Goldendale Sentinel September 27, 2023

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The Horror

Fentanyl users share their experiences

Part 1

LOU MARZELES EDITOR

Today The Sentinel begins a multipart series of first-hand accounts from fentanyl users. The information is compiled from a variety of sources, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity either directly with The Sentinel or through an intermediary. To protect their privacy, names and details that could be used to identify the sources have been altered, though the information about how their days and experiences unfold is accurate. We begin first with a statement from a medical authority on fentanyl about the drug’s uniquely perilous physiological characteristics.

Gillian Zuckerman, MD, PhD: When you save a life with Narcan [a nasal spray administered to a fentanyl user who is overdosing], you’re doing it by precipitating withdrawal. It’s a much worse withdrawal syndrome for those who have experienced it than just your typical heroin or fentanyl when it wears off. It’s not just coming out of a high. My patients tell me it’s like the worst flu that you’ve ever had, with severe body aches and then anxiety, agitation. The system that fentanyl is working on in the brain is so closely tied to basic activities of life, like those connecting to our mothers at birth; it’s the same system. It’s so fundamental that your brain literally will tell you if you do not have this, then the alternative is death. That’s what folks who are using fentanyl are faced with: they feel like they’re going to die by not getting their next dose. So then it makes a lot more sense why somebody would risk death by using fentanyl…

As of right now, fentanyl is our

most acute danger. I would say methamphetamines are very dangerous for people, too. But those are over a longer period with more subtle changes in health. Fentanyl, as the biggest danger for overdose, unfortunately, is your drug leader.

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John is about two hours into his fentanyl-idyllic high. He’s already wondering how soon to get another dose. Sure, the drug is fairly cheap—you can buy a single pill for less than the cost of a candy bar—but when the fentanyl high is so short, maybe two or three hours, you need a lot of it to keep out of pain.

That’s John’s primary goal now. The euphoria of the high is matched by the horror of the low.

It’s not just a matter of maintaining a high—something increasingly difficult to do because of the body’s increasing resistance to the drug—now it’s a matter of staying out of hell. That’s what withdrawal from fentanyl feels like, a pain felt in your very bones, gnawing at your synapses, devouring you at a core level.

More doses are a breeze to come by if you have the money. Dealers of course don’t have booths on the street, but they might as well; they’re plentiful and easy to find, especially once they know you. They’ll make “welfare checks” on you to keep you stocked. Sure enough, John walks a couple of blocks from his home, and his high helper, Arnie, is on his porch watching John approach.

“How much you need, John?”

Arnie asks, a salesman’s pleasant smile on his pock-marked face.

“I got a hundred bucks,” John answers.

“Shoot, that should keep you in business for a couple weeks.”

See Drugs page B4

Cilker: music and ag

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

Goldendale musician Margo Cilker’s new album, “Valley of Heart’s Delight,” was released on September 15. Cilker grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and spent time in South Carolina, the Basque country, and Oregon before moving to Goldendale in 2021. She lives here with her husband,

Forrest VanTuyl, who manages her tours and plays in her band.

Cilker’s music is variably described as Americana, country, and folk. She plays guitar and sings on “Valley of Heart’s Delight,” her third album after “California Dogwood” in 2019 and “Pohorylle” in 2021. She chose to live in Goldendale so that she and her husband could balance their

LOU MARZELES

ART FESTIVAL: Saturday saw crowds enjoying Goldendale’s first Art Festival taking over both east and west sides of Main Street at Columbus Avenue. Top, the artists and building owners who provided the eye-catching artwork on the four buildings at the corner of Main and Columbus share smiles under the large mural on Round 2 at the southeast corner. Second from top and left inset, vendors spread out in booths showcasing their wares on East and West Main Street. Above left, Art Festival Project Director Jeanne Morgan speaks at a podium right in the middle of Columbus and Main; the city allowed the entire intersection to be blocked off for the occasion. Above right, Goldendale Chamber of Commerce President Jacqueline Eide, left, stands beside Washington Senator Curtis King, a strong supporter of the event and who spoke at it. The certificate he holds reads, “This certificate honors Senator Curtis King for his time and efforts supporting Goldendale’s budding art community, presented at Goldendale’s first annual Art Festival on this day, September 23rd, 2023.” Adding to the day’s warm feelings was a milestone for Pat’s Place owner Patricia Farrer (right) who celebrated her 80th birthday with the door to her shop open for all to enter and share in a fun spread of artwork and lots to eat.

ZACHARY VILLAR

COUNTRY ROOTS IN GOLDENDALE: Singer/songwriter Margo Cilker just released a new album.

Beginning October 1, 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).

To put your name on the waiting list for appointments, call (509) 493-2662 extension 202 or toll-free (800) 755-1192 extension 202.

For residents in the Wishram/Goldendale area, call (509) 773-6834 extension 369 or toll-free (800) 755-1192 extension 369.

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 household members.

4. Proof of their physical address.

5. A copy of their heating bill.

This complete packet of documentation must be brought to the scheduled appointment in order to apply for energy assistance. Staff cannot hold incomplete applications and will have to 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 at local Senior Centers are in the planning phase. Notices will be posted on the WAGAP website and social media once event dates are confirmed. Seniors are also encouraged to read their local senior center newsletters for announcements.

Last week Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the Stop Overdose in Schools Act with Reps. Kim Schrier (D-WA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), and John Moolenaar (R-MI) to address the skyrocketing adolescent fentanyl overdose rate. This legislation would set aside funding for naloxone training and purchasing and increases naloxone access for school resource officers, security personnel, and school nurses.

“Fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for people ages 18-45, and no community has been left untouched by this crisis,” said Newhouse. “I am proud to introduce the Stop Overdose in Schools Act, which would address the skyrocketing adolescent overdose rate, since it has become clear that our police and school resource officers need more support. This bill will be absolutely critical in helping our hardworking frontline workers prevent the tragic drug-related overdose deaths of Central Washington—and America’s—youth.”

“The opioid epidemic is a devastating public health crisis that has impacted every part of our nation, including our children. As a mother, a pediatrician, and a congresswoman, I am concerned and understand this issue needs to be addressed from every angle, and that includes

in schools,” said Schrier, M.D. “The Stop Overdose in Schools Act will allow for school administrators, security personnel, and nurses to be trained in the administration of opioid reversal agents, with a focus in areas with high rates of drug-related overdoses in youth and in rural communities. This should be part of a greater strategy to educate parents and children about the danger of taking any pill not prescribed by a physician and purchased in a pharmacy because ‘one pill can kill.’ It is time to address this issue and keep our children safe from what could very easily be a fatal overdose.”

“Opioid overdose deaths among children and adolescents have risen exponentially in the last several years, and some of those young lives could have been saved if they had been treated quickly,” said Strickland. “While we work in Congress to address the root causes of the opioid crisis in this country, with this legislation, Rep. Newhouse and I are making sure that those on the frontlines of this battle have all the tools they need to save lives.”

“Making sure kids are safe at school shouldn’t be a Republican or Democrat issue; it’s an American issue, which is why this legislation is so important to me. Although Montana is far from the Mexican border, we are feeling the effects of

the drug cartels smuggling deadly fentanyl across our northern border. Unfortunately, their first stop is the Blackfeet Reservation, and that fentanyl ends up poisoning kids who don’t even know they are taking it,” said Zinke. “The Stop Overdoes in Schools Act will help to save lives by equipping and training school staff with Narcan to reverse the effects of fentanyl overdose and poisoning. This is a life-saving and common-sense resource that should be readily available in schools and the bill cannot pass quick enough. I am very proud to be a sponsor of this legislation.”

“The opioid crisis has impacted Michigan families of every background. Unfortunately, this issue has begun to affect more school children than ever before,” said Moolenaar. “I am supporting this legislation because it will increase access to life-saving resources and help make sure rural schools in particular receive much-

needed funding to confront this crisis,” said Moolenaar.

“NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is appreciative of Representative Newhouse as he seeks to increase naloxone access for school resource officers, security personnel, and school nurses and educate those who have first responder contact with American’s youth. The Stop Overdoes in Schools Act allows for 50% of the recipients of this pilot program to be located in rural areas, the areas we know that receive the least amount of resources. NAADAC also applauds that the other 50% is prioritized in school districts with high rates of drug overdoses by youth. This is an important step in lowering the overdose and death rates among youth in American.”— Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW BSW, NCACII, CDCIII, SAP, Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

It’s rare, but it happens— no one knew any of these people in last week’s picture, though a couple of people thought the cows looked familiar. Luckily we found a slip of paper that actually said what the picture was about. Here’s what it said: “BREED CHAMPIONS in 4-H division at the Trout Lake Dairy Show

last Friday were (from left): John McNeel, Brown Swiss; Diana Webberly, Jersey; Jeff Duke, Guernsey; and Tom Beeks, Holstein and Grand Champion. All were Trout Lake youth. The event is part of the Klickitat County Fair.” Unfortunately, the picture was not dated, so we still don’t know when it ran.

Sesquicentennial Corner: Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

Below is a picture of a story that ran May 18, 1922, about a mill in Goldendale that burned down that year.

This

week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

Fifteen people all in their places with bright, shiny faces. How many people does it take to run a business, anyway, if that’s what this is? Must be around

Christmas unless that tree in the background is a metallic weeping willow. Who are the people? What was the occasion? When? Where? All we know is

L OOKING BACK

September 24, 1953 – 70 Years Ago

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

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

Police chief Fred Perry added another specimen to the long list of beasts he has roped in the line of duty when he lassoed J. C. Robinson’s runaway hog Friday morning. The 175-pound porker set up a piercing squeal when the chief put the rope on him but settled down when Fred scratched him on the side with a stick. Fred loaded the hefty hog into the paddy wagon and drove him back to his pen. Fred caught up with the porker in the alley behind Nye’s Café about 8:30 a.m.

September 8, 1962 – 61 Years Ago

Tammy, a 5 year – old Brown Swiss cow, recently gave birth to triplet calves, two heifers and a bull. The calves, Julie, Jodie, and Jack are normal sized, healthy calves. The new mama cow belongs to 11- year-old Allen Ray Counts, son of Bud Counts. He bought the cow from his Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Counts, with a single calf at her side a little less than a year ago. Counting the triplets, Allen Ray already has four calves from the cow in less than a year. The calves came naturally and started sucking without assistance. Dr. Jim Klein, Goldendale Veterinarian, was consulted about the birth of triplets and described the birth as being very rare. Triplets happen once in 105,000 births. Other livestock owned by Allen Ray include six sheep, a saddle horse, a Shetland pony, and a dog.

September 26, 1963 – 60 Years Ago

Last year The Sentinel reported the rare birth of triplet calves to a Brown Swiss cow owned by 11-year-old Allen Ray Counts. Tuesday morning the Sentinel was informed that Tammy the cow had calved again – this time presenting twins to the young owner. Five baby Calves in two years. Allen Ray is a “natural farmer” his parents and grandparents say. He loves animals. This feeling seems to be understood by the cow, who is rapidly building a herd for him. Allen has six healthy calves from a single cow which averages two calves per year. Although no official records have been located, the odds of twin calves following a triplet birth must be astronomical.

September 25, 1969 – 54 Years Ago

Home Federal Saving and Loan association of Yakima will open its recently approved Goldendale branch office next Wednesday, October 1. The Goldendale office will be located temporarily in the United Telephone Co. building, at 119 West Court Street opposite the county courthouse. That location will be utilized until such time, hopefully before the new year, when the new building will be ready to house the branch operations. The Goldendale office will be linked by modern communication with its parent office in Yakima, where the most modern methods are in use. The staff is proud of its computerized Burroughs data processing machine which can rapidly make notations on the customer’s permanent record. The customer records are kept on magnetic tape in a computer in Seattle. When a teller punches information into the board at the main counter the information is transmitted to Seattle by special telephone line. The computer in Seattle updates the customer’s account and transmits back the revised data to be printed in the passbook-all in 1-50th of a second.

September 24, 1970 – 53 Years Ago

Paul Halm’s steam-up of the Klickitat County Historical Society’s steam tractor engine for the county fair parade and later belt-up and operation of the grain separator by the engine at the fairgrounds would have delighted the late Cort Miller (who owned the engine in its later working years). He was very fond of the Russell engine, whose grate-tube fi rebox made it one of the “easiest steamers” in the farm engine class, as one of the smoothest-operating. Paul demonstrated the latter facility quite well during his fair demonstrations.

Paul Halm is a rare product of the Midwest farm belt – a mechanic who has had experience on the farm and who likes and understands steam engines and has had enough experience to be an authority on the out- of -touch subject. He keeps informed through an organization known as the Western Steam Fiends, which meets periodically each year to hold a number of “steam-ups” in perpetuation of their hobby.

September 23, 1993 – 30 Years Ago

The house that neighbored the Presby House since 1903 changed addresses last week when it was pulled down Broadway behind a semi-tractor and found its new residence across from Dehart’s Red Apple Market. Jack Runyan bought the house last summer for one dollar from the Historical Society on the condition he move it. Runyan and the four backers have spent $23,000 to move the house to its new location. They spent around $13,500 for a new plot of land for the house to sit on and spent $10,000 to move the house.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

On those forms where it asks who to notify in case of an emergency, I always write, “Doctor.” What’s my mother going to do?

Deja moo: the feeling you’ve seen this cow before.

What if there were no hypothetical questions?

I’m going to invent a GPS device for kids that keeps repeating, “We’re not there yet... We’re not there yet... We’re not there yet.”

OpiniOn

How seniors can protect against cybercrimes

Dear Savvy Senior,

I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was infected with malware, and I just found out some cyber crook opened up a credit card using my identity and went on a shopping spree. Do you have some simple tips to help me stay safe while online?

Paranoid Patty

Dear Patty,

Unfortunately, cybercrimes against seniors continue to be a big problem in the U.S. According to the FBI 2022 Elder Fraud Report, cybercrime cost Americans over age 60 more than $3 billion last year, a whopping 84 percent increase from 2021.

Savvy Senior, Jim Miller

While anyone can be subject to cybercrimes, seniors are frequent targets because they tend to be more trusting and have more money than their younger counterparts. But there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from online fraud, hacking, and scams. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Strengthen your passwords: A strong password should contain at least 12 characters and include numbers and a special character, like an exclamation point or asterisk. Be sure to change your password across different sites to ensure a hacker could not gain access to all accounts through one password. And keep a written list of all your passwords stored in a safe, secure place.

On your smartphone or tablet, be sure to set up a four or six-digit PIN to protect your device.

Opt out of pop-ups: To protect yourself from computer viruses and other forms of malware, make it a habit to avoid any pop-up style message when you’re on the web. Sometimes hackers disguise their malware as pop-up advertisements or “special offers” when you’re shopping or reading online. Clicking on these pop-ups can lead to viruses or data breaches.

If you encounter a suspicious pop-up message, don’t click on anything in the window. Simply leave the site or close out of your web browser.

When in doubt, throw it out: Sometimes online hackers will send you an email or text message and pretend to be someone they’re not in order to convince you to share valuable information with them, such as your Social Security Number, address, or credit card information. This is called phishing.

If you receive a message from an unknown sender, do not respond or click on any links or attachments. Instead, either ignore the message or delete it.

Share with care: There is such a thing as oversharing, and it definitely applies to online profiles. On social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, online hackers can easily gather information about you from what you post–like where you live.

Ensure your privacy settings are up to date so that only people who follow you or are your Facebook

friend can see your posts.

