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Commissioners say they’re working on data center ordinance Lorrie Fox For The Sentinel
Klickitat County commissioners considered action on proposed temporary restrictions for industrial data centers at the October 13 Board of County Commissioners meeting and agreed to seek legal advice before moving forward. The county remains without new restrictions on data center development while officials continue working on a permanent ordinance. To date no data center proposal has been filed to be built in Klickitat County. Residents have repeatedly called for a moratorium on data center development to give the county more time to study potential impacts and establish regulations. Commissioners, however, remain divided over imposing one. During public comment, a Spokane County resident who said he has family in Goldendale urged commissioners to adopt a one-year moratorium on data center development. He pointed to other Washington communities that have considered or adopted temporary restrictions. County Commissioner Lori Zoller stated there is a key difference between enacting a moratorium versus an ordinance. “We were already moving forward with work on an ordinance.” She said. “The time frames for
moratorium or ordinance are the same. So why not expend energy, staff time, and costs to implement the ordinance?” Planning Director Scott Edelman explained that the proposed interim zoning controls would limit where industrial data center applications could be accepted while the county develops permanent regulations. The controls would restrict data centers to certain industrial zones and prohibit them within five miles of incorporated cities or one mile of residentially zoned property. Edelman said the one-mile residential and five-mile city restrictions in the proposed interim controls were deliberate, unlike the placeholder distances in the ordinance drafts. The placeholder distances, much shorter than the proposed permanent ones, caused some confusion because they led readers to believe the shorter distances were final. Edelman clarified the one-mile residential setback in the original ordinance draft and the 500-foot setback in a subsequent version were preliminary figures, not formally proposed distances. “The mile setback was a placeholder, not intended to be the actual proposal. The same can be said about 500 feet in the second version, again a placeholder,” Edelman said.
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Amazon says for now no plans for county site Lorrie Fox For The Sentinel
Amazon has confirmed it considered the site owned by development firm STACK Infrastructure (STACK) for a proposed data center campus at the former aluminum smelter about nine miles southeast of Goldendale but currently has no plans to move forward there. The confirmation came in response to questions from The Sentinel about Amazon’s potential involvement in the project, including a question about its role as the intended primary tenant. “Amazon is always exploring new locations based on customer demand. We considered this site but have no plans to move forward at this time,” an Amazon spokesperson replied by email. Asked why the company decided against the location, the spokesperson responded, “Occasionally Amazon considers locations and communities and chooses not to move forward. These decisions are based on a variety of factors, including
identifying options that better align to our business or development needs at that time.” Amazon did not provide a specific reason for its decision concerning the Goldendale property or confirm if it had entered into an agreement with STACK. As previously reported by The Sentinel, STACK has proposed developing approximately 598 acres of the former aluminum smelter property for a data center campus. The STACK project is also identified in large-load electrical interconnection requests maintained by Klickitat PUD and the Bonneville Power Administration. Records show the former smelter property is owned by NSC Smelter LLC. The Washington State Department of Ecology has said that the site remains subject to environmental cleanup requirements. Klickitat County Planning Director Scott Edelman previously confirmed that, as of September, the county had not received a development application for the STACK project.
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Data centers now the biggest financial boom in U.S. history Tim Henderson Washington State Standard
The sheer size of investment in data centers is drawing concern as it surpasses all other historical booms and crowds out other more job-creating ventures. Until now, no industry had driven the U.S. economy with such force since the railroad expansion of the late 1800s, when titans battled one another to lay the transcontinental tracks that would connect America from coast to coast. Railroads in the 19th century consumed about $173 billion in today’s dollars and created more than 2% of the nation’s annual
economic output (GDP) over 20 years. Today’s data center buildout will dwarf that amount, with $10 trillion in investment and now have almost twice the economic impact—nearly 4% of GDP. That’s according to a report created by a Columbia Business School professor, Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh. States are starting to feel left out of the windfall, many having granted tax exemptions before the boom. Years ago, before artificial intelligence prompted a tsunami of building, states typically welcomed data centers supporting internet traffic, offering tax
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All photos Victor Baca for The Sentinel
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Eerie creatures drove into Goldendale (top picture) Saturday to participate in this year’s Harvest Festival. This year the event sprawled out on Main Street, and the street was packed with families enjoying the brisk autumn day and the many vendors and attractions. Trunk or Treat helped kids collect goodies that might last into the next century. Aerial artists performed. Even a family pet got into costume, apparently as a jailhouse dog caught pilfering outlawed foodstuffs. Can you see the little face poking out of the dinosaur costume in the picture above?
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Voting underway in the midterm election Jerry Cornfield
Washington State Standard The wait is over in Washington. Washington’s 5.1 million registered voters are starting to cast ballots for the November 3 general election, which could see Democrats strengthen their grip on power in the state Legislature and retake the majority from Republicans in Congress. In the Legislature, where Democrats hold majorities in both chambers, all 98 seats in the state House and 24 of 49 in the state Senate are up for election. Five of the nine state Supreme Court seats will be filled, giving voters a rare opportunity to pick a majority of the bench. And all 10 congressional seats are on ballots. The race for the 3rd District in southwest Washington is drawing national attention because the outcome could help
decide which political party controls the chamber in 2027. And the winner of the 4th District will succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, who is retiring. The Washington State Standard published its voter guide for the unusually active off-year election. There are responses to surveys from all candidates for the Supreme Court as well as for 34 of the most competitive legislative contests and those two races for U.S. House seats. Several counties began mailing ballots last week, well ahead of the Oct. 16 deadline to do so. People have until Oct. 26 to register or update their address online. After that you can register at a county election office or voting center, including on Election Day. State and county election officers are hoping voters will return their ballots, preferably by depositing them in one of Washington’s
594 designated drop boxes or casting them at one of 61 voting centers. They’re cautioning about relying on the U.S. Postal Service. A recent rule change by the postal service does not guarantee ballots sent through the mail will be postmarked on the day they are put in the mailbox. Ballots should be mailed at least a week before election day to ensure they’ll be counted. If mailing within a week of November 3, go in-person and request a manual postmark at the counter. If ballots are not postmarked on or before Election Day, they will not count. More than 20,000 cast in the August primary were rejected because they came in too late. Voters can sign up at VoteWA.gov to track their ballot and confirm it is received and counted. Meanwhile, in Snohomish County, where ballots went out Oct. 9, election officials
Klickitat County burn bans rescinded Due to current and forecast weather conditions throughout Klickitat County, on October 13, the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), based on recommendations from the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management and the County’s Fire Districts, rescinded Resolution numbers 03726 (Zone One), 03626 (Zone Two), and 04326 (Zone Three). Therefore, the Burn Bans for Zones One, Two, and Three are no longer in effect as of October 16, 2026. The public is directed to
check with the appropriate authorities concerning burning restrictions within the corporate limits of any city or town. Per Klickitat County Outdoor Burning Ordinance 8.24, dated May 9, 2023: Any violation of any resolution passed pursuant to the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be an infraction subject to civil penalty pursuant to Klickitat County Code 1.20. Any such penalties shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies the County or any other fire
control authority may have. If a fire authority is called to respond to control or extinguish an illegal or out of control fire, such fire authority may charge and recover from the person(s) responsible for the fire, the costs of its response and control action. For clarity the zone boundaries follow fire district boundaries as much as possible. Maps detailing the zone boundaries have been created and are available to view and download on the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management webpage.
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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been col- but one person said the guy orized. No one was able to on the far right looked like identify the people in the forefront of this picture, Scott Gray.
Points to ponder: I thought I was wrong once. But I was wrong. A priest offers Harry $500 to paint his church. Harry buys some paint and starts working, but he discovers he’s using more paint than he expected. He adds some thinner to the paint to make it last but finds he’s still using too much, so he adds yet more thinner. The paint is now too thin to apply properly, but Harry carries on anyway. Suddenly there’s a crack of thunder, and a voice booms out from the clouds, “Harry! Repaint and thin no more!” What’s an agnostic dyslexic insomniac? Someone who’s up all night wondering if there’s a dog.
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture Two young ladies in uniform and holding cans. Some kind of food drive? Who are they? Where was this? When?
If we knew, we wouldn’t be asking you. All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of
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You know it’s going to be a bad day when the pest exterminator crawls under your house and never comes out. I had a recurring dream once. I lost my job at the bookstore for putting “Signed by the author” stickers on the Bible.
