Goldendale Sentinel September 6, 2023

Can the meter invade your home?

KPUD’s new advanced meters spark privacy, safety concerns

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

As the Klickitat Public Utility District begins rolling out the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project, there are some in the community who have doubts and concerns about the endeavor. They are worried that the new advanced meters will violate their privacy and possibly threaten their safety. KPUD General Manager Jim Smith hopes they can assuage these concerns through open communication. He says his goal is not to to change people’s opinions but to provide the PUD’s 15,000 customers with accurate information.

“Do we care about what everybody thinks? Of course,” says Smith. “My goal is never to change anybody’s mind. It’s to put the information out. What the [KPUD Board of] Commissioners are concerned about is, are we looking after the needs and the desires of the majority of the folks in the county, because that’s all you can do. That’s what

we’re trying to do.” The KPUD is governed by a three-member board of commissioners elected by the citizens of Klickitat County. Each commissioner represents a different district of the county and serves a six-year term.

The advanced meters will be able to transmit your electrical usage information remotely so customers will not have to either read their own meters or have KPUD employee sent out to check their meter. Currently, if that information is not provided to the KPUD on a routine basis; they have to estimate your monthly electricity usage.

KPUD Customer and Accounting Services Supervisor Brandy Myers said that they receive more complaints about this outdated system than they do about the incoming advanced meters. She mentions issues such as those new to the county not expecting to have someone come onto their property to read their meters, or customers who have had their power usage estimated for several months

suddenly being hit with a large power bill and not understanding why.

“We have far more, ‘Why is my bill so high? Why are you estimating?’, versus those that are opposing AMI,” Myers says. She states the discussion about advanced meters has been going on for 20 years.

Smith, who worked for the KPUD as engineering manager before becoming general manager, initially resisted managerial interest in advanced meters 15 years ago because he didn’t believe it was economical.

“So why we haven’t done it till now is actually me,” he says.

The first step of the new AMI project is to install new meters for all houses that get power from the KPUD. Even if you choose to opt out of having your electrical usage information communicated directly to the KPUD every fifteen minutes as the new advanced meters will do, you will still have a new meter installed at your house that will require an employee from the KPUD to come out and download that information from it. So why are they making this change now?

According to Smith, KPUD has doubled the number of customers on its power grid in the last three years.

“We doubled our connects with folks who want us to supply

See Meters page A8

KELLY HALL

MOONSHINE: This was taken minutes after moonrise last Thursday as the rare blue moon/super moon appeared. This time exposure shot makes the moon seem to light up the sky more than it actually did, but not by much. See a stunning close-up from the Goldendale Observatory of the super moon on page B1.

Bickleton Community Day a crowd pleaser

ZACHARY VILLAR

SMALL TOWN CELEBRATION: Bickleton shared love of community and small-town life this past weekend as neighbors, friends, and visitors enjoyed a perfect day. People shopped for crafts and goodies on the street, enjoyed the colorful car show, checked out the horses at the Carousel Museum, and mingled in the sunshine.

Opiod crisis focus of town hall meeting

ZACHARY VILLAR FOR THE SENTINEL

Klickitat Valley Health held its EndOverdose town hall meeting on August 31, International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, at the Goldendale Grange. The town hall consisted of several speakers from the community discussing personal experiences and local programs that exist to help deal with the problem of opioid addiction. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Washington was one of two states that saw the highest percentage increase in overdose deaths in 2022, the other being Wyoming.

The town hall began with a candlelight vigil where people were invited to light a candle in honor of someone lost to overdose. Those remembered during the vigil ranged from family members to celebrities like Tom Petty who died of opioid overdose in

2017.

First to speak was Cecelia Kilgore of Goldendale who lost her son James Kilgore to opioid overdose in 2018. She began crying as she took the podium to speak.

Kilgore said that her eldest son came from a very normal, loving family, was involved in sports during his school years, was an incredibly conscientious student, and was known to be a very kind and accepting person. She said he was introduced to opioids when he had his wisdom teeth removed in high school.

“He told me at that time that the medication made him feel good,” said Kilgore. “It was a different type of feeling good. He did not finish the prescription because once his pain subsided, I didn’t give him any more, and he didn’t ask for it.”

Kilgore’s eldest son attended the University of Oregon until dropping out temporarily to come

ZACHARY VILLAR

HONORING: At Thursday’s KVH-led EndOverdose town hall meeting, a display commemorating opiod overdose victims allowed space for people to light candles honoring those who lost their lives in the epidemic.

home and help his father run a new woodworking business. It was during this time that he began taking OxyContin.

The drug OxyContin is a sustained-release oxycodone preparation that was introduced by Purdue Pharma in 1996. They marketed the drug aggressively, spending an unprecedented amount of money on its promo-

tion. According to an article from the National Library of Medicine, the high availability of OxyContin correlated with increased abuse, diversion, and addiction, and by 2004 OxyContin had become a leading drug of abuse in the United States. According to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug overdose deaths involving prescrip-

tion opioids (such as OxyContin) rose from 3,442 in 1999 to 17,029 in 2017.

“He had no idea it was addictive,” said Kilgore. Her son had a fractured spine from a football injury, and he was given OxyContin from a high school friend he didn’t know was addicted to the medication. Kilgore said her son was only taking the drug for a short time before he came to her and told her he was addicted.

“My first reaction was, ‘What are you talking about addiction? Addicted to what?’,” said Kilgore.

She said it was difficult at that time to find information about oxycodone addiction. James Kilgore began taking Suboxone, a prescription medicine used to treat opioid addiction, and told his parents that he never wanted to use painkillers again.

“James was very ashamed of what happened to him. He didn’t want anyone to know he became addicted to pain medication.”

He did tell some of his close friends, though, who were very supportive and said anytime he was struggling he could reach out to them for help. But despite that support from friends and family,

er Jim Smith

Superior Court log

Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docket for the month of August, 2023, provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David R. Quesnel. Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the first and third Mondays of the month.

• State of Washington v. Tasha Jo Carpenter, No. 22-1-00045-20, defendant was guilty after a jury trial of Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, RCW 9A.52.070, date of offense 9/10/22, and was sentenced to 100 days in jail.

• State of Washington v. Catalina Ramirez, No. 23-100007-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree, RCW 9A.52.030, date of offense 1/17/23, and was sentenced to 2 months in jail.

• State of Washington v. Kammie J. Jensen, No. 23-100023-20, charges of Residential Burglary and Assault

4th Degree dismissed without prejudice.

• State of Washington v. Alex E. Scherf, No. 23-100025-20, in the midst of a jury trial, defendant decided to plead guilty as charged to Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, RCW 9A.56.068, date of offense 5/18/23, and was sentenced to 5 months in jail.

• State of Washington v. Travis L. Clauff, No. 23-100027-20, charge of Possession of Stolen Vehicle dismissed without prejudice.

• State of Washington v. John T. Latter, No. 23-100029-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Harassment –Threats to Kill DV, RCW 9A.46.020 and 10.99.020, date of offense 6/25/23, and was sentenced to 20 days in jail and 12 months DOC supervision under a firsttime offender waiver, RCW 9.94A.650.

• State of Washington v.

Willy P. Burch, No. 23-100030-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 3rd Degree (LEO), RCW 9A.36.031(1)(g), date of offense 6/30/23, and was sentenced to 6 months in jail.

• State of Washington v. Codie R. Valdez, No. 23-100032-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree, RCW 9A.48.080, date of offense 7/20/23, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail.

• State of Washington v. Matthew R. Tennison, No. 23-1-00035-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 3rd Degree, RCW 9A.36.031(1)

Burglary at Sinclair and 76 gas station:

Last Tuesday a single burglar broke into and ransacked two Goldendale gas stations.

Shortly before 2 a.m.

August 29, Goldendale

Police officers were notified by dispatch of a burglary in progress at the 76 gas station at Broadway and Highway 97. The officers responded

and found the doors smashed out and damage done throughout the inside of the station. Officers Gunnyon and Adams found the suspect, identified as Ryan McGraw, and arrested him on charges of Burglary 2nd degree and Malicious mischief 1st.

Officers were later

advised of a second similar burglary at the Sinclair gas station on Columbus Avenue. After reviewing store surveillance, it was found that the same suspect was involved in both burglaries. At this time, no further information can be given due to the continuing active investigations.

Tamara Kaufman For The SenTinel

El Grito returns to White Salmon’s Rheingarten Park on Sunday, September 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. as the kickoff event for Hispanic Heritage Month on the Washington side of the Gorge. All are welcome, and admission is free.

“This year’s El Grito will be bigger and better than ever,” said event coordinator Juan Reyes. “We have an evening of family fun on the agenda with live music, bouncy houses and games for the kids, and free food from Tacos Pepe and Rosa’s Churros. This year Alta Adicción is opening for La Misteriosa Banda 360, so it should be a great show.”

Although “El Grito” is celebrated as the battle cry that effectively launched Mexico’s War of Independence, the White Salmon event honors all Latin American peoples, countries, and traditions. “We are here to celebrate all people who live in the Gorge and share our heritage,” Reyes said, “and we want to share our culture with our neighbors.”

Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as a week-long commemoration of the blend of multicultural groups with roots throughout the Americas. California Congressman George E. Brown, representing San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles, wanted to recognize the important contributions of Latinx community members to United States history.

In 1988 President Ronald Reagan extended the cultural celebration from September 15 - October 15 each year. This timeframe includes independence anniversaries for many Latin American countries, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rice, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, and Chile.

“El Grito” translates loosely in English as “the scream.” The event’s name comes from “El Grito de Dolores,” a speech that Father Miguel Hidalgo delivered to his parish in Dolores, Mexico, on September 16, 1810, to inspire a revolt against colonialism and inequality.

Reyes hopes the event sponsors’ focus on equity will encourage more Latinx community members to enjoy the many events that are held in both English and Spanish at the parks in White Salmon and Bingen. His goal is for more people to feel comfortable attending events throughout the communities.

In 2022 the event drew in over 200 people, and organizers hope to double that this year. Reyes said the event is growing, and over 25 groups have confirmed participation. There will be cultural vendors and a variety of community organizations on hand to share resources and talk one-on-one with guests. And Reyes said he is busy lining up some extra surprises. “We are getting bigger and better,” Reyes said. “Our community is really rallying behind us to make everyone feel welcome in the park.”,

This year’s sponsors include WAGAP, the City of White Salmon, and the Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH). For any questions about the event, or if you wish to participate, contact Juan Reyes at ayuda@wagap.org or call WAGAP at (509) 493-2662. Learn more about programs that support community members in need at wagap. org.

