Monday, September 30
‘Co-principals’ lead at HRVHS
A one-year marriage of sorts began last Thursday for Steve Fisk and Martha Capovilla at Hood River Valley High School.
Friday, September 27
Students, parents will walk en masse in the Heights
May Street Elementary School students will parade down the Heights business corridor on Wednesday as part of a national fitness and safety celebration.
Obituaries - Sept. 28
Edith J. Hertel
Volleyball team falls twice but shows heart
HOOD RIVER — Welcoming the No. 11 team in the state to town is never an exciting prospect for a young team.
HRV boys limping into weekend showdowns
HERMISTON — Just when the HRV boys soccer team couldn’t afford another big injury, it incurred four more during Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Hermiston.
Soccer girls bully Bulldogs for second win
HOOD RIVER — For the second straight game, the
Sessions resigns under fire
A $49,000 payment to former athletic director Glenn Elliott has led to the resignation of Superintendent Jerry Sessions of Hood River County School District.
Swedish Rotarians get a ‘taste’ of the Gorge
Four Hood River Rotary Club families gave their Swedish peers a “taste of the Gorge” this week.
Artist gains Capitol audience
On the morning of a white-powder scare day, Gov. John Kitzhaber’s comment about the art took on ominous meaning.
Wednesday, September 25
Under a cracked HR bridge, lawmakers view a common problem
In a bi-partisan effort, two state officials climbed scaffolding on Friday to view repairs on a cracked Hood River bridge.
Blue Trick plays Friday at Riverside Grill
Blue Trick returns to Riverside Grill Friday at 9 p.m. In August, the band debuted material from their new CD, “Happy Ride,” at the grill. Friday’s show will feature material from the CD in addition to danceable cover tunes. Blue Trick is vocalist/bassist Christine Brinster, guitarist Michael Brinster, and drummer Susan Franklin. They describe their music as “folksy, bluesy rock with a twang.” Blue Trick has played Portland the the Gorge of late, and Christine said, “We’re looking forward to playing the hometown crowd again.” On Saturday at Riverside Grill, blues guitarist Terry Robb performs a 9 p.m. show.
Obituaries - September 25
Henry C. Holman
Kolb resigns HRVHS post
An interim leadership plan will go into effect at Hood River Valley High School, following principal Ben Kolb’s resignation, which he announced Monday.
HRV fills remaining coaching vacancies
The three remaining varsity coaching positions at Hood River Valley High School have been filled, Athletic Director Mitch Sanders announced this week.
Traffic activist awaits holiday lights
After dedicating thousands of hours to public safety, Mid-Valley farmer Dollie Rasmussen is ready to get back to “everyday” life.
The Tour is On
12th annual Delta Kappa Home Tour Features Diversity
12th annual Delta Kappa Home Tour Features Diversity
Teens will advise City Council
The Hood River City Council is getting younger by the day.
JV football rolls to 3-0 with a 47-point slam
The HRV junior varsity football team posted 40-plus points for the third straight game Thursday (Sept. 19), whooping up on the Summit Storm 53-6 to start the season 3-0.
Sprint hosts ‘Growing Business’ seminar
Sprint will sponsor an Inc. magazine executive seminar on the role of technology in growing small businesses on Oct. 1
Entertainment briefs - Sept. 25
Liquid Foundation flows Friday
Out of the orchards
The pears had never been warmer than they were last week in Laraway and Sons orchards in Pine Grove.
‘Habitat’ looks for homeowners
If your family needs a better place to live but doesn’t have the financial resources to make it happen, the Mid-Columbia Habitat for Humanity affiliate would like to hear from you.
Letters - September 25
Clean canines
Wal-Mart hearing set back until 2003
Company asks for time to address county’s concerns
Company asks for time to address county’s concerns
Bruce Burton elected to dentistry academy board
Bruce A. Burton, DMD, MAGD, ABGD, of Hood River was elected secretary of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) during the second session of the House of Delegates at the Academy’s annual meeting in Honolulu.
