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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (May 15, 2003)
The INDEPENDENTMaylS, 2003 Page 9 Vernonia Youth Drama Club debuts with well-received comedy An enthusiastic audience enjoyed the Vernonia Youth Drama Club’s presentation of the lighthearted comedy, “ I Hate Hamlet,” May 1-3 at the Vernonia Grange Hall. Set in New York City, the two act play was directed by George Ray, with a cast of six student actors. Many other stu dents and townspeople helped with set building, lights, sound, makeup and publicity, in addi tion to volunteering as stage managers, prop handlers and other necessary assistance. Above: L-R, Casey Waltz as Andrew Rally, is comforted by his girl friend Deirdre McDavey, played by Holly Hillyer, while ace acting agent Gary Peter Lefkowitz (Jacob Rice) tells him of better opportunities in Hollywood. Sarah Johnston, playing the part of real estate broker Fe licia Dantine, looks on. Left: John Barrymore’s ghost (Jake Brock) reminisces with a long-lost love, Lillian Troy, played by Rachel Bentsen. Photos by Robb Wilson Contest open for Jam boree them e T-shirts Teresa Lynn Stamper-McMillen Teresa Lynn Stamper- McMillen, a 1981 Vernonia High School graduate, joined LETTERMAN JACKETS FAST!! the U.S. Marine Corps in 1981 and served 11 years on active duty. She joined the Navy Re serves in 1996 and has presently completed seven years of Naval Reserve duty and will retire in four years. McMillen is currently an acti vated reservist stationed in Kuwait with ACB-1/Supply as a Navy Petty Officer, 2nd Class. “The Best Little Town In America” has been selected as the theme for the 2003 Vernon ia Friendship Jamboree. The winning entry was submitted by llene Grady’s fifth grade class at Washington Grade School. For their efforts, the class will enjoy a pizza party at Leonetti’s Pizza & Grill. The next step in this year's Larry Steele Basketball Camps at Cedar Ridge Celebrating HCflHV the Facility's 40th Anniversary! *' V — • Coats IN STOCK! • CUSTOM PATCHES our specialty • ALL SCHOOLS! » INCREDIBLY FAST! 2 7 7 E. M a in H ills b o ro “A TRUSTED NAME SINCE 1946!" M-F 10-6 SAT 10-4 5 0 3 .6 4 8 .2 5 4 1 Z o H a ie s ^ JACKETS Lahaies.com Boys: Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18 Girls: Sunday, July 27 - Friday, August 1 Boys: Sunday, August 3 - Friday, August 8 Boys: Sunday, August 18 - Friday, August 23 All Camps are for Ages 9-16 Day Camp $200 w/Dinner & Evening Activities $225 Overnight $345 Larry Steele Basketball Camps — The #1 Basketball Camp in the NW for over 15 years! CALL (503) 885-2820 FOR INFORMATION Visit us at www.visitcedarridge.com annual event is the Jamboree T-Shirt Design Contest. The contest is open to all. Entries must be designed to incorpo rate the theme, “The Best Little Town In America,” and “47th Annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree.” The design may contain up to three colors. The rest is up to the imagination. Submissions may range from freehand drawing to camera- ready art. The winning entry will receive a $50 savings bond. Mail entries by May 31 to The Vernonia Friendship Jam boree Committee, P.O. Box 166, Vernonia, OR 97064. Indi cate if the submission is to be returned. The next Jamboree commit tee meeting will be May 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Wash ington Grade School Library. Event times and places will be finalized for advertising and all UNLIMITED 56K INTERNET For in fo r m a tio n call 503-429-2701 www.agalis.net groups that wish to be included in the advertising should have a representative present. For more information, call Glen Purvee at 503-429-9400 or Randy Parrow at 503-429- 1093. Top spellers go to county contest Two Vernonia students placed in the 2003 Columbia County Spelling Contest this week, with Marshall King plac ing third in Division III and Brit- tanie Roberts placing third in Division II. Winners of the 2003 Spelling Contest for the Vernonia School District are as follows: Division I, Grades K-5: Gab riel Rule and Timothy Brown Division II, Grades 6-8: Brit- tanie Roberts and Alex Bittinger Division III, Grades 9-12: Marshall King and Stephanie Lane VHS graduation date The 2003 Vernonia High School Commencement will be held outdoors, in the Vernonia High School grandstands, on June 8, at 2:00 p.m., rain or shine.
