Goldendale Observatory Administrator Troy Carpenter shares this information on the picture he contributed (above):
Exactly as last year, New Year’s Eve was filled with cold fog, but it didn’t creep far enough up the hill to spoil our evening Observatory program. This image depicts the lucky coincidence of a late Geminid meteor and fireworks [lower right in the picture] illuminating dense fog right before the clock struck midnight. The prominent star near the center of the image is Sirius, the famous “dog star” of winter and the brightest star in Earth’s sky (not including the Sun). For reference, the supposedly brilliant “North Star” is only 47th brightest.
Police constrained on some drug action
LOU MARZELES & GRACE BLAND
Law enforcement is often frustrated by the legal limitations placed on them in pursuing drug arrests.
Last week The Sentinel ran a story that mentioned a citizen in Goldendale who provided police with inside information on an imminent drug sale, hoping the act would be caught and the dealer arrested. But both Police Chief Mike Smith of the Goldendale Police Department and Klickitat County Sherriff Bob Songer say that, under the law, that information could not be acted on.
“We do go off every lead,” Smith says. “The problem with narcotics now is we have to have an informant who goes in and does the buy and is able to testify. We’ve got to be able to prove it in court.”
A tip from someone in town does not suffice for proof in court. Too many questions could arise— who is the source of the tip? Is the person credible or “swatting” (calling police to make them go somewhere on a false report). The legal system, while potentially irritating at times, tries to ensure ironclad cases against perpetrators.
There are, at least, a few teeth in current drug laws in Washington State, as opposed to earlier years when state law pretty much allowed any possession of any drugs. Today it’s a gross misdemeanor to possess or use even small amounts of drugs in public. Police now have the option of making an arrest or potentially diverting people into addiction treatment. A gross misdemeanor is punishable by 180 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. There are issues sometimes with referrals to addiction treatment, a topic to be covered in detail in an upcoming Sentinel article.
Songer affirms Smith’s statement about valuing tips. “They are helpful,” he says. “We want— we encourage—people to give us tips. We may not always be able to act on them immediately, but the information is valuable.”
“We definitely want more information coming in,” Smith adds. “We love to put drug dealers in jail. If people have enough information for us to build a case, you bet. We want it.” Smith stresses the usefulness of confidential informants while
Unlike many other holidays, New Year’s is not directly associated with an astronomical phenomenon. However, on January 2, Earth achieved Perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun for 2024, a distance of roughly 91 million miles; this is about as soon after New Year’s as this event can occur. Aphelion occurs on July 5 this year, with a distance of roughly 94 million miles, one day after another non-astronomical holiday. Remember that seasons are caused by Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt, not our proximity to the Sun, and the summer and winter solstices denote the high and low extremes of the Sun’s apparent altitude in the sky.
A NICE DIP: New Year’s Day was perfect for a quick stroll into the
the annual Polar Plunge. A larger than usual crowd made the dash in and out
State ushers in new laws
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
The Washington legislature passed more than 450 new laws last year. Most of them took effect earlier, but a few debuted Monday with the new year. Here are some of the new laws for Washington.
House Bill 1143 expands the background check and 10-day waiting period requirement for the purchase of any firearm. Previously, the waiting period applied only to pistols and semiautomatic weapons.
Senate Bill 5123 blocks employers from conducting drug tests for marijuana while making hiring decisions. They can still test for other drugs before hiring, and they can test for marijuana in certain situations, such as after an accident or if they have suspicions that a worker is impaired while on the job.
Senate Bill 5606 imposes tougher penalties for street racing. Those caught can have their car impounded for 72 hours on the first offense and forfeited on the second one. It also allows authorities to charge those who aid and abet street racing. And Senate Bill 5199 helps support the news media by exempting them from the state Business and Occupation (B&O) tax. Newspapers currently pay a lower B&O tax rate than most businesses, but that was set to expire in July this year.
New ownership of old store
GRACE BLAND FOR THE SENTINEL
NEW OWNER: Charity Haven prepares to cut the ribbon at her “new” store (formerly McCredy’s).
LOU MARZELES
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
We never tire of mentioning that someone on The Sentinel staff has had military intelligence training. (This is actually true.) Despite this handicap, he is able to report with certainty that this picture has something to do with Radke Motors! What neither he nor others on staff can say is who the people in the picture are. Or when it
was taken. All 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 (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L OOKING BACK
December 19, 1882 – 141 Years Ago
A Methodist Church is to be built at Columbus (Maryhill) at once. It will be situated just east of the Globe Hotel. William Hicinbotham and Amos Stark donated the lots, and the good people will pay for the building material.
December 27, 1913 – 110 Years Ago
The Goldendale Post Office has been notified that after January 1, 1914, the size of packages that may be sent by parcel post in zones 1 and 2 will be 50 pounds. This means that a box of apples may be sent by mail, and we may expect to see mail carriers carrying boxes of apples, sacks of flour, and other articles of merchandise that usually go by slow freight. The 50-lb. packages apply to a distance of 150 miles from the post office at which the packages are mailed. A box of apples or a sack of flour might be sent 150 miles for 54 cents under the new rate, which is 5 cents for the fi rst pound and one cent for each additional pound.
December 25, 1913 – 110 Years Ago
M. M. Hoctor has ordered a new Reo car from R.D. Sunderland, the new agent in this neck of the woods. Delivery will be made in the spring. Bob has his ear to the ground for new car prospects and has fi gured on having Reo’s in this county thicker than jackrabbits on the range.
December 24, 1953 – 70 Years Ago
The topic of a new city hall has been discussed several times in the past year and was brought up again Monday by Mayor George Nesbitt. He also said Standard Oil Company would like to expand the service station at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus. Mrs. Dorothea Nickerson, owner of the property, favors purchase of the lot where the fi re hall is now located. This would permit moving the pumphouse and pumps back several feet and allow room for further expansion. Nesbitt said Paul McKay, state highway department official, also is anxious to have the corner widened at the heavily traveled intersection. The council is also interested in moving the fi re equipment off the highway proper to keep insurance rates in line and to minimize the danger of accidents. [The fi re hall was located in a brick building on a 30 x 80 lot next to the alley on the same corner as the Standard Oil Service Station.]
December 24, 1964 – 59 Years Ago
A Christmas tree that was used at the Pleasant Valley Grange Christmas party Saturday evening was delivered by airplane Sunday, December 13. The plane carrying the tree, piloted by Neil VanAelst, flew over the William Anderson home and dropped the tree in the field across from the Anderson home. The tree arrived in perfect condition.
December 8, 1983 – 40 Years Ago
City fathers have given Goldendale residents and visitors an early Christmas present. Among other matters handled at Monday’s City Council meeting, it was agreed parking meters along the city streets would not be monitored Dec. 12-26, inclusive. Mayor Cy Forry expressed the official hope that merchants would continue parking at their present sites, leaving downtown curbsides vacant for the use of shoppers.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat
Plan to save Maryhill church voiced – May 29, 1969
Part Two.
Upon completion of “the Mansion,” as we called it in 1916, and with the beginning of World War I in 1917, Mr. [Sam] Hill seemed to lose all interest in his investments there, and life in the community settled down to quietude, the only excitement being occasional squabbles over school or church affairs or summer grass fi res which burned several of the old houses. Families moved in, stayed a few years, then moved away. Stores closed, the school district was consolidated with Goldendale, and the old religious fervor rapidly diminished, until fi nally there were only four members left of its congregation.
A year or so before the completion of The Dalles Dam, which necessitated removal of all buildings south of the railroad track, the four church members, constituting themselves the Board of Trustees, decided they could no longer cope with the situation, so they sold two of the church lots and deeded the remaining lots and the building to the Willamette Valley Conference
Points to ponder:
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
of Adventist Churches. From then on until this day not one penny of money as been expended to keep the church building in repair. Even the money paid by the Government to property owners as insurance against possible future flood damage was spent by the Conference Board for other purposes. It was after that the local residents and others began trying to regain possession of the church for the community in order that it might be repaired and preserved. We met with continued frustration.
The members of the Conference Board gained the idea that the motive behind our efforts was that the church building might be used as a club house or museum and thus diverted from use for religious purposes so they delayed and delayed. At one time they did agree to deed the property to the Klickitat Historical Society, but again they delayed. Finally we read in the church paper that it had been sold “to an Episcopal Group in the area”. Who constituted this group I was never sure, but they came and removed the bell
Last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture may not have run in The Sentinel after all. As it turns out, Rex Maurer brought us these pictures many moons ago (he knows we love local history). Rex reminded us of this when he called last week to identify the people in the picture. The people are
The ground is still being farmed today.
and the pews and we heard that there was talk of moving the building itself to Wishram.
That was several years ago, and all of us felt that our hands were fi nally tied.
Then came word that the group had defaulted on their contract and that the Conference Board, having canceled the contract, was at last willing to deed the church to the Maryhill Women’s Club. That has fi nally been done.
The members of the club ,which now actually owns the church property, are few in number but are strong in purpose and activity. For several years one of their main projects has been care of the cemetery on that windswept hillside above town. Those of us who live at a distance from the graves of our loved ones can never sufficiently express our appreciation of their work. Though some of us contribute to the expense of the cemetery we do not do enough and many others who have rel-
atives buried there would be glad to help, I am sure, if they knew what the club is doing and where to send their contribution.
The cost and labor of the cemetery care, however, is nothing compared to what the ladies of the club and others in the community now face in the repair of the church. It will have to have new windows throughout; removal of sand which has drifted in above the ceiling, repair of the supporting studs and rafters, a new roof, paint and plaster, and goodness knows what else. Yet still the church will be voiceless without its wonderful bell, and pews will have to be purchased unless those articles can be returned, for the church is going to be used again. With the construction and operation of the great Harvey Aluminum Plant only a few miles from Maryhill, new residents will need homes and such a population will be permanent. They must have a church. They shall have.
I’ve just written “You have no new messages” on a scrap of paper, put it in a bottle, and thrown it far out to sea.
What did the farmer say when he lost his tractor? “Where’s my tractor?”
I can accept a snowman coming to life. What I don’t get is why he wears a scarf to keep warm.
I schedule conference calls just so I can cancel them at the last minute. Because everybody loves that guy.
