ers held their first town hall in nearly six months on Thursday, September 26. The last scheduled town hall was April 16, and it was canceled because of tensions over the proposed closure of the Klickitat County Jail.
In the interim, commissioners decided to take over the jail themselves instead of closing it.
Though some people wanted to state opinions rather than ask questions, and many did not identify themselves, the folks who came to the town hall or attended via Zoom were polite and respectful. This may have been helped by Chair Lori Zoller’s announcement at the start of the session that any misbehavior would not be tolerated because this was a meeting for grownups.
As expected, jail was still the number one topic at the town hall, though the questions focused more on its effect on budgets and personnel rather than the decision itself.
That was the case with Sheriff Bob Songer, who led off the meet-
Professor from Goldendale says LEGO helps with dangerous stress
LOU MARZELES EDITOR
After The Sentinel ran two articles on local LEGO events, a PhD professor in Florida who read them wrote about her own unique academic LEGO experience—and shared her connection with Goldendale.
“I have been following the LEGO news posted in the recent issues of The Sentinel,” wrote Dr. Maggie Shields, “and wanted to chime in a smidge. Not only am I a native of Goldendale, I worked with Matt Chiles as a youth group leader in the Nazarene Church. I also grew a love of LEGO I acquired from him. Now, as a professor of nutrition and public health, I have completed research around LEGO.”
Chiles was the subject of a feature story last week on his lifelong love of LEGO and his milestone achievements with the popular building blocks.
Following are excerpts from Shields’ comprehensive study, done with other scholars, on the benefits of playing with LEGO. Quotation marks are not used for the sake of reading convenience.
Building Blocks and Coloring Away Stress: Utilizing LEGO® and Coloring as Stress Reduction Strategies among University Students
Journal of Health Education
Teaching
—Dr. Margaret Shields, William Hunnell, Dr. Melanie Tucker, and Annie Price
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are one of
REFLECTING ON
ing by asking, “Do you plan on cutting my administration—like Loren Culp, for example?”
Each commissioner responded.
Jacob Anderson: “We give you the budget. Who you decide to hire and how you do it is up to you.”
Dan Christoper: “It’s my intention that nobody loses their job. All 16 employes are still working in the jail. Nobody’s losing their job that I know of.”
Lori Zoller: “We work very hard to make sure people retain their jobs.”
One person said they heard the county takeover of the jail would
cost $8.5 million. Commissioners said the jail operations budget this year was $1.8 million, and next year it looks like an additional $200,000 would be needed to cover rising medical costs.
Another questioned why commissioners would contemplate incurring additional financial obligations when facing a multimillion-dollar budget deficit. Anderson was reassuring:
“When staff and departments gave their budgets to us, we started at $5 million short,” he said. “Staff worked to get that down to about $2.5 million, and we’re now down to $1.75 million at just two
weeks into the budget. This is net, without having to raise taxes on anyone except for the 1 percent that we take every year that was baked into the budget. But no other sales tax or anything else has been suggested.”
He pointed out that since 2009, commissioners had not spent more than they took in. By pessimistically budgeting for higher costs and lower revenues, each year, he said, the county had been able to add money to their reserves.
“We have millions of dollars in reserves,” he added. “It gets tight-
See Board page A8
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Klickitat County Commission meetings are nothing if not educational. The September 24 meeting, for instance, shined the light on a seldom-used provision in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). The events leading up to invocation of the provision began when commissioners returned from their lunch break at 1 p.m. for a public meeting on a binding site plan for the proposed Under Canvas luxury camping operation between Husum and BZ Corner. At the opening of the afternoon session, Commissioner Jacob Anderson was not present, leaving Chair Lori Zoller and Commissioner Dan Christopher a bare minimum quorum. In response to a query from Christopher, Zoller said “Mr. Anderson had to step out for a few minutes,” and started the meeting.
As a public meeting, rather than a public hearing, there was no opportunity for public testimony. Associate Planner Lori Anderson gave a brief overview of the project’s history, noting that such camps were not an outright permitted use in the Resource Land zone, but the project was permitted under a conditional use permit.
“Today, upon approval of the binding site plan by the Board of County Commissioners,” she said, “the binding site plan will then be filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s Office, and Under Canvas can then move forward with meeting the construction requirements, as specified in the conditional use permit. Upon completion of all the construction and verification that all the conditions are met, the board will then issue an operating permit, which authorizes them to open their business.”
Planning Director Scott Edelman followed that summary, saying he wanted to make one thing clear:
the most common mental health troubles on college campuses. A survey conducted by the Associated Press and mtvU of college students indicated, “80 percent say they frequently or sometimes experience daily stress and 9% have seriously considered suicide in the past year (Anxiety and Depression Association of America [ADAA], 2015)”…
The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of stress management through the use of building blocks and coloring intervention. These associations were used to better understand coping strategies among university students. The researchers hypothesized that participating in some creative form of stress reduction strategy (i.e., coloring or building blocks) would positively affect emotional stress during the academic semester. Additionally, it was hypothesized that building blocks were a noninferior form of stress reduction strategy when compared to coloring.
Researchers found positive effects of both building blocks and coloring books from the start of the research until the end. While only one question was statisti-
cally significant in the coloring group, indicating a reduced perception of feeling stressed, three of the questions in the building block group showed improvement in the areas of perceived stress, confidence, and coping skills.
Of the intervention sessions, researchers found both the building block group and the coloring group were statistically significant, concluding that the use of building blocks for stress reduction were non-inferior to coloring books. Additionally, both groups displayed significantly positive effects on improving positive states of calm while reducing the negative states such as hostility, irritability, and anxiety/worry.
This study was conducted using two one-hour blocks per week for one month. Greater participation may have been received were it conducted less frequently and structured longitudinally over the course of a semester. In this manner, a greater number of participants may have been involved. This limitation created a disparity in representing the student population as a whole. Adequate representation of the student body as a whole would include: a greater variety in age ranges,
socioeconomic status, as well as inclusion for veteran status.
Stress has been shown to be a risk factor in many diseases and disorders, including suicidal ideation. When managed efficiently, stress can be reduced, thereby mitigating other factors related to stress. Conversely, changing variables such as the environment may increase this risk factor–beginning post-secondary education in an unexplored environment for example. Therefore, the addition of a healthy stress reduction technique becomes paramount to the health of college students.
Recommendations
Norms of social behavior change in this new environment: parental supervision may be nonexistent as distance may prevent association with a student’s family of origin. This can create the need for establishment of an adoptive family from which fellow students are likely to be drawn. However, this may prove difficult to achieve for students at any age. This same phenomenon can be observed in other diverse populations upon entry into post-secondary education. The lack of social support and stress related
“This is not approving or denying the Under Canvas project,” he said. “Through the hearings, examiner, and the courts, the project has already been approved. This is you being the doublecheck of staff’s work to make sure we’ve reviewed the binding site plan, so it meets the approved conditional use permit and meets the conditions that were included in that.”
At that point, Zoller asked for a motion to approve the site plan. Christopher said he would not make the motion.
So Zoller stepped down and made the motion, only to find Christopher declining to offer a second.
Unable to move forward, Zoller sent for Commissioner Anderson. On his return, he revealed that he left in order to recuse himself. He noted he was a former chair of the Husum-BZ Community Council and that he has a personal friendship with a representative of Under Canvas.
With no way for a vote to move forward, Planner Rebecca Hail said the county was invoking the doctrine of necessity and quoted the state law, which reads, in its entirety:
“RCW 42.36.090: In the event of a challenge to a member or members of a decision-making body which would cause a lack of a quorum or would result in a failure to obtain a majority vote as required by law, any such challenged member(s) shall be permitted to fully participate in the proceeding and vote as though the challenge had not occurred, if the member or members publicly disclose the basis for disqualification prior to rendering
decision. Such participation shall not subject the decision
JORDAN
TAMARA KAUFMAN FOR THE SENTINEL
As of yesterday, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is now taking calls to schedule appointments for the LowIncome Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for low-income residents in Skamania and Klickitat counties who need assistance paying their heating bills.
LIHEAP is provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
It covers all types of heating, including propane, electric, gas, oil, coal, and wood. To qualify for this program, a participant household’s average monthly income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
For those in Klickitat County, contact the Energy Assistance Program at (509) 493-2662 extension 202. For those needing energy assistance in Skamania County, call (509) 427-8229 to put your name on the appointment waiting list.
A toll-free line is available to those in either county by calling (800) 755-1192 extension 202.
Callers will be prompted to leave their name, phone number, and the town they live in and should indicate whether they are seniors (age 60+). They will be added to a waiting list, with seniors receiving priority. Callers are asked
to leave only one message unless there is a change in their contact information.
Staff will then contact callers directly in the order messages were received to schedule a fall appointment. Even if a caller has applied for energy assistance in the past, each applicant must put together a complete packet of information for their appointment, including:
1 ID for all adults in the household.
2 Social Security cards for all household members (adults and children).
3 Income received in the prior month for all household members.
4 Proof of their physical address.
5 A copy of their heating bill.
This complete documentation packet must be brought to the scheduled appointment to apply for energy assistance. Staff cannot hold incomplete applications and must reschedule an appointment if anything is missing.
This is not an emergency program. Scheduling will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. If a caller has been issued a disconnect notice from their energy provider, they must continue to work with that vendor to resolve the issue.
Energy Assistance application events for seniors aged 60 and over will be held at local senior
centers and are scheduled at the following locations.
All events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
• Goldendale PUDThursday, October 24, and Thursday, November 7
• White Salmon Pioneer Center - Monday, October 28, Wednesday, October 30, and Wednesday, November 13
• Stevenson Hegewald Center - Monday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 6
• Lyle Lions Community Center - Tuesday, November 5
The senior center events are only for seniors. Those aged 59 and younger must go through the phone application process listed at the beginning of the article.
For all qualified participants, the benefit amount will be based on their household income and records of the past twelve months of heating costs. If approved, the participant would receive a one-time credit to their energy account, and the credit would continue to be applied until the entire amount has been used. Those using wood sources receive a vendor voucher, and the vendor would be reimbursed through WAGAP.
To learn more about Energy Assistance and other WAGAP programs, visit www.wagap.org/ programs.
Major disaster declaration made for Yakama Nation
property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured
Two prescribed fires are planned over the next two days in the Columbia Gorge Region, and will be implemented by the Columbia Gorge Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (CGTREX) in partnership with Mt. Adams Resource Stewards and The Nature Conservancy.
