Goldendale Sentinel October 4, 2023

Goldendale, Washington

The Noise Parade

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Off-duty EMTs help save life at Goldendale Farmers Market

This past Saturday a 911 call went out for a cardiac arrest near the Chamber of Commerce at the Goldendale Farmers Market.

Two off-duty EMTs who work for Klickitat County Emergency Management Services District No. 1 (KCMS1), Victoria and Trevor Keith, were at the Market to buy some flowers. As they were walking around, they heard someone say, “Turn him on his

side,” a common phrase you hear when someone unconscious is aspirating and needs to keep their airway clear. At that point, the two ran over to see what was going on. What they witnessed was a male lying on the ground doing agonal breathing—gasping for air because he couldn’t get enough oxygen. Victoria checked for a carotid pulse and found none. She

then started compressions while Trevor called 911. They continued CPR, cleared the airway, and checked for pulse until the ambulance arrived on scene—doing all of this in front of a large crowd witnessing everything that happened.

When the ambulance arrived, EMTs shocked the patient once and quickly loaded him into the

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City set to finalize airport fuel contract

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

Much of the Goldendale City Council’s meeting this week involved setting things up for future meetings. Councilors gave the go-ahead for the city administrator to finalize a contract to supply aviation gas to the new pump at the city’s airport. The contract would be for three years and only required the city to purchase 13,000 gallons in that period, which councilors felt would be easily met. Administrator Pat Munyan will bring back the finalized version to the council for approval at a later date.

On a broader scale, in response to increased local concern about problems associated with homeless people, Mayor Mike Canon asked staff to set up a meeting among people dealing with the situation. That includes the city council, county commissioners, the prosecuting attorney, the sheriff, public health officials, WAGAP (Washington Gorge Action Programs), and any other agency the staff finds appropriate.

Councilors also responded to a suggestion from Councilor Fil Ontiveros that the city create a mechanism to give recognition to local citizens who volunteer in

many areas to make the city better. Ultimately, councilors chose to refer the matter to the Events Committee to flesh out the idea and return to the council with concrete suggestions. Ontiveros was not a member of that committee, but because had done the most work on the idea, councilors felt that he should be. The situation is, with a seven-member council committees are limited to three council members. If they go to four members, that constitutes a quorum, and it automatically changes those committee meetings into full council meetings. At that point, Councilor Dave

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County shelter makes a difference

BRITTANY SPRATT

PROGRAMS FOR PEACEFUL LIVING

In August of 2022, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) opened a new shelter in Klickitat County, providing temporary safe housing to those fleeing domestic violence. Managed by the team at Programs for Peaceful Living (PFPL), it was dubbed “Gina’s Place” in honor of State Representative Gina Mosbrucker, who championed the effort to bring capital funding

to a county that had been without a domestic violence shelter for over two decades. Has it been worth the effort?

Absolutely. Sadly, the shelter has been in use nearly every day since it opened. It is rarely unoccupied.

There are three rooms with eight beds available, and a survivor’s average length of stay is 30 days. Over 40 domestic violence survivors have benefitted from having a safe and comfortable place to go to navigate through their trau-

ma. This safe home has provided many nights to individuals and families who need that important healing time.

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is an epidemic affecting every community nationwide. It does not discriminate. It can affect anyone regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality.

Since 1989, Congress has dedicated the month of October to

IMPROMPTU HEROES: Klickitat County Emergency Services members Victoria and Trevor Keith along with their children, Nicholas, Isabella, and Jasper. Victoria and Trevor helped save the life of a person who collapsed at the Goldendale Farmers Market last Saturday.

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HOMECOMING SPIRIT: It was noisy in downtown Goldendale last Friday as Goldendale High School students roared through town to make sure their support for Homecoming was clear.

Due to current and forecast weather conditions throughout Klickitat County, on September 26 the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners rescinded Resolution numbers 05323, 05623, and 05823. Therefore, the Burn Bans for Zones One, Two, and Three ended on October 2.

The public is directed to check with the appropriate authorities concerning burn-

ing restrictions within the corporate limits of any city or town.

For clarity the zone boundaries follow fire district boundaries as much as possible. Maps detailing the zone boundaries have been created and are available to view and download on the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management webpage.

Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docket for the month of September, 2023, provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David R. Quesnel. Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the fi rst and third Mondays of the month.

• State of Washington v. Kiva L. Dobson, No. 22-100052-20, defendant was found not guilty after a jury trial of Animal Cruelty 1st

Degree.

• State of Washington v. Markel S. Jackson Jr., No. 23-1-00011-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Residential Burglary, RCW 9A.52.025, and Malicious Mischief 1st Degree, RCW 9A.48.070, date of offenses 12/21/22, and was sentenced to 20 months in prison.

• State of Washington v. Jaden E. Pacheco, No. 23-100016-20, a mistrial was declared on a charge of Res-

idential Burglary DV after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. The matter will be rescheduled for trial.

• State of Washington v. Michael J. George, No. 23-1-00034-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 4th Degree – DV (felony), RCW 9A.36.041(3) and 10.99.020, and two counts of felony violation of DV No Contact Order, RCW 7.105.450(5), date of offenses 7/19/23 to 9/18/23,

and sentencing is continued to 10/16/23.

• State of Washington v. Maxwell D. Zeigler, No. 23-100041-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 3rd (LEO), RCW 9A.36.031(1)(g), and Assault 4th Degree – DV, RCW 9A.36.041 and 10.99.020, date of offenses 9/02/23, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail and 12 months DOC supervision under a firsttime offender waiver.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

This one should be easypeasy. Maybe. Only three people. But what can you tell from the background? There’s a ceiling fan. Pictures on the wall. A red

phone on a table on the right. Where was this? Why was this. Who are the people? What was the occasion? When? All we know is that this picture

L OOKING BACK

September 28, 1882 – 141 Years Ago

ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop us an email (info@ goldendalesentinel.com),

or give us a call (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

We colorized this picture. Betty Zesiger came in and quickly rattled off the names of everyone in this picture except for one, though others also recognized some of them. Betty thinks this was taken around 1967. The people are: front row left to right, Darryl Spauld-

ing, Tom [didn’t know last name], Roger Short, and Bud DeShield. Back row left to right: Dorris Richies, Betty Sarsfield, Mary Arp, Ruth Schofield, Donna Ballard, Virginia Taylor, Jayne Butler, Mildred White, Virgie Olson, and Arlene Anderson.

Sesquicentennial Corner: Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

Editor on trip to East County: Bickle and Flower have a good assortment of general merchandise and judging from the number of buyers while we were there, they must have a good trade. The mail usually gets in there before six o’clock, but that evening it was after 10 o’clock before Jesse Richardson came in. Jesse has a good name among those people and unless there is something wrong, they always expect him a little ahead of time. He had a balky horse which consumed from noon until after dark going from Rock Creek to Hardison, ten miles. For a whole month the young man had been trying to get good enough to go to Sunday School, but those naughty cayuses caused him to boil over and say naughty things so that he will now have to begin right at the start.

September 30, 1893 – 130 Years Ago

The other day as Charlie Pierce was crossing the lot back of the courthouse, his eye detected in the dust at his feet what he took to be a lump of melted lead. Picking it up and trying his knife on it, he was surprised at its hardness and took it to Mr. Brodie, the jeweler, and the gentleman pronounced it to be silver. Charley went back to the place he found it and after a little more scratching returned to Mr. Brodie with about six dollars worth of metal. It is presumed to have been silver coins that were melted in the big fi re of 1888.

September 27, 1962 – 60 Years Ago

The Burger Basket which has been under the operation of Ken Jagger for the past year is closed. The Burger Basket which is located on East Main Street [now Gee’s] is now owned and leased by Jack Quintance.

September 19, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

Mercedes Douglas, Glenwood resident, obtained a divorce in Klickitat County Superior Court from Justice William O. Douglas, claiming that for more than a year he had repeatedly told her he no longer cared for her and desired to live apart. They were married in 1954. Both Prosecuting Attorney Alf Jacobson and Judge Ross Rakow waived interrogation. She was represented by Attorney Thurman Ward.

September 26, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

The Courthouse Cat, otherwise undesignated by Custodian Ben Forry, which has been thought to be expecting for quite some time, last week gave birth to a black and white kitten—just one. General disbelief greeted this announcement at fi rst, but as of this week the cat appears to be contentedly settled into singular motherhood.

