Horizon ChristianSchool presents:

SEVENBRIDES

FOR SEVENBROTHERS

35th-Annual Mid-ColumbiaLions Folliespresents:

M*A*S*HTHE

MUSICAL

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On with the showsOn with the shows

SINGING from the table top (second fromtop photo), Milly (played by Judith Polster)celebrates her engagement with sisters(from left) Paige Sorensen, Dhora DaLuzand Beca DaLuz.Above, Adam, played by Andrew Stenberg;below, Paige Sorensen; and (bottom photo,from left) Daniel Wagar, Nick Wade, DanielKempf, Sam Kirby and Beca DeLuz.

Photos by Adam Lapierre

’RUNNING FOR cover’ (top) areAndy Stre-ich, Dave Tallman, Diane Murphy, RachelWeatherly, Sandy Belcher, Mike Oates,AmyWhite, LuLu Perkins-Roush and CarynChilton. Above, Dave Tallman and RachelThroop with Anthony Schu and Hailey Fox.Below (from left): Andrea Fox, Dorris Gree-nough, Mike Oates and Megan Perkins-Roush.Bottom: David Fox and Mike Oates.

Photos by Scott Abts

Story by ESTHER K. SMITHNews staff writer

Each spring the music theater class atHorizon Christian School puts on a musical,and this year will be its most ambitious yet.

“This play is thelargest we’ve everdone and definitely thelongest,” music direc-tor Leslie Sullivansaid. “It’s also been astretch for some of thestudents because it’sgot really demandingchoreography.”Since the school

doesn’t have a per-forming arts theater (“yet,” Sullivan said.“We’re working on it”), the musicals areheld in the chapel, which has a small stage.And because the chapel gets regular use, theset for the play can’t be assembled anderected until just before the play opens.“It’s been a challenge to do this on the

small stage with such a large cast — thereare 52 in cast and crew — but we are grate-ful to be able to use the church,” she said.The play is based on the 1954 MGM film of

the same name, which was based on theshort story “The Sobbin’ Women,” byStephen Vincent Benet, which was based onan ancient Roman legend.It tells the story of a backwoodsman

named Adam Pontipee (one of seven broth-ers), who comes to town long enough to finda wife; and succeeds in talking Milly (one ofseven sisters) into marrying him.Picturing a quiet life in the woods with

one man, Milly has a rude surprise whenshe finds she’ll be cooking and cleaning forAdam and his six rowdy brothers.“What drew me to this particular play

was that morally, it has an important mes-sage about relationships,” Sullivan said. “Ithink there’s a huge problem these dayswith relationships; people think of them asbeing disposable. When things start goingwrong, it’s just ‘See you later,’ without real-ly working out the problems.“Milly decides that even though it’s hard,

By BEV BRIDGEWATERShow director

The cast and crew of the Mid-ColumbiaLions Follies will be presenting their 35thannual show on April 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 atthe Hood River Mid-dle School Auditori-um. Curtain time is7:30 p.m.The title of the

show is “M*A*S*H,the Musical.” Theshow is based on theTV series M*A*S*H.Mike Oates scriptedthe show this year.Most of the scenes,

including lines andactions, were taken from actual TV shows,after hours and hours of watching and re-watching DVDs. Mike combined showsand scenes into an organized script thatcarries several different story lines at atime. Everything flows into a conclusivefinal scene.The actual television series lasted 11

years and had 17 different writers overthat time. Over that time period, M*A*S*Hwas nominated for more than 100 Emmys,winning 14 Emmys and eight GoldenGlobes. The final 2½-hour show was seenby more than 125 million viewers; morethan half the population of the UnitedStates.And though it was set in a war zone, in

a combat surgical hospital, it managed tofind positive things to say about life.Those familiar with the show will recog-

nize the main characters. For the 2011 Fol-lies, Andy Streich plays Hawkeye Pierce;Clinton Curtis plays B.J. Hunicutt; MikeOates is Colonel Potter; Rachel Throop isMargaret Houlihan; Dave Tallman playsCharles Winchester III; Bob Fox plays MaxKlinger; Randy Fox is Father Mulcahy andDavid Fox plays Radar.The show was fun to put together since

Mike did such a great job on the script.Songs were added, of course, to make it amusical. Some songs were easy to choose,

The basics:April 8-9, 14-167:30 p.m. at HoodRiver Middle

School. Get tick-ets at the door orfrom local Lions

members.

The basics:April 8-9, 14-167 p.m. at HorizonChristian School.Get tickets at thedoor or Waucoma

Bookstore.

