KVH makes energy history
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MARZELES EDITOR
As crowds for a prominent elected official go, the one at Klickitat Valley Health (KVH)
Thursday morning was small, disproportionate to the magnitude of the occasion he was in Goldendale to mark with a ribbon cutting.
Standing before what for all the world looked like just a shed with machinery and wiring in it, Inslee proclaimed, “This demonstrates the incredible innovative dynamic talents of a smaller community, leading the state of Washington and the nation in a first-of-a-kind use of a renewable source—hydrogen, which does not pollute.
“Goldendale is the most innovative place in the state of Washington this morning.”
KVH is the first facility in the world to utilize hydrogen to generate electricity using a new system developed by Toyota and energy company Rehlco.
For the ribbon cutting, Inslee was joined by Rep. Gina Mosbrucker (R–Goldendale), a key player in helping bring the project to reality, and KVH CEO Jonathan Hatfield. Mosbrucker initiated the development through inspiration she derived during a trip to Denmark, where she saw the enormous potential of such a system.
The machine is called a hydrogen fuel cell, and KVH is using it in a backup generator that will serve as a reliable, self-sustaining micro grid in the event of any kind of disaster that might shut down conventional power supplies. As KVH board member Mark Sigfrinius put it, “It will make us a total emergency center, in case there’s any kind of tragedy. When we’re all done, it will also power the grade school, the middle school, and the high school. It will be someplace for the public to meet, especially if the power goes out.”
And as Inslee joked, “This is like a lot of the machines in our hospital. It’s good for our health.”
The event drew officials from several high-profile agencies, in-
cluding FEMA, Toyota, Rehlco, Washington Emergency Management, Washington Department of Commerce, and renewable energy company Ameresco.
How KVH came to be the site of this historical occasion is recounted by Rehlco. “Close collaboration between engineering teams from Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America to develop and install a hydrogen-powered fuel cell system, KVH set the technical objectives,” a Rehlco document states. “The fuel cell system needed to offer the highest levels of power resiliency to provide grid-following and emergency power with the option to export excess energy to the grid through a net metering program. Space restraints at the Goldendale site meant size mattered, too—it needed to be compact yet modular and scalable to allow for future development. And being located outdoors in all weather, it needed to be rugged and reliable while operating with low noise and throughlife maintenance costs.
“The 10-foot hydrogen fuel cell was prototype-tested and factory-built within Rehlko facilities. It has been configured to meet the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA110 standard for emergency and standby power systems – providing KVH with an ultra-safe solution for prime power, peak shaving and emergency power.
“‘The fuel cell power system has been designed for widespread component interoperability to provide reliable power on demand and offers low-maintenance operation and reduced through-life costs,’ says Ben Rapp, Rehlco
Christopher threatens to sue County, other commissioners
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
For a change, the most startling news coming out of the Klickitat County Commission came after the regularly scheduled meeting on October 22.
Two weeks ago, the county was served with notice of a tort claim from Mark Jobe, husband of County Auditor Heather Jobe, claiming Commissioner Dan Christopher violated his First Amendment rights by insinuating he might use what he thought was dirt on Jobe to curb Jobe’s criticism of Christopher. At a meeting on the 15th, Commissioners Jake Anderson and Lori Zoller voted that Christopher was not acting in his official capacity and thus should not be defended by the insurance pool to which the county belongs.
On the afternoon of the 22nd, the Washington Counties Risk Pool formally notified the county that it disagreed with that assessment and stands ready to defend Christoper in this proposed lawsuit. The notification cites a portion of its agreement with the county that says if the county denies the request for defense and the pool disagrees with the county’s decision, the county could be liable for costs in defending the lawsuit.
The Washington Counties Risk Pool [Pool] is an association of 24 of the state’s 39 counties that provides member counties “programs of joint self-insurance, joint purchasing of insurance, and joint contracting for or hiring of personnel to provide risk management, claims handling, and administrative services,” as it states on its website. The Pool makes its own determination of what claims it considers legitimate to cover. Tort claims against a county or its elected officials can fall within the Pool’s consideration even if county commissioners decide that a tort matter does not constitute actions done in an official capacity. A county cannot overrule a Pool’s decision; neither can the Pool overrule a county’s decision. If the two do not agree, final determination is made in further court action.
In a Tuesday evening email in response to a request for comment, Christopher noted that about 30 percent of Klickitat County ballots have been turned in and claimed “the County is on the hook for election interference from me if I lose the election and file suit against the County and Commissioners Zoller and Anderson... I will be notifying the board clerk tonight of my request for the board to hold an emergency session so that they can reeval-
MARKING AN HISTORIC MOMENT: Top, Rep. Gina
and KVH CEO Jonathan Hatfield flank Washington Gov. Jay Inslee as he speaks Thursday morning at KVH. Middle, Inslee cuts the ribbon for the new hydrogen fuel cell with representatives from KVH and associated energy companies standing by. Above, a diagram of the hydrogen fuel cell.
City taking applications for 2025 lodging tax funds
The City of Goldendale has announced it is now accepting applications for 2025 lodging tax funds.
The City has established the Event Committee to support tourism promotion projects within the City. The purpose of administering lodging tax funds is to provide funding to eligible organizations or groups for the purpose of positively impacting tourism in the City of Goldendale. Funding and specific awards are dependent on recommendations of the Event Committee and final decision by the city council. The council may allocate all, none, or a portion of the available funds. The Event Committee is accepting proposals for tourism related services to be provided during the 2025 calendar year and funded by revenue from the City’s lodging tax. Lodging taxes available for 2025 are estimated to be $80,000. Selected proposals will be based on their emphasis and ability to create events and activities that will result in positive user impacts on lodging, restaurants, and retail markets in the city.
To be considered an application must be completed and submitted by December 2. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Contact City Hall at (509) 773-3771 to obtain an application. Send the application via email in MS Word or .pdf format and include all attachments in .pdf format to: tgunnyon@ci.goldendale.wa.us.
The lodging tax is an existing (sales tax) authorized by Washington State law in RCW 67.28, Public Stadium, Convention, Arts and Tourism Facilities. The City of Goldendale receives revenue from the Washington State Revenue Department under a special Hotel-Motel Tax. The tax is a charge placed on consumers for lodging at hotels, motels, rooming houses, private campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks, and similar facilities for continuous periods of less than one month. Funding for this program comes from the City of Goldendale Tourism Fund, which receives hotel/motel taxes from lodging establishments from inside the city limits. The city collects a four percent tax on charges for overnight lodging. 2% is considered a basic hotel/ motel tax, and the second 2% is a credit against the sales tax that lodging establishments collect.
uate and potentially change their minds before even more votes are cast.” The Goldendale Sentinel noted that Christopher maintained he was not, in fact, acting in his official commissioner capacity when he responded to the paper’s requests for comment. Christopher was upset that multiple comment requests were emailed to his county email address, asserting, “This did not happen in my official commissioner capacity.” Not a lot of news came out of the meeting on the 22nd. There was no jail update, and when the commissioners were asked if they had any additional information, all three responded that they got the same reports at the same time the public did—in the course of an open meeting. Commissioners did agree to look into a situation where a res-
ident bought a five-acre parcel in Box Canyon, and found a well at that location would have to be 900 feet deep at a cost of $85,000. His next move was to inquire about putting in a 2500-gallon cistern and haul water in. To do so, the county told him he needed to hire an engineer. The engineer said that the requirements were so stringent, that before a single dollar was spent on equipment, the engineering costs would run him $18,000. Commissioners agreed that this was excessive, with Christopher adding there is no county requirement that someone hire an engineer. “You can do the drawings yourself,” he said. “They need to be able to do a better job advising you on what is possible, what the minimum requirements are. I’m not saying it’s just public health. It’s plan-
The City of Goldendale considers lodging tax funded proposals from public agencies and nonprofit organizations. Proposals must completely address the questions in the application, and all requested supplemental information must be provided. The criteria listed below constitute the standards by which applications for funding from the Lodging Tax Fund are judged. In some cases, by their nature, some applicant events, activities, programs, organizations and facilities will not be able to meet all criteria. However, the more criteria met the stronger the application.
