TD Downtown Gift Guide: Lego my Lego, Magic Foundations and Video Games
The Dalles Gift Guide offers a wide variety of ideas from cowboy boots to Legos to crepes all from our wonderful merchants in downtown TD - and Saturday, Dec. 14. features a Sip & Shop downtown The Dalles from 4 to 7 p.m. Get a little preview of things in this awesome catalog.
Jay Wilson displays a 1964 Shell Lego Truck. He said the company started with these trucks and switched from Octane to Shell to Exxon and then back to Octane during the early years.
The couple has created a unique store with Legos for all ages and the intent is to take their love of the bricks to the community to provide safe and constructive play for kids and their parents. The Store also features a great selection of video games and Magic Foundations.
Proprietors Jay Wilson and Leslie Wilson-Sullivan of Brick City Games
Hazardous waste recycle event set for The Dalles, Hood River on Nov. 15 & 16
he Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program is holding hazardous waste collection events at Hood River Garbage and The Dalles Disposal on November 15th and 16th from 9 am - 2 pm.
The Dalles, Ore., Nov. 1, 2024 — The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program is holding hazardous waste collection events at Hood River Garbage and The Dalles Disposal on November 15th and 16th from 9 am - 2 pm. These events are open to households and small businesses of Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties.
Pre-registration is required to attend, visit www.tricountyrecycle.com/HR&TD to get signed up.
Accepted materials at these events are products that are labeled “caution”, “warning”, “danger”, or “poison”, septic field/drain cleaners, oven cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, and other fuels, automotive fluids, pool and spa chemicals, fluorescent lights, thermostats and thermometers, art and hobby chemicals, and much more. For a full list of accepted items and an event schedule, visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
For more information, call Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program at (541) 506-2529.
About Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling:
The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program was formed as an intergovernmental agreement in November 2003 to build and operate two permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Hood River and The Dalles, and conduct satellite collection events throughout the region. Wasco County is the lead agency. The facilities and events collect hazardous wastes from households; businesses and institutions, which are Very Small Quantity Generators, as well as pesticide wastes from farmers and ranchers. The program’s grand opening took place on July 29th, 2006.
Navigating Oregon's Landscape: A Guide to Understanding Mineral Rights
Understanding mineral rights in Oregon is essential for anyone involved in real estate, land use, or natural resource management. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the complexities surrounding mineral rights, highlighting their importance in property law and their impact on landowners and developers in Oregon.
From Raise 3D Technologies:
The Dalles Ore. Oct. 28, 2024 — Understanding mineral rights in Oregon is essential for anyone involved in real estate, land use, or natural resource management. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the complexities surrounding mineral rights, highlighting their importance in property law and their impact on landowners and developers in Oregon.
What are Mineral Rights?
Mineral rights are legal entitlements to the minerals found below the surface of a piece of land. These rights can be extremely valuable, granting the holder the ability to extract and profit from mineral resources. In property law, these rights are distinguished from surface rights, which pertain to the land’s surface aspects.
Who Owns Mineral Rights in Oregon?
In Oregon, the ownership of mineral rights can be held by various entities or individuals, complicating property transactions and land use planning. Common owners of mineral rights include:
● Private landowners
● Real estate developers
● Mining companies
● The state government
● Native American tribes
How Do Mineral Rights Affect Property Ownership?
Mineral rights in Oregon can significantly influence property ownership. Owners of these rights have the legal authority to extract minerals, often irrespective of the surface land's ownership.
What Are Surface Rights vs. Mineral Rights?
Surface rights refer to the control of the land surface for purposes like agriculture, construction, and residence. Mineral rights, however, pertain exclusively to the subsurface and the extraction of minerals. Conflicts between these rights typically require legal intervention to resolve.
What Happens When Mineral and Surface Rights Clash?
Disputes between surface rights and mineral rights owners are common. For example, a surface landowner might oppose the disruptive mining activities proposed by the mineral rights holder. Legal resolutions often depend on the specific agreements and the state’s property laws.
How to Find Out Who Owns Mineral Rights?
Determining who owns mineral rights in Oregon involves a detailed search through public records and legal documents. Here’s a step-by-step guide to conducting this research:
1. Visit your local county clerk’s office.
2. Request access to land title records.
3. Examine property transfer documents.
4. Look for mineral rights transfers in the deeds.
Resources needed for this research include:
● County property records
● Online databases for land records
● Legal assistance from property lawyers
How Are Mineral Rights Bought and Sold in Oregon?
The process of buying and selling mineral rights in Oregon requires careful legal documentation and compliance with state laws. Transactions typically involve:
● Drafting a mineral deed
● Negotiating terms between buyer and seller
● Filing the deed with the county recorder’s office
Essential legal documents for these transactions include:
● Mineral rights deeds
● Title search reports
● Sale contracts
What to Look for in a Mineral Rights Sale Contract?
A mineral rights sale contract should clearly specify:
● The exact minerals included
● The duration of the rights
● Rights to access the property for mineral extraction
What are the Pros and Cons of Owning Mineral Rights?
Owning mineral rights in Oregon comes with a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Some of the benefits include:
● Potential Income: The extraction of valuable minerals can generate significant revenue.
● Investment Opportunity: Mineral rights can appreciate over time, offering a lucrative return on investment.
However, the disadvantages can be substantial as well:
● Legal Liability: Owners of mineral rights can be held responsible for environmental damage or other legal issues arising from extraction activities.
● Regulatory Challenges: Navigating the complex regulatory landscape can be costly and time-consuming.
Mining Laws in Oregon
Mining operations in Oregon are governed by both state and federal regulations designed to manage the environmental impact and ensure the safe extraction of minerals. Key state laws include:
● The Oregon Surface Mining Act, which requires permits for all mining operations.
● Regulations on mine reclamation, ensuring land is returned to a usable state post-mining.
What Permits Are Needed to Mine in Oregon?
To legally mine in Oregon, operators must obtain several permits, depending on the scale and scope of their operations. These include:
● A Surface Mining Permit from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
● Environmental permits addressing water and air quality.
● Land use permits from local authorities.
Understanding the Impact of Mining Operations
Mining operations can have profound effects on local ecosystems, economies, and communities. It’s crucial to assess all aspects of mining activities:
How Does Mining Affect Local Communities?
The impact of mining on local communities in Oregon can be both positive and negative:
● Positive: Economic growth from job creation and increased local revenues.
● Negative: Potential environmental degradation, which can affect living conditions and property values.
How to Lease Mineral Rights?
Leasing mineral rights is an alternative to selling and can provide steady income over time. Here’s what landowners need to know when entering a lease agreement:
● Understand the market value of your mineral rights.
● Negotiate terms that protect your interests and the land's integrity.
What are Typical Lease Terms?
Common terms included in mineral rights leases are:
● Royalties: A percentage of the income from extracted minerals paid to the landowner.
● Lease Duration: Typically ranges from a few years to several decades.
● Land Access: Conditions under which the lessee can access the land for extraction.
How to Negotiate a Fair Lease Agreement?
To negotiate a fair lease agreement, landowners should:
● Consult with a knowledgeable attorney experienced in mineral law.
● Compare offers and terms from multiple lessees.
● Clearly define all terms and conditions to avoid future disputes.
Legal Challenges in Mineral Rights
Navigating the legal landscape of mineral rights involves addressing common challenges:
What are the Rights of Mineral Rights Holders?
Mineral rights holders in Oregon have the right to:
● Extract minerals as specified in their deed or lease.
● Use the surface land as necessary for mineral extraction, within regulatory limits.
How to Handle Disputes Over Mineral Rights?
Dispute resolution can involve:
● Negotiation between parties to reach a voluntary agreement.
● Mediation through a neutral third party.
● Litigation in court if other resolutions fail.
Case Studies: Mineral Rights Issues in Oregon
Real-life scenarios help illustrate common issues and outcomes in mineral rights disputes. These case studies reveal the complexities of balancing economic interests with environmental and community concerns.
Future of Mineral Rights in Oregon
Predicting trends in mineral rights involves understanding ongoing legal, environmental, and economic developments. Potential changes could affect the way mineral rights are valued and regulated in Oregon.