G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC

Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

There’s a 4-H fl ag in the background, so we’re going to go out on a limb and surmise this had to do with 4-H. But what’s that thing the guy on the left is hold-

ing? Isn’t he hot standing in front of that vent? And the girl has what looks like the same thing the guy is holding. Who are these people? What was the occasion? All

L OOKING BACK

September 7, 1882 – 141 Years Ago

we know is 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 (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

We’ve colorized this picture. Members of the Sherman family emailed with joyful recollection of their parents in the photo, Jerry Sherman and Barbara Foster. With information from Mike Hoctor we were able to find this picture of the Torch Honor Society dinner, which was published February 7, 1952. Following is the caption under the photo: Twenty-two of the 28 members of the Torch Honor Society of the Goldendale High School attended the annual banquet given in their honor by the Goldendale Woman’s Association recently at the Woman’s Clubhouse. Members of the high school faculty were also guests. Mrs. Stanley Wagner was chairman of the committee in charge of preparing the banquet

and was assisted by Mrs. George Nesbitt, Mrs. Wm. Hornibrook, Mrs. Kenneth Hill, and Mrs. Neil Robertson. Students pictured above, reading from top to left, were: Jerry Sherman, Lawrence Wilbur, Betty Joanne Zumwalt, Mike Hoctor, Marilyn Miller, Kenneth Byars, Bill Lundberg, and Lloyd Bellamy; Jean Allyn, Mary Ann Dooley, Nancy Ownby, Joyce Husted, Joan Wilkins, Virginia Gosney, John Miller and Wayne Eshelman; Jeanita Williams, Morag Robertson, Barbara Foster, Willetta Hardin, Betty Rae Gubser and Laverne Anderson. Members not pictured are Dalia McEwen, Anne Fuhrman, Donald Klebe, Robert Lee, and Mary Lee VanDeVanter.

Sesquicentennial Corner: Bringing Goldendale back to its roots

Yesterday at the fairgrounds we found M. B. Potter and John Kurtz fi nishing up sixteen good horse stalls. Next, they will build a grandstand 16 x 80 feet in size and under a good roof. Then they will put up the pavilion 30 x 60 feet with 16 ft walls. Four windows on either side and double doors at each end. B. Crooks was building a large water tank, and S.W. Childers was running a sprinkler to keep the track in good shape for training horses.

September 6, 1888 – 135 Years Ago

The City Marshal, one day last week, was suddenly confronted by a very troublesome dilemma. He had impounded a number of cows for violation of the city ordinance which provides that cows shall not run at large between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Around noon it became necessary, on account of the extreme warm weather, to drive the cows to the creek for water, and no sooner had they left the pound than the trouble began. Armed with cudgels and other weapons of offense, several women who were peculiarly interested in the freedom of the animals, charged upon on the cavalcade and formed an ambush with the avowed intention of stampeding the drove. It was a regular picnic for the on-lookers, but the marshal fi nally carried the day and corralled the animals again. The owners have employed Attorney Dustin to retrieve them and commence an action to set aside the ordinance. Mayor George Stapleton and Councilman B.N. Snover and Joseph Nesbitt were among those who fell victims to their perseverance in enforcing the cow ordinance. Each one walked up and planked down $1.50 and took his cow away.

August 21, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

There has been a deal on automobiles in the local garage this week. The Auburn has been sold to Charles Prall, and Mr. Stewart of Bickleton has purchased the small Reo car, trading in an old Winton Four. The garage will have a brand-new car sometime next week. They will probably have a new Reo car, as they have found by experience in their business that is the car for hire.

September 3, 1953 – 70 Years Ago

A house of ill fame was closed at Dallesport last week after three days of operation in a rented house. The “madame” of the establishment admitted to the Sheriff and Deputy Harold Harris that her six women had accepted patrons from The Dalles dam project among others. The officers thereupon gave the madame and her women three days to clear out of town. Complaints arose over the situation there when prospective patrons of the “house” began inquiring at Dallesport business places as to its location.

September 4, 2003 – 20 Years Ago

What do DNA testing and cattle rustling have in common? Local law enforcement officer Ron Ferguson has used one to solve a case of the other for the fi rst time in Washington state history. A case of stolen calves came up in Cheney. Ferguson thought he knew who was stealing them but had no conclusive proof. The guy was stealing baby calves out of a calving pasture before they could be branded. But investigators had an idea. Since we knew what cows were missing calves, we did DNA testing on the cows and the calves to determine parentage. The idea worked. The DNA test proved that the calves had come from the other rancher’s herd, which allowed the perpetrator to be prosecuted.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

Points to ponder:

I know a man so short, when he pulls up his socks he can’t see where he’s going. “What do we want?” “Compromise!” “When do we want it?” “What time is good for you?”

Why do teenagers say they’re not like anyone else and then all dress the same?

A Smurf walks into a bar. The bartender says, “Why so blue?”

This week we bring back a few snippets first published in The Sentinel March 8, 1945. The first is titled “Pioneer Passes at Age of Ninety; Had Aided First Paper.” For reading convenience we have not put it in quotes.

Winfred Cowles, one of the county’s oldest pioneers, passed away here Sunday following a fall. He had celebrated his 90th birthday on Feb. 17. Cowles was in Goldendale when it was an unincorporated town and Washington was but a territory, having come to the county in 1875.

He was the man who turned the crank on the fi rst hand-operated press of the fi rst newspaper in Goldendale, which later combined with The Goldendale Sentinel, and he ran off the fi rst copy of any paper to be published in this county. He was also known as a fiddler, having upon one occasion played his violin for dancing which lasted an entire night and kept on until the sun was shining.

He was married in 1878 and again in 1930. Neither wife survives him. Three step-daughters and one step-son, all of California, do survive.

Funeral services were conducted from the Phillips Funeral Home with J. C. Gaw officiating. Burial was made in the Pleasant Valley cemetery.

The second snippet is titled “City Will Realize Revenue From Taxes Levied On Operators Of Card Tables Where Poker Is Played”

The city council passed an ordinance Monday evening which levies a tax for the act or privilege of engaging in business as an operator of card tables within the limits of the city. This ordinance will bring a yearly revenue into the city coffers, mainly from two sources, the operators of the Town club and the Rialto club.

A yearly tax of$100 per table is levied for each person operating a table where persons are permitted to play cards at the game of poker in any of its forms or variations, or any game which has any of the elements of poker.

An annual tax of $25 per table is levied upon every

person operating a table where persons are permitted to play cards for anything other than tokens and at which table any game of cards is played, other than poker in any of its forms, or at which card table any game of cards other than poker in any of its forms is a part.

Tax-free tables are those where tokens only are given or used by the players, the tokens being redeemable in merchandise only.

Failure to pay the tax will

cancel the license granted the operator to conduct his business. The tax is actually a lein on personal property, fi xtures and stock of merchandise in the building.

The tax is payable April 1.

The complete text of Ordinance 372 will be found on page 6. A correction of the ordinance should read “other than” rather than “of which poker in any of its forms is a part” in section (6).

Writing to learn and learning to write

Goldendale School District is implementing a new K-8 writing program that was adopted by the district last spring. The materials provide a structure for writing instruction that focuses on three main types or genres: narrative writing, or stories; information writing; and opinion or argumentative writing. This program presents writing instruction in a workshop model that offers direct teaching, lots of time to write, and ongoing feedback and support.

The new materials use a predictable format for each day’s session, starting with a mini-lesson that focuses on a specific teaching point. In these lessons, teachers teach grammar, writing process, sentence structure, how to generate, synthesize, and extend ideas, and more. The mini lesson is followed by an extended time for students to engage in real writing, while teachers support students through small group instruction and individual conferences. Each lesson ends with a wrap-up, where the teacher guides students to share their work as they highlight strong examples of writing concepts.

Column Ellen Perconti, GSD Superintendent and Sherry Sanden, Special Assignment Teacher

Writing is an essential foundational skill. Once learned, writing allows us to communicate our ideas effectively, synthesize learning, and deepen our understandings of content knowledge. Especially in the learning stages, though, the process of writing and revising to clarify ideas can feel tedious and overwhelming to students. The new writing curriculum is set up to offer continual learning opportunities and support, so students feel success from the beginning. They achieve a sense of accomplishment when they recognize growth in their works in progress and share their finished products with an audience.

As students advance through learning to write, they become more articulate, using vocabulary and literary devices to express their ideas. They also exercise their curiosity, creativity, persistence, and critical thinking–all skills that extend beyond the English Language Arts classroom. Research shows that writing in content areas like science, social studies, agriculture, math, and music helps solidify learning of essential concepts in those classes, as well. A goal in the Goldendale School District this year is to support learning to write and writing to learn across the school day.

As students and teachers in the Goldendale School District lean into our new writing program, we encourage families and community members to watch for ways to be audiences for student writing. When children bring home their writing work, post it on bulletin boards, or share it in the community, encourage them to read and talk about it. Know that it might not look “perfect” in the ways we are used to, but will be works in progress, as students move toward more polished pieces. Encourage the hard work our young-

sters (and their teachers) are putting forth every day as they move forward in their growth as writers, thinkers, and learners.

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Burn-out has got to go

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

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

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

A refershing change

I was pleased and amazed to finally find a government agency that makes a decision to protect our environment and beautiful scenery in Klickitat County. EFSEC, the Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, stated that the solar panels planned may have “significant impacts” on the environment, it was reported in last week’s Goldendale Sentinel

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

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

roads as they build. This is a hazard to all those people who live on those roads as well as ambulances and fire crews that respond to accidents on those roads and solar worksites.

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.”

It has felt for a long time that our county is being raided of beauty in able to produce electricity for other places in the state. We are now seeing the sweeping landscapes that were so special in each season of the year covered with turbines and panels. It’s so sad to think that acres and acres more of solar farms are planned for our area as well as Goldendale. The wildlife is fenced out, and in the case of the solar farm here, when the wildfires came recently, weeds and grasses were growing tall surrounding and under all the panels, very close to becoming a disaster with chemical smoke. Now it is being trimmed, but how dangerous that was for our county.

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

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.

If the farms are not being held responsible for maintaining the roads, the commissioners should realize that the taxes being generated should be earmarked for the County to be on top of keeping those roads drivable. Right now most of our gravel roads in eastern Klickitat County are down to rock.

For those of us who love and appreciate our county beauty, it sure is refreshing to have some support from an agency such as was expressed in last week’s paper.

Barbara Gall Bickleton

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

Meters and dams

The commissioners need to recognize that these solar farms are responsible to keep the roads open and improved as they are bringing in hundreds of workers each day, as well as the huge trucks hauling materials, beating up the gravel

The main reason I am against smart meters for measuring electricity usage is because I have read many accounts of people developing serious symptoms with their health soon after they were installed. I did an internet search under the words “no smart meters” or “stop smart meters” and found plenty of these testimonials. I know that the Klickitat PUD allows one to apply to opt out of smart meters, but upon examining their conditions to opt out, I do not qualify.

