Project ELFF needs a huge turnout tonight
Project ELFF could use a little of Santa’s magic tonight in the form of canned food, dry goods and cold hard cash. Firefighters will have their lights flashing at local schools as well as at fire stations in Columbia View Heights as well as West The Dalles. They will be collecting between 6 and 9 p.m.
$700k in COVID relief to be granted to businesses this month
Local businesses hurting from the pandemic may see some financial relief in the form of grants in weeks to come. That may be good news for businesses such as restaurants or gyms that have seen a vast drop in revenue or even forced to temporarily close such as in the case of athletic clubs. Grants to be available as early as next week.
Taking the cold weather concrete test
Dakota Weitman of Hood River Sand, Gravel & Ready Mix performs an air test on a batch of concrete in east The Dalles this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 2. Weitman, a quality control supervisor, said, the test ensures that there is enough air in the concrete so that water can freeze and thaw in the mix without doing damage.
Richardson appointed to D21 School Board
North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judy Richardson to serve in the role of School Board Member for the Zone 7 position. Dr. Richardson was appointed by the NWC Board of Directors on November 19th, 2020 in a unanimous affirmative vote.
Be Careful - Icy roads this morning
Clear skies and cold temps brought a good frost and icy streets this morning in The Dalles. Be careful taking your first steps on this Tuesday, Dec. 1. I made the mistake of trying to walk through the bark for traction and put my foot in a nice little dog treat. But I still came to work. Win! Be careful the rest of this week as forecasters are calling for clear skies with lows of 28 and highs of 43 for the next five days. It is also nonprofit Tuesday where people are encouraged to give to their local charities - there are more than 150 to choose from in the Mid-Columbia Area.
CGCC's Kim Morgan to have statewide impact
CGCC Board Member Kim Morgan was recently named vice president of the Oregon Community College Association. In her new role, she will be aiming to make positive impacts on state legislation, advocacy and statewide college policy.
TD Starlight Parade Route described
The black line on this map shows where floats will be parked this evening during the Starlight Parade. Parade-goers will be able to drive in the right-hand lane and view the floats, which will be parked along the left side of the street. Get your hot chocolate and marshmallows ready. There are 26 floats entered in this year’s parade.
TD's Minnick bridges the bar with guitar, relies on blues experience
Regular work ain’t so regular, but local drummer Jeff Minnick puts a foot to his bass drum and will brandish his guitar to fill a room. Jeff recently took the opportunity to talk to CCC News about his unique “one-man-plus-one” collaborations, his encounters with famous blues and rock personalities on the road, and the musical philosophies that were implanted in him so long ago, right here in The Dalles.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
A little Christmas spirit had Tom and Lindsey Giamei putting up this DIY tree on the side of their business, The Workshop at 201 E. 2nd St. this morning, Black Friday, Nov. 27. The couple is also supporting the Festival of Trees program, inviting community members to decorate an ornament for a donation that will help support the Celilo Cancer Center at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles.
Well served- TD volunteers feed over 500
Days of hard work and organization came to fruition in the form of succulent turkey, stuffing and mash potatoes drenched in gravy. It is the best time of the year, my friends. And our hats here at CCC News are off to those that make it so!
A well-deserved day of rest for our friends in blue
US postal deliveries this week have already rivaled volume during the week before Christmas last year. Our hats are off to our mail carriers this Thanksgiving. This also reminds us to shop local whenever possible. Like Dean Dollarhide said in a letter to the editor last week, we all need to support our neighbors and friends as we push into the new year as we hope for new beginnings and greater health for all.
A Multicultural Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is multicultural and families from different cultures have put their own spin on the holiday with bold flavors, authentic ingredients, and recipes that have been in the family for generations.
Pandemic raising need for vulnerable in our community
The pandemic for your friends and neighbors who were already struggling with poverty, food insecurity, abusive relationships have become almost unbearable. Read more here about one local woman's struggle and how you and The Next Door can help.
Hey TD, it's go time on turkey-day volunteering
The Dalles Community Thanksgiving Meal aims to feed some 700 on Thursday as volunteers are prepping, stirring and cooking for the big day. The annual feed will be different this year with the community meal being replaced with take-out and home delivery. Volunteers are still needed.
Woolsey Family to light up The Dalles
Like the gathering of family at the holidays, an old friend will return to us this Friday when a young boy will light the Woolsey Christmas tree east of Sorosis Park the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanks, COVID.
Thanks, COVID... No, really! No sarcasm here. If you ask people how COVID-19 has negatively impacted their lives, they could undoubtedly list off a slew of examples. So what about when people were asked about how COVID-19 has positively impacted their 2020 year?
Hood River City Council Seeks Input on 2021 Goals
To prepare for the City of Hood River’s annual work plan session early in 2021, City Council seeks community input and ideas on priority projects to help achieve City Council’s goals for the community. Community members are invited to contribute ideas via a print questionnaire or online form.
Sol's stunning Friday debut
While an inversion has The Dalles under some thick gray this morning, Sol made a spectacular showing on Friday afternoon. This photo was shot from State Route 14 at 3:30 p.m., looking south toward Mount Hood. While were a bit gray this morning, it is a good time to check out The Radio Play Disaster on Demand by The Dalles High School Drama Department. Click here for link.
