Kongregation of Balloons to take off from the airport
Melissa Uhles
For The senTinel
The Kongregation of Balloons is happening from this Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14. Ten balloons are expected to soar through the sky on Saturday and Sunday, with perhaps even a few on Friday morning. Mark Yonker and Mandy Johnson are organizing the event.
According to the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce website, “It has been many years since Goldendale has seen many balloons in town. The Goldendale area was the location of a balloon and skydiver event hosted by Bob Gilmore and his wife, Terese, back in 1998. There were other years Bob invited balloonists to come fly over Goldendale as well. Being both a balloon pilot and a sky diver, he also encouraged divers to come and experience jumping in Goldendale. Since Bob’s passing several years ago, there has been no balloon activity in the this area. In 2021, the
Northwest lost Gilmore, who had been instrumental in balloon operations, doing repairs, commercial balloon flying, teaching, and sharing ballooning with as many people as possible. He hailed from Walla Walla and was affectionately known as Kong due to his being big in stature. He was also big at heart and a big part of the balloon community across the country. As such, balloonists from around the country come to Kongregation each year to honor his memory [and named after him] and participate in a memorial flight. Kong’s partners, Vic and Mandy Johnson, hosted the first Kongregation of Balloons in Prosser, Washington, in 2022; Kong’s brother and balloonist Scott Shields hosted the gathering in Ferndale, Washington, in 2023; and Tyler Adams joined the Johnsons in hosting the third Kongregation of Balloons in Pendleton, Oregon. This year lifetime balloonist Mark Yonker joins the Johnsons to bring the Kongregation to Goldendale for the fourth
event since Kong’s passing.” I reached out to Mandy Johnson, one of the organizers, to ask a few more questions.
Sentinel: Who will be riding in the balloons?
Johnson: Pilots will be taking up family, friends, or crew for the most part. In some instances, some of the commercial pilots may be willing to take up someone who wants to pay for a ride. If someone is interested in paying for a ride, they should contact Joey with Adventures Aloft Ballooning at (206) 450-1747. Ballooning is an expensive sport, and, unfortunately, that means rides can be cost-prohibitive. However, all who will be giving rides will give residents the best possible price they can.
Sentinel: Where do the pilots reside? Are they from Goldendale?
Johnson: None of the pilots are from Goldendale. At this time, I do not believe there is a balloon pilot who lives there. The closest pilots coming are from Prosser,
Commerce Corner: How the Chamber uses data to guide growth
Teja hanna For The senTinel
When most people think of the Chamber, they think of events, ribbon cuttings, or tourism promotion. While all are true, what they may not realize is that behind the scenes, a lot of our decisions are shaped by data. Numbers and surveys may not seem as exciting as ribbon cuttings or parades, but the truth is this: data helps us understand where our members and community are today and where we’re headed tomorrow.
Listening to businesses and the community
One of the simplest—and most important—ways we gather data is by asking. Our newly launched Chamber Check-In surveys are
designed to give our members a voice on the issues that matter most. Whether it’s workforce challenges, housing concerns, or industry trends, these weekly snapshots help us see common themes. Over time patterns emerge that guide not only Chamber priorities and projects, but also the way we advocate with city, county, and state leaders. For example, when multiple members report struggles with finding staff due to lack of childcare in our area, we know that needs to be a priority. When businesses highlight the rising cost of goods and housing, we can bring those concerns forward in economic development discussions. Data keeps us grounded in the real challenges facing our community.
Mayor for a Day opens city council meeting
rodger nichols
For The senTinel
The September 2 Goldendale City Council meeting was opened by special Mayor for a Day Kathryne Ihrig, accompanied by her younger sister Ruth. Kathryne won the scavenger hunt contest at Goldendale Community Days back in July. She struck the opening gavel with conviction, and the sisters sang “God Bless America,” with councilors, staff and audience members joining in.
During department head reports, Police Chief Mike Smith said they had 329 calls in August and shared the breakdown.
“We had eight thefts, three property damage, and three violations of no contact orders; two arrests on those,” he said. “Seventeen domestic violence assaults; six arrests on those, three stolen vehicles, one vehicle prowl, two drug cases, three warrant arrests, twelve disorderlies, three weapons offense, six trespassing, and 49 citizen assists. Traffic-related calls were 37, with three arrests. Welfare checks were 16, suspicious circumstances were 31, and agency assists were 23.”
On the positive side, Mayor Dave Jones shared a letter he received from the Department of Ecology about the Goldendale
Tracking economic development
We also rely on data to measure the impact of projects and programs. Visitor counts at the Chamber office, website analytics from our tourism pages, and attendance at local events all tell us something about how Klickitat County is attracting and engaging people.
When we see an uptick in visitors during events like Kongregation (this weekend’s hot air balloon event) or the Klickitat County Harvest Festival, it’s more than just a fun fact—it’s evidence that events can spark economic activity and create momentum for local businesses. While they aren’t the foundation of a strong economy on their own,
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Initiated nearly 30 years ago by Bob Hansen, the Klickitat County Bird Count provides valuable data on local bird populations and how they adapt to environmental changes such as wildfires. Bird watchers are invited to report their sightings on Saturday, September 20.
Although not an official organization, the Klickitat County Bird Count began in the fall of 1996. “And then we did another one in the spring of ’97,” recalls Hansen. While living part-time in both Oregon and Washington, Hansen brought the idea from Oregon where he had organized bird counts in 35 counties, making Klickitat the first county in Washington to adopt the model. Hansen emphasized the bird
count for two reasons: “To better understand our environment and how it is changing—that’s one reason. And then another reason is enjoyment and camaraderie among birders.” Participation has grown steadily over the years. The first count drew eight people; the following spring saw 18. The record high was 53, and recent years have averaged 40 participants. While numbers fluctuate from year to year, Hansen says, “it really hasn’t been declining.” Klickitat County offers an unusually diverse environment compared to areas with mostly one habitat. “One of the things that’s really attractive about Klickitat County is the variety of habitats we have—from the deciduous and Ponderosa or Douglas forests of the west out
Wastewater Treatment Plant:
“‘Your plant is one of the top performers,’” he read from the award, “‘for regularly meeting permit criteria, conducting, monitoring and reporting data.’ This is the fifth consecutive year the Goldendale Wastewater Treatment Plant has received this award.”
The total meeting time was a bare half hour before councilors went into executive session, which startled a pair of residents who came to complain about the homeless people on the courthouse lawn. They showed up just as the council was preparing to go into executive session and were not pleased.
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Local attorney Justin Leigh has marked a pair of significant milestones recently. He opened a law office at 106 N. Grant Street in Goldendale, and he has joined the long-standing Hood River–based law firm Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith. That connection
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Mental health crisis ends with injured deputies
Last Tuesday Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies responded to a “psychotic episode” call. It was reported to them that the subject of the call, a 27-year-old male, had kicked his mother and was allegedly high on drugs including LSD, ketamine, and a large amount of marijuana. It was also reported that the subject was in the woods near the home where he had been cutting trees down with a chain saw without the owner’s permission. Deputies had responded to a call with this same subject earlier this year and knew the person had a high propensity to violence.
Two deputies made contact with the shirtless,
shorts-wearing subject in the woods and attempted to talk to him about getting mental health help. The subject began talking incoherently. When the subject made a quick move to pick up a chainsaw, the deputies, concerned about their and others’ safety, stopped him. The suspect fought with the deputies. Deputies were fighting and rolling on the ground with the suspect, who was very combative, attempting to secure him. The suspect bit the two deputies and spit in their faces during the fight. The KCSO supervisor on duty at the time arrived and helped get the suspect secured. He was transported with hand and leg restraints
in an ambulance to the hospital to be evaluated.
