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B8 Columbia Gorge News Wednesday, March 3, 2021 www.columbiagorgenews.com THE CITY COUNCIL: A SERIAL NARRATIVE OF RURAL LIFE IN THE AMERICAN WEST Episode 156: Happenings About Town, by Albatross Jones By Jim Tindall ■ Ginnie Greene, writer of the Warhaven Printed Plowshare’s gossip column, the Greene View, was not the first to capture the hearts of readers with quirky report- ing of life in Warhaven. Greene published her newsy five-hundred words weekly from 1956 to 1989. An earlier gossip column was written by Albatross Jones, a Princeton edu- cated fellow who came to Warhaven in 1912 to work for the Lyon Chapman Bat and Casket Company in their Sales and Finance Department. He was witty and observant and well- liked, enjoying practical jokes, including those played upon him! One day in 1913 at lunch at Brown’s Lunch Counter, Al happened to be sitting next to Edwin Woodlin, who along with his wife, Rebecca, founded the local newspaper in 1876. Al and Ed struck up a con- versation which grew into a friendship that lasted the remainder of Woodlin’s life. A month or two after that lunch they were chatting over cigars, sitting on the bench by City Hall, looking out over the Rushing River. It was dusk, following a City Council meeting that was particularly raucous because the topic was taxes. The two men were chuckling at the ire and steam they had both just observed. Ed sighed. “What this town needs is some levity.” Al looked at him. “Well, you have the newspaper, the forum.” “Yes,” Ed agreed. Albatross Jones had writ- ten for the humor magazine the Princeton Tiger, and had edited it his senior year. The Tiger continues to this day, since 1882, with contributors including F. Scott Fitzgerald and more recently, John McPhee. “How about a lighthearted gossip column, Ed?” “Hmmm. OK, but who would write such a thing?” “Hmmm,” said Al., “Maybe me.” Ed laughed, slapping Al on the knee. “Sold!” “Wa ... Wait! Are you serious?” “Are YOU serious?” “Yes, sir! I’ll give it a try. Shall we say, oh, five hun- dred words once a month?” “We shall say that! On the condition that if the mob hungers for more, then you’ll comply.” “Agreed!” They shook hands, and that was the beginning of Happenings About Town, which ran monthly from 1913 until 1943. Al came undone that year when his only son was killed in the Pacific in World War II. He resigned from everything, wilting before all to witness. He had had great heart, but that had been robbed by this blinding tragedy. In March of 1919 he wrote, “The dignitaries working on the Treaty of Versailles are making great progress, and lasting world peace is at hand. While events appear more stable overseas, here at home the Wartime Prohibition Act and the Eighteenth Amendment have parched the thirsts of many a tippler and dipso- maniac, leading to lively debates at home. One or two, this writer has heard, have taken up an active interest in chemistry and the distiller’s art. The terms Pear William, Cherry Kirsch and Mountain Dew have been conspiratorially uttered by these desperate proponents of alchemy.” In October of 1939 as Hitler was invading European countries and America remained neutral Albatross wrote, “There are those patriots that know the truth and those that seek it. Lest we isolationist Americans be confused for ostriches, our friends abroad, free governments, are under attack by the totalitarians! But enough of the world and cosmos. What is happening in our very midst? Over at the swim- ming pool fisticuffs nearly erupted when the Rotarians and the Volunteer Firemen could not agree to share the facility as they prepared to practice for the upcoming All Men’s Water Ballet. We take our synchronized swimming seriously here in Warhaven and New Hope County! If you think red raspberry jam is a contentious topic at county fair time, that is tame, innocuous chatter compared to the competitive, de- meaning banter around our favorite water sport! Thank God sanity and diplomacy prevailed and both teams retired to Brown’s Lunch Counter for an afternoon ale.” Public Notices moval/replacement of antennas at 35 feet and 32.6 feet on the building with existing antennas reaching 35.8 feet. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any his- toric property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6121000909 - WRR EBI Consult- ing, 6876 Susque- hanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (914) 434-2173. Mar. 3, 2021 #9036 NOTICE IS HERE- BY GIVEN that Charla L. Fraley has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert W. Fraley, deceased, Wasco County Cir- cuit Court Case No. 21PB01231. All per- sons having claims against the estate are required to pres- ent them within four months from the date of the first pub- lication of this No- tice to the Personal Representative at Campbell Phillips PC, P.O. Box 2449, The Dalles, Oregon 97058, or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be af- fected by these pro- ceedings may obtain additional informa- tion from the records of the Court, the Per- sonal Representative or from the Personal R e p re s e n t a t i v e ’ s attorneys. DATED and first published: March 3, 2021 /s/ Charla L. Fraley Personal Repre- sentative M a r. 3 , 10 , 17 , 2021 #9037 WHITE SALMON NOTICE TO BID- DERS Klickitat County Fire District No. 3 (KCFD#3) is seeking General Contract- ing Services for the KC F D # 3 S t a t i o n s 31 & 32 Remodels Project. The project includes remodels and new improve- ments to two (2) Fire Stations locat- ed in Husum and Snowden, Washing- ton respectively. All bids shall be submit- ted to Klickitat Coun- ty Fire District No. 3 in a sealed envelope and delivered to: Klickitat County Fire District No. 3 A t t e n t i o n : F i re District Secretary PO Box 151 Hu- sum, WA 98623; 200 Husum Street, Husum, WA 98623 • Bid documents may be obtained f ro m : C O N T R A C - TO R P L A N C E N - TER [5468 SE In- t e r n a t i o n a l W a y, Milwaukie, OR], TRI- CITY CONSTRUC- TION COUNCIL [20 East Kennewick Av- enue, Kennewick, W A ] a n d YA K I M A PLAN CENTER [1909 W Lincoln Ave STE 2, Yakima, WA]. Bid Documents will be available beginning February 8th, 2021. • Plan Holder Registration: Bidding General Contractors must register with Architect by email- ing jeff@jda-arch. com immediately following receipt of bid documents. The email must include Bidder’s business name and address, Washington State UBI number, tele- phone number and email contact for person within Bid- der’s firm respon- s i b l e f o r m a t t e rs concerning bid. • Sealed bids will be received until: M a rc h 8 , 2 0 21 a t 3 : 0 0 p . m . Pa c i f i c Time. Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. • The outside of the envelope shall be clearly marked: “Sealed Bid For KC F D # 3 S t a t i o n s 31 & 32 Remodels Project”. • A pre-bid meet- ing and site tour will be held, beginning at Klickitat County Fire District No. 3 S t a t i o n 31 w i t h i n the apparatus bays facing Husum Street, 200 Husum Street, Husum, WA 98623 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on February 16, 2021. The meeting and site tour will continue to Station 32 at the intersection of Snowden Road and Bates Road in Snowden, WA. At- tendance through the duration of the pre-bid meeting is mandatory for bid- ding General Con- tractors. • Th e K l i c k i t a t County Fire District #3 Board of Com- missioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all p ro p o s a l s a n d t o waive any-and-all- claims, informalities or irregularities in the bidding or to reject or accept any or all bids or any part of a single bid. • All questions shall be directed in writing to the Archi- tect at jeff@jda-arch. com. By order of: Board of Commis- sioners Klickitat County Fire District No. 3 Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021 WS #171 S U P E R I O R COURT OF WASH- INGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ABSENTEE ESTATE OF: DAVID F. TILTON, Absentee. No. 21-4-00061- 06 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETI- TION FOR APPOINT- MENT OF TRUSTEE TO A D M I N I S T E R ABSENTEE ESTATE (Clerk’s Action Required) NOTICE IS HERE- BY GIVEN that a Pe- tition has been filed in this Court for the purpose of appoint- ing Coral C. Tilton as Trustee of the Estate of David F. Tilton, an Absentee. David F. Tilton owns real and personal property (including financial accounts) in Klickitat County Washington. Such assets require care and attention. His whereabouts are unknown and can- not with reasonable diligence be ascer- tained. Any person who has knowledge con- cerning the status or whereabouts of David F. Tilton is re- quested to contact the Superior Court of Washington, in and for Clark Coun- ty, at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. David F. Tilton is 65 years of age, approximately 5’10” tall, approxi- mately 180 pounds with grey or partially grey hair and brown eyes. David F. Tilton m a i n t a i n s a re s i - dence in Trout Lake, K l i c k i t a t C o u n t y, Washington. His vehicle was last seen driving away from his home in Trout Lake on June 9, 2015. CLERK’S ACTION REQUIRED: THE CLERK IS DIRECT- ED TO NOTE THAT A HEARING will be held on the Petition on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the hour of 1:30 p.m. in the Cour troom of the Presiding Judge of the probate docket, Clark County Court- house, 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, Washington, 98660. Any interested per- son may appear, file objections, contest the Petition, or pro- vide information to the Court. THE UNDER- SIGNED attorney certifies that he has read the within and foregoing Notice of Hearing, and to the best of his knowl- edge, information and belief, formed after a reasonable inquiry, said plead- ing is well grounded in fact and is war- ranted by existing law and that said pleading is not being interposed for any improper purpose. DAT E D t h i s 8 t h d a y o f F e b r u a r y, 2021. /s/ Phillip J. Haberthur PHILLIP J. HABERTHUR, WSBA #38038 Of Attorneys for Coral C. Tilton, Tem- porary Trustee Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021 WS #176 Advertisement for Klickitat-Skama- nia Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board Members Skamania County Board of Commis- sioners is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on the Klickitat-Ska- mania Developmen- tal Disabilities Advi- sory Board. Klickitat-Skama- nia Developmental Disabilities Adviso- ry Board members serve in an advisory capacity to review and provide com- ment to plans and services for individ- uals with develop- mental disabilities in the community. Board Members serve a three-year term and meet monthly. For further information, contact the Skamania Coun- ty Community Health at 509-427-3850. Submit letter of interest to the Ska- mania County Com- munity Health, PO Box 1492, Steven- son, WA 98648 or in person at 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson. Letters of interest are due by March 18th, 2021. Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2021 WS #178 NOTICE TO VENDORS Sealed bids for Klickitat County Liquid Asphalt will be received by the B o a rd o f C o u n t y Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klick- itat County Public Works Department, 115 South Golden, Goldendale Wash- ington. Mailing ad- dress 228 W. Main MS-CH-19, Gold - endale Washington 98620 until 1:15 PM on March 9, 2021 for providing materials d e s c r i b e d b e l o w. Sealed bids will be opened at the Klick- itat County Commis- sioners Chambers and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, M a rc h 9 , 2 0 21 a t 1:30 PM or shortly thereafter. Bids re- ceived after 1:15 PM March 9, 2021 will not be considered. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities. Bid envelopes shall be appropri- ately marked on the outside “Bid Opening 1:30 p.m. March 9, 2021 Liquid Asphalt.” Materials shall be furnished to Klickitat County Public Works Department include various liquid asphalt meeting or exceed- i n g t h e Te c h n i c a l Specifications and re q u i re m e n t s f o r CSS-1H, CRS-2P, and CMS-2S. This i s c o n s i d e re d a n open-ended bid as no specific quan- tities will be pur- chased against this bid during life of the contract from May 15 , 2 0 21 t h ro u g h October 15, 2021. To t a l E s t i m a t - ed Project Cost Range $500,000 to $700,000 Th e C o u n t y o f Klickitat, in accor- dance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, De- partment of Trans- portation, subti- tle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the De- partment of Trans- portation issued p u rs u a n t t o s u c h Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursu- ant to this advertise- ment, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to sub- mit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discrimi- nated against on the grounds of race, col- or or national origin in consideration for an award. Obtaining Bid Documents: 1. Free of charge: Pl a n s , S p e c i f i c a - tions, addenda, bid- ders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of c h a rg e a c c e s s i s provided to Prime Contractors, Sub- contractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Post- ed Projects; Goods & S e r v i c e s ; Pu b - lic Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room p ro v i d e s B i d d e rs with fully usable on- line documents; with the ability to: down- load, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous re- prographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Con- t a c t B u i l d e rs E x - change of Washing- ton at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. 