Guidelines for Letters

Ken Margraf Goldendale

I believe our PUD should allow anyone who wants to opt out, keep their old meter, and call in their meter reading each month. I believe our PUD is installing these meters because of CETA (Clean Energy Transformation Act) legislation that was passed by the Washington State Legislature. CETA is forcing our state to transition to only green energy by a certain date. I am very much an environmentalist, living as green as possible. I am a retired business owner, and in read-ing through CETA, I can see that the requirements are unsustainable. In the attempt to comply, the PUD’s will most likely have to increase power bills to double, triple, or even quadruple what they are presently over the next several years. If you can’t afford this kind of increase in your power bill, I strongly suggest you protest CETA in writing to all of the state legislators asking them to stop this law. Our governor wants to take out four dams that currently provide 9% of the electricity for the state. This will also increase the cost of power as it will force the PUDs to buy more expensive power from other sources. I sug-gest you write to our governor and ask him to not take out these dams.

Melody Drake Goldendale

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Glenwood cowgirls did well

When writing the news about our little community, one of my favorite things is sharing great news about Glenwood kids. I’m not sure we can still call Andrew McFall a kid now that he’s a college graduate, but he recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Neumont College of Computer Science in Salt Lake City, Utah. Andy, a Glenwood High School 2020 graduate, received his B.S. degree in Software and Game Development. He achieved his goal in just over 3 years, always maintaining a perfect GPA.

Andy’s parents, Adam and Sara McFall, grandparents Calvin and Neomia McFall and Cathy Biber, and his aunt Denise Russum, all traveled to Salt Lake City to attend his graduation. Way to go, Andy. You have made us all back here in your hometown very proud. We look forward to

hearing of the great things you’ll achieve as you move forward in your career.

Back home, some of our young cowgirls recently completed their Western States Junior Rodeo Association season. All of them finished in good places in the all around and individual events and will receive some nice checks and awards.

Although not finishing in the money this year, Glenwood first grader

Rigynn Walker improved her times in each rodeo in her Cow Kids events and learned a lot about competing in junior rodeo. In the Peewee Girls’ division, Jentry Hoctor, age 9, finished 17th out of 24 girls in the All-Around Standings. She finished 15th out of 24 in barrels and 11th out of 27th in pole bending.

Jentry’s big sister Jocee, age 13, finished 12th out of

24 in the Junior Girls’ All Around, 14th out of 25 in barrels, 13th out of 23 in poles, and, in her favorite event, 3rd in breakaway roping. Riley and Bailey Rickman and JayCee McLean, honorary Glenwood kids, also did very well.

Riley, also age 13, finished 8th in the All Around, 22nd in the barrels, 16th in the poles, and 2nd in breakaway. I’m guessing that’s her favorite event, too.

Her sister Bailey, age 12, finished 6th in the All Around, 23rd in barrels, 4th in poles, and 8th in breakaway. JayCee McLean, age 13, finished 20th in the All Around, 13th in barrels, and 17th in poles. All these girls are experiencing rodeo withdrawal and wish their rodeo season hadn’t ended. They eagerly look forward to next season. We’re proud of all of them for their hard

French’s: an oasis of earthly delights

work and successes this season and look forward to seeing what they do next season. Way to go, cowgirls. Our other rodeo athletes, Joslyn and Blaine Arnold and Peyton Sanchey, will soon begin their 2023-24 High School and Junior High School Rodeo fall season. Their first rodeo is September 16th and 17th in Longview. All three of these great athletes qualified for National Finals in their 2022-23 season, and they’ve continued to work on and improve their times since then. Good luck, Blaine, Peyton, and Joslyn.

Our Klickwood volleyball girls had a very busy, full weekend. I haven’t received any results but will share them when I can. Their first home games are Saturday, September 9, in Klickitat. They will play Dufur first at noon, followed by a game with Mannahouse Academy. Good luck, Klickwood.

Don’t miss the Twin Bridges dinner

Residents have reported rockslides along the surrounding roadways, Highways 14, 142, and Centerville Highway. Be careful, folks, when rounding a bend or night driving. These rains, no matter how small, can cause rocks to comply with gravity and come crashing down, causing driving hazards.

Don’t think that because your sight is fine, your child’s is, too. Children tend to think that what they see is what everyone sees and say nothing. Make an effort to take them to the school for the Lion’s Club Vision Screening. The Lyle Lion’s Club volunteers will be at the school on Monday, September 11, at 10 a.m. to perform vision screenings for grades K-3, 5, and 7. You may be surprised when, after getting glasses, the child starts reading street signs out loud or pointing out what they never saw before.

Dress up your prince or princess for School Picture Day on September 28. And if they choose to give a lessthan-royal face that day, picture re-take day will be in October.

As for more school news: they have a job opportunity for substitute school bus drivers. They offer free

training in a great environment with good pay. Call the school or check out their website.

Remember, the September Lyle Community Council meeting has changed locations. It will be at the Lyle Lions Club on Wednesday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m.

Neighbors are encouraged to attend the discussion about community safety and opportunities to reduce crime including lighting, surveillance, and other options.

We have all been affected one way or another, so let’s unite and protect our belongings from the lowlifes thinking they have the right to take what is ours. There will be no online option available.

Later this month, September 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. the Lyle’s Twin Bridges Museum will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. It’s a couple of weeks away, but it’s well worth buying your tickets early and being on time because when the food is gone, so is your chance for a great meal furnished by Beneventi’s Pizza in Bingen. Bring your appetite and your wallet because there

will be raffle baskets full of great items to bid on. Meals are $10 each or $50 for the whole family. All proceeds go to keeping the doors open and the electric bill paid. I understand one of Karen Beck’s beautiful quilts will also be up for bid.

Remember the days of gliding across the floor to music, and you didn’t need to know the steps?

Roller skating was popular back in the day, and “Skate Night” has been brought back. It is held in the Underwood Gym Community Center, 951 Schoolhouse Road, every second Friday, with the next being the 8th of this month. It’s a $3 admission from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your own skates. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions are available. I wonder if they’ll have a disco ball.

I know I’m reaching out, but Halloween will be here before we know it! The Howards Haven Animal Sanctuary is busy planning for their annual Pumpkin Patch event, scheduled for October 28 and 29. Watch for fliers or check out their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/profile.

php?id=100069 883900622 for sanctuary information and photos!

Speaking of Halloween: there is a fun-filled night coming to Hood River at 1590 12th Street on Thursday, September 21. Circus Monster Mash will hold two shows, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. It is a traditional circus with all the attractions but with a spooky twist. Admission: ages 2-11, $5; 12+ $15. Sounds like family fun.

In the far, far future there is a notice hanging on the horizon—before it gets lost in the annals of time or in the clutter of my desk, I better tell you now. Another notice from the Port of Hood River’s website: the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be closed to all traffic for four consecutive days, beginning at 12:01 a.m. the morning of Friday, November 3, through 11:59 p.m. the night of Monday, November 6. During the weeks leading up to the closure, there will be intermittent, single-lane closures of the bridge primarily during nighttime hours as construction crews work to prepare for the closure.

Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail. com.

Zachary Villar For The SenTinel

You might not know there’s an oasis of earthly delights in the little town of Lyle or that this oasis is right off Highway 14 on the Eastern side of town. It’s called French’s Farm, and it’s a nursery where you can purchase plants, fruits and vegetables, ice cream, and more. It’s all grown right behind the storefront located at 620 State Street in their expansive gardens and greenhouse.

French’s Farm is a retail and wholesale nursery featuring native, culinary, and ornamental plants grown with love.

In 2017, Matt Kotwasinski took ownership of the business that used to be Milestone Nursery and renamed it. He and coowner Claire West have maintained the previous owner’s mission of providing native species of flora for the community while expanding the variety of available plants and products.

“Claire and I were able to diversify pretty substantially,” says Kotwasinski. “Where they were 100% native species to the Columbia River Gorge, we added some personal favorites, some annuals, some fun things, things that Claire’s worked with in her experiences working for nurseries and greenhouses.”

Kotwasinski comes from a background of brewing and currently works for Pfriem in Hood River. He studied native plants in college with a focus on herbalism. West studied nature restoration and worked in nurseries for a number of years, so between the two of them they have a significant amount of experience and knowledge when it comes to growing plants. It also happens to be something they’re passionate about.

“This is what keeps us happy,” Kotwasinski says. “We get to collect all the seeds from around here, store them, start them in the green house, and bring them to life. Sometimes

it takes a couple of years to get things to start germinating, longer for flowers sometimes.”

They opened the storefront portion of French’s Farm two years ago to be better able to serve the community. Before that, they sold plants from the side entrance to the gardens and greenhouse or the old mail truck that sits in front of the store. But the new store space allows them to carry more products besides just plants and produce, plant adjacent things like planters and pots, books on gardening, birdhouses, bug houses, and more.

One of the most exciting additions to French’s Farm’s is their ice cream and sorbet, much of which is made inhouse. They take advantage of the fresh produce they grow to create flavors like their newest ice cream creation Rednec, featuring fresh organic nectarines. They offer other seasonal treats, too, such as milkshakes and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

Lyle residents Cody and Cassie Heinz moved to the area in April to live in a smaller community close to the mountains, and they live right down the street from French’s Farm. They look forward to every weekend when the store is open. They normally come for the ice cream but end up going home with plants and fruit.

“I feel like we just come to French’s and find out once we get here what we need,” said Cassie Heinz. “Sometimes I end up with flowers or plants, and we’ve got some tomato plants from here that are growing wonderfully at our house.”

About 90% of the plants French’s Farm sells are grown in-house, and they work with a few companies that provide things they don’t yet grow like ferns and cacti. But mostly they’re focused on providing plants native to the area, many of which have properties that allow them to thrive here. The smaller, more personal experience they offer at French’s Farm allows them to practice sustainable methods of agriculture which translates to healthier plants.

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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

• 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

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?

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• 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 • 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

– 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.

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

Saturday

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month

activities and crafts. The October 14th, 2023, Annular Solar Eclipse will be a partial eclipse for most of North America except for a narrow path from Oregon to Texas and further south, where an annular (ring of fire) eclipse will be visible. It is never safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Solar Eclipse glasses are limited to one

you to celebrate the completion of the Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art installations on Main Street, in downtown Goldendale. This special event will be a Celebration of the arts—the expression of human creativity, skill, and imagination, such as painting, music, literature, and dance or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional impact. There will be an Art Market and vendors from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., demonstrations, performances, and workshops from 11 a.m. –5 p.m. with live music by The Growlerzz in the afternoon. The Commemoration Ceremony is at 1 p.m. Sunset Yoga (BYO Yoga mat) is from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and the Community Dance on Main Street starts at 7 p.m.

September 23, 2023, Lyle Twin Bridges Annual Fundraiser: 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Club. Please join us for the Twin Bridges annual fundraiser. There will be a spaghetti dinner provided by Beneventi’s Pizza, $10 per person or $50 for a family, as well as raffle baskets.

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!

