With the help of strong leadership, local Scouts display patriotism around The Dalles By Rodger Nichols Ten times a year, the members of Scout Troop 398 in The Dalles rise early with a mission. Teams of adults and Scouts go to work at local cemeteries and along the streets of The Dalles to install 500 […]
Northern Wasco County PUD’s community outreach starts in first grade By Rodger Nichols Safety is a priority at Northern Wasco County PUD. Part of the PUD’s safety program is outreach to the community, which includes educating children about electrical safety through annual presentations at elementary schools. Northern Wasco County PUD and Wasco Electric Cooperative recently […]
One of the PUD’s newest employees says public power is a big part of his life By Rodger Nichols For some people, finding the right career can take some time. For others, the career comes to them. The latter was the case for Bernie Predeek, who grew up in White Salmon. His father was an […]
Extension agent has found her place supporting the Gorge and local farmers By Rodger Nichols Ashley Thompson is a woman of many interests. She took a winding path to The Dalles and her job as a horticultural extension agent. Ashley grew up in Taylor, Pennsylvania, which is an anthracite coal mining area. Her family emigrated […]
Solve space restrictions with container gardening Don’t let a lack of yard space keep you from gardening this spring and summer. Many vegetables grow well in containers on a patio, porch, balcony or windowsill. Limited garden space precludes being able to grow some larger vegetables, according to Brooke Edmunds, Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. […]
Hydropower tells a complicated tale of the nation’s energy history By Paul Wesslund Electricity generated from hydropower tells an interesting story about today’s energy trends that is deeper than just water flowing over the dam. It’s a story about a renewable resource that once generated nearly a third of the nation’s electricity, a share that […]
Some mascots make it challenging to root, root, root for the home team By Rodger Nichols With the Super Bowl coming up February 12, and the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League seasons in full swing, there are lots of team mascots in the news. While there are plenty of lions and tigers and […]
Local archaeologists try to connect the present to the past By Rodger Nichols The Dalles is rich in history. Since moving to town in 1989, archeologist Eric Gleason and his partner, Jacqui Cheung, have been gathering forgotten information locally and at other sites in the Northwest. Eric’s latest project involves matching accurate hand-drawn maps of […]
From welding to government affairs, PUD director has taken a diverse path to public power By Roger Nichols “You never know where your next decision will take you,” says Cyndi Gentry, corporate services director at Northern Wasco PUD. “I left retail work to become a welder at age 25 because my dad and brother were […]
The PUD’s Neighbor to Neighbor program assists community members in need By Rodger Nichols With the holidays upon us, many feel the calling of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men. It is a time of happy memories and generous giving, and a time to reach out and help others in need. Those needs can […]
