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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
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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
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Weather data is collected at the
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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
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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
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