Looking Back October 16, 1901 – 125 Years Ago There has been an average of 95 Klickitat County wheat wagons daily, crossing the river at The Dalles the past three weeks. The highest number for one day being 137. October 16, 1901 – 125 Years Ago Ed Ward left early this week for Olympia to take the law examination. When he returns, he will be Attorney Ward. Mr. Ward has taken a course of study at Ann Arbor, Mich. and is a graduate of the Klickitat Academy. {At a later date Thurman Ward eventually took over his father’s law practice. Gary and Sue Ward operated the NAPA auto parts store in Goldendale for several years. October 14, 1926 – 100 years Ago A.M. Fletcher, Goldendale Maytag washing machine salesman, won the $100 cash prize offered by Mr. Maytag to the salesman who sold the most machines up to September 21. Fletcher made 24 sales in 22 days. October 20, 1956 – 70 Years Ago Ross R. Rakow, a 1956 graduate of the University of Washington law school, has set up practice in Goldendale. His office is located upstairs in the McEwen building, in the space formerly occupied by Edgar H. Canfield. October 14, 1976 – 50 Years Ago A record milk-producing goat and a 10-year-old Trout Lake girl, who may need surgery, are complicating each other’s life. Just about the time Lorrie Williams hurt her knee playing volleyball, her 4-H project goat Misty Daybreak began producing milk in record amounts. Misty Daybreak, a Nubian goat—a breed known for low milk production—began her assault on the Guinness Book of World Records by giving three quarts of milk one day. Then her output went to one gallon, or ten pounds, and then to one and a half gallons. As Lorrie’s knee continued to hurt without explanation, Misty Daybreak continued to overproduce without explanation. The goat eventually reached 32 pounds per day. Mrs. Larry Williams, Lorrie’s mother, said Misty Daybreak is nearing the world record for milk production by a goat. Ten pounds is a good daily production for a Nubian. The problem: the goat only lets Lorrie milk her, and recently when Lorrie went to the doctors in The Dalles about her knee, her sister tried to milk Misty Daybreak. The goat fought, tensed up, and gave about one quart of milk. Now Lorrie will soon have to go to Portland to see a medical specialist about her knee, and Misty Daybreak may be in trouble— more trouble if Lorrie must stay for surgery. October 30, 1986 – 40 Years Ago A lot of people have hobbies—collecting coins or stamps, fiddling with computers, fishing or hunting. Franklin Miller’s hobby is a National Historic Place—Goldendale’s famous red house. Miller has been fixing up and remodeling the landmark on S. Columbus and Sentinel since he bought it in 1949. No one has lived in the Red House since about 1960. Charles Newell, the “Horse King” of the northwest, had the house built for his attractive part-Indian wife, Mary. Because of his affluence and his love for his wife, he wanted to build an exceptional house. High on the front eaves is carved an Indian headdress, a tribute to his wife’s Indian heritage. The distinctive details of workmanship made Mary the envy of pioneer women in the area. — Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Joe Barker Knows His Basketball
The Goldendale Sentinel – December 28, 1944 Coach E. R. “Joe” Barker, who has piloted his basketball team to eight straight victories this season, has several hobbies besides athletics. The gentleman is artistic and enjoys monkeying around making drawings for the mimeograph. He is also a home-movie enthusiast, and has made a hobby of history, particularly American and Northwest. Has Paper Published Barker has also had a mild fling of authorship, having written a paper for his Master’s degree which was adopted by the state of Idaho for use in the CCC. He also had an article published in the Wa s h i n g t o n Education Journal entitled “Basketball by Mail.” With the beginning of the war, many schools were unable to send teams into competition in other towns. Barker hit upon the idea of having competition based upon timing of what he termed
the six skills: passing, dribbling, dribbling and shooting, foul shooting, field goal shooting, and reaction time. The Journal became interested in his new system, snapped it up, and Barker found himself gazing at his article in the magazine. The coach attended Kellogg, Idaho, High School where he earned 12 athletic letters in a school of about 400 students. He also held the North Idaho and the state pole-vaulting record which, ironically enough, was later broken by a youth whom Barker coached in the art of polevaulting during his first year of coaching. On Winning Team Also during his high school days, he was on a YMCA team which played during a tournament at Everett, Washington. The team won the championship of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Montana, and western Canada. Barker received an
at h l e t i c s ch o l a r s h i p to Whitman, which he attended for one semester, playing on the varsity football squad. He quit school to work, later entering the University of Idaho. When he turned out for basketball, it was discovered he would be ineligible for two years on the basis that he had played conference ball at Whitman and could not make the transfer. His first teaching and coaching job took him to Kingston, Idaho, a very small school where there were not enough boys for two basketball teams. Barker found himself refereeing and playing at the same time during practice. To his confusion, he had his first and last girls basketball team. “All they did was giggle every time they missed the ball or the basket, which was most of the time,” Barker reminisced. He coached at Kamiah and later went to Sandpoint, where he devised the “shifting ball defense” which the Goldendale basketball squad now is using so successfully. Before coming here, he coached at Waitsburg. Oregon’s center; 6-foot 7-inch Ken Hays played ball for him at Waitsburg. Barker’s team was on the short end of the scoring during the football season, but since he came here, his basketball team has won 23 out of 28 games, three of the lost games being in tournament competition.
A4—October 21, 2026
Opinion
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Don’t overstock on Halloween candy this year
Silence may or may not be golden. You may be hungry for a little bit of silence or terrified of the quiet. Silence can be deafening, but it all depends on the circumstances. Often the noise of the world and all that is going on can be overwhelming. We may all have moments when we are on information overload. We can’t take any more and we have to turn off the television, the social media, text messages and so on. Almost daily I block three or four phone numbers who are sending me more and more unrequested information. Our lives can be noisy and cluttered. We may have vocational overload plus home noise that we deal with daily. You may have a house filled with children and lots of other relatives you hear from daily. You may be involved at Guest Column church or have other social connections that fill up your life. Your quiet Dr. Glenn moments may be rare. You long for Mollette a quiet peaceful day that seems to be far removed from you. Most likely, the day will come. Children grow up and they have their own busy lives. The people at church move on. The others you used to talk to are gone or doing something else. The quietness may be more than you really want. I have been in too many nursing homes where people sat staring quietly into space buried deep in thoughts of past happier times. The reality is that we all need some quiet time to sort out our thoughts. Our brains need a rest. We need time to talk to God and to talk to ourselves. We need time to just sort through our thoughts and to reflect and make good decisions. So, there is a plus side to silence, but we don’t need it 24/7. While you may be having a quiet moment, here is something serious for you to think about. Do not overstock on Halloween candy. By all means, do not load up on candy that you like because you will end up eating most of the candy. Buy only what you can give away. Halloween is the official beginning of the big weight gain season. For the next 10 weeks people decide they are going to eat like crazy and then diet on January first. It’s your call. However, while you are quiet, determine to not buy so much candy for Halloween. Also, in your quiet time think about who you are going to vote for on election day. Take a look at the candidates. Look at who they are and how they have lived and what they have done. Look at what the candidates stand for and what they believe. The political noise is deafening. We are bombarded daily by political campaign rhetoric. Consider what they represent and if they will make our country and community better. How does their election impact you? Give some thought to your vote which is coming up very soon. Don’t be too afraid of the silence. We can call each visit. Make visits, text and so forth. Also keep in mind that we are never really alone. God is with us and closer than our next breath. Let His presence comfort you and give you peace.
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Burn-out has got to go
for three hours. I contacted the bank for an I think the city of Goldendale explanation. The answer was The Festival of Wheels gave it needs to rethink supporting essentially that “we wouldn’t do another try this year. It seems the burnouts in our park. Next year that.” Then why is it in your docuattendance has dwindled to much don’t issue a permit to any group ments, I asked. The answer was to lower levels than when the event that wants to burn-out. There are send me up the chain of command. was new, 10 years ago. There are places in the county where it could The second person gave the same a lot of competing car shows this be held, just not in the city please. answer as the first and then was time of year, so it doesn’t surprise I hate toxic smoke, and you should to have me contacted by some-one me . too. higher up. 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It reads: “Weyears may refuse Vote for experience Voters consider record, contaminated by the toxins in the to open andshould account and mayher close preparation, smoke, and my eyes and throat your account at and any understanding time for any of I am writing to show support for Vote Zoller and my lungs filled reason the office. were imitated, or for no reason at all.” the experience that Dan Gunkel has TheReason last thing ourIcounty with carbon monoxide and other “For No At All” particu-needs in his position as PUD CommisI amcausing writing toxic this letter in supportlarly is found two ofoffensive. its three commissioners cancer compounds of Lori Zoller’s campaign for reelec- lacking the necessary experience, sioner. Dan became a PUD Commistion to Klickitat County Board of attention to proper procedures, and sioner in 1991 and is serving his County Commissioners. understanding of the importance of Lori has been a steady commis- their role. Decisions affecting pub- sixth 6-year term as commissioner. I have been to several PUD Board sioner. I have not always agreed lic resources, county services, and with her votes or decisions, but she residents’ rights demand informed meetings in the last seven plus years since I moved back to Goldprioritizes Klickitat County resi- leadership. endale. Just this last week at the dents in her decision making. I have Lori understands the weight of seen her go to bat for more childcare these responsibilities and puts in PUD meeting, there were many in this county (which we sorely the work to meet them. Her experi- questions from the newest member need), and I have seen her stand up ence and diligence have earned my of the board. They were all valuto some of the bullies in this county vote. I encourage voters to join me able questions, but it pointed out the fact that there is a lot to learn which is really hard to do. in supporting Lori Zoller for County about how diverse our PUD is and We need a commissioner who Commissioner. the complicated situations between will not buckle under pressure the state, other regulators, and the from those with pet projects. We Kaylee Towle many partners that the PUD interneed commissioners who have Lyle acts with. experience getting things done and With the varied issues that are I believe Lori has what it takes to being addressed currently, and all continue representing this county. the nonsense that is being put out Vote early and vote for Lori Zoller Trying to justify war on social media, I believe we need for District 2 County Commissioner. I must correct the record on an someone who has the experience Joanna Turner issue that was printed in an edito- and knowledge that Dan possesses. I think we need to keep the experiTrout Lake rial in your paper. In my opinion, Iran does not, has not, and never has ence. I support Dan 100%. wanted a nuclear weapon. They are I support Zoller Persians. They are brilliant people. Larry Hoctor They would have a nuclear bomb Goldendale I strongly support Lori Zoller for if they wanted one. The two weeks County Commissioner. I believe she away from one in now seven months is the only qualified candidate in