September 20, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

The efforts of people of Klickitat to secure preservation of the building whose chimney provides a home for thousands of chimney swifts appeared to be bearing fruit this week. Although some reference apparently was made by state officials to the unsightly appearance of the old buildings, local people agree that the particular building containing the chimney to be preserved is really not that unsightly—in fact, it has historic value. The building is part of the complex known as the “old Gas/Ice Plant” and before the manufacture of dry ice was the office building of the fi rm that bottled soda water from nature springs for sale on the Portland market.

September 20, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

Rather frantic housecleaning with the last trips to the local dump may be the chief activity of many residents this weekend. The Solid Waste Commission announces that the Klickitat County Central Landfi ll (KCCL) will officially open October 1. All garbage dumps west of Rock Creek will be closed as of that date. The new landfi ll may be reached in the Crawford’s Grove area, about one mile east of the bridge at Horsethief Lake. A sign will be at the intersection. From there, it is about a mile uphill. It is 26 miles from Goldendale. A “transfer station” will probably be here eventually. It may be in the form of a large truck in the beginning.

—Richard Lefever

Klickitat County Historical

Society

Below is the original print version of a story on the fire in Goldendale in May of 1888.

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Protecting your pets after you’re gone

Dear Savvy Senior,

What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die.

Solo Senior

Dear Solo,

It’s a great question. Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away. Without a proper plan in place for the future care of your pets, they are at risk of ending up in a shelter where they could be euthanized.

To avoid this terrifying scenario and ensure your furry family is cared for both physically and financially after you’re gone, you should consider including them in your estate plan. Talk to your attorney about how to insert them in your will or trust in accordance with your state’s laws. Here’s what you’ll need to do.

Wills

Savvy Senior, Jim Miller

If you already have a will or are planning to make one, you could simply add in a trusted caretaker clause for your pets, along with an alternative if your first choice falls through. You should also set aside money in your will for your pet’s care with an explanation of how the funds should be spent.

To determine how much to leave, multiply your pet’s annual food, care, and medical costs by their life expectancies. You may want to add a separate document, called a letter of instruction, describing your pet’s routine, food, and medication.

But be aware that even with this provision in your will the caretaker is not legally obligated to follow your instructions, spend the money as you intended, or send the pet to another caretaker that you’ve named. Once the money is distributed to the caretaker, it’s an honor system.

Trusts

Another option is to create a pet trust, which provides more legal protections. Depending on your state’s laws (see aspca.org/pet-care/pet-planning/ pet-trust-laws), you could set up either a revocable pet trust, which can be changed or canceled during your lifetime, or an irrevocable pet trust that can’t be reversed. A pet trust can be completely separate or part of an existing trust that encompasses your other assets.

Along with appointing a trustee to manage your trust’s finances, you name your pet’s caretaker (who could also serve as the trustee), and any alternative caretakers, as well as an optional trust protector for added oversight of the trustee given that the beneficiary (your pets) can’t defend their own rights. Unlike a will, the caretaker has a fiduciary duty to follow your letter of instruction if you include one.

The cost for a living trust ranges anywhere between $1,000 to $3,000, while a will typically costs between $200 and $1,000. There are also cheaper do-it-yourself

resources for making a simple will or trust, like Nolo’s Quicken WillMaker & Trust (Nolo.com, $99) and Trust & Will (TrustandWill.com, $159). Or, if that’s more than you’re willing to pay, you can make your will for free at FreeWill.com or DoYourOwnWill.com.

Other arrangements

If you don’t have anyone who would be willing to take care of your pets after you’re gone, you should make arrangements to leave them to an animal retirement home, a rescue, humane society, pet care program, or other animal welfare group. Many of these organizations find new homes for pets or offer lifetime care but may require a fee or donation. Talk to your veterinarian about the options available in your area.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Letters from the community

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I made an error in my October Stargazing column last week that I want to point out. It regards the October 14 Annular Eclipse. I said, “The eclipse will be total in a path from southern Oregon through Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas” The eclipse will not be “total” along that path; rather, it will be at its maximum, where the Sun forms a “ring of fire” around the Moon. I think the article explains what will happen pretty well, but I don’t want anyone rushing to southern Oregon to see a

total eclipse! Thanks to Steve Stout of Goldendale for pointing this out to me.

Jim White Trout Lake

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

We need it

for three hours.

The formation of a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the White Salmon Fire Department and Klickitat County Fire District No. 3 will be on the ballot on November 7. It has only been a few months since

I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe 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.

Ken McKune Goldendale

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

“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.

the Tunnel 5 fire threatened our community and the lives of our firefighters. Many of us will remember a similar fire that raced up the Underwood bluffs and burned homes approximate-ly 10 or 12 years ago. It’s just a matter of time before we are again threatened by wildfires. An RFA will provide more resources for fire prevention and safety for our firefighters and our community. Vote Yes for the creation of an RFA.

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.

Deborah Olson 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.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

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Watch out for the cattle drives

As some of you may have noticed, ranchers have been here in the valley gathering their cattle from summer grazing lands. Others are moving their cattle from one pasture to another on our local roads. Please use caution and be patient if you see cattle being moved along the highways. They won’t be on the road long, and trying to drive through the herd can be very dangerous to the horses, riders, cattle, and ranch dogs. Thanks for understanding.

Our Klickwood High School volleyball girls had two home games last week. They lost in three to South Wasco on Tuesday but won in three against Horizon Christian on Thursday. The JV team won their games against South Wasco but lost in three close games to

Horizon Christian. Those girls sure played with a lot of heart and determination. We’re proud of them all.

The Glenwood middle school volleyball team has been hard hit with illness. They had to cancel their game with Centerville last Wednesday. Let’s hope the girls and their coach are back and healthy now so they can get on with their season.

Last Sunday, October 1, the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneers Association met at the Glenwood school for the fall meeting. After a delicious potluck dinner, Harold Cole gave a great presentation about the moving and restoration of the Whitcomb Cabin from beside the BZ-Glenwood Highway to its final resting place on the Conboy Lake

National Wildlife Refuge. Laurene Eldred put together a packet of the history of the cabin and the families who built and lived in it. Harold shared a video of the removal of the intact top part of the cabin and removal of the lower logs separately. One really fun part of the video was of the late Don Warner of Trout Lake using his team of horses to pull the logs to be used as replacements out of the woods to the trailer, then pulling the trailer to haul them to the work site. Some of the lower-level logs were no longer usable, so a restoration expert, Evan Olson, used traditional hand tools to hand cut, hew, and notch replacements. The video showed the lower

part being rebuilt in place at the new site and the upper part being lowered onto it. It was a fascinating process that took many hands and lots of planning. It was great to see Herman Kuhnhausen out there advising and helping to get the upper part on its moving beams and hooked to the tractor to be towed from the BZ-Glenwood Highway, along Hansen, Lake, and Cemetery Roads to the Trout Lake Highway, then onto the refuge site. Herman, a great Glenwood Valley historian, was 90 years old when he came out to help with the final move and placement, in 1986. A huge thanks goes to Harold for presenting this great part of our valley

Fundraiser was a success

Last week at 3:30 a.m.

Lyle and High Prairie First Responder units responded to a baby being born in a vehicle along Centerville Highway in High Prairie. Happy Birthday, little one, and welcome to the greatest place to live from very capable First Responders!

A different location is scheduled for the Celebration of Life for Michelle Doolin. All are invited to join her family in honoring her memory on October 8 at 2 p.m. at the school. They hope you will attend and remember their beautiful family member who is already missed very much.

Lyle School third and fourth graders were educated while touring Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery on September 20. At school, students have been learning about the life cycle of Pacific Salmon and the effect of wildfires on local hatcheries. This tour introduced students to the purpose of hatcheries for salmon populations.

Lyle Fire & Rescue District No. 4, via liaison Patty Elkins: on October 2 the Burn Ban for all three zones of Klickitat County was lifted. Here’s another message from the fire department: it’s that time of year again, when the nights get a bit colder, and a fire seems to hit the spot. Before lighting up the

fireplace, please make sure your chimney is clean. A surprise chimney fire is not a fun time. The department is also looking for new recruits who might be interested in the Emergency Medical field. If you are curious about being an EMT, stop by the 1st or 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyle station and have a conversation.

