I was born in Clovis, New Mexico, and in kindergarten moved to Lubbock, Texas. I was there from first grade to first year at Texas Tech University. Then I got a chance to go to Wright Patterson Air Force Base and go to college there. There was a hotel and restaurant management school, and that’s what excited me. I found that way more exciting than going to school, but I still felt it important to have some kind of education, so I went to a hotel and restaurant management school up there and took a Walt Disney World internship. During that internship, I met Alicia Stein and moved up here, and we got married. She was born and raised here in white Salmon. That brought me to the Gorge. That was 1994, and I’ve been here ever since.
The first 10 years I had Loafers Old World Bakery in Bingen, Washington. We had 32 employees at its peak. We had another little coffee house in Stevenson and the creamery in White Salmon. Then, due to having two kids and a third on the way, we were looking to slow down a little bit. So we were looking to downsize, and next thing we knew, we’d sold both main production facilities, and I started doing consulting, helping other people open bakeries. That ended up being similarly, a little more travel than I wanted to do with three young boys. This started my third decade of redevelopment. All my brothers-in-law and father-in-law were builders in this area. For the last 10 years, probably 90 to 95%
AMANDA KITCHINGS
What have been some of your significant accomplishments?
Growing up in White Salmon, I loved going to Brownies meetings and dances and friends’ concerts at the Grange. When I returned to the area in 2015, it was obvious that the Grange building, built by volunteers in 1934, needed serious restoration. After years of hard work by board and community members, the Grange building has been restored and will serve as a community space for years to come. We offer low event rental rates to ensure access for the whole community. We are also very excited to be hosting a pickup site for the Gorge Farmer Collective and a farm tool and food preservation library organized by the Underwood Conservation Fund. As we prepare to celebrate our 125th anniversary as a working Grange, we’re proud to be a space that locals know and depend on.
What was your involvement with the White Salmon Arts Council?
The White Salmon Arts Council began as an effort to connect local artists with one another. WSAC has since expanded its mission to support arts education in our public schools. I assisted in this transition and acted as an education liaison, building relationships with local teachers so that we can better support their efforts.
How did you support local arts and culture?
Owning and operating an art gallery was a dynamic and challenging occupation. I helped
of my work has been as a licensed contractor doing construction. What moved you to run for commissioner?
I was civic minded in that I would vote and paid attention to elections. But there was not a bone in my body that ever made me think I would do anything like run for any office or be political. I was on the Bingen revitalization team to help decide on the trees and getting a grant to fix up Bingen. That type of civic engagement I enjoyed. But in the last four years, my kids were growing up, and I was paying more attention in this political landscape and noticing that since I moved here 30 years ago, I’ve seen a few really bad decisions in government. Often government was having a real difficult time trying to be efficient or fiscally responsible at all. I started to notice this trend that they occasionally make these disastrous decisions. I started to see property values increase at such a rapid pace and roads not
manage the gallery’s 13 represented artists, the gallery staff, and our logistical partners. I assisted with exhibition design and press outreach and traveled to art fairs around the country and occasionally abroad. I learned that making and viewing art plays an important role in the way we navigate and make sense of the world. Simply viewing art can help relieve stress and increase dopamine levels. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to make and experience art, including those of us who live in rural communities. We have makers and artists of all kinds here, and I am grateful for the richness they bring to our community. Why are you running for county commissioner, and what do you hope to accomplish?
As a fourth-generation White Salmon resident, I’ve felt the changes in our county and witnessed how they affect our community. When I returned to the area with my family nine years ago, I knew I wanted to be a steward for Klickitat County. I want to protect our landscapes, support our farmers, and bring resources and jobs to all who call this county home. In my first term I will aim to update the county’s comprehensive plan, which has not been updated since the 1970s, to address the opportunities and challenges we face today. I will work to hire a full time grant writer so the county can more aggressively pursue state and federal funding to tackle issues like affordable housing, child care, and
getting better, maybe worse. I just started paying more attention to government and how it was working and not being pleased with it, knowing I want my kids to grow up here and be able to have grandkids who could afford to live here. So we were out looking for people to run for county commissioner, talking to a number of people, and they’d always say, “Why don’t you do it?” And I’d say, “That’s not my forte.” But a number of people started telling me, “Well, that’s why you should do it, because that’s kind of what good civics is—you do it because you want see things get better.” Not necessarily because you want the position or you have land to develop. You just want to see good governance. I didn’t sign up until the very last day because I was really trying to figure out how to make a living and have time to campaign and finance it. I won’t make as much money [as a commission-
resource protection. I will work to build strong relationships with outside organizations that focus on economic development, fire and public safety, and resources for our families such as childcare and affordable housing.”
What unique perspectives do you feel you bring to the table, and how do they inform your approach?
I understand the people have lived here for generations, and because I have lived in communities outside of the state, I also understand the new residents moving in. We are all here because we appreciate this majestic landscape, and many of us make our living in it. As commissioner, I will support job growth in the agricultural and forestry sectors, industries that our people know well. I will bring my small-town civility and experience building relationships to work for our county on a local, state, and federal level. I will lead with my head and my heart. We are better together.
How do you plan to support childcare initiatives to help working families in Klickitat County?
I am learning about the meaningful work of the Klickitat County Childcare Committee so that I can support it once elected. KCCC has raised the funding for a childcare center in Goldendale, and the county and city need to come together to help them get this center up and running. If we get the right people together, we can create a model for the rest of the county.
What are your priorities
LOU MARZELES EDITOR
Klickitat County Commissioner Dan Christopher, handed what he thought was dirt on one of his critics, shared the information with workers at the county offices and sent it to his critic with an intimation that he might use it against him.
A supporter of Christopher’s sent him the presumptive dirt in the form of a scan of his critic’s criminal arrest record. On it the sender added, “This is who is throwing you under the bus.”
After showing the scan to people in county offices, Christopher then sent it to his critic, adding, “Someone gave me this last week.”
The critic wrote back: “Are you threatening me?”
Christopher responded, “I haven’t decided what I am going to do. Time will tell.”
Christopher’s critic brought the supposedly damning document and Christopher’s comments to The Sentinel, sharing
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
Just like in the Dolly Parton song, Klickitat County Commissioners worked 9 to 5 at their September 17 meeting to make up for last week’s shorter meeting, which was brief for lack of a quorum.
In the public comment section, commissioners were able to correct a statement made by a candidate at a candidates’ night event September 12 in Dallesport. The candidate accused the current commission of not correcting problems with the Klickitat County Jail, specifically that they had not changed the vents in the cells so they couldn’t be used for self-harm. At the commission meeting, Commissioner Dan Christopher said they had been changed, with the one exception being the cell where a suicide took place.
“That was blocked off and being unused and untouched while that case was ongoing,” he said, “But the rest of them I know have been upgraded.”
Another caller thought the recent Highway 97 fire had been caused by a wind turbine accident and suggested the turbine owner be assessed the cost of fighting the fire. Later in the meeting, Emergency Management Director Jeff King said that was not the case.
“That was ignited along Highway 97 by someone traveling on the highway,” he said. “To my knowledge there haven’t been any determination of an exact cause, but what I will say is it was not started by any activity of any commercial company in that area, and it was not a wind farm incident.”
King appeared in place of Undersheriff Carmen Knopes, who had been originally scheduled on the agenda.
A possible solution also emerged to deal with the long-running problem involving the county not turning over operation of a well on the airport site to the Dallesport Water District despite having signed a contract in 2011 to do so.
The problem stems from the Federal Aviation Administration, which insists that the well is an asset of the airport, and their policies prevent any asset from being given away. This reporter passed on a suggestion that Klickitat County and the City of The Dalles, which jointly own the airport, give a grant to the Dallesport Water District in the amount the FAA would consider a fair value for the well. The water district would then use that money to pay for their access to the well. The FAA would see the well being
them on condition of anonymity. The document proved to have no damaging consequence since the matter was subsequently dismissed in court. Contacted for comment and asked to disclose who sent him the arrest record, Christopher initially said he would come to The Sentinel office with the person who sent it. But he subsequently reversed his decision and denounced any suggestion of wrongdoing on his part, claiming The Sentinel was showing political bias against him. He has refused further comment.
Since obtaining Christopher’s texts and emails, The Sentinel has learned from others, also sharing on condition of anonymity, that Christopher has made similar veiled threats against them.
Some legal authorities suggest the document sent to Christopher may have come from a law enforcement source, possibly from within Klickitat County.
paid for and allow the airport to honor the contract. And since the county and the city own the airport, they would get their money back. The original contract is conditional on FAA approval. To honor the contract without FAA approval would jeopardize millions of dollars of future grants and possibly trigger a demand that the airport return millions already granted.
Commissioner Jacob Anderson said the idea was new to him and would be worth considering.
During his weekly report on progress at the jail, HR Director Robb Van Cleave told commissioners that, in preparation for setting up a Department of Corrections to take over jail operations, the team had worked on everything from getting an address for the department to installing and setting up a copy machine.
