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Hood River News, Wednesday, July 22, 2015
N EIGHBORS
Parkhurst
Memorial
Library Bench
Photos by Terri Hansen
THIS IS AN AWESOME COMMUNITY PROJECT that just touches our hearts,” said Terri Hansen of Parkhurst Place on West May Avenue. She writes about Parkhurst’s new Veteran’s Memorial and Com-
munity Library Bench, dedicated last month. Anyone interested in having a memorial plaque placed on the bench in memory of their honored Veteran may contact Hansen at 541-387-4600. At the dedica-
tion, longtime Parkhurst resident Olive Fletcher tells Sgt. Joaquin Waldroop, left, and Sgt. Robert Schuler of Oregon National Guard, 3-116 CAV DET 2 Fox Company from Hood River, about her husband, who
was a pilot and was shot down over Japan. He survived and went on to achieve many other military awards. In the adjoining photo she holds a photo of her decorated military Grandson.
Stories shared at museum of
art, artists, and creative process
“We at The Hood River Art Club
would like to thank each of you in-
volved in celebrating our 66th An-
niversary Exhibit and Reception at
the History Museum of Hood River
County,” writes club member Gail
Kleish.
“The event was filled with great
company, food and stories. Who does-
n’t love a good story?! We were so for-
tunate to have the wonderful coverage
of the event in the Hood River News.
The History Museum of Hood River
County proved to be the perfect venue
for an intimate showing of our cur-
rent works as well as hosting our re-
ception. Dottie Gilbertson went out of
her way to make this anniversary cel-
ebration spectacular. Rosauers, Safe-
way and Springhouse Cellars provid-
ed delectable food and wine to top off
the reception.
“Our two speakers initiated warm
discussions among members, current
and honorary, as well as uplifting
laughter from artists appreciating the
creative quirks of Norman Tucker
and Phil Tyler. Gayle Weisfield shared
some wonderful and inspiring memo-
ries of her tutelage with Phil Tyler,
both internationally renowned artists
from this area. Marilyn Avolio, the
granddaughter of Norman Tucker,
shared stories of her grandfather; the
man, artist and cultivator of the cre-
ative process.
How wonderful to have such a lov-
ing community to support and cele-
brate our 66th Anniversary and art-
Submitted photo
work. We feel celebrated and honored ‘HOOD RIVER JEWELERS,’ by Joyce Uczen, was
to have shared this occasion with you
among the Art Club works displayed.
all.”
WINGS holds ‘Starry Starry Night’
fundraiser Aug. 8 at Lakecliff B&B
WINGS Program provides
housing, job training and
support formerly homeless
young men and women from
the Gorge. WINGS’ next
fundraiser is called “Starry
Starry Nights” and will be,
Aug. 8 at Lakecliff Bed &
Breakfast at 5 p.m.
Proceeds will help sustain
the program and pay for a
much-needed new barn.
Mark Whitehead of Ahi’s
Ohana Catering will be serv-
ing amazing entrées, and
local wines and beers will be
served at a no-host bar.
Music will be provided by
T hree Speed T rio, T he
Columbiaires, and Willie and
Nelson.
WINGS offers formerly
homeless young men, ages
18-23 clean and sober hous-
Host homes
needed for
exchange
students
E. F. High School Exchange year is looking
for homes for the 2015-16 school year at Hood
River Valley High School for two young
ladies.
Marina, from Japan, is 16 years old. She
loves playing the violin and has played for
more than 10 years. She also likes skiing.
“She is a very charming young lady who
would like to experience the American cul-
ing, work, training, and con-
tinuing education, and all
types of support to young
men and women.
Buy tickets online at
www.getwings.net or call 541-
380-3820 for more informa-
tion and tickets.
Sager weds Meoz
Emily Sager and Ben
Meoz, both of Seattle, were
married June 21, 2015 at
The Great Hall at Green
Lake in Seattle.
The bride is the daughter
of Dan Sager and Julie Bel-
more of Hood River, and is a
2005 Hood River Valley
High School graduate. She
graduated from the Univer-
sity of Washington in 2009
and Cal Poly, San Luis Obis-
po, in 2013. She works as an
academic advisor at the
University of Washington
Bothell.
The groom is the son of
Raul and Wendy Meoz of
Las Vegas. He graduated
from U.C. Santa Barbara
and the University of Ver-
mont, and is currently the
administrator of apartment
life at the University of
Washington Seattle.
The wedding party in-
cluded Hilary Sager, Joe
Sager, Katherine Meoz, and
Brian Hooks. The couple
honeymooned in Florence,
Italy, and will continue liv-
ing in Seattle with their
Siberian Husky, Chione.
B irths
Sarah Frank
ture,” said E.F. International Exchange Co-
ordinator Leslie Melby.
Kaja, from Germany, is also 16 years old.
She loves playing sports — soccer and bas-
ketball — reading, listening to music, and
loves children and the elderly.
If interested, please contact Melby at 541-
490-5617 for more information.
A daughter, Sarah Grace Frank, was born May 17, 2015,
at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital to Michael
and Stephanie Frank of Hood River.
She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 inches.
She joins sister Hailey and brother Joshua.
Grandfather is Tim Clarke of Hood River; great-grand-
parents are Richard (Dick) Clarke and Hershel Kahoe,
both of Hood River.
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free of charge, with a hookup
donated by PPL electric com-
pany.
“What happened was kind
of a miracle,” said Schend.
Crews finished the stage
in spring of 1986, with plenty
of time to open up the park
for summer festivities.
Schend said the program’s
attendance “really took off ”
with the completion of the
stage. Since then, movies
and music at Jackson Park
has become a staple of fami-
ly recreation in Hood River.
Attendance has been over
2,000 at some concerts, said
Schend. He estimated 3,000
people would fit in the total
expanse of Jackson Park if
they were packed in.
Also wildly popular are
the movie nights. Hood River
Community Ed shows 12 to
15 flicks a year at the Movies
in the Parks series, held Sat-
urdays throughout the sum-
mer. T he pro g ram has
branched out to the Marine
Park in Cascade Locks as
well due to its popularity.
(See sidebar, page A1.)
Emily Sager and Ben Meoz
Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea
SCREEN with inflatable base
stands ready for the night’s flick
in this 2011 file photo. Hood
River’s Troy Tactay is at left.
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