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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, April 17, 2003 Community ' igg, I ' ; ix^Ä<^x-:-x-»x-X'X<:z:-x:<>?x:?x ' I R S I •:•;<•: I x<;X-> •x^x®: ÿ/'i" '' _______________ .......... — ''' 'JÎ'V _ Between the Bookends National Library Week ended Saturday, April 12, with a special visit by Su san Blackaby, the author of R em brandt’s Hat. After telling the youngsters about the inspiration for her book and the process that took place before her book was finally published (an 8-year time span), Ms. Blackaby read from her book and allowed each youngster to make his/her own hat. At the con clusion of these activities, prizes were awarded to each youngster who entered the coloring con test and the winners of the guessing game were announced. Other activities of the week included a story time with Clark McGaugh and a visit by Muggins the Clown. With this week of fun for youngsters barely concluded, another event (for adults this time) will be taking place Saturday, April 26, with a vis it from author Whitney Otto. Ms. Otto is best known for her novel, How to Make an American Quilt. She will be signing copies of this book as well as of her newer book, A Collection of Beau ties at the Height of Their Popularity, for anyone who wishes personal copies. In talking with Lu- anne Kreutzer, owner of the St. Helens Book shop, where Ms. Otto recently did a book sign ing, it appears that all in attendance will be in for a very entertaining afternoon. This will be at 2.00 p.m. in the library. Scheduling, by accident, has this event taking place on the same day as Ver nonia’s Clean-Up Day. There is no dress code at these events, so come as you are after clean-up and lunch and complete a day of work and fun in Vernonia. The month of May will bring the third annual Silver Tea sponsored by The Vernonia Study Club, with all donations being used to benefit the library. This will take place on Wednesday, May 14 from 2:30-4:30 and will feature refreshments, visiting and entertainment by Madeleine Gen- dron’s musicians. The latter part of June will feature Vernonia’s very first Chautauqua presentation with Pat Gold’s program on The Chinookan Nation. Ten tative date is June 28 at 2:00 p.m. The latter part of June will also be the beginning of the annual Summer Reading Program, with this year’s theme of READ! DISCOVER! EXPLORE! It’s wonderful that these varied activities are taking place in the library. While most of the funding for the library’s materials and for basic services is provided by the citizens of Vernonia 4 pril .............. Senior News By Nancy Burch, Librarian Vernonia Public Library S unrise n S ervice ......... through City taxes, these special activities would not be taking place without the efforts of numer ous individuals and organizations. A small Chil dren’s Services Grant from the Oregon State Li brary supplements funding each year. The after school Reading Enrichment Program (which will extend to help with Summer Reading) is a grant received by Columbia County’s Children and Family Commission through the State of Ore gon. Fred Meyer has provided a gift certificate to help with Summer Reading supplies while Uni fied Western Grocers, which includes Sentry Markets, provided other materials this year. The Friends of the Library provided prizes for Nation al Library Week, as well as sponsorship of at least one of the special presentations that will take place during Summer Reading. This year this organization has also provided funding for children’s books, for the family pass to the Chil dren’s Museum, for books in CD format and for the beginning of a DVD collection. Their mem bers are invaluable in providing support for any and all activities/needs of the library. (Be saving your books for their annual book sale to be held on Saturday of Jamboree weekend. Membership forms are available in the library for anyone wishing to support the library through this organ ization.) Study Club members provide flower arrangements, displays and refreshments for the Silver Tea, with donations from last year’s event purchasing a speaker system for use in the li brary. Oregon Chautauqua programs are spon sored by the Oregon Council for the Humanities, a nonprofit organization supported by donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Don’t forget, when you attend these activities, to thank the individuals who make them possible and to support and encourage similar programs. Of course, the main object of a library is to provide books, and some great new acquisitions are now available. These include Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult, A Ship Made of Paper by Scott Spencer, Birthright by Nora Roberts, Miss Julia Hits the Road by Ann B. Ross, The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks, Armageddon by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, Plant Life by Pamela Duncan, and Twelve Times Blessed by Jacquelyn Mitchard. Keep reading and enjoy the special presenta tions that will be coming to the library. SS»?} By Karen Miller W e ll, th e re were a few who th re w t h e ir names in the ring to g u e ss who the beautiful, suitcase toting blonde running to the train was in our Ring of Fire photo con test, held here at the center April 9. So, when I asked that “beautiful blonde” to stand up, there were some surprised people to see Vernonia’s own Margaret Berndt come forward to claim her original suitcase, which she has held onto since that production year of 1961! That is, everyone was sur prised except the lone winner, Margaret Oliver, who guessed correctly! Missed out on seeing the picture, starring the Fugi tive, David Jansen? Join us Tuesday, April 22, after lunch. Plenty of seats and plenty of popcorn. Why is it when we asked our parents how to spell a word, they always told us to “go look it up"? So, how were we sup posed to look it up, I’ve always wondered, when we couldn’t spell it in the first place? For those smarty kids who did their homework, you can probably display your intelligence level at our third annual Senior Spelling Bee contest here at the center, June 7. It’s hard to believe May will be here soon— is snow season really ending now? Come in to see our thrift area for spring and summer clothes beginning to appear. Maybe we’ll hang onto some coats...just in case! Remember, for your senior needs and questions, call me at the Senior Advocate office here at the center. INFORMATION NUMBERS COLCO Transportation ......................... 429-4304 Senior Advocate.. 429-9112 Senior Center..... 429-3912 fo r t h e M a t e r ia lis t ic a lly E n lig h te n e d M aternity ¿ la th in g KB-Kids' Sifce 12 ¿ la th in g Baby Equipment & Mare S m a r ty P a n ts B u y S m a rt. S a il S m a rt. Open Man. thru Sat., 1O-S 163 IT. M ain $ t., B a n k s 503-324-7216 R e d u c e , R e u s e , R e w e a r (& R e c y c l e ) / Vernonia P ub lic Library: 701 Weed Ave. Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues., Thur. 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. P resch oo l S tory Tim e: Mondays, 10:00 a.m., when school is in session. 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