Letter to the editor: Bright stars Jan 3, 2015 Jan 3, 2015 Updated Aug 27, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link To the editor:Just a simple “Thank You” to all who are responsible for the bright stars around our fair city.Every time I see one, I am thankful for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his great love for each of us.The stars visible from the freeway provide hope and peace for thousands of travelers passing through our area.Thank you for your efforts!Merle BlackburnThe Dalles Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Star Editor Christianity Peace Blackburn Lord Love Thank You More from this section +9 Slideshow: Young dancers share tradition at The Dalles Middle School +2 Crag Rats mark 100 years of rescues on Mount Hood HR Pride returns this weekend Top Jobs CGCC is Hiring! Special Education Teacher (2026-27 SY) Thearpeutic Program Tasting Room Associate @ Hood River Distillers View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesRecords of Pompeii’s survivors have been found – and archaeologists are starting to understand how they rebuilt their livesThe Dalles man arrested for trafficking, sex, and drug crimesWater’s on the mindODOT, Hood River Urban Renewal reach agreement for jurisdictional transferObituary: Ray KlebbaObituary: Bessie AsaiObituary: Floyd FerrellThe Dalles Junior Baseball Association wins three tournament championshipsDeaths & Services: June 3, 2026Hood River celebrates Pride, and why it matters Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedObituary: Peggy Dills Kelter (3) Latest News NWCSD to conduct reunification functional exercise June 15 The Dalles man arrested for trafficking, sex, and drug crimes Johnathan Matthews pleads guilty, receives 150-month sentence for the causing the death of Stephen Hayes Adventure sports doc ‘Flow’ premieres in HR Skamania Pride Festival News briefs: June 10, 2026 Bandits back in summer league action Hustlers start with sweep
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