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Columbia Gorge Toyota owner Aaron Carter awarding the keys to a new Toyota Corolla to  raffle winner Rich Gleitsmann.Contributed photo

Hood River Education Foundation

HOOD RIVER — Parkdale resident Rich Gleitsmann is the owner of a new Toyota Corolla. Columbia Gorge Toyota donated a new car to the Hood River County Education Foundation for the third consecutive year. Raffle tickets were sold by Hood River County schools, sports teams and school clubs. Proceeds from sales went directly to the groups and schools that sold tickets. It has been a tremendous revenue source for students and school programs and generated $36,870 this year.