The first burn will take place on Tuesday, October 1, west of Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge between Trout Lake and Glenwood. This 25-acre burn is being implemented to reduce wildfire risk and provide training opportunities for local prescribed fire practitioners. It is permitted through the Washington DNR and will take place on Mt. Adams Resource Stewards land.
Smoke from this burn is likely to be visible in Glenwood and parts of Trout Lake in addition to other local areas. Smoke is likely to be visible Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon, and will likely impact Trout Lake Highway in the immediate vicinity of the
Federal funding is also available to the Tribal Nation on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by wildfires Yakama Nation. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Tonia Pence has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for
burn on Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday’s burn will take place northeast of Goldendale at Ekone Ranch. This small private-land burn is being done to reduce wildfire risk, improve forage and provide training to local fire practitioners, including some from the Mt. Adams Prescribed Burn Association. Smoke is likely to be visible in Goldendale and surrounding areas.
CGTREX exists to increase prescribed fire capacity in the Gorge and adjacent areas with the goal of creating a larger workforce to accomplish prescribed burning around the region. Prescribed
federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www. DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling (800) 621- 3362, or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
burning is an essential tool in reducing wildfire risk, and is also used to achieve ecological benefits like improved wildlife habitat, soil nutrient cycling and promoting the growth of certain native plant species. Prescribed Fire Information Line for CGTREX Burns: (347) 7092587.
More information about CGTREX and its host, Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, can be found at www. mtadamsstewards.org/ columbia-gorge-trex.
To sign up for email notifications from CGTREX, fill out this form: http:// eepurl.com/iBav2w.
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
There are three dozen people in this picture. None of them is from Goldendale, yet this picture was deemed important enough to appear in the Golden-
dale newspaper umptynine years ago. More or less. Why? What was the occasion? When? Where? We haven’t a clue. All we know is this picture ran
in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.com), or give
us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L OOKING BACK
October 2, 1924 – 100 Years Ago
The old wooden fi re department building on the corner Columbus Avenue and Broadway is being dismantled this week, preparatory to the construction of a new brick fi re station at the same location. The work is being done by Ezra and Roy Kaiser, who will move the lower part of the old building to their lots for use as a garage.
October 4, 1934 – 90 Years Ago
Thurman Ward left last week for Seattle, where he is attending the University of Washington. School year began October 1. This is his senior or fi fth year as a law student.
October 5, 1944 – 80 Years Ago
Carl Witt, manager of the Home Furniture Company, announced this week that the fi rm would move from its present location to the building belonging to John R. McEwen on Main Street which was formerly occupied by the old J.C. Penny Store. [That building is now Pat’s Place.]
October 5, 1944 – 80 Years Ago
A real old-fashioned Chiavari welcomed Chet Enderby and his bride, the former Oretha Ogg, who married at Houston, Texas, September 12, back to their home in Goldendale Sunday evening by over 40 of their friends.
October 3, 1954 – 70 Years Ago
Harold Fariello and Al Matsen will build a new post office next to the Masonic Temple. A 15-year lease has been taken by the post office.
December 3, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
This fall we made one or two references to the earliest Klickitat County Fair. One lady had asked if the 1910 fair was the fi rst. Mrs. O.E. John has written to us that after talking to friends, she knows that 1910 was not the fi rst year of the fair. Anyone present who does know when the fi rst fair of any kind, or the fi rst of a series was held? We have in our procession a copy of the 1925 county fair premium list, given to us by the late Z.O. Brooks. It is announced as the “15th Annual” which would seem to indicate the start of a series about 1911. Of course, the present series was started about 1944, after a lapse of time. We held the 21st annual fair this year. A.J. Ahola was the fair manager in 1925. County commissioners were A.E. Harden, Grant Clarence, and Sherman Cooley. Superintendents included E.C. Thompson, James Jackel, E.E. Hinshaw, James Coffield, E.P. Dunlap, J.J. Brown, Mrs. Jean Gibson, Mrs. Charles McEwen, and Mrs. George H. Hyatt.
October 4, 1984 – 40 Years Ago
Housekeeping is the major remaining chore for John Kusky on the new Columbus Square Mall building at the intersection of South Columbus and Brooks Street before tenants begin occupying store and office spaces. The fi rst occupant Jim’s Bumper to Bumper Auto parts store, operated by Jim Davison, will open on October 10.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Points to ponder:
Guy goes to the doctor who tells him, “You’re gonna die.” Guy says, “Oh my gosh! How long do I have?” “Ten.” “Ten what? Ten years? Months? Weeks?” “9... 8... 7...”
Pessimist: “The world is in terrible shape. I’m convinced things can’t get any worse.”
Optimist: “Well, that’s a good start.”
My wife says I exaggerate the amount of time I work. I’d like to see her work 12 hours a day, 575 days a year!
Piler
to Cut
Harvest Costs
June 27, 1957
After three years of experimenting, Joe Gasseling has developed a hay piler which could bring large labor savings to producers. The rig, which piles seven bales in two tiers, can be operated by the baler operator, eliminating the man on the “sled.”
Joe now has the machine at work at his 450-acre alfalfa stand in Pleasant Valley, with the harvest almost completed. Three units make up the train: a John Deere tractor, McCormick wire baler, and Joe’s hay piler at the rear.
As the wired bales feed out the back of the baler into the piler, they are rolled over with the cut
side down and piled in a row of four on the bottom tier. Three more bales are then stacked flat on top, and with seven bales in place, the machine opens automatically, and the stack of bales is dropped to the ground.
This one-man haying operation could save almost $500 a year for the average operator, Joe stated. The piler, which will sell for about $1,500, will pay for itself in about three years.
The machine can be attached to any baler which does not have a chinaman [a term for an overhead plunger]. Either wire or twine ties can be used with equal success.
As of last Saturday, Joe
This picture has been colorized. Ken Marvel came up with an ID on last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture. The name is either Matt Porter or Pat Porter. Ken mentioned that Porter owned the old 76 Station just east of the corner of Broadway and Columbus, which most recently housed Goldendale Auto Detailing before they moved to their new location. Porter was also the fi rst maintenance man/janitor for the then brand-new hospital. Ken added Porter was a fl ight mechanic on a bomber. When researching Mr. Porter, we were unable to find a single reference to a Matt Porter but several for Airman First Class Patrick A. Porter, who was
had baled and piled about 300 tons of hay with the new device at his ranch and had a like quantity to go to complete harvesting. He was attempting to increase the speed of the rig at that time and, with ironing out a few “bugs” the speed is expected to jump considerably. Joe has also been harvesting hay for his neighbors, to test the piler.
The piler is activated by a hydraulic pump powered by the motor on the baler.
A lever, which picks up the bales on delivery from the baler, flips them over to place the cut ends down.
This allows the bales to release moisture to the ground during drying and prevents mold.
With perfection of the machine, Joe plans to enter production of his invention at the Flodin Bros. machine shop in Sunnyside, owned and operated by his uncle.
The shop specializes in potato sorting equipment.
Joe built the fi rst model of the hay piler at home about three years ago, but the current improved
an autopilot mechanic for a B-52 Stratofortress. In a follow up to the picture of Mel Johnson in last week’s answer, we asked readers why there was a milkshake machine on the counter. As luck would have it—or thanks to a dedicated readership with a long history in our community— we have an answer. Sandy Rorabaugh says, “I can answer the question about the milkshake blender! That was to mix barium (BaSo4) to use for gastrointestinal studies, for upper GIs and barium enemas. The powder had to be dissolved in water, and doing that with the mechanical assistance of the milkshake maker made the job much easier!” Thank you, Sandy!
model was built at the shop in Sunnyside. Later this summer, the machine will be demonstrated in the Yakima valley and in the Moses Lake area, where farmers make three cuttings of hay on irrigated stands.
“Anyone who can pay for a machine like this in three years and still have a rig for a couple more years is making money,” Gasseling stated in defense of his invention.
About loneliness on a one-man harvest show, he said: “You’d think it would be lonesome working by yourself, but I hardly notice the time. There’s more machinery to look after and the time goes faster.”
The Pleasant Valley farmer, in his fifth hay harvest here since moving with his family from Wapato, also has 83 acres in wheat and runs about 40 head of cows and heifers. But his main interest is readying his hay piler for manufacturing.
OpiniOn
Letters from the community
The best choice
As the former Executive Secretary/Clerk of the Board for the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners, I totally endorse Ron Ihrig for the position of District No. 3 County Commissioner.
I worked with Ron while managing landfill gas grants approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of upgrading or repairing various community water systems. Ron Ihrig oversaw these projects as the Klickitat PUD operations manager, and he was always professional, knowledgeable, communicative, fiscally accountable, and reported to the Board of County Commissioners on a routine basis.
I believe Ron Ihrig has the integrity, honesty, and management skills and experience to successfully work with other elected County officials, department heads and employees, as well as the ability to start to rebuild valuable relationships with other county, state, and federal agencies. Ron understands how to be a leader and a team member and will work hard for all Klickitat County citizens.
Lee Snell Goldendale
He’s spiraling
It’s clear that Trump is spiraling into a mental health crisis. He recently said on Fox News that the crowd at the debate “went absolutely crazy.” There was no crowd because there was no audience present. Last week, he told reporters in CA that he would turn on a “very large faucet”- he thinks it would take a day or so - to divert water from the Pacific Northwest to California’s cities and “revert” water to hills to eliminate wildfires. There is no large faucet.
This week, he claimed California was experiencing “blackouts and brownouts”—this was not true. His long tirades of gibberish at his rallies are bizarre, often incoherent, and fodder for weekly memes. His social media posts also show evidence of somebody unable to control his emotional outbursts.
A 78-year-old man posting that he hates Taylor Swift? That women will be so better off they won’t think about abortion? CNN did a side-by-side comparison of Trump at rallies in 2016 and 2024. The difference is startling.
A lifelong Republican visited the Klickitat County Democrat booth at a recent festival. He told us he is voting for Harris because “Trump is crazy” and “getting worse each day.” Hundreds of well-known Republicans are voting for Harris, including most members of Trump’s past administration, retired military personnel, and high-ranking security officials because they believe Trump is unfit for office.
A vote for Trump is a vote is a vote for chaos and divisiveness. A vote for Harris/Walz is a vote for your country.
Sue Kusch White Salmon
A strong leader
I am writing in response to Dave West’s letter to the editor regarding Amanda Holtman Kitchings’ candidacy for County Commissioner.
