Locals bring light to Rocket Run

Friends gathered to show support for Gina Aldridge, a past The Dalles resident, who is terminally ill. In the back row are, from left to right, Mike Hodges, Jared Royer, Stephanie Royer, Jeff Hodges, Darcey Hodges, Russell Loughmiller, Jenny Loughmiller, Kristal Corey, Grant Loughmiller, Cindy Dunn, Connie Jubitz, Joan North and Stacey Romney. In the front row are, from left, Rhett Loughmiller, Rita Loughmiller, Anna Loughmiller. Not pictured: Kristy Lavine and Nissa Gibbs. Contributed photo

The annual Fourth of July Rocket Run held on July 4 in The Dalles attracted a large crowd to help raise funds for the annual firework display, sponsored by Mid-Columbia Health Foundation and MCMC Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. The Dalles track and field head coach Garth Miller created and managed the course, and Annie Wring, Erin Rue and Matthew Krystal Klebes helped organize the event, with logistical assistance from Nolan Hare.

Friends gathered to show support for Gina Aldridge, a past The Dalles resident, who is terminally ill.