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 https://lylewa.com/about-us

• Knitting Group – 3rd Wednesday of the month 12:30 p.m. Open to those learning as well as those more advanced. $5, contact Wild Daffodil Sewing at 509-439-7177 or info@wilddaffodilsewing.com

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, 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

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 8 – 10, 2023, Annual Huckfest: Friday 9/8 5 p.m. – midnight, Saturday 9/8 10 a.m. – midnight, Sunday 9/10 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. downtown Bingen.

September 9, 2023, Maryhill Rock N Roll Dinner and Dance: 5 – 11 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Dr. Come dressed to rock ‘n roll to your favorite tunes!

Enjoy a delicious dinner with wine and brews. DJ is Charlie Foxx of KBZY, Salem. Maryhill wines will be served. Dinner is by Bargeway Pub, The Dalles. The museum’s new Executive Director, Amy Behrens, will be in attendance so it will be an opportunity to meet her

September 12, 2023, Solar Eclipse Celebration: 2:30 – 4 p.m. Goldendale Library. Celebrate the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse with the library! Get free solar eclipse glasses, learn about the Solar Eclipse, and explore outer space through

per person and will be available at all library events.

September 12, 2023, Author

Talk: Paula Judith Johnson: 6 – 7 p.m. Goldendale Library. Join romance novelist Paula Judith Johnson as she discusses her contemporary romance novels, some of which take place in Goldendale.

September 12, 2023, Goldendale High School Class of 1956 Reunion, 67th Anniversary: 1:00 p.m. Ayutla’s Mexican Restaurant in Goldendale on Simcoe. Please RSVP to Linda Lundberg-Davies 206-850-1251.

September 15, 2023 Live Folk Music by Robert Armand at the High Prairie Farmers Market: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 701 Struck Road between Lyle and Centerville. Come see Robert Armand perform live at our last Farmers Market!

September 19, 2023, American Red Cross Blood Drive: 1 –6 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway.

September 22 – 23, 2023

High Prairie Community Yard sales & Firehouse Sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. throughout the High Prairie area, as well as at the Community Center & Firehall.

Contact Josh for more information 509-281-0971.

September 23, 2023, Art at the Heart Festival: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Downtown Goldendale.

The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce invites

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

Harold Henry Clark, Jr.

Harold Henry Clark, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023, at Adventist Health Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 72.

Harold was born on December 10, 1950, in Yakima, Washington, to Harold Henry Clark, Sr. and Novella Nellie Neville. He spent his early years living in Naches, Washington, with his siblings Nigle and Norella. After his father tragically passed away when he was seven, his family moved to South Dakota.

After graduating high school, Harold went directly into the Air Force, serving from 1969 to 1972, including six months in Thailand, as a jet aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he moved back to Washington. He worked at the aluminum plant through all of its ups and downs until it permanently shut down. Then he went on to work with the State Highway Department until he retired.

Harold had a lot of things he loved in life. He loved football, bratwurst, beer, and a shot of Jack. He loved going on trips to Leavenworth and the coast. He loved cars, helping with car shows, and entering his Mustangs into them as well. He was a member of the Sun Country Mustang Club in Yakima. He loved animals, which would often rest on his lap, including his precious dog, Munch.

But above all else, he loved people. Harold showed his love by being present, always willing to drop anything and everything to come to the rescue. He adored his kids and

Darlene Rowland

Darlene Rowland of Goldendale died August 30, 2023.

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George Otto Mukai

George Otto Mukai will be memorialized and remembered on September 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Attendees are asked to convene at Gary Takahashi’s Maryhill home, located at 65 Maryhill Highway, Goldendale (Maryhill), Washington. If weather permits, attendees will go to the Cemetery from Takahashi’s house at 2 p.m. for the memorial program. Attendees who arrive late should proceed directly to the Maryhill Cemetery. However, if it is raining or if it is hot or windy, the program will be held in the Takahashi home.

rary stay while receiving special medical care. On October 14, 2022, he was abruptly hospitalized at the University of Washington Hospital, where he passed away that day.

During the memorial

and legacies.

grandkids, being present at all their sporting events and any big moment of their lives. At the top of this list of people he loved was Mary, his wife of 34 years. They married in Goldendale on April 1, 1989.

Harold is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Clark; his children Shauni Jensen (and her husband Matt Jensen), Lacey Gorrod (and her husband Alex Gorrod), and Joshua Van Horn, all of Goldendale; two daughters from a prior marriage, Terra and Carrie Clark; his grandchildren Samantha Nunn (and her boyfriend Adam Carruthers), Emma Gorrod, Ellie Jensen, Amy Gorrod, and Finley Jensen, all of Goldendale; his sister, Norella Anderson of Yakima, Washington; and

numerous nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Henry Clark, Sr. and Novella Nellie Neville; his grandparents Nigle and Hazel Neville; and brother, Nigle Clark.

There will be a memorial service at Goldendale New Life Assembly of God on Saturday, September 23, at 1 p.m. with a final cruise through town following the service.

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

Details about Mukai’s life were published in the obituary section of The Goldendale Sentinel on January 11, 2023. Mukai was 79 years of age (April 19, 1943-October 14, 2022). While he grew up in Seattle, he worked and lived most of his adulthood in the Columbia River Gorge areas in Washington and Oregon. For 51 years he resided in Maryhill and Goldendale. In 2022 he became ill, so he moved to Seattle’s Columbia Lutheran Home for what he thought would be a tempo -

program, lifetime Maryhill resident, businessman, orchardist, and farmer— and Mukai’s cousin—Gary Takahashi, will speak about Mukai’s long residency in and contributions to Maryhill and Goldendale. Rita Takahashi, also a cousin and a researcher, scholar, activist, and professor who extensively interviewed Mukai multiple times about his life experiences and history, will present the eulogy and an overview of Mukai’s life

Relatives (cousins), friends, community members, and associates from near and far will have the opportunity to share their stories and remembrances of Mukai from life’s diverse angles. This will be an open period when all may informally share whatever they wish. Everyone is encouraged to be comfortable with whatever decision they make about speaking (or not). George’s sister from Seattle, Dulcie Mukai Bordewick, will round out the discussion and close the celebration of life program. If one cannot make it to the program and if they would like to communicate or share something about George Mukai, they may request that comments be read or that artifacts (e.g., photographs, artwork, and objects), be shown during the program. One may submit comments and requests to Rita Takahashi via email: ritatak@gmail. com or telephone: (415) 9965009. Timely requests will ensure that submissions will be included during the program.

NOTICE

STARTUP BUSINESS SPACE AVAILABLE AS LOW AS $1.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR

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.

BAPTIST

Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C.

815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471;

Pastor David Beseler, Sun Worship 11am, Sun School 9:45 . Call for Zoom services. We’re on YouTube, FaceBook, & Instagram. Mon 6pm prayer meeting.Wed 6pm Youth & Children's groups. For updates: ColumbusABC.org ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com, or call.

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

GRACE BRETHREN

Community Grace Brethren 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.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD

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

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd; 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 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

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

[power for] the types of technologies they’re used to,” Smith says. “From California, from Portland, from Seattle. Totally different mindset. Now, that’s a small number of people relative to everybody, but it’s indicative of where things are going.”

Smith also cites changes to the energy market caused by carbon legislation as a reason for the AMI project, legislation like the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on May 7, 2019.

CETA commits Washington to an electricity supply free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and seeks to allow Washington residents and businesses to power their buildings, homes, vehicles, and appliances with carbonfree resources such as wind and solar.

In a recent issue of Ruralite, Smith wrote that some CETA requirements were highly criticized by several utilities as being impractical and, as a result, expensive. He said they’ve already seen power prices in the market double in the last two years. Some have asked why we don’t use the money invested in the AMI project to further develop natural sources of energy, like wind turbines, or solar energy. Smith argues this isn’t a practical solution.

“I’m sorry, wind and solar is not going to help me when it’s minus nine [degrees] in February at five o’clock in the morning,” he affirms.

“How long is it between wind periods? You can go weeks without wind. How long is it when you have snowstorms and you don’t actually have any solar production, or very small? Weeks.”

KPUD currently receives power from several sources including the White Creek Wind Project, the McNary Fishway Hydro Project, the Packwood Lake Hydro Project, the H.W. Hill Landfill Gas Project, and the Bonneville Power Administration.

KPUD sells this power to their customers at a blended rate, which means when KPUD has to purchase more power due to people using more power, everyone has to pay more. Smith says that they’re seeing disproportionate power use coming from new homes.

“The houses we’re seeing in the county relative to our demographic are bigger than they used to be,” says Smith. “The historic homes that make up 10,000 of our base customers, they’re thousand-square-foot one rancher homes. Now you have folks moving [here], which is fi ne, but what they are bringing for the style of house and the electric requirements is totally different than what it was historically. So you can have a 1% customer growth and have a significantly different electric growth. And if they’re in the same area, you have got to be on top of it. Or we’re just going to spend money after money.”

The advanced meters would assist with this issue by allowing customers to see when they are using power and compare that to peak power use in the county so they could change their power use habits, causing rates to lower for everyone.

Eventually KPUD plans to implement a new rate structure that will allow them to offer demand and time-of-use rates, meaning, among other things, customers will pay more for using power during peak periods. In the “Straight Talk from KPUD” series part 4 published by KPUD in The Sentinel, the utility stated the following: “When the new meters are installed, we will design and implement a rate structure that accurately bills for use and demand. Over the next year, Klickitat PUD will install these meters throughout our service territory. We can then price our power to you in a way that matches how we pay for it and how we deliver it.”

Smith sees these changes to the way they do business to be a worthy investment for

the future of our county.

“I think one of the articles talked about ‘cart before the horse’. Totally disagree,” says Smith, referencing a recent letter by Katherine Cramer published in the Sentinel regarding her views on KPUD priorities. “It might seem that way. But you start today to build what you need for the future. How do you build rates that reflect when customers use power, and at any one time how much they use it? Because when we are buying power, that load shape affects our costs. If somebody like me puts two hot water tanks there and I buy an EV, and instead of using seven kilowatts, I’m going to use 25, I’m using more of the system. But today, I don’t pay for it.”

Not everyone believes the AMI project to be entirely beneficial. Groups like the Smart Meter Awareness and Action Program out of Trout Lake state that they are dedicated to preserving the health, privacy, and security of the Trout Lake Community and Klickitat County by advocating for the exclusion of advanced meters from homes and businesses.

“Our objective is to increase public awareness and take action concerning the health risks, intrusive nature, escalating costs, and protection of personal data associated with the installation of smart meters,” states the group’s website, www.nosmartmeters.org.

One concern of those opposed to advance meters is that the new program is a violation of customer privacy and that providing data to the KPUD remotely throughout the day, the meter could collect information regarding your behavior within your home, including what devices you are using and when. Smith responds to this concern by saying that the advanced meters the KPUD is installing have no capability to do anything other than record power consumption.

