What is it like being an employer seeking candidates in a tiny rural town like Goldendale? During the Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) board meeting last month, issues surrounding hiring and retention were mentioned. That had me wondering if other employers in town have also experienced similar challenges. With an aging population and a lot of young people moving after graduation, it seemed like there could be some hurdles to overcome when hiring here.
I started reaching out to local employers to learn what their thoughts were. One of the questions I asked was: Do you think issues outside of the job itself impact recruitment? For example, how does a lack of childcare options, school ratings, or limited amenities in Goldendale impact recruitment and retention?
The executive director of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), Jennifer Pauletto, shared her insights. She said, “Recruitment is definitely impacted by the lack of childcare availability and affordability in the area. In the last few years, WAGAP created policies to increase remote work, flexible work schedules, and other items to meet the unique challenges parents are having with accessing childcare for positions that can allow that flexibility, and I believe that has helped us not only hire staff but also retain those with young children.” Pauletto added, “For our regular part-time or full-time positions, we often have several applicants and are able to fill positions as they become available. We prioritize those who have lived experience and make sure that our training can provide people the opportunity to
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Klickitat County is changing its form of government. County commissioners voted unanimously at their November 12 meeting to create a new county administrator position.
The county will be joining 20 of the 39 counties in Washington that currently employ a county administrator. (To be exact, 19 counties have a designated administrator, and Spokane County has a chief executive officer who performs the same functions.) They also named current Human Resources Director Robb Van Cleave to fill the newly created position, effective immediately. He accepted the position, but he made it clear that his involvement with the office would be temporary and transitional. “If you wanted somebody to do this multiyear, I would not be that person,” he told them. “It wouldn’t be fair for me to look past the beginning of 2027.” He said he would use 2026 to get the position set up and ready to hand over at the end of the year. In making the move, Van Cleave suggested that the current HR manager, KC Sheridan, replace him as HR Director, and that an HR Analyst position be posted to replace the HR Manag-
RODGER NICHOLS
PAYING HONOR: At their weekly meeting, Klickitat County commissioners passed a resolution honoring the late Dana Peck.
USPS Operation Santa now open for letter adoption
The U.S. Postal Service
Monday announced that USPS Operation Santa is now open for letter adoption for the 2025 holiday season.
Starting today, individuals, families, workplaces and community groups can go to USPSOperationSanta. com to adopt letters to Santa and help make the holidays brighter for children and families across the country.
This year, USPS is placing special emphasis on adopting family letters—including a new way to do it as a team—to help ensure letters from the same household are adopted and fulfilled together.
“We invite the public to join us in spreading holiday cheer by adopting a USPS Operation Santa letter,” said Sheila Holman, the Postal Service’s vice president of marketing.
“Every year, we receive far more letters than those adopting. So if you have the means, we encourage you to adopt a letter. And this year we’re making it easier for groups to adopt family letters—making the holidays brighter for everyone in a household. And they’re fun and easy to complete with friends or coworkers.”
Adopters can visit USPSOperationSanta.com and follow the steps below to fulfill a letter:
1. Create a login and verify your identity;
2. Browse available letters from across the U.S;
3. Adopt the letters you love—including family letters;
4. Shop for the perfect gift through Santa’s Work Shoppe or on your own; and
5. Ship your gift right away through our online catalog or from a Post Office location
To help ensure gifts arrive in time for the holidays, adopters should ship gifts no later than December 13.
Sending gifts as early as possible helps families know their holiday wishes have been met.
Adopt family letters as a team
USPS is highlighting a feature that makes it easier to fulfill letters from the same household together: Join forces to fulfill the whole crew—one person creates the team and invites friends, family, or coworkers to help fulfill a family’s letters.
Each person take a page—team members can claim the letter from the family that speaks to them and invite others to adopt the rest.
You’re in charge—all letters in the family must be adopted. The team admin can see unclaimed letters and adopt the remaining ones to make sure the family is fully covered.
This option is designed for offices, teams, community groups and organizations that want to make a bigger impact together.
Santa’s Gift Shoppe makes it easy to shop and ship
To help make letter adoption easier than ever, Santa’s Gift Shoppe—powered by ToysRUs—is back this year with a much larger selection of items. Adopters can send gifts directly from the newly expanded online catalog, saving a trip
to a Post Office location and keeping the experience seamless.
Santa’s Gift Shoppe is designed to:
Give adopters a quick, easy way to find the perfect gift
Save time and money— with free shipping on orders over $49
Streamline sending gifts directly to the recipient— because all packaging and shipping is handled for you
Support adopters who want to fulfill multiple letters—including family letters—in one session
“We want to make it as easy as possible to participate,” Holman added. “You can adopt single or family letters as a team, shop for the perfect gift quickly and easily online, and get it delivered directly from Santa’s Gift Shoppe, all from the comfort and convenience of home. And the best part is, the earlier you adopt, the sooner you can help make somebody’s holiday wish come true.”
How to get started Visit USPSOperationSanta.com; Ship gifts by Dec. 13; and Encourage friends, colleagues, and community groups to adopt family letters For more information, visit USPSOperationSanta. com.
Sheriff’s Office responds to Domestic Violence call
Friday, November 7, at about 5:17 p.m. Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Zack McBride responded to 1810 South Roosevelt Street in Goldendale for a cold Domestic Violence complaint. (A cold complaint is one that is reported to police after it occurred.)
McBride contacted the female victim of the complaint. She informed him that two days earlier, she went to the house of her ex-boyfriend, David Paul Davenport, located at 800 Hoctor Road in Goldendale, to visit a dog the two of them share. She added that she and Davenport had been living together from 2011 until they broke up about a year ago, and they now live at separate locations.
The victim stated that in addition to the dog, the couple have a considerable amount of property and animals in common, and she stated she felt like they could at least be friends. She said during her conversation with Davenport at his house that since they had been separated for almost a year, it was time to start dividing up assets. He agreed. She then heard someone cough. Davenport looked at his phone, and the victim could see that the phone was
propped up and that his current girlfriend was on the phone listening to their conversation. She got upset about her being allowed to listen to the conversation between her and Davenport. The victim grabbed the phone. Davenport was intoxicated and lost his balance and fell back out of his chair, landing on the floor. Davenport jumped into her face and told her, “I am going to kill you.” She said Davenport struck her with his fist on the right side of her face, then the left side of her temple. She told McBride Davenport broke two of her teeth and fractured her jaw. While Davenport was fighting with her, she was able to get loose from him and run out the door and get away. She said
she was afraid Davenport would kill her.
Based on the serious injuries to the victim, this incident was considered a felony assault. The victim said she was afraid Davenport would come to her home and kill her. Later the night of November 7, three deputies went to Davenport’s residence and contacted him. He would not talk to the deputies about assaulting the female and stated he wanted to talk to an attorney.
David Paul Davenport, age 65, 5’08” with blue eyes, gray hair, and weighing 160 pounds, was arrested and charged with Felony Assault 2nd Degree (9A.36.021) and booked into the Klickitat County Jail.
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Who are these people? Looks like some kind of souvenir shop, and there’s a box of baseball cards on the counter. We’re guessing
it’s about sports, given the array of team caps in the background. Beyond that, all we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel some-
L OOKING BACK
November 4, 1892, 133 Years Ago – 11/15/71 Sentinel
A much-needed improvement has been made in front of Goldendale’s Central Hotel. With this improvement you can get into your buggy with only one step.
November 12, 1915 – 110 Years Ago
Mose Claussen has purchased two gasoline engine tractors and plows, and the first of the week they were given a trial on his farm near Goldendale. The machines draw three plows each, and travel at a speed of three and a half miles an hour. They do fine work, and we understand that Mr. Claussen is well pleased with the machines.
November 15, 1951 – 74 Years Ago
If the Civil Aeronautics Board approves a polar flight this Christmas season, letters from children in Klickitat County to Santa Claus will be dropped on the kind old Christmas saint’s residence – the North Pole. Word was received by the Sentinel this week from Alaska Airlines officials stating that they believe arrangements can be made to drop letters from Klickitat County children on the North Pole during a flight on which a Santa Pole is to be dropped on the top of the earth. The statement from Alaska Airlines was in reply to a letter from the Sentinel about dropping letters on the North Pole. For those folks who think this is a joke -here is the letter from Alaska Airline; Editor, The Goldendale Sentinel: “Alaska Airlines Inc., is tentatively planning on dropping the Santa Pole approximately November 25, depending on the approval of the C.A.B. We intend to originate this flight from the Fairbanks International Airport. The flight will go from Fairbanks to Point Barrow (the northernmost settlement on the North American Continent), refuel at Point Barrow and continue to the North Pole, returning to Fairbanks either direct or via Point Barrow. “We will have our Advertising Department contact you at a later day concerning definite arrangements for the trip. Operations Manager, Alaska Airlines.
