Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) will host a telephone town hall session today, September 4, to hear from constituents of Washington’s Fourth District. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Anyone interested in joining the event can RSVP at https:// tinyurl.com/yu5y5hmk.
County puts hold on lithium batteries
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
The Klickitat County Commission meeting on August 27 was quick and generally quiet. The biggest development was a vote to sign resolutions enacting moratoriums on the bulk storage and warehousing of lithium batteries and on the siting, installation or development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) within the unincorporated areas of the county.
The vote was not unanimous as Commissioner Jacob Anderson felt the commission was rushing things.
“We don’t have any literature or factual basis that staff has been able to find that shows 50 12-volt lithium batteries are an imminent public safety threat, do we?” he asked. He also said that the county doesn’t even have a definition of BESS in its ordinances. “I want to make sure that nothing slips through because we don’t have a definition of BESS.”
His was the lone dissenting vote on both items.
Heather Jobe gave an update on the recent primary elections, noting the county had a 49 percent turnout, above the state average of 40 percent. She said the office was preparing a mandatory recount in the commissioner of public lands race. Washington uses a top two primary system, allowing the top two vote getters to move on to the general election, even if they are both from the same party. In this race, the top spot was clear, but the race for the person to face them in the primaries was so tight it required a mandatory manual recount.
The last time there was a statewide recount in a Washington State primary was in 1960, she said, and the last time in a general election was in 2004 in the Rossi vs. Gregoire contest for governor.
“The difference in that race was 133 votes,” she said. “This one, statewide, is a difference of 51 votes, which is .0064 percent. The RCW requires that if the difference is less than 2,000 votes, and less than one half of one percent that there be a recount.”
And although the recount will cost the county approximately $6,500, she said the state is picking up the tab because it’s mandated. She also responded to a comment made during the public comment period about the budget work starting late in the year,
“In addition to the jail taking from my time,” she said, “this budget posed an extremely difficult starting point, with the deficit being much more substantial than in prior years. This required much more work and effort from me, finding and correcting errors in the initial entries, analyzing and developing summaries and dashboards in order to educate the board.”
And HR Director Robb Van Cleave gave an update on the jail transfer.
The Williams Mine Fire continued to spread Monday in the Mt. Adams Wilderness near Morrison Creek. The fire consumed down logs and other fuels on the ground, with gusty winds pushing the fire to the east. It has crossed Morrison Creek but is west of the South Climb Trail. Scooper airplanes and a “heavy” helicopter dropped water on the fire to slow its spread.
A strategic firing operation was conducted to consume fuels around the Morrison Shelter yesterday. This reduced the intensity of the main fire when it reached this area.
The La Grande Interagency Hotshot Crew arrived at the fire and has been working with the local Cascade Initial Attack crew on preparing the South Climb Trail for use as a control line if necessary. They are cutting the down logs near the trail and moving the wood away from it. Brush
publication this year. Over the next several issues, we’ll
and small trees are also being cut as needed to make the trail a safe place to stop the fire if it continues to spread to the east. Prep work will continue today. A dozer did some road repairs on the FS Rd 550 to allow dump trucks to access the South Climb trailhead. Piles of limbs, small trees, and other woody debris will be hauled away from this area to be piled in a safe location. Overnight, thunderstorms rolled through the area, bringing lightning and some showers. To-
day fire personnel will be evaluating how the storm affected the fire and fuels. The rain may make fine fuels like grass and brush too wet to burn, but will do little to affect the flammability of down logs and snags. Ground and air resources will be watching for new fires ignited by lightning and are prepared to take suppression action.
SAFETY: Most schools, including Trout Lake School, are now back in session. Hunting season is also starting.
SENTINEL FILES
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $2 million in grants to eight projects— including one in Klickitat County—that will expand the state’s portfolio of project-ready industrial sites, with incentives for private investment.
The one-time grants will help publicly owned sites become more competitive for business attraction and investment. County governments, port districts and tribal governments submitted proposals to support specific industrial site projects.
“We’re delighted to award these grants to support some exciting projects envisioned in rural communities around the state,” said Commerce Director Mike Fong. “These sites have the potential to attract manufacturers with good jobs that can be a catalyst for additional economic activity.”
The eight grant recipients are: City of the Dalles/ Klickitat County: Columbia Gorge Regional
Airport (Klickitat County) - $250,000
Plans for the aviation business park within the 430-acre site include aerospace manufacturing, aviation research and development and aviation schools. The grant will fund civil engineering work regarding traffic, waterlines, sanitary sewer and stormwater, drainage, grading and preparation.
City of Chehalis: Chehalis-Centralia Airport (Lewis County)$350,000
The city’s site readiness project is located in the northern portion of the Chehalis-Centralia airport. It includes 135 acres suitable for projects related to alternative fuels, advanced air mobility and emerging technologies. Project funding will support environmental and engineering studies, a cultural resources study, and pre-design activities.
City of Richland and Port of Benton: Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park (Benton County)$200,000
The project focuses on site readiness planning studies and infrastructure planning for 837 acres of the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park. Engineering studies will determine whether infrastructure can accommodate largecapacity developments.
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation: Old Okanogan CasinoBingo Hall (Okanogan County) - $200,000
Located at the Old Okanogan CasinoBingo Hall in the Colville Reservation, the project includes a Rail Improvement Study, an electrical feasibility study, a traffic analysis study, a water supply assessment, a wastewater infrastructure assessment and a market study.
Port of Chehalis: Bishop Road Industrial Sites 1 and 2 (Lewis County) - $250,000
The project positions the property for permitting and availability to fill and grade the property in preparation for being completely shovel-ready for industrial
More than eight million volunteers will kick off a global campaign in September to offer a free interactive Bible educational course, and many in the Goldendale area will participate.
Jehovah’s Witnesses, known for their hallmark door-to-door ministry, also organize yearly special campaigns to raise awareness of scriptural solutions that address the concerns of the public. Last year, the nonprofit organization reported averaging more than seven million Bible studies each month.
“Many people are pleasantly surprised to learn how an ancient book can provide solutions for day-to-day problems and
and manufacturing use. Funding will be used for property demolition, waste removal, brush removal, drainage maintenance, and a cultural resources study.
“This grant will kickstart our master plan and prepare the Chehalis-Centralia AIrport for the design and construction of the Chehalis Hub for Aviation Innovation and Sustainable Energy (CHAISE),” said Airport Director Brandon Rakes. “The grant funds help us complete environmental studies and pre-design tasks, enabling a biological assessment that will likely put us 12 months ahead of schedule.” Rakes said CHAISE will be a place for emerging aviation technology companies to demonstrate their technology, provide connectivity to Lewis County, and workforce development opportunities in the community, while simultaneously reducing the airport’s carbon footprint and generating clean energy.
Port of Othello: Bruce Industrial Area (Adams
answers to life’s most perplexing questions, such as what our purpose is and what our future will bring,” said Nate Gibb, a local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. The three-lesson brochure titled “Enjoy Life Forever!” is included in the campaign offer and covers these topics:
• How Can the Bible Help You?
• The Bible Gives Hope.
• Can You Trust the Bible? The course incorporates question and answer sessions and videos and explains how the Scriptures help improve a person’s life, such as by strengthening relationships within the family, at work and at school. Weekly lessons can be as brief as five minutes
County) - $350,000
Project funding will support a comprehensive master engineering plan study, economic feasibility study, and engineer’s estimate costs associated with constructing necessary infrastructure and addressing all prepermitting required to achieve shovel-ready status for the 109-acre site.
