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October 2018Inside This IssueResources 2
Economic Impact 3
New Members / Welcomes 4
Advertising Opportunities 4
A Word From the Board 5
Networking & Events 6
Business of the Month 7
Cruise Ship Schedule 8
Get to Know Our Member 8
September Ribbon Cuttings 9
October Ribbon Cuttings 10
Member Focus 10, 11
�e Dalles Area Chamber celebrates 135 years! On September 27, 2018, we hosted a celebration to honor our Chamber Members. �is year’s Membership Appreciation Celebration theme was ‘A Taste of �e Dalles’. Local businesses provided their signature appetizers and beverages for the event, giving all in attendance ‘A Taste of �e Dalles’. Besides local food and drink, the event featured live music by Joshua Cox, a 50/50 ra�e, a business card drawing, and many special thanks to new and longtime members. It was an evening full of chamber members, family, and friends enjoying an evening of gratitude, food, drink, and fun on the Chamber's lawn. �e Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce would also like to give a big thank you to our members who provided set up, prizes, food, and drinks; Freebridge Brewing, Rivertap, Casa El Mirador, Clocktower Ales, Sedition Brewing, Canton Wok, Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ, Spooky's, Zim's Brau Haus, Denny’s, Sunshine Mill, Tierra De Lobos, Gem Ice, Pepsi, H2Oregon, Discover Rentals, Fred Meyers, Spartan Promotions Patti Blagg, NW Natural, and Revell Coy - Farmers Insurance. �ank you all for a wonderful event. We look forward to seeing you at the Membership Appreciation Celebration again next year!
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 2 541-296-2231
Mission Statement“To provide value to our members through advocacy and leadership, promoting a vigorous
economic climate for business, community, tourism, and education.”
How To Contact Your Elected Officials…
Chamber StaffLisa Farquharson President/CEO E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Nevins Director of Tourism E-Mail: [email protected] McClintock Executive Administrative Assistant E-mail: [email protected] Terry Director of Events and Communication E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Goodwin Visitor Services Manager E-mail: [email protected] Caldwell Accounting E-mail: [email protected]
2018 Board of DirectorsChair: Lisa Rundell, Washington Federal [email protected] / 541.298.5585 Chair-Elect: Andrew Myers, Peachey & Myers [email protected] / 541.296.6375 Vice-Chair: Rick Leibowitz, Small Business Development Center [email protected] / 541.506.6121Past Chair: Mindy McHale, Hire Electric Inc. [email protected] / 541.296.5574 Secretary: Sherry DuFault, The Dalles Rotary Club [email protected]: Fritz Ellett, Ellett’s Green Ridge Tree Farm [email protected] / 541.296.3036DirectorsKim Johnson, Renken Farms / [email protected] / 541.296.3024Addie Case, Cousins’ Country Inn / [email protected] / 541.296.2000Shannon Red Cloud, Pure Yoga, LLC / [email protected] / 541.296.5414Bill Timinisky, BET Construction Inc. / [email protected] / 541.980.2886Megan Thompson, Cascade Cherry Growers / [email protected] / 541.980.6753Connie Ford, Zim’s Brau Haus / [email protected] / 541.296.2368Andrew Stanek, Spooky’s / [email protected] / 541.298.2211Randy Anderson, NWCSD #21 / [email protected] / 541.506.3424Mary Gailley, Helping Hands Home Care NW / [email protected] / 541.769.1221Ex Officio DirectorsScott Hege, Wasco County / [email protected] / 541.506.2524David Griffith, Port of The Dalles / [email protected] / 541.296.2271Julie Krueger, City of The Dalles / [email protected] / 541.296.5481
Resources
DIAMOND INVESTORGOOGLE
PLATINUM INVESTORMID COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER
FRED MEYERGOLD INVESTOR
HIRE ELECTRICU-HAUL CO. OF OREGON
CITY OF MOROSILVER INVESTOR
BLUE ZONES PROJECT- THE DALLESBROWN ROOFING
CHERI BELANDER REAL ESTATECITY OF THE DALLES
COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLUMBIA STATE BANKCOUSINS' COUNTRY INN
DISCOVER RENTALSFREEBRIDGE BREWING
GORGE OUTFITTERS SUPPLYGREATER OREGON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
HELPING HANDS HOME CARE NWINSITU
ISU INSURANCE - THE STRATTON AGENCYLILO’S HAWAIIAN BBQ
MCGRATH CHIROPRACTIC HAND AND FOOT CLINICNORTH WASCO COUNTY SD21
ONEMAIN FINANCIALOREGON VETERANS HOME
PLATINUM MARKETING & DESIGN LLCRIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
SKYCAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. STEAMTRAIN GLASS
THE DALLES FITNESS AND COURT CLUBTHE SPRINGS AT MILL CREEK
UNION PACIFICWILSON ORCHARD & VINEYARD SUPPLY
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley107 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510Phone 202.224.3753www.merkley.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden223 DirksenSenate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510Phone 202.224.5244www.wyden.senate.gov
U.S. Representative Greg Walden1282 RayburnHouse Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20515Phone 202.225.6730www.walden.house.gov
Oregon Governor Kate Brown160 State CapitolSalem, OR 97301-4047Phone 503.378.4582Fax 503.378.6827www.governor.oregon.gov
Oregon Senator Cliff Bentz900 Court St. NE S-301Salem, OR 97301Phone [email protected]
Oregon Representative Daniel Bonham900 Court St. NE H-483Salem, OR 97301Phone [email protected]
Oregon Senator Bill Hansell900 Court St. NE, S-423Salem, OR 97301Phone: [email protected]
Oregon Representative Greg Smith900 Court St. NE, H-482Salem, OR 97301Phone: 503.986.1457 [email protected]
Thank You to Our Members Who Supported and Invested in the Chamber
For 25 Years or More!
Bohn’s Printing – 114 Years
Oregon Equipment Co., Inc. – 72 Years
Wasco Title Co. – 68 Years
City of The Dalles – 60 Years
Ray Schultens Motors – 54 Years
The Dalles Veterinary Hospital – 51 Years
Hampton Furniture – 51 Years
Hire Electric Inc. – 48 Years
Columbia Bank – 42 Years
Polehn Farms, Inc. – 33 Years
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council – 33 Years
Columbia View Dental – 31 Years
Oregon Trail Insurance, LLC – 28 Years
Rena Hunley Real Estate – 26 Years
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 3 541-296-2231
Chamber Business Statistics August 2018Chamber Walk-In Count 418Incoming Phone Calls 245Facebook Impressions 176,931
Local Tourism Counts August 2018Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 4,279Maryhill Museum of Art 4,852Old St. Peter’s Landmark 528Wonderworks Children’s Museum 609School District Museum 35The Dalles Wasco Co. Library 12,250TD Farmers’ Market 3,406Fort Dalles Readiness Center 1,100Rorick House 66
Lodging Report 2017 2018% of Occupancy Wasco County 87.9% 83.3%United States 70.6% 71.4%
Residential Building Permits June 2017 2018New Construction 8 8Additions 0 8Alterations 8 18(County) Construction Value $1,798,894 $2,913,776
Commercial Building Permits___ 2017____ _ 2018New Construction 4 26Additions 12 7Alterations 0 15(County)Construction Value $13,176,103 $819,886Source: Building Code Service Department
Wasco County Labor Force August 2017 August 2018Labor Force Status Civilian Labor Force 19,028 19,682Unemployment Rate Seasonally Adjusted 4.2 3.8Non Farm Payroll EmploymentTotal Nonfarm 10,490 10,500Trade Transportation & Utilities 2,020 2,050Leisure and Hospitality 1,550 1,540GovernmentFederal Government 300 300 State Government 370 270Local Government 1,370 1,350Source: Oregon Employment Department
Economic ImpactChamber of Commerce
Visitors for AugustStates: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisana,
Minnesota,Montanna, Nevada. New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina,Vermont,
Washington
Countries: Canada, Italy, Netherlands
Website Statistics for AugustVisitors: 4,901Page Views: 13,118Most Viewed Pages: Home Page, Events Page, Events/Wasco County Fair, Calendar, Events/Cruise �e Gorge
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 4 541-296-2231
Welcome to The Chamber!U-Haul Co. of Oregon
11711 SE 82nd AveHappy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 342-2345 uhaul.com
Valley of Hope, LLCElena Franco
�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 980-7279
Luna DesignsShane Kelly
�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 769-0323
www.LunaDes.com
East Cascades Works404 SW Columbia Street, Suite 200
Bend, Oregon 97702(541) 904-5070
www.eastcascadesworks.org
Dave's Fisheng Guide ServiceDave Eng
Eagle Creek, Oregon 97022503-341-8863
Breezeway Antiques & Gi�s313 East 2nd Street
�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 296-5079
Flow Yoga, Barre, & Fitness402 East 2nd Street
�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 386-9642
www.�owhoodriver.com
Columbia Veterinary Hospital1000 West 6th Street
�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 296-5059
columbiavet-hospital.com