October 29, 1970 – 55 Years Ago
Goldendale Sentinel has finished printing the final batch of ballots for the 1970 election. A total of 7,136 ballots were printed, despite there being only 6,280 registered voters in the county. This is because a law requires that the ballots furnished each precinct be 10 percent more than the registered voters. Registration across the 31 precincts ranges from 48 at Columbus (Maryhill) to 317 at Wishram. Precincts are established with the objective of maintaining registration below 300, while also preventing extremely low numbers. Columbus, with only 48 to vote has been eliminated as a polling place and those electors vote by absentee ballot.
November 5, 1970 – 55 Years Ago
Goldendale’s newest volunteer fireman missed his shining hour. Chuck Rice blew it. He had somehow managed to get himself appointed to judge the Make it with Wool contest – a man judge, yet, and was enjoying all the feminine pulchritude when the fire siren blew, and he didn’t hear it. Afterwards, while having a cup of coffee and recounting his adventures to friends, somebody said, where was the fire? “Fire?” asked Chuck “Was there a fire?’ “Yeah, the former McClure house.” ‘Oh.” said Chuck, ascendingly. Then with alarm, “The former McClure house?” he yelped, “My gosh, I’m just moving in there!” He came panting in to find the fire department had been very effective without him. Well. That’s the way the ball bounces–the newest recruit to the department had missed his own housewarming.
— Richard Lefever Klickitat
County Historical Society
time, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com), or
give us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
was 1992, readers tell us, and the person seated doing the knighting was Goldendale Homecoming Queen Angie
Joe Barker Knows His Basketball
The Goldendale Sentinel –December 28, 1944
Coach E. R. “Joe” Barker, who has piloted his basketball team to eight straight victories this season, has several hobbies besides athletics. The gentleman is artistic, and enjoys monkeying around making drawings for the mimeograph. He is also a home-movie enthusiast, and has made a hobby of history, particularly American and Northwest.
Has Paper Published Barker has also had a mild fling of authorship, having written a paper for his Master’s degree which was adopted by the state of Idaho for use in the CCC. He also had an article published in the Washington Education Journal, entitled “Basketball by Mail.” With the beginning of the war, many schools were unable to send teams into competition in other towns. Barker hit upon the idea of having competition based upon timing of what he termed the six skills: passing, dribbling, dribbling and shooting, foul shooting, field goal shooting and reaction time. The Journal became interested in his new system, snapped it up and Barker found himself gazing at his article in the magazine.
The coach attended Kellogg, Idaho, High School where he earned 12 athletic letters in a school of about 400 students. He also held the North Idaho and the state pole-vaulting record which, ironically enough, was later broken by a youth whom Barker coached in the art of pole-vaulting during his fi rst year of coaching. On Winning Team
His first teaching and coaching job took him to Kingston, Idaho, a very small school where there were not enough boys for two basketball teams. Barker found himself refereeing and playing at the same time during practice. To his confusion, he had his first and last girls’ basketball team.
“All they did was giggle everytime they missed the ball or the basket, which was most of the time,” Barker reminisced. He coached at Kamiah and later went to Sandpoint, where he devised the “shifting ball defense” which the Goldendale basketball squad now is using so successfully. Before coming here, he coached at Waitsburg.
Oregon’s center, 6 foot 7 inch Ken Hays, played ball for him at Waitsburg.
Barker’s team was on the short end of the scoring during the football season, but since he came here his basketball team has won 23 out of 28 games, three of the lost games being in tournament competition.
Also during his high school days, he was on a YMCA team which played during a tournament at Everett, Washington. The team won the championship of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Montana, and western Canada. Barker received an athletic scholarship to Whitman, which he attended for one semester, playing on the varsity football squad. He quit school to work, later entering the University of Idaho. When he turned out for basketball, it was discovered he would be ineligible for two years on the basis that he had played conference ball at Whitman and could not make the transfer.
This picture has been colorized. The year
Jaekel. She is knighting football coach Lee Eikanas. Her escort, Kelly Titus, looks on. Goldendale won their Homecoming game that year.
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We battle age at both sides of life. The young adult must prove they have enough knowledge and skills to do the job. The senior adult must prove they still have the health, skills, and motivation to do the job. Both sides of the spectrum can be challenging. Actually, at every level it’s the same. The 40-yearold doesn’t get a pass from proving he has the skills and desire to perform the tasks but often is given the first glance as a stronger candidate for the job.
When I was 20 years old, I was in college and serving as a senior pastor of a church in Lexington, Kentucky. I went on to several other senior pastoral positions in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. From age 20 to 30, I knew I was competing with men 30 to 55 who had more experience and could point to more success than I could. It all worked out, and I did receive numerous opportunities and places to serve. At age 49, I was receiving calls from different churches in various states about serving as their pastor. I almost went to at least three of those opportunities. Around age 50 seemed to be a peak time for moving to a new senior pastoral position. I had vast experience, doubled and tripled attendance everywhere I had been, and generated millions of dollars in contributions to the churches and their causes. For someone in my profession, 45 to 50 is a grand time.
I was fortunate that at age 50 I had found my place in life with my current job. It doesn’t feel like a job but a daily opportunity to serve and help ministers around the world to train for greater service and fulfill their callings in life.
My dad was another story. By the age of 55, he had worked about 37 years in the coal mines, and he was done with that part of his life. Age 50 would be a hard time to begin a new career as a coal miner. There are so many jobs where 50 or 55 is a great age and some jobs where it’s not.
Regardless of what we do in life, we are to some extent competing with age. Unless we can prove it doesn’t matter. If we can prove it doesn’t matter, then people forget about it. Someone is not too old or too young to do the job unless they prove they are too old or too young. President John F. Kennedy was 36 and he did the job. We have had elderly Senators and Representatives who have performed their jobs well and others who have obviously become too old to do their jobs.
Regardless of your age, you have to prove yourself. Twenty-one might be too young, but maybe not if you are willing to work hard and educate and prove yourself. Eighty might be too old, but maybe not if you have the health, motivation, and skills to keep going. Don’t let the number be the determining factor. Evaluate your skills and motivation and do your best whatever the job or task.
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Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
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I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Letters from the community
Let’s be clear
The continuing resolution just passed to restart the government has been held up in the Senate for 42 days. Rep. Dan Newhouse had nothing to do with the delay. Both Washington State Democrat Senators, Murray and Cantwell, did. Just to be clear, I am registered to vote with no party affiliation and have never always agreed with any other person 100% of the time.
Lela DeWitt Goldendale
Don’t suppress the vote
Organized groups in Washington State are actively trying to make it harder for eligible citizens to regis-
ter and remain registered to vote.
Initiative IL26-126 would require all voters to present an enhanced driver’s license or provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person. Voters who cannot meet these requirements would have their registrations canceled. For many people, obtaining these documents is difficult or costly, effectively preventing eligible citizens from voting.
According to the League of Women Voters, non-citizens are not voting in Washington, and the incidence of such voting is negligible. The Brennan Center for Justice found only 30 cases of non-citizen voting out of 23.5 million nationwide—an incidence rate of just 0.0001%.
In Washington, only U.S. citizens who are registered and at least 18 years old are allowed to vote. Non-
Guidelines for Letters
citizens are prohibited from voting in federal elections and face fines, up to a year of imprisonment and even deportation, if they do so. Mail-in voting has a long, proven record of safety and reliability with 150 years of successful use in the United States. It is extremely popular in Washington State and has increased voter participation. The real threat to election security is misinformation and disinformation—false claims, conspiracy theories, and online echo chambers that distort public understanding and undermine confidence in our elections.
Do not sign Initiative IL26-126. It is nothing more than voter suppression.
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Students place flags on veterans’ graves
Of all the community service projects of the Glenwood Women’s Club, for decades one of the most meaningful is the placing of flags on the graves of veterans in the Mt. Adams Cemetery on both Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day. Students from Glenwood High School show up year after year to help with this very meaningful service.
