nine little kids really enjoyed seeing themselves on the slides Ms. Kessinger put together, with a photo of each student, with lists of their special talents and interests and what they want to be when their grown up. The little kids were called up to the podium one by one by Ms. Kessinger to receive their graduation certificate and pose for photos as Mrs. Kessinger proudly announced their contributions in their classroom. Afterward, they each received special little gift bags to take home. Mrs. Arnold will have several fun, bright children in her kindergarten class this fall. Thank you, Ms. Kessinger and all your helpers, for making this occasion so very special for the children and their families. Welcome to kindergarten, kids.
Jennifer Hallenbeck says, “The best week of summer is almost hear! SCUBA Vacation Bible School will take place June 24 through 28 at Glenwood Pioneer Memorial Community Church. It begins each day at 9 a.m. and ends at noon, with the exception of going to 12:30 on Friday of that week. All kids ages 4 years old through 6th grade area welcome to attend. Registration forms are available at the church and the post office. As we receive more information about rodeo events, I was pleased to learn the line up for the wild horse races is set for both Saturday and Sunday of the rodeo. Each day there will be six teams racing. On Saturday, June 15, the teams are the Spud Smith Jr. Team, Clarence Meanus Team, Fred Wak Wak Team, Jason Begay Team, and CJ Harvey Team. On Sunday, the teams are Kyle Miller Team, Team Getcha Sum, Team Nowland, Team Alvarado, Fort Peck Bandits, and Team Meanus. This is going to be very exciting and fun to watch. Please bring Dad out on Father’s Day weekend to enjoy the races and other special events.
Jim White FoR tHe Sentinel
June is here, the month of our longest days and shortest nights. The summer solstice occurs on June 20, the start of summer. On that day, at its highest, the Sun will be about 68 degrees above our southern horizon. The Sun will rise at about 5:16 a.m. and will set at about 8:59 p.m., a day length of about 15 hours and 43 minutes. Quite a contrast with the first day of winter, with a Sun only about 20 degrees above the horizon, and a day length of less than 9 hours!
Once again, there are no bright planets in the evening sky. But June begins with a wonderful sight in the morning sky, with the Moon, Mars, and Saturn aligned, similar to what we saw in May. The waning crescent Moon will be located almost exactly between the planets Mars and Saturn, low in the east. Check it out at about 5am or a bit before. Bright Jupiter and little Mercury may be visible to the left of Mars, close to the location of the rising Sun. They will
Sierra Blunt GHS FFA RepoRteROn Thursday, May 5, the Goldendale FFA hosted its 7th Annual FFA Ag Day. The goal of the event was to increase youths’ awareness of the agricultural industry through hands-on, interactive learning activities. Goldendale FFA Members in 7th-12th grades developed educational stations for local students in 4th grade and below. The event was attended by over 700 youth from the Goldendale Primary School, Roosevelt School District, Centerville School District, Klickitat School District, Goldendale Head Start, Learning Ladder Christian Preschool, Grace Kidz, Seventh-day Adventist School, and the general public.
both be brighter than Mars and Saturn but may be too low to see. A good reason to get up early on a Saturday morning! If you miss that one, the end of the month brings a similar view. On the 27th, the Moon will be just to the right of Saturn. On the 29th and 30th, the Moon will be between the two planets. June’s Moon is new on the 6th, with full Moon coming on the 21st. After it makes its morning visits to the planets early in the month, it enters the evening sky. On the 7th, use binoculars to see if you can spot the very faint crescent Moon low in the west, in the constellation Gemini. Look in the west-northwest, to the left of the bright star Capella, at about 9:30 p.m. June 8 will be a bit easier, with the Moon a bit brighter and higher in the sky, just left of the Gemini twins Castor and Pollux. On the 11th, the Moon will be just to the right of the bright star Regulus, in Leo.
Our evening skies may lack planets, but there is plenty to see other than the Moon. The Big Dipper,
The educational stations that were planned and operated by FFA members included: welding personal protective equipment try-on, types of fruit Identification, parts of a chicken coloring, rabbit breeds identification, fish toss quiz game, seed bombs, flower pen making, creating grass head cups, knot tying, soil particle snack mix, pick-a-pollinator game, dairy cattle breed coloring, archery equipment identification, engine part education, electric demonstration, apple variety education, hammer in a nail, and others.
Additionally, the Klickitat PUD crew educated about power, Klickitat County Noxious Weed Board presented about invasive species, Cannon Power talked out wind turbines, Yakama Nation Fisher -
in the constellation Ursa major, rides high overhead. Alkaid, the star at the very end of the dipper’s handle, will be almost exactly overhead early in the month. Check out the middle star in the dipper’s handle. Can you see two stars, very close together? It makes a test of good eyesight. The brighter star is called Mizar, the fainter companion is Alcor. In a telescope, you see that Mizar is actually two stars, you just can’t make them out as two with the naked eye. Using Spectroscopes, astronomers discovered years ago that both of the stars in Mizar, and also Alcor, are actually binary star systems themselves. So, when you look at Mizar, you are actually seeing the light from 6 stars! Hopefully most of you
ies taught about beavers, Emily Wooden educated about 4-H and chickens, Goldendale Grange passed out apple slices, Goldendale Fire Department let kids shoot the fire hose, Klickitat County EMS District #1 provided a tour of the ambulance, Klickitat County Dispatch quiz students about emergency situations, Bishop Sanitation hosted a sanitation game and Klickitat Valley Hospital provided education on healthy eating.
“It was great to see so many community members host booths for their businesses and organizations to help us teach the little ones,” stated Emma Gorrod, GHS FFA member. Youth were also able to milk life-size cows, toss bean bags into animal cut-outs, sit on tractors, a fish boat, a road grader, a firetruck,
were able to catch the astounding display of Northern Lights in May. The storm on May 20 was the strongest in some 20 years, since 2003. And there may be more. The Sun is nearing the peak of its roughly 11-year cycle of activity, and we may be treated to a show again. There are a number of avenues by which you can get an idea of when activity may occur. If you would like to get email notices, check out NOAA’s “Space Weather Prediction Center”. You can sign up for alerts at Product Subscription ServiceMain Menu (noaa.gov). Be warned, you may get a lot of alerts! There are many other sites as well, also a number of cell phone apps that can help. Enjoy June’s night skies!
an ATV, and an ambulance, view excavator, combines, plows and drills, grind corn, race through a straw maze, practice roping, ride a horse barrel model, play horse ring toss, and create animal cookie farm scenes. Lastly, FFA members organized a petting zoo with chickens, steers, potbelly pig, pigs, rabbits, goats, a rabbit, and two baby calves. And, the Klickitat County Rodeo Queen, Cassie Vance, made an appearance with two miniature ponies.
“We love to host FFA Ag Day to inform our community youth and their families about agriculture in a fun way. We want to help community members become knowledge consumers,” said Hayden, Goldendale Middle School FFA President.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.
Monday
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509493-1533.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 4903704
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 3 – 4:30 p.m. for grades 5 – 8. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as soccer, volleyball, dodge ball, pickleball, table tennis and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625
• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105
West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• White Salmon Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m. every week seasonally at Rheingarten Park.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 pm the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Library. Fun and learning for you and your little ones!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 –June 2024 at The Harbor 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Trivia at the American Legion – every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Storytime at 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open from 3 – 4:30 p.m. for grades 1 - 4. Come enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as floor hockey, balloon volleyball, dodge ball and more. Meet new people and make new friends. For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org
• EPIC Youth Center at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale is open for all youth from 6:30-8 p.m. for indoor and/or outdoor activities. Meet new people, have fun playing soccer, dodge ball, gaga ball and more! For updates, check out our website at epicyouthcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young chil-
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dren (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6,
every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library COMMUNITY EVENTS
May 30 – June 2, 2024 Goldendale Pickers Fest: Located at Ekone Park in Goldendale, there are no paid performances just eople gathering to make music. Come to hear the playing or bring your own instrument and join along!
May 31, 2024, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED course: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First
Truck and Tractor Pull: Gates open at 8 a.m., registration starts at 9 a.m. and pulling begins at 1 p.m. 1.5 Miles north of Goldendale on Hwy 97, left on Hanging Rock road then 1.74 miles to the pull site. Pulling is open to farm tractors, trucks, gas and diesel, 2 and 4 wheel drie. Admission is free, please bring your own seat, concessions and a pancake breakfast available both days.
June 3, 2024, 11th annual Purple and Gold Banquet & Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale High School Gym. Silent Auction and “Back the Pack give the Gold” fundraiser.
