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  Hood River County Library
The Hood River Library Foundation continues to be an active partner in finishing the new building.
Hood River County residents have reciprocal borrowing privileges with Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Multnomah County Library, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, and Library Information Network of Clackamas County.
Hood River County Library is not responsible for the content of materials viewed or selected by children; it is the responsibility of parents to monitor and guide their children in the proper use of the Internet.
www.co.hood-river.or.us /HRCG_Template_Department.asp?PageINDX=11   (834 words)

  
 Hood River County School District
Staff and parents should plan on the ECM days as school days until their status is determined.
The Long Range Facilities Plan was developed in anticipation of increased growth enrollment during the next ten years.
The Hood River County School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate
www.hoodriver.k12.or.us   (0 words)

  
 Hood River County School District
The Hood River County School District Board of Directors will take forward several initial proposals for a Construction Bond Levy and an extension of the Local Option Levy to the community for advice and input.
08-24-07 - School Board Seeks Land Option An option to purchase an 11-acre property to the west of Westside School was authorized by the Hood River County School District Board of Directors in its Wednesday night meeting.
The Hood River County School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate
www.hoodriver.k12.or.us /index.htm   (418 words)

  
  Hood River County History
It is bordered by Wasco County to the east, by Clackamas and Multnomah Counties to the west, and by the Columbia River to the north.
Hood River County is the second smallest county in terms of size in the state, outranking only Multnomah County, with a total area of 533 square miles.
The 2000 population of Hood River County was 20,411.
arcweb.sos.state.or.us /county/cphoodriverhome.html   (658 words)

  
 Hood River County, Oregon OR, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Hood River County is one of 36 counties in Oregon.
The county is in the Hood River metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 21,155.
This was an increase of 3.65% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=15310   (530 words)

  
  Hood River County, Oregon Encyclopedia Articles @ FredericksburgArtists.com (Fredericksburg Artists)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hood River County is a county created in the U.S. state of Oregon in 1908.
The county was named for the tributary of the Columbia River within its boundaries, Hood River.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older.
fredericksburgartists.com /encyclopedia/Hood_River_County,_Oregon   (931 words)

  
 Oregon Blue Book: Hood River County
The first white settlers in Hood River County filed a donation land claim in 1854.
Hood River County was created in 1908 from Wasco County.
Hood River County also has two ports and two boat basins, with one serving local barge traffic, a steel boat manufacturing firm and Mid-Columbia yachting interests.
bluebook.state.or.us /local/counties/counties14.htm   (256 words)

  
 City of Hood River - Fire Department
ABOUT US Hood River is a city and county seat of Hood River County, Oregon, and a river port on the Columbia River located 62 miles east of Portland, Oregon on Interstate 84.
The Port of Hood River is located within city limits and is the key access point to the Columbia River for boaters and windsurfers.
Wasco County is 20 miles from the City of Hood River and we are their initial first response in a mutual aid situation.
www.hoodriverfire.com /aboutus.html   (1025 words)

  
 Hood River County Assessment
On April 13, 2004, Environmental Access, Inc. conducted an onsite visit and survey of the Hood River County Elections Office for compliance with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines and Chapter 11 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, the accessibility requirements adopted by the State of Oregon.
The purpose of the survey was to identify structural barriers to the county elections office so that the elections offices can evaluate and prioritize barrier removal and obtain financial assistance from the HAVA Program to assist with the funding of the removal of these barriers.
Some counties have provided drive-up drop boxes at their county courthouses or at other convenient locations within their county for voters to drive-up and drop their ballots without having to exit their vehicle.
www.sos.state.or.us /elections/HAVA/access_assessments/hoodriver_access.htm   (4690 words)

  
 Hood River County News - Topix
Upper Hood River Valley growers can finally relax at a pear and wine festival this weekend, after a stinging pollination season.
Head to the Hood River Valley to sample pears and wine, two of the Columbia Gorge's signature products, at the Hood River Pear and Wine Festival, Friday-Sunday, May 18-20, in Odell.
Hood River County sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect in a high-speed chase about 8:15 p.m.
www.topix.net /county/hood-river-or   (619 words)

  
 ProgressiveFarmer.com: Best Places: Hood River County, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hood River County lives the good life because of fruits; more than 14,000 acres of apples, pears and grapes produce a cash flow that keeps the economy humming.
The Columbia River, a floating highway for commerce to and from the coast, also means jobs for the county.
That same river is a playground and a moneymaker for another reason: Nature made the Columbia River Gorge one of the windiest places on the planet.
www.pathfinder.com /farmer/bestplaces/articles/10hoodriver.html   (473 words)

