“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”
—Leonard Bernstein Veterans and active military personnel often have hearts seared with a kind of pain others cannot understand. Perhaps first responders—but we’ll come back to them in a bit. Many veterans struggle to find release, some way to express what they’ve been through. For the past years, veterans and active military have had a powerful tool to aid them in that process. It’s called Operation Song. And Goldendale’s Keesy Timmer, now residing as a successful songwriter in Nashville, is closely involved with it.
Operation Song (OperationSong.org) is a nonprofit that connects veterans and military personnel with professional songwriters. The songwriters put the ineffable stirrings of the heart into song for them, giving them expression in music to soothe, comfort, and share. And there are few things that can accomplish that so well as music.
be for therapy reasons, and to see the way that it impacted kids with all sorts of different disabilities, from Down Syndrome to severe autism, and to see the leaps and bounds that they made through music! You couldn’t get them to talk, but you could get them to sing. The music was just so therapeutic for them, and it just helped them come out of their shells and helped them thrive. It was super powerful, and I did that for about five years.”
Timmer would go to state Special Olympics games, staying with the kids in the dorms. He and his wife would coach kids in track and field. “It was just very rewarding,” he says. “I had never worked with special needs kids before. It was just eye-opening and rewarding. I got a ton out of it, and so did the kids.”
‘It’s not just you who serves, it’s your whole family.’
Timmer came to that realization years ago when he got into music therapy. “I started in that field back around 2011, 2012, when my friend, Stacy Donahue, and I decided to start the very first Special Olympics choir,” Timmer recalls. That was in Nashville, where we met at Glencliff High School. The Special Olympics director for middle Tennessee is a guy by the name of Terry Watkins. He was real passionate about it, and we put together a little choir, starting off small with about four or five kids. It just grew and grew. I didn’t really know how powerful music could
In 2013, Timmer was approached to be part of a prison ministry in which he and other songwriters went into prisons and wrote songs with inmates for their rehabilitation. He found that experience equally awe-inspiring. “I believe in giving back,” he relates. “I’ve got the volunteer bug big time, and I live in the Volunteer State, so I’m real big on volunteering. I just wanted to be able to donate my time and my talent to something I thought was a really worthy cause.”
Enter Operation Song. “I got asked to do an Operation Song event in Georgia last year,” he says. “We went down, and we wrote songs with active military and former military. Man, I just couldn’t believe it.”
Operation Song was founded by one of Nashville’s most shining songwriter lights, Bob Regan. Regan’s songs have been recorded by Roy Rogers (younger people, go Google him), Kenny Rogers, Andy Williams, Hank Williams
TOP: OPERATIONSONG.ORG. ABOVE: MUCHOLOVEMUSIC.
Jr., Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Keith Urban, Tanya Tucker, Trisha Yearwood—we’ll have to stop the list here for sake of space. Regan began Operation Song in 2012 to help active-duty military personnel and veterans tell their stories through music.
“Bob is an awesome guy,” Timmer states. “Anybody who knows Bob loves him. He’s been volunteering for the USO for years, going overseas and performing for our troops during conflicts and even in peace times. He just had this idea of, how can we do something with them that honors their service and helps them in some way when they come back? Operation Song was born out of that.”
The organization grew and grew. It’s held retreats in conjunction with local VFW and American Legions and the VA and other groups in which military meets musician, and they come up with solace in songs.
And it’s not just the person in the military for whom songs are composed. It’s for their spouses and family members as well.
“When you serve, it’s not just you who serves,” Timmer points out. “It’s your whole family.”
Timmer has first-hand experience with musical healing. He began writing songs during a particularly rough patch in his youth. He found it to be a highly
SECOND ANNUAL GIVING TREE: Taletha Wagoner is repeating her successful Golden Giving Tree event this year, setting up her tree in Pat’s Place on Main Street. Now through December 16, anyone can come in and “buy” a certificate to go on the tree to benefit families who need help this Christmas season. You can choose an individual (such as “For a child”) or a whole family. Taletha says last year’s event was a big success, and she hopes to see even more contributions this year. She says anyone wishing to help with wrapping is very welcome; contact her at (360) 439-3716–text only, please.
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Two stores combined into one office space and held a ribbon cutting Saturday morning. 3C’s Fabric and Wild Daffodil are now located next to CarQuest on Columbus Avenue. Here, Teja Finch (left) and Lucille Bevis (right) hold the ribbon while Debby Culver (left center) of 3C’s and Willeke Pratt of Wild Daffodil cut the ribbon.
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CANDY CANES: The KPUD was out doing their holiday thing recently, hanging candy cane lights from streetlights around town.
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In the Klickitat County Jail
The following individuals were arrested and lodged at the Klickitat County Jail from November 1 through November 20, 2023. The arresting agencies include Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), Goldendale Police Department (GPD), Bingen White Salmon Police Department (BWSPD), Department of Corrections (DOC), and Washington State Patrol (WSP).
There are three different courtrooms in Klickitat County. Superior Court, located at the Klickitat County Courthouse in Goldendale; East District Court, which also handles the cases for Goldendale Municipal Court, is located in the Klickitat County Courthouse; and West District Court is located in White Salmon at the Pioneer Center. This court also handles cases for Bingen Municipal Court and White Salmon Municipal Court.
Otis Johnson: Transported from Yakima County Jail on a West District Court Warrant for Probation Violation/Original Charge DUI. Washington State Patrol was the original arresting
agency. Currently bail has been set at $5,000. Betty Wheeler: 2 day Court Commit for DUI, KCSO Amber Liddell: 12 Day Sentence for Probation Violations, original charge of DUI.
David Payne, 8 Day Sentence for Probation Violations, original charge Assault IV DV, KCSO. Virginia Hanewinkle, 14 Day Sentence for Probation Violations, Original Charge Protection Order Violation, GPD.
Ashley Ferguson, Charged with Assault IV DV, GPD, PR Release, East District Court.
Zacharia Harris, Charged with Assault IV DV, BWSPD, PR Release, West District Court.
Tyra Arnoux, Charged with DUI, WSP, Case Dismissed, East District Court. Brett Wilson , Charged with Assault IV DV and MIC, GPD, PR Release, East District Court. Christopher Ball, Charged with DUI, KCSO, PR Release, West District. Jennifer Halm, Charged with DUI, GPD, PR Release, East District Court.
Valente Lopez , Arrested on a DOC warrant, KCSO. George Saling, Arrested on Warrant (original charge MIP), KCSO, Posted 600.00 bail, West District Court. Jacuelyn Cloud, Arrested on Warrant (Probation Violation/Original Charge of DUI), KCSO, West District Court, Sentenced to 3 days. Jordon Gunlock, Charged with DUI, WSP, PR Release, West District Court. Jesse Loy, Arrested in court, Probations Violations, Original Charge < 21 Consume Alcohol/Cannabis Vehicle Operator, Refuse Comply Officer, No Valid Operator License, Bail set @ $ 5.000. East District Court. Mary Suppah , Arrested on Probation Violation Warrant, KCSO, Released per Court, West District Court. Troy Wilson, Charged with DUI, DWLS 3, WSP. $5,000 bail posted, East District Court. Lawrence Wahpat, Charged with Burglary 2nd, Probation Violation Warrant (Original Charges; Malcious Mischief, Vehicle Prowling, Possession of Dangerous Weapon.) Bail is set at $10,000
for Burglary 2nd, Bail is set at $5,100.00 for the Probation Violations.
Perry Musgrave, Charged with Disorderly Conduct, GPD, PR Release, East District Court.
Michael Fowler, Charged with Harrassment, KCSO, East District Court
The following individuals are currently lodged at the Klickitat County Jail. The jail population as of Nov 20, 2023 is 27.
Admire Murphy was arrested by KCSO on August 7, 2023, and charged with Violation DV No Contact Order (Felony) and Resisting Arrest. A trial was held in October, and he was found guilty of his charges. Sentencing is scheduled for November 20. Subject also had a Department of Corrections Warrant; he had a hearing and was sanctioned for 9 days on that warrant.
Billie Bowman was arrested by KCSO on August 29, 2023, and charged with Restraining Order Violation over 2 Convictions, (Felony). Bail is set at $20,000 and is pending trial.
Willie Burch was
arrested by KCSO and WSP. WSP charged Mr. Burch with a DUI. KCSO charged Mr. Burch with Assault 3 (Felony). KCSO also arrested Mr. Burch on his outstanding warrant from the City of Goldendale where he was charged DWLS 3rd Degree, Operating a Vehicle w/out Ignition Interlock. The DUI was dismissed without prejudice; this is a standard move on these charges. On August 7, Burch pled guilty to the Assault 3 charge and was sentenced to 6 months. On August 14, Burch pled guilty to both charges. The DWLS 3 he received a sentence of 90 days with 90 suspended and Operating Vehicle w/out Ignition Interlock. He received a sentence of 364 days with 334 suspended.