2. Paper Copies are also available upon receipt of a non-refundable de- posit in the amount of $25.00, payable to the Klickitat Coun- ty Public Works De- partment, 228 W M a i n , M S - C H 19 , Goldendale, WA, 98620. Bidders that obtain paper copies are encouraged to “Register” online at bxwa.com, in order to receive automatic addenda notifica- tion by email and to appear on the “Bid- ders List” if they so desire. Dated this 9th day of February 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS Klickitat County, Washington David M. Sauter, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Dan Christopher, Commissioner ATTEST: Lee Snell Clerk of the Board In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Wash- ington Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021 WS #181 NOTICE TO CON- TRACTORS Sealed bids for the Old Mountain Road, CRP 350 will be received by the B o a rd o f C o u n t y Commissioners at the reception desk located in the Klick- itat County Pub- lic Works Depar t- m e n t , 115 S o u t h Golden, Goldendale Washington. Mail- ing address 228 W. M a i n M S - C h - 19 , Goldendale Wash- ington 98620 until 1:15 p.m. on March 09, 2021 for per- forming the work d e s c r i b e d b e l o w. Sealed bids received will be opened at the Commissioner’s Chambers and pub- licly read aloud on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Bids received after 1:15 p.m. March 09, 2021 will not be con- sidered. The County reser ves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities that are not, in the opinion of the County Commis- sioners, material. Bid envelopes shall be appropri- ately marked on the outside “Bid opening 1:30 p.m. March 09, 2021, Old Mountain Road, CRP 350” This contract pro- vides for the im- provement of 1.14 miles of Old Moun- tain Road by clear- i n g r i g h t o f w a y, i m p ro v e m e n t s t o horizontal and ver- tical alignments, installing drainage, surfacing, fencing, permanent signing and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Bid proposals shall be accom- panied by a bid p ro p o s a l d e p o s i t in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount in the b id prop osal . Should the suc- cessful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory perfor- mance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Klickitat County. Approximate proj- ect cost is estimat- ed to be bet ween $1,000,000 and $1,600,000. Th e K l i c k i t a t County Public Works Dept. in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, De- partment of Trans- portation, subti- tle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the De- partment of Trans- portation issued p u rs u a n t t o s u c h Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursu- ant to this advertise- ment, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full oppor- tunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminat- ed against on the grounds of race, col- or or national origin, or sex in consider- ation for an award. Obtaining Bid Documents: Free of charge: Pl a n s , S p e c i f i c a - tions, addenda, bid- ders list, and plan holders list for the project are available though the Klickitat County’s on-line plan room. Free of c h a rg e a c c e s s i s provided to Prime Contractors, Sub- contractors and Venders by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: Post- ed Projects; Pub- lic Works; Klickitat County; and Projects Bidding. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the self registered “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room p ro v i d e s B i d d e rs with fully usable on- line documents; with the ability to: down- load, print to your own printer, order full / partial plan sets from numerous re- prographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer / take-off tool. Con- t a c t B u i l d e rs E x - change of Washing- ton at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Dated this 9th Day of February 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS Klickitat County, Washington David M. Sauter, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Dan Christopher, Commissioner ATTEST: Lee Snell Clerk of the Board In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Wash- ington Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021 WS #182 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HERE- BY GIVEN that the Klickitat County Planning Commis- sion will hold a public hearing on March 15 at 6:00 p.m. The Planning Commis- s i o n m a y re c o m - mend approval, de- nial, approval with conditions, table, or continue the matter to a set time and place. THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following pro- posal: Rezone Request: Zone 2020-01. A proposal to rezone a p p ro x i m a t e l y 8 0 acres from Forest Resource to General Rural. Once the re- zone is completed, the applicants