Goldendale Sentinel October 29, 2025 by Goldendale Sentinel

Local author to host book launch party

MELISSA

UHLES FOR THE SENTINEL

Local author Ellender Knight will celebrate her book launch on Saturday, November 1, at the Goldendale Community Library’s Camplan room from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will be a short reading from the book. Refreshments will be provided. A “find your own treasure” gift opportunity and a playlist of songs will add some variety to the evening. There will also be an opportunity to join the author’s email list for those who want to be kept up to date on her future releases. People who sign up for her email list will receive a free ebook.

Knight’s book, Children of Stone, Children of Ashkaron Book 1, follows a trader who discovers a secret that holds the power to save or destroy his civilization. If it doesn’t get him killed ﬁrst.

Speaking about the book’s premise, Knight says the book explores the heart and soul, what it means to be human, and the right to deﬁne one’s own self. She said Children of Stone is a

agement doctor. Hatfield also said they have a new optometrist and a Medicaid dentist onsite. The hospital has been transitioning from hiring contractors to offering more full-time positions. Hatfield also expressed concerns over the financial impact of federal and state cuts that are coming over the next few years. He said 70% of KVH patients are Medicaid/Medicare patients. Since the requirements to qualify for these programs is changing, the assumption is some will stop receiving healthcare.

Medicaid changes start in 2026 and will require able bodied people ages 19 to 64 to work 80 hours per month, with eligibility checked every six months instead of annually. There are exemptions for parents of young children, disabled veterans, the medically frail, anyone over age 64, and certain tribal members. To prepare for this potential ﬁnancial loss, KVH has been cutting costs where they can and working on ways to increase revenue, Hatﬁeld reported. After this overview, the meeting was open to public comment. Each person was given three minutes to speak. The overarching theme of public comments was about overall retention issues with quality health care providers at KVH. The group consisted of individuals who had been positively impacted by Sonne’s care or had people close to them who appreciated her as their doctor.

beans and lentils, exercise and a culture of strong family support, may all contribute to the nationwide disparity. Further studies have found that the effect is strongest in ﬁrst-generation immigrants and gradually lessens in succeeding generations.

In the formal afternoon session, Klickitat County Treasurer Greg Gallagher had some modest good news about county revenues so far this year.

“We got our fourth quarter landfill payment,” he said. “We budgeted $8.7 million for the landﬁll last year, and we are $386,000 to the positive. Sales tax seems to be coming in slightly higher, so that’s good. On investment interests, we budgeted $1.4 million last year, and we are at $1.47. So the revenue categories seem to be holding their own. I think we’re pretty happy with that.” Commissioners also heard from Valerie Fowler, Klickitat County’s representative on the Gorge Commission. She reported that the commission was poised to authorize sweeping changes in regulations dealing with people rebuilding homes in the National Scenic Area after a natural disaster. That vote will take

fantasy set in a non-Earth universe. The novel is her ﬁrst. I reached out to her for an interview.

Sentinel: What inspired you to write this book?

Knight: I had decided to take up the NaNoWriMo [National Novel Writing Month] challenge, which is to write a 50,000-word novel in a month, and it takes place in November. I was pretty sure it was impossible, as I’ve never been a fast writer, and at the time had only experimented with one work that exceeded that word count, but I ﬁgured I didn’t have anything to lose in the effort. I cycled through some of my previous stories, wondering which of them I should pick to better develop, but I wasn’t happy with any of them. In the end, it was a ﬂash of an image, one of those literal shower thoughts, that set me on the path. I saw a man dressed in black robes standing among desert dunes, and I knew he’d found something.

Sentinel: How long did it take for you to write it?

Knight: I’ve been working on this since 2016. The ﬁrst

draft was completed that November, then I ﬁxed it up a bit after that. Computer issues hit, and I lost everything but an older printed copy. Disheartened, I left it

alone for a couple of years, then picked it up again and ﬁddled with it off and on. About three years ago, I decided it was time to get serious and edit it in earnest

while ﬁguring out my publishing path and working on other projects.

Sentinel: Will there be more books in this universe?

Knight: Yes! The initial series has three books, the second two of which greatly expand the world and set the stakes higher. We’re left with a whole lot of room to explore, though I have a few other universes to introduce before I plan on swinging my attention back to Ashkaron.

Currently, there is a standalone novel that follows a character introduced in the third book.

Sentinel: What are some favorite quotes from the book?

Knight: “Sometimes even a simple thought was enough to make a change. It was a beautiful thing.”

Another quote that stands out is, “We belong, by virtue of being alive. “ Sentinel: How can someone purchase a copy of the book?

Knight: The paperbacks will be for sale at the book launch event on November 1. Additionally, they can be purchased on my website, ellenderknight.com, on the

same day. If you are around the Goldendale/The Dalles area, you can also contact me at ask_e@ellenderknight.com to arrange an in-person meetup. At this time, it can only be purchased directly through me or my online shop. Feel free to email me with any questions!

Sentinel: Anything else you’d like to share?

Knight: I’m very grateful for all the people who have given me support and encouragement. It has been a humbling and beautiful experience. Here in Goldendale, my thanks especially go to my early readers for their time and effort on my behalf. I’m excited to see Children of Stone come to life and “graduate” into the big, wide world. I hope it brings enjoyment and perhaps reminds people of how important they are, how every decision you make has the potential to alter your own world. None of us knows in the moment how our actions inﬂuence those around us, what we inspire, what we reinforce within someone else. All we can do is our best.

In previous meetings, Hoctor mentioned that the hospital was unable to comment on staffing decisions, but the board continued to stand behind the decision that was made by multiple people. Board member Mark Sigfrinius added that he thought it would be nice if Sonne opened her own private practice in town. That said, a variety of questions was asked by six different members of the public in the meeting. None of their questions were answered. The board quickly moved on to their consent agenda and September’s meeting minutes. Craig Steinfeldt, who attended virtually, said, “We are in the early stages of organizing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called We C.A.R.E. The name reflects our purpose—we Commit to Advancing Rural Equity in healthcare throughout Klickitat County. Our mission is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: that every resident, no matter their income, background, or location, deserves access to quality, compassionate, and accountable healthcare.

