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Page 22 - 2001 Vernonia Friendship Jamboree Mountain man rendezvous Kids get hooked on fishing derby The Izaac Walton League Kid’s Fishing Derby kicks off the Jamboree weekend, Friday night, August 3, at Vernonia Lake. This event has been a favorite of both participants and spectators. Registration is at 4:00 p.m. The competition begins at 5:00 p.m. and contin ues until 7:00 p.m. and/or removing fish from the hooks, but the children must catch their own fish. Muzzleloader devotees, ap propriately costumed for “1836,” the theme of this year’s Nehalem River Rendezvous, will compete in rifle, pistol and archery trail events throughout The participants of the Fish ing Derby aren’t the only ones who have a good time, though. Spectators are also entertained as the excited children watch their catches being measured and counted. the weekend of Jamboree, Aug. 3-5. In addition, there will be novelty shoots, knife and tomahawk competitions, and special games for children. Children compete in a num ber of categories, including the There are many prizes for most fish, or the largest fish. winners in the competition, in There will be six winners in cluding sleeping bags, fishing each of the following age poles or other gear, and tro groups: children five years and phies for the winners, but no under, six through nine years, child will leave empty-handed. and 10-14. In addition to the six Participants will each get a winners in each age group, popsicle. there will be a prize for having the longest fish. The Jamboree Fishing Der Crappie, blue gill and perch by is sponsored by the Ne are the only fish eligible for this halem Valley Chapter of the competition. Participants are Izaak Walton League and is co expected to supply their own sponsored by The INDEPEN DENT, Dennis Electric, Inc. bait and tackle. and Bridge St. Bait & Tackle. Children five years and un Further information, call Don der may be assisted by an Webb at 429-7193, or e-mail adult in baiting their hooks blade_twister@vernonia.com Visitors will be fascinated with the wares available at the large Traders Row, and the various contests are situated for good observation by spec tators. The Rendezvous is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. There is no admission fee. The fish will love this worm! It will be held on Stoney Point Road, about two miles north of Vernonia. Take Hwy. 47 North from Vernonia, approxi mately 1-1/2 miles, turn left at Stoney Point Road. Winners of the 2000 Fishing Derby Prize winners at the 2000 fishing derby included: Most Fish - David Weller, Vernonia Longest Fish - Katie Paleck, Vernonia Ages 0-5 1st place — Brian Hueber, Portland 2nd p la c e - Josia Vincent, Vernonia 3rd p la c e - Nichola Hilton, Banks 3rd place - Austin Wheeler, St. Helens Ages 10-14 1st place - Rachel Wheeler, St. Helens 2nd place - Andy Senn, Ver nonia 3rd place - Paul Johnson, Birkenfeld. Grange reaches its 100th year The Vernonia Grange will celebrate its Centennial, “ 1901- 2001,” following the parade on Mountain men will rendezevous during Jamboree. Saturday, August 4, at the Grange Hall on the comer of North and Washington Streets . There will be an open house Breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and hospitality room and a jam When they’re not busy preparing and serving break choice of bacon, sausage or session with old time music. fast, Saturday and Sunday, the ham, and beverage will be The public is invited to partici Sweet Adelines may find time served from 7:00 a.m. to 12 pate. to perform a song or two at the noon both days. The cost is Vernonia Grange will also Vernonia Senior Citizens Cen $4.00 per person; $2.50 for host two children’s events: The children under 10 years. ter. Jamboree Slug Races will be at 2:00 p.m. and a contest for to to to to t o the biaaest maple leaf contest Breakfast with the Sweet Adelines Ages 6-9 1st place - Wayne Fogel, Vernonia 2nd place - Nathan Hueber, Portland Jr j ; For further information, call Wally Vaughn, 503-429-3945 or Don Johnson, 503-429-7004. The 2001 Alternative Stage Friday, Aug. 3 3:30 4:00 4:45 5:30 7:00 Opening Ceremony Roy Boy & Scotty The Blind Rootin’ Hogs Spontaneous Improv Anna Reinsch & Mike Buchan 7:45 Eclectic Coconuts 9:00 Beaterville Car Club Band Sunday, August 5 12:45 Mother Ocean 1:30 Christy Brezeale 2:15 Mark French Memorial Jug Band Jam w/Billy Kennedy Chris Wettland Handsome Wally & the Wondertones Brian QTN Saturday, August 4 12:45 2:00 2:45 3:45 4:30 5:15 6:15 7:00 Clark D’lllusion Casey Thomas Alfred Easter Band Lee Snow Gothic Outhouse Mystery Band Curtis “King” Chamberlain & ?? Elton John Hopkins Heavy Petting Zoo Lowell John Mitchell 9:15 That Other Band People who do not read lose as much as people who can not. ced : ^ ridge Joh n n y U m b o a n d the L u gn u ts S aturday , A ugust 4 th from 7:00-10:00 in V ernonia , O regon 7:45 8:15 Enjoy yourself, bring a blanket or lawn chair, then just sit back and relax with great free entertainment. pm Food Music. A d m is s io n Dancing adults K ids (7-1 U nder 6 2) $7 $4 Volleyball F ree P la y Chea Swimming P eer Garden FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 503.885.2820 OR VISIT US AT WWW.VISITCEDARRIDGE.COM