Allocation evaluation criteria
Community Economic Impact: Potential positive economic impact of tourism on the community is a significant benefit that can be measured. In its most fundamental effect, tourism impacts the community’s economy through the dollars brought to and spent in the City of Goldendale. Overnight stays generate more revenue than day visits. The total impact can be measured in terms of direct dollar expenditures made by the visitors themselves and indirect
Mosbrucker
SuperiorCourtlog
Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docket for the month of October 2024 provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney
David R Quesnel Superior Court criminal docketsare generallythefirstandthird Mondaysof themonth State of Washington v Robert A Norris, No 23-1-00036-20, defendant pleadedguiltytoMalicious Mischiefonthe1stDegree
RCW 9A 47.070(l)(a), and Assaultinthe3rdDegree (LEO), RCW 9A36.031(1) (g) date of offenses 8/06/23, and on 10/21/24 he was sentenced to 22 months in prison and 12 monthsDOCsupervision
• State of Washington v Jessie J Rossi, No 23-1-00038-20, defendant pleaded guilty on 8/18/24 to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree, RCW 9.41040 date of offense 8/20/23, and on 10/07/24 was sentenced to 24 months of DOC supervision under a
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State of Washington v Daryan S Turner No 24-1-00021-20, defendant pleaded guilty to a felony Violation of a DV Protection Order, RCW 7.105 450(5), date of offense 3/19/24, and was sentenced to 90 days jail and 12 months DOC supervision underafirsttime offender waiver, RCW9.94A650
• State of Washington v Joshua E Meeks, No 24-1-00022-20, on 9/19/24 the defendant was found guilty after a jury trial of Assault 4th Degree DV, RCW 9A 36.041 and 10.99 020(8), Unlawful Imprisonment DV, RCW 9A40.040 and10.99080(8) and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, RCW 9A 76.020, date of offenses 4/05/24, and on 10/07/24 was sentenced to12monthsand1dayin prisonand12monthsSOC supervision
• State of Washington
Snowandicepreparationsunderway
While leaves are just startingtofallinmanyplaces, WashingtonStateDepartment of Transportationcrewshave beenpreparingforwinterfor severalmonths
Teams from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stocked storage sheds and inspected the more than 560 state snowplows Buttheyalsoneed thetravelingpublictoprepare forthecomingweather Many mountain pass closures, for example, are due to poor driverbehavior Thisincludes going too fast for conditions or failing to have proper equipmentforsnowandice Everyonecandotheirpart tokeeppassesand roadways open Thisincludesplanning trips accordingly if closures occurand stayingup to date usingWSDOT’sonlinetools” said WSDOT Maintenance Operations Manager James
Morin “As we do every winter, crews will swarm to the storm’ and move crews and equipment to hard-hit or priority routes during storms Travelers should ensure their vehicle is ready for winter and also regularly trackweatherconditionsand road closures During heavy storms, consider altering or canceling non-essential travel plans and/or looking into what alternative forms of travelmaybeavailable It’s also importantfor motorists to remember to slow down allow extra space and stop for people using crosswalks Peoplewalkingorridingalong roadwaysmaybehardertosee duringstorms InWashington, 25% of residentseither don’t or cant drive a vehicle, so everyone should be alert during storms and other winterweather
Ashley A Soyck, No 24-1-00045-20, defendant was found guilty after a jury trial of Residential Burglary, RCW 9A52.025, date of offense 6/15/23, and sentencing is set for 11/04/24
• State of Washington v Tim E Depaepe, No 24-1-00050-20, on 9/16/24 the defendant pleaded guilty tofelony Violation of DV Protection Order RCW 7.105 450(5) date of offense 9/03/24, and on 10/21/24 he was sentenced to 19 months
in prison and 19 months of DOC supervision under a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative, RCW9.94A660
• State of Washington v 24-1-00038-20, defendant pleadedguiltytoCriminal Impersonation1stDegree, RCW 9A 60.040, Operate a Motor Vehicle w/o Ignition Interlock, RCW 46.20740 FalseStatement to Public Servant, RCW 9A76.175andObstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, RCW 9A 76.020, date of offenses 6/14/24, and was sentenced to 1 month in jail and 12 monthsDOCsupervision State of Washington v Victor J Mathis, No 24-1-00041-20, on 8/21/24 the defendant was found guilty after a jury trial of Assault 2nd Degree DV, RCW 9A 36.021 and 10.99020, date of offense 6/27/24, Tampering with a Witness, RCW
9A72.120and10.99020and Violation of Protection Order DV, RCW 7.105450 and 10.99 020, date of offenses 7/08/24, and on 10/0/24 was sentenced to 84monthsinprisonand18 monthsDOCsupervision
* State of Washington v Brandie G Hicinbothom, 24-1-00053-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Theft 2nd Degree, RCW 9A 56.040, date of offense 3/07/24 and was sentenced to 15 days jail convertedtoworkcrew
The Brighter Goldendale best-decoratedhomesand Christmas Committee has businessesinGoldendale announcedthe34thAnnual • Complimentary LodgeCandyCaneLaneChristmas made hearty soups will Parade is set to take place beserved on Saturday, December . Sipsomehotchocolatein 14 This holiday tradition bringsfestivecheerwithan eveningfullof activitiesfor allages
Paradeschedule: 4 pm Parade Line-Upon
S Shuster Avenue by the GoldendalePrimarySchool 4:15 p m Community Choir of Goldendale on the CountyCourthouseLawn 4:30 pm Parade Entry
Judging 4:45 p m Christmas L Tree Lighting on the KC Courthouse Lawn, led by GrandMarshalEdgar Holbrook of Bishop Companies 5pm ParadeStarts
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memoryof RachaelStarr
• VisitwithSantaClaus
• Free Books for kids, presented by the GoldendaleKiwanis
GrandMarshallHolbrook is a lifelong resident of Goldendale and has owned and operated Bishop Sanitation, Inc, since1977 One Brighter Goldendale Christmas Committee member explained
Because Edgar isn’t one to seek out the spotlight we wanted to honor his decades of service to the greater Columbia Gorge communities in this public way We invite everyone to
Followingtheparade: WarmupattheGoldendale join us in celebrating the Community Gathering spirit of the season and held at The Lodge, 219 S making the 34th annual Columbus, Candy Cane Lane Parade where attendees can ourbestoneyet!“ For more information, • Award Presentations for contact Lanae Johnson at parade entries and the (509)261-3125
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
These are the mixed doubles senior tennis teams at the 1958 U.S. Open! Okay, not really. You can tell ’cause they’re not in their ten-
nis clothes. Nice looking folks. Wonder why they were in the paper? We sure don’t know. 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 26, 1899 – 125 Years Ago
School District No. 2 has a handsome new schoolhouse.
[The District No. 2 school, located on the swale south of Goldendale, consolidated with Goldendale in 1923. Goldendale Grange bought the school building for $150. They moved the two-story building four miles to Goldendale, and for the next 27 years was the home of the Goldendale Grange. The Grange sold the building about 1947, at which time it was repurposed into an apartment complex that still stands at the corner of East Broadway and Chatfield Street.]
October 19, 1939 – 85 Years Ago
Official dedicatory ceremonies led by Ira E. Shea, State Grange lecturer, will mark the official completion of the Centerville Grange Hall this Friday evening. Grange leaders from all sections of Klickitat County have been invited to attend the special ceremonies. The Centerville Grange Hall, first opened in December 1937, was built entirely by cooperative labor of the members. The building, now recognized as one of the finest of its kind in the State of Washington, has been finished according to the original construction plans during the past summer.
October 26, 1944 – 80 Years Ago
Jack Dressel is mourning the loss of Tillie, the Simcoe Café cat, who is well known in alley circles here. Tillie was a mouser of no mean repute. “In fact,” Dressel mourned, “she even enjoyed alleygators.” She was run over Tuesday night on Broadway. Tillie was noted for her prolific litters of kittens and also achieved fame when The Sentinel once made a large sign placed in the alley that read, “Watch out for Jack Dressel’s cat,” a warning to truck drivers.
October 28, 1954 – 70 Years Ago
A passenger train puffed into Goldendale Saturday afternoon—an unusual sight here in recent years. Aboard were 127 rail club and model railway fans from the Portland area. They took a special round trip ride from Lyle to Goldendale through the scenic Klickitat canyon. While here, they saw H. A. “Dutch” Boysen’s elaborate miniature railway and ate cake and coffee. Regular passenger service over the scenic S.P & S route was discontinued about 1930. But until about six years ago, passengers were allowed to ride the route in the caboose. The route to Goldendale was completed and opened to passenger traffic in 1903 as the Columbia River and Northern Railroad. It was later sold to the S. P, & S Railroad. At one time it was planned to continue the route to Bickleton and Yakima, but the plan never materialized. The completion of Highway 97 led to such dwindling of the passenger traffic that the service was discontinued. However, for several years a coach was hitched to the freight run for occasional passengers.
October 24, 1974 – 50 Years Ago
George Layman, owner, and operator of Layman Lumber Companies’ Goldendale operations announced the sale of the Goldendale mill to Boise Cascade. The plant on Goldendale’s southwest side includes a sawmill, planning mill, drying kilns, and a shipping facility. The facilities in Goldendale presently employ approximately 60 people and produce about 30 million board feet of lumber annually. Layman began in the lumber business in Goldendale in 1948 when he purchased a donkey sawmill operation on Columbus Avenue near the Little Klickitat from Brady Construction Company. He built another sawmill in 1952 on Mill Street across the Little Klickitat River from the current site of A&A Building Supply. That mill was operated until 1965 when the mill on the present site was constructed.
October 31, 1974 – 50 Years Ago
Klickitat County residents will have free access to Oregon after tomorrow when the tolls come off The Dalles Bridge. The bridge has been a toll bridge since it was opened December 18, 1953. The tolls originally were set at 50 cents per passenger car and 50 cents per axle on trucks. The toll was raised to 75 cents on January 1, 1971. We originally started building the bridge upstream from where The Dalles Dam now stands. But when the Army Corp of Engineers decided to put the dam in, we had to tear out the bridge piers that were already built and move it downstream to the present site. The original cost of the structure in 1953, including the cost of the move downstream, was about $5 million.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
THREE ARE JAILED FOR STEALING WOOL
May 2, 1929
For the commission of crimes last Friday night ranging from petit larceny and grand larceny to burglary and covering the territory along the highway from Centerville to the Stacker place below Warwick station, Perry Reynolds, 45, of Portland, Roy Radford, 21, of Hood River, and Clifford Parkhurst, 20, of Sublimity, Ore., are held in the county jail here to answer charges in the Superior Court to be filed against them this week by Prosecuting Attorney Smith.
The first the local authorities knew of the commission of the crimes was early Saturday morning when H. J. Klein, who lives on the Stacker place, called Sheriff McEwen and notified him of the theft of 43 fleeces of wool. The wool had been clipped the day before and left in a hay rack in the barn. Other reports of thievery came in soon after. From persons who had traveled the road from White Salmon to Goldendale early Saturday morning, Sheriff McEwen learned that three men in two cars, a Ford sedan and a late model Chevrolet car with a delivery body, had passed through Lyle going down the river early the same morning. Suspecting these men and cars, points down the river were notified to be on the lookout for them by Sheriff McEwen. Sheriff Gordon at Stevenson, upon receiving the word, went out on the highway and arrested Radford and Parkhurst, who were in the Ford car, just before they reached the interstate bridge below Stevenson. They had in their car sheep pelts, grain sacks, wool, horse hair, and bacon. Reynolds, however, who was driving the Chevrolet loaded with the Klein wool, got across
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the bridge and into Oregon, evidently having crossed while Sheriff Gordon was after his partners in crime. Mr. Gordon was successful in obtaining the license number of his car from the bridge tender. This he phoned to the sheriff’s office in Portland. Deputies there phoned to Salem, found in whose name the car was licensed, together with his address. This proved to be Reynolds. Going to his place they found the car in his garage still loaded with the wool and found Reynolds at his residence in bed.
While there, the deputies made a search of his premises and found one of the four typewriters stolen from a Multnomah county school building about a year ago. They also found a radio set that had been stolen from Sherwood, Ore. Upon being confronted with this Reynolds admitted having stolen the typewriters and radio and admitted having committed the Klickitat County crimes with Radford and Parkhurst.