Several applicants for the new jail manager had been interviewed and a provisional offer had been made to one candidate. He also said that the insurance pool that covers the county had reminded him that the county had until the end of this month to use a $5,000 grant dedicated to risk management. “We’d like to spend all of the money in the jail and buy six all-in-one suicide prevention beds—actually mattresses,” he said, noting that NORCOR in The Dalles uses them as well, “And nine suicide prevention smocks and nine suicide prevention blankets. It totals about $4,800.”
As the county moves into the budget-building cycle, commissioners are holding budget sessions, looking to build a balanced budget in the face of a $5 million shortfall. But Anderson said the county can handle it:
“This is not the sky is falling, doom and gloom,” he said. “We have ample reserves. We are not bankrupt. The county will be able to manage this. Yes, we’re going to have to make hard decisions. Yes, we’re going to have to prioritize, but we will be okay, and we have multiple years in which we can be OK.”
In the afternoon session, commissioners heard an appeal against granting a zone change that would allow two adjacent property owners to divide their holdings into smaller lots capable of supporting additional housing. Several members of the Snowden community challenged the approval, saying it would impact a wildlife corridor. Ultimately, commissioners upheld the zone change, noting that the two properties were surrounded on three sides by the more permissive zone and that a few new
Amanda Kitchings
Todd Andrews
The Sentinel presents interviews with the two Position 1 candidates for Klickitat County commissioner, Amanda Kitchings and Todd Andrews.
Two new events support WAGAP Food For
Tamara Kaufman For The SenTinel
AniChe Cellars has introduced a new twist to the annual fundraiser that supports the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) Food Bank Network. This year, instead of one larger concert, the winery is holding two more intimate events on its grounds in Underwood, Washington.
On Saturday, October 19, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Joy’s Art Studio will guide participants as they paint a spooky-themed masterpiece to take home while enjoying a glass of wine and local fare. Each ticket holder will receive two raffle tickets and will have an opportunity to raise funds through a silent auction, wine wall, and raffle. Tickets are now available for $80.
Then, on Friday, November 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests will be serenaded by the Portland Opera with Italian opera arias while being served a five-course meal at a fantastic location. This Italian Opera and Dinner event will give dinner guests an opportunity to take home rare library wines and local art as they support the food banks of Skamania and Klickitat counties. Tickets are now
available for $150.
The Paint & Sip has a capacity for 60 guests, and the Italian Opera and Dinner for 50. Both events are for those aged 21 and over; tickets can be purchased online. For the Paint & Sip, go to WAGAPpaintandsip. eventbrite.com, and for the Italian Opera and Dinner, go to WAGAPoperadinner. eventbrite.com.
“It’s our pleasure to bring two creative fundraising opportunities to our community in support of the WAGAP food banks in Skamania and Klickitat counties,” said Anaïs Mera, winemaker and Family owner of AniChe Cellars.
“I’m looking forward to seeing our community members showing up for our friends and neighbors going through tough times.
“These fundraising efforts are vital to our continued success,” said Janeal Booren, WAGAP’s Nutrition Programs Director. “We served over one million pounds of food in 2023 to more than 2,200 individuals. Over 900 households are supported for their basic needs from one of our four locations and through our Mobile Food Bank.”
In-person service is available at the food bank offices in Stevenson, Bingen, Goldendale, and Klickitat. The Mobile
Food Bank operates the first four Thursdays of each month, traveling to a variety of rural locations, including Mill A, Trout Lake, Glenwood, BZ Corner, Lyle, Dallesport, Wishram, Bickleton, and Roosevelt. Booren also works with local organizations serving Indigenous and farmworking communities to offer direct support.
The list of food bank locations, hours of operation, and the Mobile Food Bank schedule can be found online at www.wagap. org/food-banks-nutrition. Community members are also welcome to donate non-perishable food and non-food items that are in demand. The website also lists the ten donations that are needed most often.
“We are so appreciative of AniChe Cellars for the years of fundraising efforts they have done in honor of Food For All,” Booren said. “Their passion and creativity help make these events enjoyable and bring attention to the ongoing food instability need in our two counties that individuals and families face every day.” Donations to the WAGAP Food Bank Network and other programs can also be made directly at www. wagap.org/donate.
Kiwanis votes to continue
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As of the middle of last month, the Goldendale Kiwanis Club was set to dissolve, a decision made by a majority vote of members. The date set to close was September 30, the end of their operational year. The reasons for the dissolution were limited support and attendance, with few new members joining and standing members retiring. The ship was taking on water.
The Kiwanis Club situation was not in the public eye—until a story on the dissolution ran in The Sentinel and went viral on local social media. Suddenly there were calls to retain the club, along with a surge of new members who are now active on the board. The additions to the board necessitated a motion to dissolve the vote to dissolve.
At 6 a.m. on September 18, the Goldendale Kiwanis Club convened. “We had 12 people attend the meeting,” Secretary Theone Wheeler said. Optimism proved fruitful as the ruling to overturn the dissolution was successful, “It was a majority vote, 10-2 to keep the club alive.”
Despite the positive news, the club still has a series of challenges to navigate as they enter their new chapter.
The organization has seen a considerable overturn of membership, with old faces retiring and new faces arriving. Resolving these changes has been further complicated with funds being near square one.
“We are saving it, but we are pretty much starting out from ground zero, with new members, a new board, and almost no money in the account,” Wheeler commented.
September 30, the date on which the club was originally set to dissolve, will see one of its first public activities since the recent vote. “It’s a fundraiser,” Wheeler said. “We will be raising money for FFA.”
The nearest fundraising event for the Kiwanis Club itself will come weeks later at the coming Harvest Festival, aimed at jumpstarting the nowrevived organization. “Our first fundraiser will be a booth at the Festival,” Wheeler stated. “We are going to be there to do a membership drive, and also people can donate to build the club’s revenue to get us going.”
The Kiwanis Club has also received one of its first major contributions since the attempted dissolution. “We were surprised by Jim Allyn,” Wheeler says. “He bought a large amount of books to give away at Trunk or Treat.” The donation was as part of the club’s scholastic reader book program, a key service it provides to the community. After years of decline and a sudden turnaround, there is still a present uncertainty in how operations will go forward, especially with newer and inexperienced members taking the helm. However, Wheeler was optimistic that these uncertainties will be overcome. “I’ve got high hopes. I do, I have faith,” she said. “Some people who have agreed to be board members are a bit nervous about having such a high position, but I believe there is nothing to be nervous about. We have a good amount of support.”
The legacy and impact the long-standing members have made to the club is not to be forgotten. “I’d like to say a huge, thankful farewell to those who will be moving on to their next adventures,” Wheeler said.
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Some pictures tell a whole story on their own, and this one comes close. We can tell roughly the era, the nature of this person’s work, and the machine he’s doing
something to. But we don’t know the details, including why this picture ran in The Sentinel. When? What was the occasion? Where was this taken? We haven’t
a clue. 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@gol-
dendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L OOKING BACK
September 28, 1893 – 131 Years Ago
Little Roy Burnette, who has been taking lessons on cowback riding, graduated this week with full honors. The graduating exercises were participated in only by Roy and the cow and were short, lively, and interesting to the cow. Roy had been charged with the duty of bringing in Grandma Griffiths’ cow from the Schuster pasture, and he mounted Bossy’s back for the ride home. Bossy humped her back and landed Roy hard on his shoulder on solid earth. Grandma Griffith sent him to consult with Dr. Stewart, and the doctor, on learning the facts, called into solemn consultation Drs. Stowell and Bonebrake who gave the boy “an allocution” on the wickedness of cowback riding that he will never forget till he climbs the golden stairs.
[Editor’s note in 1974: Roy Burnette was honorary Grand Marshal of Goldendale’s Centennial Parade two years ago—but in a car, not on a cow.]
September 26, 1924 – 100 Years Ago
Centerville School missed quite a few of its “regulars” Friday, as a good many had gone to the “Let ’er Buck” convention at Pendleton. Those who attended from the high school are Hugh Cameron, August Lehto, Pete Anderson, Ted Kaidera, Ernest Bassi, Arthur Bassi, and Wilbert and Elma Niemela. They say they left Pendleton in hopes of having as splendid a time again next year.
September 26, 1944 – 80 Years Ago
Roy Mason of White Salmon has purchased the Home Furniture Store from S. P. Allison, who has lived here the past 19 years. Allison had purchased the store from Merle Chapman exactly 9 years to the day. Managing the store now will be Carl Witt. His wife, Vivian, and daughters, Noel and Janet, will soon move here.
September 24, 1964 – 60 Years Ago
The board of county commissioners granted E. B. Harris of Klickitat permission to install cigarette and candy vending machines in the courthouse. Harris made the request at the Monday meeting of the board. It was suggested that the cigarette vending machine be placed near the door of the sheriff’s office, and in the event juveniles might secure cigarettes, the machine would be removed.
September 19, 1974 – 50 Years Ago
White Creek Grange at Dot would appreciate contributions of MJB Coffee can lids to aid in the purchase of a new coffee pot. The old pot was stolen in a recent burglary of the Grange Hall.
