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Port of TD To Consider Trail-Use Immunity Opt-In

The Port of The Dalles Commission will consider a resolution on Wednesday to opt-in to the state’s trail-use immunity statute offering targeted protection against negligence claims arising from the use of public trails located within public easements or unimproved rights-of-way.  Port Executive Director Andrea Klaas says in their situation, the main concern would be walking from a parking lot to the Riverfront Trail.  When the legislature initially approved the statute, they included cities and counties but not special districts, but that has since been changed.  Opting in does not create any obligation to construct, improve, or maintain any new trails.  The meeting will be at 5:30 on Wednesday in the Port of The Dalles Administrative Office.

MCCFL Works On Local Plan For OHA

Mid-Columbia Center for Living is working on its local plan for providing mental health and substance abuse safety net services that gets submitted by the Oregon Health Authority.  Center For Living Project Manager Gaby Swisher says it covers areas such as system management, crisis services, and disaster response.  Swisher notes there are some services that are required by the OHA, but there is some discretion based on local needs.  Swisher says the state has changed the way the plan is put together, so Center For Living is having to restructure their plan to meet that requirement.

January 9-10 Prep Sports Roundup

Boys Basketball

LaSalle 68, Hood River Valley 59

Seaside 49, The Dalles 47

Tillamook 87, The Dalles 85

Fort Vancouver 72, Columbia 59

Stevenson 54, Castle Rock 53

Klickitat-Glenwood 65, Trout Lake 22

Klickitat-Glenwood 68, Dufur 52

Lyle-Wishram 58, Sherman 52

Sherman 72, Spray-Mitchell-Wheeler 27

Condon 68, Lyle-Wishram 59

South Wasco 79, Dufur 21

South Wasco 64, Horizon Christian 47

 

Girls Basketball
LaSalle 44, Hood River Valley 21

Seaside 58, The Dalles 24

Columbia 47, Fort Vancouver 29

Castle Rock 53, Stevenson 14

Dufur 41, South Wasco 21

South Wasco 35. Horizon Christian 20

Spray-Mitchell-Wheeler 36, Sherman 33

 

Boys and Girls Wrestling

The Dalles’ Harley Scott won four out of five matches to finished second in the boys’ 144 pound division at the Paul/Larson Invitational at Sandy.  The Riverhawks’ Sophia Carrilo finished third in the girls’ 235 division.

Hood River Valley’s Ayleen Marquez was third at 110 pounds at the Lady Dragon Invitational in Dallas.

Community Music Festival Planned for The Dalles In March

A new three-day community festival celebrating, music, arts, and local culture is planned for downtown The Dalles in March.  Two non-profit groups, The Dalles Overground and the Performing Arts Initiative, will launch The Hoot from March 6-8.  Organizers say it is designed for all ages and offered free to the public, and will bring together critically acclaimed artists, emerging regional talents, and local youth performers across intimate venues within easy walking distance, including the historic Granada Theatre, Herbring House, River City Saloon, and Wines On Second.  There will also be a Coffee with the Songwriters event the mornings of both March 7 and 8, a community fun run, a Beer & Yoga event, and an array of arts, cultural activities, and small business promotions.  The Dalles Overground is an all-volunteer nonprofit seeking to bring original arts and culture to The Dalles, and facilitate, promote, and encourage community, diversity, and inclusiveness through artistic platforms. 

CGCC Looks To Fill Budget Committee Vacancies

Columbia Gorge Community College is trying to fill seven vacancies on its budget committee.  District electors in Hood River and Wasco counties can be considered for appointment by the CGCC Board of Education to a three-year term on the budget committee.  Those who would like to apply can send a letter of interest and resume with qualifications, phone number, and address to the Board of Education at Columbia Gorge Community College, 400 East Scenic Drive in The Dales, zip code 97058, or by email at tprince@cgcc.edu.  Deadline for consideration is January 20.

January 7 Prep Basketball Roundup

Boys Basketball

Hood River Valley 83, Hillsboro 82: Deacon Ybarra’s rebound put-back just before the buzzer capped a wild Eagle comeback from a ten-point deficit in the final two-and-a-half minutes.  Grant Dunn scored 19 points, Ybarra 18, and JJ Poole 17 as the Eagles overcame Hillsboro shooting nearly 60 percent from the field.

LaCenter 81, Stevenson 50

 

Girls Basketball

Hood River Valley 34, Hillsboro 30:  The Eagles had a 16-point run in the first half to take the lead, and held on from there in spite of only scoring two-points in the fourth quarter.  Emily Doss scored eight points and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead HRV. 

Seton Catholic 62, Columbia 30

LaCenter 68, Stevenson 33

MCCFL Facing 30 Percent Cut From PacificSource

Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties are trying to determine their options as PacificSource seeks a 30 percent cut in the payments it provides for mental and behavioral health services to Mid-Columbia Center for Living through the Columbia Gorge Coordinated Care Organization.  Center for Living Executive Director Al Barton talked to Wasco County Commissioners about the situation on Wednesday, noting the cuts would seriously impact its ability to deliver programs.  Barton asked Commissioners to sign on to a letter to PacificSource protesting the cut it proposes in the contract it submitted, and Commission Chair Scott Hege said while they need to do that, they need to take other steps as well.  County Administrative Officer Tyler Stone noted this might be an opportunity to seek a new CCO.  Barton said Center for Living offered to take a contract that would have a one-ninth reduction in funding, but that was rejected by PacificSource.

No Timeline For Water’s Edge Reopening

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has gotten about 95 percent of its operations that were housed at Water’s Edge in The Dalles functioning at new locations, but there is no timeline established for re-entering the building.  Adventist Administrative and Operations Officer Jayme Thompson told Wasco County Commissioners on Wednesday that they have had conversations with the Oregon Health Authority on code updates and the need to rebuild around those.  She does not foresee a quick return, but also doesn’t think it will take 12 months to get back into the building.  Water’s Edge suffered serious damage during the severe wind storm the night of December 16.  County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Emergency as a result of that storm, which could help provide some funding help for repairs.

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