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Lead stories
Caption Contest: Springtime squirrel allergies?
We at the News thought of several ideas for how we would caption the above photo, but ultimately decided we wanted our reader’s suggestions as well.
Blossom festivities reflect Hood River’s small-town goodness
We Eat Well — "You can't find gooseberry pie anywhere, but we get it here every year," said Longview's Harry Blair, who ate at the Parkdale Grange Blossom Dinner with his wife, Dorothy, and his brother, Terry, and his wife, Suzie.
Revitalized Little League ready for fun
High points in Saturday’s Little League Opening Day included the ceremonial first pitch — a high ball across the plate — by HRVHS varsity baseball coach Erich Harjo, flurries of fireworks amid teams of chilly but excited young players from T-ballers to teenagers lining the infield. Stands full of parents and grandparents added to the fun as the reconstituted Mid-Columbia Little League kicked off the season with gratitude for youth baseball leaders of the past.
Schools go to staggered start this fall
The Hood River County School Board recently approved new staggered school start and end times for the 2014-15 school year.
Families flock to Jackson Park for community egg hunt
Smokey, Sparky, Bunny greet kids as safety fair blends with hunt
Several hundred young children (with parents’ help) scooped up a total of 6,500 eggs at Saturday’s annual community Easter egg hunt in Jackson Park. Some of those eggs were refilled on the spot and distributed again by “secret egg layers.” The Easter Bunny was on hand, along with Sparky the Firedog.
News
Mid Valley news: Mercado del Valle to open in June
It’s been long rumored that a farmers market was coming to Odell … sometime. This summer, the Gorge Grown Mercado del Valle (Valley Market) becomes a reality.
Japanese Studies at CGCC teaches more than just language
Columbia Gorge Community College’s foreign language program fosters cross-cultural collaboration, problem solving and character development for both students and the community at large.
Rebranded, Gorge FC looks to the future
With new ownership and new name, local semi-pro soccer team forges ahead
Gorge FC hosted Inter United of Seattle Saturday evening at Hood River Valley High School the newly formed semi-pro soccer team’s first home league game since being formed last year. After breaking out with an exciting 2-0 first-half lead off goals from Raul Marquez — both assisted by Felipe Heredia — the home team lost steam in the second half, allowing four goals to finish with a 4-2 loss.
Pet of the Week: Brownie is ‘15 pounds of pure sweetness’
This week volunteers at Adopt A Dog have selected Brownie as the program’s adoptable pet of the week. They describe him as follows:
Sheriff Log for April 23
All calls were responded to within the City of Hood River April 15-21.
Sports
Rebranded, Gorge FC looks to the future
With new ownership and new name, local semi-pro soccer team forges ahead
Gorge FC hosted Inter United of Seattle Saturday evening at Hood River Valley High School the newly formed semi-pro soccer team’s first home league game since being formed last year. After breaking out with an exciting 2-0 first-half lead off goals from Raul Marquez — both assisted by Felipe Heredia — the home team lost steam in the second half, allowing four goals to finish with a 4-2 loss.
High marks for HRV track and Field at Blossom Invite
Eagles take second at revitalized meet
Friday afternoon’s sunny weather illuminated nearby fruit trees in full bloom, providing a fitting backdrop for the aptly named Apple Blossom Invitational at Hood River Valley High School. After many years’ hiatus, the event, once a well-regarded track and field meet, was revitalized this year with the intent of restoring it as an annual occurrence.
Second-half comeback falls short in HRV lax loss to Summit
After opening with a painful 10-2 first half deficit, the Hood River Valley High School varsity boys lacrosse team made some vital adjustments to its defensive tactics and rebounded by outscoring the Summit Storm 7-4 in the second half. The comeback attempt was too little, too late, however, as the Eagles lost 14-9 in the home game Saturday afternoon.
Bucks too much for HRV
Pendleton sweeps baseball, softball in Saturday doubleheader
HRV BASEBALL: Facing the second top-five-ranked team in a week, the Hood River Valley Eagles baseball team was on the verge of snapping a four-game losing streak in a Class 5A doubleheader matchup against the highly regarded no. 3-ranked Pendleton Buckaroos. A late game lead evaporated, though, as Pendleton scored four unanswered runs in the sixth to pull out a 5-2 win over the Eagles in their Columbia River Conference opener Saturday at HRV’s Traner Field.
Revitalized Little League ready for fun
High points in Saturday’s Little League Opening Day included the ceremonial first pitch — a high ball across the plate — by HRVHS varsity baseball coach Erich Harjo, flurries of fireworks amid teams of chilly but excited young players from T-ballers to teenagers lining the infield. Stands full of parents and grandparents added to the fun as the reconstituted Mid-Columbia Little League kicked off the season with gratitude for youth baseball leaders of the past.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for April 23
Lucky to have Walden; Restore access; Sea lions no real threat; PERS and coaches
On Letters: Keep them coming
Readers often ask, “How do you decide which letters to print?”
ANOTHER VOICE: Forget Barrett, find a site that works
The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District has a well-deserved reputation for delivering a lot of public benefit on a small budget. Given that reputation, the District’s recent decision to spend $300,000 in local and state funds on a radio flyer field at its Barrett Drive property is perplexing. The district has identified ball fields as our community’s number one need while a radio flyer field doesn’t even appear on its master plan.
Sustaining Members: LeFevre Awards honor community works
Earth Day approaches, officially on April 22, for its 44th year.
Letters to the Editor for April 19
Honest and kind; The lost is found; Red herring; Kindness of a stranger
Local fire agencies conduct neighborhood practice burn
Events
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Saying goodbye to Rick Hulett (1952-2014)
Longtime Gorge musician performed extensively throughout the years, even during cancer treatments.
Mapping your baseball fandom
Facebook user data shows Mariners dominate Northwest baseball fandom (except for those pesky pockets of Red Sox fans)
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
John Reischman and the Jaybirds play Bingen March 16
Top NW bluegrass band plays at the Bingen Theater!
Gorge Life
Caption Contest: Springtime squirrel allergies?
We at the News thought of several ideas for how we would caption the above photo, but ultimately decided we wanted our reader’s suggestions as well.
Learn about the Grange April 26
Rockford Community Grange celebrates Grange Month with an open house. The community is invited to come see the 100-plus-year-old Grange building and learn about the Patrons of Husbandry.
Book reading examines slavery in Oregon
The History Museum of Hood River County invites the community to “Slavery in the Oregon Territory,” a book reading and discussion with bestselling legal thriller author Phillip Margolin and Oregon history author R. Gregory Nokes, Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m.
Parkdale News: Parkdale Garden Club hosts ‘Hats off to Spring’
The Parkdale Garden Club is hosting this year’s annual Hood River District meeting on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. at the Parkdale Grange Hall, and anyone in the community who is interested in the garden club is welcome to come to the free event.