The injured deputies were treated at the hospital and released. The subject was later transported to the jail with five felony charges for assaulting the deputies. It just so happened that the three law enforcement personnel were in relatively close proximity to each other for this call, or it could have turned out a lot worse.
In a statement, the KCSO expressed appreciation to the other agencies that initiated a response to this call: Bingen-White Salmon Police Department, Hood River Police Department, Hood River Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol.
Suicide Prevention Month
In Washington, suicide has historically comprised as much as three-quarters of all firearm deaths, though recent estimates place the share closer to two-thirds.
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, an organization known as the Alliance for Gun Responsibility is raising awareness about the devastating toll of firearm suicide and highlighting new tools, data, and policies aimed at prevention.
In response to the need for prevention tools, Washington recently launched WAProtectionOrders.org, a new website designed to make protection orders more accessible to individuals, families, and advocates. This resource provides a clear and streamlined pathway for those seeking help in dangerous situations, including when firearms are a risk factor. Historically, obtaining something like an Extreme Risk Protection Order (a lifesaving measure that temporarily removes firearms from a potentially dangerous situation) has been convoluted and confusing. By lowering barriers to legal protections, Washington is ensuring that more people have the tools
they need to intervene before tragedy strikes. At the same time, the most immediate and effective step firearm owners can take to prevent suicide remains safe storage. Firearms are the most lethal suicide method, with nearly 90 percent of attempts resulting in death. By contrast, fewer than ten percent of suicide attempts by other means are fatal.
Storing firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition creates critical time and space during moments of extreme crisis, often making the difference between life and death.
“Safe storage saves lives,” said Ryan Disch-Guzman, Chief of Staff at the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. “As we look ahead to the next
legislative session, ensuring every Washington family has the tools and support to securely store firearms will be our top priority. We know that by slowing down access to lethal means during a crisis, we can prevent suicides and save lives.”
Washington has led the nation in enacting firearm suicide prevention policies, from Extreme Risk Protection Orders to voluntary wavers to safe storage accountability. As the state continues to innovate, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility is committed to making sure that lifesaving resources are widely known and accessible, while also advancing policies that prioritize safe storage in every home.
State joins push to stop spread of deepfake pornography
Jake Goldstein-street
Washington state standard
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and dozens of his colleagues across the country are calling on tech companies and payment platforms to take action to block computer-generated pornography.
Two letters the bipartisan group of attorneys general sent last month note 98% of fake videos posted online specifically feature so-called deepfake pornography. Almost all target women and girls. Altogether, these videos have received hundreds of millions of views.
This year, the Washington Legislature overwhelmingly approved making the willful distribution of a forged digital likeness, or deepfake, a gross misdemeanor crime. Experts say the law is the first in the nation to impose criminal liability for any malicious deepfake, not just those that are sexual or political. It went into effect late last month.
In recent years, lawmakers have also created a civil cause of action for political candidates depicted in manipulated content that isn’t disclosed as fabricated and prohibited digitally altered sexual photographs or videos of children and sharing any fake intimate images.
State AI regulations were at risk earlier this summer when Congress considered banning the rules in its massive tax cut and spending bill. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, led the push to remove that provision from the sprawling legislation.
At the federal level, President Donald Trump in May signed a new law criminalizing the distribution of revenge pornography, including artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes. The bipartisan law, called the Take
It Down Act, requires platforms to allow victims of this type of sexual abuse to request their picture or video be taken down within 48 hours.
One of the letters penned last month asks Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay to enforce policies prohibiting their services from being used to profit from the disturbing content. In 2020, for example, Visa and Mastercard announced they’d stop processing payments on Pornhub due to videos depicting sexual assault.
Brown and the other attorneys general want similar action on deepfake pornography, arguing that sellers of tools used to make these videos accept money from these credit card companies and payment processors.
“Payment platforms should not only deny sellers the ability to use their services when they are on notice of these connections but should be actively working to identify and remove any such sellers from their network,” the letter reads.
One generative AI company, Civitai, has had to turn to cryptocurrency this year after its payment processor pulled out over concerns about nonconsensual computer-generated content.
A second letter, to the search engine arms of Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, lists two requests.
First, the attorneys gen-
eral asked the companies to describe how they’re already working to restrict access to deepfake pornography. And second, they ask for a commitment to further action “to avoid being complicit” in the proliferation of such content.
They liken this issue to how search engines respond when users look up how to build a bomb. Instead of a guide, the users get government resources and scientific articles. When someone searches for how to die by suicide, they get prevention options.
But when people look up how to make deepfake pornography, also called “nonconsensual intimate imagery,” the results show them the tools to create it without warnings, the attorneys general wrote.
Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo allow people to request removal of sexual content of themselves, whether fake or real, from search results. Redmondbased Microsoft declined to comment on the letter.
“The results of currently available searches indicate to our offices that there needs to be quicker and more decisive action against this content,” the top state and territorial attorneys write. “Search platforms should work to implement new policies that appreciate the threat of deepfake NCII by steering users away from harmful content and providing appropriate warnings.”
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
The caption for this picture could be, “Be of good cheer.” You know, ’cause they’re cheerleaders. We think. Those have got to be the world’s largest
pom-poms. Who are these ladies? What was the occasion? Was this just a two-person squad? When was this? Beats us. All we know is this picture ran
in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.com), or give
us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office— and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L ooking Back
September 1, 1905 – 120 Years Ago
Six Prong Post Office established – September 1905 – discontinued October 14, 1933 – After the office closed, mail was transferred to Alderdale. The original post office was in the Six Prong store, located on the section line between sections 2 and 3 township 4 – N., Range 22 east. Six Prong Creek runs nearby. The mail was carried to Six Prong from the McCredie rail station on the river.
September 3, 1915 – 110 Years Ago
Many wheat wagons, some with trailers and six horses, are bringing wheat into this city these days. Three four-horse teams were driven at the same time one morning this week along Main Street. Several old-timers remarked that it reminded them of times when freight teams were as familiar on the streets as automobiles are now. The Farmers Warehouse Company has 45,000 sacks of wheat now on hand, and Interior Warehouse Company 32,000 sacks. W. H. Adams is manager of the Farmers, and Earl Montgomery manager of the Interior. Both warehouses are located at Goldendale. Reports from other warehouses along the railway are to the effect that they are fast filling up with wheat. Prices are low, and few wheat sales are occurring.
September 5, 1940 – 85 Years Ago
Impressive with the solid simplicity that marked the lives of so many of the 250 Klickitat pioneers whose names are chiseled on the four sides, an 18-ton gray granite monument was mounted on the courthouse grounds last Friday. This monument, sponsored by the Klickitat Valley Pioneers Association, bears the names of pioneers who came here prior to 1880. The cost of placing the names of the pioneers on the monument was, for the most part, paid for by the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of the people concerned. The pioneer association paid for a small group of names of outstanding pioneers who have no relatives living in the area at the present time. Jess G. Allyn, the former mayor of Goldendale, is in charge of the work of securing the names of pioneers to be placed on the monument.
September 8, 1985 – 40 Years Ago
The Heritage House Restaurant and Lounge opened on Labor Day, replacing the old Evergreen Café. Owner Eulahla Minshall said the establishment will open without a lounge because a liquor license is pending. The Heritage House has been redecorated inside and out. Minshall expects that when the lounge and banquet facilities are opened she will employ around 20 people.
September 7, 1995 – 30 Years Ago
While enrollment in the Goldendale School District remains stable this year, the high school is seeing an increase in students as the larger-than-average Class of 2000 enters its freshmen year. During the first week of school, the Goldendale School District had a head count of 1,402 students, including kindergartners.
