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A12 Hood River News, Saturday, July 11, 2015 Staves for the brave: Veteran supporters honored with special wooden U.S. flag By KIRBY NEUMANN-REA News editor This flag stands firm. Hood River Police Depart- ment held a ceremony last week for an organization based in The Dalles known as Outdoor Adventures for Military Heroes. Officer Kyle Zuercher pre- sented the group with a spe- cial flag made from barrel staves, from Heritage Flag Company of North Carolina. “This is a local program that helps out and our de- partment wanted to honor them,” said Zuercher, a 2004 graduate of Hood River Val- ley High School who joined the police force last year after a career in the U.S. Air Force as a security officer. Since 2013, Outdoor Ad- ventures has provided about 20 fully supported hunting and fishing excursions — meals, guides, supplies, and firearms if needed — to wounded veterans including those experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Veterans are generally con- tacted through Veterans Ser- vice offices, and invited to participate, at no charge. “I’m a hunting and fishing guy and a vet, and I wanted to recognize you for what you do,” Zuercher told the Outdoor Adventures mem- bers. “A lot of people don’t know about you and we want to acknowledge what you for vets and all your hard work.” Chief Neal Holste was on hand, along with several other officers, though sever- al had to leave early when a call came over the scanner. Zuercher had read about Heritage Flag Company’s ongoing practice of donat- ing the 2-by-3 flags to groups around the country, and when he heard about Out- door Adventures, he pre- sented the idea to his fellow officers. Zuercher applied and the organization accept- ed, telling him they wanted to reach out more to western states and that honoring a group that supports veter- ans is near and dear to the guys behind it — veterans who work at a North Caroli- na brewery and started mak- ing and giving away the hon- orary flags made from re- purposed brewery materi- als. Outdoor Adventures works with ranchers and property owners to gain ac- cess to lands and streams where wounded veterans can camp, hunt or fish, and enjoy Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea HOOD RIVER Police Officer Kyle Zuercher presents the hand-made barrel stave flag to Outdoor Adventures for Military Heroes board members Hal Woods, left, Fred Coleman and Lane Magill. the outdoors for a few days. “Sometimes they don’t get anything in the field but what they usually tell us is that it didn’t matter: the most valuable part was get- ting out, having that time with other veterans, and en- joying the outdoors,” said board member and excur- sion guide Hal Woods. Supporters, and veterans who could benefit from the experience, are needed in Hood River County, accord- ing to Coleman. “We’re trying to reach out to wounded veterans not in- volved via the VSO,” Coleman said. He can be reached at medichunter@hotmail.com. Kidding Around the Gorge The “Ultimate Guide for Family Fun” Available at local bookstores and other retailers throughout the Gorge. AniChe Winery hosts Green Drinks Join Gorge Owned for a family-friendly Green Drinks at the scenic AniChe Cellars in Underwood. Sam- ple and learn about local wine while enjoying appe- tizers from Stenberg Family Foods. Co-host Underwood Conservation District (UCD) will discuss the Gorge’s current drought sit- uation and give an overview of UCD programs and offer- ings related to water con- servation practices for vineyards, homeowners and businesses. AniChe is a small family winery committed to com- munity, family, and the craft of European blended wines. T hey source with local vineyards and produce min- imally processed wine s made the old fashioned way. Underwood Conservation District (UCD) helps landowners and land man- agers enhance and protect natural resources on a vol- untary basis. Stenberg Fam- ily Foods is a full-service catering company in the Co- lumbia River Gorge that re- flect the bounty of the Northwest. Brought to you by Gorge Owned and member busi- nesses, Green Drinks is a monthly networking event that aims to raise aware- ness about environmentally friendly business practices while providing a quality networking opportunity for members of the community. Learn more about Gorge Owned at GorgeOwned.org. Printed by