A number of different governmental agencies in Hood River, Klickitat, and Wasco counties are being invited to take part in a “poverty simulation” this spring.  Belinda Ballah of the Hood River County Prevention Department says her office received a grant to help in the planning for bringing the simulation to the area.  Ballah says the simulation session takes about four hours in total, and she hopes the counties both individually and together can come up with ways to help those dealing with poverty access the services they need in a better and simpler manner.  Exact dates for each of the simulation sessions in each county are still being set.  Those that would like to take part can call the Hood River County Prevention Department at 541-386-2500.