Goldendale Sentinel September 23, 2026 by Goldendale Sentinel

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

Vol. 147 No. 38

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Lou Marzeles

ONCE IN A CENTURY OCCASION: More than a thousand people showed up at Maryhill Museum Saturday to observe the Museum’s centennial celebration. Romanian dance troupes were there, as were notable dignitaries. Pictured above right are President of the Romanian American Society Michael Oros, Museum Board President Karla Wenzel, Museum Executive Director & CEO Amy Behrens, and Romanian Presidential Advisor Eugen Tomac.

More data center discussion at County meeting Rodger Nichols For The Sentinel

Energy storage and data centers were on the minds of Klickitat County Commissioners at their September 15 meeting. Planning Director Scott Edelman reported the department is shooting for a draft data center ordinance by October 1 for commissioner input, with a final version ready for approval as early as the October 6 commissioner meeting. That would begin the process, which would include a public hearing. “I was hoping we could have a one-pager,” he said. “It’s not going to be one page. It’s going to be three to five, probably closer to five, because there are a lot of concerns that have come out from the community that do need to be addressed.” The solar Energy Overlay Zone (EOZ) amendment has been

scheduled for a public hearing on September 28. The proposal has been refined to include removal of two previously considered expansion areas and adjust the boundary southward.Under the current draft solar ordinance, industrial solar only would be allowed within the new solar EOZ, and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) as a standalone use would only be allowed in the industrial park. Edelman also said the county was having some problems with Rentalscape, the short-term rental software. “It’s mostly been the assigned project coordinator who’s in Argentina or somewhere like that in a call center,” he said. “We registered a complaint about the services we’re getting, and they pulled in the management, including the person who sold us the software, and they’ve committed to getting us the information

we need. So we’re still planning by the end of this week to have a count of at least a conservative number of short-term rentals in the county.” An optional portal add-on for the STR software was proposed at $5,000, which would allow online applications, payments, and permit management, reducing staff time from potentially a full position to 10 to 20% of a position. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter reported that crews are working on the footings for the Cameron building at the fairgrounds project. “Somebody will spend a day cutting,” he said. “There’s 34 two-inch pieces of rebar that have to go in those footings.” The department does most of the rebar bending, saving taxpayer dollars. Only the most complicated pieces have to be farmed

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Dog found in bag prompts police explanation Lou Marzeles Editor

A disturbing discovery along a walking trail on Observatory Hill has prompted the Goldendale Police Department to explain how a dead dog came to be left on city property—and has led the city to change a decades-old practice for disposing of dead animals. The incident began circulating on local social media after a person reportedly discovered a garbage bag beside a trail and, upon

opening it, found the remains of a dog inside. Goldendale police subsequently acknowledged that the department had killed the dog and that its remains had been taken to city-owned property on Observatory Hill, an area that police said historically has been used for disposal of roadkill, wildlife, and other dead animals. In a statement issued by Police Chief Mike Smith, the department said the dog was a German

shepherd mix that officers believed was a stray. According to police, the events leading to the dog’s death began September 12. At approximately 12:38 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of East Court Street after receiving a report that a dog had attacked another dog. Police said their investigation determined the German shepherd mix attacked the other dog without provocation and caused visible injuries. Officers attempted to

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Six proposed data centers, no county applications Lorrie Fox For The Sentinel

Contrary to much public misunderstanding, none of the six data centers proposed in Klickitat County has applied for permits through the county Planning Department. The proposed projects include STACK IPI (L0545) at the former aluminum smelter about 9 miles southeast of Goldendale, the Dallesport Data Center (L0664) and Lakeside Industries (L0690) projects in Dallesport, the Energizer Data Center (L0493 and expanded capacity L0497) along Hoctor Road, Energizer II (L0702) in Goodnoe Hills, and Vines Rest (L0704) near Alderdale. All six have large-load requests submitted through the Klickitat Public Utility District to the Bonneville Power Administration and are listed in the federal agency’s interconnection queue where proposed projects are studied for feasibility and to determine what would be required to connect them to the electrical transmission system. The Sentinel spoke with Klickitat County Community Development Director Scott Edelman by email about the status of the proposed data centers and the county’s application process. “The Planning Department has not received an application for any data center yet, including STACK,” Edelman said. Timing is important because which regulations apply depends on when the county determines an application to be complete. “Once an application is deemed complete, it is locked in to the

code at that time,” Edelman said. “The county cannot ‘move the goalposts’ once an application has been submitted AND deemed complete.” In a previous story, The Sentinel reported on the September 3 data center workshop, where commissioners agreed on the need for an ordinance but differed over whether to impose a moratorium while the new rules are being developed. One of the questions heard repeatedly from the community is whether a data center could submit a complete application before commissioners adopt a moratorium or new ordinance. “The straightforward answer is yes, that is possible,” Edelman said. “However, the only data center of which I am aware that is anywhere close to being ready to submit a complete application is the one at the former aluminum plant site.” Edelman said he could not estimate when that application might arrive. “We could get an application for this site next week, or it could be another year or more,” he said. The other proposed data centers appear to be much earlier in the county process. Edelman said he thinks it is unlikely the Planning Department would receive an application from any of them within the next six months to a year, although he could not say that with certainty. “Usually representatives of these large projects begin engaging with the Planning Department several years in advance of an application,” Edelman

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Court orders changes to Pumped Storage Project water certification

A panel of judges Monday sided with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation ( Yakama Nation) and Columbia Riverkeeper, and the Western Environmental Law Center, ordering the Washington State Department of Ecology ( Ecology) to rewrite a por tion of a controversial water quality certification, effectively delaying construction of the proposed Goldendale

Energy Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. Rye Development , backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners , proposes

to build the Goldendale on the Columbia River, its Pumped Storage devel - tributaries, groundwater, opment , the largest such the Yakama Nation , and development proposal in the other Tribes impacted by Pacific Northwest. the development.” Tribes argue that the “As the court found , the Washington Department Goldendale Pumped Stor of Ecology failed to protect age development threatens the Columbia River,“ said the sacred land, medicines, Andrew Hawley, senior and traditions of Pushpum ,

attorney at the Western Environmental Law Center. “ Now the agency has a second chance to right not only that wrong, but to also use its authority under the law to address the significant impacts this ill- conceived project will impose

a Yakama Nation sacred

site for ceremonies, legends, and gathering of traditional roots and medicines. As a natural seed bank , this site contains rich biodiversity in plant and animal life that can never be fully restored once removed.

Prescribed burns happening this week

Columbia Land Trust , in collaboration with Mt Adams Resource Stew ards and the Mt . Adams Prescribed Burn Association , is planning a pre scribed burn at Bowman Creek Natural Area (near Zelinski Road west of the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway) this week , Mon-

day, September 21, through Wednesday, September 23, followed by a burn at Klickitat Oaks Natural Area (near Wahkiacus Heights Road north of the town of Klickitat) Thursday, September 24 through Friday, September 25, weather permitting. Expect to see fire person-

nel and smoke in the area ,

To keep emergency dis patch lines open , please do not report the smoke. The burn will be closely monitored. This prescribed burn will reduce accumulated fuels on the forest floor and lower the risk of future high - severity wildfire , in addition to improving forest health. The county burn ban may still be in effect, but this is a permitted broadcast burn with a comprehensive burn plan that has been permitted by Washington Department of Natural Resources. Broad cast burns, unlike typical backyard burns, are con ducted by trained personnel and utilize specialized

The project area is within ceded lands of Yakama Nation , and the area has historically been used by the Yakama Nation , Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation , the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation, and the Nez Perce Tribe for hunting, traditional gather ing, fishing, camping, and traditional ceremonies, “ Clean , renewable energy is essential to protecting our planet,” said Columbia Riverkeeper Senior Attorney Simone Anter. “ Yet state and federal governments

are violating Treaty- re - Both the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI )

served rights and ignoring Tribal sovereignty in order to license projects aimed at supporting energy-hungry data centers — not a just transition from fossil fuels.” Opposition to the Goldendale Pumped Storage development has been strong in many quarters since the project was proposed in 2017, with a growing coalition of climate and environmental groups and community activists voicing serious concerns. In Washington , 18 federally recognized Tribes have come out against it .

and the National Congress of American Indians ( NCAI) have issued resolutions opposing the destruction ofPushpum. Challenges to the proj-

ect continue to mount. The

Federal Energy Regula tory Commission ( FERC ) approved the final hydroelectric license for the development in January 2026. Columbia Riverkeeper and Yakama Nation both filed petitions for judicial review at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest lifts fire restrictions

equipment, including hundreds of gallons ofwater and fire engines on site. Smoke may linger in the area for a few days, so you are encouraged to close your windows if you live nearby to reduce smoke exposure.

