The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. CGOA Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Mark Steighner says what started with the Columbia Gorge Sinfoinetta has evolved to a broader musical spectrum, with four different performing groups. CGOA will remember its history during its second annual Cabaret Fundraiser, with performances of musical favorites from past years. That will be held on November 8 at 7:15 at The Ruins in Hood River. Tickets are $20, and available at gorgeorchestra.org.
Providence HR Cancer Center Involved In Breast Cancer Treatment Trials
Providence Hood River’s Cancer Center is participating in a pair of clinical trials for breast cancer treatments. Oncologist Dr. Eric Anderson says one is for early stage low risk breast cancer, asking if a less toxic and intensive treatment can still cure women with this kind of cancer with reduced side effects. Anderson says at the other end of the spectrum, they are looking at adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy for women with more advanced high risk hormone receptor breast cancer. Anderson said making clinical trials available to patients without having to travel to a larger city like Portland and Seattle was one of his goals when he came to Hood River two years ago.
October 8 Prep Sports Scoreboard
Boys Soccer
LaSalle 3, Hood River Valley 0
Girls Soccer
LaSalle 2, Hood River Valley 0
Trout Lake-Horizon Christian 7, The Dalles JV 0
Volleyball
Wilsonville def. Hood River Valley 25-15, 25-23, 25-13
Putnam def. Hood River Valley 25-18, 25-16, 25-20
The Dalles def. Madras 25-18, 25-15, 25-20
Man Arrested After Shots Are Fired In 4th Street Grade Area
A man was arrested Tuesday evening after police received reports of shots being fired in the area of the 4th Street grade in the eastern portion of The Dalles. The Dalles Police Chief Tom Worthy said they received a report of an adult male standing on the hillside behind a rock retaining wall and that he had fired six or seven shots from a firearm. The Dalles Police officers arrived in the area and detained 43-year-old Travis Stubbs. A search warrant of a residence in the 400 block of East 4th yielded several firearms, including the firearm suspected in the shooting. Stubbs was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and recklessly endangering another person, and lodged in the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility. Worthy confirmed no one was hurt and there have been no damage reports at this point.
One Arrested After MINT Search
A Mid-Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force search at the West Side Village Apartments on West 7th in The Dalles last week has resulted in charges being filed against one man. The MINT team, made up of various law enforcement agencies in Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, and Gilliam counties, found narcotics, cash, and an unspecified number of guns. MINT detectives have charged 63-year-old Albert George Vonslomski Sr. with unlawful delivery and possession of a schedule 2 controlled substance, unlawful delivery and possession of methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, first degree theft, and first degree child neglect. MINT officials indicated additional charges or arrests are likely from this investigation. Vonslomski was booked at NORCOR, and has appeared before a judge and has been released pending further legal action.
Hood River County Health Department Plans Evening Hours October 22
The Hood River County Health Department will be trying out evening hours in a couple of weeks. The department will be open for drop-in visits on Wednesday, October 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Health Department’s Daron Ryan says they will have almost all of their services available, as they try to accommodate those who can’t make it in during regular weekday office hours. Ryan says if this test run proves popular, they will look at doing some evening hours on at least a monthly basis.
Tree of Joy Applications Being Taken By WAGAP
Washington Gorge Action Programs’ Tree of Joy holiday program for low-income families in Klickitat and Skamania counties is expanding its registrations to include those beyond its food bank network. Families with children younger than 18 years old who live in Klickitat and Skamania counties and receive either WAGAP services, free or reduced school lunch, Apple Health insurance, or SNAP benefits, are eligible for the program. Applications are available at wagap.org, WAGAP offices in Bingen, Stevenson, and Goldendale, and through the WAGAP Food Bank Network including the organization’s mobile food bank. Applications must be received by November 7. WAGAP’s Juan Reyes says 400 children are expected to benefit from the 2025 Tree of Joy. Donors are asked to register by November 14 so they can receive wish lists before the Thanksgiving holiday and have a couple of weeks to shop. For donors who wish to participate but can’t shop, financial contributions are welcome, and WAGAP staff will do the shopping and wrapping.
Paving Project Planned For East 12th & Thompson
The intersection of East 12th Street and Thompson in The Dalles will be closed from October 15th to October 17th, during working hours, allowing for the removal, re-grading and paving of the intersection. Paving will happen on October 16th and 17th for the length of the project followed by driveways the following week. During that time, residents are asked to park on the South side of the road on the shoulder to avoid driving/turning on the new asphalt until the end of the day on October 17th. Please be attentive to the directions of construction workers that you may encounter and ask onsite personnel before driving on hot asphalt if you are blocked in by the paving and rolling operation. Those with questions can call Crestline Construction at 541-506-4000.
Kline Named To APPA Board
Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District General Manager and CEO Roger Kline has been named to the American Public Power Association Board of Directors. Kline was tabbed for the position during the APPA fall board meeting in Montreal. APPA board members are chosen to represent ten regions across the country. Kline will represent Region 9, which covers Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. The American Public Power Association is made up of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. It advises on electricity policy, grid technology and operations, and workforce development in support of safe, modern, and resilient utilities.
October 7 Prep Sports Scoreboard
Volleyball
Seton Catholic def. Columbia 25-9, 25-23, 24-26, 25-18
Castle Rock def. Stevenson 3-0
Dufur def. Ione-Arlington 20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-18
Sherman def. Condon 25-18, 25-9, 25-7
Bickleton def. Trout Lake-Glenwood 25-20, 13-25, 25-16, 26-24
Spray-Mitchell-Wheeler def. Horizon Christian 25-13, 25-11, 25-10
South Wasco def. Riverside 25-22, 25-20, 25-22
Boys Soccer
The Dalles 5, Molalla 0
Girls Soccer
The Dalles 6, Molalla 1
Seton Catholic 6, Columbia 0
Castle Rock 1, Stevenson 0
Cross Country
Columbia was the boys’ winner and Stevenson narrowly won the girls’ competition in a Trico League dual meet. Colton Hollis of Stevenson won the boys’ race and Lilah Zimmerman of CHS took first in the girls’ run.