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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