Resources for Mineral Rights Owners in Oregon
Mineral rights owners can access several resources for assistance and information:
● The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
● Legal firms specializing in mineral rights.
● Online portals offering insights into market trends and regulations.
Conclusion
Navigating mineral rights in Oregon requires a thorough understanding of legal, economic, and environmental aspects. By staying informed and seeking expert advice, stakeholders can effectively manage and utilize these rights, ensuring responsible and profitable use of natural resources.
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Make Your Leftover Paint Vanish Like a Ghost this Halloween
As Halloween creeps closer, Oregonians are getting excited to don costumes and venture out for tricks and treats. Little do they know, the spookiest thing is lurking right at home in their own garages, sheds, and basements!
From PaintCare Oregon Program:
By Lauren Scher
The Dalles, Ore. Oct. 15, 2024 — As Halloween creeps closer, Oregonians are getting excited to don costumes and venture out for tricks and treats. Little do they know, the spookiest thing is lurking right at home in their own garages, sheds, and basements!
Every fall as people wrap up their summer projects, countless gallons of leftover paint are stashed away. Unfortunately, not all of it stays there. It is estimated that about 10% of all household paint gets thrown away eventually and can end up in landfills, instead of being reused or recycled.
This October, instead of letting your leftover paint haunt your home, why not use it to conjure some Halloween magic and benefit your community? Here are a few creative ways to repurpose your leftover paint:
Jack-o'-Lantern: While carved pumpkins will generally begin rotting in a few days, painted Jack-o’-Lanterns can last weeks. Why not paint a bunch of gourds in spooky colors or add faces or fun designs? Painting is easier and more fun for little ones and creates less mess.
Spooky Signs: Use your leftover paint to craft creepy yard signs like "Beware" or "Enter If You Dare." Consider transforming old scrap wood or sheets into your haunting decorations as another way to reduce your environmental footprint.
Painted “Tombstones” & Other Decorative Ideas: Let nature be your ghoulish guide. Turn rocks into tombstones or paint them with bright colors and googly eyes. Alternatively, highlight the natural color of the rocks with earth tones for a classic fall theme.
Costume Designs: Instead of throwing away old costumes, give them a new look with paint. Use paint to add designs or text, or to make the costume look aged or messy. Paint can also change the look of accessories, like transforming a wand to fit a fairy, witch, wizard, or warlock.
When you are done with Halloween fun, head to one of PaintCare’s free drop-off sites for recycling any remaining leftover paint. With nearly 200 convenient drop-off sites throughout Oregon, find the one closest to you using the convenient drop-off site locator on PaintCare’s website. PaintCare accepts house paint, primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings like shellac and varnish. Before you drop off your paint, make sure the cans are no larger than five gallons, the manufacturer’s label is intact, and the lids are secure. Call ahead to your drop-off site to confirm they are open and can accept your paint.
Remember, there is nothing scarier this season than wasting paint. For additional information on PaintCare, visit www.paintcare.org.
Gorge Hunt Announces LIVE Action Adventure Hunt on June 22
Gorge Hunt is excited to announce its Citywide Adventure Hunt, a free event that combines the excitement of an escape room with a citywide scavenger hunt, alongside a host of additional attractions
By Ivy Carpe
The Dalles Ore., June 17, 2024 — Gorge Hunt is excited to announce its citywide Adventure Hunt, a free event that combines the excitement of an escape room with a citywide scavenger hunt, alongside a host of additional attractions
Participants will solve puzzles, navigate diverse downtown locations, and tackle themed challenges. The adventure is designed for all skill levels, making it perfect for friends, families, and corporate teams.
Event Highlights
Engaging Challenges: Enjoy escape room-style puzzles and creative problem-solving throughout the city.
Scenic and Iconic Locations: Explore beautiful and iconic downtown The Dalles, Oregon
Vendors and DJ: Browse local vendors, devour some Indian Tacos or Burgers, then follow up with some Ice Cream or Shaved Ice and enjoy music from our live DJ Animal
Raffles and Games: Participate in raffles and various games for a chance to win exciting prizes. Make-and-Take Stations: Create and take home unique crafts and souvenirs.
The inaugural hunt takes place on June 22nd at Lewis & Clark Festival Park, Registration is free and available now at www.gorgehunt.com click on events. For more information: Contact us in one of the many ways listed below.
About Gorge Hunt
Gorge Hunt creates immersive outdoor experiences, combining adventure, teamwork, and urban exploration to inspire a sense of community and excitement.
Vendor spots, volunteer and Make ‘N Take Station host spots are still available, check out our website at www.gorgehunt.com for more information or contact Ivy Capre at 541-788-4557 or gorgehunt@outlook.com.
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Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program to Hold Public Meeting on Dec. 13th
The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on December 13th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. The meeting can also be accessed virtually upon request.
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By Morgaine Riggins
The Dalles, OR. December 8, 2023 - The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on December 13th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. The meeting can also be accessed virtually upon request.
Representatives from the member agencies of the counties of Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River, and the cities of The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier, Dufur, and Maupin will hold their meeting to discuss the following agenda items: [Approval of Minutes, Progress Reports, Financial Reports, and other miscellaneous items.]
The nine governments signed an intergovernmental agreement in November 2003 to build and operate two permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Hood River and The Dalles and conduct satellite collection events throughout the region. Wasco County is the lead agency. The facilities and events collect hazardous wastes from households; businesses and institutions, which are Very Small Quantity Generators, as well as pesticide wastes from farmers and ranchers. The program’s grand opening took place on July 29th, 2006.
For more information, call Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program at (541) 506-2632.
Hunger Action Month: Businesses breaking out the barrels for Food Drive
September is Hunger Awareness Month and local businesses are collecting food for the Columbia Gorge Food Bank to help those who are experiencing food scarcity in our communities. Find out how to help here.
File Photo - In 2020, Virginia McKay, a 25-plus year veteran with Windy River Gleaners, was at it again this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Food boxes were prepared for some 950 people in East The Dalles. Cars were lined up past the overpass on Old Highway 30 at 9 a.m.
The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 12, 2023 - September is Hunger Action Month and local businesses are collecting food for the Columbia Gorge Food Bank to help those who are experiencing food scarcity in our communities.
Because no one should be hungry.
“We believe that hunger starves the human spirit and that communities thrive when people have access to healthy, nourishing food. Our services would not be possible without local donations. Food and funds raised locally support local efforts here in the Gorge,” according to the Food Bank website. “Food and funds which come in via drives can support any of our programs and/or partners, without restriction. This allows us to strategically respond to urgent needs. Community support is critical in our ability to serve the community!”
Columbia Gorge Food Bank celebrated the completion of their new warehouse, community food center, and learning kitchen located at 3525 Crates Way, in The Dalles, OR on April 13th setting the table for local success.
The new space allows for increased ease in managing the distribution of approximately 2 million pounds of food (annually) to some 6,000 individuals in the region.
But it cannot happen without your help.
Columbia Gorge Food Bank distributes food in communities throughout Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties.
Here is a list of locations where food can be donated:
Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Rd, The Dalles
Last Stop Saloon, 209 E 2nd St, The Dalles
Urness Motors, 505 Cherry Heights Rd, The Dalles
Cousin’s Restaurant and Saloon, 2114 W 6th St, The Dalles
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, 404 W 2nd St, The Dalles
Fun Country Power Sports, 1318 W 2nd St, The Dalles
Locals can visit these locations to drop off food supplies.
Wanted foods for donation include the following:
Peanut butter and other nut butters
Canned and boxed meals, soup, chili, stew..
Canned meat, chicken, salmon, tuna
Beans and peas canned or dried
Pasta, rice and cereal, whole grains
Fruits and vegetables
Shelf-stable milk
Cooking Oil
100% fruit and vegetable juice, canned, plastic or boxed
Food that is collected and distributed through the food bank include:
Dufur School Pantry- 802 NE 5th St. Dufur (541)467-2509 Thursday 3-6 p.m.
Salvation Army- 811 East 2nd St. The Dalles (541) 296-6417 Monday Wednesday Friday 1-3 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Pantry- 505 W. 9th St The Dalles (541)340-1927 Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Thursday 3-5 p.m.
Windy River Gleaners- 3525 Crates Way The dalles (541)370-2499 Tuesday 9 a.m.- 1 P.m.