My wife’s on her way back from the psychiatrist. I can’t wait to fi nd out what I need to work on next.
I’m so broke I can’t even pay attention.
I may be just a branch manager now, but I hope one day to control the whole tree.
Not to boast, but at my office before they can call something idiot-proof, they have to run it by me.
Fault fi nding is like washing windows. All the dirt seems to be on the other side.
Duane Linden on the left and Bob Layman on the right; and the timeframe, he believed, is sometime in the ’50s. Triple L Farms was located south of Goldendale on Linden Rd and was owned by Frank Linden.
OpiniOn
Essential topics to discuss with aging parents
Dear Savvy Senior,
My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parent’s financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mideighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know?
Apprehensive Daughter
Dear Apprehensive,
ney document that names someone to handle their financial matters if they become incapacitated?
• Advance directives: Do they have a living will and a medical power of attorney that spells out their wishes regarding their end-of-life medical treatment? If they don’t have these documents prepared, now’s the time to make them.
RECORDS
FINANCIAL
• Financial accounts: Make a list of their bank accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, and any other financial assets they have.
• Debts and liabilities: Make a list of any loans, leases, or debts they have – mortgages owed, car loans, student loans, medical bills, credit card debts. Also, make a list of all credit and charge cards, including the card numbers and contact information.
• Company benefits: Make a list of any retirement plans, pensions, or benefits from their former employers including the contact information of the benefits administrator.
• Insurance: Make a list of the insurance policies they have (life, long-term care, home, auto, Medicare, etc.) including the policy numbers, agents, and phone numbers.
• Property: Make a list of the real estate, vehicles, or other properties they own, rent or lease and where they keep the deeds, titles, and loan or lease agreements.
• Taxes: Find out where they keep copies of past year’s tax returns.
You’re probably not going to get all this figured out in one gathering, so it’s important to keep the conversation going to ensure your parent’s wishes will be accurately executed.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Savvy Senior, Jim Miller
Many adult children don’t know much about their elderly parent’s financial situation or end-of-life plans, but they need to. Getting up to speed on their finances, insurance policies, long-term care plans and other information is important because some day you might have to help them handle their financial affairs or care or execute their estate plan after they die. Without this information, your job becomes much more difficult. Here are some tips that can help.
Have the conversation
If you’re uncomfortable talking to your parents about this, use this column as a prompt or see TheConversationProject.org, which offers free guides that can help you kick-start these discussions.
It’s also a good idea to get all your siblings involved too. This can help you head off any possible hard feelings; plus, with others involved, your parents will know everyone is concerned.
When you talk with your parents, you’ll need to collect some information, find out where they keep key documents, and determine how they want certain things handled when they die or if they become incapacitated. Here’s a checklist of areas to focus on.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Contacts: Make a list of names and phone numbers of your parent’s doctors, lawyer, accountant, broker, tax preparer, insurance agent, etc.
• Medical information: Make a copy of their medical history and a list of medications they take.
• Personal documents: Find out where they keep their Social Security card, marriage license, military discharge papers, etc.
• Secured places: Make a list of places they keep under lock and key such as safe deposit boxes, safe combination, security alarms, etc.
• Digital assets: Make a list of their digital assets – everything from social media accounts to online banking. It should include usernames and passwords.
• Pets: If they have a pet, what are their instructions for the animal’s care?
• End of life: What are their wishes for organ or body donation, and their funeral instructions? If they’ve made pre-arrangements with a funeral home, get a copy of the agreement.
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
• Will: Do they have an updated will or trust, and where is it located?
• Power of attorney: Do they have a power of attor-
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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 . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours. I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders. My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Letters from the community
The Best Present Ever
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.”
Thank you to my grandson and daughter for saving my life Christmas evening with their CPR training. Thank you to the EMT team
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
for their prompt response to my house, my transport to KVH, the work of the medical team at KVH, and transport to the Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. Everyone was caring, efficient, and professional.
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You all gave me some more days! NOTE: If you do not know know CPR procedures, please learn them!
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Dennis Birney Goldendale
Glenwood girls ranked near top
Welcome to 2024. I hope this new year brings peace and joy to all of you. Looking at the school calendar, it certainly won’t bring rest anytime soon to our high school athletes. The calendar is packed with basketball games, at least two a week, sometimes more. This Friday our Klickwood boys will play at Lyle. That’s not too far to drive to cheer on our awesome Klickwood players. The games start at 5 p.m. Or try driving over to Trout Lake that same night. The Mustangs girls will play Horizon Christian with a start time of 7:30 p.m.
Our Glenwood girls— Emma, Jayla, and Hazel— are part of an amazing team ranked 6th in the State. Those kids get out there and give it their all in every game. Emma recently
tied the Glenwood school 3-point record with seven 3-pointers in one game. The other half holding that record is Alise Gimlin, one of our 2023 graduates. Even though Emma is playing on the Trout Lake team, she is representing her hometown every time she’s out there on the court, and we are all so proud of her and the entire Mustangs team. If you didn’t get a January school calendar, you can find it online or contact Mrs. Troh at the office to receive a copy.