Columbia Land Trust is planning additional fall prescribed burns at Klick-

itat Oaks Natural Area (near Wahkiacus Heights

Road north of the town of Klickitat ) and Klickitat Canyon Natural Area (near the Glenwood Highway and south of the town of Glenwood). Dates for these are not finalized but will likely take place in October if weather conditions allow.

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With increasingly cool weather and recent precipitation across the region, fire managers for the Gifford Pinchot National Forests have rescinded public use fire restrictions, effective on Friday, September 18. This change applies across the forest , includ ing wilderness areas and recreation sites. Campfires are once again permitted . However, even with lower fire risk, visitors must con tinue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished until it is cold to the touch. For more wildfire safety guidance, visit www. smokeybear.com. “ Even with the recent rain , we’re still very much in fire season , ” said Dirk Shupe, Fire Staff Officer

“ high , ” and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is at Level 1 across all zones. Visitors are encouraged to stay updated on changing conditions and any future restrictions, For the latest information , visit: www.fs.usda.gov / r06/ giffordpinchot / alerts/ firerestrictions,

for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest . “ A warmmg, drying trend is anticipated in the coming week , and vegetation can dry out quickly. It ’s critical that people remain vigilant and do their part to prevent wildfires. ” Fire danger on the forest currently remains at

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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

This picture has been colorized. This one was tough. No one was able to say what the occasion was for this picture or when it was taken, and only three faces were tentatively identified. Those

were Brian Wanless in the far left back row, T.J. Marlow in the back row third from the right, and Chuck Rice at far left in the third row down from the top.

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture This is obviously a picture of well-wishing for the person in the wheelchair. But who is that? Who are the people with him, and the

people in the background? Where was this? When was this? Why was this? All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel sometime,

Looking Back September 20, 1889 – 137 Years Ago E. E. Lytle, president of the Columbia Southern Railroad, has been surveying the route for a 43-mile extension south of the line’s current terminus at Moro, which is expected to be completed this winter. He says surveyors have been in the field all season, cross sectioning the line as far as Cross Hollows, and an easy grade has been found all the way with a comparatively light series of cuts and fills. The country to be tapped by the extension is rich in agriculture and grazing resources. And the new town, Shaniko, to be established at Cross Hollows, will be the distribution point for a large territory of Crook, Wheeler, and Grant Counties. Work on the extension will be commenced within 10 days, and several hundred men will be given employment until June 1, by which time he hopes to have the extension completed. September 22, 1921 – 105 Years Ago A different arrangement was inaugurated the fore part of the week for the parking of autos on Main Street. Heretofore they have been parked in the center of the street, within marked-off boundaries, and the drivers have been required to back their cars into the traveled portion of the street, and then proceed to the right, making the turns or intersections according to where he desired to go at the usual places. Under the new plan, cars will still be parked in the center of the street, but instead of parking in an angling position, they will be parked straight across, lines having been marked off to indicate such positions. When the driver desires to move his car, instead of backing up, he will pull out straight to the opposite side, keeping with the flow of traffic. This will eliminate a very objectionable feature of the old system, that of backing up, which was always fraught with danger, especially in closed cars or where the side curtains would be used. September 19, 1946 – 80 Years Ago A Klickitat County stop is planned by United Airlines for the near future, according to announcement that was made this week. Airline officials are planning one west bound and one eastbound stop daily at Dallesport. The Dalles, Oregon, for which Dallesport serves as the airfield, has sought passenger service for some time. It is stated that DC-3 airliners would be used for the flights into Dallesport and that service will include passenger, air mail, freight, and express. September 22, 1956 – 70 Years Ago Goldendale humbled the Class A Highland Scotties here Friday night 26 – 12 in the season opener. Fullback Wayne Clausen counted for three of the Wolves touch downs. Leroy Culver added another, and Dale Cameron kicked two conversions. September 16, 1976 – 50 Years Ago Student athletes in Goldendale School District will be allowed to use school district buses for transportation to and from games, the members of the district board of directors voted in a split decision. The vote was 3-2 in favor of the use of the buses by athletes after two hours of discussion. Athletic backers will pay 22 cents a mile plus the salaries of bus drivers for the use of the buses. September 11, 1986 – 40 Years Ago The Community Grace Brethren Church marks its 10th anniversary in Goldendale September 14. The church began as a Bible study in 1975 and was organized as a Home Missions Church on Sept. 12, 1976, with 14 people there. The congregation is associated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, which has member churches in most states and foreign countries. The Grace Brethren are a Bible teaching, preaching, and living group that has a world-wide motto: The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. — Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

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.

Points to ponder: A farmer wonders how many sheep are still in his field, so he asks his sheepdog to count. “So what’s the verdict?” the farmer asks when the dog is done. “Forty.” “What? I only had 38 to begin with,” the farmer said, apparently unsurprised that he had a talking dog. “I know,” the dog says, “but I rounded them up.”

George Juris Head Man of “Doctor, the letters A, E, I, O, and U really annoy me. Pioneer Picnic This Year What’s my problem?” “You have irritable vowel syndrome.” May 23, 1957 George Juris, president of the Alder Creek Pioneer Assn. who has worked on the traditional pioneer picn ic at Clevel a nd every year since 1915, will greet visitors at the event June 14. The 47th renewal of the Flag Day get-together, is expected to attract thousands of pioneer residents and their descendants for the yearly reunion. Last year the outing was spoiled by an afternoon shower which started about rodeo time. This year the sponsors are hoping for milder weather and a larger turnout. Mr. Juris will give the address of welcome during the morning program, and he extends a special invitation to all residents of the region. Juris, who styles himself a part-time farmer, and his wife, Weino, now live at Sunnyside, after residing at Bickleton since their marriage in 1927. Sons Tom and Bob are now farming the home place five miles east of Bickleton, with occasional help from “dad”. Son Tom and wife have three children, all favorites of their granddad; Ruth Ann, 4; Ronald, two and

half; and Margie, one year. The 52-year-old Juris, one of the most active men in the community, is president of YakimaKlickitat County Wheat Growers Association; a director of the Warehouse and Commission Co. of Roosevelt; a past noble grand of the Mabton Masonic Lodge; and a member of the Bickleton Odd Fellows Lodge. Other a f f i l iat ions include the Alder Creek Grange, Klickitat County L ivestock Growers Association, the Yakima Valley Shrine Club and the Scottish Rite. He has ser ved as vice-chairman of the County ASC Committee, and as a supervisor of the East Klickitat Soil Conservation District. This busy man will organize and stage the big reunion in the picturesque park among the pines at tiny Cleveland. To see the quiet spot at this moment, one would not guess that it will be the site of loud merriment and joy-making on Flag Day, when the oldtimers and the youngsters, too, gat her for t he day-long celebration. Work on the grandstand and a water pipeline from the well to the concession stands are included in improvement plans for this year, the president stated. Twenty new picnic tables, built at the sheriff’s office here by jail inmates, have been delivered to the park for picnic use. Clean up day will be held Saturday, June 8 to get the site ready for the big event the following Friday. The morning program will include a talk by Roscoe Sheller, Sunnyside author, and the usual lively entertainment and songs. The afternoon arena show will include rodeo and horse racing events. The traditional dance in the open air pavilion will be held in the evening.

