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Naomi returned to teaching in the 1960’s when her children were a little older. She substituted at Martinez middle and high school and taught night classes in sewing. She taught Microwave cooking when microwaves were the newest technology. She also took night classes in pottery and upholstery, recovering most of the family furniture. She moved with husband Harold to a small apple orchard in the Hood River Valley in 1982.
Sherman County Stalwart Passes: In 1970, Larry founded Wheatacres Irrigation, supported by the younger generations in the family. His passions included flying his plane, managing a 30-year cattle lease on Miller Island, and hosting OSU crop trials and soils classes. He volunteered for scouting, 4-H, Little League and the Sherman County Historical Museum.
While in training at Fort Benning, GA, his bride defied her parents and hopped there on a train from California. Walt and Beth were wed in 1951. Walt Smith was a quiet man at home and outside of his profession, but once he stepped foot in that classroom at TDHS, he came alive. He was full of charisma, told the best stories, and had an amazing sense of humor. He was beloved by his students and selected by them numerous times to give speeches at their graduations.
Lillian and her husband Don, married in 1976 and moved from California to Oregon in 1979. Hood River was their home for over 25 years. Eventually, they downsized and relocated in 2005 to a smaller beautiful home, in The Dalles. She adopted 4 children. First at age 24 and last at age 50! Her love for children lead her into doing daycare out of her home for over 2 decades.
William “Bill” Fredick Moffat, III passed away November 12th, 2024 at home in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Bill was born October 10th, 1970 and was 54 years of age at the time of passing.
It’s a one-two punch with Rich and Blonde on Friday and Zac Grooms on Saturday at the Bargeway Pub and New Year’s Eve provides a huge count down in entertainment this week. Check it all out here in your Gorge-wide Giggin’ Guide.
On Saturday, Dec. 21, The Dalles Public Library hosted a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) event led by Mike Middleton, aimed at introducing new players to the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
