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Teens hold themed youth dance

Jan 22, 2025 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

On January 3, Goldendale Teen SOYO, a local branch of the Orthodox Christian youth organization, hosted its regular themed youth dance at the Goldendale Grange Hall, marking the debut of Susie Phelps as the event’s new host. The event, an extension of Goldendale Teen SOYO’s mission of community outreach, drew a diverse group of participants, with a focus on teenagers, all dressed in pirate-themed attire. The evening featured traditional folk dances and opportunities for fellowship.
Parents and MCCC meet over medications found in classroom

Jan 22, 2025 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

On January 13, the Mid-Columbia Children’s Council (MCCC) held a meeting to address concerns surrounding the temporary closure of its Goldendale site. The closure followed two incidents involving prescription medication found in the classroom, including a December 20 incident where a 16-month-old child bit into a capsule and was hospitalized. A second incident on January 9, where additional medication was found in the classroom, prompted the site’s suspension of operations.
Church holds river blessing

Jan 15, 2025 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

Out on the banks of the Little Klickitat River at Ekone Park, Ss. Joachim and Ana Orthodox Church held its annual ‘Blessing of the Waters’ service on January 6. This ancient celebration, deeply rooted in Orthodox Christian tradition, is often overlooked in the Western world.
Wild Huckleberry Coffee rises from ashes

Jan 8, 2025 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

“After the devastating fire, we rise above,” said Kristi Krall, owner of Wild Huckleberry Coffee, about their new drink, Rise of the Phoenix. The name is a fitting tribute to the journey she and her team undertook after losing their previous venue, Cafe Genevieve’s, to a fire. Kristeen Large, the former owner of Cafe Genevieve’s, and Krall, its former manager, described their bond as “close friends who became sisters” and were determined not to give up.
PRC holds successful banquet

Dec 4, 2024 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

The Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center has undergone great changes in the past year. The centerpiece of these developments was the immensely successful fundraising campaign to support the purchase of a new facility of operations on 122 W. Main Street. The process was further supported by a strong volunteer base, which helped not only fund the project but also assisted in labor to relocate operations to the new building, including moving and renovations.
D’Avanzo’s celebrates two years

Nov 27, 2024 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

A small but joyful crowd gathered outside the entrance of D’Avanzo’s Family Restaurant to celebrate another milestone Saturday. With a ceremonial red ribbon cutting, the event marked the restaurant’s second anniversary and its recognition as Best Restaurant in the Gorge for the second year in a row.
A special book for special moms with special kids

Nov 20, 2024 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

On October 21, Bickleton resident Erica Kingsbury published her book Not Alone: God’s Presence on the Path of a Special Needs Mom. “It’s about my journey as a special needs mom, how I navigated all that, and how my faith played a role in all that,” she explainsIt has been a vision long-fermenting, one Kingsbury often thought would never materialize. She said of the writing process: “When I began to get the ideas for my book, I didn’t think it was time to write it.
New GHS principal welcomes small-town role

Nov 6, 2024 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

Denise Reddinger, a veteran educator with nearly three decades of experience, recently stepped into her first lead principal position at Goldendale High School. Taking the reins in a small rural school district, Reddinger, who began her contract on August 1, has found the intimacy that characterizes the area to be what she was seeking.
Bavarian Deli closes doors

Oct 30, 2024 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

Nestled alongside Highway 97 amid expanses of sleepy countryside, the Bavarian Deli is a familiar sight to many but a deeper story to few. More than just a local fixture, its roots reach back decades and many miles, even beyond the walls it occupies today. Now, with its closure on October 26, its legacy will be one remembered by those who’ve had the privilege of knowing it. The deli came into the hands of Julie and Peter Bazneangan in 1997.
Bakery born in a dream

Oct 23, 2024 | goldendalesentinel.com | Jordan Mayberry

“Dad’s Sourdough Bakery was born from a vivid dream that has forever changed my life,” recalls Ryan Tuor, co-owner of the soon-to-be-open bakery. “About two years ago, I had this dream where I walked with my late mother through our building. It was a charming little bakery, filled with the warm aroma of fresh bread and sweet cinnamon rolls. It was a cozy breakfast spot, where laughter mingled with the clinking of coffee cups and the hiss of an espresso machine.