September 7, 1995 – 30 Years Ago
Centerville School opened with an enrollment of 72 full-time students, the largest opening day enrollment in Centerville since 1989. This is up from last year when 56 students attended on the first day. Because of overcrowding in grades one through three, Centerville School is no longer accepting out of district students to those grades.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Answer to
Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. We know this picture was taken in July 1942, so it was a tough one. One person did know the name of the man in the chair: Frank
hold off sharing that in case someone thinks of the name later.
Points to ponder:
William Tell and his family were reputed to be excellent bowlers, but all the Swiss league files were destroyed in a fire. Now we’ll never know for whom the Tells bowled.
“Goodnight, honey,” I said as I got up to go to bed. I’m trying to make the marmalade jealous.
My friend is so bald, you can see what he’s thinking.
Knosher. No one knew the barber, but we did find his name written on the back of the picture. We’ll
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Climbing the steps of learning
One of the most important parts of our district’s new strategic plan is our Graduate Profile—a set of skills and qualities we want every Goldendale student to develop before they cross the stage at graduation. This month, I’d like to highlight one of those qualities: cultivating competence and knowledge. Put simply, our goal is that graduates will think critically, apply their learning, and take ownership of their education and future.
tant way they practice thinking critically and taking ownership of their actions.
Our staff play an essential role in supporting each step of this climb. By celebrating student initiative—whether it’s a kindergartener explaining their math thinking or a senior mapping out career goals—we help students recognize their own growth and to value each step forward.
Every step counts, and together we prepare our students to leave Goldendale schools not just with knowledge but with the confidence and competence to climb whatever stairway their future holds.
Guest Column Ellen Perconti, GSD Superintendent
Cultivating competence and knowledge is essential because it gives students the tools to navi-gate a world that is constantly changing. Developing these skills equips them to continue learn-ing, adapt to new challenges, and contribute positively to their communities. When students learn to think critically, they move beyond memorizing facts to analyzing, questioning, and making in-formed decisions. Applying their learning helps them see the relevance of school to real life, whether in solving everyday problems or pursuing future goals. Just as important, when students take ownership of their learning, they develop confidence, responsibility, and the ability to direct their own path. Together, these skills prepare students not just to succeed in school, but to thrive in careers, relationships, and civic life.
We know that big goals like this don’t happen without thoughtful planning and practice. They are built, step by step, over many years of growth. Imagine a stairway, with each step representing progress in cultivating competence and knowledge:
In the early grades, students begin to explain their reasoning. It’s not just about having the right answer—it’s about understanding why. For example, in math, we support our students in learning their math facts and understanding how the concepts work. When they can explain how they got an answer and why their process worked, they can more readily apply that thinking to the next problem.
In Middle School, students learn to manage assignments independently. This is where responsibility for their own learning starts to take root, and students begin building habits that will carry them forward. At GMS, students are learning how to use planners and calendars to support this independence—creating timelines for project completion and practicing organization.
The High School step is where students begin navigating their paths toward college, career, or other opportunities after graduation. This requires them to understand themselves well enough to make informed decisions about both school and long-term goals. Their choices and ownership of their own learning expand.
Of course, growth doesn’t only happen in the classroom. It takes place in all aspects of life–in school, at home, and during activities. On the bus, in the cafeteria, or on the playground, stu-dents learn to apply problem-solving skills to social conflicts—an impor-
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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
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
The truth about Dark Sky
The August 20 issue of The Sentinel had an excellent article on the Perseid meteor shower that highlighted observations taking place away from Goldendale to escape increasing light pollution. This increased light pollution shouldn’t exist, as Goldendale and Klickitat County adopted lighting ordinances in 1979 to protect the night sky of the Goldendale Observatory. These ordinances are neither publicized nor enforced in any significant way and were opposed by the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce and local political interests whose main priority is to exploit the Goldendale Observatory State Park for tourism.
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.
of his way to avoid.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
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.
Letters from the community
These are just a few of the real reasons the Goldendale Observatory was the first International Dark Sky Park in the world ever to be decertified.
Bob Yoesle Goldendale
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.”
The article stated that light pollution resulted in the 2017 decertification of the Goldendale Observatory State Park (GOSP) as an International Dark Sky Park. This is untrue. While Observatory Administrator Troy Carpenter submitted erroneous data to DarkSky International showing the Observatory’s night sky had dramatically deteriorated, the GOSP was decertified due to Carpenter’s public statement that light pollution at the Observatory was a low priority and submitting a late annual report that lied about presenting night sky conservation education programs to thousands of visitors, where in reality none had been provided. Washington State Parks management also insisted that the Friends of Goldendale Observatory remove references to light pollution education from its formal operating plan and stated that a dark night sky for the observatory was only a “concept” and not a part of Washington State Parks mission.
and completing the Incubator on time under tight deadlines. Now, upgrades such as new freight door lifts, larger loading pads, and building signage will make the facility even more effective for tenants.
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.
(Editor’s note: The Goldendale Observatory State Park was invited to respond to this letter and declined to do so.)
The real truth about dark sky
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Funding for the upgrades has been provided by Klickitat County sales tax dollars granted to the City of Goldendale to improve the Incubator facility for current and future occupants.
Carpenter—whose personal Goldendale Observatory website is sponsored and paid for by the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce—has gone on to say education and advocacy for protecting the night sky of the observatory is a “hippy-dippy” thirdparty agenda, a waste of money, pandering to amateur astronomers, and that re-designation of the observatory as an International Dark Sky Park is something he would go out
It’s sad to me that issues from 10 years ago surrounding the Observatory and the Chamber and dark skies continue to come up in this way. As a community we are so blessed and lucky to have Troy Carpenter as the interpretive/administrator person at the Goldendale Observatory. Troy has supported dark sky initiatives but just not in the way Bob Yoesle wanted. This is an issue of personalities clashing and little more. It’s time to move on and show Troy how much we appreciate him.
If you haven’t been to the Observatory in a while, head on up there and show some love.
Jonathan Lewis Goldendale
It’s more than a building
Goldendale’s Business Incubator is more than just a building—it’s a sign of the community’s commitment to helping small businesses thrive. As a current tenant, we’ve seen firsthand how this facility and the City’s support are making a real difference.
Toss Products moved into the Incubator in October 2023, and it has been a tremendous resource for our small but growing business. The City worked with us on a fair lease, and their ongoing support has helped us continue to grow despite a challenging economy.
Goldendale also deserves credit for securing a $1 million federal business innovation grant in 2022
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From where we sit, the Incubator is fulfilling its purpose—supporting local entrepreneurs and strengthening the community’s economic future. We’re grateful to Mayor Dave Jones, the City Council, Klickitat County Economic Development, and all those who made this project a reality.
Nicole Lundin Goldendale
A serious loss
We’ve lost the CDC director Susan Monarez for refusing to fire agency leaders and to not back RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel if they restricted access to proven vaccines. Kennedy tried to obtain her resignation, but she refused. Her lawyers cited that, “She chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda. For that, she has been targeted.” Trump, in support of RFK Jr., fired Monarez on August 27. Four more CDC officials resigned in protest of her firing.
We’ve lost institutional knowledge and expertise. The results are devastating as we lose the ability to competently manage infectious disease outbreaks resulting in poor public health outreach, weakened global health partnerships, and a parent’s ability to secure vaccines for their children.