June 5, 2024, Goldendale Community Resource Fair: 1 –6 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. The East houseless Task Force invites partners to connect with area residents in a week of activities highlighted by a Community Resource Fair at the Grange Hall on June 5. Organizations plan to open their doors the week of June 3-7 so visitors can learn more about the services they offer. Community members will be able to pick up a ‘passport’ with the goal of stopping by all participating offices to make connections and pick up resources. Each office will have a stamp to put in the passport, and when a booklet is full, it can be turned in for a chance to win a prize. All are welcome to join the fun. Email info@wagap.org for more information.
Youth Center Soccer Camp : 9:30 – 12:30 for ages 7 – 16 at 1106 S Roosevelt in Goldendale. Check out the website epicyouthcenter.org for waivers and code of conduct information.
June 21, 2024, The Oregon Reptile Man: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Learn about reptiles with humor and patience.
June 21 & 22, 2024, Goldendale City Wide Yard Sales: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Goldendale residents sign up at goldendalechamber.org through June 16. Free to participate. Pick up free lists of sales at Goldendale Chamber 903E. Broadway from June 19-22. Follow on facebook June 24, 2024, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED course: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year. Instructor: Scott Cascella Cost: $85 Signup Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/CPR
starts at 6:30. Questions contact Sharon 509-310-9172
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library –every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Farmers Market in Goldendale. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway.
• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June –September. Vendors, please contact Bea Wilson 509-637-0584.
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of
Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe, the American Red Cross is your “go-to” source of emergency and safety training for more than a century. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year. Instructor: Scott Cascella Cost: $85 Signup Link: https://www.pdxraft.com/CPR
May 31, 2024, Lyle Lions Game Time: starts at 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Come join us for cribbage, backgammon, poker or bring your favorite game to share! All are welcome, Anyone needing a ride call Annie at 509365-0086.
June 1, 2024, Soroptomist Spring Plant Sale: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. downtown Goldendale in front of Pat’s Place. Come and buy plants that will do well in the Goldendale area. There will be annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants at very reasonable prices. Proceeds from this sale will go for educational grants for local women. Donations of plants are greatly appreciated. If you have plants to donate please call Lorraine at 509 773-3380 and leave a message.
June 1, 2024, June Blooms Goldendale Garden Walk: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. throughout Goldendale. This is the 3rd annual garden walk. Take a tour through gardens around Goldendale. Maps are available at the Presby the day of the tours. If you’d like your garden to be toured contact Jon Dove at 206-795-4067 or jondove@gmail.com.
June 1, 2024, Twin Bridges Museum seasonal opening and fundraiser yard sale: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join us for the Lyle Historical Museum season opening and yard sale.
June 1 & 2, 2024, Dallesport Community Wide Yard Sale: Call or text Courtney at 901-3037611 for more information or to get you address on the map.
June 1 & 2, 2024, Goldendale
June 7 – 9, 2024, Alder Creek Pioneer Association Rodeo : Carousel rides, Saturday night dance, good food and a NPRA rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. Get involved yourself and go for a ride on the carousel! It is a 1905 Herschell-Spillman and is said to be one of only three of its type still working. It was purchased from Portland’s Oaks Park in 1929 and brought to Bickleton. All of the horses are stored at the museum during the year and are only brought out for this one weekend. Age doesn’t matter to ride this classic! From newborns to great-great-grandparents, anyone can ride! Visit www.bickletonrodeo.com/ for times and information!
June 9, 2024, Maryhill Wine Run 5k: 9 a.m. at the Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale. Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Maryhill Winery! For nearly 20 years Maryhill Winery has crafted wine with passion, patience, and balance. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. June 12, 2024, Summer at your Library Launch Party: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. June 14 - 16, 2024, Rastelli Circus: Shows are at the following times: 6/14 7 p.m., 6/15 4 p.m. & 7 p.m., 6/16 at 2 p.m. We promis an action packed show that will keep you and your family on the edge of your seats! The circus showcases an impressive lineup of world-class performers, including jugglers, acrobats, acomedians, clowns, and aerialists, whoc come together grom various countries to create a truly international spectavle. Tickets available at Rastellicircus.com/ June 15 – 16, 2024, 86th annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo: Rodeo starts at 12:30 p.m. both days. Cowboy breakfast 6:30 - 10 a.m. Sunday at the Glenwood School. Cowboy Church Service Sunday from 9 - 10 a.m. Rodeo parade is Sunday at 11 thru Downtown Glenwood. For more information or to enter call 509-364-3427 June 20 – 22, 2024 EPIC
June 27, 2024, Free Food Distribution: 12 – 2 p.m. at the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Goldendale. Drive-Thru event up to 250 families while supplies last.
June 28, 2024, El Baul de las Artes: 10:30 - 12:30 at the Goldendale Community Library. Intended for teens and tweens. Hands-on workshop, explore how ancient cultures drew inspiration from nature, particularly from the sacred corn plant, to create intricate arts and crafts June 29, 2024, Cattleman of the Year Field Day: Pace and Virginia Amidon, details to follow.
July 1 – 31,2024, Klickitat School District Summer Meal Program: 12 - 1 p.m. Klickitat School 99 School Drive. Klickitat School District will be providing FREE summer meals to youth age 18 and below. Please contact Superintendent Kendrick Lester at 509-369-4145 for more information.
July 4, 2024, Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show: Gates open at 1 p.m., opening ceremony at 4:30, Derby starts at 5 p.m. Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale Contact Todd at 509-261-00484 or Scott 509-250-2001
July 5 – 6, 2024, Goldendale Annual Community Days: Visit the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce website for more detail on these events.
July 6, 2024, Celebrate 100 Years with Goldendale Golf Club: Activites begin as the club as we decorate our golf carts for the annual Community Days Parade! Immediately after the parade ththese activites will be available at the golf club until 6 p.m: Farmers Market, mini golf, GGC walking history, bouncy house, water slide, food trucks, live music. Contact Amy Wilson for more information, amywilson@pga.com.
July 11 – 13, 2024, Friends of the Goldendale Library Book Sale
July 17, 2024, Summer at your Library Midsummer Party: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen Street.
July 19, 2024, Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure: 11 – 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen Street. This is an immersive experience that combines storytelling with STEM exploration.
Joyce McKay
Joyce McKay died May 20, 2024 in Vancouver, Washington.
Jody Ann Davis-Wood
Jody Ann Davis-Wood, born June 8, 1964, in McMinnville, Oregon, passed away peacefully April 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wood; daughter Dottie Wood; son James Wood; three precious grandchildren; her mother Elizabeth Davis; and two of her three siblings; Bryan Davis and Angila Davis-Smith.
BRITTANY SPRATT PROGRAMS FOR PEACEFUL LIVINGThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently released an analysis based on Bank Secrecy Act reports that indicate in a one-year period, from 2022 to 2023, fi nancial institutions reported roughly $27 billion in suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation.
The April 18, 2024 article from the American Bankers Association (ABA) Banking Journal noted that 80% of all suspicious activity reported by banks involved elder scams.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized annually worldwide on June 15, bringing attention to issues affecting this vulnerable population. Financial exploitation is one of many concerns surrounding elder abuse. Other common types include physical abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Over the past few years, fi nancial exploitation has drawn a lot of attention as scammers target the senior population with telephone and computer scams that include using fear strategies, investment promises, IRS cons, and many other tactics. The day of awareness is an important reminder of the crucial role families and communities play in
Substance use disorders and mental health problems impact countless veterans. Unfortunately, too many slip through the cracks and never get help. While there are many reasons for this, it is often a lack of early intervention, stigma with addiction, and, in some cases, inadequate drug education. However, early intervention is vital, with the best approaches being conversations and even drug education. While it is challenging to know how many veterans have substance use disorders and mental health problems, it’s safe to say there are many struggling in silence. Yet, we can reach those close to us and those in the community.
According to census data, in 2022, 7.70% of the adult population in Washington State were considered veterans. Many of these veterans are affected by factors related to substance use, such as pain, suicide risk, homeless-
helping safeguard elders against physical, emotional, and financial abuse.
Elder fi nancial exploitation is illegal and considered to be the unauthorized or improper use of an older person’s funds, property, or assets. This common crime deprives many seniors of their lifelong hard-earned assets. Perpetrators are not only strangers but also can be family members, friends, neighbors, or caregivers.
The National Institute on Aging’s webpage has a current list of common scams that are targeting the elderly population, including:
• Government impersonator scams, such as someone posing as a Medicare representative asking for account information
• Fake prizes, sweepstakes, and lottery scams, in which you are asked to pay money or provide account information to claim winnings
• Computer tech support scams, in which a scammer tells you that your computer has a problem and wants you to pay for support services to fi x it
• The grandparent scam, in which a caller pretends to be a grandchild or other relative in distress.
