Howtopat, county settlement agreement reached
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Klickitat County commissioners did not meet November 19 due to lack of a quorum, but a look at the agenda for November 26 reveals a settlement agreement in the lawsuit over the death of Ivan Howtopat while in custody at the Klickitat County Jail was signed by the Howtopat relatives on No-
vember 12 and was scheduled to go before the commissioners for final approval on the 26th. Under the terms of the agreement, the county and its insurers will pay $2,000,000 to settle all claims. The county also agrees to staff the jail with a medical provider who can provide on-call and on-site medical services, send all jail deputies for spe-
cial training, create a new corrections department, and have an audit by an outside agency within one year of transferring the jail to the new corrections department.
Howtopat’s death was by suicide as he was undergoing a painful withdrawal from fentanyl. The lawsuit alleged negligence on the part of the county.
LOU MARZELES
TREES DON’T GET FRESHER
THAN THIS: Above, Ron Falter of Dandy Valley Farm & Nursery is offering Christmas trees again this year. Here he stands between two of his live trees. Falter also has trees cut so fresh, they might have been cut the day you buy them, something very rare in Christmas trees. That means fewer needles dropping and reduced fire hazards.
Right, buds and a blossom (in the red circle) on one of Falter’s apple trees, unusual for late November.
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LOU MARZELES EDITOR
If you like apples fresh off the trees in November, Ron Falter can help you. That’s what he’s got down at his Dandy Valley Farm & Nursery off Rimrock Road. Apple trees. With apples on them. And blossoms. In November.
“It’s weird,” Falter says, holding one of the branches to show the blossoms. “The weather this whole year has been strange. I had a lady came to me late in the season, and she said her garden froze, and a lot of people lost their gardens because of the frost. This was on the 29th of August.”
But Falter has apples on his trees in November. Explain that if you can.
Falter’s attention these days turns to Christmas trees and his plan to provide fresh trees to Goldendale this year. But you need to know what “fresh” means, in Falterese. It’s very different from what you may think.
“One of the biggest problems in the Christmas tree industry,” Falter points out, “is that you can’t get fresh trees because the big tree growers cut them so early. They just have a mass cutting and they cut all their trees and pile them up. And then by the time the retailers or tree lots that buy them get their orders, as they progress towards Christ-
mas, those trees get dried out. Trees are already cut now for Christmas for most places.”
Most places that tell you they have fresh trees mean the trees were fresh a few weeks or so ago. Even if you keep your tree well-watered, you’re going to have needles falling off like crazy before long. And do you know the term “fire hazard”?
“I always worried—I’d really feel bad if I sold a tree to somebody, and then it caught fire in their house,” Falter considers. “Every year people lose homes because of Christmas tree fires.”
Now, though, Falter has a tree supplier who only cuts trees on or close to the same day they’re ordered, and it’s within driving distance, so Falter can put in an order for X number of trees, have them cut that day, and bring them immediately back to Goldendale.
“You can’t get trees any fresher than that,” he says. “And I can do that through the whole season. I’ll have fresh trees right up until Christmas time.” The trees are Noble and Douglas firs, and they’re in varying sizes and prices—with the latter being exceptionally reasonable. “Prices will start at 29 bucks and maybe go up to 48 or 52 for the bigger ones— six-, seven-foot, nice trees,” he states.
The only way to get a fresher tree is if they’re live. And Falter has those, too.
“I’m getting quite a few of those,” he says. “A lot of people like those. That means they can take a live tree that’s in a pot, put it in their house and decorate it for Christmas, take it out, put it in their garage or their shed, and gradually put it back out into the weather. And then in the spring they’ve got a tree to plant in their yard.” The live trees are Blue Colorado spruce, Noble fir, and Douglas fir.
Do-it-yourselfers will be able to build their own Christmas wreaths, swags, or centerpieces down at Dandy Valley, Falter says. He points to long stretches of tables in his greenhouse ready for molding boughs and branches into perfect homemade holiday delights. “We provide the supplies,” Falter says, “and people can build them right here.” If they want, they can also buy and pack up everything they need and bring it home to build their wreaths there. Falter’s trees will only be available at Dandy Valley in his cozy—and toasty—greenhouse. “I’m going to light up the area and keep it warm in the greenhouse to make it easy and comfortable to pick out your trees,” he adds. “And I’ll be open later, from 9 to 7.” Falter cites a key reason for his decision to sell Christmas trees again this year. “I didn’t know I was going to have this happen to
Join Thanksgiving at Father’s House
Dr. James Odgen’s annual community Thanksgiving Day dinner is tomorrow at noon at Father’s House, 207 S. Klickitat Avenue. For those unable to attend in person, you can request a meal pick-up or delivery by calling the office at (509) 773-4719 between 9 a.m. and noon, or Lesley Dreger at (509) 261-0935 after hours.
Lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts, looming deficit
JERRY CORNFIELD
WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
A state revenue forecast released Wednesday shows a drop in tax collections, sobering news for Washington state lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee, who were already weighing options for spending cuts and raising new revenue to erase a projected $12 billion budget shortfall. The report presented to the bipartisan Economic and Revenue Forecast Council projects tax collections will be $66.4 billion for the two-year budget that runs through June 30, 2025, a decrease of $89 million from what chief economist David Reich predicted in September. Looking ahead, Reich estimated the state will take in $310 million less in the next two bienniums which is when Inslee has warned the multibillion-dollar deficit must be dealt with.
Wednesday’s forecast is one of the last pieces of information the outgoing governor will use to write a proposed 2025-27 budget that he will release in mid-December. That spending plan will serve as a template for lawmakers and Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson when they write budgets in the 2025 session.
Pat Sullivan, Inslee’s budget director, said Wednesday the decreased revenue projection makes the work more challenging and could lead to Inslee issuing two spending plans.
State law requires the governor to propose a budget that is balanced without any new revenue. To do that could require suggesting deep cuts in programs and services. Inslee could then put out a second budget that assumes additional revenue in order to limit reductions, a step Sullivan said is under consideration.
Meanwhile, Democratic budget writers on the forecast council said Wednesday they want to first see cost-saving ideas identified by Inslee and leaders of state agencies. They left no doubt they will be looking for additional streams of money.
“I am sure we’ll be looking at revenue options as well because $10 billion is quite a sizable gap to fill,” said Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Republicans will be resistant. Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, one of his caucus’ leading voices on budget and tax policies, said he’s seen Washington’s budget grow from $25 billion to $72 billion in the last two decades.
“How do I go out to my constituents and say with that kind of increase in spending I don’t have enough money,” he said.
“How do I go tell them they need to give more money out of their pocket to prop up a state budget that has grown as rapidly as this one has.”
How we got here
Washington uses a biennial budget cycle, with new budgets beginning on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The governor proposes a budget in December, and the legislature can modify it during any legislative session. Also, Washington state law requires budgets be balanced over a four-year period.
The current two-year operating budget is about $72 billion.
The first sign of trouble came in the June revenue forecast, where collections came in nearly $500 million less than projections lawmakers and Inslee relied on to pay for new spending in the second year of the current budget cycle. The big drop was due to less consumer spending and lower-than-expected capital gains tax
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Did the guy on the left win at Bingo and he’s up to collect his prize? Was he trying to dress the complete opposite of the man in the suit shaking his hand? (The man, not the suit. Kids, this is what happens when you misplace your modifier!) We have no idea. Do you? All we know is this picture
ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com),
or give us a call (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L ooking Back
November 12, 1891 – 133 Years Ago
About 3:30 o’clock, Wednesday morning, a miserable fiend in human shape made an attempt at brigandism which brings a blush of shame in the cheeks of the good people of Goldendale. The thought that we have in the community a man mean enough to commit such an act of meanness is to be deplored. About the hour named, Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar were awakened by the reports of firearms and the whistling of deadly bullets into their sleeping apartment. There were seven shots fired into the building.