Verify websites: Before you shop or access your bank online, double check the validity of the website you’re using. Reputable sites use technologies such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) that encrypt data during transmission. You will see a little padlock icon in your browser and usually “https” at the front of your address bar to confirm it’s a secure connection. If you don’t see it in the web address that you’re on, you should not trust that website with your passwords, payment, or banking information. Have some back-up: Practicing safe habits will protect you and your information, but you don’t have to rely on just yourself to stay safe. Anti-virus software works in the background to protect your computer from a variety of malware and helps to make it easier for you to avoid threats while surfing the web.

For more information on how to safeguard your personal technology devices and information, visit Consumer.ftc.gov and search “Protect Your Personal Information and Data.” And to report fraud and identity theft go to ReportFraud.ftc.gov and IdentityTheft.gov.

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

Burn-out has got to go

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

This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena.

I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds

for three hours.

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

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

Ken McKune Goldendale C

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

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

I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.

My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

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Hometown

4-H Club earns major achievements

One of my favorite things here is sharing great news about our Glenwood kids. This is the time of year when Glenwood High School seniors are deciding on colleges and receiving acceptances. It’s exciting for the seniors and their families and makes all of us proud of these kids we’ve watched grow up. Isabella Bensel, daughter of Jason and Sarah, has been accepted to Montana State University in Bozeman, where she plans to study nursing. She’ll make a great nurse, for sure. Go, Bobcats!

Grace Griffin, daughter of Dan and Kara, has been accepted to Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande where she will major in elementary education. Grace has been a student aide in elementary classrooms here in our school and will pursue a field dear to her heart. Go, Mountaineers! I’m looking forward to sharing more of these “breaking news” stories about members of our Glenwood class of 2024 in the weeks to come.

The Mt. Adams Community 4-H Club certainly has earned the right to feel very proud after their great showings at the fair this year. The following 4-H news was sent to me by Josie Dickey, the club reporter. There’s a lot, but it’s all great news. I would just like to add a huge thanks to all the adults who contributed their time as leaders and helpers to make their 4-H year such a great success.

The Mt. Adams 4-H Club has been up to quite a bit this year. We had our first meeting where we discussed our goals for the year and welcomed our new members. We started the year with a fruit sale to help raise money to put towards our club and new Glenwood

The Klickitat and Skamania County Disability Resource Fair will be held Saturday, October 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mt. Adams Elk Lodge at 124 N.E. Church Avenue in White Salmon. You can learn about resources for people with disabilities, and the class is for the entire family. For more information, contact Theresa Van Pelt at (360) 513-6682 or email P2CC@peachnw.org.

Notice: the location of the Memorial service for Fredrick Henchell has been moved to the High Prairie Community Center. Any RSVPs should be sent by October 1. Questions? Contact Cynthia Henchell at (509) 6375186.

Natasha Rene-Lynn and David Doolin invite one and all who knew Michelle Doolin to join in honoring her memory. Her Celebration of Life is on October 8 at 2 p.m. at Wishram Park. There will be memory photos and a slide show presentation. They hope you will attend and remember their beautiful baby sister whom they all miss very much.

Lyle School News: if you have a four-year-old and wish to register them for school, there are still openings in the PreK/TK classroom. Give Jen a call: (509) 365-2211. The first Family Night will be held on Thursday, October 19. More details are on their website or social media.

If your child needs some color in their face for School

Picture Day on September 28, just pinch those cheeks and tell them to bite their lip. The pictures are treasured by the family members who don’t get to see them regularly. If the first take is a little less than perfect, picture re-take day will come in October.

Community Welcome signs. As we approached The Ketchum Kalf Rodeo, we sold water and pop at our annual pop stand. We also made an appearance in the parade with the newly decorated and musical float. We even had a float and pop stand in the Trout Lake Fair Parade as well!

As the summer went on, we started to break off into our groups, working hard on our fair projects and learning new skills along the way. Recently we returned home from our long week at the fair where we finally got to show off our hard work. As we round out this year of fair, we would like to give a big thank you to all the people in our communities who have supported us as well as to our amazing buyers at this year’s Market Livestock Sale!

This year our club was awarded several large achievements. For the pig barn. we have Grand Champion Market pig shown by Isabella Bensel, Reserve Champion Market Pig shown by Emily Anrig, Grand Champion Senior Showman Jayla Avila, Grand Champion Intermediate Showman Riley Rickman, Reserve Champion Junior Showman Norah Kabrial, Bernice Thiele Memorial Hog awarded to Bailey Rickman, and the Fair Directors Award for New Technologies/Decorations.

The Pig barn wasn’t the only barn with achievements. In the Goat Barn, we have Reserve Junior Showman Rileigh Dickey, who also won 2nd in the costume contest. In the Poultry Barn, we have Reserve Grand Champion Market Chicken shown by Bryn Kreps. Bryn also won first place in the poultry costume competition.

Last, but not least, we have the steer barn with several

If you missed the first meeting of the Gorge Makerspace offering a new series of learning, do not fear. The next one is on October 11. They are building a space in their facility to focus on crafts, mainly sewing. They will have beginning and intermediate level courses.

Beginning Machine Sewing will be held October 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. They also plan to hold Introduction to Embroidery on September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. The location is 32 NE Pioneer Place in White Salmon. Email: maker@ gorgemakerspace.com.

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - U.S. Forest Service are currently seeking highquality candidates to fill permanent positions within the wildland fire organization locally.

The deadline to apply is September 29. It’s a great place to find more hard-working and passionate team members who look out for each other and who are dedicated to saving our national forests, homes, and their fellow man.

I apologize to the recipients of the Lions Scholarship Award this year for not posting this earlier. Congratulations go to Hanna Beeks and Kayla Mayner—good going, girls!

I mustn’t forget our Lions First Saturday Breakfast this coming September 30. Wouldn’t want you to miss out on getting a warm, welcoming, tummy-pleasing, nurturing, mouth-watering, yummy great breakfast to start the day and end the week. It’s all waiting for you at the Lions Club. You may have noticed that the Dallesport Community Center has had a facelift, with the outside

achievements. The steer barn was awarded the State Commissioner’s Award for excellence in educational displays, outstanding quality of livestock, and exemplary exhibitors.

The State Commissioner complimented the club on how well spoken, helpful, and knowledgeable all the kids were. Way to go beef kids. Josie Dickey, Max Tuthill, and Claire Jenson got a Directors Award for exemplifying new skill sets.

On the 4-H Foods Day we had many accomplishments.

Junior Jacy Bryan - Favorite Foods White Ribbon, Table Setting, Blue Ribbon. Intermediates, Riley Rickman - Favorite Foods, Blue Ribbon, Grand Champion Ribbon, and Table Setting, Blue Ribbon. Kyla Bryan - Favorite Foods, White Ribbon, Table Setting, Blue Ribbon, and Judge’s Choice Award. Riley Eichner led an activity where the 4-Hrs made freshfruit arrangements during their free time between other activities. Mrs. Lonnie Dean served as the judge and Bailey Rickman served as the clerk for 4-H Foods Activity Day.

The Style Revue was held in the Glenwood School Multipurpose Room on Friday, August 11th.

Mrs. Kate Kreps gave a demonstration to each of the girls about the best way to model their outfits to show off the garment’s features. Mrs. Jaecee Hoctor also helped coach the girls as they modeled their outfits. It was a special treat to have Kate and Jaecee help the girls with their modeling. Four of the intermediate girls scored 100% on the modeling portion of their contests!

Kyla Bryan -Construction, Blue Ribbon and Grand

and storage shed getting new paint jobs. The concrete part of the building was pressurewashed by the Klickitat County Public Works Department, and a great group of volunteers painted afterward. Kudos go out to all who worked together and gave their time to make the Community Center look great. Klickitat County Commissioner Lori Zoller is working on plans for our new Community Center sign. Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail.

