Wednesday, October 30
Letters - October 30
Stop brake noise
Folk musicians perform in ‘house’ concert
Folk musicians Curtis and Loretta will play a house concert on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., at the home of Kristen Dillon and Paul Blackburn in Hood River.
Big Island Shindig plays Halloween
Miles Ahead takes their name and their desire to push the boundaries of musical excellence from the legendary Miles Davis. However, this band is no weak homage or cliche ridden cover group. The group doesn't even have a trumpet player. The musicians are bright new voices, creating new music, extending new vistas in jazz which you can hear tonight, starting at 9:30 p.m. at the River City Saloon.
Tuesday, October 29
Krizman sets new school, state marks
Jacobe Krizman needed only 204 yards against Crook County last Friday to become the first rusher in Oregon 4A football history to cross the 2,000-yard mark during the regular season.
Elliott to be honored by OHSBCA
Former Hood River Valley High School Athletic Director and baseball coach Glenn Elliott will be inducted into the Oregon Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday in Tualatin.
Hood River ferment
Vintners want valley recognized as a world- class growing region
Vintners want valley recognized as a world- class growing region
Cross-country teams finish fifth at district
After two months of preparation, the HRV cross-country teams finally got a chance to test their mettle against the Intermountain Conference’s best on Saturday at Drake Park in Bend.
Seven businesses busted for underage alcohol sales
Fines range from $600-$1,600 for tickets
Fines range from $600-$1,600 for tickets
Exotic dancers take stage in Hood River bar
Exotic dancers took center stage at the Red Carpet Inn last weekend in performances that packed the house.
Obituaries - October 30
Eva Lynch
City moves again on annexation
The Hood River City Council has taken the first step toward fulfilling its new five-year plan to annex several hundred acres of “urban fringe” properties.
Eagles escape Crook County on last play
PRINEVILLE — It was only fitting that HRV’s biggest test of the season came against Crook County, because those crooked Cowboys almost stole a critical Intermountain Conference game from the Eagles last Friday night.
Watson shows vibrant pastels at library
The Hood River County Library doesn’t let a little thing like complete upheaval interrupt its regular programs for long. Local art is once more finding its way to the walls of a long hall connecting the several rooms housing library materials at temporary quarters in the old Sprint Building on State Street.
City manager cleans up on mayors’ bet
CASCADE LOCKS — A racing duel between two mayors last Sunday ended well for both parties — but perhaps not so tidily for unsuspecting Hood River City Manager Lynn Guenther.
Lava Gear lets business flow naturally
Like most good things in life, success in the outdoor clothing industry is all about location.
Soccer girls polish off undefeated season
The HRV girls soccer team finished what it started last Friday, completing an undefeated 2002 campaign with an 8-2 win over sixth-place Crook County.
Mountain View tries to steal second from HRV
A look at the HRV football schedule earlier in the season may have told the Eagles that they would have a cakewalk in the final two weeks.
Monday, October 28
Obituaries - October 23
Darrel Anderson
Letters - October 26
Don’t start war
Letters - October 23
Slow down
Friday, October 25
Museum Week takes area students through all walks of history
MARYHILL, Wash. — It was the stuff of legends.
Hiker, artist reflects on long life in HR Valley
Lois Talbot calls herself a “PK.” A preacher’s kid. You know, the ones who get in the most trouble.
Trolling for a costume? Haunt these rental shops
Halloween is coming.
Sports briefs
Wrestling officials meeting Monday
New playground is ready for kids
The new playground equipment is up at Wilson Park and the construction barrier came down today so curious children could give it a try.
Eagles XC teams look to find stride at district
All the training over the past two months boils down to one final meet for the HRV cross-country teams, as they run today at the Intermountain Conference district competition in Bend.
ANOTHER VOICE Don’t swallow the anti-Measure 27 information
By BRIAN CARLSTROM
Superintendent search proceeds
Two firms will present proposals to school board at special meeting Nov. 6
Two firms will present proposals to school board at special meeting Nov. 6
Candidates for U.S. House split on Iraq
Democrat Peter Buckley and Republican Greg Walden express differences on many topics
Democrat Peter Buckley and Republican Greg Walden express differences on many topics
Holmstrom receives 2002 Klahre award
Anne Holmstrom from Cascade Locks was awarded the 2002 Klahre Award presented at the Mid-Columbia Symposium of Children on Oct. 4. The Klahre Award was started in 1987 to recognize volunteers who have made outstanding achievement on behalf of children. Volunteers from Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania counties were honored at the 2002 ceremony.
