Goldendale Sentinel November 9, 2022

The gifts of life and love

Tayler Bradley

For The SenTinel

A few weeks ago, two remark able people from our Goldendale community went through a kid ney transplant surgery. Cameron Mains received his new kidney from his friend, second grade teacher Alison Azevedo, giving him the opportunity for a full, healthy life.

Cameron and Alison both went to the hospital a few days early to get prepped. They had some tests run to make sure everything still matched up. Once they got the re sults back, the doctors gave them the green light to move forward with the surgery. They were re lieved and hopeful that things were going to go great. Their fam ilies had been patiently waiting for this day, and it was time now to let the miracle happen.

Alison, Cameron, and both fam ilies had a wonderful dinner the night before to celebrate and keep good spirits for the next day. On October 12, Cameron and Alison underwent the surgery, and they and their families awaited to hear if everything went as planned. They both held good thoughts and high hopes as they awaited the doctor’s news. The good news came that the surgery was a suc cess and everyone could breathe a little easier.

The weeks following transplant surgeries are the most critical. Pa tients’ immune systems need to be suppressed to minimize rejection of the new organs, making them

more susceptible to infections.

Cameron and Alison spent a lot of time resting and gaining their strength back, both learning to adapt to a slower-paced life. Cam eron continues his college classes online and has taken on new hob bies, such as building puzzles and reading books. Alison should be back to her second graders soon. The entire community is grateful that everything went as planned, and these two amazing people are well on their way through recov ery back to their day-to-day rou tines.

Transplant surgery like this in curs a huge financial obligation,

and the community has gener ously stepped forward. This past weekend some incredible people organized the Giving Tree Festi val. Volunteers brought in Christ mas trees, decorated them, and sold raffle tickets, so those who attended could have the chance at winning one of the trees. The community did a great job, not only decorating the trees, but coming out to support these two miracles. Each tree was raffled off, and those who won got to take home a tree of their own. As an unexpected bonus, Alison’s son, Jameson, actually was a winner

Early election results

Following are early Klicki tat County election results in contested races (these reflect voting only in the county) as of 8:45 p.m. last night: U.S. Senator: Patty Murray 42.81% with 3,003 votes; Tiffany Smily 57.11% with 4,006 votes.

U.S. Representative Dis trict 4: Dan Newhouse 57.62% with 4,005 votes; Doug White 41.59% with 2,891 votes.

Leg. District 14 State Rep resentative Position 1: Chris Corry 60.35% with 4,082 votes; Laurene Contreras 39.47% with 2,670 votes.

Leg. District 14 State Rep resentative Position 2: Gina

Mosbrucker 62.86% with 4,278 votes; Liz Hallock 37.01% with 2,519 votes.

Klickitat County Audi tor: Heather Jobe 63.16% with 3,784 votes; JoAnne Chambers 35.75% with 2,142 votes.

Klickitat County Clerk: Re nea Campbell 66.69% with 4,434 votes; Shelby McKern 33.18% with 2,206 votes.

Klickitat County Commis sioner 2: Lori Zoller 60.49% with 3,740 votes; Matt DuMolt 38.3% with 2,368 votes.

Klickitat County Sheriff: Bob Songer 49.35% with 3,417 votes; Garique Clifford 50.3% with 3,483 votes.

Photos can capture the most im portant memories and moments of our lives. They remind us of the wonderful things we have seen and done, they keep loved ones alive even when they’re gone, and they outlive us. Donna Lobdell has taken her passion for photography and started her own business called Shutter Up Photos by Donna.

Donna has always had a love for taking photos. “It’s like capturing a moment in time that can never be repeated,” says Donna. “Photos allow us to keep those moments and memories alive.” Her favorite subject is wildlife. The challenge of getting close enough to capture such amazing creatures, catching them in their natural habitat, and

sharing their beauty through pho tography is a great feeling. Aside from wildlife, Donna also likes to photograph scenery around the area, especially in the fall when the colors are changing.

Donna takes anywhere from 300 to 600 photos at a time when she goes out and about, then she spends time going through them all, picking out the best

Goldendale FFA receives awards

October 24 through October 29, the Goldendale FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Con vention in Indianapolis, Indi ana. The convention hosted over 65,000 FFA members and guests from all over the U.S. participat ing in competitions, workshops, and career opportunities.

The Goldendale FFA took 19 members: Rydell Myers, Jas per Keith, Brielle Starr, Greta

Gilliam, Tristan Worley, Bri an Whitman, Angelina Owen, Baeden Lee, Cheyenne Baunach, Emma Rich, Harley Kotlarz, Dallas Villabos, Addison Bomb erger, Jenna Casey, Maggie Gui terrez, Sebastian Sanchez, Col by Large, Anthony Hauck, and Phoebe Keith along with the FFA advisors, Mr. Josh Krieg, Mrs. Randi Krieg, and Melissa Jensen. The chapter traveled to Indianapolis to compete in and accept their National Chapter

Tayler Bradley

For The SenTinel

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Courtesy Donna Lobdell

CAPTURING BEAUTY: Donna Lobdell’s new business, Shutter Up Photos by Donna, has set up shop in Goldendale.

Lou Marzeles

GIVE A GIFT: The Mitten Tree and Christmas Store box are back at The Sentinel, awaiting kind hearts to donate winter mittens, scarves, hats and the like (Mitten Tree) and gifts that will go to Father’s House to en able those less fortunate to acquire Christmas presents for their families (Christmas Store box).

Top: Lou Marzeles. Above: Team Cameron Facebook page.

A TRUE MIRACLE: Make that two miracles: first, there is the extraordinary gift of Alison Azevedo’s kidney for Cameron Mains (both seen at right post surgery). Then there is the outpouring of community concern and support for them and their families, seen most recently at The Giving Tree Festival this past Friday and Saturday (above) when 10 Christmas trees hand-decorated by members of the community were raffled off to raise funds for Cameron and Alison and their families.

Claire Gilmore

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Kiwanis of Goldendale presents Goldendale Robotics club with $2,000 check

Winter driving and holiday season reminders

Goldendale Police have an important holiday message to share. In a statement issued Monday, the department said, “The Goldendale Police Department [GPD] wishes to remind the citizens of Gold endale that winter weather is upon us, and roadway con ditions can be very hazard ous in rainy, icy, and snowy conditions. Please slow down during hazardous road con ditions, give yourself more time to stop when approach ing intersections, and make

sure all your windows in your vehicle are clear of any obstructions that could hin der or block the driver’s clear view of the roadway as per RCW 46.37.410.”

The GPD has tips for mail security as well. “The holiday season is quickly approach ing, and we will most likely see an increase of mail pack ages being ordered and deliv ered to mailboxes and at the front door of residences,” the statement continued. “The Goldendale Police Depart

ment encourages all citizens to promptly remove and secure all mail and pack ages when they are deliv ered if so possible to prevent thefts. Make sure vehicles are locked when not in use, no matter how briefy you’re away from your vehicle, and remove any items inside your vehicle from view, or secure them inside your residence.