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D on’t forget T r u n k or Treat coming up on Halloween night. The fun night, from 4 to 7 p.m., will provide a safe place for kids to run from vehicle to vehicle to trick or treat. Prizes will be awarded for best vehicle decorations and costumes. The few blocks of Main Street will be safely blocked from through traffic. The kids can visit the fire truck and talk to the firemen, visit the store/food truck where Claude and staff will be serving freshly made clam chowder and chili, have a fire pit for kids to make s’mores, and go on to the Station for hot chocolate and hotdogs. It doesn’t matter if your vehicle doesn’t have a trunk. Decorate your hatch, pickup bed, side-byside, or motorcycle. All decorated vehicles count. Here’s a reminder that will give us all what seems like an extra hour of sleep. Please set your clocks back an hour before we go to bed on Halloween night to fall back to Standard time until next spring. That reminds me of a funny story about Glenn’s uncle, the late Osmar Kuhnhausen, many here in Glenwood will remember. He did not like Daylight Savings time and refused to switch his clocks forward in the spring. At least he didn’t have to change them in the fall either. I think about him every time we have to set our clocks forward or back. By now, all the registered voters here should have received their general election ballots. Remember, please mail early or use
the ballot drop box across the street from the General Store. Dianna at the post office told me there is a directive that they must hand cancel (postmark) all ballots mailed for this election, which is reassuring. Make your vote count, no matter your preferences and whether you use the USPS or ballot drop box. Your vote is your voice in elections. We in our community are thinking of Jan Carr Gimlin, who recently passed. Jan grew up here, the daughter of Kay and Jerry Carr and mother of Brad and Brent. Family and friends attended a service for her at the Mt. Adams Cemetery last Saturday, then gat hered at t he school for a luncheon a nd a t i me to reminisce about Jan and visit with her family. I will always remember how, when she had grandchildren in school events here, she traveled from her home in The Dalles to support them in all their Glenwood School events, whether athletics, Christmas programs, or theater productions. Our deepest condolences go to Kay, Brad, and Brent and all their family. Those gatherings for a lovely luncheon and chance to visit with family at the school are so important in our community. The Glenwood Homemakers always host those gatherings for the family. Here’s something Laurene Eldred asked me to share, so I’ll use her words: “The Glenwood Homemakers would like to
say thank you to everyone who helps with the funeral dinners. Thank you to the family members who provide much of the food and decorations, thank you to our wonderful community members who are always so supportive in bringing food to the dinners, and thank you to the school staff who always help in so many ways setting up for these dinners. Homemakers receive a lot of praise and thank you for these dinners, but it is because of all of you and our wonderful school accommodations that these dinners are an enjoyable and comforting time of gathering.” Here is another reminder of a beautiful way to head into the Christmas season. T h is yea r’s Colu mbia Gorge Community Choir Christmas concerts are scheduled for Saturday, December 5, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church and Sunday, December 6, at 4 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in White Salmon. This is a great opportunity to listen to beautiful Christmas music fairly close to home. The Little Klickwood middle school volleyball season is over for 2026. Klickwood finished with a tournament in Moro last Saturday. While they didn’t win a lot of games, they won one at the tournament, and there were some tears of joy among the players. The team was made up of several fifth-grade girls who started the season getting their bearings out on the court. Glenwood’s Anita Patterson, though,
attended a volleyball camp last summer and her skills were very impressive. Only a fifth grader this season, she will just get stronger each year. And then there was Amiyah Bisping, a 6th grader playing middle school volleyball for the first time. She just came on so very strong as her confidence built. Anita and Amiyah both subbed in and out during the varsity games. And played in the
JV games. And then there was another fifth grader, McKenzie Feller, whose skills improved markedly as the season progressed. Two great strengths on the Klickwood varsity were seventh graders Jentry Hoctor and Aliya Kessinger. T hey wer e awe s ome in their games. The very young players from Klickitat also gained more and more skills as the season went on. I won’t list
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their names here in case I get them wrong, but it was good to see the two schools come together to have their season. I hope they all feel good about how strong they got with each game and how proud we all are of them. A huge thanks goes to coaches KyAnn Dechand and Tracy Kessinger for giving your time and working hard to make a season possible for Little Klickwood.
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City Council focuses on wildfires Rodger Nichols For The Sentinel Even as U.S. Forest Service firefighters conducted a 76-acre prescribed burn in the Catherine Creek and Tracy Hill area of Klickitat County, a tag team of agencies were discussing fire prevention at the Goldendale City council Tuesday. The agenda item featured Carmen Knopes of the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, Hillary Lundgren of the Resource Legacy Foundation, and Charlie Landsman of the Department of Natural Re s ou rc e s. Lu nd g r en explained that the Resource Legacy Foundat ion is a nonprofit agency, established 24 years ago. “Our work started in Cali fornia, but we’ve expanded our programs across the west and began supporting work in Washington in 2023,” she said. “We partner with communities, government, and businesses to promote policies and then work on securing public funding to help implement wildfire m it i g at io n wo rk i n communities” Lu ndg ren sa id her position was established in
2024, and that half her job is to support work in Klickitat County, and the other half is spent on wildfire policy in Washington, D.C. Ch a rl ie Landsman detailed multiple funding sources including Firewise USA micro grants up to $4,000, macro grants up to $25,000, pass-through funding up to $40,000 for organizations, and federal C o m mu n it y W i l d f i r e Defense Grants up to $10 million. It was billed as presenting an evacuation plan for Goldendale in the event of a wildfire reaching the city. But the plans weren’t quite ready for prime time, as Knopes explained that the evacuation plans are in the final stage. “We’ve had multiple tabletop exercises through the U.S. Fire Administration and FEMA,” she said. We included our federal, state, and local partners, all the fire chiefs. So that plan’s in its final draft this week.” The packet of information presented to the council did not contain the evacuation plans but did contain some modeling of fire activity, The modeling examined fire spread from west winds at 10 to 15 mph, showing probability of ignition under “no action” scenarios versus
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Andrew James Schelhorn
In Loving Memory of Andrew James Schelhorn August 19, 1949 – October 14, 2026 Forever loved. Forever remembered. A life well lived. It is with heavy hearts and immeasurable love that we announce the peaceful passing of Andrew James Schelhorn, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, proud United States Marine, and a man whose quiet strength and generous heart touched more lives than he could ever have imagined. Andrew was born on August 19, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to James Joseph and Isabel Schelhorn. The only son among five children, he grew up alongside his four sisters, building the foundation of a life that would be defined by strength, loyalty, compassion, and an unwavering love for family. Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He carried that same courage, d e t e r m i n at i o n , and fighting spirit with him throughout his entire life. He was proud to be an American and proud of the country he served. For 55 beautiful years, Andrew shared his life with his beloved wife, Diana Schelhorn, the love of his life and his partner through all of life’s seasons. Together, they built a lifetime of memories, weathered life’s storms, and created a family that meant everything to him. His two daughters, Candi (Jason) and Cristi (Robert), were the other great loves of his life. Being their dad was a role he cherished, and the love he had for his girls was unconditional, unwavering, and everlasting. Andrew’s legacy continues through his three grandchildren, Robert James Koffler, Andrea Isabella Mesecher, and James Joseph Keffeler, and his two precious great-grandsons, Nash Nicholas James Mesecher and Case Andrew Mesecher. He is also survived by his sisters, Kathy Schelhorn-Mellow and RoseMarie Petersen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved
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Amazon’s decision raises questions about what company might occupy the data center facility and if development plans have changed. The Sentinel contacted STACK Infrastructure, Blue Owl Capital, and Scott Tillman, owner of NSC Smelter LLC, last week seeking comment on Amazon’s decision.
sisters, Margaret “Margie” Anderson and Teresa “Deedee” Campbell. Andrew was a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened. He possessed a quiet wisdom that couldn’t be taught, a strength that didn’t need to be announced, and a heart that never seemed to run out of room for others. He was never a man to judge someone by their circumstances, their mistakes, or where they came from. He simply saw people as people, and if someone needed something, he was the first to give. Whether it was a helping hand, a little extra money, something he had that someone else needed, or simply being there, Andrew gave without hesitation and without expecting anything in return. For him, life was never about what he could get. It was always about what he could give. He loved deeply, even when he didn’t always put that love into words. His love was in his actions, his sacrifices, his generosity, and the countless little things he did for the people around him. Andrew loved the simple pleasures of life. A cold beer, the great outdoors, fresh air, good company, and the freedom to enjoy another beautiful day. He didn’t need much to be happy. He simply loved life and the people he shared it with. And perhaps one of the most remarkable things about Andrew was that even though he lived much of his life without his sight, he could see the good in people more clearly than most of us ever will. He didn’t need eyes to recognize someone’s worth, to understand their struggles, or to know when someone needed a little extra kindness. He saw people with his heart, and what a beautiful heart it was. Even in his final chapter, as he faced pancreatic cancer, Andrew remained the warrior he had always been. He fought with incredible strength, courage, and dignity. He never complained, never asked why, and never wanted the attention to be
on himself. Even through the hardest days, he remained the same selfless man his family had always known. His s t re n g t h wa s remarkable, but his heart was even greater. While our hearts are broken by his passing, we find comfort in knowing that his battle is over. There is no more pain, no more suffering, and no more cancer. His body is finally at peace, his strength restored, and his spirit free. And we find peace in believing that the man who spent so many years without his earthly sight can now see the beauty of Heaven. Andrew’s greatest legacy will never be measured by the things he owned or the words he spoke, but by the love he gave and the lives he touched. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services. Instead, Andrew wanted something far more meaningful. He wanted people to love one another. To be kind, even when kindness isn’t returned. To help someone who is struggling. To give when you can, without expecting anything back. To never judge another person’s journey. And above all, to always pay it forward. Because if each of us took just a little time to help someone else, to show compassion, and to love one another a little harder, this world would truly be a better place. So, in honor of Andrew, buy someone a meal, lend a helping hand, check on a neighbor, forgive someone, or simply do something kind for a stranger. And when someone asks why, tell them it was in memory of a good man who spent his life doing just that. Rest easy, Dad. Your work here is done. You fought the good fight, you loved with your whole heart, and you gave this world more than you ever took from it. We will carry your love, your wisdom, your strength, and your kindness with us for the rest of our lives. And every time we pay it forward, a little piece of you will live on.
STACK and Blue Owl had not responded by Monday’s publication deadline. Tillman said he remains confident in the property’s potential for data center development. “I am not involved in conversations with prospective customers,” Tillman stated. “My confidence in this site’s potential hasn’t
changed. With its history of heavy industrial use, existing water rights and access to electrical transmission infrastructure, the former smelter property remains uniquely suited for data center development. That opportunity extends well beyond any one prospective customer or developer.”