HRV boys enter playoffs with six-game win streak
Most teams that win six games in a row have a tendency to get overconfident. But not the HRV boys soccer team.
Health officials ready for arrival of deadly virus
Virus looms on Oregon’s horizon
Virus looms on Oregon’s horizon
‘Bye, bye, Sugar Bugs’
Hood River children’s dentist will buy back Halloween sweets
Hood River children’s dentist will buy back Halloween sweets
Soccer girls silence Pendleton for 7th shutout
It wasn’t their finest effort of the season, but the HRV soccer girls still earned a shutout and guaranteed themselves the Intermountain Conference’s No. 2 playoff seed with a 5-0 win over Pendleton on Tuesday at Westside Field.
Thursday, October 24
Eagles go for four straight in Prineville
With a state-playoff berth already in the bag, the HRV football team will go for four in a row on Friday when it travels to Prineville to face the 1-4 Crook County Cowboys.
Solid road-trip effort ends long season for HRV volleyballl
With nothing but pride at stake, the HRV volleyball team was unable to overcome its powerful
Wednesday, October 23
Sports briefs
Winter sports night Oct. 30 at HRV
Soccer girls grab hold of second with crucial win
Saturday’s home showdown with Mountain View could have been the biggest game all season for the HRV soccer girls.
Global Funk plays twice at Saloon
Global Funk Council brings its unique brand of urban dance music, combining a funky rhythmic foundation with elements of jazz, latin, and reggae to the River City Saloon for two big shows on Oct. 28 and 29. Both shows at 9:30 p.m. and there will be a cover.
HR County Museum hosts Chautauqua program
The Hood River County Historical Museum is sponsoring a Chautauqua presentation by historian Nancy Appling entitled “Forbidden Fruit: The Apple in History, Legend, and Literature.” The free program begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at the museum.
Valley shows off its best at Harvest Fest
Good weather, good crowds grace event’s 20th anniversary
Good weather, good crowds grace event’s 20th anniversary
Musical ‘Les Misérables’ opens at Bowe Theater Nov. 1
After thrilling audiences in Paris, London, New York, and 70 other cities around the world, the epic musical “Les Misérables” is coming to Hood River. The show opens Friday, Nov. 1, and runs for 10 performances, Nov. 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16.
Boys dial in dual wins to seize second place
BEND — While the HRV football and girls soccer teams solidified their hold on second place last weekend, the boys soccer team inched closer toward first place with road wins over Summit and Mountain View.
Comeback effort gives HRV sixth win
Krizman crosses 300-yard plateau for third time and scores five more TD’s
Krizman crosses 300-yard plateau for third time and scores five more TD’s
Cyparksi & Guidera at Pub
Cyparski & Guidera, with special guest Amber Nelson, will be playing on Oct. 25 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Copper Salmon Pub on the Hood River waterfront, next to the Hood River Inn.
House District 52 campaign stays focused on issues
Patti Smith, Larry Cramblett avoid bickering in 2002 bid for Oregon house seat
Patti Smith, Larry Cramblett avoid bickering in 2002 bid for Oregon house seat
Mayors take wheel in go-cart ‘test’ race
Cascade Locks Mayor Roger Freeborn is taking to the road with a new community event.
Prepare for scares, and for fun, in local Halloween activities
Local organizations are already scaring up events to celebrate Halloween. Here they are — and don’t be afraid to let the Hood River News know, at 396-1234, of any not listed here:
‘Lewis and Clark spoken here’
Bicentennial group, headed up by Kathy Watson, plans for large influx of visitors to the Gorge
Bicentennial group, headed up by Kathy Watson, plans for large influx of visitors to the Gorge
Hood River woman jailed on embezzlement charges
By CANELA WOOD
Saturday, October 19
Eagles start slow, but finish Pendleton fast
The Hood River Valley offensive machine rolled on Friday night as Jacobe Krizman and the Eagles came from 18 points down to beat Pendleton 59-42.
