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2 Wednesday,June9,2021 Columbia Gorge News www.columbiagorgenews.com New shelter coming soon Will serve victims of domestic violence Kaufman ■ By For Tamara Washington Gorge Flames from the Mile Post 85 fire spread rapidly through grass west of The Dalles in the vicinity of Pinewood Mobile Manor on Old Highway 30 and Interstate 84 Wednesday, June 2. View is west of The Dalles from the freeway overpass. The freeway was shut down soon after this photograph was taken. Photo courtesy Gary Elkinton FIRE refuges in the Mid-Columbia River Fire Zone. This ban took Restrictions effect June 5 and remains in effect until midnight, Sept. instituted 30. Included in the order are Continued from page 1 the Hanford Reach National Monument and Columbia, the fire at full containment Cold Springs, Conboy Lake, within a few days. McKay Creek, McNary, The Wasco County Toppenish and Umatilla Sheriff’s Office originally National Wildlife Refuges. issued a Level 3 Evacuation (GO!) in the immediate area Use of any fire, including the use of charcoal briquettes then reduced it to a Level 1 and cooking stoves, is Evacuation (Get Ready!) in prohibited. the evening. All evacuation Also banned are smok- levels were dropped. Burn bans are already in ing outside of an enclosed effect for all counties in the vehicle and operation of any Gorge, as of June 1, which is motor without an approved a month earlier then normal. and working spark arrester. July 1 is when such bans are Fireworks and campfires are typically put into place. banned year-round. This ban comes almost a month than normal Extreme fire conditions due the earlier drought impacting On June 5, due to extreme Oregon and Washington. With the exception of fire conditions, the U.S. Fish Conboy Lake, all of the ref- and Wildlife Service has banned activities likely to uges mentioned are already start a fire on national wildlife in severe to extreme drought. Wildlife Service is asking for the public to take extra vigi- lance in preventing fires. “The fire season is a full month ahead of where we would normally be,” said Service Fire Management Officer John Janak. “The severe drought conditions have us very worried about catastrophic fires this sum- mer and fall.” Wildlife Service urges the public to be especially careful when parking along road- sides with tall grass. possible to secure the build- ing, which came in for a total cost of just under $280,000. The remaining funds will go towards remodeling, furnish- ing, supplying, and operating the shelter. “We are just really excit- ed! This is years and years in the making,” said Leslie Action Programs Naramore, WAGAP’s exec- utive director. “To bring this Klickitat County will soon to life is thrilling! We are so thankful to Gina for working be home to a new shelter to with us to make this possible. support victims of domestic Without her assistance to violence, thanks to efforts coordinated by Programs for work with the capital budget, I don’t know if this would Peaceful Living (PFPL) and have happened.” Washington Gorge Action “It is an honor and Programs (WAGAP). After a multi-year effort, WAGAP has privilege to be available to those that need to break the closed on a three-bedroom home that will act as a haven silence,” said Mosbrucker of the efforts to bring a do- for individuals and families who have been affected by mestic violence shelter to domestic violence and need Klickitat County. “This will a transitional space to figure help to break that cycle of out their next steps. violence. You can’t heal and Supporters are dubbing break that cycle without a the new shelter “Gina’s Place” lock on the door. They need for Rep. Gina Mosbrucker to get to a place of safety.” (R-District 14), who was “Now that the purchase is pivotal in securing $250,000 complete, we are so excit- from Washington State’s ed to, finally, start the next capital budget during the phase,” said PFPL Director 2019-2020 session, part of the Kirsten Poole. “Our team is $345,000 raised toward the jumping in by doing a deep effort. These funds made it cleaning of the building and NOW OPEN FOR DINING Parking warning Many large fires on refuge lands are started by vehicles pulling to the side of the road, Wildlife Service noted. Dried grass, wheat stubble and weeds can come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust system, creating sparks. Dragging metal tow chains are also a hazard, according to forestry officials. an inventory. We can then fo- cus on what needs to be done to bring the place to code. We need to make sure the site and program will meet all of the WACs (Washington Administrative Codes).” It has been several decades since a functioning space was last available for this purpose. Klickitat County is one of two counties in Washington State that currently does not have a facility. Poole said she hopes to have the site up and run- ning by the end of summer this year. Until that time, they will continue to partner with other regional agencies for shelter services. Programs for Peaceful Living serve all Klickitat County residents and their families with domestic violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, and general crime victim services. All services are free and confidential, and referrals are made for those who reside outside of the county. If you are in crisis, call the 24/7 toll-free crisis line at 844-493-1709. 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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is making priority funding available to support economic devel- opment and create jobs in National Scenic Areas, located along waterways, that have been devastated by wildfires. The funds may be used to establish business support centers; provide funds for job training and leadership development; or to support targeted technical assistance, training, feasibility studies, and other activities leading to the development or expan- sion of small and emerging private businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross reve- nue, said a press release. Rural Development is re- serving $2 million under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program for eligible projects in rural com- munities located on a river or ocean coastline. Priority is being given to National Scenic Areas im- pacted by wildfires. National Scenic Areas are environmentally-protected, federally-designated loca- tions that have outstanding natural and scenic value. State and local government entities, nonprofits, and fed- erally-recognized tribes are eligible to apply. Proposed projects must be consistent with any local, tribal, or area-wide community and Prior to developing an application, interested applicants are encouraged to contact Faith Harris, business and cooperative programs specialist, 503-414- 3358, to discuss their project proposal. Additional information is also available on page 27365 of the May 20 Federal Register. 50 Robert Jamack Where has the time gone? FATHER’S DAY SALE We are all about comfort. Hope you have the most amazing day. Happy Birthday little brother, love from your family! Gourmet in the Woods? MANY CHAIRS TO CHOOSE FROM IN STOCK NOW.... CAMP STOVE CAMP FIRE POT Summer WILD Sweepstakes $ Over 8,000 in Outdoor Gear Prizes! 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