Saturday, February 27, 2010
Vote Yes on Measure 14-37
And remember, to do so you must register to vote! You can now register on-line at http://www.oregonvotes.org/.
The 5th annual ‘Hood River County Reads’ officially begins…
Sunday, February 28, 2 PM at the Hood River County Library with a performance and sing-along by performer Rick Meyers. The Library will be open for this free event.
The books selected for this year ‘Hood River County Reads’ both feature pioneer life. Molly Gloss’s ‘The Heart of Horses’ is set in rural Eastern Oregon in WWI. Pam Munoz Ryan’s ‘Riding Freedom,’ a book for middle school readers, deals with the settlement of California during gold rush days.
Performer Rick Meyers has been performing and teaching pioneer music and folklore to children and adults since 1976. His performances are known for their educational value, humor and high level of audience participation. Meyers plays and demonstrates the banjo, guitar, autoharp, musical saw, spoons, mouth harp, limberjack, washboard, ukulele, and washtub bass.
Each year the Friends of the Library search for a new book that the community can read at the same time and talk about with their neighbors. Wendy Best, journalist, says of ‘The Heart of Horses: ‘Just because there is a picture of a horse on the cover, don’t think this book is all about horses. It’s actually about ranching and farming in Eastern Oregon in 1917. You will meet wonderful people, horrid people, and sick and troubled people. History is dropped in like little jewels here and there, and pretty soon you fell as if you have been there. Molly Gloss lets the story tell itself. It’s a great read.’
Additional ‘Hood River County Reads' Events are: February 25, 7 PM: Book Discussion at the Cascade Locks Library; March 14, 2 PM, Library: Mary Schlick, author of ‘Coming to Stay;’ April 11, 2 PM, Library: Jody Foss, ‘The Sagebrush Story’, a lecture by a modern woman who still travels the west by horseback.
Author Molly Gloss will conclude ‘HRC Reads 2010’ with a public presentation at the Library, Sunday, April 19, 2 PM. On Monday, April 20, Gloss will make presentations at the Hood River Valley High School speaking with students there about her book and the writing process.
Molly Gloss says of ‘Heart of Horses: ‘I was looking for a way to rework the classic cowboy story: to find a central place in it for women, reshape it around the realities of the
Historical West, and retell it, not as a legend of a lone, wandering hero, but of a community of people putting down roots, and the courage of ordinary lives.’
Copies of the books are now available for check out at the Hood River County Library. ‘Hood River County Reads 2010’ is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and funded with grants from the Hood River County Library Foundation, the Hood River County Educational Foundation, and Starseed Foundation.
The books selected for this year ‘Hood River County Reads’ both feature pioneer life. Molly Gloss’s ‘The Heart of Horses’ is set in rural Eastern Oregon in WWI. Pam Munoz Ryan’s ‘Riding Freedom,’ a book for middle school readers, deals with the settlement of California during gold rush days.
Performer Rick Meyers has been performing and teaching pioneer music and folklore to children and adults since 1976. His performances are known for their educational value, humor and high level of audience participation. Meyers plays and demonstrates the banjo, guitar, autoharp, musical saw, spoons, mouth harp, limberjack, washboard, ukulele, and washtub bass.
Each year the Friends of the Library search for a new book that the community can read at the same time and talk about with their neighbors. Wendy Best, journalist, says of ‘The Heart of Horses: ‘Just because there is a picture of a horse on the cover, don’t think this book is all about horses. It’s actually about ranching and farming in Eastern Oregon in 1917. You will meet wonderful people, horrid people, and sick and troubled people. History is dropped in like little jewels here and there, and pretty soon you fell as if you have been there. Molly Gloss lets the story tell itself. It’s a great read.’
Additional ‘Hood River County Reads' Events are: February 25, 7 PM: Book Discussion at the Cascade Locks Library; March 14, 2 PM, Library: Mary Schlick, author of ‘Coming to Stay;’ April 11, 2 PM, Library: Jody Foss, ‘The Sagebrush Story’, a lecture by a modern woman who still travels the west by horseback.
