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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 B7 Photo by Larvick Media LEARN MORE What: GO! Solar Launch Party When: Tuesday, Feb., 3, 2015, 6-8 p.m. Where: Full Sail Brew Pub, 506 Columbia St. ‘Solarize’ campaign starts with launch party Feb. 3 Gorge Owned, local contractors offer incentives Wi t h s u p p o r t f r o m Northwest Solar Communi- ties, Gorge Owned (GO!) is working with local solar contractors to offer dis- counted, bulk rates on solar panel installations to G o r g e h o m e ow n e r s i n Klickitat, Skamania, Wasco and Hood River counties. GO! Solar is a communi- ty “solariz e” initiative aimed at helping Columbia River Gorge homeowners overcome the barriers asso- ciated with investing in solar power. Local contrac- t o r s a n d s u p p l i e r s a re working together to offer a simplified process and un- beatable prices. In addition to state, federal and local incentives, GO! Solar can reduce total project cost by up to 20 percent. The catch: Homeowners have to sign up for the program no later than March 30, 2015 to guarantee the bulk dis- counts. “Going solar pays off in a number of ways,” said Amanda Lawrence, Gorge Owned Membership and Program Director. “It re- duces your monthly utility bills, increases your home value, reduces your depen- dence on fossil fuel and, if done through GO! Solar, supports the local econo- my.” At Feb. 3 kickoff, learn about financial incentives for solar, meet the local contractors delivering the program and have your questions about solar an- swered by regional experts. Participants can also enjoy light appetizers and beer courtesy of Full Sail. Gorge Owned is planning additional events in Klicki- tat and Wasco Counties in February. Details will be announced at gorge- owned.org. Photos by Kirby Neumann-Rea S TATE S TREET R ESTROOM Peterson Brothers Concrete crew pours the shell for the new public restroom facility at State and Third streets, part of the Urban Renewal Project that started in September 2013. The view at left, taken Feb- ruary 2014, is from the same vantage point, the County Courthouse driveway, looking north down Third street. The restroom and plaza are the last major piece of the $5.4 million project, which has seen new streets, sidewalks, underground utilities, and amenities including benches, drinking fountains, and light poles. Chuck Peterson of Peterson Brothers said that his crew used mallets to tap the plywood frame, in order to aid settling of the concrete. Normally, long devices known as “stingers” are inserted into the still-liquid concrete to help settle it, but this was not possible because of an interior insulation layer, according to Peterson. The frame is due to come off by mid-week, and then Crestline Construction can install the roof and interior plumbing, tile, lighting, and more. Peterson Brothers put down a brushed concrete surface inside, and Schuepbach Construction will do the plaza surrounding the restroom. The facility will also hold public art, bike racks, and information kiosks. POLICE LOG Jan. 19 to 25 All calls were responded to within the City of Hood River. ■ Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic vi- olence: Jan. 25 — Oak Street — Two females were arrested for assault IV and lodged at NORCOR. ■ Controlled substance violations (non-DUII): Jan. 19 — Hood River — A Lincoln City, Ore., resident was arrested on the charge of possession of methampheta- mine and additionally cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and violation driving while unin- sured, and lodged at NOR- COR. During the same inci- dent, a Smelterville, Idaho, resident was arrested on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and pos- session of schedule II oxy- codone, and additionally cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijua- na, and also lodged at NOR- COR. Jan. 24 — Hood River — Morrow, Ore., resident ar- rested for unlawful posses- sion of methamphetamine and failure to carry and pre- sent a driver’s license, and lodged at NORCOR. The resi- dent was additionally cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, vio- lation driving while suspend- ed, and driving uninsured. Jan. 24 — Hood River — Hood River resident arrested for driving under the influ- ences of a controlled sub- stance and additionally cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and failure to signal within 100 feet of a turn. ■ Disorderly conduct, mischief, criminal tres- pass and vandalism: Jan. 24 — Oak Street, 100 block — Officer responded to a possible domestic violence assault. One male from Mil- waukie, Ore., was arrested on the charge of disorderly conduct II and lodged at NORCOR. ■ Driving under the in- fluence of intoxicants: None reported ■ Identity theft or bank/credit card fraud: Jan. 21 — Marian Street, 800 block — Financial fraud reported. ■ Motor vehicle crashes, offenses and impounds: Jan. 21 — 12th Street, 1700 block — A Hood River resi- dent supplied information regarding a traffic collision. ■ Outstanding war- rants, parole, probation or terms violations: Jan. 20 — Wasco Street — Report was taken regarding a possible restraining order violation. ■ Theft, burglary or rob- bery: Jan. 21 — Ninth Street, 1500 block — Theft of motor vehicle reported. Jan. 24 — Oak Street, 1600 block — Stolen vehicle re- ported. ■ Sex offenses: None reported ■ Other: Jan. 15 — Montello Av- enue, 1200 block — Hood River resident turned over found property left unattend- ed. ■ Disorderly conduct, mischief, criminal tres- pass and vandalism: Jan. 22 — Avalon Drive, 3400 block — Criminal mis- chief reported. ■ Driving under the in- fluence of intoxicants: Jan. 23 — Hood River — Female arrested for driving under the influence of alco- hol following a traffic stop for failure to maintain lane, violation of the basic rule and a lighting infraction. BAC registered .16 percent. ■ Identity theft or bank/credit card fraud: Jan. 21 — Baseline Drive, 4900 block — Deputy took a report of bad checks being issued in Parkdale. ■ Motor vehicle crashes, offenses and impounds: Jan. 19 — Highway 35, 4700 block — Damage to a patrol vehicle sustained during a traffic stop. Jan. 22 — Highway 35 at Glass Drive — Unattended vehicle towed because it was a hazard to motorists. Jan. 25 — I-84 near mile- post 63 — Deputy assisted a city officer who had one per- son in custody and was tow- ing the vehicle that had been stopped. When another vehi- cle arrived to pick up the pas- sengers, the deputy checked the driver for a valid license. She was suspended in Ore- gon and did not have insur- ance. She was also cited and her vehicle was towed. ■ Outstanding war- rants, parole, probation or terms violations: Jan. 18 — York Hill, 5100 block — Female arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Wasco County. She was lodged at NORCOR. Jan. 21 — Orchard Road, 1500 block — Male taken into custody for a probation vio- lation. He was additionally charged with resisting ar- rest. Jan. 22 — S.E. Hammond Avenue, 100 block, Cascade Locks — One male and one female arrested for a proba- tion violation and a warrant. ■ Theft, burglary or rob- bery: Jan. 22 — Acker man Drive, 3900 block — Theft re- ported. Jan. 22 — S.W. WaNaPa Street, 400 block, Cascade Locks — Theft of services re- ported. ■ Sex offenses: None reported ■ Other: Jan. 20 — Kinglsey Reser- voir — Report taken of a building being burned down. Jan. 20 — Cascade Avenue, 2300 block — Two individu- als were arrested for endan- gering the welfare of a minor after allowing two ju- veniles to smoke marijuana in their residence/RV. Jan. 22 — Farwig Road, 3100 block — Juvenile run- away reported. Jan. 22 — Tucker Road — De puty investig ated the death of a man who was found unconscious. Jan. 23 — Highway 281 near milepost 13 — Deputy took possession of found property consisting of 14 total examples of very poorly copied paper monetary notes. Jan. 23 — Highway 35, 14000 block — Unattended death reported. Jan. 24 — AGA Road, 3300 block — Juvenile female re- ported missing. She later re- turned home. Jan. 24 — Highway 35 — Male cited and released for throwing burning material from a vehicle. Jan. 25 — Riordan Hill area — Three juveniles were cited for minor in possession of alcohol by consumption after deputies responded to a reported MIP party. Parents of the juveniles were contact and took custody of their children at the scene. Jan. 25 — Highway 35, 14000 block — Search and rescue for a lost skier. SHERIFF LOG Jan. 18 to 25 All calls were responded to within the County of Hood River. ■ Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic vi- olence: Jan. 18 — N.E. Forest Lane, Cascade Locks — Do- mestic violence assault re- ported. After interviewing both parties, a male subject was arrested for domestic as- sault IV. ■ Controlled substance violations (non-DUII): Jan. 20 — Highway 35 at Meadowbrook — Male cited and released for unlawful possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Jan. 21 — Indian Creek Road, 1200 block — Juvenile cited for unlawful possession of marijuana.