A4—September 23, 2026

Opinion

Goldendale, Washington

Roadless Rule is under threat, and we can help

9. Recreational tourism dollars sustain rural communities; extractive dollars are a boom-and-bust economy. Once the trees are cut, the corporations move on. 10. Road building will increase wildfire risk (even the feds acknowledge this) and invasive species. National forests already have a huge maintenance backlog for Forest Service roads. In 2023, the Heritage Foundation published its ProjOur primary role within nature is to steward the land and all forms of life. We must ensure that ect 2025—a manifesto of recommended policies and ecosystems survive and that future generations will have the opportunity to spend time in a nearby actions designed to destroy America’s progress by forest. stripping rights, freedoms, government protections, Over half a million Americans spoke out once before against this proposal, but the Trump regime and regulations. I skimmed it at first and quickly realis determined to reward political sponsors/extractive corporations at the expense of public lands and ized the proposed policies and actions would serve voices. global corporate industries eager to log our national We need to be louder, personal, and specific. Public lands belong to the public, not private corporaforests, mine, and drill for oil on public lands. Despite tions. Trump claiming he knew nothing about Project 2025, I am asking everyone who loves nature and our public lands to take a few minutes this week and he and the GOP have completed nearly 70% of its submit a comment explaining why you want the Roadless Rule to stay in place and our roadless areas policy goals. to remain roadless. I am writing this because of the recent proposal to Your comment is part of the democratic process, and despite the Trump regime’s efforts to eliminate rescind the Roadless Rule, which has democracy, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement comment period is now open until October 6. I protected wildlife habitat, water qualGuest encourage you to write a personal comment, instead of signing onto a group letter. (Or do both!) Below ity, and recreational opportunities are some tips for writing a comment. across 60 million acres of our naColumn Make your comment personal: tional forests. The Roadless Rule was Sue 1. Who are you? Parent, grandparent, hiker, birder, taxpayer, public lands owner, etc. established as a policy in 2001 and 2. If applicable, include names of roadless places you’ve visited, what you’ve done there, and what protects the wildest forests across 39 Kusch you love about these areas. If you haven’t visited one, discuss why protection means so much to you. states in the U.S. 3. Select talking points that appeal to you (you are welcome to copy and paste my list of ten reasons If you don’t participate in outdoor why the Roadless Rule should stay intact listed above or pick one main reason). recreation like hiking, hunting, 4. Tell the agency what you want them to do. Keep the Roadless Rule intact. fishing, or backpacking, you’ve likely not visited a Burn-out has got toyour go commentfor three hours. I contacted the bank for an You can submit at Regulations.gov. Roadless Area. You may not know if there are RoadI think the city of Goldendale explanation. The answer was If you want to more and guidance for writing and submitting comment, less Areas where you live. Protecting Roadless Areas The Festival of learn Wheels gaveand it access needs tips to rethink supporting essentially that “we your wouldn’t do check out this wonderful website: Roadless.org won’t reduce your gas and grocery bills, and it won’t another try this year. It seems the burnouts in our park. Next year that.” Then why is it in your docuto much don’t issue a permit any group ments, I asked. The answer was to Speak uphas fordwindled the forests and wildlands—we are thetoonly voice they have. help you get a job, access affordable healthcare, buy a attendance lower levels than when the event that wants to burn-out. There are send me up the chain ofpreviously command. If you lean toward cynicism about commenting to a corrupt administration that has house, or pay for college. was new, public 10 years ago. There are remember places in the county where it could The second person gave the same ignored opinion, please that the feds must follow governmental processes. So why should you care if the Trump regime wants a lot of competing car shows this be held, just not in the city please. answer as the first and then Lawsuits was against thisso radical administration have been mostly successful. voices matter. The daily barrage to let corporations build roads into our public lands time of year, it doesn’t surprise I hate toxic smoke, and you should Our to have me contacted by some-one is intended to wear us down and too. discourage our participation. to clear-cut large swaths of our forests, including me . higher up. That person has not This year Goldendale MotorOn said, Sept 4“Each I willof beus asking metoafter more From the late John Lewis: Dr. King has a the moralcontacted obligation stand up, than speaka up, some of the last stands of old-growth trees? Or to sports Association and ABATE mayor and his administration to week so I am following through and speak out. When you see something that is not right, you must say something. You must do somepoison landscapes for mining activities? Or to place brought back the burn-out, which make an ordinance forbidding on what I told the bank contacts I thing. Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” oil pumps and pipelines on the last of protected public was tried several times in the past anyone from reckless unsafe burn- was going to do—write a letter to lands? with questionable benefits to the outs in any ones neighborhood or the editor to be sure local folks are Ten reasons why we need roadless forests town. This year someone had the any street in the Goldendale city aware of how Columbia Bank is brilliant idea to use the old skate- limits. I would appreciate some choosing to deal with its account 1. Trees serve humanity every day: they regulate board park as a place to stage the support from like-minded citizens holders. the atmosphere and oceans, hold ancient medicines return of the burnout. It was held at the council meeting. 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Forests play a major role in the water cycle and betrays anymonoxide qualifications he may“For with carbon and other Nonever Reason Atsaw All”the I particuthe receipts I had submitted—only wonderful things about both. Too claim causing to become an compounds elected officiallarly toxic found offensive. help maintain water quality by filtering out toxic pol- cancer deserving of the public’s trust and the final amount paid to me. This much to write in one endorsement. lution. disqualifies him from holding pub- amount was approved by CarpenMore importantly, however, I have 7. Forests are living systems that provide habitats ter’s (and Kallinen’s) superiors Pratt been a resident of Klickitat County lic office. for 80% of land-based species. Roads fragment habiSome years ago, I volunteered to and/or Griffith. The additional com- for over 21 years. My endorsement tats, which impacts wildlife. drive my personal pickup vehicle pensation was over what I had sub- is not based on who will be the best to help former Goldendale Observa- mitted—and what Kallinen deemed for Search and Rescue. Likewise, 8. Habitat loss is a major cause of biodiversity loss. tory State Park Adminsitrator Troy appropriate—due to the recognition my endorsement is not on who will Carpenter retrieve a large telescope of and compensation for my efforts. be the best for the Sheriff’s Office or I had found in California for the Gol- When I later requested a copy of the the Reserve program. It is not even THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL dendale Observatory. As part of the A-19 reimbursement form and docu- on who will be the best sheriff for me Official newspaper of Klickitat County, Washington excursion—with Carpenter’s and mentation I originally submitted to personally. Rather, it is on who will Established 1879 • Published every Wednesday from offices at 117 W. Main Washington State Parks approval— Washington State Parks to refute be the best for all the residents and Street • Goldendale, WA 98620 • Telephone: (509) 773-3777 we made a side trip so I could pick Kallinen, I was told it was no longer visitors to Klickitat County. Klickiup a family heirloom. Upon return available. tat County needs a sheriff who can Emails: The reality is Andy Kallinen was bring people together and not divide Carpenter asked me to submit a news@goldendalesentinel.com Washington State A-19 form for willing to conspire to misconstrue us. Additionally, Klickitat County (News, editorial, Letters) reimbursement of fuel and other facts, make a false statement, abuse needs a sheriff who will work to creObits@goldendalesentinel.com expenses along with receipts for his authority and position, and ate or repair relationships between (Obituaries) the verification of these expenses. smear my character under oath other local government agencies Classifieds @goldendalesentinel.com I submitted expenses only for the in a court of law. Klickitat County and community groups. (Classified ads and inquiries) telescope-retrieval portion of the deserves leadership grounded in Dwayne Matulovich is the person Ads @goldendalesentinel.com trip. Soon after we returned, Car- genuine integrity—not someone the Sheriff’s Office needs now to (Display advertising information and inquiries) penter told me he lobbied for me to who has demonstrated he would regain the trust of all the commuLegals @goldendalesentinel.com get additional compensation due to distort the truth and potentially nity. We need Dwayne’s integrity, (Legal and public notices) Payables@goldendalesentinel.com the time and effort I had invested in commit perjury to suit his personal his commitment to doing what’s Receivables@goldendalesentinel.com obtaining the telescope. Carpenter loyalties or political interests. right for all people, and his personEvents @goldendalesentinel.com and State Parks leadership—includability. Dwayne also understands (Events and activities) ing Area Manager Lem Pratt and/ Bob Yoesle the inherent rights we have that are or Eastern Regional Manager Scott Arivaca, AZ enshrined in the Constitution. Editorial: Griffith—approved my A-19 docuI speak for myself, and not on Lou Marzeles, Editor & Publisher mentation and final compensation. behalf of any other people or In 2018, I took Carpenter to Small organization. Feel free to contact Business and office staff: Claims Court for his State Parksme directly if you would like more Owned by Tartan Publications, Inc. prohibited ownership and subseinformation. Leslie Geatches, President, Financial management, quent transfer of the Friends of Special Section production, Ad Design Goldendale Observatory website Timothy P. Hardin Naomi James, Bookkeeping away from the organization. This White Salmon

