Goldendale Sentinel September 24, 2025 by Goldendale Sentinel

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Kirk tribute held in Goldendale

and new, who came together to share an evening of fellowship, encouragement, love, peace, and patriotism.”

On September 10 at Utah Valley University, 31-year-old conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while on stage at one of his outdoor events. After being turned in by his family, the shooting suspect is now in custody.

Kirk’s murder had not only a national impact but locally as well. This prompted the Klickitat County Republicans to host a tribute event at the American Legion in Goldendale on Sunday evening.

Local resident Angie Moore attended and said it was “a large gathering of neighbors, community members, and friends, old

Moore added the event was “a celebration to honor a man who touched so many lives and changed hearts. The Civil Air Patrol presented the United States flag, and the opening prayer included a request for the walls of division within our nation to crumble. A solo performance of ‘Heaven Needed a Hero’ by Ella Hartford set the tone of gratitude. The theme was centered around vision, values, action, service, and the Turning Point we all pray to see within our nation.” Turning Point is the name of the organization Kirk founded.

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Moore said that later in the evening, “The floor was opened for attendees to share testimony, words of wisdom, and prayer requests. As the event finished, many remained, prayed together, offered guidance, and shared love all around the room, each of us feeling inspired and ignited with cause.”

Kirk was known for his “prove me wrong” debates on college campuses. Despite his specific worldview, he debated with youth of all political stripes. His nonprofit Turning Point USA’s mission, according to its website,

is to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government.”

For youth unable to attend live events, they learned about his work by watching his recorded events on YouTube. In addition to politics, he discussed what he viewed as the importance of family formation. He was married with two young children.

Archie Mackintosh debated with Kirk about marriage and society four months ago at the University of Cambridge. When hearing the news, Mackintosh told the BBC, “Despite the fact that I disagree with a lot of his

RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL

Klickitat County Commissioners heard a few positive reports at their September 16 meeting. Planning Director Scott Edelman said a lot of people are working on rebuilding after the recent Burdoin fire.

“It’s going well,” he said. “We have great communications with the Gorge Commission staff. They seem very committed to try to help people rebuild. So far, we’ve only actually received one application. I believe it was for an accessory structure. We do expect to see more of it. I just want you to know that relationship is going very well and the communication has been excellent.”

And Scott said there was another possible ray of sunshine for the future. He wants to make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) an outright permitted use instead of requiring a conditional use permit which costs applicants extra time and money.

“I think we are far enough along, it would save people money and time,” he said. “It would also free up the staff and help us get more efficient.”

The afternoon session saw commissioners pass a supplemental budget for the year. The original request was for $2.5 million, but $1.5 million of that was to increase the line of credit for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport project. And some of the other items were to add in grants that had been received.

The actual amount of new income that would have to be raised as a result of the initial supplemental budget would have been $538,300.

When it came time to make a motion, though, commissioners removed four items, three of them from a $239,182 Sheriff’s Department request. They were $101,843 for an administrative position in the department, $34,177 for the position’s benefit package, and $63,389 to replace money paid out for unused sick leave to officers who retired during the year.

Commissioner Ron Ihrig said the sick leave funds would definitely be replaced but wanted to wait until the end of the year. In a department as large as the Sheriff’s, there can be some leftover unexpended funds, and he wanted to see how much there might be towards covering those payouts.

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County sees sharp increase in fentanyl use

LOU MARZELES

EDITOR

After several years of relentless increases, Washington’s overdose crisis showed signs of easing in 2024—only to tick back up at the end of the year and into early 2025. Health officials and researchers say fentanyl remains the driver, now intertwined with methamphetamine and, to a lesser extent, cocaine in a polysubstance crisis that is reshaping the drug landscape across the state. Rural counties in particular— including Klickitat County—are seeing marked increases in drug

use. Washington’s Department of Health (DOH) and the University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug, & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) report that synthetic opioids— chiefly fentanyl—now account for the vast majority of opioid-involved deaths in the state. In 2023 and 2024, more than 90% of opioid deaths involved synthetic opioids, reflecting fentanyl’s takeover from heroin and prescription painkillers. Nationally, overdose deaths declined sharply in 2024, reaching their lowest level since 2019, according to provisional CDC data.

The fourth item was $12,570 removed from a $41,101 Emergency Management Department request. The department said that had been a placeholder in case they felt there was a need to hire a planner to help with recovery following the Burdoin Fire. Instead, the department found that a number of agencies, including Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, were working on fire recovery, including a resiliency group that had been meeting since Covid. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:

• A second extension request for short plat, SPL 2022-27, Clark/Pimley

• Final acceptance and release of contract bond for the Sundale/Old Hwy 8 Project CRP 359.

• Supplemental agreement #5 with Applied Archaeological Research, Inc., vendor on-call archaeological services.

• Purchase of a MowerMax Mower with attachments from Atmax Equipment Company for $470,364.54, including tax, delivery and warranty.

• Execute the contract bond for the Pioneer Center HVAC replacement project 2025, C14025.

MELISSA UHLES FOR THE SENTINEL

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Republican chair Erin Hartford and Pastor Rod Hill were speakers at the event.

Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy were honored Sunday night in an event at the Goldendale American Legion.

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tentative any progress remains.

The provisional nature of these figures matters: the latest Washington counts are incomplete and typically rise as death certiﬁcates are ﬁnalized.

ADAI’s analyses point to a crisis increasingly deﬁned by combinations of drugs. Roughly three-quarters of Washington’s drug-poisoning deaths now involve synthetic opioids, and around 60% involve psychostimulants—mostly methamphetamine—in the same decedents. That polysubstance pattern complicates treatment and overdose prevention, since naloxone (Narcan) can reverse opioids but not stimulants.

Crime lab data echo fentanyl’s entrenchment in the illicit market. The share of Washington State Patrol evidence submissions that involved fentanyl ballooned from under 9% in 2020 to 58% in 2023, easing somewhat in 2024. Methamphetamine remains pervasive, accounting for more than half of drug-seizure cases last year.