“The Goldendale Police Department provides a wide range of protection and enforcement services to

the community, including assisting other agencies. The primary goal of the Police Department is the protection of life and property, preven tion of crime and apprehen sion of criminal perpetrators, and to help citizens in times of crisis. The Police Depart ment strives to provide the best possible police service to residents of Goldendale and to those who work, travel, and shop here.”

Tweens and teens writing contest open

Robotics club advisor Blake Lesko and his club met with members of the Goldendale Kiwanis club on Friday, November 4, when the students demonstrated one of the projects they are working on and talked about their class goals.

The students learn how to construct robotic machines they then program using computer coding processes to perform specific tasks. In the process, the students also learn valuable lessons that will lead to skills valu able in the business world.

Ultimately, the club hopes to compete in events spon sored by the Washington TSA during their regional and state conferences com ing up in 2023.

To help them achieve their goals, the Kiwanis

club presented them with a check for $2,000 raised dur ing their Installation Din ner auction.

Club members are Kent Cabalang, Sebastian Cachon, Matthew Cole man, Jacob Erhardt, Wil liam Garner, Susana Gon zalez, Rose Hanger, Riker Hanning, Sean Henrikson, Riley Ayden, Daniel Leb lanc, Phillip Marks, and Club President Nickolas Bowdish.

Kiwanis members pre senting the check were Colleen Andreotti, Theone Wheeler, and Marc Board man.

The Goldendale Kiwanis Club meets every first and third Wednesday at 7 am at the Simcoe Café.

Creative tweens or teens with a passion for writing and a desire to win a fantastic prize can enter this year’s Imagined Ink Teen Writing Contest, running until November 15. Entries will be read by a panel of judges, with prizes awarded to an overall Best in Show Win ner, winners in each age group (12-14 years old and 15-19 years old), and several runners-up. A collection of the top works will also be published in the 2022 Imagined Ink Collection eBook, to be available to all library patrons through FVRLibraries’ OverDrive service.

Important Dates

• November 14: Join us for one of our virtual Teen WriteIns to polish your entry before submission! Register online for one of the sessions on Novem ber 14 at 4 p.m. (see fvrl.libra rymarket.com/imagined-inkteen-write-23).

• November 15: Last day to submit entries using the online form at www.fvrl.org/ imagined-ink-entry.

• December 17: Winners are notified, and winning entries

are posted.

Who can participate?

The Writing Contest is open to teens 12-19 years old who live within, attend school, or are homeschooled in the Fort Van couver Regional Library Dis trict and the Woodland School District.

Rules on entries

• Must be 1,000 words or less

• Comic entries must be submitted using a template at www.fvrl.org/sites/default/ files/2022-09/22_Imag Ink-Comic.pdf (English) or at

www.fvrl.org/sites/default/ files/2022-09/22_ImagInk-Com ic-SPA.pdf (Spanish). Limit of six pages per comic.

• Must be original work by contestant and cannot include fanfiction or recognizable characters/settings from other media.

• May be any genre, topic, or format.

• Must be in English or Span ish.

• Only one entry per person.

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ROBOTICS CLUB GETS CHECK: The Goldendale High School Robotics club was given a check for $2,000 by the Kiwanis of Goldendale.

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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

We’ve colorized this pic ture from last week. Marc Niva and Mark Doubravsky knew all of these ladies’ last names, who they were married to, or who they were mother to, but not their first names. Dr. Jim Ogden, however, was able to put a first name to all these ladies, and shortly after that Betty Zesiger con firmed them. This was all by 11 last Wednesday morning.

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Two guys on what has to be the world’s short est scaffolding appar ently putting something up on something or other. Is it something

or is it the other? Who are these people? What were they doing? Why? We don’t know. All we know about this pic ture is that it ran in The

L ooking Back

November 3, 1892 – 130 Years Ago

Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yester year. If you know any thing about it, please drop us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com)

Last Friday night Past Chancellor J. W. Snover inaugurated the new K of P lodge at Centerville. Named Mt. Adams Lodge No. 95. Visiting Knights from Wasco, The Dalles, and Goldendale were out in goodly numbers, and the whole night was one continual round of Pythian festivities. Past Chancellors Bright and Marsh of Wasco; Brooks, Jackson, and Darland of Goldendale; and Farley and Mitchell of The Dalles assisted in the work of the new lodge. The lodge starts out with a half dozen that formerly belonged to Friendship Lodge in Goldendale and 20 young men that live in the vicinity of Centerville. The Goldendale boys used their goat, which is always fat and strong in the fall of the year, and the way he handled the Centerville boys has never been equaled since Peck’s bad boy inducted his father to take the grand bumper degree.

November 6, 1952 – 70 years Ago

At the first meeting of the cougar club this season, 65 Washington State College former students turned up for a ham dinner and party at the Goldendale Golf Club last Saturday night. Charles Gronewald acted as master of ceremonies and a skit, “Dr. and Mrs. Hostetler at Breakfast,” was presented by Ray and Helen Hill to the delight of the audience. Alumnus at WSU the longest time back was Clyde Story and newest of the Cougars was Frances Ingerham. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Case of Appleton came the farthest away. Decorations for the event in crimson and gray, the Cougar colors, were done by Roy Lundberg; and the ham was cooked by his wife, Wilma. A stuffed cougar mascot lent an air of authenticity to the celebration.

November 6, 1952 – 70 Years Ago

Centerville School Report by Neoma Thiele: We thank the P.T. A. for the Hal loween party given Friday evening, October 31. All had a howling good time. We also thank each and every one who made the cake sale a success. The student body members collected $30 with Dale Cameron, Dennis Hill, and Dale Thiele drumming up trade during the evening. Getting the cakes were Don Ritzschke, George Young, Ernest Brokaw, Lyle Tobin, Charles Hart, and Merle Lande. Victor Hulme is our new fourth grader. Pupils with harmonicas have started to practice the scale.

November 9, 1962 – 60 Years Ago

The city council took under study a suggestion for a change in the fee charged for dumping at the city dump. The present fee is 25 cents per load, without consid eration as to the size of the load. Councilmen agreed that figure was unrealistic when considering the trouble and expense required in handling large loads, old auto bodies, and the like. A completely new schedule of charges was discussed and slated for action at a later meeting.

November 7, 2012 – 10 Years Ago

If “voter” turnout in last week’s Student Mock Election was any indication, yes terday’s General Election should have an overwhelming number of Washingtoni ans voting. The Mock Election, which ended early Friday afternoon after starting Monday, saw a record shattering total of 38,848 students take part. That’s more than double the old record of about 18,000 set in 2008. In Goldendale, 118 students from grades 6 through 12 took part in the Mock Election. The students decisively rejected charter schools (58% to 42 %) and approved same-sex marriage (59% to 41%). They voted 56% to 44% to legalize marijuana. They narrowly chose Mitt Rom ney over Barack Obama, (52% to 48%). They chose Jay Inslee for governor over Rob Mckenna, 53% to 47%.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

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.