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Every Child Matters State reaches settlement with Amway for in residential or I wrote last week about and the that are schools. It is a of deceptive business practices Glenwood’s remembrance reflection, and , ., one of of sales ’s flags proudly along

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Main Street . Kristopher Nowak is the person who took on that role of putting up the flags and raising funds to replace worn out flags from Todd French. I neglected to mention that the flag project

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Hoodenpyl Wasgatt. Todd French willingly took on that role and did it until he was no longer able. I did not mean to leave you out, Cynthia. You started a great thing in our little community. I do want to mention again that due to loose swivels on the flag mounts, some of the flags were soiled by oil and will need to be professionally cleaned. Please, if you can,

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action, and an opportunity for indigenous and non indigenous communities to acknowledge the lasting impact of these schools, honor survivors and their families, and continue the work of truth , reconciliation , antiracism , and anti-bullying. “ At the heart of Orange Shirt Day is the message ‘Every Child Matters.’ This message reminds survivors that they are important and that their experiences matter. It also extends beyond survivors and their families to honor all children, including those who died at or as a result of residential and boarding schools. It js a message for children 0f the past , present , and future. During our assembly, students will participate in an age-appropriate presentation about the meaning of Orange Shirt Day and the importance of kindness, reSpect and belonging. We wjb ajso ceiebrate student participation in our Orange shirt Day coloring activity, Four s(udents will be rec0gnized for their coloring pages an (f win receive 8gift °d Thpir wn rk £cards

the Glenwood General Store so Knsdoesnt bear the cost of this needed work. I hope you all get a chance to read the September 18 edition of Principal Bev s school newsletter The Eagle s View. You can access it on the Glenwood school Facebook page or the website. Wlheach edition, my heart is filled with pride to see all the many things happening in our little school. So much Glenwood News goes on each week and the students Mary PiprL really look forward

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regular people hopes and ambitions, ” Attorney General Nick Brown said , “ This settlement will deliver relief for the many Washingtonians who joined Amway seeking to provide for themselves and their families , only to lose time and money and wind up with cabinets full of products they don’t want or need. ” The complaint also alleges Amway and its affiliates deceptively instruct participants to falsely report sales that did not occur to create the appearance that the Amway opportunity revolves around selling products rather than simply attempting to recruit new people into the operation to purchase Amway products. Promised earnings World Wide Group and Leadership Team Development are two of Amway’s largest affiliates that recruit people to join Amway with claims they can earn more than $40,000 a year. The complaint alleges only about 1% earn that much , and most who joined Amway’s affiliates after 2020 spent more on Amway products and training than they received in income from the company. Both affiliatessell training materials and services to participants that cost thousands of dollars a year and are marketed as being essential to participants’ success in Amway. However, these trainings instruct participants to buy a set amount of products

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OBITUARIES

Vickie Ann Bane

Vickie Ann Bane, former longtime resident of Goldendale, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 16, 2026. At the time of her death, she was staying with her youngest daughter in Salem, Oregon. Vickie was born in Goldendale on May 29, 1954, to Carolina Grace Hayden and William Bolden Melton Jr. She was the second oldest of five children. Her siblings were her older brother and “protector,” William (Bill) Melton born just one year and 24 days prior; two younger brothers Raymond (Ray) Melton and Danny Tower; and finally her baby sister, Mary Voth (Tower). Vickie and her siblings were “army brats” and moved quite a bit in their younger years. She attended grade school in Pullman, Washington. She lived in Texas and Montana for a short time and at one point even in Germany. At 17 she moved to D.C. to start her adult life. During her young adult years, she drag-raced, go-go danced, waitressed on roller skates, and before she was close to legal age, she started tending bar. She worked at a few different locations, with the bar owners working together to keep her under the radar. She was just that good. She won $360 in a street race in Washington D.C. in 1970 and was disqualified from a drag race once for sandbagging. Vickie gave birth to four children: Amber in November 1977, Casey in June 1980, Danny in January

1982 (deceased in March 1982), and Carolyn in January1984. Her children remember moving every six months for a couple years until finally moving back to Goldendale permanently in 1988. In 1989 she started dating Bruce Bane. They were married on January 5, 1991, and she gained three more boys: Carl, Gus, and James. She worked as a housekeeper and tended bar for a short time, but with six kids her time was better spent at home making sure the boys didn’t unintentionally forget where they put their sister, Carolyn. Oh, the stories the kids can tell of how they kept their mom on her toes! In 1994 she went back to work for Bishop’s. She was Bruce’s partner on the mobile shower unit that summer and transitioned to the office. She worked for Bishop’s as the lead sanitation dispatcher and after-hours answering service for all things related to Bishop Services, including Towing and Red Rock. She worked for Bishop’s for about 15 years. Vickie showed her love through crocheting. She made hats, blankets, outfits, and stuffies. She also enjoyed photo g raphy. Friends of her children became her children by proxy, she was loud, she was blunt, she complained about everything, but she made sure anyone that showed up had a place to stay, and it wasn’t uncommon for everyone to hear “fend for yourselves for dinner” being hollered from the bot-

tom of the stairs. She is survived by her children Carl Johnson of The Dalles; Jennifer Lawrence of Helena, Montana; Gus Bane and wife Trista of Goldendale; Amber Rogers of Spokane Valley; James Bane and wife Tiffany of Goldendale; Casey Melton and wife Tamy Lil of Goldendale; and Carolyn Bane and partner Andy of Salem; her grandchildren Kirsten, Kaitlin and Tatiana, Leigh and Chantai, Kyle and Mitchell, Cadence, Tanner, and Brody, Braxton, Vance and Chance, Kobe, Serenity and Casey Lil; her great-grandchildren Aurorea, Lily, Layla, Ryder, Callyn, Colton, Michael, Raelynn, Aelin, Nayakiyah, Athena, Callan, Ezekiel, Aurelius, Grayson, and Emerson; her brothers Raymond and Danny; and her baby sister Mary; her nieces and nephews Shawn, Shane, Shannon, David, Brian, Harold, Portia, James, David, and Christina; two remaining aunts, Annabelle and Jeaunnette; and too many cousins to name. She is now at peace and joins her husband Bruce Bane (October 24, 2024); son Danny Melton (March 1982); brother Bill (September 6, 2026); mom Grace (September 28, 1993); father William Bolden (1956); grandparents Hazel (1994) and Clifford (1982); Aunt Marge (2011); Aunt Ginny (2015); and several other family members and friends. Internment services will be held at I.O.O.F Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, September 26, at 1 p.m. in Goldendale. Her nephew, Pastor James Tower, will officiate.