Drug checking results and field reports describe counterfeit “M30” pills and powders that often contain fentanyl unpredictably, raising fatality risks for inexperienced users and those who believe they’re taking non-opioid drugs.

Urban vs. rural: where the crisis hits hardest Washington’s four largest counties—King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane— saw opioid death rates more

than quadruple between the early 2000s and 2023–2024. But some of the steepest recent increases have been in rural areas, including Mason, Yakima, Okanogan, Whitman, Franklin, Kittitas—and Klickitat—where deaths have risen more than 10-fold since the early 2000s, ADAI reports.

King County offers a window into both the severity and the response. Its nearreal-time dashboard shows fentanyl dominating fatal overdoses and captures demographic and geographic patterns officials use to target services. The county has paired data with harm-reduction and treatment investments—part of a broader regional pivot that includes new crisis and recovery facilities.

Klickitat County: small numbers, big shifts

Specific, real-time numbers for Klickitat County are limited in public summaries, but ADAI’s emerging-trends page ﬂags a recent increase in opioid deaths in Klickitat County in late-2024 preliminary data (with the caveat that these counts will rise as certiﬁcates are processed). That signal matches the statewide rural pattern of sharp, recent growth.

Longer-arc ADAI trend work also places Klickitat among rural counties with more than a 10-fold increase in opioid death rates since the early 2000s—again highlighting how smaller communities are bearing outsized risk as fentanyl penetrates local supplies.

Regional partners say they’re responding. The

Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), which serves Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat counties, has supported harm-reduction and treatment access, including local opioid treatment networks and buprenorphine expansion. Recent updates describe continued rural health work and settlement-fund investments reaching the region.

For the latest county-level ﬁgures—including deaths by drug category—DOH’s Opioid & Drug Use dashboard remains the authoritative source; it can be ﬁltered to Klickitat County for yearover-year trends and population-adjusted rates.

Amid rising adolescent risk, state lawmakers in 2024 required schools, colleges, and universities to stock overdose-reversal medication and funded a DOH awareness campaign focused on fentanyl. The youth-focused measures came as teen opioid deaths nearly tripled from 2016 to 2022 statewide.

Public health ofﬁcials cite several reasons for 2024’s national improvement and Washington’s mid-year easing: wider naloxone availability, expanded low-barrier access to medications for opioid use disorder (like buprenorphine), and broader harm-reduction adoption (including fentanyl test strips). Washington’s statewide dashboards, program ﬁnders and county tools now make it easier to match people to services quickly.

Still, experts warn that fentanyl’s potency, shifting drug

mixtures and economic pressures keep the risk high— especially in rural counties with fewer treatment slots and longer travel times.

ADAI’s qualitative research with Washingtonians who use fentanyl underscores the need for low-threshold, person-centered care and continuity across jail, hospital, and community settings. Local resources for Klickitat County

• Find naloxone (Narcan): Washington DOH’s Naloxone Finder lists community sources statewide; many pharmacies also sell it over the counter. Carrying naloxone is legal and encouraged for anyone who might witness an overdose.

• County & regional support: SWACH highlights programs and partners serving Klickitat County, including treatment linkages and rural health coordination.

• Data and dashboards: For the most current Klickitat-specific trends, use DOH’s interactive Opioid & Drug Use dashboard (ﬁlter by county).

Fentanyl remains the central threat in Washington’s drug epidemic. After a tentative dip in 2024, early-2025 data show a rebound—particularly concerning in rural counties. Klickitat County fits that pattern: while its overall numbers are small, the proportional rise is large, reinforcing the need for sustained harm-reduction, easy-on/easy-off treatment, and localized prevention across the Gorge.

Emergency Management seeks ﬁre victim information

The Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management is collecting information from survivors and business owners affected by the Burdoin wildﬁre this summer.

This information will be used to apply for possible relief programs, share with community partners to aid in recovery assistance, and help determine which relief programs the County can apply for to assist home and/or business owners.

If you would like to be a part of the Long-Term Recovery Group, complete an impact survey or contact the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management. You can ﬁnd the survey at bit.ly/BurdoinImpact.

Call (509) 773-0570 for assistance or questions.

Residents and small businesses within the Burdoin Wildfire Burn Scar are being asked to watch for postcards in the mail that will direct them to the Impact Survey. Business owners or residents who do not receive a postcard and have been affected by the wildfire can use the link below to complete a survey. Due to the Recovery Phase of the wildﬁre being a multi-year process, a Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is being formed to assist survivors. This group will be formed in response to the Burdoin wildﬁre incident, and once established, the Long-Term Recovery Group will be available to assist with future largescale disasters in Klickitat County.

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Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

A lot of folks knew who these two people are. On the left is Dr. Timmer (first name, anyone?). On the right is Shirley Enstead. Cindy Blandine tells us, “She worked at the Columbia River Bank on

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and was likely demonstrating the new ATM for the bank. She was married to Ordell, who had a car repair shop.”

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

This is another relatively recent photo since the original is in color. Who are the people in this terrific trio? Looks like they’re in some pic-

nic area, but where is this? When? Why were they having their picture taken? If we knew, we wouldn’t be asking you. All we know is this

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

com), or give us a call (509773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

L OOKING BACK

September 22, 1935 – 90 Year Ago

To date it is reported, 5,400 white people and 500 Indians have visited the huckleberry area at the Twin Buttes. Thousands of gallons of huckleberries, which are selling outside for 75 cents per gallon, were removed from the patches.

September 19, 1940 – 85 Years Ago

A single bolt of lightning that seemed to explode over the very center of Goldendale Friday afternoon blew out the fuses of 9 Paciﬁc Power and Light transformers. All power in the city was temporarily cut off. Within nine minutes power was restored to most of the city. Except for damage to the transformers, no real harm was done by the lightning.