This year seven students arrived at the cemetery ready and eager to show respect for the veterans on the day that honors their service to our country. In addition to volunteers from the community, Mike Dillenburg and Kevin Branson, the high school students devoting their after-school time to assist club members were Brooklyn Branson, Kerryna Thompson, Giana Jackson, Tylor and Travis Webster, Anthony Avila, and Hunter Walker.
The kids worked together quietly and respectfully, checking their lists and ensuring each veteran had a carefully placed flag. We have great students in our school who are always willing to donate their time for great projects like this.
Our Women’s Club thanks them and Mike and Kevin for their time and effort to honor the veterans who are at rest in the Mt. Adams Cemetery.
Two Glenwood cowgirls who compete on rodeo teams had their final rodeo of the fall season last weekend in Pendleton. It was what you might call a home game for Peyton Sanchey, who is enrolled in Blue Mountain Community College. Also competing was Joslyn Arnold, in her second year on the Walla Walla Community College rodeo team. Joslyn qualified for the short round on Saturday in goat tying but, unfortunately, her goat got up so she had no time. However, the last time I checked, Joslyn was standing in third place in National Intercollegiate Rodeo Norwest Region in goat tying. Peyton finished fourth in barrel racing in the long round Friday night, and fourth in the short round on Saturday as well as third in the average. She currently ranks second in the standings for the Northwest Region. Way to wrap up your fall season, Peyton. We here in Glenwood are very proud of our college rodeo cowgirls. Last week three Glenwood high school students, Giana Jackson, Jocee Hoctor, and Kerryna Thompson, along with Glenwood School Counselor Bridget
McLaughlin and ESD 112 Career and College Counselor Phoenix DorseyBilly joined students from Lyle high school on a tour of several colleges. This opportunity was made possible with funding from the Gates Foundation Horizon Grant. Despite rainy weather, the students enjoyed every minute of their trip and gained valuable insight into college life and the various campuses. Their first stop on Wednesday was Central Washington University where Landon Sanchey, a Glenwood kid and junior at CWU, met them and gave them a great tour. From Ellensburg, they traveled to Seattle where they spent the night. Thursday, they toured the University of Washington. One highlight there for Jocee was meeting up with her Aunt Amy, a librarian in the UW Library. A very special treat was a visit to the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), founded by Paul Allen. I’m eager to hear what they saw and heard there. What a great opportunity. From Seattle, they traveled on to Bellingham for a Friday tour of Western Washington University, where the college treated them to lunch in the student food court. They all agreed the food was delicious. Their final college stop was the Northwest Indian College on the Lummi Reservation. It was a long journey home from there and I’m sure the students and counselors were all very tired. But, as we say in our family, it was a really good tired. While the students were on their trip, our school received a message from the Oxford Suites in Bellingham where the students stayed Thursday evening. The message said, in part, “I wanted to personally reach out to share how truly wonderful your group was to host. After chatting with my team, we all agreed that your group was absolutely fantastic!! Not a single noise complaint, and everyone was so respectful and enjoyable
to have here. Our entire staff would be thrilled to welcome you back; in fact, they’re already hoping you’ll return!” That just reaffirms what we all know here. Glenwood School has great students. Thank you, Glenwood School, ESD 112, and the Gates Foundation for making this opportunity possible.
Klickwood (Klickitat/ Glenwood) basketball for both High School and Middle School has started. The first home game for the High School team is December third in Klickitat, against Lyle/Wishram. The Middle School team competed at Centerville last Monday. I will share results next week. Good luck to all our Glenwood basketball athletes. We wish both teams very successful seasons.
I want to remind everyone once again of the important holiday events coming up here. The Glenwood Community Church will be hosting the annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner on Sunday, November 23, at 4 p.m. The dinner will be held in the school multipurpose room, and all are invited to attend and bring a favorite side dish and/or dessert to share. The church will provide the meat, potatoes, and dinner rolls.
On Saturday, December 13, there will be a Ladies Christmas Brunch at the church. All the ladies of the community are encouraged to invite a friend and join them for a special time together as they celebrate the season.
And don’t forget the Community Christmas Lights competition. It’s great fun and really infuses our entire community with the holiday spirit. Jennifer Throop is spearheading this fun event. If you would like to donate toward prizes or if you’d like to volunteer to judge, please contact Jennifer to let her know. Last year was awesome and I know this year will be even more spectacular. It makes a great family outing, taking the kids around to view all the lights.
I hope you’re planning your outside holiday lighting so you can join the fun.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center to host the Archaeology Roadshow
Celebrate the archaeology and history of the Columbia River Gorge and beyond at the Archaeology Roadshow on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the River Gallery of Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive, in The Dalles. The event is free and open to the public.
The Archaeology Roadshow began in 2012 on the campus of Portland State University—and over the past 12 years, has spread across Oregon, with celebrations taking place in Portland, Bend, Harney County, and now in the Gorge. The Dalles Roadshow will feature over 25 pop-up exhibits and hands-on activities hosted by archaeologists and community members from universities, tribes, archaeology companies, museums and nonprofit organizations. This familyfriendly event introduces visitors of all ages to local heritage and the science and art of archaeology in a fun, engaging way, while instilling a sense of stewardship and respect for the past.
This year’s theme is “The Archaeology of Art & Craft.” Exhibits and hands-on activities will highlight ways
Lorrie Fox For The SenTineL Love quilts? Love supporting a good cause? Then don’t miss the Goldendale Senior Center’s quilt raffle—your chance to win a piece of handmade art you can treasure for years.
This unique, handcrafted, queen-sized (51” x 68.5”) Western-themed quilt was skillfully sewn and generously donated by Mary Bruhn.
Mary said she was asked to donate this Westernthemed quilt for the raffle. “They asked me if I would donate that quilt so they can sell tickets to [the raffle] for money for the mural on the senior center wall. That’s where the money is going to go to,” she says.
What inspired this quilt’s particular pattern? She states the pattern for this quilt is “scrappy” and one-ofa-kind. “It was just squares of the Cowboys that I had gotten. It’s no pattern out of a book or anything like that. It’s something that I came up with,” Mary says.
Mary said she began sewing quilts in her 20s and made many lap quilts that she donated to the local
the skills of the traditional artisan and master craftsman are reflected both in past records (archaeology, history, oral traditions) and in the living heritage art forms and traditions passed down through generations. There will also be a First Tech Challenge robotics team that will demonstrate ways robotics are applied in archaeological practice. Maryhill Museum of Art, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Fort Dalles, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and many more organizations – will showcase ways “art and craft” are core to the human experience, from food preparation and tool making, to clothing and
personal belongings. Indian Tacos and huckleberry treats will be prepared by Something Else Frybread.
A panel of experts in archaeology and geology will be on hand to identify the personal artifacts visitors bring. Stone, bone, plant, and historical items are welcome. Experts will do their best to determine the object’s age, possible function and anything else they can. If you have any details about where the object was found, please bring them. Limit is three objects. There will be no financial appraisals. For more information on the Roadshow, visit www. archaeologyroadshow.org.
hospital, but she first learned to sew as a child. “I started sewing when I was in third grade,” she recalls. “And we had to start on the old tread machine. You had to make sure it went forward and not backwards, because that was a learning thing.” Mary laughs. “And then we got to go on to the electric sewing machines.”
You can get your tickets for only $1 each. Every ticket purchased supports the repainting of the Goldendale Senior Center’s wall
There is no limit on purchases. Cash only, please. Tickets can only be purchased at the What Knot
the
at 115 E. Main Street in Goldendale. The drawing will be held December 16 at noon, so get your tickets soon. Your name and phone number must be on the ticket to enter. The winner will be called after the drawing. For hours, directions, or questions, call (509) 773-5663.
mural.
Shop’s sales counter, located inside
Goldendale Senior Center
HOW IT WAS DONE: Dan Stueber talks with visitors about making stone tools at The Dalles Archaeology Roadshow, 2023.
L f QUILT FOR A CAUSE: May Bruhn created this handsome quilt that is being raffled off to raise funds for the Goldendale Senior Center.
Quilt Raffle to support Goldendale Senior Center
HONORING VETS: Glenwood High School students volunteered their afternoon to place flags on veterans’ graves in the Mt. Adams Cemetery. Left to right first row: Brooklyn Branson, Giana Jackson, and Kerryna Thompson, Tylor Webster. Left to right second row: Hunter Walker, Anthony Avila, and Travis Webster.