It is important to watch for red flags in order to prevent a loved one from being burdened by financial exploitation. The American Bankers Association
ness, and trauma. Per the National Survey for Drug Use and Health, 3.6 million veterans had a past year substance use disorder in the United States. Alcohol use disorders, for example, are a common problem and often the catalyst for most addictions. According to drug abuse statistics, roughly 15% of adults in Washington State over 18 binge drink at least once per month. There is an average of 3,100 deaths annually in the state due to excessive alcohol use.
Veterans ages 18 to 49 were the most likely to struggle with addiction across the country. Yet, few veterans seek treatment. An estimated 2.7 million veterans did not perceive a need for substance use treatment, and only 0.3% sought drug rehab per national data.
Start the conversation by talking to a veteran about substance use and prevention. Do not avoid these conversations; they
Church Directory
GRACE BRETHREN
Community Grace Brethren
BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45 , Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com.
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline
1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Tue: Youth Group 6-8pm. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10 Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
webpage shares the following as tips to help prevent fi nancial exploitation:
• Shred receipts, bank statements, and unused credit card offers before throwing them away.
• Lock up your checkbook, account statements, and other sensitive information when others will be in your home.
• Regularly review your credit report. Never give personal information, including Social Security Number, account number, or other financial information, to anyone over the phone unless you initiated the call and trust the other party.
• Never pay a fee or taxes to collect sweepstakes or lottery “winnings.”
• Never rush into a fi nancial decision. Ask for details in writing and get a second opinion.
• Consult with a financial advisor or attorney before signing any document you don’t understand.
• Get to know your banker and build a relationship with the people who handle your fi nances. They can look out for any suspicious activity related to your account.
• Check references and credentials before hiring anyone. Don’t allow workers to have access to information about your fi nances.
• Pay with credit cards instead of cash to keep a paper trail.
could be the turning point that convinces them to get help. It is challenging for anyone to open up about their struggles, but this simple act of having a conversation could be a critical moment for a loved one, friend, or acquaintance.
For instance, when you begin the conversation, focus on sharing your feelings. Tell them you have noticed they have been drinking more than usual and wondering if everything is okay. You could also tell them you have noticed they have been acting differently and have not seemed like themselves. Make a point of checking in with them, calling them, inviting them out, or visiting them.
Once you’ve begun the conversation, ask questions such as when they fi rst started feeling this, did something happen that made them feel like this, whether they have been using drugs or alcohol to cope with negative feelings, and whether they
• You have the right not to be threatened or intimidated. If you think someone close to you is trying to take control of your finances, call your local Adult Protective Services and tell someone at your bank.
• Trust your instincts. Exploiters are often very skilled. They can be charming and forceful in their efforts to convince you to give up control of your finances. Don’t be fooled—if something doesn’t feel right, it may not be right. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you or someone you know is suffering from any form of Elder abuse, don’t hesitate to make a report to the Washington State Adult Protective Services intake line at (877) 734-6277 or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at (833) 372–8311.
To contact a local advocate, please reach out to Programs for Peaceful Living at (509) 493-2662 or go to wagap.org to learn more about assistance available throughout Klickitat County to support seniors and vulnerable populations.
More details on the FinCEN analysis can be found at www.fi ncen.gov/ news/news-releases/fincen-issues-analysis-elderfi nancial-exploitation.
have thought about getting help or searching for support.
During these conversations, it is critical to listen without judgment, be supportive, and not come across as disappointed. If you feel there is a concern, contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1. Other professional resources include SAMHSA and the Veterans Affairs Resource Locator.
This practical approach can help support our veterans who are struggling. Early intervention remains a critical part of helping anyone battling addiction and mental health problems.
Michael Leach has spent most of his career as a healthcare professional specializing in substance use & addiction recovery. He is a Certifi ed Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the Public Relations Offi cer at DRS.
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. NON-DENOMINATIONAL
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD
2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-250-0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm RiverofLife222.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381
Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10 "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."
Father’s House Fellowship
207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
reference documents, totaling approximately 12,000 pages. The committee also produced a 46 page written report to accompany a PowerPoint presentation, and Walton presented a copy to the commissioners.
Anthony Rizzi of Dallesport/Murdock said the day’s agenda included a supplemental budget that featured a $500,000 new expenditure to fix problems at the plant. He said he knew the county did not want to keep ownership of the facility and knew Klickitat PUD wouldn’t accept title until the current problems were fixed.
“They’ve been the one maintaining it,” he said, “and they have been doing a very bad job of it. That’s why it’s in such bad disrepair it needs a half a million dollars to fix it.”
At a scheduled Dallesport sewer rate increase hearing later that morning, the actual amount needed was revealed as $2,000,000.
Robert Brown, a member of the DCDA, said in late November or early December, 2023, commissioners voted to open up the Operations and Maintenance contract for the treatment plant.
Dallesport has a water district that would like to add the treatment plant so control would be in local hands
“The BOCC instructed the public works director to create a requirement for a proposal document so the bidding process could proceed,” he said. “It was expected to be completed by the end of first quarter of 2024. It is now well into second quarter 2024. To my knowledge this document currently does not exist, so the bidding process has not been established. Has the BOCC voted to delay or cancel the bidding process, and I am just unaware? Or is the Public Works Director defying the BOCC?”
His concern was heightened, he said, with news that one of KPUD’s most experienced treatment plant operators had just retired. The utility was
Working with the board on the FPB each year began with the challenging proces of collecting updates on County Fair information. Commonly material would come in slowly in dribs and drabs on scraps of paper that then had to be manually input into desktop publishing software. Design and layout were performed with a high degree of professionalism and skill, as can be seen in any of the FPBs from at least the past decade.
Advertising in the FPB was always cost-competitive with similar publications in similar markets. As a forprofit business, The Sentinel earned a slim margin on the book. Since the FPB was formatted and produced by The Sentinel, its printed publication was always the intellectual property of the newspaper. Although not copyrighted content of the paper, the raw materials used to produce the book came from a variety of sources involved with the Fair and had to be edited and collated by The Sentinel into an organized and readable format.
Developments in 2023
When the final proof of the FPB was complete, it was sent as a PDF (an electronic file version) to an individual appointed by the board as The Sentinel’s main contact for the book. This individual was explicitly advised the PDF was for her eyes only and could not be used in any other capacity without the permission of the newspaper. The PDF provided was a lowresolution copy since its anticipated purpose was solely for proofing. But within days, the PDF showed up on the board’s website and was made available for download by anyone visiting the site.
The Sentinel immediately requested the PDF be taken off the board’s site. It was, and the individual acknowledged her error
already stretched thin, he said, with only a crew of a half-dozen people to cover more than a dozen facilities.
All were concerned about a hearing to increase Dallesport sewer rates sceduled for later that day, noting that last year the increase had been 25 percent.
In replying to public comment, Commissioner Jacob Anderson noted that the county did not want to be responsible for owning the treatment plant and would indeed have to invest the money to bring its equipment up to current standards.
“I think there’s a little bit of feeling that the work that’s going to happen at the treatment plant is devious, and we’re cleaning up something that’s behind,” he said. “But I believe the facility has been operating as it should because you guys can flush your toilets.”
He said that in addition to weekly, monthly and annual scheduled maintenance, in time comes heavy maintenance, as parts and machines reach the end of their useful life.
“The community has been paying rates lower than the average rates anywhere else,” he said. “You all, technically, should have had higher rates for the last 20 years, so we could save money for these heavy maintenance projects that are upcoming.”
Klickitat County taxpayers and revenue from the landfill have been subsidizing the Dallesport wastewater system for the last 20 years, he said, and that previous boards had sized the wastewater treatment plant to meet the needs of a growing community. Unfortunately, the community did not grow at the pace anticipated.
At a public hearing, commissioners voted to raise rates five percent, starting June 1. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter commented, “This is not bad maintenance,” he said, “It’s replacing worn out stuff that’s past its life.”