December 13, 1900 – 124 Years Ago
Everyone who happened to turn his eyes toward Mt. Hood last Wednesday saw it smoking. For more than a half an hour before dusk, smoke and thick vapor streamed out to the eastward, undulating and dissipating in the atmosphere like smoke from the stack of a large factory.
November 28, 1914 – 110 Years Ago
In the death of Captain Howard C. Cook Sunday night last, White Salmon loses one of its first settlers. Captain Cook had been a resident of Klickitat County for 34 years, having taken up a homestead in this county in 1880. Had Klickitat County been divided as proposed last year, the new county was to have been called Cook County, in honor of Captain Cook.
December 11, 1924 – 100 Years Ago
Goldendale’s new chemical fire truck arrived from Portland, being driven up by a man who explained its operation and demonstrated the apparatus. It is housed in the new fire station which was completed last month.
November 27, 1934 – 90 Years Ago
A new system of automobile license plates goes into effect next year, with each county being assigned a letter. King County licenses will start with the letter “A” and Klickitat County’s prefix is “Z”. The cost is the same at present $3.25.
November 26, 1954 – 70 Years Ago
Joe Hassing has purchased the local Studebaker dealership and garage from I. C. Robison.
November 27, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
The 39th Veterans Day potluck dinner at the Roosevelt School house had around 125 persons there for dinner. This will be the last potluck to be held at the old schoolhouse. Children are now attending the new school building as all equipment was moved. Among the highlights of the program were moving pictures taken by Jessie Beeks of many past activities, and a recounting of the history of the old school building.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. It seems that everyone recognized Ross Rakow, even from the back. Betty Zesiger even remembered his family’s names. Then, surprisingly, we received an email from Lori Rakow Moore—she is the taller youngster in the picture. “This is the Rakow family about 1964,” she wrote. “Ross, Barbara, daughters Lori (me) and Janet posed for this campaign promotion photo. Dad served as
Points to ponder:
Superior Court Judge for many years in Goldendale and other counties in Washington and later enjoyed life as a busy lawyer on Main Street. Fun fact: He wasn’t actually going anywhere—the suitcase was empty, and I thought that was pretty funny.” Judge Rakow was a fixture of Goldendale for many, many years. If memory serves, his office was where Appolonia Books and Crush Smoothies now reside.
A scientist is surprised to see a horseshoe hanging over the desk of a colleague. The colleague says it brings him luck with his experiments. “I’m surprised you believe in superstitions like that,” the scientist says. “Oh, I don’t,” the colleague replies. “But apparently it works whether you believe in it or not.”
The next time there’s an awkward silence, try whispering, “Did you forget your line?”
Did you hear about the crossword fanatic who died? They buried him six down and three across.
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I wish to clear up some misconceptions that have come to light in regard to The Sentinel’s article “Tagteam pastors now at Goldendale UMC” that was published last month on October 9. There was a sentence in the article stating that though the Bible references the virgin Mary, there is no direct biblical reference to a virgin birth. That sentence is not factually accurate. I should have been more diligent in rectifying the error. Neither I nor Pastor Rob Blevens made this statement, as an attentive reading of the article would have made clear. It appears to be a simple misunderstanding and thus an honest mistake.
But having now read Mark Naulty’s letter that was published last week, it is obvious that the Virgin Mary is not the entire story. Mr. Naulty, I assure you that the Goldendale United Methodist Church (GUMC) is not, as you describe us, the “Anything Goes Church.” We have a strong respect for the Bible. It contains marvelous nuggets of wisdom and truth, and stories of God’s unconditional love. I know that I speak for the congregation when I say that we are fully aligned with the true mission and message of Jesus himself.
And what message might that be? The cornerstone of that message in what we refer to as Jesus’ Great Commandment found in all three of the Synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. I am particularly fond of the version in Mark (chapter 12, verses 28 through 34) because it is a wonderful dialogue between Jesus and one of the temple scribes who has asked Jesus which commandment is most important. Jesus responds, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” I was raised in a conservative and very judgmental church. The pastor of that church was so “literal” in his interpretation of the Bible that he forbade one of his sons to date a nice young woman simply because she was divorced. In my teenage years I rebelled against that sort of intolerance and judgment. When I found a more inclusive, respectful, and gracious brand of Christianity at GUMC, I started worshipping there. So, Mr. Naulty, you have diagnosed the problem but not the cause of young people’s alienation. Because regardless of age, many of us want nothing to do with a version of Christianity that espouses fear and the intolerance and anger that it creates.
GUMC offers young and old something different: a place where there is honest discussion and even questioning of “sacred cows.” There are Methodists who believe in the whole thing, including Jonah surviving in the belly of a large fish/whale for three days. Others are skeptical. To each his own.
A couple of other thoughts Mr. Naulty, if I may. The use of derision and sarcasm is not usually helpful when we try to influence others. But rest assured, we
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certainly agree on some things, including the fact of the resurrection. Glad we can agree on that. I also pray that all Christians would obey Jesus’ commandment to love our enemies (Matthew 5:43-48). I do wonder however, if more progressive Christian congregations are more likely to hear that message on a Sunday morning than traditional churches.
This cosmos that God has created is a beautiful, meaningful, and awe-inspiring place. We feel astonishingly blessed to be a part of God’s creation and to be His children. We are so very grateful to be born on this precious jewel of a planet, and when Spirit is truly coursing through our souls, we sense this in a most profound way. Poet Rainer Maria Rilke proclaimed, “Truly it is glorious, our being here.”
At GUMC we wish to share with others this love and appreciation for the Triune God and proclaim a message of tolerance, respect, compassion, and care that includes everyone regardless of who they are. We at GUMC embrace Jesus’ mission to break down the barriers of mistrust, intolerance, fear, anger, and hatred. Jesus expects nothing less from us. We are all sisters and brothers. All of us. Why? Because we are all children of a wise and loving God.
Letters from the community
Faith is not life insurance
A criminal president
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 .
In late 2022, Trump still promoted his false claim of election fraud: “A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution…” On December 5, 2022, Senator McConnell stated “Anyone seeking the presidency who thinks that the Constitution could somehow be suspended or set aside is not going to have my support.”
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.
What if Trump sets aside the U.S. Constitution? That means the Bill of Rights and 15 other amendments could be stripped away, including the freedom of speech and press, gun ownership, and due process rights.
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
America in the image of criminal Trump could become lawless, fascist, and Christian nationalist under the proscriptions of Project 2025.
And what does that mean for American labor? It could mean the return of indentured servitude. With many large corporations already paying less than “a living wage”, the rise in American debt, and the rise of corporatism (fascism), it seems the effect of indentured servitude has been slowly returning for over a decade. Trump has a history of not paying workers (https://bit.ly/3V2bNjI) and a devastating anti-labor track record (https://bit.ly/3OlPC4ang). With Musk influencing Trump, there could be a severe disregard for worker’s rights (https://bit. ly/3AFThqA).
This letter is in response to Mark Naulty’s “Anything goes, man” letter to the community that appeared in the November 13 edition of The Sentinel I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ and a member of the Goldendale United Methodist Church, as is Larry Gourley. But this is where we have divergent views.
As an ordained minister in the reformed tradition, I began my Christian journey in high school. My faith is in accordance with the historic creeds of the Catholic Church. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who out of His love for all of humanity has taken the initiative to reach out to us in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, who has taken His place at God’s right hand from which, in God’s appointed time, He will judge the living and the dead.
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 C
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.”
In American history, many indentured workers were in a state of debt and without any rights, leading to a life of hardship and exploitation. Indentured servants were often at the mercy of their employers, lacking any legal rights or protections, and no recourse for mistreatment.