Other Advertising Opportunities:Banner Ad in Website $275/quarter Ad in Chamber Telephone System $90/quarter Square ad on Website $175 quarter Sponsor E-Blast $25 a week Contact Camille Terry, to advertize with us or for more information: [email protected]
Advertising Opportunities
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Happiness Project Book ClubHood River Library 6pm
Give candy to a stranger
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Compliment a stranger
Get someone to do the daily 3
happiness habits
Pick up trash Learn a new joke (and tell it)
Talk to someone at a farmers’ market
Pick a person or a goal to focus on
this week
List your strengths
Include someone new
Reach out to someone you haven’t
seen in a long timeStop and count the
number of things you can hear right now
Do someone else’s chore
Tell someone what you like about them
Complete one small irritating task Take a nap
Listen to music
Send a thank youAttend a new free
class or event
Bite the middle of a pencil for 3 minutes (your brain thinks
you’re smiling)
Walk or drive a different route
Say yes Have a conversation where you listen
more than you talk
Pick a good moment from yesterday
and draw it
Make plans for something happy
next weekendGo for a walk Smile at someone
you don’t know
Let someone go in front of you in line
Come up with a new idea to do then send it to us at
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The Dalles Library 6:30pm The Dalles Library 6pm Hood River Library 6pm
The Dalles Library 6pm Stevenson Library 7pmHood River Library 6pmHappiness At Work Panel Love Languages
The Dalles Library 6pmHappiness Conversations
Hood River Library 7am
White Salmon Library 7am
Stevenson Library 7am The Dalles Library 7am
Hood River Hobbies 4pm
31 days celebrating 3 daily habits scientifically shown to make us happier & healthier
+ Over 350 free Gorge classes & events listed each month at: www.onecommunityhealth.org/events
Leave a kind note in an unlikely place
3 GratitudesThe Daily 3:
an Act of Kindness! a Moment of Silence
Do the 3 habits for the month; Sign up for daily emails of inspiration; Take free classes & activities; Download the free app; Start a happy group; Get happier.
Odell Farmers Market 4pm
Crossing the Divide
Crossing the Divide
Purpose Workshop (In English & Spanish)Purpose Workshop
Purpose Workshop Letting Go Hood River Library 6pm Hood River Library 6pm
Family Games
Hood River Library 6pmGratitude Art Project Happiness For Kids
Culture of Appreciation Culture of Appreciation Culture of Appreciation
Culture of Appreciation
HR Library 8:30am & 12Change Thoughts, Life
Introduce two people
CROSSING THE POLITICAL DIVIDE WORKSHOPMonday, October 1st, The Dalles Library, 6:30 - 8pm
What do conservatives and liberals have in common? We decided that answer was too hard! So instead this workshop looks at the differences, how to value them and how to gain a bit more understanding as we live beside each other in the Gorge. Wasco GOP graciously hosts with Wasco Dems as special guests. All welcome to this 100% non-partisan workshop. www.heidiventure.com
BLUE ZONE’S PURPOSE WORKSHOP Wednesday, October 3rd, The Dalles Library, 6 - 8pm Thursday, October 4th, Hood River Library, 6 - 8pm (in both English & Spanish)Monday, October 8th, The Dalles Library, 6 - 8pm (Spanish)
People with purpose live longer, are happier and more productive. Are you making a difference where you live and work? Each person has an individual set of strengths and talents that can be used to lead a truly meaningful life. Find yours.
LETTING GOTuesday, October 9th, Hood River Library 6 - 7:30pm
“Letting go” is a rejuvenating and enriching practice to do in the everyday flow of life. If you are holding on to ruminating thoughts, grudges, hurts, limiting beliefs, or perhaps clinging to sensations of wanting or insistence that situations “must be” a certain way, this workshop by Ellen Donoghue offers teachings and mindfulness practices to help. www.ardentnature.com
HAPPINESS AT WORK PANELWednesday, October 10th, Hood River Library, 6 - 8pm
Want to be happier at work? Happier people are more productive. Which is why companies like Google, Amazon and Zappos have started investing in different ways to help make their employees happier. Join us for a panel of Gorge companies who will share what has worked (or not) for them both personally and as an organization. We will also hear insights from Blue Zones’ Brett Ratchfordand Culture of Appreciation consultant Heidi Venture.