“If devices in a customer’s home have the ability to emit some sort of signal about whether they are being used or not, we are not interacting with it, and we cannot,” Smith states. All we can do is read the meter. We will know how much power is being used, but we do not know what is being used. Someone with enough time could perhaps make inferences about major loads, but it would be a lot of guesswork. We are not going to do that, and the metering data is protected and will not be shared or sold to anyone.”

Reference was made by a concerned party to a story published by USA Today in 2022 about someone in Tigard, Oregon, who had their thermostat remotely adjusted by Portland General Electric. The concern is that a customer’s appliances could be controlled remotely and that this could be used

to manipulate or punish the homeowner. But the customer in this news story was part of an energy shifting program in Oregon they had voluntarily opted into that had given the power company access to their smart thermostat along with permission to make these changes. Smith said the advanced meters they are installing in Klickitat County are not able to do this.

“The meters and meter reading system [here] are not capable of reaching into the home to control individual appliances, even if someone told us to do it,” Smith avers.

Another concern expressed by members of the community is the cost of the advanced meter opt-out program. There is a one-time $200 charge along with a monthly $40 fee to opt out of having your data communicated throughout the day. This does not exclude you from having the advanced meter installed on your house, which all KPUD customers will have.

The $200 charge is to evaluate enrollment eligibility and to install the advanced meter capable of meeting time-ofday metering requirements, but without a communication transmitter, meaning someone from KPUD will come to your house and download the data instead of it being communicated remotely. Enrollment eligibility refers to the criteria that the KPUD has for opting out of the remote communication part of the program.

The rationale behind the $40 a month takes more explanation:

According to KPUD’s “Customer Self-Evaluation Checklist,” criteria that disqualify you from opt-out include but are not limited to: not having your KPUD account in “good standing” for the last 24 months (meaning having been disconnected for nonpayment); having a meter that is not readily accessible at all times or unobstructed; having an additional separate meter, perhaps for a garage, shed, shop, or well house on the premise; if the building is a multi-unit residential service (such as a duplex, triplex, or apartment building); if it’s a new construction (meaning any newly built home will not be able to opt out); any commercial services; or any location enrolled in a landlord agreement.

Myers says she was happy that KPUD decided to provide an opt-out choice, considering other utilities do not provide this option.

“If you were to go around the Washington PUD Association and ask them if they provided an opt-out for customers, their answer’s no,” Myers reflects. “They say, ‘Oh, easy. Don’t do it.’ And we chose not to hit that easy button and to provide an option. And in doing so, we had to evaluate, ‘Okay, how do we ensure that it doesn’t impact

the project as a whole?’ And our goals are to get the information needed to make good rate structure decisions, to ensure reliability, to make good capital investments.”

Regarding the criteria for eligibility and ineligibility for the opt-out, Myers says it was a conversation they had with their AMI committee to fi gure out what works and what they could stand behind.

“Then came the discussion on what does it look like as far as rates,” says Myers. “Should we charge an upfront rate? Should we charge monthly rates? Why are we doing this? And it came down to cost recovery because again, we’re providing this opt-out program, which is a choice we’re providing customers that they then need to carry the cost of said choice. Whether it’s the review process to determine eligibility and to have a site visit and do all of those things or the cost of the monthly reoccurring fee, which is to send somebody out there, a dedicated person, to get that information and bring it back, upload it, touch it. There are a lot of hands touching everything that goes on, and that’s because of a customer’s choice.”

Smith said they did the math, and the current opt-out prices are the numbers they came out with. He explained that the fees pertain to the extra time and work that an opt-out will cause by requiring someone to go to the customer’s home and download the advanced meter data.

“Our calculation’s going to be forty bucks a month,” Myers states. “We probably do ourselves a disservice by calling it a fee as opposed to calling it a cost.”

Another thing worrying some KPUD customers are the portions of the opt-out program where it states it could change in the future, statements like, “Fees related to opt-out will be evaluated and

updated on a periodic basis. The customer acknowledges that these fees are subject to change based on program participation and changes will be applied as necessary.”

It also states that the board of commissioners could decide to terminate the program if needed. Smith says this flexibility means that while the cost of opting out could end up being more than $40 a month, it could also be less. He sees these costs as integral to the AMI program.

“Cost causation. It is not a fee, it’s not just a charge, it’s not for no reason,” he states. “But the underlying direction from the board is, if we are going to have an opt-out, unlike a lot of utilities, because we believe there should be choice there, there’ll be costs associated with it. On the flip side of that, [if you have] 400-amp services, you can’t opt out. Those are the exact same customers who are creating the challenges. And it’s not a problem, but those larger services are what are driving some of the capital investment that we need to make. We don’t want them to opt out. In order to run the business, you need to have the data. And by that customer choosing to opt out, we don’t have the data on a real-time basis.”

Smith stresses the opt-out fee is not punishment for those resistant to advanced meters but simply what is needed to make the program economically viable. He also explains this isn’t just about making more money for the company.

“It’s not extortion, it’s not inflated, it’s not punitive,” he emphasizes. “It’s cost. If we honestly wanted more revenue or thought we needed it, we would adjust rates to do that. We wouldn’t go through all of this headache to do that. We would run a normal process like we always do. And hopefully, over time, this

lessens the impact to rates, not increases it.”

Smith addresses concerns some have voiced about the advanced meters emitting a radio frequency that could be harmful to one’s health. His words echoed those that appear on the KPUD’s website, that the meters only transmit for a few seconds out of every hour, less than ninety seconds a day, and that these emissions are well below the levels produced by other common household devices like cell phones, baby monitors, satellite TVs, and microwave ovens. Regarding concerns about the meters being more harmful when communicating with each other frequently, the utility’s website states Independent testing by the Electric Power Research Institute concluded that even if an equivalent Landis & Gyr (the makers of the device) meter were to transmit continuously, they would still be less than 0.2% of the published exposure standards.

With articles in newspapers, open access for customers to call and ask questions, and public meetings in local communities, KPUD says it is trying to listen to what their customers have to say. For those who are set against advanced meters in Klickitat County, Smith said he has respect for their opinions.

“I also have respect for 15,000 other opinions,” he says. “And I need to balance the decisions we make to represent people and run the business as best we can, considering everybody’s input. I wish everything was perfect, but I’ve got to represent 15,000, not one, or pick a number. And that’s what we try to end up doing. And do I think we are doing that? Yeah, actually I do. I honestly believe that. That’s not fl ippant, or we would not be doing this.”

TheWashington OutdoorsReport: Humpymadness continues

TROY CARPENTER GOLDENDALE OBSERVATORY

FORTHESENTINEL

JOHNKRUSE

JOHNKRUSE where from Hoodsport to the San Juans and everywhereinbetween

I just returnedfrom my biannual camping trip to Fort Casey State Park on the east side of Whidbey Island I bookastay there everyother yearinmid to lateAugusttotakeadvantage of the pink salmon thatreturntoPugetSound and its tributary rivers everyoddyear

Pink salmon usually run on the smaller side, with three-pound fish beingprettyaverage 2023 thoughhasbeena banner year! Some four million pink salmon are in Puget Sound this summer and there are a lot of nicer fish being caught Doug Saint Denis, the owner of 365Charters LLC, told me he is definitely seeing thisplayoutontheSound this summer On a recent guided outing, a 13-yearold girl from Wisconsin hooked and landed an 11.9-pound pink salmon Incaseyouarewondering ifthisisanewstaterecord (IknowIwas) itisnot The current state record pink salmonwascaughtin2007 ontheStillaguamishRiver by Adam Stewart, a behemoththatweighedawhopping15.4pounds

The pink salmon generallystartshowingupfirst around Sekiu in Marine Area 5 where anglers target both pinks and coho salmonduringthemonths of July and early August

WhenAugustgetsintofull swing, the pinksflood the entire Sound and anglers can catch them every-

Pink salmon tend to swim in the upper water column and it’s easy to identify schools as they readily jump out of the water Whilemanyanglers target them from boats, you can also have very good successfishingfrom shore because the pinks (also known as humpies) and the coho salmon that sometimes run with them willoften befound within casting distance of the beach in themorning, the evening and as high tide rollsin

I fished from off the beach for three days I spent all three mornings fishingoffthepointatFort Casey State Park battling astrongebbtide Thefirst morning several anglers caught cohosalmon using chartreuse fluttering jigs like Reapers or Buzz Bombswithpinkhoochies covering the hook However,outsideofthat morning,thefishingwaspretty slowatthestatepark

I was told I could find more pinks about two miles south of the park at DriftwoodBeach Iheaded downtheretofindthetide cominginandthepinkson thebite Therewereprobably25anglersonthebeach, and it seemed like everyone was hooking into the humpies The go to lure?

A 2 y2 inch to3-inch-long pink Buzz Bomb Fishing the Sound, you do have to useasinglebarblesshook

Other lures worth trying would be a Mack’s Lure

MOONSHINEII:AdministratorTroy Carpenter of theGoldendale Observatory took thisspectacular close-upof the Super Blue Moon at theObservatory “Iusedour 600mmf/4Nikontelephoto lensadaptedtoaSonyA7IIbody,”he says, continuing:“Itshouldbenotedthat bluemoons arenotactuallyblue andthecolorinthisimageistheresult of RayleighscatteringbyEarthsatmosphere thesamesource of blue skiesandredsunsets Thisparticularbluemoonmetthepopular but technically incorrect criteriafor one:thesecondfullmoonina month Thecorrectbutmoreobscuredefinitionof abluemoonisthe thirdfullmooninaseasonwithfour (seasonsnormally have three full moons) TheAugust30bluemoondidnot meetthetechnicaldefinitionsinceit wasthe thirdand finalfullmoonof Summer 2023 Asforthe ‘super’part thisrefersto afullmoonthatoccursnear Perigee thenearestpoint inanobject’sorbit The Moonappearsover13%larger thanitdoesatApogee,its furthestdistancefromEarth

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the river? They taste just fine after you brine them andsmokethem

Sonic Baitfish in a pink/ allup, Duwamish, and also a great offering that in the freezer As for the white color combination GreenRiversalloffergood has been catching pink salmon you catch out of or simply a y2 ounce pink opportunitiesfor humpies salmonfordecades colored spoon As longas too,andifyouarewonderitspink,and youcancast ing why they have that fare, the pink salmon get it a long way from shore, nickname, its because of a bum rap, with many you’ve got an excellent the pronounced hump the anglers looking down on opportunitytohookup!

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thehumpiesarehere now andwaitingforyou!