Semper Fi, Marine. Until we meet again. A Special Thank You Our family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to two extraordinary hospice nurses, Paula and Stephanie, whose selfless dedication, compassion, and unwavering love carried not only our dad, but our entire family, through some of the most difficult days of our lives. You didn’t simply care for our dad as a patient. You treated him as a person, with dignity, tenderness, respect, and genuine love. You saw
the man behind the illness, and you made sure that even in his final moments, he was surrounded by comfort and compassion. You offered us reassurance when we were afraid, strength when we felt we had none left, and kindness in moments when our hearts were breaking and words simply weren’t enough. You answered our questions, eased our fears, and walked beside us through a journey no family is ever truly prepared for. What you do is so much more than a job. It is a call-
ing, and it takes an extraordinary kind of heart to give so much of yourself to others during their most vulnerable moments. Paula and Stephanie, you became part of our family’s story, and you will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for loving our dad, for caring for him so tenderly, and for helping us give him the peaceful and dignified goodbye he deserved. We will never forget you, and we will forever be grateful.
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As County Commissioner, I have led the charge to restore civility and respect. Our current Board shares common goals. Over the next four years, I will build positive, respectful relationships with the public and focus on the County's future. Despite downturns elsewhere, Klickitat County is doing well, maintaining a balanced budget. We are making careful budget decisions to keep providing valuable services. I apply the golden rule, treating others as I would like to be treated. Nothing dispels rumors faster than sitting down together. The best ideas and projects are born from hearing everyone's voice. Diversity at the table reveals possibilities and forges the strongest outcome. With the reorganization, we’re making progress and are on solid ground with strong, focused leadership. We've improved access to programs, payment methods, communications, and coordination with partners. All to bring the best services to the public. Being a County Commissioner is time-intensive. Over the last four years, I have been available to the public seven days a week. Accomplishments fuel my passion for public service. Time flies when you're invested in your work. These four years have been a whirlwind, but time well spent. Consistency is key to getting work done. Change can introduce unknown influences, directions, break down relationships, and divert progress. Help me help you; keep our County positive and successful. Keep this board of County Commissioners working together. Re-elect Zoller for Klickitat County Commissioner District #2. Paid for by Lori for Klickitat, P.O. Box 322, Klickitat, WA 98628
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Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beam am seler, Sun School 9:45 , Sun Wor- Service times: Worship 9:30 ; Adult classes am ship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting 10:45 ; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; the church for regularly scheduled events. ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
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124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School-all ages 9:30am. goldendalenaz@gmail.com
307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am. CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD other Saturday noon -1pm. 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family EASTERN ORTHODOX Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission years through adult. 301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907.317.3828; Father John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; 509.773.4381.
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 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.” Contact The Sentinel at 509.773.3777 or Ads@GoldendaleSentinel.com to include your church’s services & offerings.
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BOOM from page A1 abatements and other perks. Many officials now are rethinking that approach as tax revenues take a bigger hit and high energy demands take a toll on affordability. Nevada, for instance, trimmed tax abatements and will ask data centers to agree to foot the bill for energy and water demands, in a September executive order from Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. States where data center costs will be concentrated over the three years are Texas ($638 billion), Virginia ($249 billion), Ohio ($169 billion), and Georgia ($160 billion), according to projections from Industrial Info Resources, a market intelligence firm. Southern states dominate the landscape for the number of data centers planned,
COUNTY from page A1 He said Community Development Department staff prepared the drafts based on research of other ordinances and that commissioners have not provided formal direction on the proposed regulations. The next draft will use “X feet” until a distance is determined through the ordinance review process. “The purpose of the interim zoning controls would be to strictly limit in which areas of the county applications for data centers would be accepted before an ordinance is formally adopted,” Edelman said. He explained the interim restrictions are intended to protect areas of greatest concern while the county develops permanent regulations. The final ordinance could retain the same distances. The proposed restric-
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with large numbers also proposed in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Indiana, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington state, according to a Pew Research Center report in April. The profitability of AI has yet to catch up with the expense of the buildout. “It is not a pretty picture right now,” said IIR’s senior vice president of research, David Pickering. “I think it will become profitable once things settle down a bit and more legislation is put in place to regulate how we handle AI. “The big players will no doubt find a way to make it profitable,” he said. There are signs the staggering cost of data centers is crowding out other investments such as housing.
Over the past two years new construction value for data centers has more than doubled to $85 billion annually, while all other construction value has dropped 8%, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau as of August. As new data center value grew by $48 billion since 2024, new houses and apartments dropped by $29 billion, according to the data. Adam Shapiro, a vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, noted the change in a September social media post: “We’re seeing a pivotal shift in the US economy: investment is shifting away from residential investment and towards computers.” Some, like the economist Paul Krugman, see the shift as hurting employment in the long run, despite
more current hiring for construction workers. “Because data centers employ so few workers, the vast spending on AI currently taking place will also significantly reduce the demand for labor,” Krugman wrote in an October 11 analysis. Josh Bivens, chief economist for the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute, agreed that the economy’s recent dependence on data centers and other AI spending is unhealthy, calling it “a narrow base of growth, basically one sector, and a pretty fragile one.” “Anything that upsets expectations about the future potential profitability of AI investments will likely lead to pretty sharp cutbacks,” Bivens said. “I’m uneasy about how durable this strength might turn out to be.” As for the historic nature
of the buildout, Mark Higgins, author of a book on U.S. financial history, said there are parallels to the age of railroad building in the late 19th century. “Railroads were a huge investment,” Higgins said. “In the 1800s most of the capital was foreign, and it would attract all this money from Europe, then everything would crash—there were several panics—and Americans would buy the distressed railroads and profit, because they knew which were the good ones.” Railroad construction, which did not include trains themselves, cost $4.3 billion between 1870 and 1890, about $173 billion in today’s dollars, according to historical figures provided to Stateline by Van Nieuwerburgh and adjusted for inflation. Other large-scale construc-
tion booms consumed only about 1% or less of annual GDP: canals in the early 19th century, electrification in the early 20th century, highways in the mid- to late-20th century, and telecoms and fiber between 1996 and 2003. In a report this month the International Monetary Fund warned of the risk of lower stock prices if high expectations for AI fail to materialize. “Although core firms in the AI ecosystem have been profitable so far … weaker or less durable investment and profitability in AI could trigger a correction,” the report warned. The buildout will also double electricity consumption, Van Nieuwerburgh estimated, a continual thorn for data center projects that need more power to process vast data troves to power AI applications.
tions could prevent data center development near Goldendale and Dallesport while potentially allowing development at the former aluminum smelter where development firm STACK Infrastructure has outlined plans for a data center campus. Unlike a countywide moratorium, the interim restrictions would not prevent all data center development while the county prepares a permanent ordinance. Commissioner Todd Andrews raised the possibility of requiring conditional use permits for industrial data centers rather than allowing them outright in the Industrial Park Zone. Edelman said commissioners could make that change through the proposed interim controls. Andrews continued to advocate a moratorium while the county stud-
ies potential impacts and develops permanent regulations. He did not respond to The Sentinel’s follow-up question about his conditional use permit proposal. Zoller expounded on her position on a data center moratorium, saying the county needed legal advice about the county’s authority to impose one, given the parameters set on moratoriums by state law, and the potential financial liability associated with changing land-use regulations. “My development of an opinion and subsequent action on a proposed moratorium depends on following the proper process and receiving full consultation and opinions from our legal counsel,” Zoller said. She added she submitted questions to the county’s legal counsel and discussed her concerns during a phone consultation. Her ques-
tions included legal findings needed to support one and the point at which a proposed development might create financial liability for the county. Commissioner Ron Ihrig said he favors completing a permanent data center ordinance rather than imposing a countywide moratorium. He cited the county’s experience with repeated extensions of its solar and battery energy storage moratorium that led to sluggish resolutions of ordinances and questioned the urgency of stopping applications when no data center developers have submitted applications to the county. His priority, he said, is completing a permanent ordinance without prolonged delays. “I feel we have time to complete the ordinance in a timely manner for we do have processes in place, we just need to strengthen
them when it comes to water and other environmental concerns,” Ihrig said. Commissioners raised concerns about the length of a moratorium, legal procedures, and potential liability, but had not identified a specific legal or procedural obstacle to pursuing a moratorium while developing a permanent ordinance. Ihrig favors limiting industrial data centers to industrially zoned properties. He supports requiring conditional use permits in the General Industrial Zone. He said the length of time needed to complete the permanent ordinance could influence his position on a moratorium. If the process were expected to take a year, he said, that might warrant a different discussion. In an October 12 letter to Klickitat County commissioners, Columbia Riverkeeper and Friends of the
Columbia Gorge also questioned the proposed interim controls and the county’s interpretation of existing regulations. The organizations urged commissioners to adopt a one-year moratorium instead. Edelman recommended delaying action until Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Cranston could review the letter and provide legal guidance. Commissioners subsequently directed staff to seek legal advice on both the draft ordinance and proposed interim controls. Edelman said the review of the draft ordinance could take several weeks. Once commissioners determine the draft is ready, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation. Staff will then conduct a State Environmental Policy Act review before returning the ordinance to commissioners.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot: INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE IP26-645 - Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. This measure would repeal a 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000; prohibit taxes measured by individual income and taxes on individual income or the receipt of individual income; and define “income.” This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare). INITIATIVES TO THE LEGISLATURE IL26-001 - Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. This measure would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative to the Legislature 2081. IL26-638 - Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. This measure would prohibit students it defines as “biologically male” from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students’ healthcare providers. (4007, 4102, 4201, 4301) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMENT PERIOD ON STATE SHORELINE RULES The Department of Ecology is proposing amendments to rules that implement the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58), specifically: Chapters 173-18, 17320, 173-22, 173-26, and 173-27 WAC. The proposed rules are open for comment through November 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Comments also will be accepted during the following public hearing, which includes an open house from 5 to 6 pm, with the hearing starting at 6 pm: • October 28: Yakima Valley College, S. 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima. Note that the hearing is not hosted by or affiliated with Yakima Valley College. Submit online comments at https://ecology.commentinput. com/?id=4e3Etx2WU or via regular mail to Rebecca Rothwell, WA Dept. of Ecology, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. For more information or to request an ADA accommodation, email rebecca.rothwell@ecy.wa.gov, call 360-810-0025, or dial 711 to call through the Washington Telecommunications Relay for services like text telephone (TTY). Visit Ecology.wa.gov/ ADA for more accessibility information. For additional information, including other public hearings around the state, please see our website at https://ecology.wa.gov/ regulations-permits/lawsrules-rulemaking/rulemaking/ wac-173-26-27-shorelinemanagement-act or email us at smarulemaking@ecy. wa.gov. (4008, 4103, 4202) NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS In the Matter of the Dissolution of Spear J Ranch, Inc., a Washington corporation. This notice is given in accordance with RCW 23B.14.030(3). You are hereby notified that Spear J Ranch, Inc., a Washington corporation, has dissolved with the filing of articles of dissolution with the Secretary of State. Claims against the dissolved corporation must be presented in accordance with this notice. The information that must be included in a claim is: (a) claimant’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; (b) the basis of the claim; (c) the amount claimed; (d) if the claim is not yet due, the date when it will become due; (e) if the claim is contingent or unliquidated, the nature of the uncertainty; and (f) if the claim is secured, the security shall be described. Claims must be presented to Lawrence Goodnight, President of Spear J Ranch, Inc. and
