Tuesday, December 31
HR police print first ‘Sunshine’ calendar
Hood River County residents now have the opportunity to mark important dates for their own families — while helping those less fortunate.
2002: A rear-view mirror
Here is our annual retrospective on the year’s news in Hood River County and the Mid-Columbia, from the pages of the Hood River News during 2002. This is Part 1 — January through June. Part 2 — July through December, will run in our Jan. 4 edition:
HRV boys win IMC preview over Bend
GRESHAM — The HRV boys basketball team got its first taste of Intermountain Conference competition last Saturday when it faced Bend in the final round of the Barlow Trail Invitational.
The 2002 sports year in review
A small-town sports year for the ages
A small-town sports year for the ages
2003: Building year for Housing for People
By picking up hammers, wrenches, and shovels during 2003, eight Hood River families will earn the “sweat equity” needed to live in affordable homes.
Community rallies around fallen friend
The community of Hood River showed how big its collective heart can be last Friday when more than 200 people came together at Hood River Valley High School to support the Noah Smith Rehabilitation Fund.
Friday, December 27
A quarter century of chords
When Robert “Tony” Klugel first started playing the piano at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, Gerald Ford was president and platform shoes were in.
Sharpshooting Bruins bury HRV with threes
GRESHAM — Trying to forget last Saturday’s home-court collapse against Franklin, the HRV boys took on No. 9-ranked Barlow on Thursday in the first round of the Barlow Trail Invitational.
Love for the game fuels Vesel’s desire
Phil Vesel always saw himself sitting on the bench, wearing a tie and drawing up plays.
Skatepark Committee hosts New Year’s bash
The Hood River Skatepark Committee is ramping up support for its New Year’s Eve fundraiser on Tuesday at the River City Saloon.
The Next Door, Inc. is honored for drug abuse prevention efforts
The Governor’s Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs honored The Next Door, Inc., with its annual Tom Dargan Community Award on Dec. 17. The Dargan awards are given annually to individuals and organizations that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to substance abuse prevention and treatment services around the state.
Santacroce lauded for serving alcohol safely
Marisa Santacroce may not always receive warm thank-yous as she cuts off tipsy customers, but earlier this month she received credit where it was due.
Cold pill purchase yields meth bust
A Wal-Mart security guard suspicious of several large Sudafed purchases took immediate action that led to the arrest of four suspected drug manufacturers from Washington State.
Preventing drunk driving
Cascade Locks kids attach warning labels to alcohol at local stores
Cascade Locks kids attach warning labels to alcohol at local stores
Hidle scores 23, but HRV falls again
MILWAUKIE — The Hood River Valley girls basketball team suffered another setback Thursday night with a 50-43 loss to Milwaukie.
Sports briefs
HRV boys hoops fundraiser Jan. 7
Thursday, December 26
HRV makes statement at Intermountain meet
December 24
HRV wrestlers take fourth at Best in the West
December 24
Christmas giving abounds
‘Hood River opened its hearts’ to families in need
‘Hood River opened its hearts’ to families in need
Friday, December 20
Horizon hoops remains winless
Still playing without three key members, the Horizon Christian basketball team dropped its fifth straight game Wednesday to the Stevenson JV team.
HRMS, Doug’s Sports team up for community
Doug Campbell brought Warren Miller back to town on Nov. 26, but the local skiers and boardheads weren’t the only beneficiaries.
Home is where their heart is
HRV boys slam Gresham for second convincing home win this week
HRV boys slam Gresham for second convincing home win this week
Sports briefs
JV boys win first game vs. Douglas
Casino poll draws mixed reviews
Cascade Locks officials describe as ‘bogus’ the survey that shows opposition to proposed gaming facility
Cascade Locks officials describe as ‘bogus’ the survey that shows opposition to proposed gaming facility
Old worries waft over airshed study
Budget cuts could affect Scenic Area review
Budget cuts could affect Scenic Area review
Hermiston bullies HRV in Intermountain dual
HERMISTON — The HRV wrestling team traveled to Hermison Thursday to test itself against the conference favorite Bulldogs and the Mountain View Cougars in a double dual meet.
Wednesday, December 18
Obituaries - December 18
Masami ‘Min’ Asai
Built by the Bale
In a Hood River County first, Pine Grove couple constructs eye-catching home made of straw
In a Hood River County first, Pine Grove couple constructs eye-catching home made of straw
Letters - December 14/18
Sad without pets
Tuesday, December 17
HRV swim team coasts at Sandy
SANDY — The Intermountain Conference district swim meet is at least two months away, but a group of hard-working HRV athletes is already eyeing state.