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Thebottomlineisthis,if youarelookingtogetinto males develop on their them Personally, I ve pink,weighingclosetosix watertospawn pounds I caught an averaged size 3-pounder after ies with spoons or spin- taste great off the grill If thejoysofsalmonfishing that,whichIreleased,and nersintheriver,butmost youdofreezethem,Iwould ashort whilelaterhooked anglers will twitch pink recommend consuming into another good pink jigs you can either cast them within a couple of thatweighednorthoffour and retrieveorfish under weeks The thinnerfillets pounds SensingIwouldn’t aslipbobber Driftfishing ofthesesalmon(compared beableto readily upgrade a pink or50/50(brassand to coho or Chinook) don’t www americaoutdoorsra fromthesetwofish,Icalled nickel) Dick Nitespoon is hold up as well over time dio com it a day after less than an houroffishing Ithencontented myself to watching others fight and reel in salmon galore with broad smiles on their faces and

joyfullaughsandscreams as they hooked up!It was especially fun to watch fathers and mothers with their children who got to reel in their first salmon thatday

The pink salmon are movingintotheriversnow and the run willcontinue throughthemiddleofSeptember TheSkagitRiveris always a good bet around Youngs Bar and the railroadbridgeinMt Vernon, asistheLowerSnohomish River that opened up September 1from the mouth to the railroad bridge near the Snohomish boat launch The Snohomish is scheduled to open upstream from there to the mouth of theSkykom-

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N otices

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Goldendale and Department of Ecology

Shoreline Master Program

The City has prepared final draft SMP amendments to keep the SMP current with changes in state law, changes in other City plans and regulations, and other changed local circumstances. Proposed amendments to the Goldendale SMP are available for review at www.ci.goldendale. wa.us/. A paper copy will be available for viewing at City Hall.

SEPA Threshold Determination

The City of Goldendale determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement was not required under the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This determination of nonsignificance (DNS) was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency and available upon request. This determination was issued pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2). The SEPA comment and appeal period ran from January 24, 2023, to February 6, 2023.

Public Hearing

A joint local-state public hearing was held during the regular City Council meeting on February 21, 2023. To meet the 60-day notice requirement, on June 5, 2023, the Goldendale City Council adopted resolution 729 expressing their intent to hold a Public Hearing to adopt the updated Shoreline Master Program by ordinance on September 18, 2023. The City’s Shoreline Master Program and all amendments thereto shall become effective 14 days from the date of adoption.

(2313, 2404, 2501, 2601, 2701, 2801, 2901, 3001, 3101, 3201, 3301, 3401, 3501, 3601, 3701)

NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF WASHING-

TON TO: WHOM IT MAY

CONCERN And TO:

Adam Joe Bronson, Alleged

Father and the Unknown Biological Father, and Anyone

Else Claiming a Paternal Interest in Noah Jess Miller, dob 6/7/23, Dependency Petition #23-7-00017-20 filed June 30, 2023 (natural mother Chrystal

Lea Miller); A Dependency Petition was filed; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Klickitat County Superior Court, Juvenile Division, 205 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.

THE HEARING WILL DETER-

MINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS

WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS.

IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR AB-

SENCE.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509.773.7475 To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to https://www.atg.wa.gov/DPY

DATED this 15th day of Au-

gust 2023.

Renea Campbell, Klickitat County Clerk

By: Nikki Hall Deputy Clerk (3507, 3602, 3702)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Roosevelt School District Irrigation System

Notice to contractors providing Irrigation System Installation Services. Notice is hereby given that Roosevelt School District, Roosevelt, WA shall receive bids for irrigation system installation. Bids shall be submitted to the Superintendent at Roosevelt School District, #403 615 Chinook Avenue, Roosevelt, WA 99356 by 2:00 p.m. on or before September 14th, 2023.

The ITB timeline and forms will be located on the Internet at https://www.esd112.org/itbrfp-rfq-contracts/ on August 31st, 2023. (3508, 3603, 3703)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan No:

23-8606 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 RCW Grantor: MICHAEL YARNELL Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ. Trustee’s address is 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 (206) 331-3280 Trustee’s agent for service is Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, whose address is 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 525-1925 If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 3313280 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: 1151069 Parcel

Number(s): 04162055280800

Abbr. Legal Description: LOT

8 BLK 28 GOLDEN’S 3RD BK

B PG 394 KCDR THIS NO-

TICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CON-

TACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON

NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME(1-877-8944663) . Web site: http://www. dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListActi on=search&searchstate=WA &filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-6064819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 9/15/2023, at 9:00 AM at Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620, Front Steps. sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 28, JOHN J. GOLDEN’S THIRD ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF GOLDENDALE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK B, PAGE 394, KLICKITAT COUNTY DEED RECORDS AND RE-SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK E, PAGE 628, KLICKITAT COUNTY DEED RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE Washington 98620 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/22/2021, recorded 10/25/2021, under Auditor’s File No. 1151069, in Book ---, Page --- records of Klickitat County, Washington, from MICHAEL YARNELL, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor(s), to aMeriTitle, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MIDCONTINENT FUNDING, INC., A MISSOURI CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC. 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.

This Just In....

Notice to Contractors: Fairgrounds Sale BarnKlickitat County Public Works

Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance - SEPA2023-14 Fred & Juanita Olson, SEPA2023-15 Del Griebel - Klickitat County Planning Department

• Legal Notice: Request for Price and/or Rate Quotes for Family Caregiver Counseling ServicesArea Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington

default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:

they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

Room 302, Goldendale Washington. Mailing address 115 West Court, MS 303, Goldendale Washington 98620 until 1:15 PM on September 26, 2023 for performing the work described below. Sealed bids will be opened at the Klickitat County Commissioners Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 PM September 26, 2023 will not be considered. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities.

Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposals:

sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $315,380.65, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 9/1/2022, 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, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 9/15/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/4/2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 9/4/2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/4/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, or Grantor or any Guarantors or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es): NAME ADDRESS MICHAEL YARNELL 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE Washington 98620 MICHAEL YARNELL 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE, WA 986209412 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of MICHAEL YARNELL 206 N WASHINGTON ST GOLDENDALE Washington 98620 by both first class and certified mail on 4/4/2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 4/10/2023 the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Service of Process should be sent to: Michelle Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 and faxed to (949) 427-2732. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (800) 793-6107 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 05/15/2023 Michelle Ghidotti, Esq. 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 331-3280 Fax: (949) 4272732 Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Trustee A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document, to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California ) )ss County of Orange ) On 05/15/2023 before me, Merna Wessa Notary Public personally appeared Michelle R. GhidottiGonsalves, Esq who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Merna Wessa (Seal) MERNA WESSA Notary Public – California Orange County Commission # 2395476 My Comm. Expires Mar 2, 2026 NPP0435153

Bid envelopes shall be appropriately marked on the outside “Bid Opening 1:30 p.m. September 26, 2023, Klickitat County Fairgrounds Sale

Barn.”

The work to be performed under these specifications consists of furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for construction of the Fairgrounds Sale Barn. Specific work includes, but not limited to supplying and constructing a steel building package, the construction of the concrete floor, structural concrete foundation, and 200 Amp electrical service, all in accordance with the Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) in the amount of the bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time state in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County.

Total Estimated Project Cost Range $850,000.00 to $1,150,000.00

The County of Klickitat, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full 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.

Obtaining Bid Documents:

1. Free of charge: Plans, Specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Posted Projects; Public Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register’’ in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “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.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties here to have signed this agreement this 29th day of August, 2023.

BOARD OF COUNTY COM-

MISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington Dan Christopher, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner

ATTEST: Alisa Grumbles Clerk of the Board In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Washington (3605, 3704, 3801)

KLICKITAT COUNTY

MITIGATED Determination of Non-Significance Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) on August 31, 2023 under SEPA

SEPA2023-14. Applicant: Fred & Juanita Olson. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide approximately 20 acres into two lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of Section 25, T4N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Husum vicinity) on tax parcel 04-10-2522-1002/00. SEPA2023-15. Applicant: Del Griebel. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide approximately 1.5 acres into three lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of Section 33, T2N, R13E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Dallesport vicinity) on tax parcel 0213-3363-0001/00. After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file, the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that these proposals 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 21, 2023. 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. (3606)

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Price and/or Rate

Quotes FAMILY CAREGIVER COUN-

SELING SERVICES

Request for Rate Quotes:

This notice is a formal request for rate quotes from qualified counselors to provide services to individuals providing care to seniors and adults with disabilities in some or all of Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties.

Qualified Service Providers/ Eligibility: To be qualified, contractors must offer emotional support, mental health interventions and coping strategies to family caregivers referred for services. Counseling services will be short-term and solution focused, and address issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, loss, grief, guilt, difficult family dynamics, anger management and other stressors that may be experienced by the caregiver. Applicants must comply with specific program requirements outlined in Washington Administrative Codes WAC 388-1061200 through WAC 388-1061220, and must hold a valid Washington State Business License. Other requirements will be reviewed during the contracting process.

Mandatory requirement to apply: Potential providers interested in responding to this notice must complete a “Request for Price and/or Rate Quotes” form. To obtain the form please visit https://helpingelders.org/ contracts, or send a request to AAADSWContracts@dshs. wa.gov and specify in the subject heading “FCSP Counseling Services Rate Form,” or submit a brief written request for the “FCSP Counseling Services Rate Form” to the following address:

Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) Attn: Whitney Oswald 201 NE 73rd Street Vancouver, WA 98665

Faxed requests will not be considered.

Deadline: This opportunity is open until filled. The opportunity may close at any time after AAADSW has the minimum number of rate quotes in response to this announcement.

AAADSW is an Equal Opportunity Agency Women-owned, Minorityowned and Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. (3607)

c LAssiFieDs

EMPLOYMENT

LATERAL & ENTRY LEV-

EL CORRECTION OFFI-

CER Klickitat County Civil Service will be testing for the position of Lateral and Entry Level Correction Officer to work for the Klickitat County Sheriff. Applications can be obtained online at the Klickitat County website: https://klickitatcounty. org/ . Contact us via email civilsc@klickitatcounty.org .

Exams will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Goldendale, WA. $20 exam fee is required for entry level applicants.

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CONTROL BOARD OP-

ERATOR Klickitat County Civil Service will be testing for the position of Control Board Operator to work for the Klickitat County

Sheriff. Applications and job description can be obtained online at the Klickitat County website: https://klickitatcounty.org/ and clicking on the job listing. Any questions or requests can be sent to Klickitat County Civil Service at email civilsc@ klickitatcounty.org . The closing date is 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 2023. Exams will be held on September 9, 2023, in Goldendale WA. A $20 exam fee is required.

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CLEANING/ PAINTING

PRESSURE WASHING Lakeside C.S Painting * Roofing *Siding

*Concrete FREE ESTIMATE

509-584-8057 253-256-9976

AGRICULTURE

MILKING GOATS

1 MILKING DOE AVAIL-

ABLE Registered Capra di Belli American Alpine dairy goats: Bottle baby does and weathers available, 307321-7113 Goldendale.

MARKETPLACE

$500 OR LESS 1963 small child’s wooden rocking chair. Brown wood finish. Can email photos. Call 773-0300. Price: $18.