“Our ﬁrst outreach began with a single Facebook post—just one message about our mission and goals. That post quickly gained traction, gathering a following of nearly 200 people and sparking meaningful community dialogue. As we continued to monitor responses, both on our own page and on Goldendale community forums, a clear and consist-

place at the Gorge Commission’s next meeting on November 12. While commissioners were gathered in Goldendale, the Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) met in Lacey and approved the massive Carriger Solar Energy Facility and battery energy storage system that was bitterly opposed locally. There was one nay vote, that from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) member of EFSEC, the aptly named Maverick Ryan. He is tribal liaison for the DNR and is a member of the Cowlitz Tribal Council. Though EFSEC made some modest changes to the Carriger proposal requested by the Yakama Nation after the governor referred it back to them earlier this year, the tribe continued to oppose the project unless one particularly sensitive section of turbines was eliminated. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:

• Notice to contractors to advertise for the Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 386.

• A local agency supplemental agreement #6 with Applied Archaeological Research, Inc. for on-call archaeological services.

• Purchase of a replace-

ent trend emerged: approximately 85 to 90 percent of comments were negative toward Klickitat Valley Health (KVH). This overwhelming feedback cannot be ignored. It reﬂects a serious disconnect between the hospital and the people it serves.”

Steinfeldt said his organization wanted answers to three specific questions: How many uninsured patients has KVH assisted in obtaining insurance coverage within the last six months? What is KVH’s formal, written policy for handling patient complaints and grievances? And how many hospice patients are currently under KVH’s care who require seven staff members to meet their needs?

“These are reasonable, factual questions—the kind

ment vehicle for the Department of Corrections.

• SWACH services agreement with Department of Corrections.

• Providing funds to Columbia Gorge Regional Air-

of information any publicly held healthcare institution should be able to provide to the community it serves,” Steinfeldt said. “Transparency in these areas is not just an administrative duty; it is a moral obligation and a cornerstone of public trust. At this time, we continue to see a lack of faith in the current management structure, no visible effort to explore alternative revenue models, and no signiﬁcant progress in improving patient care or community engagement.”

The KVH board of commissioners meets monthly at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public and are held at 3 p.m. in Conference Rooms A/B. The meeting agenda will be posted on the KVH website no later than 24 hours before the meeting time. Their next meeting is November 19.

port for an economic development facility and joint funding agreement with The City of The Dalles for the Aviation Hangar Expansion Project.

cannot do so by cutting off another group’s constitutional rights of petition and jury trial … The constitutional conundrum that RCW 4.24.525 creates is that it seeks to protect one group of citizen’s constitutional rights of expression and petition by cutting off another group’s constitutional rights of petition and jury trial. This the legislature cannot do.” Snyder’s petition argues that the UPEPA repeats those same constitutional ﬂaws, creating “a near-inﬁnite cycle of stays” that deny plaintiffs a fair hearing.

While the appeal progresses, the case has seen a number of related developments:

• Defendant arrested: Julia Skillman, a former employee of one of Snyder’s businesses who was terminated and accused by Snyder of initiating the defamatory campaign, was arrested in Portland, Oregon, on October 15, 2025. She faces two felony charges—second-degree robbery and third-degree theft. Skillman is already under a Klickitat County protection order stemming from earlier threats against Snyder, an order set for renewal in February 2026.

• Attorney withdraws: Defense attorney Justin Leigh, who represented all four defendants, ﬁled to withdraw from the case, citing “irreconcilable differences” with his clients. His request is now effective. No replacement counsel has yet appeared in the case.

• Financial stakes: The three dismissed defendants were awarded $29,487.50 in attorney’s fees, which Snyder has bonded against while appeals continue by depositing $50,000 in cash with the court. Next steps Snyder’s petition for direct review by the state Supreme Court could take several months to be accepted and scheduled. If the court agrees to hear the case, it will decide not only the future of Snyder’s lawsuit but potentially the constitutionality of the UPEPA law itself—a decision that could affect defamation and free speech cases statewide. For now, all proceedings in Klickitat County Superior Court remain frozen until the appeals are resolved, a process that legal observers say could stretch well into 2026 or beyond.

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HER FIRST: Goldendale author Ellender Knight hosts a book launch event for her ﬁrst novel this Saturday.

MELISSA UHLES

MAKING A POINT: Will Lohman speaking during public comment at the recent KVH board of commissioners meeting.

EXTRA

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Schoolboardmeetingnotes

Alex Gorrod attends meetings of the Goldendale School District board and reports on them These are not official minutes of the meetings

I was able to attend the Goldendale School District Board Meeting on Monday October 27 2025 Here aresome of the highlights

Check out the full agenda online at: https://meetings boardbook org/Public/Agenda/ 780?meeting= 711178

Themeetingstartedwith a presentation from the Gear Up program and GMSoutdooreducation Gear Up coordinators

Ms Fahlenkamp and Ms McCray shared with the Board various things the program has already done thisyear Thisincludestwo timesOMSIhascometothe school(oncetoteachrocket engineeringandoncetopresentaboutsquids,including dissection),anAWSL(Association of Washington Student Leaders) leadership workshopforGMSstudents, atriptoHeritageUniversity to listen to an engineering presentationfromthecreators of the Amazon Echo, Animation Class, eSports and Robotics, College and Career Day (which had 11 colleges, 5 military speakers,and8careerspeakers), andNationalGearUpWeek

Ms Lummio, Ms Tullis, and Ms Tallman all presentedabout the GMSoutdoor camps that took place last year The 5th graders went to Camp Dudleyfor a day camp, the 6th Graders went to CampCispus(near Randall,WA)for4daysand 3nights This was thefirst yearinalongtimethatthis particular camp has been used by the school These camps provided students with a different learning environment and enabled themtogrowinknowledge and confidence in various areas Thecampswerepaid forbyoutdoorschoolgrants but those are no longer available The last year it cost(throughgrants)about $46,000todothesecampsso they are looking for other fundingmeanstodoitagain thisyear