WHAT’S YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE?Thursday, October 11th, Hood River Library, 6 - 8pm
In this informative and interactive workshop by Melanie McCloskey, learn the basics of core values and the “5 Love Languages”, based on the work of Gary Chapman. www.melaniemccloskey.com
CROSSING THE POLITICAL DIVIDE WORKSHOPFriday, October 12th, Stevenson Library, 7 – 8:30pm
FAMILY GAMES DAYSaturday, October 13th, Hood River Hobbies, 4pm
GRATITUDE ART PROJECTTuesday, October 16th, The Dalles Library, 6 - 8pm
Local artist Jenny Loughmiller will present on the life changing power of gratitude. Participants will decorate a heart for someone they are grateful for to add to the Million Hearts Project, a traveling installation. www.hundredheartsproject.org
A CONVERSATION ON HAPPINESSWednesday, October 17th, Hood River Library, 6 - 8pm
Hosted by Lucy Mason, we will take a look at what "happiness" means in your life and how our definitions can sometimes limit us. www.lucymasonlifecoaching.com
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFEThursday, October 18th, Hood River Library, 8:30am & 12pm
Marla Goldberg leads this workshop exploring what is possible when we question our thoughts and engage our subconscious mind. www.marlameditations.com
HAPPINESS FOR KIDS BY PLAY WORKSThursday, October 18th, Mercado del Valle , 4 - 7pm
CULTURE OF APPRECIATIONMonday, October 22nd, Hood River Library, 7 - 8:30am Tuesday, October 23rd, The Dalles Library, 7 - 8:30am Wednesday, October 24th, Stevenson Library, 7 - 8:30am Thursday, October 25th, White Salmon Library, 7 - 8:30am
This experiential training is designed to help supervisors, managers and HR professionals will learn how to give effective appreciation & will leave with a plan for appreciation in their workplace. Coffee & pastries included. www.heidiventure.com
HAPPINESS PROJECT BOOK CLUBThursday, October 25th, Hood River Library, 6 - 7:30pm
Read the Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (or just the October chapter) and then join us for a lively discussion.
Over 350 free Gorge classes & events listed each month at: www.onecommunityhealth.org/events
F R E E H A P P I N E S S M O N T H E V E N T S T H R O U G H T H E G O R G E
Stop by the Hundred Hearts art show at the The Dalles Art Center
from Sept 4th – 29th
MAKEA HABITHAPPY
Visit the Gorge Happiness Booth at these Farmers Markets: White Salmon 9/11; Stevenson 9/15; Odell 9/20 The Dalles 9/22; Mosier 9/23; Hood River 9/29;
Plus Streets Alive in HR Heights 9/30 and Children’s Fair Pine Grove 10/6
Evento en español
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 5 541-296-2231
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301 Cherry Heights Rd.The Dalles, OR 97058(541) 296-11011-800-548-5487
2025 Cascade Ave., Ste. 101Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1100 • (541) 386-24021-877-386-2402
...bringing service into focusCASCADE EYE CENTER
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Social EventsLunches
CardsFirst Friday Prime Rib
Friday SpecialsGreat value
Consider Joining
Not a golfer - Consider A Social MembershipIniation fee waived with one year commitment$35/ Month plus food assessment $100/quarter
Call Rachel at the club house: (541)296-5252 or Doug (541)980-8610 for DetailsCall Rachel at the club house: (541)296-5252 or Doug (541)980-8610 for Details
It’s October already!!! October brings cooler weather, falling leaves and a host of events, here are just a few. Check out the Community Calendar for a list of all the events coming up the calendar is really full this month. If you have an event and haven’t yet placed it on our calendar please sign onto http://business.thedalleschamber.com/events/calendar/ and add your event.
October is Gorge Happiness Month with One Community Health, every day this month there will be a special challenge posted on Chamber’s website to help make October one of the happiest months of the year.
�ere are only 2 more weeks of the Farmer’s Market, don’t miss out on the great vendors.
Business A�er Hours will be hosted by Sedition Oct. 18th, from 5-7 pm
Renken Farms – Harvest Fest is October 20th, with proceeds bene�ting Mid-Columbia Health Foundation Great ‘n Small Child Development Center, fun for the whole family.
Co�ee Connections will be hosted by Andersons Tribute Center Oct. 30th 7:30-8:30 am
Downtown Trick or Treat Oct 31st, 3-5 pm.