Goldendale, Washington
Notices registered agent for the corporation on file with the Secretary of State. Claims against the dissolved corporation may be barred in accordance with RCW Chapter 23B.14 if not timely asserted. DATED this 2nd day of October 2026. By: Lawrence Goodnight, PO Box 90, Bickleton, Washington 99322, (509) 8304000, President of Spear J Ranch, Inc. (4010, 4105, 4203) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Supplemental Budget The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 27th, 2026, at 1:30 pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via Zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2026 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners’ Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at the Board of County Commissioners Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty.org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before October 27th, 2026, at 1:30 pm, with the subject line: 2026-3 BUDGET AMENDMENT. Board of County Commissioners, Ron Ihrig, Chairman FUND, EXPENSE REQUEST 001 General 165,483.00 114 Law Library 3,500.00 125 Cumulative Reserve 666,792.00 140 Solid Waste 40,200.00 306 CAMPIMP, Radio System 566,298.00 307-CAMPIMP, Major Projects 165,245.00 TOTAL 1,607,518.00 (4109, 4204) NOTICE OF MEETING 10/28/26 Klickitat County Fire District #6 Budget Meeting at 6pm 630 Central Blvd Dallesport, WA 98617 (4110, 4205) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Chapter 36.81.121 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Board of County Commissioners are to hold a public hearing prior to the amendment of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for Klickitat County. Public hearings will be held on October 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ room located in the Klickitat County Services Building, Goldendale, Washington at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the proposed revisement and extension to be made to the Klickitat County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026-2031 Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651. 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616. Aviso a personas con dominio limitado del idioma inglés: Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en entender el idioma inglés, puede, sin costo alguno, solicitar asistencia lingüística con respecto a esta información llamando al (509) 773-4616, o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org
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• Public Notice: Bleacher Demo and Removal Goldendale School District #404 • Public Notice: 2027 Budget and Levy meeting 11/9/26 - Klickitat County Fire Protection District #5 • Notice of Public Hearing: Vacation of Short Plat SP8704 Western Pacific Timber and the City of Goldendale - Klickitat County Planning Department • Public Notification: County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting 11/4/26 - Klickitat County Economic Development Department • Public Notice: 2027 Budget Hearing and Notice of Amendment of the Comprehensive Scheme - Klickitat County Port District No. 1 • Sheriff’s Public Notice of Sale of Real Property: 29 Pinto Pony Road, Goldendale Clear View Excavation & Construction, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company; Cynthia Shoffitt; Jason Shoffitt; William Conroy; and Sutton Specialty Insurance Company, An Oklahoma Corporation. - Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office • Probate Notice to Creditors: Gordon R Wolff - Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. • Public Notice: Surplus Sale 1991 Chevy K3500 4x4 Pickup - Klickitat County Rural 7 Fire & Rescue Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org. Dated this 13th day of October, 2026. Ron Ihrig, Chairman Board of County Commissioners (4112, 4206) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids for the Bickleton Hwy, CRP 394 and Bickleton Hwy Ph II, CRP 400, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on November 3, 2026 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. November 3, 2026 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. November 3, 2026, Bickleton Hwy, CRP 394 and Bickleton Hwy Ph II, CRP 400”. This contract provides for the improvement of 7.41 miles of Bickleton Hwy through pavement grinding, surface preparation, culvert cleaning, culvert installation, placement of an HMA overlay, guardrail installations, pavement markings 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 $4,400,000 and $7,300,000. 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 13th Day of October, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: Clerk of the Board LeeAnn Burgin In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (4113, 4207, 4302) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY In the Estate of: DALE A. MILLER, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00052-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 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, prior to 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 attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 14, 2026. Marla Jo Miller, Personal Representative Scott W. Swindell, WSBA #21268 Attorney for Personal
Representative Scott W. Swindell, Attorney at Law, P.C. 205 E. 11th Street #102/PO Box 264 Vancouver, Washington 98666-0264 Telephone: (360) 693-5883 (4114, 4208, 4303)
gsd404.org Selection will be made November 2, 2026. For further details please contact Steven Randall. (4212, 4305)
PUBLIC NOTICE Klickitat County Fire District #5 Commissioners Meeting The Klickitat County Fire ProIN THE SUPERIOR COURT tection District #5 Commissioners will consider and apOF WASHINGTON prove the 2027 Budget and FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Levy at its regularly schedIn Re The Estate of: JULIA YOUNG OLSON, also uled Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Novemknown as JULIA SMITH, ber 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm. The Deceased. meeting will take place at the No. 26-4-00053-20 Centerville Fire Hall at 2297 PROBATE NOTICE TO Centerville Highway in CenCREDITORS terville. RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative For the record, Board of Comnamed below has been ap- missioners meetings are held pointed as Administrator of on the 2nd Monday of every this Estate. Any person hav- month at 7:00 pm at the Cening a claim against the Dece- terville Fire Hall and are open dent must, before the time the to the public. (4213, 4306, 4401) claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of NOTICE OF PUBLIC limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided by HEARING RCW 11.40.070 by serving on Vacation of Short Plat or mailing to the Administrator SP 87-04 or the Administrator’s attorney TUESDAY, November 3, at the address stated below a 2026 AT 1:30 P.M. copy of the claim and filing the In accordance with RCW original of the claim with the 36.70.795, the Board of Councourt in which the probate pro- ty Commissioners will hold ceedings were commenced. two public hearings on TuesThe claim must be presented day, October 29 starting at within the later of: (1) Thirty 1:00 p.m. days after the Administrator Public hearing for the vacation served or mailed the notice to of Short Plat SP 87-04. Applithe creditor as provided under cants Western Pacific Timber RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) and the City of Goldendale. four months after the date of Parcels 05162100000100 and the first publication of this no- 05162100000200; both partice. If the claim is not present- ties will retain ownership of ed within this time frame, the their parcels and easements claim is forever barred, except will be retained. as otherwise provided in RCW Information can be found on 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This the Klickitat County Planning bar is effective as to claims Department website at www. against both the Decedent’s klickitatcounty.org/272/Planprobate and nonprobate ning-Department. assets. The public hearings will be Date of First Publication: held in the Klickitat County Wednesday, October 14, Services Building, 115 West 2026. Court Street, Room 200, GolMichael Ernest Hendrickson dendale, Washington. Any Administrator person desiring to express PO Box 933 their views on the matter is White Salmon, invited to join the hearing to Washington 98672 provide testimony. VanKOTEN & Participation in this meeting CLEAVELAND LLC will be offered as follows: Victor W. VanKoten • To attend the meeting in Attorney for Administrator person, the meeting will be 417 Sherman Avenue, Suite 7 held in the Klickitat County Hood River, Oregon 97031 Commissioners’ meeting Telephone: (541) 436-3422 room 115 West Court St Klickitat County Superior Room 200.. Court Cause • To join the meeting via Zoom. No. 26-4-00053-20 Type in https://us02web. (4115, 4209, 4304) zoom.us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below PUBLIC NOTICE and Meeting ID: 586 587 Notice is hereby given that 651. the Director position #3 of the Klickitat County Noxious 669-900-6833 Weed Control Board has be- 346-248-7799 come vacant. All persons in- 929-205-6099 terested in appointment and 253-215-8782 residing in District #3 shall 301-715-8592 make a written application 312-626-6799 that includes the signatures Written testimony may also of at least ten registered vot- be submitted to the Board of ers residing in the district County Commissioners, 115 supporting the nomination to West Court St, Room 201, the Klickitat County Noxious Goldendale, WA 98620, or Weed Control Board. District email to BoCC@klickitat#3 is bounded on the west by county.org. Hwy 97, on the east by Rock Please direct any questions Creek Road northward to the or comments to Planning DeBickleton Hwy then eastward partment at 509-773-5703, to the rangeline between or email planning2@klickitatR18E and R19E and then county.gov northward along said range- BY ORDER of the Klickitat line. Bounded on the north by County Board of County Comthe Klickitat - Yakima County missioners dated this 15th day line and bounded on the south of October, 2026. by the Columbia River. Pur- /s/ Ron Ihrig, Chairman, Board suant to RCW 17.10.050, at of County Commissioners (4214, 4307) least three board members shall be engaged in the primary production of agricultural PUBLIC NOTIFICATION products. Board members do The Klickitat County Lodgnot receive a salary but are ing Tax Advisory Committee compensated for actual and will be meeting at 2:00 P.M. necessary expenses incurred on Wednesday November in the performance of their of- 4th, 2026 at the County Serficial duties. Completed ap- vices Building,115 W. Court plications must be received at Street, Mt. Adams Conferthe Klickitat County Noxious ence Room, Goldendale, WA. Weed Control Board office, For more information please 115 W. Court St., Room 204 call (509) 773-7060. by November 01, 2026. Post(4215, 4308) marks are not accepted. Applications are available to the PUBLIC NOTICE Weed Control Board office. KLICKITAT COUNTY PORT For additional information DISTRICT NO. 1 call the Weed Board office at NOTICE OF 2027 BUDGET 509-773-5810. HEARING AND (4116, 4210) NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC NOTICE SCHEME Goldendale School District The Port District has prepared #404 is soliciting bids to demo a preliminary budget for FY/ and remove the bleachers CY 2027. Copies are on file from Barthlow Field. Firms in the Port office located at must have experience in 154 E Bingen Point Way Ste. demo and removal. Demo to A; Bingen, Washington and begin ASAP and completed available for inspection by within 90 days of start date. any taxpayer. The Port ComSubmit quote by October 30, mission will meet at 4:30 P.M. 2026 to: Steven Randall Main- November 3, 2026, in the Port tenance Director. Goldendale office for the purpose of holdSchool District #404, 604 ing a public hearing and reE. Brooks St., Goldendale, ceiving public comment on the WA 98620. Email: srandall@ Port District budget for FY/CY
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Notices 2027. Furthermore, the Port District has identified certain proposed capital projects in support of its Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements and Industrial Developments. Pursuant to RCW 53.20.010 and RCW 53.25.090 the Port Commission will meet at 4:30 P.M. on November 3, 2026, in the Port office for the purpose of holding a public hearing and receiving public comment on an amendment to its Comprehensive Scheme. Attest: Lisa Cunningham Administrative Assistant/Port Auditor (4216, 4309)
CLEAR VIEW EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; CYNTHIA SHOFFITT; JASON SHOFFITT; WILLIAM CONROY; AND SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, AN OKLAHOMA CORPORATION, Defendants, No. 26-2-00007-20. TO: Clear View Excavation & Construction, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company; Cynthia Shoffitt; Jason Shoffitt; William Conroy; and Sutton Specialty Insurance Company, An Oklahoma Corporation. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above- entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 29 Pinto Pony Rd, Goldendale, Washington 98617. Legal Description: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. CORY WATSON and DORA WATSON, Plaintiff v.