Please see LIONS, Page B5Please see HORIZON, Page B5

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she made the decision to get marriedand she makes the best of that situa-tion.”The play also let Sullivan give some

of her senior boy students a chance toshine.“What I really appreciate about the

play is that the students are broaden-ing their abilities and stepping outsidetheir boxes,” she said.“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”

opens Friday and continues Saturday,as well as Thursday through Saturdayof next week.Tickets are $7 adult, $5 children 12

and under, and are available at theschool, at Waucoma Bookstore inHood River and Columbia River Musicin The Dalles.

such as “Like A Surgeon” and “SimpleSong of Freedom.”The cast members assisted with

rewriting some songs, such as Rockin’Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu”which became the “Korean WarBlues” and “Fifty Ways to Leave yourLover” became “Fifty Ways to Run forCover.”There is no lack of creativity with

the cast of the show, and M*A*S*H hasbecome one more outlet to showcasethe many talents of the Follies castand crew.Megan Perkins-Roush and Andy

Streich are the vocal directors for theshow. Bob Fox is the assistant directorand Andrea Fox has designed the set.Whether or not you are a fan of

M*A*S*H, you will enjoy the fun thatthe Follies brings to stage.

The show is a fundraiser for theOregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foun-dation. It has raised $304,000 over theyears and is the largest singlefundraiser for the Foundation.The OLSHF aids many Oregon resi-

dents who have sight and hearingneeds. Among other things, the foun-dation helps fund surgeries for indi-viduals and it supports new researchin sight and hearing.Advance tickets are $8 general ad-

mission and $7 for children ages 12and under. Ticket outlets are Studio10 Salon, Waucoma Bookstore, MidValley Market, Jim’s Market, DownManor, Windmaster Market, ColumbiaState Bank, Key Bank, CenterPointeBank, McIsaac’s Store, Hood RiverAdult Center, Postal Annex, Provi-dence Hood River Memorial HospitalGift Shop, and Fadness Realty.Tickets may also be purchased from

any area Lions Club member. Ticketsare $9 and $8 at the door.

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100 YEARS AGO — 1911At the request of the prop-

erty owners on first streetthe city council took a deci-sive step Monday night in se-curing for Hood River itsfirst paved street. This wasbrought about by grantingpermits for the propertyholders on that thoroughfareto do their own paving. Thepaving to be laid will be con-crete and cement, giving ahard surface with a smoothappearance, but sufficientlyrough for a good foothold inslippery weather. It will ex-tend from the depot to Oakstreet.A committee representing

the business and philan-thropic interests of the citywill call at each home inHood River this week for anoffering in behalf of thefamine sufferers of China. Inthe famine district 200 peopledie daily from starvation.Help must be given fromabroad until the harvest inJune. Surely everyone inHood River can spare some-thing for so worthy a cause.Any who are missed by thecommittee may leave dona-tions at the Butler bank.

90 YEARS AGO — 1921This is Clean-Up Week, for

so it has been ordained byMayor Scobee and the vari-ous committees that arestriving to make Hood Rivera city beautiful. In view ofthe heavy tourist travelwhich is bound to be a fea-ture of activity here thissummer, the Mayor asks allresidents to devote a little at-tention to their homes andlots, with the object of clear-ing away all refuse that tendsto unsightliness.In the list of distinguished

service medalists recentlycompiled by Adjutant Gener-al White, appear the namesof three Hood River men:Ned Crawford, Hersey Dakinand Lee Spaulding. With theexception of Portland, HoodRiver can boast of more dis-tinguished service medalwinners than any other town

in the state.

80 YEARS AGO — 1931Oregon’s new highway

speed code virtually takesthe limit in miles per houroff the motorist and puts theresponsibility for the safe op-eration of his vehicle up tohim. The basic rule of theregulation calls for the pru-dent operation of a motor ve-hicle in these words: “Sec. 20— No person shall drive a ve-hicle at a speed greater thanis reasonable and prudent,having due regard to the traf-fic, surface and width of thehighway and the hazard atintersections and any otherconditions then existing.”A steel barge, carrying 300

tons of fruit wrappers forshippers and growers at TheDalles, passed through Cas-cade Locks on Wednesdayfrom Camas, Wash. Thebarge, the first to be seen onthe river since barge traffichas been proposed, was pilot-ed by Captain Nelson, of theLocks. The shipment is inthe nature of an experiment,and is one which will bewatched with much interest.