A.J. Campo, KCSO arrested Campo on May 17, 2023, and booked him with 3 counts of Assault 1, 7 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st degree, and 2 counts Possession of a Stolen Firearm. On May 18, the Klickitat County Prosecutors Office filed the following charges upon his arrest: three counts of Assualt in
the First Degree, one count of Assault in the Second Degree, and Unlawful Possesion of a Firearm in the 1st degree. Bail is set at $250,000, and he is awaiting trial. Alondra Carbajal Rivera , GPD arrested and booked her with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Vehicle and DWLS 3rd degree on October 6, 2023. On October 9, 2023, the Klickitat County Prosecutors Office charged Rivera with one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle. She is currently held on $20,000 bail and is awaiting trial. Paulette George, arrested in East District Court on September 12, 2023, following her court appearance where she was committed for 14 days for Probation Violations. An additional Probation Violation was filed in East District Court, and she is being held on $5,000 bail for that charge.
Marjorie Grund, arrested by GPD on August 2, 2023, for Criminal Trespass 2nd degree. Bail has been set at $5,000 and she is awaiting trial. To be continued.
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Answer to last
week’s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
This picture is confusing.
The two men are looking at the kid; the other three people are looking off into some distant vista. We didn’t colorize this pic -
ture; this is how it ran. But we’re darned if we have a clue who these people are, when this picture was taken, why, or where. Do you know? 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 (509773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L ooking Back
August 30, 1899 – 124 Years Ago
We colorized this picture. We knew it would be tough because quite a few backs are turned to the camera, but our two regular identifiers Betty Zesiger and Mark Doubravsky, were the only ones who named anyone. Behind the lady in the lighter clothes with her back to the camera, with just part of her head in view,
is
the right is guessed to be Marcella Spaulding. Just above Marcella’s head is a lady in glasses and pearls facing the camera; that apparently is Nellie Schuster. Standing to the right of Nellie in the picture is Joyce Swan.
There is considerable complaint concerning a gang of Goldendale kids who take delight in pilfering wheat sacks and other valuable articles. A good trouncing every morning by the parents would soon break them of this habit, thus keeping them out of the reform school, and maybe the penitentiary.
November 27, 1913 – 110 Years Ago
George Borden reports the survey of the townsite of Goodnoe Hills complete, which comprises eight blocks on the old site of Harbison, on the railroad. Goodnoe Hills lies back of the town site, which on account of its location and the development of the Goodnoe Hills section, ought to soon make a lively little community.
November 29, 1923 – 100 Years Ago
The school clerk, three school janitors, and two other persons, six in all, constituted Goldendale’s number of voters last Saturday, when the proposition was voted upon for the consolidation of School District No. 4 with the Goldendale District. All six votes were cast for the consolidation. In District Four only six votes were cast, it is stated, which were also favorable. This now makes three adjoining districts that have been consolidated with Goldendale.
November 30, 1933 – 90 Years Ago
Workmen provided by the Welfare office are cleaning out the skating pond in the rear of the Sentinel office so it can be flooded when the weather gets cold enough. The pond should be more satisfactory this year than ever before. Little folks are asked to refrain from throwing rocks or sticks on either the ground or ice.
November 25, 1943 – 80 Years Ago
Winter weather in and around Goldendale is believed by many—on the outside—to be “severe,” with snow several feet deep and temperatures far below the zero mark. Proof that Goldendale’s “severe” winters are not so bad was brought to light this week by Mrs. R. C. “Dick” Lefever, who lives a few miles northeast of Goldendale. Mrs. Lefever brought The Sentinel a bouquet of sweet peas and snapdragons, which she picked from her flower garden Monday. The “severe” weather at Maryhill is not so bad either, as we have received several bouquets of flowers from Clara Carter and Lucy Leatherby the past two weeks.
November 16, 1961 - 62 Years Ago
Two new construction projects in the Goldendale area have been initiated within the past two weeks. One, the Biggs Rapids access road, and the other, construction of some seven miles of primary state highway 8 from Jay-Dee Trailer City eastward to Rock Creek. Last week construction started on a 35 x 60-foot maintenance shop building near Jay-Dee Trailer City by the primary contractor, Peter Kiewit and Sons Company.
Points to ponder:
If police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?
If you want to understand politics, you have to read between the lies.
My husband just called and told me the car had water in the carburetor. I asked him where the car was. “In the river,” he said.
Be a minimalist. It’s the least you can do. I’ll be tweeting telepathically today, so if you think of something funny, that’s me.
If I were an accountant, I’d call myself The Thought. My slogan would be, “It’s The Thought That Counts.” I went after a wasp with my shoe. I don’t care how big the wasp is, it’s not stealing my shoe.
I’d like to make money in my spare time. But counterfeiting is harder than you’d think.
The hardest part about going to Hypocondriacs Anonymous is admitting you don’t have a problem. Wine improves with age. The older I get, the more I like it.
Someone’s been hoping to start a Procrastinators Anonymous group, but they never get around to it.
When I get younger, I’m going to be a time traveler. I watered my plants with Smart Water, and now they’re doing my taxes.
Be careful about reincarnation. One time I asked to be a Singer,
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Muriel Jacobson. Next, there are two ladies sitting up front with their backs to the camera. The one on
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Tackling long-term care needs for ADLs
According to the Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 70% of us will need assistance at some point in our lives with things like getting dressed, driving to appointments, or making meals—so-called Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
ADLs include:
• Shopping for groceries or clothes
• Managing money
• Housework
• Caring for pets
• Bathing
• Using the bathroom
• Taking medication
It’s difficult to think about, but long-term care is an important need for which you should prepare. How long might you need care? On average, women will need 3.7 years of care, and men will need an average of 2.2 years.
Editorial Jon K.
Advisors LLC
Some of us may only require home care, which would include those who need minimal assistance with healthrelated tasks. Others might benefit from adult daycare, which offers daytime supervision, including meals and recreational and therapeutic activities, and occurs in a community setting.
Six steps to long-term care planning
Here are six steps to help you think about—and begin planning for—your possible long-term care needs.
1. Review potential costs.
2. Assess available resources.
3. Gauge the likelihood of needing care.
4. Create a long-term care fund.
5. Investigate whether a stand-alone or hybrid insurance policy makes sense.
6. If government-funded care is part of the solution, think through the ramifications.
Medicare and most health insurance plans, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (a Medigap policy), do not pay for long-term care.
If needed, you will have to pay for long-term care services that are not covered by a public or private insurance program.
Developing financial strategies
Some people use their own assets to pay for care. Be advised you may have tax consequences for drawing on an IRA, 401k, or qualified plan. Discuss this with your tax advisor.
A reverse mortgage, long-term care insurance, hybrid life insurance policies, and annuities can provide much-needed flexibility without spending down a major portion of household assets.
Let’s look at these potential resources:
A reverse mortgage may offer you the cash needed to help with long-term care. Other borrowing options may be available, too, including a home equity loan. Standalone long-term care insurance is an alternative. The cost will vary depending on the benefits.
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Typically, you become eligible for benefits when you can no longer perform two ADLs. This option is typically more affordable than others and it can be purchased independently of other insurance policies.
Hybrid life insurance offers unique features that may offer financial assistance. What is a hybrid policy? By combining whole life insurance with a long-term care rider, you’ll have long-term care coverage if you need it, but if you don’t, your beneficiaries still get the death benefit.
Life insurance with an accelerated payout can help pay for long-term care expenses by tapping into the death benefit of a life insurance policy, but doing so will decrease the death benefit and surrender value.
Final thoughts
From nurses or health aides at your home to an assisted living facility, adult day care center, nursing home, or hospice facility, planning for your long-term care can help put you in a better position to choose what’s right for you. Even if you’re not the one who needs it, there’s a good chance you’ll need to help plan for the long-term care for a loved one.
Letters from the community
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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
Last week’s article on the Election Integrity Rally made reference to the motto of my daily reports, podcasts, and weekly radio broadcasts called The Torch Report. I claim The Torch Report is “Truth You Can Trust” not because I ask you to take my word for anything, but because I conduct four to six hours of research each day, digging into primary sources and scouring conflicting narratives, and then write daily reports that are chock full of links to substantiate everything said. I make The Torch Report available for free so members of the community can dig in and develop their own informed perspectives. In other words, it’s the “truth you can trust” because you can click the links, check the sources, and read it with your own eyes.
Speaking in public on a regular basis—and having that special sort of “missionary fervor,” to quote The Sentinel —I take the truth very seriously, precisely because I stake my reputation on it. As such, I will put my facts up against anyone else’s facts and be happy to compare and contrast with the utmost scrutiny. As the [Klickitat County] auditor alluded to in her condescending follow-up email, most people want their own version of truth, not the objective truth. This is human nature, and to overcome it, it’s necessary to examine the truth being presented by all sides. For The Torch Report, I frequently read a full spectrum of sources, from far-left to far-right, from the insidious Trusted News Initiative to the diligent independent journalists who consistently uncover new information.
The truth is, the Truth exists, whether we seek it, evaluate it, accept it, or not. Due to the continual fleecing of the American people by major media outlets, on both the left and the right, much of the truth lies outside of public awareness. Because we cannot solve a problem we don’t understand, I have committed myself to bringing these incon-
venient truths into the conversation in a compelling and thought-provoking fashion.
Luke Throop Goldendale
The fraud rally was a fraud
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.
Last week’s “election fraud” gathering held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds was telling. Promoters urged those in attendance to avoid “mainstream media” and instead only consume one-sided electionfraud conspiracy-promoting media.
