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The INDEPENDENT, June 28,1995 By Nancy Burch, Librarian Vernonia Public Library Summer has started with a BANG at the li brary! This past week set a record for the number of children’s books that were checked out. Registration indicates that many will be attending the Sum m er Reading Program. Preschool story time attendance continues to average about a dozen youngsters at each session, adult circulation continues to im prove, and many new library patrons are using the facilities. With this increased patronage, reminders might be in order about some of the materials that are available in the library. Beside the fic tion sections for adults (yes, we have John Gr isham ’s, The Rainmaker), young adults (of course we have R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books), and children (certainly, we have Clif ford, Curious George and Dr. Seuss’ Daisy Head Mayzie), we have reference materials, magazines, video tapes and access to the State Library. Pre-registration is strongly suggested for the Summer Reading Program so planning can be done for the num ber and ages of youngsters attending. Shadow puppets, paper plate puppets, and puppets w ith m ovable arms and legs will be made and will be used to help “te ir stories adapted for the purpose. Puppets will be made at each session. Program dates to keep in mind are July 12, July 19 and July 26. The grand finale will be presented by Walter Minkel on Monday, July 31. All other sessions are on Wednesdays. All programs will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the library and will last for about an hour, or however long it takes for all the children who wish to participate by using their puppets and imagi nation. Certificates from the Oregon Depart ment of Education will be given for reading at least ten books during the program; gift certifi cates for frozen yogurt from MacDonalds will be given for participation. The youngsters will also be entitled to ride on a float during the Jamboree parade. Join us for this summer of stories, puppets and fun. ...... rj - w m .... Library Hours: Monday and Friday 1-5 j:^ m ,B M n e s d a ^ e a .m .< p .m t,''featurde|'l 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Preschool Story Tims: | pvery W e d n e s d a |^m 1 p ;3 < > rr G iving up rights is un-American To the Editor: I can’t get this out of my mind. During all the debate about the testing of athletes for the use of dope, one school ad m inistrator was reported to have said something like “we may have to give up som e small right to protect our stu dents.” We Americans do not give up our rights—they came too hard! We pass and hopefully en force laws within the fram e w o rk of the w o rld ’s fin e s t C o n stitu tio n . 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He gave me a running start that enabled me to be immediate ly effective in serving my peo ple. Bruce is very intelligent and has an outgoing person ality. I’ve o fte n said th a t I would not have served five te rm s in th e h o use if it weren’t for Bruce. Unfortunately, Bruce Hugo is also a human with human fa u lts . He has show n the courage it takes to seek help for his problem. Bruce Hugo FAST SERVICE! 2UPEMU2OT HQ start. W hat the ad d o e s n ’t say, of course, is that his pre decessor did all of the “grunt” w ork on the M ist s to ra g e leases and had it pretty well wrapped up before our con victed thief came on board to put the fin a l to u ch e s on a done deal. As for the other claims, I w onder w hat th e o th e r 59 House members were doing while Super Rep. was pass ing bills left and right? Re member, it takes 31 votes to pass any b ill. Incidentally, H ighway 30 im provem ents were in the state’s long-range plans years before the thief went to Salem. Folks, let’s not lose sight of what we’re trying to accom plish with this recall. We want to tell all elected officials that we will not tolerate stealing of our hard-earned dollars. We also want to demonstrate to our children that we expect high standards from all, expe- cially those whom we elect to govern us. So, do what needs to be done. Vote “Yes” on your bal lot to remove this convicted thief from office and restore confidence in ou r Board of Commissioners. AUTO LOANS REASONABLE RATES Serving the Nehalem Valley f° r Over 50 Years J C.,„, NCUA VERNONIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 622 Bridge 8t, Vernonia • 419-8031 Page 3 has served Columbia County well in the past, and will in the future with your help. Sincerely, Jim Whitty Coos County Commissioner Coquille T h a n k y o u , th r e e strangers, angels Dear Three Strangers: I would like to thank three p e o p le w ho w ere to ta l strangers and angels at the same time. Friday June 16, 1995 at about 11 p.m. my son Je re m y and his g irlfrie n d Ja m ie w ere com ing hom e from Vernonia. On their way home on that cold, wet and dark night they made a terri ble turn and landed in a ditch u p sid e dow n in th e ir car. Jerem y said that after they c lim b e d out of the d itc h a g e n tle m a n w ho had seen their lights stopped to help. Two m ore cars stopped to help, in one there was a gen tleman that used his cellular phone. In the other, Jeremy said, was a lady who he de s c rib e d as an A n g e l who cam e out of nowhere. This lady had medical experience so she sat Jamie down in one o f th e ca rs and w ra p p e d coats around her. While the p a ra m e d ic lo o ke d o ve r Ja m ie , th is lady cam e to Jeremy and com forted him. She reassured him and had some small talk with him. I would like to thank you fo r being there and not just say ing it is someone else’s re s p o n s ib ility . Your c a rin g helped two scared and fright ened young people cope with a scary experience. Jeremy and Jam ie are fine, a little sore but also very thankful. Thank you again, A very relieved Mother Beaverton (This letter was sent to The IN DEPENDENT for publication.) H ugo’s behavior is appalling Dear Editor: I am appalled that Com missioner Bruce Hugo contin ues to defy the voters, and avoids the one responsible and respectable action to end his county government’s em barrassment: Resignation. Why would anyone hang on to an elected office after being convicted of a crime in connection with that office? Bruce Hugo broke the law, was sen ten ced and fin e d , and has sought out and is now involved in counseling. So why shouldn’t he just stay in office and continue as be fore? The answer is found in the details. Over a long period of time. Hugo made twenty-one sepa rate d e c is io n s to use his county credit card to illegally get cash advances for per sonal use. 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