Meanwhile, our little peewees are back at practice and will be playing at the varsity halftimes of all the home games in the Glenwood gym.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Eddie “Bozo” Sampson. Bozo was
well known and loved by many here in Glenwood. Services for Bozo were held at the Glenwood school last Sunday. Our deepest condolences go to Alma and all the Sampson family. Recently, one of our local residents saw several puppies along the Glenwood highway near the mill as he was driving. He was in his logging truck and wasn’t able to stop and pick them up. Several Glenwood residents went out and searched for several hours with no luck. Let’s hope someone picked them up and is keeping them safe, but the prospects don’t sound great. Dumping animals is so extremely cruel and, if these pups were dumped on purpose, shame on whoever did that. Thank you to those who gave their time to try to rescue them.
Holiday cheer and gymnastics clinic
I know that this is a little late, but for those who like to celebrate for a whole week: the Klickitat County Sheriff’s office announces about the upcoming many New Year’s parties. “Be smart. For those who aren’t, the Klickitat County Bed and Breakfast is always open. Have a safe and happy New Year!” I hope everyone abides to the suggestion because it only takes one slip-up and you can maim or kill another person, perhaps a loved one riding in the car with you. Be responsible and celebrate wisely. Another post from our Sheriff’s office: It’s very foggy some mornings, drive safe, take your time, and keep your headlights on. “Don’t be dying to get there.” A little humor might just get across a very serious matter.
If you or your child received a new pet for Christmas and you expect it to become a family member,
it’s time to think of the responsibilities of its care to keep it safe and healthy. If it is going to spend time outdoors, be sure you have secure fences or use a leash or harness until they know the boundaries. When you start to leave the house, look around before opening the door to keep them from leaving without it. Some say to neuter or spay your cats or dogs, others are not so sure. But it would be safe to keep up on their vaccinations and have a tag made up to attach to their collar, then register it. Or get a microchip implanted. Remember your child will be heartbroken if the pet is lost and there’s no way to find out who to call if they are found.
Parents of the Santa Pictures, they are finally done, and you have received a phone call from Glenda Lovejoy who graciously volunteered to get the photos to you,
along with the directions as to where and when to pick them up. She posted a message on Facebook about calling everyone, but as of Sunday, there were over a dozen photos that have not been claimed. If you want the photos, call Glenda at (541) 705-5782. Hopefully we can get all the pictures united with the child who met Santa.
The Lyle School is looking for school bus drivers. It’s a good opportunity to give back to the area and make money on the side. You first have to love children and understand them and have the patience of Job. Check with the school for all the requirements, and dive into adding to the family coffer. I understand that they are looking for full-time or part-time drivers. We can all use a few extra dollars, and I hear the pay is really good.
Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 365-2273 or lykensme41@ gmail.com.
Gina Mosbrucker used her time off from the Washington State Legislature to open the Touch of Class Dance Studio’s door. On December 28, she hosted a Holiday Cheer and Gymnastics Clinic for kids aged three and up. Twenty energetic little kids walked into the studio ready to spend the next six hours practicing gymnastic skills, learning cheer motions, and bonding with their peers.
The event started off with two hours of gymnastic skills. The children learned how to walk across a wooden balance beam, swing and flip off gymnast bars, and tumble across padded mats. The students then enjoyed a snack break and a bracelet-making activity before moving on to cheer. The cheer portion included shiny pompoms and lots of ear-aching yelling as the kids practiced using their
cheer voices for chants and rallying. The clinic ended with a teambuilding activity and a showcase for the parents of each student to see what they had learned.
While the students learned numerous dance-related skills, Gina emphasized the priceless values engaging in the dance world offers. “Most importantly we teach self-esteem, and we build skills and friendships that last a lifetime,” Gina expresses, her love for dance evident throughout the day. Likewise, each student gushed about their love for all things dance, making the clinic an exciting day for both teachers and students. The clinic unfortunately was only a one-day event, but starting in March, the spring session will open the studio doors once again. The studio offers classes in tap, jazz, ballet, cheer, gymnastics, and more. Additionally, there will be one dance competition team and two cheerbased competition teams.
Grace Bland For The SenTinel
Grace Bland
HOLIDAY DANCE CHEER: Twenty happy kids spent a day at Touch of Class Dance Studio last week.
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• Makers Market at The Missing Corner (ON HOLD until further notice) – 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 through September.
Monday
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509773-6100 or 509-4931533.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library
• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487
• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit https://www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for informa-
Community Events
• 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 at Rheingarten Park.
• 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 509-250-3746 Wednesday
Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Beginning Quilt class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-261-2815
• Pinochle at the Centerville Grange – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 p.m. 228 Centerville
(308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https:// lylewa.com/about-us
Thursday
• Drinking Democratically – 3rd Thursday of the month 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Ayutlas in Goldendale
• New Parent Support Group – 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
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 509493-2662 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 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 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.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month –, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
tion, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-2500625
• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-7722717
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Library. Fun and learning for you and your little ones!
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbor 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
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• Trivia at the American Legion – every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Storytime at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. –2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center
small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Sharon 509-310-9172
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram
• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25
• Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
Community Events January 20, 2024, Free Community Breakfast: 8 – 10 a.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall. Biscuits & Gravy, scrambled eggs, and fruit. Come with the family to enjoy a great community breakfast!