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.
And don’t forget to support repealing capital gains taxes.
There once was a Republican Party that generally supported facts and democratic institutions— but apparently only to the degree that they could keep their tax-cut and deregulation agendas secure.
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.
and ’60s. That’s when the interstate highway system was built, you could afford a college education without accruing massive debt, a family could buy a home and have a middle-class life on a single income, and we went to the moon. If implemented today, the deficit would vanish almost overnight.
Instead, since 1978 average worker income has risen only 18%, while CEO compensation has increased 1,460%. Due to enshrined loopholes, many CEOs and corporations pay little if no taxes. Trump Republicans want to defund the IRS, making it even easier for the rich to escape paying their fair share of taxes.
Ken McKune Goldendale
“Country club” millionaires and billionaire Republicans soon realized that with the expansion of voting rights and a changing cultural demographic, the financial agenda of the privileged wouldn’t win many national elections.
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So in order to expand their “base,” they slowly created a Frankenstein Party with their control over large segments of media markets and slick conservative “news” outlets. Trump Republicans have now stoked a pernicious national resentment mentality and managed to convince a large segment of the public to believe in absurd QAnon conspiracy theories and “anti-woke” culture-war redherrings, including non-existent widespread election fraud.
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.
Republicans always blame the record deficits they create on “tax and spend” Democrats who are demonized as “socialists.” Like their 1930s German counterpart, the ruling elite’s anti-democratic leader now demonizes his opponents as “vermin” and accuses his opponents of being “fascist.”
I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
The hoped-for result is that today’s Trump Republicans have been motivated to vote against their own and the vast majority of the middle class’s economic interests and encouraged to support Republican priorities.
If Republicans really wanted to “Make America Great Again,” they’d increase the top marginal income tax rates and capital gains taxes to where they were in the ’50s
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Some principled Republicans now openly regret the role they and their party have played in creating the conditions that have allowed it to descend into an anti-democratic party of culture-war, “don’t tread on me,” and “burn it to the ground” Trumpian chaos. But there is little hope they can now reclaim their party from the cult of Trump.
Klickitat County Auditor Heather Jobe nailed it: “Opinions are based on beliefs conforming to one’s preferred reality—no matter how nonfactual. Some people would rather believe what makes them feel good, even if it’s not true.”
Knowledge is based on verifiable facts—even if the facts are uncomfortable. That includes the fact that stalwart conservative Republicans, Cabinet officials, and the courts who examined the facts all found that Trump lost the most secure presidential election in U.S. history.
Bob Yoesle Goldendale
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What a great Thanksgiving!
Once again, our Glenwood school cooks, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Keithley, really outdid themselves to cook a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at the school last Wednesday. Our cooks, with assistance from Gavin Bensel, Shae Jackson, and Bear Lopez, served the students and their families a huge turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
Mr. Demchuk’s 2nd/3rd grade classes, joined by some of Mr. D’s former students, sang a lively rendition of “Grandma’s Feather Bed” and another cute song. Three students from the high school Spanish class donned turkey eyeglasses and also sang a cute turkey song, but in Spanish. This dinner is a decades-old tradition at our school, and it’s always fun for the students and so enjoyable for all their families. Thank you, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Keithley, Mrs. Troh, Ms. Mengarelli, and everyone else who worked hard to make this event so special again this year.
I am sorry to follow good news with some sad news. I learned last week of the passing of lifelong Glenwood resident Vern Addington. Our deepest condolences go to Vern’s
daughter, Vernadean, her husband Jeff, and Vern’s grandsons, Kyle and Alex. Vern was a lifetime member of the Glenwood Rodeo Association, along with his late wife Mary Anita, and helped with many rodeos in his lifetime until he was no longer able. When I hear of service arrangements, I’ll share that information on the Glenwood Facebook page.
And we also learned that a former Glenwood resident, Duane Gahimer, passed away on November 3 at Rock Cove Assisted Living in Stevenson, where he has lived for the past several years. Duane was 94 years old at the time of his passing. A service for Duane will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, at the Glenwood Pioneer Memorial Community Church.
Our Glenwood Middle School boys basketball team will play in Lyle on Thursday, November 30. Their scheduled game with Bickleton last Monday was canceled due to the illness of one of the Glenwood team members, leaving the team with only four players. Let’s hope everyone is healthy for Thursday night’s game.
The good news is, two more players have joined the team and have gotten their required practices in. A very tall and talented 5th grade player, Miles, had to wait for for medical clearance after an injury he suffered near the end of the Middle School football season. And Jocee, an eager 8th grader, is the only girl on the team. From what I hear, she is thoroughly enjoying the basketball season she thought she wasn’t going to have. The Eagles are seven strong now. They played at Centerville Monday night. I’ll share results of that game next week. They’ll have home games on Monday, December 4, and Thursday, December 7. Come on out and cheer for our small in numbers, but mighty in determination, Glenwood Eagles.
The Klickwood boys’ high school team will have their first game of the season on Friday December 1 in Klickitat. Game time is 6 p.m. And our Glenwood high school girls who are members of the Trout Lake Mustangs girls’ team will travel to Ione, Oregon, for the Ione Tournament on December 1 and 2. Good luck, Klickwood boys and Mustangs girls.
Make sure first responders can get to you
A report from our First Responder, Patty Elkins, a few days ago: “Just after 10 p.m., Lyle Fire and High Prairie Fire responded with automatic mutual aid to Hwy 14 MP 69.5 for a single car over the embankment. The car was traveling eastbound and hit the end of the guardrail and went airborne down over the embankment that was over 50 feet down. The driver suffered minor injuries, and fi re crews assisted him back up to the highway. The driver was transported to a local hospital. Multiple agencies responded including Bingen Fire, Fire District No. 3, White Salmon Medic, KCSO, WSP, and WSDOT. Other units were canceled due to enough personnel and equipment on scene.”
And then, a little after 4 p.m., High Prairie Fire, Lyle Fire, Dallesport Fire, Dallesport Medic, and Washington State Patrol responded to Doug’s Beach for a paraglider who crashed. Highway 14 was briefly shut down for Lifefl ight to land. All units were cleared around 5:30 p.m.
Speaking of emergencies—say you live in your quaint, secluded hideaway, and you have an emergency. Our Emergency Responders want you to know how to help them get to you as quickly as possible. You should display a reflective blue address sign (sold by the fi re department) visible from the road in both directions at the beginning of your driveway. The driveway needs to be clear of trees, branches, and bushes and needs to be at least 12 feet wide by 13.5 feet high for access clearance that allows no damage to emergency vehicles. Also, create extra space at the end of your driveway, with adequate room for them to turn around, and be sure that its surface is firmly packed and able to support heavy vehicles, even in the spring when the ground is
soft. And if your driveway has corners, keep in mind fi re trucks can be 25 feet to 35 feet long. They need a lot more room than your car to make the corners. These rules are for the security of both getting to you on time and without damage to expensive vehicles.
Did you know that our Lyle Service Station is doing seasonal tire changes? It’s only part-time and by appointment, so get on their list before you have to stand in line, in the cold, waiting your turn to have it done elsewhere.
Lyle School has an annual Cereal Drive to help the Lyle Lion’s Club put together Christmas Food Baskets. In previous years, the school had classroom challenges to see which grade level could bring in the most to contribute to those baskets. This year, they are striving for a school-wide goal of 250 boxes by December 5. Your child can deliver them or they can be dropped off at the school office.
High Prairie’s Annual Christmas Bazaar at their Community Center on 701 Struck Road, is Thursday, November 30, through Saturday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, contact Tami at (360) 241-3537.
The Dallesport Annual Christmas Bazaar is at their Community Building on December 1 from noon to 5 p.m. and the 2nd and 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evelyn says there are still some vendor spaces available, so give her a call: (509) 310-9130.
Lyle Merc started winter hours on Monday, November 20. So put it to memory: it’s Monday through Saturday with hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don’t get all upset if you get down there and fi nd it closed; you’ll only have yourself to blame!
Remember the old days with drive-in restaurants? Well, Lyle Coffee French Press has a little switch to it. You can online order
What´s in the Sky
JIM WHITE FOR THE SENTINEL
It’s December, our last month of 2023, and the beginning of winter. The winter solstice comes on the 22nd of December when the Sun will be at its lowest position in the sky. It will be directly overhead in the southern hemisphere, at the Tropic of Capricorn, and will only be about 20 degrees above our southern horizon. Our day length on the 22nd will be about 8 hours and 38 minutes, with sunrise at 7:45 a.m. and sunset at about 4:23 p.m. Days will then slowly get longer. By December 31 we will have picked up about 5 minutes of daylight.
at lylecoffee.com, and your desired order will be ready ahead of time and be delivered to your car! It began Monday, November 20, so grab your phone, place your order, then drive to their location across from the Lion’s Club. I promised I would have more to tell about the second coffee shop this week. Well, it’s more than just coffee, and it’s called Confluence Café and it’s ready to serve you at 34 State Street, Wednesdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy your order while you sit and bask in the beautiful view of our great Columbia River!
I almost forgot about the great breakfast offered to you each first Saturday of the month by the Lions Club. You already know the great things about it, so I’ll let this be just a friendly reminder to show up and enjoy the warmth of the food, neighbors, and the wonderful staff ready to serve you. Oh, and it’s December 2!
Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail. com.
If you have not viewed the International Space Station (ISS) flying overhead, early December presents a few opportunities. On December 1, 2, 3, and 5 it will pass over us, quite high in our sky. On the 2nd, it will pass almost directly overhead at about 5:50 p.m. It will be very bright, looking somewhat like a jet plane zooming across the sky, moving from northwest to southeast. On December 3, another bright pass will occur, again with the ISS moving from northwest to southeast, just after 5 p.m. On December 1, at about 5 p.m., the ISS will be in the northern sky, passing between the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. These are the best sightings, but there will be others as well in early December. Check
out the above screenshot from Heavens-Above for the December 2 pass (note that times are in 24-hour format). You can visit Heavens-Above (Heavensabove.com) for more times in early December. NASA also has a very nice website called “Spot the Space Station” at spotthestation. nasa.gov. You can download their app onto your mobile phone as well.
Saturn and Jupiter are still visible in the night sky, although Saturn is getting pretty low in the west. By the end of the month, Saturn will set shortly after 9 p.m. On the 17th, the waxing crescent Moon will be just to the left of Saturn, which should make for a great view. Jupiter still shines high in the southern evening sky. The Moon will be near Jupiter on the 21st and 22nd. Our December Moon will be new on the 12th, with full Moon following on December 26, right after Christmas. In addition to the mentioned pairing with Jupiter, the Moon will be close to the bright star cluster Pleiades on the evening of December 23.
On Christmas Eve it will form a nice triangle with the Pleiades and the bright star Aldebaran, in the constellation Taurus. If you are an early riser, look for the thin crescent Moon just above the bright star Spica in the southeastern morning sky. Bright Venus will be just below those two. Venus again is the “morning star” this month, dominating the early morning sky. Our neighbor is slowly moving away from us and will be slightly lower in the sky each day as the month progresses. Venus will remain in the morning sky for the next few months, then will move “behind” the Sun as we see it late next spring, reappearing in the evening sky next summer. It is unfortunate that our December skies are usually cloudy (and cold) because one of the best meteor showers occurs this month, the Geminids. The shower peaks on December 13 and 14. This year should be very good, as the Moon will not be up, and skies will be dark. Bundle up and give it a shot if skies are clear!
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 (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 509-493-1533.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-7733776 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 information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. American Legion. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail.com
• Goldendale Junior Community Chamber 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at Umpqua Bank. Call 509-2500625
• Goldendale Photo Club 2nd Tuesday of Every month 105 West Main 6 p.m. Jeanne Morgan 10-5 M-F at 509-7722717
• 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.
• 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 509250-3746 Wednesday
• 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
• 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
• 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 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 – 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 (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https:// lylewa.com/about-us
Thursday
• EPIC Game Night – every Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the EPIC youth center. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Drinking Democratically – 3rd Thursday of the month 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Ayutlas in Goldendale
• New Parent Support
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 509-2612815
• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
December 2, 2023, Author Talk – Tea with Jane Kirkpatrick: 2 – 4 p.m. virtual event hosted by the Goldendale Community Library. Join us virtually or join our Zoom-in party at Goldendale Community Library to meet Jane Kirkpatrick. Jane will talk about the importance of stories along with a discussion of her stories and how the women she’s written about connect us.
Jane Kirkpatrick is an awardwinning author of 40 titles most based on the lives of historical women. Her works have sold nearly 2 million copies and been translated into German, Finnish, Dutch and Chinese. She lives in Redmond, OR with her husband Jerry and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rupert. (Rupert prefers the less formal Rupie). For 27 years the Kirkpatricks lived along the lower John Day River across the Columbia near Moro. Their trips to Goldendale included veterinary visits and the sale of watermelon to local Goldendale grocery stores. Her first book Homestead explores with humor their lives along that river. Homestead has been optioned for a film.
abound. Wave to the reindeer and turkeys, browse our Christmas trees and gift barn, then sip a cup of hot cider around the fire. S’mores will be available for purchase. Each child will receive a magical gift from Santa. Visit https://fareharbor.com/embeds/ book/goldendalereindeer/items/ to learn more and purchase tickets.
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 small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion Thursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Sharon 509-310-9172
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 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
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.
• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25
December 2, 2023, Centerville School and Grange Bazaar: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the School and the Grange. Holiday shopping, festive food, bake sale, & raffle at the Centerville School and Grange. November, 30, December 1, and December 2, 2023, High Prairie Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 701 Struck Rd, at the High Prairie Community Center. Holiday shopping & good food! Vendor questions contact Tami at 360-241-3537.
Register at https://fvrl.librarymarket.com/ tea-author-jane-kirkpatrick.
December 2 - 3, 2023, Journey to Bethlehem: 5 – 7 p.m. both days, 59 Bickleton Hwy at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Tours begin every 15 minutes. All approximately one hour to enjoy the guided tour. Enjoy live music before your tour. Come! Bring your family & friends to experience the awesome Story of the Christ Child. Free admission. The tour is wheelchair accessible.
December 7, 2023, December Business After Hours: 6 – 7:30 p.m. 903 E Broadway at the Chamber office. Looking to network with other business’ owners and entrepreneurs? Now is your chance! Join us for the December Business After hours at the Chamber office! This event is FREE to GGACC Members. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards and information to display at the office during this event. Contact Teja Finch 509-773-3400.
December 9, 2023, Decorate and Delight: 2 – 4 p.m. at 103 E Main Street at the Windermere office. Join us for cookie and ornament decorating and hot cocoa for the whole family!
December 9, 16, and 23, 2023, Believe in the Magic of Christmas: 3 – 5 p.m. 15 Marett Way at Goldendale Reindeer. Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Goldendale Reindeer! Come join us on the farm for a cozy evening of country Christmas activities. The farm will be decorated for Christmas! Warm fire pits, festive music, family lawn games, and photo opportunities
December 9, 2023, Goldendale Farmers’ Market Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 228 E Darland at the Goldendale Grange Hall. Explore unique gifts & handcrafted items at the Farmers’ Market Bazaar! Indulge in delicious treats like fresh baked cookies & pies. It’s the perfect place to find holiday gifts & join in the festive mood. December 9, 2023, A Gingerbread Village: 5 – 7 p.m. 514 S Columbus Ave at Field of Stars Boutique and Monkeyshines Art Gallery. this event is sure to be a hit for all ages. The quaint and cozy setting of the gingerbread village will transport you into a winter wonderland, complete with sparkling lights and the sweet smell and gingerbread fub. And with hot cocoa, cider, cookies, and more, this is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family and enjoy some Christmas cheer. Visit our gingerbread village and have your picture taken with the gingerbread maiden. Bring your friends, family, and loved ones for an evening of holiday cheer, crafts, treats, and more. And let’s spread some joy and support our local businesses this holiday season. See you there! December 9, 2023, Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade: 5 p.m. following the normal parade route. Come join us in Goldendale, Washington on Saturday, December 9th for an unforgettable evening of festive fun at the Candy Cane Lane Parade and festivities. The holiday spirit will be in full swing as we kick off the weekend with the judging of the best decorated homes and businesses on Thursday, December 7th. Keep your lights on from 6-10pm to be eligible for the top prize! On Saturday, December 9th, the parade lineup will begin at 3pm on Schuster Street by the Primary School. The parade will feature a variety of decorated floats, marching bands, and equestrian groups all competing for the coveted title of “Best in Parade.” At 4:30 pm, the Grand Marshall will light the Community Christmas Tree on the courthouse lawn, adding even more magic to the festivities. The Candy Cane Lane Parade officially kicks off at 5pm. This is an event not to be missed—so mark your calendars and join us for a wonderful evening of holiday cheer in Goldendale. After the lively and colorful parade, the community will gather at The Lodge for a heartwarming hometown event. As the winter chill sets in, warm up with delicious hot chocolate, books for kids, and hot soup The Lodge will also be hosting an awards ceremony for the Best Decorated Homes and Businesses, adding to the festive atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy the musical talents of Dr. James Ogden and have the opportunity to take pictures with Santa, making it a memorable experience for both young and old. This post-parade celebration is the perfect way to continue spreading cheer and joy in our community, bringing everyone together in the spirit of the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this fun and cozy event at The Lodge.
December 15, 2023, Christmas Concert: 7 p.m., Camplan Room, Goldendale Community Library, annual music event by Lou Marzeles.
Kiley Leyahnn Jean Clucas
Kiley Leyahnn Jean Clucas died November 9, 2023.
Marilyn M. McKune
Marilyn M. McKune passed from this life on November 17, 2023, with her husband Terry by her side after an extended illness.
Marilyn was compassionate and caring for others, often putting their needs before herself and always ready to lend a hand.
Marilyn was born May 3, 1947, to Sheryl Willis and Ellen Hoctor Willis, the only daughter in a family with four brothers, Raymond, Daryl, Tom, and Terry. She graduated from Goldendale High School in 1965 and furthered her education at Marylhurst University and Central Washington University.