Catherine Louise Nordwell

Catherine Louise Nordwell, lovingly known as Cathy, passed away on July 19, 2026. Born on November 20, 1950, in Oak Harbor, Washington, Cathy was the cherished daughter of Fred and Verna Tesch. She was predeceased by her beloved parents and her dear daughter, Heather Nordwell. Cathy’s journey began in the nurturing arms of her hometown, where she developed a deep sense of community and love for the natural world. She g raduated from Goldendale High School and pursued further education in the medical field, becoming an EMT and later working in nursing. Cathy’s career was a testament to her compassionate spirit; she devoted many years to being a stayat-home mom before serving her community at KVH and as part of the ambulance crew. Her passion for helping those in need was evident in her every action and interaction. A woman of many talents, Cathy found joy in crafting

of all kinds, from stamping and card-making to crossstitch and crochet. Her creativity knew no bounds, and she shared her beautifully crafted gifts with friends and family alike. Cathy also held a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, spending countless summers camping at Mt. Adams. Her love for huckleberry picking, elk scouting, and fire-wood gathering created lasting memories with her family as they basked in the fresh mountain air. Cathy’s love for life extended to her later years when she enjoyed the thrill of Nascar racing and the comfort of a good book. Her vibrant personality and zest for life will be missed by all who knew her. Cathy is survived by her loving children, Kyle Nordwell (Sheri Nordwell) and Josh Nordwell (Alicia Nordwell), who continue to honor her legacy of love and kindness. She leaves behind her treasured grandchildren, Wyatt (Anita), Annika, and Xander Nordwell, who were

the light of her life. Cathy is also survived by her sister, Candy Green, along with nieces and nephews who shared many cherished memories with her. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Rick and Melany, Cathy’s dear neighbors, who were always there for her when family could not be. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Fund, as a tribute to Cathy’s generous spirit. No services will be held, but if you’d like to help with crema-tion service, donations can be mailed to her home or via Venmo @sherinordwell. Cathy will forever be remembered for her unwavering love, her dedication to helping others, and the joy she brought into the lives of everyone she touched. Her memory will continue to inspire and guide her family and friends as they carry her love forward.

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Please join us for Jack’s Memorial Service: Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m. at the Centerville Community Church. Celebration of Life to follow at the Centerville Grange Hall.

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

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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 2 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. nd

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm. GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace. "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

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Christ the King Lutheran 104 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; 509.773.5750. GoldendaleLutheran.org Sunday worship 10am. All are welcome.

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RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, 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; 509.773.4381.

Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

Centerville Community Church

508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509.637.3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am. "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. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

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

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Kiwanis Club to disband CENTERS Rodger Nichols

For The Sentinel The Goldendale City Council held another speed meeting last night, rolling through the whole agenda from Pledge of Allegiance to motion to adjourn in just 14 minutes and 17 seconds. Part of that was due to some last-second changes. An executive session to consult with an attorney about potential litigation was canceled. Mayor Dave Jones and councilor Steve Johnston were both out sick. Councilor Danielle Clevidence took the gavel for the evening. Apart from reading a proclamation from Gov. Bob Ferguson honoring surgical technologists, councilors had only a first reading of the park plan, which had been in the works for three years. There could have been a vote to dismiss the second reading and a vote on the

plan, but councilors voted to table the matter until Jones could be present and answer questions. During the report of officers, Police Chief Mike Smith reported that he had contacted the County Prosecutor Rebecca Cranston about handling misdemeanor cases, and was awaiting her response. Julianna Ontiveros spoke for the city fire department and said the fire department was offering free CPR, first aid, and Narcan training classes funded by a grant, with sessions held across the county and more to be scheduled before year’s end. Councilor Brian Paul noted it was a pleasure to provide parking and security for the Maryhill Museum’s 100-year anniversary Saturday, which drew attendees from Washington, Alaska, California, and Nevada.

There was one sad moment when councilor Theone Wheeler reported that the Goldendale Kiwanis Club was disbanding as of October 1. “We’ve tried for two years to keep it alive,” she said, “but everybody who said they would join and be active have pretty much left us in the same position we’ve been in for years, with only four of us running the whole show, and it’s just too much. We’ve agreed to use all remaining funds to give books to every school in the county.” She also said they had not been able to find any organization to pick up the task of setting out flags for holidays. “Jack Sutton has agreed to at least do his route,” she said, “the one that he’s been doing for 20 years plus, which is Broadway, and he’s also going to take over Main Street, but that’s all he can do.”

people or domestic animals. State law further specifies that potentially dangerous dogs are regulated through local municipal and county ordinances. Police did not specify in their public statement how the dog was killed, who made the final decision, or what alternatives were considered or found unavailable. What happened afterward appears to be the source of much of the concern that emerged on social media. After killing the dog, police took its remains to property owned by the City of Goldendale. According to the department, the property has been used for several decades to store street rubble, slash piles, and other debris. It also had another, less widely known use. “This location has also historically been used to dispose of roadkill, deceased wildlife or other deceased animals when the need arose,” the Police Department said in its statement. The problem, the city now acknowledges, is that walk-

ing trails have developed or been encouraged on Observatory Hill over the years, putting recreational users in proximity to an area that had traditionally been used for animal disposal. The city’s own statement effectively acknowledges that the two uses are no longer compatible. “After evaluation, the City of Goldendale recognizes it is no longer appropriate to dispose of animals at this location,” the department said. The city said dead animals instead will be placed and buried at a “more appropriate, and secure location.” That means the discovery has resulted in at least one concrete change in city practice. Goldendale Observatory State Park sits on the hill above town, and Washington State Parks describes its campus as remaining open for self-guided exploration from 6:30 a.m. until dusk while regular observatory programs are temporarily suspended. The Police Department’s statement refers generally to walking trails on Observatory Hill rather than saying the dog was disposed of within the state park itself. Police stressed that killing an animal is not considered a routine response. “The Goldendale Police Department only ever uses the termination of animals as a last resort,” the department said. “However, regardless of how undesirable the circumstance GPD will take necessary action to preserve public safety.”

DOG from page A1 identify an owner or other person responsible for the German shepherd mix. After speaking with several people familiar with the animal, police concluded it was a stray. It apparently was not the department’s first encounter with the dog. Police said officers had attempted to approach it several days before the attack, but the dog would not allow officers to get close and fled. Following the September 12 attack, police determined the dog met Washington state’s definition of a “potentially dangerous dog.” The department said concerns about public safety and what it described as a lack of available alternatives led officers to decide to kill the animal. Under RCW 16.08.070, a potentially dangerous dog includes one that, without provocation, bites a person or domestic animal, approaches people in a threatening manner on public property, or has a known tendency to attack without provocation or threaten the safety of

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from page A1 said. “All conversations I have been involved in are extremely preliminary and some of the projects being talked about in the media haven’t contacted the Planning Department at all yet. What I can say is that we require a pre-submittal meeting prior to a formal application and we have not had any requests to schedule a presubmission meeting for any other data centers yet.” What makes an application complete depends partly on where the data center is proposed and the property’s zoning. According to Edelman, a data center in an Industrial Park Zone is currently allowed as an outright use. The county’s Data Center Information webpage shows that, unlike a data center proposed in another zone, the project would not require a public hearing before the Board of Adjustment. The public would still have an opportunity to comment. According to the county’s Data Center Information webpage, a 14-day public comment period follows the State Environmental Policy Act determination, and the site plan then goes before the Planning Commission for review. “If the project is in the

Industrial Park Zone, they would be required to submit a site plan as well as a full project description related to site and infrastructure improvements along with a burden of proof demonstrating they meet code requirements,” Edelman said. “If the project is in any other zone, they would be required to submit the above, along with a conditional use application to ensure consistency with the comprehensive plan, addressing potential impacts on neighbors, and proposing mitigations to address any potential impacts,” he said. A conditional use application would also require a public hearing before the county Board of Adjustment. In either case, the applicant would also have to submit a State Environmental Policy Act questionnaire identifying potential environmental and cultural impacts from the project, he said. Depending on the site and potential impacts, the county could require a full environmental impact statement. How long it takes to reach the application stage can also vary by project. “I don’t know how long it takes for the applicant to assemble their information

but, based on conversations, I would assume it is usually a multi-year process,” Edelman said. “As far as the county’s review process, it is hard to say, as we have never had a data center application before.” Still, Edelman offered an estimate for how long the county’s review could take once an application is submitted. “Under the current code, I would estimate it would take approximately four to six months from submittal for an administrative approval (outright use) and an additional two to three months for a conditional use approval,” Edelman said. Edelman also said data center applications would not receive special treatment or move ahead of other applications. “I am not aware of any way to fast-track a data center project under state law and the county would process a data center application the same as any other application (no prioritization or fast track),” he said. For additional information about data centers in Klickitat County, visit Klickitat County’s Data Center Information webpage: www. klickitatcounty.gov/1710/ Data-Center-Information.

including pre-submission conferences, preliminary plans, SEPA materials, anticipated application dates, and known interconnection activity. If it rests only on the absence

of completed application, please say so.” The lone item on the consent agenda was approval for pay estimate # 3, totaling $39,634.51 for bearing repair bundle CRP 378.

