http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/ Stories from the White Salmon Enterprise (c)2010, Eagle Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved A faulty idea In a surprise move, the White Salmon City Council placed the following action item on its March 3 agenda: "Discuss preparing a request for proposal (RFP) for police coverage from Klickitat County and Skamania County." Essentially, the idea would be to see if the city could save money by contracting with an area Sheriff's Office for law enforcement coverage -- instead of having to pay for a local police force. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11320/a-faulty-idea Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11320 The fissures among the council members appeared early and often at last Wednesday's meeting of the White Salmon City Council. In a new showdown related to the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department, the council split into two factions over whether the city should consider contracting for law enforcement services with the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) and/or the Skamania County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11321/council-splits-over-proposed-police-coverage-contract Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11321 The city of White Salmon and the Klickitat Public Utility District have inked a deal that will provide White Salmon with 500 acre-feet of new water rights. Jim Smith, general manager of the PUD, came to last week's White Salmon City Council meeting to advise the council members that the deal had been virtually finalized. Smith explained that it still needed to be formally approved by the PUD's board, but he added that he expected that to be a formally, as the board members were aware of the water deal and supportive of it. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11322/ws-gets-long-awaited-water-rights-deal Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11322 The Washington State Patrol will handle an internal investigation of Bingen-White Salmon Police Department Officer Joshua Gines, who was recently charged with one count of alleged child molestation in the first degree, and one count of alleged incest in the second degree. On March 3, the White Salmon City Council voted unanimously to approve spending up to $6,000 for the investigation. The WSP was chosen to avoid any "conflict of interest" charges. "If there is going to be discipline, the investigation has to be done by a neutral party," explained BWSPD Police Chief Bruce Brending. "The Skamania County Sheriff's Office is the arresting agency, and the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office has worked closely with Officer Gines over the years. And obviously, the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department can't do the investigation without conflict." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11323/wsp-to-investigate-police-officer-gines Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11323 THURSDAY, MARCH 11 Skamania County Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m., courthouse in Stevenson. WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11324/goings-on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11324 SR 14, Rockfall Mitigation White Salmon Vicinity (mile posts 53.80-63.60), traffic impacts: March 8-12: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures at Dog Mountain (mile post 54) and White Salmon (mile post 64) for construction preparation work. Drivers should expect 10 minute delays. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11325/sr-14-rock-work Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11325 The White Salmon Valley School District's board of education held its Feb. 17 meeting in the Columbia High School library. All five board members--chairman Paul Mosbrucker, Jeff Cooper, Kristie Hurn, Kris Kreps and Tom Stevenson--were present. The board heard the following reports and updates, and took the following actions during the meeting. Enrollment. The district lost four full-time equivalent students during the January-February count, and is down 10.0 FTEs for the year. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11326/school-board-feb-17-meeting Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11326 Lyle Secondary School students and staff hope that, when the school's first Pennies for Patients campaign concludes today, they will have met their fundraising goal of $1,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Oregon and SW Washington chapter. The campaign--involving students in grades 7-12 at Lyle Secondary School, and one of three community service projects high school and middle school students there hope to undertake this semester--began the second week of February. Staff adviser Chris Barthlow, who's been keeping accounts of each class's fundraising, figured a big push in the final week would put the campaign near or at its goal. Headed into the last days of the drive, Lyle seventh-graders led the friendly intra-school competition with almost $300 raised. At stake for the winning class is a pizza party, plus bragging rights and a colorful banner from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society it can proudly display in its classroom. (Pennies for Patients is one of the society's National School and Youth Programs; over the past 14 years, students nationwide have raised more than $100 million for blood cancer research and patient services.) http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11327/kids-get-involved-with-a-cause Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11327 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL An 18-year-old was injured in a one-vehicle accident on March 7, 2010, on State Route 141 at milepost 19.2. The accident occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11328/police Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11328 Barrett Baby Captain John and Megan Barrett, Boise, Idaho, announce the birth of their son, John Michael "Jack" Barrett, IV. The baby boy was born March 3, 2010, at 11:53 a.m. at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. At birth, the baby weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11329/births Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11329 Sea lions with salmon sushi on their minds have found easy pickings in the tailrace below Bonneville Dam. But just how many fish do they eat? To reduce the damage to fish runs, some of the huge mammals have been killed and others moved. Are things really getting any better? To find out, board members of the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson have invited the chief biologist in charge of monitoring the situation to speak to the public. Robert Stansell of Stabler is the featured speaker at the museum's March "Sunday on the Gorge" education series. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11330/sunday-series-looks-at-bonneville-dam-sea-lions Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11330 The public is invited to attend the 3rd annual Viva Musica dinner, a fine dining event scheduled for Saturday, March 20, at Henkle Middle School. The Viva Musica dinner is sponsored by the White Salmon Performing Arts Booster Club, prepared in partnership and collaboration with local businesses as well as parent volunteers and served by students. Dinner will be served in the small gym at Henkle Middle School with local musicians providing dinner entertainment. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11331/school-arts-boosters-host-dinner-music-event Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11331 Maryhill Museum of Art, one of the Northwest's most captivating cultural destinations and an icon of the Columbia River Gorge, will re-open for the season on March 15 with "70: Seven Decades of Collecting at Maryhill Museum of Art," a celebratory exhibit exploring the museum's 70-year legacy of collecting. The exhibition, which will remain on view through May 31, features more than 100 prime objects, many acquired by the museum's four founding patrons: Sam Hill, Queen Marie of Romania, modern dance pioneer Loie Fuller, and San Francisco arts patron and socialite, Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. Opening day festivities take place Saturday, March 20, (information below) and include an exhibit tour with curator Steve Grafe, a family fun activity, dedication of the museum's Windy Flats Walkway & Viewpoint, and a festive evening reception. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11332/maryhill-opens-70th-anniversary-season-march-15 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11332 By the Trout Lake Newswriters Pat Arnold, 395-2233 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11333/mother-nature-full-of-surprises Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11333 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11334/school-hosts-coffee-house Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11334 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11335/athletes-compete-at-nationals Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:19 GMT 11335 JEAN MURRAY Jean was born on Sept. 29, 1923, in the Washington town of McClary. She lived there with her mother, Bessie and father, August (Gus) Perrier. Her parents moved to Hood River, Ore. sometime in the late 30s. They owned and operated the Paradise Gas and Grocery and the Paradise Motel located on the corner of 13th and Oak Street for many years. Hood River was Jean's hometown where she grew up and graduated from Hood River High School. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11319/obituaries Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:19:42 GMT 11319 The White Salmon City Council did the right thing recently in extending the local moratorium on new water connections. Make no mistake: No one likes the moratorium, because the community needs water to grow. Because of the ongoing inability to hook up to the city's water system, houses cannot be built and businesses cannot flourish. But the moratorium is part of the overall administrative process that is necessary until water is finally available. Approving a new water moratorium seems like a demoralizing setback at first glance, but keep an old saying in mind: "The darkest hour is right before the dawn." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11301/right-vote-on-moratorium Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11301 By JIM WHITE The arrival of March means that spring is just around the corner. The month sees both the first day of spring (March 20 this year) and the start of daylight savings time (Sunday, March 14). If the days seem to lengthen more quickly this time of year, you are not imagining it. The rate of day length change is greatest around the first day of spring, and the first day of fall. In the month before March 22, the days lengthen at an average of about 3.2 minutes per day. In January, the rate at which days lengthen is less than half of that amount. The change really is faster this time of year. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11302/whats-in-the-sky-march Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11302 The Bingen-White Salmon Police Department has made two arrests in a recent high-profile burglary in the White Salmon area. In early February, thieves stole a safe from the home of Alba Bartholomew in the White Salmon area. Among the items within the safe were two pistols, gold coins, gold nuggets, and a large collection of silver dollars and other coins. Police Chief Bruce Brending said two White Salmon men were arrested as alleged suspects in the case. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11303/police-make-arrests-in-theft-of-safe Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11303 By JESSE BURKHARDT The Enterprise http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11304/petition-drive-starts-for-parks-district Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11304 By JESSE BURKHARDT The Enterprise http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11305/ws-likely-to-provide-funds-in-bid-to-keep-recycling-site-open Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11305 Twenty Columbia High School students are eligible to take part in skills competitions at the 2010 Future Business Leaders of America state conference, set for April 8-10 in Yakima. The students qualified for state competitions during the Feb. 16 FBLA regional conference in Connell, according to Jan Callow, FBLA adviser at Columbia High. Following is a list of qualifying students, the competitions in which they performed and the placings they received. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11306/columbia-students-stand-out-at-fbla-regional-competition Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11306 Two on UW dean's list Students from the White Salmon area have been named to the dean's list at the University of Washington for autumn quarter. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11307/reporting-home Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11307 National SAFE KIDS Campaign reports that over 80 percent of car seats in use are not correctly installed. To address this problem, Klickitat County Health Department, the SAFE KIDS Columbia Gorge Coalition, and the HUGS Fair are offering a free car seat check on March 6. The event will be held during the HUGS Fair at the White Salmon Valley School District Bus Barn at Henkle Middle School, 480 NW Loop Road in White Salmon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11308/free-car-seat-inspection-on-march-6 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11308 THURSDAY, MARCH 4 Skamania County Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m., courthouse in Stevenson. Columbia Gorge United meeting, 7:30 p.m., Rock Creek Recreation Center, Stevenson. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11309/goings-on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11309 The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery released its draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review and comment. The EA provides a detailed analysis of proposed activities necessary to restore native forest and grassland habitat on 417 acres of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service owned land in Skamania County. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11310/fish-wildlife-service-release-draft-environmental-assessment-for-little-white-fish-hatchery Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11310 Attention book lovers! The Friends of the White Salmon Valley Community Library will host its Annual Used Book and Multi-media Sale March 12 and 13 in the library's Sprint/Baker Gallery. On Thursday, March 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. there will be a special pre-sale for members of the Friends of the Library (memberships will be available at the door). The sale will be open to the general public Friday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon (with a short closure from 12 to 12:30 p.m.) followed by a Bag Sale from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Each bag filled with books will be $1 during the Bag Sale! Bring your own bag! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11311/friends-of-library-host-book-sale Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11311 By the Trout Lake Newswriters Pat Arnold, 395-2233 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11312/make-a-note-fair-dates-set Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11312 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11313/crowd-says-bye-happy-retirement Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11313 The arrival of spring is being celebrated at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson with the announcement of the 18th annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 13. The whimsical theme, A Night on the Mystical Nile, sets the mood to shake off the winter doldrums and to look forward to an evening of fun, warm friendly competitive bidding, great food and lively music provided by the band Mark J & Too Much. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a scrumptious buffet feast and a no-host bar provided by Skamania Lodge. The buffet is served until 8 p.m. but the no-host bar will be available throughout the evening. The Lodge is also providing a special lodging rate for those who may want to spend another day. Just be certain to mention the auction when you register. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11314/take-a-trip-down-the-nile Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11314 Eyewitness slides from the conflict zones of Shiite Iraq and south-central Mexico will accompany a March 16 talk on resource wars and robotic weapons in the 21st century, by visiting researcher Peter Lumsdaine. He will speak at Riverside Church, 317 West State Street in Hood River, beginning at 7 p.m. Lumsdaine's Hood River talk, "State of Emergency," which is subtitled "eco-infrastructure crisis, robotic warfare, and cultural resistance -- from the Persian Gulf and the Sierra Madre to the US heartland," draws on his two journeys through occupied southern Iraq and half a dozen fact-finding trips to Mexico over the past decade and a half. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11315/iraq-mexico-slides-highlight-robotic-war-event Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11315 What's WAAAM It? It's the first all-ages, all-abilities ping pong tournament in the Gorge -- held at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) in Hood River. Hence, the name: WAAAM It! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11316/ping-pong-fun-among-planes-cars Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11316 JEAN MURRAY Jean was born on Sept. 29, 1923, in the Washington town of McClary. She lived there with her mother, Bessie and father, August (Gus) Perrier. Her parents moved to Hood River, Ore. sometime in the late 30s. They owned and operated the Paradise Gas and Grocery and the Paradise Motel located on the corner of 13th and Oak Street for many years. Hood River was Jean's hometown where she grew up and graduated from Hood River High School. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11317/obituaries Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11317 Jackson Baby Sarah M. Russum and Russell A. Jackson Jr., Husum, announce the birth of their daughter, Ariana Nia'a Jackson. The baby girl was born Feb. 17, 2010, at 7:16 a.m. at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon. At birth, she weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. She joins borhter, Shae, 3, at home. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11318/births Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:32:41 GMT 11318 Join others in the White Salmon Valley Community Library's Sprint/Baker Gallery on Friday, March 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. for an evening of Celtic music featuring "The Fiddleheads." This 11-piece Columbia River Gorge string band will be playing tunes from the Celtic tradition including Irish and Scottish jigs, reels, airs and waltzes. This is a concert the whole family will enjoy. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11294/celtic-concert-with-fiddleheads Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11294 At the end of January, Klickitat County Fire District No. 3 held its annual Fire Fighter Appreciation Dinner. The event was held at the district headquarters at the Husum Fire Station. There were about 55 people in attendance consisting of fire district members, their families and members of the fire commission. All gathered to honor past and present members of the department. A prime rib dinner was served and was followed with presentation of awards by Fire Chief John Riggleman. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11295/district-3-firefighters-receive-recognition-during-dinner Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11295 Guillermo Fisch was sworn in as the newest member of the Bingen City Council during the council's Feb. 16 meeting. Fisch, 69, is a business development executive with Bingen-based Insitu. The multi-lingual Fisch speaks English, Italian, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. "You bring a very impressive resume for us," said council member Laura Mann. "We'd be honored to have you on the council. It will be nice to have someone who can converse with a large portion of our population." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11296/fisch-joins-bingen-council Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11296 Two graduate from WSU The following Washington State University students have earned undergraduate degrees for the fall 2009 semester. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11297/reporting-home Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11297 By the Trout Lake Newswriters Pat Arnold, 395-2233 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11298/horses-go-whoa-at-arena Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11298 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11299/boys-head-to-state-tournament Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11299 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11300/projects-need-volunteers Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11300 In 2008, when the state of Washington banned the use of cell phones while driving unless using a "hands-free" device, the Legislature foolishly made the crime a "secondary" offense. A secondary offense in this case means that even if a police officer is right next to you at a stop light as you chat away obliviously while holding your cell phone to your ear, there is nothing the officer can do about it. The only way the officer could cite you for being on your phone while driving is if you were also to run through a stop sign or start speeding or you have a tail light out, etc. That stipulation was completely ridiculous, and it makes a joke out of the law. The Legislature was essentially saying that it's fine and dandy for any motorist to be chatting away on his or her cell phone -- until the distracted driver breaks an additional law. No one should be holding a cell phone as they drive. But because of the Legislature's unfortunate watering down of the rule, it is being almost universally ignored, and drivers continue chatting as they drive -- creating a hazard for all those around them, whether they acknowledge it or not. (The statistics don't lie.) http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11281/revise-cell-phone-law Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11281 THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Skamania County Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m., courthouse in Stevenson. Lyle Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m., Lyle fire hall. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11282/goings-on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11282 The 14th Annual H.U.G.S. (Help Us Grow Safely) Children's Health and Safety Fair for youth will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Henkle Middle School in White Salmon on March 6. This free event is open to all area youths and their families. It is sponsored by Henkle Middle School A.S.B. and Project Open Door, WSU-Klickitat County Extension, the Klickitat County Public Health Department, Skamania-Klickitat Community Network and Safe Kids Columbia Gorge Coalition. Many educational booths, giveaways and demonstrations will focus on fun and healthy opportunities and activities in our area. There will be music, entertainment, special guests, traditional displays, new exhibits and much more. As always, local businesses have donated a wide variety of door prizes to give away. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11283/hugs-fair-is-coming Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11283 On Saturday, March 6, Soroptimist International of Mt. Adams will sponsor its Community Baby Shower at White Salmon Glassworks in downtown White Salmon, from noon to 4 p.m. The club will accept contributions of baby items from the community and then donate collected items to First Steps, a division of the Department of Social and Health Services that assists and supports new mothers and their babies, and Skyline Hospital. "The focus of First Steps is to assist new mothers with little or no resources to provide for their newborns," explained Tishy Stein of First Steps. "Fifty-nine percent of babies born in Klickitat County, and 42 percent of babies born in Skamania County, are born into low-income conditions. Sometimes the mother has fled a domestically violent situation, sometimes the mother simply has few financial resources, and sometimes drugs come into play and the child goes immediately into foster care. Some of these babies are born without the supplies they require, and support from the community at large -- which means just a little help from everyone -- can make such a difference in the lives of these babies." http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11284/soroptimist-sponsor-community-baby-shower Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11284 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL A Lyle man was injured in a motorcycle accident on State Route 142 near Skookum Flat Road on Feb. 20, 2010. The accident occurred at approxinately 6:25 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11285/police Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11285 DYLON JOHNSON Dylon Earl Johnson, 16, passed away in Portland, Ore., Feb. 14, 2010. He was born in White Salmon on May 25, 1993, to parents Dion and Shannon (Gates) Johnson. Dylon lived most of his life in Klickitat, where he attended school and made many friends. He moved to Ridgefield, living there for three years before returning to Klickitat six months ago. Dylon was an active kid who loved dirtbiking, bicycling, skateboarding and camping. He also liked playing video games, being on the computer and roughhousing with his friends. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11286/obituaries Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11286 The victim of a recent burglary in White Salmon has offered a $3,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft. A safe was stolen from the Bartholomew residence in White Salmon, and the owner is posting the reward to go to the person who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the theft. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11287/3000-reward-offered-in-ws-burglary-case Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11287 The White Salmon City Council has voted to continue the moratorium against providing new hookups to the city's water system. With a 4-1 vote on Feb. 17, the council members extended the moratorium on new water connections for six months. However, council members made clear that the moratorium can be lifted at any time with a majority vote of the council. Ken Woodrich, attorney for the city of White Salmon, pointed out that the city's water moratorium -- which was formally approved on May 20, 2009 -- needed to be renewed. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11288/council-extends-water-moratorium Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11288 It turns out the State Route 14 closures in the White Salmon area won't be as lengthy as originally projected. New information presented at the Washington Department of Transportation's (WDOT) open house at the White Salmon Community Library last week provided further details about the upcoming SR 14 closures. Closing the highway is necessary to accommodate a safety project that will stabilize slopes, thereby reducing the possibility of rocks and other debris falling onto the roadway. Work, including blasting, will take place at two locations: Just west of White Salmon at SR 14 Milepost 63.6 --- between the Hood River Toll Bridge and Alternate 141 -- and near Dog Mountain in Skamania County, at Milepost 53.8. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11289/wdot-sets-tentative-sr-14-closure-schedule Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11289 Public safety was again at the top of the lists of most communities around Klickitat County when the county's Economic Development Authority (EDA) met last week to finalize recommendations for the annual community development grants. On Feb. 18, the 14-member EDA board met in Goldendale to go over the proposed project list and finalize the priorities proposed by the various communities. The county has set aside a specified amount of money each year -- over the years ranging from $250,000 to as much as $500,000 -- to go to fund projects the respective communities decide are most important in a given year. Funds to pay for the public safety and community development projects are generated from the revenue the county takes in for hosting the regional landfill at Roosevelt. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11290/eda-board-oks-2010-grants Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11290 DYLON JOHNSON Dylon Earl Johnson, 16, passed away in Portland, Ore., Feb. 14, 2010. He was born in White Salmon on May 25, 1993, to parents Dion and Shannon (Gates) Johnson. Dylon lived most of his life in Klickitat, where he attended school and made many friends. He moved to Ridgefield, living there for three years before returning to Klickitat six months ago. Dylon was an active kid who loved dirtbiking, bicycling, skateboarding and camping. He also liked playing video games, being on the computer and roughhousing with his friends. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11291/obituaries Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11291 Spring, if not here already, is fast approaching and nine artists are celebrating the turning of the seasons with lighthearted, playful art. This whimsical gallery show seeks to lift any vestiges of winter blahs and add a little fun and humor to your day. The collection of artwork will range from sculpture and ceramics to graphic images and paintings. The exhibition opens on Friday, March 5, and runs through Sunday, March. 28. Be sure to meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11292/gallery-opens-whimsical-exhibit-for-march Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11292 The March gallery show in the White Salmon Valley Community Library's Sprint/Baker Gallery will be "In Memory of Erick Karlsson, photographer." Join family and friends for a reception in the gallery on Saturday, March 6, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will be available for viewing from March 2-30 during regular library hours. Karlsson (Aug. 12, 1932 - March 1, 2009) enjoyed documenting his surroundings. His black and white photography reveals his love of the outdoors and community. The fashion photographs of his wife Eleanore's clothing designs are a testament to their mutual support of each other's talents. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11293/in-memory-of-erick-karlsson-photographer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 GMT 11293 With the upcoming Washington Department of Transportation rockfall removal project, there is going to be a major change impacting White Salmon. Soon, virtually every vehicle that currently travels east-west on State Route 14 may be coming through the city's downtown business district. Why? Because SR 14 will be closed in both directions for long periods during the work, which will include removal of "loose rock, unstable soil, trees, and other debris from slopes above SR 14." The closures are necessary for public safety, because there will be blasting and rock scaling going on. There are two main sites where the slope stabilization project will take place: at Milepost 53, near Dog Mountain in Skamania County; and at Milepost 65, which is west of the Hood River Toll Bridge and Dock Grade Road. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11263/stand-by-for-traffic-parade Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11263 THURSDAY, FEB 18 Skamania County Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m., courthouse in Stevenson. Slo-Motion Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Los Reyes, Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11264/goings-on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11264 The sixth annual Skamania County Community Growth Update meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, in the meeting room at Stevenson Community Library, 120 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson from 6 to 8 p.m. Invited to present are the following agencies: Skamania County Community Development, City of Stevenson, City of North Bonneville, City of Cascade Locks, Port of Skamania County, Port of Cascade Locks, Stevenson-Carson School District, Skamania County Public Utility District and Skamania County Economic Development Council. The purpose of this forum is to offer the public agencies the opportunity to reflect on highlights of the past year's growth and discuss the status of their future. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11265/skamania-county-looks-at-growth Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11265 On Thursday, the Washington Department of Transportation will host its open house in White Salmon to discuss upcoming closures on State Route 14. In a $3.8 million project, the state is making safety improvements to the SR 14 corridor to reduce the risks of loose rocks, unstable soil, trees and other debris falling onto the roadway from the slopes above. The work will necessitate closures along SR 14 between White Salmon (Milepost 63.6) and Dog Mountain (MP 53.8). When construction crews are working, the highway will be closed for two-hour periods. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11266/sr-14-meeting-is-feb-18 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11266 A year ago, Skyline Hospital gave two of its Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) the opportunity to go back to school to become paramedics. David Larson and Katharina Grosserhode have received their Washington State Paramedic Certifications. "Paramedics get their certifications everyday, but it's not everyday that their employer foots the bill," said Robert Guinn, manager of Skyline Hospital Ambulance. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11267/dedication-pays-off-skyline-supports-paramedics Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11267 WWU names honor student Daniel J. Guerrero, White Salmon, was named to Western Washington University's honor roll with a 4.0 grade point average. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11268/reporting-home Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11268 At the county fair competition was stiff for Food Preservation, Department 550, Lot 4, Class 30: Raspberry Jams and Preserves. A hefty number of Warhaven citizens took this as seriously as they did politics or religion, and one or two, more so. Yes, there were your dill picklers and your tomato juicers, and even your microbrewers, but raspberry jam in this county was the thing that raised county fair fanaticism to its fever pitch and its competitive apex. Blackberry, red currant, gooseberry, huckleberry: none could touch the passion and imagination that the Rubus fruit brought to Department 550. The county fair had been going on for decades; the love affair with raspberries went back to the very first settlers and the business and culinary acumen of Ebenezer Lyon and Gruff McDaniels, founders of what is today, the L & M Merc. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11269/episode-46-the-county-fair-and-department-550 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11269 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11270/baby-brother-born Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11270 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11271/tap-room-sees-new-owners Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11271 By the Trout Lake Newswriters Pat Arnold, 395-2233 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11272/deadline-for-art-show-march-31 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11272 Officers from the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department and the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office responded to a Monday afternoon dispatcher's report of "about a dozen" people fighting, using rocks and skateboards. At around 4:30 p.m., officers were alerted to the fight, which was taking place near the Spring Street Trailer Park in White Salmon. According to Police Chief Bruce Brending, a number of juveniles were involved. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11273/police-investigate-rumble-stabbing Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11273 Mike Wellman, director of the city of White Salmon's Public Works Department, is poised to retire at the end of March. As a result, the city has a vital position to fill. During the hiring process, the city is weighing the wisdom of changing the name and duties of what is now the public works director position and instead creating a "city administrator/public works director" position. White Salmon Mayor David Poucher said a formal description of the duties of the revamped position has not yet been finalized, but he believes the duties of the position will justify the new title. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11274/city-plans-new-administrator-job Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11274 Faced with unhealthy economic budget trends and worried about impacts for 2011, members of the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners are asking county officials and employees to find ways to help the county save money. "The costs of doing business have skyrocketed," explained County Commissioner Rex Johnston, chair of the Board of Commissioners. "We're not immune to the same stuff going on in the United States, with costs going up and revenues staying the same." Johnston said the commissioners held a meeting with all county elected officials and department heads at the end of January to talk about fiscal concerns. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11275/departments-asked-to-cut-costs Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11275 Visitors to the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center museum in Stevenson have a chance to hear from two of the country's most well known old-growth tree advocates. The pair co-founded Ascending the Giants, "a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness about champion trees and old growth," according to their web site. With 15 years of domestic and international climbing experience between them, they have logged thousands of professional, research and recreational climbs. Arborists Brian French and Will Koomjain will speak Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m., as part of the continuing "Sundays on the Gorge" talks at the museum. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11276/sunday-talks-center-of-old-growth-trees Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11276 The Columbia Center for the Arts is offering a free presentation by local, award winning professional landscape designer Marion McNew, APLD, titled the Art of Garden Making. The lecture will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the theater at the Center for the Arts. This is a repeat of the presentation McNew gave last June in conjunction with the Center's Outdoor Garden Art exhibit, with additional, recent photos added. The talk will explore the source of inspiration and ideas for garden design and will be accompanied by numerous slides featuring historic and modern gardens and sites throughout the United States and parts of Europe. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11277/inspiration-in-garden-design Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11277 The White Salmon Valley Community Library invites children age 5-9 years old to the next "Imagine That!" event on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. in the library's Sprint/Baker Gallery. Library staff and volunteers will make the story of "Flat Stanley" by Jeff Brown come to life through creative, hands-on games, readings, crafts and more. Participants will design a "Stanley" postcard to be mailed around the world. They will also be helping children from other countries document their "Stanley" postcards. Plan to have fun learning about other cultures at this hands-on, interactive program! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11278/imagine-that-continues-at-library Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11278 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL Two 16-year-olds were killed as a result of a one-vehicle accident on Feb. 14, 2010, at approximately 1:27 a.m. The accident occurred on State Route 142 at milepost 15, two miles east of Klickitat. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11279/police Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11279 Holden Baby Brad and Leslie Holden, Canby, Ore., announce the birth of their son Connor William Holden. The baby boy was born at 6:22 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2010, at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Ore. At birth, he weighed 9 pounds 11 ounces and was 23 inches long. He joins brother Brennan Logan, 2, at home. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11280/births Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:11 GMT 11280 PREP SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball Stevenson 68, Columbia 43 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11259/prep-basketball-scoreboard Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:18:22 GMT 11259 The Yakima Valley District’s Class 1B basketball championships tip off tomorrow afternoon in Sunnyside and, this being an even year, the district will send four teams (two boys, two girls) to the WIAA tournaments in Yakima. Interest in these double-elimination tournaments will not be on who finishes first in the district, though, but on which teams secure the second-place berths. Sunnyside Christian teams are favored to win both the boys and girls championships and the district’s No. 1 seeds in the state 1B brackets, which will be drawn on Feb. 21 at WIAA headquarters in Renton. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11260/its-tournament-time Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:18:22 GMT 11260 Columbia High will host a winner-to-district girls basketball play-in game Monday evening against Montesano. The contest in Miller Gym—pitting the SWW 1A Trico Division’s No. 4 team versus the Evergreen Division’s No. 5 team—will tip off at 5 p.m. Monday’s winner will earn a spot in the 2010 Southwest District Class 1A tournament, which will get under way Feb. 18 at W.F. West High School in Chehalis. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11261/chs-girls-basketball Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:18:22 GMT 11261 Columbia High wrestlers Jenson Ladiges, Joshua Bell and Sarah Gibson will be in action this Saturday at regional state qualifiers in Montesano and Tumwater, respectively. Ladiges, a senior, will wrestle at 171 pounds, and Bell, a junior, will compete in the 189-pound weight bracket at the boys regional tournament, which will start at 10 a.m. at Montesano High School. All told, the top five in each of the 14 weight classes will advance to the 22nd annual WIAA Mat Classic, set for Feb. 19-20 in the Tacoma Dome. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11262/bruins-wrestling Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:18:22 GMT 11262 The recent failure of the White Salmon City Council to support the purchase of even two new police cars in 2010 is difficult to understand. We hear a lot these days about the importance of elected officials "listening to what the people want." In fact, that sentiment played a large role in seeing former Mayor Roger Holen recalled from office a few years back. Well, members of the council heard loud and clear from local citizens in a heavily-attended public forum recently. Citizens said they wanted the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department to be allowed to purchase as many as four new police cars, because the department has several cars that have proven to be unreliable. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11240/council-should-listen Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11240 On Feb. 9, there were a number of school operating levies on the ballot in Klickitat County, and the voters responded favorably overall to the respective school district requests for support. In the White Salmon area, a renewed maintenance and operations (M&O) levy was too close to call with just over 51 percent of the vote in favor in the combined Klickitat County and Skamania County precincts of the White Salmon Valley School District. The returns are unofficial and remain incomplete, as ballots only needed to be postmarked by Feb. 9 to be counted. WHITE SALMON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11241/election-results Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11241 The Washington Department of Transportation will host an open house in White Salmon next week regarding upcoming closures on State Route 14 during rockfall work. The closures will take place to accommodate rockfall projects along SR 14 between White Salmon (Milepost 63.6) and Dog Mountain (MP 53.8). When construction crews are working, the highway will be closed for what is described as "long durations." In a $3.8 million project, the state is making safety improvements to the SR 14 corridor to reduce the risks of loose rocks, unstable soil, trees and other debris falling onto the roadway from the slopes above. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11242/wdot-plans-open-house-on-sr-14-closure-plans Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11242 WAAAM It! is the Gorge's first all-ages, all abilities ping pong tournament on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This round robin ping pong event will be held at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automotive Museum (WAAAM--the airplane museum on the heights in Hood River). In addition, you'll get to tour the vintage airplanes and automobiles, participate in a silent auction (with all sorts of fun items including a ride in a glider!), and nosh on some fabulous barbecue. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11243/its-the-first-ping-pong-tournament-in-the-gorge Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11243 THURSDAY, FEB. 11 Skamania County Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m., courthouse in Stevenson. WGAP Food Bank, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., east end of Bingen. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11244/goings-on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11244 During the months of February and March, The Inn of The White Salmon will feature Season 5 Design in its Hallway Gallery. Season 5 Design is a collection of works by artist/designer Russ Cosgrove. Currently working as senior designer at Dakine, Cosgrove Developed Season 5 Design as a creative outlet to create personal design and illustration. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11245/inns-gallery-features-local-artist Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11245 CAST announces auditions for the upcoming spring play, "The Laramie Project" written by Moises Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project and directed by Mary Fassel. Auditions will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 at Columbia Center for the Arts in the studio. Performance dates are May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and a matinee on May 23. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11246/cast-auditions-for-spring-play Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11246 British violinest Madeleine Mitchell will perform a freewill donation concert at Bethel Congregational church on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. Mitchell, described by The Times as "one of Britain's liveliest musical forces and foremost violinists" teams up with pianist Susan Chan, assistant professor at Portland State University, in a delightful one-hour program. This includes two major sonatas from the violin and piano repertoire together with two British pieces. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11247/acclaimed-violinist-to-play-white-salmon Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11247 Teens ages 12-19, are invited to attend the White Salmon Valley Community Library's first Anti-Valentines Day Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. This 'Cupid is Stupid' celebration is not to be missed, so don't sit at home broken-hearted. Come catch a cool flick at the library and hang out with all your friends. Enjoy popcorn, drinks and sweets. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11248/anti-valentine-movie-night Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11248 Lyle resident Miralee Ferrell has published a new book of fiction, Love Finds You in Bridal Veil, Oregon, and will be signing copies in The Dalles, Ore., on Feb. 12. The book is set in the lumber mill community of Bridal Veil, Ore., in 1902. "In the thriving 1902 lumber mill community of Bridal Veil, http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11249/ferrell-signs-new-book-at-klindts Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11249 White Salmon professional photographer Michael Peterson is Helping in Caring for Haiti with a fund drive on Feb. 12 and 13. Peterson is offering convenient individual and family portraits inside Mall 202 in Hood River from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to the Haiti Relief Fund Drive organized by Cutie Pie Consignment. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11250/photographer-helping-with-haiti Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11250 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge (BBBS) is preparing for its largest, most inclusive fundraiser of the year. The 2010 Bowl for Kids' Sake is set to take place on Saturday, March 13, at Orchard Lanes in Hood River. Teams are forming NOW! http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11251/bowl-for-kids-sake Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11251 Efforts to create a new regional parks and recreation district took a major step forward last week. Organizers finalized the proposed boundaries of the area that would be included, and also settled on a formal name for the district: It will be known as the "Mount Adams Parks & Recreation District." Members of the district formation committee explained that the name was chosen because the group wants to convey the fact that the district will offer benefits to a wide area that extends far beyond White Salmon. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11252/organizers-set-boundaries-for-planned-recreation-district Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11252 Faced with a larger than expected price tag for providing cameras and lighting for the recycling site in Bingen, the city is asking for support from other jurisdictions. On Feb. 2, the Bingen City Council reported that the estimated cost to provide a video camera and lighting at the site -- just east of SDS Lumber Co. on Lakeview Boulevard -- would be about $5,200. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11253/bingen-seeks-help-with-recycling-site Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11253 The following defendants appeared in the Superior Court of Klickitat County on on Feb. 1, 2010: Larry Leon Jorgenson, 56, of Lyle, was convicted after a jury trial of assault in the second degree -- domestic violence, harassment -- domestic violence, and tampering with a witness. The defendant was sentenced to 14 months in prison and must pay all standard court costs including restitution to the victim. The defendant may not have contact with the victim for 10 years. The defendant will be under the supervision of the Department of Corrections for 12 months upon his release from custody. Dusty David Herberholz, 18, of Goldendale, pled guilty to four counts of burglary in the second degree and was sentenced to 57 months in prison. The defendant must pay all standard court costs totaling $1,770 including $250 to the Goldendale Police Department Investigation Fund and $500 incarceration costs. The defendant must also pay full restitution to all of the victims which include Allyn's Building Center, the Goldendale Swimming Pool, Goldendale Little League, Finer Things, The General Store, the Goldendale Liquor Store, Father's Fellowship Church, and Little Chalet Car Wash in amounts to be determined at later hearings. The defendant cannot have any contact with those businesses for 10 years. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11254/prosecutor-reports-on-court-cases Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11254 Siefring Baby Jane Marie Siefring was born Jan. 16, 2010, at OHSU in Portland, Ore., to Amanda and Zach Siefring, of Lyle. At birth, she weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20.25 inches long. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11255/births Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11255 By the Trout Lake Newswriters Pat Arnold, 395-2233 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11256/census-workers-still-needed Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11256 By the Lyle Newscasters Mildred Lykens, 365-0060 http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11257/take-census-exam-feb-9 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11257 By the GLENWOOD HOMEMAKERS http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11258/couple-wed-in-vegas Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 11258 With homecourt victories over Ilwaco and Castle Rock last week, Columbia High’s varsity boys basketball team put itself in the discussion about Southwest District Class 1A playoff berths. The Bruins improved to 3-3 in Trico play and 3-12 overall with the successive wins. With just one home game among their four remaining contests, though, they will have to earn a spot in the post-season on the road. “We’re in the driver’s seat,” Bruins Coach Howard Kreps said Monday. “We can go to district if we take care of business these last two weeks, and that’s our goal.” http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11236/chs-boys-basketball Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:12:42 GMT 11236 Sunnyside Christian and Trout Lake/Glenwood will be the top two seeds in the 2010 Yakima Valley District Class 1B boys basketball tournament, which gets under way Feb. 12 with games at Sunnyside High School. The state qualifier—which will feature four teams from the Greater Columbia B League vying for two berths—concludes Feb. 19-20 in Mabton. TLG (5-2 in GCB, 7-10 overall) secured the No. 2 seed and will face Yakama Tribal (3-3) or Klickitat (2-5, 5-14) in a first-round game on the 12th. GCB champion Sunnyside Christian (6-0, 12-3) holds to No. 1 seed and will open district play against Tribal or Klickitat. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11237/boys-basketball-roundup Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:12:42 GMT 11237 Greater Columbia B League girls basketball teams play their final regular season games this weekend in the lead-up to the 2010 Yakima Valley District Class 1B tournament. Klickitat and Trout Lake/Glenwood are tied for second place in the five-team league standings, and each has one GCB game remaining: Klickitat at Bickleton this Friday, TLG vs. Sunnyside Christian on Saturday. In any event, the Vandals (4-3 in GCB, 9-10 overall) and the Mustang Eagles (4-3, 12-5) will meet again in the first round of district play. http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11238/girls-basketball-roundup Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:12:42 GMT 11238 A two-game homestand last week failed to produce the results Columbia High’s varsity girls basketball team wanted. The Bruins fell to the Ilwaco Fishermen on Jan. 26, 52-33, then lost to the Castle Rock Rockets, 49-37, last Friday in Miller Gym. The setbacks dropped Columbia to 2-4 in SWW 1A Trico Division standings—good for fourth place—and 6-9 overall with four league games remaining on its 2009-10 slate. (CHS was at La Center Tuesday, then hosts Kalama on Friday.) http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/archives/story.aspx/11239/chs-girls-basketball Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:12:42 GMT 11239