Amy Behrens seemed to have a foot in two worlds. She and her husband and two small children have family in Washington, and she also had a thriving career in southern California. The urban lifestyle was all around her.
Not anymore. Behrens, formerly executive director of a prominent cultural center in San Clemente, California, now carries the same job title, but it’s for the Maryhill Museum of Art. She lands in Goldendale as the result of a search through an executive search firm based in Washington conducted on behalf of the museum as the retirement date for Maryhill’s previous executive director, Colleen Schafroth, was approaching. Schafroth was at Maryhill for as long as some people can remember, remaining a rock of solid competence. Maryhill’s board of directors wanted someone who could step confidently into that role while clearly respecting its history and legacy. Behrens brings those qualifications.
“Coming to Maryhill was a really interesting opportunity,” Behrens reflects. “The organization that I previously managed, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, was experiencing a lot of success. It was, similarly, a nationally registered historic site built shortly after Maryhill Museum of Art was built. For me, this was both a way to continue my career growth as a museum leader in the arts and a wonderful opportunity for my family. We have long admired the quality of life you can have here in a place like Klickitat County. It’s very different from southern California. We have loved the area from afar for some time.”
Behrens says the interview process was rigorous. “[Colleen] had been a part of the museum for 37 years and had been the executive director for the past 22,” she recalls. “There was a lot of stability under Colleen, and the
HEADLINES & HISTORY SINCE 1879
WELCOME TO MARYHILL: Amy Behrens is the new executive director of the Maryhill Museum of Art. Here she stands beside one of many Rodin works housed in the renowned museum.
board knew they wanted to make a good, long-term choice for the museum’s future. In a place like Maryhill Museum of Art, which is a hundred years old and has been open to the public for over 80 years, you need someone who really wants to dig in and wants to be a part of the community deeply and also wants to continue the growth of such a great place and make sure that the flame doesn’t extinguish.”
Over two months of phone and video and in-person interviews, Behrens won the job. And landed in an area that matched her career arc, one that was increasingly aimed away from urban centers.
of what a museum has to offer for people of rural settings of all ages, but particularly for children.” She remembers seeing lots of oranges and avocados and livestock as a child, “really up until I was in college. And around that point in time, there was a series of fires that really devastated a lot of the agricultural production. And so when they began rebuilding, they started planting vineyards. There are still orchards.
The museum has more than 18,000 works in its collection.
“My goal at this point in my life was not to be in the center of Los Angeles or Portland or Seattle or San Francisco,” she states, “but to be part of a museum that is really more in harmony with the land around it. Coming from a rural community myself as a child, I think in a different way than someone who grew up in an urban area.” Behrens is originally from Ramona, California, a small unincorporated area in San Diego County. “I could feel the impact
County businesses get federal funds to make energy improvements
Thursday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that 18 rural small businesses across Washington State—including two in Klickitat County—were awarded a total of $3,006,303 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which helps farmers and rural small businesses transition to renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.
Sixteen of the small businesses announced today will use the funds to pay or help pay for the purchase and installation of a new solar array; one will purchase an energy-efficient HVAC system, and another will purchase a generator for an anaerobic digester. Altogether, the projects are estimated to generate 10.07 million kilowatt hours per year or enough energy to power around 933 homes.
REAP was originally authorized in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, called the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements programs. The 2008 Farm Bill expanded the authority of the program and renamed it to REAP. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act supported by Sen. Cantwell increased resources for the program by more than $2 billion over 10 years.
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There’s only one dairy. There is one major poultry place, egg production mostly. The rest is all turning into wineries.”
So how did someone growing up around agriculture end up in the arts? “I began my career on the commercial side of the arts and art galleries,” she says. “I attended a small, accredited arts college in Laguna Beach, California. A real credit to my parents was that they brought my brother and me to museums several times a year. It was an effort geographically and financially; we were at least an hour away from the city of San Diego. My mother was an elementary school teacher. They prioritized that for us. I don’t remember one exact moment of
an epiphany, but I can see looking at us now, my brother and I, where we are in our careers that we were both so inspired.” Behrens reflects on the excitement of seeing works of art produced by human hands and imagination.
“There was so much that was possible, so much that was beyond what our day-to-day was, so much impact that seeing the arts could have on other people. And we both grew up from that. We brought with us a lot of ambition, a lot of curiosity, and a desire to help others discover that as well.”
Behrens got a degree in visual communications and began work as a graphic designer and a writer, putting her skills at the service of art galleries and art associations. From there she migrated to Los Angeles into the art galleries there. She worked in an interim role as an associate director of a major art gallery in Los Angeles, fulfilling a dream of working with a major museum creating their visual materials. “But I didn’t really want to pursue my whole life living in a city,” she says. She landed a job at Casa Romantica first as director of marketing and member development and then being promoted to executive director.
She calls Maryhill, with its unique museum contents in a re-
Kusky honored at city council
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
There was a bittersweet moment Monday night as the Goldendale City Council meeting marked the end of an era. It was the first meeting in 12 years that Nancy Kusky has not made a video recording of the meeting and posted it on YouTube. By invitation of the city, she made a brief appearance at the beginning of the meeting and was presented with a bouquet and plaque honoring her for her service to the city. And under the report of officers section of the agenda, Councilor Filiberto Ontiveros thanked Nancy for all she had done and added, “I hope she still gives us a few phone calls on our birthdays.”
Ontiveros was referencing Nancy’s talents at playing “Happy Birthday” on the kazoo to people in the community.
Other items in the meeting included a report on the city’s projected budget for 2024. The totals will be higher due to sev-
REAP seeks to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses by providing grants and guaranteed loans for eight different categories of renewable energy production, including wind, solar, anaerobic digestion, hydro, and geothermal power, as well as for energy efficiency improvements. Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
The following small rural businesses in Washington State were awarded REAP funding:
• $14,400 for Basin Farmworks in Adams County. This investment will be used to purchase and install a 16.2 kilowatt (kW) solar array. The project will save Basin Farmworks $2,018 per year in savings and replace 21,034 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year.
• $1 million for Weyns Farm in Adams County. This investment will be used to purchase and install a 1080 kW solar array. This project will save Weyns Farm $152,384 per year and replace 1,497,736 kWh per year.
• $99,930 for Legacy Farms WA in Clark County. This investment will be used to assist the purchase and installation of a 47 kW solar array. This project will generate $2,559 in energy sales per year and will generate 55,096 kWh per year.
SOLAR COMING TO WINERY: Maryhill Winery is a recipient of funds awarded to Klickitat County businesses to install solar panels.
• $51,447 for R.P. Kuiper in Clark County. This investment will be used to purchase and install a 36.48 kWh solar array. This project will save R.P. Kuiper $2,900 per year and will replace 35,600 kWh per year.
• $11,847 for Sage Hill Electric in Franklin County. This investment will be used to help purchase and install a 16.2 kW solar array. This project will save Sage Hill Electric $1,485 per year and will replace 30,819 kWh per year.
• $7,484 for Silva Family Farm in Island County. This investment will be used to assist in purchasing and installing a 9.6 kW solar array. This project will save Silva Family Farm $1,177 per year in energy generation and will generate 9,500 kWh per year.