The new monthly sewer
in providing the document for online access. The newspaper then submitted a link the board could use on its website that would take readers to the full online, high-resolution publication—which is how the process was done for the previous five years. For some time, the link was not placed. It took repeated pressure from the board’s then-president, Ron Ihrig, for the link to appear on the board’s site, and then it was buried deep in the site’s home page. It took additional requests for it to be moved; it was shifted only to a slightly more conspicuous location. Over a weekend, content from The Sentinel’s FPB— apart from its print or electronic versions— appeared on the board’s website. The board had a right to use its own raw materials, but given the time involved to enter content, it seemed unlikely it could have been entered from scratch in so short a time. The Sentinel became concerned Bane might be copying, then slightly altering, the content from its proprietary PDF, which would be a copyright violation. This concern was supported by an intellectual property attorney consulted through the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, of which The Sentinel is a member. The attorney prepared a cease and desist order for the newspaper to deliver to the board, which it did. The board responded by asserting that all the content had in fact been entered from scratch in a single weekend. The Sentinel is seeking financial documentation of the time and cost to the board for that work.
Reports had been arising in the summer of 2023 that the board was committed to producing the book itself in 2024. That commitment was further corroborated by a county official in a
rate for Dallesport will be $64.22 a month, starting June 1.
Commissioners traveled to Stevenson in the afternoon for a work session with the Skamania County Commission. In other actions in the morning session, commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included:
• A resolution declaring items in the Building Department as surplus.
• A resolution awarding Historical Grant Preservation Funds: $1,207 to the Alder Creek Pioneer Association and $1,000 each to the Twin Bridges Historical Museum and the West Klickitat Historical Society.
• A resolution declaring items in the Health Department as surplus.
• Notice of Public Hearing from Public Works on June 4, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room to revise and extend the Klickitat County Six Year Transportation improvement Program for 2023-2028.
• Approval of a professional service agreement between the county and AKS Engineering and Forestry LLC for professional services on the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport construction project.
• Approval of Grant Agreement No. 1 between Klickitat County Public Works and County Road Administration Board (CRAB) for the Sunnyside Road Overlay Project.
• A resolution temporarily closing Sundale Road County Road from May 28 through August 30 from Mile Post 0.00 to Mile Post 3.54.
• Approval of a Contract Retainage Bond between Klickitat County Public Works and Midway Underground for the Sundale/Old Hwy 8 Road Project.
conversation with The Sentinel . But the decision was actually formally made in a meeting soon after the 2023 FPB came out; Ihrig reported to The Sentinel the board had decided against The Sentinel producing the book in 2024. He said he’d told the board its decision was not fair to the newspaper because it was only carrying out the board’s request, as it had done for years. At no time did the board officially seek communication with The Sentinel about any concerns with the FPB. All reports about any concerns came piecemeal from various individual sources.
With the board’s determination made, the
from meeting restrictions. So he deputizes the entire congregation and calls for a deputies meeting every Sunday morning.
The rest of the film shares interviews with sheriffs in several states who give voice to their support of the “Constitutional Sheriff” concept. The most compelling of those was a sheriff who noted, “You didn’t take an oath to the legislature. You didn’t take an oath to the governor. You didn’t take an oath to some other politician. You took an oath to the Constitution.”
Following the film, the floor was opened for questions. A few of the early questions were accusatory in nature, but most were supportive.
In response to a question about Paulette George, the prisoner whose condition required her to be hospitalized, Songer added some details. He said when the woman was admitted, she refused to take her medicine or shower, and the jailers could not force her to do so, because that “would be against her civil rights.”
He also said he had asked Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel to issue a furlough from custody so she could be taken to a hospital and that the PA had refused, saying he never gave furloughs. Songer said Quesnel told him, “I do not give furloughs. If we give them a furlough, and they go to that mental facility, and they let them go, and they commit a crime, then it’s on me.”
Songer said he’d ultimately gone directly to a judge to get the furlough granted.
[ The Sentinel received documentation late yesterday contradicting this account that could not be included by press time. An update will appear online and in next week’s paper.]
He said the proposal to shut down the jail was purely political and added, “Not any of those people are trying to shut down this jail have I seen come through our jail to look and see. Not
newspaper took the FPR off its calendar for this year’s special sections.
Woodward’s comments in the April 17 meeting suggested the board only decided to do the book itself this past January. Earlier this month she was asked for comment on the board’s complaints about The Sentinel and its move toward no longer working with the paper since she served as board vice president last year. In an email on May 20, she responded, “I cannot confirm or deny what was said last summer prior to becoming president. I was not there. I can only inform you of what I know when I became president.”
before they tossed that hand grenade into everybody’s life.” He did mention that Commissioner Dan Christopher, who attended the meeting in support of Songer, was the only one of the three commissioners to have visited the jail since the announcement of potential jail closure. Several times he invited anyone in the public to tour the jail, but did caution them to call ahead because they could be too busy at times.
Songer also made a comment about Ivan Howtopat who hanged himself in the Klickitat County Jail in May 2023 while suffering painful withdrawal from fentanyl. He said one of the strongest recommendations from the committee investigating the death was to replace the vent covers in the jail because Howtopat had used the louvers in a vent to hang himself.
“I sent an email [to the county commissioneers] a couple of weeks ago,” Songer said. “I said. ‘It’s almost been a year. Where are the new vent covers?’
And I haven’t got a reply.”
When someone questioned why the sheriff didn’t replaced the vent covers himself, he explained the county owns the building and is responsibile for its maintenance and upkeep.
Songer made some strong statements about two county commissioners.
“Lori Zoller is power hungry,” he said. “She’s in that position, and by God, everybody better march to the queen’s orders, or you’re in trouble. And Jake Anderson’s got an axe to grind with me as I tried to get his butt thrown in jail for allowing a juvenile beer party at his B&B in White Salmon.”
The sheriff blamed the prosecuting attorney for not being willing to file charges.
“It’s not that [Anderson] didn’t do it,” Songer said, “but he got to walk on it, and he should not even be voting or making any
decisions about the sheriff.”
[As with the furlough account ealier in this story, The Sentinel has documentation that contradicts this account that could not be included by press time. An update will appear online and in next week’s paper.]
Songer also announced he had reached out to Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond, who had sent an expert with 30 years’ experience in corrections to examine the Klickitat County Jail, and he expected to have that report available shortly.
In a dramatic moment, Melissa Howtopat, mother of the man who hanged himself, appeared and said she couldn’t comment on much due to the lawsuit she’s filed against the county and the sheriff. She did share that she didn’t believe the county should close its jail, saying, “I want you all to know I don’t believe in taking away the jail. However, I do believe change needs to be made. These are human lives, and people are worried more about jobs than human lives.”
“When he went to jail, I was happy at first,” she said, “because I thought ‘Okay, good. Now he can’t overdose. Now he can’t get beat up by a drug dealer or get killed by the cartel because he had dealings with the cartel. That’s how deep it was.”
She added, “I would also like to volunteer to tour the jail, specifically the cell where my son was put away in a corner. So I would love to see that. I would love to spend the shift with people who voluntarily get these jobs to work in the jail.”
There were many more people expressing opinions rather than asking questions of the sheriff. In the end, Songer repeated his suggestion that the county commissioners put the divisive issue of closing the jail on a public ballot with multiple available options.
E XTRA
Must-have gadgets for graduates
(Family Features)
Whether your graduate is venturing into the real world for the fi rst time or simply continuing his or her education, tech gadgets can help make post-grad life easier and more enjoyable.
From a computer that will likely come in handy for a new job or classes and a smartwatch to stay organized and on time to headphones that help concentrate and relax or a new television to unwind, these gift ideas are perfect for tech-savvy grads in your life.
Laptop
Whether starting a new job, freelancing or pursuing further education, a reliable and powerful laptop is a must-have for graduates. Performance is a key consideration when
choosing a laptop. Look for a powerful processor, ample RAM and a highresolution display to handle demanding tasks such as graphic design, video editing, programming or data analysis. Also keep factors such as portability, battery life and connectivity in mind. Being able to work without interruptions regardless of location allows for seamless flexibility in post-grad endeavors. Noise-canceling headphones
The right headphones can be a game-changer, blocking out unwanted noise and creating a peaceful listening experience while studying in a noisy coffee shop, commuting on a crowded train or trying to relax in a busy apartment. Look for noise-canceling headphones
with cushioned ear cups and adjustable headbands to provide a snug and comfortable fit even through extended wear to provide the ability to focus on work or enjoy favorite music with minimal distractions.
Smartwatch
Not just a stylish accessory, a smartwatch is also a useful tool for staying connected and organized. From tracking fitness goals and monitoring sleep patterns to receiving notifications, answering calls and making payments with a flick of the wrist, advanced smartwatch features make it easy to stay on top of opportunities and responsibilities. Plus, with customizable faces and interchangeable bands, most watches can be styled to match personal tastes for
any occasion.
Portable charger
A portable charger is an essential gadget for anyone who is always on the go. With the increasing reliance on smartphones and other portable devices, having a reliable source of power is crucial. Available in various sizes and power outputs, these convenient devices can easily fit in a bag or pocket and often feature multiple USB ports to charge multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, cameras and more, whenever and wherever needed.
Smart TV
Transform that dorm room or new apartment into a home theater with a smart television. With the ability to connect to the
Protecting children in a digital age
(Family Features)
Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk, as well.
Learn how to protect your children and family in this digital age with these tips: Elementary-age children
• Encourage open communication. Have conversations about what your kids see and do online and talk with them about potential dangers. Avoid lecturing in favor of an open exchange of information.
• Make their inherent interest in privacy work in your favor. Kids in this age group, particularly
toward the middle school years, understand the concept of privacy and value it immensely. Use that context to help them understand what goes online is there to stay. Talk about what kinds of information should always be kept private, including identifying details like addresses and social security numbers.
• Stay on alert. Not all apps are completely safe (even the ones you can access from trusted stores) and not all filters are foolproof. Keep close tabs on what your kids are downloading by reading comments and reviews, and regularly monitoring what kind of content they see. Middle School and High School Kids
• Continue talking
about privacy. You can never have too many conversations about privacy. What seems like harmless sharing on social media can be quite revealing. For example, frequent posts about visits to a favorite store or restaurant can allow a predator to begin tracking behavior patterns that make your child a target. It’s also important for kids to understand how their privacy settings work. For example, settings that allow exposure to friends of friends make their visibility to strangers much broader than they may realize.
• Help manage their online reputation. Behaviors that once resulted in a day or two of hallway chatter can now live forever. Documenting mischief online is only
fun until it spills over into real life and everyone sees those mistakes in full color – including prospective future employers.
• Be clear about your position on bullying. From the safe distance of a screen, it’s easier for kids (and adults) to say things they’d never say in person. Teach your kids to handle problems constructively offl ine and avoid engaging in attacks on others through social media, email and other platforms.
College Students
internet and access a wide range of popular streaming services, favorite movies and TV shows are never more than the push of a button away. Available in a variety of sizes, you can pick an option to fit nearly any living space. Some models
• Reinforce the risks. Once they’re on their own, kids may feel more liberated to make their own choices online. However, college students are easy prey for identity theft and worse. Remind them what’s at stake if they fail to protect their identity and private information, like where they live and what they do on a regular basis.
• Teach smart practices. With all the independence that comes with college life, this is an ideal time for your student to take personal responsibility for his or her online security, including learning about virus protection, updating software, avoiding scams and backing up data. If you’re looking for more practical advice for everyday family matters, visit eLivingtoday.com.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A Land Patent claim is being made in Klickitat County, T3, R12E, S2N and S3N.To challenge this claim by 5/25/2024, do so here: http://AmericanMeetingGroup.com/cook. (1312, 1406, 1505, 1601, 1701, 1801, 1901, 2001, 2101, 2201)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
In re the Estate of WILLIAM ARTHUR GIERSCH, Deceased
No. 24-4-00029-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: May 15, 2024
Personal Representative:
Janice D. M. Jones
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Andrew J. Myers, WSBA #52056
Address for Mailing or Service: 401 E. Third St., Ste 105 P. O. Box 2190 (mail) The Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 296-6375
Klickitat County Superior Court
Cause No. 24-4-00029-20 (2010, 2103, 2202)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF THURSTON IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the Estate of: ALLEN RAY COUNTS, Deceased.
Case No.: 24-4-00442-34
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW
11.40.030)
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise application statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative is served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 of this Act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: May 15, 2024
Personal Representative: ANGIE JAGGERS
Attorneys for the Estate: LACEY LAW GROUP, PLLC 1415 College Street SE Lacey, Washington 98503
N otices
Telephone: 360-491-6666 (2011, 2104, 2203)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Gorge Crete is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Sand and Gravel General Permit.
Gorge Crete will be located at in Dallesport, WA. Activities at the facility will primarily be Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing and are due to start up on or around 7/1/2024. This facility will discharge process water and/or stormwater to existing drainage ditches on site.
Ecology developed the Sand and Gravel General Permit with the expectation that sites covered under this permit will meet water quality standards including antidegradation requirements under WAC 173201A-320. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments can be submitted to:
ATTN: WQ Sand & Gravel Permit Coordinator Washington State Department of Ecology Central Regional Office 1250 West Alder Street Union Gap, WA 98903-0009 (2106, 2204)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY
In re: the Estate of: IVAN W. HOWTOPAT, Deceased.
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030
The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator or the administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed a notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 5/8/2024.
Administrator: Michael B. Smith
Attorney for Administrator: Peter Kram of Kram & Wooster Address for mailing or service: c/o Peter Kram Kram & Wooster 1901 South I Street Tacoma WA 98405
DATED this 21st day of November, 2023. Peter Kram, WSBA 7436
Attorney for Estate (2107, 2205, 2301)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Chapter 36.81.121 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Board of County Commissioners are to hold a public hearing prior to the amendment of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for Klickitat County.
Public hearings will be held on June 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ room located in the Klickitat County Services Building, Goldendale, Washington at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the proposed revisement and extension to be made to the Klickitat County Six Year
This Just In....
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Judith LexaTimmons Law
• Grazing Lease: C1000106739 Ten Year Lease Term - Washington State Department of Natural Resources
• Request for Proposals: Care Transition Services in Southwest Washington - Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington • Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance: SEPA2024-12 Konstantine Bunde - Klickitat County Planning Department
• Public Notice: Public Hearing for Setting Water Efficiency Goals 6/4/24 - Port of Klickitat
Transportation Improvement Program for 2023-2028
Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651.
669-900-6833
346-248-7799
929-205-6099
253-215-8782
301-715-8592
312-626-6799
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.
Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. Dated this 21st day of May, 2024.
Lori Zoller, Chairman Board of County Commissioners (2109, 2206)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Klickitat County 2024-2026
HVAC Facilities Maintenance Service Contract
Klickitat County Public Works intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreement, for Facility HVAC Maintenance with a (2) two-year service agreement for the County’s HVAC units and mechanical equipment existing in the Klickitat County facilities. The scheduled maintenance per the manufacturer’s specifications for the equipment and preventative maintenance on all the equipment shall be required with Contractor chosen to do the maintenance. Scheduled servicing monthly of the listed equipment and preventative maintenance on an ongoing basis for the twoyear period. This includes supplying and changing filters on the equipment as required by the manufacturer.
Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived by: Rick Milliren
Klickitat County Public Works
Department
Mailing Address: 115 West Court, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620
Mailing Address: 115 West Court Street, Box 303 Goldendale, WA 98620
Physical Address: 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620
Email: rickm@klickitatcounty. org
Fax: (509) 773-5713
Physical Address: 115 West Court, Room 302 Goldendale, WA 98620
Email: rickm@klickitatcounty. org
Fax: (509) 773-5713
until 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2024 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be obtained from the Klickitat County Public Works Department at 115 West Court Street, Room 302 Goldendale, Washington or free of charge access is provided to Consultants by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; 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. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.
Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (2112, 2207)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
On-Call Generator Preventative Maintenance and Bi-Annual Service Klickitat County Public Works intends to set up one on-call, negotiated hourly rate agreement for Generator Preventative Maintenance and biannual service of the County’s emergency generators with companies that specialize in Preventative Maintenance Programs and repair of diesel and gas generators utilized for emergency backup power. Sealed proposals will be received by: Rick Milliren Klickitat County Public Works Department
until 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2024 at which time proposals will be opened and evaluated by the County. Proposal documents may be obtained from the Klickitat County Public Works Department at 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale, Washington or free of charge access is provided to Consultants by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; 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. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. (2113, 2208)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
Estate of Franklin S. Coale Deceased. NO. 24-4-00014-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Lisa D. Coale as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be
forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 22, 2024 /s/ Kiffanie Phillips Attorney for Personal Representative Campbell Phillips PC Kiffanie A. Phillips P.O. Box 2449 The Dalles, OR 97058 (2114, 2209, 2302) PUBLIC NOTICE OF: APPLICATIONS TO CHANGE A WATER RIGHT CREATION OF A TRUST WATER RIGHT; and APPLICATIONS TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That on November 15, 2023, Farmland Reserve, Inc. of TriCities, Washington filed the following applications: Applications for changes to existing water rights, resulting in creation of trust water rights: (1) CS4-01336ABKC: To change surface water certificate S4-01336ABKC with a priority date of March 9, 1970. Certificated quantities are for seasonal use from the Columbia River in the amount of 134.78 cubic feet per second (cfs) and 25,884.8 acre-feet per year (ac-ft/yr) for the irrigation of 7,240.5 acres from 4/1-10/31 each year. The proposed changes include: Change place of use: The certificated place of use is located within portions of Sec. 23, 24, 27, 28, 33, and 35 and all of Sec. 25, 26 and 34, T. 6 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; portions of Sec. 17, 19, 21, 27, and 28 and all of Sec. 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34, T. 6 N., R. 29 E.W.M.; and all of Sec. 3 and portions of Sec. 4, 5, and 6, T. 5 N., R. 29 E.W.M.; all within Benton County. The proposed place of use is in the Columbia River from the McNary Pool downstream to Bonneville Dam.
Change purpose of use: The certificated purpose of use is irrigation. The proposed purpose of use is instream flow for mitigation of new beneficial uses of water.
(2) CS4-13134(A)C@8: To change surface water certificate S4-13134(A)C with a priority date of August 14, 1962. Certificated quantities are for seasonal use from the Columbia River in the amount of 4.5 cfs and 1,050 ac-ft/yr for the irrigation of 435 acres from 4/1-10/31 each year. The proposed changes include: Change place of use: The certificated place of use is located within all of Sec. 1 and portions of Sec. 12, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M.; portions of Sec. 5, T. 5 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; all of Sec. 31 except the NE¼, T. 6 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; and all of Sec. 6, T. 6 N., R. 27 E.W.M.; all within Benton County. The proposed place of use is instream in the Columbia River from the John Day Pool downstream to Bonneville Dam. Change purpose of use: The certificated purpose of use is irrigation. The proposed purpose of use is instream flow for mitigation of new beneficial uses of water. The trust water rights created by said changes will be attributed to the following reaches of the Columbia River: (1) Trust Water Right Created by the CS4-01336ABKC Change:
Primary Reach: No primary reach. Secondary Reach: The secondary reach begins at the McNary Pool and continues down the Columbia River to Bonneville Dam. (2) Trust Water Right Created by the CS4-13134(A) C@8 Change: Primary Reach: No primary reach.
Secondary Reach: The secondary reach begins at the John Day Pool and continues down the Columbia River to Bonneville Dam. Applications for mitigated permits to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights: (1) G4-33321: Proposed Quantity and Purpose: Seasonal use from 3/111/30 each year in
amount of 8,000
acres and dust control.
Proposed Points of Withdrawal: Four existing groundwater wells located within the SE¼SE¼ and the NE¼SE¼ and the SE¼NE¼ of Sec.20, T. 7 N., R. 31 E.W.M., all within Benton County.
Proposed Place of Use: Sec. 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, and 26, T. 7 N., R. 30
E.W.M. and Sec. 17, 18, 19, and 20, T. 7 N., R. 31 E.W.M., all within Benton County.
Proposed Mitigation: Water rights placed in trust as a result of the above-described proposed Change No. CS401336ABKC. (2) S4-33322:
Proposed Quantity and Purpose: Seasonal use from 3/1-11/30 each year in the amount of 134.78 cfs and 17,330 ac-ft/yr for the irrigation of 7,240.5 acres and dust control.
Proposed Points of Diversion: Existing surface water diversions from the Columbia River located within the SW¼NE¼ of Sec. 2, T. 5 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; the SW¼NE¼ of Sec. 8, T. 5 N., R. 26
E.W.M.; NW¼SW¼ Sec. 17, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M.; the NW¼NW¼ of Sec. 15, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M.; and SE¼SE¼ Sec. 12, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M.; all within Benton County.
Proposed Place of Use:
Sec. 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, and 35, T. 6 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; Sec. 1, T. 5 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; Sec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34, T. 6 N., R. 29 E.W.M.; and Sec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10, T. 5 N., R. 29 E.W.M., all within Benton County.
Proposed Mitigation: Water rights placed in trust as a result of the above-described proposed Change No. CS401336ABKC.
(3) S4-33323: Proposed Quantity and Purpose: Year-round use in the amount of 5.57 cfs and 1,050 acft/yr for the irrigation of 435 acres and an industrial purpose.
Proposed Points of Diversion: An existing surface water diversion from the John Day Pool of the Columbia River located on Parcel No. 115572000001001 within
cthe NW¼NW¼ of Sec. 15, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M. and three existing groundwater wells in hydraulic continuity with the Columbia River, with two wells located on Parcel No. 112572012982001 within the NE¼NW¼ of Sec. 12, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M., and one well on Parcel No. 107581020019000 within the SW¼NW¼ of Sec. 7, T. 5 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; all within Benton County.
Proposed Place of Use: The NW¼, the SW¼, and the SE¼ of Sec. 31, T. 6 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; Sec. 5, 6, and the NW¼ of Sec. 7, T. 5 N., R. 28 E.W.M.; Sec. 1, the NE¼ of Sec. 11, and the N½ and SW¼ of Sec.12, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.W.M.; all within Benton County.
Proposed Mitigation: Water rights placed in trust as a result of the above-described proposed Change No. CS413134(A)C@8. To view the above-described applications as well as the underlying certificate documentation for the proposed changes as well as the source of the proposed appropriation and place of use, 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 29, 2024 Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 (2115, 2210)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of JUDITH LEXA, Deceased.
lassifieds
School Website: www.centervilleschool.org Centerville School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (5.29) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Salary Range $3,959.16 to $5,584.20 depending on experience. The City of Goldendale is accepting applications for an entry level to certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This is a full-time non-exempt union position. While experience in this field is preferred, it is not required. The employer will train and encourage interested parties to apply. A high school diploma or GED is required. A Washington State Driver’s license is required. If the successful candidate will be required to work toward A Wastewater Treatment Plan Operators II, a Water Distribution Manager II certifications and other certifications as the employer deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the positions. Application and complete job description are available on the city website (www.ci.goldendale.wa.us) or by contacting Sandy at the City of Goldendale, 1103 S Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620; phone 509773-3771. Position is open until filled. An EOE.
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Case No. 24-4-00026-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of first publication: May 29, 2024 /s/ Jeffrey A. Lexa Jeffrey A. Lexa, Personal Representative Estate of Judith Lexa PO Box 2350 The Dalles OR 97058 (2211, 2303, 2401)
STATE OF WASHINGTON Grazing Lease No. C1000106739
Ten Year Lease Term
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at Sealed Bid Public Auction a tract of land containing 640 acres, more or less, described as All of Section 36, Township 4 North, Range 14 East, W.M., Klickitat County, containing 620 grazing acres. Annual Rent will be $979.60. Lease covenants may be examined at the Klickitat County Courthouse in Goldendale, DNR’s Southeast Region office, 713
1999 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4wd v8 142,000, canopy included, $7000 obo 503-3697173 leave msg (5.29)
93 FORD ¾ TON, strong 460 w/ automatic transmission. Air conditioning, trailer package w/ brake, electric windows & mirrors, dual tanks, cruise control, rear sliding window, gun rack, engine heater, tags are current, 50% on tires, 196K miles $3000 OBO 509-2610868 LIVESTOCK DAIRY GOATS: 2024 dairy goat kids available! 2 wethers and several doelings available. Will also have several milking does available within the next month. Capra di Belli herd has been raising and selling American Alpine dairy goats for over 11 years. Wethers, doelings, milking does, and proven herd sires available. Call 307-321-7113 MARKETPLACE
$500 OR LESS KENMORE washer and dryer. Washer works, dryer needs repair $100 set 509773-4758
BED FRAME older twin bed frame mattress is in good condition $50 509-773-4758
TABLE Oak table and chairs in good condition $50 509773-4758
FREESTANDING TOP
FREEZER & REFRIGERATOR, approximately 18 CF $400. Large Chest Freezer, 15 CF, both in good condition. $250. 509-250-1232. No delivery.
SOLID WOOD TABLE with leaf extensions, in excellent condition, comes with 6 captains chairs with some minor dings. $450 509-250-3373
TAILGATE for a 2010 Ford F350 $250 obo 509-3653463
1966 CADILLAC owner’s manual – make an offer 509365-3463
TRACE SW series inverter/ chargers with revision 4.01 software by XANTREX SW2024 $500 509-7733636
SEWING TABLE 2 leaves @24”, middle @10, width 36”. With 2 mesh drawers and a lower shelf. 509-2502123 (5.29) WOOD HUTCH with mirrors and glass shelves $450 509250-3373
4 stock Polaris tires on 12” rims – 2 are 26x9, 2 are 26x8. 300 miles on them, all for $200 509-261-0713
FREESTANDING TOP
FREEZER & REFRIGERATOR, approximately 18 CF $400. Large Chest Freezer, 15 CF, both in good condition. $250. 509-250-1232. No delivery.
