By KIRBY NEUMANN-REA
News Editor
November 20, 2007
It’s “Mother’s” day this Thanksgiving week.
Mother’s Marketplace, on Highway 35, celebrates its 10th year
Nov. 18-21 with free samples, goodies and balloons, and a daily
drawing at 7 p.m. for a newly minted Mother’s T-shirt. (Winner
does not need to be present.)
Chris and Margaret Ohlson opened Mother’s in 1997 in Lyle,
and soon moved the store to Highway 14 in Bingen. In November
2002, primarily because of major road construction, the Ohlsons
moved to Hood River next to Tum-A-Lum Lumber and Windance.
“Some bumpy times followed for us, but thanks to the local
community an amazing rallying of local support carried us
through,” Margaret said. “We are indeed grateful to everyone.
Please come help us say thank you personally.”
The store features an organic vegan deli with hot soup,
pizza, frozen fruit smoothies and a fresh juice bar. Mother’s
also stocks fresh organic produce and has an extensive selection
of bulk foods.
During Thanksgiving week, the store will provide samples of
veggie franks, and serve mini root-beer floats and more.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10
to 3 on Fridays. The store will be closed Thanksgiving Day and
on Friday, Nov. 23.
