Weekly Mountaineer May 6, 1864 MARRIED In La Grande, Baker county, Oregon, April 2*d, by Reverend J.W. Laurence, Charles Schellworth of StuttGard, Germany, to Miss Margerite Booney, of Marysville, California (Brooklyn papers and MARYSVILLE APPEAL please copy). 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed ‘net deals — comparison-shop your local providers here. https://broadband.msn.com

Weekly Mountaineer September 8, 1883 MARRIED In the parlors of the Umatilla House, September 6, 1883, by Reverend J.D. Flenn*r, Lucius Clark and Miss Ada Benien, both of Wasco County, 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software — optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1

Weekly Mountaineer September 8, 1883 DIED In this city, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Mamie Moabus, aged nine years, daughter of Mrs. Ann Moabus. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418

Weekly Mountaineer September 8, 1883 BORN At the Umatilla House, September 1, 1883, to the wife of Mr. Fred Mu*ler, a daughter, Weight 10 pounds. (WALLA WALLA WATCHMAN please copy) 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new MSN 9 Dial-up — fast & reliable Internet access with prime features! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=dialup/home&ST=1

Weekly Mountaineer September 8, 1883 BORN In this city, September 6th, to the wife of P.J. Nickols, a son. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new MSN 9 Dial-up — fast & reliable Internet access with prime features! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=dialup/home&ST=1

Weekly Mountaineer September 1, 1883 MARRIED In this city, August 29th by T.A. Hudson, J.P., Mr. Charles Jenson and Wilhelmina Wise. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software — optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1

Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire community for their sympathy and assistance extended to us in our late bereavement. Their acts of kindness will ever remain green in our memory. signed Mrs. E.A. Walker A.M. Walker 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx

Weekly Mountaineer February 12, 1880 DIED (communicated) Albert G. Doyle died at his late residence on Eight Mile Creek, in this county, January 2*[1 or 4?]th, 1880. He was a native of Illinois and a graduate of the Cincinnatti Medical College - "Eclectic School." He had been a great sufferer for 30 years with that terrible disease scrofnia. Death to him was not unexpected; he had "set his house in order", and when the message came it found him with his business all arranged and ready to go. He had been a member of the M.E. Church [Methodist Episcopalian] for a great many years. A large concourse of friends and neighbors attended the last sad ceremonies of our departed friend, and listened to a discourse from the scripture - "Blessed are they who die in the Lord." 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software — optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1

Weekly Mountaineer February 12, 1880 In this city, some three weeks ago, to the wife of Mr. George F. S*mpson, a son. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Let the new MSN Premium Internet Software make the most of your high-speed experience. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/prem&ST=1

Weekly Mountaineer February 12, 1880 Thursday, January 29, 1880 In this city, on the 6th instant, to the wife of Mr. J. Fredden, a daughter. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software — optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1

The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Thursday, December 23, 1897 page 4 DEATH OF MRS. PERRY MORGAN This morning about 7:30 o’clock Mrs. Alice Morgan, wife of Perry Morgan, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Taylor on Dry Hollow. Mrs. Morgan has been ailing for some time, growing steadily worse since the death of her child in August of last year. She was 26 years of age, and has lived in The Dalles since her sixth year. Among those who knew her she was a great favorite, being of the sweet, gentle disposition calculated to make friends and to keep them. Nothing definite has been decided as to the funeral, relatives being expected from the valley; but will probably be held on Saturday. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new MSN 9 Dial-up — fast & reliable Internet access with prime features! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=dialup/home&ST=1

