Neita Cecil covers faith, Columbia Gorge Commission, fire and general news.
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Gorge Commission takes on fourth priority
The Gorge Commission last month created a list of three top issues to consider as it prepares for its maiden attempt at a collaborative problem-solving process.
Sermons: A research paper each week
Catholic priests follow three-year lecture cycle A local minister once likened writing a Sunday sermon to doing a school research paper every single week —— a daunting task, when viewed in that light.
Church news in brief
Speaker’s Forum The Mid Columbia Fellowship of Churches invites the public to its monthly Speaker’s Forum at The First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. May 28. The speaker will be US Army Chaplain Daniel Thompson, who will be talking on “Partners in Care.”
Fire board Pos. 2: Carmen Gronquist, stepping back
Carmen Gronquist filed for an open position on the Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue District board, believing it is important to volunteer for the community.
Fire board Pos. 2: John Willer, an independent view
In his college days before medical school, Dr. John Willer was a volunteer emergency medical responder and firefighter in Ohio.
MCFR Board: Bill Wolfe, On-the-job training
Bill Wolfe retired last year after 37 years with the fire district, and is now seeking a post on the Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue District board.
MCFR Board: Harry Larsen, Business skills
Harry Larsen is seeking his fourth term on the Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue board, but this is his first time facing competition for the post.
Threats draw police to code enforcement office
Three police officers rushed to The Dalles City Hall Monday afternoon on a report that a man was threatening to get a gun and shoot the city codes enforcement officer.
Man struggles with schizophrenia: Mother critical of services
Mother is critical of mental health services For awhile he thought he was a grizzly bear. Recently, a sore on his back caused him to first think his spine had disappeared, and then that his mother had stabbed him.
National Day of Prayer arrives May 2
The National Day of Prayer, a presidentially proclaimed annual event since 1952, is set for Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Sorosis Park.