Chief stands firm on labor dispute
Former HR police officer says firing was made without cause
Former HR police officer says firing was made without cause
Sports briefs
Wrestlers take on Hermiston Thursday
New year will bring county impound fee
The new year will bring added costs to have a vehicle released from the impound yard.
Eagles annihilate No. 8 in state
Phil Vesel couldn’t have drawn up his first HRV coaching victory any better.
Stoplight turned on in the Heights
First pedestrians cross, cars stop at improved crossing
First pedestrians cross, cars stop at improved crossing
HRV girls lose grip on first win
They had it in the bag. But, for some reason, the HRV girls’ first win of the season just didn’t want to stay in the bag.
Masters swimming catching on in Hood River
It’s never too late to begin a new sport, and it’s never too early in the morning to get started — at least for some people.
United Way falls $15,000 short
Local charity hopes to gather funds in final six weeks of drive
Local charity hopes to gather funds in final six weeks of drive
Monday, December 16
Sports briefs
HR Little League meetings planned
Friday, December 13
Schools appoint Eggers interim superintendent, proceed with search
Rick Eggers will be one of the busiest people in town over Christmas break.
Girls get bamboozled by state-ranked Rams
By DAVE LEDER
Lights making the season bright
Moonlight helped guide judges to illuminated homes and business Tuesday in the annual Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by Hood River Chamber of Commerce.
Lack of snowfall bums out boarders
Winter is here and the natives are restless.
Wyers steps down from Meadows land case
When Hood River County attorney Teunis Wyers opened his office e-mail on Monday he found the latest in a series of “scurrilous” accusations levied against him by two Portland attorneys.
HRV wrestlers perform well despite loss
PORTLAND — It took them a little while to get going, but the HRV wrestlers found a way to scratch their way to victory in two of three dual meets on Thursday at David Douglas High School.
Car prowls dampen holiday cheer
Leaving Christmas presents in your car could prove an irresistible lure for thieves.
Second half struggles send HRV boys to defeat
Two games and two losses into the 2002-03 season and the members of the HRV boys basketball team are starting to realize a few things about themselves.
Stoplight in the Heights
Citizen-driven project becomes reality with Monday ceremony
Citizen-driven project becomes reality with Monday ceremony
Wednesday, December 11
Sports briefs
HRV hoops teams host weekend games
Tuesday, December 10
Ghanaian musician keeps drums alive in Hood River
When Kpani Addy sits down to play his drums, he goes to a different place. It’s a place that resembles his beloved home country of Ghana, West Africa. Depending on which drums he’s playing, he gets into the rhythm with a far-away look. Or a half-smile that verges on laughter. Or he closes his eyes altogether.
KBOO meeting on Sunday
The transmission of KBOO to the Gorge area recently weakened dramatically.
Injuries hamper HRV girls in first game of season
HOOD RIVER — HRV girls basketball coach Tracy Norton realized a few important things about her young ballclub last Friday when Reynolds paid them a visit.
Excelling in ESL
Hard work and parent connections help Hispanic students succeed at HRVHS
Hard work and parent connections help Hispanic students succeed at HRVHS
Christmas events build during peak of season
Here is the latest listing of events to celebrate the Christmas season:
Community helps Lowes find a home
Mother and two sons continue to move on after Nov. 3 fire
Mother and two sons continue to move on after Nov. 3 fire
Five individual champs lead HRV to victory
BEAVERTON — Any opportunity the HRV wrestling team had to sneak up on the Intermountain Conference this season was lost on Saturday when they traveled to Westview High School and won a nine-team invitational tournament with relative ease.
Gorge Winds performs Christmas Concert Sunday
The Gorge Winds concert band, a 45-member adult community band, plays its Christmas Concert on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
Deputies sniff out marijuana grow
A Parkdale man awaits his arrest for growing marijuana in the basement of his home — a practice that law enforcement officials believe has been going on for years.
HRV boys open with loss to Centennial
GRESHAM — The HRV boys basketball team traveled to Centennial last Friday for the first game of the new season for both teams.
Letters - December 11
It’s responsibility
City looks at spike in meter hookups
The cost for new developments to hook up to city water and sewer services could take a giant leap this spring.
G. Williker’s Toy Shoppe opens
G. Williker’s Toy Shoppe is the newest acorn on Oak Avenue.
CAST hosts benefit for FISH
The duo of Cyparski and Guidera will perform at CAST Performing Arts Center, 105 4th St., on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Holiday Food Drive Music Event. The duo will play its unique blend of eclectic acoustic arrangements. Also featured will be Amber Nelson on vocals and George Bentz on bass, as well as a guest performance by 11-year-old Taylor Bentz, who will play his arrangement of a popular Christmas song on piano.
A long look at the Scenic Act
Oregon legislators have proposed long-term monitoring of Columbia River Gorge Commission actions to ensure “fair and equitable” treatment of citizens.