Mr. West accused Mrs. Kitchings of being anti-law enforcement because of a petition she signed four years ago that called for the Sheriff’s budget to be denied an annual increase in order to reallocate funds for behavioral health and addiction services, which at the time did not exist in our county.
I am appalled by Mr. West’s assertion that Amanda has flip-flopped on her law enforcement position. I have had a
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Burn-out has got to go
chance to get to know Amanda over the course of her campaign, and I know she is committed to supporting law enforcement and keeping our county safe.
Amanda is an intelligent, energetic and caring individual who is obviously the best qualified candidate for County Commissioner. Our county, like our country, deserves strong leaders like Donald J. Trump and Amanda Holtman Kitchings.
We need him
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
Joan Frey Lyle
When the Founding Fathers created the U.S. House, it was to represent the will of the people in the elected servants’ districts and communities. Too many Representatives have forgotten their purpose and have become a bargaining chip for their vote. This is why we have an ever-expanding increase in bureaucrats running the government, a national debt that is out of control, and our freedom and liberty in jeopardy.
Just to give you an example of what our current Representative has voted for: Allow Warrantless Surveillance of US Citizens (H.R. 723), Vaccine Tracking Database (117th Congress H.R. 550), Agreed to $4 Trillion in New Spending (H.R.3746), Red Flag Law (117th Congress H.R. 4350)—and at least eight more bills that are contrary to the Constitution. This is why it is time to fire him and send him packing.
We need Jerrod Sessler. He supports the foundations that the Founding Fathers set in place and believes Congress should be guided by the Constitution. Jerrod is willing to take on this challenge because he loves America and wants to preserve freedom and liberty for the present and future generations. Vote for Jerrod Sessler (jerrodforcongress.com).
Alfio Corsaro Goldendale
Your vote is private
On top of all the other outrageous lies circulating, the latest is that people can find out how you voted. Apparently folks are being warned that if they vote, the opposing party can find out who you voted for—and
for three hours. I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
the implied threat is that they can come after you. It’s a lie, and it’s intimidation, plain and simple. Here are the facts, which you can check out for yourself in Washington at voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/ login.aspx.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Log in with your first and last names and birth date. Then click on Your Voter Registration. It takes you to your private portal, which includes the following:
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
· Your registered first and last names and your home and mailing addresses.
didate who has dedicated her life to public service. I’m voting for Harris and Walz. I love this country and never want to see America at the mercy of a convicted criminal who suffers from dementia and thinks he is above the law.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
· Your registration status (Active, Inactive)
· Your registration date
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
· Your voting history—which includes only a list of elections showing when you voted. This information does not include your party registration or who you voted for. Remember: your ballot choices are confidential!
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
I choose hope and respect, not party affiliations. I’m voting for someone who understands the President works for “We the People.” What matters is what works best for the majority of Americans, not the billionaires paying Trump’s campaign costs for the tax cuts only they will get in 2025. I can’t afford Trump’s concept of a non-plan for the economy. I’m voting for Harris and Walz.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
· Your county, precinct name, and county information, and your congressional and legislative districts. This is a very important election. Your vote is your right, and it is a choice private to you only. Please exercise this very fundamental American freedom on November 5 and vote!
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
Better yet, vote to preserve our democracy by voting for Democrats up and down the ballot.
Karin Tanaka White Salmon
We don’t need a king
Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, George Washington was elected president, in April of 1789. Before that, there was talk of making him the new king of America. He replied that having a king was “the greatest mischiefs that can befall my Country…you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.” —Letter to Col. Nicola, May 1782.
As a resident of the great state named for Washington, I’m appalled at Trump’s plans for turning the presidency into a dictatorship. He has been vocal and transparent about using our nation’s highest office for personal vendettas, personal gains, power-mongering, and cutting both the human and civil rights of citizens. He wants to be king.
As an alternative, we have an educated, informed, experienced can-
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Virgina Hartnett White Salmon
Preventing thuggery
“Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” —Walter Cronkite. This has never been truer than now, when the thugs of our nation have been emboldened by a man who held high office, a man who calls women names, mocks brave service people, blusters, and threatens anyone who doesn’t pay him homage.
It was with a glad heart that I read the Goldendale Sentinel ’s article about the thuggish behavior of Dan Christopher, threatening those who oppose him. Without a good, solid newspaper willing to stand up and investigate things like this, thugs of all sorts can quickly gain control— especially when local law enforcement is in cahoots. I hope people realize how lucky they are to have The Sentinel and its editor. The first thing to go when democracy is threatened is a free and open press, because oppressors know that it is the strongest tool of the good folks in a small community or an entire nation. Thank you, Lou and staff of The Sentinel
Diane Jessup
Goldendale
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Last Friday, September 27, I had the privilege to once again attend the Glenwood School observance of Orange Shirt Day. Though this day falls on October 30, the school observed it last week. It is a day of remembrance of all the Indigenous children across our country and Canada who were taken from their homes and their parents and placed in residential boarding schools. The children suffered greatly, with harsh, abusive treatment for trying to cling to what they could of their culture and language and punished when caught. Many died while at the schools and were never reunited with their families. Most of the others suffered serious post-traumatic stress for the rest of their lives after they were finally allowed to leave the schools. It’s a part of our nation’s history we should never forget, no matter how sad it is to hear of the sufferings of the children and their families.
School Superintendent Mr. Rogers gave opening remarks at the assembly, then high school students Jayla Avila and Brenna Beeks presented the program of guest speakers and three very moving videos featuring some who had lived through that cruel, traumatic experience as children. Billie Patterson spoke to the students and staff about the importance of her family and her culture, then asked some great questions of the students in the audience. One question was, “If you were suddenly taken from your home and your parents, how would that make you feel?” The responses were very moving, even from the youngest of the kids there, about how sad they and their parents would be if separated. From answers to the various questions, it was apparent all the students, from oldest to youngest, could understand the cruel mistakes made by our government and many church organizations so many years ago.
Phoenix Dorsey-Billy, our school’s College and Career Readiness advisor, asked all the students, staff, and visitors to gather in a large circle on the gym floor while he sang a prayer song Indigenous children knew about their trials. His mother, Heather Lopez shared her family’s very emotional history about her grandmother’s and great-uncle’s experiences being taken from their home on the Quinault reservation and placed in the government-run Chemawa school in Salem. Heather said her great-uncle was able to run away from the boarding school at age 13. He lied about his age and joined the army. Can you imagine your own child serving in the military at such a tender young age?
Following the program in the gym, students were assigned to groups with high school student leaders and gathered in the multi-purpose room to do crafts. The high school students were
amazing as they worked with their groups on various projects. We do have great kids here in our little school. Billie placed old photos of groups of children at their residential schools along one wall, and the students each picked one of the schools and walked in remembrance of those children to finish the observance. If you have never attended an Orange Shirt Day observance, I hope you have the opportunity to come to next year’s observance at the school.
Here’s a reminder of the Glenwood Homemakers Fall Bazaar, which will take place in the school gym on Saturday, October 5. I’ve heard there are over 50 vendors who will have a wide range of wonderful items we all just can’t live without. The Homemakers will be offering a great breakfast and lunch menu of delicious foods at a great value and there is no charge for meals for veterans. This is a great opportunity to find great, unique Christmas gifts and items for yourself.
Here’s just a reminder that the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneers Association fall program will take place at the school multi-purpose room this Sunday, October 6, beginning with the potluck lunch at 1 p.m. You need not be descended from a pioneer family here to attend.
I also want to mention, now that it’s fall, cattle are beginning to find their way down from their summer range in the hills and are often along the roads, especially the Trout Lake Highway.
Please remember our county roads here are in open range and it’s our duty as drivers to be cautious when driving, especially at night. The ranchers are beginning to gather their cattle and move them to their ranches until next spring, so please be patient and respect the open range laws and rules. If you do accidentally hit a cow or see one that seems to be injured, please call 9-1-1 to report it.
I have some great news regarding one of my favorite Glenwood kids, who I probably shouldn’t call a kid anymore. Ally McFall, a 2023 Glenwood High School graduate and now a sophomore at Washington State University, has a role in the university’s drama department production of “Twelve Angry Men.” This is just about perfect for Ally, who many of you might remember was always outstanding in her acting and singing in all the years she participated in Missoula Children’s Theater presentations here at our school. She’s great at her art of acting. In addition, her future life goal is to attend law school and become an attorney. What a great experience this will be for her.
I shared the news recently of our Glenwood cowgirl Peyton Sanchey’s success at the Northwest Pro Rodeo (NPRA) Finals in Salem earlier this month. But there
were other locals there who also did very well. Former Glenwood kid Blake Masden, now a freshman at Walla Walla Community College, placed second in the average in bull riding at the Finals. There were some who aren’t technically Glenwood locals but are related to or well known to many here in our community who also did very well. Toni Troh’s brother Mike Thiele was awarded the NPRA championship buckle in cow milking and also won a buckle as the AllAround award for his winning season. He continues to amaze us all with his winning performances in cow milking when you consider he’s still competing against many cowboys who are much younger than him.
The champion cow milking title has been won in the past by previous Glenwood cowboys, Ed and Fred Holly. Mike’s son Kane Thiele, sonin-law JimJack Davenport, and nephew Mason Chambers all made it to the finals in cow milking and Mason also qualified in team roping.
The Glenwood Homemakers are pleased to offer a Continuing Education Scholarship again this year. This scholarship is for $500 and is open to anyone graduating from Glenwood High School prior to 2024, has at least 12 post-secondary credit hours and will be attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or trade school at least half-time this coming fall. Anyone who has been a Glenwood resident for at least two years and plans on continuing their education may apply. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2024. To request an application packet, please contact Chris Miller at (509) 364-3427 or cmillerqmr@gmail.com.
Tina Jorgensen shared that 17 kids attended the first Kids Jam of the fall season at Pioneer Memorial Church last Thursday, September 26. The next Kids Jams are scheduled for October 24, November 21, and December 19. All kids in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend. There will be snacks, music, games, and fun Bible learning. Registration forms are available at the church and the post office. All kids attending must have a registration form on file for the 2024-25 school year. Tina will be available to walk kids over to the church from the school when school is dismissed. If your child will be walking to the church after school, please contact Toni at the school office to let her know that your child will be walking to the church instead of their regular after school routine.
On September 26, Goldendale FFA had 41 members go to the Spring Creek Fish Hatchery in Underwood, Washington. Members learned about the salmon life cycle and some of the jobs that the employees do to keep the salmon population up. The members that
chose to attend this tour were interested in natural resource careers.