Garden Rooms at Lakecliff
View is grand as ever as historic home gets a new look
View is grand as ever as historic home gets a new look
Performing artist Nancy Cook plays at Trillium Cafe Friday
Guitarist and singer/songwriter Nancy Cook returns to Hood River Friday when she plays at the Trillium Cafe from 8 to 11 p.m. There is no cover charge for the show, in which Cook presents an evening of diverse acoustic music, mixing original material from her three most recent releases with new material from her upcoming CD to be released next spring.
Sign up for SAT prep class
The Hood River County School District’s Community Education is offering a SAT Preparation course for high school students. The course is for any student who is preparing to take the SAT test this year.
Tuesday, September 24
HRV cross-country teams coast at Seaside
WARRENTON — Trying to capitalize on a strong first-meet performance at the Sept. 11 Skip Sparks Invitational, the HRV boys and girls cross-country teams traveled to Camp Rilea on the Oregon Coast last Saturday for the Three-Course Challenge.
HRV boys shut down Cowboys for 2nd straight
CROOK COUNTY — Smarting from a bout with the injury bug, the HRV boys soccer team was still able to outlast the Crook County Cowboys last Friday and get its second straight shutout win by a score of 3-0.
Sports briefs
Horizon soccer earns tie with Grant
More records fall as Eagles roll over Summit
Krizman breaks single-game rushing record; team surpasses marks for total offense and points scored
Krizman breaks single-game rushing record; team surpasses marks for total offense and points scored
Soccer girls net first win with scoring outburst
HOOD RIVER — After registering just one goal in its first two conference games, the HRV girls soccer team looked to turn on the offensive jets Friday when it took on league bottom-feeder Crook County.
Friday, September 20
OSP rescued from cuts -- for now
The layoff of 130 Oregon State Patrol officers has been rescinded — at least temporarily.
Cooper Spur Coalition spars with Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows, Ltd., wants to hire a professional mediator to resolve long-standing differences with the Hood River Valley Residents Committee.
Thursday, September 19
Obituaries - September 18
Bonnie Mae Steager
Obituaries - Sept. 14
Aubrey ‘Aub’ Davis
Obituaries - Sept. 11
Delores ‘Dee’ Kelly
Wednesday, September 18
Aspire mentoring program returns at HRV
The Aspire Program at Hood River Valley High School is back for a second year. The program’s mission this year is to build on the foundation put in place last year for connecting students with volunteers from the community.
Sports briefs
Horizon falls to 0-2 with 5-0 loss
Letters - September 18
Buy local food
Ford awards Lucas, Merz
The Ford Family Foundation has named two Hood River area students as “Ford Scholars” for 2002-03.
HRV boys shut down Bend for first win
Soccer girls earn second tie of season at Bend
Soccer girls earn second tie of season at Bend
Lappe response: Think locally, starve globally
By JEFFREY R. BUNCH
River City brings in Portland bands
The Reverend Evan Hadley comes to the River City Saloon Friday. The Portland-based singer/songwriter and guitarist is known for his unique blend of groove-oriented alt-pop combined with many other musical textures and layered over intense rhythms. The line-up features the Reverend on vocals and guitar; Jay Stapleton on jazz guitar; Noah Peterson on saxophones and percussion; Robe Noe on drums; and Luke McKern on bass. The show begins at 9 p.m. with a cover charge.
Friends of Library seeks book donations for sale
The Friends of the Library needs donations of books for the its annual sale, Sept. 26 and 27.
Tuesday, September 17
Volleyball team opens with two tough losses
BEND — The HRV volleyball team began Intermountain Conference competition last Friday, playing two matches after a brutal three-hour bus ride.
County frames new sign code
Hood River county and city officials have negotiated a new commercial sign code for the Urban Growth Area that will protect the Texaco gasoline station near Exit 62.
Krizman and company beat up Benson to start 2-0
HOOD RIVER — For the second straight week, the HRV football team’s performance was downright offensive. Not that the Eagles have been offensive to watch; just that they’ve been offensive to opposing defenses.
HR women's tennis team wins cup
BEND — Margie Byrne of Hood River pulled out a thrilling three-set victory in the deciding singles match last weekend to help the local 3.5 women’s tennis team win the Sunriver Team Cup Challenge.
Wool tradition takes another spin
MT. HOOD — Spinner Shelly Duniphin stepped outside the old building to take a cell phone call.
Smelly, suspicious package forces post office closure
A suspicious mail parcel led to a quarantine of the Hood River Post Office for more than three hours on Friday afternoon.
Monday, September 16
sports briefs
HRV boys soccer BBQ on Tuesday
HRV boys miss golden opportunity vs. Redmond
REDMOND — The HRV boys soccer team knew it would have its work cut out when it traveled to face No. 6 state-ranked Redmond on Thursday.
OSP faces arresting budget cut
Oregon State Police Lieutenant Michael Davidson found it ironic that even as emergency responders were being commended on Sept. 11 for their dedication to citizens, pink slips had begun winging their way to 131 troopers.
CGCC grant will target minority tech students
Through a grant From Intel Foundation, Columbia Gorge Community College will be able to increase its effort to provide opportunities and access to higher education and employment for under represented minorities and women.
Auditions scheduled for ‘A Christmas Carol’
The Hood River Hotel and CAST Theater are teaming up to bring Christopher Schiro’s version of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” to the Hood River community this fall.
Wal-Mart helps raise funds for fire departments
Hood River Wal-Mart employees volunteered their time while local residents volunteered their money Wednesday to support the local fire departments.
HRV girls start Intermountain play with draw
HOOD RIVER — You could have cut the tension with a knife Thursday as the HRV girls soccer team started the new season in much the same way it finished last season — on the ropes.
Author urges diet for the earth
More than 700 people flocked to the auditorium at Hood River Middle School Wednesday night to hear food activist and author Frances Moore Lappe speak.
Eagles XC teams run well at Skip Sparks
HOOD RIVER — Both the boys and girls cross-country teams from HRV made impressive showings Wednesday at their only home meet of the season, the annual Skip Sparks Invitational.
Sept. 11 tribute: ‘Today we remember’
The haunting strains of a lone bagpipe quieted the crowd and drew curious eyes toward the hill above Overlook Memorial Park in Hood River onWednesday, Sept.11.
Wednesday, September 11
Letters - September 11
Clean the Whoopdi
Confidence, team unity key state title run
At first glance, the 2002 HRV boys soccer team looks to have the same level of talent, the same unity, and the same competitive drive as the team that reached last year’s state quarterfinals.
Senior leaders spark soccer girls
Familiarity is the key for the HRV girls soccer team entering the 2002 season.
Pilates Method builds ‘focused strength’
The equipment is simple: a mat, a ball, a roll of Styrofoam, an exercise table. But when they’re used in the Pilates Studio at Second and Oak streets, their effects add up to far more than the sum of the parts.
Tuesday, September 10
Tollbooth worker sees ‘we’re vulnerable’
Like many Americans on the West Coast, Loyd Crown was busy getting ready for work on the ill-fated morning of Sept. 11.
Real Madrid secures title with OT win over Azteca
ODELL — Real Madrid of White Salmon defeated Azteca of The Dalles on penalty kicks Sunday to win the Columbia Gorge Soccer League championship before approximately 400 spectators at Wy’east Middle School.
Crosswalk patrols return
The first day of school netted four Hood River motorists a ticket for failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians using marked crosswalks.
Citizens take walk to celebrate peace
As the sun crept above the trees shading Wilson Park Saturday morning, a crowd of nearly 40 people gathered to chat, sing and begin a one-mile walk through city neighborhoods.
A daughter and mother ask ‘what if?’
Rishell Graves was driving her daughter, Lacey, to school at Columbia High School in White Salmon on the morning of Sept. 11. Lacey was fiddling with the radio, trying to find some music she liked, but all the stations seemed to be airing only news.