2 During public comments there was 1 person thatsharedcommentswith the Board, Ms Root (4th Grade Teacher) Ms Root talkedaboutthe1stReading of theBoardOperatingProtocols SheaskedtheBoard to take more time with it as she felt the language in it was vague and thus the meaningwasmuddied She pointedoutthreeareasshe

felttheyspecificallyneeded probablyneedtopushback to look closer at:1 Moni- pavingtoearlyspringdueto toring Progress (she felt theweather that theyshouldlistallthe 8 Dr Perconti (Superinthingstheywillbemonitor- tendent) talked about an ing but also make sure to upcoming listening time includedataonbehavior) 2 with students that she will Buildinanannualreviewof be conducting She then thispolicywitha voteeach talked about two areas of year tomaintainorchange concern that were brought it And alsoadd something up during the Boards lisaboutitbeingautomatically tening session with the reviewed if a new Board staff She talked about dismember was brought on cipline rules and how they Shestated this wouldalign are looking at them again it better with the Quincy to see if any changes need policies that theysaid they tobemade Shealsotalked were following on formu- abouttheBoardvisitsbeing latingthis 3 UnderBoard/ something that the Board Board Communication it has also brought up So says Wewillforwardcom- she presented them with munication from commu- a visitation sheet that she nity members tothe Board thought might be a good Chair and Superintendent way to have this happen The board or superinten- The sheet would be filled dent will respond and if out by the board member needed,alerttherestof the with them choosing1or 2 board Shestated that she areas that they want their felttherewasaneedtoclar- visittofocuson(theseareas ifyandspecifywhatneeded are ones that fall under toberespondedtoandwhat board roles: set vision and should be communicated priorities,contributionand back tothe boardsothatit connection, accountability was clear and information and oversight, advocating wouldn’t then be withheld for resources, and ensurbecause it was determined ingallmeansall) Thenthe Superintendent or Princi-

3 Hailey Hinckley (GHS palwouldtakethetimeand Head Girls Basketball day they are available and Coach), William Bostick the area they want to look (GHSCTeam Boys Basket- attodeterminewhichclassball Coach), Chrystal Cone roomstheyshouldvisitthat (GPS SpED Para), Devon wouldhelpprovideanswers Jenkins (GHS C Team Vol- tothat TheBoard member leyballCoach),CoreyWehr would then take the sheet (GMS Assistant Boys Bas- andfilloutwhotheytalked ketball Coach), Grace Hill to, what observations they (GMS SpED Para) were made, which purpose that fit into, and any “wonder-

4 Joe Davitt (GMS Bas- ings” they had so that ketball); Ana Villafana those questions could be (GMSGirlsWrestling) Jess- addressed There was no lyn Huffman (GMS Girls comment from the Board Wrestling),andChrisVisser what they thought about (GMS Girls wrestling were this during the meeting all approved as volunteer TheBoard didsaytheyfelt coaches liketheywishedmorestaff

5 Mr Schlenkerreported had participated in thelisthat the general fund was teningsessionbutthatthey at $2,033,960 in September didfeelthatthoseinattend(down from $2,693,541 in ancehadgoodinput August and up from Sep- 9 Ms Hedges (Principal tember2024,$1,700,225) at GPS) reported that they

6 Mr Schlenker also have283students 98%have reported on enrollment missedlessthan7daysand FTE stands for Full Time 77% have missed less than Equivalent every FTE pro- 4days They willbe having vides $10,000 in funding a Veteran’s Day assembly GPS had a 283.51FTE (last yearitwas300.4) GMShad a 245.29 FTE (Last year it was249.99) GHShada287.4 FTE(lastyearitwas304.28) Thetotalis817.20(lastyear it was855.67) Onlinehada 2261.0100 FTE (Last yearit was2092.28)

7 Mr Schlenkeralsogave an update on the new stadium Theturf iscurrently beinglaid Theconcessions stand/ADA bathroomsand thecoveredstandswillgoin earlyspring Theywillalso

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on November 10th at 9am ondrugusepreventionand They have also had a PTO especiallyontheuseof vapMad Science Night, a 4th ing Shealsomentionedthe grade Maryhill Museum TACoSclub that helpsstutrip,a1stgradefirestation dent voices to be heard on trip,anda2ndgradepump- issuesattheschoolandhow kinpatchtripsincethelast to resolve some of those meeting 10 Ms Lummio (Principal at GMS) reported on Director) reported that the guiding question of thereisonlyonepara posi“Howdoweknowif weare tion open but theyare curimplementing key instruc- rently interviewing for it tion strategies with fidel- He spoke about student ity” She answered this by behaviortrainingfor paras pointing to Instructional which included how to Walk-Throughs, Observed prevent behavior, how to Practices,andwhatthenext deescalate a student, and steps they would betaking what to do when that deescalationdoesn’tworkand 11 Ms Reddinger (Prin- it becomes unsafe He then cipalat GHS)reportedthat talked about the desire to GHSisfocusingonliteracy, seeparaslearnhowtobein math,andSEL(SocialEmo- aclassroomtotakecare of tionalLearning)andshowed their assigned kid but also howtheyareaccomplishing to help with other kids in their goals in those areas theclassasasupporttothe She reported that1stquar- teachers andfor the teachterattendancewasbetween ers to better know how to 95.89-97.5% (depending on utilizethose parasin their the class) She also talked classrooms aboutthe22clubsthatthey offerattheschooland how ments Ms Richards corneach student needs to be plimented Ms Reddinger part of at least one club for her success at getting Finally,shetalkedaboutWe students to join clubs at Scare Hunger Food Drive GHS She also stated that which takes place at GHS thebeginningpresentations from5:30-6:30(oraslongas werebothsowelldone She there is candy) People are thanked the staff who did supposed to bring canned those presentations for coming out to share She