Marilyn married her high school sweetheart, Terry McKune, on November 26, 1966, and was the proud mother of five sons, Bryan, Michael, Jeffrey, Darren, and William. Terry and Marilyn raised their family in several communities including Springfield, Oregon; Federal Way, Washington; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Lilburn, Georgia, where they remained for a number of
years. Marilyn and Terry later returned to Goldendale to pursue an interest dear to their hearts, farming and ranching near the Willis and Hoctor family farms.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Terry; their five sons; two brothers, Terry Willis of Goldendale and Daryl Willis of Snohomish, Washington; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents two brothers, Tom and Raymond; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Goldendale community.
After her return to Goldendale, Marilyn enjoyed volunteering at the Presby Museum and the Klickitat County Historical Society and was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Goldendale Grange No. 49.
A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Marilyn’s memory may do so by contributing to the Klickitat County Historical Society
2024 Discover Pass free days announced
The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2024.
On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
The 2024 Discover Pass free days are:
• Monday, Jan. 1 - First Day Hikes and New Year’s Day
• Monday, Jan. 15 - Martin
Luther King Jr. Day
• Saturday, March 9 - Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
• Tuesday, March 19State Parks’ 111th Birthday
• Monday, April 22 - Earth Day
• Saturday, June 8 -
National Get Outdoors Day
• Sunday, June 9 - Free Fishing Day
• Wednesday, June 19Juneteenth
• Saturday, Sept. 28National Public Lands Day
• Thursday, Oct. 10World Mental Health Day
• Monday, Nov. 11Veterans Day
• Friday, Nov. 29 - Autumn Day
More on the free days New Year’s Day, the first free day of 2024, provides people the opportunity to participate in Washington State Parks’ annual First Day Hikes event. First Day Hikes is a national initiative led by America’s State Parks, encouraging people to ring in the new year surrounded by nature. Last year, more than 1,500 participants hiked, biked and snowshoed 2,652.67
trail miles at Washington state parks. Distance and rigor vary from park to park, but all hikes aim to create a fun experience for the whole family. Billy Frank Jr. (19312014) was an environmental activist and former chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. His lifelong dedication to protecting endangered salmon and restoring justice for the Nisqually Tribe helped shape Washington’s environmental laws and expand treaty rights for Native Americans nationwide. Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. The news reached them two and a half years after the signing
of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became an official federal holiday in 2021. National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and is held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. It celebrates the connection between people and green spaces in their communities – inspiring environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of open space for education, recreation and health benefits. World Mental Health Day was designated as a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies show time spent in nature boosts serotonin, dopamine and vitamin D and lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels, helping our bodies combat stress.
BAPTIST
Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Worship 11 , 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 9 & 10:30 . 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
Church Directory
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.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD
1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; 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
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."
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.
House Fellowship
SONG from page A1
effective way to process his own feelings.
“To have a song—something tangible you can hold on to,” he recalls, “that you can listen to and share with your friends and family, you know? It’s so strong. It’s funny because even though it could be about something that was painful or sad, when you listen to it, it makes you feel good. It’s super powerful.”
And now Operation Song is available also for fi rst responders. “Police officers and fi refi ghters and people like that, because they’re serving our communities, too,” Timmer says. “These police officers go through traumatic stuff. I had the opportunity to write with a former police officer who’d been on the Albany [New York] Police Department for 30 years. It was amazing to hear his story. We didn’t write a song about what he’d experienced—
we ended up writing a love song for his wife.” Songs can be about anything the participant wants them to be about. “If you want to write a song about your dog, we write a song about your dog. There’s no limitation on what you can do and where you can go.”
And this is all at no cost to the participant. The songwriters are volunteers. Any active military or veteran or fi rst responder can enroll in the program, most easily on the website. They get paired with a songwriter, and the song is done by phone or virtually, usually on Zoom, though sometimes there are inperson meetings depending on logistics. Getting set up with a songwriter is typically about a couple of weeks. A fi rst demo of a song can be turned around in about a week.
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The Washington Outdoors Report: Christmas shopping for the outdoor enthusiast
John Kruse
For The SenTinel
It’s the time of year when retailers are pulling out all the stops to get you into their doors or to their website to spend money this Christmas, and there will certainly be some very good deals for outdoors gear at the big box stores like Sportsman’s Warehouse, Cabela’s, and Bass Pro Shops. However, you may want to consider a different sort of gift for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.
SUPPORT SMALL
BUSINESSES: The big box stores may have the doorbuster deals on Black Friday, but consider supporting your local retailer on Small Business Saturday and beyond. The holiday retail sales are just as important to them (maybe more so) than they are for the big guys. A few great smaller stores to consider spending your money at this holiday season include:
• Clark’s All Sports in Colville
• Mauk’s Fishing Stuff in
Brewster
• Republic Sports Shop in Republic
• Lake Chelan Sports or Kelly’s Ace Hardware in downtown Chelan
• Der Sportsman in Leavenworth
• Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee
• McCredy Company in Goldendale
• Gorge Outfitters Supply in Rufus
GIVE THE GIFT OF PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS:
If you have someone in your life who hikes our forests or visits our state parks give them an annual Discover Pass and US Forest Service Recreation Pass. An annual Discover Pass costs $35 and allows vehicle access and parking for the day at all of Washington’s State Parks as well as lands owned by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources. The pass can also be used for two different vehicles. Just write down the license plate of each vehicle and remember to put it in the car or truck you are driving when
you set out for the day.
The U.S. Forest Service Recreation Pass gives you access to trailheads and other fee access sites administered by the USFS in both Oregon and Washington. The cost for this annual pass is $30, and it can be purchased at USFS Ranger Stations as well as at many sporting goods stores.
BOOK A STAY AT A NATIONAL PARK IN WASHINGTON: Now is the time to book a hotel, cabin or campsite at a national park next summer. Washington has great lodging at two national parks. At Mount Ranier National Park, you can book a stay at the Paradise Inn, built in 1916 at an elevation of 5,420 feet. The inn is open from mid-May through early October. The prime time to come is during the summer months when the wildflowers are blooming in the meadows around the lodge. Closer to the Nisqually entrance, the National Park Inn at Longmire also offers simple but comfortable rooms as well as a nice restaurant and a sitting area where you can
watch the colors of the sunset on the summit of the mountain. The National Park Inn also has a nearby interpretive trail and is open all year. You can book a stay at mtrainierguestservices.com/accommodations.
The other national park to book a stay at is Olympic National Park. Like Mount Rainier National Park, there are several campsites to choose from, but there are also some very special roofed accommodations too. One of them is Lake Quinault Lodge. Located in the southern portion of the park on Lake Quinault, this is a grand lodge built in 1926. If you get a chance dine in the Roosevelt Dining Room for a meal and take in the gigantic, oldgrowth trees located near the lodge on interpretive trails. The lodge is open year-round, and reservations can be made at www. visitlakequinault.com.
The coast in Olympic National Park is wild, remote, and scenic. If you really want to soak in the salt air stay at Kalaloch
Lodge. You can rent a cabin, camp in the campground or get a room at the lodge. Whatever you do, be sure to enjoy a great meal at the lodge and walk the beautiful beaches found here.
Sol Duc Hot Springs offers not only a chance to soak in the hot springs but also to stay in a cabin or in the campground that also accommodates RVs. Heading to Lake Crescent, you can stay at the Lake Crescent Lodge or the Log Cabin Resort. Be sure to check out not only the deep lake but also Marymere
Falls. A short ¾ mile hike through old-growth forest takes you to this waterfall with a 90-foot drop. You can find out more about booking stays at Olympic National Park at www.nps.gov/olym/ planyourvisit/lodging.htm. Passes to our public lands and a vacation at one of our national parks. Now that’s a couple of Christmas gifts to remember!
John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio.com.
Fitness business aims to improve overall wellness
PAK Fitness believes fitness should be for everyone. From little ones to seniors, everyone deserves a chance to improve their lifestyle, health, and overall wellness.
PAK (an acronym for Perseverance Attitude Kindness) Fitness is a small business owned by Justin and Kit Callahan. After some discussions with local peers, Justin was inspired to create this business to accommodate the needs of locals. As a disabled veteran himself, he found that access to easy and adaptive fitness is a need for many people, with varying degrees of capability. While PAK does focus on adaptive fitness, anyone is welcome. Classes suit all needs. Justin has a history of teaching karate and fitness prior to and during his career in the Air Force, and he’s happy to return to his role as a fitness instructor.
Accompanying her husband, Kit focuses her time on instructing gentle courses for seniors, meditation courses focusing on mental health and stress management, and desk fitness for people who spend a lot of their days seated either at a desk or due to limited mobility. Kit is also disabled, dealing with multiple chronic conditions as well as spinal damage from an early age. Centering on care that helps others prevent further damage and improv-
ing blood flow and circulation is key to her workouts. Facing chronic conditions can leave people feeling disconnected from their bodies or, worse, resenting them. Meditation courses focus on being present in the body and learning to follow the body’s directions—listening to needs to bring mind and body together on a path to a healthier lifestyle and accepting and learning to be at peace with the body again.
As parents themselves, Kit and Justin also found that outside of school sports, there was little extracurricular activity for kids in this community, and so karate became a priority fitness class, bringing another option for kids and adults to do something active and fun. Karate also focuses on building skills such as concentration, patience, discipline, leadership roles, and developing a better sense of self-esteem. Watching students realize what they’re capable of as they learn and accomplish is a highlight as an instructor, they say. Courses focus on students’ needs rather than meeting any sort of national standard.