In Klickitat County our representative is Dan Newhouse. In Oregon, Cliff Bentz. I urge you to call them and demand that RFK Jr. be removed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
April George White Salmon
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News from a student in Amsterdam
Thingsaregettingpretty excitedforourtwoamazing
Glenwood cowgirls, Joslyn Arnold, Glenwood High School (GHS) class of 2024 andPeytonSanchey,a2025 graduateof WestValleyHS Theybothhavebeenrodeoing hard all summer, and their efforts sure paid off
Both ladies qualified for the Northwest Pro Rodeo Finalscoming upinSalem September19and20 Joslyn just began her second year at Walla Walla Community Collegeand Peytonstarted herfirstyearatBlueMountain Community College Both of them are on their college rodeo teams and will see each other at college rodeosthroughout the 2025-26season Ithinkthey willhavealotoffamilyand friends rooting for them at the NPRA finals and all season long Best of luck, JoslynandPeyton Another GHS graduate, Allison McFall, is a junior at Washington State University but is studying in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this fall quarter Ally told me things aregoingprettywell there Her classes there began nearly twoweeksago Shesaidthe adjustment to living in a differentcountry was a bit hardatfirst,butshe’sgoing finenow Shehasdonesome exploringandadmiringthe beautyof Amsterdam She has seen the windmills and went toa cheesefarm And leaveit to Ally tofind theanimals Shesaid there are herons living along thecanals, evenin thecity center There’sapettingzoo just 15 minutes from her housing Ally,achicken-lovinggirl, discovered a place whereshecanpetandhold chickens Shesaidthereare a lot of parks in her area, too Ally said she’s still working toward a degree in pre-law but is leaning towardenvironmentallaw I’mlookingforwardtovisitingwithherwhenherterm endsandshehasavisithere inGlenwoodbeforereturningtoPullman
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long-term care program thanitdidfiveyearsago
The Trout Lake/Glenwood(Lakewood)volleyball team competed in Molalla
lastThursdayagainstCountry Christian and another privateschool It wasalate nightandlongdriveforthe team and coaches While losingbothmatchesinthree sets each Coach Jaecee Hoctorsaysthegirlsplayed wellandstrong Saturday, they traveled toDufurfortheDufurClassic I hope I haveit correct thatLakewoodwonthreeof their matches in the tournament They learn and improve with each game They then played back-toback games in Trout Lake onMondayandTuesdayof this week, and they have a gamein Maupin Thursday andtraveltoPowderValley Oregon,foratwo-daytournament on Friday andSaturday Makes me tired just typing this out but these girlsarechargingintotheir season head on, and we’re very proud of them all Please try to come to their gamesintheGlenwoodgym onthe15thand16th Those aretwoof onlythree games that will be played in Glenwood this season Ally McFall says “Good Luck, Lakewood,” all the way from Amsterdam Idon’t knowaboutallof you,butI’mgettingexcited for the Glenwood HomemakersFallBazaarcoming up on Saturday, October 4 Marlis Dewey told me they have some new vendors signed up this year that haven’t previously participated here If you are interested in being a vendor please contact Marlis at(360)921-2333orbyemail attmdewey@msncom The Homemakers will be serving lots of good food and remember veterans and active military eatforfree Keep in mind, proceeds fromthisbazaar gotohelp the Glenwood school and other community service projects the Homemakers takeoneachyear Thisisa greattimetofindwonderful giftsfor family andfriends and even for yourself The bazaar brings many very creativepeopletotheGlenwood gym, offeringa wide varietyofbeautifulandusefulitems
A ballot measure that means stateand local govwould let the state make ernments are limited to stock market investments fixed-incomesecuritieslike withpayrolltaxescollected governmentbondsandcerforWashington’snewlong- tificatesof deposit thatare term care program is a less risky but with lower “no-brainer,” supporters ratesof returns saidFriday
8201 if passedinNovember wouldamendthestateconstitution to allowassetsof theprogram,knownasthe WACares Fund,tobehandled similarly to pension andretirementaccounts
Pension and retire-
Senate Joint Resolution ment accounts areexempt from that prohibition The resolution, if approved by voters, would add the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust account to thelistof exemptfunds
Thatwouldleadtolarger returns in the long run, ensuring premiums stay lowandtheprogramissustainable,advocatessaidina callwithreportersFriday
“Ithink thisis justa nobrainer,” said Greg Mar-
Votersdefeatedasimilar measurein2020byamargin of 54.4%to45.6%
WACaresisfunded with a 0.58% tax on the paychecks of most workers in Washington Beginning in July 2026, those who qualifycan beginaccessingthe , program’s benefit, a life- kley secretary-treasurer time amount of $36)5oo-a of the Washington State sum that is set to rise in Council of Fire Fighters future years to account HesalsochairoftheWashington State Investment
forinflation
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The state constitution
Collections by the state Board, whose fiduciary began in July 2023 A per- responsibility is to man- SOn pays as long as they age retirement and pub- are working in the state lie fund investments He Deductions stop if they was not representing the retire,becomeunemployed boardFriday or leave the workforce, Astatelawmaker oppos- and resume if the person ingtheballotmeasuresays returns to work As of it amounts to “gambling March,$2billionintaxcolin the stock market” with lectionshadbeenbankedin theprogram’strustfund Backers say the public generally bars investing better understands the
Andtheyhopeinthecoming weeks to make them awarethat theWashington StateInvestmentBoardhas beenearning7%ormoreon pensionfunds a couplepercentage pointshigher than its investments in governmentbonds Thatdifference willtranslate toalot more dollarsinthetrustaccount fortheprogram,theysaid
Fourstatelawmakers a DemocratandthreeRepublicans are leading the opposition They’ve signed theoppositionstatementin the voter’s pamphlet that will be sent out statewide inOctober Itisonlinenow They argue it would be “financial roulette” to put the moneyin “an unstable market ” Right now, “it’s safeguarded in secured investments like federal, state and municipal bonds which support our communities”
Sen Bob Hasegawa, D-Seattle,fought themeasure five years ago He’s doingitagainnow
“It’s gambling in the stock market It’sa breach of fiduciary responsibility whenyouputtaxpayerdollarsatrisk,”hesaidFriday
Hasegawa said investing in municipal bonds may earna littlelessbutit providesabroadpublicbenefit by helping local governmentscarryoutprojects “I
havefaithinthevotersthat they will make the right decision,”hesaid Gary Bruebaker, who served as the state’s chief investment officer for 19 years, said this debate “has gone on for decades, and will continuetogoon Therearesomepeoplethat are extremely conservativeand theydon’t want to takeanyriskatall” By not investingin equities, hesaid, you’reaccepting a lower return than what that the taxpayers and the stakeholders in Washingtondeserve While there is risk on a year to year basis, there’s less risk over a longer term with thestate’s diversified portfolio,hesaid Approve8201,thepolitical committeecampaigningfor passage,had reportedraising $220476 as of Friday Allof itisfromtheService Employees International Union 775 which represents55,000long-termcare workers in Washington, MontanaandAlaska There was no campaign committee raising money to oppose the measure asof Friday Statements from both sides,along withanexplanation of the measure prepared by the attorney general’s office, can be found on the secretary of statewebsite
$15vehiclefeeonregistrationsnowineffect
In2023,theCityofWhite Salmon adopted a $15 annual vehicle licensing fee to support the council approved Transportation Benefit District Due to an administrative error at the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), the fee was not implemented at that time With the issue now resolved, residents will now see the fee applied to vehicle registrations that expired on or after September1,2025
Beginning with renewals that expired September 1, 2025, or later, DOL now automatically adds $15 per qualifying vehicle at the time of registration renewal No separate action is required by vehicleowners
The city established the TBDin2023toaddressrising transportation maintenance and safety costs while operating under the 1% annual property-tax limit The TBD provides a modest, reliable revenue sourcefor street preservation, safety projects, sidewalks, andfor local match
on transportation grants, administration under errorwasduetoaninternal supplementing(not replac- statelaw(RCW36.74) configuration oversight on ing) outside funding The • Funding Measures their part and confirmed creationof WhiteSalmon’s Adopted (Feb 15, 2023, that the City had properly TransportationBenefitDis- Ordinance 2023-02trict (TBD) was the result 1124, 2023-02-1125, and of a deliberate public pro- 2023-02-1126) cess and formal Council • Approveda0.1%salesand actions Over thecourseof use tax, effective July1, multiple public hearings 2023,forupto10years and votes, residents were • Approved an annual$15 invited to provide input, and the Council adopted thefundingmeasureswith majoritysupport:
• TBD Created and Public Hearing (Dec 7 and 21, 2022 Ordinance 2022-121119) CityCouncilestab- used for transportation fished the WhiteSalmon improvements identified Transportation Benefit in City, regional, or state District by ordinance plans, including road after a noticed public preservation, safety prohearing on December jects, sidewalks and ADA 21, 2022; the ordinance upgrades, traffic operaadopted WSMC 3.60 tions, and related design, and defined the district construction, inspection, boundariesascitywide andproject-deliverycosts
filed all required paperwork and notifications in 2023 DOLreportstheissue has now been corrected, with enhanced DRIVES programmingvisibilityand regular auditsof TBDcon- vehicle license fee to be collected by DOL DOL tractsinstituted to prevent hasnowconfirmeditwill recurrence TheCityapprefirst appear on registra- ciatesDOL’spartnershipin tions expiring on/after ensuring a reliable impleSept 1,2025 mentationgoingforward TBD revenues may be
• Council Assumed TBD The City became aware Powers (Jan 18, 2023, that the $15 TBD fee was Ordinance 2023-01- not appearing on vehicle 1121) Afterapublichear- registrations this sumingon January18 2023 mer and contacted the Councilvoted toassume Washington State Departthe rights, powers,func- ment of Licensing (DOL) tions, and obligations to resolve the issue DOL of the TBD to simplify lateracknowledgedthatthe
they play a valuable role in drawing visitors, generating spending, and showcasing what our area has to offer.