On October 7 from 1 through 3 p.m. our fire department plans to thank residents for their support in acquiring the new firefighting truck in the Lose the Loan Fundraiser that brought in around 80% of their goal so far. They are sharing their thanks with a party at the Lyle Activity Center park with cake, cookies, and cider. It would be a good time to meet these diligent neighbors and thank them in person. Right after that, from 3 to 5 p.m., you can join them by reserving your spot for a fundraiser of live music and wine at the Syncline Winery. It’ll be a time for those 21 and over to relax by dancing to the tunes of Soul Prophet in the serenity of the Syncline Winery gardens while enjoying your favorite bottle of Syncline wine. Ticket sales will be donated to our fire department. Learn more and reserve your tickets at

synclinewine.com.

Coming up on the night of October 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Klickitat-Lyle Against Substance Abuse Coalition (KLASAC) will host a Family Fun Night at the Lyle Activity Center. Neighbors are urged to attend and play a variety of board games or online games with others. Hot dogs will be offered to finish off the fun. The community of Klickitat will follow suit with the same program on Thursday, October 19.

Lyle’s Twin Bridges Museum staff wishes to thank everyone who helped make their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser a great success. Attendees were able to walk away with some valuable prizes, and

Karen Beck’s beautiful quilt went to the highest bidder—a very good deal indeed. Most thanks go to Beneventi’s Pizza for supplying the wonderful meal. Everyone had a great time, with food left over for the Tuesday Senior Dinner. A call for candidates is the main event for the Lyle Community Council and Notice of Election on November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyle Activity Center.

The LCC has four positions up for election, and voting is in person only, with two incumbents running for new terms and two seats

currently open. Members are made up of “ordinary” Lyle citizens who care about the community, with no special training needed and support diverse perspectives that reflect the community. Now is your time to give back for so many blessings. We are barely into October, but turn your calendar page to November and mark November 3 through the 6th. That’s when the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate bridge will be closed to all traffic, beginning at 12:01 a.m. the morning of Friday through 11:59 p.m. the night of the next Monday. During this 96-hour period, crews from Hamilton Construction will remove, replace, and adjust the tension in the wire ropes that support the bridge lift counterweights. The work is not weather-dependent and will be underway continuously during the closure. During the weeks leading up to the closure, there will be intermittent, single-lane closures of the bridge primarily during nighttime hours as Hamilton Construction crews work to prepare for the closure. For more information, visit the Port’s website at portofhoodriver. com. Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 365-2273 or lykensme41@ gmail.com.

history, and also thanks to Jerry Dean and Laurene Eldred for preparing the multipurpose room for the meeting and providing some of the Whitcomb Cabin history to go along with Harold’s presentation. If you think you’d like to hear more interesting history of our beautiful valley, please mark your calendars for the spring meeting on May 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the school.

This has been a busy sports week at school, with teams in one or more sports competing every day. I’ll try to post some results if I receive any. On Thursday, October 5, our high school cross country runners will compete in Heppner. Our high school football players have a home game in Lyle at 7 p.m. on Friday, the 6th. Our one high school soccer

player, Emma Patterson, has a game in Portland that afternoon. Our crosscountry team races again on Saturday, the 7th in Richland and the Klickwood volleyball girls will travel to Fossil that day. Next week will be just as full. A big thanks to all the coaches, athletes, and athletic directors for making all these activities possible for our students.

Don’t forget ParentTeacher conferences on Wednesday, October 11. If you haven’t yet scheduled a time to meet with your students’ teachers, please remember to do so. These conferences are very important to ensure the progress of the students and promote great communication between the teachers and parents.

FFA and ‘Bear Came Along’

Harmony Casteel GHS AG LiterAcy MeMber

One-hundred-thirty-six Goldendale Middle and High School FFA members went to the primary school during the month of September to teach the students in grades Kindergarten to 4th about forest ecosystems and abiotic and biotic factors, using a children’s book and activity. The FFA members selected and read the book “Bear Came Along” as a part of their Agricultural Literacy Project.

After reading with the students, the FFA members used a worksheet they created to teach the concepts of biotic and abiotic. Then the elementary students sorted cards with abiotic and biotic factors as well as played a memory game and/or drew their own ecosystem. “It was really fun working with younger

students, and they learned what we wanted them to learn,” shared GHS FFA member Emma Gorrad.

In the project, the members taught 11 classrooms about ecosystems as well as abiotic and biotic factors. The FFA members were able to work with a total of 220 primary students this month. “Seeing and teaching the little kids was the highlight of my day. Just being there and seeing their reaction to us and what we were teaching was amazing,” stated Emily Bartling, GHS FFA member.

Goldendale Middle School and High School FFA would like to say a big thank you to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library for providing large-print versions of the stories for Goldendale Middle and High School to use during our lessons. For more information about the project, see the Goldendale FFA Facebook Page.

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C FFA TEACHES PRIMARY STUDENTS: Goldendale Middle and High School FFA members taught about forest ecosystems to primary students.

Community Events

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Every Weekday throughout the summer • Klickitat School District will be providing summer meals to youth aged 18 and younger at our school site, 98 School Drive Klickitat, WA 98628 from 12-1 p.m. weekdays starting July 10 through August 4th.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Zumba Classes – Soul

2 Soul Health Center 5:30 –6:30 p.m.

Sunday

• Makers Market at The Missing Corner (ON HOLD until further notice) – 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner. Every third Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Contact themissingcorner@ gmail.com for more information (will return in April 16, 2023)

• Trout Lake Market – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trout Lake Grange Hall 2390 Washington 141. 1st Sunday of the month, seasonally through September.

Monday

• 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.

• Programs for Peaceful

Living Domestic Violence

Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509773-6100 or 509-493-1533.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-7733776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Yoga Zoom meeting

6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN

Instructor call to pre-register (541) 490-3704

• 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

• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit https://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. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com

• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-2500625

• Goldendale Photo Club

2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-7722717

• KC Fair Board Meetings

1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.

• White Salmon Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m. every week seasonally at Rheingarten Park.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 5 – 6 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 pm the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746

Wednesday

• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbor 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

• Let’s Play Chess! – 1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. beginning in May. Goldendale Library.

• 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

• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815

• Pinochle at the Centerville Grange – 1st and 3rd

Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 p.m. 228 Centerville Hwy

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

• Family Storytime 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 Game Night – every Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the EPIC youth center.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Drinking Democratically – 3rd Thursday of the month 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Ayutlas 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 - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card 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 Sharon 509-310-9172

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 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 509493-2662 ext 208 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale

Friday

• 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

• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May – September. Vendors, please contact Josh Harrison, phone: (509)281-0971, email: josh7harrison@gmail.com

• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-2612815

• 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 in the teen area.

• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library)

Saturday

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets 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.

• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25

• 1st Saturday Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Goldendale Library

p.m., Courthouse lawn 205 S. Columbus Ave, Goldendale. Join your local law enforcement and members of your community for a weekend of resolution and reconciliation. National Faith & Blue Weekend is a collaborative effort to build bridges and break biases. Hosted by Washington State Patrol, Klickitat County Sheriff, and Goldendale Police Dept. BBQ is open. Contact email: www.faithandblue.org to learn more.

October 7, 2023, FFA Nationals Fundraiser: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Goldendale American Legion off of Broadway St. Please join us for a Taco dinner and silent auction to help support the 23 FFA Members who have qualified to attend and will receive national recognition.

October 7, 2023, Celebrating 2023 Solar Eclipse with Bob Yosele: 12 – 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. The celebration begins outside the library from 12–1:30 pm, with telescopes set up for your viewing pleasure. Bob Yosele, a member of the Rose City Astronomers, will be on hand to answer questions. Please note that solar observations will depend on the weather. If it’s cloudy or rainy, this portion of the event will be canceled. Then join us inside, in the Camplan room from 2–3 pm, for a solar eclipse presentation by Bob Yoesle. There will be time for Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the annular solar eclipse happening October 14, and also read about the total solar eclipse occurring April 8, 2024, on the NASA website

October 7, 2023, Concourse de Maryhill Car Show: 8 a.m. –8 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Dr. Join us for our 24th Annual Concours de Maryhill car show! This is an open car show for all makes, models, and years. This year the show will feature a silent auction, lots of raffle prizes, and, in partnership with the Maryhill Museum of Art, up to two (2) free passes to the museum per vehicle entry! For members of the public who are interested, the historic Maryhill Loops Road will be open from noon to 2:00 pm to cruise at your leisure. For those of you looking to enter a vehicle into the show, day-of registration opens at 8:00am. If you are looking to get ahead of the rush on show day, don’t forget to check out our website, www.goldendalemotorsports.org,to find our pre-registration form. Preregistration closes on September 28. We hope to see you there!