Members were able to see first-hand the removal of the eggs from the female and mixing of the milt for the spawning process. As said by Shelby Zakit, GMS FFA vice president, “It was interesting to see all the eggs that were in the females. She can have up to 6,000 eggs.”
The goal of the tour was to help students explore careers that are available to them locally as well as see the spawning process.
Students will raise their own salmon this winter in the middle and high school agriculture classrooms.
Special thanks to Goldendale Gear-Up for providing the transportation funding for this experience.
LiLy OswaLt GMS FFA RepoRteR
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY
Every Wednesday,Monday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.
Monday
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625
• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center
Community Events
on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 –June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Trivia at the American Legion every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• New Parent Support Group
– 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - on hold until the end of Summer. Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6,
starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Hope Neighborhood 4:30 - 6 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Art Club: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Apollonia Book Store in Goldendale
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
COMMUNITY EVENTS
October 4 & 5, 2024, Gorge Fungi Foray 2024: 240 Jennings Road, Trout Lake. 2 DAYS packed with Fungal Fun!
Participate in workshops that will help you ID local mushrooms, prepare them into delicious dishes and preserve them for future meals. Hear the foremost experts in mycology discuss the unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest’s edible, poisonous and medicinal mushrooms
Eat freshly made meals each night specially prepared for this event. Drink the best local wine, beer, and kombucha from Underwood’s AniChe Winery, Parkdale’s Solera Brewery and White Salmon’s Blue Bus Cultured Foods
Explore the Forest to discover a hidden world of fascinating fungi Hangout and enjoy the acoustic talents of local artist, Megan Alder and The Woods Visit https://gorgefungiforay. com/for tickets
October 5 - 27, 2024, Herefords and Horseshoes Pumpkin Patch: Join us at 774 Centerville Hwy from Noon to 5 p.m. every weekend in October for our annual Pumpkin Patch. We have a hay maze, petting
zoo, pumpkin chunkin and more! Admission for children under 5 are free, over 5 is $10. Every paid admission receives a free pumpkin! Click on our ad at goldendalesentinel.com for an amazing coupon! We are also available for parties and events, please call us at 541-993-0526 or email herfordsandhorseshoes@ gmail.com.
October 5, 2024, Todd Andrews fund raiser spaghetti feed: starts at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. at the Centerville Grange. Come out and meet Todd Andrews, candidate for Klickitat County Commissioner position #1
October 5, 2024 Fall Fix-It Fest! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 32 NE Pioneer Place in White Salmon at Gorge MakerSpace. Keep your stuff out of the trash and support the right to repair! Come on down to the MakerSpace on Oct. 5 for our bi-annual Fix-It Fest — a day of sustainable activities, tinkering, and repairing. Have a vacuum sitting in your closet that needs some TLC? Need to rewire a vintage lamp? Let us help you! Save money, reduce your impact on the planet, and learn tips and tricks for breathing new life into your beloved (but broken) items. Interested in volunteering as a fixer? Contact us!
October 5, 2024, Community Craft at the Goldendale Community Library: 2 p.m. at 131 West Burgen. All ages and skills are welcome to join us for a community art project, as well as light refreshments. Art will be displayed on the main floor for the month of October.
October 5, 2024, 25th Annual Concours de Maryhill Open Car Show: Car registration begins at 8 a.m., entry fee is $20. Voting begins at 10 a.m. Noon brings in the Maryhill Loops Road Hillclimb race cars which are on display until 2 p.m. The Maryhill Loops Road is also open to the public at this time. Awards are presented at 2 p.m. Admission to the Maryhill Museum of Art is included in the event registration fee. Visit concoursdemaryhill.com for more information
October 5, 2024, Glenwood Fall Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Glenwood School, 320 Bunnel Street. If you are interested in a table contact Marlis Dewey at tmdewey@msn.com
October 5, 2024, Alpaca Pumpkin Fest: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 112 McNichold Rd, Bingen, hosted by Cedar Creek Alpacas. Join us for a fun event on the farm with alpacas and pumpkins! Voted Best of the Gorge for outdoor event in 2023. Come see why! Family games, large variety of homegrown pumpkins for purchase, pumpkin bounce house, yummy kettle corn, photo opportunities and lots of family fun and games! Admission is a donation of canned food for our local food bank. Car pool if you can. Please NO dogs allowed on the farm for the safety of our alpacas
October 5, 2024, Dash ’n’ Dine 5K run/walk: 9 a.m. 317 Sanders Way. KVH is holding its 3rd Annual Dash ’n’ Dine fun run. You will receive a commemorative race bib, socks, and breakfast prepared by Chef Trenton Shelton and the KVH Kafe team. For more information, go to: dashndine2024.eventbrite. com. Registration paperwork is available at hospital registration on the volunteer desk. Call 509773-1074 for more information. October 5 - 6, 2024, Maryhill Loops Hill Climb: 9 a. m. - 5 p.m. Only approved, pre-registered automobiles and drivers can compete in this race. Spectators viewing the race from the Highway 97 Overlook and from designated viewpoints along the route may watch for free. Organized by the Maryhill Loops Vintage Hill Climb Association. For Entry Form or Information contact Starke Shelby at 206-230-
0203 or Starke@Nwinsctr-Mi. Com
October 11, 2024, Goldendale Chamber’s 2024 Annual Membership Meeting: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Golf Club, 1901 N. Columbus, Goldendale. We cordially invite our members to an evening of distinction and camaraderie—the Goldendale Chamber’s Exclusive 2024 Annual Membership Meeting. As valued members, you are at the heart of our vibrant business community, and this event is our way of celebrating your unwavering support. Visit https:// members.goldendalechamber. org/ap/Events/Register/EqFYjDaHgC6C9 to RSVP for this event.
October 15, 2024, WorkSource Resume Workshop: 1 - 3 p.m. at 116 E Main Street. WorkSource is here for you! Let This is a great way to prepare for the upcoming interview workshop on October 24th and the Job and Community Resource Far on November 6th.
October 17, 2024, Red Cross Blood Drive in White Salmon: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Columbia High School Field House, 1455 NW Bruin Country Rd. Fall into donating blood. Make an appointment to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
October 17, 2024, Mobile Market: 12 - 2 p.m. 104 Simcoe Dr, Goldendale. DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 250 families (or while supplies last). Free food items will be distributed including an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free food will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. Our Mobile Market free food distributions serve people facing hunger. No appointment or documentation required. Please check back here frequently in case of cancellations or for other calendar updates.
October 18 - 20, 2024, Annual Simcoe Quilt Retreat: Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Spend a weekend quilting with your friends while supporting the Klickitat County 4-H leader’s Council. This retreat helps raise funds to put on programs for our 4-H members. We provide the meals! Contact Stephanie Shamek at 509-2084259 or Patricia Shamek at 541993-9560. Cost is $100 for the weekend.
October 19, 2024, Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Producers: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Lefever Holbrook Ranch 1098 Hwy 97, Goldendale. Join Washington State Univerity Extension Animal and meat science experts in this learner engaged experience.This workshop is for all red meat producers who sell direct (local and regional), conventional markets, or a combined marketing approach.Experience an interactive butchery demon highliting consumer trends in the new WAMeat Up mobile processing unit. Discuss maximizing value, what affects yeald and quality, mareting, pricing strategies, consumer preferences and more! You will also learn about WSDA grant and assistance opportnities and regulatory Q&A’s. Visit https”// secure.touchnet.net/C20607_ ustores/web/store_main.jsp?ST OREID=82&FROMQRCODE=t rue. Price is $30 which includes lunch and materials. Sign up today, space is limited. Contact Sarah Lemon 206-743-4169 or Paul Kuber 614-302-1600 with questions. October 19, 2024, Klickitat County Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Goldendale. The fall season is near and with it
comes the Klickitat County Harvest Festival!
This year’s festival promises to be an exciting event for your family and friends to enjoy. So mark your calendars and get ready to experience a day filled with fun, laughter, and memories.
You will be greeted by a lively atmosphere filled with vendors, food stalls, and various activities for all ages. A hay maze, escape room, scavenger hunt, parade, haunted house, as well as the annual trunk or treat are a great way to have fun with your loved ones and support local businesses and organizations.
Buy Tickets at Field of Stars Boutique. Visit https://kcharvestfestival.wixsite.com/klickitat-county-har for a full list of events and times.
October 19, 2024, Dad’s Sourdough Bakery Annual Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 604 S Columbus in Goldendale. Twizted Oak Gardens LLC is proud to announce that our 3rd annual pumpkin patch will be held at our new Bakery! This is part of the events for the Klickitat County Harvest Festival. October 19, 2024, Halloween Dance and Contest: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus in Goldendale. This is part of the events for the Klickitat County Harvest Festival.
October 23, 2024, Grocery Story: the promise of food coops in the age of grocery giants: 6:30 p.m. at the Grist Mill, 121 W Main St in Goldendale. A meeting for all people interested in helping the Grist Mill become a co-op Grocery store. Presentation by Jon Steinman. For more information call 509-322-6254. October 24, 2024 WorkSource Interview Workshop: 1 - 3 p.m. at 116 E Main Street. Let us help you prepare for the upcoming Job and Community Resource fair November 6, 2024.
October 25, 2024, Pumpkin Art Potluck: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Go beyond the classic pumpkin carving! Come carve, decorate and create a festive pumpkin to beautify your porch.
Bring a pumpkin and a dish
$5-$20 contribution for materials, but no one turned away October 29, 2024, Financial Wellness Fair: 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Pioneer Center 501 NE Washington St in White Salmon. Sponsored by WAGAP and CEKC join us for financial literacy information including budgeting and saving, access to legal aid to navigate debit and credit repair, and financial goal setting information first-time homebuyer training and business planning. Email pathways@wagap.org to register.
November 2, 2024, Fall Fest Craft Show: 9 a.m - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway. Explore a variety of vendors offering unique products, indulge in delicious food, and partake in fun activities for all ages.
November 6, 2024 Job and Community Resource Fair: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. Sponsored by WorkSource.
November 10, 2024, Bingo Night at the Trout Lake Hall: FREE! Games start at 5 p.m., all Ages welcome!Join us for an evening of pullin’ balls out of the cage and giving away fun prizes
November 16, 2024, Bickleton Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Bickleton School Old Gym. Free admission, lunch available. Shop a variety of vendors. Santa will be visiting and there will be stories and crafts available for children at no charge. For more information contact Cindy Mains 509894-4858 or Marilyn Roberts 509-896-2113
December 14, 2024, Goldendale Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland.