September 18, 1975 – 50 Years Ago

Several Goldendale residents became “actors for a day” last week as they took part in the fi lming of a television documentary on the city’s streets. A fi lm crew on contract to the Washington State Grange News fi lmed at various locations Friday and Saturday. The purpose of the documentary is to show the role of agriculture in the State of Washington and the role of the family farm in maintaining that agriculture. The 27-minute documentary is designed for commercial television. In one sequence shot on Friday, the impact of the farmers’ dollar was demonstrated visually. Rancher Harold Hill drove to Klickitat Valley Grain Growers where he gave a dollar to George Willis, manager, in partial payment for some supplies. Willis took the dollar to Riches Pharmacy where he gave it to Phil Riches, Riches walked to Goldendale Equipment where he spent the dollar with Ervin Anderson, assistant manager. Anderson took the dollar to Golden Lanes where he purchased a lane of bowling. John Wllsey, bowling alley owner, took the dollar to Sentry Market where he spent it. Ed Uecker of Sentry Market took the dollar to Goldendale Ranch Meats Co where he purchased some meat. Then Hill showed up at the meat company with a truck load of cattle, so the dollar had gone full circle.

September 18, 1975 – 50 Years Ago

Wishram: The old SP&S power plant located in Wishram is being converted into a fi re house for Wishram Fire Protection Unit No. 11. The past week several volunteers have spent hours pouring a new cement floor in the building which the Burlington Northern has leased to the fi re district for 25 years for a token cost of $1 per year.

September 19, 1985 – 40 Years

Sheriff’s Report: It was Terrible! Terrible! While booking a subject into jail, it was discovered that he had a jillion little buggy friends! It was awful. It took all night to dress the little fellows in orange prison suits. Really? No, but real close. We had this problem lately. The poor corrections ofﬁce who dealt with this swamy little problem took ﬁve showers while trying to kill out the infestation. He’d go into the block, spray, clean up bedding, issue Kwell [Lindane solution used to treat lice and scabies—now a restricted medication], and then go off itching and scratching. He did a good job, and the miniscule invasion was quelled.

September 22, 2005 – 20 Years Ago

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive—an articulated, 122-foot behemoth that weighs more than one million pounds—will be rolling into The Dalles this week. Union Paciﬁc’s “Challenger” No. 3985 is conducting a six-state, 2,800-mile tour from Wyoming to Portland in celebration of railroad heritage. The engine, which features a hinged frame that allows it to negotiate curves, was built in 1943 for fast freight service and was retired in 1959 in the closing days of the age of steam. It can reach a top speed of 70 miles an hour.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

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Cowboys To Have Day In ‘Last Roundup’ September 29, 1938

Thanks to a constant and not to be denied insistence on the part of local cowboys, Goldendale will have a one-day postseason rodeo to be held at the Fairgrounds Sunday, October 16.

The show, to be known as the Last Roundup, will be sponsored by the American Legion post and competition will be limited strictly to local cowboys and local livestock. Bill Layman was named manager of the show with O. K. Hill as secretary. This week Layman will appoint his committees to aid in the presentation of the show.

Definite announcement of the one-day rodeo was made following the open meeting of the American Legion post held last Monday evening. At that time, it was decided to hold the one-day show. It is the plan of the Legion sponsors to hold a show in which local

riders and ropers can compete for county honors. In the Jamboree, competition furnished by the professionals is discouraging to local cowboys. All local livestock will be used for the show and only entrants who are bona fide residents of Klickitat County can enter for prizes. Persons having bucking horses are asked to contact the rodeo committee.

All contestants should ﬁ le their names with O. K. Hill, secretary of the show, immediately.

The list of events to be featured at the Last Roundup follows: bronc riding, novelty races, calf roping, bareback riding, match race, bareback riding of steers, head and heel roping, chariot race, boys calf riding (boys under 16), wild cow milking contest, boys calf riding (for boys over 16 and stake race.

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Do you have tips on how to prevent falls?

Dear Savvy Senior,

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this?

Concerned Son

Dear Concerned,

This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families. Each year more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age 65 and older. But many falls can be prevented. Depending on what’s causing your dad to fall, here are some tips that can help keep him on his feet.

Savvy Senior, Jim Miller

Get him exercising: Weak leg muscles and poor balance are two of the biggest risk factors that cause seniors to fall. Walking, strength training and tai chi are all good for improving balance and strength, as are a number of simple exercises your dad can do anytime like sit-to-stand exercises (sitting down and standing up from a seat without using his hands for assistance), standing on one foot for 30 seconds then switching to the other foot, and walking heel-to-toe across the room.

Check his meds: Does your dad take any medicine, or combination of medicines, that make him dizzy, sleepy or lightheaded? If so, make a list or gather up all the drugs he takes – prescriptions and over the counter – and contact his doctor or pharmacist for a drug review and adjustment.

Many blood pressure medications, anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, antipsychotic drugs, diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, some painkillers and over-the-counter drugs that cause drowsiness are common culprits in medication-related falls.

Get a vision and hearing test: Even small changes in sight and hearing can increase your dad’s risk of falling, so get his eyes checked every year to be sure his vison and eyeglasses (if used) are to up to par. Hearing loss can also double the risk of falling, so have your dad’s hearing checked too, and if he uses a hearing aid, be sure it fits well, and he wears it.

Fall-proof his home: There are a number of simple household modifications you can do to make your dad’s living area safer. Start by helping him arrange or move the furniture so there are clear pathways to walk through and pick-up items on the floor that could cause him to trip like newspapers, shoes, clothes, electrical or phone cords.

If he has throw rugs, remove them or use doublesided tape to secure them.

In the bathroom buy some non-skid rugs for the floors and a rubber suction-grip mat or adhesive nonskid tape for the floor of the tub or shower, and have a carpenter install grab bars in and around the tub/ shower for support.

Also, make sure the lighting throughout the house is good. Purchase some inexpensive plug-in night-

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lights for the bathrooms and hallways, and if he has stairs, put handrails on both sides.

For more tips, see the NIA “Preventing Falls at Home: Room by Room” web page at NIA.NIH.gov/ health/fall-proofing-your-home.

Choose safe footwear: Going barefoot or wearing slippers or socks at home can also cause falls, as can wearing backless shoes, and shoes with heels or smooth leather soles. The safest option is rubbersole, low-heel shoes.