Happy Halloween and have a Happy October. Lisa Rundell Washington Federal
CAREERSSTARTHERE
Learn about local internships through
www.gorgeworks.com
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Thursday, October 18, 2018 5 to 7 pm
208 Laughlin St., The Dalles, OR
Prizes-Food-Drink-Games-Networking
Join us for the October
Business After Hours
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 6 541-296-2231
Networking & EventsNetworking & EventsNetworking & Events
Public Welcome | always FREE | always FUN | Networking at its BEST
Motorcycle Cannonball !
Friday, October 5th, 2018 @ 7:00 amCousins' Country Inn
"Better Business Bureau: How to Handle Customer Reviews"
Presented by Steven MayerMarketplace Director for Oregon Better Business
Bureau Paci�c Northwest" $10 Advance Registration for Members
$13 for Non-Members
WIRED sessions will be held every Wednesday from 7:00am to 9:00am at Kainos Co�ee.
No registration necessary. Get Connected, Give and Receive Business Advice,
Be Heard, Stay Tuned, Come enjoy a cup of co�ee with a new friend! We hope to see you there!
HOURSHOURS
Great Food | 50/50 Drawing | PRIZES | Networking at its BEST | PUBLIC Welcome
HOURSHOURSAFTER
HOURSHOURSAFTER
HOURSAFTER
HOURS
Sedition Brewing 208 Laughlin Street, The Dalles, OR
Thursday, October 18th from 5 to 7 pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 On the Air with Gorge Country Media
7am Y102, 103.1, KLCK
1400 Every Monday
2 Ribbon Cutting The Last Days
of Jesus 5:15p / City Park
3 Ambassador Mtg / 7a
Wired with The Chamber
7a-9a / Kainos Coffee
4 Government Affairs 7a / BBQ Restaurant
5 Power Breakfast “BBB: How to
Handle Customer Reviews”
7a / Cousins’
6
7
PEO: Mission
Possible
12p / Lewis and Clark
Festival Park
8
9 Events Committee
12p
10 Wired with The Chamber
7a-9a / Kainos Coffee
Food, Art , and Wine Committee
10a / Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Columbia Veterinary Hospital
5:15p
11 Government Affairs 7a / BBQ Restaurant
12 Economic Dev Cmte
7am / Cousins’
Ribbon Cutting Flow Yoga, Barre, &
Fitness 5:15p
13
The Dalles Farmer’s Mkt ‘Harvest Festival’ 9a-1p / City Park
14
15 Morning Show 8:35 am / 103.9 KACI
KODL Coffeebreak
10a-11a
Ribbon Cutting Valley of Hope, LLC
5:15p
Board Nominations Due 5p
16 History & Heritage
9a / Chamber
Ribbon Cutting Gem Ice 12:15p
17 Wired with
The Chamber 7a-9a / Kainos Coffee
Exec Board 3:30p–5p / Chamber
Nominations Cmte
5p / Chamber
18
Government Affairs 7a / BBQ Restaurant
Business After Hours
Sedition Brewing 5p-7p
19
20
21 22 City Council Meeting
5:30p / City Hall
23
24 Wired with
The Chamber 7a-9a / Kainos Coffee
25 Government Affairs 7a / BBQ Restaurant
26
27
“Oregon Magic’ Mural
Community Celebration
& Ribbon Cutting
with Travel Oregon
28 29 Ribbon Cutting
Four Seasons Catering 12:15p
30 Coffin Connections Anderson’s Tribute Center 7:30a-8:30a
General Board Mtg
3:30p
31 Wired with The Chamber
7a-9a / Kainos Coffee
Trick or Treating 3p-5p / Downtown
October 2018
Mark Brown Northwest Graphic Works
(541) [email protected]
Izetta Grossman City of The Dalles (541) 296-5481
Katie McClintock Anderson’s Tribute Center
(541) [email protected]
Jorge Barragan Jr.Columbia Gorge Real Estate
(541) [email protected]
Jennifer GonzalesOne Main Financial
(541) [email protected]
Paul TrujillioThe Dalles Chiropractic
(541) 296-8991
Kimberly FischerCountry Financial (503) 676-1023
Megan TaylorAllstate – Big River Insurance
(541) [email protected]
Jack TrumbullAnderson’s Tribute Center
(541) [email protected]
Emily CyphersBank of The West (541) 296-9129
Sherry DuFaultThe Dalles Rotary Club
(541) [email protected]
Kara SimpsonColumbia Bank
(541) 506 0110
Thank you, Ambassadors! The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
Timothy WillisAnderson’s Tribute Center
Willis Celebrant Services, LLC (541) 993-6777
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 7 541-296-2231
Business of the Month
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�e small business of the monthprogram is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by small businesses within �e Dalles community. �e goal of themonthly award is to highlight a smallbusiness and give them extra marketingexposure to aid in growing their business.