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 051723000016/00 The sale of the abovedescribed properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M. DATE: November 20, 2026, PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $290,738.05, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriffs office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455.
(4217, 4310, 4401, 4501) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT In re: Estate of Gordon R. Wolff, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-00057-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Rebecca Renee Moore as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served
or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 21, 2026 s/ Robert E. Kabacy Robert E. Kabacy, Attorney for Personal Representative WSBA No. 23745 Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. 520 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97204 Telephone: 503-222-3531 Facsimile: 503-227-2980 Email: rkabacy@kelrun.com (4218, 4311, 4402) PUBLIC NOTICE Rural 7 Fire has deemed surplus and is accepting sealed bids on the item listed. Bids
must include your name, the amount of your bid (minimum bid is $10,000) and contact information. Bids can be mailed to or placed in the drop box at 327 W Brooks St Goldendale, WA 98620. The drop box is located on the north wall of the main entrance. Please indicate on the envelope that it is a sealed bid. Bids will be opened at the December 9th, 2026 Commissioners Meeting held at 7:00pm; you do not need to be present during the bid opening. If no bids are received, the truck will be sold first come, first served to the highest reasonable offer. Vehicle is as-is with no warranty and must be paid for by cash or cashier’s check and picked up within 10 business days of the end of the sale. Truck can be viewed on our website, Facebook or at our main station. 1991 Chevy K3500 4x4 Pickup (4219, 4312, 4403)
Classifieds EMPLOYMENT RENTALS
HOUSE FOR RENT: ON 2nd Street in Rufus, 2 bedroom, 1 bath $925/mo includes water/sewer. Call Randy 509-250-1741.
KITTENS
Raised with love in our home and well-socialized with our family, 3 dogs, and 5 cats. Text 509-947-6568 or email me at ct_kittens@ yahoo.com.
ADORABLE KITTENS
2 black, 2 silver tabby, 1 tuxedo, 1 silver with socks. Goldendale. Call 530-370-6120.
2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
4X4 extended cab. Runs great. 167K miles. Goldendale. $7,500 OBO. Call 360843-6236.
VEHICLES and TRAILERS
EQUIPMENT TRAILER: Used 20’ trailer, 2 axle, tilt bed with loading ramps $3500 360-910-5446.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
OUTBACK 48V Solar Power System with panels, only tested never installed – make an offer. SOUTHBEND HEAVY 10 LATHE w/ lots of tools and attachments, variable speed control, can separate – make an offer. MILLING MACHINE with 2 axis drop and powerfeed 8” vice – make an offer 830-719-3962.
WOODWORKING
Cabinet shop and woodworking tools and machines for sale. Huge inventory in excellent condition. Call for details 509-773-7875.
LIVESTOCK
DAIRY GOATS and pack goats: AMERICAN ALPINE Milking does and 2026 kids available. Great for future pack goats. WETHERS start at $175, DOELINGS start at $350 – Goldendale 307-321-7113.
MARKETPLACE $500 OR LESS
ARCWELDING Complete home arcwelding setup. Miller thunderbolt 160 welder, helmet, welding gloves, filler rods, leather shoe protectors – all for only $150 509-790-9985 TIRES ON RIMS P225/60r16 5 bolt pattern studded tires on rims in fair condition $75 509-342-6923
MOWER – Legend Force 173 cc gas walk behind string mower $399 new selling for $200 509-790-9985
CIRCUIT BREAKERS New Eaton 7-20 and 1-15 amp single pole all in one breakers with arc fault, ground fault, and overcurrent protection in unopened original boxes $200 509-790-9985) DRILL PRESS WITH INDEXING TABLE $350 509365-5203 BOAT AND TRAILER 14ft Seaking boat (1962 fiberglass) and Dilly trailer (1970) both in long term shed storage $500 509-773-5053 JET DUST COLLECTOR dc-1200 2 hp Like New $325 503-964-3208 BIKES – 20” Schwinn., 26” Huffy vintage. Make an offer 509-261-2758
GARAGE DOOR OPENER Chamberlain Smart opener B750 ¾ hp brand new in the box 503-964-3208
773-4497 4497
$130
509-773-
ANTIQUE RADIOS – MAKE AN OFFER 509-773-4497
PYRENES MIX puppies – St Bernard/husky/pyrenes mix puppies born 2/22/26 1 blue eyed male 1 female $499 509-360-9447 DINING ROOM TABLE with 4 chairs FREE 830-7193962
Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142. DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
FOLDING ENGINE HOIST – Make an offer 830-7193962
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
STATIONARY BIKE Hardly used, custom seat. Make an offer 509-365-3463
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.
10,000 WATT GENERATOR – Make an offer 830-7193962
FREE CAT tuxedo male, vet checked, friendly, and fixed sally or Richard 509-7734783 RUBBER BOAT 10’ Sea Eagle $100 509-261-2758
ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED, Fully electric, premium mattress & half side rails. 80” x 36” bed size. Condition: Very good. Price: $500. Contact: 503.327.2719 DREXEL CHINA CABINET $350 cash, you haul located in Goldendale 701 Franklin Court 6 DRAWER DESK used, blue pine desk, 58” long. Needs refinished. Free 541490-4787
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Loans
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Support Groups
RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.
TOPS OR #443 meets
Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR. NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
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 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.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790. HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662. 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
509-773-
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
KNABE PIANO ‘60s model in excellent condition. Make an offer 509-773-4497
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS?
OLD WEST – Complete set of Old West (26 volume) books, Good condition 509-
PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes
ANTIQUE DESK, SMALL OAK $100 509-773-5621 FREE 5621
TOILET
10” TABLE SAW – Make an offer 509-773-4497
Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at
Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812 TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS
Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
NA MEETINGS
Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633
Volunteers
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.
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
$500 or Less
BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342.
PLANTER for Deck Railing. Signed “modem bloem”, 12”, peppercorn color. Brand new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254. CANNING Jars. Half pint, pint, quart and jelly jars. $4-$8 per dozen. 541-3541748. SINGER Sewing Machine with Cabinet. Free. 541354-1748. TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-4907254. BICYCLE Brake Pads (Tektro). Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541-387-4752. Not textable. PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. BUTTERFLY Sling Back Chairs. Iron frames, white canvas seats (3). $125 each. 541-490-7254. WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable. GRASS Trimmer. Echo PAS-2620 25.4 cc power head w/ 2 extra grass trimmer attachments. Many extras. Excellent condition. $275. 541-705-0342. FLUTE. Vintage 1970 Armstrong silver plated student flute. Needs work or use for parts. $60. Email: leanna. rhea@yahoo.com. ACACIA Wood Patio Table. 40 x 24 x 16”. $150. 541490-7254. 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 our newspaper to place
your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable.
$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!
• Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads • Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales. CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859. WASH Basin. 17 gallon galvanized wash basin with handles. 25” x 11 3/4”. Bottom has rust and few holes. $35. 541-490-7254. Firewood & Heating Fuel FIREWOOD. Doug Fir, $350 per cord. Maple, $450 per cord. Cut to 14-15 inches. Plus delivery based on distance. 509-493-2625.