Friday, October 18
Pendleton offers little mercy to HRV
PENDLETON — When a team is still looking for its first win of the season, the last thing it wants to do is face off against the league’s only undefeated team.
Candidates say keep Cascade Locks school
Four contenders for state offices spoke out this week against the proposed closure of the Cascade Locks High School.
Second-half fury ignites HRV attack
Something the HRV boys soccer team has been unable to do the past three outings is play its game for the entire 80 minutes.
Girls eye first with home double-header
Every year about this time, the HRV girls soccer team begins to settle into what most sports fans refer to as “crunch time.”
Horizon builds momentum for Tuesday showdown
Nothing soothes the pain of a heartbreaking road loss more than two blowout wins at home.
IMC playoff picture beginning to solidify
Depending on the outcome of Friday’s Pendleton/Hood River Valley showdown, the Eagles’ road to the playoffs could be cut and dry.
Wednesday, October 16
Letters - October 16
Sounds new
Candidate forums set in HR, Cascade Locks
Groups with interests in agriculture, education, social services and international relations will pose questions Oct. 22 at the only election forum scheduled during the fall campaign season in Hood River.
Obituaries - October 16
Nancy ‘Sis’ Hinman
Tuesday, October 15
Sports briefs
Summit Snowboard Team meeting
Harvest Fest returns to Hood River
Harvest Fest fills the Hood River Expo Center Friday through Sunday, and takes in numerous events and attractions throughout the Hood River Valley.
Grappling over the Gorge
Hearing reveals deep divide over ‘cumbersome’ Scenic Act
Hearing reveals deep divide over ‘cumbersome’ Scenic Act
Hadley, Area 54 at River City
The Reverend Evan Hadley, is a Portland-based singer/ songwriter and guitarist known for his unique blend of groove-oriented alt-pop combined with many other musical textures and layered over intense rhythms. Friday the Reverend will play at the River City Saloon beginning at 9:30 p.m.
HRV boys bounce back to beat Bend
BEND — Still seething from last Tuesday’s loss to Redmond, the HRV boys soccer team took to the field Friday looking for some measure of redemption against fourth-place Bend.
Harvest fest headliners
Local bands make good music this weekend. From bluegrass to breaking boards, the entertainment schedule will be a full one at the Expo Center
HRVHS chemistry students visit nuclear reactor
By ERIK HIDLE
Negative ads heat up Senate race
A spate of negative campaigning has erupted between two candidates in the State Senate District 26 race — and both contenders wish they didn’t have to go in that direction.
CAST production opens Oct. 25
Cast opens its fall production Oct. 25 for a three week run. The show is Edward Albee’s “Three Tall Women,” directed by Greg Gilbertson. The winner of the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Albee’s play explores the long life and triumphs of an admirable older woman as she reflects back on life, love, estrangement, and heartbreak. It is both a reflection on survival as well as a monument to dying with grace.
Youth gymnasts seek perfect marks
A limber group of youth gymnasts is beginning to hone its competitive skills at Gorge Gymnastics this fall.
Cross-country teams struggle in district tune-ups
BEND — Seeking to maintain even ground with the other Intermountain Conference runners before the Oct. 26 district meet, the HRV cross-country teams took to the course against the Northwest’s best last Saturday in Bend.
Mid-Columbia Sinfonietta hosts Fall Concert
The Mid-Columbia Sinfonietta, directed by Dorothy McCormick, presents its Fall Concert on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hood River Middle School auditorium.
Defense grinds out win over Redmond
REDMOND — No one on the HRV football team expected that last Friday’s road trip to Redmond would be easy.
Monday, October 14
Girls win to stay alive for first
Undefeated and in third place. That’s where the HRV soccer girls found themselves before Thursday’s home match with fourth-place Bend.
Sports briefs
Horizon takes forfeit win over C.L.
Letters - October 12
Don’t look away
City scores top EPA award
The city of Hood River and its wastewater treatment plant operator have received a top award for using recycled sewage as a fertilizer on agricultural soils.
Foundation poured for library addition
A roof on the old part and walls on the new are the main tasks in the next few weeks at the Hood River Library renovation project.