Flirts Friends & Funds returns
A fundraiser for the Golden Giving Tree will be held this Saturday, November 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion. It’s the second annual Flirts Friends & Funds, in which singles and friends are
“raffled” off. Individual tickets are $15, four for $50, cash only. Admission and parking are free, and there will be a no-host bar.
The Golden Giving Tree, located in Pat’s Place on Main Street in Goldendale, is a charity started by
Taletha Wagoner to buy Christmas presents for children whose families are unable to buy presents for them. Last year the charity raised $2,400 and gave presents to almost 200 local children.
Ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk Goldendale’s Lawson makes it to Nike meet
Jake GoldsteiN-street
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Just months after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a Washington law to keep medical debt off consumers’ credit reports, the Trump administration is looking to block such policies.
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now says federal law preempts laws like Washington’s. The federal agency’s position is a reversal from the Biden era.
Backers of Senate Bill 5480, which stops collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit agencies, decried the move.
“Overturning safeguards around medical debt is just another indicator that we have a president that prioritizes cash money to special interests over people,” said state Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, the bill’s sponsor. “And honestly, I don’t get this upset typically, but I’m pretty upset.”
The bureau’s new interpretation of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, filed in the Federal Register late last month, doesn’t invalidate Washington’s law, but opens it up to legal challenges.
A spokesperson for Attorney General Nick Brown said his office is tracking the issue.
It comes as many people in Washington and across the country face spiking health care premiums due in part to the end of federal subsidies that help pay for Affordable Care Act coverage. These tax credits were at the center of the government shutdown fight.
Thousands in Washington are expected to forgo health insurance because of the rising premiums. Costs for employer-sponsored plans are also increasing.
Adam Zarrin, of Blood Cancers United, called it “devastating timing.”
“What’s going to happen is that more Americans, more Washingtonians are going to incur medical debt,” Zarrin added. “It will happen.”
Riccelli’s bill passed the Legislature this year with some bipartisan support. It took effect in late July.
In a survey last year from the American Cancer Society, nearly half of
cancer patients and survivors reported dealing with medical debt, even though almost all were insured.
About six in 10 Washingtonians say they would struggle to pay an unexpected $500 medical bill, and around the same proportion reported avoiding or altering their medical care because of the cost, according to Northwest Health Law Advocates.
The goal of the new law is to stop debt from hurting residents’ chances of renting an apartment or buying a car, and to remove it as a barrier to people seeking treatment, said Audrey Miller García, the government relations director for Washington at the American Cancer Society.
“This is not debt that they acquired because they were out on a shopping spree,” she said. “They were sick. This is not their fault.”
Over a dozen states have these laws on the books.
Others include California, Colorado, Illinois and New York.
In 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under thenPresident Joe Biden issued the opposite guidance of the Trump administration. The federal agency said states could ban medical debt from
credit reports. Many states then passed their laws.
The following year, three major credit bureaus voluntarily announced medical debt under $500 would no longer appear on their credit reports.
Separate from the 2022 guidance, the Biden administration finalized a rule this January barring medical debt reporting under some circumstances federally. But industry groups sued, and the new Trump administration declined to defend the new federal policy, so a federal judge in Texas voided it over the summer, ruling that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had exceeded its statutory authority.
Now, with Trump in office, the bureau says its own prior interpretation was “manifestly wrong” and “reflected a misguided policy choice that would undermine the credit reporting system and credit markets.”
“The 2022 rule sowed confusion into the credit reporting system by creating a patchwork quilt of federal and state laws competing to govern the marketplace,” states the notice signed by White House budget director Russell Vought, who is also acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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This past weekend, on November 15, Goldendale High School’s top cross country runner Malachi Lawson ran at NXR (Nike Cross Country Regionals Northwest) in Spokane, Washington.
The top high school teams from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, and Hawaii all came together to hash out the best runners. Malachi ran in the fourth heat of the Open Invitational and came in 12th for his heat. He set a personal record in the 5k clocking 16:22.3. This placed him 179th in the Compiled Open Invitational rankings out of 1,235 runners. For the whole day including the Championship Race he ran the 11th fastest time among the freshmen runners.
Malachi will be capping off his cross country season with one last competition at the USATF Region 13 Cross Country Junior Olympic Championship. Whether or not he qualifies for nationals, he will focus on his indoor track and field
meet taking place December 14. After that, Malachi will take a much-needed break before training for a handful of January indoor
meets in an effort to qualify for another national meet either at New Balance Indoor Nationals or Nike Indoor Nationals.
Contributed
GREAT SHOWING: Goldendale High School’s Malachi Lawson set a new personal record last weekend.
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Teachers see benefits from classroom phone bans
Steve Stein
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“I often explain it to parents like this: I’m not more entertaining than the latest cat videos or the drama on social media—but I am more exciting than nothing.”
That’s a recent survey response from a teacher in Washington state. Without the distraction of cellphones, students engage more with their teachers and peers. They use class time to focus on assignments, and teaching feels more like it did when I first started 20 years ago.
Based on what we’re reading in the literature, observing in classrooms, and most importantly, hearing from teachers, the message from educators across Washington is loud and clear: cellphone policies, when paired with consistent enforcement, are making a positive impact. In
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There are still a lot of questions to be answered. What’s going to be in the county administrator’s job description? How much will he or she be paid as administrator? It certainly represents a step up in responsibility, which usually means a raise.
Moving up to the HR Director position, Sheridan will also qualify for a raise. That would mean more money for her, but less than Van Cleave was making, a net savings for the county.
He also recommended to backfill her position with an HR analyst versus an HR manager. That one would also save some money, since the new hire would start at a lower pay grade than Sheridan was as HR manager.
The new organization chart would eventually consolidate the Planning, Building, Codes Enforcement, and Economic Development departments into a single one-stop shop department.
“The general discussion at the workshop was to combine the functions of those departments,” Van Cleave said, “to put then them all under the same umbrella.”
It would also show all of
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vide people the opportunity to succeed, especially in entry-level positions. Right now, we are hiring for Goldendale food bank positions, and interviews are ongoing. The jobs we have a bit more of a challenge filling are those positions that are bilingual, Spanish/English. We have a high number of Spanish-language clients and need bilingual staff to support their needs. It takes more time to fill these positions. The childcare liaison position is fairly unique in the reason it stayed open for a longer time. It is a contract position with very limited hours.”
Ellen Perconti, Goldendale School District superintendent, also weighed in about the schools’ recruitment experiences. She said,” Goldendale School District typically has a reasonable number of qualified applicants for positions. We are able to hire quality people who have a passion for education and students. Our school and the Goldendale community are supportive of new staff members.” When asked if there were issues that impacted recruitment, she said, “Outside issues definitely impact recruitment. We hear from staff and applicants that childcare for their children is an ongoing concern. Housing availability is another issue that we hear about. The lack of rentals or homes to purchase within the desired price range limits applicants and sometimes the reten-
contrast, weak enforcement leads to poor results. I observe about 150 high school classrooms a year, bringing a decade of experience, meaning I was in classrooms both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In fall 2024, one classroom stood out. I should say— it grabbed my attention. Before, during, and after the lesson, students were actively participating and discussing the material. This level of engagement has been rare lately. The teacher attributed the change to a new, strictly enforced policy prohibiting phone use. I thought about that classroom for the entire two-hour drive to my next classroom. This wasn’t an isolated case. Throughout the fall and winter, I encountered more classrooms with similar energy. Each time, the teacher mentioned a change in cellphone policy. One day, after I left a classroom that
the departments reporting directly to the new administrator except for Public Works and the Public Health and Behavioral Health Department, which would continue to report directly to the commissioners.
All this came out of the offline commissioners’ workshop session Wednesday, November 5.
The change could mean that commissioners would no longer have to meet every single Tuesday for most of the day. Since Wasco County added an administrator in 2010, commissioners only need to meet twice a month and are usually able to wrap up by noon. Commissioners are also contemplating a hiring freeze and possibly reducing commissioner salaries. Commissioner salaries for 2025 are $73,437, up 2.5 percent, or $1,784. from 2024.
And they pledged to use funding from the 1/10 of one percent sales tax for the criminal justice system to fund a new position in the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office.
The county took time to honor the late Dana Peck with a plaque and proclamation that reads in part,
tion of staff. We do have staff who commute from The Dalles, the Yakima area, and beyond.”
Situated near the Columbia River, Maryhill Winery must also find suitable candidates for their business. Owner Craig Leuthold said, “While it has been challenging finding the right people, we have been able to fill all of our necessary positions. It has just taken longer for some of those positions. We have many different positions at the winery, from cellar staff to tasting room associates to truck drivers and administrative staff. None of them are more or less hard to fill. The top positions in each department usually take longer to fill. We offer competitive wages and full benefits to all our full-time employees, which makes it easier to recruit employees.”
Leuthold also explained that, in his opinion, childcare, school ratings, and expensive shopping haven’t been a factor in Maryhill’s recruitment efforts. He mentioned that many of his employees live in The Dalles or places other than Goldendale. I also spoke with Uplift Local’s Emily Harris. She has been recruiting documenters in Goldendale and around the Gorge area. It is contracted gig work that requires people to attend public meetings to record them and take notes. Harris calls it a “civic side hustle.” Some of the notes become journalistic articles on Uplift Local, the organiza-
shared this same positive environment, I passed a sign in the hallway: “From bell to bell, there is no cell!”
The consensus among these teachers from these classrooms was clear: changing the policy wasn’t difficult. The key was to start the year with a unified commitment from staff to enforce it consistently. Over time, even students began to appreciate the benefits. While my observations are anecdotal, they were compelling. Calling on survey data for insights
In early spring this year, my colleagues and I surveyed nearly 300 teachers and received 212 responses within a week—a high return rate. Our validity check confirmed four key factors and a moderate reliability score. We used professional statistical software to analyze the data and even submitted open-ended responses to ChatGPT for collation.
“Dana’s commitment to collaboration with endless contacts and friends, built bridges between public agencies, private enterprise and community organizations, contributing to the sustained growth and resilience of our local economy.”
In other items, commissioners tentatively scheduled a pair of hearings for the county’s mandates six-year plan for road maintenance and upgrades. There would be an afternoon hearing at their December 2 meeting and an evening hearing from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Center in White Salmon. It was a busy day for commissioners, who also approved two short plats, four boundary adjustments, and a dozen items on the consent agenda:
• Consolidated contract amendment #9 for Klickitat County Health Department 2025-2027.
• 2026 interlocal funding assistance agreement with Washington Gorge Action Programs for operation of the Bingen/White Salmon Youth Center.
• Inmar Intelligence sponsored mail-back program for the Health Department.
tion’s website.
When asked if she encountered any obstacles when recruiting in Goldendale, she said a few challenges have arisen. Some meetings are only held in person without a virtual option, so driving can be a factor for some people. Conversely, for virtual attendance, good internet access is essential. Additionally, since some meetings are midday and some are in the evening, there has to be a match for what the documenter’s schedule is. Harris said she needs more people to attend meetings in Goldendale. She said if anyone is interested in the gig, their next free training is December 2 on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. Harris mentioned that even high school students are encouraged to apply. More information can be found at upliftlocal.news/ columbia-gorge/columbiagorge-documenters/becomea-documenter.
All in all, the biggest takeaway from employers that responded to my questions was that going forward, more childcare options and affordable rentals in Goldendale would be helpful. Hopefully, in the future, these problems will find a solution.
The survey revealed a nuanced and often frustrating reality. While many educators report improved student behavior when policies are consistently enforced, inconsistent application, lack of administrative support, and student addiction to devices undermine these efforts.
Teachers also report several obstacles in enforcing phone policies effectively.
One major issue is inconsistent enforcement across staff, which undermines the credibility and effectiveness of the rules. Additionally, many teachers feel a lack of administrative support, making it difficult to uphold policies with authority.
Student defiance, often fueled by phone addiction, presents a daily challenge, as does parental pushback, which can weaken the school’s resolve to maintain strict guidelines.
When phone policies are
• Approval of a contract with Pacific Northwest Environmental LLC. for asbestos abatement in the Klickitat County Courthouse jury room.
• Approval of a contract with Oliver’s Floor Covering for the Klickitat jury room floor covering Installation.
• Approval of a contract for 2025-26 county parking lots snow removal in Goldendale.
• Approval of a contract for “2025-26 snow removal at the Pioneer Center.
• The appointment of a Board of Health member
• Additional compensation to a foreman who is performing work outside of classification.
enforced, teachers reported positive changes such as increased student engagement, more peer interaction, improved social skills, and a stronger classroom presence.
Distractions are minimized, and incidents of cheating are reduced. However, when enforcement is lax, the opposite occurs—students show decreased focus and participation, behavioral issues rise, and the overall learning environment deteriorates.
To address these challenges, teachers who responded to the survey recommended a complete bellto-bell phone ban, centralized phone storage during class, consistent enforcement by all staff members, and a system of clear, progressive consequences for violations.
A smaller group of teachers advocated for policies allowing teacher discretion for educational use of phones. Even among them,
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the need for clear guidelines and safeguards against misuse was emphasized.
The survey paints a picture of schools grappling with the pervasive influence of personal technology. While positive change is possible, it requires clear policies and consistent enforcement.
Teachers are calling for a unified approach to create a more focused and engaging learning environment for students. But it’ll take support from administrators and parents for classroom cellphone bans—and the benefits they can offer—to successfully take hold.
This article was written by Steve Stein, with assistance from Kyle Carrigan, who is director of educational partnerships and outreach at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California, and Geoff LaBrant, who serves as regional math coordinator for Washington’s Educational Service District 105.
ALT, Stafford • Advertisement for the public hearing for the establishment of the Six- Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2026-2031.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
PETER MIRAMON and ELIZABETH MIRAMON, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES R. THOMPSON, DECEASED; and ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, Defendants. Case No. 25-2-00245-20
SUMMONS
The State of Washington to the said Heirs And Devisees of James R. Thompson, Deceased; And All Persons Or Parties Unknown Claiming Any Right, Title, Estate, Lien, Or Interest In The Real Estate Described In The Complaint:
You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 5th day of November, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said Court.
The object of this action is for adverse possession of and to quiet title in real estate to Plaintiffs in Klickitat County, described as:
That certain strip of land bounded on the Southwest by the Northeast boundary of Lot 2, City of White Salmon Short Plat No. WS-SP-1988-6-15, filed in Book 2 of Short Plats, page 15, records of Klickitat County; on the Northwest by the Northwesterly boundary of said Lot 2, extended; on the Southeast by the Southeasterly boundary of said Lot 2, extended; and on the Northeast by the Southerly boundary line of the right of way of Grandview Boulevard; All in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Dated this 5th day of November 2025 Jordan Ramis Learon John Bird, WSBA #53249 Attorney for Plaintiffs (4509, 4603, 4701, 4801, 4901, 5001)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of PATRICIA M. GOW, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00071-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Kelli P. Spalding and Jodi R. Helvie 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:
Novwmber 5, 2025
Meghan C. Maier, WSB #62435 Attorney for Personal Representative
NW Heritage Law PC
P.O. Box 2449
The Dalles, OR 97058 (4510, 4604, 4702)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
The Klickitat County Board
N otices
of Commissioners will meet November 25, 2025, at 1:30 pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via Zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2025 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners’ Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at Board of County Commissioners Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty. org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before November 25, 2025 at 1:30pm, with the subject line: 2025-3 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Board of County Commissioners, Ron Ihrig, Chairman Fund/Expense Request 001 General 135,689.00 111 Elections 80,000.00 124 Investigations 73,860.00 125 Cumulative Reserve 180,000.00
TOTAL 469,549.00 (4613, 4703)
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. UMPAQUA BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STERLING SAVING BANK Plaintiff v. NAWASSA ELAINE BASKETT; DION LEE ROY JOHNSON; SHANE DOUGLAS JOHNSON; DOE 1 AND DOE 2 WHO ARE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON; DOE 3 AND DOE 4 WHO ARE THE OCCUPANTS OF 1235 HWY 142, LYLE, WA 98635 Defendants, No. 23-2-0028720. TO: Nawassa Elaine Baskett, Shane Douglas Johnson, and Dion Lee Roy Johnson, 1235 Hwy 142, Lyle, WA 98635. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 1235 Hwy 142, Lyle WA 98635. Legal Description: In the County of Klickitat, State of Washington LOT 3, BLOCK 1, STEARNS TRACTS, VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES FROM THE PIPELINE PRESENTLY ON THE SAID PREMISES. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 4-13-2251-0103/00. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M DATE: December 26, 2025 PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $45,200.04, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455. (4615, 4704, 4801, 4901)
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. UMPAQUA BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STERLING SAVING BANK Plaintiff v. DOE 1 AND DOE 2 WHO ARE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON; Defendants, No. 23-2-00287-20. TO: Doe 1 and Doe 2 who are unknown heirs and devisees of Douglas R. Johnson, 1235 Hwy 142, Lyle, WA 98635. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 1235 Hwy 142, Lyle
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WA 98635. Legal Description:
In the County of Klickitat, State of Washington LOT 3, BLOCK 1, STEARNS TRACTS, VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES FROM THE PIPELINE PRESENTLY ON THE SAID PREMISES. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 4-13-2251-0103/00. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M. DATE: December 26, 2025
PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $45,200.04, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455. (4616, 4705, 4802, 4902, 5001, 5101)
PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING CANCELATION Board of County Commissioners Klickitat County The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will not be meeting the week of November 18th, 2025 due to conflicting schedules resulting in the lack of a quorum. They will resume their regular Board meetings on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
/S/ Ron Ihrig, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Klickitat County, Washington (4619, 4706)
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 revisement and extension of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for Klickitat County. Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ room located in the Klickitat County Services Building, Goldendale, Washington and Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00p.m. in the White Salmon Room #112, Pioneer Center, White Salmon, 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 Transportation Improvement Program for 2026-2031.