We have asked NW Natural, as our 2018 Business of the Year, to select the Business of the Month.
�e business is selected based on theirquality of customer service, willingness to go above and beyond, and overall impact in our community.
�e names Honey bucket, privy, loo’s,dunny, johns, all have one thing in common…. they associate with what many of us term as porta potties. A portable toilet, something we all have used but prefer not to talk about. October’s Business of the month doesn’t have the same feeling about porta potties. �e word is part of Bishop Sanitation’s dailyconversation since they specialize in portablerestrooms and septic tank services.
Based out of Goldendale, Bishop Sanitation prides themselves on providing the most professional service in the Columbia Gorge. Founded in 1962 by Blake Bishop and now owned by Edgar Holbrook since the late 1970’s. Bishop Sanitation has been a big participant in partnering with �e Dalles Chamber to make the outdoor events successful. Bishop Sanitation prides themselves on being a great employer, encourages good customer service, and community participation. Give a call to Bishop Sanitation for your next event and see how they can help.
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 8 541-296-2231
Cruise Ship Schedule
Arrival Date Ship Name Arrival Time Greet Time Depart TimeMonday, Oct 1 Queen of the West 8:30am 8:30am Tuesday 7:00amTuesday, Oct 2 Nat Geo Quest 8:00am 8:00am 2:00pmWednesday, Oct 3 Wilderness Discoverer 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmWednesday, Oct 3 American Empress 8:00pm Thursday 8:30am Thursday 7:00pmThursday, Oct 4 *S.S. Legacy 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmFriday, Oct 5 American Pride 4:00pm Saturday 8:30am Saturday 5:00pmMonday, Oct 8 *S.S. Legacy 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmMonday, Oct 8 Nat Geo Quest 8:00am 8:00am 12:00pmWednesday, Oct 10 Wilderness Discoverer 6:30am Wednesday 8:30am 6:00pmFriday, Oct 12 American Empress 6:00am 8:15am 6:00pmSaturday, Oct 13 Nat Geo Quest 1:00pm 1:00pm Sunday 5:00pmWednesday, Oct 17 American Empress 8:00pm Thursday 8:15am Thursday 7:00pmThursday, Oct 18 S.S. Legacy 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmFriday, Oct 19 Queen of the West 8:30am Friday 8:30am Saturday 7:00amSaturday, Oct 20 *Nat Geo Quest 8:00am 8:00am 5:30pmSaturday, Oct 20 American Pride 12:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pmWednesday, Oct 24 Wilderness Discoverer 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmThursday, Oct 25 S.S. Legacy 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmFriday, Oct 26 American Empress 6:00am 8:15am 6:00pmSunday, Oct 28 Queen of the West 12:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pmWednesday, Oct 31 American Empress 8:00pm Thursday Nov 1, 8:30am Thursday Nov 1, 7:00pm*Ship docking at Marina
Cruise Ship Schedule for October 2018
Get to Know Our MemberRugged Soul is passionate about bring
adventure and good times! We rent backpacking and camping gear, kayaks, and recreational games at an a�ordable price so you can experience adventure and save money. We also provide a diverse amount of events for you to enjoy!! Come alone or bring family and friends! Want a gathering of your own? We provide outdoor recreation rentals (such as chairs, BBQ grill, kayaks, etc.), and site set-up and site take-down services so you can come relaxed, and leave relaxed! Our hours are �exible; we can arrange pick-up times, and we o�er free delivery within a 20 mile radius of our location. Call us today for a quote or to learn more! (719) 246-1168www.ruggedsouloutdoors.com
Join us forpetting zoo (please leave your pets at home)
wagon rides scarecrow makingfresh apple cider carnival gameslive music food and more!
For information or directions call 541-296-3024 or 541-296-7579, or visit our website at renkenfarms.com.
SATURDAY
Oct. 20, 201810 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3050 Three Mile RoadThe Dalles, Oregon
Join us for
FREE ADMISSION — Then purchase ticketsfor designated activities. Food items andseasonal produce for purchase also.