DOG KENNELS 27”L x 21”W x 20” Tall. $45 Call after 10 a.m. 509-250-2927
MANTIS 2-CYCLE MINI-
CULTIVATOR/ROTOTILLER, gas powered, older model, requires 2-stroke oil (not included). Price: $75. Call 509-773-0300. RECLINER, beige in good condition $75 509-773-4497
PATTERNED LOVESEAT AND CLUB CHAIR good condition $75 773-4497
Bowers Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926 or the office of the Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, WA. Sealed Bid Auction will be held at the DNR Southeast Region office on July 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. For a bid packet call 360-3382397.
HILARY S. FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands (2212)
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Care Transitions Services in Southwest Washington The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is designated by the State of Washington as the Area Agency on Aging to serve Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Skamania Counties. As the area agency on aging, AAADSW plans, advocates for, develops, coordinates and supports a comprehensive service delivery system in the region for persons who are 60 years of age or older, persons with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older, and caregivers of aging and/or disabled persons. These programs are among the services overseen by AAADSW (see our website at www.HelpingElders.org).
RFP Announcement: AAADSW will contract with one or more successful bidders to provide Care Transitions Services in one or more of four Southwest Washington service areas – (1) Clark County, (2) Cowlitz County, (3) Wahkiakum County, (4) Klickitat County and (5) Skamania County – from July 2024 through June 30, 2028. Care Transitions Services: AAADSW announces the opportunity for eligible applicants to submit a proposal to provide Care Transitions Services. Care Transitions services is a service provided to older adults aged 60 and over to support acute care hospital discharge, to assess the needs, and to arrange, coordinate, and monitor an optimum package of services to address their needs. Care Transitions Services often include a comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of goals, co-
condition, sage green upholstery $100 509-773-4497
TEETER EP-560 INVERSION TABLE, Brand new for Back Pain, 300 lb Capacity. Paid $270, but we’re moving, so we will sell it for $150. Firm price. 360-6230342.
OAK DINING TABLE, beautiful 100yr old oak table with 6 chairs $250/ 2006 Honda Pilot receiver hitch, electric plug included, fits others $100/ 7-speed Genesis Aluminum Frame Bike – like new $100 – Call or text Mike 509-412-0656.
MISC ITEMS Freezer $75 obo 3x2x2, Air Conditioner $50 OBO, Cedar Chest $50 OBO, Dehumidifier make an offer 541-435-4923 Goldendale.
KIRBY VACUUM cleaner with shampooer $300 509773-4684
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ordination and monitoring of formal and informal service delivery, including coordination and monitoring.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a verifiable legal public or private entity, hold a valid Washington State Business License, and have three (3) years of experience for the services to be provided (Care Transitions Services). Applicants must also comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, and AAADSW policies. Organizations that have been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or excluded from participating in a contract by any Federal or Washington State agency will not be considered. Fiscal and management references will be requested.
In addition, entities responding to the Care Transitions Services RFP must demonstrate experience and capability to provide all aspects of Care Transitions Services and be able to track data such as the number of clients serviced, hospital readmissions 30 days or less during the intervention. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient working capital and fiscal administrative capability. Mandatory requirements to apply (RFP Packets): Entities interested in the Care Transitions Services RFP must request an RFP packet, which details the application process and criteria.
To receive the mandatory RFP packet by email, please send a request for the “Care Transitions Services RFP to: AAADSWContracts@dshs. wa.gov Requests made by other methods will not be considered.
Deadlines: Interested entities must request the mandatory RFP packet(s) and submit to AAADSW the Notice of Intent to Propose form(s) therein before 5:00 pm Pacific Time on Friday June 14, 2024. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered. AAADSW is an Equal Opportunity Agency Women-owned, Minorityowned and Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged
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Support Groups
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
GRIEF SUPPORT
Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
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
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.
DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS? Attend
to apply.
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KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on May 23, 2024 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA2024-12. Applicant: Konstantine Bunde. Proposal for a phased development over three to five years to build three houses, each with two bedrooms and total square footage per house at approximately 900 square feet in size. The houses will be used as long term rentals (i.e. more than two months at a time). The three new homes would be in addition to the one existing single family residence.
After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm June 13, 2024. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (2214)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Port of Klickitat Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting June 4th at 4:30p.m. to set Water Efficiency Goals required by the Washington State Department of Health.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org. YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tues-
SPENSER MARSTON REGULATION POOL TABLE 8’, only 5 yrs old, 3pc slate. Make an offer 509773-3073 (5.15)
WANTED: Egg Cartons: Brought to Grain Growers in Goldendale 509-773-5598.
MATTRESS 5 ½ year old Beautyrest pillowed top Queen size mattress in new condition. No stains etc. FREE 541-980-4082
ANTIQUE SETTEE good
Looking to start a Bridge Club group and looking for people who love to play. Call Frank at 240-286-4435. Loans
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
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.
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days. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251.
NAMI|Oregon
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
Monthly NAMI Gorge meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm by Zoom. For a meeting link and information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
RECOVERING COUPLES
ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
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.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058 MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.
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
& online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.
PLOW, Dearborn Model 10-1 (3 point) - 2 bottom, 14”. Late 40’s). Good condition. No missing parts. $500. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell. WOOD Rack for Dodge pickup full bed. Heavy duty construction. $100. 541806-4666.
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
MOTORCYCLE Tank Bag & Saddle Bag. $50 for both. 541-296-5996.
BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-4907254.
CAMPING Cots (2). Steel frame construction, durable polyester fabric, carrying case included. $40 each. 541-490-7254.
WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
RIDING Lawnmower Engines (3). Briggs & Stratton. $25 each. 541-354-1748.
DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
STACKABLE LG Washer and Dryer. Like new. $495 or best offer. Call or text 509281-2019.
SINGER Sewing Machine Cabinet. Walnut wood. Good condition. $50. 541490-0056.
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254. Antiques & Collectibles TIME Life History of WWII Books. 11 volumes. Hard cover. Pristine condition. $200. 541-490-0056. Book Collections To New Homes Collections for sale. Books: British literature, Native American, Lewis and Clark, Pacific NW history and natural history, 1909 Harvard Classics. Media: cassettes, CD’s, LP’s. Cameras. These are being sold as complete collections and not sold piecemeal. These are in the White Salmon Valley. Text to arrange time to inspect. 503-347-5639. AND...mark your calendars: big garage sale Saturday morning June 29th. Watch this space for address and times of sale. Appliances
STACKABLE LG Washer and Dryer. Like new. $495 or best offer. Call or text 509281-2019.
Building Materials INSULATED GARAGE DOORS
(2) 7 ft. high x 9 ft. wide Functioning Wayne Dalton insulated garage doors with all Hardware including (2) Genie 1/2 HP Screw Drive Garage Door openers. All glass intact, no cracks. Left Side Door: $ 600. Firm. Right Side Door: $ 525 ~ Slight door Damage. Firm (pictures available). Both Doors: $1,125. Firm. Call or text, 541-993-0188. Furniture
DRESSER with Mirror. $50. 541-965-2251.
BISTRO/High Counter Swivel Chairs. 47” tall, seat at 30”, seat width 21”. $50 each. 2 available. 541-4907254.
Household Merchandise
VACUUM Cleaner. Electrolux Epic 8000 Cannister vacuum with all attachments, bags and manual. Very good condition. $125. 541-354-1680. Odell. CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
Miscellaneous
METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.
SINGER Sewing Machine Cabinet. Walnut wood. Good condition. $50. 541490-0056.
PLOW, Dearborn Model 10-1 (3 point) - 2 bottom, 14”. Late 40’s). Good condition. No missing parts. $500. OBO. 541-354-1680. Odell.
Miscellaneous
Wanted
WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.
Tools
RIDING Lawnmower Engines (3). Briggs & Stratton. $25 each. 541-354-1748.
WOOD Rack for Dodge pickup full bed. Heavy duty construction. $100. 541806-4666.
Sporting Goods
CAMPING Cots (2). Steel frame construction, durable polyester fabric, carrying case included. $40 each. 541-490-7254.
WADERS
Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.
Cats FREE CATS & KITTENS FOR GOOD HOMES
Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099
Garden & Lawn DAHLIAS!! Dahlias!! Beautiful Flowers. Plant Dahlia Tubers now. $3 each. 541490-1792.