• $12,132 for Plum Forest Farm in King County. This investment will be used to assist Plum Forest Farm with the purchase and installation of a 9.62 kW solar array. This project will save Plum Forest Farm $4,232 per year and replace 9,405 kWh per year.
• $19,492 for Lazy T Farm in Kittitas County. This investment will be used to help Lazy T Farm purchase and install a 20.4 kW solar array. This project will save Lazy T Farm $2,800 per year and replace 17,374 kWh per year.
• $522,150 for Underwood Fruit & Warehouse in Klickitat County. This investment will be used to purchase and install a 448.8 kW solar array. This project will save Underwood Fruit & Warehouse
• $18,926 for Dog Townsend in Jefferson County. This investment will be used to assist the purchase and installation of a 12.75 kW solar array. This project will save Dog Townsend Inc. $1,259 per year and replace 26,882 kWh per year.
LOU MARZELES EDITOR
Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer Friday released a statement strongly opposing a program to introduce wolves into the county and asserting he will not enforce laws related to their protection.
“The introduction of wolves into Klickitat County is a bad idea in my opinion,” Songer said. “Wolves will be killing livestock and domestic pets and will present a public safety threat to our citizens.” Gray wolves have been classified as endangered in all or parts of Washington since federal lawmakers enacted the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973. In 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) ended ESA protection for wolves in the eastern third of the state
Satus Pass Public Safety Radio Site
The Satus Pass Public Safety Radio Site became fully operational as part of Klickitat County’s existing Public Safety Radio System last Monday, October 30.
The Satus Pass Radio Site’s primary coverage area is along Highway 97 from Jenkins Creek Rd, north to the Klickitat County line and the Box Canyon Road area. Additionally, there is new coverage on Bickleton Highway in the Rock Creek drainage area and along most of Rock Creek Road from the Bickleton Hwy to State Route 14. This new radio system coverage will benefit responders and public safety in all of these areas by providing public safety radio coverage to areas that had limited or no radio system coverage until now.
Last Monday radio sys -
Washington Sno-Park permits are now on sale.
The State Parks Winter Recreation Program manages over 130 recreation sites, or Sno-Parks, across the state for recreators to enjoy during the winter season. Parking at these sites requires special permits.
Seasonal or daily SnoPark permits can be purchased online or through a licensed vendor.
Snowmobilers also must register their snowmobile through the Washington Department of Licensing and receive a free Sno-park
tem user representatives who respond to and work in the affected area, including Klickitat County Fire District No. 7, KCFD No. 5 Centerville, Goldendale City Fire Department, Klickitat County Public Works, and Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management 9-1-1 Dispatch, participated in Proof of Performance field testing. This testing demonstrated that mobile radio coverage in the Satus Pass site coverage area was very good and portable radio coverage was loud and clear at locations that previously had no radio system coverage. All of the radio system users who participated in the testing agreed that this new radio system coverage would greatly increase their ability to provide for pub-
parking permit. In addition to the seasonal permit, a special sticker is required to park at several high-use Sno-Parks, including Crystal Springs, Cabin Creek, Hyak, Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee, Chiwawa, Nason Ridge, and Mount Spokane. The Special Groomed sticker helps pay for more frequent trail grooming, snow removal, sanitation, and staffing at locations. The Special Groomed sticker is not required with a daily permit.
A Discover Pass is not
lic and personnel safety as they respond to these areas for motor vehicle collisions, wildfires, medical emergencies, criminal activity of all kinds, plowing, and maintenance of county roads.
Jeff King, Director of Klickitat County Emergency Management, said, “I want to thank all of the people who have put many hours and some many years of work and dedication into seeing this project to completion and making this improvement in KC Public Safety Radio System service possible. The Board of County Commissioners, past and present; staff from KCDEM & KC Public Works; ADCOMM Engineering; Day Wireless Systems; and Radio Service Solutions—thank you!”
required at Sno-Parks, and the Sno-Park permit is still required, even on the 12 days a year when the Discover Pass is not required for parking on state lands.
Washington State SnoParks provide access for a variety of winter recreation activities like cross-county skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, tubing, and more. Some Sno-parks are also designated for use by motorized vehicles including snowmobiles. Sno-Park permits are required from December 1 through April 30.
Below is a summary of resolutions from the Superior Court criminal docket for the month of October 2023, provided by Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David R. Quesnel. Superior Court criminal dockets are generally the first and third Mondays of the month.
• State of Washington v. Ryan A. Bravo, No. 22-100026-20, defendant’s previously imposed Mental Health Sentencing Alterative of 36 months DOC supervision on convictions for Assault 3rd Degree (LEO), RCW 9A.36.031(1) (g), two counts of Assault 4th Degree, RCW 9A.36.041, and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, RCW 9A.52.080, date of offenses 6/08/22, was revoked and defendant was sentenced to 33 months in prison and 12 months DOC supervision.
• State of Washington v. Mary Kate Koskiniemi, No. 23-1-00005-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault of a Child in the Second
Degree, RCW 9A.36.130, date of offense 1/11/23, and sentencing is continued to 11/20/23.
• State of Washington v. James E. Robison, No. 23-1-00009-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Assault 2nd Degree with a deadly weapon enhancement, RCW 9A.36.021 and 9.94A.825, date of offense 1/28/23, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 18 months DOC supervision.
• State of Washington v. Michael J. George, No. 23-1-00034-20, defendant previously pleaded guilty to Assault 4th Degree – DV (felony), RCW 9A.36.041(3) and 10.99.020, and two counts of felony violation of DV No Contact Order, RCW 7.105.450(5), date of offenses 7/19/23 to 9/18/23, and was sentenced to 30 months in prison and 30 months DOC supervision under a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative under RCW 9.94A.660.
• State of Washington v. Murphy Admire, No. 23-1-
00037-20, defendant was found guilty after a jury trial of felony violation of DV No Contact Order, RCW 7.105.450(5), and Resisting Arrest, RCW 9A.76.040, date of offenses 8/07/23, and sentencing is continued to 11/20/23.
• State of Washington v. Steve Van Meter, No. 23-100042-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, RCW 9A.56.068, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Second Degree, RCW 9.41.040(2), date of offenses 9/02/23, and was sentenced to 12 month and 1 day in prison.
• State of Washington v. Margaret J. Thayer, No. 23-100045-20, defendant pleaded guilty to Burglary in the Second Degree, RCW 9A.52.030 and Theft in the Third Degree, RCW 9A.56.050, date of offenses 9/18/23, and was sentenced to 45 days in jail and 12 months DOC supervision under a first-time offender waiver.
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
This photo looks like it was taken fairly close to Mt. Adams, so we’re thinking this was on the west side of the county. Could be a multigenera-
tion family photo? Beats us. Who are these people? When was this picture taken? Where? Why? All we know is that this picture ran in The Sentinel
sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.com), or give
us a call (509-773-3777), 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
October 27, 1887 – 136 Years Ago
It must be quite mortifying for a bridal couple to be compelled to share a bridal chamber with a third party: but such is the rush at times in the far west that “what cannot be cured must be endured.” At least that is rumored to have been John Benson’s experience as he came through Grant last Thursday evening.
