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The INDEPENDENT, July 5, 2000
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By Sheila Davis for Cecelia Sadtler
Banks Library Volunteer
Sign-ups continue for the Summer Reading
Program at the Banks Public Library. Participa­
tion in the program is open to all kids, even pre­
readers are elligible and may partner with par­
ents or older siblings. After August 1, all kids
who meet the reading goals they set for them­
selves can turn in their reading records and
choose an award book. The Summer Reading
Program provides an excellent opportunity for
developing and maintaining good reading skills
over the summer vacation.
Henny Penny’s Trip to the Moon will be the
featured performances on Thursday, July 6, at
2:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Pup­
peteer Celeste Rose returns with a new show
that guaranteed to entertain young audiences.
Watch this column for future announcements of
performances or stop by the Library to pick up
your summer schedule.
Now that the days are getting warmer, it’s
nice to get out your lawn chair, kick back and
read. C.J. Cherryh’s Fortress of Dragons com­
pletes the tale of two friends, sovereign and sor­
cerer, begun in Fortress in the Eye of Time and
Ike Says.. .
From page 2
of the Salmonberry River. We put in at the con­
crete bridge just downstream from Humbug
Creek’s confluence with the Nehalem. This trip
put us by Spruce Run Park and over the little
falls about a mile below the park. We made the
trip on a Saturday, and it was amazing to see the
number of people that use this lower stretch of
the Nehalem River. The river was around the
four foot mark at Foss, and this was a good lev­
el for us beginners to tackle this section of river.
You sure could feel the power in the river, and
the rapids were some of the best we have seen
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Letters to tho Editor:
continued in Fortress of Owls. This high fantasy Potential problem at Coach says thanks
epic from the award-winning author is set in a
world tangled with magic, dark with violence and City swimming pool? for a great year
filled with wonder and awe.
To The Editor:
After reading the new offerings from the To the Editor:
Mothers
Beware
I want to thank West Oregon
Banks Library, you can dig into Martha Stewart’s
There
may
be
something
in
Electric and Vernonia Realty
Favorite Comfort Foods. What could be better
than tomato soup made from scratch and grilled the Vernonia Public Swimming and Insurance for their spon­
cheese sandwiches, or chocolate bread pud­ Pool water that could be mak­ sorship of this summer’s Junior
ing your children sick. My son National Boys Baseball team
ding?
Don’t forget recycle Saturday July 8, spon­ swam at the pool June 18 and
I want to thank the Junior
sored by the Friends of the Library and staffed that evening, developed a tiny National Boys baseball team
by loyal volunteers. Hours of operation are 9:00 rash on his chest, tummy and for their hard work and dedica­
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SWATCO Service Yard back. I gave him Benadryl and tion. They were able to com­
the rash subsided. I had a pete in the Banks Invitation
on Sellers Road.
Remember, Library books may be renewed hunch that maybe the sun­ Tournament on June 24 & 25,
by calling 324-1381. Those with Internet access block I slathered on him was and came home the champs of
can reserve materials by clicking on to the culprit. The next day, Mon­ their division. That is not the
day, I decided to let him and
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reason I want to congratulate
my daughter swim in the pool,
them though. The reason I am
this time, no sunblock. That
Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street.
so proud of them is that they
evening, my son developed the
Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.;
play together as a team and
same tiny rash. The next morn­
Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
have excellent sportsmanship.
ing, Tuesday, to my horror, my
Preschool Story Time, Weds., 10:15 a.m.
Only 10 of them were able to
daughter had hives all over her
Phone: (503 ) 324-1382
make the tournament, but it
chest, stomach and back, the
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took all 14 to be champions.
inside of her arms and the in­
side of her legs. She thought They have all worked hard and
they were bug bites, but there have improved with each
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was no way a myriad of bugs game. They all want to learn
so far. It took us about three-and-a-half hours to could have bitten her on the and improve. It is a true plea­
go the 12-13 miles. The scenery is very spec­ spots where she had hives. sure to be able to coach them.
tacular in this section of the river and the girls in She said they itched like crazy. Thanks to Jerrry DeWitt, as
their bikinis made for interesting wildlife viewing. I gave her Benadryl and the well, for helping to coach. If you
Next up, the Salmonberry falls and then more hives subsided, but did not to­ have a chance, come watch
these guys play. We have two
class II and class III water!
tally go away.
I remembered last year, my more home games, July 11 and
Izaak Walton League Nehalem Valley
son got the same tiny rash on July 18. If you see any of these
Chapter meetings are on the third Thursday
his tummy, back and chest guys around, congratulate
of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is
every time I let him swim in the them and encourage them to
welcome.
public pool. He did not receive keep working hard.
For meeting location, call (503) 429-7193.
this rash when he swam in any
Now I want to get on my
other creek. So, I called the soapbox for a minute and chal­
water department, and spoke lenge any of you that can to
with Robin. She denied that work with the youth of this com­
any thing could possibly be in munity. There are many, many
the water that may have been boys and girls of all ages par­
causing this problem, and sug­ ticipating in the baseball pro­
gested that I take my children gram. They all need your sup­
to the doctor. I asked if it would port. The coaches need your
be possible to take a sampling help. If you can volunteer your
of the water. She refused to do time, I promise you will come
any sample testing. I spoke away feeling really good about
with our City Administrator. I helping out. I especially chal­
was the only complaint he re­
lenge those that do not have
ceived, and he felt that water
children and have coached in
testing was not in order. I have
the past. These boys and girls
since talked with several moth­
want and need to learn from
ers, and have found that my
your experience. Throughout
chidlren are not the only ones
the year there are so many op­
who are getting this allergic
portunities to volunteer with the
rash from the public swimming
youth of this area. Please take
pool in Vernonia.
I ask all mothers whose chil­ the time and the whole area will
dren are getting this allergic benefit.
Those on the team are Cody
type rash to contact the Ver­
nonia City Administrator and Davis, Colton DeWitt, Blu Gar-
request a sampling of the water rymore, Cody Gwin, Tim Hein,
that our children are swimming Corey Hooker, Like Johnston,
in. Keep in mind that there is a Brandon McMahan, Paul Og­
public works depot 1/4 mile up­ den, Jeff Paleck, Jacob Rice,
river. It is our duty to know that Ben Schorzman, Dustin Smith
the water our children are and Brent Thompson.
The marching may not have swimming in is safe.
Thank you guys for being
been quite as precise as a mil­
such a fun group to coach.
itary Color Guard, but the sen­
Mrs. W. Sears
Dave Rice
timent was the same as Cub
Concerned mother
Vernonia
Scouts from Vernonia Pack
Vernonia
201 carried the colors for the
annual July Fourth Children’s
Parade.
Uncle Sam (and a lot of par­
ents) watched over the young
The INDEPENDENT welcomes readers’ letters
participants, and spectators
and will publish as many as possible. All letters
lined the sidewalks to cheer the
must be signed and include a verifiable address
youngsters on.
and telephone number, although the address
The costumed participant,
and phone number will not be printed except at
above, walked the parade
route with a purpose, raising
the writer’s request. Unsigned letters will not be
money for the fireworks dis­
published. The INDEPENDENT reserves the
play.
right to edit submissions for brevity or clarity.
Vernonia Pride sponsors the
annual July Fourth activities.
2000 Independence Day Parade
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