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May 27

May 27 Van Tilburg expands role in Public Health with new position with North Central

North Central Public Health District

Healthcare, Hood River County, Wasco County, Home Page

Van Tilburg has been the Health Officer for Hood River County Health Department for five years. “I love the challenge, the enthusiasm and the impact of public health,” he said. He now serves as health officer for both NCPHD and Hood River County.

Mar 23

Mar 23 Klebes to head City of TD in years of growth

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

The Dalles City Council officially hired Matthew Klebes as the new City Manager of The Dalles this evening, March 23.
Klebes, who is the current Wasco County Administrative Services Director, will start with the City on May 16.

Feb 18

Feb 18 D21 News: Superintendent hiring; Chenowith Principal Resigns

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page

School Board members are set to discuss the contract for hiring Carolyn Bernal as the next Superintendent of District 21 at a special meeting on Friday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. In other news, Phil Williams has taken over as principal at Chenowith Elementary School. Read more here.