Now, my Lord challenges him who is without sin to cast the first stone—and Jesus alone was without sin! You are only partially correct, for Jesus calls us to love our neighbors and our enemies, be they gay, straight, white, Black, brown, red, or yellow. For God created them, and Jesus went to the cross to save them all—all who put their trust in His redeeming work.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
and refreshed heart. All people should be encouraged to discover the ultimate Truth, Grace, and Love found only in Jesus Christ. If this makes sense or perhaps even tugs at you, we’d welcome you to join us at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church for Sunday service beginning at 11 a.m. At this church, the Bible comes alive, and God’s Word is proclaimed in a dynamic and relevant manner. You’ll also find a friendly and loving place to worship.
Please call the church for information, or better yet join us in person for the Sunday service.
Randy Dycke Goldendale
Truly prophetic
Ken Margraf Goldendale
The conundrum being experienced by our young people is brought about by those in the church. We “talk the talk” but forget to “walk the walk.” Jesus’ work on the cross calls on us as followers to love our neighbors and enemies and to pray for those who persecute us.
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
The plight of Irish American indentured servants in the 19th century is an example of the harsh realities faced by these laborers. They faced discrimination, brutal working conditions, and had virtually no legal recourse. The exploitation of Irish indentured servants highlights the continuity of this oppressive labor system well into the modern era.
America in the image of a psychopathic outlaw bully has some analogs in films: “Back to the Future, Part II” where an alternate, dystopian future is created by the miscreant bully, Biff. And “The Handmaid’s Tale,” an image of a Christian nationalist state in civil war presumably (or not hard to construe) with Blue states, and of course 1984, a dystopian state, where “right is wrong” and books are banned.
Who plans to stay for the “exciting” next sequel to the American Story?
Steve Heitmann White Salmon
The cost of discipleship is no light matter. It is the road to Calvery, and it is God’s eternal plan for redemption.
So to you, Tim and Mark, judge not lest you be judged!
Rev. Rob Blevins Pastor, Goldendale United Methodist Church
Truth is outside human control
Four years of political and social upheaval climaxed in a bruising election. Far too many people remain confused as they continue seeking life’s ultimate meaning. Life’s meaning was never meant to be found in human government or any earthly solutions and designs.
Indeed, these past four years have shown that politics can never answer one’s deepest questions of the meaning and purpose of life.
It’s well-said that truth exists outside human control, while a lie remains false regardless of whether all people believe or disbelieve it. This explains the struggle we face as competing worldviews fight against each other. The solution can only be found apart from human ideas.
Too many people look for security and peace in all the wrong place, rather than the God of the Bible Who desires to grant them freely. As we enter this Christmas season, we all have the possibility of a renewed
Guidelines for Letters
In an earlier letter, Diane Jessup’s referenced the “Most Trusted Man in America,” Walter Cronkite. Cronkite pushed for a one-world government and took an anti-American, anti-Christian stance against conservative Christians in U.S. politics. However, one thing many are unaware of is that, in blasting Christians for being opposed to his one-world government philosophy, during an October 1999 award acceptance speech at the United Nations Cronkite elaborated, declaring that when it came to opposing Christ—His kingdom and Christianity—he said, “Well, join me. I’m glad to sit here at the right hand of Satan.”
This is truly prophetic. The Bible tells us there would be a move toward a global government (Revelation 13:7-8); a global economic system and bio-digital mark without which no one can buy or sell (Revelation 13:15-18); hyperinflation and worldwide famine (Revelation 6:5-8; Luke 21:11); the world’s intoxicating obsession with dividing Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:1-3); an insatiable quest for “peace and security” (1 Thessalonians 5:3); wars and threats of wars with racial uprisings increasing in frequency and intensity (Matthew 24:4-8); increasing mocking and ridiculing of Christians believing in Christ’s return (2 Peter 3:3-7); homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age (Luke 17:28-30); all nations on earth will be deceived by “sorcery” (Revelation 18:23). The Greek word translated sorcery is pharmakeia, from which we get pharmacy and pharmaceutical. Was every nation in lockstep with this deception in 2020 as stage-setting for the prophesied seven-year tribulation? The final generation will be open to receiving the soul-damning mark of the beast on and in their right hand or forehead during the seven-year tribulation (Revelation 13:16-18).
The stage is being set. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve (Joshua 24:15). Diane’s mentor, Cronkite, did. Lynn Harper Kelso
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I saw a comment on Facebook recently that if October went by fairly quickly, November has been speeding at 70 mph in a 35-mile per hour zone. It sure has. December is almost upon us. Where did this year go?
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope many of you enjoyed the community dinner on the 24th and the Glenwood School dinner on the 27th. School was dismissed at noon after the school dinner, and there will be no school on Thursday and Friday, the 28th and 29th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Trout Lake/Glenwood/Klickitat (Klickwood) high school volleyball players were honored at a banquet in Klickitat on Saturday, November 23. Coach Jaecee Hoctor and Assistant Coach Heidi LayCrow presented the follow-
ing 2024 season awards:
Team Captains - Kinsley Lanz and Jayla Avila; All Around – Jocee Hoctor; Team Player - Iris Deiders; Dedication Award – Jayla Avila and Emilee Karasek; and Most Improved –Riley Rickman and Ariana Jackson. These were very well-deserved awards, but I have to say, every girl on the team worked hard, and it was great to see their team spirit and support for each other throughout the season. Congratulations to all the members of the team.
Peyton Sanchey, a member of the Klickitat County High School rodeo team, set up a swag sale on Main Street last Sunday morning before heading on to Goldendale to help with the swag sale over there. The swag sale here in Glenwood began at 9 a.m.
and Peyton was sold out by 9:30. Wow! This was a great show of support, Glenwood. The rodeo club is raising funds to help the rodeo athletes with expenses during their 2024-25 season. The fall season is over, and the spring season will start in a few months. Thanks, everyone who supported this sale. I’m proud to be part of this great community.
The Glenwood/Klickitat middle school basketball team, led by coaches Joe and Laura Bales, played Trout Lake on the Glenwood court on Monday, the 25th. I’ll share those results in next week’s news. The team’s only other game on the Glenwood court will be December 9 with Bickleton. Wishing the Little Klickwood middle school team a great season. Check the current school monthly calendar or the website to see their 2024 season schedule.
JIM WHITE FOR THE SENTINEL
Welcome to December!
The last month of the year normally does not present many clear skies in our part of the country, but we get some great skies to view when they do.
Earth’s Moon enters December just after its new Moon state. The Moon was new on the last day of November, at about 10:30 p.m. December’s new Moon occurs on the 30th, so we barely miss having 2 new Moons in the same month. Full Moon comes on the 15th. On the 4th, the thin crescent Moon will be located just to the left of Venus after sunset, which should make for a great view. The Moon passes Saturn on the evenings of December 7 and 8. The Moon will pass in front of the star cluster Pleiades on the 13th, but it will occur during daylight here.
The planets truly take center in December, with every major planet except Mercury in the evening sky. Venus was visible very low in the west in November, and it moves higher into the night sky in December, making it easier to see. Venus is unmistakable, a bright beacon in the western sky. Venus is bright enough to see with the naked eye in
daylight.
Saturn is lower in the southwestern sky, but still easily visible in December. Located in the dim constellation Aquarius, Saturn stands out as brighter than any nearby star.
Jupiter, the solar system’s giant, will make its closest approach to Earth (“Opposition”) on December 7. Look for Jupiter in the eastern sky, in the constellation Taurus, just to the left of the bright star Aldebaran.
Noticeably reddish Mars enters the December sky after about 9pm early in the month. Mars will grow brighter during December, as it grows closer to us. Mars’ opposition will come in mid-January. Look for Mars in the constellation Cancer, just below the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux.