Champion Ribbon, Modeling, Blue Ribbon, Top of Show Ribbon, and Judges Choice Ribbon. Bailey RickmanConstruction, Blue Ribbon and Reserve Champion Ribbon, Modeling. Blue Ribbon, and Judge’s Choice Ribbon. Riley Rickman, Construction, Blue Ribbon, Modeling, Blue Ribbon, and Judge’s Choice Ribbon. Riley Eichner – Construction, Blue Ribbon and Modeling, Blue Ribbon. JayCee McLean – Construction, Outfit #1, Blue Ribbon, Modeling Outfit #1 Blue Ribbon, Construction, Outfit #2, Blue Ribbon, Modeling, Outfit #2, Blue Ribbon, Construction, Outfit #3 Blue Ribbon and Reserve Champion Ribbon, Modeling, Outfit #3, Blue Ribbon and Judges Choice Ribbon. All intermediate girls sent their garments to State Fair in Puyallup. We would also like to give a big shout out to our Horse department. We have Bailey Rickman who was 3rd overall Intermediate Western Games, and the Hoctor family consisting of Jocee, Jentry, Josh, and Jacee winning second place in the family penning competition.

Now we would like to give a special shout out to our Market Livestock Buyers this year! In the Pig Barn, we have Isabella Bensel’s pig bought by Brasuell Plumbing, Emily Anrig’s bought by Mountain Logging, Avery Eichner’s bought by Radcomp, Riley

Eichner’s bought by Gross Enterprises, Norah Kabriel’s bought by IBC Construction, Paislee Lavallie’s bought by Glenwood Community, Jade Mclean’s bought by Brasuell Plumbing, Jaycee

Mclean’s bought by West End Communities, Wyatt Patterson’s bought by A & E Heating and Air, Bailey

Rickman’s bought by Wolf Line Construction, Riley

Rickman’s bought by Bill and Toni Troh, - Dale Thiele, and Jake and Gina Eldred. Lilly Rude’s bought by Blankenship Trucking, and Lynnaha Steinbach’s bought by Market Stock Sale Support.

In the goat barn, Rileigh Dickey’s goat was bought by Gorge Storage Units. In the Poultry Barn we have Bryn Kreps’ chicken bought by Mountain Logging. In the Steer Barn we have Josie Dickey’s steer bought by Jerry Bryan and Stanley Dickey, Emma Patterson’s

bought by A & E Heating and Air, Max Tuthill’s bought by Chilton Logging, Claire Jenson’s bought by Viper Winds, Blaine Arnold’s bought by Market Stock Sale Support, Joslyn Arnold’s bought by Glenwood Community, Jentry Hoctor’s bought by A & E Heating and Air, Jocee Hoctor’s bought by Martin Taylor, and Samuel Knott’s bought by Glenwood Community. Thank you for your support!

Here’s on last reminder that the fall meeting of the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneers Association will take place at the Glenwood school on Sunday October 1st at 1:00 p.m. Following a potluck lunch, Harold Cole will give a presentation on the restoration of the Whitcomb cabin on Conboy Lake Wildlife Refuge. Please know, you don’t have to be a descendant of pioneers of this valley to attend. If you have an interest in the history of this beautiful area, you are very welcome to attend and to join the Association. At each meeting, I learn more interesting history of our valley and look forward to these spring and fall gatherings.

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

Community Events

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Zumba Classes – Soul 2 Soul Health Center 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday

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

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

Monday

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509-773-6100 or 509-493-1533.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Yoga Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Jill Kieffer RN Instructor call to pre-register (541) 4903704

• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.

• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library

• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487

• Goldendale School Board

Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.

• Goldendale School Board

Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.

Tuesday

• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit https://www.klickitatcounty.org/643/Board-ofCounty-Commissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.

• TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com

• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-250-0625

• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-772-2717

• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.

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

• Narcotics Anonymous, 5 – 6

p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 pm the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-2503746

Wednesday

• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday,

https://lylewa.com/about-us.

Thursday

• EPIC Game Night – every Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the EPIC youth center. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.• Drinking Democratically – 3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Ayutla’s.

• Drinking Democratically

– 3rd Thursday of the month 6

– 7:30 p.m. at Ayutlas in Goldendale

• New Parent Support Group

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email: josh7harrison@gmail. com.

• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815

• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library

• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games in the teen area.

• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m.

September 30, 2023 – Octo -

ber 28, 2023, Pumpkin Patch: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 774 Garner Rd. Centerville. Herefords and Horseshoes invites you to their Pumpkin Patch every weekend through October. There will be 1 free pumpkin, a petting zoo, free parking, hay maze, games and face painting. Admission is $10/ person. Concession sold separate. CC accepted. 509-845-3046

beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 –June 2024 at The Harbor, 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org

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

• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station

• Crochet group – 1st Wednesday of the month. 10 – 12 a.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@wilddaffodilsewing.com

• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle

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

• Pinochle at the Centerville Grange – 3rd Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 p.m. 228 Centerville Hwy

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

• Family Storytime at 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library

• Popup Café – Noon at the Mason’s Hall on Columbus until further notice.

• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom

– 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!

• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available

• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Sharon 509-310-9172

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank

– 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.

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

Goldendale

Friday

• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30

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

for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library)

Saturday

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).

• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.

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

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

Community Events

September 27, 2023, Goldendale High School Homecoming Pep Rally & Coronation Ceremony

September 29, 2023, Goldendale Homecoming Noise Parade and Football Game

September 29, 2023, Pasta with a Purpose: 6 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion Post 116 off of Broadway St. A benefit dinner for Molly Nicholas and family. Live Auction for Items. All proceeds benefit The Nicholas family to help cover medical and related expenses for Molly Nicholas.

September 30, 2023, Goldendale High School Homecoming

Dance

September 30, 2023, Community Breakfast: 8 - 10 a.m., Grange Hall 228 E. Darland, Goldendale. Come join us for a scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and fruit breakfast. Sponsored by CPAKC and WAGAP. Call for information 509-281-

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

October 7, 2023, Celebrating 2023 Solar Eclipse with Bob Yosele: 12 – 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. The celebration begins outside the library from 12–1:30 pm, with telescopes set up for your viewing pleasure.

Bob Yosele, a member of the Rose City Astronomers, will be on hand to answer questions. Please note that solar observations will depend on the weather.

If it’s cloudy or rainy, this portion of the event will be canceled. Then join us inside, in the Camplan room from 2–3 pm, for a solar eclipse presentation by Bob Yoesle. There will be time for Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the annular solar eclipse happening October 14, and also read about the total solar eclipse occurring April 8, 2024, on the NASA website

October 7, 2023, Concourse de Maryhill Car Show: 8 a.m. –8 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum

Dr. Join us for our 24th Annual Concours de Maryhill car show! This is an open car show for all makes, models, and years. This year the show will feature a silent auction, lots of raffle prizes, and, in partnership with the Maryhill Museum of Art, up to two (2) free passes to the museum per vehicle entry! For members of

the public who are interested, the historic Maryhill Loops Road will be open from noon to 2:00 pm to cruise at your leisure. For those of you looking to enter a vehicle into the show, day-of registration opens at 8:00am. If you are looking to get ahead of the rush on show day, don’t forget to check out our website, www.goldendalemotorsports.org,to find our pre-registration form. Preregistration closes on September 28. We hope to see you there! October 7, 2023, Black Tie & Blue Jeans Fundraiser: 5 – 9 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland in Goldendale. Don’t miss out on this incredible event that combines sophistication with a touch of casual. Join us at our BLACK TIE & BLUE JEANS and make a difference in our community. Reserve your spot now and get ready for an evening filled with laughter, good food, and exciting auction items! If you have additional questions, please contact KVH Memorial Foundation Director, Sam Counts at 509773-1074 or scounts@kvhealth. net. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Reserve your tickets online at KVHBTBJ2023. eventbrite.com. You may also purchase by check or cash by calling Sam Counts at 509-7731074 to make arrangements. This year we are raising funds to purchase a much needed highdefinition surgical display tower for our operating rooms. An arthroscopic surgical tower aids in minimally invasive joint surgeries using integrated components like a camera system, light source, and fluid management system. This technology allows for smaller incisions, resulting in reduced pain, quicker recovery, and a decreased risk of infection for patients. The high-definition visualization improves surgical precision, while the fluid system offers a clear view of the joint. Overall, this advancement enhances patient outcomes and can be more cost-effective in some cases.