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files The Dalles Chronicle January 11, 2004 20 Years Ago, January 11, 1984 A circuit judge today refused to give the Antelope [Oregon] School Board $32,000 or let It sell its bus and two suits involving Rajneesh control of the board marched forward. At Issue is a suit by the county to have a court declare the legal membership of the board and The reimbursement of public funds by the board, and a suit by citizens preventing the sale of the Antelope school bus. Judge William L. Jackson of the Baker County Circuit Court is hearing the cases. The Dalles high school wiped out a school single game scoring record and junior center Kris Schwab tied the record for most points in a game in the Indian girls’ 81-26 Mt. Hood Conference thumping of Columbia Tuesday night at Kurtz Gym. The Indians 81 points Broke the old mark of 71 set last year against Centennial. 40 Years Ago, January 11, 1964. Wasco County has employed a general manager for the expanding Columbia Basin Nursing Home. County Judge James Hunt said the county court has appointed Wasyl E. Adkins, a native of Montana and a former Auburn, Washington resident with Extensive Air Force personnel experience to manage the Home. The county institution Had 72 patients as of Thursday. Completion of the new wing now under construction Will add 40 beds. Allen Tom of The Dalles and Milton Morgan of Ione [Oregon] were elected to office In the National Association of Wheat Growers at this week’s convention in Amarillo, Texas. Tom was announced Friday as the new vice president and Morgan was named To the organization’s executive board. 60 Years Ago, January 11, 1944 On Monday of last week, F.L. Ritter of the enforcement division, Portland OPA, Investigated the rationed food situation at Maupin [Oregon] and Tygh Valley [Oregon]. He returned again on Thursday accompanied by Mrs. P. Gallagher of the district legal Staff to conduct a local trial at the local war price and rationing board office. Prominent Town citizens found to have beef or beef in their lockers or illegally transferring meat Without surrendering points to OPA for cancellation, were called in and their cases heard Before board members with Mrs. Gallagher acting as judge. A total of 1088 points were Tailored from two No. 4 books, 1092 from two other books and 418 from five other books. Bernice Swett, 22, arrested on a vagrancy charge, was sentenced to five days in jail, With the unexpired portion of the sentence suspended provided she would leave the City. She accepted the offer, as made by Glenn O. Allen, justice of the peace and left on The stage for Idaho, her former place of residence. 80 Years Ago, January 11, 1924 Drilling for coal, which began a few weeks ago on the property of J.L. McInerny, near The second bridge of the Chenowith Road, will be resumed tomorrow if weather Conditions permit, it was learned this morning. Inclement weather and snow have held Up the operations and it was intended to begin again today. The police were searching the “jungles” below First street today for a thief with a stomach ache. Four cans of sardines which had been swelled with a poisonous gas And which had been laid aside in the E.C. Pease warehouse behind the department Store were stolen during the night. 100 Years Ago, January 11, 1904 Another young boy, Clyde Harper by name, hailing, he says, from Baker City [Oregon] Was arrested last night for vagrancy and given three days to work out his fine on our streets. The majority of tramps these days are mere lads and the question which presents Itself is, where are their parents? They are the responsible ones. H.T. Shearer, who has been at the hospital suffering with blood poisoning and whose Family are quarantined with scarlet fever, is reported as improving very satisfactorily. Five hundred people attended the rabbit drive near Echo [Oregon] yesterday, when 4000 bunnies, met a cruel death. During the excitement, Miss Jessie Boyd, a sister of T. M. Boyd of this city, was struck in the face with a club and her forehead cut open. She swooned, but a physician who was present dressed her wound and last night she Was resting easily. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ High-speed users—be more efficient online with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/prem&ST=1

History Mystery Photo The Dalles Chronicle January 11, 2004 [Text Only] Congratulations to Michael Glover, the lone sleuth who was able to identify the scene as A shot of the “downtown” section of the former community of Kingsley [Oregon], once Located about seven miles south of Dufur. The town was platted in 1893, about the time This photo was taken, but never incorporated. At one time, Kingsley boasted a store, blacksmith shop, saloon and other buildings and It was on the main highway from The Dalles to California, but when U.S. 197 was built, It bypassed the town. That, and the choice of the Great Southern Railroad to extend Its line to Friend instead of Kingsley, caused the town to wither. The name Kingsley came at the suggestion of The Dalles postmaster, Elizabeth Wilson, Who had been reading “Westward, Ho!” a book by Anglican clergyman, teacher and Writer Charles Kingsley, which was much admired at the time. According to the Wasco County Historical Society, the photo shows “Carl Roth, Dan Roule, Bill Roth, Jack D., George Hillgren, and, in cart, Jim Thrall and Boynton.” We also ran an ad from 1923, featuring Spickerman Bros, Plumbing. We weren’t Expecting any response to that, but Bill Elton called and said that the Spickerman Brothers were George and Art, and he was familiar with the family because he’d Married George’s daughter Helen, and that Helen’s sister Shirley became Shirley Sawyer. For photo queries, contact Rodger Nichols 541-506-4603; [email protected] or fax: 541-298-1365. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Learn how to choose, serve, and enjoy wine at Wine @ MSN. http://wine.msn.com/

