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
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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.
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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
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