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Esther Eileen StarksStephenson
Esther Eileen Starks-Stephenson, 73, died December 25, 2023, in Spokane, Washington. She was born in Boise, Idaho.
She worked as a telephone operator in Alaska.
Esther enjoyed camping, fishing, seeing the country riding long haul, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her
husband; daughter; two grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; three siblings; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, two siblings, and one nephew.
She was much loved and will be greatly missed. Services are to be announced.
Eddie Alex Sampson Jr.
Eddie Alex Sampson Jr. was born in The Dalles, Oregon, to Bernadine G. Adams and Eddie A. Sampson Sr. on Tuesday, September 24, 1946.
He passed the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by his wife, sister, children, and grandchildren.
Eddie was a proud member of the Yakama Nation.
He attended White Swan High School and played basketball at Haskell Indian College in Lawrence, Kansas before being drafted into the Army where he served from March 1966 to April 1968 and was stationed in Germany as a SP4 rifleman.
Eddie worked as a logger and as a heavy construction contractor where he built many of the fi shing in-lieu sites on the Columbia River and Yakama Reservation roads.
He enjoyed playing basketball where he won many all-stars, MVPs & championships traveling across the northwest, teams included the Hartline Hawks & Glenwood Chiefs. He spent many years on the all-Indian rodeo circuit as a calf roper, wild cow milker, and team roper. He also loved playing pool where he won many pool leagues and awards as top shooter along with horseracing. His love for sports transi-
tioned to his children and grandchildren where he continued as a coach and as a No. 1 fan.
He leaves behind his love of 54 years, Alma Fiander Sampson;, his children Gloria Raynor, Melissa Sampson and Justin (Conita) Sampson; his grandchildren Brittany (Maria) Davis, Ashley Sampson, Michaela Enyart, Quentin (Sofi a) Raynor, Alayna Grier, Jocelyn Sampson, Eddie Grier, Zoraya Jones, Veronica Salamanca and Melayna Sampson; his great-granddaughters Addie and Grayson; his sisters Janice Sampson, Debra Byrd, and Lucinda Sampson; his aunts, numerous nieces, and nephews; and friends. He will reunite with his grandparents, parents, many family and friends, and the family dog, Nyjah.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Glenwood School Gymnasium before being transported to the Mt Adams Cemetery, Glenwood.
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.
BAPTIST Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11am, Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook, ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com.
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic 307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm
Kay McKay KayserThompson, 84, died November 30, 2023, in Goldendale surrounded by lots of love. Kay was born December 24, 1938, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Jay and Phoebe (Lyons) McKay of Kent, Oregon. Raised on the family farm with her siblings (Frank, Doug, and sister, Peggy), she began lifelong friendships in her small 1-8 grade school before being bused to the new countywide Sherman County High School. Kay cherished her bonds from this county.
After graduation she went to Seattle, where she attended school, graduating as a dental assistant. Kay returned home to marry Larry Kayser in January 1958, and they started their life in Centerville before moving onto the family’s homestead on Niva Road. Kay and Larry had three children, Jay, Ronda, and Luann. Kay worked as a dental assistant until Luann was born when her employment became assisting the community by volunteering and helping where she could. In 1964, while married to Larry, the Kayser Family was nominated as Klickitat County Cattlemen of the Year.
In 1974, Kay transitioned to the Goldendale School District where she worked as a cook. She continued to be very involved in the
Marlyn “Jerry” Schlegel passed away December 27, 2023, at his home in Goldendale, Washington. Jerry was born on July 4, 1938, and was 85 years of age at
community reaching out to many and meeting the needs beyond her own family. Larry died suddenly in 1984, prompting Kay to move from the farm to town. She continued her work at the school and provided childcare for many local families.
In April 1995, Kay mar-ried Richard “Dick” Thompson and gained Dick’s grown daughters, Texie Casey-Thompson and Jenny Garner, along with her family, as well as the Late Tonie Thompson’s daughter, Cassie, and her family. Kay and Dick remained living in Goldendale.
Kay transitioned to a paraprofessional position for the Goldendale Primary School before retiring in 2004. She spent her retirement years with Dick highly involved in their grandkids’ lives until his sudden death in 2006.
Kay was active in many local and state organizations and was a longtime member of both Centerville and Goldendale Granges. Kay was very involved with the Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo where she served as the baking department superintendent for many years and was active in 4-H Leadership roles.
After retiring from her superintendent role, she would often get called upon to assist as a judge in the baking department. In 2013, Kay received the Grand Marshal honor for the Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo. Kay was also a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, Thimble Club, Cayuse Rodeo Association, and School Union. Kay enjoyed and stayed connected with family and friends through drop-in vis-its, phone calls, and proud social media. It was not uncommon if you dropped by her house for her to be on the phone visiting with one of her beloved life-long friends. Kay also enjoyed attending Assembly of God functions with lifelong friend Joan Heming. Kay was preceded in death by her husbands Larry Kayser and Dick Thompson; parents, Jay and Phoebe McKay; brothers, Frank and Doug; stepdaughter, Jenny Garner; son-in-laws Ron Whitmire and Doug Garner; as well as several beloved sistersin-law, a niece, and four nephews.
