Odell is a small town located about 6 miles south of Hood River in Hood River County. The community of Odell was named after William Odell, who settled nearby around 1861, and who's son, Milton D., was the first white child born in the valley in 1863. William was a native of Tennessee.
The post office was first opened in June 1910. At that time the town was called Newtown. This was not because of Hood Rivers famous apples but because it was a new town and the new settlement sprang up at the railroad station about 3/4 of a mile sotheast of the old crossroads. The name was changed to Odell in March 1911.
Today, Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc. and Duckwall-Pooley Fruit Company plants make Odell the Hood River Valley's largest fruit-packing and storing center.
Below are an early photo of Odell and some of Odell today.
The Bonneville Lock and Dam interpretive staff will host its annual Great Electrifying Event on Sat Feb. 23, 2008 in the Bradford Island Visitor Center from 10am to 4 pm
This is a free educational event that is designed to teach the basics of electricity and how it is generated at the Bonneville Lock and Dam. This program is geared toward elementary and middle school students but will be fun and informative for the entire family. There will be hands-on activities and films. You can also take a tour of Bonneville's historic First Powerhouse.
The first Annual Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest is coming to Hood River on May 2-4. 2008. There will be music for all ages. This event is being held at the Hood River Middle School Auditorium located at 17th and May St.
Friday May 2- Concert TIckets- $15.00 in advance, $16.00 at the door
Saturday-May 3- Tickets-$10 adults, $5 under 10 yrs
Sunday-May 4-Tickets-$5
This is sure to be a fun and lively event in beautiful Hood River, Oregon.
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I remember back in the early 80's when the Rajneeshee's came to Oregon. Specifically to the Big Muddy Ranch in Wasco County.This colorful group all wore shades of red. Their leader, the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, had a fleet of Rolls Royces. This was happening near the tiny town of Antelope, Oregon. Today the Big Muddy Ranch, now renamed Wild Horse Canyon is an amazing place, one of 25 Young Life Camps in the U.S. and Canada. They run camp programs for high school and middle school youth in the summer. There are other camps and retreats at various times during the year. Wild Horse Canyon has plenty of fun activities including a swimming pool, lake with Blob, climbing walls, skate park, zip lines, mountain biking, ropes course, weight room, ridge runners and sports center. Two of my kids volunteered in past years as volunteers for a month on summer work crew and enjoyed the experience immensly.
Saturday March 15, 2008 Two easy walks are scheduled: 1 mile & 4 miles with no elevation gain. These hikes are sponsored by the Friends of the Gorge. You can join a native plant expert on the lower Catherine Creek trail and enjoy some early spring wildflowers. Then a short drive to Lyle for a walk along the Klickitat River to Fisher Bridge and back. The First meeting place will be: Depart at 7:30 am from Gateway The Second meeting place will be in the Gorge: 9:30 am at the Catherine Creek Trailhead. For more info on Friends of the Gorge spring hikes in the gorge visit www.gorgefriends.org
I am a Broker in both OR and WA, licensed since 1993. I have lived in the Columbia River Gorge since 1985. I know the market here well and work hard for you.
I was born in beautiful Portland Oregon. Licensed for over 16 years in the gorge, I am a Broker in both OR & WA. I've lived in the Gorge since 1985, except for 2 years ('91-'93) in Bend, Oregon where we lived while we built a large custom home. I also have 20+ years of construction experience.
I know the gorge market well. I am a member of the Mid Columbia Board of Realtors, Oregon Assn of Realtors, and National Assn of Realtors. I like to help people find exactly what they're looking for and I work very hard doing that. I'd like to help you find your home in the gorge.
I Especially like helping buyers find exactly what they are looking for. I have been licensed since 1993 and have lived in this area long enough to know the market well. I am very good at determining a market value for your home. Start here to find Hood River Real Estate or Columbia Gorge real estate.
Being in the construction industry also, I have a hands on knowledge of the building process as well as the current real estate market in the gorge. Since 1991, my husband and I with help from our sons have built 7 new custom homes. We have also completed 5 total restoration projects. One of our favorites was The Historic Colby House at 1219 Columbia Ave. in Hood River for which I wrote the nomination for the National Historic Registry.
Nomination Photograph 1999 The Historic Colby House 2007
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