Wednesday afternoon Dave West came in to confirm that it was indeed his mother, fol lowed by an email from his brother, T. Michael West, who led us to the actual date the picture ran in the news paper: February 6, 1964. Below is the photo caption; for reading convenience we have not put it in quotes.

HAPPY SMILES on the faces of these three Dig and Dream Garden Club mem

bers come from the check they are exhibiting here— a grant to help them buy plants for the Presby House (in background). The club, a member of the Oregon Fed eration of Garden Clubs, submitted its plan in the 1963 Community Improvement Project contest, sponsored by the federation with the assistance of Sears Roebuck & Co. The check, for $104, is part of the $345 allowed in each of the 17 federation districts. It will “just about buy the shrubs needed,” members said. They will make foundation plantings around the old mansion. About 60 shrubs of 13 differ ent kids were specified by landscape architect Robert Wearne, horticulture spe cialist of WSU, to provide blooms all season. From left are Josephine West, Dorothy Brokaw, and Evelyn Moore.

Sesquicentennial Corner: Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

This week we finish the story from the December 31, 1964, issue of The Sentinel, covering the extent of the damage the flood caused, titled, “Engineer says road damage over $1 million.” That’s the equivalent of over $9 million today. For reference, the gentleman quoted is County Engineer Harold Strombom speaking to the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce.

“There are several minor blockages in Snowden area, around Appleton, and in the Centerville country. High Prairie has been iso lated, and much of it still is. We have cleared them to the Wahkiacus road. They can go as far as Ben Tay lor’s, and Ernie Struck’s. We have a pipe out at Heinie Klein’s west of Warwick. We have had a wonder ful assist from farmers, in other places as well as at High Prairie who got out with their own equipment and made repairs to get their own roads open.

“We have Duhrkoop & Wallace, who have been working in the Klickitat area, working their way down the Klickitat canyon, making temporary repairs on the road to Lyle. The last I heard he was able to get through, so he could get home Sunday night. He got his big cat stuck-it dropped in a hole near the Fisher Hill bridge-and I guess they’ve found a way to get it out. I sent a load of pipe down to him Monday morning.

“Jerry Neils started at the top of Bowman creek grade this morning, to make repairs on the Klicki tat road.

“Lord only knows when

we’ll get down to Rock Creek. We suffered at least $350,000 damage in the can yon.

“In the east end we were more fortunate. But we have several minor things we know about and prob ably have many we don’t know about yet. There were several washouts in the Old Lady canyon, the first near the top of the grade. Because the state road below is still out of service, we haven’t been in too big a hurry to get started here.

In Dead Canyon north of Alderdale there is damage, total extent of which is as yet unknown; and we have probably lost the Alder Creek bridge.

“One thing (that has not helped any)… we have con tinued to have snow, and we have had to drop our repair work and go plow snow, which hasn’t hastened the job.

“Our county crews have been on the go night and day, except for Christmas day when we gave them

a day of rest to be with their families. Otherwise, they’ve been on the go so many days we’ve all lost count.

“The county bridge on the pipeline road, near the slaughterhouse here in Gol dendale, dropped several feet. We are making repairs today (Monday) and should have it passable tonight.”

Of further note, in the January 7, 1965, issue of The Sentinel, under a title of “New CCC President takes helm; washout described,”

S&P Railway agent Clem Matilinski spoke about the damage to the railroad: “Almost the entire length of Swale Canyon (trackage) from Wahkiacus to War wich has been destroyed, according to what I have been told. Two men spent 20 hours walking the can yon. There are 13 miles of track which must be rebuilt which will take a consider able time. Two months is the most optimistic esti mate.”

Points to ponder:

A physics professor was giving a lecture on light. “The moon is more useful than the sun,” he said, “because the moon shines at night when you want the light, whereas the sun shines during the day when you don’t need it.”

My son has 18 math questions for this homework. He says he did five at school, so that leaves... uh... a few more to do at home tonight.

My favorite childhood memory is of falling asleep on the sofa, then waking up in my bed and thinking, “Wow, I can teleport.”

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The following quote is attributed to Leo Tolstoy: “Just as one candle lights another and can light thousands of other candles, so one heart illuminates another heart and can illuminate thousands of other hearts.” It shows the power of one, one single candle.

Over the course of my time serving Goldendale School District, I have asked our staff to get to know one student, listen to them, and do something positive with what they learn. Then repeat that with another child. This process moves us from seeing a whole class to seeing individual students. It moves us from teaching curriculum to teaching students. This is the heart of the work we do as educators.

Each student brings with them their goals, personality, strengths, interests, and needs. As educators, we can better support each student and accelerate their learning when we really know each child. We can also help each child learn more about themselves.

Column Ellen Perconti GSD Superintendent

This past week, I had the opportunity to listen to a group of high school students. They shared what they liked about school (our responsive teachers, socializ ing, talking about their learning) and what they didn’t like (school bathrooms, rote learning, long homework packets). I also asked them what it would mean if everyone was contributing every day. Their responses were insightful. These students said that if everyone was contributing every day, each person would pick up after themselves, be more involved, help others, ask questions, not be disruptive, be prepared, and participate fully.

Each of these ideas is something that individuals can control for themselves and do without too much effort. It starts with a mindset of “I make a differ ence” and expands into a culture of caring about others.

Tolstoy’s quote shares that one candle can light another, rippling into thousands. The same is true of a smile or simple hello. That one acknowledgement of the other person can shift their day, which, in turn, can shift many others.

Just as our students shared, each person has the op portunity to contribute through simple acts. Each of us makes a difference, and we can choose to make that difference a positive one.

Burn-out has got to go

The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .

This year Goldendale Motor sports 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 skate board 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 Lit tle Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds for three hours.

I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to

any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burn outs in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.

Ken McKune Goldendale

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I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”

“For No Reason At All” I particu larly found offensive.

I contacted the bank for an explana tion. 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 con

tacted 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 difficul ties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

Letters from the community

It’s a futile ‘war’

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results, the saying goes as attributed to Einstein. Fifty years ago, the War on Drugs was initiated by Richard Nixon. This began a gettough policy on drugs that exists to this day. Today millions of peo ple have done drugs, and many of these people have been demoted to an underclass in society from petty drug crimes that forced them into a criminal status. A criminal then does criminal activity to survive,

which affects all of society.

To the sheriff of Klickitat County and all those who support this gettough policy: are you all insane? I know not one drug user or drug dealer that is intimidated by the con tinuing get-tough and tougher-oncrime attitude. By definition, they are drug addicts. A lousy life, jail, or death are their only prospects. Drug addicts risk more dangerous problems than jail on a daily basis. You really think getting tough with your silly signs does one bit of good? These people laugh at the prospect of jail.

The War on Drugs is lost. Don’t ask me, ask Klickitat Valley Health. They have to supply opiate reverser now. Ask The Dalles Police. They just busted a fentanyl ring. You aren’t winning this “war.” Treat drug addicts like the mental health problem they are. Fifty years of the same get-tough attitude meets Einstein’s definition well. A dead brother and sister from this War gives me some insight.