October 28, 1943 – 80 Years Ago
Keith Kayser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kayser of Centerville, received permanent possession of the Pomona Grange 4-H Achievement Cup. Kayser was the outstanding 4-H boy in Klickitat County for three consecutive years, 1940-41 and 42. Mary Lou Cody, of Lyle, was the outstanding 4-H girl, and Jack Davenport, of Goldendale, outstanding 4-H boy for 1943. The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce and Maurer Bros. Feed Store purchased the cups awarded to Jack Davenport and Mary Lou Cody.
October 24, 1963 – 60 Years Ago
The former Goldendale Builders Supply building on North Columbus Avenue that has been in process of being wrecked for some time really began coming apart at the seams this week, with dismantling work by Stan Thomson and employees, under agreement with the owner of the property. Thompson has also for some time been working on a new shop building on his crusher property at the east end of town. The present project is to remove material from the Building Supply structure to complete the enclosure of the new shop building. The Building Supply site is owned by Emmet Clouse. As the location many years ago of the Trost planning mill, it holds a considerable local historical interest in Goldendale.
October 31, 1963 – 60 Years Ago
“Circus Time” was the theme of the party honoring David West, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill West on his fi fth birthday. Each guest was given pictures to color as they arrived, after which games were played. After the guest of honor opened his gifts, refreshments of cake, ice cream, and pink lemonade were served, and slides were taken of the group. Decorations, favors, and table settings were in keeping with the circus theme. Those present were Kristi Cameron, Teresa Palmer, Susie Masters, Janet Clark, Christine and George Sarsfield, David Stevens, and Gary Blair.
October 25, 1973 – 50 Years Ago
Approval was given by the Goldendale School Board Monday to a group of GHS students to form a rodeo club. Nora Kayser, spokesman for the group, explained that about 30 students have indicated interest in the proposed organization. In the state, ten or more rodeo clubs now exist, and several others are being formed. Rodeo participants must meet and abide by district and state association standards and regulations. Ag teacher Gerald Hanlon has agreed to serve as the club’s advisor. An estimated three rodeos (none at Goldendale) plus state fi nals are scheduled for this spring.
November 1, 1973 – 50 Years Ago
The Community Church of Wishram was the setting October 20 and 21 of a celebration in observance of its 50th anniversary. Before the church was organized, various religious meetings were held in Wishram homes and the old schoolhouse. In 1919 on October 8, the Fallbridge Ladies Aid was organized and was instrumental in raising funds for the fi rst church building, erected in 1923 on lots formerly belonging to Mr. George Bunn. The $1371.59 needed for structural expenses and labor, was raised by donations. The actual building of the church began in December of 1923, and the dedication services were held October 25, 1925. Additions to the original building were made in 1928, and while Mr. James Smithwich was here, he and his father constructed the pulpit for the church. In 1973 an organ was given to the church.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
We’ve colorized this picture. It’s always fun to hear from one of the people in the weekly Mystery Picture.
This week we got to talk to Patsy Klocker Deakin, the girl on the left in the picture. This is Alvin Eshelman presenting the outstanding 4-H girl and boy trophies to both her and Ervin Anderson in 1955 from East Klickitat Pomona Grange No 5. The picture appeared in the November 10, 1955, edition of The Sentinel. The caption reads:
Points to ponder:
Worrying works! Ninety percent of the things I worry about never happen.
If there is no God, who pops up the next Kleenex in the box?
The coffee isn’t working. Quick, throw a rabid ferret at me.
The manager of a health spa is worried about the increasingly murky water in the swimming pool. He sends a sample of the water off for analysis. A week later he gets a report saying, “This horse is seriously ill and should be put down immediately.”
He’s so bald you can see what he’s thinking.
He’s so bald it looks like his neck is blowing a bubble. Mix your metaphors. It’s not rocket surgery.
It’s I before E except after “Old McDonald had a farm.”
I thought there might be a medical reason why my use of punctuation is so bad. So the hospital gave me a semicolonoscopy.
“Ervin Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson, received the trophy for outstanding 4-H boy in the area. The awards were presented by East Pomona Grange Master Alvin Eshelman, center. Patsy has been in 4-H work for five years and Ervin for six.
“Friday night similar ceremonies were sponsored at the Lyle Grange Hall by the west Klickitat Pomona Grange for the west half of the county. Janice Ewing of Lyle received the Home Ec Cup, and Christina Lloyd of Glenwood received the livestock trophy at the Lyle meeting.”
“Patsy Klocker was named the outstanding 4-H girl in the east half of Klickitat County at the Achievement Night ceremonies at Goldendale Grange Hall Saturday night, attended by about 300 persons. She was awarded a trophy for her outstanding club work. Patsy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kloker of Goldendale.
The very best boom this town can have is to go quietly along and build up only so fast as the growth of the surrounding country will justify. We have all the buildings at present needed for either business or residence and if not another house is erected for a full year it will be no sign of decay or of a want of prosperity. Far better were it that those now engaged in business or depending upon labors for a livelihood should fi nd plenty to do and be fi nancially independent, than for the town to have a mushroom growth and double in population without having sufficient business or work to fairly support them. How often have we heard it said that such and such towns must be prospering since so many new buildings were going up, and then again how often have we learned later on that the same towns were full of empty houses and businesses languishing. The reason was a spasmodic, unnatural growth, from which there is usually a relapse. If, while the county is growing in population and wealth, all of the same region that was a tributary to Goldendale five years ago remained so today the town could easily support nearly double its population and business. But in the meantime, at least half a dozen new places for trading have sprung into existence which are more convenient for many who before bought and sold at Goldendale. The natural position of this town is such as to always give it a degree of importance and prosperity, though it may never become very large. Within a very few years we shall expect to see water carried to every part of the town, and the number of gardens and shade trees tenfold greater than to-day. And then the industrious, energetic people will have become able to build better dwellings than they now occupy. There will be a continual increase of the amount of land cultivated within a few miles of the place, and as it is better worked, its productiveness will increase. Lumber being so cheap and plentiful, nearly every farmer can afford to put his whole premises in a good state of repair, all of which will indirectly help the town. Fuel and provisions for both man and beast cost so little as to not be burdensome, and store goods are not materially higher than in older settled countries. We have as good water as any locality on the globe, and few sections of the country are more healthy. The mass of our citizens are moral. Temperate, intelligent, and industrious, all of which have a most favorable tendency. In a word, the inhabitants of this town and this county have much better surroundings than many of them imagine.
On July 3, 1884, The Goldendale Gazette (a precursor to The Sentinel) published an article titled “Boom for Goldendale”:
OpiniOn
The month of gratitude, for all in the District
Gratitude is defined as the act or state of being grateful. Grateful is defined as expressing thankfulness. Like many aspects of our lives, gratitude is a choice, a habit, and an intentional practice.
Our choices impact how we see ourselves and the world around us. Our brains are wired to pay attention to danger, things that might harm us, and negativity in general. Historically, this wiring served us well in that we are able to sense if the thing we are seeing would harm us. It takes intentionality to shift our thinking away from prediction of harm and into a state in which we are receptive to thankfulness.
The act of being grateful requires us to stop, reflect, and hopefully share. It’s interesting what takes place when we choose these actions. By stopping, even momentarily, we allow our breath to slow and our minds to pause from the stimulation and race that we often engage with. Reflecting on things that make us thankful creates a positive spiral in thinking. And, in acknowledging and sharing who or what we are thankful for, we increase the impact.