Purchase some helpful aids: If your dad needs some help with his balance or walking, get him a cane or walker. Also, to help ensure your dad’s safety, and provide you some peace of mind, consider getting him a medical alert system that comes with a wearable emergency help button (some systems are voice-activated) that would allow him to call for help if he did fall or need assistance.

To help you evaluate your dad’s future risk of falling, use the National Council on Aging’s “Falls Free Checkup” tool at NCOA.org/tools/falls-free-checkup.

Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.

Burn-out has got to go

The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .

This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds

for three hours.

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

On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.

Ken McKune Goldendale

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

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

I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

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Commerce Corner: Breathing new life into old spaces

Teja Hanna For The Sentinel

Every community has them—buildings that once buzzed with activity but now sit quiet, waiting for new purpose. Maybe it’s a vacant storefront on Main Street, a long-closed café, or a property that hasn’t seen fresh paint in decades. To some, these spaces feel like reminders of what used to be. But to others, especially business owners, developers, and residents with vision, they represent opportunity.

Investing in existing properties is one of the most powerful ways to revitalize a community. When an old building is restored and reopened, it doesn’t just change the look of one corner. It sparks pride, fuels economic activity, and sets off a ripple effect that benefits everyone.

Why revitalization matters

Reinvesting in existing properties keeps our historic character intact while preparing spaces for modern use. A vacant building can drag down the energy of an entire block, while a restored property signals growth, hope, and momentum.

From an economic standpoint, revitalization makes sense too. Studies show that property improvements increase

surrounding property values, attract more foot traffic, and inspire neighboring businesses to invest as well. A single building facelift can set off a domino effect across an entire district.

For small towns like Goldendale and others in Klickitat County, this kind of progress is invaluable. We don’t always have the option of large-scale new developments, but we do have a wealth of history, character, and potential in the buildings that already stand. The benefits of reinvestment

1. Economic Impact –Renovated properties draw tenants and customers, generating tax revenue and supporting jobs. A oncevacant storefront becomes a coffee shop, boutique, or office — all of which keep dollars circulating locally.

2. Community Pride –There’s something uplifting about seeing a once-forgotten building brought back to life. It shows that someone cares enough to invest, and it encourages others to do the same.

3. Sustainability – Reusing existing structures is environmentally friendly. Instead of tearing down and starting over, revitalization minimizes waste and makes the most of resources already in place.

4. Tourism Appeal –

Visitors are drawn to communities that blend history with modern charm. A vibrant Main Street with restored buildings creates an atmosphere that encourages people to stop, shop, and explore.

Local examples of progress

We’ve already seen how these investments make a difference. The Broadway Welcome Sign revitalization is underway, turning a tired entryway into a fresh point of pride.

The Main Street planters, thanks to partnerships with Maryhill Winery and community volunteers, will soon give downtown an inviting, refreshed look. And businesses like Crossroads Coffee have taken it upon themselves to improve their storefronts, making Broadway brighter and more welcoming.

Each of these projects may seem small on its own, but together they tell a bigger story: The Greater Goldendale Area is growing, caring for its spaces, and preparing for the future. Why it’s worth the effort Reinvesting in old properties isn’t always easy. It takes time, resources, and vision. But the return on investment goes beyond financial profit. It’s measured in the number of people who linger downtown instead of

Making State legal system more accessible for people with disabilities

jake GoldsTein-sTreeT

Washington State Standard

When G. Helen Whitener arrived in this country at age 16 from Trinidad and Tobago, she did so in a wheelchair.

The right side of Whitener’s body had become paralyzed. She learned it was from a hereditary degenerative back condition that has followed her for the rest of her life.

But with treatment, Whitener, appointed to the Washington state Supreme Court in 2020, hid her disability for years. She felt she already dealt with enough being a Black immigrant woman who was a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

“Just adding that additional one, disability, I knew it would literally prohibit me from being all that I can be,” Whitener said in an interview Friday.

She would use a cane, but play it off as a minor injury when asked. She only opened up about her condition after joining the Pierce County Superior Court after years as a prosecutor and defense attorney.

Whitener was assigned to a courtroom with steps,

and she stumbled. When she disclosed her disability, she learned only one courtroom was considered accessible.

This experience led Whitener, now 60, to help lead the Supreme Court’s Disability Justice Task Force. The task force’s work recently culminated in a more than 600-page study on conditions for people with disabilities in Washington’s legal system. The report found “widespread physical, programmatic, and cultural barriers that hindered in-person and virtual court engagement.”

Last week, the findings were presented to the Supreme Court in a daylong symposium.

Chief Justice Debra Stephens noted this was the first study of its kind in the nation.

“We strive as a judiciary to deliver equal justice, but we can’t deliver anything unless we receive,” Stephens said. “We are here to receive, to listen and learn, because achieving justice starts with better understanding, from the perspective of people who work within our systems, the barriers that they face.”

To Whitener, the symposium “meant everything to me with my ascension to this court.”

The findings

The task force grew out of conversations between Whitener and Robert Lichtenberg, who has since retired from the state’s Administrative Office of the Courts.

But as Whitener developed the task force, a longawaited reconstructive back surgery stemming from her disability put her out of work for months in 2023. Whitener only took up driving again this year. And she now has fitted chairs she can use at the Temple of Justice that allow her to sit for long periods despite her disability.

The task force’s work moves beyond courts complying with federal requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Instead, Whitener said, it’s about “accepting people with disabilities, meeting them where they are at instead of having them to tell us what they need.”

In the study, conducted by KMG Consulting, court employees reported a lack of accessibility training.

driving through, in the pride residents feel when they see progress, and in the sense of possibility that emerges when neglected spaces find new life.

The Chamber encourages businesses and property owners to see themselves as partners in this work. Whether it’s as simple as a fresh coat of paint, new signage, or a full building renovation, every step contributes to the overall

health of our community.

As we plan for the future, revitalization will continue to be one of the Chamber’s top priorities. From signage projects to downtown beautification, from supporting property owners to encouraging creative reuse, the goal is clear: help make Goldendale and Klickitat County a place where history and opportunity meet.