October 7, 2023, Black Tie & Blue Jeans Fundraiser: 5 – 9 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland in Goldendale. Don’t miss out on this incredible event that combines sophistication with a touch of casual. Join us at our BLACK TIE & BLUE JEANS and make a difference in our community. Reserve your spot now and get ready for an evening filled with laughter, good food, and exciting auction items! If you have additional questions, please contact KVH Memorial Foundation Director, Sam Counts at 509773-1074 or scounts@kvhealth. net. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Reserve your tickets online at KVHBTBJ2023. eventbrite.com. You may also purchase by check or cash by calling Sam Counts at 509-7731074 to make arrangements. This year we are raising funds to purchase a much needed highdefinition surgical display tower for our operating rooms. An arthroscopic surgical tower aids in minimally invasive joint surgeries using integrated components like a camera system, light source, and fluid management system. This technology allows

for smaller incisions, resulting in reduced pain, quicker recovery, and a decreased risk of infection for patients. The high-definition visualization improves surgical precision, while the fluid system offers a clear view of the joint. Overall, this advancement enhances patient outcomes and can be more cost-effective in some cases.

October 11, 2023, Mobile Market Free Food Distribution

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 104 E Simcoe Dr, Drive-thru event, up to 250 families while supplies last, for more info visit 2-harvest. org.

October 13, 223, GGACC

Annual Membership Meeting:

6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. This special event will bring together our esteemed chamber members for an engaging and informative gathering. During the meeting, we will provide comprehensive chamber updates, sharing important insights into our initiatives, programs, and future plans. This is your chance to stay informed about the chamber’s activities and contribute to its growth and success. In addition, we will be presenting awards to recognize our chamber members for their achievements during the past year. It’s a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our members while fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie. The Annual Membership Meeting is not only an opportunity for networking and building connections but also a chance to gain invaluable knowledge and perspectives from fellow chamber members. By attending, you will have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and collaborate with like-minded professionals. We highly encourage and value your presence at this significant event. Mark the date in your calendar and prepare to be part of an evening that will leave a lasting impact on your business journey. Together, let’s make the Annual Membership Meeting an unforgettable experience that strengthens our chamber community.

October 14, 2023: Annular Eclipse , Goldendale Community Library. Pick up a free pair of solar glasses at the library or bookmobile.

October 19, 2023, The Wisdom of Trauma, Featuring Dr. Gabor Mate’, Free Community Movie Screening and Dinner, Can your deepest pain be a

doorway to healing? Goldendale Community Library, 5:30 p.m.

October 21, 2023, Bookmobile and Craft – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Dallesport Community Center & 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Wishram

October 21, 2023, Author Talk – “21st Century Bushcraft” by Mike Lummio, Goldendale Community Library, 6 p.m.

October 21, 2023, Glenwood Fall Bazar: Info to follow.

October 27, 2023, As the Crow Flies: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. –FVRL W Burgen St. Goldendale, Crafternoon! Ravens & Crows & Bats! Oh My! All ages.

October 28, 2023, FVRL –Goldendale Library, W Burgen St. Goldendale. 10:30 p.m. – 12 p.m. – come join us for Build It!

October 28, 2023, Bookmobile & Craft – 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. the bookmobile will be at the Klickitat Community Center and crafts included for activities.

October 28, 2023, Klickitat County Historical Society/ Presby Museum Annual Meeting at Goldendale Grange Hall, 228 E Darland at 1:00 p.m. –Presentation about the Klickitat Roller Mill on the Little Klickitat River – Come learn about some of our early Goldendale history when you just had to hop in your buggy and go the outskirts of town to get fresh ground flour for your baking needs. The mill was operated by power generated from the Little Klickitat.

October 30, 2023: Goldendale Library Book Sale, Goldendale Community Library, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

October 31, 2023: Goldendale Library Book Sale, Goldendale Community Library, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

October 31, 2023, FVRL W Burgen St. Goldendale – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Trick or Treat at the Library!

November 3 – 4, 2023 Lyle

Christmas Bazaar: Lyle Activity Center.

November 3 – 4, The Giving Tree Festival, The Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland, Goldendale, WA. Friday 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturday 3 – 8p.m. The 2nd Annual Giving Tree Festival is set to happen this fall once again! We loved all of the entries last year and we are hoping to do even better this year with more publicity early on. Please reserve a spot for this year! All proceeds go to a local recipient TBA. For more information, call Susan Marlow 509-773-3309 or Jeanne Bradley 509-261-2513

Naomi James

IT’S A BOY!!: Phineas Lysander (Finn) was born to Sentinel Team Member Naomi James at 4:09 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3. He is 21” and weighs 6 lbs 3 ozs. Join us in wishing Naomi and her husband, Robby, deepest congratulations on the birth of this strapping son.

Peter Bryant Brokaw

Ecology’s litter campaign calls for public support

Ecology’s 2022 statewide litter study, the first one done in almost 20 years, made several shocking findings: Not only did it show that nearly 38 million pounds of waste accumulates each year, but Washington’s roads have more litter per mile than the national average. The We Keep WA Litter Free campaign is working to address these issues by changing the behaviors that lead to littering in the first place.

According to Ecology’s director Laura Watson, the public has an important role to play when it comes to Washington’s litter issue.

With the help of WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and many local governments, Ecology kicked off the We Keep WA Litter Free campaign in 2021. The campaign uses positive messaging that empowers people to change their behavior and join the 75% of Washingtonians who never litter. There is also a robust Litter Prevention Partner Toolkit that state agencies, local governments, non-profits, and others use to amplify the campaign in their communities.

fatalities in 2022 and an estimated 40% of roadside litter. We give out cargo nets through partnerships with local governments. Partners measure unsecured loads entering their solid waste facilities before and after the campaign, and again one year later. The decrease in unsecure loads measured the first year averaged 3.5%, and an additional 1% decrease the following year.

bags through Washington Fred Meyer stores. Those who received a litter bag were also given a follow-up survey. That survey indicated 80% of people who received a litter bag now properly dispose of their trash always or often.

Partnering with Seattle hockey professional Yanni Gourde

Peter “Pete” Bryant Brokaw passed away September 30, 2023, at Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale.

Peter was born on March 30, 1940, in Goldendale and was 83 years of age at the time of passing.

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the

Goldendale Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (104 McKinley, Goldendale).

Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway Street , Goldendale, Washington, (509) 772-2636. Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.

Donna Dorene McGill

Donna Dorene McGill, August 26, 1933, passed away September 27th, 2023

Kiwanis installation and robotics fundraiser

The Goldendale Kiwanis Club held its annual installation dinner at the American Legion on September 26.

The officers installed were: Pat Andreotti, president; Theone Wheeler, secretary; Frank Hewey, treasurer; and Colleen Andreotti, president-elect.

Club member Rich Marshall served as auctioneer for items donated by club members. Spirited bidding resulted in $1134.00 being raised that will be donated to the Goldendale High School Robotics Club and its awardwinning robotics program.

In addition to supporting the Robotics Club, the Goldendale Kiwanis Club supports child literacy by giving free books to children at various community and school events and partnering with the literacy program at Goldendale Elementary School to provide classroom books to assist teachers in raising the reading proficiency of

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their students.

Club members also put up American flags on Goldendale’s main streets on holidays and do an annual cleanup of Goldendale’s Highway 97 frontage.

If you are interested in joining the Goldendale Kiwanis Club, participating in its community service activities, or would like more information about the Club and its activities, contact Pat Andreotti, gdalekiwanis@gmail.com.

Our statewide litter prevention coordinator Amber Smith-Jones agrees and adds that “Preventing litter from ending up on the ground is by far more effective, and less expensive, than paying crews or arranging for volunteers to pick it up.”

Ecology and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), spend nearly $12 million combined on litter cleanup every year. Last year, this substantial effort accounted for 7.4 million pounds of litter—less than one-fifth of the annual total.

Using innovative marketing The We Keep WA Litter Free campaign is not your average marketing endeavor. It uses a social marketing framework to help create meaningful and sustainable behavior change. This research-based strategy shows that awareness and education alone are largely unsuccessful in altering people’s behaviors.