October 13, 223, GGACC Annual Membership Meeting: 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. This special event will bring together our esteemed chamber members for an engaging and informative gathering. During the meeting, we will provide comprehensive chamber updates, sharing important insights into our initiatives, programs, and future plans. This is your chance to stay informed about the chamber’s activities and contribute to its growth and success. In addition, we will be presenting awards to recognize our chamber members for their achievements during the past year. It’s a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our members while fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie. The Annual Membership Meeting is not only an opportunity for networking and building connections but also a chance to gain invaluable knowledge and perspectives from fellow chamber members. By attending, you will have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and collaborate with like-minded professionals. We highly encourage and value your presence at this significant event. Mark the date in your calendar and prepare to be part of an evening that will leave a lasting impact on your business journey. Together, let’s make the Annual Membership Meeting an unforgettable experience that strengthens our chamber community.

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

November 3 – 4, 2023 Lyle Christmas Bazaar: Lyle Activity Center.

DCYF grant to assess rural home visitation needs

them.”

Daniel John Jagelski

Daniel John Jagelski passed away at his home in Goldendale on September 18, 2023. He was born, raised, and educated in Portland, Oregon.

Dan loved and was loved. He was the father of seven children: Monica, Bruno, Nicholas, Adam, Aaron, Michael, and Jennifer Louise. He adopted Rachel, Zoey Rose, and Michael, and shared his life with many children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruno and Constance Jagelski, and two brothers, Berni and Jerry. He leaves behind three sisters, Sue, Chick, Teresa; and his brother, Tom. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann, his partner, his friend, the love of his life. Dan Jagelski had two wives; one gave him seven children, and the other gave him peace. To carry on his heritage, he has a couple dozen grandchildren and 11

great-grandchildren to date. Dan served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1955 to 1958, and rose to the rank of sergeant. He enjoyed working in the road construction business as a Highway Engineering Technician. When driving a road he had worked on, he would, tongue in cheek, say, “I built this road.” Dan John Jagelski was raised as a Catholic, tried and often failed to live as a Catholic, and he died as a Catholic. A funeral mass for Dan Jagelski will take place at 10:30 a.m., September 30, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 210 S. Schuster Avenue, Goldendale. Rosary will take place at 7 p.m., September 29, also at Holy Trinity Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, (509) 772-2636.

Ronald “Ron” Dean Loomis

Ronald “Ron” Dean Loomis passed away September 21, 2023, at Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale. Ron was born October 14, 1939, and was 83 years of age at the time of passing. Ron was born in Red Lodge, Montana, to Glenn Russell and Rose Elizabeth (Mance) Loomis. He was one of four children; he had two brothers and a sister. Ron grew up and attended schools in Clarkston, Washington, and after high school served in the United States Navy. Ron was in the Navy from November of 1955 to November of 1958.

Ron met Victoria “Vickie” Lynn Moser while he was cleaning a bank where she worked, and they married June 16, 1962. They were married for 61 years and had two boys, Michael Dean Loomis and Douglas Roy Loomis; two grandsons,

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Mathew Dean Loomis (& Brittany) and Cody Wayne Loomis (& Karissa); and three great grandchildren, Kaedence Loomis, Tilden Loomis, and Everett Scott Loomis.

Ron loved the outdoors, loved fishing and hunting with his sons and grandchildren and wife—and they loved being with him. Ron loved his family very much.

Per Ron’s wish there will be no formal services.

Memorials are encouraged to be made in Ron’s name to The Wounded Warrior Program.

Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620, (509) 772-2636. Visit www. gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.

In an effort to bring home services to all counties in Washington State, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has awarded Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) a Rural Home Visitation Exploration grant for $30,000 to complete a needs assessment for Klickitat and Skamania counties.

In a 2022 Home Visiting Exploration Study, DSHS listed Klickitat and Skamania as two of five prioritized counties that do not currently offer the department’s home visiting services and show a high level of need according to two other assessments conducted in 2019 and 2020.

Abby Whalin, the Pathways program director at WAGAP, became aware of the grant and felt it aligned well with what her team does in the region with its many partners and decided to apply to conduct the new needs assessment. The WAGAP application was recently approved, and the contract was awarded at the beginning of September. The team is now off and running to organize activities. The goal is to provide families with home-based support so children are better prepared for school, parentchild bonds are stronger,

and abuse and neglect are less likely to occur.

Whalin said the committee must first understand if the community buys into the home-visiting services option. Then, it would determine who can help provide those services in the two rural counties, as DCYF does not have the capacity to provide them directly. Finally, it would determine a specific program that would be most successful.

“There are currently nine accepted evidencebased models in the State,” Whalin said. “If it becomes apparent that the community does indeed want these home-based services for young families, then we would work with area partners to see what organizations and programs might be the best fit for Klickitat and Skamania Counties and make those recommendations.”

The assessment is on a fast track as the grant ends June 2024. The newly developing planning committee must convene and document at least three in-person meetings that engage various stakeholders to ensure there is local buy-in and determine a path forward. The first event will be scheduled in October or November, with more

details to follow.

“We were chosen by DCYF to do this work because we were able to demonstrate a high level of community trust where we know WAGAP is already recognized as an agency in the community that has the best interest of the community at heart,” Whalin said.

“Our proposal really is centered around capturing all community voices.”

Using the support of the WAGAP team, including the bilingual and bicultural Community Health Workers and well-established community partners, Whalin wants the committee to confidently say that it represented the wide range of voices in Klickitat and Skamania counties. They’ll be asking about needs, buy-in, and confidence in organizations’ ability to provide future services.

“This type of program is designed to fill the gap for those families who are not yet connected through their local school system and don’t have access to Education Support District resources,” Whalin said.

“Having someone who can come into the home and provide support and direct connections to community resources and education will make it easier for

The focus would be on families with children, newborns to age five, or families that homeschool older children. This also includes supporting women with mental health support before and after giving birth, families utilizing the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program, or those who have young children with special needs.

Whalin says recommended solutions may look different in Klickitat and Skamania counties. The team will be working with Health and Behavioral Health departments, local agencies, school districts, community members, and many other local partners during this study.

An honorarium has been established to assist participating community members with things such as gas vouchers to help them dedicate their time and expertise and be able to travel long distances to participate in in-person activities.

For more information on the Rural Home Visitation Exploration grant, email pathways@wagap.org or call WAGAP’s Pathways program at (509) 281-0829.

Klickitat, Benton, Kittitas, and Whitman counties

The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $6.6 million in low-interest loans and $150,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in Benton, Kittitas, Klickitat, and Whitman counties.

Among the projects awarded funding is a worldfirst sustainable, zerocarbon fertilizer plant in Richland. Atlas Agro North America Corp. will invest $1 billion in a new facility to produce nitrogen-based fertilizer from green hydrogen that will support sustainable food production in the Pacific Northwest. The facility will have the capability to produce nearly one million tons of fertilizer annually, and bolsters Washington’s emerging

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hydrogen economy.

“These low-interest loans and grants mean more jobs and economic sustainability for Washington’s rural communities. This successful approach has created thousands of jobs and attracted private investment totaling billions of dollars over the years. Today’s news continues that legacy of opportunity for the state’s residents,” Gov. Jay Inslee said.

• Klickitat County

• $1 million low-interest loan to the Port of Klickitat for the “DIP 151E Building Project.” This project includes the construction of a shell for a new 10,000 square foot facility, including the extension of utilities and infrastructure.

Their Committed Private Partner, Full Circle LLC, dba Wood Family Spirits, is investing $2.5 million in the project, and is expected to create 36 jobs. CERB funds

are matched by $1 million in local resources.

• $75,000 grant to the City of Bingen for the “Bingen Waterline Extension Study.”

This study will assess the feasibility of developing a 2.34 acre plot along SR-14, now zoned commercial.

CERB funds are matched by $75,000 in local resources.

• Benton County – $4 million low-interest loan to the City of Richland for the “North Horn Rapids Sewer Extension.” This project will build new sewer infrastructure to expand the Horn Rapids Industrial Park. Their Committed Private Partner, Atlas Agro North America Corp., is investing $1 billion in the project, and is expected to create 160 jobs. CERB funds are matched by $1 million in local resources.

• Kittitas County –$75,000 grant to Kittitas County for the “Bowers

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Field Business Park Feasibility Study.” This study will evaluate the feasibility of developing approximately 850 acres of land surrounding the Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field). CERB funds are matched by $47,200 in local resources. • Whitman County –$1.6 million low-interest loan to the Port of Whitman County for the “Central Ferry Rail Spur and Water Extension Project.” This project will construct a rail siding and waterline extension to serve Lot I at the Port’s Central Ferry site. Their Committed Private Partner, Agrow Solutions LLC, is investing $2.5 million in the project, and is expected to create and retain 14 jobs. CERB funds are matched by $400,000 in private resources. Learn more about CERB at www.commerce.wa.gov/ cerb.

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

CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic

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

CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

EASTERN ORTHODOX

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission 301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline

1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm & Youth Group 5pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook

Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace

"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."

LUTHERAN

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

Everyone welcome.

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

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene

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

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

CERB invests $6.75 million in

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The Washington Outdoors Report: Outdoors Roundup

JOHN KRUSE FOR THE SENTINEL STATE FISHERIES BIOLOGIST DIES IN

TRAGIC ACCIDENT:

On September 13, a 31-year-old fi sheries biologist working for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife drowned while snorkeling in the Wind River near Carson. Contacted a week after the incident, WDFW media representative Becky Elder declined to release the identity of the employee. However, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, who responded to the scene, did release the name of the victim, who is Erin Peterson from Ridgefield, Washington.

In a press release from WDFW, Agency Director Kelly Susewind stated, “She [Peterson] was an extraordinary woman and colleague. Her commitment and dedication to her work as a fish and wildlife biologist was exceptional. Our hearts are with her family and all who knew and worked with her.”

Peterson was participating in a survey of summer steelhead when she became entrapped and drowned. These surveys are done to count the number of adult fish and their redds (where eggs are laid) in rivers around the Northwest. In

their press release, WDFW stated they have now canceled snorkeling surveys until further notice.

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GREAT DAY

OF FISHING LANDS US IN LAST PLACE:

MarDon Resort at Potholes Reservoir was the host of the annual Marathon Dock Tournament that took place between Friday evening the 15th through Sunday morning the 17th at the resort marina. A full field of 148 anglers paid $40 each to participate and the individuals who caught the biggest two fi sh from any of the 10 species available here took home some money ($400 for fi rst place and $135 for second place). Some of the biggest fi sh caught off the docks included a 14+ and 13+ pound carp brought in by K. Goss along with a 9.7-pound channel catfish reeled in by Nicole Nelson.

Meanwhile, 20 boats participated in the Old Farts Bass Tournament on the 16th, and Rusty Johnston and I were onboard one of them. We had a great day of fi shing, reeling in over 30 bass and four walleye. Unfortunately, only one bass was a quality one (3.5 pounds), and Rusty lost a 4+ pound smallmouth bass just as we were about to net it. At the end of the day, we weighed in a limit of five bass weighing just under 11

pounds, putting us dead last among the 20 teams.

Who were the winners?

That would be the repeating championship team of Tag Watson and Matt Krumdiak who weighed in a 21-pound limit of bass, earning them a $1560 paycheck. The big fi sh of the day was hauled in by Jake Boomer, a hefty 5.47-pound largemouth bass worth $500. Boomer and his partner Mike Bess came in second place at the event, weighing in just over 19 pounds of bass, receiving a check of $730 (plus the big bass bonus).

The Old Farts Tournament is put on in mid-September every year by the Banks Lake Bass Club. It

What´s in the Sky

JIM WHITE FOR THE SENTINEL

October is just about here, with autumn in full swing. Days are really getting shorter. At the start of October, sunrise in our area is at about 7:04 a.m., with sunset at 6:46 p.m. By Halloween, the sun does not rise until about 7:45, and the Sun sets before 6 p.m., at about 5:53. We lose about three minutes a day of sunshine.

The good news, if you are a stargazer, is that you don’t need to wait until late to see dark skies. October is a good month for stargazing with

earlier dark skies, yet still moderately warm temperatures, and periods of clear weather.

The big item for October is the Annular Solar Eclipse, occurring on October 14. Starting at about 8 a.m., the Moon will begin to move in front of the Sun. Maximum eclipse for our area will come at about 9:19, with the Moon covering all but a small sliver of the Sun. The eclipse will end for us at about 10:40 a.m. The eclipse will be total in a path from southern Oregon through Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas.

What exactly is an “annular” solar eclipse? It occurs when there is a solar eclipse at a time when the Moon is slightly farther from Earth than average. The Moon appears smaller in the sky and does not block all of the light from the Sun. Where the eclipse is total, you will still see a ring of light showing around the edge of the Moon. “Annulus” is a term for a ring-shaped structure, hence the name.

Like all eclipses, it is not safe to view the Sun without eye protection. You could suffer permanent eye damage. NASA has an excellent

is a low-key, fun event and the club does a great job putting it on. You can fi nd out more about this tournament and other ones they host at www.bankslakebassclub. com. MarDon Resort’s annual Marathon Dock Tournament will take place again next September and you can fi nd out more about that and the resort at www. mardonresort.com .

DID WASHINGTON STATE PARKS CANCEL THANKSGIVING?

I was reading the September Washington State Parks e-newsletter that covered the remaining free days available for day-visitors to enter and park in Washington’s State Parks

without a Discover Pass. One of those dates is the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24. I was curious why the State Parks and Recreation Commission chose to not call it a Thanksgiving or Day after Thanksgiving free day, and I emailed the media department to ask them why.

Having not received a response right away, I began researching this and found the day after Thanksgiving was fi rst made a free day to enter state parks in 2017 where it was called, Autumn Free Day. It remained as Autumn Day through 2021, but in 2022 the free day after Thanksgiving got a new name, Native American Heritage Day. However, in 2023, the late November free entry day was once again designated Autumn Day. Is this all about wokeness and cancel culture towards Thanksgiving? Did someone object to it being called Native American Heritage Day?

I did receive a reply from State Parks media staff shortly before this column went to press stating, “Washington State Parks and the departments of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Natural Resources (DNR) have offered a Discover Pass ‘free day; the day after Thanksgiving for several years. The free day is not

associated with Thanksgiving. It is the last free day of the year, and coincides with autumn and school vacation for many families.”

So perhaps I’m mistaken about cancel culture, though the reply doesn’t answer the question as to why they changed the name from Native American Heritage Day back to Autumn Day for 2023. Maybe it’s just the way things are done by our state agencies in Washington these days. A great example is the Hungarian partridge, nicknamed the “Hun” for short, which saw its name changed to the completely non-offending and uninspiring name “gray partridge” a few years ago by WDFW. Autumn Day falls into the same category. Afraid to offend any one person or groups of people, you just change the name to something that won’t offend (or inspire) anyone.

Of course, that’s just my personal opinion. However, no matter what it’s called, November 24 would be a good day to get outside into one of our state parks instead of spending the day inside of big box retail stores or in front of a computer all day shopping online.

John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio. com.

web page describing how to safely view the Sun, via fi lters or a simple pinhole box projector. Check it out at solarsystem.nasa.gov/ eclipses/safety.

A great way to view the eclipse will be at the Goldendale Observatory. You can also help the Observatory celebrate its 50th anniversary! The eclipse event will certainly be busy, and you may need to take a shuttle bus to the Observatory area. The anniversary celebration will require reservations. Check out

the Observatory web page at www.goldendaleobservatory.com and look under “Special Events.”