Resolution introduced to honor Gold Star families
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led 44 members in introducing the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation.
“Our service members and their families have made great sacrifices in service to their country, and it is important that they are not forgotten,” said Newhouse.
“By designating a Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, we recognize the extraordinary courage and resilience of our Gold Star Families and reflect on those we have lost. These families bear an unimaginable burden—enduring the loss of their loved ones who gave their lives in service to our nation—and we have a responsibility to ensure their memory is preserved.”
The following are quotes of support from Gold Star Family members:
“I am very pleased that Congress is choosing to recognize Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. Every Memorial Day, we honor our warriors who gave their lives in defense of America. We should also honor the families of those fallen warriors, who stood behind them as they served, suffered the pain of their loss, then picked up the pieces and carried on.
I’m a Gold Star son who lost my father in Vietnam. Life has taught me three truths. Grief fades. Love never dies. Courage shines on forever.”
—Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Hank Cramer, Washington, Gold Star Son of Captain Harry Griffith Cramer Jr. (U.S. Army Special Forces), who was Killed in Action in 1957 in Vietnam.
“I was just a year old when my father was declared Missing in Action in December 1945 in Germany. I have no memory of him but would like to honor his legacy by sharing his story
with others who want to know the experiences of Gold Star families.”
—Karen Oberg, California, Gold Star Daughter of Pvt. Worrell F. Oberg (Army) who was Killed in Action on December 22, 1945, and whose remains have yet to be recovered.
“My brother had just turned one and I was two and a half when our father was killed. As we got older, we often wondered what kind of man he was. In a letter to his sister just before he was killed, dad wrote that he had been wounded and had to build up his courage to go back in combat because he had seen so much death and destruction. From that letter, and in that moment, we knew our dad was a hero and we brought him off the shelf and back into life.”
—Walt Linne, Indiana, Gold Star Son of Sgt. Walter John Linne (Army) who was Killed in Action in Germersheim, Germany on March 24, 1945.
“In 2022, when I visited South Korea and observed for myself the freedom, liberty, prosperity, and gratitude of the South Korean people, I further realized that the supreme sacrifice by my father and its effect on our family was not in vain.”
—Robert James Johnston, Tennessee, Gold Star Son of Sgt. James Fred Johnston (Army) KIA/MIA, December 2, 1950, at the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea.
“Since I was only two when my Dad went missing, I have no personal memories of him other than what my Mom told me often that to do my best as my Dad would expect or when I did something good, she would tell me how proud he would be of me. David, my brother, and I grew up loving the same things our Dad did, Boy Scouts, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and family.”
—Mike Logan, Tennessee, Gold Star Son of Maj. Samuel P. Logan, Jr. (USAF). He was the pilot of a B-29 shot down
and taken captive while on a mission over North Korea on September 9, 1950. In 1954 he was declared Killed in Action. Maj. Logan was survived by his Gold Star Wife and two Gold Star Sons.
“Being a Gold Star family member signifies profound sacrifice and loss as we bear the enduring grief of losing a loved one in service to the nation. Gold Star families’ identities are shaped with both pride and sorrow.”
—Carol Brenneman Reed, California, Gold Star Daughter of Captain Austin E.E. Brenneman (USMC) who was Killed in Action on May 28, 1951, in Anak, North Korea.
“Losing my father in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley during the Vietnam War was an indescribable blow, not only to my family but to the very fabric of my life. His absence left a profound void, a loss that reverberated through every milestone, forever shaping who I became. The sacrifice he made in such a fierce and historic battle deepens the sorrow, as his life was cut short defending a cause that took him far from home, never to return.”
—Army veteran Thomas Barrett, Ph. D., Maryland, Gold Star Son of SSGT Thomas J. Barrett, Jr. (Army), Killed in Action November 15, 1965, Vietnam.
“During Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, we honor the parents, spouses, siblings and children of those service members who lost their lives defending the United States and her allies. For nearly a century, ‘The Long Gold Line’ of these Gold Star Families has personified the resilience of the American spirit. Here on the home front, they endured the worst possible news delivered from a faraway war front. Yet they moved forward supporting each other and carrying on the legacies of their fallen heroes who, in the name of freedom, gave their last full
measure of devotion.”
—Tony Cordero, California, Gold Star Son of Maj. William E. Cordero (USAF) who was killed on a bombing mission over North Vietnam on June 22, 1965. He is the founder of Sons and Daughters In Touch - America’s Gold Star Children from the Vietnam War.
“Our son held a strong sense of honor and service and would have no regrets. We honor his valor and sacrifice every day. We gratefully support this resolution to honor and remember the sacrifices of all of our fallen and of the 7068 men and women Killed In Action in the Global War on Terror and the ongoing sacrifices of the families they left behind. It is this nation’s responsibility to Never Forget, to honor their valor, and to always support the families left behind.”
—Barbara and Col. Mark Roland (USAF, Retired), Kentucky, Gold Star Mother and Father of Captain Matthew Roland, USAF, Killed In Action in
Afghanistan on August 26, 2015. “My father flew 22 missions along the coastal waters of Vietnam to clear the area of enemy submarines before the U.S. could bring in the 7th Fleet at the onset of the Vietnam War. His body was never recovered after his plane plunged into the South China Sea. My life and my family crumbled before my eyes and to this day I continue to live a life never knowing my father. Three months after the attack on the Twin Towers, my son joined the U.S. Army, following his grandfather’s footsteps as he was also willing to die for his country. Unfortunately, it ended horrifically when he was killed by an enemy IED while on patrol near the Hor Rijeb Canal in Iraq. There is no greater love than this: that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his country.”
—Elaine
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Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Tue: Youth Group 6-8pm. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
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Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
M. Roach, California, Gold Star Mother of PFC Joel Brattain, Killed in Action on March 13, 2004, and Gold Star Daughter of Lt. Harold S. Roach (Navy), lost in the South China Sea on October 2, 1964.
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er every year, but the sky is not falling.”
In response to a question about the need for more deputies to cover the farflung county, Anderson said, “Adding employees is really difficult unless those employees come with revenue. The issue we have is the general fund. That’s where the loss is.”
Wolf predation and its effects on local ranchers was the issue on which both the audience and the commissioners were totally united.
“I was quoted in the paper last week as calling the Department of Fish and Wildlife ‘the Department of Failure and Waste.’” said Christopher. “I honestly believe that.”
Though he qualified his characterization as not applying to workers in the field, Christoper said he believed the management and executives “have been taken over by PETA [the animal activist group].”
Anderson put it this way:
“You know we can’t win the fight when the politics on the west side dictate the policies of the state. What we’re trying to do is hold it off as long as possible for the ranchers and the farmers of Klickitat County.”
Zoller said, “I do believe we’re all on the same page about the introduction of wolves and grizzly bears, and not only just for the reasons that were stated tonight but for me also for those animals. I don’t know how you reintroduce something into the wild when we’re not wild any longer. I think you’re doing those
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to a challenge by reason of violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.”
Thus cleared to do so by state law, Anderson gave his second to the motion, and it passed 2 to 1, with Christopher the only dissenter.
The conditional use permit as issued by the county and tested through the Klickitat County Superior Court and the Court of Appeals has 62 conditions the applicant must meet before an operating permit can be issued.
The subject of the jail came up twice. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter reported, “All of the cell vents have been upgraded except for one cell, and that one we have a staff work order to do,” he said. “The common areas still need to be upgraded. Those are special orders. They’re all different sizes, but those all have cameras on them, whereas the cells do not.”
And HR Director Robb Van Cleave told commissioners the process of selecting a new jail director was going well, and the agency doing background checks will expedite this one
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to creating a social support network may compound the factors associated with stress. Through building blocks and art therapy, students are given opportunities to socialize with other students: as has been shown through research, building block therapy has proven helpful in socializing those on the autism spectrum. This correlation adds significance to the beneficence of building blocks as a stress management tool as it may increase possibilities for building social support networks.
animals a disservice as well.”
Finally, the three were asked what question they’d like to answer that they’ve never been asked, and their answers were quite revealing.
Anderson replied first. “I think because I’m the one sitting here who won’t be sitting here [next year], the question would be, ‘Did you have any idea what you were getting into when you became a county commissioner?’ And the second part of that question would be, ‘Would you ever do it again?’ I would respond that community service is something that’s always been very important to me and very important to my family. I can tell you that the pay county commissioners get is not nearly enough for the hours they put in and that you are stretched to the limit because if you care about the community and you care about your neighbors, you want to be a part of every conversation. You want to be at every meeting, and you want to be involved in everything so that you can advocate for the constituents of Klickitat County.
“Being a county commissioner has been one of the most rewarding things in my life that I’ve ever done. It has also been one of the worst things that I’ve ever done for my own personal health—for my own personal welfare, for being put in the middle and the personal attacks, and so much of the nastiness and the vulgarity that you come across. I had a really good
because it’s for an executive level position. He also said there are rumors concerning the jail transfer process.
“The actual transfer date of the jail from the sheriff to the commissioners and the new Department of Corrections has not been discussed by this body,” he said. “No date has been set, and I’ve not recommended one yet. When I bring that forward, then the commissioners can pick the date for that transfer.”
And in a bit of happy news—the county has been awarded a $600,000 grant to paint the courthouse, which, as Hunter put it, “really needs it.” He said money the county spent on the HVAC system would count as most of the required match. The balance would come from approximately $100,000 for some asbestos abatement, which, he noted, the county was already planning to spend.
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• A letter of support to the Washington Department of Natural Resources for phase three of the Large
Through encouragement in the academic system, students may be more apt to seek constructive alternative therapy methods to aid in stress reduction and anxiety management. This study may help faculty and staff of similar universities to explore similar methods to help improve not only student success but also retention among the student population. Students come from various segments of the social spectrum. While students who happen to be veterans (student veteran) are not new to post-secondary edu-
gig when I worked for the county [before being elected as commissioner]. Getting elected a county commissioner was probably the dumbest thing I ever did.
“When you’re staff, you actually get to fix things. Most of the time when you’re county commissioner, you’re directing other people to go fix problems. We’re professionalists. We go to meetings, and we try to find agreements and try to get other people to go do things that will actually be successful. It’s a hard, hard change, and I wish all the luck to the people who do this after me and the generations of people. The one thing I wish we could have had happen through my entire tenure is that people would act with and speak with respect, and like you’re speaking to your neighbor or your loved one, that we could tamp down the rhetoric and work as a team knowing we’re all working for the same thing. We have different ways of doing things. But in the end, we’re working for the public, and we have to always keep that in mind.”