To inspire real behavior changes, we first sought to understand why people litter, what barriers they have to stop littering, and what would motivate them to change. We conducted extensive audience research and message testing in both English and Spanish.

“We Keep WA Litter Free” is an umbrella brand that includes other behaviorspecific campaigns: Secure Your Load for Safer Roads

Beginning in 2021, the Secure Your Load for Safer Roads campaign launched with the help of the Washington State Patrol. It focuses on properly covering and securing cargo to increase road safety and reduce litter. Items falling or blowing out of unsecured loads cause more than 300 traffic crashes each year in Washington, including 5

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Those who receive a cargo net also fill out a follow-up survey. According to the survey, 91% of people said the campaign made it easier to secure their load and 83% are likely or extremely likely to talk with others about securing loads.

Simple As That

The “Simple As That” campaign began in 2021 and it is centered around the reduction of intentional littering on roadways. Using humor, it demonstrates just how easy it is to not litter and to use a car litter bag.

Our research identified “not having a trash bag in the car” as one of the main reasons people litter. That prompted us to distribute over 26,000 free car litter

On September 18, we began the next phase of the We Keep WA Litter Free campaign by adding Seattle hockey star Yanni Gourde to our team. Gourde is partnering with us to create social media content that brings more attention to preventing litter and shows his fans how to get involved.

“Keeping Washington litter free is important to me because my family is part of this community, and this is the place where my kids are growing up,” said Gourde at the We Keep WA Litter Free media event on September 7. “As a professional athlete in Washington, I know how special this state is and how powerful we are as a community when we work together toward a common goal.”

The City of Goldendale is accepting applications from small business entrepreneurs searching for building space and financial assistance to start their business. The City of Goldendale’s Small Business Incubator Facility was designed as a space for new businesses to learn and grow. The program provides building space for entrepreneurs and startups while offering reduced rates for workspace. Applications are available at Goldendale City Hall: 1103 S. Columbus Avenue. For additional questions please call 509 774 8779.

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 9:45 am, Prayer Meeting Mon 6 pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6 pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com.

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am

CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every 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

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm

GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook

Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace

"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

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

Everyone welcome.

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

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene

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

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10 "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

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

Domestic Violence Awareness in support and recognition of those who have suffered from or are still living with domestic violence today. This year’s theme for awareness is: “Every1KnowsSome1.”

Domestic Violence is not just physical abuse; it can also present as verbal or mental abuse from a partner or loved one. Some warning signs include the person:

• Accusing you of cheating.

• Dictating how you dress, who you see, how you spend your money, and controlling your every move.

• Isolating you from family and friends.

• Threatening to hurt your family, friends, and loved ones.

• Destroying your property or personal belongings.

• Stalking, following, or monitoring your location continually.

• Pressuring you for sex, sabotaging your birth control, or refusing to wear protection.

• Consistently trying to maintain power and control. Programs for Peaceful Living staff are available to support those currently experiencing domestic violence or those who have experienced domestic violence in the past. The organization has many resources to share here in Klickitat County, such as one-on-one advocacy, therapy referrals, court support, safety planning, temporary safe shelter, and much more.

Having a safe shelter here in Klickitat County to provide these services to those who need them is vitally important. The Programs team knows not every case is cookie cutter, and some may need a night or two to rest and get their bearings while others may need a little longer stay. If the shelter is full, other arrangements will be made to keep survivors safe.

Fireplace and chimney safety

As the temperature drops outside, wood fireplaces may get fired up inside homes.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months.

Last year in Washington State, 757 fire incidents were caused by heating, which includes fireplaces and chimneys. Total dollar loss was estimated at over 8 million dollars.

The State Fire Marshal’s

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Jones spoke to Ontoveros.

“I’m on the Events Committee,” he said. “At the end of this year I won’t be on the council anymore, so I can give that position up to you right now, since you’ve done all this work on it already.”

Office recommends residents to follow these safety tips to help keep your home fire safe this coming winter:

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from your fireplace or wood stove.

• Do not burn paper in your fireplace.

• Put any fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home.

• Have your chimney and fireplace inspected and cleaned each year by a professional.

• Keep a metal or glass

screen in front of your fireplace to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out.

• Make sure fireplace “on” switches and remotes are out of the reach of children.

• Keep a close eye on children whenever wood is being used.

• Have working smoke alarms in the home, and test them monthly.

• Install carbon monoxide alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of your home.

• When cooking, never

leave the room and move things that can burn away from the stove.

• Get fireplaces and wood stoves inspected annually. Burn only dry, seasoned wood.

• If using artificial fire logs, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, and never burn more than one log at a time. For more information contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 596-3929.

• Having extreme jealousy of who you spend time with.

• Intimidating you with weapons or the threat of weapons.

• Preventing you from working or attending school, or harassing you at either location.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and needs help, reach out to an advocate at Programs for Peaceful Living. Call WAGAP at (509) 493-2662 and ask for the Programs for Peaceful Living office in either Goldendale or Bingen. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Fridays by appointment.

Jones is not running for re-election to the council because he has filed to run for mayor, and councilors easily passed a motion to make that change. The Events Committee will meet Wednesday the 11th at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall.

tions on that street needed to have some on-street parking, including at the Presby Museum, particularly for handicapped visitors, an apartment complex with insufficient off-street parking, and the American Legion during events. Councilors voted to put the matter on the agenda for the next meeting.

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By the time medics were leaving the hospital, the patient was awake and talking. He was then flown via Life Flight to a larger hospital for further observation.

Trevor stated, “The community and people at the Market were helpful and did a great job assisting us to keep space.”

When asked if there was anything they would like to let the community know, Vic-

Councilor Steve Johnston brought up the concern about parking on West Broadway, noting the council had discussed it a year ago in August, but no progress had been made. Councilor Dave Jones noted that some loca-

And councilors instructed the city administrator to send out a request for proposal for a new phone system for the city after hearing from Clerk-Treasurer Sandy Smith that the current system had been plagued with problems, and the contract with that company was up. ambulance. Before arriving at the hospital, medics had to shock the patient twice more.

toria stated, “Early CPR is important! Starting quality CPR is the most important thing you can do when someone goes into cardiac arrest until an ambulance arrives on scene.”

Klickitat County EMS takes pride in servicing such a caring and supportive community. We value the services we can provide to the county.

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Human remains found on Bates Road School board meeting highlights

A passerby discovered skeletonized human remains last Thursday in a wooded area near the 200 block of Bates Road in White Salmon.

A scene investigation was conducted by the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team.

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tat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and the Klickitat County Prosecutor/Coroner are working to identify the decedent and determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact KCSO Sgt. Erik Anderson at erika@klickitatcounty.org.

The Washington Outdoors Report: Bird hunting prospects

John

Kruse For The SenTinel

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has published its hunting forecast for this fall. Here are the highlights when it comes to bird hunting where our readers live:

DISTRICT 1 (Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties):

Grouse numbers have declined in the last 14 years, but hunters should see success similar to recent years, averaging about a bird every other outing. Look for grouse on little-used Forest Service roads, especially ones gated off to vehicular traffic.

Pheasant hunting is pretty much limited to released birds at the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area in Ferry County. Wild turkey, on the other hand, are prolific in this part of the state, and the fall harvest of these birds has increased in recent years.

Forest edges as well as grass pastures and agricultural fields are all good places to look for turkey.

Waterfowl hunting should be good, especially along the Pend Oreille River from Newport to Usk. Early-season hunters also have the chance

to harvest in the Colville, Kettle Falls and Pend Oreille River valleys.

DISTRICT 6 (Okanogan County):

Waterfowl hunting doesn’t get much press in a county known primarily for big game, but there are a few public places worth hunting near the mouth of the Okanogan River as well as the mainstem Okanogan and Upper Similkameen Rivers. Public hunting access can be found at the Washburn Island Unit of the Wells Wildlife Area, the Driscoll-Eyhott Island Unit of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, and the SimilkameenChopaka Unit of the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area.

Okanogan County has “robust populations” of grouse, and although the number of adults in breeding areas this spring declined due to last year’s extended winter, brood survival was good. Pheasant populations are fairly minimal. There will be releases throughout this season at the Bureau of Reclamation’s Hegdal and Kline sites and at the Chiliwist Unit of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area.

Alex Gorrod attended the Goldendale School District Board Meeting on Monday, September 25, and here he offers highlights of the meeting. These are not the official meeting minutes. Check out the full agenda online at: meetings.boardbook.org/ Public/Agenda/ 780?meeting=600405.

