The following is an email from Cameron Curtis addressing the recent decision by The Dalles City Council to uphold an appeal by local residents that stopped progress on Legacy Development’s 80-unit subdivision. I asked Cameron and Emily if they intended to move forward on their development.

Here’s a film capture of a scene from In France Michelle is a Man’s Name, directed by Em Weinstein of The Dalles and New York. The film, shot in Tygh Valley, The Dalles and Goldendale, recently earned the Grand Jury Prize at Outfest in Los Angeles. It will be entered in the Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short Film.

When you’re looking to eat healthier and be more intentional, stay away from diets that will dictate and restrict what you eat. Find ways to modify eating what you already enjoy, and create a plan that you can stick to and feel good about!

Xander and Vincent Neely are looking to wash some windows. The two lads, ages 12 and 7, from The Dalles, also like to grow and sell their own citrus trees. And if you call them, don’t forget to ask for their lemonade recipe.

Jonathon and Shannon Zilka are opening an ice cream shop at 318 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, as soon as renovations to the property are complete. They are partnered with Jonathon’s brother, Tony Zilka. They intend to have the business open in October. The Zilkas like the slower pace on Fourth Street and also hope to garner traffic from the Civic Auditorium, once it is back to staging community events and concerts.

Community clean-ups have been announced. Events will be held on the second Saturday of each month in The Dalles.

The Dalles City Council will continue taking testimony this evening, Aug. 30, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. on an 80-unit high density subdivision that is being planned for East The Dalles. The hearing is a continuation of an appeal by community members who believe the subdivision will create safety issues because surrounding infrastructure is substandard.

District 21 Teachers and support staff in asked for and received additional days to prepare for the upcoming school year, which is set to begin in The Dalles, Thursday, Sept. 3., 2020. Interim Superintendent Theresa Peters said the decision was made after speaking with multiple teachers who were overwhelmed with preparations for starting the year with on-line classes.

Today Mid-Columbia Center for Living held a private meeting to discuss the end of MCCFL’s contract with the state to act as our local Community Developmental Disabilities Program. Center for Living noted that this was due to current operating costs exceeding state funding.

Military Vehicles in The Dalles on August 27th, 2020, 11:00 AM.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living is handing back the Community Developmental Disabilities Program to the Oregon Department of Human Services due to funding. There is concern over how this will affect those in need of disability services. Employees are also concerned about layoffs.

South Wasco County School District #1 is asking taxpayers to pass a $4-milliion school bond in the Nov. 3 general election to do major renovations to the schools and district buildings in Maupin. Essentially, taxpayers will get a 50 cent match on the dollar should they choose to approve the bond.

With a decrease in COVID-19 cases during the past several weeks, Wasco County is stepping closer to being able to open some schools if trends continue. Of course, each school district will ultimately make their own decision on when they can open up safely. But, recent health news is a good sign we are moving in the right direction.

Rain saved this year’s soft white wheat crop. And quality is excellent. The Pacific Northwest appears to be having a good year. But price per bushel has fallen off 70 cents in the past three months and traders are hoping for a big buy out of Portland.

The Dalles City Council took testimony for three hours tonight, Aug. 24, on an appeal of an 80-unit subdivision in east The Dalles. Attorneys for Legacy Development and the neighbors appealing the subdivision both made arguments and answered questions as councilors are being asked to balance the safety of The Dalles citizens and the need for housing.

Crestline Construction is putting some big moves on Columbia Gorge Community College.
Crews have already leveled the building site for the College’s new skill center and infrastructure is going in for the new dormitory as well. CGCC board members will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, to line out the construction contracts.

The Dalles City Council will hear the appeal of an 80-unit subdivision on 6.92 acres in east The Dalles at 5:30 p.m. this evening, Aug. 24, 2020.