September 22, 1994 – 30 Years Ago
The City of Goldendale’s Police Reserve Academy was joined by friends and family Sept. 16 for graduation ceremonies. Lt. Dave Hill of the city police department was master of ceremonies. He made the introductions and explained the history of the city police department’s reserves, as well as the future directions he hopes to bring the reactivated group. The 1994 reserve academy is the fi rst state certified class to graduate from the Goldendale City Police Department. As to how the new city reserves would benefit the community, Police Chief Rob Hampshire said that with 10 more pairs of eyes and ears patrolling and enforcing the law, it could only be an asset to the community.
September 24, 2014 – 10 Years Ago
Last Saturday, residents, neighbors, railroad history enthusiasts, fun seekers, and old friends gathered at Wishram Railroad Park to honor the town’s centennial. Indeed, Wishram has been around for 100 years in one form or another, but its real age as a community is a number even respected historians would be hard pressed to pinpoint. Most anthropologists agree that the native villages on either side of Celilo Falls have been continuously inhabited for more than 15,000 years due to the salmon bounty that was made possible by Celilo Falls and the place’s location as a natural crossroads for the entire northwestern part of the continent. Some say no other single place on earth has been called “home” by humans for so long. That would make for a whole lot of Wishram centennials that didn’t get a proper celebration.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. Some weeks are just too easy. Or maybe it’s just that some people were such prominent fi gures in the community for so long they are easily remembered. Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery picture is of Mel Johnson. Looking back through The Sentinel’s archives, it seems Mr. Johnson was indeed a
prominent figure and graced our pages many times for a good many years. He was the administrator at the Hospital for over 30 years starting in the early ’50s. It has been quite humorous, though, to wonder why there is a milkshake blender on the counter behind him. X-ray and a milkshake, anyone?
a number 8 cookstove on a mule and also took the fi rst three stoves to Glenwood. I had a smart mule. He soon learned to go out around trees far enough that his load would not jerk him back. He would go on ahead of us, and when he got tired, he would lie down with the stove still on his back. When we caught up with him, we would boost the stove while he scrambled up again. We didn’t use pack saddles then but had a leather thing sort of like a bed tick.
George Gilmer Is Here 80 Years September 14, 1944
George Gilmer, the elderly gentleman with the white beard who rode his horse in the grand entry parade at the rodeo, believes that he has probably lived in Klickitat County longer than anyone else.
Gilmer’s record shows 80 years spent in this county. He was brought here in 1864 when he was but four years old and has since been a continual resident. He was born in The Dalles in 1860.
The Gilmer family knew the meaning of the word pioneer. They fi rst settled below what is now the town of Klickitat, later moving to what is now called Gilmer, 14 miles from White Salmon and 20 miles from Glenwood. The family had no white neighbors, and George grew up with Indian youngsters for playmates.
“I could speak the Indian dialects as quickly as English,” he told.
“There were two entirely separate jargons, that of the Klickitats and that of the Cascades, right in our neighborhood. The Klickitats’ language was much simpler. Then, of course there was the Chinook language, which isn’t natural Indian at all but a manufactured tongue made by the whites which nearly all Indians and early-day whites could understand.”
Gilmer went on to say that they had no troubles with the Indians. “They didn’t understand the American custom of knocking at a door. When they came to a white person’s house, they simply walked in. This was the basis of a lot of trouble
between the two races, for many whites, new to the area, would be scared to death and would stir up more trouble than the Indian had ever anticipated. Many of your stories of wild Indians started with some such simple incident.
“One evening I came home to fi nd the door wide open and an Indian sitting in the doorway. He told me, in his language, that he had found the door unlocked and had walked in, but I was gone. He was afraid to leave for fear someone might come later and steal something and he would be blamed, as he had been seen coming to my place. So he just sat there for hours until I returned so no one could accuse him of stealing.”
The early pioneers had no worries about doctor bills. If they were sick or injured, they simply had to be their own doctor. George once nearly cut his leg off with an axe. “I just took a ball of yarn and wound it tightly above the wound, and it stopped the bleeding. But for two years that leg was stiff. Look here: now when I move my leg, I can feel the bone and the cord that is moving it.”
Gilmer’s ranch, where he raised horses, cattle and hay, was a sort of ponyexpress relay station, for Tune Wyers always stopped to change horses while on his mail route to Glenwood. George was postmaster at Gilmer for 30 years, about 20 of which Wyers carried the mail.
“When we moved supplies in, we had to have a pack train of mules. I packed in
“One time I helped pack a 700-pound safe from The Dalles up the river to Columbia Bar to a mining company. We made about 12 miles a day. When it was time to stop, we would put timbers under the safe and prop it on both sides. Then the mule would just walk out from under it. In the morning, we would lead him under the safe, take the timbers out, and be on our way.”
A long time ago he was appointed by the county school superintendent as a clerk of school district 40. In 1914 he moved to another school district and became the clerk there. Three years ago, he moved to Snowden, where he lives with his son, John Gilmer, and he became clerk there. Olympia informs him that he has served continuously as a director longer than anyone else in the state, for 57 years. George Gilmer is a true lover of horses. When he was but 12, he was a jockey, riding and winning many of the northwest races. He recently bought a horse that had a reputation of being a mean one, having just thrown a man, breaking his hip. Gilmer chuckled, “That horse is as gentle as a baby. I rode him in the parade at the rodeo Saturday,” added the 84-year-old horseman.
Points to ponder:
Man to bartender: “How late does the band play? Bartender: “Oh, about a half-beat behind the drummer.”
My wife says she hates the way I narrate every situation, and here she comes now.
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School districts in eastern Washington are again starting to see boys and girls differently, especially when it comes to sports.
The Kennewick School Board got the ball rolling back in July, following boys participation and victories in girls track events.
Only a month or two before, a Methow Valley boy won a girls event in Cashmere, claiming he is “transgender.” Then an East Valley boy also competing under the transgender caveat beat a West Valley girl to win the girls state 2A title in the 400-meter. Both students are from schools in Spokane Valley.
The growing allowance of boys in girls sports didn’t sit well with Kennewick School Board members, who took aim at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policy allowing athletes to “participate in programs consistent with their gender identity.”
In a strongly worded resolution, the district blasted WIAA—essentially a club schools join to compete in scholastic-based sporting events and leagues—for allowing boys claiming transgenderism to compete in girls sports.
The school board pointed out that federal Title IX law was developed to give girls and women an opportunity to compete in sex-specific events, sans boys and men.
Fast forward to August 19. The Eastmont School Board in East Wenatchee voted to tell WIAA that allowing boys in girls sports isn’t working. The Eastmont resolution wasn’t worded as strongly as Kennewick’s, but it got the point across—that boys are boys and girls are girls when it comes to sports.
Moses Lake School District adopted Eastmont’s resolution last Thursday, repeating the call for WIAA to end its transgender policy because it doesn’t work.
“Title IX was created to promote fairness, safety, and the protection and enhancement of female athletic opportunities,” according to the resolution.
In its unanimous support for ending the “gender identity” caveat and returning to the original intent of Title IX laws protecting girls’ and women’s sports, the school board called on others to follow suit, post haste.
The three school districts hope to upend the transgender rules allowing boys in girls sports as soon as possible. And they need other boards to join them so the issue can be revisited and hopefully reversed during the WIAA’s next rule-making window.
To be clear, WIAA is only a club, it has no legislative authority or jurisdiction over school districts. But it does establish rules school districts have to follow if they want to be in the “club.” And with many schools emphasizing sports, WIAA exerts a lot of indirect political pressure on schools and athletes.
To be fair, WIAA rules align with the Biden-Harris Administrations edicts on “gender identity” that went into effect August 1.
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But the issue is far from decided.
“Gender identity” inclusion into federal Title IX rules is currently on hold after a federal court issued an injunction while a lawsuit filed by advocates of women’s and girls’ sports plays out. Indeed, the federal government is facing multiple lawsuits for the administration’s unilateral edict. Moreover, the federal Department of Education has yet to adopt gender identity inclusion rules. As the federal lawsuits play out, Kennewick, Eastmont, and Moses Lake school boards need others to join them in their effort to protect girls sports. And not just the sport, but girls themselves.
All students should be able to compete in scholastic sports, as long as the gender playing field is level.
—Roger Harnack is the owner/publisher of Free Press Publishing. Email him at roger@cheneyfreepress.com.
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 .
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.
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
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.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
Letters from the community
The emperor has no clothes
The recent Presidential Debate revealed once again that the emperor wears no clothes. Oh sure, Donald Trump claimed in the “Spin Room” afterwards and in the days following that he “won” the debate, that he was fully clothed in ermine robes and velveteen pantaloons and perhaps one of those frilly neck things that emperors and kings of yore favored. Make no mistake, he was revealed in all his naked horror. It was clear to anyone who believes their own eyes and ears that he was both beaten and easily manipulated by the well prepared and, dare I say, presidential Vice President Kamala Harris.