1. Prior to the public portion of the meeting, there was an executive session for “Discussion with legal counsel litigation or potential litigation.”

2. The meeting started with a presentation from Mr. Krieg about the four year plan for CTE (Career and Technical Education). Later this plan was approved by the Board.

3. The Board reviewed its operating procedures they developed during the summer. These were made due to the Board desiring to hold themselves to higher standards and wanting better interaction with the community. The text of these procedures is found in the agenda.

4. Jeanne Blue (Bus Driver), Nancy Neuman (GMS SPED Para), and Lacey Gorrod (transfer GPS Playground Supervisor to GPS LAP Para) were hired.

5. Dean Schlenker (Business Manager) reported that the general fund is at $2,040,642. This is down from last month ($2,084,634) and from last year ($2,146,964). This is slightly higher than expected due to the grant for the lighting project ($186,000) arriving in August rather than October as expected. Mr. Schlenker does expect the fund to be down around $600,000 by the end of the year due to ESSER funds expiring.

ESSER stands for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.

6. Mr. Schlenker also reported on attendance. FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent, every FTE is worth $10,000 in funding. GPS had a 295 FTE (last year it was 286). GMS had a 268.51 FTE (Last year it was 259.32). GHS had a 307.99 FTE (last year it was 295.01). This 46.5 above budget. Online had a 2065.74 FTE (Last year it was 1786.17).

7. The school was notified that they have over 2,000 students, due to the online school, and thus should be moved up to a Class One school. If the move is made, it would cause changes in accounting and other policies. The school was able to get a three-year wavier before being moved up. This will allow them time to decide on future online school contracts before the move is made.

8. Ms. Hedges (Principal at GPS) reported that they have 33 new students, 2 “new” returning students, and 61 kindergartners. They had Family Connection meetings, and they went very well.

9. Mr. Westerman (Principal at GHS) reported that the family connection meetings went well but they are starting to see diminishing returns on the Open House that takes place after school begins. They are considering ending this tradition. The High School is focusing on three goals: Math Improvement, Attendance, and Empathy and Kindness. College and Career Day will be October 25 with college, post-secondary representatives, and community and area career representatives

meeting with students.

10. Mr. Pakinas (Activities Director/GHS Assistant Principal) gave the update for the high school. He shared that Soccer is 5-2 overall, 3-1 in league, Football is 3-1 overall and will play their first league game this Friday for homecoming, Volleyball is 6-0 overall and 4-0 in league, and Cross-Country has had three events.

11. The student representatives reported on the upcoming homecoming festivities including the themes for each day. There is a community pep assembly followed by the coronation ceremony on Wednesday starting at 7 pm. Friday the noise parade will be going through town at 2 pm. The homecoming dance will be at the Grange Hall on Saturday from 8 pm-11 pm. There are home games for Volleyball (9/28 starting with JV at 5pm), Soccer (9/28 at 6 pm), and Football (9/29 at 7 pm). The football game will also include the presentation of the homecoming court.

12. Deborah Heart gave a legislative representative report that focused on a bylaw change for WSSDA. After many hours it was passed to remove the weighted vote. A typical vote would give each school district one vote, favoring smaller schools (since there are more of them in Washington than large ones). A weighted vote makes it so each district vote is worth more depending on how many students they represent, favoring larger schools.

13. The Board approved the JUUL/Altria settlement (flavored vapes) that will

mean the school will receive a gross amount of $12,921.

14. The Board approved Mike Hargrave (GHS Volleyball), Melissa Browning (GHS Soccer), and Robert Dorais (GHS Cheer) as volunteer coaches.

15. The Board approved a resolution for a four year replacement educational and operation levy that would be voted on February 13, 2024. The previous levy, in 2020, was passed for $2.31. The levy the school is seeking to pass would be for $2.08. This is projected to bring in around $2,729,887, which is close to the same amount that has come in for the last twenty years. The money is used to fund 20-21 positions at the school, help with equipment, building, grounds, and maintenance repair, pay for increases in utilities and insurance, help provide for maintenance on transportation, keep food services in all buildings, provide for staff development, maintain counseling at all buildings, upgrades to technology, SPED transportation support, and help provide for continued sports transportation and other extra-curricular activities.

Check out the previous minutes for meetings on the district website. Anyone interested in what is going on at the school district is encouraged to try to make it to an upcoming meeting.

The next board worksession will be Monday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the GPS library. The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in the GHS cafeteria.

N otices

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

THE ANTHONY TRUST, Plaintiff, Case no. 23-2-0019020 v.

Defendant; THE UNKOWN

HEIRS OF HELEN R. COLE

6696

This Just In....

Summons via Publication: The Anthony TrustClearwater Law Group, Superior Court of the State of Washington in the County of Klickitat

• Summons via Publication: Claud E Wetherell, Linn Andrews, Anna L Andrews or other interested parties - Peachey, Davies, & Meyers

Summons

By Publication: THE STATE OF WASHING-

TON TO THE DEFENDANT:

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 20th day of september 2023 [date of first publication], and defend the above-titled action in the above titled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, at their law office listed below. In the case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

DATED this 11 day of September, 2023.

Clearwater Law Group

By: Christopher Hoxie, WSBA

No. 46293 Attorneys for Plaintiff (4001, 4101, 4201, 4301, 4401, 4501)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

ANDREW D. MILLER and ELLEN W. MILLER, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v.

The unknown heirs of CLAUD

E. WETHERELL, deceased, the unknown heirs of LINN ANDREWS and ANNA L. ANDREWS, deceased; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, Defendants. No. 23-2-00232-20

SUMMONS VIA PUBLICATION

The State of Washington to the said unknown heirs of Claud E. Wetherell, deceased; the unknown heirs of Linn Andrews and Anna L. Andrews, deceased; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint.

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 27th day of September, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the plaintiffs, Andrew D. Miller and Ellen W. Miller, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiffs, Mark R. Sandri, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this lawsuit is to quiet title to a tract of land located in White Salmon, Klickitat County, Washington, as described in the Complaint on file.

Mark R. Sandri WSBA #58242

Address for Mailing or Service:

430 Industrial Street

P. O. Box 417 (mail) Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 386-2221 (3905, 4002, 4102, 4202, 4302, 4402)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY

Estate of BILL G. ADDINGTON, Deceased. NO. 23-4-00059-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The above Court has appointed Vernadean Dean 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 non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: September 27, 2023 /s/ Vernadean Dean Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative Campbell Phillips PC Kiffanie A. Phillips

P.O. Box 2449 The Dalles, OR 97058 (3908, 4003, 4103) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT ROBERT SCHMID and LESLI SCHMID, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. BETSY WYERS, an individual; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. NO. 23-2-00123-20

SUMMONS THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: BETSY WYERS, an individual; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 27th day of September, 2023, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled Court and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiffs and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiffs, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the Complaint which has been filed with the clerk of said Court.

The object of this action is for adverse possession of and to quiet title in real estate to Plaintiffs in Klickitat County, described as:

That portion of the following property consisting of a water ditch conveyed to Betsy Wyers by deed recorded November

3, 1920, in Book 52, Page 59, Auditor's File No. 13511, Klickitat County Deed Records: That portion of the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington, described as follows:

Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 24;

thence South 0° 54' 31" West, 688.77 feet along the East line of said Section 24 to a point on the Southerly right-of-way of Sunnyside County Road, and the True Point of Beginning; thence South 0° 54' 31" West, 636.13 feet along said East line; thence South 0° 54' 31" West, 304.20 feet along said East line; thence South 89° 56' 31" West, 1,323.88 feet; thence North 0° 59' 55" East, 297.73 feet to a point;

thence North 0° 59' 55" East, 1,241.92 feet to a point on the Southerly right-of-way of Sunnyside County Road; thence South 88° 59' 30" East, 26.14 feet; thence South 88° 36' 23" East, 56.65 feet; thence South 87° 54' 49" East, 54.77 feet; thence South 87° 31' 41" East, 105.52 feet; thence South 86° 59' 46" East, 82.63 feet; thence South 87° 18' 52" East, 241.71 feet; thence South 87° 28' 26" East, 131.48 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Southwesterly, said curve has a radius of 212.52 feet; thence Southeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 171.54 feet, the long chord bearing South 62° 20’ 58” East, 166.92 feet to a point; thence South 41° 54' 57" East, 77.69 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Southwesterly, said curve has a radius of 330.97 feet; thence Southeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 78.92 feet, the long chord bearing South 35° 05’ 06” East, 78.73

• Probate Notice to Creditors: Bill G AddingtonCampbell Phillips PC

• Publication of Summons: Schmid v. Wyers – Adams & Duncan, Inc. P.S. Klickitat County Auditor’s Office: Legal Notice: Logic and Accuracy Test Klickitat County Public Works Winter Riding

• Superior Court of King County

• Notice of Public Hearing – KC County Commissioners

• Superior Court of Klickitat County - Summons

feet to a point; thence South 29° 55' 24" East, 271.63 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve concave Northeasterly, said curve has a radius of 314.20 feet; thence Southeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 192.07 feet, the long chord bearing South 52° 19’ 28” East, 189.10 feet to a point; thence South 74° 26' 19" East, 84.01 feet, to the Point of Beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM County Road Right-of-Way. And against the claims of the Defendants, any one of them. Dated this 25th day of September, 2023.