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm

@ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocacy for suicide prevention. Contact Belinda at 541-386-2500 x1 or belinda.ballah@co.hood-river. or.us to be provided the link for next Zoom meeting.

AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441

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

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANGUPS? Attend CELEBRATE RECOVERY a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812

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

Monthly NAMI Gorge meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at The Dalles Library. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.

For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.

TOPS - Taking Off Pounds

Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672.

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCA-

TION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River

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

DEMENTIA Support Group

every 3rd Friday at the Oregon Veterans Home, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. 541-296-7190 for info.

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

Volunteers

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

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

MENTORS WANTED

OLD Spring Tooth Harrow. Free. U-haul from The Heights, Hood River. 541386-5346.

TAPPAN Double Wall Oven. Never used, but outer upper door glass broken/missing. $275. 541-298-2687.

THULE 754 Rapid Railing Roof Rack. $150. 541-2982687.

ALUMINUM Wheels (4). 16”

Chevrolet 5 lug with 225/55 R16 tires. All for $50. 541354-1748.

VINTAGE 5-gallon Jeep Can, 1984. $65. 541-2982687.

WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.

FILE Cabinet, two drawer, metal. $5. 541-354-1748.

SCHWINN 21 Speed Bike with accessories. $125. 541490-2074. Antiques & Collectibles

OLD Spring Tooth Harrow. Free. U-haul from The Heights, Hood River. 541386-5346.

VINTAGE 5-gallon Jeep Can, 1984. $65. 541-2982687.

Appliances

REFRIGERATOR, SubZero. Runs well. 541-3862001.

DRYER. RED LG Electric Stackable Clothes Dryer. $250. 541-298-2687.

TAPPAN Double Wall Oven. Never used, but outer upper door glass broken/missing. $275. 541-298-2687.

Building Materials

HARDWOOD Maple Flooring. New in box. Prefinished white, 750+ square feet. $2.50 a square foot. Must buy whole lot or make an offer. 503-490-8011. Furniture COUCH. Cream color, 96 x 44 x 28 in. Excellent condition. $100. Downtown Hood River. Peter, 541-490-0505. DESK & File Cabinet. Nice Set. $300. 541-490-2074.

Roommates Wanted

Apply today to list your rental with Turns 4 Tenants!

Place

through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112

Motorcycles 1979 YAMAHA XS650 Special SF Motorcycle. $1,900. 541-806-1458.

Apartments for Rent PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777, TTY/TDD: 1-800-9279275.

The Turns 4 Tenants program is a community-based housing initiative that offers incentives for local homeowners and landlords who rent to full-time Meadows or Cooper Spur employees. Qualified landlords who successfully rent to eligible MHM/CSMR employees are eligible to receive a complimentary Value Pass (additional incentive options available, program guidelines apply).

Scan the QR code to apply today, or email housing@skihood.com for more information.

Duplexes/ Multiplexes

DUPLEX For RENT WHITE SALMON - Duplex for Rent. Cozy 2 bedroom duplex near downtown White Salmon in a quiet neighborhood with lots of walkers. The bedrooms are spacious and there is ample storage. A single car garage to put your car in out of the weather. W/D hook up. The backyard has place in the for a fire pit. Small pet ok. Call Heather at 509-637-9580.

Help Wanted MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.

HIRING

FOSTER PARENTS!

The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI)

attachments $35 509-773-5362

PLOW BOLTS 4 boxes weighing between 5 – 8# each. $3/ box or all 4 boxes for $10 509-464-6039

WEBBER BBQ 18” w/ electric starter and 76# of briquettes $50 509-261-2758

MISC: Compressor $200, Generator $350, Metal mobile home stairs $350 509773-5598

CRAFTSMAN 22” LAWN-

MOWER rear bagger, very good condition, $35 509773-6744

Announcements & Notices

ATTENTION READ-

ERS: Readers respond to ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Protection Agency @ 503-378-4320 before investing any money. This publication assumes no liability over advertisers.

Classified

Deadlines:

MONDAY 9AM

Mid-Week Editions:

Loans IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.

A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise.

Support Groups MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

FAMILY Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group: family members and friends caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are invited to participate in our Dementia Support Group. Come and gain support and insight from others who are going thru or have gone thru this journey. Join us monthly in a caring environment to discuss your challenges and questions. Meeting held third Wednesday, every month, at 3:00 pm at FlagStone Senior Living at 3325 Columbia View Drive. For more information about our group, contact Karen Wilson at 541-298-5656. All Welcome.

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

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

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

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale, 412 S. Columbus, Tues. @ 6:30pm.

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.

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

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

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

$500 or Less DESK & File Cabinet. Nice Set. $300. 541-490-2074.

COUCH. Cream color, 96 x 44 x 28 in. Excellent condition. $100. Downtown Hood River. Peter, 541-490-0505.

$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week

FREE!

• Private Party Only

Miscellaneous FILE Cabinet, two drawer, metal. $5. 541-354-1748. METAL Bed Frame for Twin or Double Bed. $15. 541806-0859.

Miscellaneous Wanted

WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.

Sporting Goods WADERS Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.

NOTICE

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

SCHWINN 21 Speed Bike with accessories. $125. 541490-2074.

Cats

“ADORABLE KITTENS”

Cute and playful. Vaccinated. Indoor only.

MORE CATS AVAILABLE TO CHOOSE FROM FREE MICROCHIP!

Call Elizabeth 541-386-5099

PURRFECT FIT

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James Kilgore still had difficulties discussing his addiction. Cecelia Kilgore recalled that two months before her son died, he went to visit some school friends in Montana. Three of his friends were doctors who could have helped him with his trouble.

“All he had to do was tell them he was struggling, and he just couldn’t do it.”

After this initial bout with oxycodone addiction, James Kilgore graduated college, got married, got divorced, and appeared to lead a happy life. He had friends and started an e-commerce business with his father and brother working with Intel. He worked hard and saved money to buy a house. But he still struggled psychologically, telling his parents that he was experiencing chatter in his thoughts that he couldn’t shut off.

“He often said to me, ‘Mom, I just want to be normal.’ We did everything to try and get him to tell us what it was,

what could we do. That’s when things kind of just shut off. He just couldn’t explain it.”

From 2006 to 2019, Cecelia Kilgore said they never saw any medication or pills. He told them he struggled with temptations to take drugs, but they never saw outward signs of it. James Kilgore began seeing a counselor in 2018 for help with his thoughts, but he told his parents that he didn’t think the sessions were helping. After her son’s death, Kilgore contacted the counselor who told her there were no red fl ags to show that he was struggling with addiction. The only thing he talked about with the counselor was his weight and women.

In 2016, James Kilgore was in a head-on collision and was hospitalized. Cecelia Kilgore said this was a turning point for the worse in her son’s addiction, and he continued to struggle from then until his death two years later. In the fi rst week of December, he texted her and said he had the flu. He called her a few

CLASSIFIEDS

SEASONAL HOSPITALITY CONCIERGE

Condon, OR

Full time September 2023 thru April 7th, 2024. Salary

$38k to $45k Responsible for providing the highest level of guest services to visitors of Highland Hills Ranch. Please send Cover letter and resume to info@ highlandhillsranch.com

LOOKING for a new job?

Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com hoodrivernews.com whitesalmonenterprise. com

DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS

Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full Time with benefits. Paid training. $19.00 per hour plus $1,000 sign-on bonus. andyb@forcci.org

BILINGUAL RECEPTIONIST/ PAYROLL CLERK

EOSSB in Hood River is hiring for a fulltime Bilingual Receptionist/Payroll Clerk. Our team is looking for a people-oriented front-desk receptionist who can greet our incoming foot traffic, answer and assist individuals calling into the front line and juggle administrative tasks related to our bi-monthly client payroll. Strong technical skills and an ability to communicate professionally and effectively is a must. We’re a small team, so maintaining a positive and upbeat work environment along with reliability to the schedule is key for us. If you are looking for a job that supports your community and feel this description fits you, check out our website www.eossb. org and send your resume with cover letter and any pay expectations to Melanie Tucker, Operations Director at mtucker@eossb.org.

SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR

Salary Range $5,954-

$7,100 per month, depending on qualifications, Benefit Package (Health, Retirement, Life Insurance, Accrued PTO)

Full job description and County application can be found at: https://www. skamaniacounty.org/departments-offices/humanresources

Signed applications may be submitted as follows:

Via Email: Humanresources@co.skamania.wa.us or In Person or Via Postal:

Skamania County Courthouse 240 NW Vancouver Avenue PO Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648

Candidates who wish to deliver their applications may do so Monday through Thursday from 7:30am5:30pm. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Skamania County is an equal opportunity employer.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Hood River County Administrator Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment

SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IS SEEKING A REGISTERED

$5,213-$7,419 per month, depending on qualifications

Skamania County offers a generous benefit package, with substantial County contribution towards premiums, including health insurance (medical, prescription, dental, and vision) for employee and family, retirement, life insurance, paid time off (vacation and sick leave, holidays), and more. You may be eligible for loan repayment.

Full job description and County application can be found at: https://www. skamaniacounty.org/departments-offices/humanresources

Signed applications may be submitted as follows:

Via Email: Humanresources@co.skamania.wa.us or

In Person or Via Postal:

Skamania County Courthouse 240 NW Vancouver Avenue PO Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648

Candidates who wish to deliver their applications may do so Monday through Thursday from 7:30am5:30pm.

Applications will be accepted until position has been filled.

Skamania County is an equal opportunity employer.

SPECIAL ED PARAS

Hiring Special Ed Paras to serve White Salmon School District. (High School and Middle School) 32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule.

$18.96-$23.57 starting hourly range, with benefits and retirement. www.esd112.org/takeroot

CENTER MANAGER

Columbia Arts seeks an enthusiastic, goal-oriented self-starter to fill the position of Center Manager. The Center Manager will provide administrative leadership for the 501(c)3 nonprofit community arts organization and manage the Columbia Center for the Arts facility (“CCA”). CCA is located in downtown Hood River, Oregon and features a 136-seat theater, a large workshop studio, and a 1700 square foot multi-use/gallery space, a small catering kitchen and bar, and a lobby/gallery common area. The Center Manager will provide organizational leadership to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Columbia Arts 20222027 Strategic Business Plan. A full job description is available for download at columbiaarts.org.

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, Resume/CV, and provide three professional

days later and told her he felt like he was going to throw up. Later that night Kilgore’s husband spoke with their son on the phone, and they could tell from his speech that something was wrong. His father asked him if he was on drugs, but James Kilgore said he had no source for drugs.

“At 11:30 p.m., James told us he was tired and was going to bed. His dad told him he loved him, and he would be talking to him in the morning. We tried calling James all day. We knew there was something terribly wrong.”

