Copyright (c) 2013 The Goldendale Sentinel, All rights reserved. http://www.goldendalesentinel.com/ en-us http://www.goldendalesentinel.com/ http://www.goldendalesentinel.com/cms_data/dfault/images/.TEMP/companylogoTEMP144x144-7140.jpg 144 53 The Goldendale Sentinel - RSS Feed http://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/local-man-going-to-world-series-of-poker/2579.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/local-man-going-to-world-series-of-poker/2579.htmlGood timing—and $45 he was willing to part ways with—has landed Goldendale native Robert (Rob) Gaston into the World Series of Poker competition in Las Vegas. Gaston came out on top of a poker tournament in Ellensburg which paid his $10,000 entry into the World Series of Poker plus $1,000 cash to cover his expenses to compete in the week-long event. Gaston was just a lucky passer-by. The...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/herrera-beutler-says-hanford-afghanistan-remain-major-concerns/2580.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/herrera-beutler-says-hanford-afghanistan-remain-major-concerns/2580.html“I am not a representative of the government, but of the people.”– Jaime Herrera Beutler, May 17, 2013 U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-3rd Cingressional District) has been fact finding lately, although her information is not coming from the types of information sources usually attributed to busy federal legislators: policymakers or congressional aides. Instead, the second-term...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/klickitat-vandals-softball-team-headed-to-state/2581.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/klickitat-vandals-softball-team-headed-to-state/2581.htmlKlickitat is headed to State. It was a long way to travel to face off against rival Lyle-Wishram, but the Lady Vandals left no room for doubt, defeating the Cougars 13-2 in Ellensburg on Friday. The win puts Klickitat in the State 1B tournament that starts this Friday at 1 p.m. at the Yakima Sports Complex against Colton. The format for the two districts had the top teams from District 5 and...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/butterfly-conference-coming-to-goldendale/2582.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/butterfly-conference-coming-to-goldendale/2582.htmlThe Washington Butterfly Association (WBA) will hold its 2013 Annual Conference in Goldendale for three days the end of this month. Members of the association as well as members of the public are invited to participate in the May 31-June 2 host of events. According to the WBA website conference planning notes, this is the first time the statewide conference has been held in Goldendale. Attendees...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/room-with-a-view/2583.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/room-with-a-view/2583.htmlProject Patch held an open house Thursday, and visitors enjoyed the view from the facility’s conference hall. Project Patch’s Family Life and Conference Center is located west of Goldendale on 500 acres donated by Clarence and the late Dr. Elsie Tupper. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, a short program and video about the purpose of the Center, and hikes (or drives) to...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/holiday-deadlines-in-effect/2584.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/holiday-deadlines-in-effect/2584.htmlBecause of Monday’s Memorial Day holid...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/poultry-processing-plant-opens-in-centerville/2585.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/news/poultry-processing-plant-opens-in-centerville/2585.htmlThis week Washington State Department of Agriculture inspectors gave approval for Little Farms, LLC to begin processing chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, pheasants, rabbits, emu, and ostrich. Those who raise birds and want to sell to restaurants, specialty food stores, farmers’ markets and grocery stores in the State of Washington now have a facility for processing. Oregon producers can...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/features/memorial-day-observances/2586.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/features/memorial-day-observances/2586.htmlMonday, Memorial Day, the Goldendale American Legion will conduct its annual ceremonies in honor of those who gave their lives in military service. Ceremonies will be held at: • 11 a.m. at Mountain View Ce...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/features/pacific-tent-caterpillar-outbreaks-reported-in-county/2587.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/features/pacific-tent-caterpillar-outbreaks-reported-in-county/2587.htmlPacific Tent Caterpillar populations have been on the rise and are now out-breaking in some locations in Skamania and Klickitat Counties. Pacific Tent Caterpillars generally enjoy feeding on oak leaves. When food becomes scarce, caterpillars will wander around looking for other food and may take bites out of other plants in yards and gardens. Other tent caterpillars such as the Western Tent...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/features/stewman-plays/2588.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/features/stewman-plays/2588.htmlSTEWMAN PLAYS: Steve Newman, known around town as Stewman, plays the Windy Ridge Saloon and Eatery this Friday evening at 7 p.m. Newman was one of the performers at t...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/looking-back/2589.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/looking-back/2589.html50 Years Ago – May 16, 1963 • The 1963 Cattlemen of the Year, Bill and Maxine Ownby, operate a 6,500 acre commercial cattle ranch. Bill got started in the cattle business in 1930 by trading a 1929 automobile for 18 cows. He has replaced his original cattle with purebred Herefords and has 12 cows, 89 yearlings and five registered Hereford bulls. The cows and calves are moved to summer range in...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/tractor-pull-returns-to-sellersandapos-track-this-weekend/2590.