Chinook Campus Pantry- 400 E. Scenic Dr. Bldg. 4, The Dalles (541)506-6013 Wednesday Thursday 2-5 p.m.
Wahtonka Food Pantry- 3601 W 10th St. The Dalles (541)370-2333 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month, 4-6 p.m.
Meals on Wheels- 1112 W. 9th St. The Dalles (541) 298-8333 Monday-Friday 12-1:30 p.m.
Pioneer Potlatch Dufur- St Alphonsus Parish Hall 420 NE 1st St Dufur (541)298-4354 Wednesday 12-1 p.m.
Pioneer Potlatch/Mosier Community Meals- 501 E 2dn St. Mosier (541)298-4354 Monday and Wednesday 12-1 p.m.
Lift Raft Pantry- 401 5th St. Maupin (541)973-7814 Thursday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Neighbor to Neighbor Panrty- Wamic Community Center 1st and 3rd Thursday 1-4 p.m.
SDA Hood River- 1090 22nd Street Hood River, Tues: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tues 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Businesses interested in doing a food drive can contact Columbia Gorge Food Bank at 541-370-2333.
Comedians Cook & Maye Bringing it to Bingen, TD This weekend;
Comedians in the wing for Friday and Saturday in Gorge
Curtis Cook
D&D Comedy presents Curtis Cook and Maggie Maye, coming to two locations in The Gorge - Bingen on Friday, April 14 and The Dalles on Saturday, April 15.
“Curtis Cook is a standup comedian and WGA Award-nominated writer who has puked after a keg stand on a show called Flophouse, traveled through an Ebola checkpoint for a segment on Vice News, performed standup on Comedy Central, and appeared alongside Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein on Portlandia,” according to his website.
Maggie Maye
“Maggie Maye made her late night debut on Late Night with Conan and was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly. She has opened for Maria Bamford, Gladys Knight, and Earth, Wind and Fire and was named 2016’s Best of Austin Stand up Comic by the Austin Chronicle.”
“Maye is now a successful stand-up comedian living in Los Angeles. Much of her success has to do with the fact that she embraces the things that make her different from other comedians and other people,” wrote Doug Gordon for Wisconsin Public Radio in 2021.
Catch the show at:
Comedy Night at the Bingen Theater with Curtis Cook and Maggie Maye, Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Bingen Tickets available at:
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents Comedy Night with Curtis Cook and Maggie Maye on Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
TD Tickets available at:
National study seeks participants in TD, HR to receive free cancer early detection test
What is being done to find cancer and treat it early? You need to look no further than One Community Health in The Dalles and Hood River to participate in a new national study that screens for early-stage cancer. It may save your life and the test is free.
These early detection tests for cancer are being studied in our area and are free to qualifying participants. You might just help yourself by helping others through volunteering for the study.
By Tom Peterson
Cancer affects us all.
We either have dealt with it ourselves or know others who have.
Personally, I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer when she was 63 in 2002.
I felt cheated to lose her that early. I’m not the only one.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and it took the lives of more than 600,000 in 2022 according to the National Cancer Institute.
Early Detection of Cancer Can be Key to Treatment
What is being done to find cancer and treat it early?
You need to look no further than One Community Health in The Dalles and Hood River to participate in a new test that screens for early-stage cancer. Multi-cancer early detection tests, or MCEDs, are tests that have the potential to find more than one type of cancer from a single sample of blood. Too often, cancer isn’t found until it’s advanced and harder to treat. MCEDs may detect cancer when it is in a lesser stage and more treatable. Increasing early detection of cancer is part of the national Cancer Moonshot initiative, which has the goal of cutting the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years.
One Community Health, in collaboration with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is recruiting volunteers in the Columbia River Gorge for the PATHFINDER 2 study. The study is testing a MCED test called Galleri, designed to detect many types of cancer. The goal of the PATHFINDER 2 study is to recruit more than 20,000 participants nationally. PATHFINDER 2 was created to follow up the initial PATHFINDER 1 study on a broader scale with more participants, including people from diverse and underrepresented populations. This is an opportunity for rural Oregonians to be part of something bigger in the development of cancer detection strategies.
One Community Health Site Director Jason Bradley
One Community Health Site Director Jason Bradley says: “Cancer does not care what color you are, where you come from, or what you believe in. This research needs to include everyone to ensure the test is accurate for all.” The study team includes coordinators that are fluent in Spanish and English and participants do not have to be One Community Health patients to be in the study.
Bradley says: “Access to healthcare and resources is different for rural populations compared to those that live in urban areas. Including rural communities in this important research not only provides better diversity in research, it can also help to determine limitations in treatment, where and how resources may best be targeted, and provide better understanding of rural health needs.”
Kate McKenna, M.D., M.P.H.
Kate McKenna, M.D., M.P.H. is a family medicine physician at One Community Health. She says: “Cancer screening is a crucial aspect of primary care and even more important to catch up on after years of being in a pandemic that has delayed care for everyone. As a rural community, we are lucky to have access to cutting-edge cancer screening technology through the study from Oregon Health & Science University. I am glad that the researchers are specifically making efforts to reach our Spanish-speaking community in The Gorge.”
The PATHFINDER 2 study provides opportunities for volunteers to contribute to the scientific development of MCEDs and learn about the latest tests being developed. This research includes people from all walks of life - including those who live in rural areas, are underserved or are underrepresented.
Laura Ferrara, a Research Project Manager
Laura Ferrara, a Research Project Manager who works for the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, collaborates with a team from One Community Health and the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to manage the study in The Dalles and Hood River. As a resident of Hood River, Ferrara says she understands the challenges and barriers to access healthcare and innovative clinical trials. “For years I have dreamed of increasing access to highly innovative clinical trials in the Gorge and I'm living the dream working on this one,” she says. “The response from the community has been incredible, with friends telling friends and family about the study.”
How You Can Help
Study participants must be 50 years or older, have never been diagnosed with cancer or be cancer free for the last 3 years, and be willing to come to One Community Health in Hood River or The Dalles for a scheduled study appointment that includes surveys and a blood draw. You do not need to be a One Community Health patient to participate.
How to enroll
Contact the Gorge Pathfinder Team via phone or email to see if you are eligible.
Call (541) 399-9059 or email Gorgepathfinder@gmail.com
Participants will receive a $50 gift card for travel to One Community Health in Hood River or The Dalles.
Estudio nacional busca participantes en TD, HR para recibir prueba de detección temprana de cáncer gratis
Escrito por Tom Peterson
El cáncer nos afecta a todos.
O hemos tenido que manejarlo nosotros mismos o conocemos a alguien que lo ha hecho.
Personalmente, yo perdí a mi mama al cáncer del páncreas cuando ella tenía 63 años en 2002.
Sentí que no fue justo perderla tan temprano. No soy el único.
El cáncer es la segunda causa destacada de muerte en los estados unidos, y ha tomado las vidas de más de 600,000 en 2022 según el instituto nacional de cáncer.
La detección temprana de cáncer puede ser la clave para tratamiento
¿Que se está haciendo para encontrar cáncer y tratarlo temprano?
No necesitas buscar más lejos de la clínica One Community Health in The Dalles y Hood River para participar en una prueba que busca señales de cáncer en etapas tempranas. Pruebas de detección de varios tipos de cáncer, también conocidas como MCEDs por sus siglas en inglés, son pruebas que tienen el potencial para encontrar más de un tipo de cáncer de solo una muestra de sangre. Demasiadamente, el cáncer no se encuentra hasta que ya está avanzado y más difícil para tratar. MCEDs pueden detectar cáncer cuando está en una etapa más temprana y más tratable. Aumentando la detección temprana de cáncer es parte de la iniciativa nacional llamada el Cancer Moonshot Initiative, que tiene la meta de cortar la tasa de mortalidad de cáncer por lo menos 50% durante los próximos 25 años.