The next time you notice a building being updated, take

a moment to acknowledge it. A word of encouragement to the owner or a quick “thank you” to the staff working inside goes a long way. After all, revitalization isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about people investing in the future of the community we all share.

Teja Hanna is executive director of the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

JONATHAN D. LEWIS AND KATHLEEN L. LEWIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, Plaintiff, v. EMILIO JIMENEZ AND ANNA M. JIMENEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE; AND ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN

CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants

CASE NO. 25-2-00160-20

SUMMONS COMPLAINT FOR QUIET TITLE AND DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

To the Defendant(s): The Plaintiff, Jonathan D. Lewis and Kathleen L. Lewis, by and through their attorney, JUSTIN D. LEIGH, of PHILLIPS REYNIER SUMERFIELD CLINE & SMITH, LLP, started a case asking this Court to declare title to Plaintiff’s Property be established and quieted in fee simple in Plaintiff and against the claims or rights of Defendants, and each of them or any other person, and barring Defendants, theirs heirs, successors, or assigns, and all parties who may claim a right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the Plaintiff’s Property, 28 High Valley Road, Goldendale, Washington 98620, more particularly described

as: The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 4 North, Range 17 East, of the Willamette Meridian (also known as Lot 13 in the unrecorded plat of High Valley Ranch), in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington. You must respond in writing for the Court to consider your side. DEADLINE: Your Response must be served on the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days of the date you were served with this Summons (sixty (60) days if you were served outside of Washington State). If the case has been filed, you must also file your Response by the same deadline. If you do not file and serve your Response or Notice of Appearance by the deadline: (a) No one is required to notify you about other hearings in the case; and (b) the Court may approve the Petitioner’s requests without hearing your side (called a Default Judgment).

Follow these steps:

1. Read the Petition and any other documents you receive with this Summons. These documents explain what the Plaintiff is asking for.

2. File a Response or Notice of Appearance.

3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the Plaintiff’s lawyer at the address below. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5.

4. File your original Response with the court clerk at the following address: Klickitat County Superior Court 205 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA 98620

5. Lawyer not required: It is recommended that you talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.

Dated: August 25, 2025

Attorney for Plaintiffs

Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307)

PHILLIPS REYNIER SUMERFIELD CLINE & SMITH, LLP 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620

Tel: 509-426-4415

justindleigh@gmail.com

“Exhibit A”

Legal Description of Plaintiff’s Property Tax Parcel No(s). 021841003-000; 021838-000-000; 750030317038

Abbr. Legal(s) Section 33 Township 14N Range 02W PT NE4 NE4 & PT SE4 NE4 N COAL CRK RD; Section 33 Township 14N Range 02W PT E2 NE4 SW COAL CRK RD

Full Legal: The Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter and that portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 2 West, W.M.,

N otices

lying Northeasterly of Coal Creek Road. ALSO a tract of land situated in the Northeast quarter of said Section 33, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 33 S 0º31’ East 1318.2 feet from the Northeast corner; thence North 88º23’ West 271.5 feet to the Southwesterly boundary of Coal Creek Road, said point being at the right angles 30 feet from the Engineer’s Station 100+82.8 and the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence North 51º55’ West along the Southwesterly boundary of Coal Creek Road 132.70 feet; thence South 38º05’ West 10.0 feet; thence North 51º55’ West 537.2 feet; thence South 38º05’ West 150.0 feet; thence South 51º55’ East 453.4 feet; thence South 88º23’ East 269.2 feet to the place of beginning. (3505, 3604, 3702, 3802, 3901, 4001)

SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT.

SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. L&M RECREATION, an Oregon limited liability company, Plaintiff v. HOODSTOCK RANCH LLC, a Washington limited liability company; MARK G. HERON; MARY KATHLEEN HERON, individuals; TOOTH ACRES, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; and OCCUPANTS OR PARTIES IN POSSESION, Defendants, No. 22-2-00139-20. TO: Hoodstock Ranch, LLC c/o Mark G. Heron, Registered Agent, PO Box 2290, White Salmon, WA 98672. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 267 86 Road, Trout Lake, Washington, 98650. Legal Description: In the County of Klickitat, State of Washington.

Parcels A and B as set forth on a Survey recorded December 5, 1989, as Auditor No. 216409 and described of record as the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 05-100600-0002/00. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M.

DATE: October 3, 2025

PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $3,128,219.99, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-7734455. (3711, 3808, 3902, 4002) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT

Jody Brenner, Tabetha Brenner, and Eric Brenner, Plaintiff, v. Douglas R. Hansen and Charlaine A. Hansen, husband and wife; and all persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described herein, Defendants.

CASE NO. 25-2-00190-20

SUMMONS COMPLAINT FOR QUIET TITLE AND DECLARATORY

JUDGMENT

To the Defendant(s): The Plaintiff, Jody Brenner, Tabetha Brenner, and Eric Brenner, by and through their attorney, JUSTIN D. LEIGH, of Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith, LLP, started a case asking this Court to declare title to Plaintiff’s Property be established and quieted in fee simple in Plaintiff and against the claims or rights of Defendants, and each of them or

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any other person, and barring Defendants, theirs heirs, successors, or assigns, and all parties who may claim a right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the Plaintiff’s Property, more particularly described as: The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 4 North, Range 14 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington. EXCEPT railroad right of way and EXCEPT County Road.

SUBJECT to easement of record. Tax Parcel No. 04-142000-0007/00. You must respond in writing for the Court to consider your side.

DEADLINE: Your Response must be served on the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days of the date you were served with this Summons (sixty (60) days if you were served outside of Washington State). If the case has been filed, you must also file your Response by the same deadline. If you do not file and serve your Response or Notice of Appearance by the deadline:

(a) No one is required to notify you about other hearings in the case; and (b) the Court may approve the Petitioner’s requests without hearing your side (called a Default Judgment). Follow these steps:

• Read the Petition and any other documents you receive with this Summons. These documents explain what the Plaintiff is asking for.

