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Columbia Gorge News www.columbiagorgenews.com Wednesday, July 21, 2021 15 GORGE LOCAL — IN BUSINESS Pistil enjoys success with Hood River storefront, new Portland pop-up shop Alana Lackner ■ By Columbia Gorge News on the weekends and as the summer progresses. He said it’s been great to be more present in the community. Some people might say “We’re proud of our roots that opening a storefront in the middle of the COVID-19 and we wanted to kind of showcase that we’re a Hood pandemic is crazy. Pete Hixson, one of the owners of River brand,” he said. Though their roots will Pistil Designs in Hood River, always be in Hood River, is not one of those people. Hixson said they’ve been Pistil, a brand known for looking at places for other their hats and other acces- storefronts. In fact, they re- sories, has been around for nearly 20 years, Hixson cently opened a pop-up shop said. Up until recently, it was on Northeast Alberta Street in always wholesale, selling to Portland. It will be there for at other retailers. It was also just least until the end of summer, hats, which was a point of and they’ll see whether they interest to retailers. want to continue that, based “We just knew that no one on its success. treated hats like a brand,” Hixson said it may become Hixson said. “They were just a consistent thing throughout an accessory, an afterthought the summer, but they may by (bigger brands). We just also look into pop-up stores thought that someone could in other cities across the treat the hats special and cre- country. “We sell a lot of product ated a brand around that.” in New England and on the While doing wholesale, east coast. I think there’s Pistil always worked out of some places there that could a warehouse. It wasn’t until probably do well with a Pistil November 2020 that they store,” he said. “Or maybe in decided to open an official Colorado somewhere.” store. Hixson said nothing is Hixson said selling directly for certain, but everything to customers has been in- valuable in terms of learning is on the table. They’ve also been expanding their online more about what people sales business. In general, want. “It’s great for us to actually he believes the business is in a position with a lot of watch and see how (prod- potential. ucts) are sold in store,” he “We don’t know exactly said. “We actually have true what we’re doing next,” he data points.” said. “But having your own The store has been a suc- cess, despite opening during store and your own website makes it easier to try things the pandemic, Hixson said. They’ve seen more and more out.” increased traffic, especially Pistil Designs was originally founded in Hood River and managed in a warehouse but now has an official storefront in town, located at 316 Oak St., as well as a pop-up shop on North Alberta Street in Portland. Pictured below is Pete Hixson. Alana Lackner photos ‘Bandit Biker’ visits Columbia Gorge Community College Quality vitamins and supplements. DANIELS health & nutrition Alana Lackner ■ By Columbia Gorge News Columbia Gorge Community College was re- cently visited by the bike-rid- ing Bandit, but don’t worry, nothing was stolen. The bike-riding Bandit, Fernando Rojas-Galván, is no thief. In fact, his mission is to give back. Rojas-Galván is a profes- sor at Clatsop Community College, where their mascot is Bandit the raccoon. As part of a fundraiser to raise money for students’ textbooks, he is currently riding 1,600 miles around the state of Oregon, visiting all 17 of the state’s community colleges. At each college, Rojas- Galván meets with college representatives to discuss textbook affordability. At CGCC, he met with CGCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Vice President of Instruction Jarett Gilbert, Vice President of Student Services Gerardo Cifuentes, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Dan Spatz, and Digital Access and Public Services Librarian Tori Stanek. 10% off one regular priced item. 918 12th St | Hood River, OR | 541-386-7328 Dr. Cullen’s Student of the week Keegan Ku Ku for Global Studies: Jaimie Castro, Keegan comes every day Student to of class the week with a I nominate positive attitude works Jaimie as student and of the week. — Just a high improving achieving student who hard, not only himself, little recognition! but fellow receives classmates as well. (Left to right) Gerardo Cifuentes, Jarett Gilbert, Fernando Rojas-Galván and Tori Stanek pose at the lunch held at Columbia Gorge Community College to celebrate Rojas-Galván’s arrival. Alana Lackner Photo Rojas-Galván said that, as a teacher and educator of al- most 25 years, his experience helps keep him motivated on his ride. “I’ve got I don’t know how many stories of students and names that I think of,” he said. Rojas-Galván’s journey started on July 5 in Seaside, Ore., and is set to end in Astoria on July 25. Those interested in his ride across the state can follow along or donate to the fundraiser at www.clatsopcc.edu/event/ bandit-biking-for-books. Congratulations Keegan Ku, TDHS TDHS Jaimie Ku Castro, Columbia View Dental 1915 E. 19th Street | The Dalles Victor Cullen, DDS 541-296-5677 | Se habla español Rep. Corry appointed to pandemic review task force Rep. Chris Corry, assis- tant ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee, will serve on the Task Force for After- Action Review of Statewide Pandemic Response and Recovery, after appointed to the committee by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins. The task force, which con- sists of 38 members, includes four legislators from both caucuses in the Senate and the House. The committee is charged with completing a comprehensive review of Washington state’s COVID-19 pandemic response in accordance with national standards for emergency disasters. “I’m honored to have been selected for this committee. The pandemic brought un- precedented uncertainty to our families, businesses, and communities,” said Corry, R-Yakima. “As we carefully ex- amine the state’s response to the crisis, we need to find the lessons within it. What did we do right and what did we do wrong? Are there gaps and needs within the healthcare system and other emergency response functions?” Funding for the task force was allocated in the 2021-22 state operating budget. Our new golf courses are open! SAVE 20 % Happy Birthday To The Grey Redhead We love you! 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