Ken McKune Goldendale C
ears and use your common sense. Trust yourself to know when someone is gaslighting you, telling you not to believe yourself.
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.”
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.
Mark Browne White Salmon
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she supports by endorsing the Black Lives Matter (BLM) organization?
That group lists among its goals:
• End use of past criminal history.
• Defund police.
• Demilitarization of police.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Solid and intelligent leadership at the county level is critical to managing the services we benefit from daily. We also need leaders willing to tackle our challenges and seek solutions and resources to contribute to a thriving county.
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
More disturbing than exposing his nakedness and conspiracy minded tirades was the content of his mind and motivation that slipped out when he was agitated. This man, who was the then-sitting president, first said of his supporters’ January 6 attack on the Capitol that “nobody on the other side was killed.” The other side—meaning the police and the congressmen and congresswomen, as well as his own vice president. Then he said that the woman, Ashli Babbitt, who was killed while breaking through the broken door into the House of Representatives, “was shot by an out-of-control police officer that should have never, ever shot her. It’s a disgrace.” I’d like to know how many of these stand-your-ground2nd Amendment “patriots” would not have shot someone breaking into their house. He went on to say, “But we didn’t do—” (acknowledging which side he was on before catching himself and saying) “this group of people that have been treated so badly.” Meaning that the J6 “hostages,” as he calls them, were part of his “we.” But don’t take my word for it, watch and listen to the debate again, or read it on the link abcnews.go.com/Politics/ harris-trump-presidential-debatetranscript/story?id=113560542. Then listen to your own eyes and
I met Amanda Holtman Kitchings in July at a county commissioner’s meeting in Goldendale. I learned that she’s been attending the weekly meetings since February to gain a clear understanding of the responsibilities, procedures, and challenges that our commissioners face.
Amanda is running as an Independent, which signals me a willingness to be open-minded to the best solutions for our county. I urge Klickitat County residents to vote for Amanda Holtman Kitchings to represent District 1 County Commissioner.
Sue Kusch White Salmon
An insulting flip-flop
Months ago, I spent time visiting Amanda Kitchings, at the time the only declared candidate for District 1 County Commissioner.
I found her to be nothing of great substance, but she presented herself well. Her claim of being an Independent seemed somewhat credible. Now that claim is proven to be a sham of political pandering for votes.
In a letter, signed by Amanda to the White Salmon Enterprise on June 17, 2020, she wrote, “We support the Black Lives Matter movement and the essential cultural change it will bring.”
What are the cultural changes
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• End pretrial detention and bail.
• End the death penalty.
• End all jails, prisons, and immigration detention.
Has anyone forgotten the riots incited by the BLM? The destruction? The assaults? The arson? The months of violence?
Then there’s this quote from BLM leader Patrisse Cullors: “We are trained Marxists.”
The group sent a demand to “Defund Klickitat County Sheriff’s Department” to the county board of commissioners. Amanda’s name is on the list. That demand concluded with a statement of support for the BLM.
Recently Amanda has tried to reinvent herself as a friend of law enforcement. That’s an insulting flip-fop based on her record.
Dave West Centerville
Check her positions
As United States citizens, we have the great privilege of electing the folks who represent us in running our government. As human beings, the right thing to do is for us to elect those who take care in working for all of us, not just a special few. There is such a candidate running for the Washington State Senate in Legislative District 17. Marla Keethler, as a former White Salmon city councilor and now mayor, has shown that care. Please go to www. marlaforsenate.com to read about her background and her positions on affordable housing, childcare, public safety, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Janet Holen White Salmon
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Hearing elk bugling across our valley is a definite indication we are into the fall season. Now the calendar confirms it. Here at our farm, we’ve had several frosts, but the beautiful fall colors on our trees haven’t yet begun to emerge. I’m patiently waiting. For many years, the driveway here at Shady Nook Farm was lined with tall, stately Lombardy poplar trees. They would turn rich tones of golds, oranges, and reds in the fall. Many photographers and artists would come from far and near to photograph or paint them, with our old barn and Mt. Adams in the background.
We had been told that Oscar Kuhnhausen planted those trees the year his youngest child, Glenn’s mom, was born, in 1907. By the time we retired and moved back to the farm, those beautiful trees had all died and are now gone. I’m thankful for the old photographs showing how they once were.
I love sharing news of our only remaining high school rodeo athlete here in our community, Peyton Sanchey. I wrote recently about how packed her summer had been with up to three rodeos some weekends. All her hard work paid off and she qualified for the 2024 Northwest Pro Rodeo Association (NPRA) finals in women’s barrel racing. Before she attended finals, she competed in the first high school rodeo of the fall season the weekend prior, in Longview, where she finished 5th in barrel racing and 11th in breakaway roping. At the NRPA finals in Salem, Oregon, last weekend, Peyton placed first after the first round. Outstanding! After the short go, she placed 6th overall in barrels out of approximately 150 other women who competed in NPRA barrels for the year. It is even more outstanding when we remember, she is still just 17 years old. Immediately after finishing her NPRA Finals runs, she headed to Walla Walla for her second fall high school rodeo on Sunday, where she only had time left in the schedule to do one run. Even then, for her one day of competition, she placed 5th in barrels, giving her more points in the high school rodeo 20242025 standings. To say she is dedicated to the sport of rodeo is an understatement. We are all so proud of you, Peyton. Klickwood volleyball is really moving along for both the middle and high school girls. On Wednesday, September 25, the middle school girls (Glenwood and
Klickitat) play their first game in Lyle. They’ve been practicing hard, and we wish them lots of luck and success. To make the night even more fun, the high school Klickwood team will play Lyle’s high school team just following the middle school game. It will be great for the younger girls to get to travel with and have the support of the high school girls that night. Last week, Klickwood played a home match in Trout Lake against Horizon Christian. Klickwood won the varsity match in three straight games, and also won the junior varsity game. They didn’t have the same success the following night down in Maupin against South Wasco County, as Maupin on in three games, but they are playing very well and the players from the three schools—Trout Lake, Glenwood, and Klickitat, have all come together so well as a unified team. Way to go, Klickwood.
I’m sharing this news from Jennifer Hallenbeck once again. “Kids Jam is returning this fall! To start off, we will meet once a month, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on the following dates: September 26, October 24, November 21, and December 19. All kids in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend. There will be snacks, music, games, and fun Bible learning. Registration forms are available at the church and the post office. All kids attending must have a registration form on file for the 2024-25 school year. Tina Jorgensen will be available to walk kids over to the church from the school.
Please note: If your child will be walking to the church after school, please contact Toni at the school office to let her know that your child will be walking to the church instead of their regular after school routine.”
And here’s another reminder that the fall meeting of the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneers Association Meeting will be held at the Glenwood school on Sunday, October 6. The afternoon will start with a potluck dinner at 1 p.m., followed by a program about the mysterious Mystery Road and discussion of the Mt. Adams Highway, along with any other topics of area history anyone wishes to learn more about. You need not be a descendant of pioneer families of this area to attend. All are very welcome, and these afternoons are always very interesting. We learn something new about the history of our area at every one of these meetings.
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On September 19, 23 Goldendale Middle and High School members attended the Agricultural Education (Ag Ed) Olympics at Ki-Be High School. The event was open to schools in the Yakima Valley and Tri-
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Beginning October 1 at 8 a.m., Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will begin taking calls to schedule appointments for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for low-income residents in Klickitat and Skamania counties who need assistance paying their heating bills. LIHEAP is provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce. It covers all types of heating, including propane, electric, gas, oil, coal, and wood. To qualify for this program, a participant household’s average monthly income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
For those needing energy assistance in Skamania County, call (509) 4278229 to put your name on the appointment waiting list. For those in Klickitat County, contact the Energy Assistance Program at (509) 493-2662 extension 202. A toll-free line is available to
Cities and was attended by over 60 FFA members. The purpose of the event was to promote agricultural teacher careers and celebrate National Teach Ag Day.
In the event, FFA members participated in eight different stations each run by an agricultural teacher. The stations related to a favorite part of each agricultural teacher’s daily tasks.
those in either county by calling (800) 755-1192 extension 202. The phone lines begin promptly at 8 a.m. on October 1. Any calls received before that time will not be accepted for the appointment waiting list. Callers will be prompted to leave their name, phone number, and the town they live in and should indicate whether they are seniors (age 60+). They will be added to a waiting list, with seniors receiving priority. Callers are asked to leave only one message unless there is a change in their contact information. Staff will then contact callers directly in the order messages were received to schedule a fall appointment. Even if a caller has applied for energy assistance in the past, each applicant must put together a complete packet of information for their appointment, including:
1. ID for all adults in the household.
2. Social Security cards for all household members (adults and children).
3. Income received in the prior month for all
The stations included: vaccinating stuffed animals, practicing measurements of a ruler with wood blocks, creating a boutonniere, identifying internal parts of a pig, identifying primal cuts of meat, going through a food sensory evaluation, and creating button flowers. At the end of the event, members were asked to identify at least one activity that they enjoyed and share why. As shared by Autumn Dudley, GMS FFA member, “My favorite station was making the boutonnieres, because I could be creative with flowers.”
household members.