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/tractor-pull-returns-to-sellersandapos-track-this-weekend/2590.htmlThe annual vintage tractor pull is this weekend at Joe Sellers’ track on Hanging Rock Road. The event features garden tractors, ATVs, pick-up trucks and an array of classic tractors. Breakfast is available on Sunday, May 26 at 9 a.m. and food and refreshments are sold on both days. Call 261-1150 for information about entering. The pull fee is $15 with ages 13 and under free. There is no...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/obituaries/james-robinson/2591.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/obituaries/james-robinson/2591.htmlJames Phillip Robinson, 84, of White Salmon, Wash., peacefully passed away, May 16, 2013 at his home, surrounded by family. James was born in Bellingham, Wash. on Feb. 17, 1929 to Darlene (Clapp) & Robert Taylor. He later changed his last name to Robinson, after his mom married Johnny Robinson. He then had a brother, Loren. James graduated from White Salmon’s Columbia High School in 1947,...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/obituaries/randie-clary/2592.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/obituaries/randie-clary/2592.htmlRandall (Randie) Scott Clary, 50, died May 13, 2013, in Goldendale. He was born February 7, 1963 in Oregon City, Ore., to Elvis “John” Clary and Dorothy (Rieckers) Clary. Randie grew up in Goldendale and attended Goldendale public schools. After high school, he took a position as a fish processor in Alaska. Returning, he worked at several NAPA Auto Parts stores throughout the Northwest as a...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/stormy-reandaposve-lewis/2593.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/stormy-reandaposve-lewis/2593.htmlStormy Re’ve Lewis was born May 7, 2013, with the assistance of Highland Midwife Services, at her home in Goldendale, to Tamarra Strasburg. Sh...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/opinion/what-are-they-teaching-at-protester-school-these-days/2594.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/opinion/what-are-they-teaching-at-protester-school-these-days/2594.htmlWe just didn’t have enough room in our paper last week to run a picture of the professional protesters who were in town in front of the post office recently. We took a picture; we couldn’t fit it in. They’ve been here before, so it wasn’t really pressing news, and their object of protest wasn’t exactly a news flash, either. (Hint: they had a big picture of Barack Obama with a Hitler...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/humor/jamestown-starts-jell-o-bombs-first-jukebox/2595.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/humor/jamestown-starts-jell-o-bombs-first-jukebox/2595.htmlMay 22: 1843—The Great Migration begins when settlers and even more cattle leave Independence, Mo., on the Oregon Trail. Upon reaching the territory they see a sign stating, “Please Visit But Don’t Stay.” 1872—The Amnesty Act is signed by President Grant to restore full citizenship to all confederate sympathizers with the exception of about 500 persons. 1942—Mexico joins the Allies in...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/lyle-graduation-set-for-june-1/2596.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/lyle-graduation-set-for-june-1/2596.htmlWeeds were sent flying in the exuberant enthusiasm of many residents who brought the Lyle/Balch Cemetery back to a prideful resting place. Weed eaters and lawn mowers drowned out the neighborly chatter causing the families to save their catching up for the noon potluck and annual meeting at the Columbia Grange Hall. Our 2013 graduating seniors will accept their diplomas on June 1, at 2 p.m. in...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/volunteers-sought-for-arts-festival-and-bicycle-tour/2597.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/volunteers-sought-for-arts-festival-and-bicycle-tour/2597.htmlSo the weather this spring has been very odd; hot for this time of year and very dry alternating with periods of more normal cold temperatures and rain showers. Although there was one good rain last week, basically it is dry. Wondering what this means for fire season this summer if it continues to be dry. A more cheerful aspect of summer, is that it also brings with it the many exciting events...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/rural-7-announces-burn-ban/2598.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/rural-7-announces-burn-ban/2598.htmlSummer is almost here with Memorial Day coming this weekend, and the Rural 7 Burn Ban goes into effect at midnight May 29. The grass is already getting very dry. Last Friday’s Goldendale Sentinel’s Java Talk continued its conversation about a level 3 sex offender that just arrived in Goldendale. Even though there are three level 3 sex offenders in Klickitat County, this is the first one for...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/birthday-wishes-to-clemmers/2599.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/birthday-wishes-to-clemmers/2599.htmlGlenwood Grange 94 will be on hand to greet visitors and serve coffee at the Mt. Adams Cemetery on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. This is a great opportunity for cemetery guests to visit and reminisce over the Memorial Day weekend. Best wishes to the Greg Dechand and Bethany Putnam as they compete at the Washington State 1B track meet in Cheney this weekend! Happy birthday to Jeanette and Jim...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/grandstand-gets-new-band-stand/2600.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/community/grandstand-gets-new-band-stand/2600.htmlYvonne and David Nye are researching her Aunt Elsie Giles who came to the Bickleton Country in the early 1900s from London, England. They will be here for about three weeks and will do a program for the Historical Society on May 28. The Senior Lunch is at 11:30 and if you are not a regular and intend to attend the lunch you should call Jennifer at the store to tell her to put your name on the...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/blotter/east-district-court/2601.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/blotter/east-district-court/2601.htmlApril 16•Jacob Arthur Lind: No Contact/Protection Order Violation (1/1/13); Guilty plea, 364 days/364 susp., fines/fees $518, 24 months bench probation. •Jacob Arthur Lind: No Contact/Protection Order Violation (1/1/13); Dismissed per state’s motion. •Jacob Arthur Lind: No Contact/Protection Order Violation (1/3/13); Dismissed per state’s motion. •Omar Christian Rangel: DWLS 2...