One Community Health, en colaboración con el instituto de cáncer de Knight en OHSU, está reclutando voluntarios en el Columbia River Gorge para el estudio PATHFINDER 2. El estudio está investigando una prueba MCED que se llama Galleri, diseñada a detectar varios tipos de cáncer. La meta del estudio PATHFINDER 2 es reclutar más de 20,000 participantes nacionalmente. PATHFINDER 2 fue creada como seguimiento al estudio inicial PATHFINDER 1 pero en escala amplia con más participantes, incluyendo gente de populaciones diversas y subrepresenteda. Esto es una oportunidad para Oregorianos rurales para ser parte de algo más grande en el desarrollo de estrategias de detección de cáncer.
Director de sitio de One Community Health Jason Bradley dice: ‘Al cáncer no le importa que color tu eres, de dónde vienes, o en que crees. Este estudio necesita incluir a todos para asegurar que la prueba es precisa para todos.’ El equipo del estudio incluye coordinadores que hablan inglés y español con fluidez y no es necesario ser paciente del One Community Health para participar en el estudio.
Bradley dice: ‘Acceso a cuidado de la salud y recursos es diferente para populaciones rurales en comparación a esos que viven en áreas urbanas. Incluyendo comunidades rurales en esta investigación importante no solo provee mejor diversidad para el estudio, también puede ayudar determinar las limitaciones a tratamiento, donde y como recursos deben ser concentrados, y proveer un mejor conocimiento de las necesidades de la salud rural.
Kate McKenna, M.D., M.P.H. es una doctora de medicina familiar en One Community Health. Ella dice: ‘la revisión de cáncer es un aspecto crucial de cuidado primario y aun más importante para ponerse al corriente después de años de estar en una pandemia que ha atrasado el cuidado para todos. Como una comunidad rural, estamos afortunados de tener acceso a tecnología innovadora de detectar cáncer por el estudio de la Universidad de Salud y Ciencias de Oregon. Estoy contenta que los investigadores están haciendo un esfuerzo especifico en alcanzar nuestra comunidad que habla español en el Gorge. ‘
El estudio PATHFINDER 2 provee oportunidades para voluntarios a contribuir al desarrollo científico de MCEDs y aprender sobre las últimas pruebas que se están desarrollando. Este estudio incluye gente de todas etapas de su vida – incluyendo ellos que viven en áreas rurales, son subrepresenteda o subservidas.
Laura Ferrara, una manager de proyectos de investigaciones, que trabaja para el Red de Investigaciones basadas en prácticas rurales de Oregon, colabora con el equipo de One Community Health y el Instituto de Cáncer de Knight en OHSU para manejar el estudio en The Dalles y Hood River. Como residente de Hood River, Ferrara dice que ella entiende los retos y las barreras en obtener acceso al cuidado de la salud y ensayos clínicas innovadoras. ‘Por años he soñado en aumentar el acceso a ensayos clínicos que son sumamente innovadoras aquí en el Gorge y ahora estoy viviendo ese sueño con este estudio,’ dice ella. ‘La respuesta de la comunidad ha sido increíble, con amigos diciéndole a sus amigos y familia sobre el estudio.’
Como Usted Puede Ayudar
Participantes del estudio tienen que tener 50 años o más, nunca haber sido diagnosticado con cáncer o ser libre de cáncer por los últimos 3 años, y ser dispuestos a venir a One Community Health en Hood River o The Dalles para una cita del estudio que incluye encuestas y una muestra de sangre. No necesita ser paciente de One Community Health para participar.
Como Inscribirse
Contacte al equipo de Pathfinder del Gorge por teléfono o correo electrónico para ver si califica.
Llame al (541) 399-0959 o mande un mensaje a GorgePathfinder@gmail.com.
Participantes recibirán una tarjeta de $50 para el viaje a One Community Health en Hood River o The Dalles.
Does your business have hazardous waste? If so, we can help!
The Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program will be holding a FREE business-only collection event on April 27th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal (pre-registration required). Click here for registration information.
Paints, thinners and solvents are just a few of the hazardous materials that will be accepted at FREE business-only collection event on April 27th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal (pre-registration required).
From Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling:
Does your business have hazardous waste? If so, we can help!
The Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program will be holding a FREE business only collection event on April 27th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal (pre-registration required).
If you are a small business located in Hood River, Wasco, or Sherman County, here’s what you need to know about attending our small business only event!
Your business qualifies as a very small quantity generator (VSQG) if in every calendar month you:
Generate 2.2lbs or less of acute hazardous waste
Generate 220lbs or less of hazardous waste
Generate 220lbs or less of a spill cleanup with debris containing hazardous waste
Never had onsite more than 2,200lbs of hazardous wastes
You may be asking, what items are considered hazardous waste and what can be brought to this upcoming event? Here is a small break down of some of the items we accept!
Chemicals of all kinds
Paints, thinners and solvents
Cleaners
Acids and bases
Silver, mercury, lead and other heavy metals
Ignitable wastes and toxic preservatives
If you are interested and would like to attend on April 27th, your business must pre-register at least one week in advance. Please make sure to include pictures of any drums, barrels or IBC’s that you are bringing as they must be in perfect condition with no dents, rust or leaks. You will be asked to list all items on your application for our vendor to approve. Please make sure to bring a copy of your application with you to your scheduled drop-off time. You can register online at bit.ly/TriCountyBusinessSignup.
We are so excited to be getting out and helping our community. This event is one of 20 FREE events each year helping households, small businesses, and agricultural producers get rid of their hazardous waste in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties. Each year our program collects over 200,000 pounds of hazardous waste which is roughly 4 pounds per person that lives in our Tri-County area. After each event, the hazardous waste is transported to our contractor’s facility in Washougal, Washington where it then advances to its final processing or disposal location with most of those locations being here in the Northwest. Approximately 75% of what is collected at our events is recycled, while the other 25% is incinerated. From paint to pesticides, and everything in between, there is means of disposal for the hazardous waste we collect.
We want to thank everyone who takes part in these events, without you we couldn’t do what we do with the program! Thank you for helping us help you continue to keep hazardous waste out of our communities.
Park it at the Market: 6th Street Station welcomes 20+ vendors on Sunday, March 26
Cameron McKeown and Matthew Bennet are stoked for Sunday as they throw open the season for the Sunday Market with some 20-plus vendors at the 6th Street Station. The market runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is the latest addition as the pair is growing a community hub for entertainment, drinks, food, and fun in west TD.
6th Street Station at 2638 W. Sixth Street in The Dalles welcomes Spring this Sunday with the opening of their Sunday Market, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 20 vendors will be on tap as the food cart pod ramps up its vision for community, food, fun and spirits on The Dalles west side.
By Tom Peterson
Matt Bennett and Cameron McKeown
6th Street Station operators Matthew Bennet and Cameron McKeown are stoked for Sunday as they throw open the season for the Sunday Market with some 20-plus vendors.
Predictions of sunshine and temps in the 50s also bode well for the event.
Suns out, guns out.
They’ve been working for weeks organizing the Market that will be occurring on Sundays until the weather turns this coming fall.
They will be welcoming jewelry makers, knitters, clothiers, crafters, farmers, artists, craft food makers and more.
It’s all part of the pair’s greater vision of establishing a unique hub known for its entertainment, food, beverages and fun on the West side of The Dalles.
Just two weeks ago, Babita Kainth and Atanu Das joined the Station with their Indian Food Cart called Tadka adding even more diversity to the food offerings at the Station, 2638 W. Sixth Street.
And the Market is the next big step.
Loncheria Jalisco Mexican Food
Tadka Indian Food
You gotta good sense of community going there?
“100 percent,” said McKeown on Friday, March 24. “Oh, yes.”
Bobablastic offers Bubble teas, Japanese, Chinese, and American food.
“We’ve got all sorts of crafters lined up and then there are three great food carts to choose from that include Indian Food, Mexican Food, Chinese, Japanese and American Food.”
The pod offers Mexican Food at Lonchería Jalisco and Bobablastic offers Bubble teas, Japanese, Chinese, and American Food.
The diversity is growing.
“We’re also going to have Vietnamese food cart and a breakfast food cart,” Bennet added noting Pho Saigon would be moving in shortly.
The two are seeing their vision come to life as locals are able to choose from a variety of different ethnic foods and then go into the 6th Street Station for a beer or cocktail listen to music and enjoy their food.
Bennet added that the Sunday Market was just the latest addition to their lineup that includes Karaoke on Thursdays and DJ Music and dancing on Saturdays.