12 Ms Swanson (Vice finished by thanking Mr PrincipalatGHS/Activities Schlenker and Dr Perconti Director) reported thatfall for alltheirhard work Mr sports are entering play- Hoctor shared that he too offs/districts Volleyball is thought the presentations 4thseedforEWACwestand formtheteachersaswellas will have a loser out home byMs Doll-Torreswerewell game on10/28 Soccer also done Mr Twohy shared hasagameon10/28at6pm that he was excited that athomevs LaSalle Itcosts FB drew Warden to play, $10for adults, $5for kids/ thatCross-Country,Soccer, seniors to get into those andVolleyballareallinthe games Cross-Country has postseason, and that there a race at Apple Ridge on hasbeenso much progress 10/30at2:30and3pm Foot- onthenewstadium Healso ballwill be playingagainst shared that they are workWarden on11/1at Warden ingona policyfor uniform colorstorequirethemtobe

13 Izzy Doll-Torres schoolcolors:white,purple, (Student Representative) and gold (with the excepreportedthattheBackpack tionof pinkfor breast canfor Kid’s program is being cer awareness month) Mr run through FCCLA and Siebert thanked Ms Dollrecently packed 275 meals Torresforherwork Healso for kids in need It is Red saidhewaslookingforward Ribbon week, with a focus to winter sports and work-

ingwithHeatherWilderon theBoardaftertheelection Ms Heartthankedthestaff for attending the listeningsession and hoped that there would be continued participation at all those listening sessions going forward She stated she was proud of FFA goingto nationalsandexcitedtosee alltheclubsatGHSaswell as thesuccesses of College andCareerday

16 During the WIAA report Mr Twohy shared that there were 24 districts that had to submit reports for sportsmanship violations (including Goldendale), this was upfrom seventhepreviousyear

17 Dr Perconti shared thatduetobudgetshortfalls inOlympiatherewillprobablybenoincreasestopublicschoolfundingthisyear Mr Schlenker shared that Washington state passed new legislation that will requireschoolswithlarger buildings to start recording energy statistics starting in 2026 They will then have until 2028in order to drop their energy use by V4 If theyfailtodosothey couldbefinedupto$250000 Thismandateisnotfunded to help with collecting the data or making the buildingsmoreenergyefficient

18 The board approved out of state and overnight trips for wrestling (Reno 12/18-20) and FFA (Moses Lake11/18-19)

20 The Board passed the first readingof Policy1315: BoardOperatingProtocols

21 The Board passed the improvement plansfor Ms Becerra for teaching outsideof endorsement

Check out the previous minutesformeetingsonthe districtwebsite Iencourage anyone interested in the schooldistrict tomakeit to anupcomingmeeting

The next Board Worksession willbe on Monday, November10 at6:30pm at the GPS library The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 24, at 7 pm intheGHScafeteria

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following measure will be submitted to voters on the November 4, 2025 General Election ballot: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SJR 8201 - The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on allowing money in Washington’s longterm care fund to be invested. This amendment would allow the state fund dedicated to providing long-term care benefits for eligible seniors and people with disabilities to be invested as authorized by law. (4110, 4204, 4303, 4401)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 RCW

Grantor: JEFFREY LEAMON AND PAMELA MICHELE LEAMON Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHI-

DOTTI, ESQ.

Trustee’s address is 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (206) 331-3280

If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: 202407310016

Parcel Number(s): 186835

Abbr. Legal Description: Lot 61, KACHESS II, Book 7 of Plats, pgs 10-13 Loan No: ******0135 TS No: 25-14668 THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.

You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

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Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877-894HOME(1-877-894-4663) . Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm

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The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 11/7/2025, at 9:00 AM at Main Entrance Kittitas County Courthouse, 205 W. 5th Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 61, KACHESS II, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 OF PLATS, PAGES 10 THROUGH 13, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON, SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KITTITAS, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 100 ALPINE LN EASTON, Washington 98925

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which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/31/2024, recorded 7/31/2024, under Auditor’s File No. 202407310016, in Book , Page records of Kittitas County, Washington, from JEFFREY LEAMON AND PAMELA MICHELE LEAMON, A MARRIED COUPLE, as Grantor(s), to U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, National Association, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:

PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 11/1/2024 THRU NO.PMT 9 AMOUNT $4,604.25 TOTAL $41,438.25 BENEFICIARY’S ADVANCES, COSTS AND EXPENSES DESCRIPTION, ADVANCE AMOUNT

6/17/2025 Accrued Late Charges $1,009.40 6/17/2025 Mortgage Recoverable Corporate Advance Balance $1,374.60

TOTAL DUE AS OF: 6/17/2025 $42,822.25

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $606,499.21, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 10/1/2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured and as are provided by statute.

V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 11/7/2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/27/2025, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/27/2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/27/2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, or Grantor or any Guarantors or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es):

NAME, ADDRESS

JEFFREY LEAMON 100 ALPINE LN EASTON, Washington 989255949

JEFFREY LEAMON 43918 SE 143rd St North Bend, WA 98045

JEFFREY LEAMON PO BOX 304 NORTH BEND, WA 980450304

JEFFREY SCOTT LEAMON 100 ALPINE LN

EASTON, Washington 989255949

JEFFREY SCOTT LEAMON 43918 SE 143rd St North Bend, WA 98045

This Just In....

Public Notice: Meeting Date Change and Office

Closure for Veterans Day - Klickitat County Commissioners

• Notice of Public Hearing: 2026 Budget November 12Central Klickitat County Park & Rec District

• Notice of Election: November 4, 2025 - Klickitat

County Auditor

• Public Notice: Public Budget Hearing November 10, 2005 - Public Hospital District No 1 of Klickitat

County

Public Notification: Request for Proposals for Tourism Promotion - Klickitat County Economic Development

Klickitat County Mitigated Determination on NonSignificance - SEPA2025-18 James & Patricia Farrer

- Klickitat County Planning Department

• Notice to Contractors: Wood Gulch Bridge Preventative Maintenance, CRP388 - Klickitat County

Public Works

Probate Notice to Creditors: Iantha Fay SwansonVanKoten & Cleveland LLC

Notice of Trustee Sale: 100 Alpine Ln, Easton, Washington Jeffrey Leamon And Pamela Michele Leamon - Pretsige Posting and Publication