Zoom meeting is only being provided at the Goldendale 1:30 p.m. meeting 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
paving as well as the positive attachment of the superstructure and substructure components to each other, and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.
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) 7734616.
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 12th day of November, 2025 Ron Ihrig, Chairman Board of County Commissioners (4620, 4707, 4903)
NOTICE OF MEETING
Klickitat Fire District #12 Commissioners Meeting. Klickitat Fire District #12 and Commissioners will be meeting to approve the 2026 Budget and Levy on Thursday November 20th at 7pm at the Klickitat Fire Fall at 98 Durkee Road in Klickitat.
For the record, the Board of Commissioners of Klickitat Fire District #12 meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Klickitat Fire Hall and are open to the public. (4624, 4708)
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids for the Wood Gulch Bridge Preventative Maintenance, CRP 388, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on November 12, 2025 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. November 12, 2025 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. November 12, 2025 Wood Gulch Bridge Preventative Maintenanace, CRP 388”. This contract provides for the improvement of the Wood Gulch/Schrantz Road Bridge, via deck repair and approach
Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $70,000 and $120,000. The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 28th Day of October, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig Chairman Lori Zoller Commissioner Todd Andrews Commissioner ATTEST: LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (4415, 4507, 4601, 4709)
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL) is seeking requests for qualifications from experienced firms to provide on-call capital planning and project delivery services to FVRL to fulfill Levy Lid Lift promises and support projects within our 10-year master facilities plan. The full text of the RFQ (and any addenda thereto) can be found at the FVRL website: https://www.fvrl.org/ submit-bids/ Questions should be referred to bids@fvrl.org. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on December 15th, 2025. (4710)
KLICKITAT COUNTY
BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers, 2nd floor of the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 W. Court, Goldendale, Washington, for the purpose of establishing the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, setting the 2026 property tax levies, and adopting the 2026 Klickitat County Budget.
A draft copy of the 2026 Preliminary Budget and the 20262031 Capital Improvement Plan may be viewed at the County Commissioners’ office in the Services Building, 115
W Court Goldendale, Room 201. Or it may be viewed on the County’s website at www. klickitatcounty.org under the Fiscal Services department. Any interested person may appear and be heard for or against any part of the capital improvement plan and budget at the above-mentioned time and place. The Commissioners’ meeting room is accessible to persons with disabilities. Written comments are also welcome and should be received in the Commissioners’ Office or via email to bocc@ klickitatcounty.org with subject line: 2026 BUDGET by 1:30 pm on December 2, 2025. Board of County Commissioners Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman (4711, 4805)
PUBLIC NOTICE KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW AND ADOPT THE 2026-2029 CLEAN ENERGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
DATE: December 9, 2025 TIME: 3:00pm LOCATION: Klickitat PUD Meeting Room. 1313 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA. The Klickitat PUD Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review the Klickitat PUD 2026–2029 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP). The hearing will cover adjustments made to the CEIP based on feedback received during the public comment period, which concluded on November 28, 2025. An additional public comment period will be announced following the plan review. After public comment and discussion, the Board may vote to adopt the CEIP for the 2026–2029 period. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2491 850 0833. If you participate by phone, please provide your name and area you are joining from for the meeting record. Contact for More Information: Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Phone: (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357 (4712, 4806, 4903) PUBLIC NOTICE KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2026 KLICKITAT PUD OPERATING BUDGET HEARING DATE: December 9, 2025 TIME: 3:45pm LOCATION: Klickitat PUD Meeting Room. 1313 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA. The Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed 2026 KPUD Operating Budget at 3:45 p.m. on December 9, 2025. Concurrent with this hearing, the Commission will also hold a hearing on the proposed 2026 KPUD Electric Rate adjustments. A public comment period will follow these presentations. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2491 850 0833. If you participate by phone, please provide your name and area you are joining from for the meeting record. After public comment and discussion, the Board may vote to adopt the 2026 Klickitat PUD Operating Budget. Contact for More Information: Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Phone: (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357 (4713, 4807, 4904)
PUBLIC NOTICE KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2026 KLICKITAT PUD ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENT HEARING
DATE: December 9, 2025 TIME: 3:45pm
LOCATION: Klickitat PUD Meeting Room. 1313 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA. The Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed 2026 KPUD Electric Rate adjustments at 3:45 p.m. on December 9, 2025. Concurrent with this hearing, the
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accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2491 850 0833. If you participate by phone, please provide your name and area you are joining from for the meeting record. After public comment and discussion, the Board may vote to adopt the 2026 Klickitat PUD Electric Rate Adjustments. Contact for More Information: Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Phone: (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357 (4714, 4809, 4905)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Gun Range Management Services
Klickitat County Public Works Department is requesting proposals from Gun Clubs and other firms interested in providing services for the County owned Gun Range. Required services will include operational procedures, safety, lead abatement, local populous involvement, marketing plan, and staff qualifications needed to operate a gun range. Public Works intends to engage with a bonded and insured body that has back-
ground and experience in range operations in one firm. Sealed proposals will be received by: Klickitat County Public Works Department 115 West Court Street MS 303 Goldendale, WA 98620
Email: jeffh@klickitatcounty. org
Phone: (509) 773-4616
Fax: (509) 773-5713 until 3:00 p.m. on December 11, 2025 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, Goldendale, Washington or free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Venders and Consultants by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Good & Services; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-
8.25 motor $150 503-5155665
BIKE EQUIP Stationary bike trainer, Deuter MT-04, use your won bike $40 503-5155665 FIREWOOD free (rounds) for anyone in need. Columbus Avenue Baptist Church crew will load for you. Please call Ric Stone at 509-2501332 for details and appointment.
FRESHLY CUT and limbed pine logs, FREE, on Box Canyon Rd 509-773-4497
RECLINER in good shape $50 509-773-4497
P225/60R17 TIRES, legal tread $10/ea 509-261-2758
RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494
FISHING REELS 3 unused, make an offer 509-773-5494
CHROME RIMS. Ford 6 lug. $100 or B/O. 509-773-5227.
SLIDE-IN STOVE. Samsung double oven, propane/gas. $250 or B/O. 509-773-5227.
2 SOAPSTONE rocks for carving $25 each 509-2612115
HARLEY DAVIDSON vest and chaps, LIKE NEW $125 for the set 509-261-2115
RYOBI 13.5 amp corded 16” rototiller, lightly used $100 509-790-9985
BLACK & Decker Portable air conditioner, as new $125 509-790-9985
PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75
STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593 IN SEARCH OF old-style ground drive manure spreader, working or repairable 509-439-1158
ENCYCLOPEDIA Full set of 1966 World Book Encyclopedias $100 509-773-5666 leave a message
BLUE FIG ROLLING SEWING MACHINE CART, purple, 24” x 12” x 20” big enough for two machines $130 509-261-2038
READERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-3784320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.
line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-2581303 should you require assistance.
The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all firms that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.
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GRIEF SUPPORT
Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
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.
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
STROKE
SURVIVORS
SUPPORT GROUP
Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR. MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
DEMENTIA
Support Group
every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
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
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677. DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS?
Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY,
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued two Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) on November 6, 2025 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 19711 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA 2025-21. Applicant: Todd Burwell. A combination of a Boundary Line Adjustment followed by Short Plat requesting to subdivide approximately 38,900 SF into two lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the NENE of Section 36, T4N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Husum vicinity) on tax parcels 04-10-3607-2301/00 & 04-10-3607-2302/00.