And don’t forget the pool. Cue up anytime.
And they’ve been mixing it up. Try a Tipsy Mermaid or a Crazy Cowboy at the bar or maybe even a Jo nae nae. It’s the adult thing to do;)
That’s just the first round of fun at the 6th Street Station. More is on the way.
“So, I got this idea to make a drink for Joanna, that was kind of a Dirty Shirley Pineapple Lemonade and called it the Jo-nae-nae, and now it’s our bestseller.” - Matt Bennet. Photo by Cole Goodwin
“Be watching, we got some great stuff coming,” Bennet said.
Indian Food Cart to spice up TD at 6th Street Station; Opens tomorrow, March 10
Babita Kainth and Atanu Das are opening their Indian Food Cart called Tadka at the 6th Street Station, 2638 W. Sixth Street on Friday, March 10 for lunch. You best scurry for some curry. “I have the best cook,” said Babita Kainth. Atanu Das is bringing the love in the kitchen. “He cooks that food with a lot of happiness. People like it very well.”
Babita Kainth and Atana Das point to a pretty good lunch or dinner choice - their new food cart at the 6th Street Station, 2638 W. Sixth Street in TD. Their cart in Biggs Junction was getting rave reviews so they expanded to The Dalles.
Now, this is a map of India! It adorns the new Tadka food cart. It also makes you hungry.
By Tom Peterson
There’s happiness in this food.
So much so, people from The Dalles and Hood River have been driving to Biggs Junction to get it.
Well, they don’t have to anymore.
Babita Kainth and Atanu Das are opening their Indian Food Cart called Tadka at the 6th Street Station, 2638 W. Sixth Street on Friday, March 10 for lunch.
“In our culture, our mothers cook and they are always happy,” said Kainth on Wednesday, March 8. “And that mood transfers that good energy into the food and to us.”
Mutton Rogan Josh
“And I have the best cook,” the 38-year-old said. Atanu Das is bringing the love in the kitchen. “He cooks that food with a lot of happiness. People like it very well.”
It looks outstanding on the menu and one of the favorites is Mutton Rogan Josh. It’s an aromatic curried dish flavored with alkanet flowers and Kashmiri chilies. Savorific.
And the Garlic, onion coconut milk or the Prawn Masala or a spinach gravy over the delicious Indian Cheese in a Palak Paneer are tempting. And, of course, there is the Butter Chicken.
Decisions, decisions.
Happy problem.
Click to expand. But no drooling.
Sucess of Tabka has been built on the shoulders of teamwork from these three, front to back, Samir Makhal, Babita Kainth and Atana Das
The flavors are all made from scratch by Atanu
Kainth has been operating the Indian Food Cart in Biggs Junction across from Bishop Towing and Repair just east of Circle K. It opened in November. And she has another in Portland.
Aaron Jalen
Aaron Jalen said he had visited the cart in Biggs with maximum success. “It’s so good you end up eating too much. But it’s so good. I’ve tried to make some of these dishes on my own, they never turn out the same.”
“We are blessed,” Kainth said of the success they have had. It could not be done without her team as they provide the talent in the kitchen and she brings the business savvy and organization.
But it all comes down to the food.
“It’s healthy home made food. Our goal is to always satisfy the customer,” she said.
Cameron McKeown and Matt Bennett Joke around earlier this year. The two are seeing their vision come to life as they are diversifying the 6th Street Station food cart pod after starting during the pandemic in March of 2021. Photo by Cole Goodwin
Matt Bennett with a Dirty Shirley Pineapple Lemonade, a local favorite. Might go well with the Prawn Masala. Photo by Cole Goodwin
6th Street Station’s Cameron Mckeown said it was fantastic to be adding Indian food to the mix at the food cart pod near Coastal Farm and Ranch.
The pod already offers Mexican Food at Lonchería Jalisco and Bobablastic offers Bubble teas, Japanese, Chinese and American Food.
The diversity is growing.
“Were also going to have Vietnamese food cart and a breakfast food cart,” he added noting Pho Saigon would be moving in shortly, McKeown said.
Matt Bennett added that some new things for the summer were also on tap. “Be watching, we got some great stuff coming,” he said.
The two are seeing their vision come to life as locals will be able to choose from a variety of different ethnic foods and then go into the 6th Street Station for a beer or cocktail listen to music and and enjoy their food.
“It’s a nice arrangement,” Kainth said. “Our kabobs go really well with a beer.”
Chicken Tika Kabob and a beer. Oh dear! Better get two.
The cart is open six days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It’s closed on Tuesdays. They also cater and take orders to go. Call them at 503-935-6950
Join the Solution: 2nd Saturday Cleanups resume this coming Saturday
Second Saturday Cleanups is opening up its third season this Saturday, March 11, as Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda is partnering once again with The Dalles Beautification Committee to clean up The Dalles. In the past 2 years, the program has removed more than 50 yards of garbage from local parks, trails and common areas in The Dalles. Get involved, spend a couple of hours and feel good about your community while making some new friends. Many hands make light work.
By Tom Peterson
Second Saturday Cleanups is opening up its third season this Saturday, March 11, as Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda is partnering once again with The Dalles Beautification Committee to clean up The Dalles.
“It’s really our favorite community event that we do,” said Rachel Carter with Columbia Gorge Motors. “It gives the opportunity for groups and businesses to give back to the community.”
During the past 2 years, 455 people have volunteered at 20 different clean ups removing some 25 truckloads of trash from local parks and areas including Kramer Field, Mill Creek, Riverfront Trail and roadsides along The Dalles’ most traveled thoroughfares.
“It’s a humbling thing to do,” Rachel said of picking up trash. “And it really makes a difference.”
Carter who is also on the Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation Board said the effort all goes toward improving the livability of the town.
This coming weekend the Scouts and Columbia Bank will be providing volunteers, but there is still plenty of space open for those who want to join in making The Dalles a better place to live.
Just show up at 10 a.m. at Thompson Park next to The Dlallers Swimming Pool, 602 W. Second St., The Dalles. Wear comfortable but durable clothing. Bags and protective gloves will be provided.
Volunteers will be focusing on the Little League field areas at Kramer Field on Saturday.
High School students working to fulfill their community service for graduation are encouraged to attend. They can bring their hours verified on signed off for their volunteer effort.
Rachel said she has worked with TDHS’ Jim Taylor to ensure this would qualify.
Cleanups over the past couple of years have removed many tires and refuse left behind from camping, she said. The most common items found are COVID masks and cigarette butts.
Rachel said the program was a natural fit for the dealership which gives back to the community on multiple levels, including sports with a vehicle giveaway.
Columbia Motors Toyota Honda’s mission dovetailed with the Beautification Committee’s to make The Dalles look better and thus a better place to live, she said.
“The solution is get your hands dirty and get involved,” she said. “It’s fun. You get to meet others from like minded businesses and organizations. It’s encouraging at the end to see how much trash can be removed in 2 hours. When people work together than can do some really big things in a short amount of time.”
“People can put in 2 hours and go away feeling pretty good and have the rest of their weekend to do other things.”
Based on the truckloads of trash already removed, some 50 yards have been taken off trails and parks and common areas where people go to relax or enjoy a pastime.
And it’s making the community a safer place for everyone as common areas are cleaned of trash that could be potentially harmful to others.
Rachel gave a big shout-out to The Dalles Disposal which has taken the trash free of charge since in the inception of the program.
Cleanups will continue the second Saturday of each month through November.
For more information about volunteering, call Rachel at (208) 757-3632
Results of 2 Years of Cleanups
Here are the areas where litter cleanups have taken place:
West 6th Street (11x)
West 2nd Street/Mill Creek/Thompson Park/Big 5 area (8x)
Downtown (3x)
Boat Dock to Webber Street (1x)
Old Dufur Rd./Hwy 197 (1x)
Parks and Rec area by Safeway/Along Mill Creek (2x)
East Roundabout to Big Jim’s (1x)
Chenowith Creek/Riverfront Trail (1x)
St.Mary’s School/Up Cherry Hts. (1x)
Walnut St/Center Mkt. area/Kramer Field/West 7th (2x)
Cherry Hts./Fred Meyer to Thompson Park (1x)
And most importantly - here are the groups that have volunteered. Let ‘em know you appreciate their work.
