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Page 10 The INDEPENDENT, April 1, 2004 Next Chautauqua program on Tribal Trade, April 13 “Tribal Trade: Networks and Legends” is the topic of the next Chautauqua program on Tuesday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. at the Vernonia Public Library. For thousands of years, Na- tive Americans from diverse tribes relied on an active trade network that centered at Celilo Falls in Oregon. They traveled from as far away as Klamath, Burns, Eastern Idaho, North- eastern Washington, and Northern California to trade, share news, intermarry and gamble. Ed Edmo will trace the histo- ry of these important economic and social networks. Artifacts such as a Hudson Bay blanket, dantalium shells, trade beads, pelts and arrowheads will enliv- en the retelling of old legends that often crossed tribal bound- aries to form a shared culture. Edmo learned the art of sto- rytelling from his father at Celilo Falls, where traditions were handed down from generation to generation through telling stories. He is an internationally ac- claimed poet, performer, tradi- tional storyteller and lecturer on northwest tribal culture. A Na- tive American with Shoshone- Bannock tribal affiliation, he serves as a consultant to the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian in Washing- SOLID PINE CHEST BED ton, D.C. Edmo also works with the Oregon Folk-life Program at the Oregon Historical Society. His poem “Indian Education Blues” was featured on Tri- Met’s Poetry in Motion program and is etched in granite at the Valley Library at Oregon State University. For the last thirteen years, Edmo has narrated the produc- tion of “Children of the Raven” for the Eugene Ballet Compa- ny. He toured with that group to India, Syria and Jordan. He has been a playwright since 1984 and adapted the Klickitat leg- end “Bridge of the Gods” for Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre. “Storytelling is a non-threat- ening way of teaching,” Edmo says. “People need to learn how to laugh when they learn.” This program is presented in conjunction with the Friends of the Library and made possi- ble by funding from the Oregon Council for the Humanities. Re- freshments will follow the pres- entation. Ed Edmo, above, will be at the Vernonia Library to present the next in the popular Chautauqua programs on April 13. Col. Co. Easter Egg hunt Apr. 10 279 95 $ The free mEGGa Easter Egg Hunt for children up to age 12 will take place Saturday, April 10, at the Columbia Coun- ty Fairgrounds. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., the hunt begins at 11:00 a.m., gates close at 1:00 p.m. There CHILD’S ROCKER 44 95 $ CBED 3 Calla Lily Sale! 33-2215RS SHAKER END TABLE 95 69 199 95 $ SOLID PINE SEND CHEST 5 OFF % EXPIRES4/30//04 S'T'/#@$*+$,/+U=$7-$K<-@ KVWWX$2KYS;$,V??SY;,$SP,* ,/+U=$6<)$Z<")$Y-$;<U3$,/+"# G5$%PX,$,P6; P,$.P,K$7HPH.H S<)<[<)1$<-@$!'-<-U'-R 432 Bring in this ad & receive an additional 5% Off All Unfinished Furniture.. 031704_B $ Your Wood Store 494:9$,;$,/<"=$>$?+"/&<-@ AB5CD$:B:EBFCF :G9:$,H$I<1#&'-#$>$.+"-#&'J1 AB5CD$9F5E44:F K+J"1L$6+-H$M$,</H$45$M$9$>$,J-H$44$M$B 7N#-$O$%<)1$P$2##= !"##$%#&'(#")$*+$,#-'+"$.'/'0#-1$2'/3'-$45$6'$78$,/+"# will be 20,000 filled Easter Eggs, many fun events, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information, or to volunteer to help, call Columbia County Fairgrounds at 503- 397-4231 or Burgerville at 503- 397-5885. Multiple Blossoms on Long Stems! 00 $ 6 Stems for 10 These beautiful Oregon-grown calla lilies will be delivered, fresh, to Vernonia on Friday, April 9, just in time for Easter. Place your order by calling Dolly Keenon at 503- 429-3401, or in person at Vernonia True Value. Please pre-pay all orders at True Value. 6J"N3)Q1 .3<"R#$.<"@ Lilies offered by the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce. Apply to WOEC for scholarships High school students who live in households served by West Oregon Electric Cooper- ative are eligible to participate in two exciting scholarship op- portunities – the Sam Hearing Scholarship Fund and the Youth Energy Seminar. Graduating seniors who plan to further their education at any college, university, com- munity college or trade school may apply for one of four $500 Sam Hearing Scholarships. The funds may be used for tu- ition or books. Applicants will need to com- plete a brief application form that will give a personal profile. Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee of co-op members. High school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for one of two scholarships to attend the Youth Energy Semi- nar. The “energy camp” will be held July 24-31, and will hone their leadership skills and chal- lenge their knowledge of ener- gy industry issues. Application forms for both scholarships are available from high school counselors or the WOEC office. Applications must be received by West Ore- gon by April 16. Winners will be announced by May 7. West Oregon Electric serves more than 4,100 elec- tric customers in portions of Columbia, Clatsop, Yamhill and Washington Counties. Headquartered in Vernonia, the cooperative has provided electric service since 1944. Read out loud at poetry event Is there a poem you still re- member years later? A poem you associate with a particular occasion? In recognition of National Poetry Month, Hands On Art and the Academy of American Poets are sponsoring “Read Your Favorite Poem,” a cele- bration of all kinds of poetry, for all ages. Bring your favorite poem and join your friends and neighbors, children and grand- children at the Vernonia Public Library on Saturday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m. for a relaxing “after taxes” breather. There will be an appropriate door-prize.