Headliners ready for really big Show
Lou Marzeles
Editor
The Second Annual Goldendale Regional Home and Garden Show is upon us—this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Fairgrounds—and its two best-known names are ready to do what they do best.
Ed Hume is celebrating his 42nd year as a gardening personality. His weekly television show is the longest continuous-running gardening show in North America, and there are some who claim there isn’t a longer running such show in the world. He has also had a weekly radio show and has written for various local, regional, and national publications. Hume is also a well-known and well-received speaker.
At one time his weekly television show, “Gardening in America,” was seen in approximately 50 million homes across the United States and in Japan. Currently his weekly program is seen on KONG TV in Seattle.
The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Hume is especially proud of his induction into the Garden Writers Association Hall of Fame, the highest honor the association gives. He has also received the National Garden Communicators Award (1977). Hume is recipient of the coveted National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle. He is an honorary Master Gardener; Certified Professional Horticulturist; honorary member of the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals; and is an honorary lifetime member of the Washington Sate Nursery and Landscape Association. In October of 2006, Hume was awarded the WaFlorA Cup, the highest honor of the Washington Floricultural Association.
Brian Santos is known as the Wall Wizard. “Knowledge is power,” he likes to say. “It’s what you don’t know that can hurt you.” This simple premise serves as the foundation for Santos’ popular presentations on painting, special finishes, and wall coverings. Santos is a master interiors guru armed with the tricks and tips of the trade that take the fear out of home improvement projects. “My mission is to educate people,” he says. “The manufacturers put out great products, but they don’t really tell people how to use them properly. Anyone can pick up a brush—the problem is knowing what to do with it.”
As a fourth-generation licensed finishing contractor, Santos learned at a young age from his father and grandfather the value of working with his hands. While owning a successful contracting company, Santos discovered that people wanted to learn how to paint, faux finish, and wallpaper, but had limited resources from which to draw from. That’s when he started presenting home improvement workshops at home and garden shows around the world.
For over 25 years, Santos has given in excess of 5,000 Wall Magic workshops to more than one million do-it-yourselfers all over the world. Santos’ past clients include former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, actress Doris Day, and Star Wars creator George Lucas. Santos has also has appeared on numerous national television shows, including HGTV’s Smart Solutions, ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today show, as well as the Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel.
Presby Museum begins 48th season of history and memory
The Presby Museum, home of the Klickitat County Historical Society, opens for its 48th season on Thursday, April 15. The 1902 Presby Mansion houses rooms furnished in the style of the period along with many rooms filled with historical artifacts.
This year “Clicatat” County continues its sesquicentennial celebration. An act to create the county was passed by the Territorial Government on Dec. 20, 1859.
A trip to the Homestead Cabin allows one to see how people lived 150 years ago. The Historical Society displays many local business items and the original Sentinel press in the Annex. The Carriage House displays some of the farming collection and is also the window into the one room School House. This recreated school room represents more than 120 small schools that once dotted the County landscape. A recent accession has expanded the military displays from the Civil War through to Desert Storm.
In this significant year for the county, the Historical Society invites everyone to visit the Museum and view the many treasures that are being preserved. A nominal fee is charged unless one is a member of the Historical Society. All are invited to become members.
The Presby Museum, at 127 West Broadway in Goldendale, along with its research library and gift shop, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 15.
Area retailers in compliance with youth tobacco sales law
The Klickitat County Public Health Department recently conducted youth compliance checks at 19 tobacco retailers throughout Klickitat County. One hundred percent of the retailers were in compliance with the Youth Access Law.
“This is a great improvement over 2009 when approximately 10 percent of the retailers were found to be in violation of the Youth Access Law,” Margaret Pillon, RN, Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator at Klickitat County Health Department said.
As part of the compliance checks, a 16-year-old youth volunteer from Columbia High School in White Salmon attempted to purchase cigarettes at each of the retailers within the county, using his valid personal identification. (All youth volunteers are trained in the Youth Tobacco Purchase Survey protocols before participating in the project with the Klickitat County Health Department.)
In 1993, the Washington State Legislature passed the Youth Access Law to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco to Washington youth. The Youth Access Law requires that tobacco products not be sold to anyone under the age of 18. Klickitat County and other counties around the state conduct compliance checks on tobacco retailers to enforce this law and decrease youth access to tobacco, thus decreasing the potential for youth starting down the road towards tobacco addiction.
Congratulations to the following tobacco retailers in Klickitat County who were found compliant with the Youth Access Law:
Harvest Market
Hattenhauer Distributing
Bingen Superette
Bridge Mart
BZ Corner Grocery & Gas
Trout Lake Grocery
Shade Tree Enterprises
Glenwood General Store
Klickitat Trader
Canyon Market
Lyle Merc Market
Murdock Mini Mart
Holcomb’s Sentry Market
IGA Market
Mt. View Shell
Goldendale Market Place
Pat’s Ranch Mart
Corner Chevron Deli & Subs
Riverview Mini Mart
Both tobacco retail clerks and store owners are fined by the Washington State Liquor Control Board when they are found non-compliant with this Youth Access Law. In addition, the shop’s tobacco license may be suspended if they continue to violate the law. Being informed of the laws and the correct ways to comply are the key ways for retailers to avoid penalties.
“All too often I’ve had clerks tell me that they did not know the correct way to check ID or I’ve experienced clerks who just did not request to see ID when the youth volunteer asked for a pack of cigarettes,” said Pillon. “The management in the tobacco retail business need to make sure their employees always request ID from anyone who looks under the age of 35 and to make sure their workers are trained to properly check ID.” Pillon said.
According to Jane Palmer, RN, Clinical Division Nurse Manager, “In our efforts to decrease youth tobacco use, limiting easy access to these products is one of the best strategies. Using tobacco products has a negative health impact. The bottom line is we want a healthier future for our youth and community.”
Anyone working for a tobacco retailer and wishing more information on the Youth Access Law or how to correctly check ID may contact Margaret Pillon, RN at (509) 493-2235 or the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
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