Sports briefs
Couples Scramble a swinging success
CGCC-HR link grows this fall
From new college credit offerings during the day and new dual credit opportunities for Hood River Valley High School students to more basic skills course options, Columbia Gorge Community College is expanding its services in Hood River County after voters approved annexing a major portion of the county into the college district last November.
The indecision of a lifetime
Change in travel plans saves life of Mosier woman last Sept. 11
Change in travel plans saves life of Mosier woman last Sept. 11
‘Sweeping’ Challenge
The Dalles’ leaders pay off football bet
The Dalles’ leaders pay off football bet
Vandals damage middle school addition
The shiny new construction at Hood River Middle School was marred by vandalism last week.
Strengthening the homeland after 9/11
By Rep. GREG WALDEN
Colossal Crushing
HRV sets school record for points with 69-36 dismantling of The Dalles
HRV sets school record for points with 69-36 dismantling of The Dalles
Hood River will honor 9/11 heroes and victims
Hood River will host two “red, white and blue” events today in remembrance of more than 3,000 people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the East Coast.
Sept. 11 service: ‘It does change you’
Why go to New Jersey in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001?
Farm worker crushed by tractor, dies
A Lower Valley orchard worker was crushed to death by a tractor on Saturday evening.
First ‘Hoodstock’ gives voice to youth
Musicians donate gigs in festival
Musicians donate gigs in festival
Friday, September 6
Good, clean fun
Mayors bristle over ‘sweeping’ football challenge
Mayors bristle over ‘sweeping’ football challenge
Streich nets Port board position
A small business owner was selected on Tuesday by the Hood River Port Commission to fill the Position 5 vacancy.
Stick to peace in Iraq, speakers say
Two speakers mixed humor with grave warnings about a U.S. attack on Iraq Wednesday at Hood River Middle School.
Tuesday, September 3
Crossing the channel
Calm weather welcomes 434 swimmers Monday
Calm weather welcomes 434 swimmers Monday
Gift adds good news to Horizon
Anonymous donor gives lasting legacy to Christian school
Anonymous donor gives lasting legacy to Christian school
Stover smokes to win jalapeño contest
Fifty people gathered at a tent Saturday and watched three men eat.
Experience, speed make Indians a worthy foe
First-year head coach Steve Sugg leads an experience into HR on Friday
First-year head coach Steve Sugg leads an experience into HR on Friday
Artist paints for public agencies
A Hood River artist will be selling prints of a painting to commemorate Sept. 11 — and donating the proceeds to local emergency responders.
Windsurfer barely misses barge
A windsurfer had a near miss on Friday when he almost collided with an oncoming barge on the Columbia River just west of Spring Creek Hatchery.
Hoodstock 2002 coming this weekend
10 local bands get together for festival this Saturday
10 local bands get together for festival this Saturday
Fall sports start with jamborees
While the HRV football team is recovering Saturday from its first battle of the season, the rest of the school’s fall sports programs will be ironing out their gameplans one final time before Intermountain Conference play begins next week.
Elbo Finn, Hookah Stew at Saloon
Elbo Finn a FolkCore Band, was officially formed in 1994 and brings its eight years of experience to the River City Saloon this Friday. After aquiring Maurice Hille on drums the band quickly went into the studio to record a five song CD. Thimble & the Wheel was released fall of 1995. Almost immediately the first single Freezer Hash began getting normal rotation spins on alternative station KXRK 96.3FM Salt Lake City, Utah. At this time the band focused their attention mainly on saturating the Salt Lake City club market. With the help of Freezer Hash Elbo Finn was playing packed venues week after week. A year after Thimble was released radio time and local performance helped lock down down a strong, loyal following for the Salt Lake favorite. After a year of hard studio work the Finn boys returned with 1997's Cryptogamy Kills Cowboy.
First Friday celebrates year anniversary
Hood River is invited to celebrate with local artists and businesses on Sept. 6 when First Friday celebrates its First Anniversary.