• File a Response or Notice of Appearance.

• Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the Plaintiff’s lawyer at the address below. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5.

• File your original Response with the court clerk at the following address: Klickitat County Superior Court 205 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA 98620

• Lawyer not required: It is recommended that you talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.

Dated: September 8, 2025

Attorney for Plaintiffs

Justin D. Leigh (WSBA No. 55307) Phillips Reynier Sumerfield Cline & Smith, LLP 106 N. Grant St. | P.O. Box 855 Goldendale, WA 98620 Tel: 509-426-4415

justindleigh@gmail.com

“Exhibit A”

Legal Description of Plaintiff’s Property Tax Parcel No(s). 021841-003-000; 021838-000-000; 750030317038

Abbr. Legal(s)

Section 33 Township 14N

Range 02W PT NE4 NE4 & PT SE4 NE4 N COAL CRK RD; Section 33 Township 14N Range 02W PT E2 NE4 SW COAL CRK RD

Full Legal:

The Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter and that portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 2 West, W.M., lying Northeasterly of Coal Creek Road. ALSO a tract of land situated in the Northeast quarter of said Section 33, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 33 S 0º31’ East 1318.2 feet from the Northeast corner; thence North 88º23’ West 271.5 feet to the Southwesterly boundary of Coal Creek Road, said point being at the right angles 30 feet from the Engineer’s Station 100+82.8 and the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence North 51º55’ West along the Southwesterly boundary of Coal Creek Road

TEY and CYNTHIA L. ESTEY Successor Trustee: LANDERHOLM, P.S. Loan Servicer: RICHARD H. ESTEY and CYNTHIA L. ESTEY Deed of Trust Ref. No: 1127482 Abbreviated Legal: PTN. SE NE; PTN. NE SE; & PTN. SW SE NE, SEC. 25, TWN. 4 N., R. 10 EWM Tax Parcel ID No.: 04-102500-0025/00 and 04-102500-0027/00 Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 61.24

13, 2025, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor(s), any Guarantor, any successor-in-interest, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal due according to the Deed of Trust, plus costs, interest, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

132.70 feet; thence South 38º05’ West 10.0 feet; thence North 51º55’ West 537.2 feet; thence South 38º05’ West 150.0 feet; thence South 51º55’ East 453.4 feet; thence South 88º23’ East 269.2 feet to the place of beginning. (3810, 3903, 4004, 4101, 4201, 4301)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES WESLEY LEXA, Deceased. Case No. 25-4-00061-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving 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 24, 2025.

/s/ Jeffrey Allen Lexa Jeffrey Allen Lexa, Personal Representative Estate of James Wesley Lexa PO Box 2350 The Dalles OR 97058 (3904, 4055, 4102)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS

TAKE NOTICE: That on August 18, 2015, Thomas Lumpkin of Mercer Island, WA., filed Water Right Application No. G4-33159 to appropriate public groundwater, subject to existing rights, from a well in the amount of 80 gallons per minute and 45 acre-feet per year for the seasonal irrigation of 25 acres. The well is located within the NW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 28, Township 3 N., Range 12 E.W.M., within Klickitat County. The proposed place of use is located within the NE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 28, Township 3 N., Range 12 E.W.M., within Klickitat County. To view this application online visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr.ecology. wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsystem/WaterRights/default. aspx Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: October 1, 2025 Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 (3905,4006)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Grantor(s): IZAK V. RILEY

Beneficiary: RICHARD H. ES-

RCW: I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Landerholm, P.S., will on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, at 11:00 A.M. at the following location: on the front steps at the main entrance of the Klickitat County Courthouse on W. Allyn Street, building address 205 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to wit: AS IN SAID DEED OF TRUST AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN

Commonly known as: 8 Hollow Crest Drive White Salmon, WA 98672

The afore-described real property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated January 29, 2018, and recorded on January 30, 2018, under Auditor’s File No. 1127482, records of Klickitat County, Washington wherein Izak V. Riley is named as Grantor, AmeriTitle of Klickitat County, WA, is named Trustee, and Richard H. Estey and Cynthia L. Estey, husband and wife, are named Beneficiary. Landerholm, P.S. was appointed Successor Trustee on April 28, 2025, pursuant to an Appointment of Successor Trustee recorded on May 2, 2025, under Auditor’s File No. 1167722.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s, Grantor(s)’ or any successor-in-interest’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts under that certain Promissory Note dated January 29, 2018, as modified and extended by that certain Modification and Extension of Promissory Note, dated February 1, 2019, and that certain 2nd Modification and Extension of Promissory Note, dated May 1, 2022 (together, the “Note”), which are now in arrears:

a. Failure to make principal payments, due on December 1, 2024 and on June 1, 2025, in the amount of $37,500.00 each for a total of $75,000.00.

b. Failure to make interest payments due on the first day of the month from December, 2024 to June, 2025 in the amount of $2,250.00 each for a total of $15,750.00.

c. Failure to pay late fees in the amount of $500.00 each for late payments in the months of August, 2024 and December, 2024 through June, 2025 for a total of $4,000.00.

IV. The sum owing on the Note is Principal of $412,500.00 together with interest and prepayment penalty as provided in the Note and such other costs and fees as are due under the Deed of Trust and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by Monday, October 13, 2025, (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before Monday, October 13, 2025, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after Monday, October

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Grantor(s) and any successor at the following addresses:

Izak V. Riley 8 Hollow Crest Drive White Salmon, WA 98672

Hannah E. Riley 8 Hollow Crest Drive White Salmon, WA 98672 by both first class and certified mail on April 26, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and also on April 26, 2025, the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, though or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. Service of process of any lawsuit or legal action may be made on Landerholm, P.S., whose address is Landerholm, P.S. 805 Broadway Street, Suite 1000, Vancouver, WA 98660, and whose phone number is (360) 696-3312. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants: The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the borrower and grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants, who were given all of the notices to which they were entitled under this chapter. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Guarantor: The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and cost. The Guarantor has the same rights to cure the default or repay the debt as is given to the Grantor(s) in order to avoid the Trustee’s Sale. The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale. Any action to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any Deed of Trust granted to secure the same debt (subject to such longer periods as are provided in RCW 61.24).

this 12th day of June,

Vancouver, WA 98660

(360) 696-3312

For further information please call Jean M. McCoy at (360) 696-3312.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

ss. County of Clark

This record was acknowledged before me on this 12th day of June, 2025, by JEAN M. MCCOY as Successor Trustee of the Deed of Trust.