Upon learning of the arrests Sheriff McEwen and Prosecuting Attorney F. A. Smith left for Stevenson and Portland to return the men and plunder. On their way down they checked on the stolen property and found that the following was missing from the different places: Elmer Mattson, three fleeces of wool, and a number of grain bags; Matt Ahola, number of grain bags; John C. Harms, about 600 grain bags and a can of oil, 16 inner boots, and some other articles that had been taken from his service station which was broken into; H. J. Klein, 43 fleeces of wool, or about 400 pounds. When the officers were returning with the men, it was learned that they stole two sheep pelts and some sacks from Guss
This picture has been colorized. Not a soul had the slightest idea who this person was, we’re sorry to say. Somebody out there somewhere must know.
Hollett; about 84 sacks and some horse hair from Henry Wiidanen; and some bacon and sacks from Matt Wiidanen on the old Judy place; also a log chain and a sheep pelt from the Basse ranch east of Centerville; and a pair of rubber boots, some dishes, knives and forks, frying pan, coffee pot, etc., from the Elmer Mattson place on the lower swale. The grain bags that were stolen from the Harms place were cached near the old school house on the Lyle road west of the Scotland Acres ranch. They were found by a person living in that vicinity who notified Deputy Sheriff McNeil at Lyle. He recovered them Saturday.
All three men admitted having stolen the property from the different places and while being returned to Goldendale to answer charges assisted Sheriff McEwen and Prosecuting Attorney Smith in returning the property to the different owners. This was done Sunday. The Harms grain bags were cached because they did not have enough room in the two cars for them. Reynolds hauled them to the place of caching while the other two sacked up Klein’s wool in grain sacks. He then came back to them and loaded the wool in his car, which made him a load.
All of the property was retuned to the owners except a few pieces of the bacon and some of the articles taken from the Harms service station. Reynolds stands the admitted ringleader of the three and has stated he was trying to help the boys
raise money to make a back payment on a car. So far as has been learned Parkhurst and Radford have not been in trouble with the law before. Reynolds, it has been learned has served time in Walla Walla on a robbery charge. He admits this, and that he commenced serving time there in 1901. According to his statements at one time he worked for C. C. Ross on his dairy ranch below town, and at another time did some county road work in the high prairie section. He claims that his father was interested in a sawmill in the Munson Prairie section along about 1907, and that he worked there some when the mill was operating.
The three men according to their own admissions, made their appearance in the vicinity where they did the thieving on last Thursday, and spent that night prospecting the country to see what could be picked up. They were looking for wool principally, fi nding their largest supply thereof at Klein’s place. Klein would have suffered the heaviest loss had his wool not been recovered by the officers, the value of the same taken being around $180.00. The plunder was returned in the cars of the thieves. The men made their headquarters near the school house mentioned above.
Prosecuting Attorney Smith will file grand larceny charges against the three men this week and contemplates arraigning them before the Superior Court next week.
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Letters from the community
He’s who we need Klickitat County citizens can benefit from Todd Andrews’ skills and experiences. He’s operated several successful ventures that put his clients first, and he has built relationships all over the country and the world. But he chose to live here. He cares deeply about this county and has experienced what happens when government works for the people and when it works against the people. He is well qualified for the role of county commissioner.
What he doesn’t have to do is explain his support for keeping communities safe. He supports law enforcement. What he does not have is thousands of dollars in outside influence coming into his campaign from the west side and around the country. He hasn’t accepted money from, for instance, the “Wend Collective,” run by a WalMart heir. Inside Philanthropy says, “(Wend)(is) secretive about its activities: it has no website to publish its past grants, no nonprofit status to force it to report its grantmaking, and it even requests that its grantees keep the source of their funding anonymous.” Most of Wend’s activities lean towards things the “defund the police” people support. Go to pdc.wa.gov, where you’ll see that Todd Andrews does know how to correctly fill out contributions and expenditures spreadsheets (review and compare them to his opponent’s reports). He can build and implement a budget.
His heart is for Klickitat County. Vote Todd Andrews!
Give him the seat
Dave Barta Goldendale
Dave Stuebe has my vote for Legislative District 17 Position 2. I am supporting Dave because I have had the privilege of working with him for the past three years, and have seen firsthand his strong leadership skills, his ability to grow effective teams, and his unwavering commitment to our local community.
I trust that he will do the hard work needed to serve all of us here in the 17th District well.
Unlike the other candidate, Dave has focused on communicating his experience and successful track record and the importance of looking ahead to keep our State at its best rather than delivering divisive rhetoric and a playbook for party politics.
Southwest Washington deserves better. David Stuebe is ready to answer the call.
Please vote, and let’s give Dave the legislative seat he deserves!
It’s mistaken
Leslie Lewallen Camas
You recently published an article about lay pastors at the Methodist Church. The article quoted one of them as saying “there is no direct biblical reference to a virgin birth.”
To the contrary, the Bible is clear on this subject. Before her marriage to Joseph, Mary tells the visiting angel that she is a virgin (Luke, chapter 1). An angel informs Joseph in Matthew 1 that the conception is “from the Holy Spirit,” not by another man as Joseph mistakenly believed. The same chapter shows that the circumstances of Jesus’ birth are the ultimate fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy that “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son” (Isaiah 7). Our faith hinges on this fact because a Jesus born of human union could not have been the sinless “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1). He would have been a sinner whose death only satisfied his own debt—no one else’s.
Timothy Barta Goldendale
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Please no name calling
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale 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
While we have our eyes on the big picture—the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump, whose disregard for the rule of law, the electoral process, and the peaceful transfer of power are well documented—let us not forget that his real economic policies favor the rich. Those policies include keeping the massive tax cut for them with crumbs for the rest of us, that was his main accomplishment in his first term. Also well documented is the massive transfer of wealth to the already wealthy, our very own oligarchs, ever since Reagan helped jumpstart trickle-down economics. The rich want to keep that money spigot flowing their way, which is why Elon Musk and his ilk are supporting Trump. These wannabe oligarchs haven’t learned the history lesson that if you create an autocratic system, you are then at the mercy of the whims of your fearless leader. And we’ve seen that Trump’s demands for loyalty only go in one direction—towards him!
In Washington State, we have our own rich guy, Brian Heywood, who has funded four initiatives to keep that spigot flowing upward (I-2109,I-2117,I-2124, and I-2166). All are designed to take away things that will benefit the many to enrich the few. Vote NO on them all.
I am writing this letter before the election as a challenge that is presented to us all.
When I coached sports, one thing I really appreciated was that after the contest the opposing teams shook hands and congratulated one another. In the interest of common decency, I call on each of us to do the same after the votes are tallied and the issues are decided.
Those who voted differently from you are not the enemy. We must put aside any anger, refrain from accusations and name calling and seek ways to move forward together.
Our nation has been blessed by God as a noble experiment in selfgovernance. Let us honor that by resisting the temptation to belittle, berate, or condemn others, but instead follow the credo: “Come, let us reason together.”
Remember, no matter what the outcome of any election may be, God is still on the throne.
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.
Darryl Watson Goldendale
It isn’t true
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.
The Harris/Walz ticket and the Democrats want to challenge Trump’s “socialism for the rich” mentality and provide more avenues for wealth building among the shrinking middle class. Those avenues include: adding living-wage jobs, increasing manufacturing, assistance in childcare, in starting small businesses, in building housing, and in being able to afford those houses once built. Home ownership is a big step towards building generational wealth, a step that has been denied to many in our country. Vote Democrat up and down the ballot.
Mark Browne White Salmon
The two best candidates
These are challenging times for Klickitat County. Revenues have fallen because the company operating the landfill lost some big contracts. We’ve got to figure out how to meet the needs of county residents while the costs of doing so rise.
Recently I received a negative campaign ad targeting White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler, candidate for the Washington State Senate. The ad, funded by a PAC with ties to the oil industry, falsely accuses Keethler of “giving herself a raise”—a claim that is completely false and is intentionally meant to deceive voters.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
ing the most votes in the primary as well as the endorsement from President Trump.
I firmly believe and pray that Donald J. Trump is going to be reelected as our President this November. When he does, he is going to need members of Congress to implement the America First Agenda. I know Jerrod Sessler will stand with President Trump.
Clint Didier Eltopia, Washington
He wants revenge
Given the rapid downward spiral of a mentally impaired Trump, if he were elected, Vance could end up assuming power, along with the other power-hungry despots that are propping up Trump as the future of America.
Trump does not have a plan for saving America; he does not hold a philosophical ideal in his declining brain, and he does not care about Americans. His motivation for running again is to gain the power to conduct political revenge and make personally profitable deals with other autocratic leaders. It’s clear now that he has become a puppet for a group of dangerous men who want to rule America, destroying the Constitution, the federal government, and democracy.
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.
As a councilor of the White Salmon City Council, I feel it is important to clarify that it was the council, not Mayor Keethler, who voted unanimously to increase the mayor’s salary. To be extra clear, mayors have no authority to set or increase their own salary. The city council raised the pay for the role of mayor from $650 per month to $2,000 per month, reflecting the reality that the job had become a full-time commitment. This increase was driven by a need to recognize the value and demands of the role, not by any self-interest on the mayor’s part. In truth, the position’s compensation should be even higher, but our town operates on limited resources.
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
We need county commissioners who have the skills to work collaboratively with each other in order to tackle these challenges. Two candidates, Amanda Kitchings for Position One and Ron Ihrig for Position Three, have demonstrated strong collaboration skills. They will both bring a “can-do” problem-solving mentality to the task. Amanda has a strong business background, and she wants the county to pursue grants to help generate the revenues needed to provide services for our residents. Ron completed a term on the Board of Commissioners in the past and continues to volunteer extensively. He’s running to serve as a commissioner again because he sees the need for someone who works well with others to step up.
Amanda Kitchings for Position One and Ron Ihrig for Position Three—competent, caring, and collaborative. That’s what we need.
Rick George White Salmon
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.