Shocking numbers revealed during drug forum
Maija Yasui tossed candy to the crowd at Wednesday’s community drug forum as incentive for answering her questions correctly. But the Kit Kat Bars did little to sweeten the ugly statistics she rattled off about drug use and related behaviors among Hood River County’s teens.
HRV boys bury Bears to rebound from loss
The HRV boys soccer team bounced back from last week's tough home loss to Redmond to defeat fourth-place Bend 3-2 on Friday. HRV stands at 6-1-2 and in third place in the Intermountain Conference with a home matchup against Hermiston on Tuesday. While not looking past the Bulldogs (4-3-2), HRV preparing for a more difficult challenge Saturday when it will face first-place Mountain View in Bend. The Eagles must also get past Summit on Friday afternoon, and then hope to be in prime condition Saturday morning for the pesky Cougars.
Mobile meth lab harbors deadly gas
Officer notices suspicious odor during vehicle investigation
Officer notices suspicious odor during vehicle investigation
School leaders fall under scrutiny
The Jerry Sessions situation remains unsettled.
Wal-Mart hits roadblock
Oregon Department of Transportation vetoes ‘flawed’ stoplight plan
Oregon Department of Transportation vetoes ‘flawed’ stoplight plan
Larry Larson walks entire Oregon Coast
Larry Larson saw his life flash before his eyes last month as he walked along Highway 101.
Interns gain news work experience
By RUBY BRUNK
Harvest Fest returns to Expo Center
In its 20th year, the Hood River Harvest Fest features fresh fruit and produce from the Hood River Valley and throughout the Northwest Oct. 18-20.
Wednesday, October 9
Obituaries - October 9
Mabel Lucas
Hood River woman raises ‘Child Shield’
Laurie DeCrow of Hood River has been named as a new independent agent for Child Shield, U.S.A., a national organization dedicated to the safety of America’s children.
Sports briefs
Dynamos meeting tonight at HRMS
'Mouse' finds new home
Mouse has a house.
Bead by Bead
Gallery presents first-of-its-kind display of an ancient art
Gallery presents first-of-its-kind display of an ancient art
Wolff stirs a rich, unique tale of poverty, triumph
With every award-winning book she writes, the sphere of influence of author Virginia Euwer Wolff gets a little bigger. But she still manages to connect with her roots in the Hood River Valley.
Letters - October 9
Yes to Measure 27
Smoke-free bowling offers breath of fresh air
New smoke-free policy at Orchard Lanes spares bowlers’ lungs
New smoke-free policy at Orchard Lanes spares bowlers’ lungs
Tuesday, October 8
Volleyball team struggles through growing pains
By DAVE LEDER
CAST holds auditions for winter show
CAST Performing Arts Center is planning for its winter production, “Getting Along Famously.” A play by Michael Jacobs, it is the story of a highly successful author of 16 action-packed spy thrillers.
Festivities kick off new traffic signal project
A mild breeze rippled over 12th Street and set the festive balloons bobbing at Monday’s kickoff ceremony for a new traffic light in Hood River.
Chalk dust settles on sidewalk art contest
Toon Hight wins among adult artists, Reyes, Zanmiller, Crumpacker, Rayle win kids awards
Toon Hight wins among adult artists, Reyes, Zanmiller, Crumpacker, Rayle win kids awards
Truck hits Mt. Hood scenic train
Only minor injuries sustained in accident
Only minor injuries sustained in accident
County curbs street racing
Parkdale family pushes for stiffer speeding penalties after death of teen daughter
Parkdale family pushes for stiffer speeding penalties after death of teen daughter
HRV focuses on staying up after big Bend win
The HRV football team may be 4-1, but if you ask coach Mitch Sanders, the Eagles aren’t patting themselves on the back just yet.
Eagles rushing attack bowls over Bend
HOOD RIVER — Jacobe Krizman left little doubt Friday why he is the state’s top rusher, leading Hood River Valley to a 56-39 win over Bend at Henderson Stadium.
Kids, dogs and athletes rally together for S.O.
Special Olympics supporters from Portland to The Dalles showed up in numbers last Saturday for the second-annual Step-Up for Special Olympics fundraiser.
