This week we talk with Lisa from The Dalles Chamber of Commerce. There was quite the controversy on venue location. Lisa clears it up and explains what happened and why. Between construction, weight restrictions, and amount vendors, decisions had to be made.

Cherry Festival Link:

https://www.thedalleschamber.com/northwest-cherry-festival

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This week we talk with the owner of Middle Mountain Recovery, Camron Fortesque. Camron specialized in roadside assistance, off-road winch outs, and several things in between. Camron talks about the life of a tow truck driver and some in vehicle essentials. Host Joey Lick recalls a few stories from his time as a police officer. Check it out and don't forget to follow us on our socials!

Middle Mountain Recovery's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581673097940&sk=about

In this week's episode, host Joey Lick interviews Devco Mechanical Owner Ed. Joey and Ed have known each other for about 20 years. Ed talks about his prior aspirations as a colorblind pilot, owning a business, and the woes and fun of plumbing. If you need any plumbing or HVAC services, reach out to them here!

https://devcomechanical.com

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Host Joey Lick interviews the very talented Joy Reyneke in this week's podcast. Joy talks about growing up in South Africa, moving to several locations, being in the military, and eventually making her way to Maupin, Oregon. Joy LOVES living in Maupin and working in The Dalles.

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Here is Joy's website as well!

https://www.joyreynekephoto.com

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/joyreynekephotography/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/joyreynekephoto

In this episode host Joey Lick interviews The Dalles' own Richard Robinson. Richard moved here in his adult life. He lives in several parts of the US including Reno, Nevada where he met some very famous people! Richard talks about an incident where he was severely injured and a time when he got to meet a former President and his son. He even taught him how to throw a boomerang! Check it out!

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This episode we interview Greg Cummings, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for Synergy One Lending. Greg is licensed in Oregon, Arizona, Washington, and California. We talk about The Dalles, the Columbia Gorge, and what it's like to live here. Greg loves being outdoors including boating and snowboarding. Plus we get in a few good laughs!

Gregs website and socials here:

https://linktr.ee/mortgageman_greg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=50d1a2d2-29eb-4717-9717-f54354afe4e1

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In this weeks episode, host Joey Lick interviews Real Estate Agent Connie Thomasian. Connie is an agent at Windermere Real Estate Columbia Gorge. She is licensed in Oregon and Washington. Connie talks about her life before the Gorge, including a couple crazy stories from Oakland! Connie talks about her favorite things in the Columbia Gorge including windsurfing in Hood River, mountain biking, and the love for the community, especially in The Dalles. Check us out on Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram!

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For our first episode we are interviewing local DJ legend Randy Haines-Twidwell. Randy was the voice of The Columbia Gorge for over 40 years. If you've been to any event or wedding in the gorge when there's a DJ, chances are you've heard his voice!

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