SR-35 Bridge Design Contest

Youth Design Contest

The White Salmon Enterprise, Hood River News and several local businesses and youth organizations co-sponsored a youth design contest in February 2002. The contest was open to youth between the ages of 5 and 18 living in the Bingen, Hood River, or White Salmon areas. Contestants were asked to submit a drawing of a new or improved bridge or tunnel across the Columbia River. Prizes were donated by Da Kine, Discover Bicycles, Hood River Outfitters, the Hood River Department of Parks and Recreation, McDonald's, Pietro's Pizza and Wal-Mart. Winning entries were displayed and awards presented at the February 28, 2002 Open House. Winners include:

Age Category 13-18

First Prize: Barry Claman, Gift certificate from Hood River Outfitters and gift from Da Kine View large image

 

Age Category 9-12

First Prize: Breanna Moreau, Gift certificate from Wal-Mart View large image

Second Prize: Roberto Nunez, Gift certificate to Pietro's Pizza View large image

 

Age Category 5-8

First Prize: Parker Young, Gift certificate from Discover Bicycles View large image

Second Prize: Logan Carlstrom, Gift certificate to Pietro's Pizza View large image

Third Prize: Kevin Harris, Gift certificate from Wal-Mart View large image

 

Special Awards

Most Exciting and Thrilling Crossing: Chase Young, Gift from Hood River Aquatics Center View large image

Strongest Bridge/Most Likely to Become an Engineer: Grant Young, Gift from Hood River Aquatics Center View large image

All participants also received a certificate good for a free hamburger at McDonalds in Bingen or Hood River.

For more information...

E-mail or phone:

Dale Robins
Regional Transportation Council
1351 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661
Tel: 360-397-6067
Fax: 360-696-1847