I am grateful for so many aspects of the Goldendale School District. Let me start with my gratitude for our caring staff. On any given day when I am in our schools, I see adults who go above and beyond for our students. They show patience, empathy, and kindness for the children in their care while juggling multiple facets and stressors. They engage with students and make learning purposeful and meaningful.
I am grateful for our students. They are insightful, empathetic, and kind.
And I am grateful for the families and community who trust our schools with their children with the very best of Goldendale.
November is a month in which we are reminded to be thankful. I encourage you to stop, reflect, and then share with others the people, things, experiences, and joys for which you are grateful.
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It’s a lie
I am somewhat distressed by those of us here in Klickitat County who apparently are so anti-Israel that they seem to have taken leave of their common sense by lauding so-called “patriotic” Palestinian killers and giving a pass to brutal Iranian-backed and goaded terrorist organizations of Hamas and Hezbollah. It’s pretty easy to blame Israel for everything happening in the Middle East because it’s much harder for some to take a clear-eyed look at the big picture there and use that vanishing skill of critical thinking without political prejudices.
cally pull a negotiated settlement out of a hat somewhere. Let’s not forget that route has been a failure many times in the past most because the Palestinians have rejected every one of them. It is a lie that Hamas cares about the Palestinian people. If they truly cared, they wouldn’t be building their munition caches and headquarters underneath schools, mosques, and hospitals.
Dean Hurt Goldendale
Which party cares for which people?
elites have been hoarding the profits that workers generate for far too long. Over the past four years, chief executive pay has skyrocketed by 40%, while rank-and-file workers’ pay increased by only 6%. In the 1960s, CEOs of major corporations earned 15 times what their average workers earned. Now, CEOs earn 200 times what their average workers earn.
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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 cannot fathom supporting Hamas after the recent slaughter of Israeli families, including the the murder of children and spouses in front of parents and loved ones. There have been a lot of shameful debunking of these atrocities by the Democrats in this nation, except they were videoed by the killers themselves with GoPro cameras and posted on social media sites around the world. Supporting these groups, even tacitly, is appalling and despicable. It’s anti-Israeli and supportive of the killing of Jews.
for three hours.
Congratulations to the United Auto Workers for the excellent contract they’ve won—raises of 25%, Cost of Living Adjustments, better healthcare benefits that include retirees, and elimination of tiered wage scales. Tiered wage scales had resulted in workers hired before 2007 earning $33 on average per hour, while workers hired afterward earn only $17 per hour. Congratulations also to UPS union workers, who forced management to eliminate tiered wage systems for their employees, too.
I read of calls for the U.S. to magi-
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.
Corporate America and wealthy
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
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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
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.
Despite all their claims to care about blue-collar workers, Republican politicians consistently side with the rich folks. Trump responded to the auto workers’ strike by appearing at a non-union shop. U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Tim Scott said the striking workers should have been fired. For decades, Republican elites have been telling us that if we let the wealthy hoard all the money, more of it would “trickle down” to regular people. Yeah, right. Joe Biden, on the other hand, joined the picket lines. Democrats consistently side with the workers. Republican leaders ally themselves with the rich. It’s been that way for a long time.
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
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Glenwood cowgirls honored
Some of our Glenwood cowgirls were honored last Saturday at an awards banquet in Hermiston for their achievements in the 2023 Western States Junior Rodeo Association season.
In the Junior Girls division, Jocee Hoctor received an award for 3rd place in breakaway roping. Riley Rickman received awards for 2nd place in breakaway roping and 6th in goat tying. Bailey Rickman received her awards for 4th in pole bending and 3rd in goat tying. While the Rickman sisters don’t live in Glenwood, we consider them Glenwood kids because of their family and friends in the community. Once in a while you can see those sisters out working cattle here in the valley with the Hoctors and other ranchers. These three Junior division cowgirls really know what they’re doing on horseback, for sure.
Joslyn Arnold received a special award for fastest time in the Senior Girls breakaway with an outstanding 1.97 time. Joslyn is also one of Glenwood’s High School Rodeo stars, in
Nowhere in the state of Washington will you find a more historical Grange Hall as Lyle’s very own Columbia Grange No. 87 is the oldest continually used hall. It’s 134 years old, and it’s time for a party! The powers that be are inviting everyone to the celebration on November 11 at 1 p.m. Attend and partake of not only the cake and ice cream but a short video presentation as well. Plus a chosen fun and games to keep you entertained. And there’ll be an extra attraction of a pie auction, so bring a pie to donate and plan on taking one home with your highest bid. The proceeds go to the Grange’s upkeep. Make a mental map of taking Old Highway 8 up a couple of miles and turning left at the junction of the Appleton/Snowden Junction.
Do you have a closet full of clothes that you don’t wear? You know you do; we all do. well, there’s a way to remedy that. Our local fire department is having its annual cold weather clothing/accessories drive. It started the first week of November and is continuing through the first week of
her final year of high school competition. She is standing high in the rankings so far in this 2023-24 season.
Jentry Hoctor, competing in the Peewee Girls division, did not win an award, but she improved her times very well with each rodeo and finished in the high middle of the large group of contestants. She really enjoyed her first season of junior rodeo competition and I know we’ll be hearing a lot more about that little cowgirl in the years to come. She is also sporting a nice WSJRA jacket.
Little Rigynn MengarelliWalker, a first grader, competed in the youngest division, the Cow Kids. She started the season somewhat tentatively but really gained confidence with each rodeo on her good horse Martin. She received a bucket full of horse grooming supplies and a nice jacket for her efforts this year. We are so proud of these cowgirls for working hard and letting people know our Glenwood cowgirls are a force to be reckoned with. Here’s something fun to do this week. If you haven’t made a reservation for the
December. Give your closet a good cleaning and don’t think, “I’ll lose weight and get back into that.” Give the station a call to find out the best location for your donations. They are always looking for new volunteers, big or small, older or younger. If interested or have questions, please email: chief@lylefire.com, talk with any member you meet, or call (509) 365-2500. It’s been a while coming, but it’s finally here!
Lyle Coffee opened its doors on Monday, November 6, at 6 a.m. They have French press coffee and fresh pastries on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lyle, at the corner of State Street (Hwy 14) and 5th Street, 6 a.m. to noon. Let’s give them a good-old, “Welcome to the best town in the Gorge!” greeting. They even have their own website at www. lylecoffee.com. Are your streets beginning to look like Wild Kingdom with a menagerie of feral animals? At the Activity Center here on 3rd Street, there is a place called Columbia Gorge
Glenwood High School senior class prime rib dinner, it may not be too late. Call Mrs. Troh at the school, (509) 364-3438, to see if there are still dinners available. The dinner is Friday, November 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school multipurpose room. It’s always a delicious dinner and helps the seniors raise funds for their senior trip in the spring.
Trunk or Treat on Main Street was a great success again this year. The weather cooperated and the kids could safely run up and down Main Street, visiting every trunk plus the Glenwood Station, Glenwood Fire Dept. truck, Glenwood General Store, the old Bird Creek Inn, and the Women’s Club table on the store porch. The Station provided delicious refreshments and awarded prizes to Serenity for the scariest costume and to Sophia, Ava, and Luca for best posters.
The General Store served delicious hot clam chowder and chili. I think that clam chowder tastes better each year and it sure hit the spot
Cat Rescue, which only deals with feral cats, and I believe they also have info on getting the same help for dogs. With their limited space here, they cannot receive many cats at once, so contact them either at www. pawsitivity.info or for a good appointment time: Heather at (303) 523-4412 or Elke at (509) 261-0689. They offer two programs, one, dealing with feral and another with domestic cats.
The Lyle Community Council wants to know: what’s the most valuable card in your wallet? They say it’s your library card! With it there are so many ways your free White Salmon Valley Community Library account can help you save money, including a “Library Account” that will get you free passes to 11 southwest Washington museums, gardens, or other activities. Apply for the card now. It’s free for anyone who lives or owns property in FVRL’s service area. Check it all out at fvrl.org. Or visit the library in White Salmon. Those of you who know me know that I sew garments
on a cool night. Annette Tomeo brought homemade rolls fresh from her oven to go with the chili and chowder. Claude also had a nice fire in a safe fire pit near the picnic tables so people could sit down by the fire to enjoy the tasty food. The store had a carved pumpkin contest in the old gas station. There was a three-way tie for the 12 and under category, with prizes going to Easton Gray, Austin Garrett, and Araya Kofoed. In the 13 and over category, the Tomeo brothers, Tomei and Christian, each received firstplace prizes.
The Glaskis, owners of the old Bird Creek Inn, opened the doors of the former tavern and handed out goodie bags with candy and homemade cookies and provided a nice warming space heater for people to gather around if they needed to warm up a bit.
The Women’s Club awarded prizes, based on popular vote, for best trunks and best costumes. This year, tiny little Pacen Stephens, the cutest little
for charity. The little First Baptist Church in Bingen, where my garments go, packed and sent out this year alone 1,026 care boxes to less privileged children all over the world, via the Billy Graham Foundation and its Samaritan Purse Program (also known as Operation Christmas Child or the Shoebox Project). And donations are still coming in! Note: my donation did not come near to that total, more like 200, but what a blessing to know that this small congregation cares so deeply for children in third world countries, as well as areas here in the United States. If you are looking for a place to dump your old used motor oil, Lyle Gas station has a used oil drop-off. You can swing by Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This, along with seasonal tire changes (part-time), is done at the Lyle station. It’s just one more service the station offers you.
Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, (509) 3652273 or lykensme41@gmail. com.
rooster you ever did see, and Tomei Tomeo, a tall banana, tied for first place in the kids’ division. Todd French was great as Mr. Todd from Peter Rabbit. Many never guessed who it was behind that fox mask, but the little kids who watch that cute TV show sure knew who the character was. Todd received the prize in the adult division.
The Jackson family was awarded best trunk and Jody and Carl LaMarr received second place in that division for their well-decorated 4-wheeler.
It does take a village to make something like this so special and we are very fortunate to live in this fun, caring “village.” A huge thanks goes to the Glenwood General Store, Glenwood Station, Glenwood Fire Dept., Annette Tomeo, the Glaskis, and all those with “trunks” for making such a fun, memorable night for our Glenwood kids and their parents. Here’s another reminder that the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck will be held on Sunday, November 19, at 4 p.m. in the Glenwood School
multi-purpose room. This is always a great time to gather as a community to visit and celebrate the many blessings of the past year. According to Jennifer Hallenbeck, Pioneer Memorial Community Church will provide turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, and rolls. Please bring your favorite side dish, salad, or dessert to share. All are welcome. Contact Pastor Butch and Jennifer at (509) 364-3517 if you have any questions.
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• Makers Market at The Missing Corner (ON HOLD until further notice) – 1256 Hwy 141 BZ Corner. Every third Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Contact themissingcorner@ gmail.com for more information (will return in April 16, 2023)
• Trout Lake Market – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trout Lake Grange Hall 2390 Washington 141. 1st Sunday of the month, seasonally through September.
Monday
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. –
2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Violence Victim support group via
ASome say there’s no such thing as a
but still there is such a thing as Cliché Day, held every November 3
the U.S. It’s the day you can advise your friends to seize the day. Or tell someone they mean the world to you. e word “cliché” comes from French. It was originally an onomatopoeia, a word depicting a sound, in this describing the sound a printing plate (also called a stereotype) from movable type made when it was used. Because of this, the word’s meaning slowly evolved to mean a ready-made phrase that no thought was put into writing, and that de nition has stuck, and the word “cliché” can be used both as an adjective and a noun.
Clichés can be annoying due to both their predictability and lack of any true meaning. However, they can also be amusing for these exact same reasons, so people take advantage of Cliché Day to have a bit of fun with them and get them out of their system until next year. A great way to do this is watch a movie—romantic comedies and horror movies, in particular, tend to be rife with clichés used shamelessly over and over again that have long since stopped provoking the reaction or emotional response they were meant to in the rst place. ere is a lot more information about Cliché Day on the web, but most of it, ironically, is very clichéd.
Community Events
zoom Mondays 10 a.m. 509773-6100 or 509-493-1533.
• e 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 o 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 509-250-3746
Wednesday
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at
e 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 ursday
• 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 ursday of the month 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Ayutlas in Goldendale
• New Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 120 W. Stuben at Mugs Café in Bingen. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at Mugs Cafe in Bingen. We meet in the back room. Children are welcome & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• Bingo - Goldendale American Legion ursdays - card packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd ursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Sharon 509-310-9172
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st ursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Wishram school, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd ursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-
493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale Friday
• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 – 7:30
• Farmers Market, High Prairie: 701 Struck Road, Lyle (between Centerville & Lyle), the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May – September. Vendors, please contact Josh Harrison, phone: (509)281-0971, email: josh7harrison@gmail.com
• Beginning Quilt Class 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. call 3C’s Fabric to sign up 509-2612815
• Knitting and Stitching Circle – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games in the teen area.
• Crafternoons at the Library – every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library)
Saturday
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelets and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• 3rd Saturday Dinners –Bavarian Deli 5 – 7 p.m. Local Beef brisket $25
• 1st Saturday Family Sto-
rytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Goldendale Library Community Events
November 11, 2023, Columbia Grange No. 87’s 134th Birthday Party: 1:00 p.m. at #5 Columbia Grange Road o Old Hwy 8. Columbia Grange #87 is Washington State’s oldest, continually used, Grange Hall. ere will be birthday cake, ice cream, a short video presentation, ping pong table games, Grange music by Dr. Jim Ogden, and a Pie Auction November 14, 2023, Grow your Business: 5:30 – 7 p.m. via Zoom. Join us for this FREE presentation and dis-cussion with Lorena Lowell our SBDC of WA Certi ed Business Advisor for Klickitat & Skamania Counties. Learn about resources available to support your ideas or venture. Identify free tools. Marketing strategies anyone can utilize. Record Keeping: What, Why and How Long. Meet others who think outside the box to meet goals. Entrepreneurs just think and do things di erently. Being entrepreneurial can mean sharing ideas freely and celebrating so-called failures as learning and growing experiences. Starting a new business can be intimidating. We will share resources to get on track, to source funding, and to know what to expect. You can do this! We can help. Sponsored by the Mount Adam’s Chamber of Commerce, visit www.mtadamschamber.com. November 19, 2023, Glenwood Community Annual anksgiving Dinner: 4: p.m. in the School Gym. e basics will be provided by the Pioneer Memorial Community Church. Please bring a favorite side, desert, or salad to share. Contact Pastor Butch
O BITUARIES
Donna Tobin (Niemi)
Donna Tobin (Niemi) passed away October 29, 2023, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was born in Hoquiam, Washington to Vivian Niemi (Patton) and Arvo Niemi.
Donna managed Niemi’s Variety Store in Goldendale for many years until she retired.
On May 12, 1955, she married Larry Tobin, and
they had four children: Linda Palmer (Brent) of Milton Freewater, Oregon; Lori Morrison (Frank) of College Place, Washington; Lonna Lewis of Goldendale, Washington; and Brian Tobin (Debbie) of Goldendale. They also had eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Larry and one grandson.
Robert Anthony “Tony” Evans
Robert Anthony “Tony” Evans died October 28, 2023, in Goldendale.
Rodney Lee Lentz
Rodney Lee Lentz died October 22, 2023, in Goldendale, Washington.
El n Elks kick off season of giving
TAMARA KAUFMAN FOR THE SENTINEL
Spreading holiday cheer is top of mind for Cheri Michaelson and Miki Caldwell of the “Elfing Elks,” a group of ladies, members, spouses, and community members supporting the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge No. 1868 in White Salmon.
The group has kicked off the season of giving by donating handmade hats and scarves to Washington Gorge Action Programs for neighbors in need. The annual tradition was supported this year by a national Elks Lodge grant the group received to purchase the yarn needed to knit the winter wear.
On hand from WAGAP to receive the gifts were Janeal Booren, the Nutrition Programs director, and Leslie Naramore, executive director. The hats and scarves will be distributed across the WAGAP Food Bank Network sites in Klickitat and Skamania counties and shared through the Mobile Food Bank. Booren and Naramore expressed their
heartfelt thanks to the Elks for this meaningful donation.
Other ongoing seasonal programs are also getting started now at WAGAP, such as Coats for Kids, Winter Warmth Service Project, and the Tree of Joy. To learn more about how to participate in these programs, call (509) 493 2662 or email info@wagap.org.
Good Fats Like These
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
1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Svc 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
LUTHERAN
Christ the King Lutheran S Columbus & Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; Pastor David Daugs. 773-5750. Worship services 10am Everyone welcome.
METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene
124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD
1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; 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."
Father’s House Fellowship
207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
CONTRIBUTED: TAMARA K AUFMAN
ELVES WITH HELPING HANDS: Left to right, Cheri Michaelson, Janeal Booren, Leslie Naramore, and Miki Caldwell display handmade winter wear.
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eral grants and loans for local projects involving street repairs and wastewater treatment systems. There will be a public hearing on the projected budget at the next city council meeting on November 12. Depending on whether there are any concerns raised in the process, councilors could pass the budget at that same meeting. If not, they have until the end of the year to do so, as the city’s fiscal year is the same as the calendar year.
Councilors also heard a plea from WAGAP, the social service agency that operates the food bank, saying that one of their main sources of fruits and vegetables was no longer able to distribute to multiple rural areas at the same time, and the food bank need in Goldendale has for the first time become greater than in White Salmon. They pointed out that in 2018, the city had contributed
$5,000 to the food bank, and that White Salmon donates
$12,000 a year, and Bingen $8,000 a year. Goldendale councilors may consider the proposal at a later meeting. The council voted to
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approve a request for water service for a property outside city limits. In this case, approval was a formality, since the property was one that provided an easement for the city’s main water line back in 1912, with the provision that they could hook up to city water at a future date.
At the instigation of Councilor Steve Johnston, members of the city’s public works committee will meet Tuesday the 14th at 3 p.m. to discuss related issues, including the possible expansion of both city limits and the urban growth boundary.
Councilors also approved a raise for the mayor, whose salary hasn’t been adjusted since 1995 when it went from $250 a month to $1,000. After surveying cities in Washington under 5,000 population, staff found that the average was something just over $1,600, and councilors agreed to raise the salary to an even $1,600, effective in the next pay period. Councilor Dave Jones abstained, as he was candidate for mayor in Tuesday’s election.
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mote rural setting, “incredible. What I find so amazing is that it’s not a population-dense area. That usually means fewer services, fewer amenities, less of a lot of things that people from other parts of the world consider to be conveniences. And yet Maryhill Museum of Art has these incredible collections that people from giant cities who are coming here internationally are astounded by when they visit.
“We’ve got over 80 works by Auguste Rodin, who’s one of the most renowned sculptors in the world, really considered the father of modern sculpture. We have one of the only collections in the western United States of works that are not casts that somebody copied. That’s his work that he made with his own hands. That’s pretty incredible to see.”
The museum has more than 18,000 works in its collection. “As an industry statistic, typically only 5% of a museum’s permanent collection is on display at any given time,” she points out. “We do use our permanent collection quite a bit because we have a really unique permanent collection, but we also bring works from other artists to supplement and to show new examples
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$44,877 per year and will replace or generate 612,240 kWh per year.
of what might be happening.” In addition to that, the museum regularly collects new artwork, much of which will end up in its permanent collection. Behrens emphasizes that among its most unique collections are its Indigenous Peoples of North America gallery with examples of art and artisan work from the far past and the original French World War II Théâtre de la Mode fashion collection. Behrens finds the story behind the latter fascinating.
“It’s a story of a country that was really broken by war,” she says. “They had so little resources, and they were just looking for this symbol of hope that was going to get them through hard times. They brought together former rivals and people of all different industries, and they created this incredible fashion touring exhibition.” Fashion? The notion of fashion being in an art museum could seem incongruous. “But it’s something that everyone was proud of because this was an industry that France was known for. They couldn’t create fullsize models. There wasn’t even enough fabric. So they created miniature reproductions and said, ‘This is what we hope to happen. This is how we want to be put back on the
map.’ It’s an incredible story of resilience, really.”
Behrens says Maryhill works to keep its remarkable renown on the mind of the local community. “I always say there’s a bias against museums in your hometown, whether it’s your original or adopted hometown, just someplace you’ve lived,” she says. “We frequently forget to visit places near to us because they always exist there. And things change a lot with our exhibitions. I think it’s worth a visit certainly more than a few times per year, because there is a lot to see.”
To that end, the museum held its Museum Week recently for the first time since Covid shut live visits down. The Week is specifically for fourth graders from schools around the Gorge, including Goldendale, Klickitat, and White Salmon as well as The Dalles and Mosier.
“This is a one-week program experience for our fourth graders that aligns with their social science requirements,” Behrens says. “And it was really neat. It’s a half-day program for each school, and there are a couple of things that are interesting about it. One is that it explores our collections, and it’s an early childhood introduction to the art that’s here right in their backyard.
There were a significant number of children who raised their hands when we asked them each day, ‘Is this your first time visiting an art museum? Is this the first time visiting a museum?’” With strong local financial support, the museum was able to establish a curriculum and pay for a storyteller to come, as well as for the bus fare for the schools to come.
Behrens recalls one particular high point in the school visits. “There was one little boy,” she says.
“Everyone was sitting in a circle and talking about their favorite part of the museum experience. This one little boy whispered something in his teacher’s ear. Then our curator of education started handing out vouchers [that allow the students to bring their families to the museum]. When he received his, this boy threw up his arms, and he whooped for joy.” It turned out the boy really wanted to be able to bring his family, but they couldn’t afford to come.
