http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/ Stories from the White Salmon Enterprise (c)2013, Eagle Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved Join the Whitson PTO at its 21st annual Silent Auction and Ice Cream Social on Friday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school gym. Hundreds of items donated by local businesses and individuals will be available for bidding. Pizza and hot dogs, generously donated by Beneventi's Pizza and ice cream donated by the Hood River Inn, will be available for purchase, along with beverages and goodies galore. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14119/choose-from-hundreds-of-items-at-annual-silent-auction-ice-cream-social Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:04:43 GMT 14119 Skamania County Emergency Medical Services will be hosting an Open House out of its station at 253 SW 1st Street in Stevenson from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18. Multiple organizations will be present with demonstrations and informational presentations. Camas/Washougal Fire Department will be holding a child car seat clinic, PeaceHealth SW will be holding a bike helmet fitting. They will be selling helmets for $10. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14118/skamania-county-ems-to-host-open-house Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:47 GMT 14118 The White Salmon Valley Community Library invites readers to take part in the final book discussion of the library's spring discussion series on Wednesday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in the library's Sprint/Baker Gallery. Copies of the May discussion title, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed are now available for participants to pick up at the library's front desk. Wild is described by Dani Shapiro of The New York Times Book Review as "a spectacular book...Gripping...A breathtaking adventure tale and a profound meditation on the nature of grief and survival...A literary and human triumph." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14114/attend-final-book-talk Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:47 GMT 14114 The 3rd annual Clothing Swap at Katina's Cafe in White Salmon will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bring some clothes, take some back. Cost is $15 and includes wine and appetizers. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14115/swap-clothes Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:47 GMT 14115 Columbia Gorge Community College is piloting a program that will provide local high school graduates an opportunity to attend college tuition free for up to two years. The program, named Gorge Scholars, will provide full tuition waivers to qualifying high school graduates and registered home school students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (for high school students), achieve the required minimum placement test scores, and enroll full time (12-18 credits) in the fall term immediately following their high school graduation. Gorge Scholars will start in fall 2013 and is modeled after a similar program at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14116/cgcc-providing-full-tuition-scholarships-to-honors-students Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:47 GMT 14116 The annual Bicoastal Media/Guild Mortgage Company Home and Lifestyle Show will open the doors Friday, April 26, at 5 p.m. at its new location at the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles. The show continues Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. There is no admission charge for the public. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14117/home-lifestyle-show-returns-with-new-location Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:47 GMT 14117 In this week's edition of The Enterprise, we're carrying a story that was published in the April 17 edition of the Hood River News about a Snowden family who raced to Providence Memorial Hospital in Hood River the morning of April 14 to have a baby that was arriving much sooner than expected. According to the story (see page XX), the family ran stop signs, sped, drove the wrong way down Dock Grade Road (to be fair, it used to be a two-way road not that long ago), and blew through the tollbooth on the Hood River Bridge in a desperate attempt to get to Providence, because "there's no longer a maternity ward at Skyline (Hospital) in White Salmon." Ultimately, the child was born happy and healthy on the shoulder of State Street in Hood River. However, Skyline Hospital CEO Robb Kimmes says the family didn't have to go to such great lengths and fears families on the Washington side of the Gorge are unaware that Skyline still has the capability to deliver babies even without a birthing center. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14110/skyline-ceo-wants-to-clear-up-misconceptions-caused-by-birthing-center-closurebr Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:02 GMT 14110 THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Lyle Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m., Lyle fire hall. WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14111/goings-on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:02 GMT 14111 Are your educational finances in need of intensive care? The Skyline Foundation's Wayne M. Henkle, M.D. Scholarship is specifically for residents of western Klickitat or eastern Skamania counties who seek secondary education or further training in health care. Recipients must be dedicated to returning this area to work or volunteer in the health field for at least one year. The Foundation funds up to $2,000 of total scholarships per year (most recipients receive $500-$1,000), depending on the requested amounts and number of awards granted. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14112/skyline-foundation-offers-scholarship-opportunity Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:02 GMT 14112 The White Salmon Arts Council is offering $250 for the poster design selected for this year's Art and Wine Fusion. This is the 9th annual Fusion event in White Salmon scheduled for July 27. Artists display their work, local wineries offer tastings and musicians perform on Jewett Blvd. in downtown White Salmon. The White Salmon Arts Council wants lots of people to come and have a great time with their families and friends. To do that people need to know about the event, so the council needs a poster that is unique, interesting, one that grabs and excites, one that's upbeat and fun. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14113/arts-council-seeks-poster-art Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:02 GMT 14113 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14103/last-chance-for-grant-writing-class Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14103 By Audrey Bentz 365-3600 amsong@gorge.net http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14104/thanks-for-collecting-trash Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14104 By the Trout Lake Newswriters tlnewswriters@gmail.com http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14105/a-spread-of-talent-at-show Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14105 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS Glenwood High School students will dress up in their finery for the prom to be held at the White Salmon Elks Lodge on April 27. The theme for this year's prom is "Masquerade." DJ Brian Whitefield will keep the couples on the floor with great dance music from 8 until midnight. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14106/prom-coming-this-weekend Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14106 JOHN SAMUELSON John Richard Samuelson, 92, passed away on April 13, 2013, at his home. He was born on Aug. 26, 1920, in Las Animas, Colo., to Carl and Dixie Samuelson. John graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1938. After high school he was attending the University of Missouri until World War II broke out. John was a navigator on B-24 bombers in some of the longest missions in the South Pacific. He was very proud of his military career. After the war, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1951. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14107/obituaries Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14107 KLICKITAT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE On April 19, the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office was notified of a burglary in progress at a residence on Windy Bluff Road in White Salmon. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14108/police Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14108 The subject of commercial zoning in downtown White Salmon returned the White Salmon City Council agenda on April 17. A letter from downtown business owner James Kacena dated April 8 prompted a discussion regarding perceived roadblocks to development and investment in the Commercial District. Kacena noted in his letter that he had attended a Business Partners planning meeting on April 2 at which City Councilor George Rau led a discussion "about some proposed ordinances to encourage downtown building owners to improve the appearance of their buildings." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14109/commercial-parking-topic-of-wscc Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:23 GMT 14109 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL A Goldendale man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on State Route 97 at milepost 6, five miles south of Goldendale. The accident occurred on April 10, 2013, at approximately 1:02 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14101/police Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:10:34 GMT 14101 DONALD GOWER Don W. Gower, Trout Lake, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was born Jan. 10, 1930, in Quincy, Ill., to Mildred and Edward Gower. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14102/obituaries Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:10:34 GMT 14102 By BEN MITCHELL The Enterprise A runner from White Salmon and a runner from Trout Lake who were participating in Monday's Boston Marathon were unharmed after two explosive devices detonated near the race's finish line in downtown Boston, Mass., at around 2:50 p.m. EST, leaving three dead and approximately 150 injured as of Tuesday morning. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14097/local-runners-escape-unharmed-from-boston-marathon-bombings Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:34:40 GMT 14097 On April 5, middle school students from all over the state of Washington competed in the state level of the National Geographic Bee. The competitors earned a place in the state competition by winning their school's geography bee and then passing a written test. Fifth-grade student Flavio Trejo represented Henkle Middle School at the state bee in Tacoma. Flavio completed against 110 fourth- through eighth-grade students and finished an impressive 11th place. This was a great accomplishment for Flavio, especially considering that the majority of the competitors were seventh- and eighth-graders. This year's state winner was a seventh-grade student named Owen Benda from Open Window School in Bellevue. State winners advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C., in May. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14098/henkle-fifth-grader-flavio-trejo-places-11th-in-state-geography-bee Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:34:40 GMT 14098 THURSDAY, APRIL 18 WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. Mt. Adams Elks Lodge #1868 meeting, 7:30 p.m., White Salmon. Pre-lodge dinner at 6 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14099/goings-on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:34:40 GMT 14099 At its April 9 meeting at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, the Columbia River Gorge Commission began charting an action plan to continue to protect the region's farms and forests, provide outdoor recreation opportunities and ensure local cities and towns have the ability to create good jobs and affordable homes now and in the future. A warm welcome by The Dalles Mayor Steve Lawrence and Wasco County Commission Chair Rod Runyon set the tone for positive, regional collaboration as Gorge Commissioners considered potential priorities for the coming year. After much discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to: http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14100/gorge-commission-charts-priorities Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:34:40 GMT 14100 On April 27, Community Enrichment for Klickitat and Skamania County (CEKC) will sponsor a grant-writing workshop at the Lyle Activity Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about any aspect of grant writing is encouraged to attend. Information presented will include grant-writing basics, finding funding resources, how to administer a grant and more. The emphasis will be on small community grants but aspects of large grants will be addressed as well. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14096/grant-writing-workshop-coming-to-lyle Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:04:06 GMT 14096 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS Dru and Chelsy (Wheelhouse) Simerson of Carson City, Nev., welcomed their second son into the world on March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day. Derek Lee Simerson weighed 9 pounds and was 20.5 inches long at birth. Derek's big brother Conner was happy to have "his baby" join him at home. Local grandparents are Rich and Dannet Wheelhouse; great-grandparents include Frieda Sheridan of Glenwood and Dick and Neva Wheelhouse of Goldendale. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14091/babies-born-on-holidays Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:20:14 GMT 14091 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14092/grange-looking-for-interested-residents Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:20:14 GMT 14092 By the Trout Lake Newswriters tlnewswriters@gmail.com http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14093/educational-opportunities-abound Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:20:14 GMT 14093 Seaman completes basic training Navy Seaman Recruit Matthew W. Leon, son of Susan Gladso of Albert Lea, Minn. and Peter F. Leon, of Bingen, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14094/reporting-home Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:20:14 GMT 14094 On April 22, 2013, Tilth Producers of Washington and WSU Small Farms team is sponsoring a farm walk in Klickitat County at the Klickitat Canyon Winery and Meadowlark Vineyard in Lyle called 'Agricultural Habitat Restoration: Reconnecting the vineyard to the Ecosystem." The walk will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. There will be a sign in from noon to 12:30 p.m. Space is limited to 30 people and pre-registration encouraged Robin Dobson and Kathleen Perillo practice eco-dynamic farming in their five-acre vineyard. They employ no-tilling and introduce abundant native flora into the farm and among crop plants so that biodiversity is naturally restored and out-competes harmful pests. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14095/take-a-farm-walk-in-lyle Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:20:14 GMT 14095 More than 70 glass artists, including White Salmon resident Linda Steider, will show and sell their creations and several will demonstrate the techniques of their creations at the 13th annual Glass Gallery Show at the Gathering of the Guilds, scheduled for April 26-28 at the Oregon Convention Center. The free show is open Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m to 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Demonstrations occur every two hours between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and ending at 3 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14087/local-artist-to-participate-in-portland-show Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:06:36 GMT 14087 Tammy A. Branom of Carson has assembled some of her flash fiction and short stories into a self-published book. Entitled "Random Variables: A Capricious Collection of Short Stories," this is an un-themed assortment of unpredictable plots. Some tales members of the community will recognize from Facebook posts. For other stories, this is their first publication appearance. "Friends and relatives asked for a compilation, and so I obliged," the author said. "My husband, Scott, also urged me to put this together and was my biggest support." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14088/gorge-writer-self-publishes-short-story-collection Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:06:36 GMT 14088 High school jazz bands from the Mid-Columbia will gather for their 12th annual Mid-Columbia Jazz Night on Monday, April 22, at 6 :30 p.m. at the civic ballroom in The Dalles. Participating in this year's event are jazz ensembles from The Dalles/Wahtonka, White Salmon, Goldendale and Hood River. Come out and listen to the local area high school talent. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for a family. Tickets are available at the door. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14089/listen-to-jazz-from-high-schools Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:06:36 GMT 14089 So how many salmon and sturgeon do sea lions at Bonneville Dam actually consume? If you remove sea lions from the Bonneville Dam area, do they return? Can't you just chase them away? The man with the answers to these and many other sea lion-related questions will be at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson on April 21. Bjorn van der Leeuw, a wildlife and fisheries biologist with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Bonneville Dam, will give a presentation on the Corps' sea lion program beginning at 2 p.m. in the museum's DeGroote Theater. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14090/learn-more-about-bonneville-dam-sea-lions-on-sunday Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:06:36 GMT 14090 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident on State Route 97 at milepost 33, 21 miles north of Goldendale. The accident occurred on April 8, 2013, at approximately 2:22 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14086/police Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:55:14 GMT 14086 THURSDAY, APRIL 11 WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. Mt. Adams Elks Lodge #1868 meeting, 7:30 p.m., White Salmon. Pre-lodge dinner at 6 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14085/goings-on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:49:04 GMT 14085 The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile, which travels the state offering examination to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be in White Salmon on April 15-26. The SmileMobile will be at the Head Start, 555 NW Loop Road, April 15 and 16, at the United Methodist Church, 341 N. Main St., on April 18-26. Follow-up treatment appointments will be scheduled on a space available basis for the duration of our stay. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14084/smilemobile-coming-to-white-salmon Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:42:20 GMT 14084 Smasne Cellars, producers of several wines in the state of Washington including AlmaTerra in Bingen, was named "Washington Winery of the Year, 2013" by Wine Press Northwest. AlmaTerra is a project between Smasne Cellars winemarker Robert Smasne and Alan Busacca, a retired WSU geology professor who wrote the petitions for the Wahluke Slope and Lake Chelan American Viticultural Areas. They operate a tasting room in Bingen which is currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. For current hours call 637-2633. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14083/smasne-cellars-named-winery-of-the-year Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:38:48 GMT 14083 The Mid-Columbia Lions Follies will present "The Wacky Wild West" as its 37th annual show. Dates are April 11, 12, and 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Hood River Middle School Auditorium. The show uses the old-time westerns as its base, including characters from Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Big Valley, and the Lone Ranger. The story takes place in a fictional town called Beverly Gulch, Nev. This opens the door for the housewives and hillbillies of Beverly Gulch to take over. As chaos clashes with the law, an upcoming town festival and a large payroll shipment, the story unfolds. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14078/lions-follies-returns-with-wacky-western Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:52:54 GMT 14078 At the April 18 meeting of the Native Plant Society, Andrea Ruchty, a US Forest Service botanist for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, will present a slide show introduction to some of the rare plants, lichens, and bryophytes of the area. She will include an introduction to the identification of lichens, with collections to explore via hand lens. Included also will be a brief synopsis of how botany is practiced in the Forest Service, with information about how you can get involved in the management of your federal lands and in rare plant conservation efforts. Ruchty received her bachelor's degree from the University of Puget Sound and her master's degree in botany/ecology from Oregon State University. Her work at OSU focused on epiphytic lichen and bryophyte communities in riparian areas of the Coast Range of Oregon. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14079/slide-show-looks-at-rare-forest-plants Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:52:54 GMT 14079 Jeffrey Marks was born in this White Salmon in 1970. It was here where he took his first steps, learned how to ride a tricycle -- and unwittingly saw his first alleged spirit. "It was dark, but I could see the form walking by my bed. All of a sudden, it darted toward me as if it was going to hurt me," Marks said. The attack never came, as he buried himself under the covers and waited for morning. It wasn't the first time he had seen such things."I always heard footsteps by my bed, no matter where we lived." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14080/white-salmon-native-speaks-with-heaven Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:52:54 GMT 14080 Renea Campbell of Goldendale is Klickitat County's newest Clerk. Campbell, a native of Klickitat County who grew up in Glenwood, took over this week for longtime County Clerk Saundra Olson, whose resignation from office took effect Monday. She submitted her notice of retirement to the Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 25. Klickitat County voters elected Olson, of Centerville, to her first of four 4-year terms in 1998. Olson had been employed in the Clerk's Office for many years before running for a seat left open by the retirement of Kay Cameron. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14081/county-clerk-steps-down Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:52:54 GMT 14081 Whitson Elementary School is currently registering kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. Children who are five-years-old before Sept. 1, 2013, are eligible to register for kindergarten. Parents need to bring the kindergartener's birth certificate, immunization record and a photograph (to be left in the child's cumulative file for identification. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14082/time-to-register-for-kindergarten Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:52:54 GMT 14082 Gorge Grown Food Network invites the public to come meet local farmers and ranchers at the 2nd annual CSA Farm Open House at Dog River Coffee in Hood River on Wednesday, April 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. CSA is short for Community Supported Agriculture -- an innovative way to purchase local food that has risen in popularity in the last decade. By operating with the CSA model, farms invite their customers to become "members" for the season. CSA members are subscribed to weekly boxes of whatever is seasonal and fresh. The upfront subscription fee provides farmers with early season cash flow, and it makes local food easily accessible. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14072/csa-farms-to-gather-for-open-house Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14072 Any adult or teen in need of, or renewing a Food Handling/Worker Card, a class is being offered on Monday, April 15, at the Lyle Lions Community Center. The class is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A $10 fee will be paid directly to the Klickitat County Health Department, further information is given at the time of the class. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14073/lyle-lions-offer-food-handler-class Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14073 WSU names honor students Washington State University's president's honor roll for the 2013 fall semester was recently released. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14074/reporting-home Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14074 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14075/annual-clean-up-coming-saturday Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14075 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS What a gorgeous area we live in! The grass is greening up and starting to grow for the cattle and wildlife. The daffodils are showing off their bright yellow hats; and the trees are budding up and promising to start sprouting leaves! This morning I was fortunate enough to hear and see two Sand Hill cranes fly over as their special songs announced their presence. If spring isn't the favorite season...it has to be a close second to autumn! Just makes you glad to be alive as this beautiful new season unfolds before our very eyes! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14076/sand-hill-cranes-make-presence-known Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14076 By the Trout Lake Newswriters tlnewswriters@gmail.com http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14077/check-out-senior-dinner Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14077 Regardless of the wet, rainy spring, wildfire season officially begins April 15, as specified by state law. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to remind people that the risk of wildfires can change rapidly during the spring when warmer, drier weather occurs with increasing frequency. Wildfires can damage natural resources, destroy homes, and threaten the safety of the public and the firefighters who protect forests and communities. As of April 8, seventeen forest fires have already been reported this year on lands protected by DNR. During last year, a total of 794 fires burned approximately 68,347 acres. In 2012, 94 percent of the wildfires that burned on DNR-protected lands were contained to less than 10 acres in size. Overall, 79 percent of the wildfires on DNR-protected lands in 2012 were human-caused. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14071/wildfire-season-officially-starts Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:16 GMT 14071 It's that time of year again. Time to clean up the yard, clean out the garage, and get rid of tall grass and debris which can be a fire hazard around your property. Time to take pride in your place, in your neighborhood, and in your community. The 18th Annual Community Pride Cleanup is scheduled to take place Friday, April 26, from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14070/18th-annual-clean-up-coming-april-26-27-28 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:44:48 GMT 14070 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to join its park rangers for the annual Earth Day event at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Seufert Park April 20. This year, the park rangers will host a spring clean up in the historic Seufert rose garden. This unique turn-of-the century garden is home to a wide variety of antique roses. Volunteers are needed to help pull weeds, prune, and offer a little tender loving care. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14069/the-dalles-ranger-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-park-clean-up Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:20:02 GMT 14069 Treat Yourself to Theatre on Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m. at Bethel Congregational United Church in White Salmon. The evening begins with a staged-reading of the one-act play "Cell," followed by mouth-watering dessert and discussion. A special performance of the HAVEN Teen Theatre Troupe will complete the event. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14066/treat-yourself-to-theatre Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:51:25 GMT 14066 The Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival presents the first annual Stevenson's Barnstorming Bluegrass Concert and Dance, Saturday, April 13, in the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The event kicks off at noon. As the festival gets ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary this July, the one-day Barnstorming event kicks off Stevenson Bluegrass in the spring! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14067/bluegrass-concert-dance-coming-to-skamania-county-fairgrounds Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:51:25 GMT 14067 Join White Salmon musicians Roger and Diane Gadway at the Hood River Library on Friday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. for "An Evening with Scott Joplin." The Gadways, who perform as the duo 'Gadzukes', will showcase Joplin's music along with a narrative history of his life and the time that gave rise to his compositions. Joplin was an African-American composer and pianist who achieved fame for his ragtime compositions, and was later dubbed "The King of Ragtime." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14068/an-evening-with-scott-joplin-at-hr-library Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:51:25 GMT 14068 Next March 30, the state of Washington will celebrate its first Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to recognize those who served in and returned home from the Vietnam War, and to honor those service members who are still unaccounted for by the U.S. military. Legislation introduced in the Legislature on Jan. 23 -- by 14th Dist. Rep. Norm Johnson (R-Yakima) and co-sponsored by 36 others -- passed the 98-member House of Representatives on Feb. 20, by a vote of 97-0. It cleared the Senate on March 25 by a vote of 48-0, with one member not voting. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill into law last Friday during a signing ceremony in the governor's conference room. That was followed by readings of a resolution recognizing and honoring Vietnam veterans for their service to the country, in the House and the Senate. Moreover, recognition ceremonies were held on Friday in Olympia, at the State Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Capitol campus, and at the Veterans Center in Spokane. Hundreds of veterans attended the Olympia ceremony, where they were greeted by fellow citizens, "Welcome Home!" http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14055/state-to-celebrate-vietnam-vets Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14055 The White Salmon area will once again be boasting a bevy of talented artists who will soon be opening up their studios to the public in the upcoming 7th Annual Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour. The juried, self-directed tour is produced by Gorge Artists Inc. and features artists from all over the Columbia Gorge who will be showing off their work in their studios and offering insight into their respective creative processes. The event will be held Friday through Sunday, April 12-14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at artists' studios throughout the Columbia Gorge. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14056/white-salmon-artists-open-their-studios-to-the-public Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14056 ARLIN ULLRICH Arlin Leon Ullrich, 74, passed away at his home in White Salmon on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born to Dorothy Elsie (Ammons) and Gordon Leon Ullrich in Longview on Nov. 27, 1938. Mr. Ullrich served in the Army National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge in February of 1965. Arlin worked for many years as a professional musician, recording songs with bands The Valliants and the Col-Lee-Jets, and playing with musicians Bobby Darrin, Vance Barrett, Dennis Wayne, Gene Vincent and Buddy Knox. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14057/obituaries Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14057 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL One person was injured in a motor vehicle/bicycle accident on State Route 14 near milepost 33, three miles west of North Bonneville. The accident occurred on March 30, 2013, at approximately 1:12 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14058/police Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14058 The following information was provided by the Klickitat County Prosecutor's Office. "My administration is a little past the first term halfway mark. I am happy to report that my office has made substantial strides in fulfilling the promises pledged in my campaign. This office no longer outsources felony case preparation, trials or appeals and continues to reduce the amount of money spent by other departments on specialized civil litigation. I have implemented a new driving while suspended program and digital filing system. I have become a Certified Child Abuse Forensic Investigator and have been appointed by the Governor to the Washington State Forensic Counsel. My office is prevailing in criminal prosecutions and increasing sentences for violent offenders. My administration continues to save you, the taxpayer, money. My office is continuing to build strong working relations with law enforcement to ensure successful prosecutions and community safety. I am constantly striving to make my administration stronger and more responsive to the specific needs of our community. If you have questions or concerns, I encourage you to stop by for a chat. This is your office and my administration is working for you." Lori Hoctor, Klickitat County Prosecutor Prosecution Highlights: http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14059/prosecutors-corner Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14059 Klickitat County's Department of Emergency Management plans to conduct a Bingen Point Emergency Preparedness workshop on Thursday, April 11, at the White Salmon Fire Hall, 119 N.E. Church Ave. The two-hour forum (from 10 a.m. to noon) will focus on what the respective interested parties -- employers, employees, emergency responders, and so forth -- need to do in response to scenarios ranging from a minor incident to a total access closure. "It will be an opportunity for everyone to know who is involved if something were to happen [on Bingen Point] and to prepare on all levels, from evacuation to traffic control," Emergency Management Director Ed Powell said in a March 28 memorandum to invited participants. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14060/bingen-point-is-the-subject-of-emergency-preparedness Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14060 THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Columbia Gorge United meeting, 7:30 p.m., Rock Creek Recreation Center, Stevenson. WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14061/goings-on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14061 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS What beautiful weather we all enjoyed over the weekend for the Easter activities! Reports are that many Easter eggs were found at the community park on Saturday even though the Easter Bunny had cleverly hidden them. The Easter Sunrise Service at Jorgensen's OK Ranch was outstanding! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14062/many-easter-eggs-found-at-park Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14062 By Audrey Bentz 365-3600 amsong@gorge.net http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14063/time-for-spring-clean-up Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14063 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14064/grange-membership-chair-to-administer-cpr Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14064 By the Trout Lake Newswriters tlnewswriters@gmail.com http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14065/april-will-be-busy-month Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:44:43 GMT 14065 Henkle Middle School's Knowledge Bowl team emerged from the 2013 season as league champions. Even more remarkable is the fact that, over the course of the last two years, it has never lost even a single game within each match. The league consists of 10 schools where each school brings three teams to a match. Each match consists of three to four schools competing to answer trivia questions related to science, history, the arts and literature. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14050/henkle-knowledge-bowl-team-finishes-as-league-champs Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:09:01 GMT 14050 For 17 years, Washington Gorge Action Programs has operated a Community Youth Center for children in Bingen and White Salmon. It is the only Youth Center of its kind operating in the Columbia River Gorge. The Center began in 1995 and is funded through several sources: Klickitat County Commissioners, City of Bingen, City of White Salmon, Rotary Club of White Salmon/Bingen, Soroptimist International Mt. Adams, White Salmon Arts Council, United Way, NAILBA Grant, United Methodist Church, Bethel Congregational Church, and private donations. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14051/youth-center-celebrates-17-years Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:09:01 GMT 14051 Northwest Natural Gas Company wants gas customers to be alert for a new scam that's circulating. Scammers call customers claiming to be from NW Natural. The scammers tell the customer they have a past due payment that needs to be paid immediately with cash to avoid having gas shut off. The caller directs the customer to go to a Western Union and then call back for details on where to wire the cash payment. Over the past three weeks, seven different NW Natural customers, mostly minority-owned businesses in the Portland area, reported receiving the scam phone call. None of the customers contacted had past due accounts. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14052/scam-targeting-nw-natural-customers Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:09:01 GMT 14052 THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Lyle Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m., Lyle fire hall. WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14053/goings-on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:09:01 GMT 14053 The Washington Department of Natural Resources and Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County are in litigation over the state's claim that the PUD owes the DNR more than $1.6 million in fire suppression and investigation costs stemming from two fires that started on Aug. 26, 2010, along Old Highway 8, near Lyle. Asst. Attorney General Michael J. Rollinger of the AG's Natural Resources Division filed the DNR "complaint to recover fire suppression costs" against the PUD in Klickitat County Superior Court on June 28, 2012. PUD attorney Dan Short, of the Spokane firm Paine Hamblen, replied with a denial of all DNR claims in an answer filed on Aug. 3, 2012. The state initiated the cost recovery process related to the Old Highway 8 Fire on Sept. 29, 2011, when it sent a "demand letter" to the PUD requesting payment of $1,607,553.29 within 30 days of the letter's date. The letter alleged the PUD was negligent and responsible for the fires because one stem of a double-topped Ponderosa pine tree outside the PUD's right-of-way fell across its power line that parallels Old Highway 8 during a high-wind day and caused fire to break out as a result of electrical arcing due to line-to-ground contact. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14054/state-pud-in-litigation-over-fire-costs Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:09:01 GMT 14054 A benefit dinner for Tiffany Baumgarten will be held Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge in Bingen. Cost of the meal of pulled pork, baked beans, smoked macaroni and cheese and choice of potato salad or coleslaw is $10 per person. A drawing for a full size butcher pig will also be held. Tickets for the drawing are $5 and are available at Katina's Cafe in White Salmon or The Eagles in Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14049/benefit-dinner-for-cancer-victim Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:54:17 GMT 14049 By JIM WHITE Welcome to April, the first full month of spring. The winter constellations of Orion and Taurus fade into the western sunset this month, while spring constellations Hercules and Bootes appear on the eastern horizon, and Leo the Lion takes center stage in the evening sky. And late in the month, the ringed planet Saturn makes its closest approach to us for 2013. A good month for stargazing! Once again, the month begins with the Moon in the morning sky. New Moon comes on April 9, with full Moon following on April 25. On April 14, the thin crescent Moon will join Jupiter and the bright star Aldebaran, low in the western sky after sunset. It should make an impressive sight. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14045/whats-in-the-sky Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:13:28 GMT 14045 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14046/skyline-ceo-to-talk-in-dallesport Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:13:28 GMT 14046 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS Easter will be celebrated big-time in Glenwood this week. The Pioneer Memorial Community Church and the Glenwood Women's Club have several activities planned for the community and guests to commemorate the special holiday. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14047/celebrate-easter-over-three-days Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:13:28 GMT 14047 Struck on UW dean's list Taryn Struck, daughter of Don and Heidi Struck of White Salmon, was placed on the autumn quarter 2012 dean's list at the University of Washington. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14048/reporting-home Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:13:28 GMT 14048 The public is invited every Friday evening during April to attend the "Wild About Nature II" lecture series in the White Salmon Valley Community Library's Sprint/Baker Gallery, organized by Joy Markgraf. The weekly presentations will take place at 6 p.m. on Fridays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26. Each evening will feature presentations by experts in the field of Natural Science. These fun and informative evenings will appeal to both adults and children of middle school age and up. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14042/wild-about-nature-lecture-series-gallery-show-displays Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:39:23 GMT 14042 London story producer Max DiNunno is currently producing a brand new series for US Television, currently titled The Investigators. He has four presenters who are travelling the United States meeting people who have experienced or witnessed an unexplained phenomena. He will will be filming in Trout Lake at ECETI Ranch between May 9 and 14 and will be looking at reports of unexplained lights in the skies over Mount Adams and Trout Lake. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14043/filmmaker-looks-for-eyewitnesses Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:39:23 GMT 14043 Native American storytelling at HR library Join the Friends of the Hood River County Library District to come be part of the Native American storytelling tradition and learn how that tradition relates to who we are and where we live today. The program, called "Native American perspective: Story and sense of place," will feature storytellers and historians from several local tribes. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14044/roundup-of-arts-and-letters Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:39:23 GMT 14044 MOREY JACOBS Morey Lea Jacobs, 47, passed away at her home in Trout Lake on March 18, 2013. She was born in Longview on Dec. 13, 1965, to Sandra LaVelle and Tex Roger Jacobs. Morey enjoyed sports like riding and showing her horses, snow skiing, fishing, music, shopping and planting flowers and trees. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14040/obituaries Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:24:15 GMT 14040 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL A Lyle woman was injured when she was involved in a one-vehicle accident on State Route 14 at milepost 82, six miles east of Lyle. The accident occurred on March 19, 2013, at approximately 1:13 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14041/police Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:24:15 GMT 14041 By BEN MITCHELL The Enterprise Citing a demonstrated need for "workforce housing" in the Gorge, the Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation has applied for a loan from the Department of Commerce for an $8.5-million 50-unit housing development likely to be built in one of three cities on the Washington side of the Gorge. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14039/cchc-considering-50-unit-housing-development Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:28 GMT 14039 Do you need individual health insurance coverage for your children or would you like to add them to your family plan? The first open enrollment of the year is March 15 to April 30. "I urge people looking for coverage for their kids to apply early," said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. "If you wait, your coverage could be delayed until May. If you experience difficulty or have questions, call our Insurance Consumer Hotline at 1-800-562-6900." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14035/individual-health-plan-enrollment-starts-for-kids Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:54:50 GMT 14035 THURSDAY, MARCH 21 WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14036/goings-on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:54:50 GMT 14036 Do you love animals? Then Columbia Gorge Cat Rescue would love to hear from you. Kitten season is fast approaching and the rescue needs volunteers to deal with the expected influx of new kittens and cats. Volunteer foster "parents" would provide a safe, loving environment until the cats and kittens find forever homes. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14037/kittens-will-be-coming Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:54:50 GMT 14037 Families and kids of all ages are invited to meet former Major League Baseball veteran outfielder and two-time stolen base leader Brian Hunter at the White Salmon Valley Community Library on Friday, March 22, at 4 p.m. Hunter will present "Baseball Physics 101" where youth of all ages will explore the history of baseball and get tips to improve their game. Participants will also receive autographed memorabilia! Hunter's aggressive style of play on the field made him a leader by example and well respected in the baseball community. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14038/mlb-veteran-to-visit-library Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:54:50 GMT 14038 Columbia High School in White Salmon recently released its first semester honor roll. Students on the list include the following. 4.0 Seniors -- Isabel Martin, Kalie Brunton. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14034/chs-releases-honor-roll Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:18:25 GMT 14034 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS Governor Jay Inslee continued the tradition of recognizing classified school employees last week. The P.S.E. began recognizing the importance of support staff to the educational process 26 years ago. This year Glenwood's classified educational support professionals include: Kim Thomas, Pam Keithly, Emma LaVallie, Taunie Wilson, Pat Bales, Tammy Hathaway, Bo Arnold, Kelly Miller, Chris Kuhnhausen, Debbie Woodward, Lori Avila, Diane Burgin and Jessica Molneaux. Kudos to each of these ladies for contributing to the positive educational experience the Glenwood students receive! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14029/classified-staff-earn-recognition Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:03:52 GMT 14029 By Audrey Bentz 365-3600 amsong@gorge.net http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14030/college-students-take-break-in-gorge Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:03:52 GMT 14030 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14031/pud-skyline-reps-to-attend-council-meeting Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:03:52 GMT 14031 By the Trout Lake Newswriters tlnewswriters@gmail.com http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14032/is-there-interest-in-aarp-driving-course Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:03:52 GMT 14032 CLIFFORD DOOLIN Clifford Doolin passed away on March 14, 2013, at his home in Longview, at the age of 73. His loving memory will be forever treasured by his loving wife Karen; daughter Linda Wirth (Dan); grandchildren Megen Blankenship (Wes), Emma Wirth and William Wirth; and great-grandson Abel Blankenship; sister Janet Marx (Ron); brothers Ken Doolin (Sandy), Cal Doolin (Karen), and Rick Oldfield (Char). http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14033/obituaries Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:03:52 GMT 14033 Disney's"The Little Mermaid Jr." the spring musical, is playing at Dallesport Elementary School on Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. The musical is based on the 2008 Broadway production and the 1989 animated feature film. The cast of 27 is made up of third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders who have been rehearsing for 12 weeks. It stars Gillian Woods, Kurtis Billette, Kristina Lagewaard, Ryan Darland, Karrie Browning, Mariah Houston, Zimmer Osborne, Krystal Schultz-Meyer, Wyatt Jones, Hailee McKennon, Arturo Gutierrez, Arianna Trosper, Guidian Owen, Sierra Rappe, Brooklyn Williams, Savannah Spino, Makenna McMahon, Alethea McMillen, Savannah Schell, Annie Ortiz, Tristan Saunders, Gregory Haner, Alexis Miller, Emma Odom, Sophie Kilian, and Kyla Hovinghoff. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14026/little-mermaid-coming-to-dallesport Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:44:09 GMT 14026 Over 100 residents from both Oregon and Washington marched through Hood River on March 13 chanting slogans and ringing bells to Sound-the-Alarm on coal exports and climate change. At issue is an upcoming decision on the first permit for a coal export terminal (Morrow-Pacific) in the Pacific Northwest -- to be granted or denied -- by the Oregon Department of State Lands and Governor Kitzhaber. The Australian firm, Ambre Energy has proposed to ship coal through the Columbia Gorge by barge, doubling amount of industrial barge traffic on the Columbia River. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14027/coal-export-climate-change-activities-take-to-the-streets Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:44:09 GMT 14027 Big bowlers, Little bowlers and bowlers in between made a difference at Bowl for Kids' Sake 2013 on Saturday, March 9. A good time was had by all as more than 300 bowlers and spectators celebrated in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge (BBBSCG). Teams from The Dalles, Hood River, White Salmon and around the region collected donations from family, friends and coworkers in support of BBBSCG's mentoring programs. They celebrated their efforts with a bowling party complete with cake, pizza and prizes! In all, the event grossed more than $40,000, almost half of the BBBSCG program's annual budget. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14028/bowl-for-kids-sake-raises-money-awareness Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:44:09 GMT 14028 A structural makeover of the grandstand at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale is under way, according to the Klickitat County Public Works Department. County Commissioners last month awarded the bid for the 2013 Grandstand Roof and Structural Retrofit Project to lowest responsive bidder Black Rock Construction and Development, LLC, of Moses Lake. The winning bid was $217,556.68. All told, six contractors (five from Washington, one from Hood River) submitted bids for the project, which county engineers estimated would cost $297,000 to perform. Four of the bids exceeded the engineers' estimate. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14020/grandstand-retrofit-work-under-way Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:19:11 GMT 14020 Klickitat County taxpayers who have tax statement appeals pending before the County Board of Equalization are still liable for 2013 first half property taxes, according to the County Treasurer's Office. The county mailed real and personal property tax statements to taxpayers at the end of February. First-half taxes (one half of the total bill) must be paid by April 30 to avoid incurring interest or penalty. "We have had quite a few taxpayers call and ask what they are supposed to pay if their appeal has not been finalized, and they seem surprised that they have to pay the initial tax unless and until the appeal is either stipulated to or withdrawn," Treasurer Dani Burton said Monday in follow-up to a public service announcement issued March 10 by her office. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14021/taxpayers-still-owe-money Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:19:11 GMT 14021 By BEN MITCHELL The Enterprise Underwood resident Darlene Leek says she wants seniors and other residents to be wary if they receive phone calls from relatives asking for money, because it could be a scam artist, not a loved one, at the other end of the line. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14022/grandson-tries-to-bilk-underwood-grandmother-out-of-money Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:19:11 GMT 14022 Mt. Adams Resource Stewards (MARS) will be hosting a forum to gather input on management of the Mt. Adams Community Forest on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Grange. MARS will also provide an update on current efforts to purchase additional lands for the project. The Glenwood-based non-profit purchased 100 acres at the Glenwood Valley Mill Pond in 2011, and the property has already been extensively used for forestry, educational and recreational activities. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14023/stewards-seeking-public-input-on-forest-management Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:19:11 GMT 14023 While the Cascade Creek Fire raged on the south slope of Mt. Adams, one misty morning brought news of an unrelated, but no less devastating structure fire. Locals, outdoors enthusiasts and forest employees all met this news with heavy hearts. "When we heard about Peterson Prairie Guard Station burning down that morning we couldn't really believe it with everything else we had going on," said Mt. Adams Ranger District Recreation Program Manager, David Wickwire. "We went right out to see, and I don't have to tell most who loved this place about the empty sinking feeling when I first saw it." Historic Peterson Prairie Guard Station was burned to the ground. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14024/help-mt-adams-institute-fill-peterson-prairie-cabin-void Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:19:11 GMT 14024 WASHINGTON NEWS SERVICE Call them scammers, swindlers, fraudsters, or grifters. But whatever you do, don't believe a word they say. Just like their counterparts over the ages convinced desperate dreamers to sink their savings into imaginary investments or lured lovesick loners into losing their family fortunes, today's scam artists prey on people's desires for love, money, or good luck, and walk away with their wallets. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/14025/get-latest-information-on-scams Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:19:11 GMT 14025