Proceeds Benefit Great ’n Small Child Development Center
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 9 541-296-2231
September Ribbon Cuttings
Rugged Soul�e Dalles, (719) 203-0395
www.ruggedsouloutdoors.com
�e Salvation Army623 East �ird Street, �e Dalles
(541) 296-6417
�e Dalles Chronicle811 East Second Street, �e Dalles
541-296-2141www.thedalleschronicle.com
KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken2700 West 6th Street, �e Dalles
(541) 298-5600
McGrath Chiropractic Hand and Foot Clinic
508 Oak Street, Ste 300Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 436-3401cmcgrathchiropractic.com
2938 E. 2nd St.The Dalles, ORExit 87, Off I-84
541-298-5051
Open Daily 10AM-9PMOpen Until 10pm Summer
Phone-in orders welcome.
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 10 541-296-2231
October Ribbon Cuttings�e Last Days of Jesus, Inc.
October 2nd at 5:15 p.m.�e Dalles City Park (700 Union Street)
Check us out on Facebook!
Columbia Veterinary HospitalOctober 10th at 5:15 p.m.
4330 Rivertrail Way, �e Dalles (Next to Google Work Trailers)
(541) 296-5059www.columbiavet-hospital.com
Flow Yoga, Barre, & FitnessOctober 12th at 5:15 p.m.
402 East 2nd Street, �e Dalles(541) 386-9642
www.�owhoodriver.com
Valley of Hope, LLCOctober 15th at 5:15 p.m.
�e Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce(541) 980-7279
Gem IceOctober 16th at 12:15 p.m.3003 E. 2nd St., �e Dalles
(541) 296-5386
"Oregon is Magic"Mural Dedication by
Travel OregonOctober 27th, Time TBA723 E 2nd St, �e Dalles
Four Seasons CateringOctober 29th at 12:15 p.m.
1535 Bargeway Rd., �e Dalles(541) 340-4456
www.fourseasonscatering.com
Would you like to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony for your business?
Contact the Chamber to schedule. (541) 296-2231 or
THANK YOU CUSTOMERS! NW NATURAL IS BEST IN THE WEST
IN J.D. POWER STUDYFor the sixth year in a row, Northwest Natural
Gas Company (NYSE:NWN) has received the highest score for large utilities in the West in the 2018 J.D. Power Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.
Now in its 17th year, the study measures residential customer satisfaction with natural gas utilities across six factors: safety and reliability; billing and payment; price; corporate citizenship; communications; and customer service.
"�is year, our customers gave us top marks
in safety and corporate citizenship in particular," said David H. Anderson, NW Natural president and CEO. "We value this recognition and thank our employees for their tireless e�orts to exceed customer expectations.”
NW Natural received its highest score – 773 points – in the West large utility segment, which represents utilities serving 400,000 or more residential customers. �is is the ninth time that the company has ranked �rst in the West. NW Natural also posted the third highest score in the nation.
�e 2018 results are based on 56,800 responsesfrom residential customers of the 84 largest gas utilities in the United States. �e survey was conducted between September 2017 and July 2018.
Member Focus
404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 11 541-296-2231
Member Focus ‘Caregiver of the Year’ awarded to
Columbia Basin Care nursing assistant Veronica Quintero, a certi�ed nursing assistant at Columbia Basin Care in �e Dalles, is awarded Caregiver of the Year by the Oregon Health Care Association. �e honor is awarded to an individual who demonstrates a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, sta�, and the long term care profession. OHCA is the largest long-term care trade association in Oregon, representing 1,000 organizations and nearly all long term care providers in the state. Columbia Basin Care, located in �e Dalles, is the region’s onlycommunity-owned, not-for-pro�tfacility for long-term care and short-stay rehabilitation. Founded in 1964, Columbia Basin Care employs 100 people and has served the community for over 50 years. Humble and energetic, Quintero has worked at Columbia Basin Care for three years, and serves as a mentor to new aides, working side-by-side to share proper protocols and procedures, infused with empathy and warmth. “I just like to help,” says Quintero, with a smile and a shrug. �ough young and early in her career, Quintero is a leader who carries a compassion beyond her years, says Aubree Olmstead, executive director of Columbia Basin Care. “Helping is such a natural re�ex to Veronica that she doesn’t even realize compassion is part of her every action, both personally and professionally. Veronica is dedicated and caring, and so deserving of this honor.” Columbia Basin Care is located at 1015 Webber St., �e Dalles, Ore. 541-296-2156, colbasin.com, @Columbia Basin Care.