“Now kids don’t even have to choose—which parent is going to be able to come? They can bring everyone and share the joy of being there.”
That is a joy Behrens hopes to keep alive for years to come.
but preserved it for those in the western two-thirds. Under state law, wolves were listed as endangered in 1980. In recent years agencies have sought to increase wolf populations in Washington to ensure their survival. Since 2008, Washington’s wolf population has grown by an average of 23% per year.
“It is my understanding that wolves are already being introduced into Klickitat County and are to be federally protected under the Endangered Species Act Section 7 and Washington State Law,” Songer continued in his statement. “This means wolves cannot be killed when they are attacking or killing livestock, domestic pets, or presenting a public safety threat. You can be arrested if you kill a wolf that is attacking or killing your livestock, domestic pets, or presenting a threat to the public.
“I believe arresting someone for killing a wolf when it is attacking or killing livestock, domestic pets, considered personal property of the individual, is a
violation of the individual’s constitutional rights. The United States Constitution, under the Fifth Amendment, states an individual will not be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. The Washington State Constitution also states under section 3 Personal Rights: ‘No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.’” Songer then asserted his understanding that he had the right to refuse enforcement of federal laws protecting wolves. “As a constitutional sheriff of Klickitat County,” he stated, “it is my duty to protect our citizens’ constitutional rights and god-given liberties. I believe the federal and Washington State governments, in threatening to arrest a citizen for killing a wolf that is attacking or killing livestock and domestic pets … is illegal and unconstitutional. As sheriff, I will not enforce laws that appear to be unconstitutional and violate the rights of our citizens.”
• $161,250 for Maryhill Winery in Klickitat County. This investment will be used to purchase and install a 129 kW solar array. This project will save Maryhill Winery $13,868 per year and replace 182 kWh per year.
• $18,120 for Big Bird Farms in Lincoln County. This investment will be used to help Big Bird Farms Inc. purchase and install a 14.6 kW solar
array. This project will save Big Bird Farms Inc. $1,912 per year and generate 17,943 kWh per year.
• $14,840 for Walking Rose in Okanogan County. This investment will be used to help Walking Rose LLC purchase and install a 16kW solar array. This project will save $1,579 per year and will replace 22,400 kWh per year.
• $15,899 for Omak Mirage in Pacific County. This investment will be used to help Omak Mirage
LLC purchase and install an energy-efficient HVAC system. This project will save $1,024 per year and replace 26,000 kWh per year.
• $5,999 for Midnight’s Farm in San Juan County. This investment will be used to help Midnight’s Farm LLC purchase and install an 8kW solar array. This project will realize $417 per year in savings and will replace 4,721 kWh per year.
• $20,000 for Hogstead in Snohomish County.
This investment will be used to help Hogstead LLC purchase and install a 27.65 kWh solar array. This project will realize $2,318 per year in savings and will replace 24,024 kWh per year.
• $1 million for FPE Renewables in Whatcom County. This investment will be used to purchase and install a 920 kW generator for an existing anaerobic digester. This project will generate 7,647,480 kWh per year.
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WON’T ENFORCE: Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer says he will not enforce federal wolf protection laws.
The Washington Outdoors Report: Outdoors roundup
John Kruse
For The SenTinel
ELK HUNTING ADVICE:
The general eastern Washington elk season has ended, but the modern firearm season remains open in western Washington. There are also a variety of special elk hunts open around the state and hunters using muzzleloaders continue to have hunting opportunities from now through December.
Outdoors writer Gary Lewis, who also hosts the television show “Frontier Unlimited,” is an avid elk hunter. I interviewed him recently on America Outdoors Radio, and he shared some sage advice. One topic we talked about was tracking elk in the snow.
In his words, “When tracking elk in the snow, one thing we sometimes do is cow call while we are tracking. But that seems to be a 50/50 proposition, and I would do less of that now because the elk are ‘professionals’ at being tracked. Every single day of their lives they are being tracked by something. They’re always looking over their shoulders, they walk out on a high point and look back, and so while you’re looking down at tracks, they’re looking at you, and then they know they are being tracked and they keep on moving. If you are cow calling them, you are just educating them at this point.”
Lewis also says you need to make a significant amount of time available for the hunt
if you want to harvest an elk. Lewis says, “6.6 days. When I did the research that’s what I came up with as to what it takes to be successful in the elk woods. You can get an elk on the first day or the last day but you’ve got to spend 6.6 days, on average, to get your elk.”
PHEASANT HUNTING REPORT: Rob Phillips is an outdoor columnist for the Yakima Herald Republic and an avid pheasant hunter. He says he has been out chasing roosters in the Yakima Valley but is finding the number of birds to be down significantly from past years. Having said that, Phillips says there are still some isolated pockets of pheasant that can provide good hunting if you
can find them.
LAKE ROOSEVELT
STURGEON: Catch and keep fishing is open for hatcheryraised sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt right now. Kevin Witte, the owner of Upriver Fishing, says the fishing has been pretty good for him but hit and miss for many anglers. Witte has been finding the fish in the 50 to 100foot range, not in the deeper waters where other anglers have been looking for them. Witte says he also is moving around a lot to find fish and it’s working. He’s catching up to 10 sturgeon a day, averaging a keeper every other day. You are allowed to keep one fish per day and two per year measuring between 53 and 63 inches from the nose
to the fork of the tail. Once you do decide to harvest a legal fish you have to put your rod away. Catch-andrelease fishing is not allowed after you keep a sturgeon. Kevin is still booking sturgeon trips weekdays until the end of November. You can call him at (509) 398-7995 or go to his website at www. upriveroutfitter.com to book a trip.
COLUMBIA GORGE FISHING REPORT:
Kristen Zahn At Gorge Outfitters Supply in Rufus says salmon fishing is trailing off, but walleye fishing is picking up. The walleye are being caught at depths of 35 to 70 feet in the Columbia River. Zahn says most anglers are fishing spinnerworm harnesses behind bottom bouncers, tipped with a night crawler. The best patterns are dark colored, including black.
Quite a few folks are also fishing the John Day River, which is now open for steelhead. Zahn says if you are in the lower arm where the current isn’t strong try fishing beads or salmon eggs or prawns. Higher up where there is more current on the John Day try a Kwikfish. Lure sizes that work include the K7X, K9X or K11X. As for the hot color, that would be the gold-green-pirate pattern.
John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio. com.
Centerville School seeks committee members for February levy
The Centerville School District is seeking to renew its Educational Programs and Operations levy in the February 13, 2024, election. The levy would continue funding for critical needs not yet fully funded by the state.
As part of the election process, the district is required to make a request for committee members to prepare pro and/or con statements regarding the enrichment levy.
The Klickitat County voter’s pamphlet will contain pro (supporting) and con (against) statements. The Pro committee as a group will write a pro statement of up to 250 words. The Con committee will write a 250word statement in opposition to the ballot measure.
Those interested in applying for one of the committee positions should submit their name, contact information, and a brief statement as to why they would like to serve on one of the committees. There will be two committees created. There is a limit of three members per committee. The committee members are responsible for writing statements in favor or in opposition to the measures. Both will appear in the Klickitat County voter’s pamphlet. Those interested in serving on either committee must submit name and interest to rose@centervilleschool.org by noon on Tuesday, November 21.