ADAMS & DUNCAN, INC.,

P.S.

s/ Dylan M. LeValley Dylan M. LeValley, WSBA #46570

Galen L. Ryan, WSBA #46737 Attorneys for Plaintiffs (4004, 4104, 4204, 4304, 4404, 4504)

KLICKITAT COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE

Legal Notice: The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for the accessible voting units in the November 7, 2023 General Election will be held October 5, 2023 at 9:00 A.M.

The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for ballot tabulation in the General will be held October 10, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.

The public is invited to observe these tests in the Auditor’s Office located at 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620. Additional information may be obtained by phone (509) 773-4001 or (800) 583-8050 and by visiting www.klickitatcounty.org/1109/

Auditor.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2023. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections (4005)

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of KRISTIE L. GENSLER, Deceased.

No. 23-4-06633-0 SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, .030 Miranda L. Gensler has been appointed as personal representative (“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 attorney of the personal representative 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) 30 days after the attorney served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobative assets.

Date of First Publication: October 4, 2023. Miranda L. Gensler, Personal Representative

ing or claiming any interest in those real properties, described below and situated in Klickitat County, Washington. Known defendants are named in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by reference, and listed with each parcel in which they are known or believed to have an interest.

Notice and Summons in Tax

Foreclosure - I Klickitat County Prosecutor 205 S. Columbus Avenue, MS-CH-18 Goldendale, Washington 98620-9829 (509) 7735838 Fax (509) 773-6696

EACH OF YOU, as owners of, claimants to, or holders of interests in the real properties described, are summoned to:

(1) Appear within thirty days after the date of the publication of this notice and summons (within thirty days after October 5, 2023), exclusive of the first day of publication), and defend this action, and serve a copy of your appearance or answer on the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff, at the office address indicated below; or

(206) 359-8000 (4006, 4105, 4203)

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Public Notice: The Klickitat County Public Works will begin taking reservations for use of the Indoor Riding Arena as follows: October 9th – 13th will be for current season renter renewals. Starting October 16th – 20th, we will take new season renters or previous season renters that would like to change their time slots. Beginning November 1ST, any remaining slots will be available to rent. Reservations will only be secured at time of payment. We will post the arena on the Klickitat County website under Public Works/ Buildings&Grounds/Fairgrounds. Please check the schedule for availability. Season begins November 1, 2023 and ends March 31, 2024. For questions, please contact Lizzie Fullmer at 509-7734616 (4007, 4106)

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, October 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17, 2023 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 2023-2028 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 929-2056099 253-215-8782 301-7158592 312-626-6799 Dated this 26th day of September, 2023.

Dan Christopher, Chairman Board of County Commissioners (4008, 4107, 4204)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, Plaintiff, Case No. 23-2-00198-20 vs. CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN KLICKITAT COUNTY WITH NOTICE AND SUMMONS IN TAX FORECLOSURE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2020 AND EARLIER YEARS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF AND PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN, Defendants. FROM: THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND COUNTY OF KLICKITAT TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, INCLUDING EACH OWNER OF AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, WITH INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED BELOW

This is to notify you of legal action begun by Klickitat County against certain real properties and against all persons, known or unknown, hav-

YOU ARE ALL notified that Klickitat County, the plaintiff, is the owner and holder of the Combined General Certificate of Delinquency in book form, issued to Klickitat County by the Klickitat County Treasurer according to applicable law, on the 1st, August, 2023, for the delinquent taxes and applicable assessments on those parcels for which the taxes and assessments remain due and unpaid for more than three (3) years prior to the issuance of the certificate, together with interest, penalties, and costs (including title search). The Combined General Certificate of Delinquency Number 23-200198-20 has been issued for nonexempt properties and taxes and assessments for which no previous certificates of delinquency have been issued or which, having been once issued, remain outstanding.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the parcel number, description, and location (including street address, where applicable) of each respective property included in the Combined General Certificate of Delinquency; the names, if known, of the parcel owner or owners as they appear upon the tax rolls in the Office of the Treasurer, or, if unknown, so stated; the names of the holders of liens and other interests identified in title searches performed according to applicable law; and the respective amount for which the Certificate was issued as to each property, with interest from date of delinquency through October 31, 2023, plus penalties and costs to such date as required by law, are set out in Exhibit A. The first six digits of the tax parcel number denote Township, Range and Section.

The first set of two digits indicate Township, the second set of two digits indicate Range, and the third set of two digits indicate Section.

The several sums set forth bear interest at the rate prescribed by law, from the date of the Combined General Certificate of Delinquency, August 1, 2023.

Klickitat County Prosecutor

Notice and Summons in 205 S. Columbus Avenue, MS-CH-18 Tax Foreclosure – 2 Goldendale, Washington 98620-9829

(509) 773-5838 Fax (509) 773-

(2) Pay the certificate amount indicated above, plus any additional interest, penalties, and costs then due. You may redeem your property by payment of the delinquent taxes, assessments, interest, penalties and costs. However, pursuant to RCW 84.64.070, there is no right of redemption after the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the day before the sale date. A date of February 14, 2024, beginning at the hour of 8:00 a.m. has been planned for the sale, which will be conducted through the website www.bid4assets.com/ klickitat.

This sale date is subject to change; however, prior to sale, notice shall be published for two weeks in the local newspaper. However, prior to sale, notice shall be posted for ten successive days in three public places in Klickitat County, one of which shall be the Klickitat County Treasurer’s office. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you neither appear and defend, as above described, nor redeem, as above described, this will constitute default, and judgment will be rendered against your property without notice, foreclosing the lien of taxes, interest, penalties, and costs shown above together with intervening interest, penalties, and costs, and ordering the sale of each lot, tract, or parcel of the property for the satisfaction of the sums charged and Klickitat County Prosecutor Notice and Summons in 205 S. Columbus Avenue, MS*CH-18 Tax Foreclosure – 3 Goldendale, Washington 98620-9829 (509) 773-5838 Fax (509) 7736696 found against it, as provided by law and as requested in plaintiff’s complaint now on file in this court and cause. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served timely. This Notice and Summons is issued pursuant to RCW 84.64.050. Dated this day of September, 2023. KLICKITAT COUNTY, a duly organized and existing County of the State of Washington, Plaintiff EXHIBIT "A”

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EMPLOYMENT

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509-773-5177

SPECIAL ED NURSES

Hiring two Special Ed nurses to serve the Goldendale School District. 30-33 hrs/ wk, school year schedule. $30.94/hr LPN or $40.07/ hr RN with benefits and retirement. Details and Apply online: www.esd112.org/ takeroot

CLEANING Columbia Home Maintenance Cleaning & Painting & Windows. Free estimates. 541380-1962.

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FIREWOOD

Mixed $250/cord + delivery.

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MARKETPLACE

$500 OR LESS

7-ton electric wood splitter. Works fine. $200.00 obo. 541 993 0196. Polar Fleece fabric, black and white plaid, new. 10.6 yds available. Price: $5 per yd. Pick up in Goldendale. Call 509-773-0300.

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OHSU-OCH Pathfinder 2 Study - National Clinical Trial Study Recruiting Volunteers

One Community Health Hood River and The Dalles in partnership with OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is recruiting participants aged 50 years and older for the PATHFINDER 2 study, a clinical trial of a blood test designed to detect many types of cancers. Interested participants must be willing to come to One Community Health in Hood River or The Dalles for a study appointment that includes surveys and a blood draw. Compensation totals $50 in gift cards. To learn more email Gorgepathfinder@ ohsu.edu or call 541-3999059. For more information see: https://www.ohsu. edu/knight-cancer-institute/ join-pathfinder-2-study-findcancer-early.