New additions to the schedule are being announced. After the New Year, basic introduction yoga and seated yoga will be added, as well as some seated Tai Chi. Seated classes give
the opportunity for seniors to improve mobility, range of motion, motor control, and emotional well-being.
Kit worked for many years as a home care aide for seniors and feels that offering sessions helping seniors and people with limited mobility is important, physically and emotionally.
The mind and body are too often seen as separate parts of identity, and PAK Fitness strives to bring both into balance and improve health as a whole. Kit and Justin are working on these things just as much as their clients, which is why the slogan at PAK Fitness is “Getting Better Together.” PAK Fitness is located at 116 W Main St unit C.
coNtributed FOCUS ON NEEDS: Karate is offered at PAK Fitness, building concentration, patience, discipline, leadership roles, and developing a better sense of self-esteem.
L to R: Paisley Hill, Petyon Sanchey, Wade Endicott, Sam Wilder, Blake Endicott, Mason Goosen, & Joslyn Arnold (Not pictured: Lexi Molnar, Hadlee Beierle, Blaine Arnold & Jackie Bean)
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. L&M Recreation, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Plaintiff v. Hoodstock Ranch LLC, a Washington limited liability company; Mark G. Heron; Mary Kathleen Heron, individuals; Tooth Acres, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; and Occupants or Parties in Possession, Defendants, No. 22-2-00139-20. TO: Mark Heron and Mary Heron, PO Box 2290, White Salmon, WA 98672. The Superior Court of Klickitat County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Klickitat County to sell the properties legally described as follows to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Property Description: Parcels A and B as set forth on a Survey recorded December 5, 1989, as Auditor’s No. 216409 and described of record as the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest quarter, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 10 East, of the Willamette Meridian, County of Klickitat, State of Washington, The sale of the above described properties is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M.
DATE: December 8, 2023 PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Judgment Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $2,101,627.24, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below.
KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509773-4455.
(4603, 4702, 4801, 4901)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT
In re the Estate of Donell Charles Schaefer, Deceased.
Case No.: 23-4-00063-20
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication:11/15/2023 Personal Representative: Josephine C. Townsend
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Amanda Keller
Address for Mailing or Service: Townsend Law PLLC 1920 Broadway Street Vancouver, WA 98663 (360) 694-7601 (4604, 4703, 4802)
NOTICE OF SALE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
Mid-Columbia Producers, a farmer -owned cooperative, Petitioner v. JK’s Paint Acres, a Washington Nonprofit corporation; Jacqueline M. Crowther, individual, Respondent. TO: Jacqueline M. Crowther, 33 Mt. View Ranch Road, Goldendale, WA 98620. The undersigned
N OTiCes
Sheriff of Klickitat County has been directed to sell the property legally described as follows to satisfy a debt in the above entitled action: Property Description: 99.62 bushels of Soft White Winter Wheat, Account No. 100709, at Centerville, County of Klickitat, State of Washington. The sale of the above described property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 A.M. DATE: December 8, 2023 PLACE: Klickitat County Courthouse. The Debtor can avoid the sale by paying the amount of $276.58, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff’s office at the address stated below. KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 205 S Columbus, Room 108, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4455. (4607, 4704, 4803, 4902) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE
In the Matter of the Estate of FRANK E. COLLINS, Deceased.
No. 23-4-02377-32
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administrator named below has been appointed as the Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to Administrator at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 15, 2023 Administrator: Tyler Collins Attorney for the Administrator: Steven Wee, Esq. Address for Mailing or Service: 708 N. Argonne Road, Suite 1B Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Steven Wee, WSBA # 30620 Attorney for the Administrator (4608, 4705, 4804)
CALL FOR BID
Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County for Tree Trimming and Right-of-way Clearing Bid 2024. Bids will be received until December 07, 2023 at 2:00PM, Pacific Time, at the District’s office at 1313 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read. The bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the District’s office. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check on a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the order of Commission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, or by a bid bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. Each bid to be firm and binding for 60 days after the time set for bid opening. Bidders are advised upon completion of any contract awarded to them they must furnish a certified statement of the nature and source of items in excess of $2,500 utilized in the performance of the contract procured from sources beyond the territorial boundaries of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive minor irregularities and errors.
Dated this 22nd day of November, 2023. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY. Randy Knowles, President (4706, 4805)
This Just In....
Notice and Summons by Publication: Paternal Interest in Aiden Blyke Izzing Lea Prouty and Larazzabelle Deavinna Marilyn Pearl ProutyOffice of the Attorney General of Washinton State
• Public Notice: Board Vacancy - Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County
• Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to Ordinance O080823, Klickitat County Code 1.16.090, District Court Judicial Services - Klickitat County Commissioners
• Public Notice: 2024 Electric Public Rate Hearing - Klickitat Public Utility District
• Public Notice: 2024 Klickitat PUD Operating Budget Public Hearing
• Public Notification: Klickitat County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting December 11, 2023 - Klickitat County Economic Development Department
• Probate Notice to Creditors: Keith ArndtNorthwest Legacy Law, P.S.
• Notice of Public Hearing: 2024 Budget - City of Goldendale
SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2023-CP-19-00254
Samuel R. Hubbard III, as Solicitor, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Plaintiff, VS. Twenty Thousand One Hundred Eighty Four and NO/100 ($20,184.00) Dollars in U.S. Currency Defendant in Rem, and Timothy Joseph Davis, Michael Ethan Lauter, and John Patrick Morgan, an Interested Parties/ Claimants, TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE
NAMED: Michael Ethan Lauter: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this proceeding, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the undersigned at 811 South Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072 within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the Office of the Edgefield County Clerk of Court on August 26, 2023. Stephen C. Burn, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff 811 South Lake Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 (803) 358-7220 (4707, 4806, 4903)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Klickitat County Public Works Dept., Seth Scarola, 115 W Court St MS 303 Goldendale, WA 98620-8905, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project Sundale/ Old Hwy 8, begins at the intersection of Old Hwy 8 and Sundale Road. The project then extends North between mile post 5.80 and 6.39 of Old Hwy 8 and South between mile post 0.00 of 3.54 of Sundale Road tying in at the end of the existing pavement, near the town of Roosevelt, in Klickitat County Washington. This project involves 44.83 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities. All discharges and runoff go to unnamed streams or creeks. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or
ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 (4708, 4807)
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
And TO:
1. Devin Prouty, Presumed Father of Aiden Blyke Izzing Lea Prouty, dob 01/02/20, Dependency Petition #23-7-00029-20 filed 9/19/23 (natural mother Ashley Nicole Warner); 2. Devin Prouty, Alleged Father and the Unknown Biological Father, and Anyone Else Claiming a Paternal Interest of Larazzabelle Deavinna Marilyn Pearl Prouty, dob 4/21/21, Dependency Petition #23-7-00030-20 filed 9/19/23 (natural mother Ashley Nicole Warner); A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: January 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Klickitat County Superior Court, 205 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. YOU ARE NOT REPRESENTED BY A LAWYER IN THIS TERMINATION PROCEEDING EVEN IF YOU WERE APPOINTED A LAWYER IN THE DEPENDENCY CASE. YOU MUST RE-APPLY FOR APPOINTMENT OF A LAWYER IN THIS CASE. IF YOU OR A LAWYER ON YOUR BEHALF DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, YOU WILL BE DEFAULTED AND TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS GRANTED.
To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination 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/trm
DATED this 14 day of November, 2023
Renea Campbell, Klickitat County Clerk By: Nikki Hall Deputy Clerk, (4808, 4904, 5001)
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY
Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County Board of Commissioners dba Klickitat Valley Health is seeking applicants who are interested in an upcoming vacant position. This is for Position #5 and the chosen applicant will be appointed by the current board members to fill the vacant seat until the general election in November 2024, at which time the winner of the election will take office upon certification of the election and completion of the Oath of Office for the remaining year of the term ending December 31, 2025. At the November 15, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting the Board nominated the following individuals for consideration of appointment to the vacant position per RCW 42.12.080: Brenda Rogers, Craig Steinfeldt and Jeff Teal.
