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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, Novem ber 21, 2002 Photographer will show slides from newest book, “Oregon IV” OREGON IV RICK SCHAFER |UM •» « IMG IfM h Photographer Rick Schafer will show slides of photos in his beautiful new gift book, Oregon IV, December 1 at 4:00 p.m., in the Columbia Center Auditori um in St. Helens. Not since Oregon III was re leased, in April 1987, have Ore gonians had a new state book. Oregon / Vis a superb work that continues the photographic tra dition begun in 1968 with the book Oregon. Published by Graphic Arts Center, this new volume is the result of five years of work by Schafer, step son and protégé of the late Ray Atkeson. Schafer’s images convey fa- m iliar scenes and evocative places such as the deep, m ys terious caves of the Siskiyou Mountains, the perfect clarity of Crater Lake, the brilliant fields of wildflowers in the Cascade Range, and the m ajesty of Multnomah Falls. From Sea side to the W allow as, The Dalles to Klamath Lake, the splendor of Oregon is captured in this inspiring book. Columbia Center is located at 375 S. 18th Street in St. He lens. For more information on the Literary Arts Series, contact St. Helens Public Library, 503- 397-4544, or St. Helens Book Shop at 503-397-4917. The Lit erary Arts Series is a collabora tion of the St. Helens Public Li brary, Friends of the St. Helens Public Library, St. Helens Book Shop and the Columbia Foun dation. All events are free to the public. Grey Dawn exhibit is also a farewell to the Burketts Deadline for amateur photography contest is December 31, 2002 Photographers from the Ver nonia area, particularly begin ners, will com plete for a share of over 1,300 prizes totalling $60,000, in the International Li brary of Photography’s Interna tional Open Am ateur Photogra phy Contest. The contest is free and is open to everyone. The dead line for entries is December 31, 2002. To enter, send one photo graph in only one of the follow ing categories: People, Travel, Pets, Children, Sports, Nature, Action, Humor, Portaiture or Other. The photo must be a col or or black and white print (un mounted), 8” x 10” or smaller. All entries must include the photographer's name and ad dress on the back, as well as the category and the title of the photo. Photographs should be sent to: The International Library of Photography, Suite 101-2615, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings, Mills, MD 21117. Entries must be postmarked by December 31,20 02. Entries may be submitted online at www.picture.com Grey Dawn Gallery in Ver nonia will hold their third annu al Christmas Party and Winter Show, on December 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening will also be an opportunity for local people to say farewell to Christopher and Ruth Burkett. Chris Burkett has honed his craft and become a photogra pher of international renown during the 20 years they have lived in Vernonia. Now they have moved closer to their church, in the Milwaukie area. In addition to featuring Bur kett’s photos, “Abstracts of Na tu re ,” Dan and H eidi Brow n, owners of Grey Dawn Gallery, plan to fill the gallery to capaci ty with a large and exciting col lection of C hristopher’s images. The display will include old fa vorites, some rarely displayed images, and others so new that they have been seen by very few people. Those unfamiliar with Bur kett’s work will find the exhibit even more exciting than will old friends and acquaintances. The O regon native learned the printing trade in order to under stand what happens to photos when they leave the camera. He has developed his own techniques while learning from others and, since 1993, has produced large form at prints from his Vernonia facility. There will be door prizes, with everyone attending receiv ing a ticket at the door. Be cause the evening is also a benefit for Vernonia Cares, everyone who brings a dona tion of food or funds for the foodbank will receive additional tickets for the drawings. Grey Dawn Gallery is locat ed at the corner of Bridge Street and Madison Avenue, in downtown Vernonia. Help us keep the dream a live,.. Please contribute* to the 1st annual T oy & J oy TOY DRIVE December 1 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm Vernonia Rural Fire District Station 555 E. Bridge Street PICTURE W ITH SANTA $1°° FIRE TRUCK CAKE WALK 50<i S a n ta ’s Coming! Saturday, Dec. 7 2 -4 PM, Bridge St. Mall 9 0 2 Bridge St.,Vernonia Please jo in us... Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters an d EMTs.. .for Christmas Fun! *New unwrapped gifts only. Cash donations gladly accepted. SPACE DONATED BY THE INDEPENDENT