Kay is survived by sister Peggy Mineer (Arvin); sisters-in-law Dyan Catlin (Herald), Dawn Thomas, Nancy and Rob-
Marlyn “Jerry” Schlegel
the time of passing. Services will be held at a later time and date of the family’s choosing.
Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway Street, Goldendale,
erta McKay; children Jay Kayser, Ronda Kayser (Gary Hein), Luann Whitmire (Chris Ballard), Texanna Casey-Thompson & Vikki Rowe (Gary). She is also survived by many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews of the Kayser Nation and the McKay Clan, and many other extended family and friends.
Kay will be greatly missed not only as the matriarch to our family but as “Goldendale’s Grandma.” Her favorite role was being a grandma to everyone. Kay used her love and humor to make some of the most difficult times in life easier. She left behind a legacy and ensured we all knew how much she loved us all.
A special thank you to KVH nurses for the care given to Kay as well as the Hospice Group of Goldendale for their support and help with transitioning Kay home to her “Gathering Place.” Thank you all for your love, support, and prayers.
A celebration of Kay’s life will be held April 13 at 11 a.m. at Goldendale High School, followed by a reception at Centerville High School.
Washington, (509) 772-2636. Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.
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GRACE BRETHREN
Community Grace Brethren 1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace
"Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Pastor David Daugs. 773-5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene
124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45 ; Sunday School all ages 9:30 ; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD
2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; 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
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.”
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Charity has a long history with the retail workplace from both personal experience and through her father, David Herren. David has worked in various retail positions for a good portion of his life, ranging from Costco to quaint convenience stores. These influences helped Charity foster a dream of owning a store of her own, and now she’s fi nally achieved that goal.
Not only does this store offer Charity a place to live out her ambitions, but it also reflects qualities that she is determined to protect. “I’m very big on the Second Amendment,” she expressed while standing in front of a wall racked with hunting rifles and other assortments of weaponry. “I just felt like this was a way where I can make my stand, and I wanted to see the store continue as what it is.”
The store is undoubtably a special place with nearly
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declining to provide detail on how that works. “I don’t want to give out too much information,” he says, “to protect officer safety.” He did say informants must be 18 years of age or older. He said Goldendale police regularly pursue “hot pop” fentanyl, as it’s called, fentanyl sold on the fly at various places. “Part of the issue,
every item one could desire available and in stock. There are rows of toys, tools, jewelry, fi shing, and hunting supplies, and more. Each aisle is unique—it’s nearly impossible to get bored exploring the place. The store maintains the qualities that the community has come to admire, but Charity has begun to put her own twist on things. With the help of her family, Charity was able to pull out nearly $40,000 worth of jewelry from the depths of the backroom and display the sparkling pieces near the front doors. She’s organized, rearranged, and then organized all over again to get the store in an order distinct to her liking.
She also had the fun idea to hold a drawing on the opening day. The prizes ranged from children’s toys to expensive jewelry and fi shing rods. The last change for the time being
too, is manpower,” he adds. “It takes a minimum of two to eight officers to really focus on drugs.”
Smith says Goldendale Police last year got more than 3,100 service calls.
“That’s 442 service calls per officer,” he states. “That’s not necessarily an excuse, but it’d be nice if we had two more officers. Then I could
is the shift in titles, as the familiar McCready’s sign will soon be plastered over with one that says Charity Lynn’s Mercantile.
“I think she’ll do well,” Charity’s father, David said proudly. Charity’s family buzzed around the store jumping at any chance to help her out and eventually gathered out front to watch as she cut a ribbon in front of the store, signifying the grand reopening. Needless to say, the store is in very good and capable hands as Charity possesses a deep passion for keeping the store tailored to the local community.
“I plan on keeping it the same but just adjusting it a little bit to where it’s for the community as we all grow over the years,” she said. As the year rolls forward, the community can trust that Charity Lynn’s Mercantile will continue to embody the store they know.
have a full-time detective who does nothing but drug work.”
He advises one key way to tackle the drug problem.
“We’re seeing a lot more young people using fentanyl,” he says. “It starts at home, educating your kids, getting them on the right track.”
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The Washington Outdoors Report: A new puppy—oh
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I freely admit it, I love dogs, always have, especially if they are bird-hunting dogs. I hunted as a teen solo but once I got my own dog as an adult (a golden retriever named Gracie), I got hooked on hunting with four-legged companions who really make a difference in the quality of your hunt when it comes to finding, flushing, or pointing, and then retrieving birds such as pheasant, quail, ducks, and geese.
Gracie was a fine allround, albeit fair-weather flusher and retriever. My second dog was Sage, a yellow lab who was a good hunter but had a horrible penchant for barking as loud as he could the first 30 minutes of any drive and then barking again if you slowed below 35 miles per hour (since he always assumed we were about to arrive at our hunting destination). Both dogs lived
good lives, and then came along my third dog, an English springer spaniel named Georgia. She was kind of a rescue dog. I got her when she was 13 months old, and while she was housebroken, she had a whole host of bad habits I was never able to break. Throw in the fact she had zero retrieving instinct, and her performance as a bird hunting dog was limited to quail and pheasant in steep canyons. Give her a duck to retrieve and she would swim around the pond for 15 minutes, ignoring the duck. Give her a pheasant in open country and it was off to the races. Having said that, we did manage to bag a few birds over the years.