Project 2025 is the playbook for this takeover. Vance wrote the forward for this fascist agenda, and his views align perfectly with the described actions destroying America. Despite Trump’s claim to save America, the real agenda is to destroy America. I am reminded of King George III, known as the mad king who lost America. If elected, Donald Trump will be remembered as the madman who lost America to a small group of men and women determined to destroy our country.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
It is disheartening to see the interests of oil companies attacking a rural mayor for her accomplishments. I am confident she is well-prepared to advocate for the people of Klickitat, Skamania, and Clark counties as a state senator. I encourage others to look beyond these deceptive, misleading ads and consider who truly has the interests of our communities at heart.
Jim Ransier White Salmon
Trump will need him
It’s my great honor to endorse Jerrod Sessler for the United States Congress. I don’t lend my name to candidates or causes that I don’t believe in, but when you come across a candidate of Jerrod’s caliber, it makes that decision easy.
Dan and his campaign handlers have engaged in negative campaigning and scare tactics. There truly is no comparison between these two men, even though the Super-PAC funded Newhouse campaign has tried to make you believe there is.
Even in going up against all the special interests, Jerrod has run an impressive campaign, garner -
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Sue Kusch White Salmon
It’s not just about Trump
To people who say they are not going to vote because they feel that their vote will not count, it’s time to wake up and stop being foolish. This election is not just not about Trump but about preserving America’s sovereignty.
I want you to realize the United Nations and the World Health Organization are knocking at the door, and they want control of America. What that means is that a digital ID will be mandatory and Bitcoin will be the One-World Currency (connected to the digital ID). Energy conservation will be required, air travel will be limited to the elites, and you will have to participate in the medical industry’s injection program if you want your kids to eat good wholesome meat and fresh produce and not alternative sources that are not even close to real food. Do you want that? I sure don’t.
How do we stop this insane oneworld government train wreck? We vote for the best American-loving Constitutionalist candidates, not only for president but also in the House and Senate.
Jerrod Sessler is the one who will put America first and work with President Trump to restore America. Vote for Jerrod Sessler to represent the 4th Congressional District.
Delmer Eldred Goldendale
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Aspens and larches
I recently watched a segment on the CBS Sunday Morning show called “Larch Madness” about the beautiful golden stands of larch trees in the Methow Valley of our state. I realized that we have our own larch madness right here, along both the BZ-Glenwood Highway and the Trout Lake Highway. Those golden needles will be cast off soon, so it would be well worth making the drive around that loop to enjoy not only the larch, but the colorful stands of aspen, too. A nice drive could include a delicious lunch at the Glenwood Station or at the Glenwood General Store. The food truck at the General Store has become famous for its large variety of huge, delicious hamburgers and many other sides to go with them. The fi rst weekend of November will be the last weekend for the food truck to be open until next summer.
Volleyball season is over for both the high school and middle school Klickwood teams, but the players should feel proud of how well they played throughout the season. Although the high school team didn’t make it to District playoffs, three strong Klickwood players were honored at the District championship games on Saturday, October 26. Seniors Kinsley Lanz and Jayla Avila were named to the Big Sky Conference All League Second Team. Freshman Jocee Hoctor received All League Honorable Mention recognition. What a great way to fi nish their season. Glenwood and Klickitat may be the smallest schools in the league, but they are still mighty. Thank you, Klickwood and Coach Jaecee Hoctor, for the many, many hours of practice, travel, and games. We are proud of all of you.
The Middle School Little Klickwood team competed in their tournament on Wednesday, October 23, in Klickitat. Those girls, under the guidance of coaches Kyann Kessinger and Tracy Kessinger, worked hard all
season. It was great to see some of the fi rst-time players improving as the season progressed. Little Klickwood made it to the third round of play before their season came to an end. They should feel proud of their season, because all of us who enjoyed watching them play are certainly very proud.
Don’t forget Trunk or Treat in downtown Glenwood this Thursday evening from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Be sure to visit Glenwood Station for costume judging and other fun stuff and Glenwood General Store for delicious, hot chili and clam chowder, courtesy of Claude and staff. Also be sure to stop by the Women’s Club table on the store porch to cast your ballot for your favorite trunk or truck bed. There will be treats there, too. We’re hoping for lots of trunks and trucks lined up along main street for the kids to trick or treat. Prizes will be awarded for the three best trunks/truck beds. You may have seen flyers around Glenwood regarding a very interesting presentation coming up soon. Retired USGS Research Geologist and Glenwood resident Tom Pierson will give the presentation “Earthquakes on Mount Adams. What are they telling us?” on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Glenwood school. All
are welcome to hear our local expert explain what might be going on up there on and inside our beautiful mountain.
Here’s just a bit more High School sports news. I didn’t have recent crosscountry results for last week’s news so I will share it here. Our high school Eagles cross-country team competed in the Goldendale 5 K on Thursday, October 17. Christian Tomei again led the Eagles pack with his brother Tomei and teammate Blaine Arnold right behind. Anthony Avila didn’t compete in that race so he could attend his sister Jayla’s senior night for volleyball. The next day they competed in the Footrace to Valhalla in Umatilla, a 5K. Again, Christian led the Eagles team with Anthony behind him by only seconds, and Tomei and Blaine very closely behind. That ended their season. Way to go, Eagles. Last Friday night, the Lyle football team played its homecoming game against Pilot Rock. Glenwood high school seniors Gavin Bensel and Shae Jackson helped the Cougars soar to a resounding victory for that last home game of the season. They were both celebrated as seniors before the game started. So proud of them and the Cougars football team.
FFA teaches apples to GPS students
are all looking forward to seeing them every month,” commented Natalee Bennett, GMS FFA member. Holcombs kindly reduced the cost of the apples used in the apples lessons. For more information about the project, see the Goldendale FFA Facebook Page and Instagram for pictures of the project.
Local student receives national honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) on October 9 announced student Charlotte I. Matulovich from Goldendale has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Cofounder and President James W. Lewis.
“On behalf of NSHSS and our co-founder Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Charlotte has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Lewis. “Charlotte is now a member of a unique community of scholars—a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”
“We are proud to provide lifetime membership to young scholars to support their growth and development,” stated Lewis. “We
help students like Charlotte build on their academic success by connecting them with learning experiences and resources to help prepare them for college and meaningful careers.”
NSHSS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. Each step along the way— from high school to college to career—NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions.
Formed in 2002 by James W. Lewis and Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, the National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and helps to advance the goals and aspirations of high-achieving students through unique learning experiences, scholarships, internships, international study, and peer networks. Currently there are more than 1,700,000 members in over 170 countries. For more information about NSHSS visit www.nshss. org.
GMS AG LITERACY CO-CHAIR
Eighteen Goldendale Middle School FFA members went to the primary school during the months of September and October to teach the students in grades Kindergarten through 4th about five apple varieties. The FFA members used a poster they created to teach the students about the food pathway of apples. After teaching the food pathway, the FFA members passed out cut apples to the primary schoolers for a
sensory analysis lab. In the lab, primary students used their senses to see, smell, taste and feel the apples. During the lab, they wrote down characteristics about the five apple varieties and rated their overall preference for each apple. In the project, the members taught in 13 classrooms about the varieties of apples. The FFA members were able to work with a total of 275 primary students through their apples lesson. “Not only did we teach the primary school students about agriculture, we also made relationships with them. We
NATALEE GARCIA
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AWARDED: Left to right, the Big Sky Conference All League Honorable Mention award to Jocee Hoctor, and All League Second Team awards to Kinsley Lanz and Jayla Avila. On the right is their coach, Jaecee Hoctor.
C GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLES: 18 Goldendale Middle School FFA members taught younger students about apples.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY
Every Wednesday,Monday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.
Monday
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. Questions? Sally/ojala@ gmail.com.
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625
• 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
Community Events
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 on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community offering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@ gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Trivia at the American Legion every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
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 31, 2024, Costume Contest at the American Legion: 6 p.m. open to all kids, bring a parent!
October 31, 2024, Glow in the Dark! 7 - 9 p.m. at the EPIC Youth Center 1106 South Roosevelt in Goldendale. Open to 7th - 12th graders. Come play some ultimate glow-in-the-dark games. Snacks provided, costumes are fun but optional.
Goldendale Adventist Christian School Family portrait mini sessions available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Cindy Axt to schedule your session. 863-9442022.
November 3, 2024, Harvest Dinner: 45:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Centerville Grange. Come help us celebrate the fall season with this classic lunch of roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, old fashioned green beans, fresh baked rolls, desserts and drinks! All served up from our wonderful Grange Members.
$15 for Adults
$10 for 6 to 12 year olds Free for 5 and under
November 4, 2024, 2nd annual Farmers and Ranchers Breakfast: 7 - 9 a.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us in celebrating our local Farmers and Ranchers!
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 7, 2024, Tribal History, Culture, First Food, and Tribal Art Exhibit: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Observatory, 1602 Observatory Drive. Members of the Kamiltpah Band of the Yakama Nation will present on their Tribal History, Culture, First Foods, Dancing, and Art. Registration not needed for this event.
November 7, 2024, Energy Assistance Event for Seniors: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the PUD office on South Columbus.
November 8, 2024, Klickitat and Skamania County Veterans Stand Down & Expo: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mt Adams Elks Lodge on Church ave in White Salmon. Open to all vets and their families. Military Surplus, community resources, veterans employment services, mental health services, VA medical services, Veteran’s housing assistance and more! Free lunch for vets!
with questions 503-367-8195. November 12, 2024, New Earthquakes at Mount Adams: 6:30 p.m. at the Glenwood School. Presentation by retired USGS Research Geologist, Tom Pierson. What are they telling us about the volcano? Sponsored by Mount Adams Resource Stewards (MARS).
November 16, 2024, Bickleton Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Bickleton School 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
November 17, 2024, Bickleton Community Appreciation Dinner: 1:00 p.m at the Bickleton Fire Hall. Community meal prepared by our firefighters, all are welcome!