Port of Shelton: Johns Prairie Industrial Park (Mason County) - $200,000
As part of community economic revitalization efforts, the 385-acre site is planned to support largescale projects, including aviation-related industrial development. The site readiness project will address infrastructure resource needs in the industrial park through sewage capacity and conveyance improvements.
Port of Port Townsend: Jefferson County International Airport Light Industrial Park (Jefferson County)$200,000
The project is part of the port’s site readiness plan for
and can be conducted at an individual’s preferred location in person or via videoconference or phone call.
“There is no obligation to continue this free Bible course,” said Gibb. “All we ask is that people take a moment to look into how the
overall layout and design, including utility and site engineering and permitting for the industrial park. The designs reflect a masterplanned industrial campus generating up to 300 jobs in the rural county.
These eight grants will fund a range of activities, including engineering studies, permitting, and site due- diligence activities designed to accelerate development at large industrial sites for manufacturing activity and create economic opportunity and jobs, particularly in rural communities. Industrial Site Readiness Grants support the 2021 Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing (BEST) Act, which provides a framework for Washington to add 300,000 new manufacturing jobs over 10 years. Commerce awarded $2.5 million to six projects in the first round of funding in January 2023.
Bible helps with problems now and offers a hope that will fix all problems permanently in the future.”
To request a visit from Jehovah’s Witnesses and a free interactive Bible course, visit jw.org > About Us > Request a Visit.
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September 9 1954-70 Years Ago
Dogs have been wreaking havoc with sheepflocksin the Goldendalearea thissummer Four ranchers report lossesof over110sheep tothe predators LawrenceSchroderwastheheaviestloserintheattacksbystraydogs helost 60lambstothecaninesthissummer Schroderissurethelossistodogs The sheeparerun todeathand thenabandoned, rather thaneaten Coyotes usuallyeat theheart,lungs, andliver after killingthem ClydeStory reportshe lostthreeewesthissummerandkilledthreedogs TommyEsteblost20sheep inonewhackinearlyJuly IncludedinSchroder’slosseswerefourregistered ewes valuedat$50each TheywerepartofBobSchrodersFFAprojectthisyear
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September 6, 1984-40 Years Ago
GoldendaleswimteammembersSheriSipeandLoriAndersonwereamong 200“milers”whogatheredatHoodRiverfortheannualLaborDayswimacross theColumbiaRiver Theswimmers,whowereboatedacrosstotheBingenstartingpointandswamthe1.1-milereturntotheHoodRiverInnbeach,averaged about40minutesforthedistance BothSheri,12-year-olddaughterofDr and Mrs KennethSipe and Lori 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin Anderson Cover thedistanceslightlyfaster, in a half hour Theswim is made possible each year through the cooperation of the Corps of Engineers at The Dalles Dam,wherecurrentflowiscut backforatimeforaddedsafety,andbyboats andbargeoperatorswhosuspendoperationsduringtheswim Sponsorshipis bytheHoodRiverChamberofCommerce
August 25, 1994-30 Years Ago
If anyonegrows grainfrom Rock Creek, west to the Klickitat River, north totheSimcoe’sandsouthtotheColumbiaHills chancesare theytaketheir finishedproducttotheelevatorsatKlickitatValleyGrainGrowers TheGrain GrowershavealonghistoryinKlickitatCounty beingadirectdescendentof earlydaygraincompanies Somesackedgrainwarehouseswerebuiltin1902in preparationfortherailroadcomingin1903 Crib(wooden)elevatorswerebuilt inCentervillein1917,inWarwickin1918,andinGoldendalein1919 TheWarwickelevatorwasdestroyedbyfirein1948 Later,theGoldendaleandCentervilleoperationsweremergedintoonecompany FarmersNationalWarehouse Corporation;andin1930theoperationwasincorporated TheGoldendalecrib elevatorburneddownin1955andwasreplacedbythecurrentconcretestructurein1956 In1960Centervilleswoodenelevatorwastorndownandreplaced byamodernconcreteelevator Upuntiltwoyearsago thegrainwashauledout bytrain,butthenBurlingtonNorthernpulledoutandabandoneditsrailline
August 26, 2004-20 Years Ago
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Readers may wonder why The Sentinel is running opinion pieces by one particular person repeatedly these days, something we normally do not do. We invited Luke Throop to write opinion for us regularly at least during the political home stretch this year. Why? We’re determined to offer balance, and while we welcome the steady stream of voices from more liberal perspectives, we’ve been concerned about the lack of conservative views in our pages. But around here the right just doesn’t write, so we’re glad Luke accepted our invitation.
Fear is a funny thing. Sometimes fear is the perfectly natural and appropriate response to a very real threat, other times it is nothing more than a knee-jerk emotional reaction to something that, upon closer inspection, is really no threat at all. Our bodies experience the same release of chemicals, often called the fight or flight response, regardless of the source or the validity of our fear.
We are constantly being bombarded with emotionally charged images and phrases that are specifically designed to evoke fear, stress, anger, confusion, and other negative emotions. Because of this, understanding our own hardwired emotional responses is an essential ingredient to maintaining peace of mind and clarity in the midst of prolific gaslighting and misinformation.
Current data suggests that there are more people struggling with stress, depression, and mental disorders now than at any point in American history. The State of Mental Health in America reports nearly 60 million Americans, almost 1 in 4, have experienced mental illness in the last year, up more than 15 million over the last decade. While exploring the root causes of this affliction is beyond the scope of this column, it is important to keep this broader mental health crisis in mind when looking ahead toward the upcoming election.
There are several reasons this is important. First, we should all be aware that emotionally vulnerable populations might be exploited by unscrupulous politicians for political gain. By harvesting votes, some parties may seek to seduce these individuals into supporting a misleading or harmful agenda. Alternately, we should note that the mental health crisis may affect the election in the opposite way, by suppressing voter turnout. Those struggling under the burden of stress and depression might become increasing-ly estranged from civic engagement altogether.
However, there is a broader consideration still to be made. It must be acknowledged that the mental health crisis is not affecting all Americans in an equitable fashion. Indeed, according to the General Social Survey that has been conducted steadily over the last 50 years, conservatives consistently prove to be happier and less stressed than their liberal neighbors. Vice.com, a left-leaning news source, reports that this trend has held true since 1972. Furthermore, they
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claim this pattern has been identified in countries around the world. “Evidence of conservatives being happier than liberals is robust,” says Dr. Aleksandra Cichocka, a political psychologist based at Kent Uni-versity. “Conservatives tend to have a greater need for cognitive closure, concrete answers and to see the world organized in an orderly fashion.”
For a nation that feels like it’s coming apart at the seams, it seems like closure and concrete answers might be the perfect remedy for our societal ills. Perhaps that is why more and more people are reevaluating their longtime political affiliations. Rather than continuing to ride the emotional roller coaster of endless grievances and victimhood, many Americans are now returning to the time-honored and well-organized principles that America was originally founded on.