Author Molly Gloss will conclude ‘HRC Reads 2010’ with a public presentation at the Library, Sunday, April 19, 2 PM. On Monday, April 20, Gloss will make presentations at the Hood River Valley High School speaking with students there about her book and the writing process.
Molly Gloss says of ‘Heart of Horses: ‘I was looking for a way to rework the classic cowboy story: to find a central place in it for women, reshape it around the realities of the
Historical West, and retell it, not as a legend of a lone, wandering hero, but of a community of people putting down roots, and the courage of ordinary lives.’
Copies of the books are now available for check out at the Hood River County Library. ‘Hood River County Reads 2010’ is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and funded with grants from the Hood River County Library Foundation, the Hood River County Educational Foundation, and Starseed Foundation.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Storyteller Adeline Miller at Library Feb. 26
Adeline Miller, Storyteller, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, will tell stories in the Hood River County Library meeting room, Friday, February 26, 3-4 PM. Her visit is sponsored by the ‘Oregon Is Indian Country’ public programs.
Many years ago, an elder would always remind Adeline Miller that she was ‘born up in the mountains, during huckleberry time.’ Now a tribal elder herself, Miller reminds her children and grandchildren of their origins – through song, dance, and ceremony. It's what keeps Miller spry.
Adeline Miller remembers a time where people made the things they needed – and stories were shared by elders, not a TV or movie screen. Born of Warm Springs, Yakama, Klickitat and Paiute stock, Miller recalls her rustic childhood in the pine forests and sage covered hills between the Cascades and Deschutes River valleys.
‘Once I lived with was my mother's aunt. She was one of the cornhusk weavers. She'd make these great big root bags like you see in the museum,’ said Miller.
Miller's aunt and grandmother had her deliver food to the elders, as a way to honor and care for them. ‘I was very fortunate to live with grandmother to learn all this. And this is where I learned most of my knowledge that I remember.’
Miller worked a number of jobs, including farming and working at the tribal office. After retiring in 1991, she finds herself busier than ever.
‘Right now I work with the language. I help early childhood school by going over there singing song or recording songs for them and teaching dances. So I feel that to teach them at a young age they know who they are, to be proud that they're Indian people that they'll never be anything other than that, said Miller.
Miller says by caring for elders, sharing knowledge with youngsters, and being generous with everyone, people can live full and happy lives. It's what keeps her traditions alive, and her spirits high.
Many years ago, an elder would always remind Adeline Miller that she was ‘born up in the mountains, during huckleberry time.’ Now a tribal elder herself, Miller reminds her children and grandchildren of their origins – through song, dance, and ceremony. It's what keeps Miller spry.
Adeline Miller remembers a time where people made the things they needed – and stories were shared by elders, not a TV or movie screen. Born of Warm Springs, Yakama, Klickitat and Paiute stock, Miller recalls her rustic childhood in the pine forests and sage covered hills between the Cascades and Deschutes River valleys.
‘Once I lived with was my mother's aunt. She was one of the cornhusk weavers. She'd make these great big root bags like you see in the museum,’ said Miller.
Miller's aunt and grandmother had her deliver food to the elders, as a way to honor and care for them. ‘I was very fortunate to live with grandmother to learn all this. And this is where I learned most of my knowledge that I remember.’
Miller worked a number of jobs, including farming and working at the tribal office. After retiring in 1991, she finds herself busier than ever.
‘Right now I work with the language. I help early childhood school by going over there singing song or recording songs for them and teaching dances. So I feel that to teach them at a young age they know who they are, to be proud that they're Indian people that they'll never be anything other than that, said Miller.
Miller says by caring for elders, sharing knowledge with youngsters, and being generous with everyone, people can live full and happy lives. It's what keeps her traditions alive, and her spirits high.
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