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The INDEPENDENT, June 7, 2000 Betwean tho Bookends By Cecelia Sadtler, Volunteer Banks Public Library A summer of reading fun is in store for all kids who participate in the 2000 Summer Reading Program at the Banks Public Library. “Ticket to Tomorrow" will launch readers on a journey to the unknown. Sign-ups have already begun and children of all ages are invited to participate in the activities and entertainment. Even pre-read ers are eligible and will be partnered with older children. At the end of the summer, free books will be awarded to all kids who keep their logs updated and meet the goals they set for themselves. Be side being lots of fun, the diverse activities in the Summer Reading Program provide an excellent opportunity for developing and maintaining good reading skills over the summer vacation. In addition to the reading portion of the pro gram, free performances are scheduled in the Library Community Room that are sure to de light young audiences. The first of these special events will take place on Saturday, June 24th at 10 a.m., when a family group known as The Whitman Story Sampler share their rich and live ly act of tandem storytelling. Plan to come and experience the power of story in this wonderful multi-age family show. The remaining free per formances at Banks will occur on Thursday af ternoons at 2:00 p.m. Clowns, reptiles, juggling, storytelling, magic and music will light up the Li brary and the faces of the eager spectators. Think of your Library card as a Ticket to To morrow. Stop by to pick up your summer sched ule and sign up for all the summer activities as you prepare to enjoy an exciting journey into the unknown. Parents of pre-schoolers should note that Pre-School Story Time will end for this school year on June 14. We’re certain, however, those kids will be thrilled to participate in the Summer Program. Parents can help build enthusiasm for reading by setting a good example. Why not plan for everyone in the family to get into read ing this summer? Adults will find the Library shelves brimming with bestsellers, new books and favorite au thors. One of these books is Before I Say Good bye, written by the queen of suspense herself, Mary-Higgins Clark. The story is about an ap parent murder aboard a luxury cabin cruiser, leaving a widow who has recently had a serious quarrel with her husband. The widow, Nell, pos sesses psychic gifts, and Clark delves into the mystery of psychic powers and communication with the dead while building a tale of blood cur dling suspense. Also new book is Galileo’s Daughter, inspired by actual letters written by the eldest of Galileo’s three illegitimate children, and transformed into an unforgettable story by Dava Sobel. Galileo’s Daughter dramatically redefines the personality and accomplishments of this mythic figure whose seventeenth-century clash with Catholic doctrine created a schism between science and religion that continues even now. The letters are Letters to the Editor: masterfully woven into the narrative, and grace the life of this famous father now as certainly they did then. The Library also has some fascinating new books that will appeal to sports fans, horse lovers, baseball enthusiasts, and science fiction buffs. In the sports category there is Have a Nice Day, by Mick Foley, whose cover proclaims in bold letters: “This book is not for the squea mish.” Indeed, this book is a gory autobiography and an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of the hardcore legends of wrestling. Mick Foley, the family man who loves ice cream and amuse ment parks is contrasted to the same twisted ge nius who staged the frightening Japanese Death Matches. A very different kind of sports book is Fair Ball, by Bob Costas. NBC’s award winning broadcaster shares his views on the forces that are diminishing the appeal of Major League Baseball and proposes changes that can be made to protect and promote the game's best in terests. Costas examines the financial dispari ties that plague baseball as well as the inspiring “moments of authenticity” and gives us a provocative account. Jane Smiley has written a funny, passionate and brilliant new novel about the sport of horseracing titled Horse Heaven. She weaves a marvelous tapestry of joy, love, folly and greed around her lively characters, proving that any thing can happen at the racetrack. The universe of horseracing that has fascinated generations of royalty and robber barons is depicted with tenderness, clarity and originality in this ener getic story. Young adult readers will want to look for the first book in Tamora Pierce’s THE CIRCLE OPENS quartet, called Magic Steps. The story of Lady Sandrilene Fa Toren’s adventures and unusual magic will appeal to all fantasy and sci ence fiction fans. There are lots of ways to enjoy the benefits offered by the Banks Library. Books on tape, large print books, current magazines and popu lar videos are all available to be checked out. Copies of The Independent are on display. The whole family can catch the infectious spirit that is generated by reading. Another activity that’s just made for summer is recycling. Now that the weather is nice, you can clean out that shed or garage, get rid of old newspapers, eliminate the accumulation of cans and bottles, and help your library at the same time. This Saturday, June 10th is Recycle Satur day for Banks. Bring all those unwanted materi als to the SWATCO Service Yard on Sellers Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Friendly library volunteers will be there to assist you. Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street. Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Story Time, Weds., 10:15 a.m. Phone: (503 ) 324-1382 Internet: www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us. WOEC members asked for input on state mandate West Oregon Electric Coop erative members are invited to provide input on a new “net metering” policy. A meeting is scheduled for June 20 at 7:00 p.m., prior to the regular board of directors meeting, at WOEC headquarters, 715 Maple St., in Vernonia. The 1999 Oregon Legisla- Ike Says. . . From page 2 many great adventures in this life. I have been very lucky to have had a father like mine. He has introduced me to the great outdoors in a manner that many people can only dream about. We have shared many hunting, camping, and fishing trips together, and I have mem ories to last me a lifetime. Kayaking though, is my own di vergence. Hey Dad, want to get wet? So this father’s day, let your Page 3 dad know how much you ap preciate his efforts, and just like in that beer commercial, tell him how much you love him. Just maybe, he will give you a beer. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! Izaak W alton League meetings are on the third Thursday of each month. 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome. For meeting loca tion, call (503) 429-7193. ture passed HB 3219, requiring utilities to have this policy for customers wanting to operate a generating facility of less than 25 kilowatts that can place electric energy on co-op lines. Copies of the proposed Pol icy 311 are available at West Oregon Electric, or by calling 429-3021 or 1-800-777-1276. Members may also view the policy on the West Oregon website www.westoregon.org. July 4th festivities can use some help that a girl who participates in positive extracurricular activi ties is 50 percent less likely to become pregnant than a girl who does not? That is an amazing statistic, and we need to continue to invest in our kids, our community and our ex tracurricular activities. John F. Kennedy once said that if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. With your support of these vital programs, we will continue to take steps toward empowering our young people to have and make healthy choices. Thank you to all of you who volunteer your time and energy towards extracurricular activi ties for our youth. Sincerely, Teen Pregnancy Preven tion Team, Columbia County To The Editor: It’s going to be time again for our 4th of July celebration. Let ters have gone out to local or ganizations and businesses for donations to help pay for the fireworks. We will also be plac ing jars in downtown business es for donations and we appre ciate your support. Please be generous, as your help is what enables us to sponsor the fire works every year. The fire works display costs $3,000. Plans are much like last year’s 4th of July. There will be a parade, open to all ages. Gather at Weed Avenue at 7:00 p.m. and the parade will start at 7:30 p.m. The route will be from Weed Avenue to the Washing ton Grade School. Fireworks at the High School football field at dusk. We are waiting for a class couple of our permits to be ap Sophomore proved and then we should be appreciates support ready. If there is anyone interested To the Editor: in making some signs or help On Saturday, May 13, the ing with the parade, please call Vernonia High School sopho me at 429-8134. more class had a can and bot The Booster Club will have tle drive, and earned $323.20. their concession stand as usu We would like to thank all who al at the fireworks. donated time, gas, bottles and Lew’s Place will be holding cans. It is greatly appreciated. their Spaghetti Dinner for the Special thanks go to Janice benefit of the Fireworks Fund. Holmes, Patrick and Ryan The dinner will be on June 20th Peets, Donald Normand and - hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Randy (Bud) Normand, as well Watch for signs downtown for as to the eight sophomores more information. who helped. If there are any changes for Thank you for all of your the 4th of July, look for them in support. The INDEPENDENT, which Vernonia High School comes out again on June 21st. Class of 2002 Enid Parrow Vernonia Prid Keep healthy teen activities available To the Editor: Over the past several years, teen pregnancy has been a growing concern among many of Columbia County’s commu nity leaders. Since 1994, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Team, under the auspices of the Columbia County Commis sion on Children and Families, has worked to reduce teen pregnancy through education and programs. May was Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and we would like to celebrate by thanking you for your support of those programs that posi tively impact teen pregnancy prevention in Columbia County. Art, drama, music, sports and other extracurricular activi ties help teens make healthy choices and provide them with healthy lifestyles. Did you know Donations restored two stolen trees To the Editor: On April 26, two flowering cherry trees were stolen from the end of the driveway beside the police station. They were part of six trees to be planted at city hall on clean-up day - three on each side of Bear Creek. The trees were paid for with a grant from SOLV. Thanks to Don and DeDe Webb, and to Vernonia Pride for funds to replace the two stolen trees. With their support, the thieves who tried to spoil our beautification project didn’t win. They’re the kind people who m^ke Vernonia a great place to live. Shirlee Daughtry Vernonia Policy on Letters All letters accepted for pub lication by The INDEPEN DENT must be signed and have a verifiable address. Opposition to proposed DEQ rules From page 1 request that a contested case hearing be held in secret, re gardless of any impact the is sues may have on the public. For instance, a major polluter could request a secret hearing on pollution affecting an entire neighborhood. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, Mich ael Sheehan, a Scappoose at torney representing a number of public interest groups, and representatives of other citizen groups appeared to oppose the rules at a DEQ hearing on May 22d. No one testified in favor of the rules.