November 23, 2024 Mt. Adams Elks Lodge Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 190 NE Tahomish St in White Salmon. Registration information 509-493-1868 or bpoe1868@gmail.com
December 1, 2024 Shenandoah Custom Cabinets Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 318 West Brooks in Goldendale. Handmade and unique crafts and gifts. Something for everyone! Call 509-773-3770 or 509314-1737 for more information
December 5, 202 Goldendale Pharmacy Open House: 4 - 7 p.m. 104 West Main in Goldendale. Join us for snacks and hot cider while you take 15% off total purchases. There will be drawings for gift cards and prizes, kids activities. Bring a caned item for the food bank and receive and extra entry in the drawing!
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Pinochle at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main St from 1 - 3:30 every Friday. All adults welcome.
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.
• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30
• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Hope Neighborhood 4 - 5:30 p.m. (winter hours) 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Art Club: Saturday at 1 p.m.
October 31, 2024 Goldendale High School ASB’s annual We Scare Hunger Event: 5: 30 - 6:30 p.m. Trick or treating at the high school after donating canned food to help us scare hunger! This is an all ages event.
October 31, 2024, Glenwood Community’s Annual Halloween Festival: 4 - 6 p.m. on Main Street in Glenwood. Trunk or treat, costume contest, and a bonfire with smores!
October 31, 2024, White Salmon Halloween Festivities: 4:30 - 7 p.m. Halloween Scenes 146 W Jewett Blvd. Venture in, wander through for a view and try to keep your wits as specters lurk in the shadows. 5 - 7 p.m. Festival of Light: Grace Baptist Church has carnival games, warm cider, spellbinding cookies and delight in the parade of dazzling costumes. 5-7 p.m. Trunk or treat at the Mt Adams Elks Lodge on Church ave. 5:45 - 6 p.m. Costume parade, starts at the city hall parking lot
October 31, 2024, Trunk or Treat in Klickitat. Trunk or treat at the Community center and visit the Haunted Museum beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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. Call Tina with any questions, 509951-2159
November 3, 2024, Family Portrait Fundraiser: This is a benefit to raise funds for the
November 8 - 9, 2024, Giving Tree Festival:The Giving Tree Festival: on Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th is an event that promises to be a funfilled and charitable experience for all attendees. Not only will guests get to admire the beautiful trees that will be decorated, but they also have the opportunity to win one of these stunning trees through a raffle. Raffle tickets are only $5 each and all proceeds will go to support a local recipient in need. So not only do you have a chance to take home a gorgeous tree, but you also get to give back to your community. A dinner will be held each night and all proceeds go towards a local recipient (dinner is by donation).
Contact Susan Marlow (509) 773-3309 or Jeanne Bradley (509) 261-2513 for questions. We are looking for businesses, individuals, and businesses to donate a 6 foot artificial tree decorated with a theme of your choice. Pick up an application at Goldendale Pharmacy 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 11, 2024, Veteran’s Day Parade: Lineup is at 10 on Schuster Ave, parade starts at 11. Join ABATE for our annual Veteran’s Day Parade!
Cut out the entry form below! It is also available online at goldendalesentinel.com. Turn forms in at lineup, fee is $5 per entry. Check in at the Goldendale Primary School off of Collins. ALL ages, groups and individuals are encouraged to march and ride with us! Call Travis Herseim
December 8, 2024 Bodhi Day - Midnight Meditation and Ring the Great Bell 3 times. 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Mt Adams Buddhist Temple, 46 Stoller Rd Trout Lake. Midnight Meditation and Ring the Great Bell 3 times Celebrate the awakening of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Pay homage to the Buddha’s tireless efforts to find the path to alleviate suffering and his journey to share his findings with all sentient beings.
December 13, 2024, Library Winter Open House: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen St. Join us for crafts, refreshments, music and the Friends of the Goldendale Library 50th anniversary celebration December 14, 2024, 34th Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade: 4 p.m. parade lineup. 4:30 parade judging, 5 p.m . parade begins. Participants line up on S. Schuster by the Goldendale Primary School. There will be community choir singing at 4:15 on the courthouse lawn as well as the tree lighting at 4:45. Join us after the parade at The Lodge on Columbus across from the courthouse for the award presentations, visit with santa, Kiwanis book giveaways, soup, and hot chocolate. Best decorated houses and business judging will be December 12 from 6 - 10 p.m.!
December 14, 2024, Goldendale Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Vendor registration is open, contact the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce at 541308-5308.
December 15, 2024 Goldendale Adventist School Christmas Craft Fair: 10 a.m - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion off of Broadway. Local craft vendors, gift
Lorienne Renee Johnson age 35, passed away in her sleep on October 8, 2024, after suffering from COPD and many other health issues.
Lori was born in Goldendale on June 1, 1989, to parents Oscar and Malinda.
Lori loved to travel. She lived in many stated before meeting Jay, the love of her life and father of her two sons, in 2011 when they started their own adventure and traveled all over the U.S.
Once they found out they were going to be parents, they came back home to Goldendale where they welcomed son Tayven in 2015 and son Wilder in 2018.
Lori’s love for adventure only grew after becoming a mother. She loved taking the boys fishing, on trips to the beach, on Vegas vacations, and so much more.
Lori had a huge heart and was an amazing mother,
wife, daughter, and friend. She had a love for animals and loved turtles and dogs the most!
In her last several years of her life, Lori was able to enjoy lots of time with her family, making amazing memories with all of them, especially her two boys!
Lori is survived by her husband Jay Willett; her two sons Tayven and Wilder Willett; her mother and stepfather Malinda and Brian Woolery; her father and stepmother Oscar and Darcee Johnson; fatherand mother-inlaw David and Jotina Willett; brothers Scottie, Oscie, Justin, and Jordan; and sister Kylie.
Lori is preceded in death by her Grandpa and Grandma Fields and Grandpa and Grandma Johnson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The American Legion on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1 p.m.
TAMARA KAUFMAN For The Sentinel
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be houseless? What does it mean to not know where you will be staying every night? How does it affect your mental and physical health? How do you do everyday things like receive mail, store your groceries, get your kids to school, protect your belongings, and, most importantly, protect yourself and your family? How do you access the support needed to find and maintain stable housing?
Community members and leaders will have an opportunity to experience what it may be like to be houseless as part of this year’s Housing Stabilization Summit put on by Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC). The two-day event, held November 13 and 14 at the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles, will include training for local partners who support the houseless community and a chance for local and regional leaders to immerse themselves in the Day in the Life experience.
The Summit is a free event open to service providers, community leaders, and community members who
care about improving the region’s ability to prevent and end houselessness. It will begin on November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the Day in the Life event, with a quarterly Collaborative meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. that is open to all who want to help advance the goals of its strategic plan focused on shelter, services, housing, and advocacy.
“We want to promote poverty awareness,” said Jennifer Pauletto, executive director of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), whose team is organizing the Day in the Life experience. “Participants will have the chance to better understand the unique challenges and supports that Gorge community members need to fi nd and sustain housing stability.”
Leaders and community members from all around the Columbia River Gorge region are invited to join in the event. Pauletto says the two-day event will offer opportunities to increase understanding, inspire local change, and transform perspectives. Online registration is open at www. mccac.com/summit2024.
Day two of the Housing Summit will focus on workshops, breakout
County and city burn bans rescinded
The City of Goldendale Fire Department and the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners have announced the rescinding of burn bans.
Effective as of October 22 at midnight, Goldendale Fire Chief Noah Halm announced, the burn ban in the City of Goldendale is rescinded. This decision aligns with the county burn ban zones, allowing residents to resume outdoor burning activities under regulated conditions.
Note that a burn permit is required for all burning activities within the city limits of Goldendale. Residents can obtain their burn permits at City Hall during regular office hours. For complete guidelines
and regulations pertaining to burn permits, residents are encouraged to review the information provided with their permits.
From the County comes this announcement: Due to current and forecast weather conditions throughout Klickitat County, on October 22 the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners rescinded Resolution numbers 05824, 06424, and 06724. Therefore, the Burn Bans for Zones One, Two, and Three will no longer be in effect as of October 23.
The public is directed to check with the appropriate authorities concerning burning restrictions within the corporate limits of any city or town.
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GRACE BRETHREN
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30 in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
sessions, and panel discussions put together by the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC). There will be a full agenda from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to learn and network. Frontline staff and others interested in learning more about how local service providers can support community members and each other are encouraged to join. Roundtable conversations will cover mental and behavioral health, transportation, culturally specific and responsive services, and services and support for older adults.
A panel discussion on civic engagement and legislative advocacy to advance housing stabilization efforts will include guests such as Samantha Wood, a senior field organizer for the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Heidi Khokar from Rural Development Initiatives (RDI).
Participants will have a choice of breakout sessions depending on their interests.
A behavioral health workforce development consortium breakout will be led by Gaby Swisher of Pacific Source, which administers Medicaid in Hood River and Wasco counties. Kai Nichols of
Malachi Alan was born August 21, 2024, to Joe and Rachel Shirley of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and was 21 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Jim and Peggy Woodard of Goldendale, and maternal grandparents are Bill and Janet Benish of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Baby Malachi is happy at home with his parents and two-year-old brother, Solomon. Grandma Peggy Woodard is also happy at her part-time home in Cleveland Heights, helping to care for her two grandsons there.
Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) will talk about CBT Behavioral Activation. There will be a session on traumainformed services for the LGBTQAI2S+ community, and another session will be on motivational interviewing, an evidencebased approach to behavior change.
The team will round out the event with some fun bonus sessions at the end of the day. These will help participants unwind from the intense topics, get to know one another better, and broaden their network to connect with people who support improving conditions throughout the Gorge for houseless residents.
“Everyone can play a part in the solution to housing instability, and the 2024 Housing Summit will provide tangible ways to engage in positive change,” Pauletto said.
Learn more about the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative mission and goals and view its updated five-year strategic plan at www.midcolumbia houselesscollaborative. org/. For questions and additional information about the Summit, email Sarah Kellems at skellems@ mccac.com.
7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline
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 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30 ; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-250-0222, Sunday Worship 10:30 ; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm RiverofLife222.org
SEVENTH-DAY
Brooke Wanda Warrener died October 25, 2024, at home in Centerville, Washington.
Brooke Wanda Warrener
What´s in the Sky
JIM WHITE FOR THE SENTINEL
November is here! For most, not the most favorite month. The days grow colder and cloudier, and rains return in force. Usually, we encounter our first snow in the month. But when the clouds do part, the night sky greets us earlier, and we can get our first look at the coming bright winter constellations in the eastern sky.
