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2011 

  Hood River Middle School Teaches Environmental Sustainability... Hands On!   In 2010, the Hood River Middle School greenhouse and science & music building opened. Built for $1.6 million, the new structure is the envy of the state and a role model for buildings of the future. The 6,300 square fo...
10/23/2011
  Sweet & Charming, This Older Lady Needs You... Meet Mandy!   Mandy is a mature 13 years old, but is still pretty playful and endlessly charming. She just may be the sweetest gal you'll ever meet and would make a perfect older companion to anyone. At a very small six pounds, she's easy to take a...
10/22/2011
  CALLING ALL HEROS! Hood River Fire Is Now Accepting Applications For Volunteer Firefighters   When you live in a small town, the volunteer fire department is the heart and soul of the community. Not only do they protect us all and save our homes in case of a fire, but they are made up the most ...
10/21/2011
  Friday's Foto - Sam's Football Team At Season's End   Our son, Sam, plays on the Hood River/Wyeast Middle School's 7th grade football team. Their last game of the season was last night and it was a heartbreaking end to a difficult season. They lost the game to The Dalles by one touchdown and th...
10/21/2011
  Wordless Wednesday - Sunset on Mt. Adams   I took this photo at Ben's football practice last night at Hood River Valley High School. We're ending practices by 6:30 these days as it's pretty dark by then, a sure sign fall is well underway. The football post-season ends this weekend with the play...
10/19/2011
  Wordless Wednesday - Autumn Colors Begin In Hood River   I took this photo yesterday on my way into work at Hood River Middle School. Although colors have been vivid in the higher elevations for a couple weeks now, in Hood River, leaves are just starting to turn. I also like this picture becaus...
10/19/2011
  Be Prepared To Lose Your Heart To This Guy... Meet Fargo!   This sweet guy can't quite figure out how he ended up at the pound and is pretty sad about it. All he wants is someone to love! Don't you just want to hug him?! Fargo is around two years old and is so sweet all the volunteers at the sh...
10/15/2011
  Arts & Crafts In Hood River For Harvest Fest 2011   Hood River Valley Harvest Festival is going on all weekend in Hood River. It's the perfect time of year to tour the valley, see the fall colors, taste local wine and stock up on fresh fall fruit. And while you're at it be sure to check out the...
10/15/2011
  FOOTBALL! Hood River Tsunami Places 2nd in District With Big Win Today!   It was a blowout in Lyle, Washington today as the Hood River Tsunami beat White Salmon 18 to 0 in the final regular season game of the Gorge Youth Tackle Football League. Our son Ben plays offensive guard and defensive li...
10/15/2011
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10/14/2011
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