Data helps us measure that impact and ensure events fit into a broader growth strategy.
Using data to plan for the future
In our most recent Chamber Check-In survey, members were asked what single improvement would encourage more people to shop, dine, and spend time in Klickitat County. The overwhelming response was better signage. We’re already moving on this priority: the Broadway Welcome Sign revitalization is underway, and we’re planning to revamp the Goldendale sign south of town in early 2026.
Looking ahead, the Chamber is committed to using data not just to react but to anticipate needs. Demographic information, business trend reports, and member feedback guide where we put our energy.
Signage—both new and the revitalization of existing signs—has emerged as one of our top priorities for 2026, based directly on member and community input.
On a local level, we’re also tracking how projects like the Broadway sign update and the Main Street planter replacement influence foot traffic and business engagement throughout our service area. This kind
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to the sagebrush in the east.
And then we have, along the riparian corridor, the Columbia River. And then Trout Lake and Mount Adams in the Alpine Zone.
So we have a large number of habitats,” Hansen explains.
Data from each bird count is meticulously logged into a spreadsheet that tracks county sectors, sector leaders, bird species, numbers of birds observed, and dates of sightings.
Although attention focuses on just two bird counts per year—the second Saturday in May and the third Saturday in September— Hansen emphasizes their lasting importance: “One of my goals is that, 50 years from now, people may want to know how many species there were, when changes occurred, and what else was happening at the same time.”
In 2021, Marc Harvey took over coordinating the Klickitat County Bird Count.
“Recent national studies have documented alarming declines in many avian species, which makes our local count more important than ever,” Harvey says.
“This year’s results will be especially telling, as we’ll also be able to observe how recent forest fires may have affected bird activity and habitat in our region.”
of data helps us prioritize investments that make the greatest impact for businesses and visitors alike. Why this matters for members
At the end of the day, data is just another tool—but it’s one that helps us tell your story more effectively. When you respond to surveys, share your challenges, or track your visitor numbers, you’re helping us build a clearer picture of what’s happening in Goldendale and Klickitat County. That picture allows us to guide growth, make smart investments, and advocate for what really matters.
The Chamber’s job is to connect the dots. Data is what makes those dots visible, showing us how individual challenges and successes add up to a bigger community story.
Looking forward
As we move into the next season, expect to see even more opportunities to share your input and see the results. We’ll continue reporting back on what we hear and how we’re using it to guide our work. Because in the end, data isn’t about numbers on a page — it’s about people, businesses, and a community that wants to grow stronger together.
Teja Hanna is executive director of the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce.
To participate in the Klickitat County Bird Count, Hansen encourages anyone interested in birding to contact Marc Harvey. His email is oakharvest@gmail. com. “Let him know where you live, if you have a certain area you’d like to cover, and if you have someone you’d like to bird with.”
Other resources for birding enthusiasts include websites for the Birding Hotspots in Klickitat County https:// birdinghotspots.org/region/ US-WA-039 and the National Audubon Society www. audubon.org. Apps such as iNaturalist and eBird are also birding databases.
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vice, and often not charging at all. Sometimes I’d even tell people, ‘You don’t actually need a lawyer for this.’ Word spread, and soon title companies began referring clients to me. That led to probate cases, then litigation, and pretty soon I was practicing in multiple areas of law.”
Unlike many attorneys who map out a firm-centered career from the start, Leigh’s path evolved more organically. He and his wife were co-owners of a local brewery—a venture they poured themselves into while he also pursued legal work.
“For a while, the brewery was our main focus,” he says. “But as the law practice grew, the brewery started to take the back seat. Eventually we realized we had accomplished what we wanted with the brewery. It was time to focus on law full-time.”
The transition came in 2024, just as their family expanded. “We had a baby, who’s now two and a half,” Leigh says. “Being a solo practitioner, it was tough to find coverage when I needed to step back for family time.
Washington, and we have pilots coming from the west side—Monroe, Spanaway, Enumclaw—as well as our farthest commuting pilots from Albany, Oregon, and one from Colorado.
Sentinel: Is the public encouraged to park near the airport to watch, or is this more of a private event?
Johnson: It is definitely a private event, and balloonists love to share what they do. We will be meeting at the airport at 6 a.m. each morning for a pilot briefing and, if the weather permits, launch from there sometime between 6:45 and 7 a.m.
People who want to come to the airport can park outside the airport property just beyond the furthest north taxiway gate. You can see a paved area along the fence just north of the airport property. Please keep in mind the airport is active, and people should not walk onto taxiways or the
That’s when I began working closely with Meredith Smith, who would later open the door to Phillips Reynier.”
The relationship with Phillips Reynier—founded more than 35 years ago— came through collaboration.
“I had co-counseled a case with Meredith Smith, one of the firm’s partners, and that turned into a mentorship and partnership opportunity,” Leigh explains. “As a transplant to Washington, I didn’t go to law school here. I didn’t have that built-in network of attorney colleagues. Phillips Reynier gave me that community, along with the benefit of experienced mentors.”
He joined the firm in July 2024 as “of counsel,” a designation that means he is affiliated with the firm without yet being a partner.
“It’s a middle ground,” Leigh says. “I’m part of the firm and above the associate level, but not a co-owner.”
For Goldendale, his presence represents something rare: a local connection to a multi-partner firm with deep resources.