Hopefully many of you saw October’s bright comet, C/2023 A3 ((Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), which graced our western evening sky, and is still visible in November. I was able to view it but did not get any nice pictures. You may
have seen many on social media and other internet sites. Troy Carpenter at the Goldendale Observatory had a really nice shot that graced the front page of the Goldendale Sentinel. Saturn remains nicely visible in November, the brightest object in our southern sky. The famous rings are now not real visible, as we are viewing them pretty much edge-on. The planet is still a treasure to see in a telescope. As I mentioned last month, Jupiter is also entering our evening skies this fall. Look for it above the eastern horizon by 8 p.m. in early November, by 5 p.m. at the end of the month. Jupiter is much easier to see than Saturn, being larger and about half
as far away as the ringed planet. Jupiter will be at its closest in early December. Venus shines bright just after sunset, low in the west. Our neighboring planet is growing closer to us in November and appears like a half-moon in a telescope. Our other neighbor, Mars, is just peeking above the eastern evening horizon in late November.
November’s new Moon occurs right at the start of the month—November 1.
Full Moon follows on the 15th. This month we’ll have another “supermoon”, slightly closer and larger appearing than average. While you will likely not notice that the Moon appears larger, you may notice that the landscape appears brighter.
With a keen eye, binoculars, and a good view of the lower western sky, you may be able to detect the slim waxing crescent Moon just under Venus on November 4, and just to the left of Venus on November 5. Look right after sunset. The Moon will be just to the left of Saturn on November 10 and will be just to the right of the bright star cluster Pleiades on November 15. That one may be difficult to see, as the bright full Moon may “wash out” the view of the Pleiades.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of November 17-18. Meteors may be difficult to detect this year at the peak, as it will be just a couple of days after full Moon.
One of my favorite
constellations rises in the east on November evenings—Auriga. The “charioteer” may not look like a chariot, but to me is a noticeable semi-circle of fairly bright stars.
Brightest among those is Capella, the sixth brightest star in the night sky. Look for Auriga above and to the left of Jupiter in November.
See if you can locate them! Enjoy November’s skies… when the clouds part!
Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship opening soon for applications
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship starting November 1. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music. Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was a groundbreaking African American contralto and an inspiration for civil rights. “This scholarship pays tribute to Marian Anderson’s life, and the Daughters of the American
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ning, building, everybody.” Commissioners did uncover the mystery of the missing sign at the viewpoint east of Glenwood. At an earlier meeting, a local resident noted that though a sign invited visitors to the viewpoint, the road to the viewpoint itself was in need of serious repair, creating a potential liability for the county. Since that time, the sign has vanished. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter said he’d looked into the situation and found that part of the road was owned by the Nature Trust, and the final part, including the viewpoint itself, was owned by the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. Hunter said the tribe asked the County to remove the sign, as they did not have any immediate
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dollar expenditures made as the money moves through the community. In evaluating applications in this area, more weight will be given to direct expenditures as they are more readily measurable.
Revolution seeks to honor her legacy through today’s aspiring musicians. Her legacy lives on in others who aim for excellence in musical studies, are committed to their communities, and willing to stand up for what is right,” said Pamela Wright, DAR President General. Applicants should be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States and have a concentration in music in their course of study. Music performance, composition, theory, or education are all areas that students may be specialized in to qualify for the scholarship. They should have a minimum
intention of upgrading the road.
In the public comment period, one person said they’d heard that the County was going to have to spend an additional $1.2 million to take over the operation of the jail, and that drew a response from Commission Chair Lori Zoller.
“No true numbers have ever been recorded anywhere in our budget process,” she said. “If you heard those on the street or somewhere else, it’s not valid... That was an incredibly exaggerated number that’s not happening with the jail. The misconception is that the sheriff is at odds with us. The sheriff has worked with us. He has worked with staff. He’s worked to help correct the situation.
In assessing the probable economic impact of the proposal, the Committee will consider: (a) The estimated number of visits to be generated; (b) The estimated number of overnight stays to be generated; (c) The duration of the event, activity or program; (d) The event’s generation of economic activity during off-peak tourism seasons or periods; (e) The use of local fi rms and resources in the proposed event, activity, program or facility; and (f) New or fi rst time events or activities.
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manager of business development. ‘At every stage of the development process, we have worked closely with the end-user to ensure all their expectations were met. It was a hugely successful collaborative effort that has resulted in an exceptional solution.’
“The fuel cell has now been delivered to the KVH facility, with Rehlko working alongside a local energy service company to oversee installation and commissioning. Customer
Resources Available for Event or Facility: The applicant should identify other community capital and/or labor sources to ensure project success. Each year applications submitted for funding proposal is not guaranteed for subsequent years. Providing seed money that will help establish the activity, program, event, organization, or facility that will later function successfully on its own are preferred.
Builds on Identified Community Assets: Community assets include natural amenities, facilities, festivals, events and activities that distinguish the City of Goldendale in the region, state and nation. Those
training will follow to ensure all the features of the fuel cell are fully utilized.
The hospital is exploring the potential of establishing a district microgrid that deploys other sustainable technologies to create power for local schools and other buildings.
“Klickitat Valley Health will use the Rehlko fuel cell system for emergency backup, peak shaving, and demand response. Still, a broad range of end-users could use this system in
grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the institution. Applications require references sent through the application system, so students need to request their references ahead of the Jan. 31st application deadline.
In honor of Ms. Anderson’s commitment to the community throughout her life and her willingness to share her incredible talent with the world, applicants are asked to write a personal statement describing their humanitarian or volunteer contributions on behalf of their community and/or country.
He’s been very helpful. So has his staff to help our staff move forward to build the new Department of Corrections. And the misconception that this was all a vendetta between Mr. Anderson and myself [against the sheriff] is again a misconception and should not be said in public. It’s not true.
“[The misconception] happened because you heard of legalities and things that happened at the sheriff department and at the jail that threw it into legal ramifications that at that point, by law, the commissioners are required to step in and start assisting. And that’s exactly what we did— nothing else, nothing more. There’s never been a time that this board ever maligned the sheriff in
things both help constitute and promote the County’s positive image.
Meets Community Objectives: Events, projects, activities, and facilities that also serve the broader community will be given preference. The Committee will assess whether the proposal furthers the success of and coordinates with scheduled community events, facilities, and community promotion and marketing efforts.
Meets the Requirements of the Lodging Tax Law: Information on the requirements can be found on the Washington State Legislature website at: apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw. The Committee will only consider proposals meeting statutory requirements.
any application requiring sustainable and resilient prime or backup power, providing on-site access to a hydrogen fuel supply. It could, for instance, be deployed in maritime environments like ports to provide dock-side shore power, reducing emissions from ships idling at berth. Also, with the trend towards vehicle electrification gathering pace, the fuel cell system could be used to recharge electric vehicles.”
To recognize the city Marian Anderson called home, preference will be given to students from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan area, even if they are not pursuing music studies in the Philadelphia area. This scholarship is not automatically renewed. However, recipients may reapply for consideration each year for up to four consecutive years.
The scholarship is supported by the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Marian Anderson Legacy Fund. Learn more about the relationship between Marian Anderson and the DAR, and the
public or behind the scenes that I’ve heard.”
Later in the meeting, Jenn Neil provided the figure of $189,000 in transition costs that she said included “wages and benefits for the potential new hire as well as a potential RN and a little bit of an increase for training, just in case.”
Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved a $5,660.41 contract to replace the floor in the fi rst-floor restroom at the Pioneer Center in White Salmon.
—With reporting by Lou Marzeles
organization’s on-going efforts to honor her memory at www.dar.org/ MarianAnderson
About the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
One of the largest patriotic women’s service organizations in the world, DAR has 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and several foreign countries. DAR
members promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service and more. For additional information about DAR and its relevant mission, visit www.dar. org.
Auriga contains three open star clusters, that appear as hazy spots, visible with binoculars. Look for them about halfway between bright Capella and Jupiter.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Klickitat County Fire District #5 Commissioners Meeting
The Klickitat County Fire Protection District #5 commissioners will consider and approve the 2025 Budget and Levy at its regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Centerville Fire Hall at 2297 Centerville Highway in Centerville.
For the record, Board of Commissioners meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Centerville Fire Hall and are open to the public. (4200, 4300, 4400)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
Estate of, NORMAN R. PARLEE and ELVIRA M. SPAKES, Deceased.
Case No.: 24-4-00054-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Susan Kleinsmith as Personal Representative of Decedents’ estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedents 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 Decedents’ probate and non-probate assets.