  
 ProgressiveFarmer.com: Best Places: Hood River County, Oregon
Hood River County lives the good life because of fruits; more than 14,000 acres of apples, pears and grapes produce a cash flow that keeps the economy humming.
The Columbia River, a floating highway for commerce to and from the coast, also means jobs for the county.
That same river is a playground and a moneymaker for another reason: Nature made the Columbia River Gorge one of the windiest places on the planet.
www.progressivefarmer.com /farmer/bestplaces/articles/10hoodriver.html   (473 words)

  
 Hood River condos / Hood River OR townhouses and townhomes / condos Hood River Oregon
Hood River condos / Hood River OR townhouses and townhomes / condos Hood River Oregon
With it’s location in the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River is the western gateway to the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway and to the Columbia River Highway.
Hood River is also home to award winning vineyards, which offer both wine tasting and fruit liqueurs.
www.pdxarea.com /Hood_River_condos_townhouses   (822 words)

  
 Hood River County Historical Museum in Hood River, OR   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hood River County Historical Museum in Hood River, OR museumstuff.com :: museums :: Hood River County Historical Museum
-- The Hood River County Historical Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of valuable documents, photographs and artifacts that reflect and portray the “story” of Hood River County and the Mid-Columbia area.
PAGE OVERVIEW: -- Provides general information about Hood River County Historical Museum, which may include web site and contact information, as well as description and collections info for those planning to visit Hood River County Historical Museum..
www.museumstuff.com /rec/org_20020201_13478.html   (259 words)

  
 Hood River County Transportation District
Hood River County Transportation District provides public transportation in Hood River County under the name of Columbia Area Transit (CAT).
The District was formed by a vote of Hood River County Residents in 1993.
Columbia Area Transit provides accessible, quality transportation to the residents of Hood River County and the surrounding Columbia Gorge area.
community.gorge.net /hrctd   (135 words)

  
 Hood River County, Oregon GenWeb Page
Although I now live in Newport, Oregon, I was born and grew up in the Pine Grove area of Hood River County and retain a keen interest in its life and history.
Originally a part of Wasco County, Hood River County gained its political separation on June 23,1908 and its boundaries have remained unchanged to the present time.
When doing research involving documents prior to the date Hood River became a county, you may find that the records you are searching for will be in Wasco County or the Oregon State Archives rather than in the Hood River County courthouse.
www.rootsweb.com /~orhoodri   (590 words)

  
 Welcome to Hood River, Oregon
The seasonal opening of the train is during the Hood River Blossom Festival, towards the end of April.
The award-winning Hood River Vineyards is located on a hillside overlooking the Hood River Valley.
Located south of Hood River on Highway 35, it is part of the Mt. Hood Loop tour.
www.el.com /to/hoodriver   (463 words)

  
 eogen - HeritageQuestOnline
County of Los Angeles Public Library Apply for a card at any of 88 County libraries and bookmobiles.
Nassau County Public Library System - To obtain a library card without charge you must be a permanent resident of the state of Florida.
Suffolk County - Virtual Reference Collection (VRC) is a project of public libraries in Suffolk Co. List of 63 libraries and their weblinks at: http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/suffolklibs.php Contact library for card and access info.
www.eogen.com /HeritageQuestOnline   (2771 words)

  
 Hood River County
Hood River is the site of one student rotation in surgery.
Health practitioners in Hood River are among the first members of a new network designed to better target the specific health care needs of local communities.
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital has been designated a critical access hospital, enabling it to improve its financial stability through enhanced Medicare reimbursement and reduced operating costs.
www.ohsu.edu /about/cofacts/hoodriver.cfm   (1786 words)

  
 Hood River County Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: )
So we drive up to the Hood River County Fair and are met with this stage and people singing and dancing.
Hood River County Sheriff Deputies having a little fun and food at the fair.
This is such a delightful setting in Odell in the heart of the Hood River Valley where there are more than 14,000 acres of commercial orchards growing pears, apples, cherries and peaches.
www.pdx1.com /2000hoodriver.html   (275 words)

  
 Hood River County Fruit Loop: Home Page
Located in the national scenic area called the Columbia River Gorge, and the nation's largest pear-growing region, this is one of the few places that offers the complete experience of growing, producing, and then enjoying fruit and wine.
Maps are also available at the Mt. Hood Country Store on Hwy 35 at the south end of the Hood River Valley.
Within a 30-minute drive of Hood River, there are at least 22 wineries, and business is picking up.
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com /index.html   (505 words)

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