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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Saturday, June 27, 2015 A5 Health, comfort, efficiency measures allow homes to work better ‘Total Home Performance’ helps Parkdale homeowner stay cool and comfortable Summer is definitely here, long after the first waves of hot weather. Many of us will spend the coming months doing our best to stay cool and protected from the hot sun. For Rick Ander- son, staying cool is not just about comfort — it’s critical to keep his multiple sclero- sis symptoms in check. Symptoms flare up when spending time in the sun, taking a hot shower or even just preparing a meal on the stove. “The heat makes my husband ill,” said Delores Anderson. “He needs to stay cool.” Delores’ Mt. Hood Park- dale 1973 home has been in her family for two genera- tions and she wanted to con- tinue living there. This meant recognizing when the home she loves could do more. “We’ve got to stay on top of it so our home continues to be healthy and comfort- able,” said Delores. Older homes are more prone to problems like wast- ed energy, leaky walls and old windows. Addressing performance issues is espe- cially important. Delores knew the furnace and air conditioner were on their last legs. Both were in- stalled back when her par- ents first built the home. “We were holding our breath, hoping they would- n’t break,” she said. Instead of simply replac- ing the AC, Delores’ son en- couraged her to contact Clean Energy Works (CEW) to get a complete look at all the things their house could do better. CEW is the largest non-profit home perfor- mance provider in Oregon and makes it easy and af- fordable for homeowners to improve the comfort, effi- ciency and health of their home all at the same time, an approach called “Total Home Performance.” “Total Home Performance is about saving energy, plus a whole lot more,” said Stephanie Swanson with Clean Energy Works. “A Clean Energy Works’ home- owner shares our vision to create healthier, safer places to live.” CEW offers qualified con- tractors, instant rebates and no money down financing as part of its “one stop shop” services. Delores got a free home check-up from McDowell & Son, a CEW certified con- tractor in Hood River that’s been in business for 19 years. “Our customers are deal- ing with a number of issues, including hot, steamy rooms, moisture in the wrong places, and mold, mildew and dust,” said Terry McDowell, owner of McDowell & Son. “We detect common problems and pri- oritize Home Performance fixes that will lead to a healthier, more comfortable home.” Looking at Delores’ home as a complete system, Mc- Dowell & Son checked all major components and structural features. Delores discovered that a new AC wasn’t all she needed — in- sulation and air sealing, new windows, an air filter plus a better fan system were key to improving the performance of her home. Delores worked with Mc- Dowell & Son to transform her home, saving $1,250 through instant rebates from CEW. She says the ben- efits were immediate. “Our home is keeping us cool,” said Delores, “and W ORSHIP D IRECTORY ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Submitted photo STEVE NANCE accepts congratulations from Pastor Don Howell of Valley Worship Center. CHURCH NEWS Valley Worship Center honors Stephen Nance On Father’s Day, June 21, members and leadership of Valley Worship Center hon- ored long time member and resident of the Mid-Colum- bia, Stephen R. Nance, for 41 years of service as the church Secretary/Treasurer and Bookkeeper. From the time of his youth, Nance has been a part of Valley Worship Center in Mount Hood-Parkdale. The church, for merly called Mount Hood Assembly of God, was established on April 26, 1942, when Nance was just two years old. When it was Nance’s time to come into the world, his mom didn’t make it to the hospital, and he was born along side of Highway 35 in Mt. Hood, just across the street from where the church’s geodesic sanctuary stands today. Nance said that after he was born, “They (his parents) just went back home to Mt. Hood and the midwife came to the house and did her thing.” Nance grew up in the upper Hood River valley, at- tended Mt. Hood g rade school, Parkdale Junior High School, and Wy’east High School. He has lived in the Mid-Columbia all of his life other than his time away serving in the military. He served his country as a Unit- ed States Navy Hospital Corpsman from Feb. 10, 1960, to Jan. 25, 1965, and was sta- tioned in Southern Califor- nia, Okinawa, and Naples, Italy. Betty He mar ried Aylsworth on Sept. 12, 1965. He began working for Neal Creek Lumber in 1965, which was bought out by Champion International Corporation in 1969, which was then bought out by International Paper Co. in 2000. Nance retired in 2001, making a total of 36 years of service in effect for the same company. Steve and Betty have three children, Kathy, Ken, and Debra, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Nance began serving the church as Secre- tary/Treasurer and Book- keeper in 1974. Church pas- tor Rev. Don Howell said if he had to use one word to sum up Steve’s life, the word would be faithful. “Steve has faithfully served the church in the position of Secretary- Treasurer and Bookkeeper for longer than most individ- uals have attended the church, and during this time Steve has blessed the church with his gifting and talents. “Even though he is retir- ing from the job as bookkeep- er, I know that Steve will con- tinue to bless the church, it’s just the kind of person he is,” said Howell. rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Free Concert Series Sweet Summer Sundays at Skamania Lodge From guitars and rock music to soul-searching rhythm and blues, the FREE summer concert series at Skamania Lodge has something for everyone. Saturday, July 4th Sunday , September 6th Moe Dixon 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Midnight Honey 2 PM - 4 PM Sunday , July 5th Sunday , October 4th Bruce Smith Guitar Show 2 PM - 4 PM Joseph Konty 2 PM - 4 PM Sunday, August 9th Andy Madson 2 PM - 4 PM STEVENSON, WA • 800-221-7117 • SKAMANIA.COM RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY Lead Pastor Terry Abbott 979 Tucker Rd. Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-3656 riveroflifeassembly@gmail.com www.river-of-life-assembly.org For details check the current bulletin on our website Service Schedule Sunday Real-Time Spanish Translation of AM Messages—Head Sets Provided 8:30 a.m Worship Celebration & KidzChurch, K-6th* 10:00 a.m. Coffee, Conversation & Refreshments 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration & KidzChurch, K-6th* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wacky Wednesdays K-6th* Youth Group 7-12th* 20 Somethings Group* *Childcare provided at the church for those attending VALLEY WORSHIP CENTER 5780 Hwy 35, Mt. Hood/Prkdl Rev. Don & LaRonna Howell Sundays Bible Classes 9:45 am Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 am Worship Celebration 10:45 am Dinner & Service 6:00 pm www.valleyworshipcenter.org valleyworshipcenter.pastor@ gmail.com or (541) 352-7269 BAPTIST 1st BAPTIST CHURCH of ODELL 3081 Odell Hwy Pastor Rick Plank 541-354-1863 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 1280 W. Jewett • White Salmon Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Jr/Sr. High Youth • Small Groups (call for times & location) Pastor Mark Hoeffner (509) 493-2597 www.gracews.org BELMONT DRIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4200 Belmont Road 541-386-4201 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study r 6:00 p.m. PARKDALE BAPTIST 6310 Dee Hwy., 541-352-6515 Bobby Joe Beauchamp, Pastor Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Study, 6 p.m. TUCKER ROAD BAPTIST Pastor Dean E. Kelly, Jr. 1455 Tucker Road Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-1049 – Sundays – Bible Study, All Ages, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. – Wednesdays – Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. CATHOLIC ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1501 Belmont, Hood River Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation in English/Spanish 4-5 p.m. Saturday Mass in English 5:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish 7 p.m. Sunday Mass in Spanish 8 a.m. Mass in English 10 a.m. Mass in Spanish 1 p.m. Holiday Masses 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 7 p.m. Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. Father Ronald M. Maag, Pastor, 541-386-3373 CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE HOOD RIVER ALLIANCE “You’re Always Welcome!” 2650 W. Montello St. 541-386-2812 www.hoodriveralliance.org Steve Grace, Senior Pastor John Blosser, Associate Pastor Tina Graves, Youth Pastor Emily Blosser, Worship Pastor Sunday Morning 2 Worship Services 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Monday Night Senior Youth Group Tuesday Night Celebrate Recovery Group, 6:15 p.m. (Contact Person: John Blosser 507-820-0871) Wednesday Night Junior Youth Group Nightly Activities Small group Bible studies through the week. La Iglesia Esperanza Y Vida Sabado 6 p.m. Spanish Service Saturday at 6 p.m. Tony Estey, Pastor Llame para un orario completo 541-806-2691 CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 701 Washington St. The Dalles, OR 97058 Sunday Service 10 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST HOOD RIVER CHURCH OF CHRIST 1512 Tucker Road Cody Singleton - Minister 9:45 Bible Classes 10:45 Services 541-386-2782 Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ODELL CHURCH OF CHRIST 3784 Summit Drive Worship 10:30 a.m. 541-354-3127 COVENANT CHRISTIAN COVENANT HOOD RIVER Pastor Fritz Stranz 455 Frankton Rd. Hood River, OR 97031 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Youth & KIDZ 6:30 p.m. 541.386.8805 covenanthr.org DISCIPLES OF CHRIST HOOD RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Rev. Alicia Speidel 975 Indian Creek Road Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-2608 hoodrivervalleychristianchurch.com 10:30 a.m. Summer Sunday Worship with children’s summer program Childcare provided during worship services For information on programs for children, youth and adults, please call the church EPISCOPAL ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST 11th & Eugene Rev. Anna Carmichael Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m. Child Care at 10 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist at 11:30 a.m Everyone is welcome. For more information, call: St. Mark’s Office 541-386-2077 Submitted photo HEALTH AND COMFORT moved Delores and Rick Anderson of Parkdale to work with Clean Energy. They saved thousands via re- bates are feeling the benefits. there’s a huge difference in the amount of dust. I can see how much is trapped by our air filter.” They’ve