Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn said of the fire camp located on district property, “If you have not seen it, it is impressive: rows of tents, equipment, and people working nonstop to keep us safe.”
Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn said of the fire camp located on district property, “If you have not seen it, it is impressive: rows of tents, equipment, and people working nonstop to keep us safe.”
WHITE SALMON — The Columbia High School (CHS) / Henkle Middle School (HMS) campus is being used as a fire camp for the Burdoin Fire, and White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn thanked the firefighters, support crews and volunteers for working around the clock during the July 24 school board meeting.
He noted the “Thank You” signs lining Main Street and Jewett Boulevard to Highway 14, as well as residents who have dropped off bottled water, snacks, blankets, and toiletries.
“On behalf of WSVSD, I just want to say how grateful we are to everyone protecting lives and property and supporting our families during this tough time,” he said. “The generosity we have seen, especially right here in White Salmon, is incredible. It never surprises me because I have seen it again and again, but it is something I will never take for granted. This is what makes living in the Gorge, and in particular White Salmon, so special.”
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