The solar system’s two outer planets, Uranus and Neptune, are also in the night sky, although difficult to see. Uranus is located in the constellation Taurus, to the right of the bright star cluster Pleiades. Uranus is bright enough to see with the naked eye under clear, dark skies, but is difficult to tell from nearby stars, requiring a telescope to locate it. Neptune is even fainter than Uranus, and
also requires a telescope to locate. Our two outer planets are distant! Uranus is about twice as far away from us as Saturn, and Neptune is much farther, about 2.7 billion miles from us. Neptune takes about 165 years to orbit the Sun.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of December 13-14. The Geminids are one of the best showers in the year, but a nearly full Moon will make them difficult to see this year. Here is something to try during the Holiday season, assuming we get some clear skies. Find an open area, with good visibility of both the east and west horizons. Look at about 7:30pm. In the southwest, fi nd both Venus and Saturn. High in the southeast, locate bright Jupiter. And low in the east-northeast, fi nd reddish Mars. Other than little Mercury, you will have seen all of the naked-eye visible planets in our sky. Take the time to marvel at the bright constellations of winter rising in the east: Orion, Taurus, and Auriga. Find the square of Pegasus riding high above Saturn. Use the picture with this article for help in locating stars and planets. Most of all, enjoy the night sky and happy Holidays
IT’S DONE: Thirty-seven FFA members came to the Welding SAE Workshop on November 20. GHS FFA members from the Metal Fabrication class taught the other members one-on-one
fabricating their own horseshoe pumpkins. Special thank you
GHS FFA
Berett Kruger, Emmy Kruger, Riley Hyer, Jack Halm, Colbe Clark, Kaylee Brussler, Jasper Keith, and Eva Clark for stepping
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY
Every Wednesday,Monday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.
Monday
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board
Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our
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community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 –June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Trivia at the American Legion every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben
at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Hope Neighborhood 4 - 5:30 p.m. (winter hours) 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Art Club: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Apollonia Book Store in Goldendale
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
COMMUNITY EVENTS
November 28, 2024, Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Noon at Father’s House , 207 S Klickitat in Goldendale. Join us for our annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Everyone is welcome, pickup and delivery is available. Call the office at 509-773-4719
November 29, 2024, Trout Lake Holiday Market: 4 -7 p.m. at the Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guller Rd. This year Trout Lake Hall is honoured to host the Trout Lake Holiday Market. With a wide variety of vendors you are sure to find that perfect gift for everyone!
December 1, 2024 Shenan-
doah Custom Cabinets Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 318 West Brooks in Goldendale. Handmade and unique crafts and gifts. Something for everyone! Call 509-773-3770 or 509314-1737 for more information
December 5, 202 Goldendale Pharmacy Open House: 4 - 7 p.m. 104 West Main in Goldendale. Join us for snacks and hot cider while you take 15% off total purchases. There will be drawings for gift cards and prizes, and kids activities. Bring a canned item for the food bank and receive and extra entry in the drawing!
December 6-8, 2024, Journey to Bethlehem: 5 - 7 p.m. at the Goldendale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 59 Bickleton Hwy. Join us for our annual Journey to Bethlehem production. Tours begin eery 15 minutes. Come bring your family and friend to experience the awesome Story of the Christ Child. Admission is free, allow approximately one hour to enjoy the guided tour. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Live music.
December 7, 2024, Winter Festival of Making: 3 - 7 p.m. at Gorge Makerspace, 32 NE Pioneer Pl, White Salmon. YOU’RE INVITED to our 2024 Winter Festival of Making!
We’re so excited for this special evening — our biggest fundraising event of the year! The past few years have been an incredible journey of expansion and momentum for the MakerSpace and our community. And we’re aiming even higher!
Please join us for an evening of celebration and creativity, and help support the next chapter of our growth!
• 3-5pm • Gift making stations for the whole family!
• 5-7pm • Silent auction, maker showcase, artist demos, and tours of the space!
• Suggested donation of $10! All proceeds will go towards shop upgrades, increasing access for all makers through scholarship funds, and expanding our unique class offerings. Your continued support and engagement is greatly appreciated.
December 7, 2024, Milk Meat & More 4H Group Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Dad’s Sourdough Bakery 604 S Columbus in Goldendale. The Milk Meat and More 4H group is excited to invite you to their fundraiser Get into the holiday spirit by joining us for a fun-filled day of activities including photos with Santa, hot cider and cocoa, and the opportunity to buy a Christmas tree. This event is the perfect way to kick off your holiday cheer while supporting a great cause. The funds raised will go towards helping the 4H group with their various projects and initiatives. So come out and join us for a day of giving back to the community, enjoying delicious treats from the bakery, and getting your Christmas Tree all in one place. The Goldendale Singers will also be joining us for some carolying! We can’t wait to see you there!
December 7, 2024, Winter Wonderland Holiday Market hosted by ArtSmart Trout Lake: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Trout Lake School, 2310 Hwy 141. ’Tis the season to shop local! Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping, delicious food, fun kids’ activities, and live music at the Winter Wonderland Holiday Market. Support local artists, crafters, and small businesses while finding unique gifts for everyone on your list! Vendor Contact: Laurie Sherburne email: tlartscouncil@ gmail.com Phone: 509-395-2294
December 7, 2024
The Christmas Store: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Father’s House 207 S Klickitat. Join us for our annual Christmas Store which provides shopping for families in need! December 7, 2024, Center-
ville School & Grange Bazaar: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Centerville School & the Centerville Grange Hall. Join us for the 12th annual Centerville School & Grange Bazaar! Vendors, raffle baskets, bake sale (supporting our 7/8th grade trip!) & food!
Vendors at both Centerville School & Centerville Grange
December 8, 2024, Community Family Fun-Filled Lunch*mas & Reindeer Activites event. 12:30 - 2:30 at the Centerville Grange Hall, 2288 Centervlle Hwy. Centerville Grange #81 is inviting community members into their hall for an afternoon of family funfilled activities and lunch. Food, games, photo booth and craft projects centered around family participation. *Note: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied with an adult.
December 8, 2024, Mid Columbia Community Choir Christmas Concert: 4 p.m. at the White Salmon Grace Baptist Church 1280 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of Christmas music with the Mid Columbia Community Choir!
December 8, 2024, Bodhi Day - Midnight Meditation and Ring the Great Bell 3 times. 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Mt Adams Buddhist Temple, 46 Stoller Rd Trout Lake. Midnight Meditation and Ring the Great Bell 3 times
Celebrate the awakening of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Pay homage to the Buddha’s tireless efforts to find the path to alleviate suffering and his journey to share his findings with all sentient beings.
December 11, 2024 Herbal Care for the Nervous System: 57 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Herbal medicines have been used throughout human history to support our wellbeing, and are a valuable tool to have in our pockets for times of stress and high-emotions, as well as for every day use to keep our systems strong, balanced, and resilient to future events. The second half of class will be a hands-on workshop making herbal remedies to take home. We will make an herbal tea blend and a tincture formula. Please Pre-register. Workshop cost is $75, and includes all materials for take-home remedies, educational handout, tea, and light snack. http://www.bearfootbotanicals.com/book-online
December 12, 2024, Mid Columbia Community Choir Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. at the White Salmon Grace Baptist Church 1280 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of Christmas music with the Mid Columbia Community Choir! December 13, 2024, Library Winter Open House: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen St. Join us for crafts, refreshments, music and the Friends of the Goldendale Library 50th anniversary celebration
December 13 - 15, 2024
White Salmon Christmas Bazaar: White salmon masonic center 195 NE Estes Ave Friday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Get into the holiday spirit and shop local at the White Salmon Christmas Bazaar! Discover unique, handmade gifts, festive décor, and delicious seasonal treats—all from local artisans and businesses. Join us for three merry days of holiday shopping and fun! Admission: Free to attend! Bring your loved ones and make holiday memories while shopping for meaningful gifts. Come celebrate the season with us at the White Salmon Christmas Bazaar—we can’t wait to see you there! December 14, 2024, Creativity and Beyond! Emotional
Regulation Class for kids 5-10 years: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner 1256 Hwey 141 Join us for through the creativity mediums of music, visual arts, comedy, theater, and physical activity in order for your kid to develop -internal focus of control -reflection and emotional regulation skills -develop creativity and expressive arts talents and skills $20-60 sliding scale to cover supplies and instruction
Geared towards ages 5-10 MUST PRE REGISTER HERE TO RESEVE YOUR SPOT! https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/45e62ad3/?a ppointmentTypeIds[]=70625973
Roberta Grant LMHC, LMP, is a family, child, and adult somatic therapist since 2012 in White Salmon and has worked with many children and adults in different settings robertamgrant@gmail. com, should you need to get in touch before the class with any questions or concerns.