4. Proof of their physical address.
5. A copy of their heating bill. This complete documentation packet must be brought to the scheduled appointment to apply for energy assistance. Staff cannot hold incomplete applications and must reschedule an appointment if anything is missing. This is not an emergency program. Scheduling will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. If a caller has been issued a disconnect notice from their energy provider, they must continue to work with that vendor to resolve the issue. Energy Assistance application events for seniors aged 60 and over will be held at local senior centers and are scheduled at the following locations. All events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
• Goldendale PUD - Thursday, October 24, and Thursday, November 7
• White Salmon Pioneer Center - Monday, October 28, Wednesday, October 30, and Wednesday,
November 13
• Stevenson Hegewald Center - Monday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 6
• Lyle Lions Community Center - Tuesday, November 5
The senior center events are only for seniors. Those aged 59 and younger must go through the phone application process listed at the beginning of the article. For all qualified participants, the benefit amount will be based on their household income and records of the past twelve months of heating costs. If approved, the participant would receive a one-time credit to their energy account, and the credit would continue to be applied until the entire amount has been used. Those using wood sources receive a vendor voucher, and the vendor would be reimbursed through WAGAP.
To learn more about Energy Assistance and other WAGAP programs, visit www.wagap.org/programs.
Jean Ann Carson, 69, of Goldendale, passed away on September 9 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Her indomitable spirit that felt at home here will live on in the community she described as full of kindred spirits.
Jean was born on February 23, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri to Rosemarie Voelker and John Paul Carson. She is survived by her sister, Joan
Lucille Holloway passed away peacefully, September 16, 2024, at her residence in Roosevelt, Washington, surrounded by family. She was 93 years of age at the time of passing.
Lucille was born February 17, 1931, in Yakima, Washington, to Charles Oscar Skaggs and Ethel Myrle Hayes Skaggs. Lucille was the fifth of eight children and grew up in Klickitat County Washington.
When Lucille was 12 years old, she contracted rheumatic fever. This devastating disease caused her to be paralyzed. She shared with her children that she just could not imagine that her active life was over at age 12. From her bed, she began working to overcome the paralysis, which she did. She had no other complications from this disease but remembered the lessons learned from it for the remainder of her life.
After marrying, she lived and worked in many small towns throughout Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
Lucille was married to Donald W. Read from 1948 to 1973. She was also married to Cecil L. Holloway from 1988 to 2008.
Lucille had seven children from her first marriage with numerous other children who were fostered by Lucille and Don. She put herself through nurses training in 1973-74 to become an LPN. In 1991 she retired from Madras Nursing Home. A few years later, she and Cecil moved to Christmas Valley, Oregon. Lucille spent her retirement years doing the flea market circuit around Oregon, as well as hunting and fishing with Cecil. She
Orberson; her three children, James Paul McKibben, Michael McKibben, and Sallie McKibben; and her three grandchildren, Briar Burke, James Roman McKibben, and Aurora McKibben.
A service was held at Father’s House Fellowship on Tuesday, September 17, at 6 p.m. In place of flowers, donations may be made to Father’s House.
enjoyed caring for animals of all varieties, including an emu and a skunk.
During this time, she was involved in activities in and around Christmas Valley including yard sales, bingo night, going to the casino on the senior bus, but most especially caring for Cecil while he battled a long illness.
Lucille is survived by all seven of her children: Merle Ambrosini, Margaret Miller, Bill Read, Mary White, Oscar Read, Les Read, and Molly Wiseman; as well as 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and her constant companion, Clyde the cat.
Lucille is predeceased by twin brother and sister Gerald and Geraldine; mother Ethel; father Oscar; grandson Chad E. Read; sisters Zelma Kimes, Barbara Welty, and Ivy Prince; brothers Donald Skaggs and Denny Skaggs; and husband Cecil L. Holloway At Lucille’s request, there will be no services.
We want to give a special thank you to Klickitat County Hospice for their loving care during Lucille’s last days. Feel free to make donations in Lucille’s name.
Lucille loved children and animals. Any donations in her memory to an organization that supports either would also be appropriate.
We will always remember Lucille as she lived: full of love, always forgiving and sustained by laughter.
Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, (509) 772-2636. Visit www. gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.
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er] as I do in building. In construction these days, especially here in the Gorge, most of our contracts and people we’re working with, they’re years in advance. Basically I had to scale back and figure out how I could be free from construction and be able to devote myself as a county commissioner.
At the Dallesport candidates meeting, they asked about nuisance properties in Dallesport, and you said that was a rights issue. It sounds like you see a role for both government and the community.
That’s 100% accurate. When you look around our county or in anywhere here in the United States, you look at the Grange Hall, the community centers, Lions, churches. You look at all this infrastructure that we built that was charity-based, built through community service. In this day and age, those places are barely getting by. In the past 50 years, we were building all this; we were able to afford it with much lower taxes and through community involvement. Now we can’t even paint them and put
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regarding environmental stewardship and land management in Klickitat County?
As commissioner, I’ll support ranchers and farmers in protecting their lands from development, and I’ll encourage forestry practices that reduce fi re danger and create jobs. Although green energy should be part of our economic development, we need to ensure that any energy development protects the long-term interests of our rural communities. As commissioner, I will work to update our energy overlay zone documents to protect our communities, farmers and landscapes. How do you view community involvement in the decision-making process for a county commissioner? I started my campaign with a listening tour, and I plan to continue listening to Klickitat County residents during my tenure in
roofs on them and do things like that. So one of my main pushes is to get town hall meetings going again, to get advisory boards. Mainly we need a seniors and a veterans advisory board. We have the back-and-forth between county government and the people in the communities. And some of that’s taking place, but we could have much better input. I’ve been visiting other counties. A great one is Sherman County in Oregon. They do an incredible job with that. They tax very little. There’s a lot of community involvement with farmers. Are you opposed to Under Canvas?
On a personal level, yes, because I don’t see it bringing many tax dollars to the community. I don’t see it bringing many jobs. And there’s what it’s going to do to the road traffic and the environment. But I tell people I have personal views, but they’re based on personal property rights and freedoms. So I don’t think we should tell Husum what to do. I think that the main decision should be Husum’s. Where do you stand on solar development?
office. As a candidate, I’ve been regularly attending commission meetings and meeting individually with county department heads, past commissioners, and leaders of local and state organizations, building relationships that will help me effectively share the concerns and ideas of residents once in office. As commissioner, I’ll communicate regularly with my constituents about commission activities, upcoming decisions, and opportunities for them to weigh in. What measures will you take to promote local economic development, particularly for small businesses and entrepreneurs? I will make sure that county residents are informed about the many resources available to Gorge small business owners and entrepreneurs. I will also support the expansion of
Church Directory
GRACE BRETHREN
BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com.
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
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Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Tue: Youth Group 6-8pm. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Vicar Ann Adams. 509.773.5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461.
Service times: Worship 9:30 ; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
Again, my personal belief is that solar plays a part in our energy infrastructure. I think the main focus of solar should be on people’s roofs because there’s already that space available. It has little to no impact on anybody, and it creates some independence. The next place it should go is not near people’s homes.
Even up in Goldendale, there are parts that are extremely rocky, never been farmed for hay or wheat, and it’s not readily used ranch land. That proposed solar farm near Goldendale is going to affect people’s property values. But once again, it comes down to personal property rights.
I don’t want to deprive any one landowner of being able to make an income or make a living. But I think overall for our county, we have to consider, are we hurting some citizens just for the benefit of the few? I’m not going to tell one person what they can do with their property, but if they have to rezone it and that it impacts us as a county, we need to decide how we can make that happen without it impacting other residents.
And what about the jail situation?
our airport. I have been in discussion with forestry and natural resource groups and believe we have an opportunity to provide training and create jobs in fi re mitigation and best forestry practices.
I don’t believe the jail situation was handled properly. It was brought up very suddenly, almost like the decision was made before anything was brought before the citizens. Overwhelmingly my key standpoint, as always, is we shouldn’t give away our jobs and outsource the jail. It’s better to have it here. When the issues came up with the one death and the health concerns of another prisoner, those were not addressed until just recently. If you handle safety and welfare fi rst and foremost, then you’re looking at a combination of fiscal responsibility and sometimes you won’t necessarily choose the cheapest option. They rammed it forward in the beginning and then switched gears. I don’t think there’s a good accounting of how much it’s going to cost us through a board of County Corrections. That would’ve been great to go out to a vote of the citizens or at least put that forward after addressing the safety concerns. I think some of that was politically motivated.
The Roosevelt Regional Landfill is one of the county’s economic engines, but it has recently lost two major contracts. Our commissioners can play a huge role in assisting with client retention. We need to think about that when voting. Our county needs someone who can help rebuild past relationships and forge new ones.”
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, 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
509-637-3068
Worship Celebration 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene 124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45 ; Sunday School all ages 9:30 ; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic
Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue.