Odell Water gains $1.2 million federal loan
A federal-state partnership that began in 1996 to improve drinking water safety has brought nearly $100 million in federal loan funds and state matching funds to Oregon communities, according to public health officials at the state Department of Human Services.
Fire trucks shine for Christmas
Annual parade finishes in Hood River on Wednesday
Annual parade finishes in Hood River on Wednesday
Obituaries - December 11
Al Flory, Sr.
Public Groovement, Jesus Presley play River City
This is going to be one of the last great shows of 2002 at the River City Saloon.
Monday, December 9
Hospital installs stained glass ‘healing art’
Healing can be transparent at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. “Moongate,” a stained glass by Virginia “Ginny” Kelly now hangs in the hospital lobby, inviting people of all backgrounds to find comfort in its illumination.
Mid-Columbia groups plan varied Christmas events
Whether you're looking for gifts, holiday foods, some Christmas music, cheer or worship, the choices are growing in Hood River and the surrounding area. Here is the latest compilation of events to celebrate the season:
‘Nutcracker’ performances benefit FISH
On Saturday, Dec. 14, two performances of “Scenes from the Nutcracker” are planned at The Hood River Middle School Auditorium, performed by local ballet students of the Columbia Gorge Dance Academy.
Sports briefs
Horizon hoops loses to Stevenson JV
Budget woes leave little holiday cheer
Public agencies search for ways to cover lack of funding for needy families
Public agencies search for ways to cover lack of funding for needy families
HRV swimmers strong in opener
GRESHAM — The HRV swim team matched up against two familiar foes and one unfamiliar one on Thursday at the Reynolds Swim Center.
Awards banquet caps football season
Smiles, laughs and even a few tears marked the end of a memorable season Wednesday night when the HRV football team held its annual awards banquet at the high school.
Parkdale Grange dishes up Christmas cheer
PARKDALE — As the weather gets colder, the Grange ovens just get warmer.
Dog leash law still on hold
New animal ordinance would tighten county leash law
New animal ordinance would tighten county leash law
Wrestlers wrangle Reynolds in Mt. Hood rematch
HOOD RIVER — Being down 18 points before a dual meet even starts can spell the end for most wrestling teams.
Wednesday, December 4
Sessions will leave on Jan. 1
The Jerry Sessions saga is about to end.
Fruit for thought
‘Catch the bus,’ organic grower says, as School Aid embarks in Hood River
‘Catch the bus,’ organic grower says, as School Aid embarks in Hood River
Downtown First Friday ends an artful first full year
and RUBY BRUNK, News intern
Full week of music at the Saloon
It’s time to wear off those pounds of turkey from Thanksgiving and get your body to the River City Saloon for a week of body-shaking music.
Obituaries - December 4
Verna Deskin
Visitor Information Center opens
A grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will take place at the new Hood River Downtown Visitor Information Center located downtown, Friday at 5:15 p.m., in conjunction with the First Friday Event. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort operates the new center with the support of a grant from the Hood River County Visitors Council.
HR City Council waives library fees
The City of Hood River has waived more than $20,000 in fees to aid construction of the new community library.
Murray’s opens second store on Tucker Road
Long-time Odell building has been vacated, will go up for sale
Long-time Odell building has been vacated, will go up for sale
Sports briefs
High-school athletes earn state honors
Map change favors Meadows
Ski company land gains footing on revised county resort map
Ski company land gains footing on revised county resort map
Metsger and Smith head for ’tough times’
Legislators look ahead to next session
Legislators look ahead to next session
Recruitment opportunities
HRV athletes, past and present, speak about the college recruiting process
HRV athletes, past and present, speak about the college recruiting process
Coach helps build stronger wrestlers, people
Hood River Valley assistant wrestling coach Jeff MacKay is rarely the tallest guy in any room.
Letters - December 4
Behind the ‘mask’
Monday, December 2
Out of the Gates, fast computers arrive at library
Patrons are treated to state-of-the-art equipment through help from grant funding
Patrons are treated to state-of-the-art equipment through help from grant funding
Two-Teunis twist casts doubt on Wyers ethics charge
A Portland attorney has apparently erred in his second attempt to have Hood River County Counsel Teunis Wyers taken off the case of a disputed land exchange.
ODOT plans Odell Highway realignment
Erroneous information on the first advertisement for Wednesday’s Oregon Department of Transportation open house raised safety concern with some Hood River citizens.
School district seeks community input on superintendent hiring
Needed: new school leader.
Port fits key piece in waterfront puzzle
Officials purchase industrial property from local company in efforts to help complete master plan work
Officials purchase industrial property from local company in efforts to help complete master plan work
One student’s hopes for the superintendent search
By ERIK HIDLE