Columbia Gorge Community College Oct. 16 Speakers Detail Extreme Weather E�ect onAgriculture Cutting-edge research into extreme weather’s e�ect on agriculture, as well as mitigation strategies and solutions, will highlight a special event Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Columbia Gorge Community College Library, �e Dalles Campus. Dr. William Calvin, author of “Global Fever” and �e Atlantic’s 1998 cover story on climate instability, “�e Great Climate Flip-Flop,” and Raz Mason, co-founder of the CO2 Foundation, describe how growing incidences of “deluge and drought” linked to Arctic warming and the jet stream are a�ecting regional agriculture. �is free event is open to all; people working in agriculture are especially welcome. �e event begins with a “meet and greet” from 6 to 6:45 p.m., introductions at 6:45 p.m., followed by workshop, slideshow and Q&A from 7 to 8:30 p.m. �e library is located on the second �oor of Building 1, �e Dalles Campus, 400 East Scenic Drive in �e Dalles. �e CO2 Foundation, based in Seattle and �e Dalles, is a nonpartisan group focused on bridging the urban-rural divide by promoting action-oriented solutions to extreme weather and climate change. For details, visit CO2Foundation.org or email [email protected]. Telephone is (541) 249-5514.
at The Dalles Civic Auditorium
THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES FUNDRAISER IS THE KICK-OFF TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON
YOUR GROUP CAN PARTICIPATE
• Openings for tree decorators of all ages and abilities. • Opportunity to purchase your favorite of 25+ themed decorated Christmas trees
during the live auction. • NEW! Mini trees in the silent auction. • Sponsorship opportunities include: Community Day Sponsor, Red Carpet
Sponsor and Catering Sponsor • Please join us as we raise money for the Bridge to the Future Campaign focusing
on upgrading facilities and technology at MCMC to ensure the best healthcare possible in the gorge.
CONTACT US Call 541-296-7275 or send us an email [email protected] CHECK US OUT ONLINE www.mcmc.net/mchf JOIN THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/midcolumbiahealthfoundation
PRESENTING SPONSOR DECORATING DAY Wednesday, Dec. 5th
LIVE AUCTION Friday, Dec. 7th Tickets $10 each
21 & over event
COMMUNITY DAYSaturday, Dec. 8th 9AM-Noon
Families Welcome – Free Admission
Tree Registration Form Event: Friday, December 7th 2018 7:00 pm Decorating Day: Wednesday, December 5th from 9:00am to 7:00pm
Organization or Family Name
Contact Person
Address
City State Zip
Phone Email
Theme/Name of Tree
Please note if you are decorating the tree in Memory of
Honor of
Specifications for each tree decorated are as follows: No live trees. Trees cannot exceed 7’6” in total height. All tree decorations, stand, skirt and other items used in conjunction with the tree
become the property of the highest bidder and cannot be returned to the tree donor. Remember to securely fasten your decorations to the tree branches, otherwise they may
fall and break during delivery. Please do not use glitter or loose confetti as it is difficult to clean up. No blinking lights please! They are distracting during the auction. No outdoor or metal trees…they are difficult to move.
Description of the tree (if available):
Estimated Fair Market Value
Please return this form to the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation by Friday, November 16th. Mail to: 1700 E 19th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 Fax to: (541) 296-2642 Phone: (541) 296-7275 [email protected]
404 West Second Street • The Dalles, OR 97058(541) 296-2231
www.thedalleschamber.com
Affiliated with:• Associated Oregon Industries• Oregon State Chamber of Commerce• Oregon Festivals and Events Association• Travel Oregon• Columbia Gorge Visitors Association• Oregon Tour & Travel Alliance• Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance• US Chamber of Commerce• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives• Western Association of Chamber Executives
Business After Hours
Coffee Connections
Power Breakfast
Sedition Brewing Company208 Laughlin St, �e Dalles OR
October 18th, 5:00 -7:00 pm
Andersons Tribute Center204 East 4th Street, �e Dalles, OR
Tuesday, October 30th, 7:30 to 8:30 am
Friday, October 5th, 2018 @ 7:00 amCousins' Country Inn
"Better Business Bureau: How to Handle Customer Reviews"
Presented by Steven MayerMarketplace Director for Oregon Better
Business Bureau Paci�c Northwest"
$10 Advance Registration for Members $13 for Non-Members
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