Hood River Electric and Internet Co-op says there will be a planned power outage that will affect some members in the Odell and Pine Grove areas beginning around 11:40 Sunday morning. Some members will have brief interruptions at the beginning and the end of the work, and some will be off for up to four hours. The outage is needed so Pacific Power can repair damage on their transmission line that serves the Co-op’s substation in Odell. Affected members will receive a phone call or email from us, if we have current contact information on file. If you live in Odell or Pine Grove and depend on electrically powered life-sustaining medical equipment or battery-dependent medical devices, notify Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op.
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HR URA Board Approves Heights Streetscape Implementation Plan
Hood River’s Urban Renewal Agency Board approved the Heights Streetscape preferred design and implementation plan. The plan puts projects in three groups: key circulation, small pedestrian and bicycle projects, and filling in blocks. Key circulation is the major group, and includes a roundabout at 13th and May, Belmont Road intersections with 12th and 13th Streets, a 12th Street bike connection to Pacific Avenue, and improvements to May Street. Nathan Polanski of consultant MIG said besides the obvious hurdle of funding, getting sign off from the Oregon Department of Transportation is among the bigger challenges for the project. URA board chair Mark Zanmiller said the challenge before them is to get the foundational traffic flow done.
The Dalles Police Receives Accreditation
The Dalles Police Department is now a fully accredited agency through the Northwest Accreditation Alliance. Department Chief Tom Worthy said while receiving the award during this week’s City Council meeting that the accreditation affirms a commitment to best practices in Law Enforcement and the highest ideals in public safety. In becoming accredited the department revised its policy manual, evidence handling manual, and evidence procedures, and demonstrated proof of compliance to hundreds of standards to outside law enforcement auditors. The full accreditation report can be reviewed on The Dalles Police website.
MCCAC Taking Utility Assistance Appointments
Mid-Columbia Community Action is now scheduling appointments for all household types for the December 1 opening date of its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Community Action’s utility assistance programs help qualified individuals and families stay current on their utility bills. The agency’s Household Utility Assistance team will be scheduling appointments for assistance at their main offices in The Dalles and Hood River, along with outreach appointments in Moro, Maupin and Cascade Locks. In order to apply, call 541-298-5131, ext. 206 in The Dalles or ext. 310 in Hood River. If your call is not answered, leave a message and allow two business days for a return call. Beginning December 1 applications will be available online at mccac.com. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the size of household.
Wasco County Commissioners Talk With Kramer Field Groups
Wasco County Commissioners recently discussed Kramer Field with groups who use the baseball and softball fields in the western portion of The Dalles. Commissioner Scott Hege says some of the issues the groups have in using the facility have been a result of changes in the County’s lease agreement with Northern Wasco Parks and Recreation District led to some of the problems. Hege believes they can work through it, particularly as the likelihood of the site being used as a new hospital locations in the near future seems to have dimmed. Hege adds the long-term intention is to develop an athletic complex sometime in the future.
Mt. Hood Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available
Christmas tree permits for the Mount Hood National Forest are now available through December online, in person, and from local vendors, or from a Mt. Hood National Forest district office. Permits cost $5 per tree and households can purchase up to five per year. Permits purchased online at www.recreation.gov must be printed and displayed on the vehicle dashboard to be valid. Recreation.gov charges an additional $2.50 service fee per purchase. Traditional orange permits can also be purchased at one of the Forest’s four district offices or from a local vendor. Fourth-grade students with an “Every Kid Outdoors” pass are eligible for one free Christmas tree. To be eligible for the free tree permit, fourth graders must have an Every Kid Outdoors pass. Students can get their free permit by bringing their pass to a district office or online at Recreation.gov. For more information about Every Kid Outdoors, visit www.everykidoutdoors.gov
Hecksel In Find Days Of Governmental Career
Retiring Hood River County Administrator Jeff Hecksel is in the final days of his career, with his final day of work set for December 1. Hecksel had announced his intention to retire at the start of this year. He has spent the final seven years of a 40-year career in government in his current role. Hecksel notes the biggest challenge of his tenure here was probably dealing with the County’s budget issues just before and at the start of the pandemic, adding teamwork got them through it. Hecksel’s successor, Allison Williams, will take over the County Administrator role on December 4.
SHIBA Offers Medicare Assistance
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is underway, continuing through December 7. The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program is available to help Medicare recipients in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties navigate the choices involved. SHIBA counselor Sue Ann Arguelles says it’s easy to get confused as far as what to choose and why. Mid-Columbia Senior Center sponsors the program locally. For more information, call 541-288-8341.
November 10-11 Prep Sports Roundup
Oregon Class 5A Boys Soccer Championship at Sherwood
Summit 1, Hood River Valley 0: Summit’s Luca Garza scored on a scramble following a corner kick in the 14th minute for the game’s only goal. Summit dominated play, outshooting HRV 30-3, but the Eagles’ Emmanuel Galindo kept his team in the contest to the end with 13 saves. Hood River managed to put only one shot on target during the contest.
Oregon Class 5A Water Polo Championships at Corvallis
Boys Semi-Final
Hood River Valley 9, Summit 7
Boys Championship
West Albany 11, Hood River Valley 8
Girls Semi-Final
Hood River Valley 14, Summit 8
Girls Championship
Hood River Valley 13, West Albany 10
Oregon Six-Man Football
Quarterfinal
Elkton 58, South Wasco 34
Washington Class 2B Football
First Round
Goldendale 67, Brewster 22: The Timberwolves advance to a quarterfinal game with Okanogan next week.
November 10 Prep Sports Roundup
Oregon Class 5A Water Polo Championships at Corvallis
Boys Semi-Final
Hood River Valley 9, Summit 7: The Eagles will play West Albany in the championship game Saturday at 3 p.m.
Girls Semi-Final
Hood River Valley 14, Summit 8: The Eagles will play West Albany in the championship game Saturday at 4:15 p.m.
Oregon Six-Man Football
Quarterfinal
Elkton 58, South Wasco 34
Washington Class 2B Football
First Round
Goldendale 67, Brewster 22: The Timberwolves advance to a quarterfinal game with Okanogan next week.