Christoper came up next:
“I would piggyback on what Jake said. He’s 100% correct. It’s one of those things you do because you want to help people. But I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve thought, including very recently... To tell you the truth, my wife had to remind me that I’m not a quitter, that she’s never seen me quit anything. So it is hard. It’s even harder when you come in, and you upset the apple cart, because I’ve
Landscape Forest Legacy Project.
• A public meeting on October 1 at 1 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting room on a boundary line adjustment in the Trout Lake vicinity for applicants Zoe Wood & Hollenbeck Properties, Washington, LLC.
• Final payment of $120,039.53 for 2023 crushing at Fisher Hill Quarry, Badger Gulch Quarry, and Matsen Quarry.
• An amendment to the senior nutrition services contract with the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, increasing congregate meals funding by $48,436 and home delivery meals funding.
• An agreement between Klickitat County Senior Services and Comagine Health to fund evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs.
• An agreement providing an additional $4,360 in funding for the home delivery meals expansion program from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
cation, their numbers have steadily increased with the introduction of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill. These student veterans come to the university setting with a host of potential cognitive and anxiety disorders, the most prevalent being post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As the results of this study demonstrate, the efficacy of building blocks as a stress management tool leaves room for further study.
been called every name in the book.
“I’ve been a Nazi, a holocaust denier, and I hate black people, I hate gay people. I started a nonprofit to build a splash pad. But oh, no, it wasn’t a splash pad; I started a foundation to increase my own personal wealth. I mean, what’s next? Am I a predator or something? It does hurt, and I don’t know. I honestly think some of the people do it just to hurt you because they can. And they have the power that, God forbid if somebody hurts you and you flip them off because you’re in an emotional state, now you’re the bad guy. They’re not the bad guy for doing what they did; you’re the bad guy. You’re being held to a double standard. And it’s very frustrating.
“I would say the amount of rhetoric in accusations that somebody’s going to get when they come in here and run for office, if they
are not hand-chosen by the establishment, expect the same treatment as I’ve got for the last four years. With that, I’m not going to quit. I’m not going anywhere because the majority of you actually want things done and want me to fight for you, whether it be solar, whether it be mental health, whether it be cutting all the pork out of the budget.
“Me and Jake and Lori may not agree. She’s only been here for a year or two. We’ve done a lot of good things. While we may not always agree, I do think we work together, most of the time healthy, some of the time not.”
Zoller summed up her thoughts this way. “I can agree with my seatmates on most of everything, and you have to keep a sense of humor—and I’ve never seen so much nonsense in my entire life, and it’s so hard to get anything done when you’re dealing with the non-
sense. Daily, I just want to work on issues. Just working on the things I inherited is enough, let alone all the things that I have ideas for or wanted to work on. I can’t even get to them.
“A question I wish someone would ask tonight was about economic development. What are we doing for our future? What’s our future look like for the county? I want us to get back together as a county and support each other and move forward and find local answers for what we’re going to do for ourselves. The world out there doesn’t look very good anymore, and I want to be able to take care of ourselves and our neighbors. And I want to know that we’re all going to be okay here in Klickitat County, no matter what happens to the rest of the crazy world.”
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COUNTY OF THURSTON Estate of Steven E. Fester, Deceased. NO. 24-4-0068534 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The Court has appointed Steven B. Fester whose address is 8725 Veteran’s Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98498 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 above a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Four (4) months after service or being 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. Holly Henson, WSBA #45625, Attorney for the Personal Representative. Date of First Publication: 9/18/2024, 9/25/2024, 10/2/2024 (3802, 3902, 4000) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
Estate of, MYREL L. MESECHER, Deceased.
Case No.: 24-4-00048-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed CARY D. MESECHER 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 nonprobate assets. First Publication of this Notice: September 25, 2024
Justin D. Leigh, Attorney for Petitioner
The Law Office of Justin D. Leigh P.O. Box 855, Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415
WSBA No. 55307 (3904, 4001, 4100)
NOTICE OF MEETING
Klickitat County Fire District #6
Annual Budget Meeting Octo-
ber 23rd at 6pm at the Dallesport Fire Station 630 Central Blvd Dallesport, WA. (4002, 4101)
LEGAL NOTICE
The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for the accessible voting units in the November 5, 2024 General Election will be held October 7, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.
The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for ballot tabulation in the General Election will be held October 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.
The public is invited to observe these tests in the Auditor’s Office located at 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620. Additional information may be obtained by phone (509) 773-4001 or (800) 583-8050 and by visiting www.klickitatcounty.org/1109/ Auditor.
Dated this 26th day of September, 2024. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections (4003)
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued two separate Mitigated Determination of Non-significances (MDNS) on September 26, 2024 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals:
SEPA2024-19. Applicant: Dan and Peggy Hathaway. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide approximately 60 acres into four lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the of Sections 10 & 15, T6N, R12E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Glenwood vicinity) on tax parcel 06-12-10430004/00.
SEPA2024-20. Applicant: Vera Albert. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide approximately 19 acres into two lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the of Sections 36, T4N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Husum vicinity) on tax parcel 04-103600-0024/00.
After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that these proposals will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental reviews will be accepted until 5:00 pm October 17, 2024. 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. (4004)
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on September 26, 2024 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA2023-04. Applicant: James Dean Construction.
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Notice of Meeting: Annual Budget MeetingKlickitat County Fire District #6
Legal Notice: Logic and Accuracy TestKlickitat County Auditor’s Office
Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance: SEPA2024-19 Dan and Peggy Hathaway, SEPA2024-20 Vera Albert - Klickitat County Planning Department
Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance: SEPA2023-04 James Dean Construction - Klickitat County Planning Department
• Public Notice: Indoor Riding Arena reservations - Klickitat County Public Works
• Notice and Summons: Tax Foreclosure SaleKlickitat County Treasurer’s Office
An application to apply the Aggregate Resource (AR) overlay over the existing Resource Lands and Rural Residential 2 zoning designations on the subject parcel 03100200002200, described as TAX LOT 12 IN SWSW LYING EAST OF HWY, located within Section 2, T 3N, R10E After review of the completed environmental checklists 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 environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm October 16, 2024. Appeals on the above mentioned environmental are due by 5pm October 23, 2024. Appeals must be made to the Board of County Commissioners 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. (4005)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Klickitat County Public Works will begin taking reservations for use of the Indoor Riding Arena as follows: October 7th – 11th will be for current season renter renewals same date and time as last year. Starting October 14th – 18th, we will take new season renters or previous season renters that would like to change their time slots. Beginning November 1ST, any remaining slots will be available to rent. Reservations will only be secured at time of payment. We will post the arena schedule on the Klickitat County website under Public Works/Buildings&Grounds/ Fairgrounds. Please check the schedule for availability. Season begins November 1, 2024 and ends March 31, 2025. For questions, please contact Lizzie Fullmer at 509773-4616.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, Plaintiff, vs. CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN KLICKITAT COUNTY WITH DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2021 AND EARLIER YEARS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF AND PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN, Defendants. Case No. 24-2-00139-20
PET SITTING Pet Sitter needed in house for 3 lively dogs. Occasional with advance notice. Compensation negotiable, Goldendale area. Call or text 509-261-1559.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE/ESTATE SALE - 541 Woodland Road, Goldendale, Friday 9/27 –Sunday 9/29 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. household items, furniture, outdoor tools and equipment, rock collection and lapidary, electric motor and more.
LOST One black mare to held and sold as stray at Toppenish Livestock Commission on Monday, August 19. To make a claim, please contact Shelley Goeken at (509) 9493147. HAY and BEEF HAY FOR SALE - Smooth
NOTICE AND SUMMONS IN TAX FORECLOSURE FROM: THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND COUNTY OF KLICKITAT TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, INCLUDING EACH OWNER OF AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, WITH INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED BELOW
This is to notify you of legal action begun by Klickitat County against certain real properties and against all persons, known or unknown, having or claiming any interest in those real properties, described below and situated in Klickitat County, Washington. Known defendants are named in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by reference, and listed with each parcel in which they are known or believed to have an interest.
YOU ARE ALL notified that Klickitat County, the plaintiff, is the owner and holder of the Combined General Certificate of Delinquency in book form, issued to Klickitat County by the Klickitat County Treasurer according to applicable law, on the 1st, August, 2024, for the delinquent taxes and applicable assessments on those parcels for which the taxes and assessments remain due and unpaid for more than three (3) years prior to the issuance of the certificate, together with interest, penalties, and costs (including title search). The Combined General Certificate of Delinquency Number 24-200139-20 has been issued for nonexempt properties and taxes and assessments for which no previous certificates of delinquency have been issued or which, having been once issued, remain outstanding.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the parcel number, description, and location (including street address, where applicable) of each respective property included in the Combined General Certificate of Delinquency; the names, if known, of the parcel owner or owners as they appear upon the tax rolls in the Office of the Treasurer, or, if unknown, so stated; the names of the holders of liens and other interests identified in title searches performed according to applicable law; and the respective amount for which the Certificate was issued as to each property, with interest from date of delinquency through October 31, 2024, plus penalties and costs to such date as required by law, are set out in Exhibit A.
The first six digits of the tax parcel number denote Township, Range and Section. The first set of two digits indicate Township, the second set of two digits indicate Range, and the third set of two digits indicate Section. The several sums set forth
Brome SM BALES $340/ton, delivery available. Matt at 509-250-3755. JERSEY BEEF! ¼ AND ½ AVAILABLE $4.75/LB all inclusive. Delivered in the Gorge mattchiles@horseshoebendranch.net (10.9)
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DAIRY GOATS: Capra di Belli herd has been raising and selling American Alpine dairy goats for over 11 years. Wethers, doelings, milking does, and proven herd sires available. Call 307-321-7113
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WANTED: Egg Cartons: Brought to Grain Growers in Goldendale 509-773-5598.