Phillips Reynier’s attorneys
runway unless helping with a balloon and are getting active instruction from a pilot. Most flights will conclude somewhere downwind between 8 and 8:30 a.m. each day. Landowners are encouraged to put a white sheet in their yard to indicate to pilots they are invited to land. In most instances, we will attempt to have the crew find a landowner and ask permission before landing or as the balloon sits waiting until they know they can get access and take the balloon down. We do our best to be respectful of crops and animals. Most animals get used to the sound of the burner fairly quickly, and others want to run. We do our best to give them a wide
include specialists in family law, estate planning, and litigation, and other areas. That depth, Leigh points out, “allows me to take on more matters without having to turn people away, because I have a team behind me.”
Leigh says his areas of law practice have continually diversified. “My practice is really shaped by local demand. Estate planning is big—wills, trusts, powers of attorney—because of our older population. I also handle real estate, both transactional and litigation, like boundary line disputes. With my city background, I can also help people navigate land use and zoning.
“And now, with Phillips Reynier, I’ve been able to expand into family law. Two of the firm’s partners specialize in it, so I’ve been learning and taking on divorces, child support, and parenting plan modifications. That’s been huge. The demand for family law here is tremendous.”
One of the hallmarks of Leigh’s practice is his accessibility. He remains committed to offering free consultations, something not
berth and use a different frequency flame when near animals to help calm them down. Those in large fields that can move away from the unfamiliar noise do better than those who are in small enclosures. As long as we can see them from the air, we try to stay away.
Sentinel: Do you need volunteers still?
Johnson: Yes—each pilot likes to have a crew of three or four people to help put the balloon up and take it down. Many will bring crew with them to Goldendale, and usually they will still need an extra couple of bodies. It can be done with less—but it is much more fun to share the work and have plenty of hands to help
always a given in today’s legal market.
“I still give people a halfhour or 45 minutes at no charge,” he says. “A lot of times, they don’t need a lawyer. I’ll just guide them and say, ‘If this changes, call me back.’ People constantly tell me they’ve called 10, 20, even 50 lawyers and couldn’t get through or couldn’t find someone willing to take their case. Especially if they say they’re from Klickitat County, they often just get shut down.”
That reality is what drives Leigh’s approach. “There’s a national shortage of lawyers in rural areas. Many older attorneys are retiring, and fewer younger ones are moving in to replace them. Here in the Gorge, the legal community is very small. Everyone is busy, and many lawyers are in Hood River or Portland. Some of them value lifestyle over volume of work—if taking on another client means missing windsurfing, they might decline. “My goal is to meet that unmet demand and be available.”
get the equipment ready, follow the balloon, and help take it down. Interested parties can send an email to OhanaMaka@yahoo.com, and we will get back to you with information and a pilot assignment.
Additionally, if anyone has any concerns, they are encouraged to send an email with their contact information to OhanaMaka@ yahoo.com, and we will have a pilot call them and help them communicate any concerns to all pilots prior to each launch.
Note: Mark Yonker, the other organizer, mentioned that if there are winds over 10 mph on any of the three days, they will not be flying.
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WHITE SALMON, WASHINGTON myskyli neheal th org
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
KEEL BRIGHTMAN, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. Unknown heirs of Frank and Laura Costanzo, husband and wife, deceased; and all other persons or parties claiming any benefit, right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. No. 25 2 00151 20
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The State of Washington to said unknown heirs of Frank Costanzo and Laura Costanzo, husband and wife, deceased, and to all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein:
You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, within sixty days after August 13, 2025, and defend the above entitled claim in Klickitat County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Keel Brightman, an individual, and serve a copy of your answer upon, Plaintiff’s attorney, Lance Fitzjarrald at his office; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint filed with the Clerk of said court. The object of this action is to terminate any easement, in fact or otherwise, located within the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of SP-83-19;
Thence North 20°38’53” East, a distance of 48.21 feet to the center line of 10’ wide easement and the point of beginning; Thence North 58°08’35” West along said center line, a distance of 210 feet, more or less, to the edge of White Salmon River. And Quiet Title to real property legally described as: 841 Vivian Lane, White Salmon, WA Assessor’s Tax Parcel Number 04103651000100 Abbreviated Legal Description: Lot 1 SP 83-19 in NENE
36-4-10:MHTE:
A parcel of land lying in the Northeast corner or Section 36, Township 4 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian; thence south 00° 02’ 10” West, along the East line thereof, 887.00 feet; thence North 60° 04’ 56” West, 92.00 feet, to the West margin of County Road No. 16300 and the true point of the beginning; thence continuing North 60° 04’ 56” West, 331.29 feet, to the White Salmon River; thence South 50° 02’ 10” West, 16.68 feet; thence South 27° 57’ 56” East, 246.52 feet; thence South 88°43’ 38” East, 159.20 feet, to said West margin; thence North 20°38’ 53” East, 71.35 feet, along said margin, to true point of the beginning.
Dated this 13 day of Aug 2025 Lance Fitzjarrald WSBA 31783 for Plaintiff PO Box 2335 288 E Jewett White Salmon WA 98672 509 637 0471 (3307, 3404, 3502, 3602, 3701, 3801)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
JONATHAN D. LEWIS AND KATHLEEN L. LEWIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, Plaintiff, v. EMILIO JIMENEZ AND ANNA M. JIMENEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE; AND ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants
CASE NO. 25-2-00160-20
SUMMONS COMPLAINT FOR QUIET TITLE AND DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
To the Defendant(s): The Plaintiff, Jonathan D. Lewis and Kathleen L. Lewis, by and through their attorney, JUSTIN
D. LEIGH, of PHILLIPS REY-
NIER SUMERFIELD CLINE & SMITH, LLP, started a case asking this Court to declare title to Plaintiff’s Property be established and quieted in fee simple in Plaintiff and against the claims or rights of Defend-
N otices
ants, and each of them or any other person, and barring Defendants, theirs heirs, successors, or assigns, and all parties who may claim a right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the Plaintiff’s Property, 28 High Valley Road, Goldendale, Washington 98620, more particularly described as: The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 4 North, Range 17 East, of the Willamette Meridian (also known as Lot 13 in the unrecorded plat of High Valley Ranch), in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington. You must respond in writing for the Court to consider your side.
DEADLINE: Your Response must be served on the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days of the date you were served with this Summons (sixty (60) days if you were served outside of Washington State). If the case has been filed, you must also file your Response by the same deadline.
If you do not file and serve your Response or Notice of Appearance by the deadline: (a) No one is required to notify you about other hearings in the case; and (b) the Court may approve the Petitioner’s requests without hearing your side (called a Default Judgment).
Follow these steps:
1. Read the Petition and any other documents you receive with this Summons. These documents explain what the Plaintiff is asking for.
2. File a Response or Notice of Appearance.
3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the Plaintiff’s lawyer at the address below. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5.
