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A8 Hood River News, Saturday, January 24, 2015 Teen donates to ‘Locks of Love ‘ Ruby Guenther, 17, a ju- nior at Hood River Valley High School, donated 12- inches of her hair on Dec. 29, 2014, to Locks of Love. Guenther’s hair was cut by Patricia Martin at Gorge Style Salon on 13th St., Hood River, because the stylist “had worked with Locks of Love in the past so she knew how to put my hair in pony- tails and prepare it to have inches taken off,” Guenther said. She was inspired by older brother Nick, who has also donated hair to Locks of Love. Guenther, a compa- ny dancer at Columbia Submitted photo Ruby Guenther Gorge Dance Academy, was especially pleased that Locks of Love will make wigs free of charge if a fam- ily cannot afford one. “This experience was re- ally eye opening and fun due to helping kids and giv- ing back,” she said. Locks of Love is a non- profit organization that turns donated hair into wigs for children who have lost their hair due to long- term hair loss due to med- ical diagnosis and treat- ment. Locks of Love is a yearly participant at the Co- lumbia Gorge Relay For Life event, where a variety of participants step up for a hair cut to support people who have experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy. Photos buy Kirby Neumann-Rea CUB SCOUT CAKES: Damian Solozano listens as auctioneer Greg Borton cajoles a $200 winning bid for Damian’s first-place cake, while Scoutmaster Alex Marquez looks on. The eight-member Pack 378 created cakes for its annual auction at Odell Methodist Church Wednesday, raising about $2,000. In second and third in the Lego-themed contest were Austin Marquez and Seth Millan. Walker sisters win art, essay awards from Sons and Daughters of Pioneers Sisters Abby and Johanna Walker have won the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pio- neers (SDOP) 2015 Junior Awards in their respective age groups, announced SDOP Ju- nior Award Committee Chair Maryjane Davey earlier this month. They are the daughters of Eric and Tr- isha Walker of Odell. Abby, 15, is a sophomore at Hood River Valley High School. Johanna, 10, is in fourth grade at Mid Valley Elementary. Both are Junior Members of the SDOP and will receive their respective awards at the annual banquet Feb. 15 in Clackamas, Ore. Abby won in the grade 9-12 category with an essay titled “What Being an Oregon Pio- JOHANNA WALKER'S winning art entry depicted a scene from the pioneer migration to Oregon. neer Descendent Means to Me,” earning a cash prize of $200. Johanna won in the grade 1-4 category with an art project de- picting a scene from the migration to Ore- gon, earning a $50 prize. Johanna’s work is at left; Abby’s essay will be published in full in the Jan. 28 edi- tion. It begins this way: “Starting in the early 1840s, whispers of a new territory rich with opportunity were beginning to reach the ears of those living in the east. Its name was Oregon, and it promised a fresh start for whomever dared make the journey west. It was the start of a mass exodus. Brave settlers craving better lives took their fates into their own hands, packed what they could into covered wagons, and left their old lives behind. They knew what they sought would be dangerous to obtain, and that many would not survive. But they were determined to fulfill their dreams, or to die trying. “My ancestor Catherine Abbott was one of them. At the age of 10 she left her home of Council Bluff, Iowa, and began the treacherous journey west.” The girls researched their winning en- tries by interviewing family members and online sources. They have been to a number of Oregon Trail landmarks. Applicants had to be Junior Members in good standing with SDOP. Winning entries had to follow a number of contest guide- lines. The Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pio- neers is a nonprofit pioneer heritage asso- ciation that was organized and incorporat- ed on June 13, 1901. All direct-line descen- dants of pioneers who arrived and settled Submitted photos ABBY, LEFT, and Johanna Walker, at home. in the early Oregon County, Oregon Terri- tory or Washington Territory prior to Ore- gon statehood (Feb. 14, 1859) are eligible for membership. The goals of the organization are to educate interested persons in the his- tory of the pioneers and restore and pre- serve historic locations without sacrificing any of their significance. A number of events and activities — such as the Junior Awards contest — are available to members of all ages. For more infor mation, email Merle Miller, mp- miller@eoni.com. Kids’ events to plan for in February Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea KIDS SOUP candidates get to talk directly to au- dience members about their projects. ■ Feb. 20 — Second annual Aporkalypse Now, 6 p.m. at Spring- house Cellars. A benefit for Helping Hands Against Violence pitting local chefs against each other in judged bacon recipes. Entertainment in- cludes a bacon eating contest. ■ Feb. 21 — Third annual Fa- ther-Daughter Dance, 6-8 p.m., Hood River Elks Lodge, sponsored by Gorge Young Life. $30 per couple, $10 for each additional daughter; tickets at Shortt Supply. ■ Feb. 26 — Kids Gorge Soup, 6 p.m., Celilo Restaurant. Eat a soup meal and hear young people pitch their business or community project ideas for a chance at the “grubstake.” The deadline for Gorge Soup for Kids is Feb. 9. Young people starting a busi- ness or community project may vie for cash awards at the Feb. 26 soup dinner. Buy tickets at brownpapertick- ets.com/event/888297. Applications can be found on G o r g e S o u p ’s we b s i t e : g o r g e - soup.word-press.com. Applications must be handwrit- ten, mailed, and posted marked by Feb. 9. Treat your little Valentine with a Pietro’s Gift Card Remember to shop your local Hood River WalMart for all your sweetheart’s needs. From Candy to Jewelry we have it all! 2700 Wasco Ave. • Hood River, Oregon • 541-387-2300 Get An Early Start & G a l l e r y o f Ga me s 2DN 6W +RRG 5L Y HU 2U HJRQ (541) On A Healthy Smile 107 2nd Street, Hood River • 541-386-1606 Growth & Development • Specializing in all children (Birth to 21 years) • Braces • Hospital Care • Cavity Prevention • Happy Kidz, Healthy Smiles, for a lifetime! J. Kyle House DDS, FAAPD Pediatric Dentist Steven Wohlford DMD, FAAPD Pediatric Dentist (541) 387-8688 • 419 State Ave., Ste. 4, Hood River www.akidzdentalzone.com