KIHR reaps Oregon Broadcasters’ awards
KIHR’s “Mid Columbia Today Show” has received the Oregon Association of Broadcasters’ award for Best Public Affairs Program on radio.
Entertainment briefs - October 9
Kooken & Hoomen at River City
New owners turn Big Easy into Sol Luna
A new restaurant in Hood River will be a bit of a Dutch treat.
Monday, October 7
Girls cross-country still finding stride
Three weeks remain before the Intermountain Conference district meet, and the HRV cross-country girls are still trying to narrow the gap between themselves and No. 1 Christy Paul.
Students, parents enjoy ‘Walk To School Day’
Walking to school was never so festive.
School board readies to meet after upheaval
The Hood River County School Board meets Wednesday for the first time since September’s administrative upheaval.
HRV boys bombard Buckaroos
HOOD RIVER — It should have been a lot easier, but in the tightly bunched Intermountain Conference standings, the HRV boys will take three points any way they can.
HRV girls approach double digits in win
PENDLETON — When you’re playing against teams in the lower half of the league, it can be easy to let down your guard.
Eagles outmuscle No. 10 Bend
HOOD RIVER -- Jacobe Krizman left little doubt Friday why he is the state's top rusher, leading Hood River Valley to a 56-39 win over Bend at Henderson Stadium.
Boys cross-country keeps pace
In the sport of cross-country, it’s all about gradual improvement and peaking at the right time.
Awareness and Treatment
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital installs new mammography unit
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital installs new mammography unit
Perseverance pays off
Stoplight campaign reaches goal; signal ceremony on Monday
Stoplight campaign reaches goal; signal ceremony on Monday
‘Friends,’ Sen. Ferrioli trade barbs
State Sen. Ted Ferrioli issued a strong rebuke this week over the way business is done in the National Scenic Area.
Wednesday, October 2
Letters -- October 2
No Meadows ‘Stew’
Obituaries -- October 2
Edith J. Hertel
Tuesday, October 1
Eagles fall short in attempt to halt Hermiston
HERMISTON — One of most agonizing things about a loss — especially an overtime loss — is hindsight: “What could we have done differently to win the game.”
HRV girls continue offensive roll in Bend
BEND — After scoring 13 goals and allowing none over the past two games, the HRV soccer girls had a pretty good idea they were doing something right.
Boys soccer stays in hunt with win, tie
HOOD RIVER — The HRV boys soccer team got its first taste of playoff fever last weekend when two of the Intermountain Conference’s top teams rolled into town for back-to-back showdowns.
County updates rural land maps
The Hood River County Planning Department is updating land-use maps of Odell and Parkdale to determine which areas are open to future development.
Blue pounds out title with line play
Anyone who followed Gorge Youth Football this season would have to agree that the best two teams in the league resided in Hood River.
Meadows wins bid for new chairlift
‘Vista Express’ will provide easier access for beginners
‘Vista Express’ will provide easier access for beginners
Radio KMSW begins broadcasting
Tuesday morning, The Dalles Mayor Robb Van Cleave “flipped.”
Fast-paced offense leads Bend attack
Game preview for Homecoming 2002
Game preview for Homecoming 2002
Chalk art highlights October First Friday
First Friday returns to downtown Hood River Oct. 4, from 5-8 p.m., bringing tastes of local visual and performing arts at the first Art Walk of the autumn season.
Real people. Real situations.
‘Les Misérables’ cast brings inspiration to Portland’s homeless
‘Les Misérables’ cast brings inspiration to Portland’s homeless
ALO, Freewillinsoul at River City
This Friday at the River City Saloon, Freewillinsoul from Portland will play its funky, upbeat, acoustic/electric fusion of blues, bluegrass and rock. Original songs propelled by infectious grooves create a melting pot for the six piece ensemble which includes two guitars, bass, drums and male and female vocals. This is their debut performance here at the River City and this should prove to be a jammin good time
Entertainment briefs - Oct. 2
Bead work at Columbia Gallery
Sports briefs
McIsaac’s helps support HRV football
Youngsters learn water survival skills at HR pool
Late morning during weekdays at the Hood River Aquatics Center is usually a quiet time, the only action coming from a few solitary lap swimmers plying the lanes in the big pool.