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Wanted
WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.
BIKES. Assortment of 13 different ones. $100 takes them all. 541-354-1748.
NOTICE 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.
WADERS Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
Cats
WANTED: Companion Adult Cat with Personality Fluffy and house trained, tortoiseshell or calico a plus, but not a must. Kitten ok if exceptional. Great home and veterinary care (My Family’s Pet Dr.). Contact Bill at 503-241-4339. The Dalles.
ADULT CAT COMPANIONS FREE TO GOOD HOMES Call Elizabeth at 541-386-5099
Garage/Yard Sales Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper.
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books and lots of miscellanous .... Auto Parts & A ccessories STUDDED Tires. P215/60R16. $20 for all four tires. 541-993-9030. Auto Services AUTO DETAILING Auto detailing for cars small trucks SUVs cabbed tractors and sprinter vans. We are Echo-Friendly and mobile. 541-645-3493 or 541-399-6445. Price starts at $200 per vehicle. Cars SELL your automobile
in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112 Wheels Deal Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome
Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” Pickups & Trucks 2001 DODGE Ram. Silver, stick shift. Mileage unknown. $2,500 or OBO. 541-645-0488. Campers & Canopies 2018
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8.1 CHEU AUD Allison transmission. 4-6 volt house batteries, 2 new Acs, new power awning and more. $23,500. Call/text 503-351-0137.
Apartments for Rent
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE 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.
HOOD RIVER - Furnished Studio, available 10/15/245/14/25 at $1,250/month plus $1,000 security deposit. You’re literally one block from town and surprisingly secluded on a little known section of Sherman Avenue. Park your car and walk to coffee shops, breweries, wine bars and restaurants galore! You have your own private entrance and completely separate living quarters. No Pets. No smoking. Included: king bed, comforter, blankets, dresser, TV, bookshelf, end tables, couch, table, 2 chairs, refrigerator with freezer, microwave, hot plate, toaster oven, toaster, Insta pot, plates, glasses and utensils. Tenant to supply sheets, pillow and towels. Jon, 503720-6431.
Help Wanted NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!
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.
COLUMBIA GORGE NEW IS HIRING AN OUTSIDE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Outside Marketing Representative: Columbia Gorge News is hiring a marketing advisor to service businesses in the area. This position is outside sales for the weekly newspaper in print and online plus niche publications. You must live in the Columbia River Gorge to perform this job. If you are outgoing and like to talk through ideas, this position is for you. The candidate will work from both home and the office. They will need reliable internet, computer, and a smart phone. A vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance is a must. The candidate will work one on one with small businesses in our community to help them find ways to effectively market their business. The sales position will allow the person hired to work their own schedule to fit the needs of the customers. Weekly sales meetings and trainings required. Must have the ability to multi-task and be selfmotivated. The ability to handle basic excel or word documents, perform math calculations and the willingness to communicate well with customers in person and over the phone are needed. Sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate. This position is mainly MonFri but is somewhat flexible with part-time or full-time hours. Hourly, mileage, plus commissions. Email resume and references to: ChelseaM@GorgeNews. com Columbia Gorge News P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031. If you have questions, leave a message: 541386-1234 Ext. 100.
Compliance
NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.
DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS
Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org
HOOD RIVER
COUNTY IS HIRING: Appraisal Assistant Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; 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.
LIVE-IN
GROUNDSKEEPER
We are looking to hire a Groundskeeper to take care of an estate in Parkdale, OR. This individual will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the home (inside and out), trail, pond, grounds, and garden. This role requires someone who has experience maintaining an estate and enjoys working outside to make sure the homes and grounds are maintained to the highest degree. The accommodations for this live in position are lovely. They will reside in a private separate home on the estate grounds. If interested, please call 503450-0712.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Forester Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment Hiring a BCBA to serve Columbia River Gorge Schools ESD 112 is hiring a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst to serve students in the Columbia Gorge Schools. .80540 FTE (149 days per year). $51,291-$79,629 annual salary. School year schedule, benefits and retirement. Apply online: www. esd112.org/takeroot
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve the Glenwood and Klickitat School Districts for the 2024-25 school year. This position is full time, 185 day contract. $55,183 - $103,090.00 full annual range. Apply online: www.esd112.org/ takeroot.
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Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com
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Notice to Contractors 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
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
September 26, 2024, Com-
missioners Town Hall Meeting: 6 - 7 p.m. it the new Klickitat County Services Building, next to the Courthouse. This meeting is available by zoom as well, please see the notice in last week’s Legal Notices.
September 26, 2024, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED course: 4 - 8 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Train for Moments that Matter - Safely, Effectively & Confidently. Whether you need First Aid, CPR, and AED training that satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, or other regulatory requirements, or you just want to know how to keep your loved ones safe. More than 5 million people choose our award-winning courses to learn life-saving skills each year. Instructor: Scott Cascella Cost: $85 Sign up Link: https://www. pdxraft.com/CPR
September 27 - 29, 2024, Klickitat County 4-H Adult Horse Camp: Klickitat County Fairgrounds. Come vacation with your horse for fun and learning. Clinicians: Hailey Prest and Neal Slater. Cost $300 for 2 classes per day. Paint night and silent auction. Contact Martha Parsons 509-637-4016 or Patricia Shamek at 541-9939560.
September 28, 2024, Radical far-right Sheriffs and the threat to democracy: A live online presentation at 3 p.m. at klickitatcountyconcernedcitizens.weebly.com, the Goldendale Community Library, and the White Salmon Mt. View Grange. Hear from the experts at the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and offered by Klickitat County Concerned Citizens. This presentation will cover the ongoing efforts of far-right radical groups to recruit local sheriffs into their extremist movements and organize law enforcement officers. For more information
September 28, 2024, Fair Appreciation Dinner and Queen Coronation: 5 - 10 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway. Come join us for a live and silent auction, music and more. Happy hour starts at 5, dinner is at 6. Tickets are $12/person, 5 and under free. Call Amanda Chamber with questions 509-366-0509.
September 28, 2024, Spaghetti Fundraiser and Raffle: 3 - 5 p.m. at the Mt Adams Elks Lodge in White Salmon, 124 NE Church Ave. Join us for a delectable evening at the Mt. Adams Elk Lodge in White Salmon, Washington, where our Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner promises a hearty meal, exciting raffles, and a tantalizing dessert auction. Savor a plate of perfectly prepared spaghetti while enjoying the lively atmosphere and supporting a worthy cause. With numerous raffle prizes and scrumptious desserts up for bid, it’s an event filled with flavor, fun, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dine, win, and contribute to a great cause! Funds go to support Klickitat salutes, a local nonprofit veterans organisation.
September 28, 2024, Hot Rods and Hot Dogs: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 503 Lewis and Clark Hwy, Lyle Lions Community Center. Please come show off and brag by bringing your hot rods, motorcycles, cars, and cash and help us raise money for our digital reader board for the community. This is another wonderful Lions Club community project.
September 28, 2024, Wa’paas basketweaving workshop with Chestina Dominguez: 10 a.m.12 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art. To honor Indigenous and traditional ways of healing, join us to practice and learn how to make a Wa’paas. You may bring your own materials and projects to work on. We have materials on hand as well.
This learning event is led by Chestina Dominguez, a Care Navigator with Yakama Nation Behavioral Health. Chestina uses contemporary materials to create baskets using the ancient techniques of her ancestors. All ages and all levels welcome. Light refreshments will be served after the class.
There is no cost to participate. All participants receive complimentary admission to the museum on the day of the event. Visit maryhillmuseum.org/ events/wapaas-basket-weavingclass-with-chestina-dominguez September 29, 2024, Annual Chili Cook-off! 5 - 7 p.m. at the Trout Lake Hall Join Us in Cel-
ebrating Trout Lake Hall’s 2nd Anniversary with our Annual Chili Cook-Off! Your ticket includes 8 taste tokens, each allowing you to sample 2 ounces of chili from every contestant, plus 3 voting tokens. Help us crown the People’s Choice Winner and the Grand Prize Winner, selected by our Judges Panel. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this flavourful celebration! Ticket are $15 and are limited. Visit https:// troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp. com/u/37601/320221
October 4 & 5, 2024, Gorge Fungi Foray 2024: 240 Jennings Road, Trout Lake. 2 DAYS packed with Fungal Fun!
Participate in workshops that will help you ID local mushrooms, prepare them into delicious dishes and preserve them for future meals. Hear the foremost experts in mycology discuss the unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest’s edible, poisonous and medicinal mushrooms
Eat freshly made meals each night specially prepared for this event. Drink the best local wine, beer, and kombucha from Underwood’s AniChe Winery, Parkdale’s Solera Brewery and White Salmon’s Blue Bus Cultured Foods
Explore the Forest to discover a hidden world of fascinating fungi Hangout and enjoy the acoustic talents of local artist, Megan Alder and The Woods Visit https://gorgefungiforay. com/for tickets
October 5 - 27, 2024, Herefords and Horseshoes Pumpkin Patch: Join us at 774 Centerville Hwy from Noon to 5 p.m. every weekend in October for our annual Pumpkin Patch. We have a hay maze, petting zoo, pumpkin chunkin and more! Admission for children under 5 are free, over 5 is $10. Every paid admission receives a free pumpkin! Click on our ad at goldendalesentinel.com for an amazing coupon! We are also available for parties and events, please call us at 541-993-0526 or email herfordsandhorseshoes@ gmail.com.