also reclaimed a room off the master bed- room, which they’d written off for years due to the strong smell of mildew and must. “It’s our sunroom now,” said Delores. “When you sit there it feels like you’re out- side. It’s very nice.” The up- grades made it possible to use their whole home again. Homeowners interested in learning how houses can per- form better can get a free check up at GetComfy.org, where a more comfortable, efficiency and healthy home is just a click away. LDS SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH 8th & Pacific, Hood River Tommy Moon, Pastor Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. svbchr.org CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 18th & May, Hood River ALL ARE WELCOME! Hood River Ward Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:20 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. Grupo en Español Hora Sacramental (Traducida) 10 a.m. Escuela Dominical (Clase en Español) 11:20 a.m. Sacerdocio y Sociedad de Socorro (En Ingles) 12:10 p.m. LUTHERAN CONCORDIA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELS Evangelical Lutheran Synod 11th & Pine • Hood River 541-386-4004 or 541-298-8385 Pastor Jesse Jacobsen Sunday School & Bible Class 8:00 a.m. Divine Service 9:00 a.m. Office Hours: Wednesday www.concordiahoodriver.org IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 305 9th St. 386-3046 Pastor Jeff Mueller www.ImmanuelHR.org Sunday Morning Schedule Adult Bible Class 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care 9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Small Groups All Week Check our web page above for all the details Sr. High Youth Group Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group Fridays @ 3:30 p.m. “It’s all about RELATIONSHIPS!” Please join us! METHODIST/LUTHERAN ASBURY OUR REDEEMER PARTNERSHIP Pastor David King 1140 Tucker Road 541-386-3993 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 10-10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Celebration Worship 10:30 a.m. Christian Education Everyone is welcome! NAZARENE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Joel & Mindy Alsworth, pastors 2168 Belmont Drive Church Office: 541-386-2604 Fax: 541-386-2064 9 a.m.-Noon Church Web site: www.hrnaz.org Sunday Worship Service – 9:30 a.m. Christian Education/Sunday School (for all ages) – 11 a.m. Monday-Thursday Home Group Studies Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Time 8 a.m. Ladies Breakfast Downtown 6:30 p.m. Youth Group PARKDALE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 4th & Van Nuys (by grade school) Services Carl Casey, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Ladies’ Bible Study, Mon. 9:30 a.m. Call 541-352-6913 or 541-490-6673 for further details. NON-DENOMINATIONAL FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 1889 Belmont, 541-386-3557 www.fbchoodriver.org Pastor Bruce Parker – Sunday – Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.-12:00 Expository preaching Childcare provided 10:30 a.m. We offer youth and small groups. Call for times and locations. PRESBYTERIAN PARKDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4910 Baseline Drive 541-352-7747 Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m. Rev. Mark N. Willems, Pastor QUAKER RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS Mountain View Worship Group meets First and Third Sundays of the month at 10 a.m. at 700 Union St. (the old Episcopal Church) Everyone is welcome. Contact Jeff Hunter, 541-490-6006 JeffHunter1859@gmail.com for directions and information. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 13th & Oak, 541-386-3220 Ron Hart, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service Spanish Services meet at 1100 22nd St. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST MID-COLUMBIA UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sunday Worship and Children’s Program 10 a.m. at the Rockford Grange 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River Classes, Groups & Community Service Rev. Judy Zimmerman Info: (541) 241-6771 or www.mcuuf.org We Are A Welcoming Congregation. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH UCC Heart of Downtown at 4th & State Worship at 10:30 a.m. riversideucc.com Doubters welcome An “Open & Affirming” congregation Rev. Vicky A. Stifter, 541-386-1412 BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Inclusive - Welcoming - Peace & Justice Rev. Kelly Ryan 480 East Jewett Blvd. (509) 493-1747 White Salmon Morning Family Worship & Sunday School 10 a.m. www.bethelwhitesalmon.org UNITED METHODIST PINE GROVE/ODELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3422 Odell Hwy., Odell; 541-354-1063 Christy Matson, Lay Preacher 2415 Eastside Road, Pine Grove Sunday Worship Schedule Adult Sunday 8:45 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sept.-May at Odell Building June-July-Aug. at Pine Grove Building Everyone is Welcome THE VINEYARD “A COMMUNITY OF CHURCHES” VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF HOOD RIVER “Come as you are!” Pastor Denny & Sue Anderson Assoc. Pastor Dave Turner Youth Pastor Carrie Turner Sunday Worship Celebration Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship 9:45 Youth Group - Wednesdays 6:15 Grades 6-12 AWANAS - Thursdays 6:30 Ages 3 through 6th grade Home Groups - Thursdays 6:30 www.vcfhr.org. 508 9th St. (Across from Children’s Park) 541-386-7070