Surnames: Pulliam, Yarber, Raile, Reed, Thompson, VanDyke George William Pulliam, 85, a resident of The Dalles, died at the local hospital On Thursday, October 16, 2003. He was born August 12, 1918 in Sisters [Oregon], the older of 2 children to Grover George and Fannie Lucretia (Yarber) Pulliam. He moved with his parents And younger brother to the Celilo [Oregon} area when he was a child. He Graduated from The Dalles High School in the class of 1936 and served in the U.S. Army during WWII, stationed in North Africa. After the service, George returned to The Dalles and worked as a meat cutter. He worked at The Dalles Meat Market, Brady’s Grocery, Sawyer’s Thriftway and Retired after 30 years. He married Alice Helen Raile on July 5, 1953 in The Dalles. He was an active member of The Dalles Evangelical Church, Senior Center, Eagles And Moose Lodges. He enjoyed building projects and all forms of dance with His wife including waltzes and square dancing. George is survived by his wife, Alice, of 50 years, The Dalles; his daughter And her husband, Marsha and Dennis Reed, Tigard [Oregon]; his son, John G. Pulliam, The Dalles; 2 grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and Lorenna Thompson; Sarah and Rob VanDyke, both of Portland, and one brother, John Pulliam, Denver, Colorado. Viewing visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on Monday, October 20, from 2 to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Funeral services will be held at The Dalles Evangelical Church on Tuesday, October 21 at 11 a.m. with Tim Clemenson officiating. Interment will follow at The Dalles Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Road. Memorials may be made to The Dalles Evangelical Church, 1001 E. 12th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 or Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. The Dalles Chronicle October 19, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Surnames: Lapping, Setters, Kuhnhausen, McPherson, Pimley Christopher (Chris) Edwin Lapping, was born November 19, 1953 in Eugene [Oregon]. He had been missing for three years since going elk hunting near Coquille. His family and friends searched extensively and he was discovered In the canyon where his truck was found on August 15, 2003. He lived his early childhood out of Coos Bay [Oregon] until his family bought A farm in 1967 above Lyle [Washington]. He graduated from Lyle High School and Later moved to the Grants Pass/Medford [Oregon] area where he has lived for The last 25 years, working at mills and finally as a pipe layer in construction. He loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time elk and deer hunting with his bow. He shot in several 3-D Archery shoots. He was known as a very successful salmon Fisherman on the Rogue River and also for the last 10 years enjoyed playing Golf and downhill skiing. He is survived by his partner, Dawn Hall; a son, Conan Lapping and a daughter, Tenaya Lapping, from Grants Pass; his father and mother, Jim Lapping, Scappoose [Oregon] and Betty Setters, Lyle; a sister, Terry Kuhnhausen, Glenwood [Washington] niece, Melody McPherson, The Dalles; and three nephews, Randy Pimley, Las Vegas, Nevada and Kitt and Travis McPherson, Tillamook [Oregon] Family and friends are invited to a three day camp out at Leidl Campground October 24-26. The campground is on the Klickitat River [Washington], seven Miles east of Glenwood. There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. on October 25 at the campground. There will be several signs for directions from Highway 14 to the campground. The Dalles Chronicle October 19, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Expand your wine savvy — and get some great new recipes — at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com

Surnames: Craven, Padgett John Patrick Craven, 33, a former resident of The Dalles, died in Salem [Oregon] Friday, October 10, 2003. He was born June 9, 1970 in Redmond [Oregon], the youngest of eight children to Joseph C. and Barbara Jean (Padgett) Craven and grew up in Portland and The Dalles. He is survived by his wife Christina; his daughter in The Dalles; three brothers, one in Bend [Oregon]; one in Portland; four sisters, two in The Dalles; one in Portland; one in Washington; 11 nephews; four nieces and Several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at Spencer Libby and Powell Funeral Home Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. Private cremation will follow at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory. The Dalles Chronicle October 17, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com

Surnames: Actis, Gozzano, Grimes, Davis Frank Charles Actis, Sr., 93, a resident of The Dalles area since 1969, died at A local care facility Thursday, October 16, 2003. Frank was born May 27, 1910 in Walkerville, Montana, the youngest of three Children to Frank and Elivia (Gozzano) Actis. He grew up and attended schools In Butte, Montana. He married Ruth Eleanor Grimes on September 20, 1929 in Anaconda, Montana and They lived in Montana until moving to The Dalles in 1969. He had several small businesses in Montana and sold insurance. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and enjoyed people. He is survived by his son and his wife, Frank C. Actis, Jr. and Peggy, Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren and their spouses, Steve and Teresa Actis, Katy, Texas; Elaine and Chris Davis, Edmond, Oklahoma; Frank J. Actis, Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight great-grandchildren, John, Cecilia, Brian, Laura, Jeff, Tony, Lisa, Kevin; and four nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by His wife, Ruth in May 1996. Viewing visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on Sunday, October 19, 2003 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday, from u:30 to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Todd Unger officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 41, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. The Dalles Chronicle October 17, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer for dial-up Internet access. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

