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community august Columbia County Fair: It’s All About Participation There’s nothing quite like an Or- ties. There were carnival rides and Midway egon County Fair. Small and intimate in na- games, the Master Gardeners’ beautiful dis- ture, you get a chance to see what is really play, 4-H kids showing off their livestock, in- great about rural Oregon. Kids raising ani- cluding just about everyone’s favorite-- baby mals, exhibits of some fine produce, displays goats!-- and, of course curly fries, lemon aide of quilts and other fine craftsmanship and art. and milkshakes from the It reminds us that Dairy sometimes there Women. are more impor- If you tant things in life strolled than Facebook around and email, video t h e games, televi- grounds sion, and ipods. l o n g Sometimes it’s enough you were sure to a lot more in- bump into someone you teresting to get knew, whether your neigh- our hands dirty, bor from around the cor- get involved ner, or a long-lost friend and participate. you haven’t seen in years. The Co- There was Senior Citizen lumbia County Day on Fair and Rodeo Wednesday. Meghan & Lane Sullivan show their was held July 15- There was 19 at the Colum- Kids Day 4-H sheep. bia County Event on Thurs- Complex in St. Helens. The theme was “Go- day. Goldie McJohn, origi- ing Green” and recycling was a prominent nal keyboard player with part of that theme, with stations set up ev- Steppenwolf-- those 60’s erywhere you looked, and entertainment that icons responsible for Born took us back-- all the way back to the six- To Be Wild and Magic Car- 2009 11 pet Ride, entertained Thursday night. And, Team Captain) was Teri McGettigan from of course, there was the Rodeo, or should I Warren. The Columbia Emergency Plan- say Rodeos. Thursday was the Just 4 Fun ning Association (CEPA) gave their an- Rodeo for kids under nine; the Junior Ro- nual demonstration by local public safety deo for kids six to fourteen; the Exceptional and Emergency responders on Saturday Rodeo for special needs chil- as well. Sunday was the Chili Cook-off. The Columbia County Fair and Ro- dren, then the main event-- The deo is all about NPRA Rodeo participation, on Friday whether you just and Saturday show up and nights. Oh buy some plants yeah, there at the plant sale were also the that benefits the ATV and MX Fair, or whether Rodeos on Sunday. Fri- you enter a cake day and Saturday nights, as an exhibi- after the rodeo, everyone tor. Everywhere got down and Danced in you look are the Dirt with the Concrete signs of regu- Cowboys. And Leilani Schmidt from Rainier was Nicole Glass was Grand Champion Junior lar folks getting involved. It’s named Showman with her cow, Stewey. about being part Colum- bia County Rodeo Queen of a community that’s bigger than just our for 2010 on Saturday own towns. And isn’t that’s what rural Or- night; Stephanie Esterly egon is all about? of Scappoose and Emily Simpson from St. Helens will be the Princesses in her court. First Run- ner-Up (and 2010 Flag George Bergstrom Excavation, LLC Serving Vernonia since 1995 No Job Too Small Demolition Underground Utilities SitePrep/Clearing Home Excavation Stump Removal Ponds & Trails Free Estimates CCB 185245 503-572-4323 (cell) 503-324-6753 (office) PO Box 52 Vernonia, 97064 Debit Card Transactions Electronic Transactions Online Banking e-Statements Electronic Services protect our environment by reducing wastewater, landfill waste, fuel and paper consumption and greenhouse gases. Here's how it works... Earning 3.10% APY* on balances up to $25,000 is so easy, many people already do. The list of FREE monthly** requirements is short: Active enrollment in e-Statements. Login to Online Banking at least once a month. Make one electronic deposit or withdrawal (ACH) monthly (includes direct deposit). Make at least 12 cleared debit card transactions monthly. 1.800.773.3236 Astoria 325.1044 Clatskanie 728.4321 www.waunafcu.org St Helens 366.1334 Vernonia 429.8031 Warrenton 861.7526 * To receive 3.10% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $25,000, you must meet these 4 easy monthly** requirements: 1) 12 cleared debit card transactions; 2) one direct deposit or electronic auto debit (ACH); 3) one login to Internet Banking; and 4) active enrollment in eStatements. Balances over $25,000 will receive 0.50% APY. If monthly requirements are not met, you will receive .10% APY that month. APYs effective 6/1/09 and subject to change at any time. Fees may reduce earnings. Membership requirements apply. †Monthly = from the last day of the month to the day before the last day of the following month. Owned and Operated by Don & Kim Wallace