/s/ Rebecca Schrantz

Notary Public in and for the State of Washington

Residing at Clark County, WA.

My Commission expires 1115-2025

EXHIBIT “A”

PARCEL 1:

The West 420 feet of the South 400 feet of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 25, Township 4 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM those portions lying in SR 141 on the East and Spring Creek Road on the South.

ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion conveyed

by Deed recorded January 8, 2013, in Auditor’s File No. 1101064, Klickitat County Deed Records. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion conveyed by Deed recorded January 8, 2013, in Auditor’s File No. 1101065, Klickitat County Deed Records.

PARCEL 2:

All that portion of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 25, Township 4 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington, which lies West of the center line of the Secondary State Highway No. 8-D and North of the center line of Spring Creek Road, leading Westerly from said Secondary State Highway No. 8-D. AND

All of that part of the South 400 feet of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 25, Township 4 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington, which lies West of the West line of

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AFTER: RECORDING, RETURN TO:

LANDERHOLM, P.S.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

KLICKITAT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October

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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

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

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7, 2025, at 1:30 P.M., in the Klickitat County Commissioners’ Chambers, 115 West Court St., Goldendale, Washington 98620, to consider the adoption of a criminal justice sales tax for Klickitat County. The hearing will consider the purpose, scope, rate, duration, proposed uses of revenue, and any other matters related to the proposed tax. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing. To participate in person: The meeting will be held at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Room 200, Goldendale, WA 98620.

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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 Support Line 1-800-3436264.

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

TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

GRIEF SUPPORT

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

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.

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.

DEMENTIA

Support Group

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

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. RECOVERING

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Commissioners of Klickitat County Fire District 8 will hold a public hearing on Wednesday October 8, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Glenwood Fire Station, 205 N Division Street Glenwood, WA, for the purpose of hearing public testimony both for and against the proposed annexation of the following property into the district for fire services. Legal descriptions: E2SENE; E2NESE; 13-5-11 NE; SENW; NESW; S2SW; SE; 3-5-12 SWSE LESS TAX LOT 1; 4-5-12

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SUPPORT GROUP

Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441

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

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.

AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.

NA MEETINGS

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

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

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

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

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

MENTORS WANTED Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org $500 or Less BLOCK and Tackle with

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.

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Beth Wood, Collection Librarian

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District

You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org

A Toast to Beverages and Their Histories Warm or chilled, zzy or buzzy, we all have our favorite drinks. I am a zombie in the morning before my coffee, and I adore a ribeye steak with a glass of zinfandel. Many of our drinks have fascinating histories, from the growing of the ingredients and their journeys here, to the battles for ownership and copyrights of varieties and blends. I’ve listed some favorite beverages below, and given you a history, a recipe or cookbook, and a ction book for each one. Cheers! Tequila

• “Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico” by Ted Genoways (2025)

• “Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist” by Tim Federle (2023) - also: “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margarita” and “Gone with the Gin”

• “The Lies That Bind” by Emily Gif n (2020)

Scotch/Whiskey

• “The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis” by Brady Crytzer (2023)

• “The Home Distiller’s Handbook: Make Your Own Whiskey & Bourbon Blends, Infused Spirits & Cordials” by Matthew Teacher (2011)

• “Whiskey Galore” by Compton Mackenzie (1947)

Bourbon

• “Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit” by Dane Huckelbridge (2014)

• “Bourbon Land: A Spirited Love Letter to My Old Kentucky Whiskey” by Edward Lee (2024)

• “The Angels’ Share” by James Markert” (2017)

Absinthe

• “S is for Southern: A Guide to the South, from Absinthe to Zydeco” by David DeBenedetto (2017)

• “Lost Recipes of Prohibition” by Matthew B. Rowley (2015)

• “The Absinthe Earl” by Sharon Lynn Fisher (2019)

Coffee

• “Coffeeland: One Man’s Dark Empire and the Making of

Our Favorite Drug” by Augustine Sedgewick (2020)

• “The Home Cafe: Creative Recipes for Espresso, Matcha, Tea and Coffee Drinks” by Asia Lui Chapa (2022)

• “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (2019)

Tea

• “The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide” by Mary Lou Heiss (2007)

• “Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties” by Kevin Gascoyne et al, eds. (2018)

• “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See (2017)

Soda

• “Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World” by Tristan Donovan (2014)

• “Make Your Own Soda: Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and More” by Anton Nocito (2013)

• “A Cherry Cola Christmas” by Ashton Lee (2015)

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

Make nutrition the focus of school day meals

(Family Features) When planning for school days, “quick and easy meals” may be the first goals on your list, but as any busy parent knows, nutrition is also a top priority. The best meal choices for back-to-school season balance convenience with wholesome ingredients to help kids stay fueled and focused all day long.

If you’re looking for a nutritious, quick recipe to help your family make it through the morning this Pumpkin Pie Kefir Smoothie will be your go-to this fall. Made with Maple Hill’s Vanilla Kefir, it’s a wholesome and tasty way to serve up 100% grassfed, organic dairy that’s free from GMOs, hormones, and antibiotics.

At dinner time, turn to practical and satisfying solutions like grilled chicken paired with Greek yogurt and pesto, which lets you savor those delicious flavors of grilled fare with a better-for-you marinade that takes chicken to the next level. For a well-rounded meal, serve with wholewheat pasta and sun-dried tomatoes.