December 14, 2024, 34th Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade: 4 p.m. Parade lineup. 4:30 parade judging, 5 p.m. Parade begins. Participants line up on S. Schuster by the Goldendale Primary School. There will be community choir singing at 4:15 on the courthouse lawn as well as the tree lighting at 4:45. Join us after the parade at The Lodge on Columbus across from the courthouse for the award presentations, visit with santa, Kiwanis book giveaways, soup, and hot chocolate.
Best decorated houses and business judging will be
December 12 from 6 - 10 p.m.!
December 14, 2024, Goldendale Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Vendor registration is open, contact the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce at 541308-5308.
December 14, 2024 Christmas on the Farm: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Cedar Creek Alpacas, 182 McNichols Rd in Bingen. Come celebrate the holidays during December. The farm is all decked out with thousands of lights, fun decorations, candy cane lane and of course cute alpacas! December 14th we have a special visit from Santa himself and he will read a story for all to enjoy! Santa makes his stop at Noon and is here until 2 pm. He will be taking all of the last minute requests and giving out a special treat. NEW THIS YEAR! Special Guests Elsa and Anna will make an appearance on December 14th for visits and photos. Autographs too! Wander thru Candy Cane Lane and see how the adorable baby alpacas have grown and feed them their special feed. Bring your quarters and camera! December 15, 2024 Goldendale Adventist School Christmas Craft Fair: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion off of Broadway. Local craft vendors, gift basket raffle, $10 chili & cornbread feed and more. Seeking gift basket donations for our raffle!Proceeds benefit the school Contact Cindy Axt at 863-944-2022 for more information
December 22, 2024, Sparkle and Sprinkle! FREE! 4 p.m. at the Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guller Rd. All Ages. Sparkle & Sprinkle: Cookie Decorating, Holiday Sweaters and Elf. Join us for a festive evening of creativity and cheer at our Sparkle & Sprinkle event! Get ready to unleash your inner cookie artist as we dive into a fun-filled cookie decorating session. Bring your holiday spirit by donning your favorite holiday sweater, and get ready to enjoy some delicious treats! The classic holiday movie “Elf” will
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State Routes 410and123, including Chinook and CayusepasseswithinMount Rainier National Park, are closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and avalanchedanger
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Highway closed for the season between Ross Dam trailhead(milepost134)and Silver Star gate (milepost 171)onMonday Nov 18due toavalancherisk
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Ensuring home safety with Christmas trees during the holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, homes across the world are adorned with twinkling lights, garlands, and the centerpiece of Christmas cheer: the Christmas tree. While the beauty and tradition of decorating a tree create heartwarming memories, it’s essential to remember the potential safety hazards associated with these festive decorations. Each year, Christmas treerelated fi res and accidents serve as reminders of the importance of proactive safety measures.
The hidden risks of Christmas trees
A decorated Christmas tree is a symbol of joy and celebration, but it also brings certain risks into the home. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas tree fires account for an average of 160 fi res annually in the United States, causing injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. While these fi res are less frequent than other home fires, they can be devastating, spreading quickly and producing intense heat.
Real trees, particularly if not watered properly,
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can dry out and become highly flammable. Combine this with faulty lights or open fl ames from candles, and the result can be catastrophic. Artificial trees, while less prone to fi re, can also pose hazards if made from low-quality, fl ammable materials.
Beyond fires, poorly anchored trees can tip over, especially in homes with pets or young children, causing injuries or damage. Additionally, ornaments with sharp edges or toxic materials can pose risks if they shatter or are ingested.
Choosing the right tree
Selecting a safe Christmas tree is the fi rst step to ensuring a secure holiday season. If you’re opting for a real tree:
1 Freshness matters: Choose a tree with vibrant green needles that are difficult to pull off. A dry tree ignites more easily, so freshness is key.
2 Shake and tap test: Shake the tree to ensure minimal needle drop.
Excessive shedding indicates dryness.
3 Proper size: Select a tree that fits comfortably in your space without
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $56.3 million in federal funding for Washington’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and $2.43 million in awards to Tribal nations to administer the program. The funding will help individuals and families in Washington state keep their homes heated and safe throughout the winter and cool during the summer, prevent energy shutoffs, make minor energy-related home repairs, and weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient.
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brushing the ceiling or walls, as cramped trees are harder to maintain and can catch fi re more easily. For artificial trees:
1 Flame resistance: Look for a label stating the tree is fl ame-retardant.
2 Stability: Opt for a tree with a sturdy, wellbalanced base to reduce the risk of tipping.
Setting up safely Where and how you position your tree can significantly affect safety.
• Distance from heat sources: Keep the tree at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, candles, and heat vents.
• Stable placement: Use a secure stand designed to support the tree’s height and weight. If needed, anchor the tree to the wall or ceiling with fishing wire for added stability.
• Clear exits: Ensure the tree doesn’t block pathways or emergency exits.
Lighting and decoration tips
Holiday lights and ornaments are often the culprits behind Christmas tree-related incidents.
“No family should have to worry about how they will afford to heat their home during the winter or keep it cool during the hot summer months,” Murray said. “This funding will help more families across Washington state afford their energy bills and make cost-saving energy efficiency improvements—
Follow these tips to minimize risk:
• Inspect lights: Check for frayed wires, broken bulbs, or loose connections before use. Replace damaged lights immediately.
• Use LED lights: Compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, LEDs emit less heat, reducing the risk of ignition.
• Follow limits: Don’t overload electrical outlets or connect too many light strands together. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines for maximum wattage.
• Timers or smart plugs: Use timers or smart plugs to ensure lights are not left on overnight or when no one is home.
• Avoid open flames: Never use candles as tree decorations. Batteryoperated LED candles are a safer alternative. Watering real trees
One of the simplest yet most critical steps for maintaining a safe real Christmas tree is keeping it hydrated. A well-watered tree is far less likely to catch fi re.
• Daily checks: Refi ll the
I’m proud to push for LIHEAP funding every year and will continue to prioritize this critical program as we work to pass this year’s appropriations bills.”
tree stand’s reservoir daily, as trees can absorb a surprising amount of water.
• Cut the trunk: Before setting up the tree, cut about an inch off the base to allow better water absorption.
• Monitor dryness: If the tree becomes brittle or starts shedding excessively, it’s time to remove it from your home. Safety around pets and children For families with pets or young children, additional precautions are necessary:
• Pet-proof decorations: Avoid using edible decorations like popcorn garlands or candy canes, which can tempt pets to climb the tree.
• Shatterproof ornaments: Use durable, nonbreakable ornaments near the bottom of the tree to reduce injury risks.
• Secure power cords: Keep cords out of reach to prevent chewing or tripping.
• Supervision: Always supervise young children around the tree, especially if they’re curious climbers.
After the Holidays
Once the holiday season ends, don’t delay in taking down your tree. A driedout Christmas tree is a fi re hazard, even if it hasn’t caused problems during the season.
• Disposal: Check with local waste management for tree recycling programs. Never burn a tree in your fi replace or wood stove.
• Store safely: For artificial trees, ensure they are clean and stored in a cool, dry place to maintain their condition for future use.
