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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 15, 2002)
The INDEPENDENT, August 15, 2002 Page 9 Confirmations needed for Avenue of Flags Kids turn out in record numbers Everyone who has con tributed to the Av enue of Flags at Vernonia Memori al Cemetery, is being asked to check the life-sized proof of the stone memorial that will be erected to accompa ny the flags. The proof is on display at City Hall. In addition to seeing whether names that have been paid for are on the list, contributors are also asked to check carefully for correct spelling, and sign off on the proof if it is correct. Er rors should be reported either to City Hall, phone 503-429- 5291, or to cemetery caretaker Synda Allen. Once the granite has been engraved, Allen reminds con tributors, it won't be changed. Even if you have checked the previously approved list, she urges you to double check the proof at City Hall. G et Checking T h a t Pays. T h e C h eck Card th a t pays cash back. What will you do with the cash you earn? With Checking That Pays from U.S. Bank, life’s a beach! Just use your U.S. Bank Check Card to make purchases, and you’ll earn up to 1% cash back. Cash that you can use to buy new swimwear, beach towels, sun tan lotion—whatever! The more you use it, the more you earn. Over a year, it can add up to hundreds of dollars. So start cashing in every time you check out. To sign up, stop by any U.S. Bank branch, call 1-800-720-BANK or visit us at usbank.com. CSbank Five Star Service Guaranteed Q g ) usbank.com ,s not available to WorldPerks Visa Check Card holders for Jamboree Fishing Derby Cordan Munda, 4, of Banks, was happy to talk about catching this yellow perch in the Jamboree Fishing Derby. 3rd - Cordan Munda, Banks The 2002 Jamboree Fishing 6 - 9 years Derby was the largest ever, 1st - Josh Butcher, Vernonia with 104 participants. 2nd - Kala Loveless, Ver The longest fish, a 10 inch perch, was caught by Allie nonia 3rd - Eli Miller, Vernonia Stromberg of Portland. Chris 1 0 -1 4 years Loveless of Vernonia caught 1st - Joey Ferguson, Ver the most fish, 14. Other winners, by age nonia 2nd - Tara Ostrander, Ver group, are as follows: nonia 5 and under 3rd - Nick Mohn, Vernonia 1st - Daniel Smith, Vernonia The Nehalem Valley Chapter 2nd - Seth Schultz, Vernon of the Izaak Walton League ia the annual kids’ fish Banks School Board sponsors ing derby, with assistance from meeting is very brief Bridge Street Bait & Tackle and Banks School District Board The INDEPENDENT. of Directors met briefly July 22 Vernonia School District to approve an extensive con sent agenda and discuss the Upcoming Events superintendent and board eval September 19 - Vernonia uations. The evaluations were High School Open House approved and will be adopted at the next meeting. September 25 - Lincoln The board designated: Grade School Open House The Forest Grove News- September 26 - Washington Times as its official newspaper, Grade School Open House Nancy Hungerford/John Pe terson as district attorneys, October 3 - Mist Grade Waltz, Sheridan & Crawford School Open House as Insurance Agents of October 15-19 - Homecom Record, ing Week Jones & Roth as district au October 24 - Certificate of ditors. Initial Mastery Recognition There is no board meeting Night in August.
