Once again, there isn’t much news to share from our community. That’s not because nothing is happening. As I write this, many families are completing last minute preparations for the Klickitat County Fair, including getting their travel trailers set up at the fairgrounds, decorating their livestock stalls, and so much more. The luxury swimming pool (a stock tank) from Nanny Mary’s Shady Nook Resort headed to the fair today to provide some relief from the heat for some of the kids (and maybe a grandma or two, also).
Several Glenwood kids and adults entered in county events in the evenings. Mt. Adams Community 4-H kids from Glenwood entered their steers, goats, pigs, as well as sewing and still life projects.
Western Games was the first county event of the week. It took place on the very hot evening of the 12th. I don’t have all the results but Glenwood sixth grader Jentry Hoctor placed second in barrel racing in her age division and did well in figure eight also. Her mom Jaecee placed first in both barrels and figure eight in the adult division. Despite the heat, it was a beautiful evening for the kids, adults, and their horses.
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I love sharing news of Glenwood kids, whether still in school here or in college and beyond. Willa McLaughlin finished her second year at Colorado College in June and headed to Spain to study abroad for the summer. Her mom Bridget was able to make the trip over to visit her. It sounds to me like Willa really, really loved her stay in Spain. She’s home now but will head back to her college in just over a week so she can help with freshman orientation.
Another Glenwood kid, Grace Griffin, studied in London for a bit this summer and also just has a couple weeks at home before she heads back to Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande.
And still another Glenwood kid, Allison McFall, has returned from her summer studies in Amsterdam and will also be returning to Washington State University soon. All three of these young women are excelling at their schools and making the most of all the great opportunities available. We’re very proud of them here.
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I spoke to a member of the incoming Glenwood High School senior class recently. She feels summer flew by way too quickly. While not overly thrilled that school starts on the 27th, she’s looking forward to her senior year. The staff returns to school on Monday, Aug. 25 for preparation days and school begins Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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Soon after school starts, the Trout Lake/Glenwood (Lakewood) volleyball team plays their first games on the schedule. I don’t have that schedule yet but when I get it, I’ll share upcoming game information. Lakewood is going to have a great year and they’re counting on all of us to come out and rock the rafters in the gym to let them hear our support.
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Mary Pierce writes about the community of Glenwood every other week in Columbia Gorge News. Please send any news items to gmpierce09@gmail.com.
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