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The INDEPENDENT, August 5, 2004 More July 31 Speedway results From page 14 Cherington; Dohn; Michael Harri- son, Portland; Ray Perry, Portland; Brad Nusom, Gresham; Kathy Mc- Mullen, Deer Island; Rick Beehler, Portland; Larry Pelletier, Portland; Scott McMullen, Deer Island. WOMEN’S DIVISION – Fast Time: 16.04 – Kari Puncochar. Tro- phy Dash: Puncochar. Heat: Pun- cochar; Jacki Graham, Portland; Stacey Fordyce, Vancouver. Main: Kerry Smith, Scappoose; Gra- ham; Puncochar; For-dyce; Susan Wallace, Beaverton; Bobbi Harris, Battleground; Mikki Rupprean, Portland; Kay Bayot, Oregon City; Angela Jones, St. Helens. VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) Page 15 Tillamook Forest program promises educational fun From page 8 Sat., August 14, 7 p.m. NATURE’S YUCKY! Did you know that salmon rot while they are still alive? That turkey vultures poop on their feet? Or that honey is ac- tually bee barf? Several wild animals of the Tillamook often have icky and gross behaviors, but for good reasons. Join us for a program filled with eeewwws and aahhhs as we discover that nature can be dis- gusting, but also beautiful too. Browns Camp Day-use Area Sat., August 21, 2 p.m. SIGNS OF WILDLIFE Where are all of the ani- mals? Learn to recognize the clues animals leave behind and you will find that they are all around you. Join interpreters for a forest walk where we will share tips to enhance your chances of spotting of wildlife and increase your awareness of their presence. Smith Home- stead Day-use Area Sat., August 21, 7 p.m. SKULLDUGGERY Ever encounter an animal skull in the forest? Skulls give clues to an animal’s identity, what it prefers to eat and how it lives. This is an introduction to the diversity and adaptations of mammal skulls and the struc- ture and function of different types of teeth that relate to spe- cific diets. Browns Camp Day- use Area Sat., August 28, 2 p.m. BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Have you ever wondered what type of insect that is flut- tering around as you walk through the forest? Join natu- ralists to learn how to identify many of the forest butterflies. Find out more about the habits of these beautiful insects and where to find them in the near- by woods and meadows. Gales Creek Campground Day-use Area Sat., August 28, 7 p.m. BIRDS OF PREY: OWLS Take a close-up look at the owls of the Tillamook State For- est. Learn to identify these in- credible birds of prey and rec- ognize their calls. Find out the adaptations that make these birds some of the most skilled nocturnal hunters in the forest. Learn the signs to look for to help you find owls in their natu- ral habitat. Smith Homestead Day-use Area Program sites are at the follow- ing mileposts along Hwy 6: Gales Creek Area – MP 35 Smith Homestead – MP 22.5 Brown’s Camp – MP 33 Tillamook State Forest can also make special arrange- ments for custom programs. Call to schedule a program at least two weeks in advance of your planned program date. Group size is limited to 15. For more information, contact De- nise Diermeier, Oregon Depart- ment of Forestry: 503-359- 7485; email <ddiemeier@odf. state.or.us> or go to: www.odf. state.or.us/areas/northwest/tilla mook/tsf/inter.asp. Meyer’s Auto Body 503-429-0248 493 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 ACME Insurance We deal with your insurance company, so you don’t have to. One call does it all!