Staples like Maple Hill’s 100% grass-fed organic dairy—rich in nutrients, free from GMOs, hormones, and antibiotics—make it easier to build meals that check all the boxes: convenient, nourishing and delicious. Plus, each product comes from farms that prioritize regenerative practices as nature intended. Consider this: 100% grass-fed organic dairy provides a 50% healthier ratio of omega 3:6 and 40% higher levels of CLA fatty acids compared to traditional organic dairy so you can always feel good about what you’re feeding your family. To find more information about 100% grass-fed organic dairy and recipes fit for family nutrition throughout the school year, visit MapleHill.com.

Pumpkin Pie Kefir

Smoothie

• 1/2 frozen banana

• 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree

• 1 cup Maple Hill

Creamery Vanilla Kefir, plus additional for serving

• 20 grams unflavored collagen peptides

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon pumpkin

pie spice • 1/4 cup ice • ground cinnamon, to taste

In high-speed blender, blend banana, pumpkin puree, 1 cup vanilla kefir, collagen peptides, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and ice until smooth. In glass, add drizzle of additional vanilla kefir then layer smoothie on top. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon, to taste.

New at the Library

FICTION

“Katabasis” by R. F. Kuang

“Emma on Fire” by James Patterson

“Gelato at the Villa” by Robin Jones Gunn

NONFICTION

“One Pot Meals” by Jessica Darakjian

“Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance” by Jane Harrington

“Deadwood: Gold, Guns and Greed in the American West” by Peter Cozzens

CHILDREN

“The Mushroom of Doom” by Becky Davies

“Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia” by John Woodward “The Library of Unruly Treasures” by Jeanne Birdsall 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 nd additional listings.

It is the time of year for vegetable gluttony.

The truth is, I am a vegetable glutton all year round. I blame my mother. My mom grew up on a farm, and when my sister and I were growing up, my mother was one of the first moms in our suburb to plant a big vegetable garden. We had beans and tomatoes and zucchini and I don’t remember what else. I loved vegetables from a very early age. My mother would serve whatever we were eating in a large serving bowl, and if there was anything left, she’d give me the bowl to finish up—I’d eat with the serving spoon. When my sister and I got old enough to eat at friends’ houses, we learned that this was not the norm. We saw this tiny bowl of broccoli going around the table and knew we could easily eat the whole thing. What were we supposed to do? Take a single floret? It seemed kind of ridiculous—as if the broccoli was really not the point of dinner at all, but some kind of decoration.

I now eat more vegetables than I did when growing up. (I once ate five ears of corn, one after the other, at a street fair. I could feel even the corn vendor giving me the sideeye.) I learned there were vegetables my mother didn’t serve because she wasn’t fond of them—beets and spinach and Brussels sprouts. There is not a vegetable I have ever tried that I dislike, and this time of year, when summer and fall overlap, is the best time to be a vegetable glutton.

Last week, I brought my cart to the farmers market. I see these folks burdened with plastic bags in their hands, and I vow

not to be one of them. I start the season with a canvas bag, graduate to a large backpack, and finish up the season pulling my cart behind me. By the time I leave, my cart is hard to pull. Because the last of the sweet corn is in and the first of the winter squash. There are tomatoes in profusion. Cucumbers and zucchini and summer squash are everywhere. Beets are now in, along with carrots and potatoes, and even a little broccoli can still be found. And then there are the flowers. It does not matter that the flowers I bought last week are still looking beautiful on my desk. I have to buy more.

(Sunflowers for $3!) By the time I am heading home, my cart is difficult to pull uphill. I have to keep everything in a large bag to prevent my tomatoes from making an escape through the wires of my cart and getting road rash on the way home. And then I eat entirely too much. I know that eating too much sweet corn will make me feel bloated, and too much squash will make me positively sick. But how does one resist at this time of year? And so, I don’t. I eat way too many vegetables, and then I go back the next week and get more. It is a very good time to be a glutton. And maybe I should feel bad for having so little restraint. But I don’t feel guilty. I just feel thankful for all this abundance. I know that not everyone has access to this much produce and such a variety, and I feel just terribly grateful that I have the luxury of being a glutton.

And of course, I blame my mother. To see photos,check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.

Vegetable Gluttony

Autumn Happy Fall Y’all!

BODY It’s that time of the year again. Autumn is a special season full of changes. During this time, many kids start playing fall sports like football and soccer. The smell of pumpkin spice and apple cider, and halloween decorations in the stores. The harvest moon will light up the sky and look bigger and brighter than other full moons. Leaves change colors and animals begin migrating to warmer places or storing food to get ready for winter. The autumn equinox happens. Equinox means equal. The sun is over the equator and day and night are almost the same length. After that, the days keep getting shorter, and we know winter is on its way. The Equinox only happens twice in a year, once in the spring and then again in the fall.

The harvest moon is a special feature of autumn. This full moon rises right around the time of the equinox and helps farmers work late into the night during the harvest season. This moon looks bigger than most and many places and cultures celebrate the harvest moon with festivals and songs. People have celebrated harvests in many cultures since prehistoric times, the earliest known harvest festivals were in ancient Egypt and China over 4,000 years ago. The fall harvest was very important in the past since food was needed for winter survival.

Animals are also busy in the fall. Some birds, like geese, fly south to find warmer weather. This trip, taken by animals twice a year, in the spring and the fall, is called migration. Squirrels don’t migrate and are some of the busiest animals in the fall. They collect food and hide it to eat during the winter months. An extraordinary fact about squirrels is that their memory is so good they can remember thousands of hiding spots. Bears prepare for winter in a very different way. They eat a lot to build up fat for hibernation. Salmon is a favorite food because it is full of protein and fat. By eating constantly, bears build enough fat to keep them warm and fed while they hibernate through the winter. Watching animals shows us how they work hard to survive and adjust to the seasons.

Find these books and more at your favorite library!

Winter Sleep by Sean Taylor

Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys by Mike Unwin

Autumn is a season full of changes in sports, nature, and animals. It is a time to celebrate the harvest, play outdoors, and get ready for the cold months ahead. The beauty of autumn is all around us, from golden leaves blowing in the wind, to migrating birds in the sky. Take the time to notice the beauty of all the changes that are happening around you. It’s a reminder that the world is always moving, changing and getting ready for what’s next.