COUNTY from page A1 out. The Health Department reported that vaccination rates in August 2026 were significantly lower than in 2024, with only 70 vaccinations administered, which was described as a statewide trend. On the positive side, Health Department head Erin Quinn told commissioners that the county had been awarded approximately $128,000 for an opioid settlement fund management contract through SWATCH for fiscal year 2027, which starts October 1, 2026 And a proposed legislative fee increase would raise birth and death certificate fees from $25 to $35, with the county receiving $1.50 per certificate of the $10 increase The data center subject resurfaced during the public comment period in the afternoon session. Jacob Wolf of Appleton made a detailed and specific request: “You declined a moratorium based on the expectation that no developer will apply before an ordinance is complete,” he said. “Please disclose the factual basis for those assurances,

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Goldendale, Washington

Notices PROPOSED REDUCTION TO THE ENERGY OVERLAY ZONE FOR SOLAR PROJECTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at a special meeting on September 28 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually: Participation in person: The meeting will be held at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Room 200, Goldendale, WA. Participation in this meeting will also be offered virtually via Zoom. To join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 5782372047?pwd=WcV8P4l 5C1aTxaO71ZIpRJW7NaCs Nb.1 Or call: 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 857 8237 2047 Passcode: 152082 THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: PROPOSED REDUCTION TO THE ENERGY OVERLAY ZONE FOR SOLAR PROJECTS. Information on the proposal is available at the Klickitat County Planning Department,

115 West Court St, Room 301, Goldendale, WA, 509 773-5703 or on our website: https://www.klickitatcounty. gov/272/Planning-Department BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Planning Commission dated this 11th day of September, 2026. /s/ Dave Barta, Chairman (3707, 3801) LEGAL NOTICE The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for the accessible voting units in the November 3, 2026 General Election will be held on September 29, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. until completed, with a break from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. if not completed before then. The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for ballot tabulation in the General Election will be held September 30, 2026 at 2:30 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 at (509) 773-4001 or by visiting www. k l i c k i t a t c o u n t y. g o v / 11 0 9 / Auditor. Dated this 16th day of September, 2026. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex-Officio Super-

LYLE, WA 98635 KERRY LANE FREEMAN, Personal Representative of the Estate of HELEN MARIE CHAPPEL Prepared by: CHRISTOPHER R. GREENE, WSBA #43283 (3803, 3901, 4001)

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• Legal Notice: Logic and Accuracy Test 9/29/26 Klickitat County Auditor’s Office • Notice to Creditors: Helen Marie Chappel - Christoper R Greene • Probate Notice to Creditors: Arlene A Lambert Carolyn A. Simms Attorney at Law visor of Elections

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT In the Matter of the Estate of HELEN MARIE CHAPPEL Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 26-4-00047-20 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. 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: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Date of Filing Copy of Notice To Creditors with the Clerk of the Court: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Personal Representative KERRY LANE FREEMAN Attorney for the Personal Representative: CHRISTOPHER R. GREENE Address for Mailing or Service: CHRISTOPHER R. GREENE P.O. BOX 433

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARLENE A. LAMBERT, Deceased Case No. 26-4-00046-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Deceased 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 23, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: JOHN STEPHENS ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Carolyn A. Simms, WSBA #18258 Of Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law 2035 NE 3rd Loop Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833-2174 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Superior Court of Klickitat County AND CAUSE NUMBER: No. 26-4-00046-20 (3804, 3902, 4002)

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HOUSE FOR RENT: ON 2nd Street in Rufus, 2 bedroom, 1 bath $925/mo includes water/sewer. Call Randy 509-250-1741.

KITTENS

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ADORABLE KITTENS

2 black, 2 silver tabby, 1 tuxedo, 1 silver with socks. Goldendale. Call 530-370-6120.

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

4X4 extended cab. Runs great. 167K miles. Goldendale. $7,500 OBO. Call 360-843-6236.

VEHICLES and TRAILERS

EQUIPMENT TRAILER: Used 20’ trailer, 2 axle, tilt bed with loading ramps $3500 360-910-5446.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

OUTBACK 48V Solar Power System with panels, only tested never installed – make an offer. SOUTHBEND HEAVY 10 LATHE w/ lots of tools and attachments, variable speed control, can separate – make an offer. MILLING MACHINE with 2 axis drop and powerfeed 8” vice – make an offer 830-719-3962

WOOD WORKING

Cabinet shop and woodworking tools and machines for sale. Huge inventory in excellent condition. Call for details 509-773-7875.

LIVESTOCK

Chamberlain Smart opener B750 ¾ hp brand new in the box 503-964-3208

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ANTIQUE DESK, SMALL OAK $100 509-773-5621 TOILET

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KNABE PIANO ‘60s model in excellent condition. Make an offer 509-773-4497

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OLD WEST – Complete set of Old West (26 volume) books, Good condition 509773-4497 $130 509-7734497 ANTIQUE RADIOS – MAKE AN OFFER 509-773-4497

PYRENES MIX puppies – St Bernard/husky/pyrenes mix puppies born 2/22/26 1 blue eyed male 1 female $499 509-360-9447 DINING ROOM TABLE with 4 chairs FREE 830-7193962

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10,000 WATT GENERATOR – Make an offer 830-719-3962 STATIONARY BIKE Hardly used, custom seat. Make an offer 509-365-3463

FREE CAT tuxedo male, vet checked, friendly, and fixed sally or Richard 509-7734783 RUBBER BOAT 10’ Sea Eagle $100 509-261-2758

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED, Fully electric, premium mattress & half side rails. 80” x 36” bed size. Condition: Very good. Price: $500. Contact: 503.327.2719 DREXEL CHINA CABINET $350 cash, you haul located in Goldendale 701 Franklin Court 6 DRAWER DESK used, blue pine desk, 58” long. Needs refinished. Free 541-490-4787

DAIRY GOATS and pack goats: AMERICAN ALPINE Milking does and 2026 kids available. Great for future pack goats. WETHERS start at $175, DOELINGS start at $350 – Goldendale 307-321-7113.

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Support Groups TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541-980-0251.

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE

and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

Providence Grief Support Groups now forming! White Salmon Adult Grief Support Group: Tuesdays, Sept-Dec 2026. Fall Outdoor Grief Group: Multiple locations. Come connect with others who are grieving. Call to register (required for all groups). For more information & additional group availability, please contact Haley at: 541-387-6449.

TOPS OR #443 meets

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

DEMENTIA Support Group

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.

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS? Attend

CELEBRATE RECOVERY,

a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812 YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104. AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.

every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.

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

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

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS

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

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662. 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. NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

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

Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River

STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP

Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633 MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068. PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541-340-0142. NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy. Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness. Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com. For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon

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

NA MEETINGS

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

Volunteers

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

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

MENTORS WANTED

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

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

CANNING Jars. Narrow and wide mouth. Half pint, pint, quart and jelly jars. $4-$8 per dozen. 541-354-1748. BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable. JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859. WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs

Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Brand new, never been used. Cost $69, asking $35. OBO. 541-296-1289. BIG Chief Smoker. New heating element. Ready to go. $50. 541-296-4454. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable. SINGER Sewing Machine with Cabinet. $25. 541-354-1748. WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

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Firewood & Heating Fuel FIR & OAK FIREWOOD

Firewood from The L77 Ranch. Cord of Fir: $350, Cord of Oak: $450. Call 509637-0184 to arrange delivery. Please leave a message if we do not pick up. FIREWOOD. Doug Fir, $350 per cord. Maple, $450 per cord. Cut to 14-15 inches. Plus delivery based on distance. 509-493-2625.