Man Killed When Struck By Train By Jesse Burkhardt for the Chronicle A New Jersey man was struck by a westbound train just west of the White Salmon [Washington] River on October 10 [2003]. Robert Mickschultz, 36, of Trenton, New Jersey, was dead at the scene. According to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the victim pulled His car off State Route 14 and parked next to the tracks across from Cook- Underwood Road at approximately 4 p.m. He stopped on the tracks to take Photographs, and apparently did not hear or see a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) freight train coming. SCSO Undersheriff Dave Cox said Mickschultz was killed instantly. “It’s pretty tragic. He was taking a photo of Mt. Hood [Oregon] from the tracks,” Cox said. The spot where Mickschultz was hit was on a relatively straight and open stretch of track. Gus Melonas, BNSF’s regional director of corporate relations said the Intermedial train was on its way from St. Paul, Minnesota to Portland when The accident happened. According to Melonas, the crew was blowing the train’s whistle, and the Victim’s friend was yelling that a train was coming. “Apparently he didn’t hear, and was struck. It’s unfortunate for all of us involved,” Melonas said. Cox pointed out that people tend to believe that trains will be very loud as They approach, but that’s not always the case. “I’ve been down on the tracks before during searches, and sometimes you can’t hear them coming. Especially if the wind is blowing just righ, you can’t hear them,” he explained. BNSF has “No trespassing” signs posted near the site where Mickschultz was Killed, as well as signs that specifically warn of trains approaching at high Speed. “I know Burlington Northern is pretty frustrated about it. We’ve had several meetings with them,” Cox said. Cox added that there have been three other train-pedestrian fatalities in Almost the same spot in recent years. He also pointed out that every Fourth of July he has observed people Trespassing along that stretch of track to get a clear view of Hood River’s [Oregon] fireworks display. Melonas said there have been 77 train-pedestrian fatalities in the state of Washington over the past five years. He added that BNSF will soon launch a new Safety campaign to teach people about the dangers of trespassing on tracks. ‘BNSF will be hosting an education program soon,” Melonas said. “We’ll be talking to the high schools in Lyle [Washington] and White Salmon in the near future to address safety. Our message to the public is expect a train on any track, at any time, in any direction. With the recreational activities the Gorge offers, this can be a special problem. We are asking the public to exercise safety at all times. “Last year, 540 people died while trespassing on railroad property throughout the United States,” said Dennis Jenson, general director of police operations for Union Pacific. “Trespassers sometimes are killed because they are not expecting a train to come along. Walking on the railroad right of way is dangerous and against the law.” Jenson added that trespassers are subject to arrest for violating laws and Possibly face jail time or fines. The Dalles Chronicle October 16, 2003 page A3 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason A. Simila, son of Delbert A. Simila of The Dalles, recently departed for a six-month deployment while assigned to the Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, based in Norfolk, Virginia. Simila is one of more than 6,500 sailors and marines aboard the ships of the USS Enterprise carrier battle group. Carriers like the USS Enterprise are deployed throughout the world to maintain U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. Simila is a 1999 graduate of Hood River [Oregon] Valley High School of Hood River, and joined the Navy in June 1999. The Dalles Chronicle October 15, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Expand your wine savvy — and get some great new recipes — at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com

Surnames: Durbin, Rupert, Evans Mary S. Durbin, 82, a former resident of The Dalles and Hood River [Oregon], Died October 6, 2003. She was born in Yakima, Washington and married Willard Durbin on October 7, 1937. She lived in The Dalles for 20 years, in the Hood River – White Salmon [Washington] area for 15 years and in Portland for two years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gladstone Park Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Hood River Garden Club. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Richard L., A. William and Robert N. Durbin; her sister, Barbara Rupert; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia J. Durbin Evans. Graveside services were held October 7 at the IOOF Cemetery in The Dalles. Arrangements are by Cornerstone Funeral Service. The Dalles Chronicle October 9, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Expand your wine savvy — and get some great new recipes — at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com