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PAGE 10 OCTOBER On Sept. 14, Yakima County Superior Court Judge Ruth Raukauff rejected an appeal by the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation, filed last winter against the Kliekitat County commis- sioners' approval of a a36-turbine wind farm on the Goodnoe Hills. The project is proposed by Windtrieity Ventures, a collaboration of Northwest Regional Power, of Goldendale, and a company called Green Wind. According to Tim O'Neill, Kliekitat County Prosecuting Attorney, Raukauff ruled that there was no dearly erroneous judgment by the com- missioners in approving a mitigated determina- tion of non-significance (MDNS) and condition- al use permit (CUP) for the project. The Yakama argued, among other things, that cumulative impacts of the project on the envi- ronment and traditional cultural resources were not adequately taken into consideration. Detailed written findings have not yet been released; the Yakamas' attorney, Patrick Spurgin of Yakima, said that a 3d-day appeal period will run from the date the final order is released, but he could not comment on the tribes' plans regarding further appeal. COMMUNITY PROJECT WINS $307K The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved a major grant sought by the" KlickJtat Public Utility District (KPUD) and sev- eral partners for the Luna Point Community Wind Project (see The Sentinel, Sept. z6). Once matching funds are secured, the grant will enable partners KPUD, Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development (SEED), A World Institute for Sustainable Humanity (AWISH), the Kliekitat-Skamania Development Council (KSDC), and Our Wind Cooperative, a new cooperative formed to devel- op small-scale wind projects in the Pacific Northwest, to begin developing the planned 3do-kilowatt facility. Profits from the sale of power will benefit from page 1 Thayer said the Trout Lake Fire District asked to lift the ban in its corner of the county. Goble said it was a reasonable thing to lift the ban in an area that gets lo inches more rain each year than the county seat. "November is usually safest" for burning, said Goble. But, the hope is. toget the ban lifted by opening day of rifle season on October 17. "We usually get a hard rain the opening weekend of mod- ern rifle season," said Goble. The goal is not to hinder any- one from anything. Hunters will begin to fill the local woods. For days at a time hunting camps will host hunters and at night they'll want warmth as night- time temperatures drop into the 3os. With hunters, Goble said, 'q'he main cause is warming fires." It's the relative few that might ruin the freedom to burn for others, Goble added, he encourages hunters to invest in small portable wood stoves. The use of bans and enforce- ment has been. effective said Goble. He has been in the Goldendale office of the DNR since 1993; two-thirds of the fire starts DNR responded to Operation Warm Heart, a low-income energy assistance program run by KPUD and KSDC. The grantors call the project "Washington's first community-owned wind project." It was also the only renewable energy facility in the state among 167 projects nationwide that suc- cessfully competed for a share of $22.8 million, set aside in the 2002 Farm Bill for use by rural small businesses, farmers and ranchers to devel- op renewable energy systems and promote ener- gy efficiency improvements. TAX CREDIT EXTENDED A chapter in the story that could eventually shape Kliekitat County skylines unfolded the week before last in Washington, D.C. as the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives agreed on a tax credit considered essential by wind devel- opers. However, while the bill extends a crucial z.8- cent-per-kilowatt-hour tax credit, it does so for only one year, until December 2oo5. Tom Svendsen, manager of the Klickitat Public Utility District (KPUD), said that the bill will have "no immediate impact" on his agency's wind project, the 3oo-megawatt White Creek wind farm planned south of Biekleton. "But it does open the door for a multi-year extension. That would be more conducive to planned growth," Svendsen said, and could help green- light the White Creek farm. The tax credit, for electricity generated from wind turbines in the first lo years of operation, has contributed to the development of wind energy in the U.S., making it competitive with other fuel sources. "Most of us in the industry would have pre- ferred a multi-year extension," said Jan Johnson, spokeswoman for PPM Energy in Portland, which plans its own 25o-megawatt wind farm south of Bickleton. "But it definitely moves the ball forward." when he first came on were east of the Klickitat River. "Seventy-five percent are now west of the Klickitat. Goble feels that the bans have helped keep Klickitat County from the list of big project fires. "Education is paying off." To the person who says, "Ws my, hml~'~Gobl~ ,~y~, .t'If ~ you burn and it gets away, it's not on your land anymore. It affects your neighbors." The most recent fire came last Friday near Major Creek just west of Lyle. Goble said that fire consumed five acres, and people down-wind were lucky the day was relatively windless. "It could get expensive," said Goble. A fire started Aug. 30 to dis- pose of trash is now called the Long Road fire, it burned 16 acres of Ponderosa pine and grassland, damaged buildings and threatened many more in Wahkiacus Heights. Planes and helicopters were used along with 45 DNR and forest service fire fighters to extinguish that fire. Noting that burning trash is never permitted, Goble said, - Sam Lotm'y "That's been against the law for a long time. Jim Monroe of DNR said that the state has decided, "we should pursue cost recovery on that one [Long Road]." The people responsible for the ille- gal fire will receive