The INDEPENDENT, September 5, 2002
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Lotters to tbo Editor
2002 Fishing Derby
was great success
To the Editor:
This year’s fishing derby
was the largest so far. We had
one hundred four young people
that participated,’ lots of good
prizes and fun for all of us.
We would like to thank the
sponsors who provided the
prizes or funds: The Indepen
dent, Chuck Cradit of Bridge St.
Bait and Tackle, and Vernonia
Hardware. Without them, we
would not have much of a fish
derby.
Also, thanks to those who
helped with the derby, Chuck
Cradit, Don Doan, Maggie and
Scott Payton, Dennis Nelson,
DeDe Webb, Donna Webb,
Greg Schaumburg, Bill Yoe and
the young lady who helped
hand out the ice cream.
Don Webb, Fish Derby Chair
Izaak Walton League
Nehalem Valley Chapter
Vernonia
“Friends” book sale
again successful
To the Editor:
Thank you to everyone who
made our annual book sale a
success.
We appreciate those who
made donations for our raffle,
including Powell’s Books, Craft
Warehouse, Learning Ladder,
Learning Palace, St. Helens
Book Shop, Vernonia Sentry,
Buds & Blooms and Oh Fudge.
A special thank you to Glen
Purvee for the use of his build
ing.
Last year’s funds were used
to purchase new books for the
library, fund children’s program
and purchase a pass to the
Children’s Museum for families
to check out.
We will start collecting books
for the 2003 sale in the spring.
Friends of the Vernonia Pub
lic Liabrary welcome you to join
us at our next meeting, Tues
day, October 1st at 7:00 p.m. If
you have any suggestions,
please join us.
Jennifer Butcher for
Friends of the Vernonia
Public Library
ing through the museum while
you are there. I bet you will
learn something about the
community you live in, too. If
you would like to volunteer,
please call Enid Parrow at 429-
8134.
There is one month left for
this summer’s Yard of the
Month. If you have any nomina
tions they can be left at City
Hall in the box marked “Yard of
the Month.”
Donna Webb for
Vernonia Pride
Update on Vernonia
Pride projects
To the Editor:
When my wife and I moved
to Vernonia, I spent many
mornings on the practice green
at Vernonia Golf course. I didn’t
know anyone here and hoped
someone would invite me to
join in a round of golf. No one
did.
Then, one morning, Bob
King, his wife Vesta, and Joe
Magoff showed up for their usu
al round of golf. Bob and Joe
approached me and asked if I
would like to join them. I was
delighted. Bob was a - competi
tive golfer who followed the
rules, which suited me to a tee.
I found them a joy to play with,
and we soon developed a
friendship. After that, I played
with them regularly.
I believe that Bob King, his
wife Vesta, Joe Magoff and his
wife, Trudy, have greatly en
riched this community with their
To the Editor:
Since Vernonia Pride is still
short about $500 for this year’s
fireworks, we will be having a
pumpkin pie sale for Thanks
giving. Please watch the paper
for dates and time. We will ac
cept orders in advance, but will
be limited as to how many we
can make, so please call 429-
5201 early to place your pie or
der.
Vernonia Pride is also start
ing a new project. We will be
putting plaques on buildings
downtown to create an “Historic
Walking Tour.” We are now in
the process of gathering infor
mation about buildings.
The Vernonia Museum is al
ways looking for new volun
teers to sit. It really is a fun time
and you can have a blast look
Good memories of
the late Bob King
thoughtfulness and willingness
to open their hearts to newcom
ers. I will never forget the
friendship and kindness they
offered me at a time when I felt
so displaced.
Marvin Long
Vernonia
Helping others while
having fun at home
To the Editor:
Some did “Dare to Care.”
I would like to take a mo
ment and thank all those re
sponsible for the success of the
Dare to Care 5K Run, August
17. As a runner, it was very ex
citing to wake up and drive 1
mile to participate in a fun run. I
know the numbers were not
great, but how exciting that so
many local residents went
home with First, Second and
Third place ribbons for their ef
fort. I hope this run will become
an annual event and grow in
numbers to help our own local
food bank. Thanks, again, for
everyone’s hard work.
A Successful Runner
Bib #1
Carla Strand
Vernonia
It’s time for Toy & Joy
to seek donations
To the Editor:
Each year, the Vernonia Vol
unteer Fire Department Associ
ation is involved with the local
Toy & Joy program. The pro
gram has been a great success
due to the contributions of citi
zens, merchants, churches and
other businesses. Without this
generous support, the program
could not continue.
Without the Toy & Joy pro
gram, some families may go
without Christmas, but with the
efforts of our contributors, this
will not be the case. You can
make a difference.
There is nothing more re
warding than helping to give a
child or family a joyous Christ
mas. Being able to be a part of
the process in indescribable.
Fire Department members and
other helpers come back from
delivering to families with signs
of emotion that touch the heart.
This letter is intended to ask
for your help in assisting us
with our program. No gift is too
small.
For more information, call
Darrell Wolfe or Shelly Cota at
Please see page 20
Enlightenment
Betwoon tbs Bookends
By Ann Krutsinger, Library Assistant
Banks Public Library
Back by popular demand: Miss Cathy and
Wednesday morning Preschool Story Time at
the Banks Public Library! Don’t let the preschool
ers miss the wonderful world of books and the li
brary! Story time is held at 10:15 a.m. every
Wednesday morning except during school holi
days starting September 4th. For more informa
tion, please contact the library.
Children in grades five and up are invited to
join Club Newbery. Centered on the famous
Newbery Award for best children’s book of the
year, this club is designed for youngsters, from
fifth grade and up, who love to read—those who,
for example, might possibly stay up beyond bed
time just to read! Club members will get to read
the latest books, participate in book discussion
groups, and vote for the next Newbery Award
winner and more! Anyone interested is encour
aged to ask for more information at the library.
Sign-ups are starting now. Group size is limited
to 15. Kick off night will be October 10th 7-8:00
D.m.
Have you tried checking out a Cultural Pass to
Adventure? The Banks Public Library has pass
es for The Children’s Museum, Chinese Classi
cal Garden, End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive
Center, The Japanese Garden, Oregon Histori
cal Society, the Portland Art Museum, World
Forestry Center and the Washington County Mu
seum. Anyone with a valid Washington County
Library card can check out a one-day pass to
any of these places of interest. Reservations can
be made by calling the library. Reserve a pass
for a family weekend of fun—for free! Some re
strictions may apply.
Recycle Saturday, sponsored by the Friends
of the Banks Library, is held from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each
month.
Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street.
Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.;
Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15
a.m., when school is in session.
Phone: (5 0 3 )3 2 4 -1 3 8 2
Internet: www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us.
Submitted by Deri Roberts
Vernonia