As we rush headlong into the home stretch of this presidential election, pay particular attention to the emotions being provoked by the headlines. Realize that fear is being used against both sides. Stay curious and do not be afraid to explore opposite perspectives. Don’t be afraid to talk to your neighbors, soften your stance, or even change your mind. You just might find a renewed sense of faith in your fellow Americans, greater happiness, and more hope for the future if you do.
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours. I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
I 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
Disappointing
I was disappointed in the front page article on August 28 by Jordan Mayberry regarding our library. I’m not sure if Mr. Mayberry actually attended the library board meeting on August 19, where his anonymous source first told the story of his “project,” or if he was fed the story afterwards.
The “experiment” Mr. Anonymous performed showed an astounding lack of scientific method, which I suppose is to be expected when a science-denier sets out to do a scientist’s job. Even more shocking is that in order to do his project, he stole several books from the library with the express intent of keeping them from public view. He then concluded that because nobody requested those titles, they must have no value. He doesn’t take into consideration that many, if not most books, are chosen by browsing the library shelves in person, especially in the children’s section. How could one request a book they didn’t know existed?
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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.”
to cast them aside and put on bracelets engraved with “WWJD” (What would Jesus do?).
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
Janet Holen White Salmon
It’s started
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
Some would say that evil is beginning to cast its dark shadow across Yakima County, as Christian nationalism is establishing its anti-Christian and anti-American presence there. It’s like a test case on a county scale similar to what DeSantis is doing in Florida on a state scale. The test is to determine whether American citizens care enough about their rights and freedoms to stop Project 2025 and Christian nationalism.
Here’s investigative reporting on this terrible development in Yakima County: https://bit.ly/3X1qofm.
Their idea of preserving Social Security is to keep funding as it is and cut benefits and delay their start. The Democrats want to fund benefits much as they are now with taxes on those making $400,000 or more. The Republican platform in Washington State has said they are done with democracy, and nationally the Supreme Court has paved the way for a dictatorship by saying the president is above the law. This is to avoid prosecution of a person who has used international interference to get elected in the first place.
This is ironic considering that browsing the bookshelves in person is exactly how Mr. Anonymous found the books he stole in the first place. His conclusions are not logical, as his experiment was unscientific and nothing more than a weak attempt at civil disobedience. Jordan Mayberry should never have tried to pass this story off as legitimate journalism. Do better. Support our public library as it is a precious treasure for all of us.
Sandra Choate Goldendale
Change your bracelet
The time has come for the followers of Trumpism who wear bracelets engraved with the letters “WWTD”
Project 2025 and Christian nationalism are entwined—a complementary union. Briefly, Christian nationalism is the power grab, and Project 2025 is the power conduit. Christian nationalism has nothing to do with Christianity; it’s just in the name apparently to dupe the uninformed.
If Trump is elected, this union will become a deadly cancer, metastasize fast, and kill our democratic republic and our freedom.
Stop Project 2025. Save our democracy and freedom. Vote for HarrisWalz and Democrats, state and federal, up and down ballot.
Steve Heitmann White Salmon
Consider the consequences
I am an elder and concerned about the new regime planned by the MAGA Republican Party.
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The extreme Republican goal in the national platform is to gut the civil service and military of expertise and give the president power to appoint loyalists who may not have the requisite knowledge to actually do the jobs. The MAGA Republicans, while spouting about elites, want to turn the country’s resources over to big business for maximum extraction and short-term gain at the expense of our children’s future survival. They claim they will deport illegal immigrants, save jobs for Americans and save America for Americans—but we are already a nation strong in diversity and our economy is thriving.
The Democrats here are playing a longer game of international diplomacy to create international solutions to immigration (like applying from the home country). I personally want to live in a nation that is building toward a better future for all and not under a self-serving leader with no checks and balances in place in this important election. With the extremist agenda of the hijacked Republican party, it might be time to consider the consequences of habitual loyalty in this important election.
Kalama Reuter White Salmon
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I know I share a lot of rodeo news, but we have two outstanding cowgirls here in our community who have worked so hard at rodeos this summer I love sharing their successes with all who read this news. Peyton Sanchey competed in her last two rodeos before heading into the Northwest Pro Rodeo (NPRA) Finals in Prineville in September. She placed 5th in barrels at the Roy Rodeo and 9th at Monroe. Peyton and her family are waiting to see the posting of final Northwest Pro Rodeo Standings for women’s barrels, but it appears very likely that she finished the season in the NPRA top 12 and will qualify for the NPRA finals in Prineville later this month. The fact that this girl is still just 17 and a high school senior this year makes her achievement all the more awesome.
Congratulations, Peyton. Joslyn Arnold won the breakaway roping at the Ritzville Rodeo over the weekend. That paycheck was nice to receive as she heads off to her first year at Walla Walla Community College. Joslyn has already become friends with most of the rodeo athletes on her new college rodeo team, so she has a supportive rodeo family already there. We wish Joslyn and all the Walla Walla CC Warriors rodeo team great success in their rodeos.
This week I have the pleasure of sharing more great news about a former Glenwood kid. Dr. Corbin (CJ) Schuster, Ph.D., just shared that he has accepted a tenure track position with Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. He will be leaving his teaching position at Heritage University at the end of the current term. CJ has been working on his Master of Public Health with a concentration on infectious disease epidemiology and biostatistics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. When he begins his new role at Oregon State, he will also begin working on his practicum with the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center in Portland next spring, forging some new research. CJ is looking forward to this next chapter in his life and we are
all excited for him here in his hometown. I have shared a lot of fair entry results, but people here are still talking about Anni Stumpf’s outstanding success with her knitting and photography this year. Several of her knitted projects and photography received Top of Show or Outstanding awards. Mostly, people are still talking about the exquisite, intricate lace shawl Anni knitted, putting in hundreds, if not thousands of hours to complete. Congratulations again, Anni. Way to represent Glenwood over there.
Our high school volleyball team, Klickwood, will play the first game of the season in Bickleton on Saturday, September 7. The game begins at noon and let’s home for a good turnout of Glenwood/ Trout Lake/Klickitat fans to support the girls. Our school may be tiny, but we have a great staff here who continue to seek and encourage opportunities for our students. I was impressed to hear one freshman girl talking about her Ag. Science class this year and how interesting it is. That is a class that, just a few years ago, wasn’t offered here. Now there are many more from which to choose. That freshman girl is taking two science classes and two math classes this first term, just because she can. I’m thankful for the school staff we have here that work hard to make our school the best it can be.
Stress—often referred to as the silent killer—has a complex anatomy that intertwines physical, mental, and emotional responses. In a world where the pace of life has quickened, understanding what happens within our bodies when we encounter stress is more crucial than ever. This article delves into the anatomy of stress, unraveling how it affects us from head to toe. Stress: how it arises Stress is typically addressed as though it were “caused” by outside life events. This belief is unwittingly perpetuated by well-meaning professionals, medical practitioners, and often family members who tell anxious and haggard patients and relations that they need to eliminate or minimize “stress” from their lives. The downside to this approach misses the point that stress is not brought on by situations outside one’s life but by how we react to those situations. One can quit a job, divorce a spouse, move to a new location, or cut off all interaction with an unpleasant relation, but without understanding that stress arises only from within one’s own mind and your responses to those issues, new life situations will arise that result in inner stress. Symptoms of reacting stressfully to outside life events include worrying, resistance, ruminating, avoidance, self-medicating, addictive behaviors, and many more. Painful symptoms and illnesses can and often do ensue. For those who affirm they’re not effected by the whats and whos outside of themselves and that problems slide right off their backs, a key indicator of the truth of this belief is how well they sleep at night without medications, alcohol, or other distractions, such as TV, social media, audiobooks, and the like. Also, are they constantly lamenting their problems, telling all who will listen about and defining themselves by them,
complaining and blaming others for their woes, and choosing victimhood over empowerment? This article is not intended to find fault with anyone because stress is no one’s fault. It’s simply that most of us are conditioned from childhood to react in suffering rather than respond in resilience. Let’s first look at what happens in the body when stress occurs.