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Thomas Wilson Goldendale

Glenwood High senior inducted into two honor societies

Glenwood High School senior Alise Gimlin, daugh ter of Amy and Brent Gim lin, was recently inducted into both The National Honor Society of High School Scholars and Phi Theta Kappa for her high achievements in the class room. Alise is on track to graduate with an associate degree when she gradu ates from Glenwood High School in June. We in the community and all the staff at school are very proud of Alise’s well-deserved rec ognition and the hard work she has done to achieve it. Way to go, Alise. Students soar at Glenwood School.

Despite the rainy, soggy weather, the Glenwood Community Trunk or Treat was a great success on Halloween night. Deco rated cars and trucks lined Main Street, and children of all sizes enjoyed running from trunk to trunk, filling their bags. Our Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department deserves a huge thanks for placing the road signs to block traffic from Main Street and detour it onto other streets. They also handed out colorful trick or treat bags with safety tips, a coloring and puzzle safety book, and glow in the dark safety wrist bands inside each bag. And another huge shout out to Claude McKen zie, his mom Alicia, and his staff at the Glenwood Gen eral Store for sponsoring the carved pumpkin contest and serving hot chili, clam chowder, and cocoa to the public on that cold, damp evening. I also heard that the delicious fry bread to go along with the chili and

chowder was provided by Annette Tomeo.

Tomei Tomeo received first place for ages 13 and over in the carved pumpkin contest. In the 12 and under age group, first place went to Kel son Cole, second place to Natalie Miller, and honorable men tion to Kasen and Karsyn Morava, Brooklyn Branson, Jentry Hoctor, and Luka Jordan. Claude says thanks to all who participated. All honorable mention winners who did not pick up their

gift certificates on Hallow een night can collect them at the store.

The Glenwood Women’s Club sponsored the trunk decorat ing and costume contests. Winner of best decorated trunk went to Ange line McBride for her safari-themed trunk. The kids loved it. Best cos tume in the youth category went to Allison McFall and best costume for adults was Butch Hallenbeck. Now, Butch did not wear a costume, he simply wore

his fire department gear and helped keep the street safe that evening. But he received many, many votes because he looked great in his gear and represented our fire department very well. He definitely deserved that award. Thank you to everyone who helped and everyone who came and made Halloween night such great fun for the kids and their families.

Middle school basket ball practice started last week under the guidance of Coach Kyann Kessinger. The middle school girls and boys are practicing hard and honing their skills. Their first games will be in Klickitat on Thursday, November 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. They will also have home games in the Glenwood gym with Lyle on Monday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m. Let’s hope for a big turnout to cheer on our middle school boys’ and girls’ teams. They may be small in numbers but mighty in their determina tion. Let’s go, Eagles. We received our first snow of the winter season last Sunday. While some are not eager to see the snow, many others were likely out enjoying it on their snow mobiles. At our house the grandkids love to use our septic mound as their sled hill. I heard our 8-yearold telling her best friend that she’ll teach her how to “snowboard” down Mount Septic as soon as there’s enough snow. I reckon it’s time to get out the sleds, snowpants, mittens, and hats. Winter is here.

Community Council meetings changed

Domaine Pouillon Win ery is advertising: “Join us later this month, on Novem ber 19 and 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for our Holiday Craft Market. We’ll be featuring some of our favorite talented artisans from the Colum bia Gorge! Hats, jewelry, brooms, baskets, ceramics, wreaths, and so much more. This event is free to attend! We’ll also be having some great pre-holiday deals on our wines too. See you there!”

Is your child a creative tween or teen with a passion for writing and a dream of winning a fantastic prize? Start get ting their juices flowing and entries ready for this year’s Imagined Ink Teen Writing Contest. Each year the con test challenges teens ages 12-19 to share their short stories, poems, essays, and comics. These pieces can be on any topic but must be less than 1,000 words. A collec tion of the top works will be published in the 2022 Imag ined Ink Collection eBook to be available to all library patrons through FVRLi braire’s OverDrive service. Learn more at their website and help them submit their work by November 15.

Lyle Community Coun cil (LCC) meetings have been changed to the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyle Activity Center. They will continue to offer the hybrid Zoom option too. The next meeting is Wed, November 9. Novem ber is typically when coun

cil members are elected, but they are postponing it until the December 14 meeting to ensure eligible commu nity members have time to share their interest in get ting involved and what they hope to bring to the council.

LCC bylaws state that to serve on the council, one must be a resident living in the Lyle Fire District, reg istered to vote in Klickitat County, and have a vested interest in the community. Please complete the candidate form and submit it to Council Chair Bill Weiler by November 15.

I’m thinking that the form must be on the Lyle Com munity Council website. With all this rain we’ve been having, rocks are being loosened along the highway above both sides of Lyle. And I’m sure along the Klickitat Highway as well. So be careful of rocks/boul ders obstructing the road ways. And, of course, they are almost impossible to see at night. Slowing down and paying close attention will benefit you and your loved ones. And if there is a dangerous situation, please report any issues as soon as possible. One of Lyle’s fire fighters assisted a motorist with a flat tire due to a rock on Highway 14.

High Prairie is having their last Bingo Night of the year on November 10, offer ing a chance to win their roll-over game that is now at $140.00 plus 15% of the revenue from the evening

sales. Taco dinner is avail able at 6 p.m., Bingo at 6:30. 701 Struck Rd. Questions, call (541) 300-8145.

This coming Saturday, November 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Klickitat County Book Mobile will host a fun, free, family craft event at the Lyle Com munity Center. This will be a fiber art using cardstock and yarn. All supplies will be provided. So bring the kiddos on down, and join in the fun yourself. It’ll be a

good bonding time for both of you.

Last Sunday morning we “fell back” for Daylight Standard Time. The Lyle Fire Department suggests that you also change your smoke alarm batteries. It’s a great way to remember to keep them updated and in working condition. While you’re at it, test the alarm as well. Loved ones are irre placeable, and that updated smoke alarm may save their lives.

Goldendale Agriscience teachers appointed to National Cohort

Josh and Randi

at Goldendale School Dis trict, served in the annual cohort of Curriculum for Agricultural Science Edu cation (CASE) Lab Special ists. Thirty CASE-certified teachers were selected from across the nation to deliver curriculum demonstrations and micro-professional development in The Lab powered by CASE dur ing the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, in October. The Kriegs were selected because of their in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and exceptional facilitation skills with both students and teachers.

Josh led a demonstra tion of a premier activity from Technical Applica tions in Agriculture, and Randi led a demonstration from AgXplorer, which are two of the 13 courses CASE offers. Demonstrations occurred on the hour every hour for the 64,000+ visi tors to the Expo. Visitors observed and participated in inquiry-based lessons that shift focus in the class room from teacher-led to student-directed learning.

Randi also led discus sions regarding the curric ulum with the pool of poten tial CASE teachers from the 64,000+ visitors to the Expo, ranging from basic infor mation to detailed accounts of how the curriculum pos itively impacts their stu dents. Visitors interacted with materials and equip

ment that demonstrate how CASE shifts focus in the classroom from teacher-led to student-directed learn ing.