Final thoughts By taking the time to implement these safety measures, you can enjoy the magic of a Christmas tree without compromising your family’s safety. The holidays should be a time of joy, not tragedy, and a few simple precautions can make all the difference. As the lights twinkle and the ornaments shimmer, let’s ensure our homes remain safe havens for love, laughter, and lasting memories this holiday season.
The funding comes from annual appropriations bills and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Murray has consistently fought to protect LIHEAP funding over the course of her career and secured $4.025 billion for the program in Fiscal Year 2024—a $25 million increase over Fiscal Year 2023 funding. Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP can visit energyhelp. us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at: (866) 674-6327. Households can easily identify if they may be eligible for assistance by using the LIHEAP Eligibility Tool on energyhelp.us.
September’s forecast didn’t bring much change in the financial picture. With Wednesday’s report, there’s now roughly $615 million less in revenue than they assumed earlier this year. Reserves may be needed to backfill commitments in this budget, lawmakers have said.
On November 8, Sullivan warned state agencies of an anticipated operating budget shortfall between $10 billion and $12 billion over the next four years and directed them to fi nd ways to pare spending now. Several responded by adopting hiring freezes and curbs on travel and large purchases.
On Wednesday, he said the red ink is the result of a “perfect storm” of rising costs, increasing demand for public services and lower-than-expected tax collections.
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me in my life at my age, but I’m engaged to get married again,” he says. His fi ancée, Evonne, is a relative of his late wife.
represents the difference between the anticipated costs of current and promised services and programs and the projected amount of revenue that will come in to pay for them. Put another way, state agencies need $10 billion to $12 billion in additional funding to maintain current programs and services.
The outlook could’ve been even worse if things had gone differently in this month’s election.
Voters rejected initiatives to eliminate the capital gains tax, which provides hundreds of millions of dollars for early learning programs, and to erase the cap-andtrade program that’s generated more than $2 billion to fight climate change.
Nonetheless, the potential budget gap is likely much larger because the estimate does
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not include the amount needed to pay for all the two-year collective bargaining agreements negotiated with state employee unions. The collective price tag is $1.4 billion in the next budget and $2.85 billion over four years, according to the governor’s budget office. Sullivan will soon decide if the deals are “financially feasible.” If the answer is yes, Inslee must pencil funding into his proposed budget to pay for them. If not, and it’s rare for a governor to reach that conclusion, tens of thousands of state workers would see no raises in the next two years.
Former Gov. Chris Gregoire in 2008 determined it was not feasible to fund contracts. She cited the far-ranging impacts of recession on the state’s economy as the reason.
Nursery is at 174 Rimrock Road in Goldendale. Hours for Christmas trees will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day beginning November 29.
D’Avanzo’s celebrates two years
Jordan Mayberry For The SenTinel
A small but joyful crowd gathered outside the entrance of D’Avanzo’s Family Restaurant to celebrate another milestone last Saturday. With a ceremonial red ribbon cutting, the event marked the restaurant’s second anniversary and its recognition as Best Restaurant in the Gorge for the second year in a row.
The Best of the Gorge is an award presented by Bicoastal Media Columbia River is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best businesses, companies, groups, locations, items and services in the Columbia River Gorge area. Voting is conducted by the public through an online platform. Categories for awards include industries such as
service, shopping, and arts/ entertainment, but included in the several categories is “Eating and Drinking” of which D’Avanzo’s secured a gold medal for “Best Restaurant,” including silver in the subcategories of catering, lunch spot, and baking.
The husband and wife -owned restaurant has found a unique footing in the Goldendale area in its brief yet impactful lifespan.
The origins, as described by co-owner Phil D’Avanzo, stretch back to the arrival of his grandparents to the United States: “Grandma and Grandpa, in Naples, Italy, brought everyone over on a ship in 1955. They stayed a year in Brooklyn, New York.” While residing in Brooklyn, it was a relationship with another family which sowed the seeds of their journey
west, “There was another Italian family that made their way out to Oregon before my family did.” The D’Avanzos would come to start a restaurant of their own, “They did open an Italian restaurant in 1962, it was called The Naples, in Southeast Portland.” Doors would eventually close on The Naples, particularly due to language and cultural barriers causing administrative strain, “That was one of the main reasons my dad told me they closed the restaurant, is because the paperwork, the taxes, the bookkeeping. They knew how to cook, they knew how to get the food to you, but not the paperwork.”
D’Avanzo’s parents were not involved in the business, but the call remained dormant, waiting to be realized. It was not until they
saw Goldendale that they made the unlikely decision to relocate, “We wanted to move somewhere more remote, and we just found Goldendale. The first time I came here, we came over that road, that view where you see Mt. Adams, and I looked at [Shannon] and said, ‘I want to live here’. It was a vibe, I just felt it, it spoke to us.”
Phil and Shannon quickly noticed a gap in the local dining scene. “She’s a chef, I have an Italian background, and there’s no Italian food here,” he said. “When we first moved, it was all chicken strips and jojos. It’s great food, but I’m kind of a health freak.” After its establishment, D’Avanzo’s Family Restaurant quickly gained a reputation for fresh, high-quality Italian cuisine in a region that previously had few such options. With its second award in as many years, this reputation continues to be cemented.
In a public statement, the D’Avanzos expressed their gratitude for the community’s support:
“We have the most amazing work family and will continue to strive to improve every day to make your dining experience amazing. Thank you for all your support.” As D’Avanzo’s Family Restaurant enters its third year, the couple is building on their momentum and continuing to contribute to the Goldendale community, a true recipe for success.
Feds consider additional Columbia River environmental guidelines amid political uncertainty
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A trio of federal agencies are considering whether to pursue additional environmental guidelines for the Columbia River.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration and the Bureau of Reclamation are conducting the review to comply with an agreement reached late last year after litigation by regional Native nations and environmental groups.
Environmental groups and tribes are holding out hope the agencies will recommend the removal of Snake River dams, which seemed likely only a few years ago. But, with Republicans set to control Congress and the White House in less than two months, it’s unclear what will happen.
The guidelines at the center of the debate are collectively called the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement.
Despite the dense, bureaucratic name, the document is important because it shapes many crucial aspects of the Columbia River’s management — including how much water is used by dams to generate hydroelectricity versus how much passes over their spillways to help young salmon safely make it to the ocean.
The federal agencies began work on the current environmental impact statement in 2016 and finalized it in 2020.
Groups had anticipated the 2020 environmental impact statement to finally settle the conflict over four dams on the Lower Snake River. They produce about 5 percent of the region’s electricity but contribute to salmon’s struggles by preventing endangered fish from reaching historic spawning grounds.
However, the 2020 document did not recommend their removal. Native nations and environmental groups sued.
The recent litigation came after more than three decades of legal battles over the government’s efforts to save endangered salmon runs, which environmental groups argue are inadequate.
Following the 2020 litigation, the Biden administration in 2021 stepped in, halting this most recent round to give parties time to negotiate an agreement.
The Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, reached in 2023, paused litigation for five to 10 years. It also mandated the government review the recent environmental impact statement, conduct new research and potentially produce a supplement to the document that would change
the government’s stance on issues like Snake River dam removal.
“To get a stay in that litigation, we agreed to some things,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Tom Conning said. “And one of those things is environmental compliance.”
That compliance could lead to a supplemental environmental impact statement or the slightly less significant step of a supplemental environmental assessment. Or it could lead to nothing at all. According to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, a supplemental environmental impact statement is required when an agency “makes substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant to its environmental concerns” or when “there are substantial new circumstances or information about the significance of adverse effects that bear on the analysis.”
In a follow up email, Conning said the agency is looking at things that have changed since 2020, specifically citing: • changes to the Columbia
River system’s 14 federal dam and reservoir projects;
• species that have since been listed by the Endangered Species Act;
• changes in Columbia River flows from the pending Columbia River Treaty with Canada; and
• newly published research. When asked if the agencies are considering Snake River dam removal, Conning said the dams are a part of the Columbia River system, but the agencies are “looking at the system as a whole and not necessarily individual projects.”