Furniture
ACACIA Wood Patio Table. 40 x 24 x 16”. $150. 541490-7254. WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable. BUTTERFLY Sling Back Chairs. Iron frames, white canvas seats (3). $125 each. 541-490-7254. TABLE. Two tier round ma-
hogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above floor level. $195. 541-490-7254.
Household Merchandise
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254. MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
Miscellaneous
PLANTER for Deck Railing. Signed “modem bloem”, 12”, peppercorn color. Brand new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. WASH Basin. 17 gallon galvanized wash basin with handles. 25” x 11 3/4”. Bot-
B4— October 21, 2026
Goldendale, Washington
Community Events This Calendar of Events listing is FREE! Email your event to events@goldendalesentinel. com or call 509-773-3777. Are you in need of an eye-catching display ad to highlight your event? Email us at ads@goldendalesentinel.com. Our friendly, helpful staff would love to help you find an advertising package that works for your needs and fits your budget! We offer online ads as well—with roughly 22,000 unique hits on our website each month, this is a great way to reach even more people. October 22, DOLGO Mobile Licensing Unit at the Goldendale Library: 9 am - 4 pm, make an apointment at dol. wa.gov October 24, Drive Thru Drug Takeback Event: 10 am - 2 pm at the Klickitat County Courthouse. Bring you unsed prescription medications, over the counter medications, pill and inhalers to a safe, free disposal event! No Sharps! October 24, Gorge Heritage Museum Annual Meeting: Potluck starts at noon, Historical Speaker Kachera Cottrell starts at 1 p.m. United Methodist Church 341 N Main Ave in White Salmon. October 24, Dessert Night at the Twin Bridges Museum: 5 pm at the Lyle Lions Club. Come celebrate history and the United States 250th birthday with an evening of dessert. Free admission, raffle items, historical program. Donations accepted. October 24, Tweens &
Teens Crow Party: 3 - 5 pm at the Goldendale Community Library. Celebrate creativity and connection at our crow-inspired trading event! Bring and swap trinkets and shiny treasures with fellow collectors, and craft your own unique crow mask. October 26th, Adult Bad Art : 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us for a hilariously fun art program where perfection is not allowed. Make your worst art, talk about your process, and vote for the most impressively bad piece. October 31, 2nd Annual Golden Pumpkin 5K fun Run/ Walk: 10 am - 12 pm at nHorseshoe and Sprout., 774 Garner Rd, Centerville. $10/person. Visit Horseshoe and Sprout on Facebook for more information. October 31, Dad’s Sourdough Halloween Pop Up Market & Trunk or Treat: 11 am - 7 pm 604 South Columbus. Bakery is open all day with limited menu. Trunk of treat begins at 6 pm, free to sign up. Market vendors $25 for space. email twiztedoakgardens@gmail.com to sign up. October 31, Goldendale Youth Harvest Festival: 4 - 8 pm at the Epic Youth Center on Roosevelt. FREE EVENT! Carnival style booths, free food, candy, inf latables, pumpkin painting. Kids are welcome to wear costumes bu please no scary or gory themes. Sponsored by Greater Goldendale Association of Pastors and the Epic Youth Center.
October 31, Cabinet of Curiosities: 4 - 9 pm at the White Salmon Masonic Hall. October 31, Trunk or Treat at the Lyle Activity Center: 5 - 7 pm, 308 Klickitat Street, Lyle. October 31, Trunk or Treat: 5 - 7 pm in Klickitat. Trunk setup begins at 4. Be the reason a child smiles this Halloween! Bring a food item to support our local food bank and checj out the Haunted Museum while you’re at the Community Center November 5, Friends of the Goldendale Community Library Meeting: 4:15 pm social gethering and appetizers with guest speaker Lou Palermo, meeting starts at 5 in the Camplain Room at the Library. Questions call Christy Mattson 360-607-0961 or Rebecca Bare at 509-314-1594. November 6 - 7, Annual The Giving Tree Festival: At the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. 11/6 Tree viewing from 4 - 8 pm (dinner is 5-7 pm) Saturday 11/7 viewing is 3 - 8 pm with dinner from 5-7 pm again. Drawing is at 7 pm on Saturday. Questions please call Jeanne BRadley 509-261-2513 or Susan Marlow 509-733-3309. All proceeds go to Elijah Marshall and Tanner Francis who were in a car accident in April 2026 with a long recovery still ahead. Tree tickets are $5 each. November 6 - 7, Christmas Craft & Food Bazaar: 11/6 10 am - 4 pm at the Lyle Activity Center, Hwy 14 & 3rd Street in
Lyle. Homemade signs, cards, bead work, scrubbies, scrunchies, soap, jewlery, and much much more. Lunch is available, contact Karen at 541-490-5673 for vendor information. November 7, Kids Read to a Dog: 11 am - 12 pm at the Goldendale Library. Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Ages 5 - 9 November 7, Fall Fest Craft Show: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway. Contact Tina for more information 509-951-2159 November 11, Veteran’s Day Parade and Prime Roast Dinner: 11 a.m. on the normal parade route. No entry fee, lineup at 10 on Schuster. November 11, Veterand Day Annual Prime Road Dinner: 4 - 7 pm at the Goldendale American Legion Hall on Broadway. 5059-773-4265 for information. Complimentary for Vets and Spouce, non vets $25, youth 7 - 17 $15, 7 & under free. November 13 - 15th Friends of the Goldendale Linrary Book Sale: 11/13 5-8 pm 11/14 9 am - 6 pm, 11/15 9 am 12 pm at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. FOr more information call 509-250-3746. All proceeds support library programs and Friends of the Goldenale Library November 14, Annual Bickleton Goodwill Bazaar: 9 - 3 , lunch is available. Call Marilyn Roberts with questions 509-896-2113 or 509-830-0209
November 14 - 15 Hack Club Haven: All Day at Hippo Hall, 126 Main Street (formerly McCreedy’s. Come for a weekend of free food & drinks, learning to code with friends, win prizes!. ages 13-18, no experience necessary. email us at goldendale@havenhackclub.com November 14-15 Holidays in the Gorge - Makers Market: accepting vendor applications https://mclaughlineventsmarketing.com/local-events/ December 12 - 13, Goldendale Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the
Klickitat County Fairgrounds. Spend the weekend shopping local and discovering a wonderful selection of handmade goods, unique gifts, holiday treats, locally made products, and more from our Farmers Market vendors and local makers. It’s the perfect opportunity to check off your Christmas list while supporting the small businesses, growers, creators, and entrepreneurs who make our community special. Contact Travis Hersiem goldendalemarket@goldendalechamber.org or the Chamber Office 509-773-3400
Aliesha Larann Clark A funeral service celebrating Aliesha’s life will be held on October 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Father’s House Church in Goldendale, Washington. A potluck reception will follow at the Goldendale American Legion.
Classifieds tom has rust and few holes. $35. 541-490-7254. SINGER Sewing Machine with Cabinet. Free. 541-354-1748. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. CANNING Jars. Half pint, pint, quart and jelly jars. $4-$8 per dozen. 541-3541748.
Miscellaneous Wanted
WANTED: Radio Tubes, Ham Radio Equipment, parts, test gear, tube stereo. Call or Text 503-999-2157.
Musical Items
FLUTE. Vintage 1970 Armstrong silver plated student flute. Needs work or use for parts. $60. Email: leanna. rhea@yahoo.com.
Tools
BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342.
Sporting Goods 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. BICYCLE Brake Pads (Tektro). Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541-387-4752. Not textable. INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541-490-7254.
Dogs
LABRADOODLES. Male, black, 3-9-26. One labish, one poodleish. Make offer. 509-395-2788.
Garden & Lawn
GRASS Trimmer. Echo PAS-2620 25.4 cc power head w/ 2 extra grass trimmer attachments. Many extras. Excellent condition. $300. 541-705-0342. MAPLE Trees. Japa-
nese Green Leaf Maple Trees. 2-3 ft tall. $25 each. 541-490-7254.
Garage/Yard Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale
Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact us. Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds
The Dalles Library BAG BOOK SALE!
Saturday, October 24 9am-Noon The Book Barn Library Upper Parking Lot at 722 Court St. 9am-10am is $3/BAG 10am-11am is $2/BAG 11am- Noon is $1/BAG You pick the books to fill your bag!
Cars
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.
SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION
Tuesday, October 27 91610 Biggs-Rufus Hwy. Wasco, OR 97065 Viewing starts at 10am Auction starts at 12pm 509-314-0084
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SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION
Thursday, October 29 109 Wing Road Goldendale, WA 98620 Viewing starts at 10am Auction starts at 12pm 509-314-0084 SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
Help Wanted LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST @HRD
Hood River Distillers is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. This role manages the procurement and flow of all HRD materials and finished goods including materials purchasing and coordinating related logistics activities. Experience in the alcohol industry preferred. Visit hrdspirits.com to apply. Please include a cover letter. LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified website: ColumbiaGorgeNews.com
NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!
The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free train-
ing, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www. nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.
Come Join Our Team at Gorge Academy
We are hiring Classroom Specialists to support the Gorge Academy in White Salmon, WA. These positions work 20-32.5 hours per week, school year schedule. $24.57-$29.90 hourly wage. View details and apply online: https:// www.schooljobs.com/ careers/esd112. THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.
Air Conditioning & Heating NOTICE
Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification.