4. File your original Response with the court clerk at the following address: Klickitat County Superior Court 205 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA 98620
5. Lawyer not required: It is recommended that you talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.
Dated: August 25, 2025
Attorney for Plaintiffs Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307) PHILLIPS REYNIER SUMERFIELD CLINE & SMITH, LLP 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620
The Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter and that portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 2 West, W.M., lying Northeasterly of Coal Creek Road. ALSO a tract of land situated in the Northeast quarter of said Section 33, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 33 S 0º31’ East 1318.2 feet from the Northeast corner; thence North 88º23’ West 271.5 feet to the Southwesterly boundary of Coal Creek Road, said point being at the right angles 30 feet from the Engineer’s Station 100+82.8 and the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence North 51º55’ West along the Southwesterly boundary of Coal Creek Road 132.70 feet; thence South 38º05’ West 10.0 feet; thence North 51º55’ West 537.2 feet; thence South 38º05’ West 150.0 feet; thence South 51º55’ East 453.4 feet; thence South 88º23’ East 269.2 feet to the place of beginning. (3505, 3604, 3702, 3802, 3901, 4001)
CALL FOR BID
Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County for Ponderosa Red Cedar Water Main Improvement Projects. Bids will be received until October 2, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., sjones@klickpud.com or
This Just In.... Notice of Trustee’s Sale: 36 Wooded Lane Jeremy Hooker and Heather Hooker - Nationwide Posting & Publication • Sheriff’s Public Notice of Sale of Real Property: 267 86 Road, Trout Lake, Washington Hoodstock Ranch LLC - Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office/TOMASI BRAGAR DUBAY
at the District’s office at 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, Washington, 98620, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read. Responsible Bidders will need to be approved on the District’s Pre-Qualification of Contractors roster. The bid documents and specifications may be obtained at Ponderosa Red Cedar Water Main Improvement Project. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check on a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the order of the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, or by a bid bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. (Is this still- the correct path) Each bid to be firm and binding for 60 days after the time set for the bid opening. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities and errors. Dated this August 26, 2025. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 Of KLICKITAT COUNTY. Dan G. Gunkel
President (3603, 3703)
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids for the Curve Warning Signs and Guideposts, CRP 381, will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klickitat County Public Works Department, 115 West Court Street, Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court Street, Mail Stop 303 Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on September 23, 2025 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. on September 23, 2025 will not be considered. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commissioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. September 23, 2025, Curve Warning Signs and Guideposts, CRP 381”. This contract provides for the improvement of Alderdale Road, East Road, Pine Forest Road, Six Prong Road, Dot Road, Sandridge Road and Hale Road by the installation of new/upgraded warning signs, posts, removal of existing signs and posts, installation of flexible guideposts and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County. Approximate project cost is estimated to be between $400,000 and $650,000.
The Klickitat County Public Works Department, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration
for an award.
Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http:// bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 02th Day of September 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Klickitat County, Washington Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner ATTEST: LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (3606, 3704, 3803)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of BARBARA ANN FRIDLEY, Deceased. No. 25-4-00053-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: September 3, 2025.
Personal Representative: Sarah Dickinson
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Antoine J. Tissot Address for Mailing or Service: 112 West 4th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Klickitat County Superior Court Cause No.: 25-4-00053-20 /s/ Sarah Dickinson
Personal Representative (3607, 3705, 3804)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 16th, 2025, at 1:30 pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via Zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2025 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners’
Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at the Board of County Commissioners’ Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comments will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty. org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before September 16th, 2025, at 1:30 pm, with the subject line: 2025-2
BUDGET AMENDMENT. Board of County Commissioners, Ron Ihrig, Chairman Fund – Expense Request 001 General 247,829.00 108 Marine 11,779.00 125 Cumulative Reserve 1,616,693.00 127 Emergency Management 41,101.00 135 Communications 260,616.00 502 VR&R 100,000.00 505 Senior VR&R 161,000.00 TOTAL 2,439,018.00 (3608, 3706) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK IN PROBATE In Re the Estate of Anthony M. Grgich, Deceased. NO. 25-4-01057-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: 09/03/25. Michael Grgich
Personal Representative
Robert M. Gregg, WSBA #12553
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Address for Mailing or Service: 800 N. Devine Road Vancouver, WA 98661 Telephone: 360-694-6505 (3612, 3707, 3805)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
Estate of KARAN M. HATHAWAY, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00052-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.
This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 3, 2025 Personal Representative: Sa-
rah J. Hathaway
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicholas A. Holce Address for Mailing or Service: Nicholas A. Holce, WSBA #46576 Holce Law Firm, PLLC 318 W. Main St. Walla Walla, WA. 99362 (3613, 3708, 3806) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY Estate of ALICE JEAN PETERSON, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00529-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of : (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: September 3, 2025 Personal Representative: Christopher Michael Simonds Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan K. Richardson Address for Mailing or Service: 5300 Meadows Rd., Suite 200 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 DATED: August 29, 2025 CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SIMONDS, Personal Representative RYAN K. RICHARDSON, WSBA #55036 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause No.: Clark County Superior Court, Case No.: 25-4-00529-06 (3614, 3709, 3807) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No: 25-01534WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Jeremy Hooker and Heather Hooker Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 1126705 Parcel Number(s) 04170600001000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located Front steps of the Klickitat County Courthouse located at 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to wit: The West half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 6, Township 4 North, Range 17 East, Willamette Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 36 Wooded Ln., Goldendale, WA 98620 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 30, 2017, recorded November 30, 2017, under Auditor’s File No. 1126705, records of Klickitat County, Washington, from Jeremy Hooker and Heather Hooker, as Grantor, to Klickitat County Title Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was
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COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from
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driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be self-motivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly Mon-Fri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews.com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541-386-1234 Ext. 100.
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Columbia Gorge News is seeking a sales and marketing representative for the news media territory. Sales experience preferred. Candidate should have the ability to meet multiple deadlines, communicate clearly and effectively, be outgoing and have the ability to want to work with a variety of customers. Small businesses are the heart of our clients, and the job will require travel to businesses throughout The Gorge area. Office and remote work available. Weekly newspaper sales, niche print publications and online website are many of the products to market. Pay will be hourly during 60-day training and work towards salary and commissions. PTO/retirement match. Health insurance not currently available. Full or part time offered. Contact publisher, ChelseaM@GorgeNews.com to apply.
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Reporter position based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Serving The Gorge area of Oregon and across the river in Washington. The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience.
This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation. The candidate will be self-motivated, but teamoriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography. This position can be part or full time. Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031. www.ColumbiaGorgeNews.com
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Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www. wa.gov Business & Service Directory 4 Weeks Up to 10 Lines Print and Online Only $45 $5 per additional line. Contact your local newspaper or place your ad online using our fact and easy online entry system. hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedallechronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
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The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off (or Baking Show, in the U.S.)
is a competitive baking show that started its sixteenth season this week. This show follows a group of amateur bakers through a series of baking challenges, and one contestant is eliminated in each round, until a winner is chosen from the final three bakers. The series was inspired by competitive baking events in traditional village fêtes in England.
Cookbooks
• “How to Bake” by Paul Hollywood (2012)
• “Everyday: 100 Foolproof Recipes” by Linda Collister (2013)
• “Paul Hollywood’s Bread” (2013)
• “Baking with Mary Berry” (2015)
• “The Great British Bake Off: Perfect Cakes and Bakes to Make at Home” by Linda Collister (2016)
• “The Big Book of Amazing Cakes” (2019)
• “Entertaining with Mary Berry and Lucy Young” (2020)
• “A Bake for All Seasons” (2021)
• “Mary Berry Cooks to Perfection: Step by Step” (2021)
One aspect I enjoy about the show is the camaraderie of the contestants, and the fact that the judges, while truthful, are not mean-spirited. Since this is traditional British baking, there are often desserts that I have not heard of, and at least one weekly challenge allows the bakers to put their own spin on the recipe called for. For the first seven seasons, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood were the judges; since 2017, Prue Leith has served as the second judge. All three of the judges, as well as the show itself, have published cookbooks. The cookbooks, as well as other tie-ins to the television show, are listed below. With the new season beginning, and the weather turning to Fall, you might like to pick up a baking book and try your hand at a new recipe or two.