READY: Gary Lewis glassing for big game.
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• How to Catch aTurkey written byAdamWallace, illustrated byAndy Elkerton
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Paired with a healthy lifestyle, 8 ounces of 100% orange juice may help support a healthy immune system as an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitaminDinfortifiedjuices VitaminC iscommonlyassociatedwithhelping maintain and strengthen healthy immune systems by protecting cells and promoting the production and function of immune cells
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I justspentawonderfullong weekend with mysister andherson Beau upnorth”atmy parents cabin
Stubby the red squirrel is doing well
Since the tragic loss of the end of his tail (and his subsequent unofficial adoption by my mother), he has flourished The end of his tail, while still cut off at a sharp angle, has sprouted an impressive line of dark fur, and he looks dapper, sitting on the railing, shaking his tail, and showing off his new plumage
Mom still dutifully feeds him every day usually bird food although he recently had some leftover pasta shells which he seemed to enjoy very much Even without my mother’s offerings he is kept busy this time of year with pinecones and acorns and the many other good things there are to be found inthe forest
My mother is an intrepid gardener braving the cold temperatures, lack of sun, and marauding forest wildlife to keep the flowers in her many flowerpots growing and beautiful for much of the year It is a neverending job, as the deer and, more recently, the wildturkeys love the tasty treats she has cultivated and placed around the house like afreesaladbar Apackof turkeysdecimated her begonias earlier in the fall She sent me a photo of her begonias, pre- and postturkey invasion and it was not a pretty sight
My sister brought the family dog Mabel who gets along well with my parents’ cat Katie and Mabel kept the turkeys and deer at bay But that didn’t mean we were free of animal drama
Mynephewandmydadwentdowntohaul in the dock before the lake froze My sister and mother and I followed them down to the waters edge, where we discovered the site
of a recent raccoon feast
They must have been eating crayfish”my father guessed when he saw the enormous pile of fragrant poop at the end of the dock
Oh, no! I yelled, because at that moment Mabel discoveredthe pile of poop and was eating it as quickly as shecould
Mabel was immediately banished to the house (with very stinky breath) while the dock was hauled in and, sometime in there, a door was left open just long enough for Katie thecat to escape Katie! my mother scolded That was very very bad!” Katie looked mighty pleased with herself and Mabel looked a little relieved because although she hadn’t gotten to eat as much raccoon poop as she thought she was entitled to at least she was no longer the pet in the most trouble
Thatnight wewentouttodinner Mysister and nephew and father all had big burgers with bacon and ham and cheese or some combinationof allthree Idont eatmeat, and I havent for most of my life, but I dont care what anyone else eats Beau, looking at his gigantic burger, told me, I think we killed enough animals to make up for any that you saved! I tried to tell him that I dont make dietary choices for anyone but myself But then I realizedthis was not quite true
Because I did not agree with the dietary choices of Mabel eating raccoon poop off the dock or those turkeys eating my mother’s begonias I make alot of judgments allthetime And some of them I’m sticking with
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Whether you like cats or not, these amazing creatures have won the hearts of millions of people around the world. They are funny and entertaining, and they can also be grumpy and very picky. They are also fantastic hunters. Their hunting skills come from their ancestor the African Wildcat. All domestic cats are related to this small wildcat that lives in the Middle East and Africa. Hunting is just one of the cat’s instincts that have survived for thousands of years. Domestic cats come in many colors, shapes and sizes, and no two are alike.
Cats are carnivores. They have not adjusted to eating anything they please. They do not digest other foods well, so without meat they will starve to death. Cats also still have the natural instinct to hunt. Have you ever watched a cat sneak up on something? This is the cat’s natural instinct to stalk their prey. Even indoor cats show this instinct by batting at toys and sneaking up on their owners.
Cats have some interesting traits that make them different from other animals. For one, their whiskers. The whiskers are not just there to make a cat look like a comedian. They help a cat keep its balance, sense motion around them and feel air movement that could signal danger. Cats’ eyes are dynamic, which means they are always changing. Their pupils get bigger and smaller depending on danger or excitement. They are historically nocturnal so they see better at night. Cats are also color blind to certain colors. Did you know a cat cannot see very well up close? Cats are farsighted and rely on their whiskers to help them see and feel what is nearby. One popular trait that can happen on many breeds of cat is polydactylism. These cats have extra toes on their feet!
No one really knows how many cat breeds there are in the world. Some people say 17 and others say 76. It is hard to tell because they are all related. Genetic testing shows that their heritage is linked. However, certain breeding has developed different cat groups. The flat faced, long haired cats like the Persians and the Himalayans make good pets. But they do look grumpy. The naked (furless) cats like the Sphinx, Bambino and Donskoy look like Egyptian statues when sitting still. One of the largest domestic cat breeds is the Maine Coon. This huge cat is very loving and playful and, believe it or not, they are excellent swimmers.
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Another District Championship trophy has made it into the hands of the GHS Volleyball Team. Goldendale swept Tri-Cities Prep and defeated Warden in 4 sets to make its way into the championship match versus River View. The much-anticipated matchup between the EWAC East and West League Champs fell solidly into the possession of the Timberwolves in just 3 sets.
With a change in the district tournament format, the first two rounds were played in the GHS Gymnasium. The old adage “There’s no place like home” definitely rang true as the Timberwolves delighted their fans with improved and enthusiastic play. Monday versus TCP was
a good warm-up for the winner-to-state match-up with Warden. On Wednesday, the Cougars tall and lanky middle hitters came to town with some firepower. Timberwolf Libero Emily Tindall dug several tough hits, which ignited the Timberwolves’ defense and their many fans. The hitting and serving for the Timberwolves was just too much for the team from Warden.
The energy in the gym was electric for the matchup with undefeated River View. The Panthers were ranked ahead of the Timberwolves in the State Coach’s Poll and the WIAA State RPI, so a hefty amount of pride was on the line for the players. The Timberwolves went to work quickly, serving and
attacking the ball so hard it caused the Panther setter several faulty ball-handling calls. The first set went to GHS with a score of 25-14. The Timberwolves continued their aggressive play with Taryn Rising leading the way with 14 Kills. Brook Blain added 8 and Lydia Hanning and Ada Garner both had 6. Maggie Gutierrez dished out 34 assists and continues to improve every match. The defense played well with Garner and Tindall both tallying 11 digs. Lexi Molnar added 10 digs and Gutierrez 9. Tindall, Rising, and Garner were solid with serve receive, allowing the Timberwolves to run offense and hit with a high kill %. The Timberwolves serving was a little less than stellar for the match (89%), which
allowed sets two and three to be a little closer with scores of 21 and 22 for the Panthers.
The Timberwolves celebrated after receiving their program record-setting 4th District Championship
Trophy, joining their fans, friends, and family with the traditional “scream circle” on the court. The Timberwolves are seeded 4th in the State Tournament, which will be played Wednesday and
Thursday in Yakima at the Sundome. Their firstround game is at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, and their opponent is Liberty High School out of Spangle, Washington.
—Jodi Bellamy
Photos by John Longfellow
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MUDDY WOLVES ROLL: Goldendale High School Football saw another victory Friday against the Columbia Coyotes. GHS won 40-0.