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bear interest at the rate prescribed by law, from the date of the Combined General Certificate of Delinquency, August 1, 2024. EACH OF YOU, as owners of, claimants to, or holders of interests in the real properties described, are summoned to: (1) Appear within thirty days after the date of the publication of this notice and summons (within thirty days after October 3, 2024, exclusive of the first day of publication), and defend this action, and serve a copy of your appearance or answer on the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff, at the office address indicated below; or (2) Pay the certificate amount indicated above, plus any additional interest, penalties, and costs then due. You may redeem your property by payment of the delinquent taxes, assessments, interest, penalties and costs. However, pursuant to RCW 84.64.070, there is no right of redemption after the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the day before the sale date. A date of February 19, 2025, beginning at the hour of 8:00 a.m. has been planned for the sale, which will be conducted through the website www.bid4assets.com/ klickitat. This sale date is subject to change; however, prior to sale, notice shall be published for two weeks in the local newspaper. However, prior to sale, notice shall be posted for ten successive days in three public places in Klickitat County, one of which shall be the Klickitat County Treasurer’s office. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you neither appear and defend, as above described, nor redeem, as above described, this will constitute default, and judgment will be rendered against your property without notice, foreclosing the lien of taxes, interest, penalties, and costs shown above together with intervening interest, penalties, and costs, and ordering the sale of each lot, tract, or parcel of the property for the satisfaction of the sums charged and found against it, as provided by law and as requested in plaintiff’s complaint now on file in this court and cause. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served timely. This Notice and Summons is issued pursuant to RCW 84.64.050. Dated this 30th day of September 2024. KLICKITAT COUNTY, a duly organized and existing County of the State of Washington, Plaintiff, By: Greg Gallagher
County Treasurer Rebecca Cranston WSBA # 48192
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for Plaintiff 205 S. Columbus, MS-CH-18 Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 773-5838
EXHIBIT “A” October 31, 2024, Interest
3. NAME: James L Christenson & Patricia I. Christenson Address: C/O LYLE J. CHRISTENSON 772 NE Autumncreek Way #0209 Beaverton, OR 97005 PARCEL #: 04-14-28000007/00 SITUS: Unknown Situs Klickitat, WA 98628 Acres: 117.66 Legal: S2N2SE; S2SE LESS R/W; 28-4-14
Sheep herders wood stove $110, only used once. 509773-3343 Echo Gas string trimmer $80 509-773-3343
Master Built electric smoker $30, comes with pellets and chips 509-773-3343 RIMS, chrome 6 lug Ford w/ studs $300 Goldendale area 509-261-1525
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Lienholders: Klickitat County
Treasurer Address: 205 S Columbus Room 201 Goldendale, WA 98620
Value: 51,670.00
Year – Principal, Interest, Penalty, Costs, Total 2021 - 347.65, 165.09, 36.34, 1,075.00, 1,544.08 2022 - 14.71, 3.54, 18.25 2023 - 387.28, 75.66, 38.86, 501.80 2024 - 546.41, 32.76, 15.87, 595.04 Minimum Bid 1,296.05, 277.05, 91.07, 1,075.00, 2,659.17 10 NAME: Judy L Farrell, TRUSTEE Address: PO Box 608 White Salmon, WA 98672 PARCEL #: 06-10-13000004/00 Situs: Unknown Situs address White Salmon WA 98672 Acres: .3 Legal: TL 7 IN NWSW; 13-610
Lienholders: Klickitat County Treasurer 205 S Columbus RM 201 Goldendale WA 98620 Value: 250.00 Year - Principal, Interest, Penalty, Costs, Total 2020 - 5.03, 2.72, 0, 1,075.00, 1,082.75 2021 - 5.03, 2.11, 0, 7.14 2022 - 5.03, 1.51, 0, 6.54 2023 - 17.07, 5.12, 0, 22.19 2024 - 17.07, 1.02, .36, 18.45 Minimum Bid 49.23, 12.48, .36, 1075.00, 1,137.07 31 NAME: Thomas V Mickelson Address: 3614 Tierra Vida Lane Pasco, WA 99301 PARCEL #: 05-17-20000009/00 Situs: Unknown Situs Address, WA Acres: 7.57 Legal: TL 3 IN SWSW; 20-5-17 Lienholders: Klickitat County Building Dept. 115 W Court St Goldendale WA 98620 Klickitat County Treasurer 205 S Columbus RM 201 Goldendale, WA 98620 Value: 113,530.00
Year – Principal, Interest, Penalty, Costs, Total 2018 Nuisance Abatement - 66,435.54, 12,622.75, 0, 79,058.29
ness 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.
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.
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
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 via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river.or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
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 @ 541-3400142. RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
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.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-296-2677. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
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
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
Volunteers 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.
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
MENTORS WANTED Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
$500 or Less
WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $70. 541-980-4154.
SEWING Machine. Complete with owner’s manual and attachments. In a maple cabinet with four drawers. Needs a little adjustment, but otherwise in great shape. $100. 541-980-8510.
$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!
• Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads • Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online
SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Never been used. Half price at $35. Firm. 541296-1289.
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.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
STUDDED Tires. P215/60R16. $20 for all four tires. 541-993-9030.
WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
LENNOX China Service for 12. 68-piece service for 12 Lenox China. Belvidere pattern. $400. 541-490-7254.
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 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
BIKES. Assortment of 13 different ones. $100 takes them all. 541-354-1748.
CLEAR Glass Dinner Plates, set of 15. 10 inch diameter. $45. 541-490-7254. DUTCH Oven. 5 qt cast iron dutch oven. $45. 541-4907254.
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Firewood & Heating Fuel
OAK Firewood, split. 7 cords available at $100/cord. Uhaul. 541-296-5791.
Furniture
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.
Household Merchandise
DUTCH Oven. 5 qt cast iron dutch oven. $45. 541-4907254.
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.
Hobbies & Crafts
SEWING Machine. Complete with owner’s manual and attachments. In a maple cabinet with four drawers. Needs a little adjustment, but otherwise in great shape. $100. 541-980-8510.
Miscellaneous
SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Never been used. Half price at $35. Firm. 541296-1289.
MISCELLANEOUS
BABY GEAR
Stroller ($35), Crib with mattress ($135), Crib with no mattress ($50). Call 541980-4154.
WEBBER Charcoal BBQ. $70. 541-980-4154.
Miscellaneous Wanted
WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.
Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
BIKES. Assortment of 13 different ones. $100 takes them all. 541-354-1748.
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.
Cats
ADULT CAT COMPANIONS FREE TO GOOD HOMES
Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099
Auctions NOTICE OF ONLINE AUCTION at AUCTION SALESCO.COM
Saturday, October 19, 2024
#66 Dolly Long, #127 Lisa Cheadle, #128 Johnny Moore, #406 Natasha Pashek, #584 Rosa Lopez, #594 Rosa Valles, and #1631 Billie Chelson
Sale to the highest bidder must remove entire contents within 48 hours of sale. No checks.
NW’S LARGEST GARAGE & VINTAGE MEGA SALE Over 600 Indoor Sales November 2nd Sellers & Shoppers Wanted www.nwgsales.com 360-907-5919 Garage/Yard Sales
Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome
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 1-800-669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-927-9275.
HOOD RIVER - Furnished Studio, available 10/15/245/14/25 at $1,250/month plus $1,000 security deposit. You’re literally one block from town and surprisingly secluded on a little known section of Sherman Avenue. Park your car and walk to coffee shops, breweries, wine bars and restaurants galore! You have your own private entrance and completely separate living quarters. No Pets. No smoking. Included: king bed, comforter, blankets, dresser, TV, bookshelf, end tables, couch, table, 2 chairs, refrigerator with freezer, microwave, hot plate, toaster oven, toaster, Insta pot, plates, glasses and utensils. Tenant to supply sheets, pillow and towels. Jon, 503720-6431.
Help Wanted 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,
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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
Sizing down — have 2002 Fleetwood Bounder 33R. 2-12’ slideouts, 8.1 CHEU AUD Allison transmission. 4-6 volt house batteries, 2 new Acs, new power awning and more. $23,500. Call/text 503-351-0137.
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
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ADVERTISE STATEWIDE with a $325 classified listing or $1600 for a display ad. Call The Sentinel at 509-773-3777 for details.
Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-225-8568 today!
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Beth Wood, Collection Librarian Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org
(Family Features) A snug sweater, a crackling fire and a meal that warms you from the inside out are perfect ways to spend a cool autumn evening with the people you love. Gather around the table for a hearty meal featuring some of the most comforting flavors of fall –pumpkin, apple and cinnamon— plus a special ingredient: pierogies. Found in the frozen food aisle, Mrs. T’s Pierogies are stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes, cheesy goodness and other big, bold flavors – a comforting addition to this Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Mini Pierogies. Available in 13 flavors, including 4 Cheese Medley, Loaded Baked Potato, Broccoli & Cheddar and other varieties in both full and mini sizes, they can be boiled, baked, sauteed, air fried and even grilled, making them a versatile addition to seasonal dishes of all kinds. Plus, in honor of National Pierogy Day, you can enter for a chance to win items to get cozy –pierogy style. From getting comfy on the couch with pierogies to enjoying them in bed, you can win items inspired by these soft, pillowy, cheese-filled pasta pockets: like a plush robe or pierogy-shaped blanket. To enter, simply follow @mrstspierogies on Instagram, like the sweepstakes post and comment your favorite way to get cozy.
To find more cozy recipe inspiration, visit mrstspierogies.com.
Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the F.B.I.” from David Grann’s book (2017), and “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (from the 2015 book “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops” by Damien Lewis). There is even another non ction bestseller about Churchill’s spy organization - “A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell (2020). If you decide to dip your toes in the pool of non ction, here are some titles you can nd at the library.
Authors whose books read like thrillers: David Grann (selected titles)
• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” (2023)
• “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the F.B.I.” (2017)
• “The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon” (2009)
Eric Larson (selected titles)
• “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War” (2024)
• “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” (2015)
• “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America” (2002)
Authors whose books educate and make you laugh:
Bill Bryson (selected titles)
• “The Body: A Guide for Occupants” (2019)
• “A Short History of Nearly Everything” (2003)
• “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail” (1997)
Mary Roach (selected titles)
• “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” (2021)
• “Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void” (2010)
• “Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers” (2003)
Authors who make hard science accessible:
Stephen Hawking (selected title)
• “A Briefer History of Time” (with Leonard Mlodinow, 2006)
Neil deGrasse Tyson (selected titles)
• “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization” (2023)
• “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” (2017)
• “Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries” (2007)
Beth Wood is a senior collection development
librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries.
Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
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In pot over medium-low heat, add drizzle of olive oil, and saute shallots, garlic and apple 20 minutes, covered. Let mixture slightly cool then add to blender with 1/2 cup broth and blend until fully combined. In pot, add pumpkin puree; blended shallot mixture; maple syrup; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; nutmeg; cinnamon; remaining broth; heavy cream; and thyme, to taste. Bring to low boil then add frozen pierogies. Boil 3 minutes.