JEFFREY SCOTT LEAMON PO BOX 304 NORTH BEND, WA 980450304 Occupant 100 ALPINE LN

EASTON, Washington 98925

PAMELA MICHELE LEAMON 100 ALPINE LN

EASTON, Washington 989255949

PAMELA MICHELE LEAMON 43918 SB 143rd St North Bend, WA 98045

PAMELA MICHELE LEAMON PO BOX 304 NORTH BEND, WA 980450304 THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY LEAMON, DECEASED 100 ALPINE LN EASTON, Washington 989255949 THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY SCOTT LEAMON, DECEASED 100 ALPINE LN

EASTON, Washington 989255949 THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JEFFREY LEAMON 100 ALPINE LN EASTON, Washington 989255949 THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JEFFREY SCOTT LEAMON 100 ALPINE LN

EASTON, Washington 989255949

Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of PAMELA MICHELE LEAMON 100 ALPINE LN

EASTON, Washington 98925 by both first class and certified mail on 5/15/2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 5/15/2025 the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.

IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

• NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers

Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Service of Process should be sent to: Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 and faxed to (949) 427-2732. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. Note: Gary Krohn is the Registered Agent for service of process only. All other communications and correspondence should be directed to the Trustee named above, at the address and phone numbers listed. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (800) 793-6107 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED: 06/20/2025

Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq. 1920 Old Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (206) 331-3280 Fax: (949) 427-2732

Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Trustee PPP#25-004235 (4112, 4402)

PUBLIC NOTICE

KLICKITAT COUNTY PORT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE OF 2026 BUDGET HEARING AND NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME

The Port District has prepared a preliminary budget for FY/ CY 2026. Copies are on file in the Port office located at 154 E Bingen Point Way Ste. A; Bingen, Washington and available for inspection by any taxpayer. The Port Commission will meet at 4:30 P.M. November 4, 2025 in the Port office for the purpose of holding a public hearing and receiving public comment on the Port District budget for FY/ CY 2026. 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 4, 2025 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 (4305, 4403)

CALL FOR BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County for Miscellaneous Poles Bid 2025-2028 with 1 year extension option. Bids will be received until November 6, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.,

Pacific Time, via email to sjones@klickpud.com with “ITB# 2025-109, Miscellaneous Pole Bid 2025-2028” in the subject line, or by hardcopy with “ITB# 2025-109, Miscellaneous Pole Bid 20252028” clearly indicated on the outside of the envelope, at the District’s Purchasing Department office at, 1313 South Columbus Ave., Goldendale, Washington, 98620. The bids will be publicly opened and read on November 7, 2025 at 9:00 A.M., Pacific Time. The bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the District’s office. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check on a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the order of the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, or by a bid bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. Each bid to be firm and binding for 60 days after the time set for the bid opening.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities and errors.

Dated this 14 day of October, 2025.

PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 Of KLICKITAT COUN-

TY.

Dan G. Gunkel, President (4306, 4404)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Snow Removal Assistance

Klickitat Valley Health Issue

Date: 10/22/25 Proposal Due

Date: 11/15/25 Overview: Klickitat Valley Health (KVH), a Public Hospital District located at 310 S. Roosevelt Ave, Goldendale, WA, is seeking qualified contractors to provide on-call snow removal assistance for the 2025–2026 winter season. KVH’s Facilities team performs regular snow and ice removal from sidewalks and parking lots; however, contractor assistance is needed during periods of heavy snowfall and when accumulated snow piles must be relocated or removed from parking areas. Scope of Work: Provide snow plowing and removal services for parking lots and driveways on the KVH campus. Remove or relocate snow piles when necessary to maintain safe access and maximize parking availability. Supply all necessary equipment, vehicles, and operators. Coordinate operations with KVH Facilities management to ensure patient and staff access is maintained at all times. Be available for on-call mobilization within [insert timeframe, e.g., 2 hours] of notification during snow events. Contract Requirements: Contractor must comply with all Washington State Prevailing Wage requirements under RCW 39.12. Contractor must carry and maintain liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate and must name Klickitat Valley Health as an additional insured. Contractor must provide proof of current licensing, bonding, and workers’ compensation insurance. Contractor must provide a rate schedule for labor and equipment, and may include standby or on-call rates if applicable. Proposal Submission: Proposals should include: Company name, address, and contact information

List of equipment available for snow removal Hourly rates for equipment and operators

Description of experience with similar facilities

References from at least two recent clients

Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM November 15, 2025 and may be submitted by mail to: Josh Hamllik, Facilities/Security Manager, at 310 S. Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA 98620 or email: jhamllik@kvhealth.net (4308, 4405)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Klickitat County Fire District #5 Commissioners Meeting The Klickitat County Fire Protection District #5 Commissioners will consider and approve the 2026 Budget and Levy at its regularly sched-

uled Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Centerville Fire Hall at 2297 Centerville Highway in Centerville. For the record, Board of Commissioners meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Centerville Fire Hall and are open to the public. (4309, 4406 ,4501)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Change of Meeting Date

Klickitat PUD Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County has changed the date of its regularly scheduled November 11, 2025 meeting to accommodate Veterans Day holiday observances, as follows: New Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Goldendale KPUD Office; 1313 S. Columbus Ave. Teleconference Information: 1-844-621-3956 (Access Code: 2484 690 3557) Meeting information will be posted on Klickitat PUD’s website prior to each meeting date at https://klickitatpud.org/ news-publications/#meetings If you have any questions, please contact us at 509-7735891.

(4310, 4407)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 386, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on November 12, 2025 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. November 12, 2025 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material.

Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. November 12, 2025, Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 386”. This contract provides for the improvement of 4.55 miles of Snowden Road through pavement repair, pavement removal, placement of an HMA overlay, 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 $2,300,000 and $3,900,000. 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

N otices

http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-2581303 should you require assistance.