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NEW MILESTONE: D’Avanzo’s Family Restaurant observed its second anniversary Saturday afternoon that included a new ribbon-cutting.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
JUVENILE DIVISION
AMENDED NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
• Unknown Biological Parent and/or anyone else claiming a parental interest in Gerrit Callum Atchison fka Garret Atchison, dob 3/10/23, Dependency Petition #24-7-00010-20 filed 3/11/24, Amended Dependency Petition filed 4/2/24, Second Amended Dependency Petition filed 6/18/24 (natural mother Sarah J. Atchison)
A Dependency Petition was filed; A Fact-Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: December 10, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Klickitat County Superior Court, 205 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620.
You should be present at this hearing.
The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6).
This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence.
To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509.773.7475. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY
DATED this 08 day of October 2024.
Renea Campbell, Klickitat County Clerk By: Angel Hill Deputy Clerk (4608, 4702, 4801)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of CHERYL LINN ATKINS, Deceased. Case No. 24-4-00047-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: November 13, 2024. /s/ William Watson William Watson, Personal Representative
Estate of Cheryl Linn Atkins PO Box 2350 The Dalles OR 97058 (4609, 4703, 4802)
N otices
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
Estate of CHRIS ROBERT FLINT
Deceased. No. 24-4-00043-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: November 13 2024.
Personal Representative: Kristine A. Flint Attorney for the Personal Representative: Shannon Tissot
Address for Mailing or Service: 112 West 4th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: KLICKITAT County Superior Court
Cause No.: 24-4-00043-20
Kristine A. Flint (4614, 4706, 4803)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goldendale Board of Adjustment November 14, 2024 2:00 pm meeting has been canceled and RESCHEDULED Public Hearing on Thursday December 5th 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620
THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: a conditional use request CU 24-02 by applicant Dennis and Sherry Carver to allow residential uses in the building located in the Central Business District at 216 W. Main St.
Said proposal is on the following described property: E 20’ OF W 40’ LOT 12; E 10’ LOT 12; W 30’ LOT 13 BLK 16 GLDN 1ST NENE 20-4-16, Parcel #’s 04162053161300, Commonly known as 214 & 216 W. Main Street
The Goldendale Board of Adjustment may take action on this matter to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table or continue these issues to a set time and place.
The application is available for review at Goldendale City Hall, 1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620 Robert Thompson Building Official
This Just In....
Public Notice: 2025 Electric Rate Hearing December 10, 2024 - Public Utility District #1 of Klickitat County
• Public Notice: 2025 Budget Hearing December 10, 2024 - Public Utility District #1 of Klickitat
County
• Notice to Contractors: Sealed Bids for Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374 - Klickitat
County Public Works
Summary of Ordinance: Ordinance No. 1543
Repealing and Replacing Municipal Code 15.48
Flood Damage Prevention - City of Goldendale
• Klickitat County Planning Department
Withdrawal Notice SEPA Determination on Non-Significance SEPA 2022-08 Klickitat
County Planning Department - Klickitat
County Planning Department
• Notice of Meeting: Advisory Committee Meeting December 11, 2024 - Klickitat County Solid Waste Department
City of Goldendale (4707, 4804)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goldendale Board of Adjustment November 14, 2024 2:00 pm meeting has been canceled and RE-
SCHEDULED Public Hearing on Thursday December 5th 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620
THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: a variance request VAR 24-01 by applicant Dennis and Sherry Carver to allow the construction of three Studio Apartments less than 600 sq ft living area zoning requires 600 sq ft livable space per unit in multifamily dwellings, in the building located in the Central Business District at 216 W. Main St. Said proposal is on the following described property: E 20’ OF W 40’ LOT 12; E 10’ LOT 12; W 30’ LOT 13 BLK 16 GLDN 1ST NENE 20-4-16, Parcel #’s 04162053161300, Commonly known as 216 W. Main Street
The Goldendale Board of Adjustment may act on this matter to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table, or continue these issues to a set time and place. The application is available for review at Goldendale City Hall, 1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620
Robert Thompson
Building Official City of Goldendale (4708, 4805)
KLICKITAT COUNTY
BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:15 am in the Commissioners Chambers, 2nd floor of the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 W. Court, Goldendale, Washington, for the purpose of establishing the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, setting the 2025 property tax levies, and adopting the 2025 Klickitat County Budget.
A draft copy of the 2025 Preliminary Budget and the 20252030 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
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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: 2025 BUDGET by 10:15 am on December 3, 2024. Board of County Commissioners Klickitat, Washington Lori Zoller, Chairman (4709, 4806)
PUBLIC NOTICE
KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
2025 Klickitat PUD ELECTRIC RATE HEARING
December 10, 2024
3:00pm
The Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 Electric Rate adjustments at 3:00 p.m. December 10, 2024. Concurrent with this hearing, the Commission will also hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 KPUD Operating Budget. A public comment period will be held following these presentations. The hearing will be held in the Meeting Room at the KPUD Goldendale office located at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2489 123 4424. If you participate by phone, please provide your name for the meeting record. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board at (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357. (4807, 4901)
PUBLIC NOTICE
KPUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
2025 KLICKITAT PUD OPERATING BUDGET HEARING December 10, 2024
3:00pm
The Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 KPUD Operating Budget at 3:00 p.m. December 10, 2024. Concurrent with this hearing, the Commission will also hold a hearing on the proposed 2025 KPUD Electric Rate adjustments. A public comment period will be held following these presentations. The hearing will be held in the Meeting Room at the KPUD Goldendale office located at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be accessed via teleconference by dialing (844) 621-3956, with the Access Code: 2489 123 4424. If you participate by phone, please provide your name for the meeting record. If you have any questions or would like further information,
please contact Luann Mata, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board at (509) 773-5891 or (800) 548-8357. (4808, 4902)
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids for the Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374 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 12:45 p.m. on December 17, 2024, for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 12:45 p.m. December 17, 2024, 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 1:00 p.m. December 17, 2024 Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374”. This contract provides for the improvement of 2.8 miles of Sunnyside Road through pavement and base repair, placement of an HMA overlay, pavement markings, guardrail upgrades and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.
Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $1,700,000 and $2,800,000. 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 on-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 / takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425258-1303 should you require assistance.
Dated this 26th Day of November 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Klickitat County, Washington Lori Zoller, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner
Dan Christopher, Commissioner ATTEST: Alisa Grumbles, Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (4809,4903, 5001)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1543 On November 18, 2024, the City Council of the City of Goldendale, Washington passed Ordinance No. 1543. A summary of the content of said ordinance provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AND REPLACING THE GOLDENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.48 ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
The full text of this ordinance is on file at City Hall and the full text of the ordinance will be mailed up request. Shelly Enderby, Clerk-Treasurer (4810)
KLICKITAT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITHDRAWAL NOTICE SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Withdrawal: This notice serves as a withdrawal of the Final DNS issued on July 29, 2022 for the proposed Klickitat County Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) Update, as described in the project description below. After review of the submitted appeal along with concerns/comments, the DNS is withdrawn in accordance with WAC 197-11340(3)(a)(ii) and WAC 19711- 390(2)(c). A new SEPA threshold determination has been issued (SEPA2024-28) along with a new public notice and comment period on the updated draft CAO. File: SEPA 2022-08 PROPOSAL: Critical Areas Ordinance Update. The Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) is being updated to improve regulations consistent with best available science, and improve document layout and functionality for readability and use.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The proposal would have applied to all critical areas and associated buffers within the unincorporated Klickitat County.