Furniture

WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

Miscellaneous

SUITCASE Set (4 -in-one) plus garment bag, hangers, tags & lock. 30” expandable, vertical Pullman-Centennial II Jaguar. Brand new, never been used. Cost $69, asking $35. OBO. 541-296-1289. BIG Chief Smoker. New heating element. Ready to go. $50. 541-296-4454. SINGER Sewing Machine with Cabinet. $25. 541-354-1748. PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. CANNING Jars. Narrow and wide mouth. Half pint, pint, quart and jelly jars. $4-$8 per dozen. 541-354-1748. PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

Sporting Goods

BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable.

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Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.

Dogs

LABRADOODLE Puppies. Black, males, 6 months old. $100. 509-395-2788. Land line.

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CHERRY PARK GRANGE SALE

September 25th & 26 9am-4pm Each Day Corner of Lambert & Old Dufur Road The Dalles Lots of items to see. Some old clocks, furniture, kitchen items, clothing & miscellaneous items as well.

GARAGE/ HOUSE SALE Friday & Saturday 9/25 & 9/26 9am - 4pm 654 Rene Place Hood River

Fishing poles, reels, & tackle. Hunting packs, equip & goose/duck decoys. Stove, fridge & patio set. Furniture, household goods, collectibles, plant pots & garden stuff. Computer, printers & electronics. Darrell Davis pictures & prints. Everything has to go!

Cars

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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.

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THE DALLES - DUPLEX for Rent. 2 Bedroom duplex for rent in a quiet neighborhood in The Dalles, Oregon. Recently remodeled, hardwood floors, Refrigerator, Stove and 2 window air conditioners provided. Washer and dryer hookups. Water, garbage and sewer provided. No Smoking, No Pets. $1,100 per month, $750 deposit. Please call or text 541-891-2000.

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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 position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news and sports coverage for the high schools in the area. 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 team-oriented 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 is full time but could also consider part time. CGN offers flexible work hours, paid sick time, paid time vacation (FT) and company retirement match. (Company health insurance is not currently available.) Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031.

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Hood River County is seeking a full-time Road Technician. For more information and to apply, go to www. hoodrivercounty.gov/employment. THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.

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

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Department of Corrections Goldendale, WA. Full TimeNon-Exempt, Salary set by Union- $26.11/hr - $33.03. Closing Date is 5pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact Human Resources Department, 509-773-7171.

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Hiring Afterschool Program Site Coordinator, Assistants and Subs for our REACH program in the Lyle School District. 14-22 hours per week during the school year and 25-30 hours per week during the four week summer program. $21.82/hr Subs and Assistants and $37.33/hr for Coordinators. Apply today! www.esd112.org/ takeroot.

911 DISPATCHER

Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is seeking full-time certified and entry-level 911 Dispatchers. For more information and to apply, please go to www.hoodrivercounty. gov/employment.

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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

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Community Events This Calendar of Events listing is FREE! Email your event to events@goldendalesentinel.com or call 509-773-3777. Are you in need of an eyecatching display ad to highlight your event? Email us at ads@ goldendalesentinel.com. Our friendly, helpful staff would love to help you find an advertising package that works for your needs and fits your budget! We offer online ads as well—with roughly 22,000 unique hits on our website each month, this is a great way to reach even more people.

September 20, One Year Among the Trees - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: 3 5 p.m. 215 Chisholm Road, Goldendale. We’re celebrating ONE YEAR Among the Trees — and you’re invited! Over the past year, we’ve been turning this beautiful piece of land into the botanical lavender farm we dreamed about: planting gardens, growing and harvesting lavender, welcoming new animals, building gathering spaces, opening our Little Lavender Farm Store and creating a place we hope our community

can come to slow down, connect and stay awhile. The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce will be joining us for our official ribbon cutting, marking the Grand Opening of Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm! Please RSVP so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. https://oneyearamongthetrees.rsvpify.com September 26, Srathdale Fantasy Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Goldendale. From the moment the gates open at 10 AM, you’ll be transported to a lively realm filled with fan-

tasy, craftsmanship, and familyfriendly fun. Wander through a marketplace of amazing vendors, experience the art of live blacksmithing, and immerse yourself in the magic of mystic arts. Whether you come dressed in your finest medieval attire or simply ready to explore, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy a full day of games, entertainment, and unforgettable characters, with fabulous costumes bringing the faire to life all around you. Young adventurers can take part in activities and receive a special crown

(while supplies last), making it a perfect outing for families. $10 entry (includes games and kids’ crown while supplies last) October 3, Book signing by author Jennifer Watts: 4 - 5:30 at the Goldendale Communtiy Library. Local author Jennifer Watts is a storyteller, creator, and first time novelist. Join her for a reading and book signing. October 3rd Concours de Maryhill: registration starts at 8 a.m. and is $20 Open car show. Spectacular venue. Free museum admission for 2 with paid car show registration. Great cars,

great people, great place.Please save the date and plan to attend. Visit https://www.concoursdemaryhill.com/ for entry details. October 14th, Candidates Night: 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Local candidates invited. October 26th, Adult Bad Art : 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us for a hilariously fun art program where perfection is not allowed. Make your worst art, talk about your process, and vote for the most impressively bad piece.

Regular Happenings

parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms. • Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are

shop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting. • Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746. • BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center

Main. All are welcome! • Healing Song Circle: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425. • Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. • Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the

of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.

11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation. • Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale • Bingo at the 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 Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129 • WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

• Free Community Kitchen To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway. • Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Thursday

• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509

Monday

• Wishram Community Council Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 5:30 in the school lunchroom building • To Your Health, Plant based Food Matters seminars on the physiology of nutrition, Join us the 1st monday of the month from 5:30 - 87 p.m. for a potluck dinner, sharing recipes and ideas, as well as a chance to learn. The Better Livin Center, 59 Bicleton Rd 509-250-1354 Faye. • Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center • Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center. • Recovery Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at 218 S Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday. • The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 3:30 p.m. every 2nd Monday at the Goldendale Library. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook. • Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/ • Adult 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. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board • Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria. •Free musical entertainment every monday evening until the end of August. 7 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the senior center.

Tuesday

• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon. • Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library • EPIC Youth Center Games: Summer hours: grades 1-5 are from 10-11:30, grades 5-12 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a

Friday

• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10. • Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Community Center. • Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 – 7:30 • Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library

Saturday

welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level. • Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org /6 43/Boa rd-of- C ou nt yCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting. • TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. at he American Legion on Broadway. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail. com. • KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Work-

on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!

Wednesday

• Friends of Goldendale Community Library meets the 3rd Wednesday every other month from 5 - 6 p.m. • PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m. • GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East

month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years! • 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. • Recovery Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at 218 S Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday. • Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday

-250-1623 for more info • EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. 5th grade and older welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms. • Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale. • Goldendale Democrats 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935 • Learn and Play! 10:30 –

• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at World War II Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584 • Hope Neighborhood 4:30 6:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, Bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word. • Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14). • Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. • Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale • Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library

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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org Funny You Should Ask… Humor is subjective, right? What makes me laugh out loud might make you roll your eyes; what makes my children howl can make me cringe. It is difficult, therefore, to come up with a list of funny books that will appeal to all readers—but be it fearless or foolhardy, I’m going to take a stab at it. First off, the general area to find humor books in our library system is 808.7—that’s with the nonfiction books. If you want to browse, start here. For fiction, you just have to find authors that you like - or you can ask for suggestions. There are awards for humorous writing: the Thurber Prize and the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize are two to explore. I have refrained from listing books that come up on every list ever published (hmm…maybe slight hyperbole there). I’m

also trying to share authors and titles that are fairly recent; maybe you haven’t heard of these before, or you missed them the first time around. My personal taste runs toward witty dialogue and absurd situations, so consider yourself warned. Humorous Fiction authors (with one book to sample) • Tim Dorsey: “The Maltese Iguana” (2023) • Janet Evanovich: “Two for the Dough” (2007) • Carl Hiaasen: “Fever Beach” (2025) • Christopher Moore: “Anima Rising” (2025) • Maria Semple: “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” (2012) • Nina Stibbe: “Reasons to Be Cheerful” (2019)

One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning” (2024) • Matt Kracht has several hilarious field guides to birds: most recently “A Dumb Bird’s Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever” (2025) • Jenny Lawson’s take on life, mental health, and taxidermy is absolutely unique: “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” (2013) among others • Mary Roach has marvelous, witty books on science: most recently “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy” (2025) • David Sedaris is currently on the NYT bestseller list: however, “Me Talk Pretty One Day” (2000) is often named as his funniest book

Other fiction titles • “Good Omens” by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (2006) • “Goodbye, Vitamin” by Rachel Khong (2017) • “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi (2023) • “Straight Man” by Richard Russo (1997)

Other nonfiction titles • “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson (2007) • “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah (2016) • “I’ll Have What She’s Having” by Chelsea Handler (2025)

Humorous NF authors (with one book to sample) • A.J. Jacobs runs experiments, in the interest of science: most recent book is: “The Year of Living Constitutionally:

Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.