“Our CASE Lab Special ists were invaluable during the National FFA Conven tion and Expo,” says Nancy Trivette, CASE Director.

“Their expertise, content knowledge, and passion for CASE impacted stu dents and teachers alike. Their time and dedication ensured we could connect with and support as many teachers as possible.”

CASE is an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education. CASE is an instructional system that is changing the culture of agriculture pro grams in the United States through intense teacher professional development; inquiry-based, studentfocused lessons; assess ment; and certification.

CASE equips teachers to elevate student experiences in the agriculture class room and prepares students for success in college and careers emphasizing sci ence, technology, engineer ing, and math (STEM). In 2009, schools began imple menting CASE into their programs. More than 4,000 teachers from 48 states plus the Virgin Islands hold close to 6,000 certifications and use them each day in their agriculture class rooms.

For more information, visit www.teachcase.org.

Courtesy Bridget MCL aughLin

STUDENT INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Alise Gimlin, a Glenwood High School senior, was inducted recently and is on track to graduate with her Associate Degree in June.

Krieg, agriscience educators

ContriButed

GHS TEACHERS SERVE IN COHORT: Josh (left) and Randi Krieg were selected from teachers across the U.S. to serve among ag education specialists.

O bituaries

Barbara Jean (Kaatz) Thompson

Barbara Jean (Kaatz) Thompson, age 75, of Gol dendale passed away Octo ber 23, 2022, at OSHU in Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, and one adopted son, Brian Thomp son.

Barbara Jean was born on July 23, 1947, to Elroy and Alice (Harris) Kaatz in Laona, Wisconsin. The family lived in Laona until the summer of 1953, when they packed up their blue Chevy and drove across country to Gold endale, where they lived for several months before mov ing to Klickitat, Washing ton. There Barb attended grade school and high school.

She met Keith and his son, Brian Thompson, while working in Klickitat and soon became a part of their family. Keith and Barb were married June 27, 1971, and lived in Gold

endale from then on. They were married 51 years.

Barb and Keith had big hearts for needy kids. They fostered several over the years.

Barb’s hobbies and interests included sewing, knitting, crocheting, all of which greatly benefit ted her family and friends. Also, she loved to read and play Canasta. She is sur vived by her husband, Keith Thompson; her son, Troy Thompson; and her sisters, Patricia (Kaatz) Wamsley of Alaska and Nancy (Kaatz) Frodge of Kentucky; sister-in-law Nancy (Thompson) Brown of Vancouver, Washington; her beloved grandchildren, Amanda, Aaron, Maclay, Brooke; and her great grandson, Dakota.

Memorial services will be held at the New Life Assembly of God Church on November 11 at 11 a.m.

Bickleton Honor Rolls

Bickleton High School Honor Roll, 2022-2023

First Quarter

4.0 GPA: None

3.75-3.99: Maddie Andrews, Grace Binfet, Vanessa Del Rio, Azucena Bahena-Sepulveda, Gentry Hurst, Shelby Ingram, Kasen Jones

3.50-3.74: Kylee McBride, Emma Poteet, Addison Whitmore, Zoey Kuder

3.25-3.49: Cooper Mains

3.00-3.24: Josh Gifford, Sara Guillen, Brianna McBride, Gaby Tucker

Bickleton Junior High School Honor Roll, 2022-2023

First Quarter

4.0 GPA: (none)

3.75-3.99: Bayler Mulrony 3.50-3.74: (none)

3.25-3.49: Audrey Poteet, Madison Jobe, Jaslene Vargas-Salas 3.00-3.24: Chevelle Berk, Abigail Vasquez, Mikayla Molina, Tyler Albano

Last week’s story about activities at the Golden dale American Legion misidentified the day for Bingo. It’s Thursdays, not Tuesdays. There will

BAPTIST

Correctionsbe a special Bingo day November 19, which is a Saturday. The game held on second and fourth Wednesdays is Bunco, not bunch.

W. Eileen McCredy walked through heaven’s door on Oct. 22, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born in Great Falls, Montana, but spent most of her growing up years in Helena, Mon tana, with her eight sib lings. Her story is one of waking with snow on the blankets from holes in the roof and walking through Montana weather to school. She experienced and sur vived many things through out her long life, including cancer and a bout with polio. At 26 years old, she married Klickitat County Deputy Sheriff George H. McCredy and lived in Gold endale ever since.

Our mother was a very generous person. Although we lived from harvest to harvest, she was always quick to give money to fami lies in need. I can’t imagine how many children she has sponsored for church camp. It was her firm belief to do those acts of kindness anon ymously, teaching us that by doing so, no one ever had to feel obligated, and they were free to give the glory to God who inspired her to do so.

She worked at the tel ephone company as a switchboard operator. And yes—those operators did

W. Eileen McCredy

listen in on your phone calls in Goldendale! She was, however, best known as a “Prayer Warrior.” Every morning you could find her sitting in her chair by the window, reading her Bible and praying. She had lists of people she would pray for every day. Her prayers covered sickness, jobs, salvation, and everything else in between. She would write down name/date/and prayer requests. When the prayer was answered, sometimes years later, she would mark down the date and check it off! After her sight failed, the lists went away, but not the prayers. Many of you read ing this today probably made her list.

From the time we were little, our mother let us know repeatedly that she never wanted to live any where but her own home. With the help of all of you lovely people in this special community, we were able to honor that wish. Thank you to the great staff at Riv erview Bank who bent over backwards to help her, even bringing documents to her house to sign! Thank you

to Angie Hoffman who pro vided door-to-door CPA ser vice; Gary and Linda Erick son, who always made her a priority; Norman Dunlop, who would bring her his delicious cream of broccoli soup, hand delivered! The Hair Affair with their end less patience; Melinda Mont gomery and Iris Hunter who faithfully visited her and other shut-ins; Nancy Minne who gave her comfort by offering to give her precious dog, Buddy, a good home; and most of all, Arlene Schuster, who lovingly cared for her in more ways than we can express. We are certain that there are others who we don’t even know about and those we have forgot ten. Please forgive us, but rest assured our mom is singing your praises in heaven.

She loved her family more than anything. Daughter, Marcie and her husband Gary Williams of Gold endale; grandson Aaron Williams and his three daughters Kendall, Kath erine, and Callie of Seat tle; granddaughter Anne Marie and her husband

Terry Purdom of Yakima; son, Greg McCredy and his wife Doreen of Medford; their two sons Richard and Chris Esteves; daughter, Ione Stevens of The Dalles; granddaughter Heather and her husband Lyle Rauh of Salem; their three children Calvin, Raina, and Cedar; grandson, Lance Stevens of Las Vegas; son, Dan iel McCredy and his wife, Candy; grandson, Noble McCredy and his wife Lisl of Tri-Cities; sister Anne Sanders of Seattle.