Columbia Gorge Press. Jacob Williams We couldn’t be more thrilled this year to announce the comple on of phase two for Jacob Williams Winery, in the opening of our new tas ng room. It sits just above the beau ful Columbia River, boas ng panoramic windows that offer amazing views of Mt Hood. Inside, there resides a large U-shaped bar and cozy sea ng. Outside you’ll find a new wraparound pa o with plenty of tables and chairs, affording you the opportunity to sit back and relax with your friends while sharing a bo le of wine. To celebrate our new tas ng room we are offering LIVE music every Saturday a ernoon from 1-4 PM. Check out our website to see a list of the very talented local musicians that will be performing. We are also proud to announce the results of the 2015 Sea le Wine Awards: Silver for our 2013 Chardonnay, Gold for our 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Double Gold for our 2010 Reserve Zinfandel. John Haw (winemaker) and Brad Gearhart's (owner of JW) years of dedica on and ANICHE CELLARS Food pairing, ar san wines and excellent views! Specializing in wine blends. 71 Li le Buck Creek Rd, Underwood, WA Wed-Sun, noon to 6 pm 360.624.6531 • anichecellars.com hard work isn't going un-no ced this year! We are excited about the future of Jacob Williams Winery as we con nue to expand our facili es while maintaining the vision that Brad had over 12 years ago. Offering high quality wines, excellent customer service and a beau ful des na on...with the intent to give each of our guests an ul mate wine tas ng experience, leaving them with deligh ul memories and a las ng impression. We hope to see you all this summer! ~ Cheers! CATHEDRAL RIDGE WINERY HOOD RIVER VINEYARDS & WINERY JACOB WILLIAMS WINERY Open Daily April - Nov 11 am - 6 pm Dec - March 11 am - 5 pm 4200 Post Canyon Dr., Hood River, OR 800.516.8710 • cathedralridgewinery.com 4693 Westwood Dr. Hood River OR Open Daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. hoodrivervineyardsandwinery.com 541.386.3772 3 Avery Rd, Wishram, WA OPEN 10-6 Daily 541.645.0462 • jacobwilliamswinery.com Award-winning wines from world class vineyards, amazing views and spacious picnic grounds. Experience the Gorge in a glass! MARYHILL WINERY MEMALOOSE 9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale, WA. Open Daily 10-6 509.773.1976 maryhillwinery.com Highway 14 (34 State St.), Lyle, WA., at Klickitat River Bridge Open Daily 11-6 360.635.2887 • wineso hegorge.com "2015 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year" Wine Press Northwest. 50+ wine por olio, stunning views, Bocce, picnicking, free live music every summer weekend. Stunning tas ng room on the River! Enjoy elegant "old world" style wines from our Gorge vineyards. SPRINGHOUSE CELLAR SYNCLINE WINERY 13 Railroad Ave (1st & Cascade) Open Daily noon-6pm 541-308-0700 111 Balch Rd, Lyle, WA Thur.-Sun. 11am - 6pm 509.365.4361 • synclinewine.com Bou que, European style wines. Enjoy a tas ng with our friendly staff or a glass in our rus c tas ng room. Be sure to ask about our re-fillable bo les! 3 Avery Rd, Wishram, WA OPEN 10-6 Daily 541.645.0462 • jacobwilliamswinery.com World class wines from WA state’s finest vineyards. Join us, taste and stroll in the Vineyard. Pack a picnic and unwind in sunny Lyle, WA. Visit the Gorge's oldest winery! Taste reds, whites, ciders, port & sherry, all grown and made by our family. MT. HOOD WINERY Fabulous estate wines, stunning views and a friendly staff to welcome you! 2882 Van Horn Drive, Hood River, OR Open Daily 11am-5pm 541.386.8333 • mthoodwinery.com VIENTO TASTING ROOM is OPEN NEW ROSE, RIESLING and ZINFANDEL Start your Gorge wine adventures here! 11-5 Daily 301 Country Club Rd 541-386-3026 • vientowines.com Dedicated to producing high-quality wines. Our beau ful NEW tas ng room overlooks the Columbia River with a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. NAKED WINERY - WE AIM TO TEASE! Set the mood for romance and fun with premium wines, exo c brands and provoca ve back labels. Corner of 2nd and Cascade, Hood River 541-386-3700 www.nakedwinery.com Open daily 11:00 a.m. WY'EAST VINEYARDS Taste the award winning wines from our es- tate grown grapes! Relax on the pa o with a picnic lunch and a glass of wine. Enjoy our new Bocce Courts. Just 7 minutes from downtown Hood River. 3189 HWY 35, Hood River. Open daily 11-5 541.386.1277 • wyeastvineyards.com
