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The INDEPENDENT, August 16, 2000 Page 7 Wide variety of participants in 2000 Vernonia Jamboree Parade Charter members Jenny Siedelman, left, and Eleanor Thompson accepted the Mayor’s Trophy on behalf of the founders of the Vernonia Ridge Riders. Their spouses, John Siedelman and Bob Thompson founded the saddle club in 1957. The ladies were passengers in Rick Hobart’s Nehalem Valley Carriage. Above: The Vernonia High School Equestrian Team made their first official appearance. Left: 1929 Ford Tudor, owned by Tom Tronson of Rainier, was followed by Tronson’s 1930 Model A Ford Mail Truck, which was followed by an Oregon National Guard armored vehicle. Below Shouldn’t a really big family reunion include a parade? The descendents of Ralph Mahar obviously thought so, as they got together for the Vernonia Jamboree Parade with a banner, pep squad and dozens and dozens of family members. Participants in the 2000 Friendship Jamboree Parade received these honors; all are from Vernonia unless other wise stated. • M ayor’s Trophy - Ridge Rid ers Founders • Youth - 1. Vernonia Muzzle- loaders 2. Library Summer Read ing Program 3. Anna Naspini and Dog • Humorous and Novelty - 1 “Love Bug” - Bob Prohaska 2. As toria Clowns • Marching Groups - 1. VHS Cheerleaders 2. Boy Scouts Troop 201 • Floats - 1. Astoria Regatta 2. North Clackam as Synchro Stars, Clackamas; 3. “Miss Piggy” - Bap tist Church • Courts - 1. Astoria Regatta 2. Senior Center Drivers 3. Columbia County Rodeo Court • Horse Groups - 1.Vernonia Ridge Riders 2. VHS Equestrian Team 3. Columbia County Sheriff’s Posse V ernonia C ommunity C hurch F irst B aptist C hurch Grant Williams, Pastor 957 State Avenue Vernonia, 429-6790 John Cahill, Pastor 359 “A” Street Vernonia. 429-1161 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Children's Church w/Nursery Evening Fellowship 6:00 p.m. Nursery Care Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m. Men’s Group, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. G race R eformed B aptist C hurch D.J. Dickey, Pastor Grant & North Streets Vernonia, 429-1919 or 429-8720 Sunday Services: Adult Prayer & Children’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Worship 2:00 p.m. 2. 1965 Buick special Corvette, • Antique Auto - 1. 1930 Model • Horse and R id e r - 1. Dean Glen Parsons, Woodland, Wash. A Ford Mail Truck, Tom Tronson, Camp 2. Carr Family • Special Interest Auto - 1. • Horse Wagon and Buggy - 1. Rainier 2. 1923 Ford Model T pick 1973 Camaro. Jeremy Davis, Mist Rick Hobart/Vernonia Ridge Rid up, Nathan Riley 3. 1929 Model 2. 1981 Corvette, George Gallino, ers Founders 2. Larry White/Mules Ford Tudor, Tom Tronson, Rainier Tillamook 3. 1991 Chevy Convert • Classic Auto - 1.1 9 6 5 Chevy • Comm ercial - 1. Greg Van ible, Brian Collins pickup. Mike Woodward, Hillsboro Loo Trucking 2. Bighorn Logging, Banks; 3. O DF Sm okey Bear, Pittsburg guard station • Special Interest/Hobby - 1. The 2000 Jamboree Fishing ly. Every child entered in the W ilderness Junkies Off Roaders 2. Hondas 4 W heelers 3. New Moon Derby featured 83 children try derby also received an ice ing to catch the biggest fish or cream bar or popsicle. Llamas Results of 2000 Fishing Derby S t . A ugustine (C anterbury ) E piscopal C hurch The Rev. Robert Grafe, Pastor 960 Missouri Vernonia 429-3700 Sunday Services, 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Saturday, 6:00 p.m. N ehalem V a lley B ible C hurch S t . M ary ' s C atholic C hurch Jerry James, Pastor 500 California Ave Vernonia, 429-5378 Pastoral Associate Juanita Dennis 960 Missouri Avenue Vernonia, 429-8841 Mass Saturdays 7:00 p.m. Penance Service 1st & 3rd Saturdays 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Nursery available Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. V ernonia F oursquare C hurch S eventh D ay A dventist Pastor Paul Pastor 850 Madison Avenue Vernonia, 429-1103 Tuesday Service: All Family Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. Roger Kruger, Pastor, 397-6883 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. Vernonia, 429-1941 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Every Second Sunday, the 2:00 p.m. Worship is replaced by a Fellowship Meal following the 11 a.m. service. Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Prayer, 7:00 p.m. F irst C hristian C hurch C hurch of J esus C hrist of L atter D ay S aints Joel Stith, Pastor 410 North St., Vernonia, 429-6522 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Every Wednesday: Ladies' Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Family Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Women's Fellowship, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Lee Knowlton, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street Vernonia, 429-7151 Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Youth Ministry Children's Ministry Nursery Available Men’s Ministry 7:45 a.m. 3rd Saturday, each month A ssembly of Videos of the event are the most fish. Few were caught because the water was too available at Bridge Street Bait warm, but fun was had by all & Tackle. Proceeds go toward the cost of next year’s derby and many prizes were won. prizes. Fishing gear was auc Among the lucky winners tioned, also, to help raise funds were those who drew tickets for next year. for two videos of this year’s Prize winners included: derby and fishing tackle donat Most Fish - David Weller, Ver ed by Bridge Street Bait and nonia Tackle, plus a pole, reel and Longest Fish - Katie Paleck, tackle donated in memory of Vernonia Wells Oviatt by the Oviatt fami- Ages 0-5 1st, Brian Huebuer, Portland 2nd, Josia Vincent, Vernonia 3rd, Nichola Hilton, Banks Ages 6-9 1st, Wayne Fogel, Vernonia 2nd, Nathan Huebuer, Port land 3rd, Austin Wheeler, St. He lens Ages 10-14 1st, Rachel Wheeler, St. He lens 2nd, Andy Sehn, Vernonia 3rd, Paul Johnston, Birken- 662 Jefferson Avenue feld. The fishing derby is spon Vernonia, Oregon sored by the Nehalem Valley Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Chapter, Izaak Walton League. You m ay be just five minutes from a m iracle. 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