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4 letters to the editor/community bulletin board august21 2014 Readers Lend Their Voices... To the Editor, As a couple of old volun- teers we were thrilled to hear that half of this year’s Jamboree Com- mittee were under the age of 35 years old. A lot of us older people have been saying for quite some time we need some younger peo- ple to step up and help out. We manned the informa- tion booth on Saturday afternoon and saw first hand what a good job they were doing; they were here, there and everywhere taking care of business. From what we saw we felt it was a good Jamboree. We really enjoyed the parade, they had twice the amount of vendors as last year, and the car show was back. We want all of you to know how much we appreciated your effort. Keep up the good work and thank you for being vol- unteers. Don and De De Webb Vernonia into the books sales is amazing, thank you so much. Thank you to all volunteers who help out with programs and other services to the library. We can’t do all the programs without all the volun- teers like you who help out. Thank you to the Library Board for the time that you put in to help cre- ate policies and guidelines that we use. Thank you Don Webb for the loan of the beauti- ful art work. Don does amaz- ing work on leather; come in and see it. The Library is truly blessed with all the support that is given. I can not say thank you enough to everyone that helps makes our library the precious jewel of the community that it is. Dear Vernonia Community and Library patrons, I just want every- one to know how grateful the Li- brary is for all the volunteer and community support we re- ceive. The community was very generous with donations for the book sale during Jamboree, thank you. Thank you to the Friends of Library for all your wonderful support that you give, your fund- raising efforts are truly a bless- ing for us. All the hours that Barbara Ward the Friends of the Library puts Interim Library Director HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Please include your name, address and phone number, limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters space permitting. Deadline is the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064. Upcoming Events Community Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Contact Vernonia Realty 503-429-6203. Rural Living Field Day - Saturday, August 23, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island. To register, visit the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District website at www. wmswcd.org and click on “Events.” Vernonia Geographic Meetup-Thursday, August 28, 6:30 PM at the VCLC, 939 Bridge St. Bring your laptop or tablet and learn more about GIS and how to use vernoniageographic.org. Upper Nehalem Watershed Council Meeting - Thursday, August 28, 6:30-8:00 PM at 1201 Texas Ave, Suite A. 503-429-0869. St. Mary’s Quilt Fair and Craft Bazaar Thrs-Sun, September 18-21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Missouri Avenue. Soups, pies and rolls served daily at 11:00 AM. Admission $1. Columbia County Master Gardeners Annual Picnic - Sunday, August 24, 1:00-3:00 PM at Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420 Old Portland Rd, Warren. RSVP with Kathy Johnson 503-289-4894. Salmon Festival - Saturday, October 4, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Hawkins Park. Events at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Thursday, August 21st 11:00 AM Knock-Knock! Who’s there? It’s the woodpeckers of Stub Stewart! Learn about the various types of Vernonia Weather July 2014 DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ave/Tot HIGH 95 78 66 77 79 84 84 84 77 84 90 91 73 85 92 87 78 77 84 65 79 76 65 66 75 81 86 89 87 85 87 80.8 LOW 47 55 45 46 47 48 50 51 45 45 48 51 55 51 49 49 47 52 58 43 45 57 52 46 46 45 45 46 50 46 59 49.0 PRECIP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .25 .22 .07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .54 Weather data is collected at the U.S. Weather station at the Vernonia Water Plant woodpeckers at Stub Stewart on this guided walk and talk. This short hike along our Heartwood Trail examines woodpeckers and their appreciation of our diverse ecological zones. Meet at the Dairy Creek Amphitheater 7:00 PM Dawning of the Newts Explore the murky waters of our Beaver Pond with a Park Ranger and come face to face with one of the deadliest animals in our forest- the rough-skinned newt! On our hike we’ll learn about newts and salamanders and why Stub Stewart is such a great place for these incredible creatures. Meet at the Dairy Creek Amphitheater Friday, August 22nd 11:00 AM Close Encounters of the Douglas-fir Kind It’s kind of wild to think that the fir trees around us were all planted by people for a very specific reason. Those reasons have changed now that Oregon State Parks is in charge of them. Take a tour around the area in which the program begins. No major effort on your part but you may be standing and walking for the longevity of the program. Strolling Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Our next issue will be September 4th. on dirt trails and in open field areas may be a part of the fun. Meet at the Dairy Creek Program Area Amphitheater 7:00 PM Skins & Skulls Get hands-on and explore how our native wildlife use their teeth and fur to make them well equipped for their environment. Bring: Weather appropriate clothes, camp chairs (if you want) and an inquisitive mind. Dairy Creek Amphitheater Saturday, August 23rd 11:00 AM Your Oregon State Park Whether they are the iconic state parks of Oregon we know very well or the recent park development just now blossoming, you have a say in what our Oregon State Parks can be. Join us at our Amphitheater to learn about our state park’s mission and create your very own park! All supplies for the activity are provided. Come prepared with a creative mind! Dairy Creek Amphitheater 2:00PM Junior Ranger Bat Buddies Program Do you like bats?! Whether the answer is yes or no come learn what bats are really like-you may be surprised! Hear how you need bats and bats need you, too. Discovery Depot 7:00PM Leave No Trace Oregon abounds with natural wonders. Protecting wild lands to ensure their longevity is in our hands. Join our evening hike to learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. We’ll put those ethics into practice out on the trail. Please wear sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing, and bring a water bottle. Meet at the Welcome Center Sunday, August 24th 11:00AM I Spy...Scavenger Hunt! I spy...a feather! A snail shell! A wildflower! At this JR Ranger Program (ages 6-12) young naturalists will open their senses and “spy” nature’s treasures on a Stub Stewart trail. Younger naturalists must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget a water bottle. Meet at the Welcome Center Do you have a service to offer? A job opening? Have a boat to sell? Planning a Garage Sale? Advertise in Vernonia’s Voice classified ad section. For only $5 a month get your ad in the hands of thousands of reader! phone: 503-367-0098 email: ads@vernoniasvoice.com