Applicants: Klickitat County Planning Department Lead Agency: Klickitat County Planning Department Date of Withdrawal: November 27, 2024 Scott Edelman, Planning Director and SEPA Responsible Official 115 West Court St, MS 302 Goldendale, WA 98620 Telephone: (509) 773-5703 (4811)
NOTICE OF MEETING
A Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting will be held on December 11th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room in the Klickitat
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mestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
GRIEF SUPPORT
Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541-805-5068.
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.
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
(of Marion County IN) by mail to PO Box 20864, Indianapolis IN 46220 OR by email to both personal representatives to rnnls@ aol.com and ukeatel@gmail. com. Support Groups
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The
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.
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm. Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.
AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River
TOPS - 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.
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
Volunteers Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.) a
activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
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SNOW Chains. Alpine Sports light truck, model 2324. Asking $20. For information, call 541-993-8111.
STAINLESS Steel Double Sink with faucet attachment. $25. 541-978-9892.
DE-ICING Cables. Stop ice dams. Electric de-icing cables. $50 for three: 2-60’, 1-80’ length. H&G Lifestyles self-regulating. 541-2883375.
LEAF Blower. Black & Decker, 18 volt. Works great. $25. 541-288-8141.
STUDDED Tires. 255 x 85 x16 on 8 hole Chevy rims. 90% good, heavy tread. $300. OBO. 541-340-4059.
WATERCOLOR. Original Watercolor by Lois Talbot. Framed under conservation glass with acid free mat and backing. 11 1/2 x 15”. $100. 541-490-7254.
OLD Fashioned Floor Vents. $5 each. 541-978-9892.
RECLINER. Brown, petite size. Just delivered last week, but just too small for me (I’m 5’6”). Brand new. $500. 541-769-0264 or 541399-4655.
SNOW Tires. 235/70R-16 Low mileage. On rims. Four tires. $150. 509-493-2625. CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-4907254.
SNOWSHOES. Tubbs Adventure 25 snowshoes. $45. 541-490-7254. Carson.
TIRES. 4 used Michelin LTX A/V2 tires, size P275/65R18. Good Tread. Asking $5 each. Call 541-993-8111 for information.
MOVING? Need boxes (gently used), wrapping paper or bubble wrap? Free. Just come and pick it up in The Dalles. 541-978-9892.
WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
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.
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5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $50. 541-354-1748.
LEATHER Wingback Chair. Blue leather tufted wingback office chair. 41.5 x 35 x 30.5 inches wide. Seat 17.5 “ off floor & measures 21 x 21. $425. 541-490-7254.
SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Never been used. Half price at $35. OBO. 541296-1289. WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for
free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
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WATERCOLOR. Original Watercolor by Lois Talbot. Framed under conservation glass with acid free mat and backing. 11 1/2 x 15”. $100. 541-490-7254.
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Open Nov. 29 thru Dec. 22
8am-5pm Noble Firs, Nordman & Douglas Fir Up to 12’ Cash only
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GRANNY MAY’S TREE FARM
1450 Moser Rd. 1/2 mile west of Windmaster Market Hood River Open Nov. 30 until sold out. All trees precut - $25 each Self Service. Cash Only. Thank you for your support!
Furniture
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254. CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
RECLINER. Brown, petite size. Just delivered last week, but just too small for me (I’m 5’6”). Brand new. $500. 541-769-0264 or 541399-4655.
LEATHER Wingback Chair. Blue leather tufted wingback office chair. 41.5 x 35 x 30.5 inches wide. Seat 17.5 “ off floor & measures 21 x 21. $425. 541-490-7254.
Household Merchandise
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254. Miscellaneous
OLD Fashioned Floor Vents. $5 each. 541-978-9892.
DE-ICING Cables. Stop ice dams. Electric de-icing cables. $50 for three: 2-60’, 1-80’ length. H&G Lifestyles self-regulating. 541-2883375.
STAINLESS Steel Double Sink with faucet attachment. $25. 541-978-9892.
MOVING? Need boxes (gently used), wrapping paper or bubble wrap? Free. Just come and pick it up in The Dalles. 541-978-9892.
SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Never been used. Half price at $35. OBO. 541296-1289.
Sporting Goods
WADERS
Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
NOTICE
Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.
SNOWSHOES. Tubbs Adventure 25 snowshoes. $45. 541-490-7254. Carson.
Cats ADULT CAT COMPANIONS FREE TO GOOD HOMES Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099
Dogs
LABRADOR PUPPIES
One white male, 1 brown male, 2 brown females and 2 white females born on Sept. 2. Not papered, but parents on site. Friendly, smart with hunting abilities. $200. 509-493-3993 or 509637-3774.
Garden & Lawn LEAF Blower. Black & Decker, 18 volt. Works great. $25. 541-288-8141.
Auctions Public Sale: Secure StorageHood River Self storage facility located at 1400 Tucker Road, Hood River, Or 97031 Must sell the contents of 5 storage units to collect past due rent.
The public sale will take place online with bids starting Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10am at www.storagetreasures.com.
The following units are currently for sale: 433 Jessica Hernandez 301 Crystal Wise 1209 Donna Dawson 1310 Rebekah Rafferty 1402 Dane Backman
Garage/Yard
Sales
Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper. Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds Auto Parts & Accessories
SNOW Chains. Alpine Sports light truck, model 2324. Asking $20. For information, call 541-993-8111.
TIRES. 4 used Michelin LTX A/V2 tires, size P275/65R18. Good Tread. Asking $5 each. Call 541-993-8111 for information.
SNOW Tires. 235/70R-16
Low mileage. On rims. Four tires. $150. 509-493-2625.
STUDDED Tires. 255 x 85 x16 on 8 hole Chevy rims. 90% good, heavy tread. $300. OBO. 541-340-4059.
ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $50. 541-354-1748.
Cars
SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com
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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.
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Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.
For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov
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The whole thing started with Reacher an exuberant 75-pound Belgian Malinois and his American expat owner, Anita The Belgian Malinois is a dog often trained for search and rescue You might have seen videos of them scaling walls Peter never saw Reacher actually climbing any walls, but he never doubted his abilitytodo soif theneedarose
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Anita’s house Andhestayed Duke was still very shy around people, but he trusted Reacher and soon he startedto trust Anitaandherhusband Dukestartedlettingthem pet him andmakeeye contact Anitatookhimto the vet tobefixed The vet saidhethought Duke was about five years old Duke was bathed He had his teeth cleaned He started sleeping on a couch Andnow DukeisAnita’sseconddogand lives with Reacher Peter now seesReacher andDuke andAnita ontheir walkstogether Dukeis very submissive and laid-back Reacher is as exuberant as ever IthinkIcouldpetDukenow,ifIwantedto,”Peter toldme Duke has bonded with Anita, and he is obviously Reacher’s best friend And none of it wouldhavehappenedwithout Reacher I love this story so much It seems to me that everyone made a lot of assumptions about Duke the kind of assumptions I make every day andallof thoseassumptionsturnedoutto be wrong It took someone like Reacher to see that Duke was just waitingfor a friend To see photos, check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson com
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Turkeys are not just for Thanksgiving. The average American eats about 16 pounds of turkey each year! The United States eats 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving! That’s a lot of gobbling! Every year, the President of the United States “pardons” a turkey, allowing it to live instead of becoming dinner. The first president to pardon a turkey was John F. Kennedy. It became a yearly tradition in 1989 when President Bush pardoned the White House turkey.
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he first Thanksgiving football game started a wonderful tradition that combines sports, family, and fun. The NFL began scheduling games on Thanksgiving in 1934. which was still amateur at the time. Except for the years during World War II, the Detroit Lions have played on every Thanksgiving since 1934. They have won 37 of those games. Did you know people did not have televisions and the first games were broadcast on radio? Watching football games is now a tradition for many families.
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Whether you have a favorite football team, get up early to watch the parade or watch your favorite holiday movie, one thing is for certain: There is always something to be thankful for.
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