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Shannon’s Trivia Winner: Creed riding the winner’s train

There were 21 correct answers including our own Sheriff, Lane Magill. So, we took those entries to the roundhouse and pounded the names and numbers as flat as a penny left on the tracks. We put those pennies in our hobo bag of chance and boiled it in our Buddy Burner until the train pulled out, and we ran halfway down the tracks reaching for the last open car. Ian Creed was inside the door holding out a hand like a magician. In his palm was the penny, lucky number 17 - our train hoppin’ winner.      

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Shannon's Trivia Revolver: How many restaurants have operated here?

Tell us Puzzlers, since Dairy Queens move to Cherry Heights Road, how many restaurants have occupied this space at the corner of Fourth and Union Streets in The Dalles? Email your answers to tom@cccnews.com and all responders with the right answer will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift certificate to Shannon’s Ice Cream. Answers must be submitted by Sunday, June 23 at 10:23 p.m.

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Cool Oasis lands shady award

The two-story home flanked by gorgeous birch trees sports some of the largest Rhododendrons in The Dalles. Hydrangea and roses and astute detail to ground cover make this home a shaded cool oasis, especially during warm summer days when you can often find Bev and Al on the front porch talking with friends and neighbors.

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