The brain: command central for stress response
At the heart of the stress response lies the brain, particularly the amygdala, which is the brain’s emotional processing center. When we perceive a threat—whether it’s a looming work deadline, a sudden car horn, or, in the case of our ancestors, a hungry saber-toothed tiger—the amygdala signals the hypothalamus. This tiny region of the brain acts like a command center, triggering the “fight or flight” response.
The hypothalamus sends signals to the adrenal glands, which then release stress hormones, primarily adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones flood the body, preparing it to either confront the threat or flee from it. While this response was invaluable in our evolutionary past, helping our ancestors survive the large feline danger, today it can be chronically triggered by less life-threatening situations, leading to chronic stress.
The heart and circulatory system: racing against time
As adrenaline courses through the bloodstream, it causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. This surge helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to muscles, priming them for action. However, when stress becomes a constant companion, the cardiovascular system can suffer. Prolonged high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other
serious health issues.
The immune system: a double-edged sword
In the short term, stress can actually boost the immune system. The body’s inflammatory response is heightened, ready to repair tissues and fend off infections. However, chronic stress suppresses the immune system, making us more susceptible to illnesses. This paradoxical effect is why people under persistent stress often find themselves frequently sick.
The digestive system: gut reactions
The digestive system is not immune to the effects of stress. When the brain perceives danger, digestion slows down, conserving energy for the “fight or flight” response. This can lead to various digestive issues, from nausea, GERD, acid reflux, and stomach pain to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Chronic stress can also change the composition of gut bacteria (the microbiome), further impacting overall health.
Musculoskeletal system:
tension takes a toll
Ever notice your shoulders creeping up toward your ears during a stressful day? That’s your body’s way of preparing for action, with muscles tensing up to protect against injury. While this is helpful in the short term, prolonged muscle tension can lead to headaches, back pain, and other musculoskeletal issues. Over time, the body’s constant state of vigilance can result in chronic pain conditions.
The mind: emotional and cognitive strain
Stress hormones don’t only affect the body; they take a significant toll on the mind as well. The constant flood of these hormones can impair cognitive function, making it difficult to concentrate, remember things, or make decisions, often referred to as “brain fog.” Emotionally, chronic stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
Breaking the cycle: managing stress
Understanding how stress arises is the first step in managing it. While it seems impossible to eliminate stress entirely, we can learn to control our responses. Techniques such as mindfulness, regular exercise, and adequate sleep can help mitigate the effects of stress. Additionally, seeking professional help when needed can prevent stress from becoming a chronic condition that undermines health.
The importance of awareness
Seemingly stressful events may be an inevitable part of life, but their impact does not have to be chronically deleterious. By recognizing the signs and understanding the underlying mechanisms, we can take proactive steps to protect both our bodies and minds. In the end, knowledge is the most powerful tool we have in combating what could otherwise become a silent killer.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington State University Extension Forestry (WSU) recently finalized a $750,000 contract to expand the number of educational opportunities for forest landowners statewide.
This contract assures new classes and workshops in the 2023-2025 biennium, on topics such as silviculture, wildlife, forest management plans, wildfire preparedness, invasive weeds, Native American uses of the land, and chainsaw safety, among others. It also builds on a 50-year partnership between DNR and WSU to provide financial assistance and education to landowners statewide.
“WSU is our most important partner when it comes to educating landowners on the value – and importance – of being active stewards of their forest land,” said Matt Provencher, DNR Service Forestry Program Manager. “We share the goal of providing landowners with the tools and information they need to meet their land management objectives. This $750,000 contract will allow WSU to expand the number of extension foresters available to landowners and expand access to educational opportunities statewide.”
This partnership will also add more dates to the popular winter schools and Family Forest Field Days. These multi-session training seminars are hosted by recognized experts and offer tips and advice for landowners statewide.
According to WSU Extension Forestry, up to 80 percent of landowners who partici-
pate in these types of workshops execute treatments that improve forest health and reduce wildfire hazard within one year of completing the education. A survey from the 2023 summer field days event found that attendees treated up to 630 acres of land after the event, resulting in at least $2.2 million in savings to the state if the land were to burn.
“Together, WSU Extension Forestry and the various DNR programs such as Service Forestry, the Small Forest Landowners Office, Forest Health, and Wildfire Protection provide the whole package to solve landowner needs. Education is not enough without follow-up technical assistance,” said Andy Perleberg, a professor and leader of the Extension Forestry program at WSU. “Technical assistance isn’t as penetrating without greater hands-on learning and understanding. And sometimes, financial assistance is all that stands between landowners and their feasibility to implement their management plans. WSU and DNR provide the one-two punch that motivates owners to accomplish their objectives and protect forest resources. Our combined service changes lives.” For more information and to register for upcoming events, please visit WSU’s Extension Forestry website at forestry.wsu.edu. You can also sign up for DNR’s
Paul Leroy Meech
Paul Leroy Meech was born November 9, 1947, in Goldendale and died August 15, 2024, at his home in Goldendale.
Timothy Shulenbarger
Paul was employed at the aluminum plant in Goldendale 20 years and spent several years falling timber as well. He lived in Goldendale his entire life.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and all eight of his siblings. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 8, at 2 p.m. in the Goldendale Grange Hall. A reception will immediately follow.
Paul was born to William Henry Meech and Olivia Stump and was the youngest of nine siblings. On April 15, 2000, he married Donna Crupper. Paul’s children are Charlie (Sarah) Hopper of Lewiston, Idahon; Andy (Kaycee) Guttu of Goldendale; Angelina Colwell of Peck, Idaho; Kelly Green of Springfield, Oregon; Tonya (Wayne) Sturdevant of Springfield, Oregon; Bonnie (David) Costillo of Lynchburg, Virginia; Janetta Lentz of Eugene, Oregon; and Detra Meech of The Dalles, Oregon. He also has several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
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nauseum about this ORI number, of which we have to have one,” he said. “After developing 11 policies, 2 interagency agreements, and one management control agreement since last Tuesday with the help of a lot of good folks, we were granted a number. It’s not the end of the process. We’re probably rounding third heading home. I think we’re in a really good place.”
He also said they had reviewed a number of applicants for the new Jail Administrator position and will be interviewing them in early September. Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:
• An agreement with Tyler Technologies for a new case management system to replace one going out of business.
• An amendment to an agreement with Designated Crisis Responder Lacey Villimar to serve as temporary Behavioral
Heath Manager.
• A fifth amendment to the agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. for crisis response, jail transition service, outpatient substance disorder services and workforce development.
• A statement of work with CivicPlus for meeting and agenda software.
