At the end of each month, The Chronicle plans to run the new “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down” column to recognize exemplary acts that benefit community and to encourage change when necessary:
THUMBS UP
You go, Man!
Could you lose over 100 pounds in 18 months? Matt Post did. The Dalles resident shared with readers this week the importance of losing weight and how he is working toward the goals of running a mile and fitting into the 36-inch waist pants he once wore.
Where there’s smoke...
The Dalles Police Chief called on The Dalles City Council Jan. 25 to let voters decide whether recreational marijuana should be grown, processed, packaged and sold in the city.
Celebrating Community
Congratulations and keep up the good work to the winners at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Annual red carpet event held Jan. 21, at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.
The banquet celebrates and promotes the value of community.
Thank a Veteran
The Patriot Guard Riders honor two local veterans this weekend.
Their effort is a good reminder to all of us that the men and women who have served our country should be supported, as well as active-duty military personnel who face danger every day to protect our freedoms.
Ready, set, dig!
The Federal Highway Administration is teaming up with the Oregon Department of Transportation on a project to create a seamless trail through the Columbia Gorge.
Strength in numbers
While there were few fans at the local high school boys’ basketball game recently, community members who were present showed enthusiasm and strength rooting for the home team. TDC invites all residents to share in the excitement and support our local prep teams.
Back in Service
The Celilo Converter Station in The Dalles went back online with the completion of a $370 million modernization of the one-of-a-kind station, according to the Bonneville Power Administration.
Thumbs Down
Consistency needed
The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency, comprised of city councilors, will soon consider buying the former Tony’s Town and Country on Second Street to help a development firm renovate the building into 50 apartments and retail space.
That follows the agency’s decision to buy the former Elks Lodge on Third Street so a nonprofit organization could renovate it into a neon sign museum.
Not so long ago, the mayor and at least one councilor took the opposite stance on investing urban renewal dollars into new projects — even one that renovated the entire Granada block — because there was still work to be done on the Civic Auditorium, and other historic structures.
The community deserves the application of uniform standards on projects that could bring new jobs.
Remember the Golden Rule!
Debra Lutje both insulted and demeaned ranchers in her Jan. 26 guest column concerning wolf behavior.
In her column, Lutje identified herself as a member of the Wasco County Wolf Compensation Committee, so she was not just speaking as a private citizen. Lutje is one of two wolf advocates on the committee that includes two ranchers. Since the purpose of the group is to seek compensation for livestock killed by wolves, it is vital that differing viewpoints be respected and validated.
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