The Dalles Chronicle February 9, 2003 Compiled by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, February 9, 1983 A plan for registration of bicycles in The Dalles suggested by Police Chief Paul Nagy was approved by The Dalles City Council at its meeting Monday night. Under the plan, bicycles can be registered for a period of three years for a $1 fee. The registration is not mandatory, but police will charge a fee of $2 to owners of unregistered bicycles that are recovered or impounded by police. 40 Years Ago, February 9, 1963 Participation in Recreation Department sponsored activities during January totaled 5,414 children and adults according to figures released today in the monthly attenance report by Recreation Director Tom Ward. Sledding, made possible by the snow storm the last week of the month, brought out the greatest numbers - 1,430 youngsters and 135 adults. Coach Gary Sathr's Maupin (Oregon) Redsides cushioned their Deschutes League lead over Culver (Oregon) Friday night with a sizzling 82-56 win over the visiting Bulldogs. The Redsides remained undefeated in league play with a 4-0 record. Lawrence Peetz scored his season high with 27 points. 60 Years Ago, February 9, 1943 In winning the first game of a two game series, The Dalles high school Indians last night defeated the Bend (Oregon) Lava Bears 34 to 22. During the first half Bend led all the way. In the first few minutes after the second half opened the Indians made three field goals to take the lead and were never headed thereafter. Ross Nelson, substitute forward, had six points to lead The Dalles. He made two field goals out of three shots at the basket and two free throws out of two chances. 100 Years Ago, February 9, 1903 With eleven divorce cases coming before the circuit court this term for settlement, County Clerk Lake is endeavoring to do his part by granting a few marriage license: A.J. Eastman and Miss Lenora L. Wallace, of Hood River (Oregon) being the latest to be made happy. S.W. Childers has sold his ranch and sheep business at Columbus (Washington). The price is reported to be $20,000, and Phillips & Aldrich of Goldendale (Washington) the buyers. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/for recently updated information regarding Wasco County Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail