The Horizons Program has scheduled several regional workshops. These workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Gas cards and child care vouchers are available.
For pre-registration, contact:
WSU Klickitat County Extension
509-773-5817
228 W. Main, MS-CH-12, Goldendale, WA 98620
vanvelsora@wsu.edu
Detailed workshop descriptions will be furnished upon request.
Michael Shuman - April 15, 9:30am to 4pm
Grace Baptist Church, White Salmon
An attorney and economist, Mr. Shuman has written several books, including The Small-Mart Revolution. Mr. Shuman will address what local communities can do to create vibrant, self-reliant, community-based economic networks. He will highlight current trends in the national and global economy and show how consumers, investors, policymakers and organizers can revitalize their own community by supporting local business. www.smallmart.org
Vance Corum, April 22, 9:30am to 4pm
Pioneer Center, White Salmon
Mr. Corum will cover the topics of Marketing, Fundraising, Farmers Markets and added value to products, etc.
Jennifer Smith, April 29, 1pm-5pm
Pioneer Center, White Salmon
Jennifer Smith will has been a successful grant writer and reviewer for the past 12 years. She specializes in telecommunications, education and athletic grants, and has reviewed grants for various State and Federal agencies, including the Dept. of Commerce and Dept. of Education. While Smith agrees that it's easier to award money than apply for it, she will teach you the basics of putting together a successful proposal in this hands-on class, as well as show you how to locate possible sources of funding. Come prepared to work - if you have a proposal you are working on or considering applying for bring that too.
Grant Writing
Living Lightly Institut, May 3 - 4
Starts at 10 am both days
Goldendale, WA
Experiments in Green Building, Renewable Energy and Organic Gardening. May 4 will include hands-on activities.
Youth Development, May 6, 9:30 am-4 pm
Pioneer Center, White Salmon
Jan Klein, State 4-H Teen Leadership Coordinator will bring a wealth of resources to this workshop. Jan has worked with many youth and adult projects and activities on both the State and National level. She demonstrates how to promote positive adult and teen partnerships.
During this workshop you will learn about:
· Adult – Youth Partnerships
· Youth Leadership
· Youth Mentoring
· 4-H Opportunities
· Community Partnerships
· Resources
Boardsmanship, May 8, 9:30am-12:00
Pioneer Center, White Salmon
A workshop for anyone working on Boards or with Board organizations. Presented by Elaine Porter-Cole of the Washington State School Board Directors’ Association.
Ecommerce, May 8, 2008, 1pm-4pm
Pioneer Center
Cheryl Williams-Cosner has 20 years of experience as a small business owner and educator in business management in such diverse industries as agriculture, homebased business, food business, education, nonprofit organizations and the arts.
During this workshop you will learn:
· What is Ecommerce
· Find what to Sell
· Explore Online Auctions
· Storefront Options
· Adding Value To Service or Product
E -Marketing
Pricing for sales
BackPack Program Supports Children
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According to statistics provided by the BackPack Program, 22% of families in Goldendale are living below the poverty level. That is 14 percentage points over the state average. Of that percentage 32% are under the age of 18 and further 39% are under the age of five. Many of these children, for various reasons, are not getting the nutrition they when not at school.
The BackPack Program is intended to give these children easy to prepare and nutritious food during the weekends. A local church stores the food and every week volunteers meet there to load up the food to be placed in the children's backpack at school. Food is discreetly placed in the childs backpack so that they are not singled out.
After the initial funding from the Washington State 4-H program to get started , several local groups have donated funding to sustain the program. The local Kiwanis Club has donated books to place in the backpacks as well. The cost to fill a backpack is about $3 or $12 per month. Food donations are accepted but need to be easy to prepare and nonperishable. If you would like to more information or wish to support the BackPack Program contact Ava Van Velsor at 509-773-5817.
The BackPack Program is intended to give these children easy to prepare and nutritious food during the weekends. A local church stores the food and every week volunteers meet there to load up the food to be placed in the children's backpack at school. Food is discreetly placed in the childs backpack so that they are not singled out.
After the initial funding from the Washington State 4-H program to get started , several local groups have donated funding to sustain the program. The local Kiwanis Club has donated books to place in the backpacks as well. The cost to fill a backpack is about $3 or $12 per month. Food donations are accepted but need to be easy to prepare and nonperishable. If you would like to more information or wish to support the BackPack Program contact Ava Van Velsor at 509-773-5817.