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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Check It Out Beth Wood, Collection Librarian
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org Scary Movies for Everyone Scary is in the eye of the beholder. No, it’s true. While scary movies have many common elements—as do horror or suspense books— each person has their own tolerance level for these elements. Let’s use a rollercoaster as an example. I have a friend who will not ride any rollercoaster. In the Olden Days, Disneyland had ticket books, and the best rides cost an E-ticket. My friend will not ride any E-ticket rides. I can handle some rollercoasters. I like short drops, but no loops - that’s my cutoff point. My husband will ride any rollercoaster without even changing expressions. Haunted houses? For me, school carnival-scary is as far as I can go. My son-in-law? Bring on the chainsaws, bro. Scary movies run the gamut - from slow-building suspense to jump scares galore. A jump scare is exactly what it sounds like, and I
hate them. Some horror movies use high levels of fake blood and gore, which raises the rating level at the very least. Some rely on the unexpected twisty ending, which leaves your mouth hanging open in shock. Whatever your preference, turn the lights down, grab a security blanket, and enjoy your personal level of scares this spooky season. Animated • It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)-NR. • Coraline (2009)-PG. • Frankenweenie (2013)-PG. • Hotel Transylvania (2013)-PG. • Room on the Broom (2025)-NR. Family • Young Frankenstein (1974)-PG. • Ghostbusters (1984)-PG. • Beetlejuice (1988)-PG. • Hocus Pocus (1993)-PG. • Casper (1995)-PG. Classic monsters • Dracula (1931) - part of Dracula: Complete Legacy CollectionNR. Six classic films. • Frankenstein (1931) - part of Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection-NR. Eight classic films, including Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
• The Wolf Man (1935) - part of The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection-NR. Seven classic films. • The Mummy (1932) - part of The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection-NR. Six classic films. • The Invisible Man (1933) - part of The Invisible Man Complete Legacy Collection-NR. Six classic films. • Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) - part of the Creature From the Black Lagoon Complete Legacy Collection-G. Three classic films. • The Blob (1958)-NR. Comedy-horror • Gremlins (1984)-PG • Tremors (1984)-PG-13. • Shaun of the Dead (2014)-R. • What We Do in the Shadows (2015)-R. Scariest • The Exorcist (1973)-R. The Extended Cut includes over 10 minutes of footage too frightening for the original film. • The Shining (1980)-R. • Lake Mungo (2009)-R. • Insidious (2010)-PG-13. Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
Get Halloween-ready with spooktacular cinnamon cupcakes (Feature Impact) Fall flavors and Halloween decorations make an ideal seasonal combination. These Cinnamon Spiced Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect example, with the warmth and sweetness of the cake offering a tasty base for piles of frightful frosting. All it takes to transform a swirl of white buttercream into a spooky ghost is a couple dots of food coloring, chocolate chips or another candy of choice. They’re simple to make, easy to personalize and fun for all ages, whether you’re baking a tray for kids to decorate or bringing them to a Halloween party. Add sprinkles, a dusting of cinnamon or decorations that fit your theme. Find more seasonal recipes to enjoy at Culinary.net. Cinnamon Spiced Ghost Cupcakes Recipe adapted from The Marble Kitchen Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 16 minutes Servings: 12 • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1 egg, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted • 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream, at room temperature • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • black food dye or chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 F and line cupcake pan with paper liners. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Using electric or stand mixer, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar about 4 minutes on medium or medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, mixing well and scraping down bowl. In small bowl or measuring cup, whisk milk and vanilla. Set aside. Add 1/3 dry ingredient mixture to butter mixture and beat until combined. Add 1/2 milk mixture and mix well. Continue alternating dry and wet ingredients. Bake about 16 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle of cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to
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New at the Library FICTION “Mistranslation” by Madeleine Moss “Miss Beresford and the Beast” by Mimi Matthews “Where the Road Ends” by Brian Freeman NONFICTION “Queens & Kings: An Unusually Personal History” by Lucy Worsley “Offseason” by Sarah Baxter (a Lonely Planet guide) “Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines” by Sherry Turkle CHILDREN “The Halloween Train” by Mike Lucas “Polar Bear: Ruler of the Ice” by Julie K. Lundgren “Darktail’s Judgment” by Erin Hunter This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.
The Postscript -Carrie Classon
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cool completely before frosting. To make frosting: Using electric or stand mixer, beat butter and salt on mediumhigh speed 5 minutes, scraping down bowl halfway through. Reduce speed to low and add sugar 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with heavy cream until 3 tablespoons have been added. Stop occasionally to scrape down bowl. Once all sugar is in, add vanilla and beat on medium-low 1 minute until light and fluffy. If desired, add additional cream 1 teaspoon at a time until frosting reaches preferred consistency. Place buttercream in piping bag with large round tip. Pipe tall mounds of frosting on each cupcake in ghost shapes (wider on bottom, narrower on top). Add dots of black food dye or chocolate chips for eyes.
I have a tradition. Like most traditions, it didn’t start out as a tradition. I bought a beautiful coffee cup to sit on the little coffee heater on my desk while I wrote in San Miguel. I think having a beautiful coffee cup is as important as having fresh flowers on my desk while I’m writing. If I’m going to sit in one place for hours at a time, I need nice things to look at while I’m doing it. If anyone asked me for advice on how to write a book, I wouldn’t bother to talk to them about grammar or plot. I’d tell them they need a good place to write, because it’s going to take a very long time. Sitting hunched up at the kitchen table where you have to pack up your stuff every time a meal is served is no good. It’s important to have a place to do one’s work—especially if the work you’re doing doesn’t really look like work much of the time. It’s important to have fresh flowers and a beautiful coffee cup filled with coffee that is kept at precisely the right temperature, even if it is neglected for 15 minutes at a time. So that is what I do. I find a nice cup, and I sit with it for several hours, seven days a week. But after I’ve used that cup for almost two months and it’s time to go back to the U.S., I find I cannot bear to part with it. So I bring the cup home and I use it there. Then it comes time to return to Mexico, and of course I don’t travel with a ceramic coffee cup. So when I get back to our apartment, I buy a lovely new cup. And again, I bond with it. And again, I bring it home. You probably now have an idea of how my cupboard has filled with coffee cups. This is a situation that bothers my husband,
Peter. Peter is very conscious of clutter. In my defense, I am staunchly anti-clutter as well—I just don’t regard my collection of beautiful coffee cups as clutter. (Because, by now, it is a collection.) I also don’t see a way out of my conundrum. “We could get rid of our other cups,” I suggested. “I like our other cups,” Peter said. “They are a nice size for company.” “We could use my Mexican cups when company comes.” Peter did not answer. I could tell he liked the idea of serving coffee at Christmas and on other occasions in the small, more practical matching cups we keep in an upper cupboard. They are nice cups, I admit. I just like my Mexico cups more. Those little matching cups never once helped me write a book. So we are at an impasse. Yesterday, I bought my cup for this trip, and like every previous cup, I am convinced it is the best one ever. This cup has an orange handle and vertical columns that look like stained glass running up the sides. I know it is going to help me as I write. I know I will never want to part with it. And so, I worry. I once saw a program on hoarding, where a psychologist was trying to help someone whose house was filled to overflowing. The psychologist pointed to a cupboard filled with dishes and more dishes piled on the counter. “You just see coffee cups,” she explained. “The hoarder sees individual experiences attached to every cup.” And that got me worried. To see photos,check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.
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My name is Baalam, and I live in the city of Chichén Itzá, deep in the jungles of Mexico. Not far from my home, deep blue cenotes sparkle like hidden pools of magic, great stone temples rise above the jungle, and both provide sacred places where our people hold ceremonies to honor the gods. But life here is not all temples and ceremonies. The city comes alive with merchants calling out their prices, families gathering to trade goods, and crowds cheering during exciting ball games played on a huge stone court. On special days, music fills the air, colorful decorations appear, and our people gather for important celebrations.
Did you know that the city is home to some of the smartest people in the world? The scientists study the night sky, the animals and the land. They can predict many things by using the calendar they created. These scientists will be famous one day for their calendar. Enormous stone structures like El Caracol, and El Castillo have been built because of their studies.
The year is 900 AD, and Chichén Itzá is one of the most important cities in the Maya world, maybe the whole world. Thousands of people live here, maybe 50,000. The city is filled with homes, marketplaces, temples, and gathering places. The leaders here make decisions and rules that tell people throughout the Mayan kingdom what to do. Chichén Itzá is more than a place to live.
El Caracol, Chichén Itzá: Maya scientists used this building to watch the sky and track the sun, moon and planets. This helped them make calendars and plan important ceremonies. El Castillo is a giant pyramid and there are times of the year when the sunlight creates a shadow on the steps. The shadow looks like a giant snake slithering toward the ground as the sun sets. I often wonder what climbing the steps would be like but that isn’t allowed for people like me. El Castillo is a sacred place for priests and rulers and it is a little scary because at times people are taken up there and they never come back. They are sacrificed to make the gods happy.
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Across: 5. offering to gods 6. person in charge 7. flowing water 8. dark shape 11. tell ahead 13. Maya city 14. fall down 15. religious leader 16. area of land 19. ruled land 21. sports contest 22. trading area 24. large group 25. exchange goods 26. dates and months 27. science expert
Down: 1. holy 2. Maya boy 3. seller 4. natural pool 5. built object 8. light from sun 9. triangle shaped building 10. place of worship 12. thick forest 13. joyful event 14. special event 17. powerful beings 18. worth a lot 20. hard to explain 23. person who governs
Some of the most mysterious places in our city are the cenotes. These natural pools of water are formed when rock collapses, revealing cool, clear water hidden beneath the ground. Since our region has few rivers, cenotes are very important because they provide water for drinking, cooking, and growing food. My favorite cenote is the Sacred Cenote, a deep pool surrounded by steep, rocky sides. The water looks green and mysterious, and people say it is a place where our world meets the world of the gods. Priests hold ceremonies here and offer valuable objects to the gods, hoping to bring rain and good fortune to our people. Sometimes I wonder what secrets lie beneath the water. I would love to explore its depths, but the Sacred Cenote is a special place, and not everyone is allowed to go near it. For us Maya, cenotes are much more than pools of water. They are lifelines for our city and sacred places filled with mystery.
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