The Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education has filled a vacancy on the panel. Long-time The Dalles resident Carmelo Gamez was appointed to fill position one, which represents Wasco County. The seat became vacant when M.D. Van Valkenburgh stepped aside from the post. Gamez will fill the seat for the remainder of the term, ending June 30, 2017. That position will be on the special district elections ballot next spring.