How fortunate we are to have had our mother for so long. We were truly blessed in that she was of sound mind through all 94 years. She said a week before she left that she would like to make it to 96, but if she didn’t, “She had led a good life and knew where she was going.” She said, “I don’t have to be afraid.”

She maintained her inde pendence through sheer determination and the strength of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is, already, “missed more than words.” We love you, Mom. Memorial service to be held at New Life Assembly of God, Saturday, November 12, at 1 p.m.

Klickitat County Senior Services

Home-delivered meals will continue to be provided to seniors (60+) and spouse or caregiver in home with senior if qualified. Please contact the office for more information on eligibility for home delivered meals at (800) 447-7858.Ask your local office about the Sen ior Food Box Program as well as the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

MENU: GD, WS & Lyle 11/9 & 11/10 Salisbury Steak 11/14 & 11/15: Sweet & Sour Chicken

11/16 & 11/16: Sloppy Joes 11/21 & 11/22: Spaghetti 11/23: Roast Turkey 11/24 Thanksgiving, offices closed 11/28 & 11/29: Chef Salad 11/30 Beef Stew White Salmon - Pioneer Center 501 NE Washing ton Street 509-493-3068

Hot Meals at noon Mon day and Wednesday Bunco – 2nd and 4th Fri day of every month at 1:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Center Senior Center.

Hatha Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 9:30

a.m. All levels are welcome

StrongPeople Strong Bodies – Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. For more informa tion and to complete a short packet of information call Jill at 509-493-3068

Goldendale – 228 West Main 509-773-3757

Hot Meals at noon Tues day and Thursday Nail Trims - Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – noon Exercise – 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thurs day

Recovery Café – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every

Wednesday, Lunch, crafts and support group

Lyle – Lions Club Com munity Center 503 Lewis and Clark Hwy 509-7733757

Doors open at 8 and hot meals are at noon on Tues day

Advisory board meet ings for 2022 call Director Sharon Carter at 509-7733757 for information

November 4 – Goldendale County Services building December 2 – Dallesport Community Center

Church Directory

GRACE BRETHREN

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Interim Pastor Paul Logue, Sun Worship 11am, Sun School 9:45am. Call for Zoom services. We’re on YouTube, FaceBook, & Instagram. Mon 6pm prayer meeting.Wed 6pm Youth & Children's groups. For updates: Columbus ABC.org, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com or call.

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am. CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

EASTERN ORTHODOX

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission 301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Tue: 6:30pm Catechism; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 6:30pm Compline

Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Pastor David Daugs. 773-5750. Worship services 10 Everyone welcome.

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Kendra BehnSmith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter Children’s Church available during worship. All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-773-3185, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am

"Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30 ; Worship 10:30 ; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

509.773.3777

Contact

Online Worship Sunday 10am Religious Exploration for Children and Youth; email mcuuf1@gmail.com for a link to Online Service; MCUUF2.org; Rev. Judy Zimmerman, 541-241-6771. Justice. Inclusion. Compassion. A Welcoming Congregation

City council: meeting disruptions could be costlier

RodgeR Nichols

For The SenTinel

Goldendale residents will have more opportunities to speak up at city council meetings but will face sig nificantly larger fines if they disrupt the meeting, under proposed changes in the city ordinance.

City Administrator Pat Munyan outlined those changes at Monday night’s council meeting. Currently, the council meetings only allow public comment at the end of the meeting. The new agenda would add an oppor tunity at the beginning of the meeting as well, though it would be limited to com ments regarding items on that evening’s agenda.

Comment at the end of the meeting would continue to be open to any subject.

People who disrupt a

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of one of the trees, which was a fun surprise for the whole family. The ladies of the Goldendale Grange also had a dinner by donation each night that the trees were displayed. All of the proceeds went to Alison and Cameron. This event was a great way to bring the spirit of miracles and the

council meeting can cur rently be fined a minimum of $1 and a maximum of $10 per offense. That would rise to a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $200 per offense, under the proposed changes. City councilors are preparing to make changes in the city ordinance that deals with the council itself.

City Administrator Pat Munyan presented a series of changes that include moving the meeting time along with increasing fines for disrupting a meeting from $1 to $10 to $50 to $200 for each offense.

Everyone would get to go home earlier, as the meeting start time would be moved from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A formal ordinance mak ing those changes will be brought back to the council at a future meeting.

Councilors approved

changes in Ordinance 1519, following a hearing at the previous meeting that drew no public comment. They were minor adjustments in language to improve clarity. The ordinance deals with replacement of a noncon forming mobile or manu factured home and clarifies that those requirements did not apply in the case of previous nonconforming trailer and RV parks.

And they approved a $7,000 contract with TJA CPA incorporated to help with compilation of budget documents.

Under staff reports, Police Chief Jay Hunziker told the council that competition for police officers in the state of Washington is ferocious.

“There are roughly 260 law enforcement agencies in the state of Washington,” he said, “and 216 of them

are currently advertising for officers.”

Hunziker reminded councilors that the city is currently offering a $10,000 signing bonus for experi enced officers transferring from other agencies, paid after they’ve served out a probationary period. He noted that some agencies are paying up to $25,000, and suggested the city might want to improve its offer to $15,000 to compete with smaller cities, and that offering a similar $3,000 bonus to new non-transfer hires on completion of cer tification could also help in recruiting. A formal pro posal will be presented at the next council meeting. He also said demands on the department are increasing, and that one day recently there were 32 calls for ser vice.

Awards.

The National Chapter Award is presented to out standing FFA chapters that submit a presentation of 15 high-quality activities in which their chapter partici pates annually. Each event must fall within one of the three categories: Growing Leaders, Building Commu nities, and Strengthening Agriculture. In the National Chapter Award, Goldendale FFA earned 3 Gold Stars, which is the highest honor. This award recognizes them as one of the top 3.3% FFA chapters out of almost 9,000 in the nation.

Addi Bomberger and Jenna Casey accepted the chapter’s 3 Star National Chapter Award on live TV in front of over 65,000 people for Goldendale High School, and Rydell Myers and Jasper Keith accepted the award for Goldendale Middle School.

As commented by GMS FFA President Rydell Myers, “It felt really awesome going up on stage to accept our award. This is a good exam ple of working hard together. I am so proud of our chapter for being recognized at a national level.”

Additionally, members attended educational tours and a country concert. In Louisville, Kentucky, mem bers participated in tours at Churchill Downs, the Lou isville Slugger Bat Factory, Oxmoor Farms, and the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacu lar. As part of the conven tion, members were able to attend a concert by Jimmie Allen and Lauren Alaina.

Goldendale FFA members also attended the National FFA Agricultural Career Show. The career show hosted more than 1,300 booths representing col leges, agriculture-related companies, fundraising companies, U.S. Armed Services, and auto and truck manufacturers at the Indianapolis Convention Center. “I enjoyed learn ing about different careers, especially the trades,” stated Dallas Villalobos, GHS FFA treasurer. “I got to actually lay bricks for a wall at the masonry booth, which was fun to try the trade.”

holidays alive and to give back to those going through a tough ordeal. The Giving Tree Festival has a wonder ful purpose, and they plan on doing it annually to give back to others each year.

