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community
april7
2016
ODFW Rolls Out Free Family Fishing Events in 2016
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
invites Oregon families to come fishing at one of several
free Family Fishing events scheduled in Columbia
County this spring and summer.
These popular events take place in some great
places and are typically stocked in advance with a lot
of fish. On top of that, ODFW provides loaner rods,
reels, tackle and bait, along with helpful tips from
experienced angling instructors.
The events are designed to show families
how easy and fun fishing can be, according to Shahab
Farzanegan, ODFW angler education coordinator.
“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for
a family to experience a successful fishing trip,” he
said. “We hope everyone has a good time at the event
and discover fishing is an activity they can enjoy for a
lifetime.”
Local events are scheduled for:
• April 23, Rainier, Trojan Pond, 9:30 am to 2 pm
• May 7, Vernonia, Vernonia Mill Pond, 9 am to 2 pm
Children ages 11 years old and younger can fish
for free, while those 12 to 17 and adults will need an
Oregon fishing license. The new Youth License is only
$10 for 12 to 17 year olds. Licenses can be purchased
at ODFW’s Online License Sales page or from any
ODFW field office or retail license outlet. Licenses will
not be sold at the event.
For families that can’t attend one of the
scheduled events, ODFW offers several resources to
help you go fishing on your own, including:
• Easy Angling Oregon – 101 great places for families
to fish in Oregon
Readers Lend Their Voices...
excitement of winning the state title
they still took the time to help clean up.
My host partner and I thought that was
a great thing and I’m sure lots of others
thought the same.
We, as ambassadors for the
Pendleton Chamber, are suppose to make
this an enjoyable experience for the team
and staff which we try hard to do but I
think this year we were outdone by your
team and staff and students with the
great way they presented themselves. I
feel this is a direct result of the class that
this school and townspeople possess.
Several of the parents invited
Readers Theater
Thursday, April 7, 6 – 7 pm
Performance of Baba Yaga, The Little
Mailman of Bayberry Lane, and The
Princess and the Robot by Young at
Heart Readers Theater. All ages wel-
come.
An Evening with Paulann
Petersen, Oregon Poet
Laureate Emerita
Sunday, April 10, 6 – 7:30 pm
Paulann will read a selection of her
poems, answer questions, and have
books available for purchase. A work-
shop will be lead prior to the reading.
Registration required for the work-
shop only. Please contact the library
for more information.
After School Activity
Thursday, April 21, 4 – 5pm
For children K – 5 and parents.
Activity TBA.
Movie Nights
Tuesday, April 19, 6 pm (Adults)
Thursday, April 28, 6 pm (Families)
Relax and enjoy a movie and free
popcorn. Call or visit the library for
movie titles.
Ongoing Programs
Homeschool Library Time (New)
Wednesday, April 13, 1 – 2 pm
Opportunity for homeschoolers and
homeschool parents in the area to
come together. “How to Use the
Library” tour at this meeting.
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The reason that they are as a
group delaying and holding back and not
creating bipartisan actions or legislation
is because we elected a black President.
I have watched from the time
President Barak Obama took office, the
Republican senators and congress people
resist President Obama’s authority.
There have been constant assertions
that President Obama is not actually an
American, that he is too progressive, that
he won’t work with the Republicans, that
To the Editor,
he is not politically experienced enough
Let’s face it, the Republican and the list goes on and on but the truth
Senate is racist.
is that he is African American. And that
is why he is not taken seriously.
The majority of people in
America elected him but the ones who
didn’t are not only sore losers but racist.
They refuse to accept and acknowledge
that he was fairly elected and that he
holds as much authority as any standing
President.
Stamp Club
I find this embarrassing and
April 14
Now the 2 nd Thursday of every month,
4:30 pm
Come by for some stamp collecting,
learning, and trading. Open to all
ages.
me to come visit Vernonia again, and
with my daughters living in St. Helens,
I think I will take them up on that offer.
I hope that the team can make it back
to Pendleton soon because it’s always a
pleasure to work with them.
Looking forward to seeing them
again!
Jim Kinkead
Pendleton, OR
What’s Happening at the
Vernonia Library
Upcoming Events
• Gearing Up – rod, reel and tackle recommendations
• Trout Fishing in Oregon – how to fish for trout in
rivers and lakes
• Trout 365– a web page dedicated to catching trout in
Oregon throughout the year
• Where and How to Fish in Oregon – a links page that
focuses on access to great fishing holes
Go to ODFW’s website and visit the Fishing
Resources page to find out even more about Oregon’s
fishes and fishing opportunities.
Additional free fishing opportunities will take
place on June 4-5 during “Free Fishing Weekend.” That
weekend ODFW will waive all fishing license fees for
anglers of all ages.
shameful. I am beyond disappointed
in the lack of civility and respect that
President Obama has received. I am
also upset that this racism has not been
identified openly. I have watched as a
private citizen for all these years but now
that the senate is refusing to consider the
person President Obama nominated for
the Supreme Court I feel I have to speak
up.
It is despicable that this President
is being treated with such disdain. No
President deserves to be treated this way,
period. I can’t stand by and pretend this
is just a partisan fight. It is clearly and
surely racism. This is America.
Shame on us for being so
xenophobic. I can’t be silent and I do
not in any way condone this behavior.
I must speak out and call out improper
behavior. This must stop.
Kate Rose
Portland
Writer’s Group
April 21
3 rd Thursday of every month,
6 – 7:30 pm
Opportunity for writers with all levels
of experience to get together, write,
and get feedback.
Book Discussion Group
April 25
Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm
Selection for April: The Heart is a
Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Storytimes
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and
bubbles! For ages 0 – 3. Older
siblings welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Stories and a craft/activity for
children up to age 5.
Library Hours & Contact
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10 – 5
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 – 7
Saturday: 10 – 4
Closed Sundays
Phone: (503) 429-1818
E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov
PRESENTS
Meet the Candidates
A Political Forum with Candidates for
Columbia County Commissioner
Positions #1 and #3
Monday, April 25th
7:00PM
at the Cabin in Vernonia
901 Park Drive
Candidates will answer a series of prepared questions.
An open house will follow providing an opportunity for the
public to meet the candidates.
For more information contact: Scott Laird 503-367-0098
scott@VernoniasVoice.com