Boy Scouts
Main Street Organization
Copper West
Herbal Apothecary
District 21 School Board
Mayor and City Council Members
Columbia Bank
First Interstate Bank
LDS Church
POP Indivisible Group
Lions Club
UCC Church
Watershed Council
CGCC
Wasco Co. Democrats
TDHS Students and Dean
Wasco Co Republicans
St. Mary’s School
Girl Scouts
MCMC Health Foundation
Studio Fit
(In addition to organizations and businesses, several unaffiliated individuals typically attended.)
Keep your gut rolling in 2023 with Comedian Sean Jordan at TD's Granada on Jan. 7
Stand-up comedian and podcaster Sean Jordan will be performing his comedy on Saturday Jan. 7 at The Granada Theater. He was named Portland’s Funniest Person by Willamette Week Magazine, has written for Comedy Central, and was named one of the “Comics to Watch” by Splitsider Magazine. Sean has recently been practicing how to swaddle his new daughter. Ask him for swaddle tips any time.
From Big Britches Productions and the Granada Theater:
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents a comedy show with Sean Jordan, Tory Ward and Dylan Jenkins on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Stand-up comedian and podcaster Sean Jordan hit the comedy charts with his iTunes album “The Buck Starts Here,” in 2019 and has performed at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Plains Comedy Fest and Sketch Fest. See him perform below on the James Cordon Show.
For tickets, click here.
About the show
SEAN JORDAN , who was recently selected as one of Mercury's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2023, was named Portland’s Funniest Person by Willamette Week Magazine, has written for Comedy Central, and was named one of the “Comics to Watch” by Splitsider Magazine. In 2019, Sean's debut album charted at #2 on iTunes . Sean has performed in top comedy festivals around the country, including the High Plains Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival and San Francisco. Sketch Fest . His stand-up comedy has been described as “You get the sense this is sincerity, not shtick. His buoyancy can be hard to crack.” Sean has recently been practicing how to swaddle his new daughter. Ask him for swaddle tips any time.
DYLAN JENKINS has become a favorite in the Northwest comedy scene and was recently chosen as one of Mercury's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2023. From working as a feature at Helium Comedy Club, to performing in weed stores or rural country bars, Dylan’s relentless yet empathetic comedic style makes him a crowd favorite wherever he performs. Dylan has appeared on IFC’s Portlandia, San Francisco Sketch Fest and The 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. Dylan’s comedy will leave you attempting to tell his jokes to your friends the next day. They probably won’t work as well, but that’s not his fault.
Based in the Pacific Northwest, TORY WARD combines her amiable, light-hearted personality with sardonic humor creating an experience that is singularly hilarious. She is a regular host at Helium Comedy Club, was voted one of Portland’s Funniest People by the Willamette Week. Tory has performed in festivals such as The All Jane Comedy Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, and Limestone Comedy Festival. She was also selected to perform at SF Sketch Fest.
EmTech NW auto repair moves to new location in Port of The Dalles
Emtech NW automotive and diesel repair has moved to a new location in the Port of The Dalles. The automotive shop, owned and operated by Ray Emig, is now at 3624 Crates Way just west of Fix Auto and next to Crestline Construction.
Bailey Wilde lifts a truck for some inspections at EmTech at their new location at 3620 Crates Way in the Port of The Dalles.
Ray Emig, owner of EmTech NW LLC auto and diesel repair
Emtech NW automotive and diesel repair has moved to a new location in the Port of The Dalles.
The automotive shop, owned and operated by Ray Emig, is now at 3624 Crates Way just west of Fix Auto and next to Crestline Construction.
Emig said he and his crew have been working hard the past few weeks to make the transition as seamless as possible.
And he wanted to ensure customers that the shop was open and repairing vehicles.
EmTech’s new location - click on it to enlarge the image.
“This is a good move for us,” he said, noting it opened up another customer base in the Port District.”
The shop previously operated across the street from Big Jim’s on East Second Street in The Dalles.
Emig is joined by mechanics Shelby Bucher and Bailey Wilde.
Shelby Bucher was busy today, Nov. 4, at EmTech NW auto and diesel repair.
“Our focus is on serving our community not only with great auto and diesel services but doing it at a price that our community can afford,” Emig said. “We do vehicle care right, caring for all aspects of your vehicle's health according to manufactures specs. Whether you need a routine checkup or fluid change, or it’s time for a new engine, we’re here to help, so get in touch today.”
You can reach Ray and the EmTech shop at (541) 980-0518
Suffering from FOAF? Cure it with a Qwik-Change
You ever have that sensation you’ve been driving your car on borrowed time? Engine sounding grindy? Well, you may not know it, but you’re suffering from FOAF.
Kent Sasser and Deven Beeks check fluid levels on Ann Marie Woolsey’s vehicle on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Deven Beeks eyes that oil as he fills the crankcase. Oil changes go a long way toward getting the most out of an engine, delaying costly repairs.
By Tom Peterson
You ever have that sensation you’ve been driving your car on borrowed time?
Engine sounding grindy?
Maybe the brake pedal just went a little too far to the floor?
Or that burned-out taillight is about to get you pulled over?
Well, you may not know it, but you’re Suffering from FOAF - fear of auto failure.
It’s as common as a cold.
And it can be excruciating with a long drive in front of you.
Thankfully it can be cured.
You just need the right person - someone to put those flames out like a gorge wind on a birthday cake.
Kent Sasser is your guy.
He’s been under a lot of hoods.
Qwik-Change can handle compacts to diesels, but prices vary depending on the size.
Albert Olson with Oregon Fish and Wildlife has been bringing this truck to Qwik-Change for years. He said it was money well spent to prevent breakdowns in remote areas such as Post, Oregon. He is a fish screen fabricator for ODFW in The Port of The Dalles.
Thousands.
He’s been working on cars since he was 14.
He spent 27 years working for Ford garages both in The Dalles and Milton Freewater/Walla Walla.
And he bought Qwik-Change Lube Center at 700 E. 2nd St., The Dalles 10 years ago. Happy Anniversary Kent!
Time flies.
But the work, the work is what keeps him going. Making sure people's cars are in good shape, and putting them right when they’re not.
Kent said the standard Qwik Change Lube service starting at $48.95 goes a long way toward squashing your FOAF.
Good Man, Kent.
Sasser helps Ann Marie Woolsey reset her oil change light. Woolsey said she liked the convenience of the shop with first-come, first-served service. “I like these guys, and I want to support downtown business,” she said.
Here’s how.
First, they’ll get you plugged into the computer and log your mileage and other pertinent information.
They will check your brake fluid and add some if needed.
They’ll check the clutch fluid and add some if it is applicable.
They’ll check the power steering fluid and add some if needed.
They’ll check and top off the windshield washer fluid.
They’ll check the air filter and suggest a new one if it is too clogged with dirt - that car has to breathe.
They’ll check the automatic transmission fluid if applicable.
They’ll drain the old oil and replace the oil filter and add beautiful clear oil to your crankcase.
They’ll check the gear oil in the manual transmission if applicable.
They’ll check the gear oil in the rear differential.
They’ll check the fluid in the transfer case if applicable.
They’ll check the gear oil in the front axle differential if applicable.
They’ll lube all the grease zerks underneath the vehicle.
They’ll check your battery posts for corrosion and clean them if necessary.
They’ll check for damage to the constant velocity joints on the axles.
They’ll generally inspect the underneath of the car, especially looking for possible exhaust leaks or other leaks that could be dangerous.
They’ll start the car and recheck for leaks or drips. They’ll recheck all caps to ensure they are secure.
They’ll check all your lights.
They’ll check the wiper blades.
They’ll even have you honk your horn, especially if you're going to portland ;)
And Kent ain’t pushy.
Beeks checks the taillights on Woolsey’s vehicle in the final steps of completing the service.
“We don’t hard sell anything,” he said today. “We tell people what we found and make recommendations, and we let them make the decisions.”
But if you do need some work done, Qwik-Change mechanic Caleb Smith is on hand to help. He can tackle a lot of problems and has been certified by Nissan and Mercedes-Benz in years past. If he can’t fix it, Kent can tell you who can.