Part 2: Community Clean-up
Fall Leaves Pick-Up - The Goldendale Horizons Project provided a fall leaves pick-up week in early November. The purpose was to provide leaf pick-up after residents raked, or if needed provide assistance to rake leaves. The leaves then are being used for mulch and/or compost by local residents. Flyers were sent to local stores and businesses to announce the event. Residents were provided phone numbers to call or schedule pick-up. Volunteers then, used their own vehicles to pick-up the bagged leaves. Pick-up was provided for about fifty residents in Goldendale. The National Junior Honor Society students of the Goldendale Middle School provided assistance to rake leaves. Thank you to the Clean-up Committee for organizing this event!!
Bridge Closure Effects Community
Important Advisory:
A complete closure of the Highway 97 Biggs bridge is scheduled to begin January 2, 2008. There are several detours available using the US 197 Dalles Bridge via I-84, State Route 14 or the I-82 Columbia River Bridge for eastbound traffic. Advance warning signs are in place. This project is scheduled for completion in fall 2009.
For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, or visit the project Web page: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US97/BiggsBridge/.
People who need to cross the river for work are encouraged to call the Car Pool Match Northwest at 1-866-973-6879 or go to www.carpoolmatchnw.org to make carpool connections.
A complete closure of the Highway 97 Biggs bridge is scheduled to begin January 2, 2008. There are several detours available using the US 197 Dalles Bridge via I-84, State Route 14 or the I-82 Columbia River Bridge for eastbound traffic. Advance warning signs are in place. This project is scheduled for completion in fall 2009.
For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, or visit the project Web page: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US97/BiggsBridge/.
People who need to cross the river for work are encouraged to call the Car Pool Match Northwest at 1-866-973-6879 or go to www.carpoolmatchnw.org to make carpool connections.
Survey Promotion - Door Prize Winners Announced
By now community members have received there survey in the mail. Goldendale Horizons promoted the survey during the county fair. Any one that filled their survey at the county fair got their name entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of three prizes. Drawing was held August 25.
The winnners were Betty Kinkead winning a $50 Dehart's gift certificate, Amy Koreski won the $50 Mt. View Shell gift card and Alita Quantrell was awarded the $50 Golden Lanes Bowling Center gift certificate. Congratulations to the winners!Thanks to all that completed a survey! Goldendale had 199 surveys completed.
The winnners were Betty Kinkead winning a $50 Dehart's gift certificate, Amy Koreski won the $50 Mt. View Shell gift card and Alita Quantrell was awarded the $50 Golden Lanes Bowling Center gift certificate. Congratulations to the winners!Thanks to all that completed a survey! Goldendale had 199 surveys completed.
Goldendale Horizons Project to Ask for Community Views
As part of its Horizons Project working with local citizens to improve the quality of life in Goldendale, Washington State University Extension will be gathering input from as many community members as possible. Horizons is a community leadership program designed to assist small rural and reservation communities enhance their local economies and quality of life.
A brief survey is being mailed to area citizens this month to ask for their opinions on promoting positive change in the community. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the responses will be kept completely anonymous. A summary of the results will be provided to the community’s Horizons Project Committee to help inform their efforts to plan for Goldendale’s future.
“We hope that everyone will take a few minutes to complete and return the survey,” said Ava Van Velsor, Horizons Community Coach for Klickitat County. “The more input we receive the better our plans will reflect the opinions and desires of our community. It’s a chance for everyone to be heard.”
For more information about the Horizons Project or to obtain additional surveys contact Horizons Community Coach Ava Van Velsor at (509) 773-5817.
A brief survey is being mailed to area citizens this month to ask for their opinions on promoting positive change in the community. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the responses will be kept completely anonymous. A summary of the results will be provided to the community’s Horizons Project Committee to help inform their efforts to plan for Goldendale’s future.
“We hope that everyone will take a few minutes to complete and return the survey,” said Ava Van Velsor, Horizons Community Coach for Klickitat County. “The more input we receive the better our plans will reflect the opinions and desires of our community. It’s a chance for everyone to be heard.”
For more information about the Horizons Project or to obtain additional surveys contact Horizons Community Coach Ava Van Velsor at (509) 773-5817.
Goldendale Horizons Celebration
Goldendale Horizons will be celebrating achievements made over the past year. All community members are welcome and if you've participated in the program please come and celebrate! The celebration will be August 9, 2007 at the Ekone Park in Goldendale from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Come and enjoy watermelon, drinks and music from Tim and Laurie Southworth!
Come and enjoy watermelon, drinks and music from Tim and Laurie Southworth!
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