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www.hoodrivernews.com C OMMUNITY Hood River News, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A5 HR Watershed Group plans meetings to look at conserving water Hood River Watershed Group will hold its next meeting June 23 at 6 p.m. at the OSU Extension Meeting Room, 2990 Ex- periment Station Drive. In light of the low snow pack, Jordan Kim of the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District will share the best methods for residen- tial outdoor water con- servation. John Buckley of East Fork Irrigation District and Leonard Aubert of Mt. Hood Irri- gation District will pre- sent a demonstration on good and bad irrigation equipment (hint: throw out those butterfly sprin- klers!). On July 7, from 1-4 p.m., OSU Extension and Hood River Watershed Group will host an or- chard irrigation manage- ment workshop and tour hosted by Adam Mc- Carthy of Evans Creek Orchard in Parkdale. Highlights include look- ing at the farm’s central- ized filtration system, hanging micro-sprin- klers on trellised trees, and an established pear orchard that’s been suc- cessfully irrigated using drip for many years. Par- ticipants will also discuss using an online irriga- tion scheduler developed by Washington State Uni- versity, soil moisture monitoring and the po- tential for automated sys- tems. Representatives from Nelson Ir rig ation, Bryant Pipe & Supply, Wilson Orchard & Vine- yard Supply, Irrinet, and Measure Tek will share information on the latest equipment and services. RSVP to Steve Castagnoli at steve.castagnoli @ore- gonstate.edu. For more information, contact Cindy Thieman at 541-386-6063 or cindy @hoodriverswcd.org. Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea PARKDALE FARMER Ronny Tannenbaum seems to be providing a greeting and gesture of blessing as he talks with clients about radish- es he grew at his Nature’s Finest farm, and sells at Gorge Grown Farmers Market. ‘Veggie Prescriptions’ now at Gorge Grown Farmers’ Markets Submitted photo OREGON Community Foundation’s Roberto Franco (middle) pre- sents a check for $15,000 to Gabriel Muro and Jody O’Connor from The Next Door’s Promoting Prosperity/Promoviendo Prosperidad program. Gorge Grown and its com- munity partners will launch the Veggie Prescription (or Veggie Rx) program in sum- mer 2015. The Veggie Rx program will work to address food in- security in the region by pro- viding vouchers to low-in- come community members that can be redeemed at local farmers’ markets and select g rocery stores for fresh fruits and vegetables. Under the program, healthcare and social service providers will identify patients who suffer from food insecurity through a questionnaire. The providers will then write a prescription that pa- tients will fill at farmers’ markets and grocery stores throughout the Gorge for fresh foods. Gorge Grown Food Net- work is the recipient of a $20,000 g rant from the Hood River Lions presented $15,000 in scholarships to 20 recipients this year. They gath- ered recently at China Gorge restaurant. Awardees shown are Michaela Bisbee, Alyssa Wese- man, Brandon Campos, Nancy Funez, Willie Ishizaka, Hannah Simons, Mason Romero, Lulu Rodriguez, Kayla McCafferty, Cristina Garcia, Malia Schneider and Caitlyn Fick. Not shown are Amy White, Monique Lara, Ibette Sanchez Mexicano, Diana Pinon, Kameron Walker, Joe Bell, Ruby Tostado and Steven Swaf- ford. Submitted photo lies; the businesses that are created have the potential to provide real economic devel- opment in our area by creat- ing jobs,” said Executive Di- rector Janet Hamada. The Next Door is a Colum- bia Gorge nonprofit whose mission is opening doors to new possibilities by strengthening children and families and improving com- munities. Staff members in over two dozen programs work with thousands of people who are struggling to grow up strong, to stay out of trouble, and improve parenting and fami- ly skills. Bi-Coastal Media gears up ‘Wheels of Hope’ campaign The radio stations of Bi- coastal Media, Mid-Colum- bia Medical Center, and Grif- fith Motors are teaming up to help a Columbia Gorge fami- ly in need. Wheels Of Hope will provide a deserving fam- ily lacking transportation options a vehicle to help them meet their daily needs, along with other appropriate gifts to offer a hand up. Nominations of worthy families and cash donations can be made at special Wheels Of Hope vehicle stops throughout the sum- mer, starting at Griffith Mo- tors in The Dalles on Satur- day, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those attending the vehicle stops and making a donation will have the oppor- tunity to autograph the vehi- cle. Nomination forms and other information will also be available online at Gorg- eradio.com, kihramfm.com, 935kaci.com, newsra- Sam Lee graduates from Brown Sam Lee, a 2011 Hood River Valley High School alumnus, graduated from Brown University with a bachelor of science in Civil Engineering on May 24, 2015. Lee has accepted an engi- neering job at GZA Geo Envi- ronmental Inc. in Provi- dence, R.I. diokaci.com, km- swrocks.com, and kcg- bfm.com. A panel of judges made up of representatives from Bicoastal Media, Mid- Columbia Medical Center, Griffith Motors, and repre- sentatives of agencies in- volved in helping families will select the family to re- Center, Skyline Hospital and the Columbia Gorge Health Council. The Tofurky Com- pany is also providing fund- ing support. That’s over $30,000 for direct purchase of local fruits and vegetables by voucher recipients. Gorge Grown will partner with Oregon State University to provide nutrition and cook- ing classes to participants of the program. LIONS SCHOLARS Next Door receives grant to help expand its circles The Oregon Community Foundation awarded a grant of $15,000 to The Next Door for the Promoting Prosperity Program. This project en- rolls participants in Lending Circles to improve their credit ratings and access to loans. In addition, classes will help Latino small-business owners and aspiring entre- preneurs improve their busi- ness skills. Three separate funds supported the grant: the Arthur H. Klug Fund, the Jack and Kate Mills Fund and the Redtail Fund. “This project not only helps individuals and fami- Jerome S. and Barbara Bischoff Discretionary Sub- fund of The Oregon Commu- nity Foundation to fund a new Veggie Prescription pilot program in the Colum- bia River Gorge. Several local healthcare providers are providing matching funds specifically for the fresh produce (vouch- ers), including Providence Hood River Memorial Hospi- tal, Mid-Columbia Medical ceive the vehicle, which will be awarded on Saturday, Sept. 12. Along with Bi- coastal Media, Mid-Colum- bia Medical Center, and Grif- fith Motors, Wheels Of Hope is also supported by Infinite Graphix, Maupin’s Stoves and Spas, Fix Auto, The Dalles Fruit Company, An- drew’s Pizza, A Kidz Dental Zone, McCoy Holliston In- surance in Stevenson, Provi- dence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Crestline Construc- tion, Grocery Outlet, Cas- cade Eye Center, Ideal Homes, Emtech, NAPA Auto Parts in The Dalles, and Cas- cade Square Merchants. $ONT GET 4!+%. #ALL *EFF FOR HIS VERY PARTICULAR SET OF SKILLS (OME 0URCHASES s 2ElNANCES s %QUITY ,INES JEFF SACRE 3R -ORTGAGE 3PECIALIST NMLS-140302, MLO-140302 /FFICE (541) #ELL This is not a committment to lend. Information deemed reliable but subject to change without notice. Consumer Loan License NMLS-3240, CL-3240