Jupiter joins its fellow gas giant, Saturn, in the evening sky in October. At the start of the month, you can fi nd Jupiter low in the east, just to the right of the waning gibbous Moon. Jupiter will rise at about 8:05 p.m., about 10 minutes after the Moon. As the month progresses, Jupiter will rise earlier each evening. By the end of the month, the gas giant will be above the horizon by 6 p.m.

Jupiter will be in the dim constellation Ares. While it is a bit farther from Earth than it was in September, Saturn will be in a better position to view in October. The ringed planet will be due south in late October, at its highest point in our evening sky, and best for viewing. Located in the constellation Aquarius, Saturn will easily outshine nearby stars. The Moon will lie just to the right of Saturn on October 23.

Enjoy October’s night skies!

J K

WINNERS: Matt Krumdiak and Tag Watson, winners of the Old Farts Bass Tournament.

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interests in agricultural work and music.

“In the winter, when we’re off the road, we can be here and jump back into helping feed cows on the Diamond D, and Forrest can pick up other jobs,” said Cilker.

As she prepares for her album release tour that will see her traveling across the country through October and November, Cilker spoke about the difficulties of touring successfully. She said she was glad to have her husband, who she calls “the cowboy with the calculator,” managing things.

“He has a very keen sense of budgeting,” said Cilker. “He’s very practical. The profit margin is so narrow that for it to make sense, nothing can fall through the cracks. Forrest and I both have a long history of touring, but a lot of it was doing more modest tours.

DRUGS from page A1

Arnie closes the deal, knowing a committed user can easily go through 10 pills or the equivalent a day. John immediately pops one in his mouth. Ingesting it isn’t as much fun as smoking it—John likes the look of the wisps of smoke wafting around his head, like some mysterious shroud of alternate reality—but he needs the hit right away. He knows fentanyl acts quickly, within minutes. He’s heard of people injecting it for an instantaneous high. He’s not quite ready to jab himself with a needle, but he plays with the idea.

John has bought himself another couple of hours out of hell. Back at home, he hides his stash on the back of a picture hanging in his mother’s living room. She’d never think to look there.

Hell comes early

But she did fi nd it there. That afternoon when John goes to his goodies, they’re gone. The nagging anxiety that lives in the background of his mind ramps up a couple of notches, triggered by the mere anticipation of sinking into the withdrawal.

His mother is standing in the doorway between the kitchen, where she has been making dinner, and the liv-

We were both living out of our cars and just drifting around and doing what we call the brewery circuit, playing every brewery in the West. We met so many incredible people doing that, and those were very formative years creatively; it’s our ‘on the road’ years. It’s very American.”

Cilker considers herself a songwriter more than a country music artist. Her songs are full of reflection on the past years of her life, and she hopes her words can inspire that same introspection in the listeners.

“When I was coming up in the world, I appreciated shows that had big musical moments but also have thought-provoking lyrics that stick with you when you go home and lead you down different literary paths, or make you want to read a certain book.”

ing room.

“Looking for something?” she asks.

John’s panic is not quite full-blown, but it is primed. He feels that awful sinking feeling as cortisol and adrenaline start pumping into his system, fi red by the stress he fights to keep at bay.

“Mom,” John says, his voice a raspy, desperate whisper. “What did you do with it?”

“John, I warned you. I will not have that stuff in my house.”

John sinks slowly to the couch. There is fear in his eyes. His mother takes it to mean keen disappointment, having no frame of reference to know the anguish about to unfold.

“Mom. I have to have it. I’m not sure I can make it without it.”

“I’m not about to enable your irresponsible behavior. For God’s sake, you’re 19 years old, a grown man. People quit drugs all the time. Just snap out of it.”

John is gone in a flash, back to Arnie’s place.

“Please, man,” he pleads. “Just let me have some. I’ll pay you later. I don’t have any more money.”

“Not my problem, man,” Arnie replies with businesslike unconcern. “Go rob a

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BILINGUAL RECEPTIONIST/ PAYROLL CLERK

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Growing up in the Bay area, Cilker would drive to the city to see shows and says she’s been to a lot of shows in her day. But the prospect of breaking into the industry seemed hopeless when she was an underage musician who wasn’t even allowed into 21+ venues where live music was being performed.

“That was a struggle for sure. Being 19 years old and wishing I could jump into the music scene, but it was not possible. That’s when it was very convenient to go to Spain where there’s not really a drinking age. Everybody’s in the bars together; it’s not as strict.”

Cilker began playing at open mics when she was still in high school and was part of her school’s rock club where they would play birthday parties and school events. She said she’s always

store or something.”

John is not practiced enough at crime to contemplate doing that right now, though he senses he could take a stab at it before long. He returns home, wondering if maybe his mother was right: people do get off drugs, so maybe I really can go cold turkey. But he’s had enough brushes with withdrawal to think that’s a total fantasy.

The terror is a beast now, a hideous alien creature bursting across the doorstep of his consciousness. He thinks of that movie monster that gets ingested into people’s bodies and then eats its way out of them, killing them with wanton impunity. That’s what this feels like.

An hour later his mother fi nds him tearing his hair out by the roots. Cognition in this moment escapes him; only later does John wonder if his mother had any idea how paltry the pain of tearing out hair felt compared to the torment within.

His mother is in shock. How is this possible?

This is the first in a series of stories that will continue in subsequent issues.

Dr. Gillian Zuckerman, a medical professional specializing in opioid issues, is based in Yakima, Washington.

been obsessed with music.

“Any time I was in a new place, I was like, ‘Is there a show tonight? Is there a show happening? Where’s the music?’”

When she got older and started playing live shows more regularly, she would drive from town to town across the Midwest, living out of her car, camped out somewhere with a camp stove to cook on. These experiences of solitude within nature influenced the song writing that went into her new album. She said she doesn’t receive inspiration from the strip malls of the suburbs that she grew up in.

“I got a good dose of suburbia,” said Cilker. “I just had to switch it up.”

Having toured throughout Europe and recently playing a music festival in Denmark, Cilker said there’s a big audience there for the

kind of music she plays. She recorded one of her first EPs while studying abroad in Spain and where she met European musicians who love American music.

“Everywhere I’ve toured in Europe, people love Country. There’s always been an audience for me doing Country music.”

In her younger years, Cilker used to play up this side of her music when she toured through Europe, playing upbeat, rockin’ country blues. But now she plays music her own way, with honesty and sincerity and takes her time to say what she needs to say. She dedicated this new album to her family and said one of the themes of the album was the concept of home.

“Here in the rural West, there are a lot of connections to land and place,” she states. “As someone who

feels like they’re in exile in their own homeland, where I come from, there’s a tension there. Like the way people are in and of a place like Goldendale—I don’t have that same connection where I grew up. I felt out of place. It’s just one of the weird tensions of my life, that I felt like a misfit where I lived. Or I just couldn’t work at the same pace as people around me. But I’ve also learned so much living in this part of the country. I’ve been really humbled, and I’ve learned so much.” Regarding future plans, Cilker said she would love to get a local show in Goldendale. She kicks off her album release tour for “Valley of Heart’s Delight” with a show on October 5 in Missoula, Montana. You can learn more about her at her website, www.margocilkermusic.com.