• A grant to the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport for engineering design
Timothy James Shulenbarger, known to friends and family as Tim, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Toledo, Washington, at the age of 66. Tim was born January 18, 1958, in Fort Polk, Louisiana. He lived in Vader, Washington, at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Shulenbarger; his mother, Vicki Hughes; his children, Jini Bash, Nicole Mangan, and Jay Shulenbarger; six grandchildren; his sisters, Shelly Storm and Trish Smith; his brothers-in-law Mark Storm and Wayne Smith; as well as his aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews,
on Phase II of the Aviation Business Park Development.
• Advertising for a vacant assistant planner.
• Advertising for a vacant position in the elections department.
• A public meeting on a proposed short plat by Martin Ruber in the White Salmon vicinity for August 20 at 1 p.m. in the commissioner’s meeting room.
and cousins. Tim was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Ami Rae Shulenbarger; his father, Robert Shulenbarger (Randy Craig); his uncles, Delos Reno and Jerry Shulenbarger; and his grandparents, James and Lauretta Reno and Ray and Pat Shulenbarger.
Tim was a gentle and kind soul. He was one of the most likable people you’d ever want to know. He cared deeply about his family and friends and was immensely compassionate. He would often lend a hand to perfect strangers, many of whom would become lifelong friends.
Tim was an adventurer. He loved to hop in the car and go for a ride and had a fun story about every little town along his way. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and always poured his heart into his projects. He did it all; cut meat, built and remodeled homes, drove semis, started multiple businesses, and in his final adventure negotiated to open lots all over Washington to sell sheds and carports. He loved to make a good deal as much as he loved to meet new people and collaborate on projects, and so he thrived doing business. As much as he loved a
good adventure, nothing mattered more to Tim than his family. He was an exceptionally caring husband, son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather. He absolutely adored his six grandchildren and loved attending their events and taking them on adventures. Please join us for a celebration of life where the family would love to hear your favorite stories about Tim. It will be on September 7 at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington.
DE-STRESS
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
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; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30 ; Adult classes 10:45 ; Fall & Winter 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 10:45 ; Sunday School all ages 9:30 ; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
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.
Father’s House Fellowship
207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am
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Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Thursday announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West. Today’s release of the Final Utility-Scale Solar Energy Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendments (also known as the proposed updated Western Solar Plan), comes as the administration releases new data to demonstrate how it has improved federal permitting processes to help deliver more projects, more efficiently, across the United States.
The proposed Western Solar Plan builds on the administration’s Investing in America agenda, which aims to transition the nation to clean energy, lower energy costs for consumers, create goodpaying union jobs, tackle the climate crisis, and advance clean air and environmental justice priorities, with the goal of achieving a 100-percent clean electricity grid by 2035. Earlier this year,
BLM surpassed the goal of permitting more than 25 gigawatts of clean energy projects on public lands, and the updated Western Solar Plan will support continued progress on responsible permitting.
“The updated Western Solar Plan will help build modern, resilient energy infrastructure that creates a strong clean energy economy and protects our communities from the worsening impacts of climate change,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus. “Through extensive planning and collaboration, we’re not only protecting our public lands but also ensuring that permitting for solar projects moves faster and more efficiently, avoiding confl icts and striking the right balance as we advance clean energy and safeguard the environment.”
Developed with substantial public input, the proposed updated Western Solar Plan will guide BLM’s management of solar energy proposals and projects on public lands. It would make over 31 million acres of public lands across 11 western states available for potential solar development, driving
development closer to transmission lines or on previously disturbed lands, and avoiding protected lands, sensitive cultural resources, and important wildlife habitat. Steering project proposals away from areas where they may conflict with other resources or uses will help ensure responsible development, speed the permitting process and provide greater predictability to the solar energy industry. The plan updates and expands the original 2012 Western Solar Plan in order to reflect changes in technology and meet the higher demand for solar energy development. This plan analyzes five additional western states (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming), in addition to the six states analyzed in the original plan.
“The updated Western Solar Plan is a responsible, pragmatic strategy for developing solar energy on our nation’s public lands that supports national clean energy goals and long-term national energy security,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “It will drive responsible solar development to locations with fewer potential confl icts while helping the
nation transition to a clean energy economy, furthering the BLM’s mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.”
No solar developments are authorized through this planning effort; proposed projects will still undergo site-specific environmental review and public comment. This Final Utility-Scale Solar Energy Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement follows a draft published in January 2024 for public comment, with input from a wide range of stakeholders helping BLM to make additional updates that will help protect wildlife habitats and migration corridors and other key resources, while providing clarity to industry about lowconfl ict areas and project design approaches to guide responsible development.
To date, the administration has approved 40 renewable energy projects on public lands (nine solar, 13 geothermal, and 18 genties) allowing for early achievement of the goal to permit 25 gigawatts by 2025. In total, BLM has now permitted clean energy
projects on public lands with a total capacity of approximately 29 gigawatts of power—enough to power over 12 million homes. This year BLM also issued a final Renewable Energy Rule that will lower consumer energy costs and the cost of developing solar and wind projects, improve project application processes, and incentivize developers to continue responsibly developing solar and wind projects on public lands.
Publication of the Final Utility-Scale Solar Energy Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed
Resource Management Plan Amendments initiates a 30-day protest period and 60-day governor’s consistency review. Following resolution of any remaining issues identified in this phase, the BLM will publish the Record of Decision and Final Resource Management Plan Amendments. For more information on the updated Western Solar Plan, visit the project’s National NEPA Project Register (ePlanning) website at https://eplanning. blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2022371/510.
Traditional Heirlooms is one unusual store
JORDAN MAYBERRY FOR THE
SENTINEL
Since its founding in 2010 and subsequent purchase in 2012, Chloe’s Traditional Heirlooms has stood as one of the longestlasting consignment stores in the Goldendale area. The store’s success is attributed not only to its business model but also to its role as a “third space” for many in the community. Chloe Cawley, the owner, elaborates on the inspiration behind the store’s name. “The name Traditional Heirlooms started because [the original owner] wanted to have traditional things that people pass down as heirlooms, to create new heirlooms that people can collect and pass down, either the old or the new. And that’s what we have in here. We don’t have just hundred-year-old things. It’s the collectibles that will attract more.”
The element of nostalgia, along with a diverse array of goods—from postcards to records, artwork, jewelry, and more—has made Chloe’s Traditional Heirlooms a comforting space for many. Chloe recalls her experiences with customers and their emotional connection to the items in the store: “A guy that was in here earlier and he went, ‘Oh my gosh, my mom had that.’ There are just so many things his
mom had. Then I’ve had people come in with their mom who has dementia. Mom remembers a lot about items like these. It’s memory lane for mom. And they’ll go, ‘Thank you for letting me come in and just letting my mom look around.’ And then I get the widows who come in and just sit and visit. Like that guy; he was doing his laundry when he came in here and just sat and talked and talked and talked, telling me stories about his mom and what she collected. I have people who sit in here just visiting because it’s somewhere they can go.”
Running a store in a small town fosters a unique sense of intimacy, something Chloe resonates with. “I think you fi nd that, like a lot of stores here in town, it’s a safe place you go to. I go into Holcomb’s and I hear ‘Hi, Chloe.’ They know who you are. That’s what you get out of this town.”