70 YEARS AGO — 1941(Photo caption) Saturday

afternoon the Hood RiverBoy Scouts started their an-nual drive for old papers andmagazines. Proceeds are tobe used for new scout equip-ment. Last year the Scoutsrealized in excess of $24.00from their efforts. Call youryoung Scout friends if youhave old papers you wouldprobably eventually burn.With the arrival of a new

crew from Bonneville andPortland on Tuesday of thisweek, the site of the Bon-neville sub-station on theTucker road property recent-ly acquired by the dam ad-ministration from C.M.Sheppard, is now the scene ofmuch activity and within afew days, work on the build-ing of the sub station will bewell in hand. During the pasttwo weeks, the transmissionlines have been extendedboth east and west of the

sub-station site and it is nowstated that, by the time thesub station is built it is prob-able that all will be in readi-ness for current from thedam at Bonneville to flowover the new transmissionsystem.

60 YEARS AGO — 1951Union Pacific railroad’s

west-bound train 11 was de-layed around an hour Mon-day afternoon of this weekby track damage caused by ahuge boulder. The boulderbounced down on UP tracksbelow Mosier tunnel that af-ternoon, pushing them outsome three feet. A workparty set to the repairs im-mediately and soon had theline in travel shape.The American Legion in

Oregon has designated Aprilas “Teach Children Religion”month and is sponsoring anactive program in each ofthe American Legion postsof Oregon. Ernest Hansen,commander of Hood Riverpost 22, announces this un-usual program for the Amer-ican Legion, emphasizingthat “it is a program withoutany partisan or denomina-tional connections, and canbe supported with equal en-thusiasm by Protestants,Catholics and Jews.”

50 YEARS AGO — 1961While discussing budget

items under maintenance,District Three board mem-bers wondered if it wasn’ttime to repaint the windowcasements on the Hood Riverhigh building. When werethey last painted? A check ofthe dulled, but still firm sur-face brought a guess frommost of “about 10 years old.”A check with maintenancesupervisor Glen McConn re-veals that the paint job is asold as Hood River high itself,built in 1927! Original hand-mixed paints, with 18 poundsof lead per gallon, were used,he says.Hood River council of the

P.T.A. will again make identi-fication tags for local resi-dents available via an appli-

cation form distributed to allschool students here. The or-ganization says the tags arerecommended for all chil-dren and adults as a civil de-fense measure. The programis nationwide in scope. Thetags bear the wearer’s name,address, telephone number,age, and religion. They willserve as instant identifica-tion in case of accident orother disaster.

40 YEARS AGO — 1971Two assemblies dealing

with the “Social Awareness”theme have been scheduledat Hood River Valley Highschool within the next twoweeks, assembly adviserEarl Fowler announced thisweek. The first, dealing withthe topic “Life Inside Correc-tional Institutions,” will beThursday, April 8, in theschool gymnasium. The sec-ond will deal with the topic“The Draft vs the volunteerArmy” and will occur Tues-day, April 13.Bunnies will be selling

lilies Saturday when DeltaKappa chapter of EpsilonSigma Alpha, led by Mrs.Wayne Harris, highlights itspart in the Easter Seal drivewith a Lily Day. Volunteerswill be at downtown points topin paper Easter lilies —made by handicapped per-sons — on shoppers’ lapels.Proceeds will go toward sup-port of the services offeredcrippled children and adultsby the Easter Seal Society ofOregon.

30 YEARS AGO — 1981Permission to drill geo-

thermal test wells won ap-proval of the Hood RiverCounty Planning Commis-sion here last week. A repre-sentative of the Oregon De-partment of Geology, whichmade the application, as-sured the commission thewells were not being de-signed to remove water, andthere was not developmentplanned.(Advertisement) Trail Out-

door Theatre: The FastestFun in the West is Back —

Blazing Saddles (rated R),and Clint Eastwood as Bron-co Billy (rated PG). Electric“In-Car” Heaters for YourComfort!

20 YEARS AGO — 1991Two Wy’east Middle

School students have beenchosen to serve as pages dur-ing the April 16 meeting ofthe Oregon House of Repre-sentatives at the state Capitolin Salem. Nathan and SaraDuckwall are sponsored byRep. Greg Walden for thehonorary program.Tuberculosis is alive and

dangerous in Hood River. Astrain of the disease that isresistant to medication ispresent in the county, caus-ing special concern amongstate and local health offi-cials. That and a local rate oftuberculosis that is morethan double that for the restof the state prompts officialsto encourage people to betested. Skin tests are avail-able at the Hood River Coun-ty Health Department for $1— cheap insurance, saysEllen Larsen, staff nurse.

