Jessica DeHart participates in Africa cultural exchange
In August, 2015 HRVHS grad and four-time USA Wrestling All-American Jessica DeHart had the opportunity to travel to South Africa with the Cultural Exchange Wrestling team from the Oregon Wrestling Association. The 20-member team was in South Africa for three weeks. “It was a trip of a lifetime. I can’t wait to go back!” said Jessica. The wrestlers and coaches from Oregon competed and experienced homestays, cultural events and even a safari. Mike Simons, head wrestling coach at Thurston High School in Springfield and Cultural Exchange team coach said, “Jessica was awesome on the trip. She represented Hood River, Oregon, and the USA very well both on and off the mat.” Jessica will study and compete for the Raiders in the inaugural women’s wrestling season at Southern Oregon University in Ashland this fall.
Hoedown to support Cooper Spur Race Team
Come out to Springhouse Cellars on Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. to eat, drink and be merry… and help support youth skiing and biking while you’re at it. Springhouse will be the site of the “Hood River Hoe Down,” which will benefit the Cooper Spur Race Team: a nonprofit sports organization that provides ski and bike programs for Gorge kids age 5-17. The hoedown will feature live music by The Barn Burners, a barbecue dinner, and a silent auction. This is a 21 and older event. Tickets are $25 and available in advance at Waucoma Bookstore or can be bought at the door.
Fire closure area reduced for Mt. Adams
The Cougar Creek Fire is now 97 percent contained (as of Wednesday) and has allowed the U.S. Forest Service to dramatically reduce the size of the closure area affecting Mount Adams Ranger District. The Pacific Crest Trail, Mount Adams climbing routes, and most of the Mount Adams Wilderness is now open. There are a few recreation sites still closed on the south side of the mountain so visitors are advised to check the map and text of the new Closure Order: www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3854084.pdf
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