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Stephen Jupe - Rebecca Thistlethwaite – our choice for the future of our children

Rebecca understands that successful School Board Directors must work hard to research decisions, must enter the position with their minds free from personal preexisting assumptions about students, teachers and administration, and should focus on current realities and necessities to meet the needs of our students.

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Gove is a go-getter

I am so excited that Holly Gove is running for North Wasco County School Dist. 21, Zone 5 School Board position!

Holly is a go-getter and full of energy and ‘get-to-it’ ness!! When she sets her mind to a task-she makes it happen! I’ve known Holly for a number of years and she is full of integrity!

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Michael Held - John Nelson for School Board

Who we elect in our elections matters, more so than ever. That’s why we need experienced people like John Nelson leading North Wasco County School District 21. John is one of the most invested and dedicated community volunteers I’ve worked with. I saw firsthand John’s passion for our community when we worked together on The Dalles Main Street projects where he brought a strong vision and willingness to roll up his sleeves to get things done.

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 Serena Smith - Reelect John Nelson to school board

I would encourage everyone in zone #4 to vote for John Nelson who is running for reelection to the North Wasco County School board. John is not only a wonderful and kind person, he is a long-time resident and dedicated advocate for this community.

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Endorsing Nathanael Stice for CGCC Board of Education

When one looks at Nate’s work, it makes sense that his career has seen him in places that leverage those skills, including advocating for students and higher education at the University of Oregon, and his current position helping communities in our area work through pressing issues. His experience will add additional insight to the group of thoughtful leaders on the CGCC campus.

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Leslie Naramore - Gratitude for Community Support

As we start a new year full of hope and promise, I want to express my gratitude for the support that Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has received from our local communities during this past year.

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Red Stevens - Election - Letter to the Editor

During this tense pandemic time, it’s all the more important for us to hang together. Maybe we need a more respectful, unifying leader, like Solea Kabakov, one who exhibits a more compassionate response to the needs of all our citizens.

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