10 YEARS AGO — 2001The Hood River pool will

be sporting a new look soon.Construction began March26 totaling over $100,000 land-scaping, lighting, and stair-way project that will greatlyenhance the look and usabil-ity of the facility. The projectwas originally part of themaster plan formulatedwhen the cover was put onthe pool years ago, but fund-ing was not available untilrecently.Hood River will have a

new classical music radiostation this summer. Classi-cal 89.9 FMKBPS in Portlandrecently received the go-ahead by the Federal Com-munications Commission tobuild a transmitter in thegorge. Construction willbegin this spring; the trans-mitter will be located on Bur-doin Mountain above Bin-gen, Wash.

— Compiled by Esther K.Smith, news staff writer

YESTERYEARS

First barge plies Columbia in 1931

HORIZONContinued from Page B1

LIONSContinued from Page B1

You find free admission, freeparking, free workshops and freeadvice at the third annualGreater Goldendale Chamber ofCommerce Home and GardenShow, Friday, April 15, throughSunday, April 17, at the KlickitatCounty Fairgrounds.Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri-

day and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-3p.m. Sunday, at Joan Frey Arena,Klickitat County Fairgrounds.Admission is free.This year, the show has

Haystack Broadcasting (Y-102,KWCQ and Goldendale’s ownKLCK) as its title sponsor. Bene-factor sponsors are Penguin Win-dows, and operators of Mid-Co-lumbia Producers and the WascoFarm Store. (Mid-Columbia Pro-ducers is the new name for theKlickitat Valley Grain Growersstore in Goldendale.)This year, Haystack Broadcast-

ing will be broadcasting from theshow for the entire three-day run.The Home and Garden Show is

one of the largest events spon-sored by the Greater GoldendaleChamber of Commerce and is de-signed to promote regional homeand garden businesses and tosupport entrepreneurs.From downtown Goldendale,

take Highway 142 (Broadway)west. Turn right on West MillStreet and drive .4 miles. Thefairgrounds is on the left.Home and Garden Show ven-

dors will be in and around theJoan Frey Arena Building at thefairgrounds. Parking will be freeand located on the south side ofthe Joan Frey Arena. Handi-capped parking will be available.There will be food vendors. Infor-mation is available by calling theGoldendale Chamber of Com-merce at 509-773-3400 or by visit-ing www.goldendalechamber.org.Speakers include Hood River’s

Jurgen Hess, on how to use na-tive plants in your landscaping,11 a.m. to noon and 2-3 p.m.Hess received a bachelor’s de-

gree in landscape architecturefrom Iowa State University and isa registered landscape architect.His focus is on conservationthrough the use of native plants.His projects cover urban andrural home landscapes, large-scale site plans, and environmen-tal restoration.Hess teaches classes through

Hood River Community Educa-tion. Prior to starting a privatepractice, he had a 34-year careerwith the Forest Service that in-cluded directing planning for theColumbia River Gorge NationalScenic Area.A guest lecturer for four years

at Portland State University onPublic Forestland Policy, Hesshas given many national and in-ternational presentations onlandscape architecture.Since his book “Landscaping

With Natives, Columbia Gorge,Creating an Earth-FriendlyLandscape” has been published,he has given numerous presenta-tions on the subject. Presenta-tions have been for the Friends ofthe Columbia Gorge, Master Gar-deners, the Gorge Discovery Cen-ter and to the public at book-stores and libraries.He was the keynote speaker for

the Central Oregon Master Gar-deners 2009 Spring Symposiumin Redmond. Hess and his wife,Susan, and their home landscapehave been featured in the Ore-gonian’s Homes & Garden sec-tion and in the magazines Homes+ Gardens Northwest and Ore-gon Home, The Green LivingIssue.

Event scheduleFriday, April 15 — Organic

Pest Management, and TreeHealth, with Todd Murray; Blue-birds of Bickleton, with Mar-garet Collins of the BluebirdCommittee; Arid Landscape De-sign with Arlene Larison; SquareFoot Gardening with Lynn Wan-less, Master Gardener; TilePainting, with Felicia Gray;Saturday, April 16 — Building

with insulating concrete, withDarrell Smith of L’abri Consult-ing; Doing More with Less (Pesti-cide) in Home Vegetable Gar-dens, and Effective Tactics ofPest Management in BackyardFruit Trees, with Michael R.Bush, Ph.D., Yakima County Ex-tension entomologist; PreparingYour Yard for Fire Safety, withDan Lennon and Wyatt Leighton,Department of Natural Re-sources.Sunday, April 17 — Lennon and

Leighton will give the same pre-sentation and Master GardenersProgram and Klickitat CountyHealth Department will also leadworkshops.

Goldendale Home andGarden Show includesHood River speaker

‘M*A*S*H’ CAST includes (left to right) Clinton Curtis, Megan Perkins-Roush (front),David Fox and Andy Streich. Proceeds from the annual Follies event are donated to theOregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.

Submitted photo