I lost Georgia to cancer a year and a half ago and recently decided it was time for a new dog. This time I did my homework and chose an AKC-registered English springer spaniel available from a breeder in Twin Falls, Idaho. Jim, the owner of New Day Spring-
ers, told me the dog I wanted was very athletic, very driven, and like his father, would probably have a great retrieving instinct.
I picked the pup just before Thanksgiving at the tender age of eight weeks old and named him Sam, as in “Yosemite Sam.” It was the youngest pup I had ever owned. I was worried about the separation between his mother and him, but I shouldn’t have. He took to me immediately. What I didn’t anticipate (or remember) though, were the growing pains of having a new puppy. Where do I start?
I guess the potty training would be a good place because five weeks later, we still haven’t quite solved that riddle. He does not go potty in his crate or at night sleeping with me, but he seems to take great pleasure in going outside, being praised for doing his business during the day, and then coming back inside to do some more business (both number one and number two) within a
Five ways to support dogs’ health as they age
(Family Features) While you may look at your dogs and see the same little puppies you brought home years ago, the reality is they age the same way people do, and if you count in “dog years,” sometimes even faster. The aging process for dogs can mean graying whiskers and less ball chasing, but it may also mean adjusting to changing health needs. As dogs approach their late adult and senior years, it’s important to adapt the ways they’re cared for so they can enjoy happy and healthy lives. To fully support your dog’s lives as they age, consider this advice from the pet experts at Zesty Paws.
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While pet parents already know the importance of keeping up with routine veterinarian visits, these check-ins with a health professional can take on increased significance for aging pets.
It’s recommended to schedule regular appointments with your vet so he or she can conduct physical
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few minutes of being in the house. It’s to the point that I was literally going through a roll of paper towels a day cleaning up after his mishaps. And I’m not entirely sure he realizes they are mishaps despite my efforts to educate him otherwise. Then again, perhaps he’s just mischievous!
Then there is the biting. I forgot how sharp puppy teeth are and how often they are driven to chew on things, especially hands and toes! The good news? We are starting to get this issue under control thanks to a handy spray bottle that squirts him with water whenever he begins to nibble on me.
With the biting comes the scratching. Who knew a puppy could have such sharp claws? Of course, Sam likes to be held but unfortunately, he also likes to put his paw on your face, and more often than not I look like I’ve been in a pocketknife fight and lost. Oh, and don’t get me get
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started on having nice things. The first day I set up the Christmas tree, he bit through the electrical cord, which meant I had no lights on my tree this year. He also takes great joy pushing the tree around the living room, as well as his water dish, food dish, bed, toys, etc. Another nice thing I no longer have is a beautiful wooden duck decoy. Sam managed to snatch it off a shelf and turn its duck bill into a well chewed on sparrow beak. Ugg!
Having said all that, I do love the pup. The obedience training is coming along well. Okay, more or less well. He does well on basic commands inside the house. Not so much yet outside the house. Sam does love to go for car rides, and he literally hasn’t met a person he doesn’t like. Better still, he likes to retrieve the training dummies I throw for him.
With any luck, I may have the beginnings of a
hunting dog come
That’s assuming of course I don’t go crazy trying to potty train him this winter. Wish me luck!
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Get everyone in on the prep work with kid-friendly foods such as these flavorful frozen waffles that can be used as the base for simple and delicious recipes A fun, easy way to enjoy a favorite cereal in waffle form PEBBLES Waffles are available in beloved FruityandCocoaflavors Startthe day by making breakfast a family affairormixthingsupandprepare a breakfast menu for dinner Try one of these easy recipes for a
Encourage Expression Once kids are bundled up properly theres little that tops good old-fashioned snow days Snow angels snow forts and snowmen are just the beginning Inviting kids to create and design lets their imaginations run wild and withalittleluck they’llrunoff some of that pent-up energy too If you’re stuck inside encourage creativity through arts and crafts or make mealtimes a chance for children to explore their artistic sides by allowing them to customize toppings on favorites such as waffles GiveBack to Others Its never too early to learn the intrinsic good of giving back, and cold winter months are an ideal time to instill a giving mindset As a family you could volunteer time at a local food bank or work together to assemble care kits with warm blankets and socks for the homeless You could write letters to soldiers or make seasonal greeting cards for seniors at a local nursing home Big or small, theyre gesturesthat make a lasting impression on youngminds Find more family-friendly ideas
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on plate Use whipped cream to make smiley face eyes nose andmouth
Place cereal ontop of whipped cream to make eyes, nose and mouth colorful Add blueberries, rainbow sprinkles and syrup, if desired
Cocoa Smiley FaceWaffle
• 2CocoaPEBBLES waffles
• 1cupCocoaPEBBLEScereal
face eyes nose andmouth
Place cereal ontop of whipped cream to make eyes, nose and mouth colorful Add chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, strawberriesandchocolate syrup, if desired
Thoughts
Idrovemyparentstotheircabinthisweek