SEPA2025-22. Applicant: Ricky Spring. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide approximately 20 acres into four lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of SWNE of Section 7, T3N, R11E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Snowden vicinity) on tax parcel 03-11-07000034/00.
a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812
PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.
NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251.
Alcoholicos
Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that these proposals 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 on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm December 4, 2025. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm December 11, 2025. 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. (4716)
Centerville SCHOOL SEEKS PRO/CON COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR FEB. 10, 2026 LEVY
Centerville School District is seeking to renew its Educational Programs and Operations levy in the February 10, 2026, election. The levy would continue funding for critical
needs not yet fully funded by the state. As part of the election process, the district is required to make a request for committee members to prepare pro and/ or con statements regarding the enrichment levy. The Klickitat County voter’s pamphlet will contain pro (supporting) and con (against) statements. The Pro Committee as a group will write a pro statement of up to 250 words. The Con Committee will write a 250-word statement in opposition to the ballot measure. Those interested in applying for one of the committee positions should submit their name, contact information and a brief statement as to why they would like to serve on one of the committees. There will be two committees created. There is a limit of three members per committee. The committee members are responsible for writing statements in favor or in opposition to the measures. Both will appear in the Klickitat County voter’s pamphlet. Please submit your name and interest to rose@centervilleschool.org by noon on Monday, November 24, 2025. (4717)
her to more outdoor activities. 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 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org $500 or Less
ITALIAN Chairs (6). $25 each. Call Oscar, 509-9042762.
TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254.
LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE! • Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads • Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.
SNOW Wheels. 5 X 112, 195/65R 15 Conti extreme winter contact tires. Also plastic hub caps. $150. 541490-1022.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
FOOD Dehydrator, 9 shelves. $15. 541-354-1748.
BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set of 10. 541-490-7254. Carson.
SNOW Tires (2). Goodyear brand on 5-lug wheels. 31/10 50 R15 LT. $25. 541354-1748. WINTERCAT Studded Tires. 245/7516. Mounted on Toyota Tacoma rims. $109/set. Call or text 541350-8747. JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500
c lassifieds
only. One bedroom unfurnished, uncarpeted apt, ground floor. One cat. Willing to pay non-refundable pet deposit and pet rent. Spouse lives at Oregon Veterans Home. Good credit. References available. Tommee Carlisle, 928-499-9023 (VM or text).
ish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set. 541490-7254.
Miscellaneous Wanted WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039. Sporting Goods X-COUNTRY
Print & Online
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Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION
Tuesday, November 18 91610 Biggs-Rufus Hwy. Wasco, OR 97065 Viewing starts at 10am Auction 11am-12pm 509-314-0084
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
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 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.
Rentals Wanted NEED TO RENT APARTMENT Wanted to rent in The Dalles
This 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1714 sq ft, single-level, custom home on five park-like acres offers distinctive craftsmanship, and at night, this landscape becomes a sanctuary for stargazers. The home’s peaceful atmosphere and stunning setting make it a natural fit for vacation rental or guest use. With thoughtful, quality updates throughout, this delightful home is move-in ready for the next chapter waiting to unfold!
Check Out Our Upcoming Open House: Saturday, November 22, from 12pm-3pm Or call your favorite Realtor to schedule a showing today!! For More Info: Call/Text Jenifer Watson or Gil Martinez RE/MAX @ 509-945-0890. Help Wanted
COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be self-motivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly Mon-Fri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews.com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541-386-1234 Ext. 100.
SCHOOL NURSE ADMINISTRATOR
$61k - $73k
Come join our Columbia Gorge ESD team in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. This role manages a caring team of 9 staff addressing the health needs of students. Part-time .7 FTE or 154 days annually. https://www.cgesd.k12. or.us/page/jobs
ROAD MAINTENANCE POSITION
Sherman County Road Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker. Must possess ability to obtain Class A CDL within 6 months of date of hire. The person will perform a variety of manual and skilled tasks involving heavy lifting; operating heavy and specialized equipment in the general construction and maintenance of county roads, bridges and related facilities. All road department personnel are subject to random drug testing. Before hiring, applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal history/background check. Applications are available on Sherman County’s website: co.sherman. or.us and from the Sherman County Road Department (phone: 541-565-3271 or 541-565-3623) in Moro, Oregon. Applications are due Friday, December 12, 2025 by 5pm. In accordance with applicable laws, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for the position may be eligible for veterans’ preference in public employment. Sherman County is an equal opportunity employer. Position will remain open until filled.
HR ANALYST
Human Resources Department – Goldendale, WA. Non-Exempt - Full-Time –40 hr/week, Grade 38, Step 1-3, $24.00-$25.44/Hr DOQ. Open until filled. Visit www. klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171.
MARKETING
SALES
REPRESENTATIVE
Columbia Gorge News is seeking a sales and marketing representative for the news media territory. Sales experience preferred. Candidate should have the ability to meet multiple deadlines, communicate clearly and effectively, be outgoing and have the ability to want to work with a variety of customers. Small businesses are the heart of our clients, and the job will require travel to businesses throughout The Gorge area. Office and remote work available. Weekly newspaper sales, niche print publications and online website are many of the products to market. Pay will be hourly during 60-day training and work towards salary and commissions. PTO/retirement match. Health insurance not currently available. Full or part time offered. Contact publisher, ChelseaM@GorgeNews.com to apply.
TUESDAY DELIVERY
DRIVER
• Approximately 6 hour shift from 7am-1pm • Company Van Provided Local newspaper delivery driver needed on Tuesdays. Job is to pick up delivery in Hood River early morning and take to post offices and then deliver to all newsstands and stores in The Dalles. Company van provided. The delivery driver oversees weekly delivery of the newspaper and keeping newsstands in clean and good working conditions. Must have clean driving record with valid local driver’s license. Requires the need to drive-in all-weather conditions. Ability to easily lift 25lbs required. Minimum wage, part time. To inquire send job history and references to: ChelseaM@Gorgenews.com or call 541-386-1234 ext. 100. Address: Columbia Gorge News, 1812 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031.
SEASONAL
EQUIPMENT
MECHANIC
Responsibilities include repair & maintenance of county machinery, equipment, fleet & vehicles; procuring parts & supplies; and assisting with winter road maintenance operations as needed. Submit applications to Admin Office at 601 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031, or via email to hr@ hoodrivercounty.gov
911 EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS
Hood River County is looking for 911 Emergency Dispatchers to play a critical role in contributing to our community’s safety! Entrylevel and Certified dispatchers are invited to apply! Visit hoodrivercounty.gov/employment for an application.
NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!
The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.
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.
IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
I or II Information Technology Department - Goldendale, WA. Full-time – Non-ExemptGrade 42 or 44, Steps 1-3
$30.29-$36.10/Hr, DOQ, First review 12/5/2025, Open until filled. Visit www. klickitatcounty.gov for details & application or contact HR Dept. 509-773-7171. A Klickitat County application must be on file to be considered for employment.
LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com
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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org
Things That Make You Go Ahhh…
Gratitude
• “Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes” by James Parker (2024) - A volume of odes of appreciation for everyday life.
• “The Poetry of Grief, Gratitude, and Reverence” by John Brehm, ed. (2024) - Includes poems, an essay, and links to guided meditations.
• “The Lives We Actually Have” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie (2023) - The bestselling authors bring 100 blessings for imperfect days.
• “Please, Sorry, Thanks” by Mark Batterson (2023) - Strengthen your spiritual, mental, and emotional health and reach your most audacious goals with three simple, power-packed words.
• “Chicken Soup for the Soul” by Amy Newmark (2022) - This edition of the series is called Attitude of Gratitude.
• “Gratitude” by Oliver Sacks (2015) - The author’s meditation on living a rich and full life, even as he was facing the end of his own.
Mindfulness
I spent the weekend in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with my biological father and his wife. I was adopted as an infant, and he never knew of my existence. We found each other through the Ancestry website. I was interested in my ethnic makeup; I wasn’t really looking for relatives - but I found a second family, and they welcomed me in, and for that I am grateful. Thanksgiving approaches, and at this time of year we are urged to count our blessings, to be mindful of the good things in our lives. Found family, or the families that we craft for ourselves, are de nitely a blessing. From a scienti c perspective, focusing on the positive aspects of our lives - on the fullness, rather than the de cits - has mental and physical health bene ts. Melody Beattie said “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Below you will nd some newer titles on gratitude and mindfulness.
