Wheat Harvest underway in Wasco County, Oregon - 08/26/10 12:20 PM
It's that time of year again.  The summer heat has put the finishing touches on the wheatfields and wheat harvest has been underway in Wasco and neighboring counties for the last several weeks. Things got started a little later than usual this year due to the cold rainy spring, however the extra rain has produced an above-average crop.
With drought and wildfires in Russia causing them to ban exports for the rest of year and bad weather in Canada, there is a greater demand for U.S. wheat so prices are also above average.  That is welcome news for local farmers and … (2 comments)

40th Annual Dufur Threshing Bee, Dufur, Oregon - 08/17/10 10:00 AM
Last weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the Dufur Threshing Bee in Dufur, Oregon, one of the few events of its kind in the country.  At the "Bee" visitors can watch horse-drawn antique harvesting equipment being used in the fields. This is the only threshing event that uses horse-drawn machinery and demonstrates each step of the process from cutting standing wheat to sewing up bags for shipping.  The event was founded 40 years ago by Everett Metzentine and Bob DePriest.  To mark this years anniversary the families of both men were honored as Grand Marshalls at the Saturday morning parade.      … (2 comments)

3BR/1BA Home for Sale in The Dalles, Oregon - 08/16/10 12:25 PM
This cute one level 3BR/1BA home for sale in The Dalles, Oregon has hardwood floors, a galley kitchen with updated cabinets and new vinyl and paint throughout.  The covered carport and patio has a large storage closet and a breezeway leading to the fenced back yard with garden area and garden shed. Alley access and additional parking pad for RV or...? in driveway.  Move in ready! $143,000  RMLS#10065557  1211 Quinton Street.
Not familiar with The Dalles?  The Dalles, Oregon is a small rural town steeped in history, 80 miles East of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge. It has been a meeting place for … (3 comments)

Curtis Salgado at Music In The Park, The Dalles, Oregon - 08/14/10 02:24 PM
The weather was perfect Thursday evening, warm with just enough breeze.  Curtis Salgado was singing the blues for this months Music In The Park concert at The Dalles City Park.  He is without a doubt one of the finest blues harmonica players in the country. He was dressed warmly all in black but stressed it was more important to look cool than be comfortable!
Curtis Salgado was born in Everett, Washington and grew up in Eugene, Oregon listening to jazz. He became a part of the Northwest blues scene when it was developing in 1972, playing with many musicians over the … (1 comments)

Single Level 4BD/2BA Home for Sale in The Dalles, Oregon - 08/01/10 02:33 PM
This single level home for sale in The Dalles Oregon features 4 Bedrooms and 2 baths with a large back yard.  Updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, new heat pump and all appliances stay including washer and dryer.  Driveway has RV hookup and parking on the West side.  The former garage has been converted to a family room with a woodstove and slider to the back patio. Located in the desirable Columbia View Heights neighborhood with low local traffic. $198,000; 3415 Columbia View Drive, The Dalles, Oregon; RMLS #10053079
Not familiar with The Dalles?  The Dalles, Oregon is a small rural town … (5 comments)

 
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