If you happened to miss out on the Festival and would like to sup port Alison and Cameron,

there is also a silent auc tion going on through the Team Cameron Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ groups/2047270568814423).

They will be taking bids for items, and all of the pro ceeds will be going to help the pair.

The Goldendale commu nity is grateful that both

Cameron and Alison came out of this so well. Cameron is going to be able to con tinue through life and do amazing things. Alison has a full heart knowing that she was able to give some thing so special to a great friend, and she will also con tinue to teach those young minds and inspire us all.

Besides receiving their award, the students par ticipated in a community service project. “I enjoyed learning how to make the pocket pillow from the National FFA Staff. I thought it was so cool that I made something for first respond ers considering my parents are also first responders,” stated GMS Treasurer, Jas per Keith.

This occasion to travel across the country to be rec ognized for their excellence and to participate in handson learning opportunities was a once in a lifetime expe rience for the Goldendale FFA members. GHS FFA President Addison Bomb erger commented, “This experience helped me better myself by participating in leadership workshops and learning about agriculture. I enjoyed trying new careers and meeting new people from across the nation.”

ones. Before Donna started her business, she was just doing this as a hobby. Her family and friends encour aged her to sell her prints, and when she won an Eagle Watch photo con test, it really sparked her interest. She began sell

ing her prints, and things have been going well since.

Donna has shown her work at the Home and Garden Show in town, and she sells from her Facebook page and at a variety of busi nesses in town. And she doesn’t just offer prints. She’s shown great versa

tility by taking her pho tos and turning them into mouse pads, post cards, magnets, key chains, coasters, mugs, and greet ing cards.

Although her photos are only of Klickitat County, Donna has plans to expand into other areas as well.

She is also looking into getting a website set up to make it easier for people to buy her products and to increase the business.

Shutter Up Photos is all Donna; she doesn’t have any help right now, which is just right for her. Taking photos is not only a job; it is

also very relaxing for her.

“This business is a creative outlet,” Donna explains.

“It’s a stress reliever, and I get to learn new things”

Right now, her enterprise is slowly growing, and she is learning new things and finding great shots as she goes.

Donna has some great community supporters, and she wants everyone to know how much she appre ciates each and every one of them. Take a look at her work on her Facebook page and see how much beauty she has captured.

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The Washington Outdoors Report: November duck hunting

John Kruse

For The SenTinel

If you are a duck hunter, it’s hard to beat November.

The local ducks are joined this month by northern migrants that show up in big numbers. Usually the green-winged teal arrive first, followed by wigeon and gadwall, and after that, the big northern mallards and pintails.

One of the advantages of hunting ducks in Novem ber is the relatively mild weather. Marshes, ponds and other waterways favored by ducks are still ice-free for much of the month, and hunters wear ing a pair of hip boots or chest waders with one or two dozen decoys can put themselves into a good posi tion to harvest a limit of seven ducks in a morning of shooting.

If you are looking for some November hunting tips here are a few for you:

1. SCOUT FIRST – Use your binoculars and hit the rural roadways to find out where the ducks are feeding

and where they are loafing on the water. If you can put yourself in either place or in between these areas, you’ll increase your chances for success. Using Google Maps is another way to scout potential hunting locations before you even leave your home.

2 BE WILLING TO WALK – Most duck hunt ers don’t wander too far from their vehicles, but they should because the places that are harder to get to, maybe a half-mile to two miles away from where you park, often offer good hunt ing with very little competi tion.

3. TRAVEL LIGHT – If you are going to be hoof ing it, you are not going to be able to haul three or four dozen decoys. That’s okay because you can get by just fine with anywhere from as little as six to 18 decoys.

4. THE RIGHT DECOYS – Many hunters just throw out a mix of plastic hen and drake mallard decoys with heads in a forward facing, upright position. However, the ducks quickly get edu cated to the look of these

spreads and will avoid them. Consider mixing in a few decoys of other species (pintails, wigeon and teal) and sprinkle in some feeder decoys that just show the bottom half of a duck in an upright position.

Confidence decoys are also used by some hunt ers, one of the more com mon ones being a great blue heron decoy at the edge of a spread near the shoreline.

5. GIVE THOSE

DECOYS SOME LIFE – A still decoy spread on a calm bluebird day is not going to attract many ducks. While electronic motion decoys are not legal in Washington State, you can use decoys with wings that spin in the wind or attach a string to a decoy and jerk on it, cre ating disturbance in the water when you do. Another option if you are hunting in a blind that is in the water is to use your feet to create

a disturbance to that will make your decoys seem more lifelike.

6. STAY HIDDEN – Tak ing the time to construct a good blind will pay off. Hunters who don’t take the time to do this are often spotted by the ducks that will flare away before com ing in range. Be sure to use fresh foliage that matches the surrounding brush on your blind, and whatever you do, don’t look up at the ducks as they circle above your decoy spread because they will see your face and once again flare off before you can get a good shot.

7. DON’T OVER CALL – Far too many hunters use their duck calls too much and instead of luring in the ducks, drive them away. Ducks get educated not only about decoy spreads but also about excessive call ing, so be judicious in the amount of calling you do. Limiting yourself to a few lone hen calls and feeding calls will likely work much better than a barrage of hail or come-back calls.

8. HUNT DURING THE WORK WEEK – Our state

wildlife areas get pretty crowded during the week end, so try to schedule your duck hunt during the work week. In much of eastern Washington, you can only hunt geese on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, so if you want a crack at a mixed bag of waterfowl without too much competi tion, shoot for a Wednesday hunt.

9. CLEAN YOUR BIRDS IN THE FIELD AND COOK THEM FRESH – By cleaning your birds in the field, even if just removing the entrails and organs, you’ll improve the taste of the meat and reduce spoilage. Likewise, freshly cooked duck makes for a great meal and will not have the gamey taste previously frozen birds tend to have.

By using these tips, you will put yourself in a great position to harvest some ducks this month. Good luck!

John Kruse – www.north westernoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio. com.

Skaters’ paradise

For The SenTinek

Skateboards are a great way to get from one place to another. You get to see and smell the great outdoors while going on a trip. Skate boarders also have the abil ity to perform some pretty amazing tricks. Goldendale has a great skatepark that was built just for those who have the passion to skate. It is part of Easy Outlaw Skate Shop, and Brian Taylor has done a fine job of providing an excellent place for these skaters to enjoy their pas sion.

Brian started his love for skateboarding when, at four years old, he got his first skateboard, and there was no turning back. He learned new things and got better and better over the years. It’s now 25 years later, and he is still in love with skate boarding. “I always told my family and friends growing up that one day I’ll have my own skate park and open a skate shop,” says Brian. “That dream never died, and I brought it to life.”