October 5, 2024 Fall Fix-It Fest! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 32 NE Pioneer Place in White Salmon at Gorge MakerSpace. Keep your stuff out of the trash and support the right to repair!
Come on down to the MakerSpace on Oct. 5 for our bi-annual Fix-It Fest — a day of sustainable activities, tinkering, and repairing. Have a vacuum sitting in your closet that needs some TLC? Need to rewire a vintage lamp? Let us help you! Save money, reduce your impact on the planet, and learn
tips and tricks for breathing new life into your beloved (but broken) items. Interested in volunteering as a fixer? Contact us!
October 5, 2024, Community Craft at the Goldendale Community Library: 2 p.m. at 131 West Burgen. All ages and skills are welcome to join us for a community art project, as well as light refreshments. Art will be displayed on the main floor for the month of October.
October 5, 2024, 25th Annual Concours de Maryhill Open Car Show: Car registration begins at 8 a.m., entry fee is $20. Voting begins at 10 a.m. Noon brings in the Maryhill Loops Road Hillclimb race cars which are on display until 2 p.m. The Maryhill Loops Road is also open to the public at this time. Awards are presented at 2 p.m. Admission to the Maryhill Museum of Art is included in the event registration fee. Visit concoursdemaryhill.com for more information
October 5, 2024, Glenwood Fall Bazaar: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Glenwood School, 320 Bunnel Street. If you are interested in a table contact Marlis Dewey at tmdewey@msn.com
October 5, 2024, Alpaca Pumpkin Fest: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 112 McNichold Rd, Bingen, hosted by Cedar Creek Alpacas. Join us for a fun event on the farm with alpacas and pumpkins! Voted Best of the Gorge for outdoor event in 2023. Come see why! Family games, large variety of homegrown pumpkins for purchase, pumpkin bounce house, yummy kettle corn, photo opportunities and lots of family fun and games! Admission is a donation of canned food for our local food bank. Car pool if you can. Please NO dogs allowed on the farm for the safety of our alpacas
October 5, 2024, Dash ’n’ Dine 5K run/walk: 9 a.m. 317 Sanders Way. KVH is holding its 3rd Annual Dash ’n’ Dine fun run. You will receive a commemorative race bib, socks, and breakfast prepared by Chef Trenton Shelton and the KVH Kafe team. For more information, go to: dashndine2024.eventbrite. com. Registration paperwork is available at hospital registration on the volunteer desk. Call 509773-1074 for more information.
October 5 - 6, 2024, Maryhill Loops Hill Climb: 9 a. m. - 5 p.m. Only approved, pre-registered automobiles and drivers can compete in this race. Spectators viewing the race from the Highway 97 Overlook and from designated viewpoints along the route may watch for free. Organized by the Maryhill Loops Vintage Hill Climb Association. For
Entry Form or Information contact Starke Shelby at 206-2300203 or Starke@Nwinsctr-Mi.
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October 11, 2024, Goldendale Chamber’s 2024 Annual Membership Meeting: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Golf Club, 1901 N. Columbus, Goldendale. We cordially invite our members to an evening of distinction and camaraderie—the Goldendale Chamber’s Exclusive 2024 Annual Membership Meeting. As valued members, you are at the heart of our vibrant business community, and this event is our way of celebrating your unwavering support. Visit https:// members.goldendalechamber. org/ap/Events/Register/EqFYjDaHgC6C9 to RSVP for this event.
October 15, 2024, WorkSource Resume Workshop: 1 - 3 p.m. at 116 E Main Street. WorkSource is here for you! Let This is a great way to prepare for the upcoming interview workshop on October 24th and the Job and Community Resource Far on November 6th.
October 17, 2024, Red Cross Blood Drive in White Salmon: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Columbia High School Field House, 1455 NW Bruin Country Rd. Fall into donating blood. Make an appointment to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
October 17, 2024, Mobile Market: 12 - 2 p.m. 104 Simcoe Dr, Goldendale. DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 250 families (or while supplies last). Free food items will be distributed including an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free food will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. Our Mobile Market free food distributions serve people facing hunger. No appointment or documentation required. Please check back here frequently in case of cancellations or for other calendar updates.
October 18 - 20, 2024, Annual Simcoe Quilt Retreat: Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Spend a weekend quilting with your friends while supporting the Klickitat County 4-H leader’s Council. This retreat helps raise funds to put on programs for our 4-H members. We provide the meals! Contact Stephanie Shamek at 509-2084259 or Patricia Shamek at 541993-9560. Cost is $100 for the
weekend.
October 19, 2024, Klickitat County Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Goldendale. The fall season is near and with it comes the Klickitat County Harvest Festival!
This year’s festival promises to be an exciting event for your family and friends to enjoy. So mark your calendars and get ready to experience a day filled with fun, laughter, and memories.
You will be greeted by a lively atmosphere filled with vendors, food stalls, and various activities for all ages. A hay maze, escape room, scavenger hunt, parade, haunted house, as well as the annual trunk or treat are a great way to have fun with your loved ones and support local businesses and organizations.
Buy Tickets at Field of Stars Boutique. Visit https://kcharvestfestival.wixsite.com/klickitat-county-har for a full list of events and times.
October 19, 2024, Dad’s Sourdough Bakery Annual Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 604 S Columbus in Goldendale. Twizted Oak Gardens LLC is proud to announce that our 3rd annual pumpkin patch will be held at our new Bakery! This is part of the events for the Klickitat County Harvest Festival. October 19, 2024, Halloween Dance and Contest: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus in Goldendale. This is part of the events for the Klickitat County Harvest Festival. October 23, 2024, Grocery Story: the promise of food coops in the age of grocery giants: 6:30 p.m. at the Grist Mill, 121 W Main St in Goldendale. A meeting for all people interested in helping the Grist Mill become a co-op Grocery store. Presentation by Jon Steinman. For more information call 509-322-6254. October 24, 2024 WorkSource Interview Workshop: 1 - 3 p.m. at 116 E Main Street. Let us help you prepare for the upcoming Job and Community Resource fair November 6, 2024. November 2, 2024, Fall Fest Craft Show: 9 a.m - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway. Explore a variety of vendors offering unique products, indulge in delicious food, and partake in fun activities for all ages.
November 6, 2024 Job and Community Resource Fair: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. Sponsored by WorkSource. November 10, 2024, Bingo Night at the Trout Lake Hall: FREE! Games start at 5 p.m., all Ages welcome!
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Beth Wood, Collection Librarian Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
You can email Beth at readingforfun@fvrl.org
If you are like me, you nd an author you like and you read everything they write. Everything. But all good things must come to an end, and eventually you have nished all the books. Or, heaven forfend, the author shuf es off this mortal coil, and so their writing comes to an abrupt end. Not always. Several authors have received posthumous Pulitzer prizes for works published after their deaths: Sylvia Plath for “Collected Poems,” John Kennedy Toole for “A Confederacy of Dunces,” and James Agee for “A Death in the Family.” And in some cases, family members nish manuscripts after an author’s death. For example, after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died, “The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes” was co-written by his son Adrian and mystery writer John Dickson Carr. Christopher Tolkien
was made literary executor of his father’s (J.R.R. Tolkien) estate and nished several of his father’s manuscripts from notes. Sometimes other authors are hired to nish a book-in-progress; Richard Preston nished Michael Crichton’s “Micro,” which consisted of notes and research left on Crichton’s computer. James Patterson completed Crichton’s un nished novel “Eruption.” Robert Jordan realized that he would not nish his Wheel of Time series and left extensive notes behind. When Brandon Sanderson was brought in to write the last book, he realized that it would actually take him three books to complete the story. Stieg Larsson’s popular Millennium trilogy was published after his death, and the rst three books have sold over 80 million copies. The series was so popular that two other authors were hired to write additional books—there are currently seven books in the series. Larsson makes a good case in point because in recent years many popular ction series have been carried on by different authors after their creator has died. Clive Cussler passed away in 2020 and was the sole or main author of more than 80 books. Since then, nine new books have been added to three of his series. But how do you nd these books in the library?
