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Become a Citizen Scientist:
Join Oregon Season Tracker
From the February fake-out to the
February freeze, no doubt the weather is
something we’ve all been watching lately.
Daffodils covered in snow, trees beginning
to flower only to have the temperatures
plunge.
Do you enjoy keeping track of
the weather, and how plants respond to it?
Then consider becoming an Oregon Sea-
son Tracker citizen science volunteer, and
make your observations count. Oregon
Season Tracker (OST) is an OSU Exten-
sion program that connects local communi-
ty volunteers with OSU researchers study-
ing weather and ecology. OST volunteers
collect local data on rainfall, snowfall, and
native plant seasonal changes from their
backyards, farms, woodlands, or school-
yards. They report their data online, join-
TREE SALE
RAIN OR SHINE
Saturday
22 different species of
deciduous & conifer
trees and shrubs
available. Douglas fir,
red cedar, dawn
redwood,
magnolia,
8:30 AM-
red
flowering
current
1:30 PM
and 17 others.
1,000s of
Pacific Pride
seedlings
(Lawrence Oil)
available.
Hwy 30, St. Helens
Prices from
$1.50 - $6.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Arrive
early
SMALL
for
best
selection.
WOODLANDS
March 10
ASSOCIATION
Questions:
or (503) 397-5997
Proceeds support
best manage-
ment forestry
practices in
Columbia County
Upcoming Events
ing thousands of other observers across the
country. The data then becomes accessible
to weather forecasters, scientists, ecolo-
gists, emergency managers, and others in
Oregon and beyond.
Help produce the science that we
use every day! Sign up for the OST pro-
gram. First, you will take an on-line train-
ing on your own time, which takes about
2-3 hours to complete. Then, you’ll attend
our classroom session at the Vernonia Li-
brary on March 20, 6:00-8:00 pm, for skill
building and Q&A. The training costs $40,
and includes the program-approved rain
gauge. To sign up, call the OSU Extension
office at (503) 397-3462. Learn more about
OST at http://oregonseasontracker.forestry.
oregonstate.edu.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
- Thursday, March 1, 6:30 pm
at the Vernonia Library. Visit
from The Cat in the Hat, birthday
cake, pictures, craft/activity,
scavenger hunt, and goodie
bags. (503) 429-1818
Vernonia’s Got Talent - Friday,
March 9, 6:00 pm at Vernonia
Schools Commons. Featuring
Lovey James! $5 entry fee
includes slice of pizza and soda.
Columbia County Small Wood-
lands Tree Sale - Saturday,
March 10, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
at Lawrence Oil Pacific Pride
on Hwy 30 in St. Helens. (503)
397-5997
Father & Daughter Country Ball
- Saturday, March 10, 6:00 - 8:00
pm at Grace Family Fellowship,
957 State Avenue.
$5 per
couple.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Sat-
urday, March 17, 1:30 pm starts
at the corner of Bridge St. and
State Ave. All are welcome.
TOPS Group (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) meet Fridays at the
Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Dept. 8:30
am weigh in, 9:00 am meeting.
Men and women invited to join.
(503) 429-7505
Oregon State Parks Designates
New Scenic Bikeway in Central Oregon
The Oregon Parks and Recre-
ation Department (ORPD) and Travel
Oregon announced that the Oregon Parks
and Recreation Commission approved
the designation of the Crooked River
Canyon Scenic Bikeway. The bikeway is
rated at moderate difficulty and stretches
18 scenic miles between Prineville and
Big Bend Campground.
Riders begin the 37 mile out-
and-back journey in the historic com-
munity of Prineville. The bikeway fol-
lows the Crooked River south out of
town, giving riders picturesque views of
the surrounding llama farms and cattle
ranches.
The route leaves the pastures
behind as it enters the Crooked River
Canyon. The road slips through the
canyon’s towering basalt cliffs, gently
Columbia Humane Society
Featured Pet
Hi! My name is Bosco. I am a neutered
male Shepherd mix. I am black and tan,
weigh about 52 lbs., and am about 3 years
old. I get along well with other dogs, but I
can sometimes be a bit much when I am
meeting them. I am very trainable and
have had a lot of training in my time. My
previous family said that I do well with
kids, however I do not do well with cats.
You should call the shelter and talk to
them about me.
In the best interest of the pets in our care
CHS does not have their kennels open to
the public. CHS is committed to making
sure that both our pets are successful and our adopters are successful.
If you are interested in adopting a shelter pet, please don't hesitate to
call 503-397-4353 or email animalwelfare@columbiahumane.org.
2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
Phone: 503-397-4353
E-mail: info@columbiahumane.org
Web: www.columbiahumane.org
curving and climbing to a scenic view
near Palisades Campground before de-
scending back toward the river. Riders
will pedal by Chimney Rock Recreation
Site, a popular picnicking spot and fun
place to watch local anglers fly fish in the
Crooked River.
The final stretch of the Crooked
River Scenic Bikeway continues through
the canyon and passes by several other
day-use sites and campgrounds. Obser-
vant riders might spot resident wildlife
like deer, great blue herons, and golden
eagles. The bikeway ends at Big Bend
Campground, which has parking, rest-
rooms, water, and power.
The ride is best enjoyed during
the spring and fall when seasonal colors
are vibrant. Most of the day-use sites
along the route have restrooms; two have
water to refill any empty bottles. The
bikeway can also be ridden on clear win-
ter days, rewarding intrepid cyclists with
brisk blue-sky rides through the quiet
landscape.
The Oregon Scenic Bikeways
program features a curated collection
of cycling routes that inspire people to
experience Oregon’s natural beauty and
cultural heritage by bicycle. Launched
in 2009, the program is a partnership be-
tween Cycle Oregon, Travel Oregon, Or-
egon Department of Transportation, and
OPRD. It is the first and only program of
its kind in the United States.
Scenic Bikeway routes are nom-
inated by local community groups and
are designated by ORPD based on scenic
quality, road conditions, and general rid-
ing enjoyment. Newly designated routes
are developed by a partnership between
OPRD, community groups, and local
government.
OPRD and Travel Oregon host
information online for riders to plan their
trip at RideOregonRide.com/Crooke-
dRiver. Resources include printable ride
maps, elevation profiles, GPS data, ser-
vices, and points of interest.
Vernonia Community Annual
FATHER & DAUGHTER
COUNTRY BALL
Dads dust off your best country duds and daughters dress up like the
princesses you are and come for a fun filled, magical, memory making
evening of dancing. There will be sweets for the sweeties and drinks as
well as crafts tables, and more.
When: Saturday, March 10, 2018
There will be
6 to 8 pm
games and a
Where: Grace Family Fellowship (Big Gym)
raffle for prizes
957 State Avenue, Vernonia
Cost:
$5 Per couple
Dads & Daughters
For more information contact:
of all ages
Jon Nelson 503-602-0615
are welcome
Rose Nelson 503-602-0616
Visit our Facebook page: Fatherdaughtercountryball
This dance was created so that our little, or maybe not so little anymore,
girls can celebrate for one night with the most important man in their lives,
whether it is Dad, Grandpa, or any significant male.
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Thursday. Look for our next issue on March 15.
AA Meetings
Open Meetings
Mondays & Thursdays
6:30-7:30 pm
Vernonia Christian Church
410 North Street
Women’s Meeting
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Vernonia Christian Church
410 North Street