First Publication of this Notice: October 16, 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 (4202, 4301, 4401)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet November 12, 2024 at 11:15am. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2024 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at Board of County Commissioners Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty. org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before November 12, 2024 at 11:15am, with the subject line: 2024-3 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Board of County Commissioners, Lori Zoller, Chairman Department | Office - FundChange Adult Probation - 001 General - 40,440 Auditor Licensing - 146 Licensing - 20,000 Auditor Veterans - 110 Veterans - 5,200 Auditor’s Non - Departmental - 001 General - 12,000
BOCC Jail/Corrections - 001 General - 111,000 Building - 001 General26,929 Commissioners - 125 Cumulative Reserve - 470,288 Emergency Management - 135 Communications467,512 Fair - 116 Fair - 15,000 Juvenile - 001 General36,722 Non Departmental - 001 General - 17,312
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Prosecuting Attorney - 115 Victim | Witness - 29,274
PW Building & Grounds - 001
General - 82,174 Senior Services - 104 Senior Services - 123,370 Sheriff - 001 General613,000 (4402, 4503)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1540
On October 21, 2024, the City Council of the City of Goldendale, Washington passed Ordinance No. 1540. A summary of the content of said ordinance provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE GOLDENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE (GMC) CHAPTER 12.24 PARK USE CODE. The full text of this ordinance is on file at City Hall and the full text of the ordinance will be mailed up request. Shelly Enderby, Clerk-Treasurer (4403)
PUBLIC NOTICE
KLICKITAT COUNTY PORT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE OF 2025 BUDGET HEARING AND NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME
The Port District has prepared a preliminary budget for FY/ CY 2025. Copies are on file in the Port office located at 154 E Bingen Point Way Ste. A; Bingen, Washington and available for inspection by any taxpayer. The Port Commission will meet at 4:30 P.M. November 5, 2024 in the Port office for the purpose of holding a public hearing and receiving public comment on the Port District budget for FY/ CY 2025. Furthermore, the Port District has identified certain proposed capital projects in support of its Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements and Industrial Developments. Pursuant to RCW 53.20.010 and RCW 53.25.090 the Port Commission will meet at 4:30 P.M. on November 5, 2024 in the Port office for the purpose of holding a public hearing and receiving public comment on an amendment to its Comprehensive Scheme. Attest: Bonita Snyder Administrative Assistant (4304, 4404)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Budget Hearing Notice
Board of Commissioners
Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County
The President of the Board of Commissioners of Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County announces a public budget hearing. THE PURPOSE of the public budget hearing is to review the maintenance and operations tax levy and to review the 2025 proposed budget. This meeting will be held on November 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Klickitat Valley Health Conference Rooms A&B, located at 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, Washington. Taxpayers may appear and be heard against the whole or any part of the proposed budget. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom see access info below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81 793279389?pwd=NFS7qqPq vykBwYiEkrbNSr1Sx6x9Ll.1 Meeting ID: 817 9327 9389 Passcode: 284174 One tap mobile +12532158782 81793279389# 284174# US (Tacoma) +12532050468 81793279389# *284174# US (4305, 4405)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Klickitat Fire District #12 Commissioners Meeting. Klickitat Fire District #12 and Commissioners will be meeting to approve the 2025 Budget and Levy at its regular scheduled monthly commissioners meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00p at the Klickitat Fire Fall at 98 Durkee Road in Klickitat. For the record, the Board of Commissioners of Klickitat Fire District #12 meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Klickitat Fire Hall and are open to the public. (4306, 4406) (4306, 4406, 4504)
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Notice of Public Hearing: Supplemental Budget 11/12/2024 - Klickitat County Fiscal Services
Summary of Ordinance: 1540 Amending the GMC Chapter 12.24 Park Use Code - City of Goldendale
• Public Notice: Initiative to the People 2024 General Election Ballot - Washington Office of the Secretary of State Elections Division
Notice of Public Hearing: Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
- Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners
• Notice of Public Hearing: ZON 2023-014 James Dean Construction - Klickitat County Planning Commission
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Patricia M. Young
- Peachey Davies & Myers, PC
Public Notice: 2025 Budget Meeting 11/13/24Klickitat County Rural Fire District no. 7
Notice of Public Hearing: 2025 Budget 11/13/24
- Central Klickitat County Park & Rec District
Notice of Meeting: Full Board of Directors Meeting 11/5/2024 - South Central Workforce
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goldendale Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620 THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: a variance request VAR 24-01 by applicant Dennis and Sherry Carver to allow the construction of three Studio Apartments in the building located in the Central Business District at 216 W. Main St. Said proposal is on the following described property: E 20’ OF W 40’ LOT 12; E 10’ LOT 12; W 30’ LOT 13 BLK 16 GLDN 1ST NENE 20-4-16, Parcel #’s 04162053161300, Commonly known as 216 W. Main Street
The Goldendale Board of Adjustment may act on this matter to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table, or continue these issues to a set time and place. The application is available for review at Goldendale City Hall, 1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620 Robert Thompson
Building Official City of Goldendale (4307, 4407)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goldendale Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday November 14th 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620
THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: a conditional use request CU 24-02 by applicant
Dennis and Sherry Carver to allow residential uses in the building located in the Central Business District at 216 W. Main St.
Said proposal is on the following described property: E 20’ OF W 40’ LOT 12; E 10’ LOT 12; W 30’ LOT 13 BLK 16 GLDN 1ST NENE 20-4-16, Parcel #’s 04162053161300, Commonly known as 214 & 216 W. Main Street
The Goldendale Board of Adjustment may take action on this matter to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table or continue these issues to a set time and place.
The application is available for review at Goldendale City Hall, 1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620
Robert Thompson Building Official City of Goldendale (4308, 4408)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of OTIS RICHARD SMITH, Deceased NO. 24-4-00059-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Pamela Beierle as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against
utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers. INITIATIVES TO THE LEGISLATURE 2109 – Initiative Measure No. 2109 concerns taxes. This measure would repeal an excise tax imposed on the sale or exchange of certain longterm capital assets by individuals who have annual capital gains of over $250,000.
2117 – Initiative Measure No. 2117 concerns carbon tax credit trading. This measure would prohibit state agencies from imposing any type of carbon tax credit trading, and repeal legislation establishing a cap and invest program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
ning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on November 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually. Participation in person: The meeting will be held at the County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Goldendale, WA
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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 the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney 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.
Date of First Publication: October 23, 2024 Attorney for Personal Representative Campbell Phillips PC Meghan C. Maier P.O. Box 2449 The Dalles, OR 97058 (4309, 4409, 4501)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of PHILLIP MARK THOMASSON, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00058-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Kathy L. Thomasson 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 the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney 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.
Date of First Publication: Attorney for Personal Representative Campbell Phillips PC Kiffanie A. Phillips P.O. Box 2449
The Dalles, OR 97058 (4310, 4410, 4502)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot: INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 2066 – Initiative Measure No. 2066 concerns regulating energy services, including natural gas and electrification. This measure would repeal or prohibit certain laws and regulations that discourage natural gas use and/or promote electrification, and require certain
2124 – Initiative Measure No. 2124 concerns state long term care insurance. This measure would provide that employees and self-employed people must elect to keep coverage under RCW 50B.04 and could opt-out any time. It would also repeal a law governing an exemption for employees. (4411)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Chapter 36.81.121 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Board of County Commissioners are to hold a public hearing prior to the revisement and extension of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for Klickitat County. Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ room located in the Klickitat County Services Building, Goldendale, Washington at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the proposed revisement and extension to be made to the Klickitat County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 20252030. Zoom meeting is being provided for citizen comment: To join the Zoom meeting: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651.
669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773 - 4616.
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Title VI Statement It is Klickitat County’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with Klickitat County’s Human Resources Department. For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/ or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact Klickitat County’s Title VI Coordinator at (509) 773-7171 or by email at: titlevi@klickitatcounty.org.
Dated this 29th day of October, 2024 Lori Zoller, Chairman Board of County Commissioners (4412, 4505)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Plan-
THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear testimony from any interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: County File: ZON 2023-014
Applicant: James Dean Construction Proposal: To apply the Aggregate Resource (AR) overlay over the existing Resource Lands and Rural Residential 2 zoning designations on the subject site, effectively extending AR overlay from the adjacent property that is currently used for an aggregate mining operation. The underlying zoning would not be changed; as an overly zone, the AR designation may be imposed over any other zoning district and its allowances and restrictions shall take precedence. The project is on parcel 03100200002200, described as TAX LOT 12 IN SWSW LYING EAST OF HWY. Located within Section 2, T 3N, R10E. Comment Options:
• In person verbal and written testimony will be accepted during the public hearing at the County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Goldendale, WA, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
• Virtual verbal comments may be presented on November 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm via the zoom options listed above.
• Email comments can be sent to planning2@klickitatcounty.org until 5:00 pm on November 18, 2024.
• Written comments may be mailed or hand delivered to the Planning Department 115 West Court St #302, Goldendale, WA 98620 and must be received by 5:00 pm on November 18, 2024. THE PLANNING COMMISSION may act in the form of a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve, approve with conditions, deny, table, or continue the matter to a set date and time. BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Planning Commission dated this 24th day of October, 2024. /s/ Rick Graves, Chairman (4413)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT In re the Estate of PATRICIA M. YOUNG, Deceased No. 24-4-00066-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: October 30, 2024
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It’s time to celebrate one of the most famous and oldest forms of humor
National Knock Knock Joke Day is on October 31 every year, and it celebrates one of the most popular joke cycles. Perfectly suitable for all age groups, knock-knock jokes are told in many English-speaking countries. Knock-knock is a call-andresponse joke that involves an interesting play with words.
History of National Knock Knock Joke Day
We know how it goes: someone begins the joke by saying, “Knock knock,” followed by “Who’s there?” After they mention a name, the person can reply by asking for a surname or end the joke with a pun that involves an interplay between the words.
The earliest variation of the knock-knock joke can be traced back to the 1900s. According to Merely McEvoy, the joke began around 1900, and it started with the question, “Do you know Arthur?” to which one would naturally ask, “Arthur who?” The person telling the joke would then reply, “Arthurmometer!” [Who knows what that was supposed to mean?]
In 1929, a book called “The Games of Children: Their Origin and History” featured the earliest written form of the knockknock joke. After the initial “Knock knock. Who’s there?” the joke-teller would reply, “Buff.” Then the audience would typically ask, “What says Buff?” And the final punchline would go, “Buff says Buff to all his men, and I say Buff to you again.” It was popular among children back then, and they enjoyed it very much.
The modern form of the joke was developed in the 1930s. It was introduced into popular culture with the relatable pun we’re used to today. It goes, “Knock knock. Who’s there? Rufus. Rufus who? Rufus the
most important part of your house.” Since humans have been knocking on doors for ages, knock-knock jokes may have a longer history. Nowadays, the joke has become a staple for humor across the world.
—nationaltoday.com/national-knock-knock-joke-day Knock knock jokes: Knock, knock! Who’s there? Brighton. Brighton who? Brighton early, that’s when I wake up. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Turnip. Turnip who? Turn up the music, I love this song. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Llama. Llama who? Llama find out who’s at the door. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Pooch. Pooch who? Pooch your hat on, it’s cold out.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Diane. Diane who? I’m Diane to come in, open the door. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hurley. Hurley who? Hurley bird gets the worm. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Viper. Viper who? Viper nose, it’s running. Ew.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Eddy. Eddy who? Eddy body home? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Les. Les who? Les go out to dinner!
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Waddle. Waddle who? Waddle you give me to stop knocking?