My mom is having some terrible pain in her jaw and wasn’t sure she was up to the drive and my dad doesnt see well enough to drive anymore Ifelt lucky tospendtimein the car with them driving north There was almost no snow It was strange to drive so farnorthinthewinterandseethefloorof the forest bare
The first thing I did when we got to the cabin was look for Stubby, my mothers pet red squirrel Of course Stubby is not a pet Red squirrels are not very friendly They are not like chipmunks, who are almost fearless, or even like gray squirrels who get used to people Red squirrels are more independent and reserved and often a lot naughtier Stubby hadno interest inanythingtodo with my mom or dad except for digging up my mothers flowerpots andchattering angrily in thetrees when my mom chased him off with her broom
You get out of here! she would holler, stompingher feet onthe wooden deck
“Chip-chip-chip-chip-chip!” Stubby would answer And although I do not speak fluent red squirrel, I knew this was a very naughty thingto say
But since Stubby’s lost his tail (and acquired a name), he has become a particular friend of my mothers or at least as much as a red squirrel can be
There he is! I told my mom as soon as we got inside
Stubby must have been listening He lives under their deck, as near as we can tell He climbs up the Norway pine that towers over the deck and eats the seeds from the pinecones He heard the commotion inside the cabin and raced back and forth across
andI waited Afewminuteslater Stubbypoppedup He looked at the seeds He approached them slowly then he picked up a sunflower seed He hopped up onto the deck that is right outside the window, and he ate his seed while looking in Then he got another seed anddidit again
“He’s watchingus”Itoldmy mom
“He is
Stubby sat there for a long time He ate one seed after another watching usthrough the window Then whenhehadeatenallthe seedshe wanted hesat thereafewminutes longer upright on his back feet his
paws pressed together, as if he were about to make aspeechor say aprayer And I wondered how much we could ever know about a little red squirrel We pretend hethinksjustlikeusandweknow ofcourse this is not true But I know he was watching andIwas gladhe wasthere onthisdaythat my mom was not feeling her best I dont knowwhathewasponderingashesatthere, his fingers knit together, looking earnestly into the window But he seemed very intent as if he was contemplatingsomething I believe he was thinking about my mom and whateverhewasthinking Idon’tbelieve it wasbad
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One of the most amazing animals found in the oceans around the world is the manta ray. It is exotic and at the same time easily recognizable. Most of the time these giant animals swim alone but they do gather at times to feed together and at breeding grounds. When a group of manta rays are together they are called a squadron. Scientists are learning more about these oceanic animals all the time. What makes them so important? How do they live? What do they eat? I will try to answer these questions and many more.
Mantas only have babies every two to three years. They are pregnant for more than a year and the babies are born alive. A baby manta can be as big as three feet across when it is born. The babies are able to live on their own right away but it doesn’t reach maturity until it is about ten years old. A mature manta ray can weigh more than a car at 3,000 pounds or more. The part of the manta that sticks out to the side is called the pectoral fin but is often called its wings. From the tip of one pectoral fin to another on a giant manta ray can be 29 feet. A manta ray can live for 50 years. If all of that is not enough about a manta’s size, it has the largest brain for a fish and is considered the second smartest animal in the ocean.
There are 15 different ray species but only two are manta rays - the giant manta ray and the reef manta ray. Although the giant manta ray will visit the reef, it lives most of its life in the open ocean. The reef manta ray lives closer to shore in shallower waters along coast lines. Both rays love to be cleaned. Along the reefs of the world there is a small fish known as a wrasse. The wrasses live on parasites that live on other fish. Rays will often find a group of wrasses and let them clean their skin. Both the giant and reef mantas have to swim constantly. This is the way water moves through their gills and provides oxygen. If they stop swimming they will die. Another thing the two manta rays have in common is their spots. Each has spots that are individual to that animal. Just like your fingerprints can be used to identify you, a manta ray can be identified by its spots.
Manta rays move through the water very gracefully. They use their pectoral fins to propel them forward. The fins are often called wings because they move them up and down just like a bird. Rays have no bones. Their skeleton is made from cartilage like a shark. That makes motion much easier. They normally move through the water at around 10 miles per hour but if they feel danger they can go twice as fast for a short time. Manta rays also fly. Well not really but they do jump out of the water and soar for a short time. Just like when dolphins and whales jump out of the water this is called breaching. Scientists don’t know exactly why they breach but they think it could be a form of communication with other rays.
Under the endangered species act manta rays are listed as threatened. There is a combination of things that has caused this. Manta rays are often fished for food and their gill plates. Other manta rays get caught accidently when fishermen are fishing commercially. And pollution is a problem for the species. Since it takes so long to have babies it is hard to replenish the number of manta rays when they are killed. Many organizations are working together to do more research and promote conservation and education to keep these giants safe.
Manta Ray being cleaned by a wrass
Why did the manta ray start a fitness club? It wanted to get in fintastic shape!
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Headlines & History for Klickitat County since 1879
Headlines & History for Klickitat County since 1879
Photos by local photographers Neil Thompson (top & center) and Steve Nygaard (bottom)