I’m usually pretty good about doing things I don’t want to do. I’ve been alive long enough to know that getting started is always the hardest part. But nothing is harder for me to start than doing weights. I say “doing” weights because I don’t actually lift anything other than myself. I started out with push-ups because a friend suggested a “100-pushup challenge.” I had never done any upper-body exercise of any kind. I couldn’t imagine I could do 100 push-ups—and it turns out I was right. I couldn’t for almost two years. But I did them almost every day, and I went from 30 to 50 (where I stayed for a full year) to 75, and, finally, to 100. Then I discovered I could do 110 and, by the end, I was able to do 200 push-ups at a time.
Was my form perfect? It was not. I couldn’t care less. I did them fast and sloppy and got them over with. But my arms got a lot stronger, and I hoped my genetic inclination toward osteoporosis might be helped. I did them because I thought a me in the future would appreciate my efforts.
But I finally got to a point where I absolutely dreaded push-ups. I stopped doing them for days at a time. It takes a while to do 200 push-ups, and I hated every moment of it.
So, I decided to do something different. There is a small gym in the building where I live, and it has machines in it. I’d never used any of these machines. They terrified me. But my 16-year-old nephew, Beau, started lifting weights two years ago. He is very muscular now and goes to the gym several times a week. Beau came to my gym with me, and we looked at the terrifying machines.
“What do I do, Beau?”
“All you need is this machine,” he said, pointing to
the scariest one. He sounded sure of himself, and Beau is a fellow who does a lot of research before he comes out with pronouncements.
“Just this machine?”
“Yup. If you want to work upper body, this will do it.” Beau showed me three exercises I could do on the one machine, and I became determined to use this machine every day. And I did. For a while. Then I began to hate it almost as much as push-ups. I had to get dressed to go to the gym (even if it was just downstairs). I had to put on my shoes (and we all know how hard that can be). Sometimes I had to do my exercises in front of other people.
(They were not the least bit interested, but still.)
And I started avoiding it, just as I had the pushups.
“Maybe I don’t have to do weights at all,” I told myself. “Maybe I’ve done enough!” But I didn’t feel good. And I knew Future Me would be disappointed in Past Me.
So, I’ve started up again.
I’m not pretending I love doing weights, but I’m not complaining as much, either. Because even if I only do one short set, I feel better afterward. I feel stronger and more confident—but not really because my arms are stronger. I feel stronger when I do something I truly detest, even for a short time, because I decided to do it and did it. I did something just because it was the right thing to do.
I remind myself that I’m doing a favor for Future Me. I sure hope she appreciates it. To see photos, check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.
Humans have a love hate relationship with bears. We are drawn to their cuteness and have made toys, movies and books that depict all kinds of bears. Humans from all over the world travel to Yellowstone National Park to see the grizzly bears in the wild. Grizzlies are members of the brown bear family and the second largest animal in the bear kingdom. They are the apex predators in most of the places where they live, with humans as their only threat to survival. An apex predator is the animal at the top of the food chain. Grizzly bears have huge bodies. That means they have to have huge appetites to survive. These bears are good athletes, good parents and good for the environment.
Grizzlies used to live all across the western states from Canada to Mexico. As settlers began to move toward the west coast in the 1800s they came face to face with this large animal. Although grizzly bears don’t hunt humans, they will attack if startled or feel threatened, and they have been known to kill livestock. The settlers were afraid of the large bears and hunted them until they were almost extinct. The bears moved north into less populated places. Grizzly bears now range from the northwestern United States into northern Canada and Alaska. They are pretty particular about their home range and usually choose a place that has a river or large stream, some open prairies and meadows.
Don’t try to outrun, outswim or outthink a grizzly, because you will probably lose. They have adaptations that have occurred over the last 20,000 years that make this bear into the perfect athlete who has super powers. First, they have excellent memories and scientists think they are North America’s smartest land animal. They can smell 2,000 times better than a human. This helps them sense danger and find food. They can run up to 35 miles per hour and their jaw strength is tremendous. Can you imagine being able to crush a bowling ball in one bite?
Baby grizzly bears are very good tree climbers, especially if they feel threatened. Having strong claws and large feet gives this animal many advantages. They use their paws and claws for fishing, digging out winter dens and ripping bark off of dead trees looking for bugs to eat. Just in case you are thinking that you can swim better than a grizzly bear, think again. They can swim faster and farther than most humans.
Grizzly bears store food away as fat to keep them insulated through the long northern winters. They can eat up to 90 pounds of food a day. Since they are always hungry, this causes some very dangerous encounters with humans. When food is scarce, bears will head into town and raid trash cans. Their sensitive noses can smell trash from miles away. As the grizzlies have moved farther north, they have had many more encounters with polar bears. Recently, scientists have realized that polar bears and grizzly bears are able to breed. This has caused a bear hybrid called the groller bear. No one knows for sure how many of these hybrids exist. When the two most dangerous bears have babies are the babies going to grow up meaner than their parents?
Bears: Humpbacked Giants of North America by M Martin
Grizzly Bears of Alaska: Explore the Wild World of Bears by Debbie Miller
Young Washingtonians across the state are invited to participate in the 2024 Student Mock Election presented by the Office of the Secretary of State.
The Student Mock Election is a nonpartisan, educational event that teaches children to be informed voters. All K-12 students in Washington state are welcome to participate by casting votes on races and measures.
“I’m inviting educators throughout the state to use the Student Mock Election and help encourage lifelong participation in our democracy,” Hobbs said. “This opportunity is great preparation for young Washingtonians to become aware and involved as soon as they’re eligible.”
Ballots, vote tabulation sheets, posters, and Voters’ Pamphlets are available for download at www. sos.wa.gov/mockelection.
Free “I Voted” stickers can be ordered from the website as well. In this year’s Mock Election students make decisions on Presidential and state Executive candidates, and a statewide initiative regarding natural gas. In the alternate ballot, students can vote on issues of special importance to their age group, including cell phone usage in schools, whether pineapple is a suitable pizza topping, and choosing the state’s Cryptid Ambassador. The Lake Chelan Dragon and Sasquatch were not available for comment. From October 1 until
students
the November 5 General Election, participation statistics will be available on the Secretary of State’s Mock Election engagement dashboard website. The Mock Election website also offers a free Teaching Elections in Washington State curriculum book and a series of 30- to 45-minute lessons to help students learn how elections work.
“I’m proud to make this toolkit of free resources available to every teacher and home educator,” Secretary Hobbs said. “I hope to help students across the state learn the power of civic engagement. Personally, I think pineapple is great on pizza, but only if it’s paired with Canadian bacon, not pepperoni.”
Harvest Festival packs the fairgrounds
JORDAN MAYBERRY
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The familiar breeze of early autumn washed over a crowd of families and volunteers of all generations, some dressed in traditional pioneer costumes. The background hum of folk music mingled with clouds of voices and laughter. It was here, at the Klickitat County fairgrounds, that the St. Raphael Education Foundation hosted its second annual Harvest Festival last week.
“There were lots of games, and we had a chili cookoff, we had a cupcake contest for the older kids and the younger kids, we had a costume contest,” Foundation chair Basil Stuart said of the festivities. These also included live music, a group dinner, and a cakewalk, a game similar to musical chairs.
This was the fi rst Harvest Festival hosted by the Foundation at the fairgrounds, and the venue fit the needs of developments over the past year. “It’s a new facility, different layout, different dynamics. We’ll definitely have to work on a few tweaks to get it flowing a little better” for the future, Stuart said. “It was at the Grange last year, and we outgrew it so fast. We needed more space, and [the fairgrounds] had overflow rooms.
We saw it was a good fit.”
The event drew a sharp increase in attendance and endowments, spelling good news for the Foundation as it continues to approach its long-term fi nancial goals. Stuart outlined the mission of St. Raphael’s Education Foundation: “It’s an education organization dedicated to providing funds in support of Orthodox Christians seeking education.” Stuart clarified, “We raise money for short term grants but also for longterm endowment for eventually funding a school. We’re building up towards that.”
Stuart, a longtime educator himself, is realizing a grand vision with the St. Raphael’s. He describes the condition of contemporary private schooling, and how the Foundation seeks to correct it: “It’s been a dream of mine for years. After years of teaching private school, I often wondered why [teachers and students] struggled so much. They are free to do anything they want, they have no restrictions, so why do they often fail?”
Stuart says he discovered the answer. “I realized they fail because they often cannot pay their teachers very much, so they have to go with younger teachers who don’t have a background or education. You often get burnout, or you even have people who get married and can’t manage
on a low income. So they either make a sacrifice and work three jobs, never having time for their family and not being a very good teacher because there is no time to prepare, or they leave.”
The Foundation is looking to make itself a longterm establishment with a strong cushion of support. Stuart describes the plan of action: “What would it take to empower a private school to really thrive? It would take an incredible amount of funding. You either sell out to the rich, which many have done, or you self-fund slowly over time, and you build up to where you can hire your first teacher, which is what we’re going to do.” Once it reaches a certain threshold, the endowment will be able to generate enough passive income through investments alone to support the establishment of a formal school. “The endowment is growing, it really is growing, we have to be patient,” Stuart commented.
The Harvest Festival is the Foundation’s third major fundraising event of the year. Its Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction event, along with a community-wide garage sale, already drew an increase in support, and the momentum sees no signs of slowing.
On September 23, the Goldendale School Board voted to move forward with the center concept for the track and field project. This concept will place the project on the field area between the back of the Goldendale High School and the current track and field location. The field will run north-south and will create a complex that can host football, soccer, track and other activities.
GSD’s Board began looking into options for replacing the current track and field last spring. At that time, it was decided that more study, information,
and input was needed. In May, the Board solicited architect proposals for the project. The board selected SPVV Architects, a landscape architect fi rm out of Spokane, Washington, for the project. SPVV conducted staff and community overview sessions in August and an additional community input session was held earlier this month.
GSD’s Board took into consideration the community and staff input, costs of the project, prevailing winds, and venue options. As with any project, there are pros and
cons with any confi guration. The Board’s conversation regarding location identified that by placing the field in the center location they could maximize the current facility for youth sports and community access after school hours while providing a high-quality performance venue for students. The district’s next steps will include conducting a geotechnical survey and refi nement of the concept. Once this is complete, the bid process will begin. The goal is to have the facility built over the course of the spring and summer 2025.