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LIVE & WORK in JAPAN

The Hood River-Tsuruta

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

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

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Flavorful,sustainable seafood

(Family Features) Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish, or anything in between its an exciting excuse to bring the family together for favorite meals Delicious recipes abound when seafood is on the menu

However this is no longer your grandparents’ seafood Today more than half of all seafood consumed in the US is farm-raised a practice known as aquaculture

While the industry has made strides throughout the last few decades, from increasingly sustainable farming practices to technological advancements that can help feed a growing population not all farmed seafood is equal, and neither are the certifications you see on its packaging

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nonprofit Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has created and enforced the world’s strictest standardsforfarmedseafood Itssea green ASC certification label is only found on farmed seafoodthat meets these high standards helping seafood shoppers make informed purchasingdecisions

Its a movement some of the nationsleadingseafood grocersand chefsare gettingbehind

‘About2/3of our seafoodofferings are raised on farms, which reflects both growing supply and demand, saidAbe Ng CEO of the SushiMaki restaurantchainandmarketstations

Theres a much broader customer understanding and appreciation of aquaculture than say 10 years ago However not all farmed seafood is equal in terms of quality, environmental sustainability, and

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September Sunshine

He was sitting outside his home on a tiny patio wearing afedora and smoking acigar

He had a portable music player sitting beside him, and he looked as if he was enjoying the September sunshine about as much as anyonecould Goodafternoon! IsaidasIpassed Goodafternoon! he agreed I dont smoke,butIlike the smell of cigars

My grandpa smoked a cigar occasionally and the smell of cigar smoke reminds me of my childhood In fact all of September reminds me of childhood

by fall headed off to parts unknown By comparison even with the occasional trip to Mexico my life seems very dull

Then there are butterflies who arent even butterflies until they decide thats what comes next They build themselves a cocoon and show up looking like another creature entirely in a few weeks time It doesnt seem quite fair, buying a new pair of boots and tryingto compete withthat kind of transformation

But although any transformation I attempt will pale beside the butterflys, I think there might be something hard-wired within me that says in the fall “Now is the time to get ready!”

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SeaGreenBeGreenorg parsley horseradish red onion and Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Cajun seasoning Mix coleslaw and CreoleRemouladeSlaw about3/4ofdressing Stiruntilcoated then add more dressing if desired Refrigerate coleslaw until ready to

Preptime:30minutes

Coleslaw:

• 1/3cupmayonnaise

• 1tablespooncapers,chopped

• 1 teaspoonstone groundmustard

Cooktime:10minutes serve Tomaketacos:Heatgrilltomedium heat Oncehot,toast tortillason each side until browned on edges Stack toasted tortillas on plate and cover with toweluntilreadytoserve

1/3cupparsley chopped

• 1/2teaspoonhorseradish

• 1/3cup redonion diced

• 1 tablespoon Cajunseasoning

• 1/2bagcoleslaw mix

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• 6 smallcorntortillas

• 1 tablespoon Cajunseasoning

• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined

ASC-certifiedshrimp,thawed

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Pour Cajun seasoningover shrimp andstiruntilshrimparecoated Cook shrimp 3-5 minutes per side, or until shrimp are firm and Cajun seasoning is blackened Remove shrimp from grill to prevent overcooking

To serve place about 1/4 cup coleslaw in each tortilla then top with 3-5 shrimp and green onions Top

• fresh salsa or pico de gallo with salsa or pico de gallo if desired (optional)

• 1 lime, sliced(optional) Squeeze wedge of fresh lime over top,if desired

I see yellow buses carrying kids to school and wonder how it is possible that school buses look so muchthe same after all these years I feel the same need for a new pair of shiny shoes Autumn says that we shouldbe putting on our new shiny shoes and getting outourfreshlysharpenedpencils(remember that smell?) andheading off on adventures I actually bought new boots this fall Ive never had Dr Martens and so I got myself a pair I love them My husband Peter says I look like Frankenstein but I know he means that in the nicest possible way With my new Dr Martens all laced up Ifeel as if I shouldbe racing off to catch ayellow bus or sharpening some pencils or at least picking out some fancy new notebooks

But there is no bus to catch, no new class starting My life as pleasant as it is remains very much the same while all around me the season is signaling that big changes are coming Ive often envied birds, who have a much busier social calendar than I have ever had They arrive from who knows where in the spring, scope out the neighborhood build a house, raise a family, leave the neighborhood and are back on the road

For what? I cant help but ask And when I dont come up with a ready answer, I feel frustrated Surely I should be busy growing wings or at the very least storing up a winters worth of acorns Instead, Iwalk aroundin my shiny new boots, andI wonder if I shouldn’t be doing something different even if it’s less ambitious than learning to fly or stockpiling enough food to live on for six months

And then I think about that fellow with the cigar and wonder if heisn’t on to something

Because it is going to get colder and certainly less pleasantthanit istoday This is as true of autumn as it is of life Any reasons I might have had for delaying doing things that sound like fun soundpretty foolishinthe autumn

Im glad I bought those shiny new boots I dont think Ill take up cigar smoking but Im going to try very hard to do something new in the September sunshine something fun before itstoo late Photos and other things can be found on Facebook at CarrieClassonAuthor

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Honey Badgers

Some animals do not rely on size to be feared. Some smaller animals can pack a big punch.They are tough as nails and they are not afraid of anything. The honey badger has even been named by the Guiness Book of World records as the “Most Fearless Animal in the World”. So, where do they live, what do they eat, and just why are they so tough and fearless?

If you look at this animal you may think he looks like a skunk that works out a lot. With the dark body, short legs and white markings down its back there is no mistaking the family resemblance. The family body odor is there as well. Not wanting to be outdone by its cousin, this little fellow can release a stink bomb of great magnitude. The honey badger is part of the mustelid family. This is the same family of animals that includes skunks, weasels, otters, ferrets and badgers.

Its real name is Ratel, but it is called the honey badger because its favorite food is honey. The honey badger is a carnivore so why does it crawl right into a bee’s hive to eat? It wants the small grubs laid by the queen that will soon turn to bees. Honey is just an extra treat for all the hard work he does getting to the hive and fighting off the bees. The bees battle back. They try to protect their hive from the badger, but his skin is too tough and his fur is too thick for their stingers to penetrate.

A honey badger’s thick skin won’t save it from everything. When he’s bitten by a snake, this little guy has to call on another super power. The animal is not immune to snake venom, but it is resistant to it. Honey badgers like to eat snakes. Snakes often find themselves face to face with this mighty warrior when it enters the badger’s burrow. Over time, a natural resistance to snake venom has formed in the honey badger’s body. Scientists have studied how honey badgers can be immune and have concluded that over time, the badger’s DNA has changed to resist venom. In other words, it has evolved.

Honey badgers have adapted in other ways as well. They can live in forests, on the plains and in jungles and in the desert. Its short legs and long claws help it dig a lair to live in. It may dig as deep as nine feet to make a home. It is in this burrow that the honey badger will give birth up to twice a year. They only have one baby at a time and it will stay with its mom for about eight months while it learns to survive.

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With thick loose skin, formidable stink glands, claws up to two inches long and teeth sharp as razors that can bite through bone, it is no wonder this is considered a tough animal. Add that to the fact that these guys have no problem standing up to large predators like lions and you can see why they are considered to be “The Most Fearless Animal in the World”.

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Timberwolves win 29-15

GHS Volleyball team defeats Granger 3-0, Mabton 3-0

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Observatory Hill wants to thank the Goldendale Fire Department, Rural 7 Fire Department, DNR fire trucks, and all the volunteers who helped put out the grass fire behind our house. Because of this quick response, the out-of-control fire was soon extinguished. We called 911 immediately, and fire departments responded. Lots of volunteers grabbed shovels to help contain the fire by trenching a fire trail around the who area.

Thank you, again, for all your help.

Goldendale volleyball players, from left, Lexi Molnar, Lydia Hanning, and Ada Garner celebrate a point against Granger as they continue their winning ways last week.

Tindall, left, and Lydia Hanning of Goldendale defend against Granger during their 3-0 win in league play.

Goldendale hitter Taryn Rising, right, helps lead the

over Granger.

All photos by Mike sAlsbury for the sentinel

Goldendale players stand at midfield for the playing of the National Anthem as the sun sets behind Mt. Adams prior to their 29-15 win over Columbia (Burbank) on Friday.

It’s a picture perfect night at Barthlow Field as members of the Goldendale football team make their entrance to take on Columbia (Burbank) on Friday in Goldendale.

Goldendale quarterback Braxton Seaver looks for running room as lineman Seth Wilder, left, clears the way during the Timberwolves 29-15 win over Columbia (Burbank) on Friday.