On a side note, Kent said he hired Smith years ago while working for Ford in The Dalles. He even helped him move to Bend a few years back. And when he returned to TD, Kent hired Caleb a second time.
And here is something convenient. No appointment is necessary. They are open Tues. - Sat. from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from Noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 541-296-2460.
“You’ll be done in 20 or 30 minutes,” Kent said.
Just what the doctor ordered.
Guest speaker brings hope for addressing local addiction; talk set for Sept. 27. in TD
How do you find Hope and connect with people when depression, anxiety and addiction are pushing people toward greater isolation? Best-Selling author and international speaker Johann Hari will be in The Dalles on Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to speak on that very issue.
Johann Hari giving a TED talk on addiction.
Johann Hari
“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is human connection.”
-Johann Hari
From YouthThink:
There could be no better time than now for some inspiration on how to deal with depression, anxiety and addiction.
We have all been touched by substance abuse, either as a user or knowing someone that has or still does. We have all felt isolation in recent years and maybe are still dealing with it.
But it is no time to lose hope. Rather, a time to regenerate and look at how to approach the problem as a community.
Best-Selling author and international speaker Johann Hari will be in The Dalles on Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to speak on that very issue.
He intends to inform and inspire locals on finding hope and connection in a time of depression, anxiety and addiction.
Youth Think is bringing this charismatic speaker to The Dalles High School Auditorium to talk directly about the fundamental causes behind some of our biggest societal problems.
Attendance is free and open to all.
Why?
The event is designed to inform and inspire a call to action. It will include brief presentations involving our community as well as how we can come together and “do something” about depression, anxiety and addiction, instead of just talking about it.
This is a can’t-miss opportunity for our area. Hear from Johann Hari as he shares his journey in asking the tough questions that go way beyond a simple “why”.
Who is Johann Hari?
His TED talks on depression, anxiety, and addiction have garnered over 80 million views.
His New York Times bestseller Chasing the Scream tackled our assumptions about addiction and discovered that so many of them were wrong. He realized that the cure for addiction is in solving issues like isolation and poverty—because making people feel like they belong is key. His book Lost Connections was a powerful reevaluation of depression, which Sir Elton John called an “amazing book that will change your life.”
Johann has also written for the New York Times, Le Monde, The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, and Slate. He was twice named ‘National Newspaper Journalist of the Year by Amnesty International.
Admission is free, the message is priceless
Hari’s approach is warm, passionate, and truly committed to change. He combines stories from his own life as well as those he has learned from different people from around the world. The Washington Post calls Johann’s work a “call to arms” to all of us who are worried about what will happen if we spend all of our time on our phones and stop being able to connect to the real world around us. His work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah Winfrey to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan.
To learn more, click here.
YouthThink Mission
The mission of YouthThink is to inform and help create a unified community force that promotes the importance of emotional literacy and secure attachment as a way to build resiliency and ultimately prevent youth substance abuse as well as other risky behaviors and unhealthy choices.
Our vision is for a community less vulnerable to the negative impact of substance abuse, where all members, especially our young people have secure attachments and the skills needed to become emotionally literate and develop the resiliency needed to flourish and live healthy and meaningful lives.
Eagles Tribute Band is the ticket for Labor Day Weekend
Eagles tribute band Hotel California is set to hit the stage in The Dalles on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, smack dab in the middle of Labor Day weekend. So, if you're running down the road, trying to loosen your load, remember to lighten up while you still can. Don’t even try to understand. Just buy some tickets and make your stand and take it easy … at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music starts at 5.
Hotel California, A Salute To The Eagles, the only authorized Eagles Tribute band, will be bringing some California Country Rock to Lewis & Clark Festival Park on Saturday, Sept. 3, smack dab in the middle of Labor Day weekend. Nolan Hare was able to pull off the booking with support from Matt Larsen and Steve Kane and a ton of great local businesses. Tickets are on sale now.
By Tom Peterson
The Gorge is in for some easy-going California Country Rock as Eagles tribute band Hotel California is set to hit the stage in The Dalles on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, smack dab in the middle of Labor Day weekend.
So, if you're running down the road, trying to loosen your load, remember to lighten up while you still can. Don’t even try to understand.
Just buy some tickets and make your stand and take it easy … at Lewis & Clark Festival Park.
Doors open at 4 p.m. Music starts at 5 p.m.
“A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California, “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists,” according to the band’s press information.
“By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award-winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group, has touched the hearts of fans all over the world,” it continues. “It is the most successful and longest-running show of it’s kind, and the ONLY show to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music.”
Nolan Hare
Nolan Hare, Steve Kane, and Matt Larsen are the push behind the show, which is being heavily supported by local businesses.
“The Eagles have a unique sound,” said Nolan Hare today, Aug. 10. “It is just really relatable to just about anybody,” noting the great storytelling. “And the production on this tribute band's sound, lights, and video is top notch. It’s the whole thing. It’s the whole experience.”
With a vast catalog of songs that includes Wasted Time, I Can’t Tell You Why, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Desperado, One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, it is easy to see how The Eagles were able to catapult to one of the most successful bands in history in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
And it is from this incredible well of music that Hotel California drinks and rekindles the cool evening California dessert magic that makes time disappear and sends a shiver up your spine like a welcome breeze.
“We are so excited to do another big event since everyone got locked down,” Hare said.
It takes a village to bring this kind of talent and performance to The Dalles and Mid-Columbia.
PRESENTED BY:
Bishop Sanitation
with Explore The Dalles
Great Skot Productions
& Discover Rentals
STAGE SPONSOR:
Columbia Gorge Affordable Homes
HOSPITALITY SPONSORS:
Crestline Construction
15 Mile Winery - Featured Wine
Kortge Wheat & Cattle Co.
LODGING PROVIDED BY:
Cousins Country Inn
MAJOR SPONSORS:
C.H. Urness Motor Company
Fun Country Powersports
92.7 KMSW - Official Radio Partner
Little Music City
Bargeway Pub
SPONSORS:
Freebridge Brewing - Official Pre-Party - Featured Beer
Last Stop Saloon - Official After Party
Easy Rider Whiskey - Featured Whiskey
Pro Motions Construction, LLC
PRINTING BY:
Optimist Printers
WITH SUPPORT FROM:
CT Wilson Transport
Hage Electric
A Nolan Hare Production
Grit Row’s Pothier outpaces pandemic, looks to lift others
This kid’s got moxie. Who starts an exercise business in a pandemic? In a city park, no less. Kathy Pothier, that’s who. And she’s not hoarding that energy. The operator of Grit Row, which has moved to The Dalles Athletic Club, is promoting local business and programs to both improve the economy and our quality of life. The Dalles is starting to crest, she said.
By Tom Peterson
It’s an average Monday at Grit Row next to The Dalles Gorge Athletic Club on Pomona Street.
But it’s anything but average.
Kathy Pothier is wearing her ball cap, electric-orange spandex and chatting up her class as they work through an hour of rowing and upper- and lower-body work.
Black lights have turned the room a dark hue of purple as bright colors pop and rowing machines whir.
Michael Jackson's Thriller jams in the background.
“This is a lot more fun,” said Maggie Justesen, a 19-year-old college student who attends Mount Hood Community College. “Nice atmosphere. Good People.”
And none of the sense that people are watching you.
It’s kind of freeing, she said.
“It’s a little dark. So, no one can see me. That’s kind of nice.”
Carmen Toll feeling great.
Two rows away, Carmen Toll, former director at The Dalles Art Center, is stretching out.
The 65-year-old has been working out with Grit Row for 18 months.
“I thought you had to be young to do this,” she said, noting she had not exercised much before meeting Pothier. “I’ve never done sports or anything. I was raised a proper woman and a minister’s wife. And I am a darn good cook and seamstress. I am an expert. But at 65, you have to keep moving, or lose it.”
“I feel great,” she said. “When I was off for a month, I felt a big difference. I used to get brain fog. Not now.”
During the workout, Pothier challenged the class to a 100-meter rowing sprint, and they all dig, bending legs and pulling back on the handle.
Paddles spin against water inside the rowing machines at Grit Row, providing resistance as students pull for meters on the electronic readout.