plan to apply for a 4-lot short plat to create three 5-acre lots and one 65-acre lot. The larger lot may be further divided de- pending on market conditions. A con- servation easement o f a p p ro x i m a t e l y 14.5 acres will be created to protect B e a r C re e k . Th e rezone is located in the NESW and the SENW quarter of Section 22, T6N, R10E, WM , Klickitat County, WA tax par- cel 06102200000500 i n t h e Tro u t L a k e Vicinity. The application materials are avail- able for review at the Klickitat County Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t - ment, 228 W Main St., Goldendale, WA 98620. Under orders of Washington Gover- nor Inslee, due to the current Covid-19 cri- sis, participation in this meeting will only be offered virtually via Zoom. To join the meeting, use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651. 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799 Any person de- s i r i n g t o e x p re s s their views on the matter is invited to join the hearing tele- phonically to pro- vide testimony. If you wish to provide comments on any of the actions before the Board, we ask that you please call or email our office at planning@klickitat- county.org or (509) 773-5703 prior to 5pm on March 12, 2 0 21 a n d w e c a n add you to the list for providing testimo- ny. At the meeting the names of those wishing to testify will be called out and at that time you will be able to present your comments/ concerns regarding the proposal. Writ- ten testimony may also be submitted to the Klickitat County Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t - ment, 228 West Main Street, Goldendale, WA 98620 or email to planning@klicki- tatcounty.org prior to the public hearing. If you have ques- tions regarding the land use proposal or have questions about submitting comments or at- tending a virtual hearing, please con- t a c t t h e Pl a n n i n g Department at (509) 773-5703 or email planning@klickitat- county.org BY ORDER of the Klickitat Coun- ty Planning Com- mission, dated this 25th day of February 2021. /s/ Mat Spalding, Chairman Mar. 3, 2021 WS #186 Klickitat County Public Works Dept., G o r d o n K e l s e y, 228 W Main St Ms CH-19 Goldendale, WA 98620-9597, is seeking coverage under the Wash- ington State De- partment of Ecolo- gy’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. Th e p r o p o s e d project, Old Moun- tain Road, is locat- ed at Old Mountain Road, MP 3.54 to 4.68 (From 3.54 miles North of Bick- leton Hwy to end of the County main- tained portion of Old Mountain Road at MP 4.68). in Gold- endale in Klickitat county. This project in- v o l v e s 7 a c re s o f soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activ- ities. The receiving wa- terbody is Unnamed Tributar y to Rock Creek. Any persons de- s i r i n g t o p re s e n t their views to the Washington State Department of Ecol- ogy regarding this Application, or in- terested in Ecolo- gy’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public com- ments and considers whether discharg- es from this proj- ect would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degra- dation requirements u n d e r W A C 17 3 - 201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: e c y re w q i a n o i @ ecy.wa.gov, or Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construc- tion Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504- 7696 Mar. 3, 10, 2021 WS #187 CITY OF WHITE SALMON NOTICE OF ORDI- NANCE ADOPTION Ordinance 2021- 02-1073 Water Rev- enue Bond, 2021, $2,731,000 The City of White Salmon City Council at a duly noticed special meeting on February 25, 2021 passed Ordinance 2021-02-1073 au- thorizing the issu- ance of a water rev- enue bond of the City in the aggregate principal amount o f $ 2 , 731, 0 0 0 t o provide permanent financing for the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing certain additions and better- ments to the water utility of the City; fixing the date, form, terms, maturity and covenants of such bond; reserving the right to issue future revenue bonds on a parity with such bond upon compli- ance with cer tain conditions; and au- thorizing the sale of the bond to the Unit- ed State of Ameri- ca, acting through its Depar tment of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. The full text of the ordi- nance is available on the city’s web- page http://www. white-salmon.net or will be mailed upon request. Please make your requests to Jan Brending at janb@ci.white-salm- on.wa.us or in writ- ing to P.O. Box 2139, White Salmon, WA 98672. Mar. 3, 2021 WS #188 HoodRiverNews.com • TheDallesChronicle.com • WhiteSalmonEnterprise.com