Most public library systems, such as ours, use the Dewey Decimal system to classify books for shelving. Under this
Three smart ways to support brain health
(Family Features) Staying healthy goes far beyond physical activity. If you’re laying out a path toward healthier living, keep your brain’s fitness top of mind. As the command center of the body, it influences every aspect of life and requires healthy stimulation, nourishment and adequate rest. Consider a few key suggestions from the experts at the Mayo Clinic to keep your brain sharp:
Satisfy cravings with healthy foods
You can establish a strong foundation for brain health by consuming healthy, whole foods such as whole grains, fish, legumes and healthy fats, plus an abundance of fruits and vegetables, including grapes and leafy greens. Research suggests grapes help maintain a healthy brain. In a human study of elderly subjects with mild cognitive decline, UCLA researchers found consuming 2 1/4 cups of grapes every day preserved healthy metabolic activity in regions of the brain associated with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Combinations of these healthy foods can be made into tasty dishes that support brain health such as this Chicken and Grape Cauliflower Rice Bowl, which features fresh Grapes from California alongside grilled chicken, cauliflower, zucchini, garbanzo beans and healthy spices.
Sleep well
Health experts recommend aiming for at least seven hours of sleep per night. As noted by the Mayo Clinic, adequate sleep may help boost overall memory and brain health by giving the brain time to effectively consolidate memories.
Sweat it out
Physical activity provides wellknown benefits for the entire body,
including increasing blood flow to the brain. After breaking a sweat, make sure you refuel with a post-workout snack like Grapes from California for natural hydration and an energy boost. For more information on grapes and brain health, visit GrapesfromCalifornia. com and find more tasty recipes that support brain health. Chicken and Grape Cauliflower Rice Bowl
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric salt, to taste pepper, to taste
• 1 pound (3-4 pieces) small boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Zucchini:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 1/3 cups halved red Grapes from California
Cauliflower Rice:
• 1 bag (1 pound) thawed frozen riced cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup water
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro salt, to taste pepper, to taste To make chicken: In medium bowl, combine oil, garlic, ginger and cumin. Add turmeric, season lightly with salt and pepper, to taste, and whisk to
system, ction books are led alphabetically by the author’s last name. In the case of series continuations, you can use a keyword (instead of author) search to show books by the author and in the author’s series by other authors. Many times, the title of the book will be preceded by the author’s name—such as “Clive Cussler The Corsican Shadow.” Another way to nd books in a beloved series is to search by the series title (on the library’s website, the dropdown menu on the search bar has an option for “Series”). The title above is in the Dirk Pitt Adventures series. Here are some recent series continuations for popular authors:
• “Clive Cussler Desolation Code” (in the NUMA Files series)
• “Robert Ludlum’s the Bourne Shadow” (in the Jason Bourne series)
• “Robert B. Parker’s Broken Trust” (Spenser series)
• “Vince Flynn’s Capture or Kill” (Mitch Rapp series)
• “Tom Clancy Act of De ance” (Jack Ryan series)
Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
blend. Lightly pound chicken pieces to even them out then turn to coat in oilspice mixture. Let stand 20-30 minutes.
Heat heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, smooth side down, and cook until golden brown underneath, about 4 minutes. Flip with spatula, reduce heat to medium and cook about 4 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to plate and tent with foil. Do not clean pan.
To make zucchini: In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add zucchini pieces and cook, stirring often until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
To make cauliflower rice: In colander, drain cauliflower well. In same large skillet used for chicken, add oil, onion and water over medium heat; cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, cumin and turmeric; cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add drained cauliflower and garbanzo beans; cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide cauliflower rice among four large soup bowls. Slice chicken against grain and arrange on top of cauliflower rice along with grapes and cooked zucchini. Serve warm.
Nutritional information per serving: 420 calories; 34 g protein; 42 g carbohydrates; 14 g fat (30% calories from fat); 2.5 g saturated fat (5% calories from saturated fat); 65 mg cholesterol; 280 mg sodium; 10 g fiber.
New at the Library
FICTION
“Safe Enough: and Other Stories” by Lee Child
“The Life Impossible” by Matt Haig
“Den of Iniquity” by J.A. Jance
NONFICTION
“Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness” by Jamil Zaki
“Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs” by Luis Elizondo “Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed” by Maureen Callahan
DVDS “The Fall Guy”, Universal Pictures
“Wicked Little Letters”,
My husband, Peter, had never had a cat before we adopted Felix, and Felix is taking full advantage of this.
Peter didn’t know, for instance, that cats require tuna, right out of the can, every night at precisely 8:30 p.m.—until Felix informed him. Peter did not know that he was not permitted to be late, nor was he allowed to run out of tuna. Felix has a firm no-substitutions policy. Peter now understands this.
Peter didn’t know the kinds of games that cats like to play, so Felix had to train him from scratch. This has been a lot of work for Felix, but he is patient, and Peter is a remarkably good student—for starting his training at such an advanced age.
Felix started Peter out with relatively easy games at first. There was the Towel Over the Head game, which is quite simple once you get the hang of it. All Peter had to do was throw a towel over Felix’s head and stomp around the floor in front of him so Felix could chase Peter by sound from underneath the towel. The towel serves as a handicap for Felix because, obviously, catching Peter without a towel over his head would be far too easy and not much of a game.
After Towel Over the Head was mastered, Peter moved on to more challenging games. He played Around the House With a Mouse, where Felix has Peter run around with a mouse on a string. But that grew old quickly because Peter is far too slow. They tried Hide and Seek, but that also became tedious because Peter was loud as well as slow, and it was not reasonable to think he could ever outsmart Felix.
Then Peter graduated to Cat in a Box and a Stick, and I have to say, this is where Peter
really began to excel as a student. Felix got inside a box and Peter poked the rubber end of a hiking pole into the open top while Felix grabbed onto the end of the stick. This game sounds deceptively simple, but you must have a light touch with the stick and not punch Felix in the stomach too hard while still moving the stick quickly and coming up with unexpected moves. I tried to play this game once, and Felix jumped out of the box and looked at me with disappointment. I clearly did not understand the rudiments of the game. Felix waited for Peter to play again.
Then we had a larger-than-usual Amazon delivery and Felix got a bigger box. That’s when things got more interesting because Peter had the brilliant idea of cutting a small window in the box and revising the game to Cat in a Box With a Hole and a Stick, and this proved to be even better. Peter laughed himself silly, and Felix played to exhaustion. Peter then cut several more holes in the box, so it became Cat in a Box With Several Holes and a Stick. Felix’s paws were poking out of several windows at once, and Peter left for his bike ride later and later because of the extended rounds required to play this game properly.
“You never had a cat before?” I asked Peter.
“Never! I knew nothing about cats,” he insisted.
“Well, you are an expert now.” It’s surprising, really. Peter is a natural with cats. But they say when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Peter was ready and Felix appeared, ready to mentor Peter in the way of cats.
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Skin!
Did you know your skin is an organ, not the kind of organ that plays music but just like your heart, stomach and lungs. As a matter of fact it is the largest organ in, or rather on the human body. Unlike most of your organs your skin has many jobs to do. The nerves in your body are in your skin and help you feel things around you. Your skin helps your body from being too hot or too cold. It also helps protect your other organs, bones and other parts from the environment outside of your body that might cause harm. The most important job is holding us together. Without our skin everything would fall out. Eww!! Just think, without your skin you could see everything. You wouldn’t want to walk around with all of your inside parts naked would you?
Did you know that if you look at your skin you can only see part of it?
The skin has three layers and each layer has a job to do. The three layers of your skin starting from the outside in are the epidermis, then the dermis and after that the hypodermis. Each one of these layers have a different job to do.
The outer layer of skin that you can see, the epidermis, is the strongest layer. It works to provide protection from germs, the elements like wind, rain and the sun. Did you ever wonder what makes your skin the color it is? Melanin inside your outer skin, or epidermis, decides that.
The more melanin you have the darker your skin is. Freckles are one result of melanins. The epidermis isn’t just the strongest layer but it is the thinnest layer of skin.
Nerves Sweat Gland Hair Follicle Capillaries
Epidermis
Dermis Hypodermis
If you peeled away your epidermis to the next layer you would see the dermis. Without the dermis you would not be able to feel anything and you would not have hair. Can you imagine everyone in the world being bald? The middle layer of skin has all of your hair follicles. The two types of nerve endings that send messages to your brain are here. The sensory nerves send impulses to the brain telling your skin, nose and eyes what to do. For example if you cut yourself these nerve endings send the sensation of pain to your brain. While sensory nerves travel up your spine with messages to the brain, motor nerves travel down your spine. These nerves tell your heart to beat, your digestion system to work and tell your lungs, eyes and muscles to move.
Smartypants Academy!
Parents and teachers! Find some very cool and instructional materials about skin on our website!
Videos!
We’ve got some great videos about how skin works on our website!
Hypodermis
Under the dermis is the hypodermis. This layer is like the others and has its own jobs to do. It connects your skin tissues to the bones, provides insulation, carries blood to the dermis and keeps you from getting too hot or too cold.
Fun facts:
•You shed skin like reptiles do. Your eyelids, bottoms of your feet, palms of your hands and your eyelids normally don’t grow hair.
•You normally have tons of good bacteria living on your skin. These little buggers keep bad bacteria from getting inside your body.
•Your skin is home to over a million microscopic mites called demodex. They help the skin in many ways, but the most important is helping you shed dead skin.
•Your fingernails and toenails are just hardened skin cells Those cells are called keratin.
