The HRV boys soccer team made a grand opening statement in its first game of the season, shutting out Franklin, 4-0, Thursday evening in Portland. The Eagles’ next game and home opener will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4:30 p.m. against Hillsboro. Afternoon fishing restored As cooler temperatures return to the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that it has lifted the July 18 ban on afternoon fishing on most rivers and streams in the state. With the lifting of the ban, fishing hours for trout, steelhead, salmon, and sturgeon on streams open to fishing will return to one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. ODFW also announced this week that the Columbia River has been reopened to catch-and-release fishing for sturegeon above Bonneville Dam. To keep update on fishing regulation changes, go to the ODFW website at dfw.state.or.us.
Fall tennis programs coming soon
Fall tennis programs are starting soon, with both programs running Sept. 8-Oct. 8. Intermediate/advanced program: For grades 7-12 with prior tennis experience; Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m. to 5:15 pm; Match play on Thursday goes until 6 p.m. Beginning/intermediate program: For grades 6-9, with little or no tennis experience; Mon.-Wed., 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. All signups are online at the Community Ed website (hrcommunityed.org).
Cast your vote for Gorge Windsurfing Awards
The summer is winding down, meaning it’s time to reflect on the summer recreation season and cast your ballots for the 2015 Gorge Windsurfing Awards. Vote on who will be the recipient of the Dale Cook Award (biggest air), Most Stoked, Most Selfless, Grom of the Year, and Gorge Windsurfer of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, Sept. 6. Submissions received after then will not be considered. Awards will be announced and presented at the awards party on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Butler Bank Social Club at 301 Oak St. To nominate a windsurfer, head to gorgewindsurfing.org/2015/09/2015-gorge-windsurfing-awards and fill out the form near the bottom of the page.
George Smith gets second hole-in-one
George Smith must have his clubs dialed in, because for the second time this year, the Hood River resident got a hole-in-one on hole No. 7 at the Hood River Golf Course. Smith’s shot from the white tees (130 yards) was witnessed by Tom Godwin, who, according to the golf course, said that Smith’s shot was pushed into the hole by a chipmunk… after running over two dead squirrels and an acorn (Godwin’s kidding, by the way — we asked the golf course about it, just to be safe).
Mt. Adams Wilderness Area closed
The entire Mt. Adams Wilderness area is closed due to the Cougar Creek Fire burning around the mountain. The closure order is in effect until Oct. 30 or until it is rescinded, whichever occurs first. For more information, call the Mt. Adams Ranger District at 509-395-3402.
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