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? Irish you a very good day. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Carmen. Carmen who? Carmen answer the door, will ya? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Shelly. Shelly who? Shelly-brate good times, c’mon! Knock, knock! Who’s there? Foal. Foal who? Foal me once, shame on you. Foal me twice, shame on me. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Whale. Whale who? Whale, whale, whale, who do we have here? Knock, knock! Who’s
there? Bean. Bean who? Bean there, done that. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Espresso. Espresso who? Espresso yourself, then everyone will know how you feel. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Batter. Batter who? Batter late than never.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? A little old lady. A little old lady who? I didn’t know you could yodel! Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hugh. Hugh who? Hugh who, is anybody home?
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Wafer. Wafer who? Been a wafer a while, but now I’m back. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Erin. Erin who? Erin the tires is what my bike needs.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Alex. Alex who? Alex-plain when you open the door.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Major. Major who? Major door open, didn’t I?
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Doris. Doris who? Doris is closed, which is why you’re knocking.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Cuckoo. Cuckoo who? Cuckoo-a-choo. I am the walrus. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Mai. Mai who? Mai the force be with you. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Ilene. Ilene who? Ilene a little when I get tired. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Toby. Toby who? Toby or not Toby, that is the question.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Omelet. Omelet who? Omelet that slide ... this time. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Bee. Bee who? Bee a dear and answer the door, will you? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Gwen. Gwen who? Gwen will these jokes ever end?
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Roach. Roach who? Roach you a song, but I forgot the words. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Auto. Auto who? You auto know it’s me by now. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Annette. Annette who? Annette is what fishermen use. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Jewel. Jewel who? Jewel be happy to know it’s Friday! Knock, knock! Who’s there? Ivanna. Ivanna who? Ivanna hold your hand. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Spell. Spell who? Sure, W-H-O. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Cash. Cash who? No thanks, I prefer almonds. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hike. Hike who? I didn’t know you wrote poetry.
Knock Knock! Who’s there? Althea. Althea who? Althea later, alligator! Knock Knock! Who’s there? Cereal. Cereal who? Cereal pleasure to meet you.
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Al. Al who? Al let you know when I answer the door. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Genoa. Genoa who? Genoa good doctor? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Howard. Howard who? Good. Howard you? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Norma Lee. Norma Lee who? Norma Lee I ring the bell. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Beets. Beets who? Beets me, go find out for yourself. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Mint. Mint who? Mint to tell ya I was coming by. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Tish. Tish who? Yes, thanks. I just sneezed. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Annie. Annie who? Annie thing you can do, I can do better.
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You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org
published in 1974.
Ann Rule is sometimes referred to as the queen of true crime, and she is probably the most recognized author in this genre.
She published 35 books in 34 years before her death in 2015. Rule’s rst book, “The Stranger Beside Me”, is about serial killer
Ted Bundy - whom she met while both were working on a suicide hotline in Seattle in 1971. Many of Rule’s books cover cases from the Paci c Northwest.
Although Ann Rule’s chosen topic was serial killers, many true crime books don’t cover murder or, in some cases, cover a broader range of criminal behavior. Organized crime is popular, and “Five Families: The Rise, Decline and Resurgence of America’s Most Powerful Ma a Empires” by Selwyn Raab (2006) offers a well-written history of Ma a activity in America.
“Tinseltown Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Hollywood” by Jeffrey Sussman (2024) is a colorful look at Ma a in uence in the movie industry. The largest U.S. sting operation ever, which centered around use of a secure communications app, is spooled out in “Dark Wire” by Joseph Cox (2024). If it’s
fraud that fascinates you, read “Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry” by Kelly R. Pope (2023).
Here are a few of the newest (2024) true crime books acquired by the library:
• “The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets and Conspiracy that Let a Killer Go Free” by Gregg Olsen
• “Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival and Unbreakable Bonds” by Michelle Horton
• “Narcotopis: In Search of the Asian Drug Cartel that Survived the CIA” by Patrick Winn
• “Madoff: The Final Word” by Richard Behar
• “Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales” by Mitzi Szereto
Beth Wood is a senior collection development
librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
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Tasty twists on a traditional holiday treat
(Family Features) Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this holiday season with new twists on red velvet desserts. These variations on the classic cake can take your celebrations to new heights by throwing it back to childhood with a little bite of the past. Take a trip down memory lane with “Cookin’ Savvy” and her delicious takes on tradition: Red Velvet Bundt Cake, Red Velvet Cake Balls and Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts, all of which make
for the entire family to join together for some fun (and rich homemade flavor) in the kitchen. Find more “Cookin’ Savvy” recipes at Culinary.net. Red Velvet Bundt Cake Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
1 red velvet cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 stick melted butter Frosting:
1 stick softened butter • 1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 5 cups powdered sugar white sanding sugar (optional) In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter. Grease bundt pan with butter and pour in batter. Bake according to package instructions for bundt cakes then add 10-15 minutes. Let cool before icing.
To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar. Ice entire bundt cake or place frosting in piping bag and pipe with back and forth “drip” motion. Sprinkle sanding sugar for sparkly snow appearance, if desired. Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” • 1 red velvet cake mix
Frosting:
1/2 stick softened butter
4 ounces softened cream cheese • 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus additional for rolling, divided Heat oven to 350 F. In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter. Grease 9-by-13-inch pan and pour in batter. Bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and use fork to crumble cake then place in large bowl.
To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar. Mix frosting into bowl with cake. Form cake mixture into balls then roll in powdered sugar. Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
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Frosting:
• 1 stick softened butter
• 1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream white sanding sugar (optional)
Heat oven to 350 F.
In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter. Cover two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Pour half the mixture onto each sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Let cookies cool then freeze 1 hour. Use cookie cutters to make desired shapes.
To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar. Using knife or piping bag, frost cookies. Sprinkle with sanding sugar for sparkly snow appearance, if desired.
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I am quick to criticize other people’s luxuries.
“Buying a latte every day?” I say. “What a waste!”
But, of course, I have Peter making me coffee, and I can have it exactly the way I like it. (Lots of milk, not too much coffee.)
I think sailboats and horses are crazy expensive, but campers and RVs make sense—because that’s what I grew up with.
“Economics don’t count when you are talking about campers!” my father has repeatedly told me. My father is a frugal man. He lives simply and has no luxurious habits. But he has a very nice RV, and he has traded it in several times for slightly nicer models.
“This is the last one we will buy,” he tells me, in a voice that makes it sound as if he means it. But then my parents see a new model that has some really nice features, and… My husband, Peter, started flying business class when he turned 70. He said it was his gift to himself when he went on Social Security. He claims that shopping around as he does, he pays only a little more for business than he would for coach.
I am not yet 70, so I don’t know that I deserve this special treatment, but I confess I’ve gotten used to being able to go into the club between flights and getting a free cup of coffee exactly the way I like it. (Lots of milk, not too much coffee.) Peter stretches out his long legs and enjoys every minute of it.
I cannot believe how much people spend on new clothes, and I buy all my clothes used. But I don’t want to tell you how many dresses I own—and I can’t, because I have
no idea. I have far more dresses than any one person can reasonably wear.
But just when I say I need to stop buying dresses, I see a sleeveless burgundy dress with a swathe of velvet down the front and an asymmetrical hemline for less than $30 (used, of course!) and the next thing I know, I’m having it shipped to my sister’s house while I am in Mexico because, well, I cannot let it go.
And every week, I buy flowers for my desk. I could buy quite a few lattes with what I spend on the fresh flowers that sit on my desk. I justify the expense by saying that, as I sit here all day writing, I need something pleasant to rest my eyes on between sentences. I say it’s something I need—and that is how all our luxuries are, I expect.
I know I am unfair to the people who need to go sailing and ride horses. I am unfair to the people whose day only starts out right when they have a pleasant professional prepare them a latte. (Although I still say Peter’s is every bit as good, and just the way I like it—lots of milk and not too much coffee.)
I know there are people who would say having a closet full of dresses (however beautiful and deeply discounted) is ridiculous and buying fresh flowers is wasteful. I would say they are being unreasonable. But I suspect we are all a little unsympathetic to what others perceive as a need. We all need a few luxuries, big or small, to make us feel we are treating ourselves well. I am going to try to enjoy my little luxuries without too much guilt—and allow everyone else to enjoy theirs.
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Little Luxuries
Did you know a plant disease is responsible for the celebration of Halloween in the United States? The infection was called blight by regular people and scientists called Phytophthora infestans. Scientists almost always name things too hard to pronounce. Anyway, this blight killed almost all of the potato crops in Ireland. This was horrible because the potato was one of the primary food sources for Irish people. The blight caused millions of people to leave Ireland and many moved to the United States. When they moved, they brought a lot of traditions with them. One of those was Halloween.
Carving Jack-O-Lanterns also came from Ireland. This tradition goes back over 2,000 years. Back in the day, there were no flashlights and the only way to see after dark was to use lanterns, candles or torches. Sad day! No flashlight tag for those kids. People would carve vegetables, mostly turnips, with holes to put candles in and use these as their lanterns. When the Irish people got to America, they found that pumpkins were bigger and since they were hollow, they were easier to carve. They even started carving faces in them. Over time, the faces went from very simple to detailed faces of people, animals and houses.
Halloween: Traditions, History, and Fun Facts by
Trick or Treating is another European Halloween tradition. One reason the holiday was celebrated was to pray for the souls of people who had died. People began to put sweets on their porches to make the dead happy. Children who craved the sweets would go door to door. They would offer to bring good luck to the house if they got sweets or bad luck if they didn’t. As the years went by, the trick part entered the tradition. If the children did not get candy, they would pull pranks on the people who lived in that house. From the weird but true files: Did you know pumpkins are fruit and not vegetables?
Be Safe Out There!
Did you know that more children are run over by cars on Halloween than any other day of the year? Whether you dress like a ghost, witch, athlete or princess staying safe is the most important thing.
Take a flashlight or glow stick and wear bright colors so you are easy to see.
Always watch for cars. You may be hard to see.
Go with adults and stay in groups. NEVER go into a house or the car of someone you do not know.
Have your parents check your candy before eating it.
Halloween Drawing Book by Ralph Masiello
Yauheniya Mastavaya
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