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/sports-calendar/01122012130840388326.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/sports-calendar/01122012130840388326.html*All game/match locations and times a...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/timberwolves-shut-out-of-field-events-send-runners-to-state-meet-as-cameron-sweeps-sprints/2602.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/timberwolves-shut-out-of-field-events-send-runners-to-state-meet-as-cameron-sweeps-sprints/2602.htmlConsistency has been the ally of Briley Cameron through this track season. The Goldendale junior has raced in 22 sprints this year and has been the picture of consistency…consistent in his compact style of running, consistent in his times and consistent in his finishes. Cameron has run his race in every event and more times than not, he has finished first. He did it twice last Friday when it...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/mcandie-third-at-district-tennis-advances-to-state/2603.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/mcandie-third-at-district-tennis-advances-to-state/2603.htmlDakota McAndie fought his way through a tough District tournament to qualify for the State combined 1A, 2B, 1B tennis tournament, which begins this Friday in Yakima. The Goldendale junior is the only Timberwolf to advance and will face Charles Wright’s Austin Kelley. It is a double elimination tournament, but McAndie will need to win his first three matches to have a shot at first or second...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/date-changed-for-pigskin-and-grappler-classic-golf/2604.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/date-changed-for-pigskin-and-grappler-classic-golf/2604.htmlThe Goldendale Pigskin and Grappler Classic has been moved to June 2, starting at 1 p.m. following a lunch that will be served at noon. The event will take place at the Goldendale Golf Course. Teams of five members with a fee of $40 per member will compete for a host of prizes. The event is held in support of the Goldendale football team camp and the Goldendale Wrestling Club. Contact Keith...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/clinton-and-brown-set-school-records-at-1b-regional-track-meet/2605.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/clinton-and-brown-set-school-records-at-1b-regional-track-meet/2605.htmlTwo Bickleton records fell on Saturday as the combined District 5 and District 6 Regional track meet was held in Ephrata. From the first meet of the year, Lindsay Brown and Peter Clinton challenged the Bickleton High School records in the high jump and pole vault, respectively. They came close several times and Brown did manage to tie Katelynn Clinton for the record at 5-feet, but the records...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/second-team-all-conference/2606.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/second-team-all-conference/2606.htmlTim Bartkowski, left and Lucas Denney were selected to the SCAC west second team All Conference. Bartkowski hit .407 with three home runs an...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/wanderscheid-on-the-hunt-for-a-second-title/2607.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/wanderscheid-on-the-hunt-for-a-second-title/2607.htmlBree Wanderscheid took another step closer toward defending her State 1A golf title by running away with the district tournament in Cle Elum for an 18 stroke win. Wanderscheid began her day with a 33 on the back nine and followed with a 37 on the front for a 2-under par 70. Bailey Wangler, of La Salle was second with an 88. With only three girls advancing to State, Wanderscheid was the only...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/equestrian-drill-team-17th-at-state/2608.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/equestrian-drill-team-17th-at-state/2608.htmlGoldendale’s equestrian team finished their season at the State meet in Moses Lake over the weekend. While they didn’t bring any hardware home, their coaches said they were proud of the dedication and hard work through the year that got them to the State meet. The drill team with all four members, Elizabeth Matula, Heather McElravy, Makiah Steen and Amelia Tyndall placed 17th with their...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/free-golf-day-at-goldendale/2609.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/free-golf-day-at-goldendale/2609.htmlThe Goldendale Golf Club is hosting a morning of free golf, June 9, for all patrons that live in Goldendale and the surrounding communities. Everyone is invited to come golf with members and friends. The free golf event kicks off with a breakfast served by the men’s club for $3 a plate, starting at 7:30 a.m. Golf begins at 8 a.m. with golf carts available for rent. There will also be games at...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/t-wolves-miss-state-by-an-out/2610.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/sports/t-wolves-miss-state-by-an-out/2610.htmlUp by three runs with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, Goldendale’s faithful were ready to explode with excitement, anticipating a trip to the State softball tournament, at the same time holding back, trying not to jinx the outcome. If there was a jinx, it came off the bats of Columbia-Burbank and a tricky wind that kicked up at the Hanford High School ball field. Four straight hits...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/calendar/calendar-of-events/052720111919540647806.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/calendar/calendar-of-events/052720111919540647806.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinelhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/funnies/funnies-extra-online/041920112035213024595.htmlhttp://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2013/05/22/funnies/funnies-extra-online/041920112035213024595.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 10:37:00 PSTArticles from the May 22, 2013 edition of The Goldendale Sentinel