Additional applicants are welcome. Applicants must reside within Public Hospital District No. 1 boundaries and be registered to vote. Applications, description of Commissioner duties and District boundaries can be obtained by emailing bbostick@kvhealth.net, calling (509) 773-1006 or via the links below. Completed applications including a current resume, must be submitted to the Board at bbostick@kvhealth.net or mailed to: KVH, Attn: Board of Commissioners, 310 S. Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA 98620 before 5 p.m. on December 15, 2023 to be considered for appointment. Qualifying candidates will be interviewed and a final selection made by the Board at a date to be determined following the December 20, 2023 regular Board meeting. Public Hospital District No. 1 of Klickitat County Boundaries: https://drive.google.com/ file/d/1sIK9NFL-VqG4ULmICIw0cFzKDXiAez5F/ view?usp=sharing Application: https://drive. google.com/file/d/1-t7GrUxvmLK5tZp1qB6vXCi-Z7S7cjGJ/ view?usp=sharing Board Member Position Description: https://drive.google.com/ file/d/1i2cP-oWMNr5yL0UEqK5LnKtgLOup1SX1/ view?usp=sharing (4809, 4905)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 beginning at 1:00 PM in the Klickitat County Commissioner's meeting room, 115 W. Court Street Rm. 201, Goldendale, WA 98620. THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to allow any interest person to provide written or oral testimony for or against the proposed amendment to Ordinance O080823, Klickitat County Code 1.16.090, which reestablishes policies for providing District Court Judicial Services to municipalities of Klickitat County. Dated this 21th day of November, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DAN CHRISTOPHER, CHAIRMAN To join the meeting using Zoom: type in https://us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799 (4810, 4906)
PUBLIC NOTICE KLICKITAT PUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2024 ELECTRIC PUBLIC RATE HEARING December 12, 2023 3:00pm
Included on the December 12, 2023 agenda of the regular meeting of the Klickitat PUD Board of Commissioners will be discussion on proposed 2024 Electric Rates. Public comments and discussion will be heard on the proposed 2024 Electric Rates and the proposed 2024 KPUD Operating budget beginning at 3:00p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Goldendale office of Klickitat PUD located at 1313 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, Washington or via teleconference by dialing 1-(844) 621-3956 Access Code: 2481 941 1723. If you participate by phone we ask that you provide your name for the meeting record.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Luann Mata, Clerk of the Board at (509) 7737606; (800) 548-8357, or lmata@klickpud.com (4811, 4907)
PUBLIC NOTICE
KLICKITAT PUD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2024 KLICKITAT PUD OPERATING BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING December 12, 2023 3:00pm Included on the December 12, 2023 agenda of the regular meeting of the Klickitat PUD
Board of Commissioners will be discussion on adoption of the proposed 2024 KPUD Operating Budget. Public comments and discussion will be heard on the proposed 2024 KPUD Operating budget and the proposed 2024 Electric Rates beginning at 3:00p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Goldendale office of Klickitat PUD located at 1313 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, Washington or via teleconference by dialing 1-(844) 621-3956 Access Code: 2481 941 1723. If you participate by phone we ask that you provide your name for the meeting record. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Luann Mata, Clerk of the Board at (509) 7737606; (800) 548-8357, or lmata@klickpud.com (4812, 4908)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The Klickitat County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at 9:00 A.M. on December 11, 2023 at the County Services Building,115 W. Court Street, Room 100, Goldendale, WA. For more information please call (509) 773-7060. (4813, 4909)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEITH ARNDT, Deceased. Case No. 23-4-01390-06
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, .030 Gregg T. Swanson has been appointed as personal representative ("personal representative") of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 29, 2023
Personal Representative: Gregg T. Swanson
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Jakob O. Seegmuller
Address for Mailing or Service: c/o NW Legacy Law, P.S. 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 Court of probate proceeding: Clark County Superior Court Cause number: 23-4-01390-06
Jakob O. Seegmuller, WSBA No. 53860
Attorney for Personal Representative NW Legacy Law, P.S. 1003 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661 (4814, 4910, 5002)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Goldendale has scheduled public hearings on December 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1103 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale WA. The purpose of the public hearing is to give the public an opportunity to comment on the City of Goldendale proposed water and wastewater utility charge increases. All interested parties shall have an opportunity to be heard at such time and place.
Patrick Munyan City Administrator Publish: November 29, 2023 (4815)
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we will sell it for $150. Firm price. 360-6230342. 7-ton electric wood splitter. Works fine. $200.00 obo. 541 993 0196. Polar Fleece fabric, black and white plaid, new. 10.6 yds available. Price: $5 per yd. Pick up in Goldendale. Call 509-773-0300.
OAK DINING TABLE, beautiful 100yr old oak table with 6 chairs $250/ 2006 Honda Pilot receiver hitch, electric plug included, fits others $100/ 7-speed Genesis Aluminum Frame Bike – like new $100 – Call or text Mike 519-412-0656.
TOYS 1960 radio and record player, wood gun rack and 10 tonka toys 1980s $495 takes it all or can separate. Call 509-837-4324
MIS ITEMS Freezer $75 obo 3x2x2, Air Conditioner $50 OBO, Cedar Chest $50 OBO, Dehumidifier make an offer 541-435-4923 Goldendale.
KIRBY VACUUM cleaner with shampooer $300 509773-4684
POLAR FLEECE FAB-
RIC, black and white plaid, new. 10.6 yds available. Price: $6 per yd. 509-7730300.
CHIPPER/SHREDDER Champion 244cc 3”, only used 3 times, $475 509773-3343
CANOE 15’ fiberglass with oars $475 509-250-6154
SEWING MACHINE Kenmore, in cabinet with 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” LAWNMOWER rear bagger, very good condition, $35 509773-6744
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Support Groups
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058 TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. NA MEETINGS
Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
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.
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.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
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.
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.
Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.
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.
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Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
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.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
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
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. RIVERVIEW
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.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
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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
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.
DEMENTIA Support Group every 3rd Friday at the Oregon Veterans Home, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. 541-296-7190 for info.
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
Volunteers 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.
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
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
$500 or Less TIRES & Wheels. Off a Toyota 4 x 4 pickup, 15”. $85. 541-354-1748.
MATTRESS Set, double sized. Used very little. $50. Possible delivery. 541-3541748.
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 541-4906113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
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
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
SPORTS
DOG House for a largersized dog. $15. 541-9789892.
TV Stand. Walnut colored wood, 3 shelves in middle with glass doors on each end. 47” long x 17” wide x 26” high. $50. Cash. Call 503-314-8547.
Building Materials HARDWOOD Maple Flooring. New in box. Pre-finished white, 750+ square feet. $1.33 a square foot. Must buy whole lot or make an offer. 503-490-8011. The Dalles.
Christmas GRANNY MAY’S TREE FARM 1450 Moser Rd. 1/2 mile west of Windmaster Market Hood River Open Nov. 25 until sold out. All trees precut - $20 each Self Service. Cash Only. Thank you for your support!
LOCAL FRESH PRE-CUT NORDMANN FIR CHRISTMAS TREES
Open November 24th Hours: 10am-4:30pm Every day until sold out 3870 Pheasant Drive Hood River 541-806-1758
TAYLOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE SALES
Open Nov. 24 thru Dec. 23 9am-5pm You choose, We Cut, You Haul Noble Firs, Nordman & Douglas Fir $25-$40 Cash only Tree bailing available 3482 Cook-Undewood Road Cook, WA 509-991-4875
Furniture
TV Stand. Walnut colored wood, 3 shelves in middle with glass doors on each end. 47” long x 17” wide x 26” high. $50. Cash. Call 503-314-8547.
Miscellaneous
MATTRESS Set, double sized. Used very little. $50. Possible delivery. 541-3541748.
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
NOTICE
Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division
is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information.
WADERS
Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
Cats
REWARD FOR MISSING CAT
REWARD for blue lynx male cat missing since 11/07 from the East Scenic Drive area in TD. We will pay $500 for the return of our cat, no questions asked. Please call, 541 980-2404.
Dogs Pug Puppies AKC Purebred Pug Puppies for sale and one to Rehome. Call or text 541-978-8786.
TOY POODLE PUPPIES
Pure bred, home raised. From $800. Text please, 541-325-6212.
Poultry & Rabbits PET BUNNIES
Baby Rex bunnies born on 10-25-23. Ready just in time for Christmas. A litter of Rex Lion Heads are due at the end of November. $20
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HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Environmental Health Specialist Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment
THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.
SPECIAL ED NURSE
Hiring two Special Ed Nurses to serve the Goldendale School District. 30-33 hrs/wk, school year schedule. $30.94/ hr LPN or $40.07/hr RN with benefits and retirement. www.esd112. org/takeroot
OFFICE MANAGER
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. For more information and additional application requirements contact LisaAnn Kawachi at lisakawachi@yahoo. com or 541-490-0338.
PROJECT/ GRANTS MANAGER
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Seeks FT Sr. Project/Grants Manager. Submit a cover letter, resume and at least 3 references by Friday, Dec. 15 for first-round consideration to officeadmin@mcedd.org. A complete job description can be found at www.mcedd.org.
LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified websites: thedalleschronicle.com
Barlow Water Improvement District in Pine Hollow is hiring a part time Office Manager. Please visit barlowwater.net for more information. To obtain an application, please call 541544-2920. Resumes can be submitted to dawnmdenney@gmail.com. Qualified applicants only.
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IS SEEKING A CASE MANAGER II
$4,708-$5,615 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 Court-
house 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 deadline is December 13th, 2023, by 4:00pm. Skamania County is an equal opportunity employer.
LEGAL
ADVOCATE/ ADVOCATE
Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault has an opening for a legal advocate/ advocate. We are looking for a self-motivated team player that understands boundaries and the ability to follow instruction. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position, offering generous benefits. The salary ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 an hour plus benefits. The Chosen candidate must pass both state and FBI background checks. References required. For inquiries or a complete list of responsibilities and minimum qualifications please email us at: h.r.dept@skamaniadvsa. org to apply, submit your resume with cover letter via email at h.r.dept@skamaniadvsa.org or mail to PO Box 477 Stevenson, WA 98648 by December 15, 2023. Hand-delivered resumes and inquiries by phone will not be accepted.
Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, pregnancy, national origin, income, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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. Join the Columbia Gorge News Team!
CUSTOMER RETENTION SPECIALIST
Columbia Gorge News is hiring a Customer Retention Specialist for our subscriber department. Do you enjoy
talking with people on the phone? Are you comfortable with computer data entry and easily learn new software? We are a quickly growing newspaper and online newspaper serving the entire Gorge area. This position will supervise current subscribers, solicit new, oversee distribution of the newspaper and occasionally deliver a missed newspaper. The ideal candidate must possess great customer service skills and be comfortable and accurate with data entry computer software, including excel. This position is part-time with flexible hours. This position can be primarily done from a home office.
Call 541-386-1234 x100 or email chelseam@gorgenews.com for more information.
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We are looking for an amazing individual to fill our Personal Banker I position at our Goldendale Branch. This person will be responsible for excellent customer service and sales skills. For more information, check out our careers page at fsbwa. com/careers
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• The Gratitude Prescription: Harnessingthe Power ofThankfulness for Healingand Happiness byWill Pye
Solve winterblues withcozyrecipes
(Family Features) Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and its made even better when shared with those you love Turning to favorite chilis and soups with comforting ingredients and smoky spices can transport your family fromsnowandsleettowarmth andparadise
Smoky German Potato Sausage andBaconChilioffersareprievefrom the cold with hearty flavor and family favorites seasoned with chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper for classic taste with a twist The thinly sliced potatoes and bacon of READ German Potato Salad in a sweetpiquant dressing provide a delicious new takeontraditionalchili
A bit on the lighter side but equally satisfying Tuscan 3 Bean Peasant Soup calls for shallots diced tomatoes, spinach, cannellini beans cooked small pasta and more for a true winter warmup Served withtoastedbreadcubes it’s sure to warm lovedones up from the inside out Its key ingredient is Aunt Nellies 3 Bean Salad, featuring premium green wax and kidney beans in a light, sweet-tangy vinegar dressing
As a ready-to-eat solution it can be served chilled at room temperature or as part of comforting winter recipes Visit READSaladscom and AuntNelliescom to find more cozy cold-weather dishes SmokyGermanPotato,Sausage, andBaconChili
Recipe courtesy of Dad with a Pan onbehalf of READ
Prep time:20minutes Cook time:40minutes
Servings:8
• 4stripsthickbacon,cutintocubes
1 pound smoked sausage sliced into1-inchsegments
1 smallonion diced
• 4cloves garlic,minced
• 4tablespoonschilipowder
1 tablespoongroundcoriander
• 1tablespoongroundcumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoondriedoregano
• 2Fresnopeppers diced
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can READ German Potato Salad,drained
• 1 cup beef broth salt, to taste pepper to taste In large saucepan over medium heat cookbacon until crispy Remove and set aside leaving about 2 tablespoonsdrippingsinsaucepan Add smoked sausage and cook until browned
Oncesausageiscooked,adddiced onionandminced garlic cooking until onionistranslucent Drain excess fat then stir in chili powder coriander cumin cayenne pepper oregano and Fresno peppers untilwellmixed
Add drained diced tomatoes German potato salad and cooked bacon to saucepan
Addbeef broth and stir to combine
Seasonwithsalt andpepper,totaste
Bring mixture to simmer and let cook about30minutes stirringoccasionally untilflavorsaremelded
Substitution: Jalapenos can be usedforFresnopeppers
Tuscan3 BeanPeasant Soup
Recipecourtesy of Sarah Meuser on behalf ofAunt Nellie’s
Preptime:20minutes Cooktime:27minutes
Servings:8
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Preheat oven to 375F Placebread cubes in single layer on large baking pan Bakeuntilbreadcubesarelightly browned,8-12 minutes Setaside Heat large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat Add 2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat Add shallots; cook 5 minutes, or until soft, stirringoccasionally Addgarlic;cook1 minute oruntilfragrant Addcannellini beans tomatoes broth and black pepper;bring to boil Add pasta;cook 8 minutes or according to package directions Stir in spinach and bean salad Simmer 5 minutes or until
• 10 ounces day-old crusty bread such as ciabatta cut into 1-inch heatedthrough Ladle soup evenly into bowls Top cubes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive with toasted bread cubes and lemon oil plus additional for drizzling zest,if desired Drizzle with additional (optional) oliveoil,if desired
There is nothing unusual about that except these were all people I did not know people my husband Peter had met while taking his daily hike in Mexico
This was not the first gathering of Peters friendswevehad Myself-professedintrovert of a husband has become something of a social butterfly outside of the US He goes to the same botanical nature reserve to hike every day and he meets new people and forms new friendships Peter still professes to be a shy person He is not
But last night was particularly special because these were not visiting Americans or Canadians or even Norwegians all of whom Peter has met and introduced me to These friends were the Mexican employees of the nature reserve
We invited them over to our hotel, which usually serves only breakfast and lunch But our kind host, Jorge, insisted they would love to serve dinner to us, and they put together a feast The temperature was cool, but everyone brought a coat (they know the climate afterall) Therewasatastyappetizer and fish tacos and a chocolate mousse for dessert and it was a perfect night in spite of the fact that Peter really speaks no Spanish at all I only speak a little and three of our four guests spoke either very little English or none at all It helped that there was one truly bilingual person Emiliano is only 18 but he speaks excellentEnglish andwhenconversationgot completely gummedup,he wouldsortthings out Butit was astonishinghow few words we neededto have a goodconversation
I am all about words Words are whatIdo, soIamusedtothinkingthat havingprecisely the right word is important And sometimes it
is But there are many ways to say
thing and a few hand gestures a
expression maybe a moment of pantomime and the missing word can be guessed and the conversation can continue Most of the time, Emiliano didnthaveto bail us out at all
What did we talk about for this two-hour dinner? We talked about our families, of course We talked about what Emiliano was going to study at college (he still doesnt know) We talked about
Peter asked if anyone had pets and Marcela laughedand said she had11 dogs
“You have 11 dogs?” I asked Marcela in Spanish sure I must have misunderstood She nodded and laughed again ‘And three cats!All from the streets”
Andallthewhile,IwishedIhadafewmore words I wished I could understand just a bit better InolongercareifIusethewrongform of a verb, or forget a word, or say something embarrassing It makes no difference at all
What I care about, more than ever, is being able to understand these people my new friends
We said goodnight Marcela gave me a headbandandapair of fingerlessglovesshe knit herself Peter saidhe wouldseethem all thenext morningatthenaturereserve Jorge was pleased that the dinner went well and took some pictures of the beautiful meal to put on his website It was a wonderful night and for aperson who is always trying to find the best words, a reminder of how much can be said using very few words at all
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Have you ever heard of the Galapagos Islands? Many people who have heard of the Galapagos think it is just one island but it isn’t. The Galapagos are an archipelago, or a group of islands formed from volcanic activity on the Nazca Plate. The first volcanic eruption was 10-15 million years ago, and the last was the Wolf Volcano in 2022.The Galapagos are changing everyday as the plate moves. The archipelago is a province of Ecuador. Ecuador is in South America and is located right on the equator. Although the Galapagos are a province of Ecuador, they are 600 miles west of South America in the Pacific Ocean. The only way to get to the Galapagos is by boat or airplane.
The islands aren’t the only thing that have changed. The animals of the Galapagos are like no other animals in the world. The thing is, none of them are truly native to the islands. Some birds flew to the islands, but most drifted on the strong ocean currents that surround the area. Most scientists believed they rafted from the mainland to the islands on pieces of wood. They came to this decision after many years of research and DNA testing on the animals on the islands. The first scientist to do a lot of research on the animals of the Galapagos was Charles Darwin. He showed how the same animal had adapted differently depending on which island it lived on. Each island has its own environment and ecosystem.
The one thing all the animals who live on the Galapagos have in common is how different they are from the same types of animals everywhere else. The most famous of the island animals is the Galapagos Tortoise. The turtles are gentle giants that can live up to 100 years and weigh 880 pounds or more. They are all related to each other but have different characteristics depending on which island they live on. Did you know that tortoises can live up to a year without food or water? They do that by storing water in bladders they can absorb when they need it, and sleeping 16 or more hours a day in a nice cool burrow.
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The islands are the home to lots of different birds. There are raptors, flamingos, sea birds, and the famous penguins and blue-footed boobies. Okay! Now that you’re done laughing, yes, there really are birds called boobies. The name comes from the Spanish word Bobo which means silly or clown-like. These birds on land are clumsy and awkward. They also have a silly dance when they are trying to impress a girl. In the air, they are impressive and they are very good divers when hunting for seafood to eat. I mentioned the Galapagos penguin earlier. The thing that makes them special is it is the only penguin that lives in a tropical climate north of the equator and it is the second smallest penguin.
surface, to massive turtles, the
Islands are unique. The ecosystem is fragile and humans have caused many animals and plants to be endangered. The Galapagos need humans now to preserve and protect them.
From one of the smallest penguins, to marine iguanas that can dive 65 feet under the ocean’s
Galapagos
Where Are the Galapagos Islands? - By Megan Stine Galapagos - By DK and Steve Backshall
Charles Darwin
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