Despite the challenges faced by businesses during surrounding events in the years of its operation, Chloe’s Traditional Heirlooms has continued to thrive. “When Covid shut down businesses, the grocery store had to be open,” Chloe recalls. “The gas stations had to be open. But businesses like this, they were closed, they shut us down. We’re not considered essential, but
to some of my consignors, I’m very essential because they’re making a little bit of money on something they have consigned in here. It’s a little bit of extra money to pay their bills. I had a lady who came in here one year who wanted me to come to her house and buy stuff. I bought her china. I told her, ‘I can’t sell china; china doesn’t sell.’ I can’t remember how much it was for it, but she needed money for her property tax. So to help her out, I bought some things from her.”
Being the sole owner of a consignment shop means Chloe bears
If you’re a farmer or other operator, you may be asked to participate in a survey to gather in-depth information about the use of conservation practices on cultivated cropland. The 2024 Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Survey is a joint effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS will visit nearly 12,000 operators across the contiguous U.S. in August and September to determine survey eligibility. Surveying will be conducted into spring 2025.
This is the fi rst of three years of surveys conducted by NASS. Once surveying is complete, NRCS will combine the data with information from the National Resources Inventory, NRCS field staff, and multiple data sources to estimate environmental and management outcomes of conservation on cultivated cropland across U.S. farms. NRCS will publish the findings as a CEAP Cropland Assessment report. CEAP Cropland Assessments quantify the effects of voluntary conservation efforts across the nation’s cropland at both regional and national scales.
“The U.S. has more than 300 million acres of cultivated cropland that are used by farmers and other land managers to grow diverse crops for food, fuel, and livestock feed for our nation and beyond,” said NRCS Chief Terry Cosby. “CEAP delivers critically important data that we use to guide our strategic, equitable, and voluntary conservation on cropland acres nationwide. This leads to healthier ecosystems, improved conservation, and stronger management of agricultural landscapes.” For more information about the survey, visit tinyurl.com/3hect56j.
total responsibility for its operations. “There are places, stores and businesses and restaurants, where the business owner will be gone, ‘Had a death in the family so I’m taking off to the Midwest and my
shop will be closed.’ It’s cheaper to close than to hire somebody in this type of business.”
Chloe continues to receive consignments “from the locals in the county and from all over
the state.” The business has become more than just a shop; it has grown into a meaningful offering that continues to make lasting and sentimental impressions on the community it serves.
CARBON-FREE: BLM-managed public lands are involved in moving toward a goal of a carbon-free power sector by 2035.
F SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Traditional Heirlooms is one of Goldendale’s longest-lasting consignment shops with a wide array of vintage items.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. AGWEST FARM CREDIT, FLCA Formerly known as Northwest Farm Credit Services, FLCA, a corporation, Plaintiff v. MATTHEW D. DODSON, an individual; CHERYL D. BEIGHTOL, individually and in her capacity as the personal representative of the ESTATE OF RICHARD T. BEIGHTOL; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE OR FIXTURES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants, No. 23-2-00292-20. TO: Matthew Dodson, 499 Alderdale Road, Prosser, WA 99350. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Street address: 499 Alderdale Road, Prosser, Washington 99350. Legal Description: That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Section 22, Township 5 North East of the Willamette .Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of the Plat of Phinney Hill, as recorded as Auditor’s No 170626; Thence North 00o10’56” West along the Northerly extension thereof 1143.64 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence continuing 00o10’56” West 660 feet; Thence South 89o28’03” West 660 feet; Thence South 00o10’56” East 660 feet; Thence North 89o28’03” East 660 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPT County Road no. 49670 (Alderdale Road) and any portion conveyed to Klickitat County by Deed recorded February 16, 1971 as Auditor’s no. 138037. ALSO known as Lot 1, Short Plan No. SP-94-07, recorded May 17, 1994 as Auditor’s no. 240972. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: 05232252000100. The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M. DATE: September 6, 2024 PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $134,928.96, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455. (3102, 3201, 3301, 3400, 3500, 3600)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT Estate of, PATRICIA E. SHELTON, Deceased. Case No.: 24-4-00044-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Steven L. Shelton as Personal Representative of Decedents’ estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim:
(a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and; (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
First Publication of this Notice: August 21, 2024 Justin D. Leigh, Attorney for Petitioner
N otices
The Law Office of Justin D. Leigh P.O. Box 855, Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 426-4415 WSBA No. 55307 (3406, 3503, 3601)
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS TO UPDATE THE COUNTY’S SAFETY PLAN
The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. is seeking the services of a highly qualified, experienced consultant to update the County’s Road Safety Plan. This agreement will be for approximately six months in duration with the option for Klickitat County to extend it for additional time if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the following project.
The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.
Project Description
The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of updating Klickitat County’s Road Safety Plan by re-evaluating the County’s updated crash/roadway data and providing an update Safety Plan with the basis for systemic implementation of safety measures across the entire unincorporated County. This project has (0% assigned DBE goal,). The major features of the project are as follows:
• Analyze updated County crash, curve, ball-banking and sign inventory on all roadways.
• Analyze the effectiveness of past safety projects and their countermeasures.
• Update a listing of acceptable potential countermeasures.
• Update the list of safety projects in a prioritized manner.
• Update communication plan.
• Update to current WSDOT & FHWA requirements for local rural road safety plans. The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with this/these project(s).
Evaluation Criteria
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
1) Qualification/Expertise of Firm
2) Technical competence
3) Qualification/Expertise of key personnel
4) Availability of personnel
5) Experience working with other rural communities to develop road safety plans
6) Communication plan
7) General appearance Submittal
Proposal documents may be found on the Klickitat County Public Work Department’s website at http://wwwklickitatcounty.org/1230/Goods-Services-Bidding-and-Bid-Results or by going to http://bxwa. com and clicking on; Posted Projects; Goods & Services; Klickitat County Goods & Services; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notifications of future addenda and to place themselves on the selfregistered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance. Four copies of the proposal shall be submitted to the Klickitat County Public Works Dept. by no later than 1:30 pm on Tuesday September 10th, 2024. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Proposals must not exceed 8 pages. Page count does not consider a cover letter, but does include resumes.
One page is defined as one side of an 8-1/2” x 11” page, with 12-point minimum font size for the substantive text. Proposal must include, at a minimum, the following items: A. Firm name, phone number and email address; Name of
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Principle-in-Charge and Project Manager.
B. A statement that the proposal recognized and includes all terms and conditions of the RFP.
C. Signature of an authorized representative empowered to bind the Consultant.
Any submitted requested cost proposals or elements of cost shall be in a concealed format and separate from technical/ qualifications proposals, since these shall not be considered in the evaluation, ranking and selection phase. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Kevin L Leis, at (509) 7734616
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Klickitat County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Klickitat County Public Works Dept. at titlevi@ klickitatcounty.org or by calling (509) 773-4616.
Title VI Statement
The Klickitat County Public Works Dept., in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.” This contract will be for a Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement.