School night ramen: comfort food with a nutritional boost (Feature Impact) Instant ramen is a comforting classic for students of all ages—from elementary schoolers enjoying a warm bowl on a fall day to college kids fueling up for allnight study sessions. While the nutritional contents of those packages might make you cringe, don’t write off the nourishing potential of ramen: It only takes a few simple swaps and additions to turn it into a healthy homemade meal. Use this Easy Homemade Shrimp Ramen recipe as a jumping-off point, adapting as necessary to suit your family’s tastes and preferences. Shrimp is rich in lean protein, antioxidants and vitamins, but if the kids aren’t seafood fans, you can swap it for chicken (or tofu for a vegetarian version) and choose a different broth base. Fit in extra veggies by choosing bonus toppings like bok choy, spinach, peas, carrots, dried seaweed and more. For an extra-easy weeknight meal, you can use instant ramen noodles and discard the seasoning packets. As a healthier option, choose fresh, frozen or air-dried authentic ramen noodles or a gluten-free alternative like soba noodles; simply adjust noodle cooking time accordingly. Find more family-friendly recipes at Culinary.net.

Easy Homemade Shrimp Ramen Recipe adapted from Fork Knife Swoon Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 • 1 teaspoon olive oil • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 pound raw shrimp, thawed, cleaned, peeled and deveined • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce • 2 tablespoons mirin • 4 cups chicken or seafood stock • 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms or 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms • 2 large eggs • 3 ounces dried ramen noodles • 1/2 cup chopped scallions • fresh jalapeno, chopped (optional) • sea salt, to taste In large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and saute 60-90 seconds until almost cooked through then transfer shrimp to plate. Add soy sauce and mirin to pot. Stir to combine and continue cooking 1 minute. Add stock, cover and bring to boil then remove lid, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 5

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New at the Library FICTION “Hollow Bones” by Jodi Picoult “The Thoroughbreds” by Elin Hilderbrand “The Munich Affair” by James Patterson NONFICTION “All the Presidents’ Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America’s War on Terror” by Peter Bergen “I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie: A Memoir” by Jaclyn Smith “Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt” by Spencer Cox CHILDREN “The Broom of Doom!” by Becky Davies “Pizza Master: A Cookbook for Kids Who Love Pizza” by M.M. Eboch “Paloma Joins the Circus” by Lupe Ruiz-Flores 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.

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minutes. Add dried mushrooms and simmer 10 minutes. In medium pot, bring water to boil. Gently lower eggs (still cold from refrigerator) into water and simmer 7 minutes for slightly runny yolks or 8 minutes for soft-set yolks. Fill large bowl with ice water. When timer finishes, transfer eggs to ice bath to halt cooking. Wait 5 minutes or until cool then carefully peel shell and slice eggs in half, lengthwise. In same medium pot, boil ramen noodles according to package directions, discarding seasoning packets. Return shrimp to original pot with ramen broth and remove from heat. Drain cooked noodles and divide into two bowls. Pour broth and shrimp over noodles. Top with scallions, eggs and jalapeno, if desired, then serve immediately. Season with sea salt, to taste.

I was driving back to my little motel after my first two talks of the week. Earlier this year, I attended a national conference for librarians. My publisher wanted me to be there to sign free books, and I have never in my life seen people so excited to get a free book as those librarians. I signed, “I love librarians!” on every book, except for a couple which I signed, “I love library administrators!” and “I love library assistants!” because I love everyone who has anything to do with keeping a library going. So when I was asked if I’d drive up to the northwest corner of Minnesota and speak at a library, I said, “Absolutely!” Then they asked if I’d mind being up there for more than a day. “Not a problem!” I answered without hesitation. Then they sent me a schedule that showed me speaking at eight libraries in four days, most of them more than an hour’s drive apart. That’s when I started to wonder if I was a little too enthusiastic. But I love libraries and library patrons, and librarians, so I said I’d come. I rented a room in a little mom-and-pop-style motel on a lake that had a complete kitchen so I wouldn’t have to look for a restaurant after doing all that talking and driving and headed out the next morning. Writers have always read their stuff aloud. The oldest stories in the world were preserved because people recited them until writing showed up and they could finally write them down. Charles Dickens and Mark Twain read their works all over the country, and many writers still do today. And while I am no Dickens or Twain, I can see the value

of reading and speaking to a live audience. Writers who read their work aloud write sentences that sound like they should be read aloud. The two skills go hand in hand. But it has made for some long days. Driving home on Tuesday night, I drove through a patch of deep woods. There were very few cars on the road and a lot of deer. I drove slowly and counted five deer either crossing the road in front of me or standing, undecided, on the shoulder, looking like they might make a dash for it. Then I saw a giant furry rump heading off the road and into the ditch and knew the only thing that big was a black bear. But the worst was just before I made it back to my motel, when a whole family of raccoons came marching out across the highway. I hit the brakes and was sure I was going to hit at least one of them. The car slammed to a stop. My purse and the stool I brought with me and the muffin I was eating all flew to the ground, and I stopped a few feet in front of the last raccoon in the line. The raccoon also stopped. He squinted into my headlights. “What the heck do you think you’re doing?!” he seemed to ask. And I had to admit, I wasn’t entirely sure. But the next day, when I spoke at yet another library, and someone told me how much my presentation meant to them, I remembered. Sitting at my desk is all well and good. But nothing can compare to talking to the people who read the books—face to face. “Thank you,” I said, again and again—that day and the next day and the day after that. “Thank you for this opportunity.” To see photos,check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.

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There is nothing quite like watching the ground slowly fall away beneath you as you rise into the sky in a hot air balloon. People dreamed about flying for hundreds of years, and that dream finally came true on November 21, 1783, in France. The Montgolfier brothers sent a hot air balloon into the sky carrying an army officer and a friend of the King. These two men became the first people to fly above the Earth. Their flight lasted about 25 minutes. The balloon climbed more than half a mile into the air and traveled more than five miles. The Montgolfier balloon looked very different from the balloons we use today. It was made from fine silk and was light blue and gold. Suns and signs of the zodiac were painted on it. The air inside was heated by burning hay and wood. Hot air balloons work because hot air weighs less than cold air, so it rises. When that hot air is trapped inside a balloon, it lifts the balloon and its pilot and passengers. The large part of the balloon that holds the air is called the envelope.

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Modern balloon envelopes are made from nylon fabric. Instead of burning hay and wood, today’s balloons use open-flame burners that burn propane. The pilot and passengers stand in a wicker basket hanging below the envelope. Pilots cannot steer balloons the way people steer cars or airplanes. We go where the wind takes us. But winds often blow in different directions at different heights, so a pilot can move the balloon higher or lower to find a wind blowing in the direction he or she wants to travel.

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BASKET To make the balloon climb, the pilot lights the propane burner and heats the air inside the envelope. The air can reach temperatures as high as 200 degrees. At the top of the envelope is a large vent that the pilot opens and closes with a rope. Opening the vent lets hot air escape. As the air inside the envelope cools, the balloon begins to move back down toward the ground. That simple idea of heating and cooling air is what makes balloon flight possible, just as it did more than 200 years ago.

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Why did the balloon blow up? It had a hot temper.

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People who fly balloons are called balloonists. At special times of the year, balloonists gather together for festivals. The largest and most popular of these is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held the first week of October every year in Albuquerque New Mexico. At this event, as many as 1,000 balloons are launched in a single morning, filling the sky with colorful balloons of every shape and size.

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