James Kilgore was living in an apartment in Southwest Portland at the time. At around 6 p.m., his youngest brother Eric Kilgore went to check on him. He found James Kilgore dead. The detective told them he had been dead for 13 hours. He died of an accidental overdose. The pill he took was 100% fentanyl, an opioid considered fi fty times more potent than heroin by the Drug Enforcement Administration. He died immediately.

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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.

Applicants must be a resident of Hood River and either hold a bachelor’s degree or obtain one by June 30, 2023.

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The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington.

The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience.

This entry-level position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news including government, state and city along with feature stories and specialty publications. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation. The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography.

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“James wanted to live,” said Cecelia Kilgore. “He had no intentions of dying. He said, ‘Mom, I’m struggling with loneliness and depression.’ But he knew things would get better. He knew his family loved him and we were always there to help. James was a wonderful person. This is where it’s so hard for a parent, that he thought of himself as a burden. He didn’t want to worry us about his past addiction. He didn’t want us to worry about his troubles.”

After the death of his brother, Erik Kilgore started the nonprofit Henry’s Uncle to educate the public about addiction and bring awareness to the issue in order to help end the stigma around addiction. There are several groups throughout Klickitat County that have similar goals in mind and are working to help those who are struggling with addiction, as well as those who may have friends or family struggling with addiction.

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“I feel like that’s something the people who are impacted by substances and mental health are facing almost every single day, sometimes even the families,” said Tuning. “It’s not just an internal stigma the individual feels, it’s also the family.”

It’s that stigma that could stop someone from seeking professional help. KCBH encourages participants in their programs to not let their character defects define who they are.

To be continued next week.

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Yes, there are still newspaper carriers. If you get this newspaper at home in Goldendale, it likely was delivered by such a person.

Gone are the days when you’d hear the cry, “Extra, read all about it.” But carriers still linger in the news world. Disney even made a musical and movie about them called “Newsies,” about the carrier strike of 1899 that brought a mighty publisher to his knees when he tried to rob of their rightful earnings.

National Newspaper Carrier Day on September 4 recognizes the dedicated newspaper carriers who deliver the news.

A lot has changed since the first newspaper carrier. Not only have the routines changed, but their methods and the ages of the people delivering have changed, too.

However, the newspaper carrier still exists in some form. Each and every newspaper carrier owes their start to an enterprising young immigrant in New York City over 180 years ago. It’s a fascinating history. According to a cap-

tioned photo released by the Museum of the City of New York, The Sun‘s publisher Benjamin Day hired the first paperboy on September 4, 1833. A 10-yearold boy named Barney Flaherty answered the advertisement that September day. And although the ad speci-

fied for “steady men” to apply, Flaherty so impressed Day with his boy’s sincerity that he gave him the job.

Down on the corner, passersby soon heard Flaherty hawking his sales pitch. Eventually, the universal chorus of boys (and sometimes girls) calling, “Paper!

Get your paper, here!” could be heard on the streets selling papers.

An ad for carriers read:

“A number of steady men can find employment by vending this paper. A liberal discount is allowed to those who buy to sell again.”

~ Benjamin Day’s 1833 advertisement in The Sun

It’s amazing to think about all of the people who were uplifted by this career as young boys, and the newest generation of newspaper carriers is no exception. The likes of James Cagney, Albert Einstein, even Isaac Asimov and Martin Luther King Jr had their start early in their lives carrying the local paper. It still serves as one of the first jobs young men and women will hold in many local communities, using their bikes to carry out paper routes to deliver the news to people all over their neighborhood. There’s even a Newspaper Carrier Hall of Fame that was created in 1960 acknowledging some of history’s most famous newspaper carriers, including those above and the likes of Warren Buffet and John Wayne. How to observe news-

paper carrier day

1. Say thank you to your paper carrier

If you’ve got a paper transporter responsible for delivering the newspaper, thank you for their service. You could go beyond verbal praise and offer them an indulgence or tip for their services.

Show your newspaper carrier a little extra appreciation. A box of chocolates, a card, or a simple “thank you” would make their day a little brighter. Enjoy the ease that we have

fun as ever.

in being able to have a paper to read at our convenience.

2. Play the game Play the old-fashioned arcade game “Paperboy.” Available on P.C. or mobile, it’s still as

3. Social media sharing Make sure that others are aware of this special day. Post information about the holiday on your social media networks using the hashtag #NewspaperCarrierDay and #NationalNewspaperCarrierDay. If you were a newspaper carrier, take the day to reminisce a bit. Share stories from your delivery routes and the people you knew then. –NationalCalendarDay.com, with material from Days of the Year and by The Sentinel.

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You can emailJan atreadingforfun@fvrlorg

Did you know thata Super BlueMoonhappenedonAugust 30th? Wasitreallybeblue?Thatmightbesupercool but theterm“Blue Moon”doesn’treferto the moon’scolor A BlueMoon referstothe occurrence oftwo fullmoons duringone calendarmonth ThisAugust’sSuper Blue Moon meansthatitwill be one ofthebiggestandbrightest moonsof2023 which makesitnotjustSuperbutrare

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Bythetime you readthiscolumn,theSuper BlueMoon eventwill be over butlearningmoreaboutthe moon can happenanytime And remember:goingto the library and checkingoutbooksdoesn’thaveto happen oncein a blue moon

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• One Giant Leap:The Impossible Mission that Flew Usto the Moon by Charles Fishman

• Shoot for the Moon:The Space Race and the ExtraordinaryVoyage ofApollo 11 byJim Donovan

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One of the best ways to take tailgatingtothenextlevelthisseason is by making healthier versions of classic game day fare For example, you can be the MVP of your game day gathering with a delicious hallof-fame-worthy appetizer Call an audible by using fresh easy and healthy ingredients to make it better for you and score extra points with family andfriends

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• One Giant Leap written by Robert Burleigh, illustrated by MikeWimmer

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It wasnt because of the weather The weather was wonderful The nights up in the mountains were cool, and the days were warm and sometimes in the afternoons a thunderstorm would roll in and a refreshing rain would fall leaving the air clean and sweet No It wasn’t the weather

And it wasn’t really my family although I do miss them My parents have been in the thick of summer activities at their cabin by the lake They had lots to do and lots of visitors and I knewthey were doing well No

It wasn’t my family The truth is I heard some concerning news about Stubby my mother’s pet red squirrel and I thought it was time I went to visit him to make sure everything was OK

door, his work was spoiled with little squirrel tracks all over his newly painted deck Rod was not happy He told his wife that he was going to get some squirrel traps and catch whoever ruined his paint job and deposit them far away

Rod would never kill a red squirrel but I can imagine he was pretty angry about the deck and would be willing to drive quite a long way to relocate whoever had left paw prints all over it

Char Rod’s wife was chatting with my mother last week, and she told Mom about Rods plan

“Oh no!” my mother said She told Char she wished Rod wouldn’t do that but she never heard back and she hadn’t seen Rod or Char since

I havent seen Stubby all day, my mother wrote me “Should I be worried?” And she signed her note “Stubby’s friend and protector

And that was how the story was left

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My mother reluctantly adopted Stubby afterthetragiclossofhalfhistaillastyear He went from her archenemy to her best friend, andnow my mother feeds him every day He spent the winter under their deck, digging tunnels through the snow to get to the treats my mother left under the bird feeder He has become quite tame and is clearly devoted to mymotherandso,naturally,everytimeIchat with my mom I ask how Stubby is doing

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According to my mother their neighbor, Rod painted his deck recently I can picture Rod’s deck It is a cheerful blue and has

bright yellow flowerpots and patio furniture on it It’s a beautiful deck but keeping it that color requires a bit of upkeep So I’m assuming that when there was no rain in the forecast Rod got out there to paint the deck At this point I would like to emphasize that there is no proof whatsoever of Stubby’s guilt

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Thereis alotIdon’t know First andmost importantly there is no evidence that it was Stubby who ruined Rods deck Stubby is missing his tail, not a paw, and his tracks would look like any other red squirrels including the very wicked squirrel who ran across that fresh blue paint

And I never heard back from my mother

Surely, she would have called me in Mexico if Stubby had gone missing for more than 24 hours So now I am planning a visit to check up on my mom andmy dad and Stubby

But I will tell you right now, if I happen to notice a slightly blueish tint on Stubbys feet Ido not planto say a word

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Shipwrecks

Beached on land or laying on the bottom of the world’s oceans are the remains of many ships. Some have been scuttled or intentionally sunk. Other ships are still sailing the oceans of the world with no crew on board to man them. There are people around the world who have made it their life’s mission to discover and explore shipwrecks. Some people are looking for treasure, some are studying history and others look for scientific answers. Whatever the reason for looking for these lost ships there are thousands of them worldwide with more than 20,000 in the waters that are around North American alone.

The most feared of all the shipwrecks are the ghost ships. They can be modern or historic and real or imagined. Legends about ghost ships have existed throughout recorded history. What might be the most famous ghost ship legend is the story about the Flying Dutchman. The story says that in order to save his crew, the captain of the Dutchman made a deal with the devil. It is said that the devil gave the crew eternal life and they will sail the seas forever. People claim to have seen this ship but there is no maritime record it was ever real.

It is known that warships have been used as far back as ancient Egypt. No writing exists to say they were used before that but it is not impossible. Petroglyphs of ships have been dated from as far back as 2700 bc. Too many ships of war have been sunk to count them all. It seems that World War Two (WWII) holds the record for how many ships ended up on the bottom of the sea. One of those ships was the USS Johnston. The USS Johnston was sunk in one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean in the Philippine Trench. In 2020, 75 years after the battle that caused it to sink, the Johnston was discovered more than three miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. It is the deepest shipwreck ever discovered.

SS Baychimo

The sightings mostly have come during big storms where the ship is lit up by lightning. A real ghost ship that was spotted from time to time was called the SS Baychimo. The Baychimo was a cargo steamer that got trapped in ice in 1931. The crew abandoned the ship knowing it would be spring before it would sail again. The Baychimo was released from the ice during a blizzard that same year. It was spotted sailing the seas off and on for 38 years until 1969. People are still searching for it.

Searching for sunken ships has gotten easier as new technology is used. Searchers use radar, lidar, sonar and remote diving vehicles to map an area. There is historical research that must be done and even with all of this it may take years to find certain boats. It is said there is more than one billion dollars worth of treasure at the bottom of the oceans of the world but there are also many laws protecting it and deciding who actually owns it. In the waters surrounding the United States shipwrecks are protected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA). Permits are available to dive most wrecks but there are rules about what you can do and what treasure you can keep.

Scientists are interested in shipwrecks and explore their impact on the environment. They study how fast the metal deteriorates, the rate at which metal rusts and how weather and technology affect ships at sea. For a time it was popular to purposely sink or scuttle a ship to create a reef. The idea was that coral would attach itself to the ship and other marine life would move in. This would be a way to help with the problem of dying coral reefs. It was a good idea but some scientists warn now that it does more harm than good.

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