• “The Great British Baking Show: Favorite Flavors” (2022)
Fruity fuel for school
(Family Features) School days bring excitement for students with classroom fun, exploration of new subjects, time with friends and extracurricular activities like sports and clubs. They also mean hectic schedules for families, especially parents looking to keep nutrition top of mind in spite of jam-packed weeknight calendars. Help your kiddos stay energized for each school day (including those dreaded homework hours) with nutritious snacks that prioritize hydration. As a satisfying sweet treat thanks to its taste and nutritional value, watermelon provides a year-round solution to rehydrate as part of simple, kidfriendly meals and snacks.
• “Bake: My Best Ever Recipes for the Classics” by Paul Hollywood (2022)
• “Bliss on Toast: 75 Simple Recipes” by Prue Leith
• “Mary Berry’s Baking Bible: Fully Updated with over 250 New and Classic Recipes” (2023)
• “The Great British Baking Show: Comfort Bakes” (2024)
• “Life’s too Short to Stuff a Mushroom” by Prue Leith (2024)
• “Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round” by Paul Hollywood (2025)
Other nonfiction
• “The Story of the Great British Bake Off” by Alison Singh (2017)
• “The Great British Baking Show Game”
DVDs
• “Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas” (2023)
• “The Great British Baking show”, some seasons
New at the Library
FICTION
“The Ghostwriter” by Julie Clark
“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans
“What About the Bodies” by Ken Jaworowski NONFICTION
“Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals” by Lindsay Dahl
“Mostly French: Recipes from a Kitchen in Provence” by Makenna Held
“Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City” by Bench Ansfield CHILDREN
“Stompie the Zombie” by Margery Cuyler
“How Do You Build a Bridge?” by Bryan Langdo
Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
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is a nutrient-dense food you can feel confident stocking in your kitchen and feeding to your family. It provides 21 grams (8% of the recommended daily value) of natural carbohydrates and is especially energizing when paired with protein like cottage cheese or turkey for a balanced snack.
Sweet watermelon, salty cottage cheese, and pops of berries make this Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese hard to top after a long day in the classroom. A sprinkle of fresh mint is a perfect final addition to this after-school treat. Or for an easy, fast, no-mess meal that can be prepared for homework sessions or taken as a lunchbox treat, look no further than Watermelon Kebabs. Just cube watermelon, turkey breast and cheddar cheese and thread on coffee stirrers or beverage straws then share with your loved ones while tackling dinner and prepping for the next day of learning.
Any way you slice it, watermelon
Plus, with just 80 calories in two cups, it’s a high-volume food that can fill you up at mealtimes. Once you’ve enjoyed the delicious watermelon flesh, make sure to avoid waste by using the rind in recipes like stir fries or salads, or encourage little ones to get creative with watermelon rind crafts to let their creativity shine. Find more school year snacks and meals by visiting Watermelon. org.
Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board
Watermelon
• 1 package raspberries
1 package strawberries
• 1 package blueberries
• 1 package blackberries
• 1 container cottage cheese
1 bunch mint leaves
• honey, to taste (optional)
Cut watermelon with star-
shaped cookie cutter or into cubes.
In large bowl, mix watermelon with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Add dollops of cream cheese on top of fruit. Garnish with mint leaves and drizzle with honey, to taste, if desired, prior to serving.
Watermelon Kebabs Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board Servings: 6 • 18 seedless watermelon cubes (1/2 inch each)
• 6 cubes smoked turkey breast
• 6 cubes cheddar cheese
• 6 coffee stirrers or beverage straws
Thread cubed watermelon, cubed turkey and cubed cheese on stirrers or straws.
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“The Haunting of Bellington Cottage” by Laura Parnum This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.
Like any job, parts of it are harder than others. The hardest part of writing, for me, is not coming up with ideas or creating sentences or deciding what parts of the story are too short or need to be expanded. The hardest part of writing, for me, is doing it alone.
I spend almost every day alone, sitting at my little maple desk. But lately, I have had more fun than usual because I am working on a new book, and I am writing about a lot of things I know nothing about.
Of course, I don’t let this stop me. When I am writing, I just write. I make my best guess and keep going because my job isn’t to get everything perfect. My job is to treat the story that has landed in my head like the gift that it is and do the best job I can simply getting it all down. Only when I have a complete draft do I need to find out if I have any idea what I am talking about.
For the book I am just finishing, I write a lot about glaciers. The book is called “The Esker.” An esker is a formation of sand and gravel left behind by glaciers. It is basically a streambed that flowed beneath the ice while the glaciers were melting. But now, as my father would say, I’ve told you more than I know. Reading about eskers on the internet is not nearly specific enough. So I went looking for an esker expert, and I was astonished when 1) I found one; 2) she answered my email in less than 15 minutes; 3) she agreed to read the scenes about glaciers and 4) her name was Carrie.
Dr. Carrie Jennings has taught about glaciers at the university level for 30 years.
She read the 2,300 words I had written about eskers in the book and replied the same day. She was funny and informative and obviously knew everything there was to know about eskers. She corrected my descriptions and added details I would never have thought of. I read her email in amazement and was reminded of something I’ve noted before: people who know their stuff are usually happy to share.
The book has Mexican characters, and so I wrote to the editor of a Spanish-language newspaper. “I will be happy to read your book,” she replied. “As a Mexican, I really appreciate your effort!!” I wrote to the retired chief of police who had already helped me get the details of smalltown law enforcement right in “Loon Point.” “You bet!!” he said. “Love doing it, I am learning as I go too.”
There is a therapist in the book, so I wrote to a therapist friend: “I’d be delighted to read and offer whatever suggestions I can for this book.” All of these folks will read a piece of the book. They will make my book better and more accurate and more entertaining. They will make me look a lot smarter than I really am. They are all so kind and generous, and I am so grateful.
This is before my agent and the many editors read my book, before art is made for the cover, before clever words are written to describe the book, before any of the other work is done that turns a story into a book. It all helps me to remember that it takes a lot of people to make a book. And I am really not alone at all.
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Judith Love Cohen
Have you ever heard of the woman who helped bring astronauts safely back to Earth, wrote books for kids, and had a connection to a famous actor? Well, that woman is Judith Love Cohen. She was smart, and she was amazing! She was way ahead of her time, not only as a mom, but as a scientist and engineer. She lived and worked to show the world that girls can be great at math, science, and engineering, even when people told them they couldn’t do it.
In 1970, Judith worked as an engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA). Her main job was to work on the Guidance and Navigation System for spacecraft. This system is like a super-smart GPS that helps a spaceship know where it is and where it’s going. She was one of the engineers that developed the Abort Guidance System for the Apollo Lunar Module. This backup system was used during the Apollo 13 mission after an oxygen tank exploded while the astronauts were on their way to the moon. Without that system the Apollo 13 astronauts would have died on their way back to Earth.
Judith was very proud of her job and her family. She encouraged her children to dream big and do what they truly loved. She had four children and still worked hard at her job. One of her sons became a famous actor and comedian. He was in movies like School of Rock and Kung Fu Panda. Can you guess who he is? It’s Jack Black. You would never know her son would do something so different from Judith. Don’t worry though, Jack’s brother, Neil, became an engineer like his mother. She was proof that you can succeed in both your career and family when people around you did not think you could do it.
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This NASA engineer also wanted all kids around the world to learn about science and math in fun ways. To help with that, Judith became a children’s book author. She started her own publishing company and wrote books to encourage kids to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). She wanted to encourage all kids, but especially girls, to go into science or math careers.
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Judith Love Cohen is remembered as a strong woman who made the world a better place and influenced a lot of people. She helped astronauts, built technology for space travel, wrote books for kids, and raised a family. Her six big career accomplishments included working on the Apollo 13 project, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Lunar Module, satellites, creating her own publishing company, and writing children’s books. Judith showed that with curiosity and hard work you can do anything you choose.
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