At the end of the challenge, Pothier points to the neon 4 written in marker on her forearm. The student with a time ending in 4 has won some free swag - a bar of custom made honey soap from La’Don Homestead - made by another local female entrepreneur - to kick off her “BEE engaged initiative to continue supporting services and organizations that serve The Dalles.
“Rowing is an amazingly effective low impact + full body workout,” Pothier said. “Every stroke utilizes 86% of your muscles allowing you to build aerobic endurance, increased range of motion and muscular strength in a way that is easy on your joints. Grit row pairs rowing intervals with resistance training on the mat, using light weights or bodyweight, for a full body workout.”
Pothier is not only here to pump up her class, but she’s also in The Dalles to pump up the local economy. She buys gift cards and gifts from local businesses to give away to her students for participating in Grit Row and for working on building their own strength.
Win-win, she said.
People have taken notice of her business of late.
She has also been asked to move her studio to Hood River, even Seattle.
And it would mean more money for her.
She gave a “solid no.”
She’s believes in creating and supporting businesses where she lives in The Dalles. Pothier noted there is a strong group of female business owners who are helping to invigorate the area. Pothier pointed to the Workshop, Studio Fit, Sunshine Mill and a number of other businesses with strong women pushing The Dalles forward.
Brenna Campbell proudly points out that she has surpassed the 100,000-meter mark in rowing after class. Campbell owns and operates Brenna’s Mosier Market.
After class, Brenna Campbell points to the wall. She has rowed more than 100,000 meters, and she proudly displays the milestone written on a mirror at the front entrance of the room.
Brenna operates Mosier Market and is also a big supporter of homegrown businesses.
“It’s addicting,” Campbell said of attending class. “I looked around trying to find the right thing. Then I found Kathy and rowing, and I love it. It’s an individual workout where you focus on yourself. And we all talk and have a good time and you don’t have to be self-conscious.”
Pothier also calls out for group rows during the session, where all of the students get into the same cadence of rowing. They sync up.
“It’s intense. It’s great,” said Mo Burford, 34.
And it’s a total workout, he said. On this day students were not only rowing but then going to the mats for lunges, squats and crunches.
“It’s a full body workout,” he said. “I’m a runner and the cardio is pretty good. Sarah (Cook) and I come together. It’s guaranteed exercise.”
Sarah said she was hooked.
“On some level, I'm sure it's just my body telling me it likes being exercised, lol, but I think you're right when you mention some kind of special tone or vibe in the room, and I think that's a huge part of why I'm committed now. There's a way that Kathy instructs that is just innately body positive: there's constant emphasis on listening to your body, and any sense of challenge has to do with our own metrics.”
Students also work together to pick a charity and raise money for a nonprofit which she now calls BEE Engaged, buy local and support services and organizations that support The Dalles community.
If one photo could say it all, this might be it for Kathy Pothier.
Pothier said they were able to donate almost $3,000 in total to Haven + SafeSpace last year and hundreds in cash and in gifts for the holidays to The Next Door from Grit Row along with donations from many who row with her.
And here’s something Pothier would never tell you.
She’s too humble.
So, I will.
The kid’s got moxie.
Who starts an exercise business in a pandemic? In a city park, no less.
Kathy, that’s who.
That’s because it takes stamina, character, and, well … grit. She comes by it rightly.
The former division1 NCAA rower for the University of Massachusetts has been digging in since July 2020 with the business, pouring profits back into the community and more equipment. And recently, she moved her studio, which now includes 10 WaterRower machines and 9 stationary bikes, to The Dalles Gorge Athletic Club, 731 Pomona St.
New Owners of The Dalles Athletic Club, Colleen and Tim Dahle. Photo by Kathy Pothier.
She is leasing the old dance studio at The Dalles Athletic Club. She said of new owners, Tim and Colleen Dahle,
“They have been doing great work here,” noting courts had been resurfaced, the parking lot re-paved and they were looking to work with Denae Manion to paint a mural in the near future.
“The Dalles is rapidly changing,” Pothier said. “It feels like The Dalles is cresting. People are getting energized, engaged and inspired. I am proud to be a part of that.”
Grit Row offers three different classes: Grit Row, Grit Ride & Grit Power.
For more information click here - Grit Row.
WIC - Your connection to free good food for you and your family of little ones
Food can do powerful things. It can prolong your life. It can turn you from sad or angry to happy.
And it can change lives forever. Good news - free tasty food is readily available to local women, infants and children. And it is simple to access in Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties with a simple phone call. Read more here.
Cynthia Rojas, Maricelo Elias and Janna Hughit are your local WIC team, ensuring women infants and children are getting good nutrition. Their office is 419 E. 7th St., The Dalles. Give them a call. The team is a lifesaver for folks who are working hard but having to choose between paying the bills and buying groceries.
By Tom Peterson
Food can do powerful things.
It powers that supercomputer running your body.
It can prolong your life. It can turn you from sad or angry to happy.
And it can change lives forever, especially for pregnant or nursing mothers and children growing and learning.
That is why the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has been investing in families with nutritionally balanced meals since 1972.
And good news, it is simple to access in Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties with a simple phone call.
It is for folks who are doing their best but are still not making ends meet.
So, if you're having to choose between paying bills and buying groceries, this could be a huge relief for you and your family.
WIC provides healthy foods, health and growth screenings, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and community health referrals for needs such as dental care.
It’s a targeted program that provides a nutritional balance to make children and adults thrive when they need it most.
And it is amazing what it can do for the overall well-being of a family.
“I am a working mom of one hungry baby with a limited income and a partner with physical disability and times have been tough for us trying to support a happy healthy home…, said a local recipient of the program in an email on Nov. 3.
“Food is very important to my family as it provides comfort, healing, family time with enjoying meals and cooking yummy meals together. WIC… has helped to support my family financially with offsetting the cost to purchase necessary groceries while I was pregnant and after my baby was born… This program has taken some of the financial burden of trying to feed a growing baby and myself while I nurse.
The increase in fruits and veggie limit and the Farmers Market Checks have been greatly appreciated as it has allowed me to purchase fresh fruits and veggies to turn into homemade baby food and healthy meals for myself.”
… WIC has provided for us with decreasing our stress of being able to afford enough food for our growing family…”
Maricela Elias, Janna Hughit and Cynthia Rojas manage the program in our three-county area, and they are not ‘scary’. Rather helpful actually. WIC staff are skilled in providing participant-centered counseling resulting in conversations with families versus yes or no questions and answers. Maricela, Janna, and Cynthia work with families to balance the program requirements with real-life situations.
“We have families and children and we understand what moms go through,” said Maricela, who is the Program Coordinator. “We have great staff, we are caring and compassionate, and we strive to make WIC very easy to understand and use.”
And there’s no judgment, simply help where people need it, said Hughitt, a WIC Certifier.
Maricela said eliminating food insecurities can greatly improve the well-being of a mother as well as her new or unborn child, and for children, it leads to improvement in school with better behavior and retention of information.
How it Works
Simply call the WIC office at 541-506 -2610 and schedule a phone appointment to see if your family qualifies.
Applicants who are interested must meet four criteria to be eligible for WIC:
Live in Oregon
Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5 years old
Have a household income less than 185% of the federal poverty limit. As an example, a family of 4 can have a monthly income of $4,086. (Individuals who can prove eligibility for Oregon Health Plan/TANF,SNAP/Food Stamps or FDPIR are automatically income eligible for WIC)
Have a nutritional need or risk
Depending on your needs, you may receive help on breastfeeding or a well-designed nutritional plan, perhaps some assistance from a dental hygienist.
Participants are issued eWIC credit cards to purchase USDA-approved foods at local grocery stores. They have streamlined the process, making it easier to shop without hiccups at the checkout. They even have an App for your phone to ensure what you’re purchasing is an approved food for the card before you get to the checkout.
They’ve made it much simpler than the vouchers used in the past, said Cynthia, Front Office Lead.
It is making a huge difference for this mother of 2.
“I am very thankful to have WIC,” she said in an email. “The appointments are very helpful; the ladies guide me to make sure that my girls are being taken care of properly with nutrition facts. Not to mention the ladies are very sweet! Having WIC is a blessing, having the opportunity to have milk provided and cereal and other yummy foods that are healthy for my kids is a blessing.”