Dated this 21th Day of October, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COM-

MISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington

Ron Ihrig

Chairman

Todd Andrews Commissioner

Lori Zoller

Commissioner

ATTEST:

LeeAnn Burgin

Clerk of the Board

Klickitat County, Washington (4311, 4408, 4502)

PUBLIC NOTICE

MEETING DATE CHANGE

VETERANS DAY OFFICE

CLOSURE

Board of County Commissioners

Klickitat County

The Board of County Commissioners will hold their regular business meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 due to Veterans Day.

All Klickitat County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. /s/ Ron Ihrig, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Klickitat County, Washington (4409, 4503)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Central Klickitat County Park and Recreation District Commissioners will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2025 at 5:30pm in the district meeting room (401 N. King St.) The purpose of said hearing is to consider the 2026 budget for the district. The public is welcome to attend and provide testimony. (4410, 4504)

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in Klickitat County, Washington, November 4, 2025, in all precincts within Klickitat County. The election will be conducted by mail ballot. Voter registration forms are available at post offices, libraries, or at the Auditor’s Office. Registrations and updates may also be submitted online at votewa.gov.

The last day to register to vote, transfer or update an existing registration by mail or online is October 27, 2025.

The last day to register to vote or update your voter registration in person is November 4, 2025 in the Klickitat County Auditor’s Office, 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203. On or before October 17, 2025, the Auditor’s Office will mail, or cause to be mailed, to each qualified voter, within the county, a ballot. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 4, 2025. No postage is required if mailed within the United States. Ballots returned in-person to our office or dropped into a designated drop box must be returned by 8:00 P.M. on November 4, 2025. Replacement ballots may be obtained from the Auditor’s Office or by visiting votewa.gov.

The Auditor’s Office shall provide the availability of registration and voting aids, assistance to elderly and disabled persons, and procedures for voting by mail. Contact the Auditor’s Office if you need

assistance with a mail ballot.

The Accessible Voting Unit is equipped with audio and visual technology which allows voters with limited vision, hearing, or physical disabilities to vote more independently. This unit is available in the Auditor’s Office beginning October 17, 2025, through November 3, 2025, during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to noon. and 1:00 P.M.to 5:00 P.M. On Election Day, November 4, 2025, the Accessible Voting Unit is available from 8:30 A.M. to noon and 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. If you need an accessibility accommodation, please contact the Auditor’s Office at (509) 773-4001, (800) 583-8050 or by emailing voting@klickitatcounty.org, no later than five working days prior to the date service is needed.

The statewide random compliance signature check in conjunction with the Secretary of State’s Office will take place at 9:00 A.M on November 14, 2025 in the Auditor’s Office.

The statewide risk limiting audit in conjunction with the Secretary of State’s Office will take place at approximately 9:00 A.M. on November 19, 2025 in the Auditor’s Office.

The canvassing board will hold a public meeting at 8:30 A.M., pursuant to RCW 29A.60, November 18, 2025, to examine returns and at 8:30 A.M., November 25, 2025, to certify the cumulative results, precinct results and a reconciliation report of the votes cast. These meetings will be held in the Klickitat County Services Building located at 115 W. Court St., Goldendale, WA 98620 in the Mt. St. Helens Conference Room on the third ﬂoor. For google meets login information visit our website at: http://www.klickitatcounty. gov/1136/ElectionsVoterRegistration and select the Current Election tab.

Additional information may be obtained by phone (509) 773-4001 or (800) 583-8050 and by visiting www.klickitatcounty.gov/1136/ElectionsVoter-Registration. Dated this 23rd day of October, 2025.

Elaynna James, Klickitat County Chief Deputy Auditor (4411)

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Budget Hearing Notice Board of Commissioners Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County

The President of the Board of Commissioners of Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County announces a public budget hearing.

THE PURPOSE of the public budget hearing is to review the maintenance and operations tax levy and to review the 2026 proposed budget. This meeting will be held on November 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Klickitat Valley Health Conference Rooms A&B, located at 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, Washington. Taxpayers may appear and be heard against the whole or any part of the proposed budget. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom see access info below: Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 7964580230?pwd=wkyG7sd qD8bPghWCmvWlZlTWM2nwf7.1

Meeting ID: 879 6458 0230 Passcode: 817910 One tap mobile +12532050468,,8796458023

0#,,,,*817910# US +12532158782,,8796458023 0#,,,,*817910# US (Tacoma) (4412, 4505)

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Request for Proposals for Tourism Promotion

Klickitat County is accepting proposals for tourism promotion services to be provided during the calendar year 2026 and funded by revenue from the County’s lodging tax. Lodging taxes available for 2026 are estimated to be

$125,000. Selected proposals will be based on their emphasis and ability to create events and activities that will result in positive user impacts on lodging, restaurants and retail markets in Klickitat County. The application form is available on the Klickitat County website at http://www.klickitatcounty.org/584/Tourism. To be considered, an application must be complete and submitted by Monday December 1, 2025. If you have questions, please call 509-773-7060. (4413, 4506)

KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on October 23, 2025 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA2025-18. Applicant: James & Patricia Farrer. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide 80a acres into four lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the NW less Ptn SP 2006-37 & less Ptn SP 2006-38 of Section 25, T5N, R15E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Goldendale vicinity) on tax parcel 05-15-25000002/00

After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments on the above project is due by 5:00 pm November 13, 2025. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm November 20, 2025. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (4414)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the Wood Gulch Bridge Preventative Maintenance, CRP 388, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on November 12, 2025 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. November 12, 2025 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material.

Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. November 12, 2025 Wood Gulch Bridge Preventative Maintenanace, CRP 388”. This contract provides for the improvement of the Wood Gulch/Schrantz Road Bridge, via deck repair and approach paving as well as the positive attachment of the superstructure and substructure components to each other, and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal

deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County. Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $70,000 and $120,000.

