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Gordon Ralph Eakin, 79 of Adams, OR. passed away April 26, 2024 peacefully at his home, during his daily happy hour; in the loving company of his wife Peggy Sue, and daughter Chris. Gordon was born on August 4, 1944 in The Dalles, OR. to parents Ralph and Katherine Eakin. He attended Moro in grade school and graduated from Condon High School, and later attended Oregon State University. In 1964 Gordon married his best friend and love of his life, Peggy Sue Couture of Fossil, OR...
Gilliam County Sheriff Gary Bettencourt attended the Sheriffs' Association of Texas 2024 Conference in Fort Worth over July 22-23rd. Sheriff Bettencourt was elected as the Western States Sheriffs' Association President this spring. While at the conference in Texas, Sheriff Bettencourt gave an award to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to recognize his work on border security. In addition to highlighting issues at the southern border, the conference also worked on a number of...
OSU Extension is coordinating with local response efforts to help farmers, ranchers and communities deal with the consequences of the wildfires currently affecting Oregon. Their role includes sharing information and resources, supporting producers to access disaster relief programs, coordinating hay/grain needs and donation pledges and N95 mask distribution. Current Ask: OSU Extension has a donor in Mulino who has pledged ~20 tons of grass blend hay (55#, 2 sting bales), and...
Tualatin, OR - Agricultural operations in Oregon have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and...
From superheroes to traveling around the world, OSU Sherman County Extension hosted local youth for two STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) day camps this summer. These camps were held using STEMfinity kits purchased in 2022 with grant funding from the Gorge STEM Hub and the Sherman County Cultural Coalitions. The "Science of Super Powers" camp was held July 15-19 for youth ages 6-9, with a focus on learning about super heroes and their powers, how those powers...
THE DALLES – A group of eight middle and high school educators from the Gorge region recently delved into the world of Advanced Manufacturing and Electro-Mechanics during the 3rd annual Educator Externship organized by the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, a program of the Columbia Gorge Education Service District (CGESD). Educators from five local school districts, Hood River, North Wasco, South Wasco, Spray, and Condon, engaged in a 3-day, immersive learning experience. The p...
Days of Yore for August 8, 2024 10 years ago— On the first night of the 26,000 acre fire near Condon, the Sniption Fire, winds pushed the flames across the property of the Edwards place at the bottom of Crazy Fork, where the fire burned to the width of a bulldozer’s blade from the back door of Dude Edwards’ home. Dude and his daughters, Lorna, Terry and Heather and son-in-law Jack were evacuated for the evening. All left-handed people are invited in for a special treat at Murr...
An Emergency Medical Technician with North Gilliam Medic was tragically killed in a car accident on July 16. Richard Hernandez, a 34 year old man from Boardman, was on his way to work at his second job in Morrow County when he was in a head-on collision on Bombing Range Road near Boardman. He passed away at the site of the crash. Hernandez had been with North Gilliam Medic for about eight months. Hernandez grew up in Boardman and graduated from Riverside High School. North...
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) is seeking interested candidates for openings on the MCEDD Board of Directors, particularly those involved with Agriculture, or the Food and Beverage Industry. MCEDD promotes the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry. MCEDD was established in 1969 by Klickitat, Skamania, Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties to benefit from b...
Do you have comments about local healthcare and medical services? What do you think is working well, and what is lacking? Asher Community Health Center (ACHC) invites you to share your comments in the 2024 ACHC Community Healthcare Needs Survey. The submission deadline is August 15, 2024. The residents of Wheeler County (along with the communities of Condon, Monument and Kimberly) have begun receiving the survey in the mail, and the survey can also be taken online at:...
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Rufus City Council Meeting Cancelled The August 15, 2024 Rufus City Council meeting has been cancelled. The agenda items including Land Use Action On a proposed RV Park have been rescheduled for the September 11, 2024 City Council Date. Please watch for a Public Notice for more information on the September Hearing....
Dorothy "Dodie" Joan Shaffer of Condon Oregon, passed away on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at the age of 83. Dorothy was born in Condon Oregon on May 24th, 1941, to Fred J. and Donalda (Maley) Reed. She attended Condon High School and married the love of her life, Donald Frank Shaffer on February 21st, 1957, in Goldendale Washington. Dorothy loved baseball, the beach, bingo, ceramics and craft painting, decorating, shopping, and traveling with Don on business trips. Dorothy is...
Letter to the Editor: To the Editor and to all the wonderful, hard-working people who saved our home and ranch from the devastating Lone Rock Fire. Rockey and I are so grateful to ALL of you. Without you, we would have no home or ranch to return to. To our friends and neighbors and local firefighters, who were among the first to arrive and the last to leave. I would like to name everyone who was here to help us. I wasn't here, and I apologize if I have left out someone. Please forgive me, and tell me if I have when you see...
CONDON – Planning for "Harvest the Memories!" is well underway. The County Fair will feature exhibits, animals, a Children's Fair, and fun activities in the arena for everyone. The fair will be held August 29th through August 31, 2024, Labor Day weekend, at the Gilliam County Fairgrounds in Condon, Oregon. Registration for the 2024 Gilliam County Fair is now open. Go to the Gilliam County website, click on "Government Directory" then "Fairgrounds." Scroll down to 2024 Fair R...
One of the largest responses to wildfires in the region is winding down. Firefighters and logistics personnel from the Lonerock Fire are moving on to other fires that are ravaging Oregon and the West. The U.S. Forest Service Incident Management Team will be demobilizing the Incident Command Post in Condon over the next few days. The Gilliam County Fairgrounds has served as the command center for the Lonerock Fire since it burned out of control on July 13. At one point, more...
On Monday, I chatted with Theresa Byars and Betty McNeil of Fossil, Oregon. I thanked them for their kind invitation to attend the Sunday service and picnic lunch at the Global Methodist Church. The event was a special occasion to honor the presence of guest pastor Dave McCue who drove six hours from Colville, Washington to deliver a well-prepared and engaging sermon. I commented on how good the cooks are in Fossil and what a lovely addition the lunch was to the event. Betty...
A few years ago Dr. Matthew Green published London: a travel guide through time, a guide to travel guides in fact, in this case to London’s high-point architecture and its soft-underbelly of vice and depravity. I have a book in my inventory, Trivia: or, the art of walking the streets of London, published first in 1712, my copy having been published in 1716. It’s a book that was penned in various forms and editions by “Mr Gay,” Mr. John Gay (1682-1732), the author of several...
THE DALLES, OR - The popular Lower Deschutes River will remain open by permanent rule for steelhead fishing. More than 21,000 unmarked summer steelhead have passed Bonneville Dam since July 1. The run to date is the highest in nearly 10 years, though still well below the 20-year average as the upriver summer steelhead run has been at historically low levels for much of the last decade. The John Day, Umatilla, Grand Ronde and Imnaha Rivers are also on track to be open under...
The Wheeler County Fair kicked off this week in Fossil and people near and far are turning out to celebrate. The fair began in 1914 and is now a hallmark of North Central Oregon. This year's them is Growing Generation to Generation. The 2024 Grand Marshal is Painted Hills Natural Beef. Now one of the most recognizable brands in Oregon, Painted Hills Natural Beef started in the mid-1990's in living rooms of area cattle ranchers who were concerned about their livelihood....
