Hey now, see the new star; Get your holiday, go, play
A star was born above Adventist Health Hospital in The Dalles on Sunday, Nov. 3. Want to see it again? You’ll have to wait for the official start of the Christmas Season when the Fun Group of TD lights all of its stars on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving.
By Tom Peterson
The Dalles, Ore., Nov. 4, 2024 — Hey, The Dalles, did you put out a missing report?
Because we just found a star in your midst and its beauty will be heating things up over the holiday season.
Like… Sriracha turkey and Santa salsa hot.
The Fun Group has struck again with a partnership with The City of The Dalles, Crestline Construction and North Wasco County People’s Utility District.
Call it a glowing holiday gumbo.
They have been working together to erect a 40-foot star near the water reservoir above Adventist Health Hospital in The Dalles for all to see.
They lit up for the first time on Sunday night, Nov. 3.
“I was so surprised to see it,” said Debbie LaFond who lives on Oakwood Drive near Thompson Track. “I didn’t know we were getting a star on the east side. And it’s almost in my yard! I am happy to have it in my neighborhood.”
Kurt Conger with the Fun Group said all went according to plan.
“We ran heat run tests (fully lit for a few hours) last night 5 to 9 p.m. and it worked flawlessly,” said the Fun Groups Kurt Conger. “Should be all set for the Starlight Parade.”
The parade is on Friday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m., which is the day after Thanksgiving.
The Fun Group lights up all of its stars around The Dalles to celebrate the holidays through New Year’s Day.
Notes on the New Vista Star
The mostly salvaged materials were provided by:
- Crestline: Steel Fence Rails
- NWCPUD: Retired poles and hardware, wire and conduit
- Fun Group: New LED strips, zip ties, nuts and bolts, photocell switch
Read the seminal story of the Star and the Fun Group here.
Those wanting to donate to maintaining and birthing new Stars can send checks to the Fun Group at 673 Brentwood Drive, East, The Dalles, OR 97058.
Other Very Important Contributions:
- City of The Dalles - - Location at Vista Reservoir and Driveway crossing
- NWCPUD - Construction labor and equipment
- Fun Group - Design
