Bridge: Count losers and lose the extras
James Patrick Murray, a former sportswriter, said, “Show me a man who is a good loser, and I’ll show you a man who is playing golf with his boss.” That reminds me of a story about Sam Snead, who still has the most wins on the PGA tour. While an office boy, he was playing golf with his boss. They reached a downhill par 4 that was more than 300 yards. Snead, who had the honor, waited. His boss suggested that Snead should hit his drive. Snead pointed out that the foursome in front was still putting on the green. “Do you want a job tomorrow?” asked his boss.
Brokers open Copper West office
A group of seven longtime The Dalles-area real estate brokers create a local branch of the Copper West Properties firm based in Hood River.
Molly Donnell joins Windermere
Molly Donnell has joined Windermere Glenn Taylor Real Estate as a broker in The Dalles, and will be assisting both buyers and sellers with real estate sales.
Word on the Street: Tribes bring salmon sales back to gorge
I'll love you, dear, I'll love you till China and Africa meet and the river jumps over the mountain and the salmon sing in the street. — W. H. Auden Singing your way: Salmon may not be singing in the street, as W. H. Auden wrote, but the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs and Yakama tribes began their commercial sales from the summer fishery this week.
Open for Business tour set June 29
Event puts spotlight on commercial buildings The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce will host an Open for Business Tour on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring nine downtown commercial buildings.
Qualifying rounds under way for karaoke challenge
Eloy Pando has visions of one day seeing one of his contestants working with a superstar on “The Voice.”
Last ride for Mt. Hood Cycling Classic this weekend
After 10 years of operating one of the top bicycle races in the country, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic will be closing up after this year’s event.
Library summer eading program kickoff
Steve Taylor and Rudy O’Riley tell stories and perform magic Tuesday, June 18, as The Dalles Wasco County Library kicks off this year's Summer Reading program, themed Dig Into Reading.
Surfing with Sea Lions
WINDSURFER Katie Burns had a close encounter with a sea lion over the weekend. “I was sailing out to the island and hit a sea lion with the nose of my board,” she said. “I fell in the water and he (or she) came up to my board and started hitting it with his snout."
Hanford oversight questioned
An Environmental Protection Agency report faults Washington state for lax oversight at Hanford, the nation’s most contaminated nuclear site, saying the state employs too few inspectors and gives advance notice of inspections to the federal agency charged with managing the cleanup.
Lyle man wins slot at world poker series
When you next see Rob Gaston, he could be a multimillionaire. The poker aficionado, who grew up in Goldendale and often spends time in The Dalles now that he is retired, has earned a spot in the 2013 World Series of Poker.
Governor signs City of The Dalles partition fee limitation
With a stroke of his pen Monday, Gov. John Kitzhaber immediately lowered the amount of an assessment that can be charged in The Dalles for minor lot partitions to no more than $5,000.
Jail sees budget decline
Settled problems reduce revenue requirements The Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facilities in fiscal year 2013-14 are expected to be down, which means there will be no increase in the share of costs paid by the four owner counties.
Senior News: Driving and technology set a different reaction time
Automobiles have changed over the years, from push button transmissions, metal dash boards, and cigarette lighters to computerized engines, backup cameras and remote car keys (so you can lock your car from your living room and accidently set off the car alarm as you fumble with your car keys!) And so have traffic rules, driving conditions, and, although I hate to admit it, so have we.
Letter to the Editor: Fluoride debate
To the editor: To the editor: For those concerned about the current practice of The Dalles City adding chemical fluoride to the water supply, a discussion is planned on the topic to be held at City Hall for the regular meeting date of Monday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Afraid of what?
To the editor: The opening of a gun-and-ammunition store in downtown The Dalles was reported in The Dalles Chronicle last week, but the owners didn’t want their last names or photos published with the story “for security reasons.” What are they afraid of?
Ex-tech manager wants to build pot brand
SEATTLE — For the activists who led the effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Washington state last fall, Jamen Shively was one of their biggest fears: an aspiring pot profiteer whose unabashed dreams of building a cannabis empire might attract unwanted attention from the federal government or a backlash that could slow the marijuana reform movement across the country.
Northwest news in brief
MADRAS — Some of the next generation of firefighting air tankers will be based at an airport in Central Oregon, along with a collection of vintage planes. The Bend Bulletin reports that Erickson Aero Tanker of Hillsboro now has two of its MD-87 jets based at the Madras Municipal Airport and will be adding three more by the end of the summer. The company bought seven planes from a Spanish airline, and will be converting them to drop fire retardant on wildfires.
For the Record, June 17
Police, fire, medical and lottery reports for June 17, 2013.
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