Dates of publication in the Goldendale Sentinel and Daily Journal of Commerce: (August 21st, 2024), (August 28th, 2024) and (September 4th, 2024). (3408, 3505, 3602)
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Apparatus Build
Klickitat County Fire Protection District 9 is seeking bids for a custom apparatus build. The bid request is for building a brush truck on a district owned Ford F600 chassis. Spec sheet, information, and any other questions can be emailed to office@kcfpd9. com. Bids will close at 5:00 pm on September 11th 2024. Bids may be submitted via email to office@kcfpd.com or mailed to. New Build P.O. Box 147 Roosevelt, Wa. 99356 (3409, 3506, 3603)
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Ford Chassis
Klickitat County Fire Protection District 9 is seeking bids for a 2024/2025 Ford F600 cab & chassis. Spec sheet, information, and any other questions can be emailed to office@kcfpd9.com. Bids will close at 5:00 pm on September 11TH 2024. Bids may be submitted via email to office@ kcfpd.com or mailed to. New Build P.O. Box 147 Roosevelt, Wa. 99356 (3410, 3507, 3604)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of GARY D. BRADFORD, Deceased. Case No. 24-4-00046-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the orig-
tion for Conditional Use Permit CU2024-01 is denied. This action is final and conclusive unless a land use petition is filed in Klickitat County Superior Court, pursuant to GMC 17.58 within twenty one (21) days of August 28, 2024.
DATED at Goldendale, Washington, this 28th day of August, 2024 CITY OF GOLDENDALE
Sandy Wells City Administrator (3607)
inal of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me or my attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 28, 2024SSN Your Name, Matthew G. Bradford, Personal Representative P.O. Box 507, Somers, MT 59932
Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason R. Corey, WSBA #53817 Dick, Dick & Corey, LLP 601 Washington Street The Dalles, OR 97058 (3508, 3605, 3700)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK IN PROBATE
In Re the Estate of William Bothamley Deceased NO. 24-4-00966-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: August 28, 2024
Ronee Bothamley
Personal Representative Robert M. Gregg, WSBA #12553
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Address for Mailing or Service: 800 N. Devine Road Vancouver, WA 98661
Telephone: 360-694-6505 (3511, 3606, 3701)
NOTICE OF LAND USE DECISION
Conditional Use Application CU 2024-01 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON: Applicant: 216 Simcoe LLC
Land Owner: Gene Callan
Location of Proposal: Commonly known as 216 Simcoe Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 19, 2024 the City Council of the City of Goldendale convened a closed record hearing pursuant to Ch. 17.58 GMC to consider an appeal from the findings and decision by the Board of Adjustment to deny Conditional Use Permit 2020-01. Following the closed record hearing, the City Council voted to affirm the decision of the Board of Adjustment. As a result, the applica-
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) on August 29, 2024 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals: SEPA2024-15. Applicant: Gary Brace. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide approximately 20 acres into 4 lots. The proposed short plat is located in W2SENE of Section 3, T4N, R17E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Goldendale vicinity) on tax parcel 0417-0300-0007/00.
After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm September 13, 2024. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (3608)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN
Grantor/borrower: Terry J. Lucas, as her separate estate
Grantee/beneficiary: Lucille M. Herman Successor trustee: Mark R. Sandri, Esq. Loan mortgage servicer: N/A Deed of Trust reference: Auditor’s File No. 1123503 Klickitat County, Washington Recorded May 15, 2017 Parcel number(s): 03-110700-0033/00
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 4th day of October, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock AM at the east entrance of the Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington Street, in the City of White Salmon, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: That portion of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington, more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL A: The East 136 feet of the South half of the West half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 7.
PARCEL B: The East half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 7 and that portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter beginning at an iron rod marking the Southwest corner of said Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter; thence North 0° 37’ 32” West 707.45 feet along the West line thereof to an iron rod at the intersection of an existing fence line; thence South 05° 20’ 13” East along said fence line, extended a distance of 713.89 feet to an iron rod in the South line of said Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter; thence North 86° 41’ 32” West 58.77 feet along said line to the point of beginning.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM the West 136 feet of the North half of the East half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described
parcel: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, which is an iron rod, thence North 86° 12’ 29” West 51.20 feet to an iron rod at the intersection with an existing fence line; thence South 05° 19’ 50” East 622.40 feet along said fence line to an iron rod at the intersection with the East line of said Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter; thence North 0° 37’ 32” West along said line 616.36 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land located within the East half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter and the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington, being a part of Lot 1 of SP-83-07, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Book 1, Page 3, Klickitat County Short Plat Records and described as follows: Beginning at an iron rod on the South line of said West half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, lying South 86° 41’ 32” East, 58.77 feet from an iron rod at the Southwest corner thereof; thence North 86° 41’ 32” West, along said line 525 feet; thence North 45° 22’ 14” East, 670.66 feet to a point in an existing fence line on the East line of Parcel C as described in document recorded in Book 329, Page 796, Klickitat County Deed Records; thence South 05° 20’ 13” East, 503.63 feet along said fence line, extended, to the point of beginning. PARCEL C: The South half of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Klickitat and State of Washington, being a part of Lot 1 of SP-83-07 recorded in Book 1, Page 3, Klickitat County Short Plat Records. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: -failure to make payment(s) when due
Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Principal $44,505.26
$35,918.39 (through August 30, 2024)
TOTAL $93,378.87
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $93,378.87, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from January 19, 2019 until paid and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 4, 2024. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by September 23, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before September 23, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after September 23, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursu-
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work. The key word here is “planning,” and I encourage anyone who is currently working to think about and plan for retirement. This wouldn’t be a Check It Out column without reading recommendations, so let me suggest some bibliotherapy on the happy theme of independence from the working life. No matter where you are on the timeline of working life to retired life, a little strategizing and preparation doesn’t hurt.
My official retirement will take place in late fall, but it’s time for me to sign off from Check It Out and turn it over to another librarian who will delight and inform with her wonderful reading recommendations. It has been my honor and pleasure sharing books and media with you, and, as always, keep on reading! It is what you read when you don’t have to that
Exercise regularly
(Family Features) Taking steps
to improve your overall health can help you live a longer, healthier life. One key component of overall wellbeing—heart health—is especially critical as heart disease has been the leading cause of death among Americans since 1950, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Adopting habits like exercising regularly, eating a heart-healthy diet with lots of vegetables and fruits like grapes and getting the proper amount of sleep can set you on the right path. Eat a heart-healthy diet
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats can have a positive impact on heart health and may lower your risk for heart disease. For example, grapes are easy to keep on hand as a heart-healthy snack. They have no saturated fat or cholesterol and are low in sodium; contain 7% of the daily recommended intake of potassium; and are a good source of vitamin K. Grapes are also a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols and help maintain healthy circulation by promoting the relaxation of blood vessels. Whether enjoying them by the handful on their own or as part of recipes like these Baked Grape Falafel Bites, where Grapes from California add juicy goodness to a classic chickpea fritter, grapes are a perfect ingredient for heartfriendly eating plans. Research suggests eating grapes daily helps support heart health. In one study, for example, women who consumed 1 1/4 cups of grapes every day benefited from reduced blood triglyceride levels, LDL cholesterol levels, inflammatory proteins and other markers of heart disease.
Getting at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, as recommended by the American Heart Association, can have a positive impact on heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and aiding in maintaining a healthy weight. Get the proper amount of sleep
A crucial component of heart health, experts recommend adults get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Creating a cozy sleep space by turning off electronics and setting the thermostat to a comfortable temperature is the first step toward a restful night’s sleep. Also aim for consistency with your bedtime routine, including going to sleep and waking at the same times each day (including weekends), for best results. Learn more about the hearthealth benefits of grapes, and find additional heart-friendly recipes, at GrapesFromCalifornia.com.