Auctions NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10am Columbia Stowaway 1821 W. 2nd Street The Dalles, OR #3 Amber Sanders, #117, #140, & 410 Brandie Hichinbotham, #139 Dallas Dugger, #408 Deborah Tattershall, and #572 Beau Christoperson.
Highest bidder must remove entire contents within 48 hours of sale. No checks. Garage/Yard Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines
Print and Online
$25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper.
Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds
LARGE MOVING
SALE Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 31 & June 1 & 2 8am-4pm 7525 Clear Creek Road Parkdale Downsizing and motivated to sell! Lots of stuff. Come see!
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE!
May 31-June 2 9am - 3pm each day 940 Makena Lane & other houses in the neighborhood Hood River Lots of great stuff. Tools, Electronics, Sports Equip., Household Items, Mens clothing and so much more.
Auto Parts & Accessories
TIRES. 3 Continental 255/40 R19 100H. All Season, High Performance. 25,000 miles. Rims NOT included. $50. Hood River. 907-301-1098. Cars SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
Wheels Deal
Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com
Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad”
SIMCOE
AUTO AUCTION Thursday, May 23rd 109 Wing Road Goldendale, WA 98620 10am-12pm 509-314-0084
SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION
Tuesday, May 21 91610 Biggs-Rufus Hwy. Wasco, OR 97065 10am-12pm 509-314-0084
Pickups & Trucks
1994 FORD F150. Brand new tires and numerous parts. Doesn’t run. $800. 509-637-5144.
Motorcycles
2003 SUZUKI Dual Sport DR400. Extra gas tank & seat. Good condition. $1,700. 541-296-5996. MOTORCYCLE Tank Bag & Saddle Bag. $50 for both. 541-296-5996.
Travel Trailers
FIFTH Wheel Trailer built into front room and bedroom combined. Comes with wood stove. Completely redone. Free. Available in June to be hauled away. 509-637-5144.
Apartments for Rent
PUBLISHER’S
NOTICE
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-9279275.
Help Wanted
DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS
Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org
DOMESTIC
COUPLE NEEDED
We are looking to hire a Domestic Couple to oversee the care and maintenance of an estate in Parkdale, OR. The couple will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the home (inside and out), trail, pond, grounds, and garden. If you are interested, please apply at https://hrpersonal.applicantpool.com/ jobs/1081036-29044.html or call 503-450-0712.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN Farmers Irrigation District (FID) is actively recruiting for the position of Operation & Maintenance Technician (O&M Tech). Qualifications required: high school diploma or GED, and must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license. Benefits include: competitive salary range, depends on experience ($21/hour+), paid vacation, sick leave, full family medical, dental and vision, PERS retirement, and a district vehicle and phone. Full time work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm (full time, 40 hours/week).
Applications accepted until Friday, June 7th at 4pm. For a full job description and application email: fidhr@ fidhr.org, go to www.fidhr.org or call 541-387-5261.
MENTAL HEALTH
CLINICIA
NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.
CLASSROOM SPECIALIST
Gorge Academy Day Program
Hiring a Classroom Specialist to support the teacher and students enrolled in the Gorge Academy Day Program in White Salmon. 32.5 hrs./wk., school year schedule. $22.54$27.42 hourly with health benefits and retirement. www.esd112.org/ takeroot
LIVE & WORK in JAPAN
The Hood River-Tsuruta
Sister City Committee is seeking an individual to live and work in Tsuruta, Japan as the sister city program’s Coordinator of International Relations.
This is a salaried position with benefits including housing assistance. This position requires a minimum one-year commitment. Essential duties include teaching English to students of all ages, maintaining lines of communication between the two cities, assisting with exchange activities and planning cultural events.
Applicants must be a resident of Hood River and either hold a bachelor’s degree or obtain one by June 30, 2023.
For more information and additional application requirements contact LisaAnn Kawachi at lisakawachi@yahoo. com or 541-490-0338.
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.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
WISHRAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve the Wishram School District for the 2024-25 school year. This position is full time, 185 day contract. $52,370.00$98,708.00 full annual range. Apply online: www.esd112.org/takeroot
Join the Columbia Gorge News Team! CUSTOMER RETENTION SPECIALIST Columbia Gorge News is hiring a Customer Retention Specialist for our subscriber department. Do you enjoy talking with people on the phone? We are a quickly growing newspaper and online newspaper serving the entire Gorge area. This position will supervise current subscribers, solicit new, oversee distribution of the newspaper and occasionally deliver a missed newspaper. The ideal candidate must possess great customer service skills and be comfortable and accurate with data entry software, including excel. This position is very part-time with flexible hours. This position can be primarily done from a home office with strong internet. (Position currently is 1-2 hours per day Monday-Saturday. Basic duties might include but are not limited to:
• Listening to messages or answering customer calls regarding subscription services or missed deliveries.
• Delivering or requesting delivery to customer from one of our locations.
• The ability to enter subscription information or make changes to data software.
• The ability to solicit expired customers to restart their subscription. For more information contact, 541-386-1234 x100 or email chelseam@gorgenews.com.
REPORTER Reporter position based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Serving The Gorge area of Oregon and across the river in Washington.
The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience.
This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation.
The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography. Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031. www.ColumbiaGorgeNews.com
ATTENTION NURSES & CAREGIVERS
Retired or active nurses interested in making extra money, call this Oregon number, 541-386-3279 on Wednesdays & Fridays, between 11am-1pm. ATENCIÓN ENFERMERASY CUIDADORES
Enfermeros jubilados o activos interesados en ganar dinero extra, llamen a este número de Oregón, 541386-3279, los miércoles y viernes, de 11am. a 1pm. Por favor llame en inglés.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve the Klickitat and Glenwood School Districts for the 2024-25 school year. This position is full time, 185 day contract. $52,370.00 - $98,708.00 full annual range. Apply online: www.esd112. org/takeroot
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR for SPECIAL EDUCATION/ FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Goldendale, WA
We are recruiting for an Assistant Director for Special Education/ Federal Programs Director to serve the Goldendale School District for the 2024-25 school year. Full time, 215 day contract.$107,939.26 - $131,324.64 annual range. Apply online: www.esd112.org/takeroot
TASTING ROOM MANAGER
Hood River Distillers, celebrating 90 years as the Northwest’s oldest and largest distillery, is seeking an exceptional customer service focused Tasting Room Manager to oversee our Hood River and Portland Tasting Rooms as well as coordinate several events throughout the year. The Tasting Room Manager is part of the Marketing team and also works closely with the sales team to deliver personalized educational opportunities to our customers. Come join us as a valued team member in an exciting industry. Apply by visiting https://www. hrdspirits.com/joinour-team
NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS! The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent
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“When is the game over?”I asked
“Whenever Felix wins!”
Last night I was already in bed while the game was wrapping up Felix was nowhere to be seen Peter was silently creeping around the bed and out the bedroom door Suddenly, Felix tore out from under the chair in the bedroom tagged Peter and zoomedon past
“Score!”I hollered from the bed “Felix one Peter zero and Felix has won the game!”
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Then Felix knocked all the pillows off the sofa to celebrate and came to bed with us
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Hmm, Peter said You sometimes used to win games when you played with dogs That’s because you were sneaky anddogs are not as sneaky”
Dogs are not sneaky at all! Peter agreed Peter used to hide from my old dog, Milo, and surprise him Hed call him from the other room and hide on one side of the door or the other More than half the time Milo guessed incorrectly Then Peter jumped out and surprised him It was a very satisfying game for everyone
Peter has still not absorbed the fact that there is no surface upon which it is safe to set any small object Like living on a boat or in a spacecraft we must attach everything to something or put it inside something else
Yesterday, I found Felix rolling the pepper shaker across the floor
And of course our life is so much better this way
For several years we had no pet and we would regularly assure ourselves that life was simpler and, with our trips back and forth to Mexico, we weredoingthesensiblething for ourselvesand for our imaginary pet But pets are not imaginary once you have
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Cats are too sneaky, Peter said I dont standa chance Felix was a street cat in Mexico before we adopted him and brought him home with us He does not seem to be pining for life on the street He has no desire to go outside and is quite content to watch birds through the window He likes his food and water in their matching little blue-and-white bowls, and he likes to have a treat at precisely 8:30 every evening He spends much of the day
WhileIcannotknowwithcompletecertainty what anyone (much less a cat) is thinking at any particular moment, I am sure Felix is a happy cat He likes his new home in our condo He likes his cat games and his many places to nap and his regular treats Ithink he evenlikes us
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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.
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.
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. Owning a salamander or newt is not easy and taking a wild salamander home to make it a pet is a horrible idea. Don’t do it. Most won’t live very long in captivity. Do not