a letter stat- ing as much next week, said M9~roe, The cg.st cou~ bc~.as~ high as $15o,ooo when the bill is completed. To reduce the need to burn, Goble said, the county's brush recycling program has con- sumed 900 tons of material. Besides the Goldendale loca- tion, dropoff sites are locatedin Bingen, BZ Corner and Dallesport. "It's a lot that people aren't burning." HARVEST MOON SHINES ON Photo According to the calendar, Sept. 22 marked the beginning of Autumn. Only a after, the famous Harvest Moon appeared in the east. Library district wants Any citizen with a library idea, request, or even a gripe is urged to tell the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, operator of the Goldendale Community Library. The district has embarked on a district-wide planning process to help define com- munity service priorities for the next three years, accord- ing to an announcement from the central office in Vancouver. The project's goal is to "gather input from citi- zens on community needs and hear their thoughts on how the library should respond to those needs." Klickitat County residents are invited to attend an open community forum fi'om 7 p.m. to 8:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12 in Library Hall at the main Vancouver Community LibrdYy, xoo7 E. Mill Ptain Blvd. itizen i Residents of the district who want to provide input but cannot attend may submit comments before or after the meeting date, using any of the following means: • By mail, addressed to Sue Vanlaanen, FVRL, loo7 E• Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663; • By email to comments@fvrl.org; • By phone to (360) 695- 1566 or toll-free from area code 509 only, 1-888-546- 2707; • In person at any branch, or at the district business office in the basement of the main Vancouver library 3o-member citizen committee will November 2004 2005 to review " ommend priorities. expect to submit a: posal to the district trustees in spring library district a comprehensive plan in the 198os. Bruce Zie executive said he imt rent planning proceSS eral reasons. "Our libraries exist the taxpayers of and it's im all • Via online response form and future a t Ziegman said• www.fvrl.org/forms/Strategic Ziegman said Planning_form.cfln process to help Additional community next to input is being gathered b~" lot measure to phone survey, written surveys, llbmry district s to library stakeholder groups, tional funding. and citizen focus groups. A The Goldendale Sentinel -- Klickitat County's for information since 1879. Subscribtions start at just $22 for one year. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service for middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Volunteer as a Tax Assistance Counselor and/or as a Leadership Coordinator. SOON THE MARK OF THE BEAST WILL BE ENFORCED Those that receive it, will receive the wrath of God Find out who the BEAST is, and how to avoid his MARK No obligation. No one will call Write or Call for free book: THE BIBLE SAYS P.O. 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Bidding begins at 10:00 a•m. at the Southeast Region Office, Ellensburg, WA on November 16, 2004. FLAT RAT, App. No. 071851, approximately 22 miles by road northeast of White Salmon on part(s) of Sections 1 all in Township 4 North, Range 11 East, Sections 7 all in Township 4 North, Range 12 East, Sections 12 all in Township 4 North, Range 11 East, W.M., comprising approximately 2,852 Mbf of Timber. Minimum acceptable bid wilt be $1,002,000.00. This sale is Export Restricted, (4101) PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Public Notice IN THE MATTER OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RANDALL ROAD COUNTY ROAD NO. 21860 Resolution No. 15604 WHEREAS, RCW 47.48.020 authorizes road closures when con- tinued use will be danger- ous to traffic; and WHEREAS, Klickitat County has received a request to close Randall Road from Mile Post 2.61 This week in Public Notices: • Notice of Timber Sale re: Flat Rat -- WSDNR • Notice of Trustee's Sale re: Schneider, Ruth -- NW Trustee Services • Public Notice re: Small Works Roster-- Klickitat PUD • Public Notice re: Notice to Vendors -- KJickitat PUD • Public Hearing Notice re: Wolford -- Klickitat County Planning Dept. • Public Notice re: Management Retreat --- Klickitat County Port District • Public Notice re: Monthly Meeting --- Tri-County Workforce • Public Meeting Notice re: Special Board Meeting -- KVHS II to Mile Post 4.16 for a cer- Randall Road from Mile the responsibility of the rain cross-country event Post 2.61 to Mile Post cross country event spon- scheduled for October 30 4.16 be closed October sor. and 31, 2004. 30 and October 31, 2004 Dated this 21st day of NOW, THEREFORE, BE with the costs of posting, September, 2004. IT RESOLVED, that advertising and signing BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington Joan Frey Chairman Don Struck Commissioner Ray Thayer Commissioner ATTEST:. Lawrence E. Goudey Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (4004, 4103) NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Superior Court of Washington for Klickitat County In the Matter of the Estate of Charles J. Johnson, Deceased rdonthS No. 04-4-000954 first Notice to Creditors notice The Co-Personal repre- months sentatives named below the filing have been appointed and Notice have qualified as Co- the Personal representatives later, of this estate. Persons those having claims against the in deceased must, prior to R.C.W the time such claims claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable Date statute of limitations, Sept. : serve their claims upon Date c the Co-Personal repre- 24, sentatives or the attorney Mar of record at the address stated below and file an C o - executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this p.~./~,.. Court within four (4) See