• “Breath” by Prem Rawat (2025) - Bring peace into your present moment through the power of breath with Global Peace Ambassador Prem Rawat.
combine. Lay shrimp in single layer on baking sheet and refrigerate. Heat medium saucepan over mediumlow heat and add broth. In separate deep, heavy-bottom pot, melt butter. Chop onion and garlic then add to pot and cook until soft and browning. Add arborio rice and stir to incorporate. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until alcohol smell evaporates. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring consistently. Do not add another ladle until liquid from previous ladle is mostly soaked up by rice. Risotto has finished cooking when rice is chewy with consistency of thick oatmeal. Roast shrimp until cooked through. Remove risotto from heat and stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Scoop into bowls and lay roasted shrimp on top. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
• 1 cup grated Parmesan • Italian parsley, for garnish Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Rinse, pat dry and set aside. Heat oven to 375 F. Season shrimp with paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil then toss to
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
salt
pepper
• 1 package square wonton wrappers
Soup:
• 48 ounces chicken broth
• 1 piece ginger (2 inches), grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1-2 baby bok choy
• 1/2 pound Wild Caught Texas Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 scallions, sliced
• “How to Dream” by Thích Nhat Hanh (2025) - Zen master Thích Nhat Hanh shows how to realize your dreams in this very moment.
• “Bright Shining” by Julia Baird (2024) - From award-winning journalist Julia Baird, comes a luminously beautiful, deeply insightful and most timely exploration of grace.
• “How to Thrive in Hard Times” by Stephen Fulder (2024) - Fifty essays applying Buddhist practical teachings to modern life.
• “Deeper Mindfulness” by Mark A. Williams (2023) - Examines research into the therapeutic powers of mindfulness.
• “The Power of Awe” by Jake Eagle, LPC and Michael Amster MD (2023) - Describes a clinically proven method for reducing in ammation, stress, and burnout while improving well-being.
• “A Field Guide to Nature Meditation” by Mark Coleman (2022) - 52 engaging meditation practices for every week of the year.
• “Fully Present” by Susan L. Smalley (2022) - An all-in-one guide for anyone interested in bringing mindfulness to daily life as a means of enhancing well-being.
Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
To make wontons: In large bowl, mix ground pork, shrimp, scallions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and pepper. One wonton wrapper at a time, brush edges of two sides of wrapper with water. Add 1-2 teaspoons filling to center. Fold wrapper corner to corner so two wet edges meet two dry edges, creating triangle shape. Press sides together to seal. Take two corners of triangle and join with water to create purse-like shape. Press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
To make soup: In saucepan over high heat, stir broth, ginger, soy sauce, wine and sesame oil. Bring mixture to simmer. Cover pot and turn down heat, simmering 10-12 minutes.
Add bok choy leaves, shrimp and scallions. Cook until shrimp are pink and heated through. In separate saucepan, heat water to boil.
Drop in wontons in small batches and cook until floating, 5-7 minutes.
Transfer cooked wontons to bowls along with shrimp and bok choy from soup pot. Ladle broth, as desired, into bowls.
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New at the Library
FICTION
“Music for Leaving” by Erika Randall
“Turning Toward Eden” by Cate Touryan
“The Killer Question” by Janice Hallett
NONFICTION
“Journey Route 66” by Ryan Ver Berkmoes
“1942: When World War II Engulfed the Globe” by Peter Fritzsche
“The Genius Bat” by Yossi Yovel
CHILDREN
“Yumi and Monster” by Kam Redlawsk
“Mythology Land” by Claire Cock-Starkey
“Xolo: How One Good Dog Saved Humankind” by Donna Barba Higuera
This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or nd additional listings.
I was weeding through my closet, as I need to do much more often than I do. I bring my used clothing to my parent’s house, up north, because they have a very nice thrift store that employs developmentally disabled people. It appears my old clothes find new owners quickly, so I don’t feel as bad about dumping my ill-considered clothing choices.
I brought the latest batch up north right before leaving for Mexico when I realized I owned about six more pairs of capris than I would ever wear. I had them in sizes that didn’t fit and colors that didn’t match, so I piled them all into a duffel, along with a blue sweater that I thought my sister might like. I thought I’d wear the sweater while writing, but it has big, bellshaped sleeves, and I discovered trying to type with giant sleeves was not practical.
So my mother kept the duffel until the next time my sister and my niece, Isabelle, came up to visit. This was Isabelle’s last visit before she went to Argentina for the year. My mother dutifully had my sister try on the blue sweater with the large sleeves, and my sister said that, while it was a nice sweater, it made her look exactly like Paddington Bear, so she passed on the sweater. My mother kept one pair of capris.
“Don’t you want to try on some of these capris?” my sister asked Isabelle.
Isabelle just graduated from college. She is, and has always been, a very fashionable person, and I could have told you that she was not going to be excited about her aunt’s handme-down capris, but I was still surprised when my sister reported to me what she said.
“I have never worn capris,” Isabelle
announced, “and I’m not about to start now!” I had absolutely no idea that capris were old women’s clothes until this was pointed out to me.
I went to New York just a week or so later, and I scanned the crowds. Coming from the Midwest, I am at a disadvantage when it comes to knowing what is or is not in fashion, but I knew New Yorkers would be a reliable source of information. I was there for three days, and I walked from Midtown to Soho, surveying the legwear of the women I saw, and I am here to report that Isabelle was right. No capris!
This is the thing about getting old. You don’t realize you are doing it until it’s too late.
I am now in San Miguel de Allende. No one comes to SMA, as folks call it, for spring break. It takes too long to get to, and it is too far from an ocean. This means that the people who are here have plenty of time to come and go and are not particularly interested in beaches. In other words, they are old.
One of the nicest things about SMA for me is that here, I am pretty young for an old person. Most of the old people are older than I am, which makes me feel youngish. Yesterday I was walking around town a little earlier than usual, and there were lots of women on the streets. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I noticed—I could not help but notice—that every single woman in my line of sight was wearing capris. Every single one. Of course, Isabelle is right. Capris are totally out of date. The good thing is, here in San Miguel, so are we.
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Wearing Capris
Hypothermia
Have you ever played outside on a freezing day, gone skiing, ice skating or tubing? After a while did your fingers get so cold you could hardly move them or feel them? That is your body warning you that it’s losing heat too quickly. The term for this is hypothermia. Hypothermia happens when a person’s body temperature drops below normal. This temperature is anything below 95°F. Your body is like a furnace; it works best at about 98.6 degrees. When it gets too cold, your heart, brain, and other organs can’t work properly. Hypothermia is more than just feeling chilly, it’s a medical emergency that needs help right away.
If hypothermia isn’t treated, it can be life-threatening because the heart and brain can stop working. But most people recover if they get help in time. The best way to avoid hypothermia is to dress in layers, stay dry, and go indoors if you start to feel too cold or numb. Always tell an adult if you see someone shaking, stumbling, or acting strangely in the cold. Hypothermia can be scary, but it’s also something we can prevent with smart choices! For more information watch the videos we have linked. Videos!
Hypothermia usually happens when someone is in the cold for too long or gets wet in cold weather. For example, if a person falls into icy water or plays outside in the snow without warm clothes, their body can lose heat faster than it can make it. Even cool rain or windy weather can cause hypothermia if someone is not dressed properly. Children and older people get hypothermia more easily because they cannot regulate their body’s temperature as well. Campers, hikers, and even lost pets can suffer from it too!
The first sign of hypothermia is shivering. Shivering is your body’s way of trying to warm itself up. As hypothermia gets worse, you might stop shivering, feel tired or confused, or you may slur your words. Your skin can turn pale or bluish, and your pulse and breathing slow down. Sometimes, a person with severe hypothermia may even seem sleepy. For example, a skier stuck in a snowstorm might start stumbling and mumbling before lying down because their body is shutting down from the cold.
If hypothermia isn’t treated, it can be life-threatening because the heart and brain can stop working. But most people recover if they get help in time. The best way to avoid hypothermia is to dress in layers, stay dry, and go indoors if you start to feel too cold or numb. Always tell an adult if you see someone shaking, stumbling, or acting strangely in the cold. Hypothermia can be scary, but it’s also something we can prevent with smart choices! For more information watch the videos we have linked.
Read all about Hypothermia
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