Baked Grape Falafel Bites
Servings: 6 (3 falafel bites per serving)
• 1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed cold water, for soaking
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in wedges
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 18 red Grapes from California vegetable oil cooking spray tahini sauce or baba ghanoush, for dipping In medium bowl, cover chickpeas
determines what you will be when you can’t help it.
--Oscar Wilde
• “Building Blocks for the New Retirement: An Easy, Interactive 8-Step Guide for a Retirement with Meaning, Purpose and Fun” by Joan Tabb.
• “Independence Day: What I’ve Learned About Retirement from Some Who’ve Done It and Some Who Never Will” by Steve Lopez.
• “Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track” by Mark Miller.
• “The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder: How to Avoid Unnecessary Tax Landmines, Defuse the Latest Threats to Your Retirement Savings, and Ignite Your Financial Freedom” by Ed Slott.
• “Your Complete Guide to a Successful & Secure Retirement: The Definitive Resource for Anyone
with at least 2 inches cold water. Let soak at least 12 hours, or overnight, at room temperature. To make falafel bites: Drain soaked chickpeas, rinse well in colander and let stand.
In bowl of food processor, process parsley and cilantro until chopped herbs stick to sides of bowl. Do not scrape down. With motor still running, drop garlic through feed tube; it will also stick to sides of bowl. Remove lid, add onion and pulse to chop well. Add chickpeas, cumin, salt and baking powder. Scrape everything off sides of bowl and process until mixture is well chopped and looks mealy. Add flour and pulse to blend. Cover mixture and chill at least 1 hour.
Using 1-ounce scoop or tablespoon, drop 2-tablespoon mounds of chickpea mixture onto plate. Shape into balls, stuffing one grape inside each.
Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with foil then parchment paper. Place falafel balls on sheet and spray with vegetable oil cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes, turning 1-2 times with tongs, until golden brown.
Nutritional information per serving: 240 calories; 8 g protein; 30 g carbohydrates; 11 g fat (41% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (4% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 480 mg sodium; 6 g fiber.
Planning Retirement” by Larry E. Swedroe. New at the Library
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“America del Norte” by Nicolas Medina Mora.
“Buried Too Deep” by Karen Rose.
“By Any Other Name” by Jodi Picoult.
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“Impossible Monsters: Dinosaurs, Darwin, and the Battle Between Science and Religion” by Michael Taylor.
“Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest” by Fawn Weaver. “The Young Forever Cookbook: More Than 100 Delicious
I have never been able to watch scary movies. My mother will remind you (if she gets the chance) that I can’t even watch embarrassing television programs, which is, frankly, embarrassing. I would watch that terrible moment when Lucy was about to get caught doing something embarrassing by her employer, Mr. Mooney, on “The Lucy Show” reruns, and I would have to leave the room in a hurry—making excuses about how I suddenly needed to help set the table. The truth was, I just couldn’t stand to watch Lucy get caught. Scary movies, of course, are much worse. If getting caught by Mr. Mooney was bad, imagine getting caught by a maniacal murderer or flocks of birds or a shark. As a result, I’ve never seen the scary movies everyone else has seen. I’ve seen photos from the movies, and I know the general plotlines, but when it comes to sitting down and watching the shark attack someone, I haven’t been able to do it. Until recently. Recently, I’ve seen a few scary movies, and it’s not because I’ve become any braver. It’s because my husband, Peter, has started signing out DVDs from the library with what is called “optional commentary.” The movie plays but, while all the scary stuff is happening, the director—and sometimes an actor who was in the movie, or an historian or a film editor— jabbers away on top of the dialogue and the music, explaining how all the effects in the movie were made.
You might think this would be very annoying— particularly if I hadn’t seen the movie without all the jabbering beforehand. Instead, I find it enormously comforting. I watch the movie, miss some of the dialogue (but not too much), and the scary music is
covered up by cheerful folks talking about how they made it so scary. I love hearing how all those terrifying birds were enticed into flying after the children in “The Birds” (they put snacks in the children’s hair!) I am delighted to hear the mechanical shark in “Jaws” was named Bruce, purportedly after Steven Spielberg’s lawyer, and he broke down all the time and caused so much trouble that Spielberg feared that his career might be over. I even enjoyed hearing how the shower scene in “Psycho” was made and how the film, made in black and white, used chocolate syrup for the blood that circled down the drain after the murder—a murder that is never actually even seen, but seems so real with that terribly scary music playing.
I’ve been able to sit through all of this, almost like a normal person, just because I am reassured every minute that Janet Leigh was safe, no children were pecked by birds, and that terrible shark was, in fact, a very troublesome mechanical device named for a lawyer.
The whole experience makes me feel like I’m about six, and I wonder why I require so much reassurance. But I suspect I’ve always felt a little too responsible for the fate of others, even if (especially if) there is nothing I can do to change the outcome.
It’s good for me to see, in every case, it’s just ordinary people doing an extraordinarily good job of tapping into these primal fears of things that fly down from the sky and swim up from the depths and come after us when we least expect. It helps me to understand that I do the same thing in my own life, artfully fabricating fears of unlikely things, and doing an excellent job of scaring myself.
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Cute, social, curious, affectionate, bizarre and impressive are all words that have been used to describe the world’s largest rodent. They are twice the size of a beaver and their chubby body has gotten them the name of water pig. This is a rodent that will win your heart over very quickly, but capybaras are wild, not domesticated animals and do not make good pets. They should be left in their natural habitat.
Capybara
Capybaras are native to Central and South America. They live along the edges of ponds, streams, rivers and lakes where there is plenty to eat. Like beavers, these rodents have webbed feet and like to swim. Capybaras can hold their breath and stay submerged for five minutes. This helps them hide from danger. When they are not in the water, they hide in the tall grasses and reeds along the water’s edge. They do not really dig burrows like other small mammals. Since they live part of their life on land and the other part in the water, this rodent is called semi-aquatic. Although they are native to the southern and central Americas, Capybaras have been discovered in Florida and are considered an invasive species.
This is an animal that likes to live in large groups called herds. They are social and get along well with other animals. You will often see them with other animals like monkeys, birds and turtles. A capybara will even adopt baby animals that have lost their mothers. Scientists believe that other animals love this rodent because they are friendly and they are herbivores. Since they only eat plants, they are not threats to other animals.
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Living in large groups is one way capybaras protect themselves. They communicate by making different noises but a bark is the warning sound for danger. Capybara females usually have one litter of babies a year. The babies are called pups. A litter can have one to seven babies. Like other animals, capybara pups feed off of milk from their mothers. This only lasts for a week or two and then they are off on their own to live as part of the larger group.
As a close relative to the guinea pig, and being a rodent like a mouse or hamster, it is hard to imagine the size of one of these animals unless you have seen one. A capybara can get up to four feet long and two feet tall. It can also weigh as much as an adult human, getting as heavy as 150 pounds. They have short stubby legs and their hair is wiry like a pig. This is one of the few rodents that has a very short tail. Just like a beaver, the capybara have front teeth that never stop growing. To keep their teeth from getting too long they grind them together as they eat plants and tree bark.
Capybaras eat their own poop. The poop has bacteria in it that helps them break down the hard to digest grasses they eat. When an animal eats its own feces it is called coprophagy.
