Faith and respect are the glue that holds the Riveras together
For Jorge and Gavina Rivera, faith is the glue that has held their marriage together through the trials and tribulations of the last four decades.
Life’s many changes kept things interesting for the Kollases
The constant in Paul and Maria Kollas’ life together has been its inconstancy — from the very beginning of their marriage in 1962.
The ‘Picking experience’ grew into steadfast love
“We enjoyed spending time together, and we had the same goals,” Mary Ellen Picking said of the longevity of her marriage with Chuck Picking, 90.
Ewings learn and grow over 55 years
It took a little while for Royal and Joan Ewing to get in sync, but once they did, nothing could pull them apart.
Kaleidoscope: Mentoring
What works, who's involved, and how to help
‘You are an important part of some lucky child’s life right now.’ That’s how Bob Camillucci put it to a gathering of mentors on a recent Saturday morning. Camillucci, a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge, and himself a mentor, was addressing fellow “Bigs” and supporters, but he could have been talking about nearly any program in the community where caring adults meet on a regular basis to provide guidance, teaching and friendship to young people.
Mentoring opportunities
ASPIRE; Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge; Community Education; Mentor for Success; Project Invent; SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
Balloons, not blocks: Mentors use relationships to help youths
In his National Mentorship Month proclamation in January, President Barack Obama wrote, “Mentors know that helping a child unlock his or her full potential starts with care, guidance and support. find the strength within themselves.”
Kaleidoscope: Bullshot Crummond
Complete with monocle, physical farce returns to the Hood River stage
The next CAST play provides more derring-do and devilish deeds than you can shake a stuffed duck at.
Kaleidoscope: A ‘rest’ becomes a life’s work
When former Hood River resident Laurel Patrick began traveling regularly to Mexico in the early 1980s, she wasn’t thinking about its unique biodiversity or how she could bring attention to the many species that filled the region. But then she created El Refugio de Potosí — and that is exactly what she has done.
In the wake of Sandy: Hood River firefighter helps in aftermath
Last year Hood River Fire Marshal Peter Mackwell’s work took him to New York City, where he saw an oddly familiar scene: tents where firefighters were cooking outdoors.
Kaleidoscope: The ear in review
Because if you can’t make fun of yourself once in a while, you’re taking life far too seriously
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A New Year, a New Day At The History Museum of Hood River County
On Jan. 6, The History Museum of Hood River County will reopen its doors to the public after being closed for nearly a year.
Share the Warmth: a way to give back
What can we all do to help our community during the holidays?
‘Everybody’s got the spirit’
Once again, the Hood River County Christmas Project has spread Christmas cheer to families who might not have had any otherwise.