The closest skate shop to Goldendale was in The Dalles years ago, and they closed right before Brian opened Easy Outlaw Skate Shop. This was good for Brian, as the skaters now had somewhere to go and skate. The Skate Shop not only offers a free place to skate but all the skate essentials as well: skate boards, wheels, bearings, skating accessories, refur

bished keychains made from skateboard parts, household items, and even clothing for all ages. The prices are as affordable as Brian can make them, as he wants them to be avail able to everyone. As for the skatepark, there is the main one outside, but he also has one inside for the winter months when it is cold. The park is open to all ages, but he also has everyone sign a waiver for safety reasons.

Brian has put everything he has into this business because it means so much to him. The ramps and eve rything have been built by Brian with volunteers. He has plans to expand the park to allow for more ramps and more skating. This takes a lot of time, money, and sup plies, but Brian won’t be quitting, as this is such a big passion of his. “I love build ing the park,” states Brian, “seeing the ideas come to life, and then being able to skate on it and see others enjoy it as well. That feeling can’t be met anywhere else.”

Skating is just like any other outdoor activity—you can always learn something new and get better and bet ter. It teaches life lessons, such as never give up, or never back down from a challenge. If you haven’t been by the shop, be sure to head on over to 616 N.E. 2nd Street and check it all out.

“Remember, skating is for anyone and everyone,” Brian says. “You’re never too old or young to try it, and you might just fall in love.”

Community events

November 11, 2022 - Vet erans Day Parade: Golden dale Sponsored by ABATE, more information regarding participation and route will be coming later in the year.

November 11, 2022, Vet erans’ Day Dinner: Gol dendale American Legion - First dinner: 4 – 5:30 p.m. tickets are required, and available at the Legion. Second dinner 5:30 – 7 p.m., no ticket required. Dinner is free to all Veterans and spouses.

November 11, 2022, County offices closed: In observance of Veterans Day all county offices will be closed.

November 12, 2022, The Road Less Traveled Fall Vendor Fair: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gorge View Equine Facil ity, White Salmon. Local artisans, upcycled, country, chic, antiques, junk, local farmers, local food and cof fee. Come get last minute Christmas Gifts. For more info email bantamlane@ yahoo.com or 360-219-7516

November 16, 2022, Free Food Distribution: 12 – 2 p.m. 104 E Simcoe, Goldendale Christ the King Lutheran Church. Drive thru event for up to 250 fami lies. Free groceries as sup plies last.

November 17, 2022, Songs from the Heart: 6 –7 p.m. Goldendale Commu nity Library. Contemporary Native American flute music and stories

November 17, 2022, Drinking Democratically: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Ayutla’s on Sim coe Drive

November 18, 20222, Friends for the Holidays: 3 – 6 p.m. Camplan Room of the Goldendale Community Library. Time to gather with other Friends to wel come the Holiday Season. Come enjoy a relaxing time with other members, shop the holiday book sale and enjoy the hot chocolate and cookies. Please feel free to bring a friend. Funds raised will support the Goldendale Community Library.

November 19, 2022, The Snow Sisters Christmas Celebration: 1 p.m. Golden dale Reindeer farm. Come join the Snow Sisters, Sven, and Santa and Mrs. Claus for a celebration to kick off the holiday season at Gold endale Reindeer!

The Snow Sisters will be dressed in their holiday fin est, and you'll make memo ries of a lifetime with Anna and Elsa, and Santa and Mrs. Claus during a story time, sing along, tree light ing and more! Spaces lim

ited, for price and to reserve a spot hoof it on over to gol dendalereindeer.com and click BOOK NOW.

November 19, 2022, Bickleton Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bick leton School Old Gym. Free admission, lunch available. Shop at the many craft ven dors. For more information contact Marily Roberts 509896-2113 or Jennifer Seng 509-896-2047.

November 22, 2022, American Red Cross Blood Drive: 12:30 – 6 p.m. Grace Brethren Church, Goldendale. Register at www.redcrossblood.org or call Nadine @ 509-439-2011 to reserve your spot.

December 1 – 3, 2022 High Prairie Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 701 Struck Rd. High Prai rie Community Center (between Centerville & Lyle.) Come support local vendors with a wide range of homemade & handmade products. Proceeds go towards HPCC firefighters & the center. For vendor information contact Tami 360-241-3537

December 10, 2022, Candy Cane Lane Christ mas Parade: More informa tion regarding participation and route will be coming later in the year December 10, 2022, Gold endale grange 9 am – 3 pm Call Rody Schilling

December 16, 2022, The Santa Christmas Concert with Lou Marzeles: 7 p.m. at the Goldendale Library January 21, 2023, 2023 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo Queen Coro nation: 5 – 8 p.m. Murphy’s Family Watering Hole in Bingen. Dinner, Live music and Silent Auction, admis sion is $20 per person. Con tact Amanda Chambers for Ticket 509-366-0509

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Sunday and Monday

• Breakfast at the Legion: Sunday 8-noon, Monday 7-11

Every Monday, Wednes day, and Friday

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Meth odist Church, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Zumba Classes – Soul 2 Soul Health Center 5:30 –6:30 p.m.

Monday

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509-4931533.

• The Coalition for Pre venting Abuse in Klicki

tat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

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

• Goldendale City Coun cil meetings 7 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.

• Book Discussion Group meets every third Mon day at 11 a.m. – Golden dale Library

Tuesday

• Board of County Com missioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Colum bus Goldendale. Visit https://www.klickitat county.org/643/Board-ofCounty-Commissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meet ing

TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com Goldendale Junior Com munity Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625

• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717

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

• Lyle Community Coun cil Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/

about-us Farmers Market, White Salmon 4 – 7 p.m. every week

Wednesday

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

• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Colum bia Grange 87, Lyle

• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-2612815

• Pinochle at the Cen terville Grange – 3rd Wednesday of every Month.

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

John Kruse

DINNER IS SERVED: A successful duck hunt.

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A PASSION FOR SKATING: Outlaw Skate Shop runs a free skate boarding park.

Photos by local photographers Neil Thompson (top & center) and Steve Nygaard (bottom)

Veterans Day

Sometimes saying thank you is hard to do when you don’t understand why it is important to thank someone. November 11th is Veteran’s day. In the United States we take this time to support Veterans. Veterans are people who have, or are serving in the armed forces. The armed forces are the United States Army, Airforce, Marines and Navy. Some of these people may have fought during war time. All of these people have served to protect our right to be free. This means going to school for free, choosing what church to go to, voting and many more freedoms.

When Veterans Day was first started, the United States was celebrating the end of World War One (WWI). It wasn’t called Veteran’s Day back then it was called Armistice Day. An armistice is a paper two groups agree to in order to stop a war. The paper that ended the first world war was signed on 11/11 at 11 am. That is why we celebrate every year on November 11th.

There are many kinds of ways to thank a Veteran. Some towns have Veteran’s Day parades. Your teacher might have you write a letter. If you know someone who is a Veteran take the time to ask them about being in the military. Most Veterans will tell you stories about when they served.

Uniform

Veterans who are still serving in the armed forces wear uniforms and are usually easy to see when they are out in public. Other Veterans may not be so easy to spot. They wear clothes just like you do. They work all kinds of jobs like doctors, lawyers, teachers and so many more. You probably see many Veterans every day.