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a-----NOVEMBER 15, 2017 GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON On a fateful day in 1926, tragedy struck a four-year- old girl, an accidental shotgun blast to the lower leg. The mother heard the shotgun go off and her children screaming and recognized the need to act quickly. She whisked her child into the house to control the bleeding, while sending her son on horse- back to the closest neighbor, over two miles away The neighbor mounted the boy's horse and raced back toward the emergency, leaving the boy to walk home. When the neighbor arrived, he helped break into a shed and used an auto to transport her down from the Panikanik area into White Salmon. For many hours the girl endured excruciating pain and blood loss. At that time, no hospital existed on the Washington side of the river in Klickitat County There happened to be a surgeon in town who quickly determined there was no hope for the leg, and all effort now shifted toward saving the precious life of a four- year-old girl. Such was life "back in the day" Emergencies were typically handled by family, friends, and neighbors with whatever equipment, medicine, or lifesaving knowledge was available EMS to them. That was more than 90 years ago, and we can say a lot has chal d since then. We now have three 24-hour staffed am- bulances, two hospitals, and a number of doctors available on call day and night in our county But we are still neighbors helping neighbors. We frequently are requested to offer public assis- tance to those who need help getting back up from a non-injury fall, transferring critical patients to Portland area hospitals for a higher level of care than can be provided in the Gorge, and all the other 911 calls for service every day. All told, we respond to more than 1,800 calls for service, and this continues to increase each year. Neighbor helping neighbor. Many of the EMTs and Paramedics working for Klickitat County EMS District 1 are longtime resi- dents of the county. While some do not currently live here, for at least 48 hours each week they do, and they feel a part of the community they serve. It is this commitment to you, the citizens we serve, that inspired us to look to the future• One way to do is this, is to offer a number of community first aid and prevention programs. We will be sharing this infor- mation with you after the first of the year, as our way of giving back to the community we serve. With the holidays at)proaching we want to remind you that KCEMS, along with nurses and medical care staff, law enforcement, 911 dispatchers, and fire- fighters are all going to be working during the holi- days to serve you. We want you to enjoy your fami- lies company, so please take that extra moment if you find yourself enjoying a bit too much eggnog or you're in a hurry and forget that there may be black ice on our roadways. Please take your time, and help us all celebrate the holidays without incident. Be safe, and Happy Holidays! THE GOLDENDALE SENTINEL OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHED 1879. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM OFFICES AT 117 W. MAIN STREET' GOLDENDALE, WA 98620' TELEPHONE: (509) 773-3777 ' FAX: (509) 314-4201 EDITORIAL: Lou MARZELES, EDITOR & PUBLISHER JARYD CLINE, SPORTS EDITOR MAX ERIKSON, REPORTER EMAIL: NEWS@GOLDENDALESENTINEL.COM (NEWS, EDITORIAL, OBITUARIES, LETTERS) CALENDAR @GOLDENDALESENTINEL.COM (EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES) ADS @GOLDENDALESENTINEL.COM (DISPLAY ADVERTISING INFORMATION AND INQUIRIES) CLASSIFIEDS @GOLDENDALESENTINEL.COM (CLASSIFIED ADS INQUIRIES) LEGALS @GOLDENDALESENTINEL,COM (LEGAL AND PUBLIC NOTICES) BUSINESS AND OFFICE STAFF: OWNED BY TARTAN PUBLICATIONS, INC. LESLIE GEATCHES, PRESIDENT, AD DESIGN KARIE ELLIS, CIRCULATION MANAGER JOEL JENNINGS, BOOKKEEPING ii!:!:~i::~!il i~:!!i!::i!:!i!:?!!~!i !iii;:!i::!:!!ii;i,i::~i:i~!i!ii!!!i~!!:!ii::!:iil;ii!!i~!!i:!~):/i:! ! !ili¸: ::i~: : i ,::: ):~/:/~;! !/::!i;i:i ~i: i :! : : .............. Deadlines: News and letters: Noon Monday Display Advertising: 5 p.m. Friday Classified Advertising: Noon Monday Legal Notices: 5 p.m. Friday Subscriptions: 1 Year, Goldendale Carrier: $32 2 Year, Goldendale Carrier: $52 Same prices within Klickitat County. Outside K!ickitat County: $45, $75 USPS 2213-6000 WEEKLY. Periodical postage paid at Goldendale Post Office, Goldendale, WA 98620. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Goldendale Sentinel, 117 W. Main Street, Golden- dale, WA 98620-9526. THIS TOWN NEEDS BLAH, BLAH ANP BLAH -- AN[;> IT NI EI>S THEM NOW! FUNNY-WE DIDN'T NEED ANY OFTHATUNTILHE MOVEI> HERE,! r L TII r CO Well done, Legion and FFA This is a big note of apprecia- tion for our local American Legion for hosting a wonderful Veterans Day dinner for veterans and their spouses. We are so fortunate to live in this small community where the Legion is eager'to host such events. Our local high school FFA young people assisted, sporting their spiffy blue jackets. All in all, a great event! Delos and Melinda Reno Goldendale A good day to give Tuesday, November 28th is "Giving Tuesday", a day set aside to remember organizations doing good work in our communities among your holiday giving. This year, please consider giving to Soroptimist International of Gol- dendale. Soroptimist International of Goldendale is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, working to improve the lives of women and girls locally and around the world. Soroptimist programs in Gold- endale include an annual women's educational grant, domestic vio- lence prevention programs, and women's health and safety edu- cational programs. Programs for local children include an annual mitten tree to provide warm clothing, children's recreational opportunities, and volunteer rec- ognition. Your donation would help Sorop- timist have an even greater impact on our community. Donations can be sent to our PO Box 590 in Gold- endale. If you have any questions, contact Naomi Fisher at (509) 773- 6091. Naomi Fisher Goldendale address uired, only city or town,) Visit The Sentinel at www.GoldendaleSentinel.¢om