The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable 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 / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 28th Day of October, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig

Chairman Lori Zoller

Commissioner Todd Andrews Commissioner ATTEST: LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (4415, 4507, 4601, 4701)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

In Re the Estate of: IANTHA FAY SWANSON, Deceased. No. 24-4-00006-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of the first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever

barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

SANDRA J. MORRIS

Personal Representative

1379 N. Main Ave. White Salmon, WA 98672

VanKOTEN & CLEAVELAND LLC

VICTOR W. VanKOTEN

Attorney for Personal Representative 417 Sherman Avenue, Suite 7 Hood River, Oregon 97031

Telephone: (541) 436-3422

Klickitat County Superior Court Cause No. 24-400006-20 (4416, 4508, 4602)

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

United Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulations (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 1. Publication Title: The Goldendale Sentinel; 2. Publication Number 221-360; 3. Filing Date: 9/25/24; 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly; 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52; 6. Annual Subscription Price: $40 in county. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 117 W. Main St., Goldendale, WA 98620; Contact Person: Lou Marzeles; Telephone: 509-773-3777. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: Same. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher, Lou Marzeles, 117 W. Main, Goldendale, WA 98620; Editor: Lou Marzeles, 117 W. Main Street, Goldendale, WA 98620; 10. Owner: Tartan Publications Inc., 820 Whitney Dr, Goldendale, WA 98620; Leslie Geatches, 820 Whitney Dr, Goldendale, WA 98620. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities - NONE. 12. Tax Status: The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During the Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Title: Tartan Publications/ The Goldendale Sentinel. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data: 9/25/24. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation, Newspaper. a) Total Number of Copies-net press run – Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 2400/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2400; b) (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3526 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 134/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 127 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3526 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 289/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 283; (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 1065/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 1065; (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail through the USPS (e.g. First Class Mail) Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 0/ No. Copies of Single Is-

sue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. c) Total Paid Distribution (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 1488 / No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date: 1475. d) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 20 / No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 20; (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County copies Included on PS Form 3541 Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 0/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0; (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 0/

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2 SOAPSTONE rocks for carving $25 each 509-2612115

HARLEY DAVIDSON vest and chaps, LIKE NEW $125 for the set 509-261-2115

MOTOR HOIST – 2 ton $125 509-393-6230 QUART CANNING JARS –2 dozen @ $12/dozen 509773-5666

METABO 10” miter saw & Ryobi folding stand, lightly used $100 509-790-9985

RYOBI 13.5 amp corded 16” rototiller, lightly used $100 509-790-9985

BLACK & Decker Portable air conditioner, as new $125 509-790-9985

PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75

STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593

IN SEARCH OF old-style ground drive manure spreader, working or repairable 509-439-1158

ENCYCLOPEDIA Full set of 1966 World Book Encyclopedias $100 509-773-5666 leave a message

BLUE FIG ROLLING SEWING MACHINE CART, purple, 24” x 12” x 20” big enough for two machines $130 509-261-2038

RIMS (4) stock 16” 5 lug $75 Rims 509-342-6923 Announcements & Notices Classiﬁed Deadlines:

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Loans

IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.

A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise.

Lost & Found MONEY FOUND Must know: Where, When, and how much was found. Contact: Sherry Ochs, 2528 N O St., Washougal, WA. 98671. Must claim by 01/15/2026. Support Groups

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.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.

TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.

TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

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.

MENTORS WANTED

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

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.

PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.

NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones

Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441

AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

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.

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677. DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS? Attend

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 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

YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.

GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS

(Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River

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

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.

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

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.

$500 or Less

CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.

SNOW Tires. Cooper Studded Snow Tires (4). Weather-Master S/T2, 225/55R17. Used on Subaru Forester. $200. Text/Call: Peter 727463-4612, Laurie 727-5809585.

BLOCK and Tackle with 190’ of 1” hemp rope. $50. 541354-1748.

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.

TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top 26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above ﬂoor level. $195. 541-4907254.

$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.

PATIO Chairs (2). Acacia wood with cream colored cushions. $165. 541-4907254.

WATER Heater, 5 gallon. For cabin or camp trailer. $20. 541-354-1748.

WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112

ITALIAN Chairs (6). $25 each. Call Oscar, 509-9042762.

CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.

BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set of 10. 541-490-7254. Carson.

LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.

HUGE SALE! Saturday Nov. 1 8am to 3pm 916 Forden Drive Hood River (Just off of Belmont Drive)

TONS OF STUFF!!!, Band Saw, Natural Gas BBQ, Set 4 Studded Tires/Wheels off 2012 Toyota Corolla, Florals, China Cabinet, Dressers, Recliners, Shelves, Desks, Toys, HUGE amount of all kinds of household items, Kitchenware, Books, Clothes, Handbags, Hundreds of DVDs, CDs.

GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.

Firewood & Heating Fuel FIREWOOD. White Fir - $145/cord, Douglas Fir$195/cord, mixed hardwood - $230/cord. U Haul only. Parkdale. 509-388-3139

Furniture

ITALIAN Chairs (6). $25 each. Call Oscar, 509-9042762. TABLE. Two tier round mahogany claw foot table. Top

26 “ diameter, lower shelf 20” diameter and 13 “ above ﬂoor level. $195. 541-4907254.

GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.

Household Merchandise

LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.

CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254.

Miscellaneous

HOUSE Planrts. Large Variegated Schefﬂera Plant. 4’ tall. 18” diameter pot. $35. Monstera Plant. 5’ tall in 20” diameter pot. $35. 541-4907254.

BLOCK and Tackle with 190’ of 1” hemp rope. $50. 541354-1748.

BING and Grondahl’s Danish Christmas Plates, 197079. No chips, excellent condition. $100 for set. 541490-7254.

WATER Heater, 5 gallon. For cabin or camp trailer. $20. 541-354-1748.

Tools

SNOWBLOWER. 2012 Ariens Snowblower. 28 inches wide and 21 inches high. Self-propelled. Electric plugin start. $750. Text: 503-7048834.

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.

Auctions NOTICE OF ONLINE AUCTION at WWW.AUCTION SALESCO.COM

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Columbia Stowaway Units. Sale to the highest bidder. Must remove entire contents within 14 days of sale. No checks. $100.00 refundable cash cleaning deposit in addition to purchase price.

Columbia Stowaway Units: #86 Paul Shelquist, #503 Jayne Anderson, and #603/604 Michal Rohn.