One Community Health en Hood River y The Dalles en colaboración con el Instituto de Cáncer de Knight en OHSU, está inscribiendo participantes de 50 años de edad o mayor para el estudio de PATHFINDER 2, una investigación clínica de una prueba de sangre diseñado a detectar varios tipos de cáncer. Participantes interesados tienen que estar dispuestos a venir a One Community Health en Hood River o The Dalles para una cita del estudio. La recompensa completa es $50 en tarjetas de regalo. Para aprender más, llame al 541-399-9059 o mande un mensaje por correo electrónico Gorgepathfinder@ohsu.edu. Para obtener más información, consulte: https://www.ohsu. edu/knight-cancer-institute/ tome-parte-del-estudiopathfinder-2-para-la-deteccion-temprana-de-cancer.

Classified Deadlines:

MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions: Loans IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.

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

Support Groups

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

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

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.

Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672.

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

FAMILY Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group: family members and friends caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are invited to participate in our Dementia Support Group. Come and gain support and insight from others who are going thru or have gone thru this journey. Join us monthly in a caring environment to discuss your challenges and questions. Meeting held third Wednesday, every month, at 3:00 pm at FlagStone Senior Living at 3325 Columbia View Drive. For more information about our group, contact Karen Wilson at 541-298-5656. All Welcome. NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.

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

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

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

HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.

STROKE SURVIVORS

Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions,

Volunteers MENTORS WANT-

ED

Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

$500 or Less TV Stand, $150.

541-965-2251

MILGARD Window. Brand new. Never installed. Style Line brand. U-factor .25, single hung, size 36” x 41”. Energy Star Northern. $275. Cash only. 541-980-4154.

SPACE Heater $40. 541965-2251.

WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.

TV. Flat screen Digital Research 32 inch with remote. Fully operable. No damage. Free. Pick up in White Salmon. 541-645-0666.

RED Copper Brownie Pan.

$20. 541-965-2251.

DVD Player. $20. 541-9652251.

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Sister City Committee is seeking an individual to live and work in Tsuruta, Japan as the sister city program’s Coordinator of International Relations.

This is a salaried position with benefits including housing assistance. This position requires a minimum one-year commitment. Essential duties include teaching English to students of all ages, maintaining lines of communication between the two cities, assisting with exchange activities and planning cultural events.

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Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-TomatilloSalsa

Servings:4(1 eggand1/2cupsalsa per serving)

Nonstickcookingspray

• 4corntortillas (6incheseach)

• 4cups water

• 1 tablespoonwhite vinegar

• 4largeeggs

Salsa:

• 1 mediumavocado diced

• 1 medium Anaheim or poblano

pepper seedsandribsdiscarded

diced

• 1 medium tomatillo papery husk

discarded, washedanddiced

• 1/2medium tomato diced 1/4cupdiced redonion

• 1/4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

• 2tablespoons freshlimejuice

• 1 mediumgarlic clove, minced

• 1/8teaspoonsalt

Preheat oven to 400 F Line baking

sheetwithaluminumfoil Lightlyspray

foilwithnonstickcookingspray

Arrange tortillas in single layer on foil Lightlyspraytortillaswithnonstick cooking spray Using fork pierce tortillas to prevent from filling with air

Bake 5-6 minutes on each side or

untilgoldenbrown Transfertoserving plates

Inlargeskilletoverhighheat bring water andvinegartoboil

Once water is boiling reduce heat and simmer

Break egg into cup then carefully slip egg into simmering water Repeat with remaining eggs avoiding eggs touching in water

Simmer 3-5 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks are beginning to set but arent hard

Using slotted spoon drain eggs

Placeeacheggontostada

To make salsa: In medium bowl gently stir together avocado, pepper, tomatillo tomato, red onion cilantro lime juice garlic and salt Serve with tostadas

Nutritional information per serving:

185 calories; 11 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 3 g polyunsaturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 169 mg sodium; 15 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 2 g total sugars;9 gprotein

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Servings:4(2 wedgesper serving)

MyStory

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• 4large eggs

• 1/4cupfat-free milk

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• 1teaspoonoliveoils

• 2mediumpoblanopeppers seeds andribsdiscarded, chopped

• 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn thawed

• 2mediumgreenonions,chopped

• 1/4 cup finely shredded Cotija cheeseor crumbledquesofresco

• 1mediumtomato chopped

1/4cupfat-free sourcream

In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk andcilantro

In medium skillet over medium heat heat oil, swirling to coat bottom of skillet Cook poblano peppers 3 minutes, or until browning on edges, stirringfrequently

Stir in corn and green onion Reduce heat to medium-low and carefully pour in egg mixture Cook covered, 10 minutes, or until mixture is just set on edges and still soft in center Avoid overcooking Remove fromheat

Sprinklewithcheese Cutintoeight wedges Place two wedges on each plate Top with tomatoes and sour

cream

Nutritional information per serving: 244 calories; 8.5 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 192 mg cholesterol; 177 mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 8 g total sugars;13gprotein

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A lot has been said on the subject by people a lot smarter than I, so I dont have anything valuable to addtothe discussion at large but Ive been thinking of how it affects me and what a powerfulthing it is Ive had very little to forgive compared to most people People have always been kind to me I am always astonished by how kind people have been for no reason As a young person I received help and advice from strangers at every turn

As I got older, I lived in different places and continued to meet a wide variety of people from different cultures with different experiences and time after time people were kind to me when they had no reason to be They were kind because it was who they were But very occasionally I’ve been treated poorly It usually takes me a long time to even realize it Ialways assume I have made some dreadful mistake and as soon as that is cleared up their behavior willchange

When it turns out I am wrong that no change on my part will change them in the slightest way then I tend to get very hurt Probably because I am so spoiled by the kindness of others this less-than-charitable behavior strikes me to the core

Afewmonthsback,Iwroteacolumnabout afriend who hurt my feelings He had written a long essay and quoted my column about finding beauty in unexpected places He accused me of being an idealist, someone who would rationalize mass shootings and natural disasters He said I’d go “looking for apony in apile of horse poop”He urged his readers not to be like me It made me feel awful I wondered what I had done to cause him

to write such a mean-spirited thing about me and (as usual) I got very hurt

But then I did something new I gathered those feelings, and I did something with them I took his point of view and I wrote a story aboutamanwhobelievedas my friend did I tried to imagine what might happen to that man that couldcause him to change his mind

Writingthatstoryputmeinsidethisfriend’s head in a way I had never been before He annoyed me but he also touched me and I came to appreciate him in anew way even if he was only a fictionalcharacter

Andthisismynew ideaabout forgiveness

Sometimes most of the time I can never know what causes people to say hurtful things I dont know why friends betray me or strangers curse at me on the street These things have happened and will probably happen again

My new ideaisto make up a story

My story will give that person a reason to be so hurt or angry that they would do these things My story will help me to empathize with them, even though I know my story is fiction Because even without a made-up story I will make assumptions about why that person was unkind and those assumptions will almost certainly be fiction I will just imagine they are true So I might as well make up a better story a more compassionate story

Yesterday I wrote a note to this friend who had been unkind I thanked him for the inspiration Hehadnorecollectionof whathe had written

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Wildfires are a natural disaster that can begin in many different ways. Very few of these events are from natural causes like lightning and volcanic activity. Most wildland fires, almost 85 percent, are caused by humans. Careless campers leave their fires unattended or do not extinguish them completely. A cigarette may be thrown into dry grass or equipment may cause sparks igniting dry fuel in the area. Some fires are started on purpose. When it’s done illegally, this is called arson. Most people don’t think about it but fire is a chemical reaction. For this reaction to happen there must be oxygen, fuel and an ignition source. Fire experts call this the fire triangle. Wildfires happen in open areas where there is plenty of burnable material and oxygen. The weather (wind and humidity) as well as location, can influence how fast a fire can spread.

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Even though wildfires are dangerous, even deadly, they help the ecosystem in many different ways. They clear the forests of debris and help trees grow taller and stronger. Some plant seeds will not open until they reach very high temperatures. The fire makes this happen. Fire is a natural part of the life cycle of every ecosystem and helps nature stay in balance.

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