The Hood River County Commission decided the County is not in a position to take on the role of Area Agency on Aging service provider for the region.  The services for seniors in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties has been handled by the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments, but MCCOG is giving up all of its service contracts.  Hood River County Administrator Jeff Hecksel says given the County’s own budget pressures, Commissioners just did not feel they were in a position to take AAA on.  MCCOG will provide the AAA services until a new home is determined.  The Oregon Department of Human Services and Aging and People with Disabilities has initiated the public process to find that provider, and will hold public meetings in late October and early November in the five counties to share information on the process and seek public input.