Garage/Yard

Sales

Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper. Hood River News

541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds

Estate Sales LARGE ESTATE SALE (3 BUILDINGS)

Friday & Saturday 9am-4:30pm Sunday ? 118 First Street Klickitat, Washington (13 miles off of SR14) Signs out 1969 Pontiac Bonneville (as is), rock tumblers, slabs, rocks, rock equipment, advertising items, rare Klickitat mineral bottles/other bottles, huge amount of signed quality tools & tool chest, large amount of antiques & collectibles, toys, books, pottery, 1940s-’50s auto parts & equipment, sewing & auto repair books, knives, fishing gear, antique artwork, furniture, Snapple Machine (still in packaging), etc. Too much stuff to list! Don’t miss!

Auto Parts & Accessories SNOW Tires. Cooper Studded Snow Tires (4). Weather-Master S/T2, 225/55R17. Used on Subaru Forester. $200. Text/Call: Peter 727463-4612, Laurie 727-5809585.

Cars 2007 MITSUBISHI Outlander. 155k miles, strong 3.0L V6, AWD, 2” tow hitch. One owner. $4,000. 713-54524359 or ldekayfin@gmail. com.

Wheels Deal Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com Click on “Classiﬁeds” Click on “Place An Ad” 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.

Elaine F. McNair

Elaine F. McNair, 78, from Goldendale, passed away on October 12, 2025, at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. She was born to Margaret and Lloyd Hamilton on April 30.1947 in Ft Bragg, North Carolina. She left behind a daughter, Rebecca McNair from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a brother, Kevin Hamilton, and sister-in-law, Pat. Her daughter, Denise Young, preceded her in death in 2023. Her father was in the Army and served in Salzburg, Austria; Mannheim, Germany; Livorno, Italy; and Ft Knox, Kentucky. Her father retired to Douglas, Arizona, which she called home.

She married Larry McNair in San Diego, California, in 1971 and divorced in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her husband was in the Navy and spent 20 years in numerous cites on the east and west coasts, including Hawaii. They retired to Albuquerque,

New Mexico. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona, then to Goldendale in 2014.

She went to Douglas High School and then received her GED. Her passions were cats, dogs, horses, wolves, eagles, and coyotes. She loved to collect Indian and Western art. She collected a lot of ﬁgurines and pictures of them. She loved to go shopping in thrift stores.

There will be a private family memorial held in Phoenix, Arizona. Any donations should go to animals or horse shelters.

Thank you to all the caregivers over the years for all of their support.

Must have the ability to multi-task and be self-motivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly Mon-Fri but is somewhat ﬂexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews.com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541-386-1234 Ext. 100.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

PARAEDUCATOR

Now hiring a Special Education Paraeducator to serve the Klickitat School District. 32.5 hrs/ wk, school year schedule. $21.27- $26.31 hourly range, with beneﬁts and retirement. Apply online: www.esd112. org/takeroot.

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FOSTER

PARENTS!

The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certiﬁcation! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org/fosterparent to apply.

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4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45 $5 per additional line. Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com

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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

Construction

OREGON Construction Contractors Law requires that all those who advertise remodeling, repair, or construction services be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have bonds and insurance on the job site. For your protection, be sure any contractors you hire are registered. Contact the Construction Contractors Board in Salem at 503-378-4621. To

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• “Ghost"(2007) -Killedin a robbery PatrickSwayze’sghost staystoexposehismurdererto his fiancee

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• “GhostDad”(2005) -A widowedbusinessman playedby BillCosby comesbacktotakecareofhisfamilyafter dyinginataxiaccident

Beetlejuice (2008) -Acouplenavigatetheafterlifeto trytoridtheironce-peacefulhouseoftheobnoxious newowners

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THE EDMUND FITZGERALD

Have you ever heard of the ship called The Edmund Fitzgerald? It was one of the biggest and most famous ships to ever sail on the Great Lakes. The sailors called her “The Mighty Fitz”. The ship was 729 feet long. That’s more than two football fields put end to end. The Fitzgerald was famous even before it was launched in 1958 and people came from everywhere to see it set sail for the first time. Like the Titanic, the Edmund Fitzgerald was supposed to be unsinkable. Now, the only thing left of the mighty ship is its bell, which rings every November, the month the ship went down in a storm. How did the ship sink, what happened that night, and how many people lost their lives?

The Mighty Fitz carried iron ore across the Great Lakes from mines in Minnesota to steel mills in places like Detroit and Cleveland. On November 10, 1975, a Lake Superior storm with giant waves beat up the ship. It was one of the worst storms the Great Lakes had ever seen. Waves as tall as a three-story building crashed around the Fitz, the wind roared and the boat rocked and twisted in the storm. Captain Ernest M. McSorley was talking to another ship that was out in the storm, on the radio. Captain McSorley said they were “Holding our own,” A little while after that the “Fitz” mysteriously disappeared from the other ship’s radar. The entire crew of 29 people died when the ship went down.

After the sinking, people all over the country and in Canada were sad. A song called “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” was written by a Canadian singer named Gordon Lightfoot. To this day the song teaches about the ship, the storm and helps people remember the brave sailors who were lost that night. The ship is now one of the most famous ghost ships of the Great Lakes. Stories are told of strange sightings and sounds near the place where the ship went down. Some sailors say that on dark, stormy nights, they’ve seen a shadowy ship moving silently across the water. Voices, lights and a bell ringing has haunted the shores of the lake.

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In 1995, Mike and Warren Fletcher dove into the dark and cold water of Lake Superior. They found the ship sitting 530 feet deep at the bottom of the lake like a child’s toy, broken and thrown out. Before the divers went to the wreck they were asked to find the ship’s bell, and they did. It was still bolted onto the deck. Every year, on November 10th, people come from all over the world to remember the Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew. At the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, the bell is rung 30 times. One time for each of the 29 crew members who died when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, and one extra time for anyone else killed sailing Lake Superior. Just like when the ship was launched, people come from all over the world to hear the bell toll.

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